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By Elaine Ashfield of cases over time, the rising and falling Grasslands News curve is longer but its peak is lower. By “flattening the curve” in this way, ICUs will be less likely to run out of capacity. With the onset of Coronavirus With no vaccine available for COVID- (COVID-19), the general concept of slow- 19, the only way to reduce transmission ing the virus’s spread or what is termed is by good hygiene, isolating suspected “flattening the curve” is what is being cases and by the social distancing mea- implemented at present. sures that have resulted in the can- By delaying the spread of the virus, celation of events and the closure of or flattening the curve, so that new schools, events and even the borders. cases aren’t popping up all at once but rather over the course of weeks or months, then the system can adjust and Early stages of COVID-19 accommodate all the people who are We are still in the early stages of the possibly going to get sick and possibly COVID-19 outbreak and there is great need hospital care. uncertainty about the characteristics of The experts (epidemiologists) who this virus. study how often diseases occur in dif- In the network of curves on the ferent populations and why, encourage graphs, depicting the numbers of in- “social distancing” as a means to avoid fected and the severity, social distanc- becoming another infected person who ing is shown as one of the best ways increases the numbers of affected indi- to happen, there wouldn’t be enough Exponential growth models closely to flatten the curves. This is why it’s a viduals. People would still get infected, hospital beds or mechanical ventilators match reality when starting with a good idea to avoid large public gather- but at a rate that the health care system for everyone who needs them, and the small number of infected individuals ings during the COVID-19 outbreak. could actually keep up with. hospital system would be overwhelmed. in a large population, such as when the When an epidemic begins, the dis- That’s already happening in Italy. virus first emerged in China, or when it Predictions being developed ease is spread from person to person, These methods of “flattening the arrived in Italy or Iran. To accurately forecast COVID-19’s or branches out. One person infects two curve” had been proven during the 1928 growth, the underlying dynamics of others, and these three people (now in- flu pandemic when research showed Flatten the curve transmission need to be determined. fected) pass this on to two more each the faster the authorities moved to im- At present, the onset of symptoms Health authorities around the world so it now becomes six infected. These plement social distancing measures or the “incubation period” is estimated have been unable to completely prevent infected persons branch out to others designed to slow the transmission of to be 5.1 days. How much a person can COVID-19’s spread. If cases double every and the disease is compounded at a rate disease, the more lives were saved. be transmitting to others prior to the that concerns countries and eventually Of course, an infected person is not six days, then hospitals, and intensive onset of symptoms, if any, cannot be the world. definitely going to infect others. There care units (ICUs) in particular, will be accurately predicted. As the data is col- An individual on average affects 1.4 are many factors affecting the likelihood quickly overwhelmed, leaving patients lected and integrated into models over to 2.5 people according to the World of infection. In a pandemic, the growth without the necessary care. the coming months, better predictions Health Organization. rate depends on the average number of The rate of growth of the number of will be developed. By social distancing, or the ceasing people one person can infect, and the infected people can be slowed by reduc- Until then, it’s better to err on the of interaction of large groups of people time it takes for those people to become ing the number of cases that may de- side of caution and take swift action such as we are seeing in first the sport- infectious themselves. velop through exposure. to slow transmission, rather than risk ing events, and now schools, businesses At present, research is suggesting the The same number of people will prob- a spike in cases, and put strain on our and also the closure of the borders, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is ably be infected, and the epidemic will health system. idea is to slow the spread of the virus growing exponentially worldwide with last longer, but the number of severe The disruption of daily life is real so there is not a huge number of peo- the number doubling about every six cases will be spread out. This means and significant — but so are the poten- ple getting sick all at once. If that were days. that if you plot a graph of the number tial life-saving benefits.

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By Sarah Pacio information sessions for staff must also wash Grasslands News staff and band members their hands immediately on March 15, with social upon entering the build- distancing procedures in ings. “Staff are being In compliance with effect. Cowessess First Hockey Canada’s deci- required to change into Nation created an in- their work scrubs once sion to cancel all sched- formative pamphlet and at work, rather than uled activities, the made it available via wearing street clothes Grenfell Athletic Associ- their Facebook page. during their shift, and ation closed its rink at The Town of Grenfell change back to their the Grenfell Recreational has shared Saskatche- street clothes before Park indefinitely, be- wan Health Authority going home,” Monaghan ginning March 12. The advisories on its social stated. “We hope these arena traditionally stays media sites. “Things additional measures will open through the end of could change quickly, further reduce the poten- March for hockey and but currently we’ve been tial of transmitting germs public skate times, after $/$1+867$._*5$66/$1'61(:6 trying to advise the pub- back and forth between Closed which the ice is removed lic and the organizers in staff homes and the per- 6LJQVSRVWHGDWWKH5H[HQWUHLQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOHLQGLFDWHDOODWKOHWLFDFWLYLWLHV during the first few days order for them to make sonal care homes.” KDYHEHHQVXVSHQGHGEHFDXVHRIWKHSDQGHPLF of April. There are cur- informed decision,” rently no plans to remove Grenfell’s CAO Victo- the ice early. ria MacDonald told the The Grenfell Spitfires Herald Sun on Monday Sr. Men’s hockey team morning. “Our office has was preparing to play Fort Qu’Appelle closed by virus contacted [community] game 2 of the Provin- groups to make them some items, and ground hamburger and chicken are in cial “B” South Finals in aware of the provincial By Alan Hustak Grasslands News short supply. It sold out of bleach, toilet paper and hand Carnduff on March 14. recommendations and sanitizer on the weekend, but stocks are expected to be A win against the Car- the escalating situation, replenished. “It has been crazy here,” one cashier re- nduff Red Devils could and they’ve been left In step with the extraordinary precautions taken by marked, “a kind of vibe when customers grab what they have sent the Spitfires to to make up their own many Saskatchewan Municipalities in the fight against think they might need for a long period of time. They the provincial games for minds.” COVID-19, Fort Qu’Appelle has after “much discussion reach and grab and stock up in ways they don’t normally the first time in 37 years. Residents at public and planning,” closed its administrative offices and all do, and don’t care what it costs.” “In a matter of hours we long-term care facilities, public facilities, including the Rexentre, public works de- Citing “these unprecedented times for our genera- were told this won’t be such as Lakeside Nursing partment, the library and the Centre for the Arts for the tion,” the Prairie Valley School Division has cancelled happening. ‘Devastating’ Home in Wolseley and foreseeable future. all extra curricular activities, school assemblies, and all doesn’t even begin to de- Broadview Centennial All hockey games and athletic activities at the Rexen- gatherings of more than 250 people. scribe it – a year’s worth Lodge, are at higher risk tre were suspended last week, and the walking club’s pro- As we went to press, Saskatchewan had identifiedsix- of work is all for nothing for illness. The Saskatch- gram was cancelled Friday because its 50 or 60 members teen presumptive cases of COVID-19. In the worst case after the chain reaction ewan Health Authority represent “a high risk group.” scenario, health officials warn that one out of every three of events,” commented issued a statement on Rexentre manager Joel Friesen said he wanted to Canadians could be infected with the virus, and that it manager Dale Hardy. “stay ahead of the curve,” when it comes to dealing with March 14, requesting fam- would be fatal to one per cent of the population. “There’s bigger things in the threat. Friesen said the ice will be removed from the ily members not to visit if There is an overwhelming amount of coronavirus the world than sports no rink at the end of March and that he is proceeding with they had any respiratory information out there. Misinformation is also a deadly doubt, but that doesn’t caution as he plans to manage the annual trade show in or gastric symptoms, or virus. Local authorities advise you to rely on government mean this doesn’t hit our mid-April while, at the same time, trying to contain the if they travelled outside websites and reputable news outlets for updates. organization hard!” Saskatchewan within the risk. Businesses in Gren- past 14 days. Two days Similarly, the Qu’Appelle Valley Centre for the arts fell are doing their part later, on March 16, visi- has cancelled its programming and folksinger James Gor- Upcoming Events to prevent the spread tors to care homes were don will not be performing next week as planned. of coronavirus. Saleski restricted to essential Mission Ridge Winter Park also closed for the remain- Annie Lou Stick Graft Home Routes #6 Pharmacy is offering free visitors, meaning only der of the season effective March 17. 406 - 4th Street, Fort Qu’Appelle, SK delivery to customers in immediate family mem- “Although this is not the end to the season we would Friday, April 24 Sunday, May 3 www.qvcarts.ca town. Veramako Fam- bers were permitted for have liked – we feel it is the responsible decision to make,” 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. [email protected] ily Restaurant (formerly compassionate reasons. said the park’s business manager, Anders Svensen. Vicki’s on 1) closed early Private care homes A trip to the Fort of about 20 doctors planned for last on March 16 to allow for have also implemented Saturday and organized by the Saskatchewan Medical Life is better at the Lake extensive cleaning at the precautionary measures. Association was also cancelled. The road map tour was establishment. Going for- Heather Monaghan is the aimed at recruiting physicians in an attempt to reduce ward, staff is sanitizing owner/operator for Help- the shortage of family doctors in the Fort. In a statement, Book your seasonal menus twice a day and ing Hands Care Homes the SMA said the visit was cancelled to protect its own double-washing all the in Grenfell, Broadview, members and members of the general public. The asso- dishes. Melville, and Regina. She ciation said it is working “collaboratively to implement campsite today! Community leaders said the facilities began prevention and control measures” through social distanc- are striving to keep their screening visitors last ing. While Canada has a low case count, and the risk of people informed about week and increased san- infection remains relatively low, it is beginning to see a the situation. Zagime itization of high-touch spread of the disease through human travel. Coyote Gulch First Nation scheduled surfaces. 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By Emily Jane Fulford services will not be im- get ill. We set up chains Grasslands News pacted. During this time of command, the whole of uncertainty, a solid purpose being that there plan to keep the city func- would always be continu- The City of Melville is tioning properly is one ity of what we, as the mu- stepping up to the plate less thing for residents to nicipal government here early on in an effort to en- worry about. in Melville, has to do. We sure that residents have “This is very new to us, want to make sure that the best possible protec- very new to Saskatche- we have things in place tion from Coronavirus as wan, very new to Canada, so that we can provide well as essential services very new to the World. those basic services for during this global state of We’ve talked about pan- our community.” emergency. demics in many differ- “We assure you that Melville City Coun- ent meetings here at City we are prepared and will cil met Monday, March Hall and now we have persevere through this to- 16th for a regular coun- the Covid-19 pandemic. It gether,” said City planner EMILY FULFORD | GRASSLANDS NEWS cil meeting as well as a is scary; and so what we Ron McCullough on be- Fighting a virus meeting to discuss the want to do is to reassure half of Mayor Streelasky The sale of items such as disinfectant wipes, kleenex, latex gloves and face strategies that would be the community that our and the City of Melville masks have seen an increase since the World Health Organization announced put into place to provide council is prepared,” ex- in a statement sent out on the Covid-19 pandemic which is a transmittable virus. protection as well as re- plained Streelasky. “We March 16th. assurance to citizens of will be there with all McCullough is cur- shut down for the season. any sense. Staff members Local stores and estab- the city. Mayor Walter those things that we need rently in charge of This would mean that the responsible for these fa- lishments also jumped Streelasky would like to do, things like essential Emergency Measures process of ice removal at cilities will be re-assigned on board to help keep local residents to know services. We will be there Operations (EMO) for the facility would begin to assist in the sanitation patrons safe. Vahagn’s that although the global to provide that. We have the city and met with a ahead of schedule. It’s a projects around the com- Your Independent Grocer pandemic is daunting, met with our staff and we number of officials to dis- decision that was made in munity. Although the on Halifax Avenue was Melville is determined have talked to them about cuss a game plan to pro- response to the COVID-19 walking track typically set up with Lysol sani- to ensure that municipal what to do should they tect the people of Melville outbreak. With minor remains open through- tizing wipes and gloves from this outbreak. He hockey, Skate Melville, out the year, it too will available for staff and reiterated that the city as well as the SJHL can- be closed until further customers concerned has faced crisis in the celling all programs as notice while crews work about the virus. It was RATEPAYER MEETING past and that the people well as spring training diligently at sanitizing a creative and equally RM of Grayson No. 184 of this community have a for the remainder of the the facility to ensure the effective alternative to solid history of coming to- season, paying for the up- utmost cleanliness and deal with the widespread Wednesday, March 25, 2020 gether in times of need to keep and maintenance of safety to all residents and shortage of hand sanitizer persevere through chal- unused ice wouldn’t make staff upon re-opening. across the country. at 7:00 p.m. lenges. at the Grayson Senior Hall Parks and Recreation also recommended that CANCELLEDGrayson, SK the Horizon Credit Union Visitor restrictions implemented Centre (HCUC) along Everyone Welcome! with other recreational facilities in the area be in Saskatchewan health facilities

In an effort to min- importance of family sup- at-risk group for illness, www.borderlandcoop.crs imize and contain the port to both those who especially COVID-19.” Borderland spread of COVID-19, the are healing within our Hand washing/san- Saskatchewan Health hospitals and residents itization stations are Authority implemented in long-term care homes. available at all facility visitor restrictions effec- However, we are asking entrances and we request tive March 16 for SHA-op- families recognize that that anyone entering our erated hospitals, clinics, our patients and long- facilities practice proper $ community and continu- term residents are higher hand hygiene upon entry. 8.5 ing care facilities. The Chief Medical $ Million Health Officer orders 100,000 that visitors to long-term in care homes, hospitals, Phyllis Armstrong Grand personal care homes Prizes and group homes are CPA restricted to essential PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Prize visitors only. Essential Accounting visitors means immediate family visiting for com- passionate reasons. RESPONSE TO COVID-19 SHA also earlier sus- My offi ce will continue to prepare income pended the services pro- tax returns. I ask that clients use email, vided by community mail or telephone to communicate with my With $8 million in prizes up for volunteers who are 65 years of age or older, offi ce. No face to face appointments will be grabs, you won’t want to miss out! in non-essential service set up. areas. I thank you for your patience and stay safe “We appreciate their during this time of health crisis. service and dedication, and thank them for their Pick-up a collector card from support. However, we 707 Lalonde St., Whitewood, SK need to ensure proper measures are taken to Ph.: 306-735-2284 March 5 to April 29 limit non-essential com- at any Borderland Co-op location 1 in 6 munity interaction in our Cell: 306-735-7133 customers facilities,” a news release (C-Stores/Gas Bars, Food Stores and Home said. [email protected] will be Centres) ”We acknowledge the and start playing! winners! Find out more at: LOOK!

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Virus affects Whitewood

By Elaine Ashfield protect the residents who may be more Grasslands News vulnerable to the virus, visitations are not allowed unless in a compassionate The provincial government has ini- matter. Further information is available tiated several actions to help stop the for those who need it by contacting the spread of COVID-19 and the residents nursing homes. 430 Main St. - P.O. Box 1240, Melville, SK S0A 2P0 and businesses in the Town of White- Announcements are starting to ap- • Phone (306) 728-6840 • Fax (306) 728-5911 wood are wholeheartedly supporting the pear of events such as scheduled doctor :HEVLWHZZZPHOYLOOHFD initiatives. or specialist appointments being can- First to be cancelled was recreation, celled and even cancellation notices for which normally draws larger crowds of funeral serviceare taking place. spectators. Hockey Canada’s decision to At press time, it was known that the cancel all scheduled games and practices Evangelical Church will continue ser- Important Message To Our led Whitewood Town Council to hold a vices with extra precautions. The Bishop special meeting and announce the clo- for the Diocess of Qu’Appelle notified the sure of Whitewood Community Centre. Anglican Church that they will be closed This closure affected not only the for all regular church services, study Residents Regarding COVID-19 minor hockey teams that were still in- groups, fundraising events and other so- volved in playoffs or exhibition games, cial gatherings. The other churches are March 15, 2020 but also made it evident that the curlers unknown at this time. would be affected. The Senior Bonspiel, Business Services & Community Supports: to be held this week, was cancelled and In this unprecedented time to most of We want to assure City of Melville residents that we are well prepared as COVID-19 before long it became known that the us, the community is responding in the is making a presence in Saskatchewan. We have been closely following worldwide Whitewood Farmers and Friends Bon- fashion that small town communities al- events over the past several weeks and are certainly aware of the impact internationally, spiel Committee would have to cancel ways seem to do. nationally, provincially and in our local community. With the World Health Organization for this year. The 64 team, plus 10 junior Social media is displaying posts (WHO) declaring COVID-19 a pandemic, we can say with certainty that we are prepared teams, was scheduled for March 26 to daily of residents and businesses who March 29 and was a major fundraiser are doing what they can to help during in the event there is direct impact in our community. That said, there is already some with many donations given to the com- this time of social distancing to contain impact through recent event cancellations as directed by the provincial government last munity and surrounding areas from the COVID-19. week. We also understand that anxiety levels with people are ever increasing as social profits of the event. Lee’s Kitchen states you can order and mass media continue to report happenings day by day, hour by hour and minute by Facility Operations Manager, Ryan out or dine in (at present). Buffets (Wed. Dale, confirmed with the Herald Sun lunch and Sunday supper) have been dis- minute. “The plant has been shut off to save costs continued. We encourage people to take the necessary precautions as recommended by our on power and energy. The recreation em- Poncho’s Pub & Grill will be deliver- provincial health authorities and also take into consideration recommendations put forth ployees are still working and employed. ing meals in the Town of Whitewood free by the federal government. We intend to focus on recommendations and/or directives We are deep cleaning and sanitizing the of charge for the time being. Call 306-735- full facility. Plenty of work to still do 2323 for more info. from the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA). Public health information related to round here. Their jobs will be cleaning Crossroads Cinema has notified peo- COVID-19 can be found at https://www.saskhealthauthority.ca/ and we encourage you and working on projects that needed to ple that it is closed. to seek out facts from trusted and confi rmed sources. be done around the rink. We have a lot Canada Post and Purolator have im- of projects around the rink that were not plemented not requesting signatures for Are we prepared? able to be done with the volume of events parcels to reduce the amount of human we held so the time given will be put to contact on their signature pads. Yes, we have been focused on business planning strategies for the past year in all good use to get those done.” Pharmasave posted the following areas of the organization. Fundamental practices of business planning include business Whitewood’s Not So Famous People’s which is of importance to all especially continuity and succession planning in the event of an emergency, supply chain Players utilize the community centre during this time of suspected increase in management in the event of supply shortages, alternative service delivery to prevent every year for their three performances illness. of dinner theatre. Due to the present “Pharmacies are an essential service. service disruption and contingency plans in the event of business interruption. We can situation with coronavisus, the drama In the event of an order from the govern- assure you that we are in good shape and well managed to meet the current situation of club has suspended this year’s produc- ment to close businesses due to COVID- COVID-19. tion until further notice. The event, in 19 pandemic, the pharmacy will remain it’s 20th year, was scheduled for April 25, open and continue supplying medica- How is this aff ecting the City of Melville operations and service delivery? May 1 and 2. tions. The other community gathering place The pharmacy and staff have insti- Recent event cancellations will have some eff ect on the HCUC operations, and we in town, the Whitewood Legion, is also tuted measures to ensure limited contact certainly understand the local economic impact of these cancellations. Seasonally, closed to the public. Whitewood Legion with the public so they can continue we change up community services operations from arena operations to outside park Branch #87 has confirmed “Until further to serve the public including: regular operations and that timing is right around the corner. For the immediate short term, notice, to be socially responsible and scheduled cleaning and disinfecting of proactive in order to contain the COVID- high traffic areas multiple times during we will redeploy staff within the organization to take care of a number of regular 19 virus, the legion will be closed to the the day, social distancing from the public maintenance matters and shift work priorities for the time being. Otherwise, it will be public.” whenever possible, bathroom is no lon- business as usual for the regular public works operations and administration. Essential This means that the Legion Soup & ger accessible to public. services such as, but not limited to water, sewer, solid waste, fi re and policing will not Sandwich scheduled for Friday, March “We encourage our customers to call 27 is cancelled. ahead and have their prescription refills be aff ected. If priorities need to shift for some reason due to COVID-19 impact, we will The Chief Administrative Officer prepared in advance to limit the amount immediately inform you of what we are doing. We care about our employees and our (CAO) notified the Herald Sun on Mon- of time in the pharmacy. In addition, residents and are taking a measured approach to ensure that services you rely on and day that the Handivan will cease oper- as all other businesses remain open we pay for are not disrupted. ations until further notice and also that kindly ask that those individuals whom There are tremendous advantages to living in a small community in rural Saskatchewan. the Town Office will be closed to the are retired, stay at home parents or public but the staff will be at the office otherwise not currently working try to This is not a time to panic due to fear and we encourage everyone to do what Melville working until further notice. Citizens avoid shopping between 11:30 and 1:30 citizens do best: may continue to receive information by pm. This is the time frame where those 9 be diligent in containing the spread of COVID-19 following SHA recommendations telephone 306-735-2210, by email and can working typically have lunch breaks and 9 look after your family continue to pay their bills with the town we typically see a higher level of walk-in by credit card, online or by mail. traffic,” Pharmasave announced. 9 check on your neighbor Southeast Regional Library is located Borderland Co-op Food Stores have 9 work together in the town office building and all pro- also implemented Early Shopping Hours 9 continue to be strong grams, activities and events have been for Seniors. They will open one hour 9 look forward to the future with resilience canceled as of March 16th. The library early Tuesdays and Thursdays (8 a.m. to is still open but there will be delays to 9 a.m.) until further notice to accomodate books coming from out of region. seniors (age 65+), those with mobility Past events and evidence show (the 2014 fl ood is one example only) that we are a The announcement by Premier Moe concerns and vulnerable members of the strong community that comes together in a time of need and we are resilient. The of the closure of provincial schools also community. Delivery services are also evidence also shows that we are a community with compassion that cares about all has a huge impact on communities. If available. Contact the Co-op Food Store people that live here. These are fundamental values of a small rural community and we students were able to, the province en- at 306-735-2412. They will accept a cheque courages them to remain at home ef- if you are a Co-op member or cash. do not intend to abandon these values due to COVID-19! fective Monday. The phasing out of the For those that are self isolating, are We assure you that we are prepared and will persevere through this together. school year will continue until the end following social distancing, as well as the of this week with all schools to be closed residents who relied on the Handivan, a Mayor Walter Streelasky, to classes and events by this week’s end. local resident, Pam Wolf offered her vol- Families are scrambling to accomo- unteer service for getting groceries, med- City Council and City Management date child care or time-off if all adults ications, etc. Immediately others offered in the household are employed. Grand- their assistance. At present, those need- parenting has taken on a whole new role ing the volunteer services can call Pam for many at this time as well, as their Wolf 306-735-7541, Roxanne MacPherson services are being called upon to assist 306-735-4268 or Romona Carson 306-735- the families. 2346. The Saskatchewan Health Association “This is a volunteer service aimed at has also put restrictions on long term helping our community get through a dif- care centres in the province. In order to ficult time,” organizer Pam Wolf states. 6 March 20, 2020 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News

“For the cause that needs assistance; for the wrong that needs resistance; the future in the distance and the good that we can do.” We don’t want small businesses closing

Small businesses are a special group who are just as done, your nails touched up or even a massage? You may At our small business, the newspaper, we are con- vital in any community as any other business. So, being not want to or be able to use these services now but you tinuing to try to record and share the information that is mostly a non-violent person, if I hear another person say have them in your weekly or monthly budget, so if you flooding people daily. It will be on paper for you to refer “Well, they probably wouldn’t have made it anyhow,” vio- have an income that is staying stable during this COVID- to whenever you question something and need to refresh lence may just become my middle name. 19 pandemic, support those local businesses by buying what you may have heard or seen. If you are reading this opinion column right now – a gift certificate or continuing to spend your weekly This pandemic is another incident for the record books. stop – close your eyes and visualize what your community amounts with purchases of supplies that you can use at It is history and we try to keep the pages flowing so that would look like and what you would be missing if you lose home. A trip to another centre for a quick trim could be- people will be able to look back in weeks, months or years the small businesses. come pretty expensive if these small businesses can’t man- and see what happened in our communities during the Are you prepared to become a resident who can no age to weather the circumstances happening today. Coronavirus pandemic of 2020. longer go out for lunch or dinner with family and friends? Is Costco or Superstore delivering your groceries to We’d also like to share some of the creative ideas that It is your small business that right now is changing their your door? You know the answer to that question and yes, families develop during their days with the children out methods of operation to survive and yes – also to help you our small town stores are providing these services; prob- of school or if you have any stories of interest, contact us continue with the small luxuries you have always enjoyed. ably an extra expense by having people on staff to deliver at Grasslands News toll free 1-844-GNG-NEWS or email You can still get your favorite burger or poutine, salad or the orders that people need. [email protected]. pizza or whatever you crave. You may have to use take-out You may want or have to stay in your home but Things are changing hourly and daily during this pan- or delivery services during this time of social distancing. If I’m sure you could call the company that does your oil demic. Events are cancelled, advertising has stalled but we you don’t continue to support them during this time, they changes or repairs and they would arrange to pick up your are trying very hard to keep bringing you the news and in- may not be there for you to enjoy when your craving, your vehicle if you can’t drop it off. teresting reading. Please follow the guidelines during this company or laziness hits following the virus. We want our small businesses to still be there for our pandemic and we wish you good health. Do you usually have an appointment to have your hair communities when Coronavirus ends. - Elaine Ashfield, Grasslands News Time to wait out the COVID-19 storm By Murray Mandryk quickly adjourned because of Political Columnist the doubling of presumptive COVID-19 cases to 16. She did, however get to These are strange times, so hold a press conference outlin- maybe it’s time for a little per- ing $14.15 billion in spending spective. Consider this social in the next year – spending media meme floating about: with no clue as to how we are “Our grandparents were going to pay for it all. asked to go to war. We are Normally, such a move by being asked to stay home and any government would rightly sit on the couch. We can do be a source of outrage – espe- this.” cially in an election year and A couple weeks ago many especially when government of you likely thought such spending practices were being notes were ridiculous, but you called into question long be- don’t likely think that way fore COVID-19. now. About all Harpauer said And even those of you who is “We have a strong cash are still unconvinced that the position of $1.3 billion, so precautionary measures taken we’re well positioned to man- to deal with COVID-19 – the age through this challenging Coronavirus, that’s now been time.” That, too, is highly declared by the World Health questionable at this point. Organization (WHO) as global What the estimates do show pandemic – are necessary, is government spending has stimulus to deal with the seen in eighty years, led by oil But rather than panic, the surely must acknowledge increased 3.1 per cent from reality that this outbreak is whose $22-US-a-barrel price is best answer for us is to simply that things have dramatically last year because of things simply causing a lot of people getting close to a third of what sit quietly at home and ride changed. like $2.7 billion in capital to sit at home and not spend the budget would have nor- it out. Last week,the Saskatche- investment by the Crown Cor- money. mally expected. Yes, the closure of schools, wan Party government was porations and the rest of gov- The other reality is that This massive loss of rev- casinos, limitations of visits supposed to be presenting its ernment and $5.77 billion for this means the government enue combined with that to nursing homes and official annual budget. Instead, we health care; that’s $211 million isn’t taking in as much money 3.1-per-cent increase in implementation of the ban were told we were getting a or 3.8 per cent more than last from key sources like sales, spending could very easily on gatherings of more than half budget of spending es- year. liquor and gaming taxes. Rev- chase this year’s deficit past 50 people (now, including timates for the 2020-21 fiscal Pandemic crisis or not, the enue from personal and cor- a billion dollars to numbers churches) makes for scary year, without any revenue government is significantly porate income tax will be way unseen since the last time the prospects. projections. increasing its spending – down (although the nature of Saskatchewan government But if we calmly ride this In the end, we didn’t even something that many can collecting those taxes means failed to pass a budget in 1991. out and stop the spread of really get that, although Fi- legitimately argue is a good the big hit will come in next These are certainly scary COVID-19, we’ll get through nance Minister Donna Har- thing. year’s provincial budget). prospects for a province that’s this. pauer didn’t even get a chance We will not only need more And we have already wit- quite enjoyed its last 15 years Our people have been to really even give that in hospital resources to fight nessed the crash in the stock of growth and has no interest through worse. the legislative assembly that COVID-19 but also economic market like nothing we’ve in returning to bad old days.

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Dear Editor, and 2018 the WHO tracked 1,483 epidemics. And WHO There will be a cultural dimension to this transfor- The COVID-19 pandemic challenges us to think out- already identifies climate change as “a major cause of mation. Perhaps we can learn something from China, side the box. With economic globalization, geo-political emerging infectious diseases.” Global heating, includ- other than that it is not a good idea to have open wild strife and the climate emergency at play, it was a matter ing shorter winters, will spread infections from insects meat markets? of when, not if, this would happen. and fungus, while anti-microbial resistance is on the Philosopher, Lao Tzu (350 B.C.E.) was a critic of Con- Just six months ago, the World Health Organization upswing. fucius, who promoted patriarchal, human-centric ethics (WHO) and World Bank co-convened the Global Pre- Animal viruses are spreading. There was HIV in the to address the contemporary crisis of self and society. paredness Monitoring Board, created in 2017 after the 1980s, originally from chimpanzees; SARS in 2003 from Confucius was not very concerned about the status of Ebola crisis. Their 2019 report, A World at Risk says, civet cats; H1N1 or Swine flu in 2009 from pigs; MERS the natural world. Lao Tzu advised, “Stop leaving and “We have allowed a cycle of panic and neglect when in 2012 from camels; Ebola in 2016 from fruit bats. And you will arrive. Stop searching and you will see. Stop it comes to pandemics: we ramp up efforts when there now Covid-19, perhaps from an endangered species, the running away and you will be found.” is a serious threat, then quickly forget them when the pangolin, or a bat. We may already be learning some of this, a less threat subsides.” Not long after, the coronavirus jumped As wilderness and biodiversity is drastically affected self-centred lifestyle, while becoming more compassion- to humans, probably in an open wild meat market in by global heating and human incursion, and, if global ate for the dislocated, homeless and quarantined, every- Wuhan, China. travel continues expanding, pandemics seem bound to where, as we regroup to protect each other, while riding The mortality rate is much higher than influenza; 10 grow. We, of course, hope for a vaccine. However, if we the wave of this virulent virus. times, perhaps more. It is more contagious and could return to the global status quo, we’ll go back into the By Jim Harding infect from 30 to 70 per cent of a population. Thankfully, cycle of neglect and then panic. Founding director of the this virus doesn’t hit children too hard and 80 per cent Corporate-driven economic globalization has made Qu’Appelle Valley Environmental Association of people infected have few or manageable symptoms. us all more interdependent, with energy-intensive sup- This, however, can include mild pneumonia. 20 per cent, ply chains and exotic tourist destinations that traverse however, have a more serious illness and it is the elderly the planet. Local economies, regional food security and with preconditions that are at most risk of dying. One or traditional industries have taken huge hits. There is ul- two percent of millions of infected people, dying, could tra-nationalistic, populist blowback, reflected in Trump, become catastrophic. BREXIT and, yes, WEXIT. But, from this, we mostly

Our universal healthcare enables a coordinated re- get scapegoating, rather than insight. We urgently need sponse, in sharp contrast to the chaos across the border, integrative, not dualistic or polarized approaches. where Trump’s alternative reality is colliding with med- We are more dependent on international institutions ical science. Early on, Trump abolished the Pandemic that nurture peace, security and climate action. Public Response Team in the White House. His administration healthcare is a must; so is sick leave. A living wage and botched preparing for mass testing. Our single-payer guaranteed annual income could stabilize economies. system ensures that everyone has a right to access test- More regional self-reliance makes sense. The only obvi- ing and treatment, i.e. but only if these remain avail- ous upside of this pandemic will be an expected drop in able. This is going to be a huge stress test for healthcare global carbon emissions, which simply must happen by and governance. 2030. Perhaps global tourism will start to decline.

And for the global economy. The price of oil and Art by Darina Denhub, Grade 6, Dr Isman Elementary School, Wolseley stocks have been free-falling, as before the 2008 crash.  Monday, Tuesday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Our monetary and fiscal toolkits have structural limits. Glen Hart, M.L.A. March 23 March 24 March 24 March 25 March 26 The attempt to protect the economy has clearly slowed  Wolseley Indian Head High School Wolseley Wolseley Wolseley /DVW0RXQWDLQ7RXFKZRRG  Town Hall/Opera House precautionary and containment strategies. Town Hall/Opera House Gymnasium Town Hall/Opera House Town Hall/Opera House  Prior to community outbreaks in other countries, in- Woodwind,  Voice, Speech Woodwind, Piano Piano fections had spread from global travel, with cruise ships Arts, Choral & Brass & Brass & 8:45 am 8:45 am Ensembles 12:45 pm 1:00 pm  Strings Concert Band 6:00 pm acting like petri dishes. There were 39 million interna- CANCELLED12:45 pm 10:00 am 4:00 pm DUE Constituency Legislative  tional flights in 2019, up from 24 million in 2004. Bil- Office Office Musical Theatre lions of us moved around. Meanwhile, in our fractured 6:00 pm ϰϬϮ^ƚĂŶůĞLJ^ƚƌĞĞƚ ϮϬϯ>ĞŐŝƐůĂƚŝǀĞůĚŐ world, millions of refugees are desperate for a better life. WKŽdžϯϬϵ ZĞŐŝŶĂ^<^ϰ^Ϭϯ What would occur if this virus got into UN humanitar- ƵƉĂƌ^<^Ϭ'ϬzϬ dĞů͗ϯϬϲͲϳϴϳͲϰϯϬϬ TO COVID-19 ian camps?  ϭͲϴϳϳͲϳϮϯͲϰϰϴϴ &Ădž͗ϯϬϲͲϳϴϳͲϯϭϳϰ Tuesday, March 31 – Festival Finale We have had our heads in the sand. Between 2011 18-1c  Town of Fort Qu’Appelle 160 Company Ave., S. - P.O. Box 309 S0G 1S0 Phone: 306-332-5266 Email: [email protected] Website: www.fortquappelle.com Important Message to all Residents - COVID-19 The recent outbreak of the COVID-19 virus and the rate of its global advance  $GPLQLVWUDWLRQ3XEOLF:RUNVDQG)DFLOLW\RI¿FHVZLOOEHFORVHGWRSXEOLFDF is no longer just something we follow with interest on the media. It has now cess. Should you need to get a hold of any of our management team please demanded action of our own as individuals and as municipalities to minimize call the following numbers: Public Works 306-332-5333; Facilities 306-332- its potential impact here at home. With consideration given to the recent mes- 4641; Administration 306-332-5266. All public facilities are closed for the fore- saging from the Federal and Provincial governments and advice from Health seeable future and any activities planned over the next three (3) weeks have authorities the Town of Fort Qu’Appelle Council supports our Administration in been postponed or cancelled. taking steps to protect both our residents as well as our staff from unnecessary Public works and facility staff will still be preforming their duties, but we risk of infection in the coming days. Rest assured that essential services will are asking that everyone respect the staffs desire to have the ten (10) space be maintained however there will be some changes to how our day to day between people practiced. business is conducted and public access to Town facilities will be curtailed.  7KHDGPLQLVWUDWLRQRI¿FHUHPDLQVIXOO\RSHUDWLRQDOZLWKSXEOLFDFFHVVEHLQJ These measures are consistent with those being taken in other Saskatchewan suspended for the foreseeable future. All payments for utility and taxes can communities. VWLOOEHGRQHE\PDLOGURSER[DWWKHRI¿FHDW\RXUEDQNHPDLOWUDQVIHUWR We appreciate your understanding and patience with these measures which [email protected] or online. Any other business that needs to be con- KRSHIXOO\ZLOOEHVKRUWWHUP7KHVLWXDWLRQGRHVUHPDLQYHU\ÀXLGKRZHYHUDQG ducted can be done by phone or email. you are urged to stay current with the national and regional updates through We are committed to the wellbeing and safety of all our residents and we will your news media of choice and through the Town’s website and Facebook be continuing to monitor the situation closely. page for local advice or necessary changes. Any particular issues you may Our website www.fortquappelle.comLVDJUHDWSODFHIRU\RXWR¿QGLQIRUPD H[SHULHQFHFDQEHDGGUHVVHGWKURXJKWKHWRZQRI¿FHYLDWHOHSKRQHRUHPDLO tion you may be looking for related to our town and the operations.  3OHDVHUHIHUWRWKHIROORZLQJPHVVDJHIURPRXU$GPLQLVWUDWLRQIRUVSHFL¿F 3OHDVHGRQRWKHVLWDWHWRFRQWDFWWKH$GPLQLVWUDWLRQRI¿FHLI\RXKDYHDQ\ details. questions. Fort Qu’Appelle Town Council Fort Qu’Appelle CAO and Management Team

As the administration and staff of the town we are committed to continuing Council Thanks Winter Festival our support for the residents and the area. In keeping with that we have been following very close the updates from all levels of government and the Chief Council would like to congratulate the Winter Festival Committee and all of 0HGLFDO2I¿FHUIRUWKHSURYLQFH:LWKPXFKGLVFXVVLRQDQGSODQQLQJZLWKRXU the supporting groups and individuals for putting on a great weekend. WHDPHPHUJHQF\PDQDJHPHQWRI¿FHUDQGFRXQFLOZHDUHLPSOHPHQWLQJWKH Acknowledgement too should go out to everyone who turned out to take in following changes to our service delivery effect immediately. the events. Together you made it a great success!!! 8 March 20, 2020 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Gene Hauta Financial support for Canadians coming It’s A Strange World • Workers, including the self-employed, who are Federal News An Alberta couple’s Facebook post highlighting sick, quarantined, or who have been directed to Grasslands News law enforcement’s hypocrisy with enforcing the self-isolate but do not qualify for Employment Insur- rule of law is gaining traction. It seems that back ance (EI) sickness benefits. The Government of Canada is taking strong and in September, she and her fiancée hopped a CN • Workers, including the self-employed, who are tak- quick action to protect our economy, and the health, railway fence in Calgary to sit by the river. The ing care of a family member who is sick with COVID- safety, and jobs of all Canadians during the global couple swears they minded their own business… 19, such as an elderly parent or other dependents who COVID-19 outbreak. and “didn’t litter or light fires.” Nevertheless, are sick, but do not qualify for EI sickness benefits. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced a Joe Quimby and Stephanie Michelle were nabbed • EI-eligible and non EI-eligible working parents new set of economic measures on March 18 to help by police and fined $280 each for trespassing on who must stay home without pay because of children stabilize the economy and help Canadians affected by who are sick or who need additional care because of railway property. Michelle was understandably the impacts of this challenging period. school closures. irate when she saw subsequent live footage of These measures, delivered as part of the Govern- • Introduce an Emergency Support Benefit delivered protesters lighting fires and trying to deliberately ment of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, through the Canada Revenue Agency to provide up to derail trains. Michelle has no problem with people will provide up to $27 billion in direct support to Cana- $5 billion in support to workers who are not eligible protesting, but she is opposed to the destruction dian workers and businesses, plus $55 billion to meet for EI and who are facing unemployment. of property and the risk to lives. Most consider it liquidity needs of Canadian businesses and households • Provide additional assistance to individuals and very hypocritical that anti-pipeline protesters through tax deferrals to help stabilize the economy. families with low and modest incomes with a special have mostly got a free pass. Combined, this $82 billion in support represents more top-up payment under the Goods and Services Tax Bill C0309 bans the wearing of masks during un- than three per cent of Canada’s GDP. This wide-rang- (GST) credit. This measure would inject $5.5 billion lawful assemblies, such as blockades and protests. ing support will help ensure Canadians can pay for in the economy. Passed on June 13, 2013, those found guilty could rent and groceries, and help businesses continue to • Waive, for a minimum of six months, the manda- face 10 years in prison. pay their employees and their bills during this time tory one-week waiting period for EI sickness benefits And then we could discuss the threat of the of uncertainty. for workers in imposed quarantine or who have been coronavirus crisis. It has definitely spread ex- “No Canadian should have to worry about paying directed to self-isolate, as announced on March 11. tremely quickly and is certainly a threat, but the their rent or buying groceries during this difficult time. • Waive the requirement for a medical certificate to panicked reaction is just as bad. Clean Costco That is why we are taking the strong action needed access EI sickness benefits. out of toilet paper? Buy all the to stabilize our economy and help those impacted by • Extend the tax filing deadline for individuals to soap on the shelf? Don’t these the COVID-19 virus. Together, we will get through this June 1, and allow all taxpayers to defer, until after Au- people realize that others difficult time,” said Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime gust 31, 2020, the payment of any income tax amounts have to wash their hands, Minister of Canada. that become owing on or after today and before Sep- too? Iran has temporarily re- This plan builds on coordinated action taken since tember 2020. This relief would apply to tax balances leased about 54,000 prisoners the beginning of this outbreak, including the more than due, as well as installments, under Part I of the Income to try to combat the spread of $1 billion COVID-19 Response Fund, which provided Tax Act. No interest or penalties will accumulate on the virus in crowded prisons. funding to provinces and territories to strengthen crit- these amounts during this period. This measure will They had to post bail and ical health care systems. It represents over $500 billion result in households having more money available test negative for COVID- in credit and liquidity support for people and busi- during this period. 19. “Toilet paper is nesses through cooperation between financial Crown • Provide eligible small businesses a 10 per cent golden in an apocalypse,” corporations, the Bank of Canada, the Office of the wage subsidy for the next 90 days, up to a maximum one shopper explained. Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI), and of $1,375 per employee and $25,000 per employer. Em- What was the other one I commercial lenders to ensure businesses can continue ployers benefiting from this measure would include saw? “I have a 24-pack of T.P.; looking to swap for to operate. corporations eligible for the small business deduction, a 4-bedtoom house.” The actions announced are part of Canada’s as well as not-for-profit organizations and charities. As of last week, it is estimated that more than whole-of-government response to COVID-19. As a first This will help employers keep people on their payroll 113,000 people had been infected globally and step, this plan aims to stabilize our economy through and help Canadians keep their jobs. over 4,000 had died from COVID-19. In the targeted measures to address immediate challenges • Provide increased flexibility to lenders to defer USA, there were nearly 800 cases and a couple faced by workers and businesses alike. It will help en- mortgage payments on homeowner government-in- dozen had died. In comparison. there are about sure that workers have the money they need while sured mortgage loans to borrowers who may be expe- one billion influenza infections worldwide each they are sick or in isolation, or due to loss of work riencing financial difficulties related to the outbreak. year, with up to 45 million cases in the US per or a significant reduction in work income, and help Insurers will permit lenders to allow payment deferral year, tens of thousands of US deaths, and 291,000 support people and businesses experiencing financial beginning immediately. to 646,000 deaths worldwide. We do have to remem- hardship because of the outbreak. ber that this is not replacing the flu; it is adding to Canadians should not make health decisions based Targeted support for vulnerable groups the death toll. For a start, there is no vaccine for on their financial needs. As the situation continues to COVID-19 and it could take many months or years evolve, further measures will be announced to support • Reduce minimum withdrawals from Registered Retirement Income Funds (RRIFs) by 25 per cent for to get one to market, and doctors fear the virus Canadians, stimulate the economy, and protect peo- will mutate. I’m not trying to make light of the ples’ jobs and livelihoods. 2020 in recognition of volatile market conditions and their impact on many seniors’ retirement savings. issue, but in the big picture… John Travolta was hospitalized for suspected Support for workers • Implement a six-month, interest-free, moratorium on Canada Student Loan payments for all individuals COVID-19, but “doctors now confirm that it was Canadians should not have to worry about paying who are in the process of repaying these loans. only ‘Saturday Night Fever’, and they assure their rent or mortgage or buying groceries because • Provide $305 million for a new distinctions-based everyone that he is ‘Staying Alive’.” That may just of the COVID-19 crisis. To support workers and their Indigenous Community Support Fund, to address im- be a rumour. Groaner? families, the Government of Canada is taking action mediate needs in First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Na- Indonesian President Joko Widodo, has signed to: tion communities. a decree authorizing chemical castration for • Provide additional assistance to families with • Support women and children fleeing violence by convicted child sex offenders and requiring those children by temporarily boosting Canada Child Ben- providing up to $50 million to women’s shelters and released on parole to wear electronic monitoring efit payments. This measure would deliver almost $2 sexual assault centres to help with their capacity to devices. The new punishment comes in response billion in extra support. manage or prevent an outbreak in their facilities. This to the brutal gang rape and murder in April of • Introduce an Emergency Care Benefit of up to $900 includes funding for facilities in Indigenous commu- a 14-year-old girl on her way home on the island bi-weekly for up to 15 weeks to provide income support nities. of Sumatra. Seven teenage boys were each sen- to workers who must stay home and do not have ac- • Provide an additional $157.5 million to address tenced to 10 years in prison for the crime, which cess to paid sick leave. This measure could provide up the needs of Canadians experiencing homelessness prompted national outrage and revived previous to $10 billion to Canadians, and includes: through the Reaching Home program. calls for chemical castration as a punishment. That law will sure have its supporters. Support for businesses An unnamed teenager in Norfolk County, Ont., In the face of an uncertain economic situation and called the OPP to report he had been scammed. tightening credit conditions, the Government is taking It all sounded reasonable that he had paid for an Box 129 – 731 Lalonde Street action to help affected businesses. To support Cana- item online, which didn’t arrive, so he wanted to Phone (306) 735-2210 dian businesses and help them retain their workers file charges against the seller. The police did re- during this difficult time, the Government is announc- lent and start a fraud investigation, but probably TENDER ing measures to: didn’t put a lot of effort into it, since the young Cemetery Maintenance Contract • Allow all businesses to defer, until after August man had purchased fake identification! “Send- 31, 2020, the payment of any income tax amounts that ing your personal and identifying information Cemetery Maintenance Contract from May 2020 become owing on or after today and before September to an unknown individual for fake I.D.,” warned through to September 2023 (after long weekend). 2020. This relief would apply to tax balances due, as Const. Ed Sanchuk, “opens the door to someone All equipment, fuel, oil and other related costs are well as installments, under Part I of the Income Tax stealing your identity.” Randy Cassingham, whose the sole responsibility of the contractor. Act. No interest or penalties will accumulate on these online column This is True is always an excellent Duties to include mowing grass, keeping the amounts during this period. This measure will result source, quipped, “Except really: who would want cemetery free of weeds, pruning trees, general in businesses having more money available during to be him?” maintenance of the property and other duties related this period. A man screamed, “I’m the devil” before head- to the maintenance of the cemetery. • Increase the credit available to small, medium, butting a random stranger before leaning in to bite off part her top lip in an unprovoked attack Submit tender by a weekly tender amount. and large Canadian businesses. As announced on March 13, a new Business Credit Availability Program in west London. Jason Thompson, 42, has pleaded Tenders close March 31, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. guilty to a charge of causing grievous bodily will provide more than $10 billion of additional sup- harm with intent. The female victim was left Lowest tender not necessarily awarded. port to businesses experiencing cash flow challenges through the Business Development Bank of Canada permanently disfigured after Thompson attacked Must be a sealed tender and marked as Cemetery and Export Development Canada. The Government is her as she was posing for a photo with a group of Tender. ready to provide more capital through these financial women. Thompson’s cousin, who was with him Please mail to: Box 129, Whitewood, Sask., S0G Crown corporations. at the time, came forward to identify him as the attacker. & RU GURS RII DW. WKH RI¿FH  /DORQGH 6WUHHW • Further expand Export Development Canada’s Whitewood, Sask. ability to provide support to domestic businesses. Until next time… keep reading between the 6((&29,'6833257 lines…and wash your hands… www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV March 20, 2020 9 Classes suspended across Saskatchewan

Provincial News down. This means that transmission within the of proactive school clo- do not apply to licensed Officials are currently Grasslands News parents who are able community; sures beginning March 20 daycare facilities outside examining options to pro- to keep children home • Rapid increase of means reducing the risk of schools. Further mea- vide childcare services should do so immediately, local cases; and of COVID-19 transmis- sures regarding licensed for individuals that are The Government with no absence or grade • Transmission with- sion. daycare facilities are providing essential ser- of Saskatchewan an- impacts. Parents with out a known link to travel Every student will re- being considered and will vices during the COVID- nounced that all classes limited childcare options or confirmed cases. ceive a final grade based be implemented at a later 19 response. in Saskatchewan pre have a window to plan for There continues to be on their current grade, date. K-12 Schools will be sus- class suspensions. no evidence that any of and students will prog- pended indefinitely, effec- On Sunday, March 15, the above three criteria ress to their next grade tive March 20, due to the the Chief Medical Health have been met. Children level next year. Every ongoing COVID-19 pan- Officer indicated that remaining in schools student who is eligible to LANE REALTY demic. school closures would be between March 16 and graduate from Grade 12 For the period of For all of your buying or selling needs....Contact: based on a number of fac- March 19 face a low risk this year will graduate. March 16 to March 19, tors including: of exposure to COVID-19. The Ministry of Educa- DOUG JENSEN: 306-621-9955 pre K-12 classes will wind • Evidence of sustained A preventative approach tion and School Divisions JASON BEUTLER: 306-735-7811 will work with Saskatch- ewan Post-Secondary In- stitutions to adapt entry COVID-19 support coming for Canadians requirements for pro- WITH OVER 38 YEARS IN THE BUSINESS - continued from page 8 grams commencing in the PH: 306-569-3380 EMAIL: [email protected] next academic year. • Provide flexibility on provide flexible solutions and territorial colleagues, Teachers and staff www.lanerealty.com UG:HHN the Canada Account limit, to help them manage and my counterparts can work from home or to allow the Government through challenges, such from around the world to in schools as scheduled to provide additional sup- as pay disruption due to keep coordinating on sig- during the class cancella- port to Canadian busi- COVID-19, childcare dis- nificant actions to protect tions. For the rest of the Canadian Mental Health - Melville Branch nesses, when deemed to ruption due to school or the Canadian and global scheduled school year, be in the national inter- daycare closures, or those economy. Canadians can the Ministry of Education Rancher / Farmer Agriculture est, to deal with excep- suffering from COVID-19. rest assured that we are will work with School Di- tional circumstances. As a first step, this sup- ready to take all neces- visions and Saskatchewan 668'$-!ধ32-+,; • Augment credit avail- port will include up to a sary measures to meet Teachers to implement able to farmers and the six-month payment defer- the challenges ahead,” a supplemental curric- $,'&<£'&(38 8-&!@T!8$,‰‡T‰‡‰‡ agri-food sector through ral for mortgages, and the said the Hon. Bill Mor- ulum program through Farm Credit Canada. opportunity for relief on neau, Minister of Finance distance and alternative other credit products. The In order to move for- learning methods. While Mortgages Government of Canada ward with implement- this supplemental curric- CANCELLED • Launch an Insured will continue to monitor ing these new measures ulum will have no impact Mortgage Purchase Pro- evolving economic con- needed to provide timely on final grades, it will en- gram to purchase up to ditions and seek greater support for Canadians sure that students seek- Due to coronavirus (COVID-19) $50 billion of insured relief measures should it and to ensure the Govern- ing to continue learning mortgage pools through be necessary. ment has every tool at its will have the resources £'!9'8';<82@3<8ধ$0';9;3@3<86£!$' the Canada Mortgage “These are extraordi- disposal to address poten- necessary to do so. 3(6<8$,!9'(38(<££8'(<2&W and Housing Corporation nary times and we must tial challenges that may These measures apply (CMHC). As announced take extraordinary mea- arise, the Government in- to daycares that are co-lo- '£=-££'';£-2-$38'£=-££',!81!9!='W on March 16, this will sures. The Government tends to introduce special cated with schools, but provide stable funding to of Canada will do what- legislation and seek the banks and mortgage lend- ever it takes to ensure approval of Parliament. ers and support continued that the health of Canadi- The Government of lending to Canadian busi- ans is protected, families Canada will continue to nesses and consumers. and businesses are sup- take further action as 3XEOLF1RWLFH CMHC stands ready to ported and our economy required to prioritize further support liquidity remains strong, even in the health and safety of 8SGDWHG0DUFK and the stability of the fi- the face of uncertainty. I Canadians, stabilize the The City of Melville would like to advise citizens that, in order to prevent the spread of 2019 Novel nancial markets through am working with the fi- economy, and mitigate Coronavirus (COVID-19) and to protect residents and staff, it is taking the following precautions: its mortgage funding pro- nancial sector, the Bank the economic impact of CITY FACILITIES: of Canada, my provincial this pandemic. grams as necessary. The CITY HALL AND PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION: Government will enable City Hall and Public Works will be closed to the public until further notice; however, we will remain these measures by raising operational through the following methods: CMHC’s legislative limits Experience x We will address any questions, concerns or communications over the phone or through email. to guarantee securities x Individuals who wish to make payments to the City are recommended to do so by credit card over the and insure mortgages by phone, online banking, or by use of the City Hall drop box. $150 billion each. x In absolute necessary situations, City Hall staff will be able to meet with individuals on a one-on-one The six largest fi- basis by appointment only; please contact City Hall to make the arrangements. nancial institutions in Daily CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS: Canada have made a Lunch Restaurant All meetings of City Council will be closed to the general public until further notice. Business such as Public Hearings will be rescheduled to a date when public access is no longer limited. commitment to work with and personal and small busi- Supper & Lounge ESSENTIAL SERVICES: The City of Melville has established a plan to ensure that essential municipal services remain in place for ness banking customers Specials Great the duration of this pandemic. Essential services are considered necessary for the health and well-being on a case-by-case basis to For the love of good food Food! of the community¶s residents, and include: Come and experience our Quality x Water & Wastewater Chef’s Award Winning Menu Service! x Solid Waste Collection Dale’s Painting x Melville Fire Department WE HAVE BANQUET FACILITIES FOR UP TO 45 PEOPLE x Policing Services as provided by the RCMP 306-728-4392 RECREATION/LEISURE SERVICES: City-operated recreation/leisure facilities will be closed to the public until further notice. This applies to: 602 - 8th Ave. W. 119 - 277 Broadway St. East (Located in the Parkland Mall) - Yorkton x Horizon Credit Union Centre (Walking Track included) Melville tfn/2nd 306-786-7555 – www.manos.ca x Merv Moore Sportsplex All current recreation/leisure activities that are scheduled to take place at City-operated facilities, such as  exercise programs, are cancelled effective 8:00 AM, Wednesday, March 18, 2020. &DWKD\:DJDQWDOO0HPEHURI3DUOLDPHQW³

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Upon completion of our five-year construction By Elaine Ashfield Emily credits her longev- phase we finally have a new water treatment plant Grasslands News ity to, her response was and a new water source which will supply quality “To God and his saving water to Melville and Area. Water is, and will be, grace and to my family Emily Thompson, be- the mainstay of a community – Future and church family for lieved to be the oldest water quantity and assurance can now their care and concern resident of Whitewood, serve as a building block in growing throughout Adam’s ill- recently celebrated her our community. ness and other health tri- The City of Melville has concluded 100th Birthday with a als.” its budget deliberations and has ap- few friends and family at She is also blessed proved a 2.73 per cent capital and op- her daughter’s home, Ken with the partners with eration budget increase. The budget and Iris White, where she her children, their chil- will provide for infrastructure im- now resides. dren, her grandchildren provements including water, sewer Her daughter, Iris and great grandchildren. and roadway upgrades. Plans are White, provided some “If everything goes underway for a new swimming pool history of Emily and ac- STREELASKY well, she will be so as well as the replacement of aging quired some comments pleased to become a equipment. Melville ranks seventh from Emily for the Her- great great grandmother lowest of 16 cities in overall budget increases. ald Sun. in July,” her daughter Parkland College hosted a strategic planning ses- Emily Elizabeth was added. sion in Melville on March 5 which included City of born in Griswold, Mani- There are also two Melville representation and also different community toba on March 4, 1920 to other women who will be organizations. Melville is fortunate to have the head Fred and Jean Jordan. On 100 years young this year office of Parkland College in our community. Various her sixth birthday Emily, that are Whitewood res- programs and training opportunities are provided at her mother and dad and idents. They are Muriel this site. four siblings moved to a Szell and Beatrice Paice, Kinsmen Telemiracle was, once again, a resound- farm south of Whitewood ing success both in talent recognition and financial both who are residing in in the Hallsdale District. Emily Thompson celebrated her 100th Birthday on March 4, 2020. achievement. The event success and provincial sup- a nursing home at pres- She attended Hallsdale port will translate in providing for the many in need. ent. School for many years. John’s District and raised March 1981. Our local service club who continues to do vital work “Life was not easy on a family of five: Iris, Tom, In her retirement, in our community recently celebrated the 100th anni- the farm throughout the Vicky, Brenda and Brent. Emily enjoyed gardening, LANDFILL versary of Kin Camnada. depression. We farmed Emily worked hard along- baking, quilting and was Congratulate to Ken and Lorie Somogyi on hosting )25748·$33(//( small and lived off the side Adam at a variety of very active in her church, over 100 Millionaire baseball and hockey billets over land raising chickens jobs before and after they ministerial, Legion Auxil- WINTER HOURS the years. What wonderful community hosts and wel- to sell, eggs and cows to left the farm. In 1955 they iary, Harmony Club and Effective coming ambassadors to our fine city. make butter to sell to the bought the dairy business throughout her years in Jan. 1, 2020 As you may have noticed the Mayor’s old dodge located at 213 Park Street Greenstreet. has expired. I will continue to offer a friendly wave grocery store and cream • Nov. 1 to April 30 • for the creamery,” Emily and the family moved Emily has one living from an updated set of wheels. Monday to Friday Did you know that Melville Donor’s Choice has Thompson relayed. to town. They delivered brother, Bob, age 97 and 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Emily married Adam dairy to customers and her lifetime friend Char- been in existence for 47 years in its effort to support Thompson on Nov. 21st, groceries for the stores lie, age 96, whom she NEW HOURS: vital organizations in our community? Thank You Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Donor’s Choice! 1940. In 1941 they set- until retirement in 1970. keeps in touch with. Closed Sunday and Statutory Holidays Walter Streelasky, Mayor of Melville tled on a farm in the St. Adam passed away in When asked what

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By Alan Hustak ing committee chair Doug was a good move for all of Grasslands News Blatter later responded, us.” A feature wall has yet “As we look around this to be painted and an offi- cial public opening cere- Without any fuss or room, which should be mony and the installation fanfare Fort Qu’Appelle’s of a commemorative wall town council met last plaque is expected later Thursday (March 12) in this year. its new council cham- bers. Before getting down Fort to administer Fort San to work Major Jerry “As we look around this The deal to have Fort Whiting, however, briefly room, which should be good Qu’Appelle take over the acknowledged “the hard for the next 50 years, we administration of the Vil- work and a good job” of lage of Fort San was ap- the building committee should be happy.” proved by council after which supervised the - Mayor Jerry Whiting some discussion. The AAN HUSTAK | GRASSLANDS NEWS renovations to the Valley bylaw which sets out the 1HZ)RUW4X·$SSHOOHFRXQFLOFKDPEHUV Medical Centre. The spa- terms of the joint admin- &RURQDYLUXVDPRQJRWKHULVVXHVZDVRQWKHDJHQGDDV)RUW4X·$SSHOOH·V cious grey room is still good for the next 50 years, istration was given third WRZQFRXQFLOPHWIRUWKHÀUVWWLPHLQLWVQHZFKDPEHUVRQ0DUFK lacking some decorative we should be happy; we reading on Thursday touches, but, as the build- are all happy, happy. It but not before council no sidewalks, I can’t see aging water and sewer application is successful questioned whether the how this creates that mains on Broadway until this summer” Mayor town’s current staff can much additional work for Street falls through. Jerry Whiting told coun- 20033DS2 comfortably manage the the administration.” A detailed engineer’s cil. “It would be nice if additional workload. Under the conditions report suggests it will we didn’t have to borrow. Coun. Doug Blatter in- of the bylaw Fort San take at least $2.2-million We already have good in- sisted that the agreement will pay Fort Qu’Appelle just to replace the central formation on where the could be hard on town $60,000 to administer its water main and another weak points on Broadway employees and wondered affairs. Fort Qu’Appelle’s $3.3 to repair the sanitary are. We’re going to wait whether additional staff Chief Administration Of- collection system. The but be ready to go with a might need to be hired ficer (CAO) Kim Down- province plans to resur- plan to see what we can to manage Fort San’s af- ing’s will be paid an face the street, which is do with $500,000.” fairs. “This hasn’t been extra $7,500 by the resort part of Highway #10, next What ever money is settled. 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By Sarah Pacio versity in Toronto, Savin sage that the chaos, fear, Grasslands News got a taste for producing and uncertainty experi- at a low-budget studio. enced in the world are not The experience inspired unnoticed by God. Savin’s The clear, rich tones her to save her money heartfelt performance fea- of Amy Savin’s voice and produce her first full- tured music from her new carried through the audi- length album, Skylines, album. This included the torium at the Grenfell Ap- which was released in song, “I Am,” with the ostolic Church on March 2011. powerful lyrics, 14. In addition to the inti- Last year the sing- mate session in Grenfell, You’re stressed about er-songwriter released your future Savin also performed at her second album, Un- Tilli Beans Coffee Shop You’re hurting from veiled. She received the past and the New Life Church nominations in six cate- Come find me in the in Wolseley last weekend. gories, including Album present, come and rest Savin currently lives of the Year, for the 2020 I am who I say I am, in Michigan but is a Canadian Gospel Music I am faithful to the dual citizen of Canada Awards and was sched- and Australia. She began uled to perform at the end. singing and playing the GMA ceremony in Fort Accompanying herself piano at age 3. In elemen- Langley, BC, March 19- alternately on the key- tary school she started 21. Although the awards board or guitar, she re- writing her own lyrics program was cancelled minded the small group and melodies. “I always because of concerns re- that the Bible describes wanted to create music lating to the spread of God as the one who made that would move people,” COVID-19, Savin decided us, sees us and gives Savin explained. “I’m a to continue her tour us hope. She concluded storyteller, the essence of through western Canada. the evening with “Wan-

SARAH PACIO | GRASSLANDS NEWS my music is creating nar- Through her music derer,” a call to return Gospel concert ratives that have mean- and conversation in to God who will lovingly Gospel singer-songwriter Amy Savin shared a message of hope at concerts ings.” Grenfell, the talented art- welcome people with in Grenfell and Wolseley last weekend. While attending uni- ist shared a timeless mes- open arms. Grenfell Legion St. Patrick’s Day supper serves up fun

By Sarah Pacio Olson Band from Wawota, the event in Grenfell. Grasslands News Sask. provided entertain- Their performance at ment. Keith Olson sang the Legion Hall included and played the keyboard old-time love songs and Guests in festive green or saxophone, accompa- polkas, as well as tradi- shirts, hats and bowties nied by Garry Dickson on tional Irish music like sat in the Grenfell Legion the accordion. “Wild Irish Rose.” Guests Hall sipping limeade and sang along and some cou- green beer at the Irish Olson was born into a musical family and ples even danced to the Supper on March 14. The familiar tunes. “We just began playing in his par- SARAH PACIO | GRASSLANDS NEWS annual fundraiser helps play whatever we remem- offset general operating ents’ dance band many 6W3DWULFN·VGDQFH years ago. The saxophone ber,” Olson said. “We Couples danced to “Wild Irish Rose” and other old-time favourites played by expenses for the local enjoy what we’re doing branch. Olson used is more than the Olson Band: Keith Olson (right) and Garry Dickson (left) at the Grenfell 80 years old and was and people seem to enjoy Forty-five people en- it, too.” /HJLRQ·VDQQXDO6W3DWULFN·V'D\6XSSHURQ0DUFK joyed a hearty beef stew a gift from his Uncle as they chatted with Peter. Eventually Dick- friends about commu- son joined the family nity events and other band, and later the two common interests. Pre- musicians began playing YOU ARE INVITED cautions were taken to in care homes and other guard against the spread venues throughout Sas- of coronavirus; hand san- katchewan and Manitoba. itizer was available at Legion member Cecil the start of the buffet and Leech heard them per- servers wore gloves. form in Glenavon and ar- Following the meal, the ranged for them to attend IMPORTANT UPDATES

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Melville helps Dysart raise funds 68%0,77('_*5$66/$1'61(:6 $QDQQXDOIXQGUDLVHUQLJKWZDVKHOGLQYROYLQJWKH0HOYLOOH0LOOLRQDLUHV·DQGWKH'\VDUW9LSHUV·$$EDQWDPWHDPVZKLFKKHOSHGUDLVHRYHUIRUWKHULQN $ORQJZLWKWKHKRFNH\JDPHWKHUHZHUHRYHUZLQJVFRRNHGDQGVROGWRSHRSOHWKDWWXUQHGRXWWRVXSSRUWWKHHYHQW Bantam AA hockey game and wing night Melville Millionaires hold fundraiser with Dysart By Tammy Stevenson were able to run it smoothly, to Melville Millionaires hosted a this season. Thanks to all the 3800 wings, what a night!!! for Grasslands News provide kids in locally and sur- puck toss and ran a 50/50 for spectators, families, and play- Many smiles and giggles rounding communities to have the rink and raised over $500 ers for their support in the on and off the ice that night weekly shinny/public skating, to donate back to the rink for night. That night the Dysart brought Melville and the Dys- On March 6, the Bantam AA and figure skating to continue overall operation of the rink kitchen crew had cooked over art community together. Melville Millionaires partic- on as normal. Such an amazing ipated in a yearly fundraiser small town with a big heart! that the Dysart Community A few weeks back, Dysart Rink hosts. The event included their “Annual Wing night” and Melville came together along with a fun game of recre- with the idea and thought it World biggest broom still a go ational hockey that their local be a fun event for the commu- team, the Dysart Vipers host. nity. As the two teams came By Elaine Ashfield a replica of a Hardline broom, one of the best The Dysart Vipers play rec- together to play against each Grasslands News known curling brooms in the country. It will be reational games most Friday other, much fun was had be- approximately 60 feet long and reach 30 feet into nights around the local area. tween the two. With the final the air. A few delays in engineering is all that has Dysart hosts this event to score being 10-7, the Dysart When the planning began last year, there delayed the construction of what a group of en- help in raising funds to assist Vipers won! Coach Jason Ste- was no official record of another broom in the thusiastic community members hopes will be the with the overall operation and venson was at the bench guid- Guiness’ world records. The committee contacted maintenance of the rink. Along ing his team thru the game World’s Largest Broom in Whitewood. Guiness with paperwork required and they hope with the event, the group and with Trainer Troy Brule, while The committee had hoped to install the replica to hear if they will be setting a world record. several farmers in the area Coach Konrad McKay partici- of a Hardline broom last fall near the Flag Gar- “The materials are all at Vaderstad in Lang- farm a quarter of land and all pated in playing the game with den on the west entrance to town but are now bank, waiting to be fabricated,” Kelly told the proceeds go towards the rink, his team. What a great way to just finalizing things with the engineers so the Herald Sun last week. but this past year with such have some fun, and show how structure can be started. “Once we get the engineer’s approval, the struggles in the area with connected the team is together. The broom will be visible from all directions supports and other initial work can be started. weather, the crop did not get We even had some guest ap- and committee member Chad Kelly stated, “The We’re just finalizing things,” Kelly added, “De- harvested leaving several dol- pearances from some Midget whole vision for the site where the broom will pendent on the arrival of spring of course.” lars out till spring which could AA Millionaires and a local be located is to develop an attractive rest stop for The plans are still in the works with support have been used the past few hometown player now playing travellers when they stop to view the broom.” from sponsors such as Vaderstad, JK Metals and months for operation. Even AAA in Battlefords came out From there, hopefully people will travel into Hardline (the curling broom manufacturer from though the crop was out, the and joined in on the fun! town to visit in the community as well. Quebec), as well as other sponsors who will re- board members at the rink That night the Bantamm AA The broom will be conformed to look like ceive recognition through signage at the site.

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By Elaine Ashfield Ayress Moorhead and Cassidy Man- Grasslands News nle then performed solo performances before an intermission. Cassidy Mannle, Martelise Fou- Whitewood Skating Club presented rie and Simone Van’t Westeinde from their annual year-end presentation on StarSkate gave those in attendance a March 14 at the Whitewood Community Centre with an afternoon of travelling taste of Africa while skating to Waka Around the World. Waka, followed by solo performances by The program began with StarSkate Jade Payot and Sydney Balan. and CanSkate opening the show with O A Hawaiian Rollercoaster Ride Canada, before venturing Down Under thrilled those in attendance when to Australia with the CanSkate skaters. CanSkate skaters Cade Aarnason, Miia Louis Martin, Mataya Kelly, Amelia Aldous, Asten Hayhurst, Owen Mannle, Swain, Atalie Moorhead, Ethan Del- Violet Thompson, Cole Kelly and Gra- mage, Adrian Fourie, Tessa Hayhurst, ham Leepart took a trip to Hawaii. CJ De Jager, Joy Markwart, Abby The last two solos of the afternoon Leepart, Teemin Woo and Marine Pre- were Kelbree Page and Martelise Fourie torius as tour guides on this adventure. and then the tour was off to Spain with Solo presentations by Simone Van’t Ayress Moorhead, Jade Payot, Sydney Westeinde and Leah Outhwaite en- Balan and Leah Outhwaite. CanSkate participants hanced the journey before the perfor- Guest skater Marty Haubrich final- perform a Mexican ized the program before the Finale of mance headed to Mexico to lighten the theme skit (above) mood with the Macarena with CanSkate Around the World with all the skaters skaters Kelbree Page, Brynn Niebergal, bringing the afternoon’s performance to during the afternoon Sofi Aldous, Hayoon Woo and Kree Bear. a close. skating carnival.

Cassidy Mannle does a solo skate.

CanSkate performs a Hawaiian rollercoaster ride.

Jade Payot performs a solo.

CanSkate performs Australia – Down Under

Skaters perform an African Waka Waka.

Guest skater Marty Haubrich

Martelise Fourie during a solo routine. 5&03SDUWLFLSDWHGLQ2·&DQDGD Skaters perform a Spanish routine. 18 March 20, 2020 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Sports Column - Bruce Penton Virus casts pall on world of sports Sportsnet’s Jim Hughson will be reduced to play- by-play of his son playing on the backyard trampo- line. In mid-April, Jim Nantz of CBS will say “Hello Friends” and the only responses will be from the med- ical-mask-wearing neighbourhood couple he’s invited over for a cocktail and cookout. TSN play-by-play man Rod Black’s surname represents the colour of today’s sports world. The haunting news came quickly on Thursday, March 12 — news that might have been more appropri- ate 24 hours later, Friday the 13th. Utah Jazz forward Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19, the official name for the worldwide pandemic, coronavirus, and while the Jazz-Thunder game was immediately can- celled just prior to tipoff, NBA commissioner Adam Mustangs score 67(3+$16&5,%(5_*5$66/$1'61(:6 Silver almost simultaneously announced the postpone- 7ULVWDQ+ROEURZ OHIW FHOHEUDWHVKLVJRDOZLWK%ODNH1LFKROVRQLQ:ROVHOH\·VZLQRYHUWKH5HJLQD ment of the entire schedule. The first domino had fallen.The National Hockey 5LYHU5DWVLQJDPHRQHRIWKH49-+/ÀQDO League did the same the next day, as did Major League Baseball with its spring training and regular season schedules. The NCAA’s biggest event, March Mad- ness, was another virus victim and while basketball Mustangs take lead in QVJHL finals; playoffs cancelled fans across North America lamented the loss of their favourite tournament, operators of Las Vegas sports books wept. The PGA Tour was the only thing operat- way through the third. Kevin Kryger in Mus- and Dustin “Zippy” By Stephan Scriver ing on that fateful Thursday, but after one round of the It seems like Wolseley’s tangs career stats. Wol- Coderre had a goal and an Grasslands News Players Championship and a Tour statement that the main strength is their seley took five minors, assist. Add to this Dustyn final three rounds would be played without fans, com- ability to “score by com- while the Rats had four Lowenberg’s workman- There might be some missioner Jay Monahan changed course later that day mittee,” as they haven’t minors and a misconduct. like performance in goal. fans who are surprised and said the tournament had been overwhelmed their oppo- A turning point might The first period was that the Wolseley Mus- cancelled, as well as the next three sition with big scoring have been a five-on-three one of the fastest we’ve tangs took the first two events. Masters officials waited stats this season. Twelve for over a minute and a seen this season, with games of the QVJHL 24 hours to use Friday the 13th Mustangs shared in the half that Regina had in Wolseley taking a 2-1 lead final series over the Re- to say their tournament — the scoring, with Mason Hoff- the second period. The into the dressing room. gina River Rats, but they first major of the season — man and Tristan Holbrow Mustangs killed it off ef- The teams traded a pair would be postponed. were full value in the 5-0 the only players who had fectively. of goals each in the sec- It was an Apocalyp- and 5-3 wins and found more than one point, So it was off to Al ond, and the visitors had tic period in the world themselves one win away each with a goal and an Ritchie Arena in Regina the only goal of the third. of sports. Gatherings from a third title in three assist. Blake Nicholson, for Game Two, and the 5-3 Three of Wolseley’s goals of people in large, years. Wade Roppel and Kamen score was likely more in- were on the power play, or even semi-large Last Friday’s shutout Olafson scored the other dicative of the play. And while the Rats had one groups was not only score might not have goals, and seven players it was a great night for power play and one short- being discouraged, been a true picture of the had one assist. four Mustangs who have handed goal. but the sports world was prohibiting it. action, as the Mustangs It will come as no sur- their hockey roots in A defining moment of Billions of dollars is or will be lost as the world narrowly outshot the prise Dustyn Lowenberg Grenfell. Mason Hoffman the game was when Regi- of sports ground to a halt. TV networks have no live Rats, 32-30. Period scores was solid in net. This is had two goals and two na’s Cody Gerber scored product for who knows how long. 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By Chris Ashfield Qu’Appelle Valley League in game one. The series Thank You Grasslands News The Qu’Appelle Valley was cancelled prior to Hockey League (QVHL) game two and three, if On behalf of the Melville Kinsmen and Kinettes we and the Qu’Appelle Val- necessary, that were to be played in Carnduff. On ley Junior Hockey League With the outbreak of the other side of the Pro- would like to thank the following and surrounding (QVJHL) were both can- the COVID-19 virus, Sas- vincial B bracket, Kinder- celled after the final se- katchewan Hockey Asso- sley was up one game area for their Telemiracle 44 contribitions: ries got underway. In the ciation (SHA) announced after defeating Wilkie 7-6 • Rail City Industries Inc. that programming in the QVHL senior league, the in the first game. areas or SHA Provincial Milestone Flyers were up • Miller School Playoffs, Sask First Fe- one game after winning Major Hockey League • Davison School male Futures, Sask First the first game in the best All teams in the Major Female and Sask First of five series 6-1. Hockey League saw their • St. Henry’s Elementary School Midget Tournaments playoffs end in the sec- were officially cancelled. Provincial Hockey ond or third round. These • Melville Bunkhouse Committee The Grenfell Spitfires included atom, pee wee, • Robert G. Combe V.C. Legion #61 Inc. were leading in the Pro- bantam and midget for Prairie Junior Hockey League vincial B playoffs after a both male and female • Melville and District Quilters Guild The Fort Knox were 5-1 win against Carnduff teams. set to take on the Regina • Melville Moneymen Hockey Club Capitals in the south 20033KK0 • Melville K’ette Club final of the Prairie Junior 20033KK1 Hockey League (PJHL). • Melville Kinsmen The series was cancelled • North Valley Elementary School (Neudorf) due to the COVID-19 out- break prior to starting. • Trustmark Insurance Brokers The north final series, • And all the citizens of Melville and surrounding area which was also cancelled before it began, was to for supporting Telemiracle 44 with a donation of see the Delisle Chiefs and Saskatoon Quakers take on each other.

Triangle Hockey League The Triangle Hockey $ League (THL) final be- tween the Ochapowac Thunder and the Bre- 11,453.87 denbury Cougars was to begin March 18 but was cancelled. Ochapowace earned a spot to the final after defeating Theodore Thank you for making miracles happen! while Bredenbury beat out Esterhazy in the semi-final. 20 March 20, 2020 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Sports Column – Darcy Gross Adam Herold Hockey program growing Gross Misconduct Provincial News munities, hockey associations, parents and kids Grasslands News have really embraced the leadership element of the If you’re a fan of the horror genre, you’ll remem- program which is really a key goal for us. ber the story behind Stephen King’s The Green “We really try and emphasize with the kids that The Adam Herold Legacy Foundation is now Mile. being a good person, doing the right thing and help- accepting applications for its 2020-21 Hockey and The Green Mile represents the long walk taken ing others are attributes that will make a difference, Leadership Development Program and is adding an by a death row inmate, but one of the prisoners – a no matter where their future takes them.” behemoth named John Coffey – had mystical pow- additional community for the next season. The initial camps took place in Balcarres and ers. The Foundation was established to honour Adam Gravelbourg and this past season the Foundation Coffey, through some strange manner, was able Herold, the youngest player killed in the Humboldt conducted a joint program for Alameda and Torquay to take all the “bad” from inside someone else who bus accident. Adam, from Montmartre, Sask., was as well as in Preeceville. was sick. Sometimes he’d absorb it, as he did for a talented athlete but he was much, much more. He The Foundation will be selecting three commu- prison guard Paul Edgecomb, and other times, he’d was smart, humble, hard-working, kind and very nities to host the camps for the 2020-21 season, each simply suck the “bad” out of whomever he decided proud of his small town roots. He was always willing with three full days of hockey and leadership devel- needed his help. to help others to make his community and province opment. The events are a joint effort between the Well, this year, something named COVID-19 has a better place. Foundation and host communities. Communities done something similar to the sporting world, ex- The Hockey and Leadership Development pro- are responsible for arranging and providing ice and cept, instead of taking away the “bad” COVID-19 has gram provides opportunities to Saskatchewan youth classroom facilities, co-ordinating registration and sucked the “good” out of it. to develop and refine not only their hockey skills, providing other support as required and the Foun- As anyone with a TV or any sort of social media but also their leadership potential. The Foundation dation provides highly qualified coaches, instructors well knows by now, COVID-19 is a highly contagious provides top trainers for skill development, physical and other resources for the two weekend sessions. illness that’s pretty much cleared the streets wher- and mental training, coaching development and on- ever it’s been the world over. “We are looking forward to the next season and going support for hockey programs in rural commu- It’s put an end to school years, public events, con- bringing the leadership program to an additional nities. cert tours and sports, all for the foreseeable future. community,” Herold said. “It’s been a lot of work but While hockey skills are an important part of the It started when the NCAA announced that there when parents and coaches tell us they are noticing program, the camps also focus on teaching players basketball centrepiece, known as March Madness, some positive changes from the players, especially about being leaders in their communities and the would be played in the absence of an audience. after the leadership sessions, it’s all worth it.” importance of giving back. All participants are Shortly after, it was announced that the college Communities interested in applying for the camps asked to complete volunteer work in their communi- basketball tournament would be cancelled for this can visit the Foundation’s website www.adamherold- ties as part of the leadership training. year because of this awful virus. legacyfoundation.ca, the Foundation’s Facebook page “We just completed our second season of these The NBA followed suit after one of its players or contact [email protected] for more informa- camps and the experience so far has been remark- tested positive for COVID-19, saying the season tion. able,” said Russell Herold, Adam’s dad. “The com- would be on hold, or, if the timing was too out of Deadline to apply is March 31, 2020. whack by the time the virus scare had evaporated enough, cancelled altogether. 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Elsie Mary Appel Dorothy McLean Ella Hansen Obituary Oct. 12, 1934 – March 9, 2020 Obituary April 22, 1933 – March 16, 2020 Obituary Jan. 8, 1944 – March 9, 2020

Elsie Appel of Melville, SK, It is with great sadness that It is with extreme sadness entered her eternal rest with the family of Dorothy Patricia that we announce the passing family by her side on Monday, McLean (nee Street) announc- of our beloved mother, Ella March 9, 2020, at St. Paul Lu- es her passing on Monday, Hansen, on Monday, March 9, theran Home, Melville, at 85 March 16, 2020, at St. Paul Lu- 2020 at St. Peter’s Hospital in years of age. theran Home, Melville, SK, at Melville. Elsie was born on Oct. 12, the age of 86 years. Ella was born on Jan. 8, 1934, in the Killaly district of Dorothy was predeceased 1944. She was raised by her Saskatchewan, a daughter by her husband and best friend, mother Leokadia along with her to Sigmund and Lena Beutel. Charles (Chuck); son David in two sisters, Eugenie and Lydia, She met the love of her life at 1955; daughter-in-law Judith; in Germany. Ella immigrated to a dance at the Rainbow Hall in and granddaughter Chrystal. Canada in 1965 and settled in Killaly. They were married Oct. Dorothy (Dottie) will be sad- Grenfell, Sask. 12, 1954, and were blessed ly missed by her eldest son, On April 1, 1972, Ella mar- ZLWK¿YHFKLOGUHQ Gregory (Chrissie) McLean of Melville; son Glenn (Dianne) of ried Kaj Hansen. They start- Prior to marriage, Elsie worked at St. Peter’s Hospital in Parksville, BC; sisters Faye Nelson of Powell River, BC, and ed their married life, farming in Grenfell, followed shortly by Melville. She also babysat for many families and cared for June Halpenny of Nanaimo, BC. Dorothy will also be lovingly %HQJRXJKDQG¿QDOO\VHWWOLQJLQ)HQZRRG7KH)HQZRRGIDUP those children as if they were her own. Babysitting enabled her remembered by her grandchildren, Lindsay McLean of Regi- is where they raised their seven children, Kim Holler, Dennis to work from home and assist in running the family business, na, Kimberly (Ryan) Moskal of Regina and Wendy McLean Holler, Steven Erwin, Karen Sonja, Anita Tania, Monica Lydia Appel’s transport. Although Elsie had two jobs already, the one (Kelly Mulder) of Swift Current; and great-grandchildren Mack- and Mark Brian. she was most passionate about was being a devoted mom to HQ]LH*ULI¿QDQG5R]O\QQ Ella was predeceased by her husband Kaj; her son, Den- UDLVLQJWKHLU¿YHFKLOGUHQNHHSLQJWKHPZHOOIHGFORWKHGDQG Dorothy Patricia McLean was born at Winnipeg, MB, on nis; and her mother. She will be lovingly remembered by her loved. Once all the children were grown up and starting their April 22, 1933, to Arthur and Kathleen Street. Arthur and Kath- six surviving children; four grandchildren; eight great-grand- own families, Elsie supported Wilf in all his adventures, from leen moved to Kindersley, SK, where Dottie and her two sis- children; family and friends. UXQQLQJIXOO\DUGJDUDJHVDOHVWRÀHDPDUNHWVDWWKHODNHDQG ters grew up, and this is where Dottie met Chuck. Chuck and The family wish to inform you there will be no memorial even berry picking so together they could produce the best Dottie were married in Bowbells, North Dakota in May 1949. service at this time. pies ever. They had three sons, Greg in 1952, David in 1955 (deceased) Arrangements are by Bailey’s Funeral and Cremation Care. Elsie enjoyed many years of league bowling, playing bingo and Glenn in 1957. and joining friends for coffee in the morning or playing cards. Dottie loved sports such as swimming and horseback rid- Family was very important to Elsie. She had a heart of gold LQJRIFRXUVHKHUIDYRXULWHZDV¿JXUHVNDWLQJ/DWHUDIWHUUH DQGDQLQIHFWLRXVJLJJOHWKDW¿OOHGDQ\URRPZLWKMR\HVSHFLDOO\ tirement, she loved golf and would read while she and Chuck www.baileysfuneralhome.com when a new member was added to the family. Elsie had a way ZHQW ¿VKLQJ )URP WKH ODWH V DQG IRU DERXW  \HDUV of making everyone feel welcome instantly with her hugs. She 'RWWLH WDXJKW ¿JXUH VNDWLQJ ZLWK WKH 0HOYLOOH )LJXUH 6NDWLQJ made people feel special with her little acts of kindness, send- Club; she loved teaching the little skaters and, of course, the ing cards for birthdays and anniversaries as a way of keeping carnival. Dot worked at many local stores in Melville and en- everyone close to her heart. Elsie’s genuine love for people joyed working with people in clothing stores, shoe stores and came from her heart, and everyone who crossed her path, in- Pollock’s Jewellery store. Dot also enjoyed the First United cluding all her kids, grandkids, great-grandkids, family, friends Church and attended when she could. She was always mak- and even strangers, formed an individual special bond with ing a slice for something or other. Dot enjoyed the Order of the her. Her kids, grandkids and great-grandkids were her pride Eastern Star and went through all the chairs; she got Chuck to and joy. Getting everyone together was what she lived for. join as well, and together they both enjoyed it very much. Dot Elsie was greeted in heaven by the love of her life, Wilf; her loved her family and enjoyed spending endless hours playing parents, Sigmund and Lena Beutel; daughters Mary, Lena and cards and games with her granddaughters, listening to them Margaret; grandson Mitchell Hollinger; her brothers, Ed and sing and play the piano, and baking cookies together. Adam Beutel; her sister, Violet Graff; her sisters-in-law, Alvina In Dottie’s senior years, she lived in Bangor Morris Lodge, Bernhardt and Mary Beutel; and her brothers-in-law, Tony Ex- later moving to St. Philomena Manor, Melville, and then to St. ner and Vern Graff. Paul Lutheran Home in Melville. She was very well cared for She leaves behind: her son, Ernie (Laurie); her daughters, by all of her caregivers and always had a smile and a giggle Pat (Peter) Bauldic, Kathy Appel, Debbie (Gilbert) Hollinger for anyone who entered her room. and Bernie (Wayne) Nowoselski; 14 grandchildren; 30 Dottie always had a gentleness and kindness that came great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Agnes Exner; brothers-in- through at Al-Anon meetings. When she attended over the LINTOTT – Fred, May 31, 1928 - SCHMIDT – Darcy, Jan. 21, 1972 - law Jack (Gloria) Appel, Ray (Marlene) Appell and Zach Bern- years, she listened and helped many people who will fondly March 22, 2017. March 22, 2019. You may not be with us any more Yes, we sadly miss you, and try hardt (Eleanor); and numerous nephews, nieces and friends. remember her for her caring and loving nature. But our love for you will never die. not to grieve. A vigil service was held on Friday, March 13, 2020, at 'RQDWLRQVLQOLHXRIÀRZHUVLQ'RURWK\¶VPHPRU\FDQEH Love you and miss you always. A little while longer we too must Matthews Funeral Home with the Rev. Fr. Andrew Sowa, OMI made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and to the Canadian –Isabel and family 11-1p leave, presiding. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Satur- Cancer Society. A celebration of Dottie’s life will be held at a To meet you on that beautiful later date. shore, day, March 14, 2020, with the Rev. Fr. Andrew Sowa, OMI :KHUHSDUWLQJ·VXQNQRZQDQG celebrating. Len Gadica led the congregation in the hymns. Arrangements are entrusted to Matthews Funeral Home, OLIH·VHYHUPRUH   Participants in the service included: cross bearer Verna Dou- Melville. We love you. Always. haniuk, readers Michelle Walz, Alex Nowoselski and Megan –Deb, Mom and Family. Schreiner. The eulogy was presented by Jacqueline Rathge- ber, Ryan Appel, Melissa Kohlenberg, Jennifer Nowoselski and Michelle Walz. Interment took place in St. Henry’s Parish Cemetery with Kelly Bauldic, Robert Bauldic, Ryan Appel, Mi- chael Hollinger, Mason Hollinger, Matthew Hollinger and Alex Nowoselski as pallbearers. Arrangements were entrusted to Matthews Funeral Home, Melville. Memorium

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By Judy Hershmiller a St. Patrick’s Day party. Sincere sympathy to Marg Lowe and family on the Balcarres Correspondent The Centre was decorated for St. Patrick’s Day on recent passing of Ken Lowe, long-time resident and March 12. In the afternoon the weekly church service businessman of Balcarres. was conducted with the Anglican Church ministry. A very successful St. Patrick’s Day luncheon, Integrated Care Centre News Floor curling was enjoyed on March 13, and in- hosted by the Balcarres Royal Canadian Legion, was Sincere sympathy to the family of Tillie Gallaway house activities took place in the afternoon. held on March 13. The stew meal was served up with who passed away just a month short of her 100 birth- March 14 and 15 were spent quietly with friends a smile to a large crowd. Door prizes and silent prizes day. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. and family visiting the Centre. were all made and proceeds of the luncheon will go On March 9 the residents enjoyed listening to key- The Centre has taken extra pre-cautions to alert towards the purchase of a new fire truck for the town board music by Audrey Large. In the afternoon the visitors to ensure they have not returned from a for- of Balcarres. residents watched a movie which was enjoyed with eign trip, and are not suffering from any colds, flu or New Owners for Grocery Store popcorn, gastric conditions which might be passed on to the When you enter L & J Country Foods grocery store Volleyball games were played on March 10. Bingo residents. The best advice is to stay home if you are in Balcarres you will notice new faces in the business. was enjoyed in the afternoon. Straight line winners not feeling well. Welcome to Sam and Michelle Chen who have pur- were Leon Stonechild, Vange Krupski, Devin Wick- Extended Care Centre News chased the business from Hun and Jiung Kim effec- strom and Elmer Miller. Betty Flamont won the three Residents were busy with their in-house activities. tive March 3, 2020. The business will aslo see a name lines game, and Vange Krupski won the letter L game. Visitors are not advised to come to the Centre at this change to G2 supermarket AG Indepentant Grocer. Blackout winners were Ida Miller, Don Hershmiller, time of the Covid-19 virus unless their presence is Sam and Michelle and their family, Stephan, age 16, Maureen Selinger and Marilyn Nichol. cleared with staff first. in Grade 10, and twins, Hank and Kalia, ages 11 and in On March 11 the residents enjoyed craft time to- Grade 5, came to Balcarres from Jamaica where Sam gether. In the afternoon Joan’s Jamboree came in for Around and About Town News and Michelle worked in the grocery business for 20

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ARIES An action-packed week lies ahead. You may need to shake things up with certain people. Even if you’re a pacifist at heart, your inner warrior must come out sometimes. CROSSWORDS PUZZLE NO. 018 Copyright © 2018, Penny Press TAURUS You’ll have a spiritual awake- ning or epiphany this week. You’ll see things from a diffe- ACROSS 41. Take legal action 16. Prepare for print rent perspective and with new- 42. Country singer 20. Highway section found compassion. 1. Likewise Johnny ____ 21. Bullets, e.g. 4. Word of lament 43. Last 22. Far’s mate GEMINI 8. Sharp hit 48. Feel a dull pain 23. Gull-like bird 49. Public brawl One of your friends will be a 12. Chinese sauce 24. Pulverize source of inspiration this week. 13. Not early 50. Flight record 26. Government funds This will help you become the 14. Auto for hire 51. Lads person you’ve always wanted 15. Climbing flower 52. Evergreen plants locale to be. Your path to happiness 17. Give out 53. Chair support 27. Sailor’s greeting will be illuminated. 18. Rules to follow 28. Brief follower 19. Elegant DOWN 29. Duos CANCER 21. Nonsupporters Expect a busy week ahead. It 31. Berserk 24. Aim 1. Beast of burden 34. Bows may be wise to space out your 2. Pronto! appointments to avoid having 25. Run into 35. Flower stalk to postpone or cancel anything. 26. Conduct, as 3. Hue 37. Hearts, clubs, etc. business 4. Singing voices 38. Wound cover 30. Ruin LEO 5. Race units 39. Tex-Mex treat On a whim, you’ll make a deci- 31. Get up 6. Had lunch 40. Pale sion that changes your life en- 32. Hem’s partner 7. Shore tirely. This may involve going 41. Stash 33. Decoration 8. Swipes back to school to start a new 35. Mediocre 44. Fib career. 36. Auto’s path 9. Flees 45. Everything 37. Eye ailments 10. Pivot point 46. Finger’s opposite VIRGO 38. Piles 11. Compassion The heart has reasons that the 47. Easter ____ hunt mind can’t comprehend. Even if you try to remain reasonable in the face of a strange situa- tion, only your heart can decide what your next step will be.

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By Sgt. Drew Wagner A resident observed suspect was identified. cord checks for employ- cerned resident wanted course cannot be done Fort Qu’Appelle Detachment a stranger place garbage A 49-year-old female ment purposes will still police to place electronic and people should follow bags into her neighbour’s has been charged for pub- be done. monitoring on people sus- the information provided Reporting period: trash bin. A plate number lic mischief for falsely re- We did have one call pected of being infected by their local health re- March 10 to March 16 was provided of the sus- porting a crime to police. associated to virus. A con- with the virus. This of gion. pect. The 69-year-old sus- The female provided a Traffic pect was spoken to about witness statement to po- A complaint of a trac- not using other people’s lice implicating a male tor-trailer unit driving trash bin and to call local involved in a crime that recklessly on Highway garbage collection for was not true. #22 between Dysart and their additional bags of Lipton was made. An offi- garbage. Warrants and Breaches Write your next cer located the rig parked A school asked for A 27-year-old female in Lipton. The com- more police patrols failed to attend court and plainant did not wish to around the school to deter now has a warrant for CHAPTER provide a statement and students from smoking on her. She was to appear on just wanted the driver school grounds. The To- flight from police, theft of motor vehicle and fail to warned. The driver was bacco Control Act prohib- Life at Yorkton Crossing sober and could not pro- its anyone from smoking appear charges. vide a reason for the reck- on school grounds which A 31-year-old male was is where the next part lessness. carries a fine of $200. arrested and charged for A 34-year-old female A mother called police breaching his release of your life story begins. was arrested for impaired to remove her 27-year-old order by contacting a Not just a new address, driving at 7:30 a.m. after son who she believed was person he was prohibited a complaint was made on drugs and acting out from doing so. but new friends, new about her driving on of sorts. Police attended Detachment Re-Open experiences and a new Highway #10. Subsequent and spoke to the son, who Fort Qu’Appelle de- search of the vehicle lo- lifestyle. did not appear under the tachment is back open cated alcohol inside the influence. He agreed to go vehicle. She failed to pro- for business and regular to another relatives place front desk hours. Minor Call today or visit vide breath samples and to avoid any further con- was charged for impaired cleaning is still being YorktonCrossing.ca to flict with his mother. done, but won’t affect op- driving and refusal of a A domestic dispute re- arrange your personal breath test. erations. Thanks for the sulted in the arrest of a patience but… A 23-year-old male 44-year-old male who was visit and be our guest was arrested for im- causing grief to the com- COVID-19 for lunch. paired driving after offi- plainant. The male was I’m sure you have cers observed the vehicle intoxicated and taken to heard the real concern speeding down Broadway cells to sober up to pre- over the global pandemic Street in Fort Qu’Appelle. vent any further disrup- of the COVID-19 virus. Subsequent breath tests tion. Our operations are con- were over twice the legal Crimes Against tinuing at the moment limit. and any changes the pub- Traffic tickets were the Person/Property lic and community lead- issued for: Operate un- Two assault com- ers will be apprised. Some registered vehicle, speed- plaints were reported this changes may be noticed in ing, drive a vehicle with past week. service delivery, such as, a passenger under seven The first involved a limited personal contact years of age not in an dispute between siblings with people that is un- 348 Morrison Drive, appropriate restraint sys- that occurred in public. A necessary. For example, a tem, driver fail to wear Yorkton third party reported the witness statement can be seatbelt, and drive while incident to police. 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