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Lightning storm CHRIS ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS A thunder storm last Sunday evening produced a spectacular lightning show throughout much of the area. Here, the Richardson Pioneer terminal south of Whitewood is lit up by numerous bolts of lightning making for a spectacular site for people. The storm, which came up from the south, passed to the east of town and veered towards Moosomin. While little precipitation came from the storm, there was rain expected Friday through Sunday. Gov’t announces new senior home for Grenfell
By Sarah Pacio new long-term care facil- advocating for a new care repeatedly presented the building, but the money third party provider part- Grasslands News ity. Rod Wolfe, Grenfell’s home and demonstrating need to Saskatchewan remained in a trust fund. nership. mayor, acknowledged the their commitment to pro- Health Ministers, work- By 2016, one wing First, the government efforts of past councils, viding for the seniors who ing hard to make their of the home had to be issued a Request for Ex- Nearly two years after adding particular praise helped establish their voice heard. In 2006, the closed, displacing eight pressions of Interest in the Grenfell Pioneer for current officials. “Our town. Over the years, community raised $1 mil- residents. In May 2018, the fall of 2018. Then, in Home was shut down, the thirty-plus years of hard Grenfell’s town council lion to be used for a new mould was discovered in February 2019, it issued provincial government work here is finally pay- several areas of the build- a Request for Proposals has finally given approval ing off,” the mayor said. ing and by September the (RFP) to construct a 33- to proceed with advanced “Special congratulations remaining 21 residents bed long-term care home. planning and design to re- goes out to our council of were moved to Saskatch- After the RFP closed in place the facility. the day, (MLA’s) Stephen ewan Health Authority June 2019, the Ministry The Government of Bonk, and Warren Kaed- facilities in neighboring and SHA began review- Saskatchewan announced ing – they’ve been very communities. All 63 em- ing proposals and prepar- Tuesday morning that it instrumental in this.” ployees were laid off from ing a business case. One would provide $73 mil- The original Grenfell the Grenfell Pioneer year later, they finally lion for new long-term Pioneer Home opened Home or informed that announced funding spe- care facilities in Grenfell in 1968 and the 22-bed their temporary positions cifically designated for and La Ronge. “The Gren- facility provided Level were terminated. the care home in Grenfell. fell Pioneer Home project III, Level IV and respite The Ministry of Health Local officials do not will be funded from the care for local seniors. By and the SHA assured the have any specific infor- $203 million provided by the mid-1980s, the build- town that Level IV care mation yet but they do the infrastructure stim- ing was showing signs in Grenfell was a prior- anticipate the govern- ulus initiative,” Colleen of disrepair so the town ity and the service would ment will pursue a pri- Book, consultant for the began consultations with continue to be publicly vate build option. “One Ministry of Health, said the government. Some re- funded, but fulfilling the way or another it’s going in an email to Grasslands pairs were made over the promise has been a long through,” Mayor Wolfe News. She stated that the years and the government process. The Ministry said. “We haven’t seen project cost and specific acknowledged that more wanted to consider all any details yet, but there building model are not was needed, but renova- possible options for re- will be more announce- yet finalized, and will be tions or replacement was New home coming GRASSLANDS NEWS FILES placing the nursing home ments in the near future.” shared at a later date. repeatedly postponed. Nearly two years after the Pioneer Home in Grenfell including a traditional The final decision on the It has been a long Municipal officials government-owned and procurement process is road for the town as it and local residents per- was shut down, the provincial government has an- operated facility, an af- expected later this sum- has sought support for a severed, continuously nounced a new senior home will be built. filiate arrangement, or a mer.
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By Emily Jane Fulford make the idea come to fruition, Hearn they can be posted on the online gallery Beginner (ages five to nine), times: 9:45 Grasslands News had to figure out which technology plat- on programs website. – 10:45 a.m.; Intermediate (ages 10-14), forms would work best for the classes. The Summer Art Program runs times: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Advanced Since not everyone is familiar with the Monday to Friday starting July 6 until (ages 14-18+), times: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. For Melville Community Works is well different software options available, August 14. There are three different more information visit summerartpro- known in the city as an endless pleth- finding a product least likely to mal- hour-long sessions a day starting with: gram.wordpress.com ora of creativity and potential, hosting function was key and the arts commu- everything from traditional art classes nity was determined to find a way to in painting, drawing and music to more continue with the program despite the complex expressions such as stained limitations. glass and wood sculpting. With such a “The Melville Arts Council operates variety of activities and things to learn, this building as a non-profit and one of it’s no wonder that Melville is referred their primary mandates is the promo- to as “bigger on the inside.” tion of the visual and performing arts; After the onset of Covid-19, many of that’s one of their main focuses,” said the options for learning and socializ- Melville Community Works Administra- ing across the country were impacted, tor, Joe Kirwin. “We were pretty confi- however, many members of the local dent this year when we asked Jayne to community have found creative ways come back that we would not be able to press on through these compromis- to do face-to-face art classes, but with ing times and find ways to bring people the tools that are available we can still together in safer ways. reach out. So that’s why the arts council The online Summer Art Program is proceeded this year.” one of these. The classes are aimed to Classes are currently planned to op- provide kids with fun art activities to erate through a combination of YouTube keep them busy over the summer as and Zoom thanks to the reliability and well as promote the love and importance ease of use of these web resources. A of lifelong art in the City of Melville. list of areas throughout the city where “Due to COVID-19 precautions, I materials and art supplies can be found created a website where YouTube vid- has also been provided so families don’t eos will be released containing lesson need to travel far to find what they need. instructions and materials as well as “This program is geared towards kids zoom links where kids can work along- with a love for the arts from ages five all side my step by step instruction and the way to 18,” says Hearn. still be able to socialize,” explains the “To join, you just have to go to the program instructor Jayne Hearn. “Each sessions page on the website and click week has a different theme including the Zoom link under the specified week, art inspired by animals, creative crafts, day, and ability level once it is posted. music/dance/drama, art inspired by na- There is no cost for sessions as students ture, abstract adventures, and cartoon/ will have their own materials at home. drawing. We cover all of the arts strands They can do as many sessions as they such as visual art, music, dance, and want and fluctuate between ability lev- drama.” els if they choose.” 68%0,77('_*5$66/$1'61(:6 Creating the program did not happen When kids are finished their artwork Summer art program without some challenges. In order to they can email images to Jayne so that 0HOYLOOH·VVXPPHUDUWSURJUDPLVDJREXWZLWKDFUHDWLYHQHZIRUPDW5XE\ 3DWULFN,VDEHOOD*LOPRUH.DLOH\6KHUPDQDQG%UHH.UDHNHUDORQJZLWKLQ- Librarian sows seeds of learning VWUXFWRU-D\QH+HDUQWDNHQGXULQJWKH 6XPPHU$UW3URJUDP Plant a Seed - Read! Program WE’RE HERE By Sarah Pacio has maintained the gar- be vegetables for commu- Grasslands News dens herself. She planted nity members to harvest. WHEN YOU NEED US beans, cucumbers, “There should be enough squash, tomatoes, pars- variety there for people to Beans are sprouting ley, lettuce and radishes take a little bit and have We’re just a phone call away in the raised garden beds so that soon there will some salads,” she said. outside the public library in Grenfell. Although libraries are not scheduled to open until Phase 4 of the government’s Re- Open Saskatchewan Plan, Grenfell’s librarian Sheila Warne-Peter felt it was important to main- tain the garden project. “I thought we should still have a community gar- den; the kids would be looking forward to it,” Warne-Peter told Grass- lands News. “I had to do something – it would have been too sad if they were empty.” The library’s garden- ing initiative began last year with resources from 6$5$+3$&,2_*5$66/$1'61(:6 the Plant a Seed – Read! *DUGHQRIOHDUQLQJ program offered to librar- /LEUDULDQ6KHLOD:DUQH3HWHUKDVNHSWXSWKLVVPDOO ies by the Canadian-based JDUGHQLQKRSHVLWZLOOLQVSLUHFKLOGUHQWR3ODQWD Plant a Seed & See What 6HHG5HDGSURJUDP Grows Foundation. 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By Elaine Ashfield pools, splash pads and • Members who are open, but increased clean- Grasslands News outdoor activities. White- sick or symptomatic must ing and disinfection must wood pool and splash not enter/participate. take place. Handwashing park will not open due Participants, spectators facilities (soap and water The re-opening of play- to a new pool liner and and volunteers should or an alcohol-based hand grounds for family use renovations being done use the Government of sanitizer approved by last Friday, June 12 also this year on the pool. Saskatchewan’s online Health Canada) must be includes some precau- Full contacts sports, such self-assessment tool to provided. tions. as tackle football, rugby, help determine if the ill- • Food and beverage Schools remain closed wrestling, boxing, martial ness may be COVID-19. services are permitted to students and the Prai- arts, and ball and field The tool provides people subject to the Restaurant rie Valley School Division hockey with checking, with next steps depending and Licensed Establish- reminds people that the will not be permitted at on their responses. ments Guidelines. equipment is not cleaned this time. • Shared equipment • Locker rooms must or disinfected and you Each sports organiza- must be cleaned and dis- be closed. Players can will be using the equip- tion and/or facility must infected frequently. change footwear in the ment at your own risk. establish a plan for how • Hand hygiene should parking lot. Signs are posted at the to minimize physical con- be performed prior to play • Close drinking foun- playgrounds for parents, tact and the risk of Covid- and contacting shared tains. Water bottle filling caregivers and children 19 transmission between equipment through the stations are acceptable to review. participants. duration of the activity, if appropriately and fre- If you have commu- Guidelines for Gen- when possible (i.e. inter- quently sanitized. Partic- nity playgrounds, Sas- eral Operation when an- missions, breaks), as well ipants must bring their katchewan Health also nounced will include: as at the end of the activ- own water bottles and not advises using health • Group size/team (/$,1($6+),(/'_*5$66/$1'61(:6 ity. share with other partici- safety measures. Physical gatherings must adhere Playgrounds open • Where possible, par- pants. distancing still needs to to the maximum gather- David and Robert Bob were having a great time ticipants should supply • Registration should be maintained between ing limits per the public and stopped for a break while playing at the Con- their own equipment. be completed online those who are not from health order. On June exus playground in Whitewood this week. • All frequently whenever possible. How- the same household and 22, the limit on gathering touched surfaces should ever, if in-person registra- frequent hand washing is will increase to 30 people. • Pylons or other mark- cheering and whistling as be cleaned and disin- tion is required, physical encouraged or using hand If there isn’t enough room ers should be used to de- much as possible to limit fected prior to a new distancing and sanitizing sanitizer before and after to maintain proper physi- fine the group space. the spread of COVID-19. group being provided pens between uses is re- using playgrounds. cal distancing, the gather- • Schedules should • Request minimal access to field space, in- quired. Groups at a playground ing should be smaller. be staggered to promote spectator attendance at cluding benches, dugouts, • Contactless payment cannot exceed the current • At this time, teams physical distancing and events, and physical dis- bleachers, railings, picnic is preferred; however, limit on gathering size are encouraged to train, allow for adequate clean- tancing must be main- areas, gates, etc. cash may be accepted and if the playground is practice and play/scrim- ing and disinfection be- tained. • Washrooms may be where necessary. busy, come back when it’s mage within the team. tween use. • Trash containers not. Cleaning may take Further information • Staff and partici- must be emptied regu- place of some equipment about competitions will pants should be given larly – a minimum of but that does not include be released in a future information on physi- once per day. sanitization of all. update to Re-Open Sas- cals distancing and other • No fundraising (e.g. Grasslands News katchewan. requirements prior to 50/50 or fundraising spoke with Ryan Dale, • Tournaments and in- attending. Staff should events) are permitted un- director of recreation and ter-provincial travel for discourage people gath- less contactless methods 7,36 facility management in games and competitions ering. can be used. Whitewood to get an idea are prohibited. • Signage must be of responsibilities that • Where possible, phys- posted to caution players need to be implemented ical distancing should about the risks of COVID- 20063PS0 in the different areas of be observed, with a min- 19. 20064PS0 sport. imum of two metres of • Chewing tobacco, “It’s highly stressed space between individu- sunflower seeds, spitting, that people take precau- als. sharing beverage con- tions about using equip- • Areas where people tainers and other similar ment and to also not go naturally gather (e.g. behaviours increase the in large groups or gath- team benches, bleach- risk of COVID-19 trans- erings. Extra cleaning ers) must be set up and mission and are not per- procedures will be in used in a way that fol- mitted. place from employees (in lows physical distancing • Congratulatory ges- Whitewood community). requirements (i.e. only tures, such as high fives Tennis courts and allow every other row and handshakes, are not horseshoe pits are avail- in bleachers, use visual permitted. able now as well. Restric- cues). • Try to minimize tions that apply to this are tennis is to be ONE- ON-ONE ONLY!! and horse shoe to be played INDIVIDUALLY. These rules MUST be followed. Going forward, phase 4 is broken into two parts 20063cc0 – A and B. Outdoor rec- 20063cc1 reation facilities such as baseball diamonds for ex- ample appear to be in part A while we won’t see any indoor facilities being re- opened until part B. It’s important to re- member to avoid groups and gatherings. If any- thing is a TEAM sport it will be in phase four. It’s important to remem- ber these aren’t just town rules, these are provincial rules and restrictions.” The date for sports and recreational activities for children and adults was 20063kk0 announced this week. This includes activities taking place on soccer fields, volleyball and bas- ketball courts, baseball diamonds, lawn bowling greens and football fields. Phase 4 – A has been an- nounced to begin June 22 and includes youth and child day camps, outdoor 4 June 19, 2020 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Borderland Co-op New administration office to serve future growth
By Chris Ashfield ficially began operating out of the office the Moosomin Seniors Drop-in Centre, their nine business units representing Grasslands News on June 15. the property was purchased by Border- $40 million in member purchases. Com- Budgeted at $2.5 million, the adminis- land last year and the original concrete bined the Borderland administration tration building project had been in the pad was used to construct the new staff supports two Co-ops, $110 million Borderland Co-op has moved into a planning stages for the last five years admin building on. in member purchases in 26 locations new administration building located at and was under construction since last The two storey office is 4,400 square and over 300 staff in eight communities. 622 Carlton Street in Moosomin and of- September. Located at the former site of feet per floor for a total of 8,800 square The administration office is just feet. The main floor of the building in- one of several capital projects Border- cludes a front reception area, offices, a land has taken on over the last decade. meeting room, mailroom, and storage Five of those projects were in the $5 while the second floor of the building million-plus category and another five has training rooms, a board room and renovation projects in the $500,000 to $1 executive offices. There is also an eleva- million range. tor for access to the second floor. Some of the major projects over the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jason years have included two C-Stores and Schenn said as difficult as it is to spend gas bars on Highway 1 at Whitewood money on administration, the reality is and Moosomin and another C-store that Borderland has substantially grown gas bar in Rocanville. As well, a new over the last decade and that growth 25,000 square foot home centre was con- meant the former 1,200 square foot of- structed in Moosomin. fice (plus a basement) was not capable With those facilities now all built, op- of fitting the needs of the admin staff. erating and generating profits, Border- “The administration office has been land felt now was the time to address the afterthought for years and now they the issue of the administration building. have a good home that meets the needs “With this project, we have made the and allows for growth,” Schenn told same investment to give those that sup- Grasslands News. port our operations behind the scenes a Over the last 13 years, since Scheen place to work that they can be proud of. became CEO, Borderland has grown We are happy to finally give our admin from three administration staff to 17 team the home they deserve,” said and seen their member sales increase Schenn in a message posted to members. from $17 million to $78 million. In that During the construction of the new same time, Borderland has gone from administration building, Borderland having 78 staff in six business units spent a vast majority of the construction to now employing 220 people across 12 costs locally, using local contractors for different business units. Borderland work such as construction, electrical, also recently signed a leadership agree- plumbing, concrete, electronics and ment with Hometown Co-op to manage landscaping.
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Systemic racism is being argued in full force at this inwards and challenge our biases, fears, assumptions be acutely aware of our individual and collective wrongs time and we don’t even really know what systemic racism and privilege. We need to have difficult and uncomfort- – if we are to move ahead as a society, let alone judge is. able conversations. We must recognize and respect the others. June 10, 2020, the American dictionary Merriam-Web- leadership of voices from the Black community, and Black community, white privilege or moving to a ster announced it will change its definition of the word learn from lived experiences of anti-Black racism. ‘brown America’ are racist words that will lead to ac- racism. The definition at present reads: a belief that race It is time for change. In the words of Martin Luther tions. Actions often result in revenge instead of knowl- is the primary determinant of human traits and capac- King Jr: “There comes a time when silence is betrayal.” edge, equality and respect. ities and that racial differences produce an inherent That time is now.” White privilege exists but the means to remove these superiority of a particular race. Systemic racism through history plainly refers to the actions in our societies should be from lessons learned It has been suggested that the definition should rules, practices and customs once rooted in law. These from the actions of the past. Does centralizing our include a reference to systemic oppression. The com- may have changed over time, resulting in a facade of different races or ethnic people into communities of dis- plainant felt the definition needed to reflect broader “equality,” but the residual effects reverberate through- tinct race or ethnic privileges, while demanding one set issues of racial inequality in society. It was pointed out out entire societal systems. of laws and legislation for these communities, remove to Merriam-Webster that racism is “both prejudice com- Will continual education of past practices help to systemic racism or will it just develop systemic racism bined with social and institutional power. remove racism? One group says destroy the statues of in another area of society? We see it in all races. Sir John A MacDonald, as he was a disgrace to history Different communities cannot live under their own In light of the anti-racism protests taking place while another group states we must study our history political and social determination because of their race this week across the U.S., Canada and the world, Ma- and see what happened to correct the wrongdoings. or ethnic background. Laws that differs from the laws of rie-Claude Landry, Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Mark O’Neill, president and chief executive of the the country are committing systemic oppression against Human Rights Commission releases the following state- Canadian Museum of History and the Canadian War other communities. We must develop laws that respect ment on June 2, 2020: Museum stated Canada’s racism, both past and present, all races. If social and institutional powers show signs of “Now is the time for all Canadians, but especially is a well-documented and undeniable fact. But many Ca- racism towards another person of any color of skin, they non-racialized Canadians, to listen, learn and reflect on nadians, sadly, do not know their history, so it stands to should be taken to task. The lesson to be learned is we how white privilege and systemic racism contribute to reason that they don’t know the darker chapters of it. It are not white, brown or black – we are Canadians. injustice and inequality in this country. We need to look is profoundly important that we learn our history – and - Elaine Ashfield, Grasslands News Bad budget may not hurt Saskatchewan Party By Murray Mandryk year. Political Columnist That’s a huge loss for any budget and certainly a psycho- This was not a good provin- logical blow to a government cial budget by any standards. on the cusp of presenting a bal- The $2.4-billion deficit is the ancing budget after three long largest in our province’s his- years of austerity to deal with tory and that says a lot, given the 2017-18 budget mess. the decade of deficits under the Most of you will likely re- former Progressive Conserva- call the nasty measures that tive government. were required to deal with One might argue that – in what was then a $1.2-billion inflationary terms, or as a deficit that included hiking percentage of the economy at the provincial sales tax to six the time – the 1986-87 budget per cent and extending it to with its $1.2-billion deficit was things like restaurant meals worse. and on construction labour But comparisons with the and shuttering the Saskatche- Grant Devine government are wan Transportation Company. seldom positive and one might It was a time when the gov- think the Sask. Party – a party ernment seemed to be throw- rooted in the old Progressive ing virtually everything at Conservatives – would be sen- the wall to fight the problem, sitive to the such comparisons. including a proposal for all The 2020-21 budget will now public sector workers to take potash) and fuel (as in oil and Party four months before might think the NDP would be push public debt to a record a 3.5-per-cent wage cut. gas). going to the polls, but a recent poised to regain its traditional $24.4 billion – more than $10 Today, we are facing a defi- Unfortunately, hope won’t Angus Reid polling shows the urban base. billion more than the Devine cit twice as large, yet there’s pay for the additional $1.1 bil- Sask. Party with a 25-percent- But it’s clear a majority of government, leaving provin- really been no serious talk of lion in spending in the 2020-21 age point lead over the NDP. the electorate don’t see that cial government teetering on reducing civil service costs in budget. One has to seriously wonder Meili and the NDP can offer an insolvency. this lead up to the Oct. 26 vote. Again, you could anticipate if the real issue in play is the alternative that’s any better. Under the extreme circum- About the only thing Finance added spending to address the inability for Ryan Meili and It raises an intriguing ques- stances of COVID-19, perhaps a Minister Donna Harpauer cost of a worldwide pandemic. his party to connect with the a tion: big deficit is forgivable. would say is that wage and But there was no new wide swath of voters. If the NDP can’t make polit- The root cause of this mess hiring freezes would be con- spending from three months This has obviously been the is the extreme drop in reve- sidered if world markets didn’t ago and business people, un- NDP’s problem in rural Sas- ical gains now, when will they nue including a $350-millon recovery. employed people and the poor katchewan for decades now, every again make gains? reduction in tax revenue and Harpauer holds out hope have consistently pointed out but the Angus Reid poll num- That, in turn, raises a ques- a $753-million drop in natural for recovery through the three there hasn’t been enough dol- bers suggests the NDP aren’t tion for all of us: Who in the resources revenue that would “f’s” that are the fundamentals lars from the province. likely making much headway legislature will hold govern- includes a $409-million reduc- of the Saskatchewan’s econ- One might think this does in the cities either. ment to account for a budget tion in oil and gas revenue this omy – farming, fertilizer (as in not bode well for the Sask. Given the budget mess, one that just wasn’t very good?
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By Chris Ashfield the first quarter has grown over last Grasslands News year however as the number of issues dealt with increased from 189 in the first quarter of 2019 to 400 for the first quar- After several months of relaxed en- ter of 2020. According to McCullough, forcement for parking violations in Mel- that increase is due primarily to the ville due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the city recording more detail and tracking city plans on picking back up enforce- more activity of bylaw enforcement in ment beginning next month. 2020 than they had in 2019. In a report presented to city coun- “The purpose is to better understand cil on June 15, city manager Ron Mc- where/what the needs are and also pro- Cullough said that beginning July 1, vide a more comprehensive review of the city will once again begin taking a service delivery. This increased statis- harder stance on parking violations. tical tracking makes the numbers look “The first couple weeks of July will much larger than the first quarter 2019 be a “lighter” approach, returning to and that may not necessarily be the full enforcement by mid-July,” said Mc- case,” said McCullough. Cullough in his report to council. The majority of the increase in the In the quarterly enforcement report first quarter year-over-year comparison presented at council, statistics show can be attributed to door knockers, a that in the first three months of 2020, a program introduced in mid-2019. The total of 23 traffic tickets were issued, 15 purpose of the door knockers is to leave of which were in the month of January. a note on a door knocker attached to the Only three and five tickets were issued entrance door of a home or business if in February and March respectively. no one is there. The door knocker might Violations under the traffic bylaw are identify that there is an issue with the down substantially from 2019, where 58 property and to please contact bylaw tickets were issued in the first three enforcement or it may contain a note months of the year. During the first that an offence notice has been issued quarter of 2020, there were 71 calls or an Order to Remedy has been issued received over by-law violations with or may simply serve as a reminder. another 18 office contacts, 30 patrol con- “I believe that the effectiveness of tacts made and 41 citizen concern forms the bylaw enforcement program has received. There were also five animal substantially improved with such a sim- tickets issued and two bark cards is- ple communication tool. Another door sued. One vehicle was also seized and knocker tag that is being used is a sim- two tow notices issued. ple “thank you” for compliance,” said Total bylaw enforcement activity for McCullough. Hail Insurance LANDFILL )25748·$33(//( Protect your CROPS and your LIVELIHOOD 6800(5+2856 FlexibleSD\PHQWDQGSUHPLXPRSWLRQVGHVLJQHGVSHFL¿FDOO\IRU\RX • May 1 to October 31 • Offering Coverage from these trusted companies: Monday to Saturday * Palliser Insurance * Co-op Hail 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. * Rain and Hail Insurance Service Ltd. Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Get your Coverage Today! CHRIS ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS Closed Statutory Holidays Yard work 4XRWHVDQGFRYHUDJHDYDLODEOHIRUDQ\50LQ6DVNDWFKHZDQ Minimum Load Charge is $10 Glen Weger was busy earlier this week catching up on yard work by Leah Munteanu - Melville, Sask. We now Accept: trimming the hedges at his residence in Melville. While many people are 306-631-1586 enjoying the sunny days to be outdoors, most are wanting to see rain.
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By Chris Ashfield proved totaling $1,018,993, to support camps and day the Recreation Board summer day programs; Moo- Grasslands News programs offering positive recreation, arts, culture, somin, $5,000 for a Summer Reading Camp and $5,000 and learning opportunities for an estimated 59,000 chil- for a Playfair Daycare Camp; Indian Head, $5,000 for dren and youth during the summer months. Stay-cation Summer Day Camp and Rocanville and Communities such as Mellvile, Fort Qu’Appelle, Community organizations are critical contributors $5,000 for their summer program. Grenfell and Wolseley are some of the 133 Saskatch- to quality of life and wellbeing in our province, pro- “At a time like this, the Community Initiatives ewan communities that benefiting from the Commu- viding a broad range of programs, services, and oppor- Fund can have an immediate and profound impact on nity Initiatives Fund’s (CIF) February 1st and April tunities available to individuals of all ages and their individuals, families and their communities across the 1st deadlines. A total of 358 grants worth $3,985,127 are families. Our world looks very different as communi- province,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Gene being distributed. ties respond to the many unforeseen challenges of the Makowsky said. “Getting this funding out as commu- Through its Community Grant Program’s April 1st COVID-19 pandemic. Nonprofits across the province nity nonprofits and volunteers are adapting and revis- deadline, CIF approved $2,966,134 in support of 122 have been busy adapting their programing in order ing their plans, means that many children and their grants, for programs that contribute to the wellbeing to continue to provide these imperative services and families across our province will have a much brighter of children and youth, families, and communities, ben- supports to communities. summer to look forward to.” efiting an estimated 205,000 participants. The programs Fort Qu’Appelle will receive two $5,000 summer “The pandemic has affected all people and sectors provide opportunities for children and youth to gain grants for the Katepwa Baptist Kamp Camp Matters in Saskatchewan, including the nonprofit sector. We knowledge, skills, and supports to develop positive program and the Town of Fort ‘Qu’Appelle’s Summer extend our sincere gratitude to all of the dedicated mental health, self- esteem, and healthy lifestyle be- Funspot program. Grenfell’s summer day camp will staff and volunteers navigating these unexpected chal- haviours, and ensure families have access to supports receive $3,800 while Meville will be granted $5,000 for lenges presented by the pandemic,” shared Tracey and resources to create healthy and caring environ- their Summer Park Program. Whitewood will receive Mann, Executive Director of the Community Initia- ments. $5,000 for a summer score sport literacy program. The tives Fund. “We recognize the efforts that have gone Under the Community Grant Program, Grenfell will Resort Village of Bird’s Point will get $1,000 for a swim in to dramatically adapting programming and continu- receive $3,800 for its Participate in Grenfell program program while the Southeast Regional Library in Wol- ing to provide services and supports to communities while the Moosomin Family Resource Centre will get seley will be granted $5,000 for a summer literacy pro- across Saskatchewan.” $25,000 for their Early Childhood Programing & Devel- gram. The CIF is a Special Purpose Fund created through oping program. Other nearby communities receiving grant money The Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation Act and man- Additionally, 236 Summer Grant programs were ap- include Wapella, $3,000 for a summer youth program; aged by a government appointed Board of community Esterhazy, $5,000 for Beat the Heat; Ituna, $3,300 for volunteers. Ball diamond renos now complete LET US KNOW By Sarah Pacio Grasslands News
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The driver was startled paved to highway standards at no Nomination Day this year is Oct.7) During his 30 years in public when the door swung open on a curve. He tried cost to the taxpayer,” he said. “Peo- Last year the administration prom- life, Ron Osika accumulated boxes to reach for the door, and fell out; the truck con- ple may forget that.” ised to hold a town hall meeting of memorabilia that he’s now try- tinued on without him. The driver suffered road He said he is not out to settle old to let voters in on its plans for the ing to get rid of. Before he was rash, and he was cited for careless driving and not scores but he does have advice for future but nothing ever came of it. elected mayor of Fort Qu’Appelle wearing a seat belt. Oskia is concerned that the COVID- in 2005 he had a wealth of previ- In Chattanooga, Tenn., Grace Baptist Acad- 19 pandemic may further hamper ous experience with the RCMP, as emy has had a terrible year. Like countless other a proper campaign this fall that a civil servant, a speaker of the schools, grad was cancelled. The graduates gath- could result in voter apathy. Saskatchewan legislature and as a ered in front of the school (wearing masks and six “Experience counts,” he said, “I provincial cabinet minister. Now feet apart) for the (non) traditional class photo. would hope voters take a close look retired and living in Melville, he is The “Class of 2020” sign was spray-painted on a at the candidates, not just in the sorting through boxes of old cam- board and sitting on a broken chair. The back- Fort but generally. Find out what paign posters, political cartoons, ground is even more depressing as a month after the issues are and why they are papers and photographs. the school switched to online learning due to the running. We should have an oppor- Osika didn’t set out to be a pandemic, the building was destroyed by an F-4 tunity to question them. Find out collector. “I have boxes of stuff, tornado. The school’s website just why they are vying for your a memorabilia box. Everything I reminded the kids, “We have precious votes.” have was given to me when they only lost our house — we He has no intention of returning shut down the Liberal party have not lost our home!” to politics. office in Regina. I’m not While it is not a usual “Politics is that way. Once sure any museum wants warning, a Georgia woman you are gone, you are any of it,” he said. is now warning others about gone,” he said with a wry Now 81, he is the dangers of flying tur- smile. But this may not unique. He moved tles after such an animal be the last we hear from to Fort Qu’Appelle crashed through her him. “I’ got into the habit in 1993 to sell ad- windshield. Police are of keeping diaries when I vertising for the not sure how the turtle was with the RCMP,” he Fort Times. In became airborne, but the told Grasslands News. the years that woman involved suspects it was initially struck by “ I kept it up all the followed, he a car in front of her. time I was an MLA ran for the Re- Murder by cobra? That’s another new one to and mayor. I’m form party, me. A man in India accused of murder allegedly thinking there’s was elected executed his crime by using a venomous cobra. enough good ma- as a Liberal Sooraj, 27, failed in his first attempt even though a terial there to MLA in the viper he left in her room did bite her, putting her write a book.” Melville in hospital for two months. His second attempt in-
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The 55-year-old will appear on the + Universal Joints + Drive Shafts + 4X4 Transfer Cases + been paying the price /RFNRXWVERRVWLQJDQGZLQFKLQJ second season of the reality TV show sMothered. ever since. ” ´7KH3ULFH:H4XRWH··LVWKH3ULFH Provincial “Prior to the pandemic, budget. a $30 million increase for Grasslands News Saskatchewan was on Within this record in- child and family services track for balanced budgets vestment, $118 million to enhance the range and last year and this year, has been identified by the delivery of services that The 2020-21 Saskatch- and I am confident that as health sector in spending keep children safe. It also ewan Budget meets the Saskatchewan’s economy commitments related to includes $10.9 million for challenges presented by recovers, our revenues hospital equipment, test- third party providers that the global COVID-19 pan- will also recover and we ing equipment, personal deliver services on behalf demic. will get back to balance in protective equipment and of the ministry to some of “Saskatchewan is the coming years without operating costs to address our province’s most vul- strong, our province’s fis- having to cut programs the pandemic. nerable people, including cal foundation remains and services.” The 2020-21 budget also at-risk children, youth solid and our economy While the 2020-21 defi- investment to build hos- lion incorporates the $14.2 includes a record $435 and families, people with will recover,” Finance cit is significant, it is pitals, schools, highways, billion outlined in the es- million in mental health intellectual disabilities Minster Donna Harpauer much smaller than the municipal and Crown cor- timates for government and addictions funding, and mental health chal- said. “Saskatchewan peo- deficits expected in many poration infrastructure. ministries and agencies which makes up 7.5 per lenges. ple are resilient and our other provinces this fiscal Over the next two released on March 18. cent of the total Ministry In response to the province has what the year. years the province will As well, $1.3 billion of Health budget. pandemic, $6.4 million world needs as the global Revenue is forecast to invest $7.5 billion as part in expenses from across There is also $3.36 has been dedicated to a economy recovers from be $13.6 billion, down $1.2 of its capital plan, which other government entities billion for education in number of measures to the pandemic. billion, or about eight includes $2.0 billion an- is included in the sum- this budget, including address the province’s “Our government is per cent from last year, nounced in May to help mary budget, for a total of the pre-K to Grade 12 most vulnerable people, helping support people a result of the shuttering further stimulate the $15.5 billion, at that time. and the post-secondary including one-time pay- through the pandemic and of domestic and global economy and create jobs. In the ensuing weeks, sectors, up $79.4 million ments of $50 to all adults investing to stimulate our economies to contain the “These are projects more than $700 million or 2.4 per cent from last in receipt of income assis- economy and create jobs. spread of COVID-19, com- that will result in much has been allocated to ad- year. A $42 million in- tance. Government is also Every province, every bined with the oil price needed economic activity dress the challenges of crease in school operat- providing $100 monthly jurisdiction in the world collapse. and jobs,” Harpauer said. the pandemic, and a $200 ing funding includes $20 respite payments from has seen its economy The 2020-21 Budget “Saskatchewan is fortu- million health and safety million to fully fund the June through September and finances hit hard by includes $16.1 billion in nate to be in a strong fi- contingency has been es- ratified teachers’ collec- to about 2,800 individuals the pandemic. Saskatche- spending, an increase nancial position to make tablished. tive bargaining agree- caring for people with in- wan is not immune, but of $1.1 billion, or about these kinds of important This pre-pandemic ment. School divisions tellectual disabilities, at a we are better positioned seven per cent compared capital investments in level of funding includes a have been responding to cost of $1.1 million. There than most to provide the to last year. This in- every part of our prov- record investment of $6.18 the unique challenges of is $171,000 for additional support people need to cludes record spending ince.” billion for the health care the COVID-19 pandemic support to emergency get through the pandemic on health care, which is The 2020-21 Budget in- sector, up $288 million including online learning shelters, and one-time and see our economy re- vital during the COVID- cludes more than $1.0 bil- or 4.9 per cent from the and planning for the up- $300 payments to foster cover and jobs return.” 19 pandemic. The budget lion in support to fight the previous year’s budget. coming school year, with and extended family care- The reduction in pro- also invests strongly into pandemic, for individuals, While the health sector the guidance of Saskatch- givers. vincial revenues and many needed programs for businesses and for ini- is incurring COVID-19 re- ewan’s Chief Medical The 2020-21 Budget additional costs related and services. tiatives to help the econ- lated costs, the significant Health Officer. provides more than to the pandemic have re- To help stimulate Sas- omy recover. year-over-year increase This budget includes $85 million to the Sas- sulted in a $2.4 billion katchewan’s economic Investment in is, thus far, allowing the $1.49 billion for social katchewan Public Safety deficit forecast for 2020-21. recovery and create jobs, needed flexibility in the services and assistance, Agency, which supports “This is a pandemic the province’s capital Saskatchewan People system to manage pres- a $58 million or four per the province’s people, deficit, not a structural plan in the 2020-21 Bud- cent increase, over the municipalities and ser- Expenses of $16.1 bil- sures within the existing deficit,” Harpauer said. get includes a $3.1 billion 2019-20 Budget. 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Park at 3 p.m. Organist Derek Harrison is expected to be on key- The day, which used to be called National Aborig- board. Honouring inal Day, has been observed each June 21 since 1996. The bishop has recommended that masked volun- Anglican bishop Rob Hardwick has approved the teer marshals, wearing reflective vests and carrying Indigenous People planned service as a “commendable opportunity not hand sanitizer, help people to sit appropriately in simply to gather, but to gather in a way that honours accordance with the Saskatchewan Health Authority National Indigenous and promotes the need for ongoing healing and recon- guidelines. Peoples Day June 21 Canada’s Indigenous water crisis Balcarres Agencies Ltd. Access to safe, clean drinking water is a major tration system or test the quality of the water. In fact, concern among Indigenous communities in Canada. many affected reserves have a treatment facility but 216 Main St., Balcarres SK Across the country, the water supply on many First lack funding for maintenance, repairs and training. Nations reserves is contaminated, difficult to access In 2015, the federal government promised to elim- 306-334-2401 or at risk because of faulty treatment systems. These inate all long-term drinking water advisories on re- [email protected] long-standing problems have resulted in a high num- serves by March 2021. Among the solutions are the ber of drinking water advisories. design, construction and repair of infrastructure as www.balcarresagencies.saskbrokers.com A drinking water advisory is put into effect when well as better training and monitoring. the quality of a community’s water is unsafe or un- While 88 long-term advisories were lifted in just known. Residents may be advised to boil water before over four years, about 60 remain in effect. There is consumption or refrain from using it at all. After a also serious concern among advocates that many of year, an advisory is designated long-term. Thousands the government’s solutions are temporary and will re- of people on First Nations reserves have been under sult in new water advisories. advisory for 10 years or longer. 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There’s a sense of family connection that The goal of the home is to support parents and J&V ELECTRIC LTD. a child has with their community and it’s important to hopefully reconnect families. instill that value of belonging,” Chief Bear explained. Headwoman Shaya Watson, who is in charge of the !1-''#!9ধ!2Owner/Journeyman Watson stated about 17 members of the community First Nation’s Social Development Portfolio, oversaw will be hired on to work at the home including land 306-332-4178 ă$' 306-331-8827 Cell the development of the home. based childcare workers to help connect the children Serving Fort Qu’Appelle and area for over 25 years It was two years ago that she saw a child forced with their culture. to leave the community, Watson told the Leader Post. First Nations across Canada are working on reform “The case stayed with me. At that time I knew that to have jurisdiction over their own child welfare. we needed to do better, that we have to do better,” the While Ochapowace works on drafting its own child mother of three children herself said. “I have a very welfare act, the home is being operated through part- Celebrate National good support system but that doesn’t always happen.” nership with the Yorkton Tribal Council. Watson says she thinks that was her push, to make Bear added that as children are the core of a sure these little kids have that support all the time. Indigenous Peoples Day community, investing in healthier families means The home wasn’t completely ready to open when Ochapowace First Nation grows stronger as a whole. it did, but concerns about finding placements during still here - still strong “When we feel good about who we are, when we the Covid-19 pandemic response bumped that date up. feel proud of who we are, we do well in whatever it is Eventually, the home could be scaled up to a family that we do.” Qu’Appelle Valley support centre and provide parents with life skill pro- gramming and services. Friendship Centre PELLE VA P LL ’A E U Y Celebrating Indigenous peoples and cultures Q FRIENDSHIP 85 Victoria Avenue South CENTRE 1 Fort Qu’Appelle, SK June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day and a 306-332-5616 time for all Canadians to honour and celebrate the di- verse cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada. The celebrations taking place across the country are varied. Some communities choose to mark the hol- Celebrating the iday with barbecues and dancing, others host large cultures and events with musical performances and activities for children. Additionally, some bands choose to hold contributions of powwows to commemorate the event, complete with the First Nations’ traditional dancing, drumming and food. National Indigenous Peoples Day events are open peoples of to all Canadians who are interested in learning about Canada National Indigenous and celebrating the unique cultures of First Nations, Peoples Day Inuit and Métis peoples. Regardless of your ethnicity, June 21 on June 21 you’re invited to recognize the important role of Indigenous peoples in Canada. Phyllis Armstrong CPA Professional Corporation Chartered Professional Accountant What is National Indigenous Peoples Day? 707 Lalonde St. – Whitewood, SK. 306-735-2284 [email protected] June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This cultural practices and spiritual beliefs. is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate In cooperation with Indigenous organizations, the the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstand- Government of Canada chose June 21, the summer sol- ing contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis stice, for National Aboriginal Day, now known as Na- peoples. The Canadian Constitution recognizes these tional Indigenous Peoples Day. For generations, many three groups as Aboriginal peoples, also known as In- Indigenous peoples and communities have celebrated digenous peoples. their culture and heritage on or near this day due to Although these groups share many similarities, the significance of the summer solstice as the longest they each have their own distinct heritage, language, day of the year. Sunday, June 21 Town of Fort Qu’Appelle Proud to serve our Celebrating 306-332-5266 residents and the Email: [email protected] Website: www.fortquappelle.com surrounding communities 136 Boundary Ave. S. Box 309 S0G 1S0 Town of Grenfell 800 Desmond St. Box 1120, Grenfell, Sask. S0G 2B0 200 - 8th Street Email: [email protected] Fort Qu’Appelle Phone 306-697-2815 306-332-3888 www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV June 19, 2020 13 Three must-see Indigenous films On National Indigenous Peoples Day, take a moment to watch and listen to the stories of Canada’s First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities as told by Indigenous filmmakers. Here are three recommendations to get you started. The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open Áila doesn’t know Rosie, but when she sees the young woman standing barefoot and bruised at a bus stop in the rain, she instinctively intervenes. This chance encounter between two Indige- nous wo men from very different social classes sparks a story of resilience and solidarity. It’s also an authentic exam- ination of domestic abuse by Kainai and Sámi filmmaker, Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers (who also plays Áila), and Canadian di- rector, Kathleen Hepburn. nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up documentary by award-winning Cree SGaawaay K’uuna Helen Haig-Brown of the Tsilhqot’in On August 9, 2016, a young Cree man filmmaker Tasha Hubbard follows the Nation, this story of loss, family and na med Colten Boushie died on the rural Boushie family’s search for justice after (Edge of the Knife) betrayal is also a tool for cultural pres- Based on the legend of the property of Gerald Stanley from a gun- Stanley’s trial and controversial acquit- ervation. shot wound to the back of his head. This tal by an all-white jury. Gaagiixiid, or “Wildman,” this super- For more films by Indigenous directors, natural thriller is the first feature film made in the critically endangered Haida check out the National Film language, which is spoken fluently by Board of Canada’s extensive col- What led to the creation of fewer than 50 people. Directed by Gwaai lection of titles free to stream Edenshaw, who is Haida himself, and at nfb.ca/indigenous-cinema. National Indigenous Peoples Day? National Aboriginal Peoples On June 21, 2017, the Day (now National Indig- • also in 1995, the Royal Prime Minister issued !ধ32!£ 2&-+'23<9 enous Peoples Day) was Commission on Aborigi- a statement announcing announced in 1996 by nal Peoples recommended the intention to rename then Governor General of the designation of a Na- this day National Indige- Canada, Roméo LeBlanc, tional First Peoples Day nous Peoples Day. '36£'9!@ through the Proclamation Declaring June 21 of Each Year as National Aborigi- nal Day. This was the re- sult of consultations and statements of support for '£'#8!ধ2+ such a day made by vari- ous Indigenous groups: • in 1982, the National See us for all your vehicle needs <£;<8' Indian Brotherhood (now :HDUH\RXUORFDOWLUHH[SHUWZHFDQ¿W\RXU the Assembly of First vehicle with the right tire for the Nations) called for the right road conditions. creation of National Ab- *Mechanical repairs for all makes and models* <2' original Solidarity Day • in 1995, the Sacred Open: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Assembly, a national con- ference of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people f¤ff chaired by Elijah Harper, 3<2&!8@='W 38; on National Indigenous Peoples Day Join me in celebrating the diverse cultures and outstanding First Nations, ALICIA National Indigenous Peoples Day, which takes place on ARAGUTAK June 21, is an opportunity to celebrate the diverse cultures Inuit and Métis peoples. and contributions of First Nation, Inuit and Métis peo- ples in Canada. Here are three young recipients of the 2020 Indspire Award, which recognizes outstanding Indigenous achievers and role models. Alicia Aragutak This 26-year-old Inuit from Umiujaq in northern Quebec founded the Qarjuit Youth Council, a non-profit organiza- tion that provides support and programs for young adults in Nunavik communities. She is now the executive direc- tor of the Isuarsivik Regional Recovery Centre where she helps deliver holistic treatment programs for trauma and TA’KAIYA addiction that blend traditional Inuit values with modern BLANEY practices. Steven Bonk, MLA Ta’Kaiya Blaney This 19-year-old singer-songwriter from the Tla’amin Moosomin First Nation in British Columbia began her activism at the age of 10 when she released an original protest song and music video against a controversial pipeline proposal. She Phone: 306-435-4005 has since advocated for Indigenous rights at United Nations Fax: 306-435-4008 conferen ces, environmental events and in classrooms around the world. She’s also an award-winning actress. Alana Robert ALANA This 25-year-old Métis from Manitoba founded Justice ROBERT For Women while in university to combat gender-based vi- olence on campus. She was also part of the Canadian dele- gation to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. She is now an articling student at the McCarthy Tétrault law firm and becoming a strong legal advocate for Indigenous women and girls. These are just three of the many young Indigenous activ- ists across the country who are leading the charge on mat- “We are all Treaty People” ters of water protection, environmental preservation and Indigenous rights. Parkland College recognizes, celebrates, and honours our presence on Treaty 4 territory. You’re at home Through our Indigenous Advisory Council, here. we are working to meet our strategic priority of Indigenization. The Council consists of staff, students, and external partners. Members identify focus areas and priority actions to help us meet our goals. We look forward to the work ahead and the positive impacts it will bring. Prairie Co-operative Ltd. Melville | Lemberg | Fort Qu’Appelle Lipton | Cupar | Strasbourg Ag. Your College. Your Future. Ituna | Kelliher > parklandcollege.sk.ca www.grasslandsnews.ca Whitewood Grenfell Herald Sun June 19, 2020 15 1.866.999.7372 southeastcollege.org 6iacVddZ`_`WZ_eVcVdeW`c T]VR_Z_XdVcgZTVd HYZeVh``U4R^afd D`feYVRde4`]]VXVZddVV\Z_X bfR]ZWZVUaVcd`_d`cT`^aR_ZVde` ac`gZUVURZ]jT]VR_Z_XdVcgZTVdW`c `fcHYZeVh``U4R^afd]`TReVURe (!)&eY2gV_fV E`cVbfVdeR_Z_W`c^ReZ`_aRT\RXV a]VRdVdV_URcVbfVdeW`c Z_W`c^ReZ`_e`+ ]YVXXd1d`feYVRdeT`]]VXV `cX `c$!' )'" ")'!`_`cSVW`cV ;f_V"( #!#! 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For example, very few Canadian businesses have been able to MCS graduates honoured //2<'6&+0,'7_*5$66/$1'61(:6 Melville Comprehensive School Grad Committee has honoured the sign up the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) because Class of 2020 with 65 individual pictures that were placed on the fence the program took so long to get going, the application process that faces Seventh Avenue west in Kinsmen Park in Melville. is too complex, and the criteria to qualify has changed repeatedly. If it wasn’t for the Liberal government’s infuriating ơ School gets imaginative as closed employees because their salaries would have been subsidized by up to 75 per cent. By Elaine Ashfield home with races against Christina Merkel put Grasslands News mom or dad, ball throw, her scientific mind to ǡ ƤȋȌ 3-legged race, running work learning about den- broad jump, soccer kick, sity and fluids. The result is set up in a way that will punish people who want to return to Whitewood School standing broad jump, leg was a gorgeous lava lamp work. Right now, the moment a person earns one dollar over may appear deadly quiet wrestling or even making decorating her family’s during the shutdown of it to the end of an obsta- home. ͕͔͔͔͂ǡ͖͔͔͔͂ƤǤ ǡ schools from the corona- cle course. Some very in- Whitewood School also in a restaurant may have already earned $900 this month. Their virus pandemic but be- teresting and also some joined with WAFF, the hind closed doors, there comical demonstrations community-based organi- ơ ǡ are plenty of things tak- were presented virtually zation, Whitewood Action guarantee any more shifts after that. If the server takes the ing place. through the school Face- For Families, to provide shifts, they will earn over $1000 but far less than the $2000 the Teachers, support staff, book site. Probably not a weekly food boxes to fam- students and organiza- lot of challenge in some ilies in need. CERB provides. This means they will be penalized if they take tions are supporting one cases unless the students The eight-week project the work. Conservatives have been calling for the CERB to be another and the families had siblings to compete will cease at the end of the of the school and the com- against! school year. ƪ munity with imaginative, Undoubtedly though, Community school ƤǤ Ǥ energetic and resourceful first prize must go to the coordinator, Adedolapo ideas for student partici- teachers for their imagi- Somefun remarked on Unfortunately, that is what the current Liberal program is pation as well as helpful native filming of a virtual the project. “We have had doing. projects for families. relay race. Well staged some very positive feed- Social distancing has teachers! back from the beneficia- been followed with a lot Science projects devel- ries.” Meanwhile, the Liberal government has provided no help for of virtual events trans- oped at home appear to Prairie Valley School struggling farmers or for the oil and gas industry. On the Division shared some of piring. Things like the be much more interest- contrary, Trudeau imposed an increase to the Liberal Carbon kindergarten students ing than in the classroom the responses from those joining their school at this time as well. For who benefited. Tax right in the middle of the pandemic. That makes zero sense. friends for a virtual teddy example, an experiment “We are so happy and bear picnic. Connecting in buoyancy. Watching feel special that the school The Trudeau Liberals need to put forward a plan to restart our to their classmates and an object float in a sink cares about us this much teacher brings many of water is not near as ex- to provide us groceries,” economy. As more and more businesses start having shifts to happy faces in a time of citing, or as long lasting said one family. Ƥǡ isolation. knowledgeably as build- “It’s great to get that Other events included ing your own boat from help. I am happy we are help Canadians who want to return to work instead of putting the teachers demonstrat- PVC and ABS pipe and being supported,” said an- obstacles in their way. That means cutting taxes and ing events for track since hoping it will float. Kei- other family. the yearly fun day of track ryn Istace was amazed to The food boxes contain regulations and unleashing the power of small businesses and had to be cancelled. Stu- see that he floated as he breakfast and lunch items entrepreneurs. ensuring that all food dents were encouraged to paddled his boat in the groups are represented have their own track at waters of the lake. according to Canada food Unfortunately that seems unlikely to happen. It’s almost as if guide and are assembled Trudeau’s radical-left wing ideology is actually designed to hurt Focus Saskatchewan and picked up from the local grocery store on struggling workers and the small businesses that employ them. Tuesdays and Wednesday. Bali story gets national award The COVID-19 pan- demic left many families ǡơ ǡ By Elaine Ashfield in Prairie Valley School aassistssist constituentsconstituents iinn RegRegina-Quina-Q ’Appelle at the phone number Grasslands News Division struggling fi- nancially and many staff bebelow. Still Searching: The Disappearance of Mekayla Bali in schools in Prairie Val- is the sad story of Mekayla Bali, the 16-year old girl ley School Division are who disappeared three years ago from Yorkton, SK. doing what they can to The story, by Global Regina, won a national award help, with support from for its work on the Focus Saskatchewan feature and the community of course, also won the regional Trina McQueen Award back in PVSD commented in a re- April and a Edward R. Murrow Award – a regional port. award for news documentary in the international cat- “We are very grateful egory in May. to our community and Reporter Maney Blunt and Derek Putz spoke with partners for their sup- Mekayla Bali’s family about their unspeakable pain, port. A big thank you resilience and how they will never stop searching. to the Whitewood Co-op Mekayla Bali has not been found. Her family is grocery, Community still searching. Reward money remains unclaimed. Initiative Funds, Pres- The family and the RCMP continue to ask people to ident’s Choice Charity, report any possible sightings or any information, even Show Kids you Care and the slightest of reminders, that may be helpful to find Farm Credit Canada for ZZZZDQGUHZPSFD Mekayla Bali. all of their support,” said “This is a great example of the incredible journal- Brenda Doud, the school ism being produced right here is Saskatchewan and principal. “I also want to Help keep your community’s history alive. how we’re committed to telling the stories of those in thank Adedolapo for all our communities,” Said Sherri Clark, Global Regina her hard work on this im- SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR LOCAL NEWSPAPER! Call Toll Free: 1-844-GNG-NEWS and Global Saskatoon news director. portant initiative.” www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV June 19, 2020 17 Whitewood Farmers & Friends Bonspiel Committee raised $49,000; makes donations to groups By Elaine Ashfield “As upsetting as it was that we Grasslands News had to postpone this year’s bonspiel, we were overwhelmed with the sup- Nothing is ever a flop for the port received from both sponsors and Whitewood Farmers & Friends buyers in our fundraising auction. Bonspiel Committee as even when We hope these organizations make a pandemic forces cancellation of the most out of the funds they re- Saskatchewan’s largest curling ceived and thank all organizations bonspiel under one roof, that applied for there were still pro- funding. See ceeds raised and money you next donated year for to various our 5th groups. annual This White- year, with wood the bonspiel can- Farmers & celled, the com- Friends Bon- mittee still raised and donated over spiel,” Chad $49,000. Kelly, Chair of Curlers travel from many com- the committee told Grasslands News. munities to take part in the yearly From the applications submitted bonspiel held at the Whitewood to the Farmers & Friends Bonspiel Community Centre. Many volunteers Committee, the recipients of funds from other organizations support for this year are: Whitewood Fig- the Farmers & Friends Committee to ure Skating Club $1,000, Whitewood make the 4-day event as successful as it has become each and every year. & District Ministerial Assoc. $500, Sponsorships and donation were McAuley Fire & Rescue $1,500, already in place for the 2020 bonspiel Whitewood Minor Hockey $5,000, when the news of the provincial Broadview Curling Club $2,500, shutdown due to coronavirus was Whitewood Fire Department $2,500, implemented. 64 teams of curlers, as Whitewood Wiggles & Giggles Day- well as the addition of eight junior care $2,000, Whitewood Tourism & teams, were looking forward to hit- Heritage Association $500, White- ting the ice. &+5,6$6+),(/'_*5$66/$1'61(:6 “The committee was devastated by wood School Playground Committee Shooting hoops the cancellation of our annual bon- $2,000, Whitewood Recreation & Com- Emilio San Martin and his son Owen were happy to get outside to the spiel but we decided to try and make munity Centre $18,000, Whitewood park on Tuesday to play a game of one-on-one basketball at the basket- some good out of an unfortunate and Legion $1,000, Whitewood Curling ball courts at Kinsmen Park in Melville. uncontrollable situation,” committee Club Junior Program $7,500 and member Jennalee Beutler said at the Whitewood Harmony Club $1,000. time. With this year’s auction, the With over 50 items donated for Farmers & Friends Bonspiel has their auction that is held in conjunc- Millionaires and North Stars swap prospects raised over $266,661 in 5 years. tion with the bonspiel, and with the cash sponsors generously leaving The committee of chair Chad By Travis Longman Coach and General Manager Mike their sponsorships in to go towards Kelly, treasurer Warren Delmage, for Grasslands News Rooney. He adds that Wills has a “very funds raised, the committee decided secretary Jennalee Beutler, and good hockey IQ which allows him to be to hold an online Facebook auction. members Jason Krupski, Scott Man- The Melville Millionaires continue a strong 200 foot player.” Rooney also The main purpose of the bonspiel nle, Rhett Parks and Braeden Restau to think about the future. describes Wills as a “Student of the is to raise funds for the community have not been discouraged with hav- The Millionaires have acquired the game. Coachable. Strong academic.” centre and other non-profit commu- ing to postpone their 5th annual bon- nity groups in and around White- rights to forward Noah Wills and a Last season Wills scored 12 goals spiel to 2021 and plans are already 2021 second round draft pick from the wood, so each year the committee and put up 24 assists for a total of 36 asks any non profit or recreation/ shaping up for a bigger and better Battleford North Stars in exchange for points in 43 games for the Tisdale Tro- youth organizations that may be event that everyone is welcome to the rights to Spencer Bell. looking for funding to fill out an ap- take part in, either as a curler or a “Wills is a good skater with good jans of the Saskatchewan Male AAA plication prior to May 31. spectator. skill set,” Says Millionaires’ Head Hockey League. Cuthbert’s Tinctures New location in 2020 – Whitewood Classes at Southeast College may and Topicals be the answer you are looking for! Did you leave highschool before graduating? 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Grasslands News It seems almost inevitable that at some point I’d have to talk about something that isn’t a sport and that time has finally come. Earlier this week the Govern- I have a confession to make: I’m a fan of wres- ment of Saskatchewan brought tling. forward amendments to Bill 194 And I’m not talking about Greco Roman or that will better protect the rights whatever it’s called, I’m talking about the wres- of legal firearm and handgun own- tling that has had names such as Greg “The ers within the province by limit- Hammer” Valentine, Bret “The Hitman” Hart, ing the ability to ban firearm and Gorgeous George and Bruno Sammartino. handgun ownership within the I started watching wrestling as a wee lad, when province through new local mu- my mom and dad would wake me from my slum- nicipal bylaws. ber at 11:40 p.m. so I could watch Grand Prix “These amendments are pro- Wrestling from Montreal. active steps that will ensure I’m not certain of what age I was at that point, law-abiding citizens maintain the but I can recall seeing the great tactician Edouard right to safe, legal firearms own- Carpentier, Gilles “The Fish” Poisson, Don Leo ership in Saskatchewan,” Govern- Jonathan and the Hollywood Blondes and I’m ment Relations Minister Lori Carr certain I saw them in both black and white and said. “Clear and consistent fire- safety with a focus on current en- sponsibilities when posting public colour. arms ownership rules are needed forcement efforts, while taking a notices. Carpentier was a high-flyer, known for his ae- to avoid a potential patchwork tough stance on criminals who are Municipalities will continue to of regulations that will limit the rial acrobatics and his ability to out-wrestle men breaking the existing laws, rather be required to publish the follow- rights of Saskatchewan people.” much larger in stature, and he was often taking on than further restricting legitimate ing items within their local or re- The federal government has in- one of the greatest all time heels in the business, firearms ownership by law-abiding gional newspaper: dicated it plans to pass legislation Killer Kowalski. residents,” Carr said. • Restructuring notices; intended to delegate to municipali- No one could cut a promo for a match quite The amendments were made to • Local status and boundary ties the ability to ban handguns or like Killer who I recall saying that he didn’t care The Miscellaneous Municipal Stat- changes; other firearms. if Montreal disappeared, if it sank into the sea. utes Amendment Act, 2019, which • Completion of assessment rolls “The Government of Saskatch- Old Killer didn’t miss a trick – he was one great was originally introduced in the as well as assessment notices; and ewan prefers to take the position • The last day for assessment cheater, never passing up the chance to theatri- fall of 2019. Other amendments of encouraging education and include clarifying municipal re- appeals. cally poke an opponent in the eye or strand a guy in the corner and stomp him until you’d think there’d be an actual hole in the guy he was fight- ing. At a young age, you can’t tell if wrestling is Sports Column - Bruce Penton real, and I really hated Killer Kowalski because he was such a convincing bad guy to seven-year- old me. NHL should forget about resumption of play Grand Prix wrestling was the program where I first saw “The Giant” Jean Ferre, who later be- OK, it’s time to be a spoilsport. Cancel the National be buried and forgotten about. came better known as Andre the Giant. Hockey League season. • Patti Dawn Swansson, aka the River City Rene- He was much thinner in his younger years than The NHL should declare ‘No Stanley Cup Champion gade, who has been doing a lot of reading during the he was in the WWF and WWE days, but he still — due to pandemic’ and forget about 2019-20. Make COVID-19 stay-at-home period. Two of the titles: had the trademark afro and the size and strength plans to have a fresh start in October or November - “You People: The Official Don Cherry Code of to make everyone else look like children and he’d when the worst of COVID-19 will hopefully be in the Conduct for Wannabe Canadians, where the former often be in handicap matches against two or even rear-view mirror. star of Coach’s Corner explains milk and honey and three other jobbers. Those matches usually ended Playing a few regular-season games to wrap up an poppies & EVERYTHINK LIKE THAT!” up with Jean Ferre piling up his spent opponents abbreviated regular season, followed by a modified, - “Still Searching In A White Ford Bronco After All like firewood and pinning them all at once. reduced Stanley Cup playoff schedule — all with no These Years: O.J. Simpson Takes Us to Various Golf Gran Prix was also the venue for a bloody feud fans in the stands, is a contrived way to say this pan- Courses In His Hunt for the Real Killers.” between the Giant and Don Leo Jonathan, who demic mess was just a little bump in the road. We • Omaha comedy writer Brad Dickson: “Two NFL was also a rather large man and would go toe to Canadians love our hockey, but we also love beautiful cornerbacks are accused of armed robbery. I’m trying toe with the younger but larger Ferre. hot weather in July and August, when hockey fans to confirm they got caught after their agent turned I remember being so upset that the Giant was should be golfing and fishing and camping, not watch- ‘em in because they wouldn’t give him 15 per bleeding during a match that my dad had to ex- ing hockey on TV. cent.” plain that some of it was fake, because he didn’t It’s all about money, of course. The owners don’t • Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: want me to worry about how badly a guy was hurt. want to have to give back millions of dollars to “Onetime Cardinals first baseman Mark Later, when he was known as Andre, my folks TV networks for games not played. The players Hamilton has just become, at age 35, Dr. took me to the Regina Exhibition, not because of don’t want to give up a good chunk of their Mark Hamilton. In other words, he’s all the rides or gambling games, but because there salaries, or to miss out on bonus clauses gone from ‘take two and hit to right’ to was a wrestling card with Andre taking part. in their contracts. The arenas where ‘take two and call me in the morning.’” I was probably about 10 at the time, and I was games would normally be played don’t • Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg, on so pumped to see one of my first idols in sports – want to give up the revenue those Twitter: “Red Sox star Mookie Betts even though it was really sports entertainment. games produce. is related to the Duchess of Sussex, I can still see the match in my mind’s eye. But really, what’s the point? It’s not Meghan Markle. Please, please tell me First the opponents were introduced and then going to seem real to use July, August that makes him Duke Mookie.” Andre’s tag partner and then, in the biggest, lon- and some of September to finish of the • Another one from Brad Dickson: gest, blackest car I’d ever seen, was Andre. season and run the Stanley Cup playoffs, and then “The U.S. has the third worse coronavirus response His humongous afro and the rest of his head turn around and say ‘OK boys, enjoy your one week of in the world. If our teams finished third worst at the stuck through the sunroof and he waved to the off-season and report to training camp next Thursday.’ Olympic Games everybody would be calling for the fans with hands that looked like bags of sausages. The NHL is considering a few locations to use to coaches to be fired.” It was Andre paired up with Stampede Wres- finish off the regular season, then throw together a • From ESPN via fark.com: “Browns are offering up tling legend Buffalo Bill Cody, and they were fac- 20- or 24-team playoff system to somehow legitimize the chance to script the first 15 plays of a preseason ing the Kiwis, who later changed their names to the declaration of a Stanley Cup champion. But with game. At this point, you can’t really do any worse than the Bushwackers for their run on WWE. the border between the U.S. and Canada still closed; the last decade of coaching hires.” It was a fun match with the Kiwis taking advan- with quarantine issues still in play; with surges in • Headline at Fark.com: “Michigan governor says tage of Cody by double-teaming him until Andre positive cases reported in many reopened venues; with no full stadiums this fall. Or as the Lions call it: Sun- had had enough. the threat of a ‘second surge’ a real possibility; with day.” He tossed one Kiwi into the corner and then the the prospect of an immediate halt to the resumption • From Fark.com, on the “Last Dance” finale: other, then grabbed Buffalo Bill and tossed him of play if one — yes, one would be enough — player “Knowing their owner is going to fire the coach and in and barrelled in himself, allowing Cody to just tested positive for COVID-19... it seems like the hurdles disband the team at the end of season, the Bulls put miss getting squashed by Andre’s prodigious pos- are close to insurmountable. it all on the line to win the championship. Hey, wait, terior for the big ending. Everybody should just take their lumps. The play- that’s the same plot of ‘Major League.’ ” At that age, it was probably the highlight of my ers lose money; the owners lose money; the networks • Comedian Argus Hamilton, on actress Lori summer. lose money; the arenas lose money. Just like every Loughlin pleading guilty to fraudulently passing her Over the years I’d keep watching but it was government and business has done. But, with chin up, daughter off as a rower to get her into USC: “The good never as fun as when I was a kid and everything start over fresh in October or November for the 2020-21 news is, if the judge sends her up the river, her daugh- seemed so realistic. season and hope for normalcy. This train wreck of a ter can row her there.” Lately, I’ve had to watch it, because it’s almost 2019-20 season has crashed and burned and deserves to Care to comment? Email [email protected] a sport and it still entertains me, only now I find it more humorous than anything. 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I began traditional sense, as when I review to exercise more leisurely and am For all your denture needs: the list of suggested mindfulness ac- walking for longer periods of time tivities, I do not feel drawn to many whereas I used to jog. I am being of them! For instance, I have tried more mindful of my daily activities, yoga and meditation. I fi nd that these and taking more time to complete Tru-Fit Denture Clinic activities have the opposite effect on them – purposefully. I am enjoy- me…as I fi nd myself feeling anxious ing the foreign feeling of not being and/or bored when I try to engage rushed, of having the time to plan 2130B Broad Street, Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 1Y5 in these purposeful activities. This, and choose my daily routines than I I imagine, is the opposite effect that ever have previously! these activities are designed to illicit! 306-352-2552 I have refl ected further on this, Holly Spencer is originally from Esterhazy. She holds a masters in social work CALL COLLECT and I have come to understand that and practices in northern Canada. my personality type is not necessar- “Doing a smiling business for over a decade and a half” 22 June 19, 2020 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News +HOS0U+¿QGWKH+22.IRUKLV¿VKLQJURG JUST Kidding Q: What bow can’t be tied? H raivbow A: JUST Kidding What season is it when you are Q: on a trampoline? A: Spring time Spring A: How many items are there in the grocery cart? And how many are outside it? www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV -XQH 23 float like a butterfly while our neighbors as our- and repentance. Our sin- Ray Maher others crawl like a cock- selves. God’s law leads us fulness shows us the need roach? to the truth that we can- for the righteousness of It is worse than a bee not keep it perfectly. God apart from the law. Neighbourly Advice sting to realize we have The Bible says in Ro- Only Jesus Christ, been deceived in our at- mans that under the law, God’s Son, obeyed the titude about others, and every mouth may be si- laws of God perfectly. Ed and I can both re- to blame for our mis- thoughts of being better our attitude concerning lenced and the whole His obedience is counted member when Flip Wil- guided actions and sins. than certain other people. our actions. God is never world held accountable as our righteousness son used to claim, “The It is not always easy Christian people are fooled about our wrong to God. “Therefore, no one through our faith (belief) devil made me do it!” On to admit we make un- often perceived as being thinking and actions. will be declared righteous in Him. his comedy television wise decisions and sin judgemental, those who For Christians, the in His sight by observing Jesus was God’s sacri- show Flip’s character, in thought and deed. We talk and act as if they are Law of God plays no fa- the law; rather, through fice of atonement, through Geraldine, repeatedly tend to want to be more superior to other folks. vorites in that we are the law, we become con- faith in His blood for all blamed the devil for every than normal or average. This superiority may to love God with all our scious of sin.” who see themselves as questionable decision she There is pressure to act include those who are heart, soul, mind, and Being aware of our sin- sinners. made. smart and capable, even Christians of a different strength. We are to love fulness leads us to sorrow Blaming Satan for our better than others. denominational label. poor choices goes right In sports, we call it Christians are not back to Eve in the Garden competitiveness, where alone in getting stuck in of Eden. When God asked the pressure is on to be the mud of thinking they Melville’s Churches Eve what she had done, the ‘greatest of all time.” are better than others. she said, “The serpent An example of this was Why do all people get de- Welcome You deceived me, and I ate.” with boxer Cassius Clay ceived thinking that they There was real truth in who changed his name to Melville Anglican Lutheran Ecumenical 0(/9,//(3(17(&267$/&+85&+ what Eve said about her Muhammed Ali and had Community - MALEC th Ave. W. actions. the mantra, “I float like * * * 3DVWRU'RXJ%UDXQ²2IÀFH3K VALLEY ALLIANCE $//6$,176·$1*/,&$1&+85&+ HPDLO PSF#VDVNWHOQHW Ed prides himself on a butterfly and sting like CHURCH Corner 6th Ave. E. & Main St. ZZZIDFHERRNFRPPHOYLOOHSHQWFKXUFKVN not being hoodwinked by a bee because I am the &KXUFK2IÀFH *Facebook sermon every Sunday at 10:30 a.m.* Sunday: Due to COVID-19 there will only be S73$8/·6/87+(5$1&+85&+ DP´&KXUFKLQWKH:LOGµ any smooth talkers. 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Mark and Gaylene Matthews and staff Elden Conley LFD / LE / CCT - Owner / Manager www.conleyfuneralhome.ca PDWWKHZVIXQHUDOKRPH.ca 24 JuneCLASSIFIEDS 19, 2020 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News ONE AD, THREE NEWSPAPERS: All classified ads appear in the Melville Advance, Fort Qu’Appelle Times and Whitewood/Grenfell Herald Sun John Hurma For Rent Province Wide HIP/KNEE Obituary June 10, 1928 – June 1, 2020 Replacement? )25 5(17 ² /DUJH EHGURRP ZZZHKDLOFD&URS+DLO,QVXUDQFH Other medical DSDUWPHQW LQ TXLHW DGXOW DSDUWPHQW &RPSDUH ORZHVW SULFHV DQG DOO conditions causing It is with heavy hearts that EORFN )ULGJH VWRYH ZDVKLQJ IDFLO RSWLRQV &DOO HKDLO# TROUBLE WALKING we announce the passing of LWLHV DQG SDUNLQJ VXSSOLHG 3KRQH HKDLOFDZZZHKDLOFD or DRESSING? 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He came 68,7( $9$,/$%/( )RU 5HQW 1A Drivers required: maintenance to Canada with his mother and sister to meet up with his fa- LQ 0HOYLOOH EHGURRPV SULYDWH comparted to seed. ther, who was already farming in Saskatchewan for a couple HQWUDQFH ,QFOXGHV IULGJH VWRYH Published Late model, clean ZDVKHUDQGGU\HU8WLOLWLHVLQFOXGHG CAT, JD equip: winch, of years. dump, gravel trucks and Get your grass John met Sylvia in Goodeve, Sask. and they married on )UHH :L)L VDWHOOLWH RSWLRQDO 1R Fridays VPRNLQJ QR SHWV RU trailers. Both camp and today! Nov. 9, 1952. They eventually moved to Melville, Sask. where WIF JUDVVODQGVQHZVFD shop locations; R & B John worked on the CN and farmed land in Goodeve. *1*1(:6 provided. 204.741.0974 John enjoyed playing bingo and going to the casino. But Wage negotiable. www.maplegrovesod.ca most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family. This is Clean drivers abstract why John and Sylvia decided to move to Winnipeg after they a must. retired – to be closer to family. Send resume and They moved into The Knights of Columbus 55 plus apart- work references to: ments, and quickly made many dear friends. John loved play- Bryden Construction LQJSRROGDUWVDQGVKXIÀHERDUGZLWKWKHIULHQGVKHPDGHDW EARLY )V_(YIVYÄLSK:R the Knights. :,(" VARIETIES Even though he now called Winnipeg his home, he still Fax: 306-769-8844 Town of Davidson, missed Saskatchewan and his friends there. So John and EARLY ONE POLISH ,THPS! brydenconstruct@ an active community Sylvia decided to buy a trailer and property at Crooked Lake, CANOLA of 1048 in Cenral, VERY EARLY, ONE MONTH xplornet.ca Sask. where they spent their summers. www. SK is seeking an EARLIER THAN AN AVERAGE John will be laid to rest with Sylvia at Melville, Sask., and brydenconstruction ARGENTINE CANOLA ADMINISTRATOR there will be a celebration of John’s life in the fall at Crooked andtransport.ca Lake. AAC PEACE RIVER 8\HSPÄJH[PVUZinclude: FIELD PEAS - Minimum Class THE EARLIEST YELLOW PEA ¸*¹*LY[PÄJH[LPU AVAILABLE. 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The do anything so we de- power source, the unit is Pink Ladies Concession cided that we were going not reliant on a genera- and Catering chip truck to bring it into Melville tor to keep things up and has made a semi-per- and find a place that we running; a situation that manent stop downtown can park and this was a not only helps the estab- at the corner of Fourth good spot” explains Shir- lishment financially but Avenue West and Queen ley Boiko. will likely extend the life Street. Don Houston, a local of the generator. 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We’ve 1RWLFHLVKHUHE\JLYHQXQGHUThe Tax Enforcement ActWKDWXQOHVVWKHDUUHDUV had lots of customers DQGFRVWVDSSHDULQJRSSRVLWHWKHODQGDQGWLWOHQXPEHUGHVFULEHGLQWKHIRO come back and show us PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORZLQJOLVWDUHIXOO\SDLGEHIRUHWKHWKGD\RI$XJXVWDQLQWHUHVWEDVHG support on Facebook.” RQDWD[OLHQZLOOEHUHJLVWHUHGDJDLQVWWKHODQG The mother and daugh- ter team run the estab- Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is DISCRETIONARY USE included in the amount shown against each parcel. lishment through the RM of Grayson No. 184 summer until the end '(6&5,37,212)3523(57< of September and offer In accordance with The Planning and Development Act, 2007, and the RM of Grayson’s Zoning Bylaw No. 2004-02, 3DUWRI/RW /RW Blk Plan a wide selection on the Total $GYHUWLVLQJ Total public notice is hereby given that the RM of Grayson will be 6HF Twp 5DQJH 0HULGLDQ 7LWOH1R $UUHDUV menu including home 3DUWRI Arrears Cost considering an application for a discretionary use. 6HFWLRQ $GYHUWLVLQJ made chili, spiral cut po- APPLICATION: Development permit for a discretionary tatoes and treats like cot- use. 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Ph.: 1-306-697-2727 Tim Chaban Cell: 1-306-697-7749 Ph.: 306-728-4882 – Cell: 306-728-8165 www.friestallman.com [email protected] 26 June 19, 2020 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Ignoring flag person’s signal results in fine Sgt. Drew Wagner vehicle description and spoken to. The suspect denied wanted in a residence. Fort Qu’Appelle Detachment the allegation, but was warned nonetheless due to the Seven 911 calls were made where the operator could specific vehicle description and time the suspect was only hear people screaming in the background. Offi- Reporting period: seen in the area in relation to the complaint. cers attended to a residence to find a party going on June 9 to June 15 A complaint of a water balloon being thrown from and a 23-year-old male severely injured. He had a large a moving vehicle at another vehicle was filed. Patrols gash under his armpit along his rib cage. The gash Traffic did not locate the suspect vehicle which was described was roughly eight inches long, three inches wide and A complaint from Department of Highway’s employ- as a silver Honda Civic. No damage was caused by the two inches deep. Officers provided immediate first aid ees resulted in a charge under the Traffic Safety Act. balloon. by packing the wound with gauze and summoned an Road work was being done on Hwy. 210 near B-Say- A 35-year-old male was arrested after there was a ambulance. All the party goers had the same story that Tah with a flag person present controlling the flow of verbal confrontation between him and a community the injured male had slipped on the floor which was traffic. A truck towing a boat approached the flag per- security guard. The confrontation was about the secu- covered in liquid and landed on broken glass. While son and tried to go around ignoring the flag person’s rity guard not giving the drunk male a ride. Security at the hospital, the injured male became belligerent to signal to stop. When the truck was allowed to proceed, does not equal taxi. The male was held in cells to sober the investigating officers. An officer was able to inter- it spun its tires kicking up stones and nearly struck up. 6((5&035(3257 the flag person. Witness statements were obtained and A 20-year-old male was arrested for being intoxi- the registered owner will be receiving a ticket for driv- cated in a licensed premise and causing issues. The ing without due care and attention as they reside out- male had no place for the officers to take him so he side of the Fort Qu’Appelle detachment area. was held in cells to sober up. HAY CUTTING A complaint of an erratic driver on Hwy. 210 re- A 35-year-old male was arrested for mischief after TENDER sulted in a 71-year old driver being charged for driving he was found wondering into people’s yard and turn- without due care and attention. Witnesses provided ing on the water hose and spraying the outside of the 7KH7RZQRI*UHQIHOOLVFDOOLQJIRUWHQGHUVIRUFXWWLQJRI statements of the vehicle almost causing three head-on house. The male had been warned earlier by officers KD\ZLWKLQWKHWRZQOLPLWV collisions. not to go into people’s yards, but after the second com- +D\FXWWLQJZLOOEHLQWKHQRUWKHDVWVHFWLRQRIWKHWRZQ An officer on patrol on Hwy. 10 observed the vehicle plaint he was held in cells to prevent further com- DORQJWKH+LJKZD\FRQVLVWLQJRIDSSUR[LPDWHO\DFUHV in front drift over the centre line and almost cause a plaints. DVZHOODVKD\ODQGDWWKHWUDQVIHUVWDWLRQORFDWHGLQ6: head-on collision with an oncoming vehicle. The 23- :QG year old driver said he was focused on the instrument Crimes Against the Person/Property )RUPRUHLQIRUPDWLRQDQGOD\RXWRIZKHUHWKHKD\WREH Four assault complaints were investigated this past PRZHGLVSOHDVHFRQWDFWWKH7RZQ2IILFHDW cluster. The male was charged for driving left of centre RUVWRSLQGXULQJUHJXODUEXVLQHVVKRXUV line. week. 1. A 46-year-old male has been charged for domestic +LJKHVWRUDQ\WHQGHUQRWQHFHVVDULO\DFFHSWHG7REH A traffic services officer clocked a vehicle at FRQVLGHUHG\RXPXVWLQFOXGHWKHGDWH\RXZLOOKDYHWKHMRE assault on a 37-year-old female victim. Officers were 145km/h on Hwy. 10 near Balcarres. After stopping FRPSOHWHG the vehicle, the officer initiated an impaired driving initially dispatched to a verbal argument, but uncov- 3OHDVHVXEPLW\RXUWHQGHUE\SP7XHVGD\-XQH investigation. The 30-year old male driver was later ered the assault. The male was arrested and released WR arrested and charged for impaired driving, driving to appear in court with conditions not to contact the Town of Grenfell, without a valid licence and having liquor in a vehicle. victim. 800 Desmond St. He provided breath samples three times the legal limit. 2. Officers were called to a residence for an assault P.O. Box 1120, Grenfell, Sask. S0G 2B0 Two other passengers were also charged for having complaint in which a 30-year-old male allegedly as- saulted a 56-year-old female. The male was arrested Email: [email protected] liquor in a vehicle. Fax: 306-697-2484 A 26-year-old female was stopped on Hwy. 10 and and held in cells while offices attempted to gather another impaired investigation was initiated. The fe- statements. It seems once the male was removed from male failed to provide suitable breath samples in to the residence, the victim and witnesses declined to co- the roadside screening device. Her troubles continued operate with the investigation. The male was released when she provided a false name to the officers. When without charge. Village of Lipton that was found out, she tried to pull away from offi- 3. An 18-year-old female has been charged for as- cers. In the end she was charged for impaired driving, saulting an officer during her time in police custody. Public Notice refusing a breath test, obstruction, resist arrest and Police were called to an open area where the found the driving without a valid licence. female passed out in a field with a bottle of whiskey. Pursuant to The Planning and Development Act, 2007. She was arrested for public intoxication and taken to Public notice is hereby given that the council of the Village Mischief cells to sober up. At end of the transport to cells, she of Lipton intends to consider adopting a bylaw to amend A 53-year-old male called 911 saying he was going to kicked an officer several times while getting out of the Bylaw 2-1994 known as the Zoning Bylaw. drink himself to death. Officers and EMS attended and police vehicle. INTENT transported the male to the hospital as he was grossly 4. A 32-year-old male is being sought for an assault The proposed bylaw will rezone Lots 1-2, Block 21, intoxicated. After being examined, he was taken to on a 30-year-old female. The suspect and victim are Plan 82R39263, Ext. 0 from M – Industrial to C1 – cells to sober up. known to each other. It appears the assault took place Downtown Commercial, and to include the permitted use You may recall an ongoing property line dispute during an attempt to remove the male as he was un- of “Microbrewery” and the discretionary use of “Dwelling that most recently resulted in a male being charged Unit, Accessory” within the zoning district C1 – Downtown for uttering a threat and who remains in custody. Commercial. After several months, finally a surveyor was hired NOTICE AFFECTED LAND to do a proper survey, but it seems the person who ZONING BYLAW The affected land is legally described as Lots 1-2, Block hired the surveyor took issue with the surveyor and RM of Abernethy No. 186 21, Plan 82R39263, Ext. 0 shown on the attached map the other neighbour speaking during the survey. Of- dated June 9, 2020. The land is on the north side of ficers attended and calmed everybody down as there 3XEOLF QRWLFH LV KHUHE\ JLYHQ WKDW WKH &RXQFLO RI WKH 50 RI Railway Avenue. is no crime in speaking to an interested party in the $EHUQHWK\1RLQWHQGVWRDGRSWDE\ODZXQGHUThe Planning and Development Act, 2007WRDPHQG%\ODZ1RNQRZQ dispute. DVWKH=RQLQJ%\ODZ A complaint of a few rowdy golfers near the Echo INTENT Provincial Park. A caller said they were hitting golf 7KHSURSRVHGDPHQGPHQWZLOOUH]RQHIURP$*²$JULFXOWXUDO balls into camper trailers. Officers were assisted by 'LVWULFWWR&²&RPPHUFLDO'LVWULFWWKHODQGGHVFULEHGEHORZ AFFECTED LAND Conservation Officers by evicting the three males aged 3DUFHOVDQG ZLWKLQWKH1: 19 and 20 from the park for being intoxicated and un- ruly. A complaint of a vehicle doing “donuts” in a farm- er’s field was looked into. A suspect was identified by REASON The reason for the amendment is to provide for the devel- DISTRICT LOT FOR opment of a microbrewery and accessory dwelling unit. SALE BY TENDER PUBLIC INSPECTION The proposed bylaw may be inspected by any person The District of Katepwa is Offering a Lot For Sale or group at the office of the administrator. Copies of the By Tender: Bylaw are available at request. Lot Location: #163 Cherry Street Lot 02, Block 06, Plan No. 60R18143 PUBLIC HEARING Zoning District – Resort Residential District Council will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m., on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 on Facebook live via the Village of Lipton’s SUCCESSFUL BIDDER: Facebook page to hear any person or group that wants to Payment by Certified Cheque within 30 days from REASON comment on the proposed bylaw. Due to the current situ- Acceptance Property Possession upon payment, 7KHUHDVRQIRUWKHDPHQGPHQWLVWRSURYLGHIRUWKHHVWDEOLVK ation if you wish to comment on the bylaw council prefers but not prior to Monday, August 17, 2020. Does PHQWRIDXVHGFDUORW that all comments be provided by written submission. This not include Personal Property (any item that is not PUBLIC INSPECTION ensures that if there are any technical difficulties during attached to the home or located on the lot). $Q\SHUVRQPD\LQVSHFWWKHE\ODZDWWKH50RI$EHUQHWK\RI the Public Hearing your comments will be heard. If you ÀFHEHWZHHQ DPDQGSP0RQGD\WR)ULGD\H[FOXGLQJVWDWX wish to provide a written submission please contact the SEALED TENDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: WRU\KROLGD\V&RSLHVDUHDYDLODEOHDWFRVW 3:30 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2020 PUBLIC HEARING Village office no later than 4 p.m. on July 7, 2020 or by email at [email protected] to provide the submission. &RXQFLOZLOOKROGDSXEOLFKHDULQJRQ7XHVGD\-XO\DW HIGHEST OR ANY TENDER NOT NECESSARILY DPDWWKH50RI$EHUQHWK\0DLQ6WUHHW$EHUQHWK\WR ACCEPTED KHDUDQ\SHUVRQRUJURXSWKDWZDQWVWRFRPPHQWRQWKHSURSRVHG Issued at the Village of Lipton this June 16, 2020. E\ODZ&RXQFLOZLOODOVRFRQVLGHUZULWWHQFRPPHQWVUHFHLYHGDWWKH Village of Lipton SUBMIT TENDERS TO: KHDULQJ1RWHWKDWLIVRFLDOGLVWDQFLQJSURWRFROVDUHVWLOOLQHIIHFW District of Katepwa WKHPHHWLQJZLOOEHKHOGDWWKH$EHUQHWK\0HPRULDO+DOO0DLQ PO Box 210 Attention: Gail E. Sloan, CAO 6WUHHW$EHUQHWK\6./RFDWLRQRIWKHPHHWLQJZLOOEHSRVWHGRQWKH 201 Main Street GRRUVRIERWKWKH50RI$EHUQHWK\DQG$EHUQHWK\0HPRULDO+DOO Lipton, SK S0G 3B0 P.O. Box 250, Lebret, SK. S0G 2Y0 ,VVXHGDWWKH50RI$EHUQHWK\1RWKLVWKGD\RI-XQH For Inquiries Please contact the District Office at Erinn Schreiner 306-332-6645. .DULVVD/LQJHOEDFK$GPLQLVWUDWRU Chief Administrative Officer www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV June 19, 2020 27 Unreserved Public Farm Auction ONLINE Gideon Luttig BIDDING Wolseley, SK | June 23, 2020 ONLY Bidding begins 3 days prior to sale day · Lots begin closing on sale day at 12 Noon %5$1',&('(5.6_68%0,77(' Moose on the loose 2011 & 2010 John Deere 9770STS This cow moose and her three calves were recently spotted near Melville. Churches reopen: Phase 3 By Sarah Pacio view is small so they started meeting Grasslands News together again last Sunday. The Presby- terian Church in Grenfell will not re- 2010 John Deere 9530, 2007 Seed Hawk 56 Ft & 2005 Pattison CB3200 sume services until at least September, A key element of traditional Christi- out of concern for the number of elderly anity is gathering together for worship. and health compromised people who Since the COVID-19 crisis began a few regularly attend. months ago, most churches had to cancel For some churches, particularly ones meetings due to government restrictions with larger congregations, the guide- on large gatherings. Leaders maintained lines for regular meetings were imprac- communication with their congrega- tical. Limits on group size, the need to tions through phone calls or Facebook, stay physically distant from non-family 2012 Case IH Patriot 3330 100 Ft 2011 John Deere 7230R and uploaded sermons to websites on a members, staggered arrival and depar- weekly basis. With the start of Phase 3 ture times, and increased sanitizing in the provincial government’s re-open- procedures forced church leaders to ing plan, some churchgoers were finally consider other options. able to return to Sunday services – with This was the case for the Grenfell Ap- a few modifications to meet government ostolic Church where approximately 100 guidelines. people attend regular Sunday services. Provincial regulations stipulate that After consulting the church board, Pas- groups cannot exceed 30 per cent of the tor David Wicks explained the situa- church building’s seating capacity, so 2008 John Deere 4895 30 Ft 2004 Case Super M Series 2 tion in a message to members. “I don’t Peace Lutheran Church in Grenfell has want to organize some larger meetings divided its members into two groups knowing that we just are not going to based on the first letter of their family be able to maintain the guidelines; we name. The groups will alternate weeks want to stay above reproach,” Pastor for attending services at the church. Wicks wrote. “We are not at the point “We can’t open up fully right now be- where it feels right to organize larger cause we were averaging between 30 group gatherings, but we are at a point and 40 people but some Sundays it could where getting together is becoming crit- be over 60 people; if everyone showed 2007 Volvo VN & 2010 Lode King ical. Smaller, organic connections are up then we’d have to send some away,” the order of the day.” Pastor Gerald Andersen told Grasslands Pastor Wicks is encouraging the con- News. gregation to meet in smaller groups of The four-point parish includes two to three family units. This complies smaller churches in Broadview and with the government guidelines for ex- Windthorst, which have each been as- tended family groups, which has been in signed to one of the Grenfell groups place for several weeks. Online teaching until they are able to resume their own videos and discussion resources will be meetings. The fourth church is located provided so that the meetings can be ed- 2008 Brent 880 2017 Farmet Softer 6 21 Ft in Wolseley and will be able to hold its ifying. own weekly services. “I think this is really what the While churches were closed, Pastor church ought to be doing and the way Andersen posted sermon videos to the it should be functioning anyway,” Pas- parish Facebook group. He plans to con- tor Wicks said further in his message. tinue this so that members can hear the “This means that I need to trust you and message even when it is not their turn empower you to care for one another – to attend services in person. it’s kind of exciting to me!” Like the Lutheran pastor, Pastor In addition to the small group for- Isaac Lee has been providing video ser- Valleyview 1805 18 Ft 2010 Brandt 5200EX mat, Pastor Wicks assured members mons for Trinity Presbyterian Church that Sunday services will continue to be in Grenfell and the Mission Church in available online and he is still available Broadview. The congregation in Broad- for phone calls or visitation. still being looked into. The threat stems Fort RCMP Report from a divorce and there was a previous 2011 & 2010 John Deere 635D 35 Ft 2015 Brandt 1040 10 In. x 40 Ft allegation last year. - continued from 26 A complaint of fraud is still being DIRECTIONS: From WOLSELEY, SK, at the Jct of Hwy 1 & Grid 617, go 8 km (5 miles) West, then 2.3 km (1.4 miles) North on pret the expletives to “thank you officers looked into. The victim found almost Range Rd 2105, then 0.8 km (0.5 mile) West. Yard on South side. GPS: 50.468502, -103.371879 for tending to my injury and preventing $2.000 racked up on her credit card that A PARTIAL EQUIPMENT LIST INCLUDES: 1986 John Deere Case IH 8480 Round Baler · (3) Meridian 5000± Bushel 18 Ft 5 me from bleeding out.” The matter re- she did not do. The officer initially told 8650 4WD Tractor · 1979 John Deere 4240 2WD Tractor · 1972 Ring Hopper Grain Bins · (3) Behlen 4250± Bushel 16 Ft 5 Ring mains open to speak to the male after her to cancel the credit card while he GMC 5500 S/A Grain Truck · 1980 GMC Sierra Flatbed Truck · Hopper Grain Bins · (2) Behlen 3500± Bushel 16 Ft 4 Ring Hopper he heals up. looked into the transactions. 2013 Ford F250 XLT Super Duty 4x4 Pickup · 2011 Chevrolet Grain Bins · 2005 Spray-Air 4371 13 In. x 71 Ft Mechanical Swing A break and enter was reported in The scam about one’s SIN being com- Avalanche 4x4 Pickup · 1995 Lode King 28 Ft T/A Hiboy · 2010 Grain Auger · Westfield MK100-61 10 In. x 61 Ft Mechanical Swing the RM of Lipton. A quonset was found promised surfaced again. The victim Lode King 28 Ft Super B Grain Trailer · 2015 Valleyview 1805 Grain Auger · 1993 Brandt 835 8 In. x 35 Ft Grain Auger · 1977 insecure, but the owner has not been received an automated phone call ad- 18 Ft Hydraulic Pull Scraper · 1999 Premier 2920 30 Ft Swather Sakundiak HD6-37 6 In. x 37 Ft Grain Auger · (2) John Deere GS3 · John Deere 1610 40 Ft Cultivator · Melcam 20 Ft Cultivator · 2630 Displays · (2) GreenStar Displays · (3) John Deere StarFire around since March 2019. It is unknown vising to push #1 for more information. 1998 Degelman SM7000 70 Ft Heavy Harrows · 1978 Degelman 3000 Receivers · John Deere StarFire iTC Receiver · John Deere what was taken and believed to have However, the victim pressed the key the occurred in the couple weeks. A neigh- R570S Rock Picker · (3) Stainless Steel Liquid Fertilizer Tanks ATU Autosteer · 2011 John Deere 825i Gator 4x4 Side By Side phone just rang with nobody answering · 2005 Pattison CB3200 3200 US Gallon Fertilizer Cart · 1992 ...AND MUCH MORE! bour secured the Quonset. it. A complaint of utter threats was in- vestigated which stemmed from a land Detachment Still Closed Gideon Luttig: 306.698.7921 dispute. All parties were spoken to A reminder that our Detachment is [email protected] and the suspect understood the conse- still closed during the COVID-19 pan- Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager – quences of his words. The suspect was demic. Tyler Doepker: 306.630.5171 800.491.4494 encouraged to bring his complaint about If you need police assistance, call our the land with community leaders. main line at 306-332-2222 and you will rbauction.com Another complaint of utter threats is be helped. 28 June 19, 2020 Whitewood Grenfell Herald Sun Grasslands News