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-YPKH`6J[VILY Serving Whitewood, Grenfell, Broadview and surrounding areas • Publishing since 1893 =VS 0ZZ\L Saskatchewan election called for October 26 Municipal elections to follow on Nov. 9 By Chris Ashfield Grasslands News
Saskatchewan residents will head to the polls for a provincial election on Monday, October 26th. At the request of Premier Scott Moe, Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty dissolved the Legislative As- sembly on Sept. 29 and issued a proclamation directing the issuance of the Writs of Election commencing Sas- katchewan’s 29th General Election. There are currently six registered political parties in Saskatchewan across 61 constituencies throughout the province, including the Buffalo Party, the New Democratic Party (NDP), the Progressive Conserva- tive Party of Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Green Party, the Saskatchewan Liberal Party and the Sas- katchewan Party. CHRIS ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS In the Moosomin constituency, there are two can- Heavy Rescue didates currently registered with Elections Saskatch- 0HPEHUVRI:KLWHZRRG)LUH'HSDUWPHQWPHWXSZLWKÀUHÀJKWHUVIURPWKURXJKRXW6DVNDWFKHZDQ ewan, that being incumbent MLA Steven Bonk of the DWDKHDY\UHVFXHWUDLQLQJFRXUVHKHOGDW7UDQV&DUH5HVFXHLQ/DQJKDPQRUWKZHVWRI6DVNDWRRQ Sask. Party and NDP candidate Ken Burton. In the RQ6HSWWR6HHVWRU\DQGSKRWRVRQSDJH 2016 election, Bonk was one of six candidates on the ballot and he won the seat with 72 per cent of the vote. The Melville-Saltcoats constituency’s current Sask. Party MLA Warren Kaeding is hoping voters return him for another term while Bonnie Galenzoski will challenge him as an NDP candidate. Kaeding’s popu- Flu shots beginning Oct. 19 larity during the last election earned him 72.5 per cent of the vote of the five candidates who were running. traditional influenza is nothing to ple healthy and prevent illness as Last Mountain-Touchwood has three candidates By Emily Jane Fulford sniff at, killing, on average, about well as save lives. registered to date. Travis Keisig will be the new Sask. Grasslands News 50,000 people per year. To keep If you are new to the province Party candidate following the retirement of outgoing on top of the threat, clinics, care and are still waiting for your MLA Glen Hart. Running against Keisig will be NDP It’s that time of year again; flu centres and pharmacies across the health card to arrive, you can ob- candidate Thera Nordal and PC Party candidate Victor shot season is upon us. Above province are gearing up to take on tain a free flu vaccine by going Teece. During the 2016 election, the Sask. Party won and beyond the lingering threat the 2020 flu season. to a walk-in clinic, public health this seat with 62 per cent of the vote. of COVID-19, the regular old flu is The Saskatchewan Health Au- centre or family physician. Those Don McMorris is hoping to be returned as the Sask. back for its annual punt and to co- thority (SHA) announced that this who have a valid Saskatchewan Party MLA in the constituency of Indian Head Mile- incide, another round of vaccines. year’s flu shot will be available at health card may also get a flu shot stone and is being challenged by Jared Clarke of the The 2020 flu season is especially clinics throughout the province through many local pharmacies. NDP. The last election saw five people on the ballot important as a surge in regular flu beginning as early as October 19th Obtaining a flu shot is especially for this constituency with McMorris winning the seat cases could result in Coronavirus and that a full list of locations of- important for individuals who have with 67 per cent of the vote. testing sites being overrun with fering the vaccine will be posted a high risk of influenza complica- Municipal elections non-Covid related influenza pa- near the first of the month to the tions such as pregnant women, The provincial election isn’t the only election cur- tients. site: www.4flu.ca young children, seniors, people rently under way in the province. Just three weeks Although strict sanitization Watch for further announce- with underlying health conditions, after voters cast a ballot – on Nov. 9 – people will head rules, social distancing and masks ments of flu shot clinics in your caregivers and those who are im- back to the polls for municipal elections. Up for elec- may play a role in reducing the areas showing date, place and time mune-compromised. Although it tion this year are the positions of mayor and council- spread of both illnesses, only time that the flu shots are available. should be noted that even though lors in urban municipalities (cities, towns, villages) will tell what impact COVID-19 Getting the vaccination early en- children over the age of six months and reeves and councillors representing odd-number related protocols might have on sures better protection against the are able to safely receive the flu divisions in rural municipalities. regular influenza statistics. While flu. The SHA would like to remind vaccine, any children five years of The call for nominations for municipal elections are many may be more concerned over people that the flu vaccine is a safe age and under must be vaccinated currently underway and close on Oct. 7. the bigger fish that is Coronavirus, and effective way to help keep peo- at a public health clinic. ShineS a spotlight on you and your business! w '$!<9'138';,!2'='8T#<@-2+£3$!£-9!1<9;R 28'$3+2-ধ323(3<8£3$!£#<9-2'99'9!2&'2;8'68'2'<89T 8!99£!2&9'>9>-££6<#£-9,!96'$-!£('!;<8' '£=-££'&=!2$'T 38;
By Alan Hustak to missing and murdered indigenous Grasslands News women. The acrylic he finished while at the Hansen-Ross house, Every Child Matters, is a reflection on abuse. Christopher Lightening is a First A native of Maskwacis, Alberta, Nations’ artist who signs his bold, syn- Lightening Day One grew up on the thetic canvases with the name Day One. Samson First Nation, but now lives in Nominated in the best artist category for this year’s Aboriginal Art and Fashion Yorkton. He is the product from a some- Awards, the self taught painter works times turbulent childhood. He was in el- in what he calls “a neo-aboriginal style” ementary school when a social worker rooted in street art and infused with an recognized his talent and put him in intense energy. an art class. As a teenager he dabbled “I’m an activist. I speak through my in making graffiti. A car accident at art,” he said during in an interview in 22 took away his career as a carpenter Fort Qu’Appelle where he was demon- and as a firefighter, so he turned to art strating his technique at the Han- again. “I started off with very little to sen-Ross House during the fifth annual work with, minimal art supplies. I’ve Saskatchewan fine art fair. taken my graffiti name, Day One, from Much of his work with strokes of ground level and put it up in the gal- black, white and gray, often disrupted leries.” by a streak of red, makes “some sort of His goal he says is to learn his native statement.” One, entitled, Modern Matri- language and to take people along with arch is a portrait of model and actress, him on his journey. “I watch the news Ashley Callingbull from the Enoch Cree and listen to what’s happening. As an Modern Matriarch $/$1+867$._*5$66/$1'61(:6 Nation who works with community artist I use real life experience, what is &KULVWRSKHU/LJKWHQLQJLVD)LUVW1DWLRQ·VDUWLVWZKRVLJQVKLVEROGFDQYDVHV elders and youth. Another one, called happening in my community. I use that Day One like this one called “Modern Matriarch”. Our Strongest Warriors, pays homage in my art.” Wahpossywan paints the beauty seen in his world
By Sarah Pacio is a similar painting of teepees, with The artist from Sakimay First Nation school children, occasionally teaching Grasslands News an early morning fog rising behind six has been drawing sketches of animals classes in Grenfell or Sakimay schools horses grazing in a green field. Sunrays and scenery since he was a young boy, or simply encouraging youth to nurture burst from behind clouds in a vibrant but developed a love for painting about their abilities. “I tell them ‘Keep at it, An oblong canvas depicts a snowy sky. These and other scenes hanging in 20 years ago. “It’s like therapy, listening keep practicing,’” he said. “I can tell clearing under a moonlit sky. Smoke The Gallery in Wolseley were painted to music and painting – there’s nothing they’re happy painting.” rises from four teepees with people sil- by one of the guild’s newest members, better. I love doing it,” he commented. Wahpossywan has now joined The houetted inside. Across the room, there Orval Wahpossywan. Wahpossywan’s brother-in-law recog- Gallery, an artists’ co-operative, and nized his artistic ability when he saw has quickly sold paintings through this some of his sketches and gave Wahpos- new avenue as well. The Gallery’s small sywan paints and canvas so he could storefront at 105 Sherbrooke Street, try a different medium. The results one block south of the swinging bridge were stunning. It takes several hours in Wolseley, features items created by to plan and complete a detailed scene, more than thirty talented artists from but Wahpossywan said the transition to the surrounding region. painting was easy for him. Wahpossy- Individuals interested in purchasing wan’s brother-in-law encouraged him to pieces by Wahpossywan or the other sell his artwork, which he did, finding contributors to The Gallery can visit clients through word of mouth. the shop on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and The artist captures the beauty of na- Fridays, 1 to 4 p.m. Additional infor- ture that he sees in the world around mation about the group can be found on him. He may get inspiration from a Facebook at “The Gallery – Wolseley & roadside vista, or someone might sug- Surrounding Area” or by calling Gaye gest ideas for what he should paint; Moss at 306-698-2026. sometimes he paints scenes from the stories told by elders in his First Na- tion. “It’s a lot of fun to focus on it in your mind and then get it on canvas,” Visit us online at
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Email to: [email protected] or call: 1-844-GNG-NEWS (Ext. #230) Candidates for either of these position are invited to submit applications detailing qualifi cations, experience, education and references before 4 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2020 to the Recreation Department to: Kristin Renkas Recreation & Programming Manager City of Melville P.O. Box 1240 Melville, SK S0A 2P0 Phone: 306-728-6860 Email: [email protected]
The City of Melville thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
PUBLIC NOTICE Water Main Flushing The City of Melville has approximately 44km of a complex network of water lines in the City. Water lines are to be fl ushed to ensure the highest quality water possible to our residents and to maintain the integrity of the water system. This year the city will be fl ushing the West part of the city. Flushing will occur between 9:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. October 5th to October 29th.
During the fl ushing process, residents in the aff ected areas may notice low water pressure, your water may appear discolored, do not be alarmed. It is recommended you do not use the water or do laundry for a few hours following the fl ashing in your area, run your cold water faucets for 5 to 10 minutes to make sure the water is clear; at which time you may resume normal water use. City offi cials recommend that residents limit water use and especially hot water use when a fl ush is going on in their neighborhood. Although fl ashing is occurring on the West part of the City, discoloration may be experienced outside the fl ashing area. If this occurs, please follow the same steps provided to aff ected areas. If the water does not clear after a few hours, please notify the Public Works Department at 306-728-6865 4 October 2, 2020 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Town of Whitewood Council discusses opening arena, election and more
By Elaine Ashfield Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Horseshoe Championships held in Kelly suggested a reserve account for in- Grasslands News Cindy Baumgartner gave her report Whitewood. frastructure be set up from this money. and requested a motion to cover her “These monies were for equipment Coun. Kelly made a motion to put decision to buy a grapple instead of a used and rentals, etc. for the tourna- $40,000 of the Safe Restart Program Whitewood Town Council met on stump grinder that had transpired al- ment. The national organization says funds received into an infrastructure Tuesday, Sept. 22 with all members ready. The motion was made and car- this is the first time ever they have re- fund and Coun. Brian Stevenson sec- present. ried unanimously. ceived a bill,” Mayor Doug Armstrong onded the motion. Facility Operations Manager (FOM) “Budget wise, we are in very good explained. A letter will be sent to the for the recreation department, Ryan CAO Baumgartner explained that shape,” Baumgartner also reported. local club explaining what the monies Dale, gave his report on how the depart- there is a paving reserve account at “We’re well under what the original were invoiced for. ment is prepared for the opening of the present but a generic account would be budget was.” A motion was also made and carried better. She also suggested that at the arena during COVID-19 that includes a to move the location of handicap park- sign-in and a sign-out sheet at each door Tabled business included the pay- end of the year, the under-budget areas ment to town employees for the open- ing due to inconvenience of signage for could be looked at and designated for that is mandatory when the arena opens the handi bus to park. on October 7th. A plan is also in place ing and closing of graves where it was infrastructure reserve. A vote on the decided to leave the procedure and flat The request from the Whitewood Golf motion to put $40,000 into an infrastruc- if COVID-19 makes a rapid comeback Course for the town to pay half the price causing cancellations and closures. Two rate payment as is and the other tabled ture reserve fund was carried. issue concerning Heritage Crescent re- to repair or replace the old canteen Coun. Bruce Restau made a motion electrostatic sprayers have been pur- building resulted in a motion that the sulted with the issue being tabled again. to allow the CAO to make changes to a chased for disinfecting. Gold Course can either repair or replace “We are only a month away now from new Short Term Disability Plan as ex- Dale reported on the drainage prob- the building at their cost. a new council so I think it would be bet- plained by the CAO if there is no change lems on the west side of the building, A motion, that the Acting Town Fore- ter to let them decide as they will be in costs. Coun. Lee Aldous seconded the the meetings for naming rights of the man will receive top-up pay until No- dealing with the property,” Coun. Chad motion that was carried. arena and also suggested obtaining pro- vember 1, 2020, was passed. posals for evaluation of the Community Kelly commented. Discussion followed The CAO also clarified Coun. Aldous’ on some present interest being shown Following the meeting, Grasslands Centre for future planning. News inquired why the motion was only question about the additions to the Mu- He reported “Our lounge has been at Heritage Crescent and recommenda- nicipal Act in section 111:3 - 25 regard- tions were given to the CAO and for the until Nov. 1. The CAO responded “The very busy” with business meeting position has been offered to a candidate ing the hiring and firing of employees new council on some councilors’ opin- rentals in the newly named ‘Hog Line waiting for a signed offer to come back; and whether council needs a motion ions for the properties. Lounge’ and “This year with so many until the signed offer is returned a mo- on record for procedures. Baumgartner New business included remunera- minor hockey teams, our free skating tion can not be made (for hiring).” stated “I do stuff as the CAO but council tion for election officials. Staffing will may be difficult to accommodate. We During the meeting, discussion on the still approves for the minutes. It is fine be needed for cleaning and maintaining may only be able to offer two times a $51,422 being received from government the way we are doing things.” social distancing due to COVID-19 and week.” for the Safe Restart Program brought The CAO also informed council that officials to work at the table with bal- The campground is still buzzing, Dale suggestions; one from the mayor regard- they should have the 2019 financial lots. Three people have been hired and added and the recreation department ing the extra costs for the rink startup statement by the end of September. has torn up ball diamond-2 to begin ren- CAO Baumgartner and Assistant Lisa plan and also the extra election costs; Prior to adjournment of the meeting, ovations to turn it into a grass infield. Istace will do the cleaning. All workers Coun. Lee Aldous mentioned possible la- a motion was made and council went In Coun. Denise Istace reported for on Election Day will be paid $500 each. goon costs in the future and Coun. Chad Camera for staffing issues. Whitewood Action for Families (WAFF) A request for a donation from Wig- stating that COVID-19 has greatly af- gles & Giggles Daycare was denied as fected WAFF but that school breakfasts council felt this is a business venture are still served but are now wrapped and is not part of council’s normal ap- Grenfell water valve prompts and delivered to classrooms and noon provals. lunches at the school are also preor- The local president of the Whitewood dered, prepaid and delivered to class- Horseshoe Club inquired about $1680 rooms. paid to the town from the 2018 National precautionary water advisory
By Sarah Pacio bit, but let go yesterday.” 47. At 5:30 p.m. on Mon- Grasslands News The valve was located day the water supply for in the line near Gray Av- the area was turned off enue and Francis Street. to allow crews to dig up A precautionary drink- The problem initially the road and replace the ing water advisory was caused low water pres- valve. The repair was issued for the east side sure for residents along completed around mid- of Grenfell on Monday, the 800 and 900 blocks night on Monday and the Sept. 28. “A six-inch main of Francis Street and drinking water advisory water valve needed to be the east side of Highway lifted. changed; after a while they live out their useful life and it just needed to be replaced,” explained CAO Brenna Ackerman Buying a newly on Tuesday. “It’s been leaking off and on for a built home? Whether you are looking to purchase LOOK @3<8)89;,31'3813=';3@3<82'?;T ! 3#-£'38;+!+'&=-938$!2 HERE! 683=-&''?6'8;!&=-$';,!;Z98-+,;(38 you. 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The CIBC logo is a trademark of CIBC. www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV October 2, 2020 5 HIV on the rise in area By Emily Jane Fulford those experiencing flu- supplies are available at OPEN OCT. 8 Grasslands News like symptoms, a reaction Turning Point Program in sometimes experienced Yorkton at 109-345 Broad- by patients when they way St. West, Monday to at Public Health officials are initially infected by Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. released a statement on HIV (fever, sore throat and Stepping Stones Well- 140 Broadway Sept. 25 notifying resi- or swollen glands) would ness Clinic, 341 Stewart dents of the east central likely be more inclined to St., Kamsack, Monday Street East, area of the province, head to a COVID testing to Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 Fort Qu’Appelle, SK which includes cities and site as of late. p.m. In Regina, needle ex- Next to the Credit Union towns in the Grasslands “We want the public change services are also News area, that there has to be aware of the risks available at: Carmichael been an increase in the associated with these in- Outreach at 1925 Osler Plant Based Solutions number of individuals in- fections, and how they Street, Sexual Health We are a functional So You Can Live fected with human immu- can be prevented and Clinic at 2110 Hamilton Your Best Life Everyday nodeficiency virus (HIV) treated,” says Dr. Chhe- Street or APSS (AIDS food store! in recent months. tri, Medical Health Officer Program South Saskatch- HIV is spread from (MHO) with the Saskatch- ewan) at 1325 Albert person-to-person through ewan Health Authority Street. 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We should have known 2020 was going to be a bad sign our communities are in trouble. You might be con- get the mine or the mill to reopen. It probably would be year from the get-go. In the first week of January, resi- fident your community is doing fine but appearances fine, at least until it closes again. Your community is dents of Hinton, Edson and Lacombe learned their local can be deceiving. Most of our rural communities are suf- not dead because the mill or mine, or another major em- newspapers were closing. The Hinton Parklander had fering from population decline and a loss of businesses. ployer, shuttered itself. It is not dead because the cham- been in business for more than 60 years, the Lacombe That trend leads to a shrinking tax base with less money ber of commerce closed its doors, or because a volunteer Globe and Edson Leader each for more than 100. “It’s to spend on infrastructure and services. That in turn organization folded, or because the playground equip- a huge shock and a huge blow to the community,” said drives more people and businesses out of town. Thus ment is old. At least, it isn’t dead until you give up and Edson Mayor Kevin Zahara who pointed to the unique begins the vicious cycle that undermines your commu- stop looking to the future and new opportunities. role community newspapers play. “We have social media nity’s future. Looking to the future means acting today. That means nowadays, and digital media platforms are playing a If you want a future, you must build it. Therein lies letting go of outdated priorities but it does not mean larger role. But there’s still a lot of people that like that a problem. Many people spend too much of their energy abandoning everything from our past. We need to hold weekly newspaper, and they’ve been an institution for lamenting their predicament, claiming the future is not on to our community’s history, culture and sense of our community.” going to be better, or arguing that even if it could be identity. We can start by helping our local newspapers As if communities don’t have enough to deal with, better, it will happen somewhere else. Those folks are survive. A recent example is the never-say-die attitude losing a local newspaper is a particularly hard blow. The declaring defeat before they even try. That attitude sabo- of Southern Alberta Newspapers. In April, as more and local newspaper helps a community define itself, encour- tages success and kills communities. The world is chang- more community newspapers across Canada closed, age itself, and promote itself. Who else will cover the ing dramatically and communities must be prepared to the southern Alberta newspapers group established a high school convocation or the hours-long council debate take advantage of the opportunities those changes will $1.9-million Community Marketing Grant program to or celebrate a local business opening? When your com- present. help local businesses weather the COVID-19 pandemic. munity newspaper shuts down, your community loses a You need to be creative and bold. Frankly, your com- The group set up the fund to provide matching dol- cultural and commercial hub — and will have more dif- munity needs to rediscover a little of that risk-taking lar-for-dollar grants to business owners to advertise in ficulty planning for the future. Your newspaper should attitude displayed by our forebears who built our com- local newspapers, thereby helping both newspapers and be the place where wise, informed, and respectful discus- munities in the first place. You have all the tools and businesses. sions about challenges and ideas occur. In communities resources you need, and far more than they had. You Rural communities and local newspapers have a lot in finding success, the local newspaper is often the place just need to get up, dust off your doubts, and realize common, often being dismissed as relics of the past with that instigates and facilitates reasoned community-wide your community is worth saving. A strong community questionable futures. But they can survive and flourish discussions about the future. If the paper disappears, means your families can take care of themselves and through a combination of hard work, innovation and a coffee-shop gossip takes over and that’s rarely a font of each other, and that is the foundation on which we built refusal to accept the status quo. information, knowledge or truth. a strong nation. - Doug Griffiths, Author of The disappearance of local newspapers is yet another Often, we think everything will be okay if we can just ’13 Ways to Kill a Community’ Moe leaning heavily on experience By Murray Mandryk ture in the 2016 election. Grasslands News And even if a couple don’t make it, the number of Sask. Party with cabinet experience Given how far ahead Sas- – the 18 present ministers plus katchewan Party leader Scott several backbenchers seeking Moe is ahead of the NDP and re-election who were – is a leader Ryan Meili, there might sharp contrast to the NDP. be a temptation for the Pre- The once so-called naturally mier to take his foot off the gas governing party in Saskatche- of that Chevy Tahoe that’s his wan only had two former cab- campaign vehicle in this 2020 inet ministers on its slate and general election. only a couple others with any It will be tempting to just put experience in government. This the Sask. Party campaign on is the unfortunate reality for a cruise control and coast to the party out of power for 13 years. expected easy win on Oct. 26. But it is a situation the NDP As has been previously men- has made worse by dismissing tioned in this space, the Sask. one of only two candidates it Party is sitting on 31 seats that did have with cabinet experi- it won in 2016 by 2,500 votes or ence. more. There have only been six The dumping of former MLA times in our province’s history and cabinet minister Sandra when a party that won a seat Morin as the party’s Regina second reason why this is dis- in front of the campaign office However, budget deficits and by 2,500 votes or more turned Walsh Acres candidate does not heartening is it’s easier if the of Regina Pasqua candidate Mu- debt are already emerging as is- around and lost that seat in the bode well for Ryan Meili for a person running for your party hammad Fiaz. sues in Meili’s campaign. next election. couple of reasons. is known and recognized as “We are looking forward to “Scott Moe and the Saskatch- It is also worth noting that First, it’s disheartening for someone with cabinet experi- engaging the people of the prov- ewan Party are out of ideas, all 18 members of the current veteran New Democrats who ence. ince with the question: ‘Who do spinning their wheels,” Meili Sask. Party cabinet are stand- value the contribution and ex- This takes us back to last you trust?’” told reporters upon launching ing for re-election, including perience of those who have put week’s campaign launch and According to Moe, a big part the campaign. Moe, himself. years into the party. the theme from Scott Moe you of that trust issue is the past re- “There’s an old saying that Not all of them are a shoe-in One can certainly argue that can expect to hear over and cord of NDP governments that when people show you what to win. Tina Beaudry-Mellor cabinet experience is less signif- over again during the course of includes the closure of 53 hos- they are, you should believe (Regina University) and Joe icant than the talent and abili- this four-week campaign: Who pitals and 176 school closures them ... We’re saying you don’t Hargrave are seats that were ties of the individuals running can you trust? during the NDP’s last tenure. have to settle for Scott Moe.” relatively close last time. for office. “You are going to see me get Essentially, Moe is stepping Don’t expect Moe to stand But it’s also worth noting But the first requirement out of this truck each and every on the gas and speeding past still and take this. It will likely that of the Sask. Party cabinet of any political party is to get morning to engage Saskatche- his own government’s record of cause him to step on the gas a all 18 returned to the Legisla- its candidates elected. So the wan people,” Moe told reporters deficit budgets and debts. little more.
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A 29-year-old fe- Fort Qu’Appelle Detachment Mischief male was arrested on an outstanding warrant for traf- fic and cannabis charges. She was released on scene to Officers were called to a residence to deal with two appear in court. Reporting period: adult siblings fighting. Both were reported to be intox- Fort Qu’Appelle RCMP received a ‘be on the look Sept. 22 to Sept. 28 icated. Upon arrival, only the 33-year-old brother was out’ (BOLO) for a vehicle that was involved in a fire- present who continued to cause problems in the house- Traffic arms incident that occurred in the city. The suspect hold. He was arrested and held in cells to sober up. A report of an impaired driver resulted in a 60-day A complaint of a male yelling for over 10 minutes at vehicle was identified as well as the male suspect license suspension after officers determined he had the top of his lungs resulted in the arrest of a 17-year- who is known to police. Officers located the vehicle THC in his system. He was also charged for driving old male. The youth was intoxicated. The next day at his residence and a perimeter was set up. Contact without due care and attention. police obtained a warrant of apprehension under the was made with the suspect by both police and fam- Traffic tickets issued for: Drive while suspended, Youth Detoxification Act and transported the youth ily members, but the suspect refused to surrender. drive without due care and attention, operate an un- to a Regina hospital for further assessment and treat- An arrest warrant was issued for charges of criminal registered vehicle, speeding, window tint of front side ment. harassment and possession of a weapon dangerous to Fort Qu’Appelle RCMP assisted Indian Head RCMP the public. The suspect was advised of the warrant with a stolen dog complaint. The dog was recovered but still refused to surrender. A crisis negotiator was on Highway 56 near Katepwa from a vehicle identified also utilized but also could not convince the suspect in the complaint. The suspect saw the dog tied up and to surrender. A second warrant to enter a dwelling felt it was being neglected. The dog was returned to was obtained and executed by the RCMP Emergency its owner and suspect warned about taking dogs that Response Team. A 29-year-old male was arrested with- don’t belong to her. out further incident and transported to Regina Police A report was received of minors being served at a li- Service cells. A subsequent search of the residence censed establishment. The complainant would not pro- identified a 16-year-old female youth who was hiding vide a statement so officers conducted walk-throughs, in a basement bedroom closet. She was arrested, as her but did not identify any minors in the bar. The Sas- identity could not be confirmed. She was released with katchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority was advised no charges the next day to her family. and will follow up as well. A report of gunfire from a residence resulted in the Two reports of a broken window on a vehicle did arrest of two adult males and a shotgun. Both males not identify any suspects. The vehicle was damaged were extremely intoxicated and the shotgun was ob- sometime during the night. served to be pointed out a window. Evidence of spent A report of a broken window in a residence did shells were also seized. A 44-year-old male and 48-year- identify a suspect. The victim and suspect used to be old male were arrested and charged for careless use EASTERN REGION lll in a relationship. The matter is still under investiga- of a firearm. The elder male was also charged for un- tion. authorized possession of a firearm. After sobering up, LOCAL 48 A complaint of an aggressive dog not on a leash was both were released to appear in court. found, but no owner could be found. The matter was A criminal harassment complaint is still under in- LEBRET, ABERNETHY & AREA referred the local bylaw officer. vestigation where the suspect and victim are known ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Crimes Against the Person/Property to each other. The harassment stems from relation- A 22-year-old male woke up in an alley with a black ship ending and custody battle over a child. The sus- pect resides out of province and the victim is going to Sunday, October 18, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. eye and was able to make it to the detachment. Offi- cers asked if he wanted to go to the hospital, but the provide the officer with text messages to support the Lebret Village Office, TGTBT Lunchroom male refused. The male also refused to identify who as- complaint. saulted him. Due to his level of intoxication, the male A complaint of intimate images being distributing Masks & Hand Sanitizer Provided was lodged in cells and spoken to in the morning. The without consent is more of a case of two 12 year olds Physical Distancing In Effect male was released, as he still would not cooperate with sharing intimate images. Both youths know each other the investigation. and will be spoken to by an officer. We look forward to seeing you there! Officers responded to a disturbance between neigh- A report of a theft of cash from a business is being bours. An alleged assault occurred where a cookie was looked into alongside the business as it is suspected to thrown at one party. Officers spoke to all parties and be an internal theft. WE WISH 2020 WAS FAKE NEWS, TOO. Happy National Newspaper Week to the readers who need it most.
OCTOBER 4-10TH, 2020 www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV October 2, 2020 9 Gene Hauta Miller School celebrate Terry Fox It’s A Strange World By Emily Jane Fulford Grasslands News People in the Florida Keys are upset that 750 million genetically modified mosquitos will be released, in what is being hailed as a mosquito The Terry Fox Run is a control project. Male mosquitoes don’t bite people tradition for many Cana- so this “Jurassic Park experiment” swears that dians that dates back de- the modified male mosquitoes produce female cades and it is something offspring that die in the larval stage, and male that students at Miller ones that pass on the modified genes, drastically School in Melville have reducing populations of Aedes aegypti (yellow been taking part in for fever mosquitos) and the risk of mosquito-borne generations, not only to diseases, including Zika and dengue fever, without raise awareness and raise using pesticides. Oxitec says a trial in Brazil re- funds for cancer research, duced Aedes aegypti numbers by 95 per cent. Not but to honor the memory sure how the birds are taking this! of one of the countries Don’t be too worried about your smartphone greatest symbols of cour- and TV spying on you; your vacuum cleaner has age and perseverance. been gathering dirt on you for years. “I personally have a A class of Ecuadorian students had their Zoom soft spot for all things class go from perfectly normal to terrifying in Terry Fox and enjoy an instant. A teacher was instructing a class this time of year,” says of two dozen students online Chad Lechner, Princi- when, to the horror of the pal at Miller Elementary kids watching, one of their School. “I see Terry Fox classmates got caught in the as inspiration. This year middle of a real-time robbery. we are going class by Terry Fox Marathon of Hope 68%0,77('_*5$66/$1'61(:6 It was another student who class on a walk around Miller School Principal Chad Lechner, leads the way as students from Miller interrupted the teacher to an- nounce that Maria Jose was our property, the length School take part in this important Canadian tradition. is determined by how being robbed. Police were old the students are, called by another student, some will do multiple to lead each of the classes Terry Fox; in grade four for saying ‘I want to set and the robbers were cap- they designed Canadian laps, while other younger on the walkathon. Stu- an example that will tured. The cops were able Flags with a Terry Fox grades will do a shorter dents were also provided never be forgotten.’ Well, to find the suspects via likeness in the middle. walk.” with a valuable history 40 years on, I’d say his their smartphones and recover about Grade 1/2 and Grade 2/3 The Miller School lesson that gave context example is living on in $5,500 in cash, a laptop (perhaps the ambushed participated in a Terry student’s), and two firearms. In even better news, Terry Fox event kicked to the outdoor experience. every one of us,” said Fox read aloud followed MaJo was reportedly uninjured. off on Sept. 25; Lechner “Each room is edu- Lechner. by adding themselves to Customs officers at Malpensa Airport in Milan, getting quite a workout cating their students in a picture titled Running This year, the school Italy, noticed a package that came in on a flight after having volunteered different ways regarding with Terry,” said Lech- asked families of students from Colombia. While a package of Colombian ner. “The discussions and to donate a $1 or $2 if they coffee might not normally attract their attention, Fort Qu’Appelle Legion #35 questions that the stu- were able, and then the it was addressed to “Santino D’Antonio,” a fic- dents came up with are school chipped in to top tional mafia boss from the 2017 film, John Wick: excellent; 40 years later it off with some school Chapter 2. The sender had patiently hollowed out it is very impressive that based funds of their own. more than 500 of the roasted coffee beans, packed Purchase memorials Terry Fox has had such them with cocaine, and re-sealed the beans with Miller School consistently a lasting impression and donates over a hundred brown tape. The recipient was arrested when he has impacted so many tried to pick up the shipment. dollars to the Terry Fox lives.” The first rule of listening to music while house for virtual ceromony Foundation each year. The Miller School has cleaning: The toilet brush is never the micro- been participating in the As Terry Fox said, phone. Never! “Even if you’ve only Fort Qu’Appelle Legion #35 is diligently busy mak- Terry Fox Run in one Jonathan Ceplecha, of Redwood Falls, Minn., given a dollar, you are a ing plans for a virtual Remembrance Day Ceremony. way or another for over was rescued after being trapped under a tree During this time of COVID-19, many veterans and 20 years. part of the Marathon of for four days. Ceplecha, 59, was chopping down members are in the demographic most affected by “Terry is also known Hope!” trees in his backyard when an oak tree fell on the pandemic. Therefore, Fort Qu’Appelle Legion has top of him. The Sheriff’s Office responded when made the decision to hold the 2020 Remembrance Day it was reported he hadn’t shown up for work for ceremony virtual for the first time. two days. The Iraqi war veteran survived off in- The 2020 Remembrance Day ceremony will be sects, plants, sweat, and some fortuitous rainwater pre-recorded, including the laying of the wreaths and during the 100 hours he was stuck. Thankfully, his listing of whom the memorial wreaths are for. The hands were fully mobile, and he was able to cover recording of this portion of the virtual ceremony will his head in his shirt to protect his head from bugs be completed on Nov. 4, a week in advance of the cer- while sleeping. It took the fire department almost emony being aired. The ceremony will be posted on two hours to free the man as one false move could the Fort Qu’Appelle Branch #35 YouTube channel on have resulted an even bigger disaster. Ceplecha Remembrance Day prior to 11 a.m. PERSONAL CARE HOME broke both legs, but avoided amputation and is ex- To bring the event together, the Fort Legion is ask- pected to recover. ing the community for assistance towards purchasing Hundreds of thousands, maybe millions, of memorial wreaths early for family members or busi- Private bedrooms/bathrooms birds are dropping dead in New Mexico, nesses that will be displayed at their virtual Remem- alarming biologists who suspect wildfires could brance Day ceremony. If not received prior to Nov. for Singles and Couples. be playing a role. Witnesses reported some birds 4, the Legion said that they may not be listed on the were acting oddly before they died. Swallows were virtual ceremony. Virtual tours provided during COVID-19. seen on the ground, though they don’t walk. Other Funds from the wreath campaign are used to sup- Corinne Pauliuk - Owner/Operator birds appeared lethargic and were getting hit by port local veterans and their families along with other cars. One explanation is that wildfires may have local initiatives. These include the sponsorship of sea forced some birds to migrate before they were cadets and contributions to the local hospital, care ready and “had enough fat to survive.” Smoke home, service dogs and the food bank. 306.699.2548 may have also caused lung damage, or forced Donations may be made by cash, cheque, or by Located on 28 groomed acres between birds to alter their routes. In Colorado, cold tem- credit card at the lounge, e-transferred to fqlegion@ peratures might have something to do with it. It is sasktel.net or mailed to: P.O. Box 994, Fort Qu’Appelle, McLean & Qu’Appelle estimated that more than 3 billion birds have been lost since 1970. Climate change is affecting the SK S0G 1S0. People are reminded to ensure they indi- website: carehomes.ca/homes/sunrise-country-haven/ cate who the wreath is dedicated to. abundance of insects, it’s affecting the volatility of the fires, and the scary thing is this may be an indication of the future. Mounties and JBS Canada, a Brooks-area food processor, are asking “where’s the beef?” A full RE-OPENED load of meat worth $230,000 was brazenly hijacked. Melville Community Works TO THE PUBLIC! It is believed that the same person who got away with seven hot tubs in Thorsby, AB is responsible • Thrift Shop open - Tuesday and Thursday 12 - 4 p.m. for this theft, as well. It seems that a transport • Gift Shop open - Tuesday and Thursday 1 - 3 p.m. truck has been operating under fraudulent docu- • Kidsville open - Monday to Friday 9 - 11:30 a.m. ments. - 1st and 3rd Saturdays 10 a.m. - 12 noon Eight men in Indonesia who refused to wear • Weight Watchers - Weigh in Tuesdays 6:15 p.m. Meeting 7 p.m. face masks in public have been ordered to dig • Canadian Mental Health Association - Melville Branch graves for COVID-19 victims as a punishment. - Meeting 1st Wednesday of every month 7 p.m. “Why a sudden COVID outbreak in LA?” asked www.prairiecoop.com Argus Hamilton. “We were supposed to flatten the • Magic Moments Playschool is currently full and accepting names for www.facebook.com/prairiecoopretail curve but doctors in LA have been curving the flat the 2020 - 2021 school year wait list. Please contact Chantel Fahlman Sponsored by Prairie Co-op for decades.” for more info at 306-730-6272 or via Facebook messenger. Until next time… keep reading between the lines… 10 October 2, 2020 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Southeast libraries not the library you remember By Elaine Ashfield and Sarah Pacio of October including a raffle where you life’s path, and, above all, following our The SLA commissioned eight artists Grasslands News enter your name every time you visit dreams.” and writers from Saskatchewan to cre- for the drawn on the 31st. Join the book club! A meeting will be ate virtual presentations for the 2020 The Take & Make Craft Kits for the held in December (either in-person or Culture Days. Each video is 35-45 min- Southeast Regional Library is “Not children’s programs are great – Turkey virtually, as agreed by the participants). utes long and is available on the SLA The Library You Remember.” Check out Puppets from Oct. 1st to 12th with all New members are always welcome. website. the library in your area and you will see supplies included in the kit and Scare- To register or get more information Curtis Peeteetuce, an actor, writer, they have many new exciting programs about programs, call Erica at 306-735- musician, and director from the and events planned. crow Door Hangers can be picked up in 4233, email whitewood@southeastli- Beardy’s & Okemasis First Nation, leads Erica Duncan, Branch Librarian at October and November. All you need brary.ca or send a message by Facebook. one of the workshops. In the video, he Whitewood, shared the Southeast Re- for these kits are glue, scissors and Watch the newspaper for news on discusses breathing techniques, ex- gional Library calendar and rules for something to color with! other October events coming includ- plaining that proper breathing is essen- visiting now the library is again open The librarian reminds you “All Take ing Sask Libraries Week, a Book Sale tial because air produces voice. He also for browsing or for when you collect the & Make Craft Kits are available in lim- ited supplies. First come, first served so & Door Prizes, Quilters & Crafters Club demonstrates how our bodies become items you have put on hold. a second voice, telling a story through be quick!” and even a planned Halloween visit. Only 5 people are allowed in the room stance, posture, and movement. Also beginning October 8th is Pick-up at one time and you are required to san- Grenfell Library Culture Days Near the start of the workshop, Pee- the Book Club selections. The selection itize your hands as you enter and leave, Artistic displays and culturally sig- teetuce displays a bear claw medallion for October is The Alchemist by Paul as well as social distancing while in the nificant activities enrich life and add and says it is integral to his personal room. People are asked to only touch Colheo. vibrancy to daily routines. Each fall, introduction. To coordinate with the what they wish to take home and only “The Alchemist tells the magical story Culture Days highlights the unique virtual session, the Grenfell Library one computer can be used at a time. of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd beauty that can be found within local has collected materials to create per- Curbside pick-up is still available if boy who yearns to travel in search of a communities. Although the format for sonalized medallions. “We have iden- you wish to use this method but you worldly treasure as extravagant as any some programs will be different this tity totems with different animals and must call ahead to make arrangements. ever found. year, the initiative will continue to pro- then the meaning of the animals is on When items are dropped off, they will be The story of the treasures Santiago mote arts and culture. the other side, so individuals can choose quarantined for 72 hours. They may still finds along the way teaches us, as only For the past ten years, Canadians one,” librarian Sheila Warne-Peter ex- show on your account during this time a few stories can, about the essential have celebrated the creativity of people plained. Patrons are encouraged to visit but no late fees will be charged. wisdom of listening to our hearts, learn- across the nation through Culture Days the library and request a free kit. There are lots of events in the month ing to read the omens strewn along programming. Usually the free events are hosted in communities during the last weekend of September. Due to the Man dies in Britannia Ave. rollover current health crisis, organizers have extended the 2020 Culture Days to run SUBSCRIBE from September 25 to October 25. This By Elaine Ashfield Rescue arrived on scene, they found the year’s schedule features virtual pro- Grasslands News driver deceased. gramming and limited in-person events. TODAY! A half-kilometre section of Britannia During previous Culture Days, the Ave was closed and traffic rerouted for Grenfell Library hosted a Textile Arts A 23-year old Whitewood resident has approximately five hours while RCMP Show displaying the multicultural tal- Join the more than 12,000 died following a single vehicle rollover traffic re-constructionists investigated ents of local residents. Since in-person last week on a grid road near White- the rollover and the scene was cleared. programing at Southeast Regional Li- readers every week who read a wood. News of the tragic rollover quickly braries is still restricted, this year the The rollover happened in the early Grasslands News publication. spread throughout the community and branch is encouraging patrons to partic- morning hours of Sept. 25 approximately the driver was later identified as Brett ipate in one of the online Culture Days three kilometers west of town on Britan- toll free 1-844-GNG-NEWS Fusick. A private memorial service for programs organized by the Saskatche- nia Ave. when an east bound SUV lost him is being held in Whitewood on Oct. wan Library Association (SLA). control and rolled several times. During 1. In keeping with Covid-19 regulations, the rollover, the driver and lone occu- a live stream is also available through pant of the vehicle was ejected. the funeral home website. NOTICE OF CALL FOR A passing motorist discovered the ac- RCMP continue to investigate the ac- cident at around 7 a.m. and reported it cident and alcohol is not believed to be NOMINATIONS to 911. When Whitewood EMS and Fire/ a factor. )RUP+ (Section 66 of the Act) CHRIST THE TEACHER RCSSD NO. 212 SCHOOL DIVISION ELECTIONS OFFICE CLERK 3XEOLFQRWLFHLVKHUHE\JLYHQWKDWQRPLQDWLRQVRIFDQGLGDWHVIRUWKHRIÀFHRI 3>23( 8'2('££ BOARD MEMBER: CHRIST THE TEACHER ROMAN CATHOLIC SEPARATE SCHOOL DIVISION NO. 212 1XPEHUWREH (@3<!8'£330-2+(38!2'?$-ধ2+36638;<2-;@!2&;'!1!;1396,'8'T;,'3>23( Elected 8'2('££ -9 9''0-2+ ;,' 9'8=-$'9 3( !2 3<;+3-2+T (8-'2&£@ !2& 9'£(f13ধ=!;'& 6'8932 ߦ0HOYLOOH²&LW\DW/DUJH #'$31'!6!8;3(;,'3ă$';'!1W ߦ6XEGLYLVLRQ1R 7KHRGRUHDQGVXUURXQGLQJUXUDODUHD 31'3(;,'&<ধ'9>3<£&#'!9#'£3>V ߦ6XEGLYLVLRQ1R *HRJUDSKLFDUHDVXUURXQGLQJ0HOYLOOH j 8''ধ2+$<9;31'89T8'9632&$3<8;'3<9£@!2&$329;8<$ধ='£@;36<#£-$ ߦ6XEGLYLVLRQ1R 5XUDODUHDVXUURXQGLQJ
By Alan Hustak have, he continues to do shows locally, often from the Grasslands News back of a flatbed truck. This summer he’s given 35 shows out of his back- yard and has four shows planned with the Regina COVID-19 hasn’t been able to slow down Saskatch- Symphony Orchestra in Holy Rosary Cathedral at the ewan’s charismatic travelling troubadour Jeffery end of October. Straker. He’s done 35 shows from his back yard this sum- mer and, following the provincial health guidelines at every stop, he’s taken his “pandemic piano tour” on BOOK YOUR the road to several communities. The acclaimed folk singer spent a day tripping through the Qu’Appelle Valley this week, filming a video with Tourism Saskatchewan’s videographer FLU SHOT Mitch Doll. They shot sequences in Lebret and in In- PROTECT dian Head for a concert that will be recorded “live” in the Wolseley Opera House. It will be an online web- welcomed by one critic in the U.K. as “uplifting calm” YOURSELF cast. in a time of stress. AND The release of Straker’s latest album, ‘Morning “There would have been a national and interna- OTHERS Light’, was delayed as a result of the pandemic, but tional tour to promote the album,” Straker said, “but he has just posted the title tune from the album. The when life hands you lemons you make lemonade.” In- song, that “muses on the fragility of life,” has been stead of touring out-of-province as he normally would
Sask. performers invited to audition for TeleMiracle 45 Currently booking for the following dates: The show will go on! TeleMira- video auditions this year.” says how important TeleMiracle is to all Oct. 20, Oct. 28 and Nov. 3 cle, “Saskatchewan’s Charity”, is Kinsmen Foundation Executive the communities of this great prov- once again looking for Saskatche- Director Richard Kies. “Auditions ince.” People who have booked appointments are asked to: wan singers, dancers, bands and en- will be conducted with everyone’s Anyone interested in auditioning - Wear a mask tertainers to audition for a chance safety in mind and our producers for TeleMiracle can choose their au- - Do Not show up early to perform virtually this year on are hoping to see a broad range of dition time and register online at - Please wear short sleeves TeleMiracle 45, being held on Feb- performers that spans the entire www.telemiracle.com or by calling - Have vaccination consent form filled out ruary 27 and 28, 2021, broadcast live province.” the Kinsmen Telemiracle office at prior, forms can be picked up in store. on CTV throughout Saskatchewan, Talent and a passion for Tele- (306) 244-6400, extension 2 in Sas- and live streamed on telemiracle. Miracle are the main criteria, but katoon, or toll free at 1-877-777-8979 com. performers are also chosen to rep- extension 2. The deadline to apply This year, performers will have resent a wide variety of commu- for in-person auditions in Regina is the option of video submissions in nities across Saskatchewan. “The October 10, 2020 and for Saskatoon nd addition to in-person auditions. For Saskatchewan Talent that comes auditions, October 17, 2020. Apply 156 - 2 Avenue East, Melville, SK those who choose to audition in per- to the show always amazes me. early as there are a limited number son, precautions will be in place to It just goes to show how diverse, of audition spots available. Video 306-728-4556 ensure proper social distancing for talented and amazing the people submissions will be accepted until Melville’s ONLY locally owned and OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK performers and volunteers. of Saskatchewan are,” says Brian October 24, 2020. Please register on- truly independent “Audition weekend is a thrilling Angstadt, Chair of TeleMiracle 45. line at www.telemiracle.com, where pharmacy! 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday time for us and it’s especially ex- “To see how much our Saskatche- you will find instructions to submit đ'8 Hours Service Call 306-730-8363 citing to accept both in-person and wan talent raises, just goes to show the video for your audition. 12 October 2, 2020 Whitewood Grenfell Herald Sun Grasslands News SE College receives $800,000 for heavy equipment program
Earlier this month, diligently for the past as in mining, manufac- Southeast College issued few months on a number turing, construction and its initial funding an- of outcomes related to materials handling work. nouncement of $100,000 the establishment of our Annual estimates for from the Government of Heavy Equipment Oper- wages vary from $41,600 Saskatchewan, Estevan ator program including to $79,040. Forecasted job MLA Lori Carr and the curriculum development, openings for 2019-2023 sits Provincial Transition identification and sourc- at 540 with many more Funding Committee for ing of capital equipment, on the horizon. (Rele- Economic Development development of a com- vance Magazine, 2020 – for its new Heavy Equip- prehensive marketing Saskatchewan Industry ment Operator (HEO) and recruitment plan Education Council) program. An additional and the initial identifica- The development of announcement came this tion of potential program this program and ac- past Friday on behalf of partners. We are very quisition of training the Government of Can- excited to welcome our equipment could lead to ada’s Western Economic first cohort of students enhancement of current Diversification Canada for Spring 2021 and we programs such as the (WD) program. $800,000 look forward to providing Heavy Equipment and was pledged to Southeast quality future employees Truck and Transport SUBMITTED | GRASSLANDS NEWS College to assist with to assist in supporting Technician in addition to /LRQV·EHQFK the establishment of the the local economy in the potential exploration %UHHO\Q OHIW DQG-D\O\Q*XLGU\VLWRQDQHZEHQFKSODFHGE\WKH*UHQIHOO HEO program slated for southeast Saskatchewan of geothermal technolo- /LRQV&OXEDWWKH*53%DOO'LDPRQGLQPHPRU\RIWKHLUJUDQGIDWKHU/DUU\ Estevan, SK. for many years to come.” gies and installation as Stradeski. President and CEO of Heavy Equipment Op- well as other alternative Southeast College, Pat- erators work in construc- energy sources. rick Stoddart provided tion and maintenance of Initial student recruit- this update “Our project roads, bridges, pipelines ment for the program team has been working and buildings, as well will commence October Grenfell Lions club places 1st. Students interested in placing their name on the interest list for the inaugural program can benches throughout town do so by emailing HEO@ southeastcollege.org Southeast College By Sarah Pacio in September. “We are pretty restricted; stated they are proud to Grasslands News we can’t do a whole lot right now so be the Trainer of Choice we thought this was a way to use some of the money and help the community in Southeast Saskatche- Pedestrians in Grenfell have several out,” explained Lions’ member Gary wan. The College offers new places where they can rest when Cole. innovative and flexible taking a walk around town. The Lions Several benches have been placed programming that en- Club has placed twelve new benches along Desmond Street; others are at the courages students to throughout the community. cenotaph, north playground, GRP pool learn where they live. The project was presented to council and ball diamond. There is also one in in July and met with approval from the front of the new Legacy Inn Hotel. Three town. The club used proceeds, from its of the benches bear plaques in mem- Chase the Ace fundraiser, for supplies ory of Lions’ Club members who have and Ron Schlamp built the benches, passed away since the founding of the which have steel frames and composite group: Larry Stradeski, Alvin Gallinger, lumber. The Lions coordinated installa- SAFETY CLASSES and Roger Smith. tion with the Public Works Department in October at the Had Enough? Let’s gget to work! Whitewood Campus VICTOR TEECE Last Mountain - Touchwood GROUND DISTURBANCE October 13, 2020
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6FKRROEXVH[WULFDWLRQ CHRIS ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS Semi rescue CHRIS ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS )LUHÀJKWHUV-RUGDQ*LURX[ OHIW DQG5RLG\Q&KXSDWDNHDEUHDNDIWHUSHUIRUPLQJDUHVFXHVFHQDULRLQVLGH )LUHÀJKWHUVIURP:KLWHZRRGDQG By Elaine Ashfield lization and extraction techniques on “Accessing a bus takes a lot more That’s why courses like these are in- Grasslands News large commercial vehicles such as semi- work and requires a different approach valuable to us,” said Brûlé. units, school and highway buses, tank- and different tools than a passenger Chupa and Giroux join a growing ers and grain trailers. vehicle when it comes to extrication. number of firefighters within the WFD Two firefighters from the Whitewood “Large vehicles like these are the While we hope that we never have to who have taken heavy rescue training. Fire Department (WFD) were among type we deal with frequently when re- approximately 30 from throughout the respond to a call involving a school bus, Last year four firefighters attended the sponding to accident calls, so it is im- province who took part in a three-day we want to make sure our firefighters same course. Currently eight of the heavy rescue training course that was portant for our members to have the are properly trained in the event that members of the Whitewood department held northwest of Saskatoon at Trans knowledge and hands on experience to it does happen and that they are able have now taken heavy rescue and bus Care Rescue in Langham, SK. know how to perform the job that they to safely remove anyone from inside. extrication training. The heavy rescue course was origi- will be needed to do,” said WFD fire nally to be held at the Winnipeg Fire chief Bernard Brûlé. Academy on Sept. 25 to 27 with close Much of the training focused on to 50 firefighters from throughout the proper stabilization of large vehicles for two provinces, but the event was down- the safety of both firefighters and vic- TIRED OF scaled and moved to Saskatchewan due tims while extraction is taking place. It to COVID concerns in Manitoba. also focused on the risks and hazards of Roidyn Chupa and Jordan Giroux at- dealing with larger loads and how they tended the instructional course as stu- have to be handled and approached dif- dents while deputy chief Chris Ashfield ferently than a normal passenger vehi- also attended as one of the instructors. cle. Ashfield has been certified with a heavy With approximately 18 bus accidents rescue instructor certificate since 2018. a year on Saskatchewan roads, training The heavy duty rescue course teaches for bus accidents were also a large part firefighters advanced extrication tech- of the course. Because school buses are niques for heavy rescue situations. The some of the most strongly built passen- three days of training included one ger transportation vehicles on the road, day of classroom study and two days of dealing with them in an accident situa- hands on experience performing stabi- tion takes special knowledge and skills. Now2021 available! Desk Calendars and Day Planners January 2021 Prices starting at $ 88 201016g0 3 Hearld Sun Office - 708 South Railway St. Whitewood, SK Melville Advance Office - 218 - 3rd Ave. W. Melville, SK Delivery available in Fort Qu’Appelle & Grenfell www.grasslandsnews.ca 1-844-GNG-NEWS 14 October 2, 2020 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Schick recognized for years of volunteering By Rocky Neufeld board for 15 years, eight as recording for Grasslands News secretary. Schick’s work in fastball included After growing up in small-town Sas- taking teams to the Saskatchewan katchewan, volunteering became pretty Summer Games in 1972, ’76, ‘84 and ‘88. much a way of life for Vern Schick of Schick fondly remembers the 1977 team Good Spirit. In recognition of his years which had a memorable run to Junior of volunteer work in many capacities, A provincials. Schick, who said he was “honoured to “We played teams from all over the be receiving the recognition” was pre- province, including the big cities,” he sented with the Yorkton-Melville Volun- recalled. “That year we were the only teer Recognition Award by MP Cathay team to beat the Saskatoon team which Wagantall on September 15. later went on to win the national cham- Schick was nominated for the award pionship.” by Terry Peppler of Rhein for his ded- But Schick didn’t restrict his volun- ication to the sport of fastball. Before teer efforts to sports. moving to Good Spirit, Schick coached, As his children grew older, he be- managed and helped maintain the ball came a member of the local school board grounds in Duff for 31 years, the com- for six years. munity where he grew up, located near Schick’s children were avid 4-H par- Melville. For 20 of those years he served ticipants, which led him to become in- as league president of the Tri-Highway volved in the Goodeve Beef Club for Fastball league. He was 15 years, the last six as the manager and coach leader. This led to his in- of the Duff Dodgers from volvement as a volunteer 1966 to 1995. He coached on the Yorkton Regional ladies and girls fastball in Show and Sale commit- Duff. “Without volunteers, tee. He served on the Sas- When asked what ini- usually nothing gets done in katchewan Wheat Pool tially sparked his interest a small community – people board for 10 years. in volunteering, Schick Schick’s minor hockey gives credit to his father just help each other..” coaching included young- J. Philip Schick and other - Vern Schick sters from Duff, Lemberg, community leaders in the Neudorf and Fenwood. Duff area. After moving to his pres- “They recognized a need for volun- ent home in the Good Spirit region, teers,” he said. “Without volunteers, Schick coached the Canora Cobras usually nothing gets done in a small senior hockey team for two seasons. community. Where I grew up, people Schick coached the Canora Cobras pee- just helped each other. Another benefit wee team for the 2015-16 season. When of that was, I got to know just about ev- asked why a 70-year-old would want to ROCKY NEUFELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS eryone around the region.” coach minor hockey, Schick said “I felt Volunteer award Schick may have been nominated for like I had a gift that was given to me by Vern Schick of Good Spirit received the Yorkton-Melville Volunteer Recogni- his work in fastball, but has volunteered the coaches from my past which I would tion Award from MP Cathay Wagantall on September 15 behind home plate at in many areas over the years. like to pass on.” Al Sapieha Field in Canora, where Schick has umpired many baseball games. One of his earlier volunteer efforts in Schick became involved in organiz- the 1960s was as a member of the rink ing the annual Canora Senior Bonspiel. again. In total, they were left with a par- Cathay Wagantall as part of the Canada board in Duff for six years, during the He once again became a 4-H leader, tially finished addition and a mortgage 150 celebrations, with certificates and time when the community built a new in addition to serving on the United for $65,000 and they didn’t have any ac- rink. He then became a member of the Church board for eight years. medallions presented at the first cere- cess to any more money to complete the recreation board for 16 years, 10 as pres- Schick said one of his most satisfy- mony in October 2017. project. ident. He was involved in the rebuilding ing volunteer projects was the 200 to “To date, I have been honoured to rec- “What happened to this young fam- of the Duff Community Hall and was a 300 hours he put in spearheading the ognize more than 40 very special people ily touched a lot of people and many member of the hall board for about 10 community-wide effort to help Ben and in Yorkton-Melville with the Volunteer wanted to help, said Schick at the time. years. Amanda Burym, a Canora couple, com- Recognition Awards,” said Wagantall. Even before the first article on the situa- plete an addition to their home after “The recipients of the commemorative Schick quickly learned that when it tion was published, a number of trades- their contractor disappeared with their medals and certificates were nominated comes to volunteering, “one thing leads people had already volunteered their money in 2012. by their communities, peers, friends to another.” With the coming of the new services to put on the roof and enclose Some of the details appeared in the and families, for their time and talents rink, he began coaching minor hockey, the addition.” December 12, 2012 issue of the Canora girls and boys. Around that time, he Looking back on the Burym project, dedicated to fundraising projects, ser- Courier. was involved in several local communi- Schick had a simple explanation for the vice organizations and special causes. “The couple paid a contractor $45,500 ties, and realized he was seeing all the satisfaction he gets from being a volun- “While 2020 didn’t allow me to hold a same people at meetings, usually three to build a 600-square-foot addition. With teer. public ceremony, this year’s recipients per week. He became involved in amal- very little of the actual work done, the “The satisfaction comes from seeing deserve no less recognition. Knowing gamating those communities into the contractor left the province. Many lists the need of that young couple and being how vital our volunteers are, I’m so Duff Recreation Association, which re- of materials that the Buryms thought able to fill that need.” pleased to again be able to honour those duced the number of weekly meetings to had been paid for by the contractor, The Yorkton-Melville Volunteer Rec- who have been so committed to better- one. He was on the Duff United Church were not and they were forced to pay ognition Awards were created by MP ing our communities.” MORE LOCAL COVERAGE than any other newspaper in Southeast and Central Saskatchewan! 8-2+-2+$311<2-ধ'9;3+';,'8 Melville Advance | Fort Qu’Appelle Times | Whitewood Grenfell Herald Sun www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV October 2, 2020 15 City will only open HCUC arena this season Council decides to keep Merv Moore arena closed due to COVID pandemic By Chris Ashfield Sportsplex will remain opening the Horizon Grasslands News closed for the time being. Credit Union Centre (with The decision was made 1 parent per child), open both the Merv Moore The City of Melville at the Sept. 21 city council meeting where Director and the Horizon Credit will operate with just Union Centre with mod- one skating ice surface of Community Services, Chris Bruce, presented ified operational hours for the upcoming season (with 1 parent per child) three options for council after city council decided and open both the Merv to consider for arena op- that due to COVID-19, Moore and the Horizon only the Horizon Credit erations for the upcom- Credit Union Centre to Union Centre (HCUC) will ing season. The options standard hours of opera- The City of Melville has decided that only the Horizon Credit Union Centre will open and the Merv Moore presented included only tions (with 1 parent per be operated this year, leaving the Merv Moore Sportsplex closed. child – could be expanded as Saskatchewan Health the annual subsidization would loose their ice- tions loosen or tighten, Sports Column – Darcy Gross Authority Guidelines of arenas to an estimated times. this plan may change,” allow). $766,338. “This does not mean said Bruce. “Further- After evaluating the According to Chris that games cannot be fa- more, there will be an Gross Misconduct pros and cons and finan- Bruce, Director of Com- cilitated, but in order to election and council pri- cial implications of each munity Services, the cur- do so, other programming orities may or may not plan, city council decided rent booked utilization of will have to be resched- change. At the end of the In a relationship, dynamics don’t change over- to only open the Horizon 51.25 hours per week can uled or moved to another day, this is a council de- night. Credit Union Centre, with be fit into standard opera- ice surface,” said Bruce. cision and we will work Rather, any sort of deviation from the regular one parent per child per- tional hours of the HCUC If SHA guidelines diligently to keep them usually takes a long while and those in the rela- mitted. Mandatory masks although some groups do change and allow for up to date with pertinent tionship, don’t even seem to notice the differences are also required in hall- get pushed slightly later games, Bruce said that information throughout for the most part – it’s just something a couple ways, dressing rooms and and earlier. He said no the city would have the the season.” grows into. lobbies for all members of extra ice will be avail- option of re-opening the The Saskatchewan If you’re thinking this is an odd start to a sports the public and any day- able for additional sched- Merv Moore arena but Health Authority has column, I’d certainly have to agree, however, the time use for the facility uled times if the current that it would likely take stated in the reopen plan reasons why I’ve chosen this path of writing will will be approved on a Saskatchewan Health one to two months to get that “tournaments and become abundant quite soon. case-by-case basis. Rush Authority (SHA) guide- operational because ad- interprovincial travel are The other night was a typical night for a sports ice rate has been elimi- lines are maintained, ditional staff and the ice not permitted” therefore lover and his spouse, I would suppose. nated for the 2020/2021 that being no games are preparation would take lessoning the amount of I was on my recliner, watching the Stanley season. allowed outside of mini approximately two weeks ice required on the week- Cup final series between the Dallas Stars and the According to figures leagues, both for SJHL as after staff is hired. Re- ends to accommodate Tampa Bay Lightning, an exciting series by most presented to council, the well as Minor Hockey. He gardless, he said that any tournament play. The accounts I would reckon. financial impact of open- said if rules were relaxed decision to open the Merv Saskatchewan Hockey Anyway, this instalment of the series had a bit ing just the HCUC will and additional game play Moore arena would be up League has been and con- of everything and was knotted at the end of regula- be an estimated $28,452 was announced, that to city council. tinues to work with the tion, meaning there was some overtime. increase to the budgeted would mean either games “I cannot guarantee Saskatchewan Health Au- It was a real back and forth affair and both arena deficit (compara- would have to be sched- that this closure is or thority in hopes of work- teams had a number of chances to end the game, tive to 2020 budget val- uled outside of the city isn’t for the rest of the ing out a plan to “return but neither squad was able to dent the twine and ues). 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League Baseball playoffs for the first time since 2016, on No. 1 Tampa Bay Rays. I swear, there hasn’t been this much confusion about but they’re partly obscured because of the gigantic as- Hyun Jin Ryu, the Jays’ off-season free-agent acqui- legs since Joe Namath did that pantyhose commercial terisk. The Blue Jays compiled the eighth best record sition, should be good for one victory in Tampa Bay, in the 1970s.” in the American League but they started on equal foot- but Toronto’s pitching gets iffy after that. Offensively, •• Joel Beall of GolfWorld, on Matthew Wolff shoot- ing with 15 other teams in the two leagues. the Jays aren’t a pushover. Bo Bichette is back in the ing a third-round 65 at Winged Foot during the third Baseball traditionalists may cringe, but tradition lineup after missing about 25 games, and Teoscar Her- round of the U.S.Open. “He did so hitting from spots has taken a vacation in 2020. Tradition is forced to go nandez has enjoyed a breakout season with 16 hom- requiring a compass rather than a yardage book, need- out the window when trying to create a playoff system ers. Other youngsters ing a weedwacker instead of a wedge.” in the midst of a pandemic. such as Cavan Biggio, •• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “Danny Lee with- Baseball was the last sport to go the wildcard route, Lourdes Gurriel, Jr., Sports Column drew from the U.S. Open after taking six strokes to giving in to the popular new playoff tradition in 1995. and Vladimir Guer- By Bruce Penton make a four-foot putt. To give you an idea how bad it This year, after a truncated 60-game season that didn’t rero, Jr., are also of- was, Lee was named an honorary New York Jet.” start until late July, eight teams per league started fensive threats. The •• Daniel Rapaport in GolfWorld, on the final pair- a post-season run that will eventually yield a World Jays could surprise. ing in the U.S. Open at Winged Foot: “It was a two- Series champion. Actually, however, horse race. A two-animal race, really. One man built the Blue Jays are In Los Angeles, meanwhile, Dodgers fans are al- like a bison, the other named Wolff.” likely a year or two ready planning the World Series parade. Sixteen teams •• Brad Dickson again: “In Nebraska high school away from being le- may be qualifying for the playoffs, but the Dodgers football Franklin defeated Elba by a score of 60-6. The gitimate contenders have been the dominant team all year — No. 1 in pitch- Elba coach said his players could’ve come back from for the World Series. ing stats and No. 2 in hitting (behind Atlanta Braves) such a deficit if only they were playing the Atlanta But hey, this is 2020, and there’s no reason to think that dominance won’t Falcons.” carry on through the playoffs. the weirdest year any of us can remember, so expect the unexpected. •• Dwight Perry again: A curling robot — named Still, stranger things have happened. There are no Curly, of course — went 3-1 in four matches against byes, and all 16 teams will be involved in best-of-three •• Comedy writer Brad Dickson of Omaha, to area members of South Korea’s national teams. Even more ‘wildcard’ series. Even the Dodgers could be vulnera- football fans: “If you are tweeting that the worst thing impressive, Curly can reportedly grunt ‘Hurry! 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One person or company could perform all services or different individuals may be contracted. The Board will select the most appropriate for Town of Balcarres contractor(s) to best meet the needs of managing and maintaining the housing authority portfolio. their friends, the teach- you may have. Please en- to view photos go to the As an independent contractor, the Manager reports to the By Judy Hershmiller local Board of Directors and is responsible for the day to day, Balcarres Correspondent ers and their education. sure that leaves and grass Town of Balcarres web- overall management of 16 Senior and 6 family housing units. COVID-19 has dictated clippings are secured in site. Columbarium Niche Contractors providing caretaking and maintenance services that our school is safe biodegradable bags and applications can be found report to and take direction from the Manager. Around and About for everyone, and many placed on the curb prior under the “downloads” Interested parties can direct inquiries and/or correspondence precautions are followed to these times. tab or are available to be to: Town News by everyone starting If you require the picked up at the town of- Mrs. Lois Dixon, Chairperson Due to the great fall with the school buses, one ton for bigger jobs, fice. Please note that flow- Balcarres Housing Authority weather, farmers were the cleanliness protocols you can call the town ers at the cemetery are to Box 447 busy harvesting in and for the school, as well as office and request that be removed from Oct. 1 to Balcarres, Sask. around the Balcarres S0G 0C0 students and staff. Best it be dropped off at your May 1 each year. 1-306-331-8097 area. Farmers are now wishes for a good year for house. You can fill it and Please note that dogs The deadline for submissions or expressions of interest is busy doing their fall everyone. then the town crewman and cats are required to preparation work for the 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Submissions must Welcome to will pick it up. The only have a license if they live include references with phone numbers. Clearly indicate the winter. items that can be placed in town. Failure to com- contract services you are interested in providing. Sincere sympathy New Businesses in the truck are the fol- ply may result in a $50 to: Shirley Blayone and Welcome to Celis Tae- lowing, and these need to fine. Dog and Cat licenses family on the passing of kwon-Do for Balcarres. be in separate loads: clean are now past due. License Garry Blayone, formerly 12 Formerly located in Fort wood, trees, branches, fees are: one dog $15; two Balcarres, Indian Head ON-LINE AUCTION Qu’Appelle, they will be etc., metal, leaves and dogs, $20; three dogs, $25; and Regina; the fami- running practice from grass clippings (if bagged and a cat is $5. Estate of Elmer Bezborotko lies of the late Elizabeth September to May, meet- in biodegradable bags or Real Estate & Household (Betty) Adamiak, Balcar- ing once a week. For more just loose). res; and Orla Downing Starts: information or to register This is a free service )ULGD\2FWDW DP and family on the passing contact Boris Celis at 306- to town residents to help Closes: 7XHVGD\2FWDWSP of Lawrence Downing, 501-0226. Ages 4 and over keep Balcarres looking 3UHYLHZ 6XQGD\2FWWRSP Balcarres and Katepwa. welcome. clean and tidy. 3LFNXS :HGQHVGD\2FWWRSP All these people were /RFDWLRQRIVDOHDQGSLFNXSLVDW Main Street Emporium Balcarres Transfer long-time residents of $QGHUVRQ$YH7KHRGRUH6. and Tattoo is a new busi- Station hours are Mon- Balcarres and area and ness in town. Located at day to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 Property: 2QHDQGDKDOIVWRUH\KRXVHORFDWHGRQWZRODUJHORWV will be missed by us all. 224 Main Street in Bal- p.m. Call the town office /RWDQG%ON3DUFHO+RXVH6L]H IW[IWZDWWDFKHG Balcarres Golden Age IW[IWSRUFKGHWDFKHGIW[IWFDUJDUDJH5HFHQWVLGLQJ carres, they now have to have the gate opened. members have also re- ZLQGRZVDQGPHWDOURRI7D[HV\HDU WD[HVDUH a vendor list. For more Allowable items: metal, sumed some activities SDLG ZDWHUDSSUR[HYHU\PRQWKVSRZHUPRQWK information and to be trees, wood (no painted or JDVPRQWK6DOHFRQGLWLRQLVGRZQEDODQFHWREH at the Centre. Coffee is Available Immediately added to their vendor list stained), compost (biode- SDLGZLWKLQGD\V2ZQHUKDVULJKWWRODVWUHIXVDO&RQWDFW%UXFH enjoyed every Tuesday Whitewood Housing IRULQIRUPDWLRQ contact Chrystal Parkins gradable bags), concrete. Authority has morning between 9 and Also for Sale:-'/$ODZQWUDFWRU 0LQWFRQGLWLRQ -':DON at 306-795-5325 or Shawn Municipal election onebedroom senior suites 10 a.m. Exercise morn- EHKLQGVQRZEORZHU +RXVHKROGDQGVPDOOVKRSDQG\DUGLWHPV Parkins at 306-331-7402 days include the follow- for rent. Units supplied ings with Hilary have with heat, appliances, Auctioneers Note:.DUOD·V$XFWLRQ%X\HUVIHHXSWR or visit them at the shop. ing: Nomination Day, SHULWHP resumed Mondays and private parking and Good luck in your new Oct. 7; Advance Poll, Oct. sewer/water. Personal Sale in conjunction with Ukrainetz Auction. Thursdays between 10 business venture. 26; Election Day, Nov. 9. response system available Checkout: www.ukrainetzauction.hibid.com and 11 a.m. snd sewing upon request. Damage Krienke”s Car Corner Voting individuals must days will be starting in deposit required. Rent is now open at the shop show their photo ID to subsidy available. KARLA’S AUCTION October. Memberships along Hwy. 10. Stop by vote. Ph: 306-735-2517 Yorkton, Sask. for the Golden Age group Auctioneer Karla Gervais PL#310056 and check out their se- The Balcarres Park- 306-782-0787 or cell 306-621-8051 are due, set at $35. lection of used and refur- land Regional Library *In conjunction with Ukrainetz Auctioneering* On the first Wednes- bished cars and trucks. branch is now open Mon- day of the month people Contact Brad at 306-331- day, Wednesday and Fri- meet at the Balcarres 4011 or Chad 306-331-7743. day from 2 to 6 p.m. After Baptist Church at 1 p.m. Best wishes in your new hours book return avail- Contractors and Home to roll bandages made business venture. able at the town office. from cotton bedsheets. For more information call The bandages are then Fall Cleanup 306-334-2966. sent to a hospital in Ca- In July the town had Directory maroon, Africa. For more Days Announced Balcarres town fall a Columbarium installed information contact Shir- at the cemetery. A vote ley at 307-334-2910. cleanup is scheduled for Oct. 14 and Oct. 15. The of thanks to the Balcar- The Balcarres Commu- res Lions Club for their nity School doors opened town crew will be out be- J&V ELECTRIC tween 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. to generous donation. For Sept. 8 for students who more information and are eager to get back to pick up any yard clean up Jamie Sebastian Owner/Journeyman TREE SERVICE Box 2388, Fort Qu’Appelle, SK S0G 1S0 [email protected] 306-331-8742 - 306-331-8732 3062I¿FH Fort Qu’Appelle, SK 306-331-8827 Cell www.whitingtreeservice.ca Serving Fort Qu’Appelle and area for over 25 years FlatLand Plumbing & Heating 117 - 3rd Ave. West, Melville, SK 306-728-5493 ,'#8!2&9@3<023>W Whitewood, SK. ,'9'8=-$'@3<;8<9;W Phone: 306-735-4328 ,'=!£<'@3<&'9'8='W Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. [email protected] Thurs. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Whitewood, SK Streets repaired (/$,1($6+),(/'_*5$66/$1'61(:6 A paving crew was in Whitewood last week repairing streets. This section of 4th Avenue was dug out and repaved after the heaving from a frost boil in the spring destroyed the paved surface. 22 October 2, 2020 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Shopping local to reduce a possible virus risk By Emily Jane Fulford ters and while traveling tive coronavirus cases, to wear a mask. With to the policy. the risk of exposure, Grasslands News from Melville to Regina which keep popping up in the Yorkton Walmart Also, if you’re plan- which is more common at or Yorkton is a fairly the city. being the closest location ning a road trip, you large establishments that straightforward hop and While these strategies to Melville, followed by might want to make sure have more foot traffic. Melville may seem to may appear to be going the location at Prince of to pack a few masks with However, if you do re- be fairly self sufficient, businesses in these loca- and it is very likely for tions are up to date with above and beyond when Wales drive in Regina, you for the road. Since quire an item which is that reason that COVID- re-open strategies, Saska- it comes to public safety, Melville residents in need contractions began to rise only available at a larger 19 has not yet become toon lends its own chal- it can actually cause the of services or products at rest areas, many now center or outlet and are problematic in the city. lenges. opposite effect, driving from those stores may are requesting that pa- unable to take advantage However, there is still When traveling within larger numbers of pa- still be safe now thanks trons use face coverings of curbside pick up, be a requirement by many the city of Saskatoon, un- trons to the few places to that rule. while entering the facili- prepared. While a num- to travel, and the need is like Regina, the majority that have remained acces- A Public Health advi- ties. ber of these stores offered not limited to railroaders. of businesses are still sible, thereby increasing sory that was issued on Another suggestion free masks at the door It is for this reason that refusing access to public the risk at those estab- Sept. 27 indicated that a is to, whenever possible, late in the summer, many Melville is not completely washrooms, not accepting lishments. potential exposure had try to shop local. This not no longer have these safe from a potential counter purchases and This summer, Walmart occurred at the Regina only helps boost the local available and expect cus- COVID-19 outbreak. slashing opening hours. Canada announced that store and four had oc- economy during difficult tomers to provide their The supply chain is This is likely linked to all patrons visiting their curred at the Yorkton times, it also decreases own. often linked to major cen- the high degree of posi- stores would be required store. This lends credence Tender - Lots for Sale Saskatchewan mining company fined 9LOODJHRI:DOGURQ 7KH 9LOODJH RI :DOGURQ LV DFFHSWLQJ 7HQGHUV IRU Saskatchewan com- ply with the duties of an surcharge of $42,857.15. quired to provide safe /RWV%ORFN3ODQ7ORFDWHGDW0DLQ6W pany Nutrien Ltd. pleaded employer at a place of em- Charges resulted from and healthy workplaces, :DOGURQ6.IURP6HSW XQWLO2FW guilty to one count under ployment including the an incident that occurred and must provide infor- 7KH VXEMHFW SURSHUW\ ZLOO EH VROG RQ DQ ´DV LVµ The Occupational Health provision of any informa- on Aug. 2, 2018, at the mation, training and ex- EDVLV RQO\ 7KHUH DUH QR UHSUHVHQWDWLRQV RU ZDUUDQWLHV and Safety Regulations, tion, instruction, train- Nutrien Rocanville Mine perience necessary for H[SUHVVHGRULPSOLHGDVWRWKHILWQHVVRIWKHODQGIRUDQ\ 1996 in Moosomin Provin- ing and supervision that Mill. employees to perform SDUWLFXODUSXUSRVH cial Court on Sept. 17. is necessary to protect A worker experienced their jobs safely. 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One other used to separate sub- sources, visit www.work- contravening clause 12(c) charge was withdrawn. stances that are mixed safesask.ca or contact an of the regulations (being The company was together). industry safety associa- an employer, fail to com- fined $107,142.85 plus a Employers are re- tion. 127,&(RI&$// IRU120,1$7,216 127,&(2)&$// Notice of Nominations for )250+ (Section 66 of the Act) VLOODJHRI)HQZRRG )25120,1$7,216 Members of Area Authority 0XQLFLSDO(OHFWLRQ VLOODJHRI$WZDWHU The Egg Lake Conservation and 3XEOLF QRWLFH LV KHUHE\ JLYHQ WKDW QRPLQDWLRQV RI Development Area. 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Ph.: 1-306-697-2727 1-844-464-6397 ext 229 Cell: 1-306-697-7749 www.friestallman.com [email protected] www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV October 2, 2020 23 CLIP AND SAVE THIS COMMUNITY CALENDAR – PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY • Melville • 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! OCTOBER 2020 During this month we offer suggestions and a few event 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 Have fun and enjoy October! All Month Melville Legion Bingo - Tuesdays 2 2 2 Doors open at 6 p.m. games run 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. 136 - 3rd Ave. W, Melville, SK 2 2 2 Melville Legion Chase the Ace - Fridays Draw made at 6:15 p.m. 136 - 3rd Ave. W, Melville, SK 2 2 October 2 World Smile Day This special day encourages ev- 2 2 2 eryone in the whole wide world, to make a homemade card. I sure bet the card companies won’t like that! The card can be wait to make a meatloaf and serve it to your family. October 10 (source holidayinsights.com) made of construction paper. It National Angel Food Cake Day can be made from a greeting card software package right A great day to bake a cake with your little angels. October 20 from your computer. Use your own words to get a Watch the smiles on their angelic faces, as you hand International Chefs Day message across to the recipient. Decorate it with pic- them the mixing spoon to lick off the batter! . (source tures and images. I bet you find it so making cards is holidayinsights.com) One of the things that makes this so much fun, that you will create more than one card. special day so great, is that it is not (source holidayinsights.com) just about honoring or celebrat- October 12 ing chefs. Sure, one of the objectives of this day is to National Gumbo Day celebrate this noble profession, and to promote this exciting career. But, the main focus of International October 3 It’s a great opportunity, to enjoy a little Louisiana Ca- World Card Making Day Chefs Day is to provide education, especially to kids, jun cooking. It is easy to participate in this special day. on how to eat healthy. (source holidayinsights.com) Simply eat some Gumbo. Gumbo is a thick stew, with You can have Cheese Pizza anyway you want. There’s chicken, beef, or seafood. It is heavily seasoned with thin or thick crust. Extra cheese is the “norm” for cajun spices. And, it absolutely must contain Okra. many cheese pizza lovers. To October 27 (source holidayinsights.com) celebrate Cheese Pizza Day, just Black Cat Day order a cheese pizza. Or, make It’s four days before Halloween. Black cats are very a homemade cheese pizza. If October 14 much an ominous symbol of the Halloween holiday. you decide you just have to add National Take Your Parents to Therefore, it is only fitting the we celebrate Black Cat other toppings, its okay. We Lunch Day Day today. (source holidayinsights.com) won’t tell. (source holidayinsights.com) Got kids!? Then, you get to let them “take you to lunch” today. And, you’re gonna October 31 love it. Go to your child’s school and join them for Halloween October 5 lunch in the school cafeteria. Sounds yummy, doesn’t It’s absolutely Halloween. And, National Teacher Day it!? (source holidayinsights.com) Halloween is absolutely the Teachers deserve a little recognition, and some thanks best holiday of the year. It is the and appreciation. Aside from parents and direct favorite for many of us, as there family, who else has as much influence on the hearts October 16 is no stress, no overload, and no ann minds of a child... your child? Teachers not only Boss’s Day “Holiday Depression” . It’s just educate, but they help to shape and frame your child’s absolutely fun. Now here is a day that gives you a chance to both tell beliefs, values, and behaviors. (source holidayinsights.com) and show the boss what you really think of him or her. (source holidayinsights.com) Because of the COVID-19 pan- And, it is an opportunity to give your boss the ap- demic, please pay attention to preciation that he or she truely deserves. So go right your your local, provincial and October 7 ahead and give it to him.....give it to him good! After national guidelines and abide by International Walk to School Day all, it only comes around once a year. them to keep everyne safe this year! (source holidayinsights.com) Skip the bus to school today. Instead, put your Have Fun sneakers on and hike on over to your school. By the time you arrive, you will be a little healthier and wide October 18 We remind you to have a fun time, no matter what National Meatloaf awake, ready to focus on classes. Encourage your you decide to do! Remember social distancing. friends to join you in the walk, and you will arrive Appreciation Day before you know it. (source holidayinsights.com) This humble, if not healthy Watch for the November Calendar entree, has a special day all to its own. I betcha can’t 24 October 2, 2020 Whitewood Grenfell Herald Sun Grasslands News Gov’t and First Nations partner to make road signs Provincial News “Road signs are crit- ple,” Deputy Premier katchewan on this proj- industries in Saskatch- build and upgrade 10,000 Grasslands News ical for highway safety and Minister Responsi- ect,” JNE CEO Adam ewan and Alberta. JNE km of highways. Another and efficient travel and ble for SaskBuilds Gor- Logue said. “This pro- employs more than 140 $300 million in highways this agreement will help don Wyant said. “This vides an opportunity to people, many of whom stimulus funds will be in- The Government of fill a void and improve is another example of the diversify our business identify as Indigenous or vested over the next two Saskatchewan has es- turnaround times for great work and ability of and create employment Métis. years in thin-membrane tablished an agreement new signage,” Highways local businesses to step opportunities for Indige- There are roughly surface upgrades, passing with SAGE Roadway and Infrastructure Minis- up and fill a need in this nous people. As well, this 120,000 provincial road lanes and improvements Signs, a division of Saska- ter Greg Ottenbreit said. province.” underscores the success signs in Saskatchewan. to municipal roads and toon-based JNE Welding, “This agreement demon- The pilot project will of economic development The province repaired or airports. to supply highway traffic strates our commitment provide the ministry initiatives on the part replaced 13,000 of them The Government of signs. It is part of a six- to Saskatchewan suppli- with more than 3,000 road of our majority owners last year. Saskatchewan has in- month pilot project. ers and helps a local com- signs including: – Peter Ballantyne Cree If you have questions vested more than $9.8 There is a limited pany grow.” • 500 stop signs; Nation and English River or concerns regarding billion in highways infra- number of suppliers in “We are proud of this • 300 maximum speed First Nation.” safety, signage, work structure since 2008, im- Saskatchewan that pro- partnership with SAGE 100 km/h signs; The pilot project has zones and more, reach proving more than 15,800 duce road signs, so this Roadway Signs and to • 300 yellow diamond created two new jobs at out to the Highway Cus- km of Saskatchewan has the potential to be an have these signs made left turn signs; SAGE Roadway Signs, tomer Service Centre. highways. important partnership. by Saskatchewan peo- • 300 yellow diamond with additional positions You can call Monday to right turn signs; to be added as the busi- Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at • 200 do not enter signs; ness grows. 1-844-SK-HIWAY or in- LOOK! • 160 maximum speed SAGE Roadway Signs quire anytime online. 80 km/h signs; and is a division of JNE The Government of Crooked Lake resorts You just proved even • 80 deer crossing Welding. 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