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Deadline for April 26 Chronicle is April 21 Dodsland ~ Kerrobert ~ Kelfield ~ Luseland ~ Major ~ Plenty ~ Tramping Lake Kerrobert Culture and Recreation News – April 14, 2021 Thank you to those residents who have been helping by picking gar- bage on their walks and by cleaning their yards. These small acts have Kerrobert held it’s first vaccination clinic on April 8 and currently the a way of cheering up those doing them and those who see the results. next clinic is currently scheduled for April 21. It was a day celebrat- Fairground News ed by many and we continue to be reminded by health officials that Damaged and beyond repair park equipment has been removed from the way to end Covid is through vaccinations. My families experi- the Fairgrounds. We will look to paint the remaining equipment this ence with vaccinations has been a positive one and the rest of us are summer. 160 cubic yards of shale should be arriving this week for counting the days until we can receive ours. The great news of more all three diamonds. Once diamond 3 is levelled, we will have a third vaccinations has come at a time that variant cases are rising in the west diamond to play on. The new fence on Diamond 3 will be installed central area and throughout and it is not a time to let once the shale has been laid. These projects were both made possible our guard down. New restrictions to April 26 and the willingness to by funds from the Municipal Economic Enhancement project. As follow them will hopefully keep our community safe. Residents can of todays date, there is no update on guidelines for outdoor sports. book online or call 1-833-727-5829 for vaccination clinics. Kerrobert Minor Ball currently has 8 teams ready to play ball and we encourage adult Recreation Ball teams to start thinking about putting Covid Updates a co-ed team together as the hope is that we can once again run a Current guidelines to April 26 : short, 6 week season of Sunday night ball if restrictions allow. • All private dwelling indoor gatherings are limited to immediate households only. No guests or other gatherings are allowed at this Swimming Pool and Park Program News time. We will go above and beyond this summer to ensure that we can safely • Worship gathering sizes are limited to no more than 30 people. get as many kids into Kerrobert swim lessons that we are able. We will • Mandatory, non-medical mask use are be required in all indoor do this by offering more private lesson times and the option for mem- public spaces. bers of immediate families to take lessons together when time and • Outdoor gatherings limited to maximum 10 people. Social distanc- instruction level make it possible. We share in the disappointment ing rules still apply. with KCS staff that swim lessons for KCS students will not be able • Capacity will be restricted to 30 people at all arenas, live theatres, to be offered this June and we fully support this decision. These are movie theatres, performing arts venues and any other facilities provid- difficult decisions to make but they are always made with the safety of ing social distancing can be obtained. our children in mind. Thank you to everyone who has already called • Indoor public banquets, conferences, and wedding in public venues expressing their interest in lessons this year with words of support will be limited to 30 people. Food or beverages may not be present or regarding their previous positive experience at our pool. Words of served. kindness are always needed and always appreciated. • One family at a time is welcome in the Library to browse for books. Swimming Lesson Dates are currently booked for: Session 1: July 6-9 Communities in Bloom - Hope is Growing & 13-16; Session 2: July 20-23 & July 27-30; Session 3: Aug 10-13 & Communities in Bloom is participating in the National HOPE IS 17-20. Private lessons times will be shared soon. Lesson registration GROWING campaign which encourages people to PLANT YELLOW, will be held in mid May and we will encourage people to book by the international color of hope. KCS will have students participate telephone. in a Town Wide Clean Up Day, by assisting with clean up at various locations including the parks, tree lines, school yard and the hospital. Continued on next page ... Continued ... an opportunity to recognize volunteers for their selfless contributions and inspire new volunteers Kerrobert Library News to get involved. The loss of Prince Phillip this I am happy to report that the Kerrobert Library past week highlighted an example of a life dedi- Board and Staff have been selected to receive cated to the service of others from his service in the RiversWest Facility of the Year Award in the World War II to his lifelong commitment to his category of Recreation. These awards are pre- country, the commonwealth and the Queen. But sented to those who have displayed outstanding we don’t have to look far to see lives dedicated commitment and dedication to the betterment to service even in our little community. You will of the sport, culture and recreation within the enjoy a lovely article this week about the K-40’s District through their volunteer efforts. Sadly, and K-ettes, a group of amazing people who have we also have news that Librarian Gerri Walz has done incredible acts of service for our commu- resigned from her position. We wish you well nity. Gerri and thank you for all you have done in our I would like to take this opportunity to sincere- Library and for our patrons in the past year and ly thank the inspiring volunteers I have worked half! with in the last 5 years while acting as Rec Direc- tor but also with those who I have worked with Dates to Remember : since joining my first committee 26 years ago. • April 21 – 25 – Kerrobert Golf Club open I have had the pleasure of working with most for early membership purchases – 1:00 pm to service groups and organizations in our commu- 8:00pm nity and I find their passion and commitment • April 19 – Pioneers Haven Co. Inc. Annual inspiring and our debates and our laughs to Meeting – 7:00 have been some of the most enjoyable of times. • April 27 – Spring Clean up Day (bagged leaves Thank you to all. in clear bags will be picked up in front yards) • May 4 - Spring Clean up Day (bagged leaves in Sask Health Line - 811 clear bags will be picked up in front yards) West Central Crisis Center – • May 13 – Kerrobert Library Meeting 1-306-463-6655 • May 18 – Communities in Bloom meeting – West Central Crisis after hours – 1-306-463-1860 6:30 p.m. (24 hour line) • May 28 – Communities in Bloom Planting Heartland Health Region - Day – 9:00 a.m. 1-866-268-9139 • June 4 – Kerrobert Swimming Pool Opens Kids Help Phone – 1-800-668-6868 • June 6-11 – KCS Virtual Rebel Run – check Kerrobert Food Bank - out the KCS Facebook page for more info! 834-5294 or 834-8292 • July 3-4 - Courthouse Centennial Celebration Kerrobert KidSport – 834-2344 and Rodeo 2021 Kerrobert Handibus – 834-7464 • Sept. 17 – Memorial Arena opens Recreation on call phone – 834-8355

April 18 – 24 is National Volunteer week. This is Bobbi Hebron, Recreation Director ,

Your Saskatchewan Party government has a new Growth Plan for the new decade, so everyone continues to benefit from a growing province. To learn more visit saskgrowthplan.ca Ken Francis MLA for the Kindersley Constituency Phone: 306.463.4446 / Toll Free: 833.463.4446

Kerrobert’s K-40’s & K-ettes their club. With the age change within Celebrate 40 Years the Kinsmen association, the K-40 and K-ette clubs have become redundant, Submitted by Rhinehard Burgardt but we have carried on as a club. President of the K-40 Club We are blessed to have 4 life members On April 25, 1981, the Kerrobert Kins- within our club, two of which, namely men formed the K-40 & K-ette clubs. Merv Norris and Jim Armstrong, have The following is a little bit of informa- held a membership for 69 years. That’s tive information as to who and what a dedication! K-40 (for men) or K-ettes (for women) clubs are. We were auxiliary clubs Being members of a service club, pre- for the Kinsmen Club. The Kinsmen pares encourages and guides us to be- clubs, were up until a few years ago, a come active and involved in our com- young service club, ages 21 to 40 years munity through serving on boards, old. When a member reached the age councils or committees. Fellowship of 40, they became a K-40 or K-ette, through service to our community has which meant they were still active rewarded us with friendships that have member of the Kinsmen club with lasted a lifetime. This has been an restricted privileges. When a K-40 or important and rewarding part of our K-ettes club is formed a member must lives. We have a very special group of transfer to that club upon reaching members. Our extraordinary friend- the age of 40. In the Kerrobert Kins- ship has kept us together for all these men bylaws, a member could remain years. within the Kinsmen club for 1 years as a K-ette or K-40 and then transition to

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Town of Kerrobert

Librarian - casual

The Town of Kerrobert is currently accepting applications for casual Librarians to cover shifts as needed. Qualified applicants should have strong work ethic, attention to detail, an ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision and a love of literacy.

The successful applicant will perform duties related to the circulation of library materials. He/she will provide information concerning library policies and resources for patrons, processes library materials and interlibrary loan requests and issues library cards. The Librarian also must be available to provide students and the public with assistance to those looking for library materials and services. Training will be provided.

Closing date: Friday April 30, 2021.

Please drop off or send your cover letter and resume to:

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Rattlers Acquire Crozon: First Female Coach of tion because of them,” said Paige Crozon. a Sask. Men’s Professional Team Crozon has a lot to dribble around already and continues Written by to grow her involvement with basketball on an interna- tional level. On top of accepting the position with the Rat- tlers, Crozon is part of Team Canada 3x3 and is currently ranked the number 7 player in the world. Crozon is still an assistant coach for the University of Lethbridge women’s basketball team, while also running the first-ever provin- Photo of Paige cial wide indigenous basketball league, the Living Skies Crozon courtesy Indigenous Basketball League. of Discover Humboldt. “It’s all in the realm of basketball and that’s what I love to do. It doesn’t seem like a job too because when it’s your passion it doesn’t seem like work which makes it easier,” stated Crozon. After making the transition from athlete to coach, the Rat- tlers are expecting Crozon to bring in a different perspec- The Saskatchewan Rattlers have shaken up the coaching tive to the coaching staff. The change will allow Crozon to staff for the 2021 season while making history through the relate to the players and provide a different point of view acquisition of a Humboldt Native. with everyone involved as the CEBL heads into its third season. On April 7, the Saskatchewan Rattlers announced their coaching staff for the upcoming Canadian Elite Basket- The CEBL is preparing to start the season on June 5, 2021, ball League (CEBL) season. One of the assistant coaching following the success of this past year’s CEBL Summer positions was awarded to Paige Crozon. The Humboldt Series in St. Catharines, Ont.. The CEBL became the first Collegiate Institute Alumni is joining the Rattlers as the professional sports league in Canada to return to play after first-ever female coach of a men’s professional team in the outbreak COVID-19 in mid-March which shut down provincial history. sports across the country. “I’m very honoured to have that title. I know I won’t be the Written by last, so I hope there are many more to come. I’ve always had strong female coaches and leaders and I’m in this posi- Scholarship Applications are available!

LCU offers two scholarships to graduating students of Luseland School. One valued at $4,000 (divided equally over four years) and one valued at $1,000. Applications are available on our website. Applications are due Friday, April 30.

701 Grand Ave www.luselandcu.ca 3063724444 Find us on Facebook! Canada’s Farm Show Goes Vir- and Author Lord Conrad Black, as well as a Fireside Chat with Saskatchewan’s Former Premier Brad tual This Year Wall. Written by The event also offers a Manufacturer and Producer Showcase, as well as the always popular Innovation Awards and the 24-hour Startup AgTech Kickoff and finale. Canada’s Farm Show will be just a click away this year. Jeff Cockwill, Canada’s Farm Show Advisory Com- mittee Chair says Canada’s Farm Show is adjusting Tim Reid, President and CEO of REAL says last year to the ways of the world we’re in right now. saw a number of our events get cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, one of them being Canada’s “It was important to adapt and make the neces- Farm Show. sary changes to ensure we could still be a place for industry players to connect, a forum for meaningful “This year, after seeing the way so many in our dialogue and a showcase for innovation.” industry, including ourselves, having to adjust to this new normal, the advisory committee decided Agriculture Minister David Marit who is speaking at we could go ahead with Canada’s Farm Show in an the event says Canada’s Farm Show is an important adjusted capacity, recognizing the show’s importance part of our agriculture community, and we look within the Ag industry.” forward to the show each year.

The first day will focus on one of the show’s pillars, “Our province’s agriculture industry has found new Innovation, and the state of the industry, while the safe ways to connect and adapt over the last year second day will revolve around International Trade and I’m pleased to see Canada’s Farm Show do the and Export. same. This year’s virtual show is an opportunity for producers and businesses to learn about industry This year’s show includes a number of panel discus- advancements and opportunities.” sions including a Presidents Panel, Manufacturers Panel, discussions around Canadian Technologies Canada’s Farm Show goes virtual June 16-17, 2021. for Export, Mental Health and Pioneers. Registration for the two-day event is free.

Keynote Speakers for Canada’s Farm Show include Written by Agrologist, Agriculture Consultant and Entrepre- neur Rob Saik, Agriculture Minister David Marit, Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Financier Notice of Preparation TOWN OF LUSELAND Of Assessment Roll Village of Major Notice of Preparation of Assessment Roll Notice is hereby given that the Assess- Pursuant to Section 213 of The Municipalities ment Roll for the Village of Major for Act, notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Town of Luseland for the year 2021 the year 2021 has been prepared and is has been prepared and is open to inspection at open to inspection at the office of the the office of the assessor, from assessor from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon April 19, 2021 to June 21, 2021 (ex- and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. cluding statutory holidays). On the following days: A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Monday to Friday Municipalities Act has been passed and April 13, 2021 to June 14, 2021 the assessment notices have been sent Any person who wishes to appeal against his or as required. her assessment or classification to the Board of Revision is required to file his or her notice of Any person who wishes to appeal his/ appeal with: her assessment is required to file his/ her notice of appeal with: The Assessor – Town of Luseland P.O. Box 130 The Assessor, Village of Major Box Luseland, SK 179, Major, SK SOL 2HO S0L 2A0 By the 21st day of June, 2021. by the 14th day of June 2021. Dated this 19th day of April, 2021. Dated this 13th day of April 2021. Charlotte Helfrich Karyl Y. Richardson Assessor Assessor Send your upcoming events to [email protected] Kerrobert United Church 10am Sunday mornings For those who are unable to attend in person, services will be live streamed on our Facebook page, and will be made available on our YouTube channel (search for Kerrobert United Church) within two days. If you would like a written copy of the services, please contact Sandra Smith at 306–834–7735 Donations:Donations can be mailed to Kerrobert United Church PO Box 626 Ker- robert SK or via E transfer to [email protected]. Thank you for your support! COVID protocols are in place:Screening at entry & Attendance will be taken. Masks must be worn at all times. Maximum 30 people in attendance. Social dis- tancing is mandatory. Please do not attend if you are unwell or have been in contact with anyone unwell. ------Kerrobert Library Hours: Tues 1-8pm Wed 2-6pm Thurs 9am-12pm Fri 9am-1pm 433 Manitoba Ave 306-834-5211 [email protected] Fun Library Facts: -Library cards are free! All you need is a piece of ID to get one. Children under 13 need a parent/guardian to sign them up for a card. -There are more that just books to check out of the library. We have a wide variety of DVD’s (including TV series), CD’s, magazines, audiobooks on CD, Book Club Rebates on now! bags & kid’s Busy Bags that include activities & crafts. -There are 2 library apps. You can log onto your account using the SILS app to place holds & renew your items. You can use the LIBBY app to download eBooks Celsius & audiobooks from the library. This way, you don’t have to use up your data by All weather tire ready for unpredictable weather Improved ice & snow traction over an all-season tire going to the Wheatland website or the Library2Go website. Need help downloading Longer tread life than a winter tire eBooks? Give us a call or stop in & we can help you. SAVE UP TO $70 ON SELECT SETS OF 4 TOYO TIRES ------Valid Sep 15 - Dec 15 Luseland Library 306.372.4389 Hours: Tues 10-2 & 4-7 - Thurs 10-2 & 4-7 - Sat 10-12 & 1-4 202 Grand Avenue, LUSELAND oktire.com [email protected] (306)372-4808 Come in and check out our newest selection of books. While you’re here, spend some time enjoying the beauty of our Local Art Display currently featuring Elsbeth Penner Bergen’s incredible talents. Keep an eye on our facebook page for all of the happenings at the library! ------~ Kerrobert Handibus operates on Monday, Wednesday, Fridays. Call 834-7464 to book. ~ Courtroom Gallery is open during the office open hours of 8:30 – 12:00 and 1:00 – 4:30. ~ Kerrobert Library is open Tues to Friday. See the website or facebook for hours. ~ Kerrobert History books are on sale for $20 from the Town office. ~ West Central Crisis Center is in Kerrobert every Weds. Call (306) 463-6655 to book. FOR SALE BY TENDER

The Village of Dodsland is offering the following property for Sale:

1) Legal: Lot L Block 5 Plan G494

2) Legal: Block P Plan 67S10905

A tender must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Prop- erty Tender” addressed to:

Village of Dodsland Box 400 Dodsland, SK S0L 0V0

Tenders must be received by 4:00 pm on April 29, 2021

A certified cheque to the municipality for 5% of the amount of the tender must accompany the tender. Highest, or any tender, not necessarily accepted. Successful bidder will have 30 days to provide the balance of cash to complete the purchase.

Dated this 13th Day of April, 2021 Amy Sittler, Administrator In his 744 career games with the Blues, Hull scored 527 goals and 936 points.

He was inducted into the in 2009.

In his first three seasons with the scored 51 goals, posting a minus-56 plus-minus rat- As the NHL trading deadline came and went last week, ing for the Canucks. He had also earned over 300 penalty there is an old saying ‘the best trade was the trade not minutes. made’. Here is two of the worse trades of ALL TIME, sorry Canucks and Flames Fans. The Canucks then packaged Neely and a first-round draft pick (turned out to be defenseman ) to the March of 1988, the made one of the worst Bruins for center Barry Pederson. trades in NHL history. At the young age of 23, was in the middle of a great rookie season, having scored Neely played the rest of his career in Boston, playing 10 50 points through his first 52 career games. It didn’t seasons and racking up 344 goals and 246 assists in 525 matter. The Flames traded Hull, alongside in games. He was one of the league’s most-feared power for- exchange for and . wards­ – a mix of pure strength and skill. If he didn’t beat you with his scoring, he did with his fists. He hit the Of the two players the Flames received, Ramage was the 50-goal mark three times and was inducted into the Hall most skilled. A strong defender, Ramage could also con- of Fame in 2005. tribute offensively, yet he only played with the Flames for one full season before he was traded to the Toronto Maple Pederson’s career after Beantown fizzled. He only hit the Leaf’s. Rick Wamsley was not a standout play- 20-goal mark once with the Canucks and bounced around er either. Wamsley played parts of four seasons with the the NHL, playing for several teams. Flames as a backup before he too was traded to the Toron- to Maple Leafs in a huge trade which also made this list. In both cases the Canucks and Flames gave up too early on two Hall of Famers, how different would the Flames and In Brett Hull, the St. Louis Blues acquired one of the most Canucks be if they didn’t make the trade they should not greatest goal scorers in NHL history. In his first season have made. with the Blues, Hull scored 41 goals. He followed up this performance by posting totals of 72, 86 and 70 goals in his next three seasons in St.Louis. Greg Buchanan, For The Weekly Bean All in all, Hull ended up playing in St. Louis for 11 years.

ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENTATION PLUMBING HEATING 2021. For the rest of the year we will have to deal with some loud bangs and footsteps but it is all going to be worth it in the end. Receiving a grant such as this is a relief for our school and hopefully helps a lot. Overall, we The Kerrobert Composite School are thankful for the opportunity to fix is receiving a long overdue update our ever so aging roof. to its building. The roof that covers the older part of the school, which Kerrobert Composite School is also has been leaking for many years, is fortunate to have received new LED finally getting replaced. The Living lighting throughout the school which Sky School Division has two schools was made possible through Gov- that are scheduled to have repairs ernment funding from the Climate happen to their roofs – those schools Action Incentive Fund. The lighting being Kerrobert and Leoville. The installation is planned to be finished project will have contractors replac- this spring. ing five sections of the roof, some of which are original to the school. The funding is coming from something called Preventative Maintenance & Written by: Renewal (PMR). It is a Government Emery Cholin fund that goes into specifically big- ger projects such as roofing, boilers, and more. The cost of the project is valued at over $500,000 and it t is expected to be finished in mid-July of TOWN OF KERROBERT Notice of Preparation of Assessment Roll Pursuant to Section 213 of The Municipalities Act, notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Town of Kerrobert for the year 2021 has been prepared and is open to inspection at the office of the assessor, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. On the following days: Monday to Friday April 16,2021 to June 14,2021 Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment or classification to the Board of Revision is required to file his or her notice of appeal with: The Assessor – Town of Kerrobert P.O. Box 558 Kerrobert, SK S0L 1R0 By: June 14, 2021

Dated this 16th day of April 2021

Tara Neumeier Assessor