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Monday, March 23, 2020 • Volume 136 Number 25 • Moosomin, Saskatchewan

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ROB PAUL HU\WKLQJFRQVWDQWO\FKDQJLQJ LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER ´,W GHÀQLWHO\ IHHOV OLNH LW·V SDQLF PRGH As COVID-19 continues to spread IRUDORWRIWKHSDUHQWVDQGVWDͿ6WDͿDUH through Canada and worldwide, prepara- worried about being out of work too for tion for the virus has become increasingly awhile and how we’re going to be com- important and action is being taken every- SHQVDWHGIRUWKDWµVDLG/RZ GD\WRÀJKWDJDLQVWLW Even though the children are too young The World Health Organization (WHO) to grasp the situation around COVID-19, KDV R΀FLDOO\ ODEHOHG LW D SDQGHPLF DQG Low says they’re spending more time than some countries have taken major precau- ever teaching them proper hygiene and WLRQV&DQDGDKDVFORVHGLWVERUGHUV,WDO\ WKHVWDͿLVZRUNLQJKDUGWRNHHSWKHGD\- KDV JRQH LQWR D ORFNGRZQ WKH 86 KDV FDUHFOHDQ banned travel to Europe for 30 days and “The teachers here talk to them about declared a national emergency, and Ire- JHUPVDQGZH·YHUHDOO\GRXEOHGXSRQLWµ ODQGKDVFORVHGVFKRROVDQGEXVLQHVVHV VDLG /RZ ´6LQFH ODVW :HGQHVGD\ ZH·YH Prime Minster Justin Trudeau addressed done extra cleaning, as much as we pos- the country last week announcing the Ca- VLEO\FDQµ nadian border will be closed for all non- 6RXWKHDVW &ROOHJH KDV VDLG WKDW DV RI HVVHQWLDOWUDYHO right now the remainder of college classes In Canada it’s beginning to have a major will be running and all campus locations impact, federal Health Minister Patty Haj- will be open as they work through every du said, between 30 and 70 per cent of Ca- VFHQDULRDVWKH\DULVH QDGLDQVFRXOGEHLQIHFWHGZLWK&29,' “We are working with both the chief 6DVNDWFKHZDQ 0DQLWRED 2QWDULR $O- PHGLFDOKHDOWKR΀FHU 'U6KDKDE DVZHOO berta, British Columbia, and New Bruns- as the Ministry of Advanced Education, ZLFNKDYHGHFODUHGVWDWHVRIHPHUJHQF\ we will be following and implementing It’s now mandatory that Canadians who School is out across Manitoba and Saskatchewan due to COVID-19. what they suggest for the regional colleg- have been out of the country have to go HVµVDLG6RXWKHDVW5HJLRQDO&ROOHJH0DQ- into 14 day self-isolation from the date of This ﬁle photo shows the last day of school at MacLeod School. ager, Marketing and Communications DUULYDOEDFNLQ&DQDGD 6KHHQD2QUDLW With the virus spreading in Canada it’s cation Lynn Little says in such unique situ- “In the meantime, we would encourage 8QLYHUVLW\ RU 5HJLQD FRXUVHV DW 6RXWK- QRZVWDUWLQJWRWDNHDWROORQVFKRROV ation, it’s hard to put a timeline on when reading with the children, playing games, east College were suspended last week 6DVNDWFKHZDQ$OEHUWDDQG%ULWLVK&R- VFKRROZLOOUHWXUQ card games are really good for mathemat- and moved to online this week to stay on lumbia have announced all schools will be “At the direction of our chief medical LFVVNLOOVµ LQV\QFZLWKWKHLUVFKRRO VXVSHQGHGLQGHÀQLWHO\DOOSXEOLFO\IXQG- R΀FHURXUVFKRROVDUHVXVSHQGHGLQGHÀ- “It’s really a week pause and then we’ll “As of right now there hasn’t been any ed schools in Ontario will be closed for QLWHO\µVDLG/LWWOH´:HGRQ·WKDYHDTXDOL- KDYHVRPHUHVRXUFHVWRVXSSRUWVWXGHQWVµ concrete information on closures other two weeks after March break, universities ÀFDWLRQRQWKDWWLPHµ For students who were set to graduate than our University of Regina classes are throughout Canada, like the University of ´6R ZKDW ZH·UH GRLQJ DV D V\VWHP LV this year, Little hopes they can still cel- suspended for this week and then those 6DVNDWFKHZDQDUHPRYLQJFODVVHVRQOLQH preparing for the remainder of the year, HEUDWHLQVRPHZD\ will be turning into online classes after this $VRI0DUFKWKHUHDUHFRQÀUPHG although that doesn’t necessarily mean it “It’s too early to say, but we know it’s ZHHNµVDLG2QUDLW FDVHVLQ&DQDGD ZLOOEHWKDWµVDLG/\QQ´:H·UHMXVWSXW- LPSRUWDQWIRUVWXGHQWVµVDLG/LWWOH´7KH\ )RUQRZFODVVHVZLOOFRQWLQXHDW6RXWK- Worldwide the death rate of COVID-19 WLQJWKRVHSLHFHVLQSODFHµ have advanced through the system, it’s al- east College as they continue to gather in- DV RI 0DUFK ZDV SHU FHQW EXW RQO\ “We’re putting plans in place to put to- most a bit of a right of passage and it’s a IRUPDWLRQDQGIROORZDGYLVHPHQW SHUFHQWIRUSHRSOHEHWZHHQWKHDJHVRI gether educational continuity plans for FHOHEUDWLRQIRUWKHVWXGHQWVµ “We’re kind of in a business as usual 10 to 19 and there are no fatalities for any the students, to support student learning ´,IZHFDQÀQGVRPHZD\ZKHWKHUWKDW holding pattern until we know more and FKLOGUHQXQGHU moving forward and ensure students for EHWKUHHWRÀYHPRQWKVIURPQRZLVWKHUH KHDUPRUHµVDLG2QUDLW´6WXͿLVFKDQJLQJ Even though COVID-19 symptoms advancement in the fall and that they can something we can do for schools and com- DWTXLWHDUDSLGSDFHµ don’t have the same severity for younger attain credits for the courses they’re en- munities? 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BY KEVIN WEEDMARK The town of Moosomin is applying for a grant under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) to expand the town’s water treatment plant. The project would include expanding the plant to the west, over the existing reservoir, and would expand the capacity of the water treatment plant, would include generators at the plant and at the wells in the Pipestone Valley where the town’s water comes from, a new water line from the wells to the water treatment plant, and new remote-read electronic water meters throughout the town, allowing the town to download information on water usage automatically—and The town of Moosomin has given a June 15 deadline for this site to be cleaned up. would allow for remote shutoff of water services for overdue accounts. ´6LQFHWKHÀUHDWWKH3UDLULH3ULGH0RWHORQ0D\ to add paved visitor parking in front of the Co-op’s new of- The total cost of the project will be between $9.4 million the town has been waiting for the cleanup of the debris from ÀFHEXLOGLQJRQ&DUOWRQ6WUHHW and $10.9 million. this incident and do understand that this process does take The parking would be in place of grassed boulevard and KGS Group has done the preliminary engineering on the some time,” the town wrote to Verma on March 13. sidewalk areas in front of the building, on the site of the for- water plant. ´$V LW KDV EHHQ DSSUR[LPDWHO\ PRQWKV VLQFH WKH ÀUH mer Drop-In Centre. KGS made a presentation to Moosomin town council at the town wrote a letter to SGI Canada on February 27, 2020, Councillors expressed concern over the loss of the side- the last meeting. requesting that cleanup of this site begin immediately. How- walk, and council decided to ask for more details from Bor- The plant would be 50 per cent reverse osmosis treatment ever, per March 3, 2020 response from SGI Canada, the town derland Co-op before making a decision. EOHQGHGZLWKSHUFHQWWUDGLWLRQDOÀOWUDWLRQ7KHWRZQFDQ·W was advised that they had previously advised the insured The town is asking for dimensions of the proposed cus- accommodate 100 per cent reverse osmosis without expand- that they can remove the debris at the loss site, which would tomer parking area, a schematic and diagram. ing the lagoon system because of the volume of waste water be at their own cost . . . please proceed to clean up this site at The town has also asked Borderland Co-op if they have produced by reverse osmosis. your earliest opportunity, with a deadline of June 15, 2020.” discussed the proposal with neighboring property owners. The 50 per cent reverse osmosis is expected to make a sig- QLÀFDQWGLIIHUHQFHLQZDWHUKDUGQHVV Strong interest in swimming lessons Under ICIP, the federal government will contribute at least Recreation director Mike Schwean told council that there 40 per cent of the cost of each approved project, and the pro- have already been two calls from people interested in operat- vincial government will contribute up to 33.3 per cent of the ing the concession at Bradley Park in the summer of 2020 and cost. there are already more than 150 swimming lessons booked The deadline to apply for funding under ICIP is March 31, at the Borderland Co-op Aquaplex. He told council he has KARI’S KLOSET and the town of Moosomin has a leg up because the prelimi- never had this many registrations this early. nary engineering has been done on the project. There is a registration form for swimming lessons on page FASHIONS FOR ALL WOMEN If the grant is approved, councillors discussed scheduling 14 of this week’s World-Spectator. construction so the town’s portion of the cost that needs to EH ÀQDQFHG ZRXOG EH ÀQDQFHG ZLWK SD\PHQWV VWDUWLQJ LQ Slow down around VLQFHWKHWRZQZLOOPDNHÀQDOSD\PHQWVRQWZRPD- employees trimming trees jor projects in 2022. The town has been paying more than Councillor Garry Towler said it is important that the pub- $300,000 per year on two past projects—$219,942.75 on the lic remember to slow down when going around town em- town’s portion of the capital cost of the Southeast Integrated ployees when they are out trimming trees. Care Centre and $83,660.65 for the expansion of the town’s He said the issue was raised at an Occupational Health lagoon system. and Safety meeting. Councillor Greg Nosterud noted at the meeting that the “We’re asking people to slow down around town crew new meters will allow the town to keep better tabs on water when they are trimming trees,” he said. “If it continues to be usage. a problem we may have to close down a whole block to traf- The town will be able to download water usage stats to ÀFZKHQWKH\·UHWULPPLQJWRNHHSWKHPVDIHµ the town computer system for billing, and to reconcile with water plant output. If there is a discrepancy between water Planning proceeding on bypass plant output and water usage, the town will be able to detect Saskatchewan Highways, the town of Moosomin, and the water breaks earlier. RM of Moosomin will proceed with a study on the functional If approved, the project would go to detailed design this Follow us on Facebook design of a Highway 8 bypass around Moosomin. Our doors are coming fall and winter, and go to tender in the spring of 2021. The town and RM of Moosomin will each contribute and Instagram or visit Council voted to apply for the grant. $10,000 to the study. temporarily closed our website at www.karisklosetonline.com “We better get some money before they spend it all,” coun- The idea is to create a Highway 8 bypass around town to until further notice. cillor Chris Davidson quipped. NHHSWUXFNWUDIÀFRII0RRVRPLQ·V0DLQ6WUHHW Let’s stay FREE LOCAL Town orders Prairie Pride Little libraries DELIVERY AVAILABLE owner to clean up site The town of Moosomin will pay $185.50 each to purchase in touch Thank you for supporting The town of Moosomin has sent a letter to Prairie Pride two Little Libraries to be put up around town. The Little Li- motel owner Raj Verma ordering him to clean up the motel braries will be placed by the Borderland Co-op Aquaplex online! my small business VLWHZKHUHWKHPRWHOZDVGHVWUR\HGE\ÀUHLQ0D\RI and the Tim Hortons Eventplex. They will be small units XO - KARI The town had asked SGI, the insurer of the motel owner, from which people can take or leave a book. about the site. “SGI Canada has previously advised our in- The town crew will provide the labor to put them up. sured that they can remove the debris at the loss site, which Councillor Garry Towler said if the town crew is too busy he Main St. • Moosomin, SK • 306.435.2738 would be at their own cost,” SGI wrote to the town. Council will volunteer to put them up. discussed the issue at the March 11 meeting and decided to www.karisklosetonline.com give Verma a deadline of June 15 to clean up the site. Questions on customer parking )ROORZXVRQ)DFHERRNIRUPRUHRXWÀWLGHDV Town council considered a request from Borderland Co-op OPEN MONDAY - SATURDAY 9 AM - 6 PM IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: )HYHU&RXJK'LIÀFXOW\EUHDWKLQJ6KRUWQHVVRIEUHDWK Or have traveled within the last two weeks from outside Saskatchewan, especially outside Canada, please call the Pharmacy and Your Locally Owned Hometown Pharmacy WE WILL ARRANGE TO DELIVER YOU MEDICATIONS. 630 Main St. • Moosomin, SK PHONE: 306-435-3345 Text: 306-435-9035 306-435-3345 EMAIL: SKDUPDFLVWSKDUPDVDYH#VDVNWHOQHW Fax: 306-435-4022 4 The World-Spectator - Moosomin, Sask. Monday, March 23, 2020

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BY SGT SCOTT FEFCHAK our jobs. It has been an . . . interesting week as the However, for the most part our adminis- world has been going through some grow- WUDWLRQRIÀFHLVVKXWGRZQDQGDQ\SROLFH ing pains. matters will be dealt with over the phone Thankfully amidst the uncertainty and unless circumstances dictate otherwise. chaos things managed to stay on an even I’m required to provide daily reports in keel. Here’s what I’ve got for you this relation to the staff here, as well as keeping week. mindful of preventing a possible infection. Most of us are healthy, but it’s possible for Traffic action healthy people to give it to others, which ,Q WUDIÀF DFWLRQ SHRSOH ZHUH ZDUQHG we don’t want to do. or charged for speeding x2 and that was Unless required for people needing it about it. Obviously there was more law- for work in the healthcare system, crimi- lessness than that, but I guess everyone nal record checks are not going to be done. was better at hiding it than we were at Unless there’s an emergency where face ÀQGLQJ LW $ VHPL ZDV UHSRUWHG JRLQJ WRIDFHLQWHUDFWLRQLVUHTXLUHGRXURIÀFHLV the wrong way on Highway 1, but it was closed. *2$*RRGJUDY\JRWKHULJKWZD\RQWKH I’m not anticipating this to be resolved highway people! by next week, and how long it’s going to be a problem remains to be seen. I’ve received a copy of a Public Health Well being check Order which essentially shuts everything We were asked to assist an individual down for recreational activities and limits doing a well being check on someone. No businesses. This is unprecedented in my criminal act took place. zone on Highway 1 at not warp speed, but Most events have been cancelled and I’m ludicrous speed. He clocked the vehicle hoping people will be observing social career, and I’m hoping for all of us things Requested lookout at 134 km/hr. Upon speaking with the distancing for the betterment of all. settle down and let us get back to life. lone occupant, it became apparent to Cst Make sure to bookmark www.world- We had a request to be on the lookout spectator.com and follow the World- for someone who may be in the area that is Berkshire that the driver was impaired by On duty and drugs. Spectator on Facebook in case we have originally from New Brunswick. The per- any new local developments to share—we son is not considered to be missing as she $GUXJUHFRJQLWLRQH[SHUWZDVDYDLODEOH available to public and assisted Cst Berkshire in determining Moosomin RCMP will be there should a will be sharing them through the World- left a note saying she was leaving, and no Spectator. laws were broken. the driver’s impairment. The driver was ERQDÀGHSXEOLFVDIHW\LVVXHEHDWSOD\DQG arrested and the vehicle was towed and we’ll still be on duty and available to do Be well folks, this too shall pass. Even if we encountered this person, it’s a free country and she doesn’t have to con- impounded and his driver’s licence was tact family or friends if she doesn’t want suspended. to, and we certainly wouldn’t be arresting He also received a $834 ticket for the VSHHGLQJFKDUJHDVZHOO$OOLQDOOVHYHUDO 20034BS0 her unless we had a legit reason for doing 20034BS1 so. bad decisions at play there. The accused is from out of province and is scheduled to appear at Moosomin court in June. Good Stolen licence plate work by Cst Berkshire. $OLFHQFHSODWHZDVVWROHQIURPDYHKLFOH in Moosomin and will be on the system as stolen. Possessing a stolen licence plate is False alarms a criminal offence, and if caught with it, We had three false alarms, all of which someone is going to get arrested. did not require a police response. Events cancelled— Driver speeding and social distancing impaired by drugs The past week has been a bit of a gong &VW%HUNVKLUHFRQGXFWHGDWUDIÀFVWRSRQ show dealing with the organization’s re- a vehicle that was speeding through the 80 sponse to the new reality of the world. HELP WANTED WE ARE HIRING DELIVERY DRIVERS TO HELP US DELIVER ORDERS TO CUSTOMERS PLEASE DROP RESUMES OFF AT KFC RESTAURANT Our dining room is closed for safety, and we will be doing delivery, pick-up orders, or drive thru orders only at this time. KFC • PIZZA HUT 1201 PARK AVE. MOOSOMIN, SK 306-435-3371

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ROB PAUL “We’ve asked all employees who have travelled out- LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER side of Canada to self-isolate for two weeks.” With the COVID-19 pandemic hitting Canada, Mosaic Mosaic is making it a priority to keep all their employ- has implemented plans to allow its miners to continue ees in the loop with their current plans surrounding CO- operating while also keeping their employees safe. VID-19. “We have a variety of business continuity plans in “We’ve had multiple communications, obviously when place,” said Mosaic’s VP, Public Affairs and Government you have an underground hourly workforce that doesn’t Relations Sarah Fedorchuk. have access to emails or digital communication it makes “At our sites all non-essential work has been post- it trickier,” said Fedorchuk. poned. We’re saying no visitors, no external meetings, “We’ve been really diligent about trying to get supervi- any employee who can work from home we’re asking sors informed for those employees as much as possible them to work from home and for teams to have rotat- and also limit the size of those groups for communication LQJVFKHGXOHVVRGLIIHUHQWWHDPVDUHRQO\LQWKHRIÀFHRQ purposes so that we’re not increasing peoples risk.” certain days.” With the importance of education on COVID-19, Mosa- Mosaic has also increased their cleaning services and ic is working to make sure their employees are informed sanitization process for equipment as well as informing about the virus and how to stay safe. employees on the importance of staying hygienic. “For the last two weeks we’ve had lots of communica- “We have established extra cleaning by our janitorial Mosaic’s K3 mine. tion on COVID-19 about prevention, techniques, things staff and implemented hand sanitizers in many locations that they can do to protect themselves so this has been an and an extra sanitization program for equipment,” said vising based on things happening with different govern- ongoing discussion with our work force and community Fedorchuk. ment protocols and recommendations and our different partners,” said Fedorchuk. For the last few days Mosaic had been preparing a plan areas we operate because we operate globally,” said Fe- Mosaic doesn’t believe in their current situation that and decision surrounding the COVID-19 situation. dorchuk. COVID-19 will have a major impact on their operations. “We’ve been talking about a response for about the If a Mosaic employee shows symptoms of COVID-19, “Right now people are working from home and on-site past week and Friday morning (March 13) we decided a Fedorchuk says Mosaic has a contingency plan on how because we’re doing rotated shifts, it’s not how we would course of action and announced it Saturday morning to to keep every employee safe and have taken precautions QRUPDOO\UXQIRUPD[LPXPHIÀFLHQF\EXWZHGRQ·W·DQ our employees,” said Fedorchuk with employees who have left the country. ticipate production impacts right now,” said Fedorchuk. Mosaic believes the plan is working so far and they’ll “They’d be self-isolating and getting medical treatment “It’s not ideal, but we are still running and just hoping continue to be thorough on making adjustments as need- if needed and we’d map out who they’d come in contact to defer non-essential work so we can both protect our ed with such a rapidly changing situation. with the last few weeks and notify those employees and employees, but still ensure we’re making our targets.” ´7KHVKRUWDQVZHUIRUULJKWQRZLVLW·VGHÀQLWHO\ZRUN if it was direct contact they’d self-isolate as well,” said ing, but we’re continually working on our plan and re- Fedorchuk.

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BY CPL MICHAEL EADY however police attended his residence later, issued sev- For all members of Advantage During the week of March 9 to March 15, the Westman eral tickets and seized his vehicle for 30 days. Co-operative Association Ltd. RCMP dealt with 62 police activities. Man breaches release conditions Disqualified driver Mar 13 - RCMP received a report of a male breach- Tuesday, April 7th, 2020 Mar 9 - RCMP were conducting traffic enforcement in ing his court imposed release conditions in Virden. The Redvers Legion Hall Basement the RM of Wallace-Woodworth and pulled over a vehicle matter is still under investigation and a warrant is being Registration: 6:30 p.m. | Meeting 7:00 p.m. associated to a disqualified driver. The driver was identi- sought for the arrest of the suspect. fied and received a $672 ticket as well as a 30-day vehicle impoundment. Uttering threats AGENDA ITEMS INCLUDE: Mar 15 - RCMP responded to a report of uttering threats • Directors’ Report Failing to comply with recognizance in Sioux Valley. The matter is still under investigation, • General Manager’s Report Mar 9 - RCMP conducted a curfew check on a female with a warrant being sought for the arrest of the suspect. • Auditor’s & Financial Report in the RM of Wallace-Woodworth. She was found to be • Election of Directors – Any member interested in standing in breach of her court ordered release conditions. A war- There were 20 traffic enforcement actions taken by for election as a director, is asked to contact one of the rant was sought and has since been executed. A 31-year- RCMP during this reporting period. following nominating committee members: old female will be appearing in court on a later date for Dale Kenler 306-452-7151 or Jens Hansen 306-840-7374 charges of failing to comply with her recognizance. • Appointment of Auditors 25:1c Warrent of arrest

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The World- Spectator’s deadline is noon Thursdays 6 The World-Spectator - Moosomin, Sask. Monday, March 23, 2020 Kevin 2011 Weedmark 2009 2010 CCNA 2010 WINNER CANADIAN COMMUNITY Editor NEWSPAPER AWARD 2011 and Publisher

Issued every Monday by McKay Publications Ltd., a We welcome your comments. Write to Box 250, Moo- Member of subsidiary of Weedmark Communications Ltd., from the VRPLQ6DVN6*1FDOO ID[ CCNA, SWNA and CMCA RIÀFH0DLQ6WUHHW0RRVRPLQ6DVN 3969, or email [email protected] Publications Mail Agreement No. 40011909 In our opinion: The dos and don’ts with coronavirus President of Doctors for Disaster Preparedness offers her advice on dealing with the coronavirus pandemic Here are some dos and don’ts for dealing with coronavirus. First the don’ts:

Don’t panic. That is always good advice. If you, like the world’s economy, operate on just-in-time inventories, and did not take advice to stock up three weeks ago, do not join a mob at a big-box store once the panic buying sets in. Somebody there is no doubt infected. Plus, there’s the ULVNRIJHWWLQJWUDPSOHGRULQMXUHGLQDÀVWÀJKWRYHUWKHODVWUROORIWRLOHW paper. If you have no rice or beans or pasta in the pantry, that is more serious, but you should still avoid mobs if possible.

Don’t treat fever without a doctor’s advice. Fever is not a disease. It is an important defense mechanism. Very high fevers (say 105 degrees) can cause brain damage, and children can have seizures. But don’t pop Ty- OHQRORULEXSURIHQDWWKHÀUVWVLJQRIIHYHU0DQ\RIWKHFDVXDOWLHVLQWKH 1918 pandemic might have been caused by heavy use of aspirin. High doses of aspirin, given to patients in amounts considered unsafe today, We can get through this were commonly used to treat the illness, and the symptoms of aspirin RYHUGRVHPD\KDYHEHHQGLIÀFXOWWRGLVWLQJXLVKIURPWKRVHRIWKHÁX especially among those who died soon after they became ill. Like aspirin, —if we support one another SRSXODUQRQVWHURLGDODQWLLQÁDPPDWRULHV 16$,'6 VXFKDVLEXSURIHQ The cartoon above, by our talented cartoonist also have detrimental effects on blood clotting. Try lukewarm sponge 3DWULFN /DPRQWDJQH VKRZV WKH GLIÀFXOW VLWXD- baths for comfort. tion many small businesses are now in. Many small business owners face an agoniz- Don’t go to the emergency room or urgent care unless you are se- ing decision. They want to do everything pos- Kevin Weedmark verely ill and have been directed to a health facility after calling your sible to keep their employees, their customers provincial health line. There will be sick people there, and you might and themselves safe. FDWFKVRPHWKLQJ$QGLI\RXKDYHWKHÁXRUDFROGRU&29,'DQG But if they shut down completely they risk be- GRQ·WQHHG,9ÁXLGVRUR[\JHQLWLVQ·WWKHEHVWSODFHIRU\RXUWUHDWPHQW coming insolvent, and they harm their employees by laying them off and harm their customers are sometimes needed to keep things running. Call your provincial health line. In Saskatchewan that’s 811. In Mani- by ending important services that people rely )RUDGRFWRUWREHRQFDOOWKHSHRSOHZKRFDQÀ[ toba you can contact Health Links at 204-788-8200 or 1-888-315-9257. on. technological problems or replace a cell phone I spoke with several business owners last are needed. Don’t touch your face or your eyes. That is very hard to do—prevent- week who were contemplating layoff who have The wonderful people who operate our am- ing you from touching them is one function of a mask and eye protection. never, ever, ever had to lay off an employee be- EXODQFHVHUYLFHVDQGRXUÀUVWUHVSRQGHUVDUHRQ fore. the front line of health care, but they rely on the Don’t fall for internet scams, or malware. Hucksters will always be 0RVWEXVLQHVVHVDUHWU\LQJKDUGWRÀQGZD\V people who can provide tires for the ambulance, to keep operating and providing needed ser- or make the necessary repairs. DURXQGWRWU\WRSURÀWIURPSDQLFV$QHZW\SHRIPDOLFLRXVYLUXVLVHP- Our local doctors and nurses and all of the bedded malware in sites that come up on a search for information. (If vices while keeping their employees and their customers safe. other staff in our medical facilities are the people \RXZDQWWRÀQGWKH-RKQV+RSNLQV8QLYHUVLW\GDVKERDUGRIFDVHVDQG we are relying on to save lives as the COVID-19 deaths, go to the university’s website, don’t Google “coronavirus map.”) But they need your help. Small communities have a history of pulling pandemic spreads. And they will rely on our well-run pharmacies to get the medications to Now for some dos: together. When someone is in need, the whole community is there for them. people who need them. We understand in small communities how And all of us will rely on our local grocery Do prepare to take care of yourself and your family. Be sure you have much we rely on one another because we see it VWRUHVRSHUDWLQJHIÀFLHQWO\DQGVXSSO\LQJZKDW a fever thermometer, disposable gloves, plastic garbage bags, and clean- every day. we need. ing supplies. A pulse oximeter is good to have to check oxygen levels. We understand how jobs in the community And the grocery stores, the pharmacies, and are dependent on the community support of the other businesses that we will rely on to get Do clean and disinfect surfaces such as doorknobs, telephones, com- employers, because we have seen what happens us through this will rely on truckers being able puter keyboards, toilets, and countertops often. The virus can persist when a business has to close its doors. We have to get the goods we need to our communities. And if those truckers are going to get the there for days. seen the effects on our friends and neighbors. We understand just how important every per- goods from the warehouses to our communities, son is in the community. I can’t tell you how we need our oil and gas workers. Do wash your hands often and use hand sanitizer. With SARS-CoV-2, And if we are going to have food to go in those PRVWGLVLQIHFWDQWVZRUNLQFOXGLQJSHUFHQWDOFRKROEDVHGVDQLWL]HUV many times people have told me they didn’t realize how important a certain person was in trucks to our grocery stores, we need our farm- their community, how much they contributed, ers and all the businesses in the area that sup- Do put a mask on people ill with the virus if you can. For protecting port the farmers in what they do. yourself you need a minimum of an N95 mask and eye protection. until that person moved away or passed on. We understand that when we move forward We have an agriculture section coming out as a community it’s because we have found in next week’s World-Spectator. I can tell you Do take your vitamins0DQ\SHRSOHPD\EHYLWDPLQ'GHÀFLHQWDW ZD\VWRZRUNWRJHWKHUIRUHYHU\RQH·VEHQHÀW as this section comes together that agriculture this time of year due to lack of sunshine over the winter. Your need for vi- Our communities are about to be tested in and its supporting businesses are not shutting tamin C escalates with infection. Some 50 tons of vitamin C was shipped ways they haven’t been in almost 100 years, down—and they cannot shut down if our farm- to Wuhan, and studies of effectiveness are underway. since The Great Depression and the Second ers are going to keep feeding the world. Fortu- World War challenged our communities. nately, social distancing is fairly easy on a typi- 'RJHW\RXUHVVHQWLDOSUHVFULSWLRQVUHÀOOHGIRUGD\V – the supply We came through those years, and grew and cal farm operation in our area. built and prospered. There are countless more examples to illus- chain depends on China, and there could be disruptions to supply in trate my point. North America as the pandemic progresses. We can get through this, and we can grow and build and prosper once more, if we work None of the activities above will be possible together. if town employees can’t keep the water on. And Do protect your immune system, with adequate sleep, exercise, fresh they depend on the administrators in town of- air, and diet, especially avoiding sugar if you feel ill. We’re about to realize—again—just how important every single member of our community ÀFHVWRSURFHVVSD\UROOV$QGWKDWGHSHQGVRQ all of us paying our property taxes. Do help your neighbours, and be responsible about protecting others is. We are fortunate to have medical facilities We are all in this together. as well as yourself from contagion. staffed by true professionals and it looks like we And now, more than ever, we need to realize are going to rely heavily on them in the next few that we rely on one another. Now, more than This editorial was written by Dr. Jane Orient. She has been in solo private months. ever, we need to support one another in our lo- practice since 1981 and has served as Executive Director of the Association of And they will rely on the businesses in the cal communities. American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) since 1989. community to keep operating. For the medical And working together, we can get through She is currently president of Doctors for Disaster Preparedness. facilities to keep operating, people in the trades this! Monday, March 23, 2020 The World-Spectator - Moosomin, Sask. 7 MNP says businesses need plan for COVID-19

ROB PAUL worst-case scenarios and can implement LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER them when we need to.” With COVID-19 impacting Canada O’Rourke says MNP began preparing more and more each day, businesses are when they saw the global impact COV- starting to feel the fallout. ID-19 was having. Many businesses have taken precau- “Knowing what happened around the WLRQVLQWKHLURIÀFHVRWKHUVKDYHWKHLUHP- ZRUOGZHKDGGHYHORSHGDSODQIURPDÀUP ployees working from home, and some level on what ifs,” said O’Rourke. have temporarily had to shut down. There’s no way of knowing if a business With such unpredictability surrounding is prepared enough with an unknown like the situation and the circumstances being COVID-19 says O’Rourke. extreme, many businesses are having to “From clients of mine I’ve been getting prepare for disruption from COVID-19. constant calls and emails, saying ‘we’ve To help businesses in a tough time, done this much of a plan, have we done MNP has put together a guideline for enough? Do we need to go further?’ It’s an dealing with COVID-19. incredibly tough question to answer be- “We’ve got a whole team that takes care cause you don’t know how far you need RIWKLVIURPWKHWRS:H·YHJRWDÀUPPDU- to go,” said O’Rourke. keting team, thousands of professionals “I have had clients that have been in that deal with this stuff and put business constant communication with me discuss- plans together,” said MNP Partner Mark ing the matter and how they should pro- O’Rourke. ceed and just running plans and asking During this time MNP recommends for some general advice.” four main focusses for businesses, peo- Now that COVID-19 is here, O’Rourke ple, technology, business operations, and says there’s nothing more important for a brand and reputation. business than to have a plan and be con- MNP says staff need to be educated on stantly adjusting as more information be- smart health habits as well work-from- comes available. home policies. “It’s the most important thing out When it comes to technology, MNP says there,” said O’Rourke. “Businesses need to watch out for cyber attackers trying to to have a plan and guidance for them- take advantage of people’s fears using the selves and their employees to fall on.” COVID-19 scare. “Given the rapid evolution of this, with- MNP says it’s vital to establish both a out a plan it’s going to be tough. You’re Response Plan and a Business Continuity going to need a plan in place.” Plan for business operations. The overall long-term economic impact The Response Plan needs to assess po- is impossible to know says O’Rourke and tential disruptions and implement re- businesses need to be more prepared than sponse strategies while also monitoring ever. COVID-19 updates to adapt as new infor- MNP Partner Mark O’Rourke. “I think the economic impact of this is mation comes out. completely unknown at this time,” said The Business Continuity Plan is for tially needing to quarantine employees crisis communication ready. O’Rourke. “I expect it is going to be big looking at what could go wrong and de- upon their return. The economic landscape for businesses enough, the longer something like this veloping strategies to address the affects. MNP also says when it comes to busi- is constantly changing, even more so now carries on, the bigger the impact is.” They recommend looking at business ness interruptions insurance covering with the uncertainty surrounding COV- “There’s an immediate impact for sure, operations from every angle when it pandemics that it depends on a business- ID-19 and O’Rourke says it’s imperative people can quantify the immediate im- comes to the impact of COVID-19. es policy and the circumstance of the loss. to be as prepared as possible. pact, but I don’t think anybody under- )RU HPSOR\HH WUDYHO 013 VD\V ÀUVW In terms of brand and reputation, MNP “We’re handling this step-by-step,” said stands what the long-term impact of this businesses should refer to travel advi- says businesses should consider commu- O’Rourke. “Just kind of wait and see what may be or how long it may last, I think sories from the Public Health Agency of nicating with employees and customers comes out on the news, make decisions there’s a lot of unknowns at this point in Canada and consider the impact of poten- about any plans that are in place and to be when we can, we have a full-scale plan for time.”

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ROB PAUL Seeing how quickly things were changing in Canada and “People are going about their business trying as best LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER WKHGHFLVLRQEHLQJPDGHWRÁDWWHQWKHFXUYHRI&29,' they can to limit their exposure.” The rapid impact of COVID-19 in Canada continues as it Forster said they had to do their part. Right now Forster thinks people in Esterhazy are more begins to hit towns in Saskatchewan. “Essentially the two things were Sask. Health putting worried about how to deal with school closures, but says The Town of Esterhazy has announced they have closed out their recommendations on the social distancing and the community is stepping up and working together. WKHLUWRZQRIÀFHWRWKHSXEOLFGXHWR&29'XQWLOIXU- limiting the size of gatherings and then the schools clos- “There’s concern with the schools closing about child- ther notice as a precautionary measure. ing,” said Forster. “No point in all of these people doing care and that kind of stuff, but I’m seeing lots of notices 7KHRIÀFLDOPHDQVRIFRPPXQLFDWLRQZLWKWKHWRZQRI- these preventive measures and us not falling in line.” about high school students offering up babysitting services ÀFHVWDIIZLOOEHE\HPDLO WRZQHVWHUKD]\#VDVNWHOQHW Making the decision to close public buildings in the because school is out,” said Forster. For those wishing to be contacted by phone they can town was tough says Forster, but it was the smart move “Lots of people are taking it in stride and doing things SURYLGHWKHLUSKRQHQXPEHULQWKHHPDLODQGDQRIÀFHVWDII and the community understands the decision. that they need to do to help out the community and help member will contact them. “It wasn’t an easy decision because there are people who themselves get through this,” said Forster. “So far I’m im- Esterhazy will also be closing the S.N. Boreen Centre had things planned, but for the better good of the commu- pressed with what I’m seeing and proud of the way that and Dana Antal Arena Centre until further notice and any nity we had to react as we did,” said Forster. people are reacting to this.” questions surrounding that can be directed to the town of- “I’m not getting the sense that people are upset with us, Forster is happy to see the town focussed on getting pre- ÀFHHPDLO they know that this has to be done and it’s the best way to pared for the dire situation that is COVID-19. The Town of Esterhazy says they will continue to moni- control the spread and they’re doing what they have to.” “People are doing what they can to get prepared and tor the COVID-19 situation and keep the public informed With the spread of COVID-19 in Canada, Forster says ready to survive this,” said Forster. as decisions that impact the community are made. local businesses in Esterhazy are starting to feel the impact. “It’s impressive how well people are getting themselves With the restrictions around COVID-19 increasing the “What we’re seeing now is a few businesses have closed prepared. I’m very happy with how things are going.” council of the Town of Esterhazy recognized they needed their doors for the time being,” said Forster. Canada hasn’t had to deal with something unknown like to make a change to adjust to the pandemic. Forster says you can see the town starting to prepare for this in decades says Forster and it’s a learning experience “We said all along that we were going to take our in- a potential long-term situation as COVID-19 grows in Can- for the town. structions from what Saskatchewan Health’s direction ada, but he doesn’t believe there’s hysteria about it around “We’ve never been through this in any form,” said For- was,” said Esterhazy Mayor Grant Forster. “It came down town. ster. “We’ve never had the whole world shutdown like it to when the province announced they were closing the “We’re starting to see store shelves being empty, so I’m has been.“ schools.” assuming people are getting prepared for a required quar- “We’re fortunate we’ve never gone through the war ´7KDWZDVWKHWKLQJWKDWÀQDOO\PDGHXVUHDFWDQGVD\ antine for everyone, but I don’t think there’s any sense of time measure that our parents and grandparents had to go we have to do something now, this is real.” panic,” said Forster. through and this is probably as close as we’ll see it.” Dakota Holloway Memorial Hockey Tournament raises over $8,000 BY KARA KINNA The sixth annual Dakota Holloway Memorial Hockey Tournament held on Jan. 24 and 25 has raised over $8,000 for the Wapella Rink. Each year the tournament is held in memory of the late Dakota Holloway, with all proceeds from the tournament going toward Wapella rink upgrades and renovations, as well as an annual scholarship to a local high school student. The tournament consists of eight teams playing three-on- three hockey, as well as a silent auction, shootout calcutta, pancake breakfast and roast beef supper. While the tournament is a fundraiser each year, Brandon Munro, who helps organize the tournament, says it’s also about remembering Dakota, who passed away at age 20. “I think it’s important to get together every year with people from the area and remember Dakota and do something fun that he would have enjoyed,” Munro. “He was fun, really caring, he’d give you the shirt off his back,” says Munro. “Growing up I always played hockey against Dakota, that was how I got to know him to start with, and then he started dating my sister. Hockey was something that we shared. He was passionate about hockey. He was a big Cal- gary Flames fan and the town of Wapella is pretty small but it’s a pretty big hockey town so this tournament something that can get everyone together. “We just wanted to do something in his memory, we didn’t want to let him be forgotten. We wanted to get everyone together because this is really the only time of year that you get all the people that knew Dakota in one place.” Munro says he hopes to see the Dakota Holloway Memo- Allan Holloway, right, presented a cheque in the amount of $8,036.54 to the town of Wapella rial Hockey Tournament continue to be an annual event for on Tuesday. The cheque was the proceeds from the Dakota Holloway Memorial Hockey Tourna- many years to come. “The plan is to keep it going for as long as we can for ment held on Jan. 24 and will be used for the Wapella Rink. Deputy Mayor Brian Schinke, left, sure,” he says. accepted the cheque. Restaurant & Bar Guide Stop by one of these great local businesses for dinner tonight!

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Skate Esterhazy hosted Battle of the Blades on Sunday, March 15. This fun event featured competitors from Skate Esterhazy and Esterhazy Minor Hockey, along with special guests and Junior National Competitors Shallen Bear and Marty Haubrich. The event was a mix of hockey and figure skating where one figure skater teams up with one hockey player and the figure skater has to do their best to teach the hockey player how to figure skate, and then they compete against each other. The audience then voted for their favorite before the pair had to compete for a second time. A panel of judges chose the champions at the end. Tessa Helmeczi

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The A Event was won by the Tyler Hartung rink from Langenburg. The B Event was won by the Mark Weiss rink from Esterhazy.

Esterhazy Men’s Curling Bonspiel The Esterhazy Curling Club hosted the men’s bonspiel recently with 14 rinks participating. Eight rinks were from Esterhazy, two from Church- bridge, two from Whitewood, and two from Langenburg. A fun weekend was had by all, there were lots of rafﬂ e prize winners, and all enjoyed a Chicken Chef supper on the Saturday brought in by the Esterhazy Curling Club. The winner of the A event in the spiel was the Tyler Hartung rink from Langenburg.

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The C Event was won by the Gerry Schwitzer rink from Esterhazy.

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Whitewood held their annual Ice Car- Whitewood Ice nival on Saturday, March 14. The theme of this year’s carnival was “Around the World” with skaters featuring different countries with their performances.

Donna Beutler photos

These girls brought brought Spain to life in their skating performance From left: Leah Outhwaite, Jade Payot, Charlie Restau, and Ayress Moorhead

Guest Skater, Hunter Beutler

Skaters performing ‘Waka Waka,’ as they showcased Jade Payot performing the country of Africa. From left are Martelise Fourie, her solo skate Simone Van’t Westeinde and Cassidy Mannle

Martelise Fourie performed a solo skate Kelbree Page skates during her solo Owen Mannle of Whitewood was one of performance the young CanSkaters who performed to ‘Hawaiian Rollercoaster Ride’ 14 The World-Spectator - Moosomin, Sask. Monday, March 23, 2020 Bonk says COVID-19 is unprecedented

ROB PAUL me, ‘take this seriously because this is a LQJ WR ÀQG RXW ZKDW NLQG RI FRQFHUQV we have hindsight with other countries LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER very serious health problem.’ What it’s they have and if we can alleviate some of being further in this pandemic than we Steven Bonk, the MLA for Moosomin, done to the health system in those other those concerns,” said Bonk. are,” said Bonk. never expected to live through some- countries has brought the system to its “We’re still having some committee “If people heed the call of the provin- thing like the COVID-19 pandemic that knees,” said Bonk. meetings and we can do that remotely,” cial health authorities, listen to the rec- has hit Canada. It’s an unknown situation that nobody said Bonk. ommendations, stay home, self-isolate, “This is one of the few times where could have been prepared for, says Bonk. “Basically we’re trying to be there for and do their part, we’re not going to get you can actually use the word surreal,” “No one saw this coming and it’s just our constituents if they have any ques- rid of this virus, but we are going to be said Bonk. “It’s really a strange turn of unprecedented, we’ve never had to deal tions and do anything we’re asked to DEOHWRÁDWWHQWKHFXUYHDQGVORZGRZQ events we’ve had lately.” with this before,” said Bonk. do.” the spread and it will take the pressure With connections overseas, Bonk says With the recommendation of self- Even though it’s a grim situation right off of our healthcare system.” he knew how devastating COVID-19 isolation and social distancing to stop now, Bonk says Canada is in a better Bonk emphasized the importance of could be in Canada and people need the spread of COVID-19, Bonk says he’s place to handle what’s coming as long doing everything possible to stop the WROLVWHQWRDGYLFHRQKRZWRÁDWWHQWKH been working from home. as people educate themselves and fol- spread of COVID-19. curve. “Currently I’m working from home low the ways to stop the spread of CO- “By listening to the advice and pay- “We have friends and family in Eu- and reaching out to many of the reeves, VID-19. ing attention to it, people can really help rope that are in quarantine and they told mayors, councillors, and chiefs, just try- “We have a silver lining in the fact that protect their fellow citizens,” said Bonk.

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Employment Opportunity MOOSOMIN ORGANIZATION TENDER OPPORTUNITY BORDERLAND FOR TRANSPORTATION Bradley Park Concession CO-OP AQUAPLEX MOTOH OF THE HANDICAPPED Moosomin Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting tenders on the operation of To submit an application please contact us by email or BUS PASS: $40 SINGLE RIDE: $5 the Bradley Park Concession for the summer of mail to: 10 RIDES ONE WAY ONE WAY RIDE 2020. MOOSOMIN PARKS & RECREATION Box 430 - Moosomin, SK - S0G 3N0 ONE WAY RIDE is from your Home, Lodges or Hospital/Long Term Care Those interested in tendering should include a Lodge to the Downtown Area OR from Downtown Area to Home, Lodges or percentage of net proﬁ t to be paid back to the Fax: 306-435-3343 Hospital/Long Term Care Lodge. E-mail: [email protected] Town of Moosomin in exchange for the conces- CALL 306-435-9777 FOR PICKUP sion facility. If you have any question please contact the Parks and Moosomin Parks and Recreation will have a Recreation Department at 306-435-3622. HOURS OF OPERATION: 8:00 A.M.-4:30 P.M. MONDAY TO FRIDAY wide range of activities at the Park this summer. Please check this week's Recreation Report for further details. Early Bird Swimming Lesson Deal Tenders will be accepted until March 31. Tenders can be e-mailed to: Extended to April 15th!! [email protected] or mailed to: Moosomin Parks & Recreation We are now accepting Early Bird Registration. Anyone who registers prior to April 15th will receive the early bird P.O. Box 430, Moosomin, SK • S0G 3N0 advantages! For further information including tender Those include: Guaranteed 2019 Pricing & Guaranteed to be included in set of choice evaluation information, contact Mike at 306-435-3622. PLEASE MAKE POST DATED CHEQUES TO MAY 15TH, 2020

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ALL TOWN RECREATION FACILITIES ARE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE The town ofﬁ ce is closed to the public but you can contact town employees by: email at [email protected] NOTE or by phone 306-435-2988 Monday, March 23, 2020 The World-Spectator - Moosomin, Sask. 15 On the front lines of COVID-19 as a med student When Disney released Frozen 2 this past November, I relieving some of the workload from doctors and freeing am sure they expected millions of kids to sing along with them to attend to problems I do not yet have the training its upbeat anthem, “Into the Unknown.” I am equally sure to solve. Italian medical students are already being asked they did not expect that short months later millions of to step up to such duties. But am I able? What if I do cause adults—many of them extremely well educated—would be Trevor Poole more infections and deaths? How big is the difference be- echoing the refrain with feelings much less joyful. The coro- tween a third-year learner 5/8th of the way through core navirus pandemic (COVID-19) has affected every corner of training and a graduated M.D. with as little as one year the world. Nobody is immune, and the strain is present in more experience? How many doctors and resident doctors every part of the Canadian healthcare system—including will have to self-isolate before I become a necessity to keep the training of future doctors like me. lung diseases like asthma hardest, but it appears that it is basic healthcare running? To understand how the current state of emergency and most easily passed on by younger people who have gener- In a TedTalk four years ago, Bill Gates explained how school cancellations affect medical training, one has to un- ally mild symptoms. It is generally not a death sentence, the world’s health systems were unprepared for the next derstand a bit about how that training is provided. I am but like other viruses, treatments are essentially limited to pandemic. He was talking big-picture and he was correct. currently a third-year medical student in the middle of managing the symptoms. These treatments, however, can For me, this is kind of a car analogy. It is like being given a clerkship. What this means is my colleagues and I are con- be expensive in terms of resources. I am young and healthy learner’s licence. I sat through some classes learning about sidered the most junior “doctors” patients will come across and would likely stay reasonably healthy regardless of rules of the road and what signs mean. I have done some in hospitals. We have completed two years of in-classroom whether I become infected, which incidentally makes a hos- driving of my own in a number of places, all under supervi- studies on every bodily system from heart and lungs to pital of older and sicker people the last place I should be. sion. I have had no problems so far and have been a quick PHQWDOKHDOWK1RZ,QWKHÀQDOWZR\HDUVRIRXUGHJUHHV I am also, however, somewhat intelligent/knowledgeable learner. But now it is two minutes to midnight in the dead we get involved in clinical training—putting the knowl- and capable of diagnosing, managing, and explaining com- of winter. I am on my cell phone with my aging parents HGJHZHJDLQHGLQWKRVHÀUVWWZR\HDUVWRZRUNXQGHUFORVH mon diagnoses to patients with some supervision courtesy who are stranded in need of a ride. Maybe they could call supervision. Our third year consists of core rotations—six- of training subsidized to the tune of some $200,000 by Sas- a taxi, but it is Christmas Eve and they will have to wait. A week blocks of clinical exposure running from July to the katchewan taxpayers. Do I, therefore, have an obligation to decision has to be made—my phone is only at 10% battery following August. I have personally completed training in help however I can? and they can walk me through the drive. Maybe I get in the the areas of women’s’ health, specialized hospital medi- From a legal standpoint, the answer is no. I have no more car and get ready to go despite some clear risks to myself cine, pediatric medicine, mental health, and 4/6 weeks of IRUPDOTXDOLÀFDWLRQVWRSURYLGHPHGLFDOFDUHWKDQDQDY- and others. But my car is now, until further notice, out of general surgery with six-weeks each training in emergency, erage World-Spectator reader, nor am I a Saskatchewan gas. DQHVWKHWLFIDPLO\DQGVSHFLDOLVWPHGLFLQHWRJR,QRXUÀQDO healthcare employee. Were I to get sick due to workplace Thankfully, this is where the analogy ends and life goes year we explore our interests further, “match” to an area of H[SRVXUH,ZRXOGKDYHQREHQHÀWVWRVXSSRUWP\VHOIGXU- on. There is a lot of uncertainty as to how these cancella- VWXG\ DQG ÀQDOO\ ZULWH D YHU\ ORQJ TXDOLI\LQJ H[DP DQG ing time off. Would I, as a student, have a right to seek dam- tions and social distancing measures will affect my current gain the title of “Doctor.” ages from my school for putting me in that position? If I training. The effects downstream on the medical system are The cancellations due to Covid-19 mean that all remain- were to inadvertently infect someone by performing clini- anyone’s guess. Personally, I trust those above me to make LQJFODVVURRPOHFWXUHV³WKHPDLQIRFXVRIWKHÀUVWWZR\HDUV cal duties, could a patient sue me? One can see how it gets just decisions and hope that their thoughts are aligned with of the program—will be delivered online. The clinical skills complicated very quickly. my own. In the meantime, medical students across the component of the training in these years has been cancelled From a personal standpoint, I also should have no obli- country have already begun to set up initiatives for volun- as well. Also all 17 schools have removed clinical rotation gation. Again, without medical license or employee status, teer childcare for healthcare workers spending extra time at students as of March 18 and will be approaching re-integra- any services I provided would be voluntary and without work. Students are taking social media by storm to spread tion of rotations and modifying curriculae uniformly. ÀQDQFLDO UHZDUG 0HGLFDO VFKRRO LV DOVR H[SHQVLYH DQG , information and correct misinformation. I will be volunteer- The qualifying exam for fourth year students has also KDYHVL[ÀJXUHVRIGHEWZKLFKLVFRQVLGHUHGFRPPRQIRU LQJHLJKWKRXUVLQWKHFRPLQJGD\VZLWKWKHRIÀFHRISXEOLF been postponed, but the Medical Council of Canada has medical students coming out of training. Should I not, health and epidemiology to relieve 811 workers and track decided that not completing the MCC licensing exam on therefore, seek to get some tuition refunded as I am missing transmissions. If in the coming days I am asked to pitch in schedule will not restrict fourth years from entering resi- out on clinical experiences that I am essentially paying for? however I can, I will do so. I will not ask for compensation. I dency and beginning practice. If I am asked to return to some form of duties in the com- signed up for this and I trust that if I can support the system Taken together, these measures have greatly altered the ing days, should I ask for compensation? Should gradua- when it needs it, it will support me if I need it. training and contributions of around 400 knowledgeable tions be postponed, and my colleagues held back from paid In short, these are trying times. I chose to believe in the learners in our province, and over 4,000 medical students residency positions, are they not entitled to compensation? goodness of others and be positive. across the country. We do not know when these changes These, too, are complicated questions. I personally do not Please, wash your hands, do not touch your face, and will end. We do not know the effects they will have on grad- like thinking in these terms as I feel like they are the antith- stay home. uation or our futures. The restrictions are unprecedented esis of why my classmates and I chose to pursue this profes- Trevor Poole is from Moosomin and is studying medicine at the and harsh. They are also unavoidable—entirely reasonable sion. They are, nonetheless, salient. University of Saskatchewan. in the present moment given what we know about this vi- From a moral standpoint, rus. this is an impossible ques- Covid-19 is a novel coronavirus. Simply put, this means tion. I have been showing it is a virus that targets the lungs and it was originally 20034DE0 that I could manage medi- 20034DE1 passed to humans from animals and has since passed FDWLRQUHÀOOVDQGRWKHUPL- from human to human. It hits older folks and those with nor complaints, thereby Moosomin Rec Report Mike Schwean, Recreation Director 306-435-3622 • [email protected]

COVID-19 Also note we ask all previous employ- Now in effect, in an effort to slow the ees also submit a resume so we can keep spread of COVID-19 all Parks and Rec- up with any changes on their resume. reation Facilities have been closed to the To submit an application please email public. [email protected] or fax to 306- The Town of Moosomin is actively 435-3343. monitoring the situation and will continue If you have any questions feel free to to evaluate and inform the public of any contact us at 306-435-3622. changes. Borderland Co-op Friends are family Aquaplex–2020 lesson sets We at Parks and Rec are so fortunate to :H KDYH UHFHLYHG RXU ÀUVW FDOO RI WKH have so many great friends in the com- year inquiring about 2020 lesson sets. We munity. It seems at this time of need for know so many families plan well in ad- many it would be a time to say thank you vance with regards to lesson sets. As such to those who may be in need. If you are we have scheduled the dates for 2020: one of those shut in your home with no June 1-12: Two week public one to ask for help, allow us to do what June 15-19: One week private we can to help. June 22-26: One week public You are more than welcome to contact June 29-July 10: Two week public me at 435-7578. It would be my pleasure to July 13-17: One week private help you as best I can. July 20-24: One week public July 27-31: One week private Borderland Co-op August 3-14: Two week public Aquaplex–2020 applications Early bird swimming We are now taking applications for sum- lesson deal mer employment at the Borderland Co-op extended to April 15! Aquaplex. We will be losing a couple se- We are now accepting early bird reg- nior staff members this year as Alli will istration. Anyone who registers prior to be staying in Calgary while Jevon moves April 15 will receive the early bird advan- over to a different position within Parks tages. Those include: and Rec and Kamen will be working on • Guaranteed 2019 pricing his Co-op program. As such there will be • Guaranteed to be included in set of room for new staff members. choice We believe we have a tremendous at- • Post-dated cheques to May 15, 2020 mosphere in which to work in, and above Please check this week’s Town of Moo- average salary. somin ad for a registration form. 16 The World-Spectator - Moosomin, Sask. Monday, March 23, 2020 7LPHWRZDLWRXWWKH&29,'VWRUP 7KHVHDUHVWUDQJHWLPHVVRPD\EHLW·VWLPHIRUDOLWWOH 7KHRWKHUUHDOLW\LVWKDWWKLVPHDQVWKHJRYHUQPHQWLVQ·W SHUVSHFWLYH &RQVLGHU WKLV VRFLDO PHGLD PHPH ÁRDWLQJ WDNLQJLQDVPXFKPRQH\IURPNH\VRXUFHVOLNHVDOHVOL- DERXW TXRUDQGJDPLQJWD[HV ´2XUJUDQGSDUHQWVZHUHDVNHGWRJRWRZDU:HDUHEH- 5HYHQXHIURPSHUVRQDODQGFRUSRUDWHLQFRPHWD[ZLOO ing asked to stay home and sit on the couch. We can do Murray Mandryk EHZD\GRZQ DOWKRXJKWKHQDWXUHRIFROOHFWLQJWKRVHWD[- this.” HVPHDQVWKHELJKLWZLOOFRPHLQQH[W\HDU·VSURYLQFLDO $FRXSOHRIZHHNVDJRPDQ\RI\RXOLNHO\WKRXJKWVXFK EXGJHW QRWHVZHUHULGLFXORXVEXW\RXGRQ·WOLNHO\WKLQNWKDWZD\ And we have already witnessed the crash in the stock now. VRXUFHRIRXWUDJH³HVSHFLDOO\LQDQHOHFWLRQ\HDUDQGHV- PDUNHW OLNH QRWKLQJ ZH·YH VHHQ LQ \HDUV OHG E\ RLO $QG HYHQ WKRVH RI \RX ZKR DUH VWLOO XQFRQYLQFHG SHFLDOO\ZKHQJRYHUQPHQWVSHQGLQJSUDFWLFHVZHUHEHLQJ ZKRVH86DEDUUHOSULFHLVJHWWLQJFORVHWRDWKLUGRI WKDWWKHSUHFDXWLRQDU\PHDVXUHVWDNHQWRGHDOZLWK&2- FDOOHGLQWRTXHVWLRQORQJEHIRUH&29,' ZKDWZRXOGKDYHQRUPDOO\EHHQH[SHFWHG 9,'³WKH &RURQDYLUXV WKDW·V QRZ EHHQ GHFODUHG E\ $ERXWDOO+DUSDXHUFRXOGVD\LV´ZHKDYHDVWURQJFDVK 7KLV PDVVLYH ORVV RI UHYHQXH FRPELQHG ZLWK WKDW WKH:RUOG+HDOWK2UJDQL]DWLRQ :+2 DVDJOREDOSDQ- SRVLWLRQRIELOOLRQVRZHDUHZHOOSRVLWLRQHGWRPDQ- SHUFHQWLQFUHDVHLQVSHQGLQJFRXOGYHU\HDVLO\FKDVH GHPLF³DUHQHFHVVDU\VXUHO\\RXPXVWDFNQRZOHGJHWKDW age through this challenging time.” That, too, is highly WKLV\HDU·VGHÀFLWSDVWDELOOLRQGROODUVWRQXPEHUVXQVHHQ things have dramatically changed. TXHVWLRQDEOHDWWKLVSRLQW VLQFHWKHODVWWLPHWKH6DVNDWFKHZDQJRYHUQPHQWIDLOHGWR /DVW ZHHNWKH 6DVNDWFKHZDQ 3DUW\ JRYHUQPHQW ZDV :KDWWKHHVWLPDWHVGRVKRZLVJRYHUQPHQWVSHQGLQJ SDVVDEXGJHWLQ VXSSRVHGWREHSUHVHQWLQJLWVDQQXDOEXGJHW,QVWHDGZH KDVLQFUHDVHGSHUFHQWIURPODVW\HDUEHFDXVHRIWKLQJV 7KHVHDUHFHUWDLQO\VFDU\SURVSHFWVIRUDSURYLQFHWKDW·V ZHUHWROGZHZHUHJHWWLQJDKDOIEXGJHWRIVSHQGLQJHV- OLNHELOOLRQLQFDSLWDOLQYHVWPHQWE\WKH&URZQ&RU- TXLWHHQMR\HGLWVODVW\HDUVRIJURZWKDQGKDVQRLQWHU- WLPDWHVIRUWKHÀVFDO\HDUZLWKRXWDQ\UHYHQXH SRUDWLRQVDQGWKHUHVWRIJRYHUQPHQWDQGELOOLRQIRU est in returning to bad old days. SURMHFWLRQV KHDOWKFDUH7KDW·VPLOOLRQRUSHUFHQWPRUHWKDQ %XWUDWKHUWKDQSDQLFWKHEHVWDQVZHUIRUXVLVWRVLP- ,Q WKH HQG ZH GLGQ·W HYHQ UHDOO\ JHW WKDW³)LQDQFH last year. SO\VLWTXLHWO\DWKRPHDQGULGHLWRXW 0LQLVWHU'RQQD+DUSDXHUGLGQ·WHYHQJHWDFKDQFHWRGR 3DQGHPLFFULVLVRUQRWWKHJRYHUQPHQWLVVLJQLÀFDQWO\

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Visit us online at www.world-spectator for news, advertising rates, and more! Monday, March 23, 2020 The World-Spectator - Moosomin, Sask. 17 Spectator Sports Addition of Odgers brings strength to Wild

BY TOM WITOSKY sizes how the AHL team John Odgers knew at a must replicate the Minne- young age he wanted to sota Wild as much as pos- work in the world of pro- sible. fessional hockey. Army said he talked After all, the 26-year-old with Tom Kurvers, Iowa’s native of Spy Hill, Sask., general manager, about and son of NHL veteran establishing a full-time po- Jeff Odgers is what one sition strength and condi- might call a “hockey brat.” tioning position beginning “I lived in locker rooms in 2019-20. from September to April “We needed to hire a growing up and on the full-time strength coach family farm from May here; that was a huge pri- through August,” the Iowa ority. It doesn’t matter who Wild’s strength and con- the player is. They all need ditioning coach said. “We this kind of attention,” lived in San Jose, Boston, Army said. “It’s an impor- Colorado, almost in Min- tant piece of their ability to QHVRWD EXW WKHQ ÀQDOO\ LQ be able to play to their full Atlanta.” strength.” Odgers’ experiences and Army added young family travels with a father players are the ones who who played more than 800 likely need it the most, games in the NHL speaks making it even more im- volumes about how some- portant to establish a full- one of his age could be- time coach in Iowa. FRPH WKH ÀUVW IXOOWLPH “Our younger players strength and conditioning need somebody because coach for Iowa. they don’t know this pro- “We got along right cess,” he said. “They need away when we met in de- some oversight on what velopment camp,” Iowa they’re doing.” head coach Tim Army re- John Odgers, 26, from Spy Hill, is the strength and conditioning coach for the Iowa Wild. Army said Odgers won called. “He came highly the job while working with recommended by the Min- came to the team in need of the weight room and work- hockey. He currently plays internship with one of his Minnesota Wild staff dur- nesota staff. It was an easy weight loss, others require ing out during the season,” for Carlton University lo- father’s old teams, the San ing last summer’s devel- decision to make.” Odgers’ services to keep he said. “And then, as I got cated in Ottawa. Jose Sharks, under the di- opment camp. Ever since, Odgers, known as “Odg- weight on. into it more, I discovered “I always joke that I’m rection of Mike Potenza, he’s been a valuable part ie” around the Wild weight “With players like Reg- that I liked reading about lucky that he wanted to the Sharks’ strength and of the Wild staff. room in the basement of gie or Sokolov, we work it and learning more about take over the farm because conditioning coordinator. “I just took to him right Wells Fargo Arena, already hard at improving the abil- it.” I would have to tell my The hiring of a full-time away. I really liked him,” has received a lot of credit ity to move more quickly As his junior hockey ca- grandpa that I didn’t want strength and conditioning Army said. “He worked for helping several Wild and to have better stamina reer ended, Odgers under- to farm,” Odgers laughed. FRDFK³DSRVLWLRQÀOOHGDV well with all of the players players, whether it was by losing weight,” Odgers stood his playing career His decision to get a a part-time post until this and got a high recommen- Mason Shaw’s rehabilita- said. “Someone like Sam didn’t hold much promise, master’s degree came as season, was a “huge prior- dation from the Minnesota tion of his third knee sur- Anas, however, we are but a career combining a result of a four-month ity” for Army, who empha- VWDII,W·VEHHQDJRRGÀWµ gery or providing a weight trying to get him to stay hockey and strength train- loss regimen for forward where is or gain weight.” ing and conditioning did. 24:3c Dmitry Sokolov and de- Odgers oversees the “I wanted to have a ca- fenseman Matt Register. daily workout routines reer that combined the “He’s been great for of each Wild player from two things that I enjoyed me,” said Shaw, who only his desk positioned right the most, which is hockey. MOOSEBERRY ACTING COMPANY PRESENTS: recently returned to play- inside the weight room. And then the other side of ing after an eight-month Workout sessions differ it was strength condition- recovery from a knee inju- throughout the season ing, lifting weights, health ry sustained in last year’s with more of an empha- DQGÀWQHVVµKHVDLG playoffs. “I’m really happy sis on increasing strength Odgers received a bach- with the work he did with in the offseason and early elor’s degree in kinesiol- me to get where I am. He season to maintenance of ogy from the University of brings a great attitude ev- strength and muscle recov- Regina and just completed TOM ery day. He’s very fun to ery as the year progresses. his master’s degree in No- be around and we’re very He also works with Wild vember at the same school. lucky to have him.” head athletic trainer Masa Ironically, the biggest Similarly, Register, who Takaiwa on all rehabilita- problem for Odgers in de- & UHFHQWO\ VLJQHG KLV ÀUVW tion exercises for injured ciding to study kinesiol- standard AHL contract players. ogy was having to explain after seven seasons in the He also monitors the to his grandfather that he DICK ECHL, gave a lot of credit players’ nutritional needs, didn’t want to work on to Odgers to get him to including the ordering the family farm—a nearly lose weight and improve of food for breakfast and 2,500-acre spread that rais- his overall conditioning to lunch for practices and es cattle and grows wheat land the contract. HARRY morning skates. DQGÁD[ “He helped me a lot,” Odgers’ interest in The farm is a century Register said. “It’s a pro- strength training and con- farm this year and has By: cess and he worked with ditioning began when KDGÀYHJHQHUDWLRQVRIWKH me to stay on it. He had playing junior hockey for Odgers family work and Ray Cooney and my back throughout all of the Yorkton Terriers in own it. it and he helped me get to the Saskatchewan Junior Odgers said his brother, Michael Cooney that level and goal where I Hockey League. Dakota, will be the one to wanted to be.” “I was somebody who take over the farm once While some players always enjoyed being in he decides to stop playing Directed by: Phil Hamm & Don’t miss your chance to Reaching all Sheilagh Garrett of our regular advertise in our March 30th readers PLUS Moosomin Community Theatre Friday, April 3, 2020 8:00 p.m. Springng20200 3,000 POSTPONED UNTIL Saturday, April 4, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. ADDITIONAL AGRICULTURE Sunday, April 5, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. farm boxes OCTOBER 16, 17 & 18, 2020 Tickets available from any cast member or phone 306-435-6446 Call Jocelyn at 306-435-2445 IN 25 $ $ $ $ or email [email protected] to advertise! COMMUNITIES Adults: 13/ 15 door Children (14&under): 8/ 10 door 18 The World-Spectator - Moosomin, Sask. Monday, March 23, 2020 Businesses feeling impact of COVID-19

ROB PAUL ply too many unknowns.” LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER “The long-term plan is very hard to do right now be- The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce and its cause in the last week this whole situation has changed partners asked businesses in a survey about how they and may again within the next week.” expect COVID-19 to impact them and received over McLellan knows the economic fallout will be mas- 1,000 responses. sive, but still believes Saskatchewan will get back to “Businesses told us clearly that they are in a very, very where they were down the road. troubled position with so many unknowns. The best “The economic impact will be in the billions of dollars. DQDORJ\LVWKDWZHKDYHVXͿHUHGDQHFRQRPLFJDVKWKDW With some assumption we’ll be back to some semblance needs immediate attention and will take time to heal,” of normal within 90 days and businesses will start to said Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce CEO Steve springboard back,” said McLellan. McLellan. “Our GDP will be impacted no question, the second Some of the results of the survey: quarter of this year will be dramatically down from ear- • 85 per cent of businesses that responded have felt OLHUSURMHFWLRQVEXW,·PDOVRFRQÀGHQWWKDWWKH6DVNDWFK- a negative impact already, and 87 per cent believe ewan business community has weathered storms before the challenges will continue for two months or and will get through this one too.” longer. ´,QWKHVKRUWWHUPLW·VDVLJQLÀFDQWGHYDVWDWLQJÀQDQ- • The greatest negative impacts include reduced FLDOORVVEXWLQWKHORQJWHUPZH·UHJRLQJWREHÀQHµ UHYHQXHVLPSDFWVRQVWDͿHLWKHUWKURXJKOD\RͿV :LWKWKHÀQDQFLDODLGSDFNDJH7UXGHDX·VJRYHUQPHQW ZRUNHUVEHLQJRͿIRUKHDOWKUHDVRQVGXHWRLVROD- announced, McLellan says it’s a move in the right direction protocols, or under-utilized labour while still tion towards recovery. at work; and the cancellation of important work- “The bottom line is without question the federal gov- related travel events. ernment has stepped up in a big way,” said McLellan. • 42 per cent of respondents believe they will see as “There’s still a lot of work to be done and a lot of details much as a 50 per cent drop in revenue. to still come out, but we’re happy with what we’ve seen so far.” “We were heartened that almost half of the respondents had a plan in place to help mitigate the challenges,” said McLellan. “We have also seen many creative Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce CEO STORE HOURS: and impactful actions by businesses to show support for Steve McLellan. health of employees and the public, and for Canada’s 11 am - 5:00 pm FROOHFWLYHHͿRUWµ Monday - Friday “From voluntary closures of public spaces, includ- “The best advice I can give is to stay current with what ing restaurants and facilities, to donating excess food the government is announcing in terms of employment to food banks, businesses are still focused on doing the insurance, those sorts of policies that are assisting busi- right thing for the community, employees, and custom- nesses and employees,” said McLellan. 306-434-5880 ers.” “The second thing is, don’t make decisions that will 1002 North Front St. • Moosomin, SK Respondents to the survey recommend government have long-term impacts. For example, don’t decide implement the following: you’re going to close down the business, this will at We are open and continue to • Immediate action on Federal Employment Insur- some point end and the business will become viable ance (EI) again.” RIIHURXUSXULÀHGZDWHUVHUYLFHV • $OORZOD\RͿVZLWKRXWWHUPLQDWLRQ ´'RQ·W QHFHVVDULO\ WHUPLQDWH \RXU VWDͿ \HW EHFDXVH PLEASE NOTE: We can do doorstep water • Expand loan access there’s reason to keep them and there’s potential for EI delivery instead of pickups at our store! • Extend tax windows and provincial labour rules to change that makes that • Ensure access of products across the border separation on a temporary basis a little more amenable for both the employee and the employer.” DELIVERY IS FREE “Our businesspeople have dealt with this dramati- McLellan says during the COVID-19 pandemic mak- Our front entrance is being sanitized and cally changing economic landscape as well as could be ing sure your employees and customers are healthy is expected given the circumstances so far,” said Chair of the top priority. our water bottles are always sanitized. the SCC Board of Directors Valerie Sluth. “The short-term thing to be sure of is to keep your Contact-free payment options: “But there needs to be co-ordinated action by the fed- VWDͿDQG\RXUFXVWRPHUVVDIH'RZKDW\RXQHHGWRGR We can accept credit card or do monthly billing. eral and provincial governments or else we will see clo- if you remain open to constantly disinfect and monitor sures on a level that we have not seen in this province both peoples physical and mental health,” said McLel- for decades.” lan. 18.9L: $5.50 PICKUP OR DELIVERY “Most businesspeople are monitoring the govern- Businesses must have a plan in such a trying time and [email protected] ment messages and are fully supportive of the level of need to keep dialogue inter-jurisdictional cooperation that has happened to open with everyone in- date, quick action by these levels of government will be volved, says McLellan. required in the next few days to retain a stronger hope “It’s hard to do a long- of future success,” said Sluth. term plan, but a short- Businesses are feeling the economic impact in devas- term plan is critical. Talk tating ways right now, McLellan says. WR\RXUVWDͿWDONWR\RXU “The impact without question is a gash to our econ- customers, tell them what omy and we heal from gashes, we will get through it,” you know and what Thrift Food said McLellan. “But there is some bleeding happening you’re doing. Tell them right now.” what it means to them as “I’m shocked that the level of impact is so high and employees, what it means Store Share the impact will be at least a couple of months and of for them as suppliers or course in some cases it’s as much as a 50 per cent rev- customers,” said McLel- enue drop and it could be even higher than that,” said lan. McLellan. “Having that open and 0F/HOODQ VD\V DOWKRXJK WKH HͿHFWV KDYH EHHQ GHY- frank conversation is astating, businesses need to keep informed and can’t very important because make rash decisions. without that there’s sim- SEHAS We are aware that the concern around COVID-19 is growing and it has everyone feeling uneasy. We at the Moosomin Thrift Store and Food Share feel it too, and like everyone we are taking further precautions. Based on the advice from Saskatche- wan’s Chief Medical Health Ofﬁ cer, and because the safety and health of our customers, clients, community and our incredible team of staff and volunteers are just too important to us, we have decided it best to suspend the acceptance of donations. This will be effective immediately and continue until further notice. Donations are extremely important to us (both food for the Food Share and clothing and household items for the Thrift Store) and we appreciate the donations we receive. We will provide an update on when donations will resume as soon as we can. Also, because the staff and volunteers handle multiple items that we are uncertain of any level of contamination of COVID-19 on the surfaces, and because it is extremely difﬁ cult to ensure a thorough disinfecting of all of the donated items and not infect our staff, volunteers or customers, the Thrift Store will also be closed effective immediately and remain closed until further notice. We feel this is also our duty to encourage people to stay home as much as possible and exercise social distancing if anyone must leave their home, and as much as we all love our Treasure Store, it is not for the most part, essential to stay open through this pandemic. We will continue to monitor the situation and will provide an update on the hours of operation as soon We will be accepting payment with debit as possible. The Food Share will still be in operation. Should anyone be in need of assistance or credit cards only - no cash please! of the Food Share or the Thrift Store, they can call and leave a message at the Thrift Store at 306-435-2633, send a message to Moosomin Thrift Store Facebook page, or send an email to us at [email protected]. A staff member1:1c or board member KFC • PIZZA HUT will reply as soon as we can. 1201 PARK AVE. MOOSOMIN, SK 609 Gordon Street • Moosomin, SK 306-435-3371 306-435-2633 • [email protected] 25:1c Monday, March 23, 2020 The World-Spectator - Moosomin, Sask. 19 Saskatchewan tables spending estimates

ROB PAUL in the best interest of everyone demic there was a need for more capital spending on proj- LOCAL JOURNALISM that the sooner we can get a ects in the province, and I think that’s a need even more INITIATIVE REPORTER full budget tabled, the better,” so now,” said Bonk. The Saskatchewan gov- said Bonk. Despite the current situation, Bonk says the govern- ernment tabled the 2020-21 Given the COVID-19 situa- ment will help Saskatchewan bounce back when it’s over. spending estimates Wednes- tion, Bonk says even though “All I know is as a government we will do everything day, the spending plan is they couldn’t put together a we can to make it as painless and as quick of a recovery $14.15 billion, a 3.1 per cent budget, putting together a as we can.” increase from 2019-20. spending estimate was a pri- Due to the COVID-19 pan- ority. demic in Canada right now, “It was important for us to rather than table a budget the come out with the spending government decided to table estimates now so that a lot spending estimates. of our stakeholders and part- To our valued “We had a full budget com- ners in the province can know plete and ready to go, but where the spending will be at with the situation changing so a baseline,” said Bonk. “It was customers: fast we knew that we couldn’t very important to give that in- table a full budget due to the formation especially in a time fact that our revenue predic- of uncertainty.” tions would have been way Bonk believes health care off,” said Moosomin MLA funding will increase given Steven Bonk. “That’s why we the COVID-19 pandemic in To our valued customers: came out with just the spend- Canada. ing estimate.” “Absolutely, yes, everyone We would like to assure all customers that “We have constant esti- is expecting that, and that was Kullberg’s Furniture management and staff mates, but they’re changing another reason for pushing are taking extra measures for everyone’s well so quickly that we’re not sure through the expenditure es- where they’ll end up so we MOOSOMIN MLA STEVEN BONK timate, now with cabinet ap- being during the Covid-19 pandemic. Your thought it would be prudent proval we can increase fund- health and safety are our top concern. to just hang on for a little while ing to healthcare.” and get a better idea where the economy will shakeout.” “Spending across government is up, it’s up 3.1 per cent. Procedures are being followed in both Brandon With COVID-19 impacting Canada rapidly each day, A lot of it of course is going to health care, education, and Bonk says he’s never seen anything like this. social services,” said Bonk. “Those are three areas which and Virden store locations to ensure a clean “This is unprecedented times, I never could have I think are going to need some funding coming up here and disinfected environment for all concerned. dreamed we’d be in this position,” said Bonk. in the next little while until we can get a better handle on As for when Saskatchewan will table a budget, Bonk where we are at.” We thank you for your continued support during says it’s an unknown, but it’ll be as soon as they’re ca- The spending estimates show an increase in capital pable of doing so accurately. spending on projects, something Bonk says will be need- this trying time. “I don’t think anybody really knows the severity on the ed after COVID-19. pandemic we’re going through right now. Of course it’s “With the way the economy was going before the pan- Management & Staff KULLBERG’S FURNITURE & APPLIANCES

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