ShellbrookShellbrook ChronicleChronicle && SpiritwoodSpiritwood HeraldHerald VOL. 109 NO. 5 PMR #40007604 Thursday, February 4, 2021 www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com Town of Shellbrook gears up for Winter Festival
In the lead-up to the Winter Festival, a mystery box was set up outside the Shellbrook Town Office and filled with snow. Soon, the cube of snow within will be turned into a snow sculpture.
Hoping to kick the winter and COVID-19 community that accommodate comfort lev- Shellbrook Public Library will be hosting its To this end, masks will be required for at- blues to the curb, while including as many els and follow all COVID regulations.” second Story Stroll. Meanwhile, the Shell- tendees over the age of two and participants people as possible, the Town of Shellbrook is Over the course of the four days, families brook Kinsmen and Kinettes will celebrate will be asked to use sanitizer at the beginning introducing a Winter Festival to its roster of looking for opportunities to get outdoors Kin Day of KINdness by hosting public skat- and end of activities (using provided sanitiz- annual community events. will be invited to attend a drive-in movie, ing at the outdoor rink from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. er or their own). Additionally, activities will Spearheaded by Town of Shellbrook Rec- strap on their skis for some cross-country on Monday, Feb. 15, as well as a drive-thru be split into timeframes to allow for small reation Director Jessica Kernohan, who re- skiing at the Hidden Hills of Shellbrook Golf barbecue at the Lucky 7 building in front of groups and ensure it’s possible to maintain ceived brainstorming help from some active Course, learn or practice their archery (for the Richardson Pioneer Recreation Centre. proper physical distancing, and prospective volunteers within the community, the four- children), and try out Canada’s latest win- Kernohan says any new attractions, or up- participants are asked to self-monitor for day Winter Festival will run from Friday, ter sport, crokicurl, in the W.P. Sandin High dates to those currently listed, will be posted symptoms and stay home if they’re sick. Feb. 12 through Monday, Feb. 15. School yard. on the Facebook pages for the Shellbrook With the Winter festival just around the Though the finer details of many of the Other offerings include a homemade to- Winter Festival and the Town of Shellbrook. corner, Kernohan says one of the key ingre- events still need to be ironed out, the list is boggan race over at Centennial Park’s slid- “The mission of the Shellbrook Winter dients for the event’s success will be volun- impressive thus far and offers something for ing hill, winter and Valentine’s Day-themed Festival is to organize an annual winter teers. To this end, she and the organizing just about everyone. scavenger hunts, sleigh rides and fireworks. festival that incorporates outdoor family- committee are still looking for volunteers “The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll For those who want to take part from oriented activities in the Shellbrook region to fill slots at activity stations on Feb. 13, 14, on people’s physical and mental health. We home there will be take-home activity kits, to generate a high quality economic, tourist and 15. plan to give Shellbrook and the surrounding which include opportunities to win prizes, and social event that residents are proud of,” Those interested in lending a hand can area opportunities to participate in positive at-home snow sculpting (with the hopes of Kernohan said. contact Kernohan at 306-747-4949, or rec- programming,” Kernohan said. planning a community tour like the Shell- While family friendly fun may be the main [email protected]. “We hope to achieve complete inclusivity brook Kinettes’ Twinkle Tour), an online focus of the Winter Festival, Kernohan offers As for those looking to join in the festivi- with programming by offering outdoor ac- cooking class, and a livestreamed Bingo. reassurances that the events will also strike ties, they can register online through the tivities, physical activities, at home activities Finally, organizations besides the town the balance between fun and safety, and ad- Shellbrook Winter Festival Facebook Page, and family centered activities within our will be getting in on the festivities, as the here to all public health restrictions. or the Town of Shellbrook website.
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The Town of Spiritwood has two ma- 23, 2005. It provides Saskatchewan census figures with the current alloca- $115,950. jor infrastructure projects being fund- municipalities funding for environmen- tion having been determined from 2016 The Town of Spiritwood had hired a ed through the federal Gas Tax Fund tally sustainable infrastructure invest- Census figures. The allocation to Spirit- company to camera the sewer mains (GTF). The Sidewalk Repair project ments on a per capita basis. wood for this period (2019-20 to 2023- and identify which locations were prior- was started in summer of 2020 and is The GTF is expected to provide 24) was $279,195.40. ity for upgrade or repair. The engineer expected to be completed in 2023. The around $616.9 million over 10 years to The Town of Spiritwood has divided recommended 4 areas on the west side Sewer Repair project is expected to municipalities in Saskatchewan with their allocation between two projects of town and 1 on the east side of town. start this spring, weather permitting. $292.7 million being administered in aimed at addressing aging infrastruc- As of yet, the town has not made a The 10-year Canada-Saskatchewan from 2014-15 to 2018-19 and the re- ture. The Sewer Repair project is esti- posting seeking a tender for the Sewer Agreement on the transfer of Federal maining $342.2 million from 2019-20 mated to cost $190,000 while the Side- Repair Project, so the contractor has Gas Tax Revenues was signed on Aug. to 2023-24. Allocations are based on walk repair project is estimated to cost not been determined. Highlights of a Shellbrook town council meeting Shellbrook’s town council met for its regular meeting facts. plant and pipeline project. via teleconference on Monday, Feb. 1. In recreation items, it was reported that the Shell- Moving on, council carried a motion to transfer In attendance were Mayor Amund Otterson, coun- brok Kinettes are exploring the idea of setting up disc $36,011.99 into reserves. The motion was made upon cillors Bruce Clements, John Hughes, David Knight, golf in Centennial Park. Elsewhere, councillor Cle- recommendation from the Recreation Committee, Cheryl Ledding, Brent Miller, and Kathleen Nording, ments reported that Shellbrook Minor Sports and the and the funds will be used for capital improvements and the town’s CAO, Kelly Hoare. Shellbrook Skating Club are planning to continue us- in 2021. Mayor Otterson called the meeting to order at 4 p.m., ing the rink until the end of the season. While nothing Continuing to discuss local facilities, council agreed and council began by approving the agenda for the has been made official, it appears the Curling Club is to allow private rentals of the Shellbrook Community meeting and adopting the revised minutes of its Jan. finished for the season. Hall and the Shellbrook Theatre on a case-by-case ba- 18 regular meeting. After this, council quickly moved Finally, though golf season is still a ways off, council- sis. It also carried a motion to award the contract for on to other business. lor Miller reported that the board for the golf course the electrical work on the shed set up for the Lucky 7 Providing an update on the town’s recent partnership approved spending for a cold storage shed to store Draw at the Richardson Pioneer Recreation Centre. with the Prince Albert Rural Water Utility to explore equipment, as well as for a new mower and some ad- That work is valued at $12,419.63, before taxes. the idea of building a water treatment plant and a water ditional golf carts. Miller said the board is expecting In a few last items, council approved the budget for pipeline to Shellbrook, councillor Miller reported that another busy season, as people look for things to do the Shellbrook Winter festival, waived water bills at the a press release has been sent out and already garnered during the pandemic. Shellbrook Senior Citizen’s Centre for the year (because a great deal of interest. Rounding out the reports, Mayor Otterson informed the group can’t fundraise), and waived interest charged Miller said one of the responses came from the council that the town’s two new physicians, Drs. Kam- to Minor Sports and the Shellbrook Skating Club in the Deputy Minister of Government Relations, who had ran Mohebbi and Sukvir Guhman, have hit the ground amounts of $205.23 and $89.84, respectively. received a call from Premier Scott Moe. Mayor Otter- running at the clinic. Additionally, the town is current- Finally, council agreed to request an extension of up son, meanwhile, added that he’d been drafting a letter ly hosting two medical students. to six weeks on the bid for tenders for the first phase of to any other relevant government ministries that may Shifting to new business, council carried a motion the water treatment plant upgrades. Those upgrades, want to know about the potential project. to send a letter to the Ministry of Highways to ex- including the installation of a third greensand filter, In other reports, council discussed tentative plans press its concerns about the safety of Highway 3 from the servicing of existing filters, and upgrades to piping, to move the old Rayside School building to Kinsmen Shellbrook to Prince Albert, and the potential dangers are expected to be carried out this year. Park and transform it into a building to house artifacts posed by increased truck traffic. The concerns stem, Having nothing further to discuss, council adjourned from the Shellbrook Museum. Councillor Miller mused partially, from the two fatal accidents that occurred for the evening, with Tuesday, Feb. 16 set as its next about the idea of forming a group to raise funds to on the highway in December. meeting date. make the building look like it used to, as well as cover Next, council carried motions to appoint council- the costs of relocating it and setting it up to store arti- lor Miller as the chair of PARWU, and to approve the PARWU authority guidelines, which set out the rules PUBLIC NOTICE R.M. OF BIG RIVER NO. 555 around spending any funds for the water treatment Employment Opportunity R.M. of Canwood No. 494 Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the R.M. of Permanent Seasonal Office Assistant Telemiracle 45 Canwood No. 494 intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007, to amend Bylaw No. 2003-7, The RM of Big River, No. 555 is accepting applications Shellbrook Telemiracle Fundraiser will be an known as the Zoning Bylaw. for a Permanent Seasonal Office Assistant. This position has full time seasonal hours, Monday to ONLINE auction this year – no town canvas! INTENT: The proposed zoning bylaw amendment will add Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and requires a highly regulations for sand and gravel operations and setbacks required for all structures, shelterbelts, earth piles, dugouts, motivated, detail oriented individual with high standards Auction is February 8 – 14 Bidding starts on the 8th and ends at 1pm on February 14th gravel pits, and machinery storage in the Agricultural in ethical conduct in the performance of their duties. Residential District. The successful applicant can expect the employment Auction site: 32auctions.com/KinTelemiracleauction to begin after March 8th, 2021, and run until the end of AFFECTED LAND: The affected lands are those zoned in the Agricultural Residential District. October in any calendar year. People can also make personal donations, cheques made out to Kinsmen Telemiracle, mailed to: REASON: The reason for the amendment is to add regulations Interested applicants will require excellent public Shellbrook Kinettes, Box 147, Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0 for sand and gravel operations and provide setbacks for several and communication skills, experience in computer types of development not currently regulated in the Agricultural applications (in particular Microsoft Office) and skills Residential District. related to administrative practices and procedures. PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the bylaw by Qualified persons are invited to submit their resume Administrator, Village of Leask contacting the R.M. of Canwood No. 494 office during regular detailing education, experience, qualifications, salary The Village of Leask is currently accepting applications for the office hours. Copies of the bylaw will be made available by expected and three work-related references to the: position of Administrator. The ideal candidate will possess an regular mail or electronically. Urban Standard Certificate or a willingness to learn and obtain Council will hold a public hearing on RM of Big River, No. 555 a Standard Certificate from the Urban Board of Examiners is PUBLIC HEARING February 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. The RM will be implementing necessary. Attention: Donna Tymiak - Administrator an alternative format for this public hearing in response to Box 219, 606 First Street North • Experience in Microsoft Office and general computer COVID-19. Any person or group that wants to comment on the Big River, SK S0J 0E0 applications is essential with knowledge of Munisoft proposed bylaw is encouraged to submit written comments prior Phone (306)469-2323 Fax (306)469-2428 municipal software considered an asset. to the meeting. Written submissions may be sent by email to Email: [email protected] • Must possess strong leadership and communication skills [email protected], by Canada Post a minimum of 4 business Compensation/Benefits: days in advance of the hearing or dropped off at the RM office Application must be received by the Municipal Office by nd • Salary will be based on UMAAS salary schedule &/or during regular office hours. For anyone wanting to submit 9:00 a.m., February 22 , 2021. qualifications and experience verbal comments, please contact the RM office by February Prior to an offer of employment, this position will require • The Village offers a full benefit package through SUMA and 10, 2021, to make arrangements. Verbal submissions will be the successful applicant to provide a current and an excellent pension package through MEPP, accommodated through pre-scheduled teleconference times. satisfactory criminal record check. Applicants should submit a cover letter and detailed resume Issued at the R.M. of Canwood No. 494 on January 28, 2021. including references (3) and salary expectations by email to: We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an [email protected] Box 40, Leask Sask S0J 1M0 prior Lorna Benson interview will be contacted. to 4:30pm on February 15, 2021. Rural Municipal Administrator February 4, 2021 www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald 3 COVID-19 restrictions extended to Feb. 19
With new daily COVID-19 virus.” main closed, while personal may still have events up to viewed on Feb. 19, and eased, cases in Saskatchewan seem- The current public health services, such as hairdressers 30 individuals. However, all extended, or tightened de- ingly stabilizing around the measures were set to expire and barbers, massage thera- guests must be seated for the pending on current COVID-19 250 mark, Premier Scott Moe on Jan. 29. But while he says pists, and tattooists, are still duration, and food and drink transmission rates. has extended Saskatchewan’s those measures appear to be limited to 50 per cent capacity. are not permitted unless ex- In addition to holding the current COVID-19 restric- working, and more measures Restaurants and bars, mean- plicitly stated in the order. line on COVID-19 restrictions, tions to at least Feb. 19. aren’t necessary, Moe said while, are limited to seating Concurrent services may not Moe has also spent the past “The goal throughout all of they will need to remain in four people per table and li- occur within multiple loca- week or so sending a stronger it is, yes, to control the CO- place “a while longer.” censed establishments must tions in one facility. message on enforcement of VID spread but also to keep Under the current restric- stop selling alcohol at 10 p.m. Elsewhere, sports leagues the rules after multiple bars as much of our community, tions, which began rolling out On the retail side, smaller and activities remain sus- and restaurants in Saskatoon our economy, to keep as many Dec. 17, 2020, private indoor stores must reduce their ca- pended, but those aged 18 and and Regina were issued fines of our jobs operating as pos- gatherings are limited to im- pacity to 50 per cent, and large under may gather in groups for violations. sible,” Moe said. mediate household members retail locations, identified as of eight for practices, with a “I have asked that we in- “[We want to] keep our kids only, but single individuals stores with more than 20,000 maximum of two coaches also crease enforcement on those in classrooms if it’s at all pos- are permitted to meet with square feet, are limited to 25 in attendance. who chose to break the rules,” sible and has been for the one household of less than five per cent capacity. Finally, visits to long-term he said, adding that fines are majority of the winter here. individuals. Outdoor gather- Event venues, conference care and personal homes are the last resort. That’s always the goal, to keep ings, meanwhile, are limited facilities, arenas, arts venues, still suspended, except for “What we really need and things as normal as possible to 10 people. museums, movie and live the- compassionate reasons. what we really desire is com- but control the spread of the Casinos and bingo halls re- atres and banquet facilities These restrictions will be re- pliance.” Ahtahkakoop RCMP investigate report of male with a firearm A 30-year-old man from Ahtahka- down. school or students were at risk. serial number defaced, possession of koop First Nation is facing a number Ahtahkakoop RCMP attended the As a result of the incident, 30-year- firearm while prohibited, and posses- of charges following an incident in- area and established a perimeter old Riley Fenton Ahenakew of Ahtah- sion of a firearm without licence. volving a firearm near the Ahtahaka- around the residence the individual kakoop Cree Nation has been charged Riley Ahenakew made his first court koop Cree Nation School was believed to have entered. Big with the following offences: uttering appearance by phone Friday morning On Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at ap- River and Spiritwood RCMP detach- threats, possession of a weapon dan- and was expected to be held in custo- proximately 10:30 a.m., Ahtahkakoop ments were called to assist. gerous to public, possession of sched- dy until his next provincial court ap- RCMP received the report of an adult Once a secure perimeter was estab- uled i drug, unsafe storage of a fire- pearance on Monday, Feb. 1 in Prince male allegedly carrying a firearm near lished, police made contact with the arm, possession of a firearm knowing Albert. the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation School. occupants of the residence. Further information indicated a Seven occupants were located in vehicle had driven off the road and the residence. Among those individu- struck a fence across a field near the als, officers were able to identify and school. Once the vehicle came to a locate the 30-year-old male who was stop, the adult male was seen leaving the subject of the initial complaint. the vehicle allegedly carrying a fire- The male was arrested without inci- arm. The adult male was then seen dent. An unloaded firearm was locat- walking toward a residence across the ed inside the residence and seized by road from the school. The incident police. was observed from the school and as a There were no shots fired during precaution, the school initiated a lock- this incident and no indication the
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When, at some yet unknown ment’s current public health date, we emerge on the other measures, which were recently side of the COVID-19 pandem- extended to Feb. 19, are work- ic, we will be left with the all- ing to curb the virus’ spread, important question of whether making further restrictions or not those responsible for unnecessary. combatting the pandemic did “We don’t need additional enough (or too much) to keep restrictions. What we need is us safe. everyone to adhere to these Around the world, and even JORDAN ones for a little while longer,” within different jurisdic- Moe said during an interview WISS tions within Canada, govern- T on the Gormley show. ments have taken varying ~ Barring a sudden explosion approaches to flattening the News Editor of new cases in the province, curve and limiting the spread it seems this is as locked down of COVID-19, and, often times, as we’re going to get – even it’s been near impossible to tell what’s if there’s plenty of reason to question worked, what’s failed, and why. whether current measures are working. In the early days of the pandemic, the Only time, and the gift of hindsight, Atlantic provinces formed a bubble and will tell us if Mr. Moe’s government is kept those outside the bubble from en- striking the correct balance between tering. For the first few months these safeguarding public health and keeping provinces had single isolated cases here the economy afloat. However, a new re- and there, and even now, after the bub- port from the Canadian Centre for Policy ble has popped, they’ve seen the fewest Alternatives suggests it’s not doing any- per cent, or $900. When it comes to the including Saskatchewan, that federal cases and deaths in Canada by a large where near everything it could be doing. federal essential worker wage top-up, health funding would more appropri- margin (PEI, for instance, has reported The report, titled Picking up the Tab, the province is only contributing 5 per ately be directed through the Canada just 110 cases and no deaths). highlights the federal and provincial CO- cent of the funds, when it’s meant to be Health Transfer, which has been subject Here in Saskatchewan, the Sask. Party VID-19 measures implemented through- contributing 25 per cent. to chronic underfunding by subsequent government took a fairly standard ap- out 2020 and finds that Saskatchewan is It’s the same story almost across the federal governments,” Jim Billington, proach to fighting COVID-19 by shutting leaving millions of dollars in potential board. Premier Moe’s communications direc- most of the province down, even in the pandemic relief measures unspent. In healthcare, the province is con- tor, wrote in a statement. early days when cases numbers were In addition to its own $160 million in tributing just 2 per cent of the $1,200 While the question of adequate fund- low. unspent COVID-19 contingency funds, being spent per person. For education ing – and the proper channels for said Cases and deaths remained rela- the Sask. Party government has failed to and childcare it’s contributing 8 per cent funding – is a valid one, a global pan- tively low in the province in those early apply for nearly $100 million in federal of the $120 per person to help facilities demic seems like the wrong time to be months. But, predictably, as the prov- relief dollars. adapt to COVID-19. And when it comes seeking answers. ince was re-opened, and people wearied This funding includes $49.4 million to helping businesses adapt to the pan- What’s more, it seems the Sask. Party of government restrictions, the case for wage top-ups for the essential work- demic, it’s supplying only 6 per cent of could use the help, given that the pro- numbers began to drift upward, paving ers the government is so committed to the $3,300 being spent per business. vincial ombudsman has been called to the way for the surge of the second wave keeping gainfully employed, as well as Responding to the Canadian Centre for investigate a for-profit long-term care in the fall. $31.3 million to improve safety at long- Policy Alternatives’ report, the province home that has been the site of more than Since the surge began, Premier Scott term care facilities, which have been ar- predictably took issue with the author’s 40 COVID-related deaths. Moe and his government have had two eas of concern for nearly a decade. findings, most notably with the classifi- There’s something to be said for fiscal overarching goals: to keep life as nor- Aside from leaving millions on the cation of its $1.3 billion infrastructure prudence. No one wants to see our gov- mal as possible, by keeping the province table, Mr. Moe’s government also seems plan as “unallocated contingency funds.” ernment balloon the deficit like Prime open for business, and to keep people as content to let the federal government However, it also questioned the claim Minister Justin Trudeau has. safe as possible. pick up the tab. that Saskatchewan is one of six provinc- But when we look back at how the Sask. With new case numbers stabiliz- Of the $9,000 being spent on COV- es without plans to spend the available Party government handled COVID-19, it ing around 250 cases per day in recent ID-19 relief measures per Saskatchewan long-term care funding. will be hard to say it did everything it weeks, Mr. Moe believes that his govern- resident, the province is covering just 10 “It is the position of several provinces, could.
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(Where necessary, the ics being discussed dur- agree to purchase an elec- Councillors $120.00 Building Permit applica- chase price of $25 to the following minutes may ing the in-camera and trostatic disinfection unit per council meeting; tion from the Municipal purchaser for Plot 82 have been edited for left Council Chambers at for use at Village owned Full day meetings Building Inspector. Car- at the Canwood North clarity or brevity) 10:01 a.m. facilities from Kleen Bee, $130.00; ried Cemetery, as the plot is Minutes of the Regular Thompson: That we Prince Albert, Sask., for a Half day meetings Let the minutes note no longer required. Car- Meeting of Council for move out of in-camera cost of $1,195, plus appli- (2-5 hours) $80.00; that Administrator, Erin ried the Village of Canwood, at 10:25 a.m. and ask the cable taxes. Carried Two hours or less Robertson presented to Moar: That we agree held at the Canwood Administrator to rejoin Benson: That we make meetings $40.00; Council the one proposal to enter into an agree- Elk’s Hall, Seniors Room, the meeting. Carried the following appoint- Mileage $0.45 cents received for snow remov- ment commencing Jan. 1, 640 2nd Avenue East, Committee Updates: ment for the 2021 year as per kilometer. Carried al at the Elk’s Hall. 2021, with Saskatchewan Canwood, Sask., on Mon- Highway 55 Waste Man- follows; Hansen: That we agree Moar: That we agree to Public Safety Agency day, Dec. 21, 2020, was agement Corporation – Canwood Regional to provide a cost-of-liv- contract Mervin Bobryk, and authorize the Mayor called to order by Mayor verbal report provided Park Board: Svend Han- ing increase to the hourly Canwood, Sask., to clear to sign in duplicate, the Thompson at 9:37 a.m. by Robert Thompson and sen. Carried rate of the Village’s per- snow as required at the Saskatchewan Public Present: Mayor – Rob- Lorne Benson. Willner: That we agree manent full-time em- predetermined sidewalks Safety Agency Fire Dis- ert Thompson, Deputy Moar: That the corre- to allow the Administra- ployees in the amount of at the Canwood Elk’s patch Services Contract Mayor – Svend Hansen, spondence be noted and tor to process the 2020 1.9% commencing Dec. Community Hall for a flat #REC00213. Carried Councillor – Lorne Ben- filed: year-end expenditures 29, 2020. Carried rate fee of $50 if snow has Willner: That we ad- son, Ken Moar and Ron WCB 2021 Premium and budget items prior to Thompson: That we to be shovelled or $25 if journ at 12:57 p.m. with Willner, and Administra- Rate Notice; the January 2021 meet- purchase Co-op gift cer- just sweeping. Carried the next meeting to be tor – Erin Robertson. Government of Sas- ing with all payments to tificates in the amount Thompson: That we Jan. 18, 2021, commenc- Delegations: 10:57 a.m. katchewan congratula- be verified by the Mayor. of $100.00 each for Gail agree to refund the pur- ing at 9:30 a.m. Carried to 11:10 a.m., Dean An- tions, assist and informa- Carried Westgard, Trevor Kvin- derson, Maintenance tion letter; Moar: That we autho- laug and Marty Wilson. Manager – verbal update Canwood and District rize the Administrator to Carried R.M. OF MEDSTEAD NO. 497 on Public Works Bus Association Finan- add any utility accounts Benson: That we ap- SEASONAL GRADER/EQUIPMENT Willner: That the min- cial Statement ending that are 60 days past due prove the Development OPERATOR POSITION utes of the Dec. 7, 2020, October 31, 2020; onto the appropriate tax Permit 2020-03, Lot 6, The R.M. of Medstead No. 497 invites applications for an Regular Meeting of Government of Sas- roll. Carried Block 4 Plan Y3516, Ext. experienced full time Seasonal Grader/Equipment Operator. Council be Minutes ap- katchewan COVID Isola- Hansen: That Council 0, for the installation The Seasonal Grader/Equipment Operator will be responsible proved as presented. tion and Support Plan; Indemnity Remunera- of an elevator. Further- for public works operations, organizing their own schedule and work duties, have good communication skills and be able to Carried Water Security Agen- tion rates for 2021 to be more, this approval is prepare and maintain reports as directed by the Council. Pay Hansen: That we issue cy COVID Contingency as follows: contingent with compli- rates depending on experience. Cheques 5176 to 5212, Plans. Carried Mayor $130.00 per ance to Zoning Bylaw No. The R.M. of Medstead No. 497 is located in central Other payments totalling Thompson: That we council meeting; 2/1993 and approval of Saskatchewan located approximately forty five minutes north $46,450.64, as detailed of North Battleford. on attached List of Ac- Applicants must possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license and have skill and experience in maintenance and operation of counts for Approval, and heavy equipment including grader, dozer, buggy, tractor, December payroll ad- mower, rock picker and mulcher. vance from the general Submit written resumes stating experience, expected wage, account. Carried two references and a current driver’s abstract by 4:00 p.m. on February 8th, 2021. All resumes shall be marked “Seasonal Thompson: That we Grader/Equipment Operator Position” and mailed, dropped off move to in-camera at at the address below or emailed to [email protected]. 9:50 a.m. to discuss R.M. of Medstead No. 497 Strategic Planning and Box 12 Human Resources and Medstead, SK S0M 1W0 ask that the Administra- Council thanks all applicants for their interest in this position tor remain in chambers. but only persons selected for interviews will be contacted. Carried The R.M. of Medstead No. 497 reserves the right to reject and refuse any or all expressions of interest. Let the minutes note that Administrator, Erin Robertson declared a R.M. OF MEDSTEAD NO. 497 conflict as it relates to the Human Resource top- SEASONAL MAINTENANCE/EQUIPMENT OPERATOR POSITION The R.M. of Medstead No. 497 invites applications for an experienced full time Seasonal Maintenance/Equipment Operator. The Seasonal Maintenance/Equipment Operator It’s Easy will be responsible for mowing this municipality’s ditches, rock picking, mulching in conjunction with the grader operators, installing and repairing signs and other jobs as directed by the to place Reeve. Opportunity may be present in the future to move into a grader operator position. Pay rates depending on experience. The R.M. of Medstead No. 497 is located in central a classi ed! Saskatchewan located approximately forty five minutes north of North Battleford. Phone Applicants must possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license and have skill and experience in maintenance and operation of 306-747-2442 equipment including tractor, mower, rock picker and mulcher. Submit written resumes stating experience, expected wage, two references and a current driver’s abstract by 4:00 p.m. on February 8th, 2021. All resumes shall be marked “Seasonal Fax: Maintenance/Equipment Operator Position” and dropped off at the RM Office, mailed to the address below or emailed to 306-747-3000 [email protected]. R.M. of Medstead No. 497 Box 12 Email: Medstead, SK S0M 1W0 chads@ Council thanks all applicants for their interest in this position but only persons selected for interviews will be contacted. sbchron.com The R.M. of Medstead No. 497 reserves the right to reject and refuse any or all expressions of interest. 6 Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com February 4, 2021 Minutes of a Town of Spiritwood special meeting
(Where necessary, the following min- Kiera Andres, Councillor James Bedi, Bryan Wingerter: That we offer Prairie Resolution number 2020-0363, and utes may have been edited for clarity or Councillor Brad Nemish, and CAO Centre Credit Union their asking price Bylaw No. 444/08, that a Special Meet- brevity) Rhonda Saam. Absent was Councillor of $239,000 to purchase the property ing will be held Dec. 22, 2020 at 6:30 The special meeting of the Council Shannon Beaulac. with the office building on Lot 9 & 10, p.m. via teleconference call to discuss of the Town of Spiritwood was held via A quorum being present, Mayor Gary Block 3, Plan AP518 with the condition borrowing money to purchase an office Sasktel Teleconference on Dec. 16, 2020 von Holwede called the meeting to or- of approval on Dec. 22, 2020 from pub- building. Seconded by Jim Bedi. Car- at 12:15 p.m. der at 12:15 p.m. lic notice to borrow money for the pur- ried. In attendance were Mayor Gary von Councillor Kiera Andres declared a chase, condition of funding approval, Brad Nemish: That this meeting be Holwede, Councillor Bryan Wingerter, conflict and left the meeting at 12:16 and a possession date of Dec. 31, 2020; adjourned at 12:41 p.m. Seconded by Councillor George Pretli, Councillor p.m. And, That we give public notice as per George Pretli. Carried. Governments fund livestock and forage research in Sask. The provincial and federal govern- The Saskatchewan Alfalfa Seed Pro- ments have announced $7.5 million ducers Development Commission is a in funding for livestock and forage- new ADF industry partner this year. related research through Saskatche- “Saskatchewan alfalfa seed produc- wan’s Agriculture Development Fund ers are pleased to be able to partici- (ADF). This includes more than $4.1 pate in the co-funding of important million in funding for 24 livestock forage research projects, including and forage-related research projects development of a salt-tolerant alfalfa and nearly $3.5 million in operation- cultivar adapted to western Canada,” al funding for the Prairie Swine Cen- Saskatchewan Alfalfa Seed Produc- tre and the Vaccine and Infectious ers Development Commission Direc- Disease Organization (VIDO) at the tor of Research Wayne Goerzen said. University of Saskatchewan. Goerzen also noted that this research “Despite challenges such as the CO- will benefit producers across the VID-19 pandemic, our farmers con- prairies. tinue to make sure Canadians and In addition to funds committed by people around the world have access the federal and provincial govern- to our high-quality food,” said Agri- ments, livestock and forage research culture and Agri-food Minister Ma- projects announced this year are also rie-Claude Bibeau. “The projects will receiving nearly $324,000 from the help to advance important research following partners: Saskatchewan so our farmers can find even more Cattlemen’s Association, Saskatch- sustainable and efficient ways to produce this food by exploring topics such as water quality, cost of pro- ewan Forage Seed Development Commission, Sas- and continue to grow the sector.” duction, diagnostics supports, animal health, forage katchewan Alfalfa Seed Producers Development “Through the ADF, producers benefit from re- production, quality and breeding. Innovation helps Commission, SaskMilk and Alberta Milk. search into new forage varieties, improved livestock our producers meet the Saskatchewan Growth Plan “With renewed support from the ADF, the Prairie feeding systems and management of animal diseases objectives of increasing livestock cash receipts to $3 Swine Centre will continue to generate and deliver that drive industry growth,” Saskatchewan Agricul- billion and increasing value-added revenue to $10 novel research results from our Engineering, Nu- ture Minister David Marit added. “This year’s proj- billion by 2030.” trition and Ethology Research Programs,” Prairie ects will expand the growth potential of the industry Support from the ADF is awarded on a competi- Swine Centre CEO Murray Pettitt said. “This fund- tive basis to projects that create future growth op- ing will directly benefit the Saskatchewan pork value portunities and enhance the competitiveness of the chain. In the past 15 years, our research program PLACE YOUR industry. has contributed an average return on investment of This research will impact producers across com- $4.10 per pig/year to the industry, and the funds en- modities with studies that benefit bees, bison, beef able us to attract additional research funding for the AD TODAY! cattle, swine, poultry, dairy cattle and sheep. For benefit of the industry.” example, one project led by Kerri Finlay will look at The ADF is supported through the Canadian Ag- how removing sulphates from agricultural ponds im- ricultural Partnership, a five-year, $388 million Shellbrook Chronicle proves cattle health. Another project led by Dr. Mur- agreement between the federal and provincial gov- Spiritwood Herald ray Jelinski will use watering bowls to study antimi- ernments to invest in strategic initiatives for Sas- crobial resistance. Kathy Larson will lead a project katchewan agriculture. Ph: 306.747.2442 • Fax: 306.747.3000 that will examine how cow/calf producers are using For more information, including a full list of fund- Email: [email protected] production and financial data to make management ed projects, please visit www.saskatchewan.ca and decisions on their operations. search “Agriculture Development Fund.”
$7.5 Million Investment in Livestock and Forage Research in Saskatchewan The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan through Saskatchewan’s Agriculture Development Fund is investing more than $4.1 million for 24 livestock and forage-related research projects and nearly $3.5 million in operational funding for the Prairie Swine Centre and the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization. These projects will help our producers meet the Saskatchewan Growth Plan objectives of increasing livestock cash receipts to $3 billion and increasing value-added revenue to $10 billion by 2030.
Nadine Wilson Hon. Jeremy Harrison Hon. Scott Moe, Premier MLA for Saskatchewan Rivers MLA for Meadow Lake MLA for Rosthern-Shellbrook [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] AGRICULTURE February 4, 2021 www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald 7 Bioplastics show great potential
We live very much in a dis- so smaller communities years for a plastic bottle or graphic suggest only nine captured, is massive. “Last posable society. often give up on trying to plastic coffee pod to decom- percent of all plastic is re- fall, Fortune Business In- We buy something, use it keep pace, insteadCalvin loading pose in a landfill. cycled. sights said the global market until it breaks, a newer mod- trucks and hauling to larger It’s hard to fathom that the While this is not good for bioplastic could reach el catches our eye, or we sim- centralized landfillsDaniels such bottle you toss today because news, it may be an opportu- US$20 billion by 2027 — ply become tired or bored as Yorkton. WhetherOn that Agriculture is tap water doesn’t cut it to nity. growing at a rate of 17 per with and we toss it. a positive for the environ- drink will be kicking around Scientists, investors and cent annually,” states the WP There are of course those ment in terms of fossil fuel a landfill, or floating in the companies are turning their story. CALVIN among us who are diligent consumed in the hauling, ocean in the year 2600. attention to bioplastic as Canola meal might be one recyclers, everything that or in the life expectancy of DANIELS Of course the one bottle a possible replacement for ‘renewable feedstocks’. Cur- can be reused, repurposed highway covered, is another ~ you toss is not the issue, traditional petroleum-based rently, primarily used as and recycled carefully seg- question, but it makes a big- until you realize it is one products that simply do not a livestock feed, the meal, regated in the garbage bins ger pile of garbage in the cen- of millions of tons of plas- degrade. more or less a left over by- with an eye to protecting the tralized location, and that Of course not all garbage is tic produced annually, the “Bioplastic is made from product of oil extraction, planet’s future, but they re- means ultimately more room created equal. vast majority destined to be renewable feedstocks such could find a higher value main in the minority. will be needed. Among our daily refuse tossed at some point. as corn, sugar cane and other home as the base for bioplas- Even in a small city such as Now imagine the issue in plastics are particularly nas- A recent Western Produc- agricultural crops, and some tics. Yorkton garbage is an issue. Toronto, or New York or Los ty in terms of the environ- er article note, in 2019, the degrade in months or years It’s an exciting opportu- The rules and regula- Angeles. The daily waste has ment because it simply does world produced 368 million rather than hundreds of nity that has an upside for tions for landfills become to be staggering based on not go away. tonnes of plastic, and esti- years,” noted the WP story. both the canola sector and more and more stringent, population alone. It can take 400 to 500 mates from National Geo- The market, if it can be the planet. New tech helps farmers monitor mental health Innovation Saskatchewan, in partner- “Mental health in the agriculture in- calls. “As a company founded and based in ship with the Ministry of Agriculture, dustry is a priority for the Government “Producers face a number of factors that Saskatchewan, the agriculture sector have unveiled a new tool for agricultural of Saskatchewan, and we know farm- are out of their control, many of which can touches both our business and our fami- producers to track their mental health. ers and ranchers face unique challenges have a negative impact on mental health,” lies,” Bridges Health Vice President Leon The mobile app, Avail, was developed when it comes to accessing mental health Agriculture Minister David Marit said. Ferguson said. “We are honoured to have by Saskatoon-based Bridges Health and services,” Innovation Saskatchewan Min- “This tool allows producers to take an ac- this opportunity to work with government offers producers a confidential system ister Jeremy Harrison said. “Avail helps tive role in monitoring their mental health and partners to develop and advance this for actively recording and analyzing their address many of those concerns, and pro- and accessing supports.” mental health and overall wellness tool.” mental health, accessing online resources vides a made-in-Saskatchewan solution As winners of the 2020 Innovation Innovation Challenges encourage Sas- such as articles and videos, and finding for producers looking for support in track- Challenge, Bridges Health at https://www. katchewan-based tech companies to find and accessing care providers in their com- ing their mental health.” bridgeshealth.com/ received $10,000, as innovative answers to issues facing the munities. The app encourages regular Calls to the Farm Stress Line show pro- well as a 16-week residency to develop public. Previous projects introduced tech check-ins and allows producers and their ducers are looking for resources to main- Avail. They presented Avail to govern- responses to rural crime, online permis- care providers to find patterns in the data tain their mental health. In 2019-20, the ment and industry offices during a digital sions for hunting and fishing on private they log. toll-free line received more than 1,000 presentation. land, and tracking landfill waste.
PRINCE ALBERT LIVESTOCK SALES To consign cattle or MEADOW LAKE LIVESTOCK SALES LTD. To consign cattle or A division of Northern Livestock Sales for on-farm appraisals for on-farm appraisals please contact Brent, please contact Glen, Boyd or Frederick Brent, Blair or Brody Fri., Feb. 12, 2021 Bred Cow/Heifer & Pair Sale 1:00 p.m. Wed., Feb. 17, 2021 Regular Sale 9:00 a.m. Mon., Feb. 15, 2021 Presorted Internet Calf Sale 11:00 a.m. Presort Sale 9:30 a.m.; Regular Sale 1:30 p.m. Producers wishing to market cattle prior to sale day Producers wishing to market cattle prior to sale day please contact the please contact the office306-236-3411 for delivery. office 306-763-8463 for delivery. the electronic auction market the electronic auction market Your independently owned & operated livestock marketing Your independently owned & operated livestock marketing facility - working with the producers’ best interest in mind teamwww.teamauctionsales.com teamwww.teamauctionsales.com facility - working with the producers’ best interest in mind FEEDER FINANCE PROGRAM AVAILABLE - Please contact Glen FEEDER FINANCE PROGRAM AVAILABLE - Please contact Brent Brent 306-240-5340 Glen 306-960-4732 Boyd 306-841-7998 Frederick 306-227-9505 Brent 306-240-5340 Blair 306-240-9883 Brody 306-240-6504 Office 306-763-8463 ~ Fax 306-763-4620 Office 306-236-3411 ~ Fax 306-236-3412 For market info visit: www.northernlivestocksales.ca Email: [email protected] ~ market info visit: www.mlstockyards.com 8 Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com February 4, 2021 February filled with programming at Shellbrook Public Library
By Dian Campbell need is your library card. Don’t have a Month of January 2021. Our Febru- advertising at the Library. WiFi users February is Aboriginal Storytelling card, we can help with that too. Library ary sponsor is R&D Tax Service. These must come in to get the password and Month in Saskatchewan, and this year cards are free for all residents of Shell- sponsorships make free WiFi service we gladly tell everyone about our spon- Wapiti Regional Library is welcoming brook and the Shellbrook R.M. available in Shellbrook. sors. Chad Solomon to share more of his Rab- We have two adult book club meet- Interested in being a sponsor? Your For more information contact the li- bit and Bear Paws stories. ings in February (on ZOOM). Our eve- sponsorship gets you a month’s free brary. In accordance with COVID-19 regu- ning book club will be Wednesday, Feb. lations, the event will take place on- 10, at 7 p.m. The afternoon book club line through Google meet on Feb. 11, will meet Friday, Feb. 26, at 2 p.m. Our 2021 at 1:30 p.m. This is a free event, afternoon book selection is “Charlie but attendees must register and receive Muskrat” by Harold Johnson. For more the password by contacting Commser- information or to join, call the Library [email protected]. at 306-747-3419 to receive the ZOOM Chad Solomon and his “Rabbit and link. Bear Paws” crew were in Shellbrook in Shellbrook Public Library will be join- 2019. They are a wonderful team that ing in the Town of Shellbrook Winter highlights aboriginal life and culture. Carnival, with its second edition of our Take Home Story Time Kits are avail- “Library Story Stroll”. Watch for the col- able at the Library for families looking orful Story Boards along Main Street. for stories and crafts for their children. Stroll along and read the FUN story of February themes are Families, Mon- “Mr. Goats Valentine” by Eve Bunting. sters, Valentines and the ABC’s. Take Trevor Miller Sun Life Financial was home kits are available anytime, all you the sponsor of our WiFi service for the
Community Calendar ~ SPIRITWOOD: Wapiti Regional Library - Limited Capacity. Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm; Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm; Friday 9 am - 5 pm LEOVILLE: Wapiti Regional Library - Appointment only. Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm; New take-home story kits are available at the Shellbrook Library through the Thursday 10 am - 2 pm month of February. SHELL LAKE: Wapiti Regional Library - Curb Side Pickup. Tuesday 12 pm - 4 pm; Wednesday 12 pm - 4 pm ~ BLAINE LAKE: Wapiti Library - Appointment only. Wednesday 11 am - 6 pm; Friday www.shellbrookchronicle.com 11 am - 5 pm; Saturday 10 am - 4 pm. Contact us for more info 306-497-3130, www. wapitilibrary.ca. www.spiritwoodherald.com BIG RIVER: Wapiti Library - Curb Side Pickup. Monday 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm; Wednes- day 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm; Friday 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm CANWOOD: Canwood Branch of Wapiti Regional Library. Appointment only. Tues- day 10 am - 4 pm; Thursday 10 am - 4 pm; Friday 12 pm - 4 pm. Call 306-468-2501 to book a slot. PRAISE & WORSHIP DEBDEN: Wapiti Library hours: Appointment only. Monday 2 pm - 7 pm; Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm. Librarian: Aline Hannon Regular services, Sunday school and special services will be listed. LEASK: Wapiti Library & Legacy Gallery Hours - Limited Capacity. Tuesday 10:30 am PARTNERS IN FAITH SEVENTH DAY ------5 pm; Friday 10:30 am - 5 pm; Saturday 1 pm - 4 pm Lutheran/United/ ADVENTIST Gideons International MARCELIN: Wapiti Library - Appointment only. Tuesday 2 pm - 7 pm; Thursday 2 pm Christchurch Anglican, 407 - 2nd Ave .E, of Canada - 8 pm; Saturday 9 am - 2 pm. For information on all your library needs, please contact 137-2nd St. W. Shellbrook Battlefords Camp 306-226-2110. Spiritwood Sat., 9:45 am - Phone Art Martynes SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Branch of the Wapiti Library located at 105 Railway Ave., Worship 11:00 a.m. Sabbath School (306) 389-4633 West (Provincial building). Library Hours: Limited capacity - Monday 2 pm - 6 pm; Rev. Sarah Urano Sat., 11:00 am - Worship ------Tuesday 12 pm - 8 pm; Wednesday 2 pm - 8 pm; Thursday 12 pm - 6 pm; Friday 9 am ------Broadcast on EVANGELICAL FREE - 4 pm. UNITED /ANGLICAN VOAR 92.1 FM Mont Nebo Worship Services SPIRITWOOD: Spiritwood Area Recreation, Culture & Sport Inc. Biennial Commu- Pastor Liviu Tilihoi Wed., 7:30 pm - Glaslyn nity Auction will be ONLINE for the 2021 year! Starting the first week of March, running 306-747-3398 Bible Study & Prayer Time is on the sign multiple weeks. Join the group on Facebook @ SARCS Online Auction. Any questions or ------Sun., 10:30 am - Worship Rev. Kun Kim Pastor Bill Klumpenhower if you’d like to make a donation, please call Kaeli 306-883-2176. MENNONITE Rev. Don Skinner ------SHELLBROOK: Telemiracle 45 - Shellbrook Telemiracle Fundraiser will be an ON- BRETHREN ------LAKELAND LINE auction this year – no town canvas! Auction is February 8 – 14, Bidding starts on Glenbush CATHOLIC COMMUNITY CHURCH the 8th and ends at 1pm on February 14th. Auction site: 32auctions.com/KinTelemira- 10:00 am - Sunday School SUNDAY Spiritwood cleauction. People can also make personal donations, cheques made out to Kinsmen Worship 10:50 am Telemiracle, mailed to: Shellbrook Kinettes, Box 147, Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0 Spiritwood - 11:15 a.m. Sun., 11 am - Worship Leoville - 9:30 a.m. ------Service & Sunday School Chitek Lake - Closed for FIELDS OF HOPE ------TRIPLE YOUR ADVERTISING the Season (HOFFNUNGSFELDER) BELBUTTE FULL We’ll advertise your important community event in our Community Calendar Everyone Welcome MENNONITE CHURCH GOSPEL FREE for two weeks prior to the event with purchase of a SATURDAY Glenbush 11 am Worship Service 2 column x 2” Display ad for only: Shell Lake - 2:00 p.m. Worship - 11:00 am 1st Sun., 7:30 pm $ .00 Medstead - 6 p.m. ------Hymn Sing 60 plus G.S.T. - A savings of over 30% Father Ramel Macapeia BETHEL Available to Non-Profit & Community Organizations Only Pastor Floyd Berg ------Medstead ------Call Now For Further Details PARTNERS IN “Don’t miss out on letting your Community and others know of your event!” 1st Sunday, 10 am - COWBOY CHURCH WORSHIP Worship Spiritwood Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald Shell Lake Pastor David Jensen Every Wednesday Night Online Worship 3rd Sunday - 10 am 7 pm Box 10, Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0 306-841-7333 Worship Spiritwood Legion Hall Pastor Sarah Urano Ph: 306-747-2442 • Fax: 306-747-3000 • Email: chads@sbchron. com Pastor David Jensen Pastor Rick Martin ------February 4, 2021 www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald 9 Sask. extends small business supports
The government of Saskatchewan has fied for the December intake of the SSBEP provides businesses with financial support ca/training-subsidy, call 306-964-1005 announced a further extension to the Sas- will not have to re-apply for January. How- to train employees as they adjust to the for Saskatoon and area, or 306-787-4677 katchewan Small Business Emergency Pay- ever, businesses will be contacted to attest impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The for Regina and area, or email cansaskjob- ment (SSBEP) program. The program was that they remain eligible for the January RSTS reimburses eligible private-sector [email protected]. originally launched in April 2020, then re- payment. employers 100 per cent of employee training For more information on all of the pro- newed in December 2020. With this exten- For more information on the SSBEP costs up to a maximum of $10,000 per busi- vincial government support for business, as sion, businesses will be eligible for an addi- program, businesses can visit www.sas- ness, which will help employers adapt to the well as information on federal government tional payment for January 2021. katchewan.ca/small-business-emergency- impacts of the pandemic and safely align programs, businesses can visit https:// “Small and medium-sized businesses in payment, call 1-800-667-6102, or email business activities with the re-opening of www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-businesses. the province continue to face challenges due [email protected]. Saskatchewan’s economy. The application Businesses that have been fined for non- to the global COVID-19 pandemic,” Trade Saskatchewan businesses are also re- deadline has been extended to March 31, compliance with public health orders will and Export Development Minister Jeremy minded about other support programs 2021. For more information on the RSTS, not be eligible to receive support under Harrison said. “Our government believes available. businesses can visit www.saskatchewan. these programs. support for businesses is vital, and the ex- The Strong Recovery Adaptation Rebate tension of this program for the month of (SRAR) reimburses eligible small busi- January 2021, as well as the other programs nesses for investments made to adapt their available, will help as we continue to move business to operate during the COVID-19 PIHC elder celebrates 103 years through this challenging period and toward pandemic. Financial assistance includes economic recovery.” a payment of up to $5,000 for 50 per cent By Trina Chamberlain Birthday through a video recording. The Business restrictions in public health or- of total eligible business-adaptation invest- Despite COVID-19 restrictions, birth- Aspen Avenue elders and care team then ders have been expanded since the SSBEP ments made by the applicant prior to Febru- day occasions are still are still enjoyed at performed their version of the Happy program was renewed in December and ary 28, 2021. Eligible expenditures include Parkland Terrace (PIHC). Birthday song using egg shakers. Fol- businesses are encouraged to re-evaluate establishing physical barriers or reconfigur- Grace Kennedy’s 103rd birthday was lowing the greetings Grace and others in their eligibility for both the December and ing space to operate safely, providing servic- celebrated with her family via Zoom. the house enjoyed a slice of Dairy Queen January payments. es through digital tools, providing different Her party started with Joe, a close fam- Ice Cream Cake. As you can see in this The SSBEP program has provided $5.9 services or products, and shifting to deliv- ily friend, playing and singing Happy picture, she was delighted! million in assistance to 1,521 applicants ery or curb-side services. The application for the December period. With the public deadline is March 31, 2021. For more infor- health order extended, more businesses mation on the SRAR, businesses can visit in the province have been impacted. This www.saskatchewan.ca/strong-recovery- phase of the program will accept applica- adaptation-rebate, email [email protected] or tions for the December and/or January pay- call 1-844-800-8688. ment until March 2, 2021. The Re-Open Saskatchewan Training Applicants will be eligible for up to $5,000 Subsidy (RSTS) is currently accepting ap- per month in funding, and those who quali- plications. This temporary training subsidy PRAISE & WORSHIP Regular services, Sunday school and special services will be listed. LUTHERAN CHURCH ------Zion - Canwood IMMANUEL EVANGELICAL FREE Sunday School, LUTHERAN Big River Worship Sunday, 11 a.m. Parkside 11:00 a.m. - Worship St. John’s - Shellbrook 11 a.m. - Worship Bible Classes 9:45 a.m. Sunday School, Summer: 10:30 a.m. - 12 Live-stream worship ------service on Facebook, ANGLICAN CHURCH 306-469-2258 Worship Sunday, 9 a.m. Leask - All Saint’s Youth Nite: Fridays Rev. Emmanuel Aristide Sunday, 9 a.m. - Service Mont Nebo ------St. Andrew’s - Shellbrook Bible Study & Prayer Grace Kennedy, a resident of Parkland Integrated Health Centre’s long-term PENTECOSTAL Sunday, 11 a.m. Service Sun., 11:00 a.m. - Worship care home, recently celebrated her 103rd birthday. CHURCH Canwood - Christ Church Pastor Bill Klumpenhower Parkside ------10:30 a.m. Worship Sunday, 11 a.m. - Service 2 p.m. Service 2nd Sunday CATHOLIC CHURCH Pastor Daniel Mooseely Debden 306-747-3572 of the month Shellbrook Rev’d Eyad Ajii Sun. Mass - 9:30 a.m. Adult Study 306-980-5916 Fr. Dong Doan 9:30 a.m. ------Big River - Sacred Heart Sun., 11:30 a.m. - Mass Sun., 11 a.m. - Worship UNITED CHURCH Pastor David Bodvarson Whitefish Shellbrook - Knox United 306-747-7235 Sun., 2:30 p.m. - Mass. Sun., 10 am - Worship Canwood Victoire 306-747-3434 11:00 a.m. - Worship Sat., 7:30 p.m. - Mass. Pastor Glenn Blazosek Student Minister Fr. Dong Doan 306-468-2138 Jon Worrall St. Agatha’s - Shellbrook Leask Gospel Tabernacle Big River Sunday 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Mass - Sunday 9 a.m. Sundays St. Henry’s - Leask Pastor Lorne Valuck 10 a.m.. - Worship 21021jj0 ------Mass - Sunday - 11 a.m. SOVEREIGN GRACE at Anglican Church Mistawasis BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Dave Whalley 2nd & 4th Sundays, 1:30 p.m. Currently meeting in 306-747-2804 Fr. Phong Tran homes on Sunday morning ------& Wednesday evenings MENNONITE SEVENTH DAY Parkside 306-747-2309 BRETHREN CHURCH ADVENTIST Leask 306-466-4498 Blaine Lake Gospel Chapel 407-2nd Ave E, Shellbrook Marcelin 306-226-4615 109 Railway Ave. W. ------Sat., 9:45 a.m. - Sabbath School PRESBYTERIAN Blaine Lake Sat., 11:00 am -Worship Mistawasis 306-497-3316 Broadcast on Sunday worship Pastor: Rick Schellenberg VOAR 92.1 FM 11:00 a.m. Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Pastor Liviu Tilihoi Rev. Katherine Bretzlaff Worship 306-747-3398 10 Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com February 4, 2021 ShellbrookShellbrook ChronicleChronicle && SpiritwoodSpiritwood HeraldHerald
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