Chainsaw Artist Sculpts Bay Avenue Poplar Trees Internationally Known Artists Creating Pelican and Bison

$1.50 Vol. 59 No. 15 • Friday, June 26, 2020 Chainsaw artist sculpts Bay Avenue poplar trees Internationally known artists creating pelican and bison

By Alan Hustak Grasslands News

Fort Qu’Appelle is getting two new tourist attrac- tions. And the public is anxiously watching them take shape on Bay Avenue. The massive stumps of two black poplar trees in the yard in front of the Hansen-Ross House are being sculpted by internationally renowned chainsaw craftsman Doug Lingelbach. Since he began work last week, passers-by have been delighted to see the shapes of a pelican and a bison emerge from the trees on Bay Avenue. The trees had to be chopped down last fall because they become un- healthy and dangerous, with branches snapping off in the wind. “Clients usually have something in mind, and I turn their ideas into my own vision,” Lingelbach told the Fort Times (Grasslands News) during a break. “I give the sculptures personalities of their own, so it’s a collaboration, a creation from my mind and the imagination of others turned into re- ality.” Lingelbach was commissioned by Connie Chap- lain who wanted to promote artists during the COVID-19 pandemic. “There is no government grant. I’ve put my own money where my heart is,” she said. “I believe it is the right thing to do, and I hope it will encourage the public to support our amazing local artists.” Lingelbach said he was eager to return to his boyhood roots to work on the project in Fort Qu’Ap- pelle. His grandparents once lived in the town. His grandfather Gustav, was an artist who ﬁrst taught him how to carve. “He took me by the hand and inspired me to take up tree art when I was around seven years old,” Lingelbach told the Times. “My grandparents lived a half a block away from where I’m working now. That’s pretty cool. I have so much memory here. I still have lots of cousins in Fort Qu’Appelle.” He’s an arborist, “a tree jumper” by profession who honed his craft with wood carver George Kosh and “jumped around a bit,” before becoming a full time “Tree Man” 29 years ago. His pieces are in collections around the world. In winter, he travels across the country as an ice sculptor. His creations in ice have ranged from a dragon to a First Nations

ALAN HUSTAK | GRASSLANDS NEWS Chief to a 4,000 pound carving of a prehistoric ﬁsh. Wood sculptures. He’s named the bison he’s carving “Big Thun- Acclaimed wood carver Doug Lingelbach at work with his chainsaw carving two black poplar trees into der,” and calls the pelican “Grandfather” - the VFXOSWXUHV/LQJHOEDFKEHJDQFDUYLQJWKHVFXOSWXUHVLQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOHODVWZHHNDQGLVFUHDWLQJDSHO- granddaddy of all pelicans. The Hansen-Ross house ican and a bison. has a few pieces of his work for sale.

DELIVERY available to Fort Qu’Appelle 2 June 26, 2020 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Castle Butte Step back in time in Saskatchewan’s badlands

By Chris Ashfield about the height of a 23-story after crossing over the Texas mobility issues or are perhaps the trek to the top can still Grasslands News building. gate as cattle do roam free and just a little lazy, there is some get amazing 360-degree views A unique natural forma- are often standing on the road. parking available right at the by walking the half kilometre tion that’s a relic from the Do take note that Castle base. trail around the base. Here you Where the flat farmland last ice age, Castle Butte has Butte is located on private People have two options to will see different features of gives way to the undulating been a landmark to the Indig- property but in true Canadian explore when they are visiting the sandstone butte including hills, rough rugged rocks and enous people, the North West fashion, the owners of the land the butte. They can either climb caves and overhangs, as well as rows of cliffs is where you will Mounted Police (NWMP) and allow access at no cost. People to the top of it or walk around various plant life and flowers. find Castle Butte, one of Sas- early Canadian settlers for are just asked to respect the en- the perimeter of the base. Just make sure you don’t ven- katchewan’s best-kept secrets. centuries. The surrounding vironment, stay out of the sur- Climbing up will take some ture away from the area right Situated in the middle of a badlands also proved an ideal rounding fields and of course, skill and should be done with around the butte as it is private landscape that many would hideout for famed bandits such leave the cattle alone. And as good footwear (no sandals). The property. expect to only find in an old as Sam Kelly, Dutch Henry, and the land is a working ranch, ac- surface is smooth and slippery, As always, nature is best en- western movie or places like the notorious Sundance Kid. cess to the butte can be closed even in dry conditions, and also joyed when it is left natural. So Utah or Arizona, it is a jewel A trip to Castle Butte is a in April and May for calving quite steep. Trails to the top are the only things people should that stands out in Big Muddy great way to pass the day for season. easy to find and once you do leave when they visit are foot- Valley. anyone within a couple hours When you reach Castle reach the plateau at the sum- prints. And the only thing they Less than two hours from of Regina. Getting there is as Butte, most people park along mit, you will be greeted with a should take away are memories Regina – 25 kilometers south easy as heading south of Ben- the road and marvel at the site breathtaking view of the vast and lots of pictures. There are of the town of Bengough – is gough along Highway 34 and of the natural structure as they Big Muddy badlands surround- no facilities or garbage cans Castle Butte, a freestanding once in the bottom of the val- make their way up the 1,000- ing the butte. Be sure to also on site so anything you bring sandstone and compressed clay ley, turning down the grid road foot dirt road to the base of the walk around the trail halfway in you should also bring out. structure that is about 70-me- and traveling west for 6.75 ki- hill (don’t mind the ‘No Tres- up the hill as it will treat you Respect the land to ensure ev- tres (230-feet) high. For rural lometres (make sure to stay passing’ sign that adorns the to some unique sandstone fea- eryone continues to be able to prairie folk that’s a damn high to the right at the fork in the welcome sign). But for those tures that include caves. enjoy the free natural wonder hill. For city dwellers, that’s road). Also be on the lookout unable to make the walk due to People not able to make that Castle Butte offers.

Castle Butte CHRIS ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS The 1,000 foot road up to Castle Butte (above) gives visitors a great view of the natural structure while closer views allow people to see the many unique features of the sandstone (below). From the top of the 2,300 foot formation, 20064bs2 climbers are given a great view of the surrounding badlands (top photo). www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV June 26, 2020 3 Melville student recipient of Junior Citizens Award

By Emily Jane Fulford joined an elite group of “My mom came across Grasslands News extraordinary Saskatch- this one so she called up ewan youth,” explains and asked them about it Saskatchewan Weekly to see who could nomi- Class of 2020 graduate Newspapers Association nate. They said that she Anteneh Miller of Melville (SWNA) Executive Direc- could so she went straight will be getting off on the tor, Steve Nixon. “This ahead and did it.” right foot this fall. He is year we had 147 impres- Seventeen-year-old one of four Saskatchewan sive nominations and Anteneh Miller was born students who won the Ju- the task of selecting just in Ethiopia and suffered nior Citizens Award this four was incredibly chal- malnourishment and ne- year - along with it, a sub- lenging. It is an honour glect at an orphanage stantial bursary to help to be associated with this until his parents adopted with the cost of tuition. long-standing award and him and his sister when “To be selected as a to have such deserving he was four-years-old. It recipient of this award recipients.” was at that point that his means that you have Sponsored by SWNA new life began in Melville. in partnership with Sask- Through his parents’ Power and the Ofﬁce of love and commitment, the Lieutenant Governor, as well as his own resil- the Award recognizes ience and determination, young people (8 to 18 years Anteneh overcame these of age) for their ability challenges to become an to overcome challenges, individual of uncommon their positive lifestyles, achievement and charac- community and school ter. spirit, and their caring “The achievements of and responsibility. Each these young people are award recipient receives exceptional,” said Lieu- a $3,000 bursary provided tenant Governor Russ by SaskPower. Winners Mirasty. “They are each 68%0,77('_*5$66/$1'61(:6 of the award this year in- outstanding role models Junior Citizen of the Year cluded Anteneh Miller of and are truly deserving Anteneh Miller of Melville Comprehensive School was one of four Saskatch- Melville as well as Telia of recognition for their ewan students bringing home the 2020 Junior Citizens Award this year. The Lafontaine, Aarsh Shah leadership and resilience. provincial award comes with a $3,000 scholarship. and Alejandra Van Dusen I am grateful to the Sas- of Regina. katchewan Weekly News- with his background in- award. make Saskatchewan the “It started off when we papers Association and cluding being on the hon- “These youth have province it is today.” were looking for different SaskPower for celebrat- our roll as well as Athlete shown a dedication be- Miller will be moving scholarships,” said Miller. ing our remarkable youth of Year and a background yond their age to their on to the University of through this prestigious in coaching football and communities, schools Saskatchewan in the com- award.” baseball in Melville, com- and families,” said Hon- ing year to take on a four The majority of re- bined with his accom- ourable Dustin Duncan, year Bachelor of Science quirements for the plishments in overcoming Minister Responsible for degree in pursuit of a ca- Correction scholarship involved com- adversity, Anteneh was a SaskPower. “Their pas- reer in AI systems devel- munity involvement, so strong candidate for the sion and commitment opment. A picture in the recent Class of 2020 Grad- uation section was inadvertently missed. Grasslands News Canadian & Saskatchewan apologizes to Thea Wil- son DuSomme, Melville 3’X5’ Comprehensive School graduate for the over- site. POLY Thea Wilson-DuSomme Flags

Available for purchase in Melville & Whitewood DELIVERY available 95 to Grenfell & $ Fort Qu’Appelle 10 EACH

THE MELVILLE

218 - 3rd Ave. W. Melville, SK 708 South Railway St. Whitewood, SK 306-728-5448 - Open Monday to Friday 306-735-2230 - Open Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 12 noon & 1 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 10 a.m. to 12 noon & 1 p.m. 4:30 p.m. CALL US TOLL FREE AT 1-844-464-6397 (EXT. 222) 4 June 26, 2020 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Sask. makes plans for 2020-21 school year

By Elaine Ashfield dards for cleaning and sanitization along with mea- used. Grasslands News sures for general operations, facilities, transportation School-supplied food should be delivered directly to and programming. the classroom and students should eat lunch in their For younger children, maintaining physical dis- classrooms. Reusable utensils must be cleaned and Schools and their staff have a huge amount of plan- tance is less practical and the focus should be on min- sanitized after each use. Food from home must not be ning to be done prior to the first day back-to-school in imizing physical contact instead. shared and should be stored with the student’s belong- the fall. The eight pages of guidelines mostly contain sugges- ings. Students are not allowed to participate in food The Saskatchewan Teachers Federation says there tions to ensure students and staff clean their hands, preparation. are still outstanding issues regarding back-to-school practise physical distancing and avoid physical con- If anyone shows Covid-19 symptoms and are not guidelines and they will work with the government tact. The province says students can choose whether able to immediately leave the facility, an appropriate and other partners over the summer to address these or not to wear masks, and schools should ensure hand isolation area must be identified. Staff in close contact outstanding issues. sanitizer is available. Where possible, students and or care must wear a procedural/surgical mask and On June 9, 2020, the Government of Saskatchewan staff are encouraged to have their own approved hand eye protection and once the students leave, staff must announced that in-classroom learning will resume for sanitizer. wash their hands and ensure all areas that the sick the 2020-21 school year. To help school divisions pre- To maintain social distancing, teachers and staff student touched are cleaned and disinfected. If this is pare for the return of students and staff, guidelines are encouraged to create games that avoid close greet- not possible, the items should be removed and stored were prepared for local planning. ings like hugs or handshakes and encourage physical in a sealed container for a minimum of three days. An Education Response Planning Team (RPT) had distance greetings such as ‘air fives’ and waves. Phys- Supports for the health and wellness of students been formed with representation from the Ministry of ical distancing is required and reduced activities with and staff will be provided, including helping students Education, Saskatchewan School Boards Association, physical contact is recommended. understand the importance of preventative measures Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation, League of Educa- Staggered entry into schools and classrooms, stag- that are in place and practising proper hand hygiene tional Administrators, Directors and Superintendents, gered recess/lunch and class transition times would and coughing/sneezing etiquette. and Saskatchewan Association of School Business Of- provide a greater amount of space for everyone. Students with additional needs may require up- ficials. Groups of staff and students should stay together dated assessments and revised individual goals. “The health and safety of teachers, students and and it is recommended to strive to minimize the num- Transportation of students guidelines include that other staff cannot be compromised. We will continue ber of different teachers and educational assistants students should be assigned seats and a record of this to work with our sector partners to ensure detailed that interact with groups of students throughout the seating plan should be kept in order to assist with con- health precautions and protocols are developed, imple- day. tact tracing and students who live in the same house- mented and funded,” stated Saskatchewan Teachers’ Shared spaces such as boot rooms, hallways, etc. holds should be seated together. Federation (STF) president Patrick Maze. may require modifications with visual clues and di- Partitions around drivers can be considered and The precautionary measures within the guidelines rection flow plans. cleaning and sanitation of buses or other vehicles used will be implemented to reduce risk, and include stan- Clear protocols for school bags and supplies must to transport students is required between each run. be established and materials and toys that encourage Parents will be asked to transport their own children group activity or cannot be easily cleaned and disin- where possible. fected should be removed. The number of touch points Parents or guardians that must enter the school Don McMorris, MLA per day on electronic devices should be strategically should maintain physical distancing from staff and Indian Head – Milestone limited. other children, and be reminded to practice diligent Cleaning and sanitation guidelines should include hand hygiene. Box 720 Balgonie, SK a school-wide plan for enhanced cleaning and disinfec- The supervision and implementation of the guide- S0G 0E0 tion developed using the provincial guidelines. Items/ lines that are finalized are a huge undertaking for staff [email protected] objects that cannot be effectively cleaned/disinfected at the present levels and many people are questioning daily or between classes should be removed. how this can be done as well as the affect on the bud- www.donmcmorris.ca Food contact surfaces, including water fountains/ get for extra support staff and materials or equipment 306-771-2733 dispensing equipment must be disinfected with a safe required. product. Grasslands News will attempt to follow up with Indoor shared spaces and structures that cannot be the various school’s procedures when the time comes cleaned and disinfected between groups should not be closer for schools to open in our communities.

Borderland www.borderlandcoop.crs Co-op C-Store June Specials Fresh Bait Starting at $ Minnows / Night Crawlers 4.50

NEW F’real Flavour $ “Chips Ahoy!” 3.99 Powerade and 3 for $5.00 Vitamin Water 20063ds0 Gatorade - 950 ml 2 for $5.00

$TXD¿QDSDFN 2 for $7.00

7ZL]]OHU3DUW\3DFNV 2 for $6.00

Nestle Chocolate Bars 2 for $2.88

Whitewood C-Store Moosomin C-Store Rocanville C-Store & Gas Bar & Gas Bar & Gas Bar 1206 Highway 1 119 East Access Road 3000 Highway 8 Whitewood, SK Moosomin, SK Rocanville, SK 306-735-1404 306-435-3785 306-645-0557 www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV June 26, 2020 5 Sask. to implement Phase Four-Part Two Re-Open

The second part of Phase Four of Re-Open Saskatch- can be provided to washroom and shower facilities; gyms and fitness facilities, and personal care services ewan will begin next week. Beginning Monday, June however, increased cleaning and disinfection must that cannot maintain two metres of distance from cus- 29, libraries, museums, galleries, movie theatres and take place. tomers must wear a non-medical mask, such as a cloth live theatres will be able to re-open. The guidelines Outdoor Sports and Activities mask, or a procedural/surgical mask. As well, it is for these businesses and services are included in this recommended that older staff/seniors and those with week’s update to the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan. With outdoor sports getting underway this week, a weakened immune system wear procedural/surgical The re-opening dates for the other activities in this some revisions have been made to the Outdoor Sports masks. and Activities Guidelines. If physical distancing can part of Phase Four, including indoor pools, indoor Locker Rooms, Showers and Change Rooms Now Open rinks, indoor sports and activities, casinos and bingo be maintained, sports and activities are now able to halls will be announced over the next two weeks. resume, including playing games. For sports and ac- Locker rooms, shower facilities and change rooms Other updates to the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan tivities where distancing can’t be maintained, such as are now permitted to open for a variety of businesses include: full contact sports, mini-leagues should be formed to and activities, including gyms and fitness facilities, allow teams to safely return to playing games, while beaches, campgrounds, golf courses and facilities Parks and Campgrounds helping mitigate the risk of spreading COVID-19. where outdoor sports and activities are played. In- Effective June 26, parks and campgrounds are open Usage of Non-Medical Masks creased cleaning and disinfection of these facilities is to 100 per cent capacity for overnight stays and lim- required. Change rooms in clothing and retail stores ited-term campsites. Along with this change, access Staff in restaurants and licensed establishments, can now move to 100 per cent occupancy. As restrictions are gradually lifted in the province, additional information will continue to be added to the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan based on direction from public health officials and input from businesses and PVSD board approves 2020-21 budget service providers. Saskatchewan residents are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the guidelines and At its June 17 regular minimal impact in the school year. We have always, we remain fo- follow their recommendations to ensure the province meeting, the Prairie Val- classroom, the net result achieved a level of tech- cused on the health and can continue to re-open in a safe manner without a ley Board of Education is a cash budget shortfall. nology support for stu- safety of our students and significant increase in the transmission of COVID-19. approved the 2020-2021 “We have been doing dents that will prove staff.” Find the most up-to-date version of the Re-Open Sas- school year budget, which more with less for many beneficial should distance Overall, Prairie Val- katchewan plan at www.saskatchewan.ca/re-open continues to support the years. Continued reduc- learning be required. ley’s 2020-2021 budget goals outlined in the tions are not sustainable “I am extremely proud requires $1M from oper- ESSP and the Division’s as they further erode of what this school divi- ating reserves to balance NOTICE strategic plan. classroom supports di- sion has been able to ac- on a cash basis, with an All events have been cancelled “We remained hope- rectly impacting stu- complish. We maintained operating deficit of $5.3M until further notice. 406 - 4th Street, Fort Qu’Appelle, SK ful for a more significant dents,” Kotylak said. quality education during due to the amortization of Stay home and stay safe! www.qvcarts.ca investment in educa- “While the Board ap- a global pandemic, and capital assets. [email protected] tion and are once again proved a difficult budget while we face some diffi- faced with funding that this year, we were able cult budget decisions, we recognizes enrollment to preserve high-quality are committed to doing increases but does not programming, expand what is best for students,” Contractors and Home cover our current operat- French immersion in two said Luc Lerminiaux, Di- ing or inflationary costs. schools, and provide addi- rector of Education. “As For the first time Preven- tional staff to support stu- tative Maintenance and dent mental health.” Directory Renewal (PMR) funding Prairie Valley, like Dale’s Painting was not increased, which other school divisions, negatively impacts our continues to respond to 306-728-4392 ability to upkeep our the current pandemic 602 - 8th Ave. W. aging facilities and learn- with operational uncer- J&V ELECTRIC Melville tfn/2nd ing environments,” said tainty for the upcoming Janet Kotylak, Prairie Valley Board of Educa- – New Jamie Sebastian tion. “However, our pro- – Re-Roof Owner/Journeyman vincial government has Rail City – Repair Box 2388, Fort Qu’Appelle, SK S0G 1S0 been facing its own chal- [email protected] lenges with the pandemic, ,QGXVWULHV,QF TYSON BRULE 306 and we appreciate the 2I¿FH (306) 676-9151 continued funding over 306-331-8827 Cell Whitewood the past 4 months which Serving Fort Qu’Appelle and area for over 25 years allowed us to retain all Annual General staff.” For Prairie Valley Meeting School Division, 2020-2021 operating grants will be Thursday, July 9 at 7 p.m. FlatLand $93.7M, an increase of $2.3M or 2.6 per cent over Board meets at 150 - 2nd Avenue West Plumbing & Heating the 2019-2020 budget, the 3XEOLFFDQMRLQYLD=RRP 117 - 3rd Ave. West, Melville, SK majority of which was allocated to fund the re- Meeting ID: 71658827070 306-728-5493 cently ratified teacher Whitewood, SK. ,'#8!2&9@3<023>W collective agreement and Password: 737673 ,'9'8=-$'@3<;8<9;W other staff contractual Phone: 306-735-4328 ,'=!£<'@3<&'9'8='W obligations. While senior Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. administration was able [email protected] Thurs. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to find several internal efficiencies resulting in

Whitewood, SK

Help keep your community’s 20064ss0 history alive.

SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR DIRECTORY LOCAL NEWSPAPER! ADVERTISING for only $10* / week 0XVWEHSUHSDLGSOXV*67 Call Toll Free: TREE SERVICE 5HJXODUUDWHLVSOXV*67SHU\HDU 1-844-GNG-NEWS 306-331-8742 - 306-331-8732 Grasslands News Group [email protected] Fort Qu’Appelle, SK 1-844-464-6397 www.whitingtreeservice.ca ext 230 6 June 26, 2020 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News

“For the cause that needs assistance; for the wrong that needs resistance; the future in the distance and the good that we can do.” Royal Canadian Legions should not close

One of the organizations, seen in almost every commu- Local branches have been given some emergency re- ing or revamping spending from their own lists of nity in our country, the Royal Canadian Legion, is doing serve funding from the national headquarters, and have wants in their budgets to provide funding for one of the something they have never done before. They are asking turned to crowdfunding initiatives but still the money most important organizations in any town or city, the for support due to the effects that the shutdown from the is running out. While millions of dollars are donated Royal Canadian Legion. It should be done automatically pandemic has created. every year through the National Poppy Campaign, this during these dire times, as well as any other year, with- The 95-year-old organization, who in those 95 years money can’t be used to cover the operational costs asso- out the headquarters or the local branches having to report they have prided themselves in being self-sufficient ciated with keeping these facilities open. request support. and have not reached out for funding are now struggling Legions have been struggling for years to attract The veterans may be slowly disappearing but there in many locations. new members, and having to close due to the pandemic should never be a disappearance in the memory of why The Royal Canadian Legion is committed to making could prove to be the final straw for many. we have a Royal Canadian Legion in our community or a difference in the lives of Veterans and their families, We are seeing times that most of us have never expe- country. Yes, they are a proud bunch and it has always providing essential services in our communities, and rienced. For weeks and months, we have heard how peo- been known that they did not serve for glory or money. remembering the men and women who sacrificed for our ple want to see their friends and families and get back They served for the good of our country. We, as a coun- country. Most branches maintain a hall or centre of some to a normal life. They want to go out and dine or go on a try and as a community, should be standing behind sort that is often a rental property for the community as holiday. The exact same thoughts that the veterans, who them. well as a place for gatherings, or meetings, including the fought for our freedom in this country, were undoubt- Local governments should be offering support to the Legion members. edly thinking for year upon year while in battle. Royal Canadian Legion in their home communities if it While thousands of businesses have been able to Yes, years! So let’s be honest with ourselves. We are is needed, and if not where you live, any donation given access billions of federal aid dollars to make ends meet a selfish bunch at times. We forget why we have the will undoubtedly be shared with other Legions that are amid the pandemic, the Legion has not and has twice education, the medical care and the enjoyments in the clinging for existence. requested assistance from the Prime Minister. The many wonderful things that have been developed in our Citizens will be celebrating Canada Day next week. Legion stated that it is their understanding, based on country. It is all because we are a free and democratic When you see that Canadian flag flying or an emblem conversations with federal officials, that any available country and we should be thanking and supporting the on display, remember those that fought for this coun- funding can’t be used to cover operational costs, which people, for the rest of our lives, who made this possible. try. We should support our Royal Canadian Legions. is their biggest need right now. Municipal governments should be looking for fund- - Elaine Ashfield, Grasslands News Scrutiny of pandemic budget lacking By Murray Mandryk Political Columnist And because Harpauer can’t really get a handle on our revenue situation (a difficult task For all the talk of the need at the best of time in a volatile for legislative sitting to scruti- natural-resource-based econ- nize the budget, Finance Min- omy), it’s exceedingly difficult ister Donna Harpauer’s 2020-21 to get a handle on a four-year budget hasn’t exactly been all outlook for the coming man- that thoroughly scrutinized. date of the next government. This is just not great news Unfortunately, that also for voters going to the polls in happens to be a convenient ex- October. cuse for a government to put Admittedly, why we are in forward a shaky budget and circumstances of this abbrevi- to not put forward a long-term ated 14-day session to quickly plan. pass a budget has everything This shouldn’t be accept- to do with the COVID-19 – cir- able. More than ever, we need cumstances beyond the control a sharp plan to deal with the of politicians. challenges we are facing. It’s Like most everything else actually more important than everywhere else including the ever for the Opposition to chal- economy, the Saskatchewan lenge the government on its legislature was just one more plans. thing that had to be shutdown So one can only wonder One gets that any Opposi- off the creation of a publicly These are the tough questions last March. why that hasn’t always been tion is going to have its own run meth treatment facility, that need to be asked. No one could have done the Saskatchewan NDP’s focus. pet issues – especially, in an although the NDP has offered Getting the books in order is much about that nor could Yes, it is harder to condense election year where it is trying no meaningful evidence that going to require some very dif- anyone do much about the an effective critique of a trou- to rally its own troops. In NDP any decision on the location ficult choices – many of which major source of the record bled budget in such a short terms, that means harkening was made because of Devine or will revolve on austerity mea- $2.4-billion deficit. time. back to its hay days of 1980s that the former premier bene- sures. That Saskatchewan pub- As has been discussed in But that only raises seri- when it was battling former fitted. lic servants haven’t taken the this space before, the 2020-21 ous questions about the NDP Progressive Conservative pre- All this has served no mean- hit that others in the economy budget saw a $350-millon drop Opposition’s approach … and mier Grant Devine’s privat- ingful thoughts to today’s aver- have is an issue most everyone in tax revenue and a whopping maybe how our political sys- ization agenda and, of course, age taxpayer, distracting from has been talking about. $753-million reduction in natu- tem works in general. Devine himself. the more critical issues of We aren’t getting answers ral resources revenue (includ- The first curious thing is That has translated into ac- what we are spending and how from the Sask. Party govern- ing a $409-million reduction in why the NDP – at least to date cusations of Premier Scott Moe we can get back to balance. ment, reluctant to address the oil and gas revenue this year). – hasn’t spent more time fo- selling off Crown Corporations Can we keep building as issue before the Oct. 26 vote. No amount of budget scru- cussing on spending decisions to re-balance the books. There many schools and hospitals But as it stands right now, tiny is going to change the rev- that surely need to be cut back have also been accusations of or paying public service the the NDP aren’t asking the enue picture. under today’s circumstances. Devine somehow profiteering wages we are paying them? tough questions, either.

SUBSCRIPTION RATES: All subscription expire Dec. 31. Pick-Up Boxes: Prices shown are based on one full year. $37.80 per year Subsciptions will be pro-rated. Mailed in Saskatchewan: Melville Advance, Whitewood Grenfell Herald Sun, Fort Qu’Appelle Times Chris Ashﬁ eld Tammy Oryschak Michelle Walz Lloyd Schmidt Pat Gattinger Prices include GST. Publisher Accounts Advertising Production Classiﬁ eds $50.40 per year Issued Fridays by Grasslands News Group from the office Make cheques payable to Grasslands News Group at 218 - 3rd Ave. West, P.O. Box 1420 Melville, SK., S0A 2P0 Send e-transfers to [email protected] Mailed in Canada: Ph: 306-728-5448 • Fax 306-728-4004 • Whitewood: 306-735-2230 $70.00 per year

Toll Free: 1-844-GNG-NEWS Electronic Edition: www.grasslandsnews.ca • [email protected] $37.80 per year

Wendy Krobath Emily Fulford Elaine Ashﬁ eld Sarah Pacio Alan Hustak © Copyright (c) News and advertising content of this newspaper are protected by copyright. Ofﬁ ce Assistant Melville Whitewood Grenfell Fort Qu’Appelle 2020 There may be no reproduction of content without permission of the publisher. www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV June 26, 2020 7 Whitewood council discuss arena roof longevity

By Elaine Ashfield be ready to plant soon. other property owners accessing the rear of their prop- Grasslands News Other items reported erty was considered and the CAO will get further in- stated ideas for a news- formation and bring it back to council. letter that will be sent in Whitewood Town Council resumed its regular meet- Bylaw Passed the water bill monthly, ing being held in the Council Chambers on June 16 Assessment Roll closes A bylaw to extend the time required for the com- with social distancing taking place. All members of end of the month, the pletion of the Financial Statement 2019 received three council were present. FOM and consultant have readings and an unanimous vote. Submission of the Reports made new policies to be financial statement and auditor’s report must be sent to the government no later than Sept. 30, 2020 and pub- The Town Foreman report was given by Chief Ad- reviewed and the CAO licized not later than Nov. 30, 2020. ministrative Officer (CAO) Cindy Baumgartner and has started a new traffic the Facility Operations Managers (FOM) report was bylaw and pool bylaw. Summer staff at the town office, Misc. Discussions presented to council on their electronic tablets but not paid for by the government, begins Monday. Dust proofing on Heritage Crescent had been added read to the meeting. Accounts to the agenda with Coun. Kelly stating he agrees it Coun. Lee Aldous commended the FOM for doing Accounts were approved for payment in the amount should be done not only for the ratepayers on that the comparison of campgrounds and also stated “I’m of $44,348.59. These accounts for payment do not in- street but also for the residences located to the east of also happy to see that the arena is not that bad for its clude the regular pre-approved monthly payments the roadway. age with what was shown in the inspection.” such as wages. Grasslands News will request the Coun. Kelly also inquired about the grader training Coun. Chad Kelly asked about correcting the dam- pre-approved accounts also be reported. previously discussed and the CAO responded only vir- ages as shown in the pictures, stating also that there is tual training is happening at this time. room in the capital account to repair the facility. Dis- Property Owner Request A motion was made to go In-Camera for staffing cussion followed regarding whether the facility should Discussion was held regarding a request of a prop- discussions. It was stated there would be no motions receive repairs to its canopies or if replacement should erty owner to build a fence across a designated lan- resulting from the In Camera session before the meet- be done. eway that is not maintained as such. Restriction to ing adjourns. A suggestion of an out-of-town roofing company was made but eventually, even though a motion was not made, discussion suggested tenders will be done so local contractors can submit quotes for fixing or Melville Kinsmen park readied for Phase Four replacement on the canopies. Grasslands News reviewed the information that was received in the days following the meeting on the By Emily Jane Fulford museums and libraries as well as galleries, movie the- roof inspection that had been done by RMIS Engineer- Grasslands News atres and gambling facilities such as casinos and bingo ing from Regina. The inspection report states the main halls. roof section is rated as good with the projected remain- This would be excellent news for Melville Commu- ing life of 10+ years. The roof sections on the east and Phase Four-Part One is now underway in Saskatch- nity Works as well as the museum and theatre which west canopies were classified as fair with a projected ewan and that means that spray parks, outdoor pools have been closed since late March. As the Community remaining life of one-to-four years due to moderate de- and day camps are a Go as well as seasonal sports. terioration to the fasteners, slight separated laps and For Melville this is just in time as improvements to Works facility provides umpteen local arts and music seams and moderate deterioration to gutters/down- Kinsmen Park including a new playground as well as programs to the city for minimal cost, finding ways to spouts. The two canopies have damaged roof panels a new parking area were just installed. be “in something together” non-COVID related will be due to damage caused by the snow fence being torn If you’re heading over to Kinsmen Park you might easy work for Melville residents who need not turn to off the metal and gutter damage resulting likely due to also see some purple posters, on the fence facing Sev- a virus to find inclusion. snow/ice damage. enth Avenue West. These are a tribute to the grad- The question now is whether or not organized The company recommends that all roof sections uating class of 2020 and were put up by volunteers sports such as minor league baseball, will have the that have less than five years remaining life be re- earlier in June to honor local grads who did not get means to operate at such short notice. On a national placed over the next five years. the opportunity to take part in convocation this year. and provincial level, leagues have been working hard During discussion of the FOM report at the council Although most of the parks, playgrounds and facil- to come up with creative solutions such as “ultimate meeting, Coun. Denise Istace stated “I think something ities have now been re-opened, be sure to read signs tennis” played with four quarters instead of sets and should be put on Facebook regarding the dog park and and instructions as many of the social distancing rules international soccer games going forward simply with- the response to donations and grants since they (Rec. and regulations are still in place and will be throughout fans in the stands. Whether parents are willing to Dept.) have done such a good job.” out the multiple reopen phases. enroll their children into these activities is yet to be The CAO also reported the underground watering Phase Four - Part Two will start Monday, June 29. determined as the world crosses fingers in hopes that system at the Town Square is almost complete and will It will include the reopening of indoor pools, arenas, there will cease to be a relapse of the illness.

Glen Hart, M.L.A. Melville Community Works Events /DVW0RXQWDLQ7RXFKZRRG • Thrift Shop open - Tuesday and Thursday 12 - 4 p.m. Sponsored by Prairie Co-op • Gift Shop open - Tuesday and Thursday 1 - 3 p.m. • Kidsville open - Monday to Friday 9 - 11:30 a.m. - 1st and 3rd Saturdays 10 a.m. - 12 noon Constituency Legislative • WeightMelville Watchers Community - Weigh Works in Tuesdays is CLOSED 6:15 p.m.Until Meeting Further 7 Noticep.m. • Canadian Mental Health Association - Melville Branch Office Office Only Permanent - Meeting Tenants 1st Wednesday will have accessof every to month their 7 rented p.m. ϰϬϮ^ƚĂŶůĞǇ^ƚƌĞĞƚ ϮϬϯ>ĞŐŝƐůĂƚŝǀĞůĚŐ • Magic Moments Playschool is currently full and accepting names for WKŽǆϯϬϵ ZĞŐŝŶĂ^<^ϰ^Ϭϯ the 2019 - 2020space school and year all eventswait list. have Please been contact cancelled. Jill Schick for more www.prairiecoop.com ƵƉĂƌ^<^Ϭ'ϬzϬ dĞů͗ϯϬϲͲϳϴϳͲϰϯϬϬ info at 306-728-8207 or via Facebook messenger. www.facebook.com/prairiecoopretail ϭͲϴϳϳͲϳϮϯͲϰϰϴϴ &Ăǆ͗ϯϬϲͲϳϴϳͲϯϭϳϰ 18-1c Join Grasslands News 12,000 weekly readers

SUBSCRIBE TO THE FOLLOWING: ❑ Melville Advance ❑ Fort Qu’Appelle Times ❑ Whitewood/Grenfell Herald Sun

Name:

Address:

Town/City: Prov: ✁ ✁ Help to build a stronger community! Postal Code: Phone:

Email Address: WHY SUBSCRIBE? • Stay informed about your community. Payment by: ❑ Visa ❑ Mastercard Expiry • You support local businesses who support you back. ❑ Cheque or Money Order (enclosed) Signature • The newspaper is the community’s only historical record. Please make cheques out to Grasslands News Group Telephone Orders: 306-728-5448 (ext. 221) • A viable newspaper shows a strong community. • It’s less than buying one cup of coffee per week Forms should be mailed to Grasslands News Group, Box 1420, Melville, SK., S0A 2P0

-$0f<6<#9$8-6ধ32 !90W<#9$8-6ধ32 !2!&!<#9$8-6ধ32 Subscribe TODAY! W W W

CALL US TOLL FREE AT 1-844-464-6397 (EXT. 222) 838!;'&8!;'9(389<#9$8-6ধ3299;!8ধ2+-2<2'T;,3<+,;3'$WTW 2$£<&'&W 8 June 26, 2020 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News City of Melville Council exempts some tax property, school levies

By Chris Ashfield sented by Director of Finance Lynsey Swanson, the and $115 in library levy revenue being exempted. Grasslands News by-laws allow the city to exempt the 16 properties from Five commercial properties with a taxable assess- taxes and school levies worth $27,305. ment worth $4,147,090 will also get a tax exemption Melville city council has agreed to exempt or abate Nine properties qualify for the a non-profit tax ex- from the city for 2020. They include First Aberdeen a number of non-profit and commercial properties emption including six properties owned by Rail City Properties Ltd., Better Call Cleaning Inc., Pawsh Pet from property taxes and school levies for 2020. In total, Industries, one by the Melville & District Pensioner’s Place, Quiet Printing and Shear Concepts. In total, 14 properties are being included in the exemption and & Senior Citizens Association, one by the Melville & $5,322 in city and library levies on the properties will another two in an abatement. District Food Bank and one by the Melville Rail Sta- be exempted. Three different by-laws for non-profit, commercial tion Heritage Association Inc. The assessed value of Melville Fish & Game League will also receive a and abatements received three readings at the June the nine properties is $2,463,800 resulting in a financial property tax break by the city with council approv- 15 meeting and all received approval by council. Pre- implication of $20,753 worth of municipal levy revenue ing an abatement for two properties with an assessed value of $5,500. In total, $1,114 in taxes will be abated for municipal and library levies and municipal base taxes. According to city manager Ron McCullough, the Grenfell High Community School 2019-20 awards tax exemption for the businesses is provided through an existing tax incentive policy. Some changes to the policy were made at last week’s town workshop and Grenfell High Community School Wolfe Industries Award: Stephan Manovich and Jason those recommendations will be coming to the regular Awards Recipients Krausher Council meeting July 20 for final consideration. Parillo Award: Dustyn Lowen- berg Athlete of the Year: Grade 7: GHCS Education Award: Do your part to Breelyn Guidry; Grade 8: Brook- Grayson Dyke lyn Reiger; Grade 9: Jazmin Pelkey; prevent crime. 1-47 Cruiser Car Club Award: Grade 10: Samantha Krausher; Grade Contact: Stephan Manovich and Jason 11: Juno Lee; Grade 12: Brage Ressler. Krausher 7,36 SLC Leadership Award: Justice Grenfell Graduation Awards Science Award: Bailey McCor- Ginnis mack We Got Involved Award: GHCS’ Internal Awards: Practical and Applied Arts GSD Committee: Shae Hubbard, Skyla PVSD Leadership Award: Award: Tymon Osiowy Hubbard, Kira McDonald, Ashley Lee Grayson Dyke Math Award: Dustyn Lowenberg Allie Panipikeesick, Taylor Lerat NOTICE Ben Grebinski Award: Tianna English Award: Bailey McCor- Grade 9 School Graduate Sangwais mack Award: Sydney McCormack PVSD Student Success Award: Band Award: Lexy Gilbertson & July 1 Garbage Pickup Helping Hands Award: Jesse Stephan Manovich Tianna Sangwais Yule Hometown Co-op Award: Teagan Valedictorian/Student of the Melville garbage WILL still be picked up on Band Awards: Intermediate – Schutz and Bailey McCormack Year Award: Bailey McCormack Emalee Ward; Senior – Brooke Sale- Wednesday, July 1. Grenfell Legion Award: Stephan ski Jack; Mitchel Award – Juno Lee; Manovich, Grayson Dyke, Teagan External Scholarships: Mainline Bands Senior Ensemble There will be NO garbage pickup on Schutz, Randy Peterson, Dustyn SYA of $1,000: Levi Maurer Award – Tianna Sangwais Lowenberg PVSD Pimacihowin Award of Friday, July 3, instead Learning from the Land Award: Grenfell School Reunion Schol- $1,500: Tianna Sangwais Jordanna Quequanze it will be picked up on arship: Justice Ginnis U of S $1000 Entrance Scholar- Landon Ortt/Ennis Memorial Humanitarian Award: Grayson ship: Tianna Sangwais Award: Jason Krausher Thursday, July 2. Dyke Jonathan Couture Spirit in School Graduate Award: Bailey Sport Award: Kayla Krausher We apologize for McCormack Congratulations to all of the 2019 Governor General Award: T.D. Canada Trust Scholarship: any inconvenience Johnny Kwon – Average of 87.1 per Bailey McCormack 2020 award recipients! cent. Better Call Cleaning 306-728-1638

Directory

Fisher & Schmidt Miller Moar Grodecki Kreklewich & Chorney CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS – www.millerandco.ca Phyllis Armstrong CPA, CGA /DZ2IÀFH MELVILLE OFFICE – 306-728-4525 FORT QU’APPELLE OFFICE – 306-332-6651 128 - 4th Ave. East, Melville, SK 32&!@;3 8-&!@¥V!W1W;3V6W1WTf8&='W W '&2'9&!@V!W1W;3332T316!2@='WW Chartered Professional Accountant !=-&W 83&'$0-TT-2!ħ'2&!2$' 0LFKDHO)LVKHU4& For your٘ ESTERHAZY OFFICE – 306-745-6611 INDIAN HEAD OFFICE – 306-695-2303 8!2&='W Accounting '&2'9&!@V6W1W;3V6W1WT 8-&!@¥V!W1W;3V6W1WT!-2;W +RQV 32&!@;3 DUQHW)LVKHU%$* ٘ //%&ROODERUDWLYH/DZ\HU GRENFELL OFFICE – 306-697-3558 !=-&W 83&'$0-TT-2!ħ'2&!2$' TAXATION Needs 32&!@;3 8-&!@¥V!W1W;3V6W1WT¤'9132&;W BALCARRES OFFICE – 306-334-2923

'$'&2'9&!@V!W1W;3V6W1WT!£$!88'93>2ă -2!ħ'2&!2$' UDQW6FKPLGW//% !88@W-££'8TTT* ٘ Wednesday and Thursday £!-8W!2!'9''£'TTT-2!ħ'2&!2$' Michael Fisher & Garnet Fisher Grant Schmidt 306-735-2284 Summer Hours 306-728-4581 306-728-5481 WHITEWOOD OFFICE – 306-735-2385 ITUNA OFFICE – 306-795-3190 ,<89&!@V!W1W;3V6W1WT2&8'>+'2$-'9<-£&-2+ <'9&!@V!W1W;3V6W1WT3( ;<2!ă$' 707 Lalonde St. Tuesday to Friday Melville and Esterhazy Melville !8@W8'0£'>-$,TTT-2!ħ'2&!2$' )9,'8£!>|9!90;'£W2'; 93£!>|9!90;'£W2'; !=-&W,382'@TT-2!ħ'2&!2$' Whitewood, SK 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

BOCK & COMPANY Balcarres LAW OFFICE DIRECTORY LYNNETTE BOCK, B.A., J.D. Agencies Ltd. Phone 306-332-4666 1-800-563-4608 ADVERTISING 122 Company Ave. S., Fort Qu’Appelle, SK 0DSOH6WUHHW32%R[ Off ering a wide selection of products and expertise $ (VWHUKD]\6.6$; • Personal Insurance • Commercial Insurance For all your Insurance needs! for only 10* / week PHONE: (306) 745-3952 • Specialty Products • Agri-Business Representing: • SGI Canada 0XVWEHSUHSDLGSOXV*67 • Wawanesa • SMI • Wynward Insurance Company 5HJXODUUDWHLVSOXV*67SHU\HDU FAX: (306) 745-6119 216 Main St. Balcarres, SK • Germania Mutual • Aviva • Oasis • Intact (PDLOERFNODZ#VDVNWHOQHW Phone: 306-334-2401 Fax: 306-334-2705 • HUB Life and Financial Services Grasslands News Group Email: [email protected] • Portage Mutual • Group Medical Services %UDQFK2IÀFH • Red River Mutual and Many More. Rocanvile, Friday Afternoons www.balcarresagencies.saskbrokers.com • Saskatchewan Blue Cross 1-844-464-6397 • SGI Motor License Issuer Phone: (306) 645-4552 ext 230 GARY MOORE LL.B. Buying a newly Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public Box 610, 616 Main St., PATTY WELCH built home? 306-728-4358 | 148-3rd Ave. E., Melville &RQVXOWDQW Broadview, SK S0G 0K0 306-745-6450 | 513 Main St., Esterhazy Phone: (306) 728-4998 Contact me today. 0RQGD\)ULGD\DIWHUKRXUVE\DSSRLQWPHQW It’s just another part of the H&R Block Advantage. WK$YH(DVW0HOYLOOH EDFNGRRUHQWUDQFH Laura Wittig SUB-OFFICE: Get Whats Yours™ SDWW\ZHOFK#LQYHVWRUVJURXSFRP :KLWHZRRG7KXUVGD\DIWHUQRRQ Click, call or come over. Time... to think about keeping the family dream home, Mobile Mortgage Advisor no matter what )ODWODQG3OXPELQJ%XLOGLQJ hrblock.ca 800-HRBLOCK 306 531-3346 from simple to complex 7UDGLWLRQDOPRUWJDJHOLIHLQVXUDQFHLVGHVLJQHGVSHFLÀFDOO\WRUHWLUHRQO\WKHEDODQFH RZLQJWRWKHPRUWJDJHOHQGHULIVRPHWKLQJKDSSHQVWR\RX,QYHVWRUV*URXSFDQVKRZ 1 866 293-3616 CALL FOR APPOINTMENTS: No matter how complicated your situation is, we can provide you with: \RXKRZDQLQGLYLGXDOSODQWKDWSXWV\RXLQFRQWUROFDQKHOSHQVXUHWKDWLQWKHHYHQW Q tax planning strategies. GHDWKGLVDELOLW\RUFULWLFDOLOOQHVV\RXUIDPLO\FDQVWLOOOLYHLQWKHLUKRPH [email protected] Q audit assistance. /HWXVVKRZ\RXKRZEXLOGLQJLQVXUDQFHLQWR\RXUSODQFDQSUHVHUYHÀQDQFLDOVHFXULW\ 306-696-2454 or 306-696-6704 Q complex return preparation including the areas of: All mortgages are subject to credit approval. Certain conditions Q small business Q rental Q corporate Q trust and estate Q U.S. 7UDGHPDUNVRZQHGE\,*0)LQDQFLDO,QFDQGOLFHQVHGWRLWVVXEVLGLDU\FRUSRUDWLRQV and restrictions apply. The CIBC logo is a trademark of CIBC. www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV June 26, 2020 9 Grenfell town council notes Gene Hauta Property tax discount dates moved It’s A Strange World I have passed on my disdain for social media By Sarah Pacio terms outlined in an MOU, Hamnett commented cats must be licensed at a challenges, but this new one takes the cake. Grasslands News so council agreed to cover during Thursday’s meet- cost of $20 with proof of The ‘George Floyd Challenge’ has emerged on half of the total expense. ing. Council agreed, ap- sterilization. Licenses for Snapchat showing dozens of teenagers sicken- The Gems ball club re- proving the upgrades and dogs and cats that have ingly mocking the 46-year-old’s fatal arrest Grenfell town council cently completed renova- making a motion to cover not been spayed or neu- in Minneapolis. The participants, sadly, but not held its regular meeting at tions for the infield at the the inspection fee.”For tered cost $100. Impound surprisingly mostly young white males, are 7:00 pm on June 18 in the GRP ball diamond, includ- what Minor Ball and the fees for second and third seen smiling in the photos and kneeling down on Lilac Room with all mem- ing new shale and a sprin- Gems have done for that offences have each been the necks of their friends. I agree that this form bers present. kler system. The group corner of town, I think it’s increased, from $75 to $100 of humor and entertainment is upsetting, if not Mayor Rod Wolfe began asked council to approve small potatoes,” Mayor and from $100 to $150, re- downright disgusting. by publicly acknowledg- the next phase of repairs Wolfe stated. spectively. Minor adjust- If you think I insulted whites with that last ing the passing of former and upgrades planned Council adopted a new ments have been made to item, I’ll even it up with this one, although I mayor and councilor Vern for the area. The club, its Transit Committee Bylaw campsite fees at the GRP don’t base my criticism on race or gender. The Hack, who had been a members and sponsors to replace the previous and a 7-day family swim video showing hundreds of looters storming a prominent figure in the will provide materials and one from eight years ago. pass has been added for Florida Walmart and making off with $100,000 community. labor so these will be done The updated document the pool. The transfer sta- worth of merchandise while it was closed during As the meeting con- at no cost to the town. expands the committee tion fee for level loads of the George Floyd protests is likewise disturbing. tinued, council approved Plans include installing a from seven to ten mem- recycling in ½ and 1-ton Every face shown was black, some with masks, CAO Victoria MacDon- 4-foot tall fence in front of bers in order to provide trucks has been lowered many without. While, in the eyes of many, these ald’s request for mater- the home dugout and re- better representation for from $30 to $15. The fee protests are legitimate, this type nity leave and appointed placing rotted plywood on ridership. bylaw is typically updated of lawless behaviour is not a Brenna Ackerman to serve the dugout. Council also approved at the beginning of each worthwhile protest. The Hill- as CAO in her absence. Additional storage is a new Fees & Charges year but this time the doc- sborough County sheriff said The Town of Gren- also need for equipment Bylaw with a few notable ument will take effect on his office is working to iden- fell normally distributes used by the growing changes. Both dogs and July 1, 2020. tify ‘each and every’ looter tax notices in late May Minor Ball Club so the seen in the video. Good luck or early June and offers group planned to build with that. This is often a sad residents a discount for an 8-foot by 12-foot shed world. prompt payment. This Cuthbert’s Tinctures An Indian man was next to an existing struc- year notices will be issued ture. CAO MacDonald admitted to hospital with in August because of mu- told council she spoke and Topicals abdominal pain, and it nicipal staff turnover and with Tyler Thomlinson, was discovered he had provincial legislation that the Gems manager, about inserted a mobile phone charger required the assessment Stu Martin - Local Cannabis Expert constructing one large cable into his ‘manhood’. He tried to say he had roll to remain open an shed (12-feet by 16-feet) ingested some earphones, but the doctor found oth- additional 60 days due to and removing the smaller, Delta 9 Pain Stick erwise. They had thoroughly investigated his in- the COVID-19 pandemic. old one. He explained that NOW AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. testines, but found nothing until an x-ray showed Council moved that for a two-foot-long charging cable in his bladder. the smaller size had been Chances are someone you know 2020, residents would re- The cable had been inserted through his urethra. chosen for the new shed has used the product already. ceive a discount of 5% for in order to eliminate the Great for localized pain, chest colds, As the noted philosopher Forrest Gump would say, property taxes paid by Sep- need for a building inspec- Gerd and many other uses. “Stupid is as stupid does.” tember 30; 4% for payment tion, which costs approxi- US Customs and Border Protection discovered by October 31; and 3% for Call to get yours today! mately $430. “We should more than 1,785 pounds of weed June 5 when payment by November 30. cover the inspection fee, they flagged a vehicle with PEI plates as it tried to This corresponds to the 306-331-6364 a nice big shed to house enter the US at Buffalo. The vehicle was suppos- discount usually offered Fort Qu’Appelle, SK everything makes more edly to be full of coffee grinders, but a non-intru- by the town for payment www.cuthberts.ca sense,” Councilor Ken sive x-ray scan of the vehicle revealed an anomaly. in June through August. A further search revealed 1,608 vacuum-sealed Motions later in the bundles of cannabis, with an estimated street meeting showed support value of $2.5 million. for community recreation Perhaps these smugglers thought the admon- organizations. Automotive and Service ishment to “eat your broccoli” would deter au- The curling club asked thorities from checking out a big shipment of the for a cost sharing agree- oft-maligned vegetable. US Customs at Texas’s ment for repairs to the Pharr International Bridge was not fooled. Agents Directory$/$1+867$._*5$66/$1'61(:6 pump on compressor at found 378 packages containing 3,159 pounds of the rink, which cost a total weed, valued at $632,000, hidden under the of $5,752.75. The facility is TIRES - BATTERIES - TIRES - BATTERIES broccoli. Attempting to smuggle drugs across the owned by the town but op- Mexico/US border is nothing new. Sometimes erated by the club under ANTI-FREEZE - OIL & FILTERS smugglers are caught, sometimes they are not. Following a tip last year, border patrol officers in Laredo, Tex. found an abandoned SUV filled with Affordable Used and New Tires 49 sealed bundles of cannabis. There was also the Whitewood’s All Sizes - Cars, Trucks, Implement, ATVs Ervin Wolfe story of another smuggler who left his wallet in an New & Econ Batteries, Make Hydraulic Hoses/Belt Lacing Product Advisor abandoned SUV containing 1,127 pounds (511 kilo- DEALERS FOR grams) of weed. :HVW¿HOG$XJHUV5LWHZD\0HULGLDQ$**URZWK [email protected] grad to be held Boss Oil and Filters, V Belts - A, B, C, D Christopher Mah: “The most important idea I We Also BUY SCRAP BATTERIES Cell 306-533-5945 learned from my students - is that rioting is the

in September & FILTERS ANTI-FREEZE - OIL Eric Sagan – 306-728-2580 language of grief.” Mah, a Minneapolis teacher 655 Broad Street, Regina, Sask Hwy. #15 West, Melville, SK wrote, “There is anger, yes, but underneath it, 1-800-667-9976 – taylorautogroup.ca Whitewood School has TIRES - BATTERIES - TIRES - BATTERIES people are grieving.” Philip V. McHarris and announced their date for Thenjiwe McHarris have been vocal in wanting graduation for the nine funding redirected away from police to emergency students completing their OW TOWING SERVICES Wholesale Transmission response programs that don’t kill African Amer- grade 12 in 2020. 24 Hour Service & Differential icans. I really don’t like the idea of ‘defunding’ the police. And I do understand that doesn’t mean “Our school gradua- Cell: 306-331-8833 Wholesale Prices tion ceremony will be ,PSRUWV 'RPHVWLFV2YHUKDXOV)UHH5RDG7HVWV to do away with the police. Deﬁnitely, police can held on Saturday, Sep- :UHFNPDVWHU&HUWLÀHG All Makes & Models Rebuilt in Our Own Shop do things much better than they sometimes do, 6*,6WRUDJH&RPSRXQG but handling all situations with counsellors could tember 12 at 3 p.m. and + Differential +CVA Joints + Clutches + )UHH8QZDQWHG&DU5HPRYDO be a disaster for the person threatening harm to we are excited to plan a /RFNRXWVERRVWLQJDQGZLQFKLQJ + Universal Joints + Drive Shafts + 4X4 Transfer Cases + unique one for our grad- themselves or others. President Trump did sign an ´7KH3ULFH:H4XRWH··LVWKH3ULFH

)DWKHU·V'D\3DUDGH &+5,6$6+),(/'_*5$66/$1'61(:6 $)DWKHU·V'D\SDUDGHZDVKHOGIRUUHVLGHQWVDWWKH:KLWHZRRG1XUVLQJ +RPHRQ-XQHZKHUHGHFRUDWHGYHKLFOHVULGLQJODZQPRZHUVDQGHYHQ DKRUVHULGHUXVLQJDVDIHVRFLDOGLVWDQFLQJPHWKRGUHFRJQL]HGIDWKHUV

Town of Fort Qu’Appelle 160 Company Ave., S. - P.O. Box 309 S0G 1S0 Saskatchewan RCMP issue 411 Phone: 306-332-5266 Email: [email protected] Website: www.fortquappelle.com impaired driving tickets in May PUBLIC NOTICE 3XEOLFQRWLFHLVKHUHE\JLYHQWKDWWKH&RXQFLORIWKH7RZQRI)RUW4X·$SSHOOH Despite recent encouraging news • Plan a safe ride if they’re going to LQWHQWVWRDGRSWDE\ODZXQGHUWKHThe Planning and Development Act, 2007 to about impaired driving trends in Sas- be impaired; DPHQG%\ODZ1RNQRZQDVWKH=RQLQJ%\ODZ katchewan, the results of the May Traf- • Stop an impaired friend or family INTENT:7KHSURSRVHGE\ODZZLOOSHUPLWEXLOGLQJDQGDGGLWLRQVZLWKLQWKH fic Safety Spotlight show that some member from driving; \HDUIORRGZD\XQGHUWKHIROORZLQJFRQGLWLRQV people are still making the bad decision • Provide or arrange a sober ride for L([LVWLQJGHYHORSPHQWPXVWEHRQO\RQH IRRWRUOHVVEHORZWKHIORRGLQJOLQH to drive impaired. someone who needs one; or LGHQWLILHGE\:DWHU6HFXULW\$JHQF\RQWKH=RQLQJ'LVWULFW0DSSLQJ Police from across Saskatchewan • Let an impaired friend stay over, reported 411 impaired driving offences rather than drive home. LL$OOSODQQLQJPXVWEHGRQHDQGRYHUVHHQE\DJHRWHFKQLFDOHQJLQHHUIRUDQ\ in May, including 339 Criminal Code Other results from the May Traffic ZRUNGRQHDORQJWKHVKRUHOLQH charges. Safety Spotlight: LLL$OOILQLVKHGZRUNPXVWEHLQVSHFWHGDQGSDVVHGE\DJHRWHFKQLFDOHQJLQHHU While the 2019 impaired driving fa- • 356 distracted driving tickets (in- LY$OOSHUPLWVIURPH[WHUQDOJRYHUQPHQWDJHQFLHVDQG7RZQDGPLQLVWUDWLRQ tality and injury statistics indicate a cluding 257 for cellphone use); PXVWEHREWDLQHGEHIRUHZRUNVWDUWV culture change in Saskatchewan, im- • 742 tickets for aggressive driving Y'HYHORSHUZLOOEHUHVSRQVLEOHIRUDQ\DQGDOOFRVWVUHODWHGWRWKHSURSRVHG paired driving is still the leading cause and speeding; and GHYHORSPHQWZRUNDQGSODQQLQJ1RUHLPEXUVHPHQWZLOOEHPDGHE\WKHWRZQ of death on Saskatchewan’s roads, with • 315 tickets for seatbelts and child YL'HYHORSHUPXVWEHDEOHWRLQGHPQLI\WKH7RZQRIDOOOLDELOLW\SUHVHQWDQGIXWXUH 21 people killed last year. restraint being used incorrectly or not UHODWHGWRWKHGHYHORSPHQW The only acceptable number of im- at all. YLL'HYHORSPHQWPXVWEHDEOHWRREWDLQLQVXUDQFHIRUWKHGHYHORSPHQW$OHWWHU paired driving fatalities is zero, and ev- Impaired driving will again be the IURPGHYHORSHU·VLQVXUDQFHSURYLGHUPXVWEHVXEPLWWHGZLWKDSSOLFDWLRQ eryone needs to be a part of the change. focus of the Traffic Safety Spotlight in AFFECTED LAND:%ORFN Here are five simple ways everyone can August and December but SGI wants to REASON: 7KH UHDVRQ IRU WKH do that: remind drivers police enforcement of DPHQGPHQW LV WR SURYLGH IRU • Decide never to drive impaired; impaired driving is strong all year. WKHFRQVWUXFWLRQRIDQDGGLWLRQ Block 52 WR DQ H[LVWLQJ EXLOGLQJ LQ WKLV DUHD LOOK HERE! PUBLIC INSPECTION:$Q\ FORT QU’APPELLE You just proved even SHUVRQ PD\ LQVSHFW WKH E\ODZ FARMERS’ MARKET small ads get noticed. 1-844-GNG-NEWS DWWKH7RZQRI)RUW4X·$SSHOOH Local source for all things hand made, DGPLQLVWUDWLRQRIILFHEHWZHHQ home baked and home grown DGV#JUDVVODQGVQHZVFD DPWRSP0RQGD\WR)ULGD\ H[FOXGLQJ VWDWXWRU\ KROLGD\V &RSLHVDUHDYDLODEOHDWFRVW EVERY SATURDAY LANDFILL SUBMISSIONS: 3OHDVH VXE )25748·$33(//( PLW\RXUZULWWHQFRPPHQWVRU 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 6800(5+2856 FRQFHUQVWRWKH7RZQRI)RUW4X·$SSHOOH&RXQFLOE\)ULGD\-XO\

• Melville • Lemberg • Fort Qu’Appelle • Lipton Prairie Co-op Ltd. • Cupar • Strasbourg Ag. • Ituna • Kelliher Administration - 751 - 7th Ave. W., Melville, SK 1-306-728-5497 www.prairiecoop.com Fun things to do and keep active! JULY 2020 During this month we offer suggestions and activities for you and your family to do. Some of the dates are actual observances, while others are just ideas you can use. Feel free to add your own to the list. 2 2 2 2 Have fun and enjoy July! June 29 to July 3 Canada Week - Melville 2 2 Scavenger Hunt and Kahoot

Scavenger Hunt: Learn more about our Tourism Mem- bers by following the clues. Download the Action- 2 2 bound app or paper copies will be available at Tourism Melville. Prizes for the people with the highest scores. Kahoot: How well do you know your Canadian Trivia? We will send out a code for Kahoot and you can play when it suites you! People with the highest score win 2 2 a prize! July 1 Canada Day and Parade Melville 222

Canada Day Parade starting at 10 a.m. No Candy or treats will be given away due to COVID-19. with ketchup, salt, vinegar, mayonnaise, gravy, cheese, bacon, butter or sugar. (source holidayinsights.com) July 29 July 15 National Chicken Wing Day Hot Dog Day Chicken Wing Day is a celebration of a very popular Have a couple of hot dogs for lunch or dinner. And, snack and appetizer. It’s actually more than that, as don’t forget to cook a few on a stick at the evening some people consume chicken wings as the main meat campfire. (source holidayinsights.com) course of their lunch or dinner meal. Fun to make and even better to eat! (source holidayinsights.com) July 22 Hammock Day July 31 Take your Pet for a Walk People celebrate Hammock Day by spending as much July 4 time relaxing on it as possible. Getting out of your You do not need a special day to take your pet for a Independence Day (United States) hammock to get a snack or your favorite summer bev- walk, but it is a good way to treat dog, cat or what erage is okay. But, it is not a day for work. Cutting the ever your pet. Maybe a special treat or fun designed Independence Day (colloquially the Fourth of July or lawn is forbidden on this day. (source holidayinsights. just for them! (source nationaldaycalendar.com) July 4th) is a federal holiday in the United States com- com) memorating the Declaration of Independence of the United States, on July 4, 1776. (source wikipedia.org) July 24 July - All Month July 7 Tell A Joke Day Have Fun Chocolate Day Let’s get serious now. We are not kidding. Telling We remind you to have a fun time, no matter what an “Old Joke” are real laughers. We hope your day you decide to do! Remember social distancing. Chocolate is all time favorite flavor. It’s the flavor of is filled with chuckles and laughs. (source holidayin- choice in candies, ice cream, cakes, breakfast cereal, sights.com) toppings, and a whole host of desserts. Unequaled in popularity, it certainly deserves a day in it’s honour. (source holidayinsights.com) July 26 Parents Day

July 10 A special day to honor your mother and father. And, Teddy Bear Picnic Day its a time to celebrate the family structure and family values. (source holidayinsights.com) It’s Teddy Bear Picnic Day. Here’s a fun summer day, that all the kids will enjoy. Mom and dad are certain to enjoy it, too, as it will keep the kids occupied for at July 28 EMERGENCY least a little while. Spend the lunch hour on a blanket Water Park-Swim Day under a shade tree with your favorite Teddy Bear. PHONE NUMBERS (source holidayinsights.com) Don’t wait! The water is perfect RCMP, Ambulance, Fire Dept. 7ROO)UHH ...... 911 at a water park or Sask. HealthLine 7ROO)UHH ...... 811 July 13 swimming pool near Sask. Health Authority7ROO)UHH ...... 1-833-445-0080 French Fries Day you. Grab your bath- SaskEnergy (PHUJHQF\7ROO)UHH ...... 1-888-700-0427 ing suit and make SaskPower 2XWDJHV7ROO)UHH ...... 1-306-310-2220 SaskTel ...... 1-800-727-5835 French fries are the most popular fast food item. a splash! (source 7ROO)UHH Kids Help Phone KRXUV 7ROO)UHH ...... 1-800-668-6868 Despite their name, French. fries can be fried or baked. nationaldaycalendar. EI Information Line7ROO)UHH ...... 1-833-381-2725 Depending on where you are, you will likely eat them com) 12 June 26, 2020 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Celebrate Canada Day all week in Melville

By Emily Jane Fulford for us.” Grasslands News Kahoot is a mobile app that allows cell phone users to enter a pin number and then take part in different trivia events put on by members and organizations. A As with so many events taking place in 2020, Can- series of multiple choice questions pop up and scores ada Day comes upon us with a set of limitations. When are based on the number of correct answers and the Mayor’s Corner it comes to turning lemons into lemonade, often it is amount of time taken to answer each one. “Working Together... to Grow Melville the creative minds that are relied upon to take the “It’s a wonderful way to reach people without hav- stage and come up with new ideas. While it may be ing us all come together and do something because we an overall difficult task to find ways to celebrate while still want to engage everyone to take pride in Canada; As the result of many personal staying safe, if you’ve spent any time in Melville, Sas- it’s a big day for the country every year so this is a and group sacrifices our commu- katchewan, you probably already know that creativity wonderful option,” said Mann. “We love all the hearts, nity and the province of Saskatch- is never in short supply. So it came as little surprise it’s been wonderful to drive around and see them all ewan have cautiously moved into that the idea to turn what has historically been a one- so what we want to do is say How Canadian Are You? stage four of “Open for Business” day celebration into a week long event, thereby solv- And say this on your front yard or house. Decorate in our communities. This is good ing the crowd issue, was an idea born close to home. your yard and submit a picture to us and throughout news but, we are still at stage four “With COVID and social distancing we had to the week the public can vote and see which are the top of a five stage possible return to change our game plan. We used to have a picnic in three Canadian yards in Melville.” normalcy. the park and lots of family things to engage people Similar to the holiday lights events that took place City Hall is now open for busi- and families, but of course, this year we can’t gather in the past, this event aims to get people active and ness to accommodate all of our so that’s been our big challenge; trying to come up creative either by taking part in the decorations or STREELASKY resident needs. We appreciate our with things that will not gather people,” said Jeniffer voting for their friends and neighbors. community’s response and cooper- Mann, Tourism Melville. “So we’re going to try and do Paper copies of the activities are also available for ation during this COVID-19 pandemic time frame. a few different things, through mobile. We have a re- those who prefer to avoid social media and those can The Saskatchewan Legislature has convened ally cool scavenger hunt through an app called Action be obtained at the Melville Tourism office which is lo- for a 15-day session to discuss the proposed bud- Bound and you can go through it with your phone and cated at the west entrance of the Horizon Credit Union get and deliberate financial spending priorities. take selfies of places and clues and things like that.” Centre. The public is denied access and MLA participa- This year Melville will be incorporating all of their The festivities will conclude with a parade that tion is limited to fifteen sitting members. tourism members to help get people out into the com- will take place over an extended route on July 1. The The Melville Beautification committee held its munity and aware of all of the different things to do. parade will also be passing Melville Comprehensive spring planting work bee on June 8. The floral Prizes will be given out to top scorers of the activities. School as well as all major parks in the city so as to containers will serve to add color, fragrance and “We’re going to do a Kahoot as well with Canadian ensure that people driving in to watch will have a safe beauty to our downtown. Well done committee Trivia,” explains Mann. “We might even throw some place to sit and watch while keeping social distancing and volunteers! in throughout the week. We chose things like this be- in mind. The Province of Saskatchewan, through the cause we were able to give it a whole week timeframe Although the usual Canada Day fireworks display Municipal Economic Enhancement Program, so that we don’t have people gathering in certain loca- will not be happening on the evening of July 1, there provided the City of Melville with a $655,689 tions or rushing. You can do this at any time through- will be a display later in the season but the date will monetary grant which will be directed to the out the week and the app keeps track of everything be released at a later time. construction of a new swimming pool that will be operative for the 2021 season. Thanks to the efforts of a parent committee chaired by Christy Myers the MCS graduates of A historic tragedy and a modern problem 2020 participated in a Grad Recognition drive-by followed by a walk to city hall where they were introduced and received a congratulatory mes- By Emily Jane Fulford So the next time you’re driving and you hear your sage from the City of Melville. We wish our grads Grasslands News phone notification, pull over, because ever since the well as they prepare for future endeavors. very beginning of texting, nobody expects that their This year Canada Day will be celebrated very “To Harrison Sandford, New York, Hello Boy, Din- next message will be their last message. differently. Tourism Events Manager Jennifer ing with you in Spirit Tonight. Heart with you always, Last Transmission made: 2:17 a.m. “CQD This is Mann is planning a variety of on-line activities best love girl.” Titanic. CQD This is…” as well as a “How Canadian Are You?” contest. This was the last complete personal message (now Residents are encouraged to decorate their yards called a pm) sent out via telegraph from the RMS Ti- to show their true Canadian spirit. A parade is in tanic on April 15, 1912 at 12:15 a.m. the planning stages with route details to follow. The message following, to George Simund from ONLINE AUCTION Did you know that in 1967 John Kosha, a mem- an unknown passenger, remarking on the delightful ber of the Melville Horticultural Society, carved weather, never finished being sent. It was at that point Allan Maystrowich the Centennial Park totem pole in dedication to that the telegraph operator, Jack Phillips, became Farm Auction ONLINE ONLY Jedburgh, SK our First Nations and early pioneers? aware of the emergency situation and proceeded with Starts: Sunday, July 5 at 9 a.m. the distress call. The last transmission was made just Closes: Walter Streelasky, Mayor of Melville over two hours later and the Titanic was never heard Sunday, July 12 at 1 p.m. Preview: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 5 from again; the ship sank less than five minutes after (Alternate days call ahead). the message was sent. By the time the RMS Carpathia Pickup 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, July 13 arrived, 90 minutes after the sinking, over 1,500 pas- (Alternate days call ahead and you must have a paid invoice in hand). sengers and crew members had died, including Mel- *Cashier on site on pickup days only* Hail Insurance ville Saskatchewan’s founding father, Charles Melville *Please practice social distancing at previewing and pickup days* Hayes. Directions: From Yorkton, 25 miles west on Hwy. #52 to the Protect your CROPS and your LIVELIHOOD Rewind back to 11:40 p.m., on the evening of April Jedburgh sign on Hwy. #52, turn south 4.5 miles. FlexibleSD\PHQWDQGSUHPLXPRSWLRQVGHVLJQHGVSHFL¿FDOO\IRU\RX 14. The Titanic had struck an iceberg causing severe Contact: 306-641-4199 Offering Coverage from these trusted companies: damage to the hull of the vessel. Is it possible that a 55 ITEMS UP FOR AUCTION INCLUDE: * Palliser Insurance * Co-op Hail minute wait rather than 90 minutes may have made a * Rain and Hail Insurance Service Ltd. FEATURING: Tractors: -198? Case 2390 tractor, diesel, 8,308 Get your Coverage Today! difference in saving the lives of some of the passengers hours ($8,000 work order done); - JD 2120 tractor, diesel, dual hyds, 4XRWHVDQGFRYHUDJHDYDLODEOHIRUDQ\50LQ6DVNDWFKHZDQ stranded on debris in the frigid water after the ship pto, rear tires (like new) front tires (real good) w/Leons 707 FEL; -JD sank? Is it possible that the Carpathia or another ship 8630 4WD tractor, diesel, cab, pto, triple hyds, 9,407 hours, (rebuilt Leah Munteanu - Melville, Sask. may have been able to get to the Titanic faster, had the front diff). Combine: -1998 NH TR98 Twin Rotor combine, diesel, message been sent out immediately? These are ques- new rub bars, new pickup belts, 4,219 engine hours. Air Seeder: 306-631-1586 -Morris MP-912 Air Seeder, 29 ft., w/4 bar Morris tine harrows, w/ tions that have been asked for decades and may never Flexicoil 1720 air tank. Augers: -Wheatheart BH851 grain auger, be possible to answer. 8x51 ft., w/Kohler 30 h.p. elec. start engine w/hyd mover; -Brandt One answer that is available is as to why it took 1060 pto swing away grain auger (10x 60 ft.); -Sakundiak HD7-1600 over a half an hour for the first distress call to be grain auger w/14 h.p. Kawasaki elec. start engine; -Sakundiak HD7- Planning on Selling made. When the telegram was brought to the operator, JUDLQDXJHUZKS.DZDVDNLHOHFVWDUWHQJLQH:HVW¿HOG0. it was not made clear what the message was referring 100-61 swing away grain auger, pto. Swather: -1998 Premier 2930 Some Equipment or s.p. swather, 25 ft., diesel, cab, shifting table, pickup reel, 2,365 to. As a result, it was pushed to the end of the list hours, s/n 120744. Grain Trucks & Truck: -1982 GMC 7000 4 ton having a Farm Auction? of telegraphs. In the 1800’s there was no internet, no grain truck, 366 gas motor, 5+2 trans, 115,200 kms,16 ft. b&h & tarp, cellular telephones, no social media and no “selfies”; (nice shape); -1966 International Loadstar 1600 2 ton grain truck, there was, however, personal messaging. Yes, even at pto, steel b&h, 5+2 trans, V8 engine, 10,701 miles; -1997 GMC Z71 Need an apprasial the very beginning of the revolution of over-the-air 1500 SLE Ext. cab 6.5 turbo diesel, 324,800 kms. Tillage: -White messaging, people prioritized making sure that oth- 256 Tandem disc, 20 ft., 19 in. rear blades, 18 in. notched front on assets? blades; -Morris CP-725 Magnum cultivator, 29 ft., w/Degelman 3 bar ers knew that they had just eaten dinner. So after 35 tine harrows; -Flexicoil 60 ft. 4 bar tine harrows w/autofold; -Flexicoil Give our minutes of historic texting of trivialities, the message System 92 60 ft. 4 bar harrow packer bar. RV-Trailer: -Mallard 26 ft. “CQD This is Titanic” was first transmitted, leaving tandem axle camper trailer, bumper hitch, w/slide out, fully loaded Sales Manager, George Simund of New York with a chilling half writ- (real nice). Misc. Equipment, Shop and more. Trent Guenther, ten message. He would not be the last to receive a text Auctioneer’s notes: Allan is retiring. Major equipment shedded message in the last moments before a tragedy. Thus DQGXVHGRQVPDOOQXPEHURIDFUHV0DMRUHTXLSPHQWLI¿HOGUHDG\ a call today began the terrible trend of miss-use of communication Please check ukrainetzauction.hibid.com causing either crisis on its own or worsening that al- for updated pictures and descriptions 1-306-621-4739 ready afoot. **NO BUYERS FEE** **COVID-19 protocol will be followed** According to the National Safety Council, 1.6 mil- *Full payment must be received lion deaths per year are caused by cell phone use before items are removed from yard* while driving. One can only imagine what statistics Lic 325025 like these would have impressed upon Charles Mel- Sale PL #915851 – Box 17, Insinger, Sask. S0A 1L0 ville Hayes, who predicted the tragic end to the ocean Conducted UKRAINETZ www.yacauctions.com 9-26c - Odd By AUCTIONEERING (306) 647-2661 liner upon which he spent his last days. www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV June 26, 2020 13 Local economic enhancement program projects approved

By Chris Ashfield Carr said. “It is excit- Moosomin, which will Grasslands News ing to see communities receive $394,247 for three taking advantage of this different projects. Those program by submitting projects are $100,661 for Six communities in a variety of projects that new pavement, curb and the area will benefit from will improve their local gutters, $246,996 for a nearly $863,000 in fund- infrastructure, capital as- ing from the Municipal sewer main re-lining and sets to provide services, $46,590 for sewer main re- Economic Enhancement and ultimately strengthen Program (MEEP). The pairs. their communities.” The $150 million MEEP first 55 projects with Projects approved ear- 2020 is a key component more than $7.4 million lier this week include of the Government of Sas- of provincial investment $84,369 for Balcarres for katchewan’s $7.5 billion, were approved earlier a new water well; $49,586 two-year capital plan to this week and can move for Lipton for a roof reha- forward. bilitation on the Lipton build a strong province “Through investments Hall; $54,761 for the RM of and stimulate its eco- like the new MEEP, Lipton for improvements nomic recovery from the which focuses on mu- to #639 grid heavy; and impacts of the COVID-19 nicipal projects and ini- $5,318 for the Resort Vil- pandemic. tiatives which will help lage of West End to dust Each project and its residents get back to proof roads. Also receiv- schedule is managed by work, Saskatchewan will ing funding will be Indian the municipality receiv- recover from the devas- Head, who will receive ing funding. All MEEP Painting donation $/$1+867$._*5$66/$1'61(:6 tating economic effects of $274,521 for NE Road up- 2020 funding must be 9ROXQWHHUV3DXOHWWH$QGHUVRQDQG%HYYDQGHU%UHJJHQKDQJWKH)RUW4X·$S- the COVID-19 pandemic,” grades and the Town of used by March 31, 2022. SHOOHPXVHXP·VODWHVWDFTXLVLWLRQLQWKHUHIXUELVKHG+HQGHUVRQURRPZKLFK KRXVHVDQXPEHURIZRUNVE\YDOOH\DUWLVW-DPHV+HQGHUVRQ7KHSDLQWLQJLV Six-month labour dispute ends RQHRIVHYHUDOLQDVHULHVRIZKDWKDYHEHHQGHVFULEHGDV´,QGLDQ0DGRQQDVµ H[HFXWHGE\+HQGHUVRQLQWKH·V7KHPRGHOIRUWKHDUWZRUNLVEHOLHYHGWREH (OL]D5\GHUD'DNRWDZRPDQDQGKHULQIDQWGDXJKWHUZKRDSSHDULQDWOHDVWIRXU Co-op Refinery agreement signed RWKHUVLPLODUZRUNVE\WKHDUWLVW7KLVSDLQWLQJRQFHEHORQJHGWR+HQGHUVRQ·V DVVLVWDQWDQGKRXVHNHHSHU5RVLH5LHVV:HLQ]UHLO,WZDVJLYHQWRWKHPXVHXP E\D&DOJDU\SKLODQWKURSLVWZKRZLVKHVWRUHPDLQDQRQ\PRXV7KHPXVHXPKDV The Co-op Refin- for generations into the better off facing that fu- ery Complex (CRC) an- future.” ture as partners as we UHQDPHGWKHZRUN´0RWKHU/RYH·,WLVIHDWXUHGRQWKHFRYHURIWKHPXVHXP·V nounced on June 22 that The deal strikes a work together to achieve FDOHQGDU)RUWKHPRPHQWWKHPXVHXPUHPDLQVFORVHGWRYLVLWRUVEHFDXVH their bargaining unit much-needed balance our collective goals and RIWKH&29,'SDQGHPLFEXWWKHFDOHQGDUZKLFKVHOOVIRUZLOOEHVROGDW employees have voted to between the company’s interests.” VHYHUDOSODFHVDURXQGWRZQ ratify a new collective appreciation for our bargaining agreement. unionized employees and The new contract is a the fiscal realities of the seven-year deal that will refining sector. This deal, ensure labour stability combined with the oper- Purloined petunias in Fort Qu’Appelle at the refinery. The CRC ational efficiencies the unionized employees will CRC has recently real- By Alan Hustak mon garden variety. They’re strong “A lot of the plants were care- return to work over the ized, will go a long way Grasslands News and they can’t easily be ripped fully dug out of the ground and coming weeks in accor- in ensuring a sustainable around in the wind,” explained the taken to somebody’s home. I’d like group’s director, Marie Bill. to think they’ve been kidnapped, dance with the new con- future for the company. The theft of a special variety of Flowers disappear every year, but I haven’t received a ransom tract’s Return-to-Work “This deal is about petunias from a Broadway street but the theft of these particular note yet.” Agreement. competitiveness within planter in Fort Qu’Appelle has plants is especially distressing. The police have been advised “We are sincerely the refining industry and frustrated Communities In Bloom’s Bill doesn’t think it is the work and are on the lookout for any gar- pleased that our em- long-term sustainability. efforts to beautify the town. of mindless vandals. About three dener in the neighbourhood who ployees are returning It’s about ensuring that “They were imported, a pretty, dozen of the flowers appear to have might have unauthorized flower to work after more than we continue to be an eco- little compact flower. Not the com- six months off the job,” nomic engine and that we been taken. power. said Gil Le Dressay, provide good jobs for this Vice-President, Refinery city and this province Operations. “This labour for generations to come,” disruption was a difficult said Le Dressay. “Our in- period in our history, dustry is changing and You never know what you’ll find! but I believe that we we have only begun to will emerge from this a see how new regulatory stronger team and orga- requirements and exter- nization. The Union has nal pressures are going Located in the Melville Advance been our partner in fuel- to shape our industry’s 218 - 3rd Ave. W., Melville, SK ling Western Canada for future. We all need to rec- more than 75 years, and ognize that these changes they will be our partner are imminent. We are Avalon Acres Kiji Plastics Seductive Scents Fresh wildflower honey. Kitchen containers, water bottles, pet food by Amanda Hoehn Available in various sizes. dishes and more. Bath bombs for everyone in the family. Just for scent, relaxing, sore muscles or kids Ochapowace band election Avon LipSense / SeneGence bombs with surprises inside. Avon products of all kinds: bubble bath, Assorted lip, cosmetics and body care products. for chief and council June 27 perfume, creams, all your favourites. Signs by Stefani Mia Bella’s Scented Candles Wood signs and decor. B&D Vacuum Service Premium scented natural wax candles. By Elaine Ashfield Vacuum bags and accessories. Assorted scents. Susan Harris Grasslands News Author - Is a local author who lives in the BR Honey Norwex Melville area. Adult and Children’s books Flavoured honey and honey sticks. Enviro-friendly products for home cleaning including: “Touched by Eternity”. An election will take place this Saturday, June 27, Chickadee Woodworks and personal care. 2020 at the Chief Denton George Memorial Multiplex The Village Merchant Live edge wood sign decor. Carved and PWD Designs on Ochapowace First Nation. Assorted handcrafted driftwood decor, gift handpainted. Custom orders available. Handmade Jewellery. Votes will be cast for the election of Chief and six ware and furniture. Great for the cabin, Councillors. Coir Mat Creations Rollite Ventures Ltd. office or home. The nomination meeting, held June 13, 2020, re- Custom made mats. Assortment of pickled eggs, pickled sausage, sulted in 3 nominations for Chief and 18 nominations Tiber River Naturals Made for home or commercial use. horseradish and fudge. for Councillors. Amanda Louison, Electoral Officer Personal care products. Eco friendly home, bath, body and spa products, just for you. declared the election to take place. CR Trendz Rosie’s Crafts Voting will take place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ladies, men’s and children clothing lines. Dex Handmade Tree of Life Hangers and Twisted Sister Designs “Ballots will be counted immediately following the Jeans, Jow Boxer Comfy Wear, Lily & Jack, necklaces. 2-Ply face masks, ear savers. closure of the voting and the official results will be Romy & askel Sleepwear, Yosox and more. Watkins - Lyle Mucha calculated,” Louison told Grasslands News. Also carrying the Wood Wick Candles. Schicker Farms Large selection of your favourite Watkins The Electoral Officer was not able to provide all Local producer of eggs, flax & wheat for Dave’s Woodworking products. the names that had been nominated for election as the baking or cooking, wheat bags for muscle Handcrafted wooden vehicles, jewelry boxes. candidates have the choice to withdraw their names discomfort. prior to the actual vote and she did not want to create Ethel’s Jams any privacy issues. Homemade jellies available in small jars or OPEN Monday to Friday Grasslands News will. report the elected officials gift packs. 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. once the official results of the vote are announced. 14 June 26, 2020 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News

JULY 1

Happy Fun facts about the Canada national anthem You may have sung it in grade French versions of the anthem are “O Canada” didn’t offi cially be- school and still hear it before completely different. The French come the national anthem until Day hockey games, but what do you re- lyrics make reference to the Cath- 1980. Before then, “God Save the ally know about “O Canada?” Here olic religion and refer to Canada Queen” was sung at important are some fun facts about our na- as a land of ancestors. The English events and it remains the royal an- tional anthem. version is a simpler affi rmation of them of Canada. Have a Wonderful Summer • It was originally written in love and service to the nation. Quebec • It wasn’t offi cial until 1980 Happy Canada Day! “O Canada” was fi rst commis- and Stay Safe! sioned in 1880 by the Lieutenant Governor of Quebec for Saint-Jean- Baptiste Day. The song’s music was Phyllis Armstrong composed by Calixa Lavallée and CPA, CGA the lyrics were written by poet and judge Sir Adolphe-Basile Routhier. For your • It wasn’t translated until 1908 Accounting The English version was originally written by the Honourable TAXATIONNeeds Robert Stanley Weir. Since then, it’s undergone a few changes, in- Tuesday - Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed for Lunch cluding the addition of a fourth, more religious verse in 1926 and After Hours by Appointment Only another change to make the an- 707 Lalonde St. Whitewood, SK them gender neutral in 2018. • The English and French ver- 306-735-2284 sions are nothing alike [email protected] Aside from the words “O Can- ada,” the lyrics to the English and 5 things Canadians do best

Canadians have a global reputation wilderness, Canada provides more op- for being friendly and polite. However, portunities to get away from it all than Canucks have a lot more going for them just about anywhere else. than being well-mannered. To celebrate Slang Canada Day, here are ﬁ ve things that this country and its citizens do best. In addition to their regional accents, Canadians use terms and idioms that’re Comedy all their own. Where else can you say, What do Eugene Levy, Mike Myers, “I’m going to put on my toque, drive a Samantha Bee, John Candy, Cather- few clicks down the road and pick up a ine O’Hara and Jim Carrey have in two-four”? common? They all hail from the Great Snack foods White North and are prominent names in the world of comedy. From Nanaimo bars and butter tarts to poutine and donairs, Canada is Hockey home to some of the best snack foods This sport is an inarguable part of out there. Our chocolate bars are also the Canadian identity. Professional second to none. In fact, Coffee Crisp, teams have won more championships Smarties, Mr. Big, Aero and Caramilk than any other country, and national can only be found on Canadian shelves. teams regularly top the world rankings. Additionally, dill pickle and ketchup Cottage country chips are unique to Canada. Canada has more lakes than any other coun try in the world. When com- Nanaimo bars CANADIANS bined with ocean coastlines, mountain STONGER TOGETHER ranges, unique deserts and abundant Th ank you for all your support This year on July 1, take a moment to reﬂ ect on all the things that make during this diffi cult time. this country and its citizens great.

Happy Canada Day!

Friends, neighbours and citizens... Melville SK HAPPY CANADA DAY! www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV June 26, 2020 15 JULY 1

Enjoy fun Canada Day word search. Simply ﬁ nd the listed words and circle them in the grid.

DonDon McMorris,McMorris, MLAMLA IndianIndian Head - MilestoneMilestone

Toll Free: 1-877-337-3366 Phone: 306-771-2733

[email protected] www.donmcmorris.ca

HUDSON WORDs to ﬁ nd JULY FIRST ANTHEM FAMILIES MAPLE LEAF BARBECUES FESTIVALS MUSIC BEAVER FIREWORKS OTTAWA CANADA FLAGS PARADES HAPPY CANADA DAY, EH! CANOE FOOD PARLIAMENT CEREMONIES FRENCH Wishing everyone a PATRIOTISM CHAMPLAIN FUN MOOSE-nificent celebration! CONFEDERATION GALAS PROVINCES CONSTITUTION ACT GATHERINGS RCMP DIVERSITY GREAT LAKES RED AND WHITE DOMINION HISTORY ROCKIES ENGLISH HOCKEY TERRITORIES 1-844-GNG-NEWS EVENTS HOLIDAY VOYAGEURS www.grasslandsnews.ca

Help keep our COMMUNITY STRONG by SUPPORTING the HAPPY LOCAL BUSINESSES that have supported our community over the last CANADA few months. DAY! 16 June 26, 2020 )RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Author writes novel from Indigenous view point

By Alan Hustak At the heart of the tale is the author’s expenses.” As a result the west, like the Riel Rebellion 12 years Grasslands News conclusion that the relationships be- of government before, was imminent. However, the tween the pioneers who opened the policy the theft crime rate among Indian people back West and the First Nations “were of cattle was then was unexpectedly low, and Cree Few stories in the history of the North always shifting, sometimes com- widespread oral history tells a more nuanced story West Mounted Police are as distressing plicated, if not downright messy. in the ter- of Almighty Voice and how they regard or as soul destroying as the slaughter Telling the story of one without ritories. honour and justice. Even the militia of Almighty Voice at the hands of the the other would, consequently, While minister, Adolphe Caron, was appalled Mounties in 1897. be incomplete,” he argues. Almighty at the Mounties use of excessive force Almighty Voice was a One Arrow The narrative really begins Voice was “taking our nine pounder guns to shoot First Nation Cree who inexplicably was a decade earlier with the Cana- on the run, flies.” arrested for theft five months after he dian government’s racist polices the po- Waiser concludes that in the end, butchered a stray cow. The episode es- and its failure to honour its treaty lice stoked who Almighty Voice was is less import- calated when he escaped from custody, obligations. Prime Minister John unfounded ant than what he became. “There have then killed police sergeant Colin Cole- A. Macdonald encouraged suspicions that been many Almighty voices over the brook that resulted in a frantic 19-month agents to refuse another up- years,” he writes. manhunt to find him. When he and his starving In- rising His book is yet another useful re- companions were finally located in the dians food in minder of the wrongs the country did Minichinas Hills near Melfort, all were “to re- to its original inhabitants in the name all blown away by cannon-fire in what duce of expansion which contributed to the was described as a “storm of lead and ingrained attitudes that continue to fuel iron.” Bits of his skull were later put the systemic racism that still lingers in on display as a trophy of the NWMP’s the 21st century. raw frontier justice. There was never an inquiry or an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the case. Now Governor-General Award win- Correction ning author, Bill Waiser, has written a thought provoking, even-tempered As the result of incorrect informa- account that helps to put the story in tion given to the Fort Times (Grass- perspective from the Indigenous point lands News) regarding the summer jobs of view. In Search of Mighty Voice, Re- program the paper mistakenly reported sistance and Reconciliation, (Fifth House that the town lost a potential grant of Press, 288 pp. $24.95) does not attempt $40,000 because the application was not to exonerate Almighty Voice for his completed in time. The application for crimes, but examines the reasons for seven positions was indeed completed, his behaviour and for his brutal end. It but because Service Canada did not ap- explains how his defiant death turned prove the grant, the town did in fact lose him into a martyr. $40,000 and two positions that it other- “We need an understanding of Can- wise would have had. ada’s Indigenous history if we are to Any suggestion or implication that move forward—meaningfully—towards the former CAO or the parks and rec- reconciliation,” Waiser said in an inter- reation director who prepared the ap- view in Saskatoon. “We need to know Almighty Voice $/$1+867$._*5$66/$1'61(:6 plication were directly to blame for the lost revenue is indeed wrong, and the what happened in the past and why, and Bill Waiser has written a thought provoking, even-tempered account that helps reporter, Alan Hustak, sincerely apolo- bring that knowledge to our reconcilia- to put the story in perspective from the indigenous point of view. tion efforts today.” gizes for the mistake. Town of Fort Qu’Appelle 136 Boundary Ave. S. - P.O. Box 309 S0G 1S0 Phone: 306-332-5266 Email: [email protected] Website: www.fortquappelle.com

Town Administration Office Re-Open Plan Council Meetings 7KH 7RZQ $GPLQLVWUDWLRQ 2I¿FH ORFDWHG DW WKH NEW LOCATION ZLOO EH 7KHQH[W7RZQRI)RUW4X¶$SSHOOHFRXQFLOPHHWLQJZLOOEHKHOGRQ7KXUVGD\ UHRSHQLQJWRWKHSXEOLF0RQGD\-XQH -XO\DWSP 136 Boundary Ave. 0RQGD\±)ULGD\DPWRSP 2SHQGXULQJWKHOXQFKKRXU Council Comment ONE CAREFUL STEP AT A TIME &ORVHGDOO67$7KROLGD\V ±$VZHWDNHDGYDQWDJHRIWKHQHZVWDJHV RIUHGXFHG&29,'UHVWULFWLRQVDQGEHJLQWRPRUHIXOO\HQMR\RXUVXPPHUDQG ,QRUGHUWRSUHYHQWWKHVSUHDGRI&29,'DQGWRSURWHFWWKHUHVLGHQWVDQG VRFLDODFWLYLWLHVOHW¶VQRWORVHVLJKWRIKRZTXLFNO\FLUFXPVWDQFHVFDQFKDQJH:H VWDIIZHZLOOEHWDNLQJWKHIROORZLQJSUHFDXWLRQVDWWKHRI¿FH QRZKDYHDEHWWHUXQGHUVWDQGLQJRIKRZLPSRUWDQWWKHVHQHZIRXQG³IUHHGRPV´ (QWHUWKHRI¿FHIURQWOHIW FORVHVWWRSDUNLQJORW DUHWRRXUSHUVRQDODQGFRPPXQLW\ZHOOEHLQJ%\FRQWLQXLQJWRUHVSHFWWKHED ([LWWKHRI¿FHIURQWULJKW XQOHVVLQDZKHHOFKDLUDQGQHHGLQJWKHUDPS VLFSUHYHQWDWLYHPHDVXUHVHDFKRIXVFDQKHOSHQVXUHZHKROGRQWRWKHJDLQV 6DQLWL]HKDQGV RUSXWRQJORYHV ZLWKVXSSOLHVSURYLGHGEHIRUHHQWHULQJWKH PDGH EXLOGLQJ WORTHY OF REPEAT ±&RQJUDWXODWLRQVDJDLQWRDOOZKRDUHFRPSOHWLQJ 'HELWFUHGLWFDUGSD\PHQWVDUHHQFRXUDJHG \RXUKLJKVFKRROHGXFDWLRQWKLV\HDU:HOOGRQH &DVKZLOOEHDFFHSWHG SPLASH PARK±:LWKWKHUHFHQWOLIWLQJRIVRPHRXWGRRUUHFUHDWLRQUHVWULF 1RSULQWLQJVHUYLFHVZLOOEHSURYLGHGXQWLOIXUWKHUQRWLFH WLRQVWKHVSODVKSDUNLVSRLVHGIRUUHRSHQLQJ$ZDLWLQJVRPH¿QLVKLQJVWHSVDQG DSSURSULDWHLQVSHFWLRQ Utility Billing WELCOME±9LFWRU*RRGPDQ9LFWRUMRLQHGRXUVWDIIDV&KLHI$GPLQLVWUDWLRQ :LWKFDUHIXOGHOLEHUDWLRQFRXQFLOKDVGHFLGHGWRUHWXUQWR48$57(5/<87,/ 2I¿FHUHDUOLHUWKLVZHHN+HORRNVIRUZDUGWRPHHWLQJDQGZRUNLQJZLWK\RX ,7<%,//,1*

By Alan Hustak ments and response to the outbreak of Grasslands News COVID-19 in Northern Saskatchewan.” The retired United Church minister told those gathered to be open to learn- “Racism is very much alive and well ing more about the roots of racism and in Canada, which delays the healing how those roots impact us often at an and reconciliation process,” Rev. Rick unconscious level. McCorrister told the small group that gathered in Fort Qu’Appelle’s Treaty “Part of learning about racism is lis- Park on June 21 to mark National In- tening to the voices of those targeted by digenous Day. It was by any measure, racism. We need to know their stories. “ a disappointing turnout in what many He said that engaging with our In- consider to be the capital of Treaty Four digenous brothers and sisters means Territory. Only about two dozen people “engaging with them in an honest and bothered to attend the service organized meaningful way – open to listening, to by Gwenda Watson for St. John’s Angli- learning, to being respectful, to hear can Church which was broadcast on the their stories, their teachings and their local radio station, 88.3 FM understanding of creation and the Cre- McCorristor took, as the inspiration ator.” words, from the 139th Psalm, “For I am The day used to be known as Na- fearfully and wonderfully made, ” and tional Aboriginal Day, and has been ob- that the Creator is the parent of all chil- served as an Indigenous day of prayer dren. each June 21 since 1996. “We are a long way from the heal- “It was a nice message,” said Karen ing and reconciliation that is needed in Dubois-McIntyre, whose parents were $/$1+867$._*5$66/$1'61(:6 this country,” McCorristor observed. sent to residential school. “It is very National Aboriginal Day “We see it in the way people have mis- important to bring people together to Karen Dubois-McIntyre, whose parents attended residential school, with treated those of Asian ancestry because recognize what our community went Rev. Rick McCorrister, who conducted the National Indigenous Day Service of COVID-19, we see it in the racist com- through. It is the thought what counts.” on June 21.

One of a kind sculpture $/$1+867$._*5$66/$1'61(:6 Wood carver Doug Lingelbach with his chainsaw transforms a tree stump into a pelican being called “Grandfather” as Connie Chaplin watches him ZRUN/LQJHOEDFKPDUNVRXWGHWDLOVRIWKHSHOLFDQ·VIDFH ULJKW Heritage Community Living: Grenfell SK Apartment Rentals • Approx. 1200 sq- • Full Master Bathroom ft, 2 bedroom and 2 which has a walk in bathrooms. shower • Open bright common • Second full bathroom living space OHZH[\IZOV^LYÄ_[\YL • Beautiful modern • 2nd bedroom can also kitchen and dining room be used as a den, media, area YLHKPUNYVVTVYVMÄJL • Beautiful green-space • Large open balcony • Large walk-through providing a nice outdoor master closet living space. • and much more Call for an in person tour Or Take Virtual Tour at: For Tenant Inquiries Contact: Ken Rempel: 204-750-3286 www.heritagecommunity.ca www.steelcreekdevelopers.ca [email protected] 18 June 26, 2020 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News REPORT FROM YOUR MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT JUSTIN TRUDEAU’S POINTLESS AND WASTEFUL OBSESSION Justin Trudeau so very badly wanted to win a seat on the United Nations Security Council. He made it a campaign ͖͔͕͙Ǥ Ƥ selling out Canadian principles and throwing away hundreds of millions of borrowed dollars trying to curry favour with foreign governments, including those run by dictators and despots, instead of focusing on the needs of hard-working Canadians. Well, the results are in. Not only did Trudeau lose the vote at the United Nations with Canada receiving only 108 votes, but he actually received fewer votes than the Innovative hedge trimmimg 68%0,77('_*5$66/$1'61(:6 Conservative government in 2010 when Canada received 92-year old Bunny Halyk (on tractor) values the importance of community service. As President of St. Mary the Protectress Orthodox Church in Melville 114 votes he is committed to ensuring the building is maintained, hedge is trimmed DQGFKXUFKJURXQGVDUHPDQLFXUHGZLWKWKHKHOSRI*OHQ¶6PRNH\·6WLOERUQ This week newspapers and magazines around the entire In 1986 the church was designated a Heritage Site. (above). With some out- world described the loss as a humiliation for Justin of-the-box thinking they attached an electric hedge trimmer to the front-end loader to make hedge trimming easier (below). Trudeau. ơ Justin Trudeau. He sold out Canada's principles for a personal vanity project and still lost. However Trudeau’s failure is not just a personal one. Trudeau abandoned Canada’s principled foreign policy positions in order to get votes from countries that do not share our values. For example, he sold out our ally in the Middle East by voting against Israel on a UN resolution sponsored by North Korea. Trudeau has also shown weak leadership as it relates Communist government of China. His policy of appeasement has let Canadians down and done nothing to advance our interests. Many Canadians have been illegally detained, our exports have been blocked, our citizens harassed, and medical equipment we’ve received has been defective or contaminated, and Justin Trudeau has done nothing. The previous Conservative government refused to compromise our values to win a seat on the Security Council. After all, what’s the point of having a seat at the table if you have to sell out Canadian principles to get there? We are closing for Well, that’s exactly what Justin Trudeau did, and he still lost. What a waste. Summer Holidays ǡơ Our ofﬁ ces will be closed questions and assist coconstituents in Regina-Qu’Appelle at Monday, July 27 to Friday, August 7 thethe pphoneho number below.

Notice to all of our readers and advertisers that there will be no Friday, July 31 and Friday, August 7 issues of the Melville Advance, Fort Qu’Appelle Times or Whitewood Grenfell Herald Sun. Regular deadlines will resume Tuesday, August 11 at noon for the Friday, August 14 issues. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause. ZZZDQGUHZPSFD

Help keep your community’s history alive. SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR LOCAL NEWSPAPER! Call Toll Free: 1-844-GNG-NEWS www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV June 26, 2020 19

Southeast Men’s Fastball League is itching to start By Travis Longman hit the ground running. the country. I wouldn’t for Grasslands News If we can’t play when the be surprised to lose 25% schedule starts we will of teams if the season adjust accordingly. For was cancelled. Thank- For over 40 years the now, all the teams are fully, our league execu- South East Men’s Fast- going to look over the tive board recognizes the ball League has been “Return to Play” protocol importance of getting on bringing communities from Softball Sask and the diamond and will do together. take the necessary steps everything possible to This year’s season is to be prepared for when salvage the season.” still up in the air due to we can play. “ Last year Thomlinson the COVID-19 pandemic. and the Gems finished The Saskatchewan Gov- the regular season in ernment has moved first place. games to stage 4 part 2 Whitewood defeated of the province’s recov- Grenfell in five games to ery plan. Tee first part “I love to see how in- capture the champion- of that phase, which involved and dedicated the ship. cluded sports which can The league is an im- maintain social distanc- people in each of the com- portant part to even the ing, will begin on June munities are.” smallest community in 29. The second phase will - Colton MacPherson, Falcons Southeast Saskatchewan. be announced over the “Doing well in the next two weeks. Thomlinson feels the league is important to “I’m still optimistic loss of this season would the Jets,” says Fleming there will be a season,” *5(1)(//*(06_*5$66/$1'61(:6 be felt across Canada. manager Ian Glasser. Play ball! Tyler Thomlinson of “If the season were to “Winning the league is 7KH*UHQIHOO*HPVKHOGWKHLUÀUVWSUDFWLFHRIWKHVHDVRQRQ7XHVGD\QLJKW the Grenfell Gems says. be cancelled, it would be always the goal. It is a “Just not sure what it 3OD\HUVIURPWKH6RXWKHDVW0HQ·V)DVWEDOO/HDJXHDUHHDJHUWRJHWWKHVHDVRQ devastating for the sport. tough task because there will look like. We had started after being delayed by COVID. A lot of teams are in are really good teams a virtual league meet- tough shape already with with really good pitch- the lights and having ev- are to have a great group is now back doing what ing last night (Thursday player commitment and ers.” eryone from the commu- of umpires that call our he loves - calling balls, June 18th) and decided potentially losing the sea- Glasser is not the only nity come out and have league. The main reason strikes, fairs, fouls, safes, to make our schedule be- son would leave no guar- one who speaks highly Phil Hamm’s voice come we are a top league in and outs. He says in a ginning in July with the antee that teams would of the pitching. “Most over the speaker to call a the province is because perfect world he would hope we can play by then. come back the next year. clubs have a guy that can game - it’s just awesome of the men in blue that love to ump for five more This way once we are I think that’ll be the case make that ball dance,” playing in all these small dedicate their time and years, until he is 70. told we can play we can all over the province and Colton MacPherson of communities and to play efforts to make this the The league is arguably the Whitewood Falcons in front of people that league it is today.” stronger and more even explains. “It gives you love the game as much One of those world than it has ever been. Southeast Mens League Champions not only a great ball as you do.” class umpires is Lyle Ba- Thomlinson, Glasser, game but shows you that MacPherson feels that logh. Balogh has been a MacPherson, and Ba- 1RWOLVWHGRQWURSK\ %URDGYLHZ%XIIV you have to come ready the league would not registered umpire for 42 logh are just four of the 1RWOLVWHGRQWURSK\ 2FKDS'LDPRQG'RJV to play night in and night be what it is today if it years. He is one of the men that keep the league 1RWOLVWHGRQWURSK\ 0RRVRPLQ0RQDUFKV out.” wasn’t for the world class most respected umpires going strong. They are 1RWOLVWHGRQWURSK\ )OHPLQJ-HWV The nine clubs in the umpires the league has. in the history of the also, like the rest of us, .HQOWRQ )OHPLQJ )OHPLQJ-HWV league are well repre- “I just want to stress on sport. He recently over- hoping for a season. QRÀQDO )OHPLQJ-HWV sented and have tremen- how lucky us young men came a health scare but 1RWOLVWHGRQWURSK\ )OHPLQJ-HWV dous community support. 6W+XEHUWV&ROWV )OHPLQJ-HWV “I love to see how in- 6W+XEHUWV&ROWV )OHPLQJ-HWV volved and dedicated the Help keep your 6W+XEHUWV&ROWV )OHPLQJ-HWV people in each of the com- .HOWRQ.LQJV )OHPLQJ-HWV munities are,” MacPher- community’s 0RRVRPLQ6WLQJHUV )OHPLQJ-HWV son adds. “Whether it’s history alive. .&5R\DOV )OHPLQJ-HWV going for a drive up to :KLWHZRRG 0RRVRPLQ0DJLF Esterhazy and playing 0RRVRPLQ/DNHUV %URDGYLHZ%XIIV in front of a large crowd SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR LOCAL NEWSPAPER! :KLWHZRRG)O\HUV %URDGYLHZ%XIIV and getting some cheap :KLWHZRRG)O\HUV )OHPLQJ-HWV entertainment from the Call Toll Free: 1-844-GNG-NEWS :KLWHZRRG)O\HUV )OHPLQJ-HWV announcer, or heading :KLWHZRRG)O\HUV :KLWHZRRG)DOFRQV to Fleming on a Thurs- [email protected] :KLWHZRRG)O\HUV %URDGYLHZ%XIIV day night to play under :KLWHZRRG)O\HUV :KLWHZRRG)DOFRQV :KLWHZRRG)O\HUV :KLWHZRRG)DOFRQV 1RWOLVWHGRQWURSK\ :KLWHZRRG)DOFRQV 1RWOLVWHGRQWURSK\ 5RXQG/DNH%UDYHV Classes at Southeast College may 0RRVRPLQ0RQDUFKV *UHQIHOO*HPV New location in 2020 – Whitewood be the answer you are looking for! %URDGYLHZ%XIIV :KLWHZRRG)DOFRQV Did you leave highschool before graduating? Or maybe you didn’t get the marks that you wanted to?

ZZZ6DVNDWFKHZDQFD&RYLG Students looking to complete their grade 10, grade 12 IRUDOOWKHODWHVW&RYLGXSGDWHV or looking to upgrade a few classes to get into post-secondary are welcome to apply. %XVLQHVV5HVSRQVH7HDPKHOSOLQH For more information contact Wendy at 306-853-7205.

Phone: 306-728-3881 [email protected] www.warrenkaedingmla.ca Hon. Warren Kaeding PAg. MLA MELVILE-SALTCOATS CONSTITUENCY 20 June 26, 2020 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Sports Column – Darcy Gross Gross Misconduct Minor ball begins in Grenfell By Sarah Pacio players opted not to continue en- mence, athletes and spectators are What’s in a name? Grasslands News rollment. Of the 77 players that ini- encouraged to adhere to the now For players in all sorts of sports, there are usu- tially registered, only 42 will still familiar physical distancing and ally nicknames. participate. hand-washing procedures. Tradi- In golf, for instance, Jack Nicklaus was the Budding baseball stars will soon “We were on pace for seven tional handshakes and high-fives Golden Bear while Lee Trevino was known as the return to the diamonds in Grenfell. teams, our highest number in the are prohibited, as is sunflower seed Merry Mex, due to his Mexican heritage. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, last five years, but with the sum- spitting. In addition to bringing I suppose Jack was rather a husky lad when he Baseball Sask and Softball Sask sus- mer season not everyone can com- their own glove and water bottle, started out in the golf world and his blonde hair pended activities for their affiliated mit,” director Tyler Thomlinson players are encouraged to use their maybe helped to give him his moniker, but it’s not teams around the time that local own bat and batting helmet, if pos- like it was a given name. players typically begin training in sible. In all sports there are names that’ll make you April. Like other sports leagues, Since there is still concern about think, make you laugh and also make you wonder they had to wait to resume play the spread of COVID-19, competi- where and how the parents came up with them. until Phase 4 of the government’s tion between teams is not yet per- Sometimes, there’s no choice, because it’s a sur- Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan. mitted; instead, players will train name. Organizers for the Grenfell or scrimmage only with teammates. Take for instance a guy like Lindy Ruff. His Minor Ball Club remained optimis- When these restrictions are lifted, surname fit him perfectly because he enjoyed the tic that teams would be able to play the two younger groups in Grenfell rough going and wasn’t a flashy player, he was the a shortened season so they encour- will continue to play locally with type of guy who arrived at the puck in a miserable aged athletes to practice at home. inter-squad games until their sea- mood, so his name fit him to a T. They could even submit a video via son ends in August. The 11U team There was another tough customer who would Facebook or email of themselves has been accepted into the Moose have probably rather dropped his gloves than throwing or swinging and a coach Mountain Minor Ball League and scored a goal and his name was Tony Twist. He would provide feedback on their told Grasslands News. “Still, given managers are meeting virtually was a heavyweight as far as NHL scrappers go and form. the circumstances, we are pretty this week to determine specific de- he’d probably twist someone’s head off if he got the When the government an- excited to have three teams and lots tails for their season. chance. nounced last week that players of kids and parents excited to get In spite of these extra regu- Add Tony to it and you’ve got some solid, could return to the field on June 22, on the field.” lations, the club is glad to begin ear-catching alliteration as well. the Grenfell club worked quickly to The club will have Jr. Gems, practices. “It’s a win for us just get- After every hockey game, you’ll want to meet up organize practices in compliance 9U (Rally Cap) and 11U teams this ting on the diamond – seeing our with some other fans and have a few cool beverages with current public health orders. summer. Coaches’ meetings are friends, interacting, developing and who better to hang with than former NHLer The group had already begun taking place this week and prac- skills, having fun and being active Bob Beers? I mean, we’re talking about Beers here. accepting registrations prior to tice sessions will begin shortly after three months of isolation,” Remember the older rinks in the NHL? Before the coronavirus outbreak but some after that. Even as practices com- Thomlinson said. most of them were redone into the shiny, modern structures we have now? Back in the day, when a guy would get ham- Sports Column - Bruce Penton mered into the boards, the glass would shake and the boards themselves would rumble loudly. I think a good word to describe that sound would come Be still thy heart: live sports returns from the name of one of the league’s top bodycheck- ers – Cal Clutterbuck. Real live, organized scheduled professional sports on Fort Worth, Texas this week. The clubs will be I can hear people talking it: “They both went returns this week as the PGA Tour holds its breath — swinging, golf balls will be flying and fingers will be into the corner and Cal came out after he caused a along with the rest of the sporting world — by conduct- crossing. huge Clutterbuck.” ing the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country • Patti Dawn Swansson, aka the River City Rene- Another classic hockey name was Bill Quack- Club in Texas. gade, on Lars-Erik Sjoberg not being named one of the enbush, Quackenbush is a Dutch Hall of Famer The 72-hole tournament marks North American defencemen on the Jets’ all-time roster, as chosen by whose name, roughly translated, means swamp sports’ first foray back to pseudo normalcy since mid- TSN, instead naming him the team’s ‘foundational’ wilderness. March, although not much about how this tournament player: “That’s like giving Jesus Christ a participation Want some local flavour? How about Dick Duff? will be conducted will be normal. badge for showing up at the Last Supper.” If you really wanted to have a good time, you’d There will be no fans strolling the grounds, urging • Swansson again, on the overall work by the TSN get Dick Duff, Cal Clutterbuck and Bill Quacken- golf balls to “get in the hole” and no roars of apprecia- voting panel: “Their gaffes were as big as Ondrej bush and go for some Bob Beers with the guy with tion for 45-foot putts that curl into the cup. There will Pavelec’s five-hole.” the coolest of all names, Frank McCool. be elbow bumps and a few ‘air fives’ but little in the • Headline at theonion.com: “Slideshow: 11 greatest One of the best names to come out of the CFL, way of human contact. sports moments made possible by PEDs.” besides my personal favourite Joe Zuger, was Won- Thanks, COVID-19. • Comedy guy Brad Dickson of Omaha: “The former derful Monds who won a Grey Cup with the Ottawa Players will be urged to stay in one of four approved kicker for LSU is transferring to Nebraska. OK, now Rough Riders. hotels, although they may stay in a rental home or at we HAVE to play football this fall.” Not only was his first name Wonderful, but his a friend’s house if proper cleansing precautions have • Comedy writer Eric Stangel on Twitter: “Michael middle name was Terrific. been taken. Testing will be frequent and food at the Jordan just saw there’s a Lance Armstrong Monds had a great bloodline and as a result is course will be limited to the ‘grab-and-go’ variety. documentary in his usual spot, and out the father of former NFL defensive tackle Mario The PGA Tour has been inactive since the com- of anger just went to Lance’s house and Monds, and his son Wonderful Terrific Monds III pletion of the first round of the Players Cham- scored 54 points on him.” was a minor league baseball player. pionship in Florida on March 12, the day the • Charles Barkley, one of the analysts Speaking of baseball, the Montreal Expos had a entire sports world came to a screeching halt. on The Match: Champions for Charity and few players whose names would roll right off the Hideki Matsuyama fired an opening 63, a famously terrible golfer, after watching tongue. nine under par, for a two-stroke lead Tom Brady struggle off the tee: “(Brady’s) John Boccabella wasn’t a great player, but the and Canada’s Corey Conners was well last three tee shots — woods, cart path, catcher/first baseman had a great name, and it was positioned after a four-under 68. But water. What’s wrong with that?” even better when used in the same breath as that that night, the sports world went dark • Shannon Szabados on Twitter: of Coco LaBoy. and now, almost three months later, a “Happy the NHL will be back, but with- There was always something special about hear- return is being attempted. out fans how do we expect players to ing the great Dave Van Horne calling a grounder All professional sports organizations know when to shoot the puck? How will hit to Coco LaBoy with the throw across the dia- will be watching closely. The NHL has announced a opposing goalies know they suck?” mond to Boccabella. It was almost like music. format to return to play this summer with the plan to • RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “A British schoolboy There’s also Coco Crisp, which isn’t a sugary declare a Stanley Cup champion who-knows-when. The told Reuters he had no idea how a fox ended up in his breakfast cereal but rather a pretty decent Major NBA also hopes to return to some sort of resumption bed. ‘See?’ said Tiger Woods.” Leaguer in his own right. Originally given the nick- of play. • Headline in theonion.com: “NFL Reminds Black name Coco by his sister, it was all but forgotten Worst-case scenario, of course, would be for a cou- Coaches They’ll Get Their Chance Once League Runs until he filled out a questionnaire asking if he had ple of golfers this week, a caddie or two, and perhaps Out Of Grudens And Shanahans” a nickname. a television technician, to test positive at the course. • Great line from Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: If you ask me, Coco is better than his real name That will give Commissioner Jay Monahan pause, and “This year’s John Deere Classic, scheduled for July Covelli and way better than his father’s name, the experiment may end about as abruptly as it did 9-12, has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pan- Loyce. back in March. Best-case scenario, on the other hand, demic. In lieu of a news release, the PGA Tour an- Baseball has all the best names it seems. is that all the safety and pre-testing precautions work nounced the breakup in a John Deere letter.” When you hear the name Boog Powell, you auto- as planned, and that the tournament is completed with- • Bucs QB Tom Brady, via Instagram, on why he matically think of a huge slugger, which is exactly out a hitch. enjoyed his golf foray: “At halftime of football games what Boog was. Sports fans everywhere are hoping for the latter — we get checked for concussions. In golf, you get re- Then there’s the people who didn’t seem to be that nothing goes wrong and pro athletes get to show freshments.” quite normal, your Dizzy Dean and Dizzy Trout. off their skills once again. Golf, MLB, the CFL, NFL • Comedian Argus Hamilton, via Facebook, after And of course that leads to a few more fish in- and soccer are in the midst of, or the start of, their Costco shopper O.J. Simpson — wearing a mask but volved in baseball, Mike Trout and Tim Salmon seasons, so resumption makes sense. NHL and NBA barehanded — was spotted pushing a cart in Las and perhaps the best of them all, Catfish Hunter. are two organizations that should cancel their plans Vegas: “Of all people, you’d think O.J. would be wear- Those guys were all really good ball players, to resume. ing gloves.” who also had really great names. Meanwhile, the eyes of the sporting world will be Care to comment? Email [email protected] You might not remember everything about them, but because their names are so unique, it’s almost impossible to forget them. Anyway, I hope you all have a great week and &='8ধ9-2+'!&£-2'9(38-96£!@T£!99-)'&9!2&#-;

Grenfell town council is reassessing financial fac- tors and other aspects like staffing and new procedures, to determine whether it is feasible to open the swimming pool at the Grenfell Recreational Park (GRP) this summer. Last week, the provincial government announced that outdoor pools were permitted to open on June 22, in Phase 4-Part 1 of the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan. However, the logistics of opening a public pool are much more complicated than usual this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. If the GRP pool opens, it will not be until GRASSLANDS NEWS FILES sometime in July. Pool may open The pool was originally set to open on June 1 and 7RZQRIÀFLDOVDUHRSWLPLVWLFWKDWWKH\FRXOGRSHQWKHSRRODWWKH*UHQIHOO5HFUHDWLRQDO3DUNIRUDIHZ swim lessons were tentatively scheduled for July and weeks this summer; however, swim lessons will not be available. August, with 381 spots available. Municipal officials announced on May 13 that the pool would remain strictions following the COVID-19 outbreak. Swim mers plus family and friends lounging in the fenced closed until further notice because of provincial re- lessons were fully cancelled and would not be offered green-space. Now patrons must comply with physical even if the pool opened later in the summer. distancing regulations, so only 50 people will be al- The following week, town council ratified Gren- lowed within the entire pool area. fell’s budget, which incorporated the anticipated cuts The provincial government has outlined many to pool operations. Wages for lifeguards and typical more precautions, including enhanced cleaning and expenses such as electricity to heat the filled pool disinfection for change rooms, door handles, light were excluded from this year’s budget since the pro- switches, flotation aids, tables and seats, slides, and vincial government had not even set a date for Phase diving boards. These regulations mean more staff 3 of its re-opening plan at that time. will need to be hired. The town must take this into consideration since “You need extra people on deck for the social dis- swimmer entrance fees do not fully cover the cost tancing and sanitization because lifeguards need to of pool operations. “Council has been really good at be lifeguards,” MacDonald explained. “We would being fiscally responsible and they want to continue need more staff at any given time than we would to do that while seriously considering how to get a have been regularly budgeting for, so that’s a chal- season in for a very important part of our commu- lenge.” nity,” CAO Victoria MacDonald noted. The current financial and logistic implications Before it can open, Grenfell’s pool must undergo mean that it will take more than a week to get the the annual health and safety inspection mandated pool operational. “We are definitely looking into our for aquatic facilities, since these inspections were de- options for opening,” MacDonald affirmed. “It’s just layed throughout the province while all recreational a matter of making sure that all the requirements facilities were closed. are taken into consideration and that we’ve got the Even if the pool does open this summer, the sea- safest environment that we can have out there in a son will look much different than previous ones timely manner.” because, in addition to regular health and safety protocol, extra measures must be followed to prevent the One more done ELAINE ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS spread of COVID-19. Porta Potty Rentals Nykky Payment is kept busy sanitizing rental Lifeguards must be trained in any COVID-19-spe- Book Early. Single or multiple units available. cific first aid or lifesaving procedures. Directional carts at Whitewood golf course due to COVID- Phone Bob and Anne Marie Moulding 19. The course has been busy every day that flow markings must be visible throughout the facility and capacity will be significantly reduced. On hot Bob’s Cell: 306-335-7778 the weather has cooperated. days, the GRP pool often accommodates 80-100 swim- Anne Marie’s Cell: 306-335-7638

DISTRICT BUSINESS

LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF FIFTH & MAIN, MELVILLE “Treating Your Family Like DIRECTORY You Are A Part Of Ours” 306.728.5488 Expert Service from Trusted Professionals Raymond and Crystal Bailey Don Klus, Ron Wilson Marlene Muzyka and Len Varga Advertise in this directory! Starting at $10/month Contact www.baileysfuneralhome.com Grasslands news 306-728-5448 ext. 230 or email: [email protected]

• Deli Meats Stop In and See Us at Stockholm Agencies Ltd. • Jerky 113 Ohlen St., P.O. Box 322, Stockholm, Sask. •Barbecue Needs Tel.: 306.793.2900 Fax: 306.793.2959 Neudorf Email: [email protected] • Liquor Vendor Spirits &Wines • Personal Insurance • Farm Insurance • Full Service Gas Pumps • Diesel Dye Pumps • Commercial Insurance • Hail Insurance • Tire Repair & Tires • Full Line of Hardware Grayson, SK • Health Insurance • Motor Licence Issuer & Automotive Supplies '%" &"" • Notary Public Phone: 306 794-2113 • Minor Automotive Repairs • Feed ("" &"" • Bulk Petroleum Business Hours: Business Hours: Tues. - Sat. Tuesday to Friday: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon & 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Open Monday - Saturday (Closed Sunday) %"&%%%$#$$ Saturday: 9:00 a.m. -12:00 noon Sunday & Monday - CLOSED 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Closed Noon Phone 306-748-2474

CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE! www.fi reworksinsaskatchewan.ca COMING SOON! Skies the Limit Store - in Grayson, SK Custom Shows • Large Assortment • 306.748.0070 or 306.794.4991 • [email protected] 22 June 26, 2020 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News 1 million birthday windfall for Ituna resident

When it comes to birthday gifts, this nitza was shocked when he scratched sleep much that night!” Kwasnitza said he plans to share his one will be tough to beat. his ticket and discovered he’d won $1 Kwasnitza’s sister-in-law picked up prize with his kids and grandkids. Be- After receiving a $1 MILLION million – he had to enlist the help of his the winning ticket back in May at the yond that, he’s going to buy himself a ROYALE ZING ticket from his sister- son and daughter to confirm by scan- AG Foods at 530 Main Street North in quad and maybe a trip he’s wanted to in-law as a birthday gift, Ituna’s Peter ning the ticket on the WCLC mobile app Ituna. When Kwasnitza called her to go on for years. Kwasnitza is taking home the ticket’s and sending the result to them. let her know of his win, she was just as “I’d love to get to Alaska one of these top prize! “I was excited, but at first I didn’t shocked as he was. days,” he said, noting it’s something Not a regular ZING player – except believe it,” he laughed. “But after they “She definitely thought I was pulling he’d look in to once it’s safer to do so. for when he gets tickets as gifts – Kwas- confirmed what I thought… I didn’t her leg,” he laughed. Southeast libraries gradually re-opening

By Sarah Pacio Grasslands News

Book-lovers will soon be able to restock their read- ing supplies. Although libraries cannot fully open to the public at this time, local libraries will begin offering limited services to communities next week. The forty-seven branches afﬁliated with Southeast Regional Library have been closed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Like many institutions in their local library’s drop-box during regular branch recent weeks, the libraries have emphasized technolo- hours to return materials that were borrowed prior to gy-based alternatives. the coronavirus outbreak. The returned items will be Some librarians hosted story-time from their homes quarantined for three days before the librarian pro- using their branch’s Facebook page. Many shared in- cesses them and replaces them on the shelves. Since formation about online resources available to library the three-month closure included book-drops, all li- cardholders. These included eBook databases like braries waived late-return fees for books that were due Libby, Hoopla, and TumbleBooks; magazine and news- back during that time. paper databases like Press Reader and Flipster; art The following week, curbside pick-up will be avail- and craft sites like Creativebug; along with other food, able during regular library hours. Individuals will be travel, or language-learning applications. allowed to request 10 books at once and borrowing These are valuable resources but many readers are times will be extended from 21 to 28 days, to include looking forward to accessing tangible books again. the time required for quarantining returned materials. Southeast Regional Library Headquarters has devel- “On July 5, patrons can place holds on local materi- oped a multi-stage plan for this. als and the librarian will pull them off the shelf, put Starting June 29, patrons are encouraged to use them in a little baggy, and set them outside the library for patrons to come by and pick up,” explained James Richards, Assistant Director for the regional library.

Village of Lipton In addition to managing book orders and returns, librarians will also be responsible for some sanitiza- Public Notice tion inside the building. “We’re going to be providing cleaning supplies to all our staff, including gloves and Pursuant to The Planning and Development Act, 2007. masks and asking them to do some basic disinfecting Public notice is hereby given that the council of the Village of Lipton intends to consider adopting a bylaw to amend in the branch, including high-touch areas like door- Bylaw 2-1994 known as the Zoning Bylaw. knobs, the desk, and light switches,” Richards said. The next stage of the library’s plan includes allow- (/$,1($6+),(/'_*5$66/$1'61(:6 INTENT ing patrons to pick up book orders inside the build- Dog Park The proposed bylaw will rezone Lots 1-2, Block 21, ing and opening one public computer station at each Chandler Bachtold, Town of Whitewood recre- Plan 82R39263, Ext. 0 from M – Industrial to C1 – branch. In the final stage, patrons will be able to Downtown Commercial, and to include the permitted use browse the shelves and request inter-branch loans. ation employee and summer student Amanda of “Microbrewery” and the discretionary use of “Dwelling Dates for the last two stages will be determined Hayhurst bolt together the hardware on the Unit, Accessory” within the zoning district C1 – Downtown based on when the government begins Phase 4-Part new dog park being built near hwy. 1 Commercial. 2 of its Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan because that is AFFECTED LAND when libraries are permitted to open to the public. The affected land is legally described as Lots 1-2, Block “We’re doing our best to get back, we’re just taking it CLASSIFIED/OBITUARY DEADLINE 21, Plan 82R39263, Ext. 0 shown on the attached map slow because planning any further than two weeks out dated June 9, 2020. The land is on the north side of is very difficult at this point,” stated Richards. Tuesdays 12 noon - 306-728-5448 Railway Avenue. LIST OF LANDS IN ARREARS Do You Rural Municipality of Willowdale No. 153 PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN Need List of Lands with Arrears of Taxes as at June 8, 2020. (Section 3(1) of The Tax Enforcement Act) PRINTING? DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY REASON Part LIKE: The reason for the amendment is to provide for the devel- Lot Blk. Plan Adver- 7RWDO $VVHVVPHQW of Lot 7RWDO opment of a microbrewery and accessory dwelling unit. $UUHDUV WLVLQJ $UUHDUV Invoices 1XPEHU &RVWV &RVWV Part of Sec. Range Meridian PUBLIC INSPECTION Section 7S Bill of Lading The proposed bylaw may be inspected by any person 10 000 NW 03 16 01 2 $433.49 $9.79 $443.28 or group at the office of the administrator. Copies of the 12 000 SW 03 16 01 2 $695.04 $9.79 $704.83 Tickets Bylaw are available at request. 15 000 SE 04 16 01 2 $684.20 $9.79 $693.99 Posters 174 000 Pt NW 08 16 02 2 $74.79 $9.79 $84.58 PUBLIC HEARING 176 000 Pt SE 08 16 02 2 $59.19 $9.79 $68.98 Banners Council will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m., on Wednesday, 218 000 SW 17 16 02 2 $577.98 $9.79 $587.77 July 8, 2020 on Facebook live via the Village of Lipton’s 361 000 Pt SW 13 16 03 2 $138.25 $9.79 $148.04 Greeting Cards Facebook page to hear any person or group that wants to 1037 000 Pt SW 13 16 03 2 $66.96 $9.79 $76.75 comment on the proposed bylaw. Due to the current situ- 1046 000 Pt SW 13 16 03 2 $54.08 $9.79 $63.87 or Any Printed ation if you wish to comment on the bylaw council prefers 454 100 Pt SW 30 16 03 2 $130.14 $9.79 $139.93 Material? that all comments be provided by written submission. This 459 100 Pt NE & 32 16 03 2 $62.82 $9.79 $72.61 ensures that if there are any technical difficulties during 532 000 SE 13 17 01 2 $482.20 $9.79 $491.99 We can get you 544 100 Pt SW 16 17 01 2 $1,547.38 $9.79 $1,557.17 the Public Hearing your comments will be heard. If you what you need wish to provide a written submission please contact the 583 000 NW 27 17 01 2 $186.85 $9.79 $196.64 593 000 NE 30 17 01 2 $309.03 $9.79 $318.82 at a reasonable price Village office no later than 4 p.m. on July 7, 2020 or by 594 000 NW 30 17 01 2 $302.20 $9.79 $311.99 email at [email protected] to provide the submission. 625 000 NW 02 17 02 2 $391.17 $9.79 $400.96 Contact: Issued at the Village of Lipton this June 16, 2020. 628 000 NE 03 17 02 2 $1,278.12 $9.79 $1,287.91 701 000 Pt SE 21 17 02 2 $2,044.35 $9.79 $2,054.14 Grasslands Village of Lipton 727 000 NE 31 17 02 2 $566.67 $9.79 $576.46 PO Box 210 995 000 12 01 K135 $106.93 $9.79 $116.72 News 201 Main Street TOTALS 10,191.84 $205.59 $10,397.43 for a free estimate Lipton, SK S0G 3B0 Dated this 19th day of June, 2020. 1-844-GNG-NEWS Erinn Schreiner Andrea Smyth, Chief Administrative Officer Treasurer Ext. 229 www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV June 26, 2020 23 Municipal Economic Enhancement Program (MEEP) Municipalities get go-ahead to begin projects By Elaine Ashfield Chief Administrative Officer, Cindy the plans for replacing but council was of potential project types, including: Grasslands News Baumgartner, responded “We first have waiting for further information regard- • Connectivity to apply for the funding and once we ing the exact cost of the project. • Disaster Mitigation Municipalities can now access the have the final documentation back then Fort Qu’Appelle is allocated $291,337 • Drinking Water funds from the $150 million Municipal council will decide which project it will while the City of Melville will receive • Engineering and Feasibility Studies Economic Enhancement Program 2020 be used for.” $655,689, which they have designated for • Green Energy (MEEP). It was announced that munic- Grenfell Chief Administrative Officer replacement of their swimming pool. • Local Roads and Bridges ipalities that have submitted and had says the provincial government has al- “I would encourage any municipality • Municipal Equipment their project plans approved by the located $157,958 for Grenfell through the that has not yet done so to submit their • Municipally-Owned Buildings and Ministry of Government Relations can program. CAO Victoria MacDonald said project applications today,” Lori Carr, Assets now begin their projects with the MEEP there are several possible projects that Government Relations Minister stated. • Planning and Development funding. could be funded by this, but council is This program is part of Saskatchewan’s • Protective Services The town of Whitewood has been al- still determining which will be included. $7.5 billion, two-year capital plan to • Public Health located $123,894 through the program. Broadview is allocated $79,338 and build a strong Saskatchewan and stimu- • Solid Waste Grasslands News requested informa- will make more decisions at their June late Saskatchewan’s economic recovery • Recreation, Culture, Tourism and tion regarding what the MEEP funding 17 meeting. The storm sewer manhole from the impacts of the COVID-19 pan- Sport would be directed towards. and piping near the CPR underpass is in demic. • Wastewater and Storm Water The money will help communities Funding cannot be used by munic- remain strong, create local jobs as it en- ipalities to pay down debt, purchase St. Henry’s Jr. School, Melville courages economic development in the land, lease property or finance admin- province. istration costs.All MEEP 2020 funding Students take part in planting The program supports a wide range must be used by March 31, 2022.

By Emily Jane Fulford Grasslands News The Sky this Month - James Edgar

Summer is upon us The Moon begins this above is of the penum- two planets will be side and as schools across the month four days from full bral kind, so not much by side for the rest of region prepare to wrap phase. And, that is also a to see. The moon just the year. Watch for the things up at the end of lunar eclipse, since it’s barely skims into Earth’s nearby Moon on the 5th. an extremely unconven- 14 days after the solar shadow, so any change in Saturn rises slightly tional year, St. Henry’s eclipse last month. Jupi- brightness of the moon’s after Jupiter around 11 Jr. School in Melville ter and Saturn snuggle northern limb will just p.m., the two of them was once again finding up close on the following barely be noticeable. cruising across the night unique ways to encour- days, both giant planets Mercury is in front of sky until dawn. The Moon age students to take part within two degrees of the Sun until mid-month, is 2 degrees south of the in outdoor activities. the moon on the 5th and reaching greatest elon- Ringed Planet on the 6th. On June 22, a three-day 6th, respectively. By the gation west on the 22nd. Uranus is visible in event took place beside 11th, Mars is also in the Watch for the spectacular the night sky among the the school where students picture, also two degrees planetary lineup on the stars of Aries, The Ram. were invited to come by (0,/<)8/)25'_*5$66/$1'61(:6 from Luna, and an early 19th and the Moon join- On the 14th, the crescent and plant a flower in the morning apparition. Nep- ing up with the speedy Moon is 4 degrees south school garden. 6WXGHQWVSODQWÁRZHUV tune is in the frame, too, a Mercury in the eastern of the gas planet. “Our hope is that we Zander Padar (left) and his brother Zane, like all little to the west of Mars. morning sky. Neptune crosses the will be able to dedicate VWXGHQWVDW6W+HQU\·V-XQLRUDUHJHWWLQJDOHVVRQ On the 14th, Uranus Venus, the Morning sky among the stars of the garden to the tremen- LQERWDQ\,W·VDOOSDUWRIDSURMHFWWKHVWDIIGHVLJQHG meets up with the cres- Star, rises over two hours Aquarius, just a little dous resiliency and grace to involve students in the school garden. cent moon, a little to before the Sun in the east- west of Mars. our students, staff and the west of the Pleiades, ern sky. The bright planet The minor planet Pal- while looking straight achieves GIE (greatest il- las is at opposition on families showed during also brought us closer to- the school for their last east. On the 17th, Venus, luminated extent) on July July 12. the COVID-19 pandemic,” gether. Usually we would “connection event” of the now the Morning Star, 10; even though still at The southern Delta said Shannon Hahn, have an end of year as- school year. helps locate the very thin crescent phase, the num- Aquariid meteor shower Principal, École St. Hen- sembly to celebrate the “As you know, Ecole crescent moon, both di- ber of square degrees is peaks in the early morn- ry’s Junior Elementary school year and have a St. Henry’s Jr. School rectly below the Pleiades. greatest and thus at GIE. ing of July 27. School. farewell for the students has been coming up with This is the time for Mars is joined by the James Edgar has had “During a time when and teachers who may be events that allow the staff stargazing, when the eve- Moon on the 11th, as the an interest in the night sky we had to be apart, our leaving our school. to connect with students nings are getting dark red planet gets nearer and all his life. He joined The school community has To recognize the end- and their families that earlier, the moon is new nearer. It will be slightly Royal Astronomical Soci- grown even closer to- ing of the school year focus on the virtues that and Saturn is at oppo- less than half the distance ety of Canada in 2000, was gether. The flowers will this year, we invited all are a foundation of our sition, and with a clear from Earth to the Sun, National President for two be a reminder of that students to visit the exte- school,” explains Hahn. view to the horizon on closer than it will be for terms, is now the Editor of growth and strength.” rior of the school using a “As with all of our the 19th, you can see from the next 15 years, when the renowned Observer’s Earlier in the year schedule and reminders learning activities, west to east, Jupiter, Sat- it reaches opposition in Handbook, and Produc- students at the school re- about social distancing. these are optional but urn, Neptune, Mars, Ura- October. tion Manager of the bi- ceived a learning package At the south side of the we received numerous nus, Venus, the Moon, Jupiter will be at monthly RASC Journal. and a planting stick in school each student will responses from our stu- and Mercury. What a opposition on the 15th, The IAU named asteroid anticipation of the event. plant a flower in our new dents that indicated we lineup. hugging the horizon 1995 XC5 “(22421) James- “Our school has con- garden (dedication of this need to continue these The eclipse mentioned along with Saturn. The edgar” in his honour. tinued to participate in special place to occur opportunities.” weekly activities high- next school year) and lighting virtues,” said then head to the front of first grade teacher Kelly the school for a few pic- DISTRICT LOT FOR Connell. “Our final vir- tures in our photo-opp HAY CUTTING tue is cooperation. We area.” SALE BY TENDER wanted to thank our Students will have the TENDER The District of Katepwa is Offering a Lot For Sale families and students for opportunity to connect By Tender: working with us to facil- with the staff as they 7KH7RZQRI*UHQIHOOLVFDOOLQJIRUWHQGHUVIRUFXWWLQJRI Lot Location: #163 Cherry Street itate learning at home. share highlights of the KD\ZLWKLQWKHWRZQOLPLWV Lot 02, Block 06, Plan No. 60R18143 We wanted to commemo- year and ask about their +D\FXWWLQJZLOOEHLQWKHQRUWKHDVWVHFWLRQRIWKHWRZQ Zoning District – Resort Residential District rate that during this time hopes and dreams for DORQJWKH+LJKZD\FRQVLVWLQJRIDSSUR[LPDWHO\DFUHV SUCCESSFUL BIDDER: we may have been the next year. Then, as a final DVZHOODVKD\ODQGDWWKHWUDQVIHUVWDWLRQORFDWHGLQ6: furthest apart but it has activity, students toured Payment by Certified Cheque within 30 days from :QG Acceptance Property Possession upon payment, )RUPRUHLQIRUPDWLRQDQGOD\RXWRIZKHUHWKHKD\WREH but not prior to Monday, August 17, 2020. Does PRZHGLVSOHDVHFRQWDFWWKH7RZQ2IILFHDW not include Personal Property (any item that is not ORTHOME OMFORT INDOWS RUVWRSLQGXULQJUHJXODUEXVLQHVVKRXUV N C W attached to the home or located on the lot). BEST PRICES IN OVER A DECADE! +LJKHVWRUDQ\WHQGHUQRWQHFHVVDULO\DFFHSWHG7REH SEALED TENDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: FRQVLGHUHG\RXPXVWLQFOXGHWKHGDWH\RXZLOOKDYHWKHMRE 3:30 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2020 Johnny & Maureen Ronn, Yorkton FRPSOHWHG HIGHEST OR ANY TENDER NOT NECESSARILY Windows installed: August 23, 2018 3OHDVHVXEPLW\RXUWHQGHUE\SP7XHVGD\-XQH ACCEPTED “When the sales rep came to give us an estimate, he was WR YHU\NQRZOHGJHDEOHDQGKHOSIXO+HZDVQ·WSXVK\DQG Town of Grenfell, SUBMIT TENDERS TO: assertive. The crew was very pleasant and worked hard 800 Desmond St. District of Katepwa EHFDXVH,WKLQNWKHROGZLQGRZVZHUHGLIÀFXOW7KH\GLGD P.O. Box 1120, Wrap your home Attention: Gail E. Sloan, CAO good job and a good cleanup. Everything was very good Grenfell, Sask. S0G 2B0 in comfort! P.O. Box 250, Lebret, SK. S0G 2Y0 Email: [email protected] TOLL FREE 1-866-362-6525 Fax: 306-697-2484 For Inquiries Please contact the District Office at www.northomecomfortwindows.com 306-332-6645. 24 June 26, 2020 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News

WEEK OF JUNE 28 TO JULY 4, 2020

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: SAGITTARIUS, CAPRICORN AND AQUARIUS ARIES If you’re struggling with your emotions or feeling overwhel- med, it may be time to consult a professional. Any type of change PUZZLE NO. 032 Copyright © 2018, Penny Press could prove beneficial. CROSSWORDS TAURUS You’re often naive when it comes to love, and the foundation of your relationship may be weaker ACROSS 49. Larry, Curly, and 11. Pub drink than you think. Your partner Moe 17. Damage must show more compassion in 1. Glided 50. Pick 19. Yearn order to restore harmony bet- 5. Small insect 51. Chinese staple 22. Moves ween you. 9. Lump 52. Profit 23. Ask earnestly 53. Casual shirt GEMINI 12. Compassion 24. Pro vote 54. Plant beginning Your physical health is closely 13. Hurry 14. Epoch 55. Changes colors 25. Up to this time linked to your state of mind. If 26. Small rug you have a chronic health issue, 15. Prayer finale consider whether negative emo- 16. Musical group 27. Poem tions or past experiences are 18. Mexican dish 28. Seed coat partly to blame. 20. Pencil end DOWN 31. Offense 21. Horror-movie star 32. Eternally CANCER 23. Rifle attachment 1. Petty dispute 36. Revised copy You need to be more confident 26. Broom’s relative if you want to be successful. 2. Certain bean 37. Band booking An unexpected boost to your 29. Needle aperture 3. Part of a list 38. Consumers 30. Dirt ego allows you to make an 4. Energetic person 39. Bizarre 33. “Much ____ impression. Admiration from 5. More lush 40. Parcel others is sure to follow. About Nothing” 34. Obtain 6. Convent dweller 41. Full-grown LEO 35. Fastened 7. Investment 42. Poker word If you’re in the middle of a move, 37. Estimated 8. Neither here nor 44. Ravel look to your partner for support 40. Applaud ____ 45. Exhaust while you adjust to big changes. 9. Chews the fat A clean and organized environ- 43. Floats 46. Male heirs ment will help ease your mind. 47. Women’s sleepwear 10. Peer 48. Drink chiller VIRGO You won’t hold back when it comes to shining a light on an injustice. In fact, you’ll shout it from the rooftops. Remember that art is a powerful means of expression. LIBRA A precarious financial situation can be nerve-racking, but your troubles are temporary. A new perspective will restore your optimism. SCORPIO Your entrepreneurial spirit has you seeking new challenges this week. Accomplishments at home and at work put you on the path to success and bring you closer to achieving your goals. SAGITTARIUS You’ll witness something that leaves you baffled. Someone will confide in you, but you won’t feel comfortable keeping their secret. You’ll need to find a way out. CAPRICORN Consider cutting back on the coffee this week to help you man- age your stress. Many circumstances will spin out of your control, and you’ll need to let go. At work, you’ll be entrusted with several urgent matters. AQUARIUS Taking on new responsibilities at FAVORITES work will prove profitable. You !6£'+!8£-$0'đ!0'#!# Submit your favorite recipe to [email protected] may need some time to adjust, but your perseverance will allow 330-2+(38931';,-2+!#-;&-ø'8'2;(38@3<82'?;#!8#'$<'S8@0'đ!T!;@6'3(-&&£' !9;'829;8'';(33&W you to reach new heights. You’ll build a solid foundation for a promising future. ;!8;;3)2-9,V1-2<;'9 DIRECTIONS: Servings: 8 PISCES 1. In a bowl, thoroughly mix all ingredients. Take some time to reconnect INGREDIENTS with your spiritual side and seek W -=-&';,'1-?;<8'-2;3¥638ধ329W,!6''!$,638ধ32-2;3!;<#'!83<2&32'3(;,'90'>'89W out a unique experience. Follow- j+8!19+83<2&6380 W 8','!;;,'#!8#'$<';31'&-<1,'!;W ing your intuition will lead you j+8!19+83<2&='!£ W 8-££;,'0'đ!(38!#3<;1-2<;'932'!$,9-&'T<2ধ£#83>2'&W down a path that’s more aligned j+8''232-329T)2'£@$,366'& W 8!29('8;3;36+8-££;3)2-9,$330-2+W'8=''-;,'8>8!66'&-26-;!#8'!&>-;,!@3+<8;&8'99-2+38 with your values and convictions. • 1 egg 32;363(!9!£!&W j;!#£'963329#8'!&$8<1#9 j;!#£'9633291!6£'9@8<6 j;'!96332+!8£-$9!£; j!£;!2&6'66'8;3;!9;' j33&90'>'89T 93!0'&-2>!;'8(381-2<;'9

(@3<&32Z;,!='>33&'290'>'89 32,!2&T@3<$!2(381;,'1-?;<8' -2;3#<8+'86!ষ'9-29;'!&R www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV June 26, 2020 25 Grasslands

Summer vehicle maintenance

,I\RX·UHJHWWLQJUHDG\IRUDVXPPHU FDQHIIHFWLYHO\FOHDU\RXUZLQGRZV

Are you ready to take on a major YDWLRQ\RXFDQPRUHRUOHVVIROORZWKHVH +9$&GXFWV \RXUUHQRYDWLRQVULJKWDZD\GHWHUPLQH KRPHUHQRYDWLRQEXWGRQ·WNQRZZKHUHWR VWHSV &OHDQDQGXSJUDGHWKHH[WHULRU WKHFRVWRIHDFKSURMHFWDQGLGHQWLI\\RXU VWDUW"+HUH·VKRZWRRUJDQL]H\RXUWDVNV 'HPROLVKVWDUWLQJZLWKWKHXSSHU $GGRUUHSODFHLQVXODWLRQ WRSSULRULWLHV

Mental Wellness Corner PERSONAL CARE HOME 306-736-3374 Phone / Text Melville, SK I found myself hesitating on writ- provide an existence free of some of Private bedrooms/bathrooms for RMT - Recognized by Health Insurance Companies Singles and Couples. ing on the topic of pets as I know not the dangers that the farm pets of my • Specializing in Th erapeutic Massage Corinne Pauliuk - Owner/Operator all of us have them, but apparently I childhood faced. Regardless, I value • Muscle Fascia Cupping could only resist mentioning the my upbringing on the farm and ev- • Th ai Yoga Massage topic of “fur babies” no longer. erything that it taught me about 306.699.2548 • Th ai Hand and Foot Refl exology For those of you who do not maintaining a humane approach website: carehomes.ca/homes/sunrise-country-haven/ • Rapid Adhesion Release Technique have pets, I apologize as this in our relationship with the an- Located on acreage between McLean & Qu’Appelle may not be relevant to you. imal world, in whatever context However, for those of you that may be. who are pet owners, I I fi nd my pets to be a source Yorkton Hearing Services am sure you will agree of joy, comfort and company. Simply Divine that the topics of mental My two cats inhabit my world #18 First Avenue North, Yorkton, Sask. S3N 1J4 wellness and pets are in- with me, and in this time of Your ears deserve an audiologist! Lizellee - Hairstylist trinsically linked! COVID -19 I fi nd myself at So – who are these home much more than usual. • Hearing Tests • Hearing Aids 306-730-5748 creatures that some of us Holly Spencer In that time, I have noticed • Repairs • Batteries choose to live with, and how at ease I cohabit with 540-8th Ave. West, BSW, MSW, RSW • Custom Molds for many of us, are iden- these two little creatures. Melville, SK tifi ed as part of our fam- They have responded to my Phone: 306-782-1793 ilies? Pets can come in many forms, change in routine, and have altered www.yorktonhearing.com from the common house cat or dog, their routines in response. I have Jacquie Mvula to more exotic pets such as fi sh or found myself noticing and appreciat- M.S., R. Aud. reptiles. Some of us live an agricul- ing the solace that my pets bring me, tural lifestyle, and this is when the as they truly are givers of affection concept of pets can become more and joy, and at this time of increased For all your denture needs: complex. I grew up on a mixed farm isolation, I feel a greater sense of where we had cows, pigs, chickens both connection and gratitude to- and of course, the outdoor dog and wards my pets. I wanted to take time array of barn cats. I am an animal this week to acknowledge the space Tru-Fit Denture Clinic lover and had a very diffi cult time and place that pets inhabit in our with the death of any animals, but lives and in our hearts, and acknowl- my farming upbringing led me to edge the positive impact they really 2130B Broad Street, Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 1Y5 handle the butchering of pigs, cows do have on our overall well-being and chickens much better than the and mental wellness! 306-352-2552 death of a beloved farm dog or barn Holly Spencer is originally from Esterhazy. cat. This is perhaps what led me to She holds a masters in social work CALL COLLECT become a pet owner of Persian house and practices in northern Canada. cats in my adult life, as I was able to “Doing a smiling business for over a decade and a half” 26 June 26, 2020 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News

Your community... your newspaper! Call 1-844-GNG-NEWS (ext. 222) to renew or subscribe today. www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV June 26, 2020 27

Neighbourly Advice - Ray Maher PRAIRIE CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED Employment Opportunity Prairie I shared with Ed, my able. Sadly, I can be more the vaccine for sin and its the opportunity to slow old neighbor in Saskatch- focused on myself than spiritual death. us down enough to hear ewan, that social distanc- on being one with Christ When I consider how Jesus say, “Everyone who Ag Sales Representitive ing is hard on a talker and taking up my cross in Paul worked tirelessly to acknowledges me before Full-time – Ituna Farm Supply like me. At our church, a more authentic experi- spread the truth of Jesus men, I will also acknowl- we have both live stream- ence of the Christian life. Christ, I see how little I edge before my Father, Prairie Co-op is looking for a Permanent Full-time Ag ing and a limited number Billy Graham wrote, am taking up my cross. who is in heaven. Whoever Sales Representative based out of our Home & Ag Centre of people each week who “To take up your cross In 2 Corinthians, Paul denies me before men, I in Ituna, SK. can worship in person by means to associate with writes of taking up his also will deny before my Duties include the sale and marketing of Ag and Farm making an appointment Christ and share His re- cross by being frequently Father, who is in heaven.” supply products within the designated trading area, to attend service. jection. It means you take in prison, flogged, and (Matthew 10:32) including seed, fertilizer, ag equipment, propane and fuel. It was our opportunity a stand for Christ even- exposed to death. Five To submit your resume and cover letter email: to worship in church last though people make fun of times he received 39 VALLEY ALLIANCE [email protected] Sunday. Our church is you, persecute you or even lashes, three times he was Attn: Human Resources Advisor CHURCH Fort Qu’Appelle or by mail to: Prairie Co-operative Limited, measured and taped so beaten by rods, once he kill you.” P.O. Box 1330, Melville, SK S0A 2P0 that folks can keep two I know that I am bet- was stoned, three times There will be 2 Sunday services - 9 meters away from each ter at focusing on things he was shipwrecked. Be- a.m. and 11 a.m. Service will be live We thank you for your application, however, only those other in the pews. The streamed on YouTube. Please check selected for interview will be contacted. that do not matter rather cause Paul shared about For more information visit us at prairieco-op.crs congregation is scattered than losing my life for Jesus Christ, he had to be the website: valleyalliance.ca for around the building for the sake of Jesus Christ. on the move constantly further updates or call 306-332-5807 Join Our Team! safety. We are asked to Most would agree that the from those opposed to his wear masks as we enter COVID-19 virus infects witness of Christ. or leave the building and and kills throughout the Paul did not put down keep two meters away world. The virus of sin his cross because of dan- Funeral Home and Monuments from each other. All the infects everyone, for we ger or hunger. safety precautions dis- are born with it, as a ge- The pandemic has courage easy talking be- netic-like link with orig- turned our lives upside Directory tween those attending inal sin. Jesus Christ is down. It has provided church. Ed knows that if there is an indication that a person is breathing, I will be ready to talk with them. He says that at my age, I should be wise • Monument Sales enough to know others WHITEWOOD AND AREA *5$1,7(0$5%/( may not want to speak to %521=(02180(176 KNOX WAPELLA CHURCH • Lettering on me, especially if I should PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 6HFRQG,QVFULSWLRQV falter at keeping a safe six 6HUYLFHVDP 6HUYLFH²DP 9DVHV&UHPDWLRQ8UQV Monuments & Markers feet away. I said there is Rev. Seon Ok Lee 6XQGD\6FKRRO²DP /LFHQVHGDQG%RQGHG Pastor Derek Berry CAROLE ARMSTRONG less chance of me making 'HQQLV7HPSOH 306-332-1335 a slip of my tongue with NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH ST. JOSEPH’S ROMAN or 306-728-8197 social distancing and lim- CATHOLIC CHURCH ited talking to others. :RUVKLS6HUYLFHaDP :HGa.LGV&OXEaSP 6XQGD\0DVV²DP Not being able to talk +HOGDW1HZ/LIH&KXUFK with a limit of 30 people TYMIAK’S MONUMENTS freely with others at $JHV ',5(&725< church is a small matter. )ULa

Melville’s Churches Tubman Funeral Home Welcome You Cremation and Funeral Services

/RFDWHGDWWK$YH:DQG0DLQ6W0HOYLOOH6. Denton Keating Melville Anglican Lutheran Ecumenical 0(/9,//(3(17(&267$/&+85&+ 210 Claude Street Community - MALEC WK$YH: “Treating Your Family like a part of P.O. Box 351, Wolseley, SK S0G 5H0 * * * 3DVWRU'RXJ%UDXQ²2IÀFH3K Ours for 4 Generations” $//6$,176·$1*/,&$1&+85&+ HPDLOPSF#VDVNWHOQHW Tel.: 1-306-698-2557 Corner 6th Ave. E. & Main St. ZZZIDFHERRNFRPPHOYLOOHSHQWFKXUFKVN 1-800-667-8962 &KXUFK2IÀFH *Facebook sermon every Sunday at 10:30 a.m.* Fax: 1-306-698-2559 S73$8/·6/87+(5$1&+85&+ Sunday:DP´&KXUFKLQWKH:LOGµ Raymond and Crystal Bailey, Honoured Provider Dignity Memorial® UG$YH(2IÀFH3K 1 hour Outdoor Church Services as follows: Don Klus and Len Varga 2IÀFH+RXUV0RQ7KXUVDPQRRQ -XQH-XO\DQG$XJ ZHDWKHUSHUPLWWLQJ [email protected] )ULGD\SP Authorized Agents for www.tubmanfh .com ZZZEDLOH\VIXQHUDOKRPHFRP Summit Memorials Ltd. 3DVWRU.LP6KHUZLQZZZVWSDXOVPHOYLOOHFD *22'6+(3+(5'/87+(5$1&+85&+ June 28:DP6W3DXO·V$QQXDO0HHWLQJ WK$YH:²3K &RXQFLO0HHWLQJWRIROORZ 3DVWRU'RXJ6FKPLUOHU July 5:DP:RUVKLS6HUYLFHDW6W3DXO·V IDFHERRNFRPJVOFPHOYLOOH For further updates and weekly sermons June 28:6HUYLFHFDQEHYLHZHGOLYHRQOLQH visit us on our Website or Facebook Page Matthews Funeral Home

67*(25*(·68.5$,1,$1 ),56781,7('&+85&+ &$7+2/,&&+85&+ Melville’s only locally-owned funeral home. WK$YH( .LQJ6W &RUQHURIUG$YH( 0DQLWRED6W %UDQFKRI¿FHLQ:KLWHZRRG 2IÀFH+RXUV2SHQ0RQGD\VONLYDPQRRQ )U%DVLO0DORZDQ\ 3K EDVLOPDORZDQ\#JPDLOFRP² %XULDODQGFUHPDWLRQVHUYLFHVJULHIVXSSRUW 5HY%ULDQ0HH3K June 28 (Sunday):DP'LYLQH/LWXUJ\ FHPHWHU\PHPRULDOVQRWDU\SXEOLF Please Note:3DULVKLRQHUV0867SUHUHJLVWHUKRXUVLQDGYDQFH **All Services CANCELLED until Further Notice** IRUHDFKVHUYLFH&RQWDFW 0HOYLOOH²:KLWHZRRG 3OHDVHVHHRXUZHEVLWHIRUZHHNO\6XQGD\6HUPRQVDW

ÀUVWXQLWHGPHOYLOOHRUJ 67+(15<·6520$1 Mark and Gaylene Matthews and staff &$7+2/,&&+85&+ 7+(5,9(5&+5,67,$1&(17(5 0DLQ6W²2IÀFH3K $&KXUFKZLWKD&DULQJ+HDUW 5HV3K²WK$YH: PDWWKHZVIXQHUDOKRPH.ca 3ULQFH(GZDUG6W (0HOYLOOH&RPP:RUNV )DWKHU$QGU]HM6RZDOMI 3K3DVWRU7LP2HKOHU Saturday MassSP ZZZPHOYLOOHULYHUFKXUFKRUJ Sunday Mass:DP Check our pricing 2Q)DFHERRNDWPHOYLOOHULYHUFKXUFK FORT QU’APPELLE – 306-332-0555 Sunday:DP:RUVKLS6HUYLFHRQOLQHXQWLOIXUWKHUQRWLFH =,21/87+(5$1&+85&+ – You will be 266 Boundary Ave. N. /XWKHUDQ&KXUFK&DQDGD glad you did! RAYMORE – 306-746-1000 WK$YH:²&KXUFK2IÀFH3K 116 Main St. 0(/9,//(%$37,67&+85&+ (PDLO]OFSDVWRU#P\DFFHVVFD WK$YH: :HEVLWHZZZ]LRQOXWKHUDQPHOYLOOHFRP 2IÀFH3K3DVWRU-RQ3HWWLQJHU Family Owned and Operated **:RUVKLS6HUYLFHVDUH&$1&(//('XQWLOIXUWKHUQRWLFH Sunday:DP&RIIHH&RQQHFWLRQV Did You Know? DP6XQGD\6FKRRO IRUDOODJHV &KXUFKRIWKH/XWKHUDQ+RXUKHDUG6XQGD\VDWDP If you have a prearranged funeral plan with another funeral home DP:RUVKLS6HUYLFH RQ&-*;5DGLR

Dorothy Heidt Memorium For Sale Business Service Province Wide Obituary Nov. 22, 1939 – March 20, 2020 )256$/(²/*IOLSSKRQHV 9$&880 &/($1(5 6DOHV ZZZHKDLOFD&URS+DLO,QVXUDQFH &RPSDUH ORZHVW SULFHV DQG DOO On March 20, 2020, at Sunnyside Adventist Care Centre in HDFK ´$V 1HZµ HDFK RQH FRPHV 5HSDLUVIHDWXULQJFRPPHUFLDOJUDGH ZLWKDEHOWFDVH1HZSULFHZDV YDFVEXLOWLQYDFVDQGDFFHVVRULHV RSWLRQV &DOO HKDLO# Saskatoon, Dorothy peacefully went home to be with the Lord HDFK WIQF DVZHOODVFDQLVWHUDQGXSULJKWYDFV HKDLOFDZZZHKDLOFD at the age of 80 years. 3KRQH % ' 9DF ,1'(3(1'(17 $'8/7 /,9,1* Dorothy was predeceased by her parents, Edward and Es- 0HOYLOOH6DVN S DSDUWPHQWV LQ 0DUWHQVYLOOH 6. ther Lowenberg. She is survived by her son, Dean (Jennifer) Home for Sale 6SHQG \RXU UHWLUHPHQW \HDUV LQ D Heidt; her grandsons, Nathan and Bryston; her brother, El- FRPPXQLW\FORVHWRIDPLO\IULHQGVLQ wood (Sharon) Lowenberg; her nieces, Karen (Jason) Harms, Notice to Creditors WKH 6DVNDWRRQ DUHD WKDW KDV ODUJH Candace Lowenberg and Kimberley (Jason) Urschel; and her FLW\ VHUYLFHV ZLWK VPDOO WRZQ VDIHW\ DQG FKDUP 0RUH LQIR # ZZZFKD nephew, Cory (Karen) Lowenberg and their children. WHDXYLOODFD RU FKD A celebration of Dorothy’s life will be held at the Grenfell WHDXYLOOD#VDVNWHOQHW 9LUWXDO WRXUV Apostolic Church in Grenfell, SK at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, FDQEHDUUDQJHG -XQHZLWK3DVWRU'DYH:LFNVRI¿FLDWLQJ,QWHUPHQW $'9(57,6(0(176 DQG VWDWH ZLOOIROORZDW*UHQIHOO&HPHWHU\,QPHPRU\RIKHUGRQDWLRQV T PHQWVFRQWDLQHGKHUHLQDUHWKHVROH may be made to the Canadian Bible Society (8749 53 Ave. /2&$7(' ,1 ,781$ 6. you will !£93023>2!9 UHVSRQVLELOLW\RIWKHSHUVRQVRUHQWL ILQG WKLV VT IW EHGURRP NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 5E9). T WLHV WKDW SRVW WKH DGYHUWLVHPHQW Arrangements in care of David Schurr – Mourning Glory KRPH EXLOW LQ +RPH IHDWXUHV DQG WKH 6DVNDWFKHZDQ :HHNO\ July 13, 1931- June 20, 2014 QHZ VKLQJOHV YLQ\O VLGLQJ OLQR LQ £!;'3('£=-££'T!90WT Funeral Services, 306-978-5200, www.mourningglory.ca 1HZVSDSHU $VVRFLDWLRQ DQG PHP (5%$&+ ² 3K\OOLV ,Q ORYLQJ PHP HQWUDQFH NLWFKHQ GLQLQJ URRP &'$'!9'&W EHUVKLS GR QRW PDNH DQ\ ZDUUDQW\ RU\RIRXUGHDUPRPJUDQGPDDQG DQG ODPLQDWH LQ EHGURRPV DOO LQ DV WR WKH DFFXUDF\ FRPSOHWHQHVV JUHDWJUDQGPD /DUJH JDUGHQ DUHD LQ EDFN All claims against the WUXWKIXOQHVV RU UHOLDELOLW\ RI VXFK $OLJKWZHQWRXWRQ(DUWKIRUXV \DUG IUHVKO\ JURZQ JUDVV LQ EDFN !#3=''9;!;'T&<£@='8-)'& DGYHUWLVHPHQWV )RU JUHDWHU LQIRU Lily Wirth 7KHGD\ZHVDLGJRRGE\H DQG IURQW DQG PDQ\ RWKHU UHFHQW #@ 9;!;<;38@ &'$£!8!ধ32 PDWLRQ RQ DGYHUWLVLQJ FRQGLWLRQV Obituary $QGRQWKDWGD\DVWDUZDVERUQ XSGDWHV 7KLV LV D QLFH ZHOO FDUHG SOHDVH FRQVXOW WKH $VVRFLDWLRQ·V Jan. 2, 1933 – June 16, 2020 IRU KRPH DQG LV PRYHLQ UHDG\ !2& >-;, 6!8ধ$<£!89 !2& 7KHEULJKWHVWLQWKHVN\ =!£

CLASSIFIED RATES 1 week: $12.00 • 2 weeks: $18.00 • 3 weeks: $24.00 • 4 weeks: $28.00 1-844-GNG-NEWS (based on 25 words or less) Additional weeks: $2.50 • Deadline: Tuesdays at 12 noon Email: [email protected] www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV June 26, 2020 29

St. Andrew’s United Church Heavy Duty Mechanics, YELLOW HEAD Heavy Equipment MODULAR HOME Operators and SALES 1A Drivers required: Late model, clean CAT, JD equip: winch, Outdoor communion service Sunday dump, gravel trucks and trailers. Both camp and Stock homes shop locations; R & B Ready for Delivery! By Judy Hershmiller To comply with the various COVID-19 virus rules provided. Balcarres Correspondent set out on June 11, a maximum of 30 people can be Wage negotiable. 3PTP[LK;PTLVɈLY on the lawn in one group. Family clusters (those who Clean drivers abstract 50-50 HUGE Options a must. 72. =HS\L have already been spending time together can be Send resume and (]HPSHISLMVYHSS*\Z[VT Around Balcarres News together) and then all other people must be six feet work references to: VYKLYLKOVTLZ Bryden Construction WE do Site consultation, Congratulations to the following individuals who apart. When a maximum of 30 has been reached a sec- )V_(YIVYÄLSK:R :JYL^WPSLZ0UZ\SH[LK were trip of the month draw winners through the ond group can form up to 30 people. If there are two :,(" ZRPY[PUN72. Fax: 306-769-8844 Balcarres Lions and Lioness Club. Due to COVID-19 groups of 30 the groups must be 15 feet apart. People ,THPS! 306-496-7538 trips cannot be taken, and the recipients have received may stay in their vehicles if they wish. brydenconstruct@ Yorkton, SK xplornet.ca 5L^ZHSLZSV[PU vouchers. February, Tim and Jackie Chatterson, In- People will need to bring their own bread/wafer/ www. Lloydminster, AB. brydenconstruction dian Head; March, Connor Baber, Balcarres; April, juice to participate in the communion ritual, and their Call 780-872-2728 andtransport.ca Bev Dodd, Fort Qu’Appelle and May, Cheryl Mass, own lawn chairs and bag lunch. An offering container ^^^`LSSV^OLHKTVK\SHYOVTLZHSLZJH Lemberg. will be available. Farmers in the area have completed their har- There will be a sound system so the service can be vesting of last year’s crop, and seeding in good time heard, and music to listen to. There will be no singing. 127,&( thankfully with the weather’s co-operation. Spraying, The new requirements that must be followed is very =21,1*%

STILL OPEN FOR BUSINESS We are still here to serve you, at a social distance of course! RENOVATIONS & BOBCAT WORK • Concrete driveways, walks & garage pads installed Contractors and Home • Paving stone driveways & walks installed • Paving stones releveled Free estimates, 24 hour emergency service • Yard clean-up Danny Currie, Journeyman Electrician Directory [email protected] Brian Gordon Fort Qu’Appelle, SK 306-331-6588 echoelectric.ca Locally owned and operated serving fort qu’appelle and 1-306-530-4550 surrounding area call or email today!

-LP·V5RRÀQJ Pole Buildings Home - Kitchen - Bath +RW5RRÀQJ6KLQJOLQJ Everything for your home under one roof. 6QRZ5HPRYDOIURP5RRIV 7UDFNKRH'R]HU/RDGHU • HARDWOOD • CARPET • LAMINATE • LUXURY VINYL )5(((VWLPDWHV *UDGHU6NLG6WHHU • TILE • AREA RUGS & MORE +\GUR9DF7UXFN%DFNKRH Jim Anderson 7UXFNV *UDYHO /RZ%R\ 6SHFLDOL]LQJLQEDVHPHQWVVHZHUDQGZDVWH &RPPHUFLDO UHVLGHQWLDOIDUPVGXJRXWVHWF 110 - 3rd Ave. W., Melville, SK | 306.725-5432 | 1.877.728.5432 Cell: 1-306-621-6372 carpet1melville.com 12 Livingstone St., Yorkton, SK | 306.782.6556 | 1.888.782.6556 MLPVURRÀQJ#OLYHFD 306-740-7805 or 306-745-7226 carpet1yorkton.com Melville, Sk Whitewood, SK Photos for illustrative purposes only. ©2017 Carpet One Floor & Home. All Rights Reserved.

7,0·6%2%&$7 “We specialize in all your building needs” Mr T’s Plumbing

6(59,&(0HOYLOOH 197 Victoria Ave. We’re here to HELP! and Heating For all Your Bobcat Needs Fort Qu’Appelle Your Success is Our Success. Todd Th rossell /DQGVFDSLQJ%XFNHWIRUOHYHOLQJGLUWUHPRYLQJFRQFUHWH Journeyman Plumber VLGHZDONVDQGGULYHZD\V OD\LQJVRG HOURS Licensed Gas Fitter $XJHUIRUGULOOLQJKROHVSLOLQJV²µµDQGµDXJHUVIRUGHFN Your support makes our community Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. 813 Desmond St., IHQFHVDGGLWLRQVJDUDJHVDQGQHZKRPHV stronger by shopping locally! P.O. Box 296, 0LQLEDFNKRHIRUUHPRYLQJVKUXEVWUHQFKLQJ Sat. - 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Grenfell, SK 5RXJK&XW0RZHU3DOOHW)RUNV6QRZ5HPRYDO We take pride in servicing S0G 2B0 0DQXUHUHPRYDOSLOLQJ 1-306-332-2833 and serving our community! Ph.: 1-306-697-2727 Tim Chaban Cell: 1-306-697-7749 Ph.: 306-728-4882 – Cell: 306-728-8165 www.friestallman.com [email protected] 30 June 26, 2020 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News

b Jubileeeeee CCrCrescentrreees

St. Paul's ighway 10 S H t r Lutheran P

n Home t

r nuue

t HaHalifaxiffafaxx AvAAvenueveen St

e BaBay t n B vin Prince William Drive rvrvi

ete GarvinGGaGar Bay St. Peter's QuebecQQuueebbeec DriDDrrive e Veteran'sVVeettteeerraaann's' CarltonCaCar Bay tr Hospital arltrltolto StStr ParkPaPararrrk onn Ba n S e BaBay en S ee uee 10 Avenue W QueenQQue Str

Heritage Driv 99A AvenueA W 7 Ave t ennue h Avenue W ueeW

1 2 AAveAvenue ennueue 88A AvenueA W ZONEet 1 Ave t ennue e ree ueeW e tree 111 AAvenue StStre tr 1 AAveAven StStr enunue n S a St ue aiain S

bia MainMMa Street Highway 10 mbiammb Str u

ol et ZONE 2 ColCo ee 10 treetttretree 7th77th AAvenueA W S 47 Ave et n ennueue ee an eW tree wwawan SStStre StreetS e c he Park Boulevard e tchetctch be a ebe k 99A AvenueA W ue sk Ave QuebeQQue ennue et SaskSaSas ueeW ree tree StStre 66A AveAvenueA t S 88A AvenueAAve W en erteer Street ennue nueue p ue

DiD eW u Ru

l l

l e R

s s s

c c c

nce

h h h

rinc

n n n

PrincePPrPri Ru

e e e

d MelvilleMeeelvellvlvvillele

r ComprehensiveCoCoommpprrrehreeheehheennsssivsiivvve

R o 9

a SchoolScSchoocchochhhoooool et AAveAvenue W d eetee ennue r ueeW St 1010 AvenueAAvveennuue n S en 7t7 ee h AvenueAAve W QueenQQueQuee St ennue et 5 AvenueAAve W ueeW reet ennue tree ue StreetStStre eW n 8 AvenAvAveAvenueA W aiain venennue

e MainMMa e

eeW W v v

i 66A AveAvenueA W W i

r ennue r

D ue KinsmenKKiiinnssmmmeen D eW

r r

e er

i ParkPaPararrrk i CombeCCoommbbeeA AvenueAvveennuue

n nne

a a

V VVe e 44A AveAvenueA W ennue ueeW

15 e

et r

ee t

tree

StStre a

M 55A AvenueA W i a S Ave 7th7t AAvenue E t ia StreetS h A 88A AvA o en Ave Av o

b nue v n ueeW ennue enuennuue c

e tt m ue W S

eE r um JayceeJaayycceee e ololu a

ColumCo

ParkPaarrk S

et t

3 Avenue W r

ree ZONEe 1 tree

e StreetSStStre nue et t enue c venu eetee AveAven ec r Main Street bec 77A AvenueAv 22A AvenueA ebe St Ave n S 66A AveAvenueA E en an 44A AvenueA W nueue QuebecQQue Ave ennueue 7 AvenueAAvveennuue wanwwa St ennue e E e ueeW he chec HorizonHorizooorrrizriiizzzoonn t ka CreditCrreeediitt ska SaskaSaSas UnionUniiooonn

CentreCeCeennntrnttrrre et t reet e tree 55A AvenueA E e StStre Aveen GordonGooorrdordddooon tr nue CNR g St ue StStr ng S e E 11A AvenueA ing Street KeatsKKeKeaeeaaatsattss MeMemorialemmoorrriiiaaal AAveAven n S K enunue en S ue eee ParkPaPararrk ueenue Str Q

et 22A AveA ree Ave tree e StStre nue W StreetS eW n CentennialCCeenntteennnnniaal Crescentrreesscceennt o

nio

mimin om et 44A AvenA Ave DominioDo eetee enn tr ue E 5 Avenuevveennuue E StStr Prince Edward Street

n S CNR aiain S MainMMa Str

15 M

3 Avenue E T W

11A AvenueA o AAveAven a

r enu t n

nue o

n et e ue n

ree p r

c ZONE 1 treetttretree i t

o S e

S o

t rio r

e ar t

t ntnta b

a OntarioOOn t

CNR r

22A AveA e

e Avee tt n SS

e ue E

e e E ll

3 AvAvennunueue E n 3 AvenueAAvveennuue E

M Melville PrairiePPrrraaaiiirrriiiee CooperativeCoCoooopeoppeeerraatiattiiivvvee 1 AvenueA LimitedLLiimimmiiitteeedd AAveAvenenu nueue t

CNR 15 r et t

eeeet S r

CN Rivers Subdivision o St t

k S n

ickiic St o

w o

s T ns un

BrunsBBrBru

1 AvenueAvenA ueu 15 1 AvenuAvAve e C COMING SOON FREE APP www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV June 26, 2020 31

download the FREE APP On Recycle Coach you can sign-up for collection schedule reminders, use the “What Goes Where?” tool to ﬁ nd out how to properly dispose of items and utilize the “Report-a-Problem” feature. 32 June 26, 2020 Whitewood Grenfell Herald Sun Grasslands News

www.remax-bluechip-yorkton-sk.ca Blue Chip Realty 269A Hamilton Road, Yorkton, SK Phone: 306-783-6666 SERVING MELVILLE AND AREA Each Offi ce is Independently Owned & Operated

Shawn Pryhitka The experience, the tools, Lisa Kirkwood Agriculture Specialist Residential Specialist 306-621-9798 the know-how. 306-728-6789 [email protected] [email protected]

$49,900 $79,000 $89,00089,0000 $119,900 $150,000 $159,900

51 Indian Point, Crooked 14 Anderson Dr., Crooked 709 Ash Bay, Crooked Lake 50 Indian Point, Crooked 108 Indian Point, Crooked 101 Indian Point, Crooked Lake MLS®SK807857 Lake MLS®SK806293 MLS®SK806025 Lake MLS®SK810828 Lake MLS®SK778310 Lake MLS®SK787521

$220,000 $329,000 $99,900 $69,900 $69,900 $3,635,000

220 Indian Point, Crooked 99-20 Indian Point, Crooked 124 - 3rd St. NE., Ituna 212 Young St., Neudorf 201 Louis St., Neudorf RM of McLeod #185 Lake MLS®SK810010 Lake MLS®SK804429 MLS®SK788932 MLS®SK805494 MLS®SK778538 MLS®SK798800

$139,000 $165,000 $485,000 $285,000 $1,200,0001,200,000 $LIST TODAY JUST LISTED Looking to Buy or Sell? Call Us Before Your Next Move! Parcel C, 2 Acres, Melville RM of Orkney, Acreage RM of Orkney, LAND RM of Willowdale #153 RM of Orkney, York Lake Your Address MLS®SK80021 MLS®SK806621 MLS®SK806602 MLS®SK796383 Land MLS®SK813504 MLS®SK

$24,000 $25,000 $44,900 $45,900 $47,000 $56,500

173 Montreal St. 522 - 3rd Ave. W. 2 Abel Bay 341 - 8th Ave. W. 263 - 2nd Ave, W. 327/333 - 6th Ave. E. MLS®SK787301 MLS®SK802964 MLS®SK789696 MLS®SK790202 MLS®SK795263 MLS®SK804573

$59,900 $64,900 $79,900 $85,000 $87,000 $87,50087,5000

326 - 4th Ave. E. 317 - 4th Ave. W. 258 - 9th Ave. W. 470 - 4th Ave. W. 301 - 5th Ave. E 517 Scotia St. MLS®SK788729 MLS®SK805315 MLS®SK 789716 MLS®SK804350 MLS®SK810235 MLS®SK804154

$87,50087,5000 $89,900 $99,700 $109,000 $109,000 $129,500

511 Scotia St. 256 - 6th Ave. E. 147 - 5th Ave. W. 328 - 7th Ave. W. 112 - 7th Ave. W. 420 - 4th Ave. W. MLS®SK804153 MLS®SK798466 MLS®SK783726 MLS®SK803520 MLS®SK804873 MLS®SK76002

$183,000 $199,900 $220,000 $245,000 $265,900 $289,900

198 Montreal St. 118 - 9th Ave. W. 27 Jubilee Cr. 7 Carlton Bay 980 Montreal St. 8 Carlton Bay MLS®SK802792 MLS®SK805011 MLS®SK797559 MLS®SK809915 MLS®SK810679 MLS®SK813274

$299,000 LIST YOUR PROPERTY We have the Experience, the Tools, the Know-How 671 - 6th Ave. W. With us Today! MLS®SK779546