Empty Venues Will Not Be the Same After COVID-19

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$1.50 Vol. 59 No. 7 • Friday, May 1, 2020 Local food bank receives help from businesses By Alan Hustak Grasslands News

Three fast food outlets in Fort Qu’Appelle are supporting the food bank during the COVID-19 pandemic. A&W is donating $1 for every teen burger sold between April 20 to 24, the Tim Hortons franchise on Little Black Bear First Nation is giving the proceeds from its cookie campaign to the bank, and Subway is donating free sandwiches on April 29 to those in need. Normally the local food bank serves about 60 families but because of the growing number of people thrown out of work during the pandemic, Food Bank manager Debbie Horn expects that number to grow once the government’s emergency grants run out. “Right now what is happening is that a few people who were working for the minimum wage and who were laid off do come in. We’ve had three new applicants. But we expect a lot of those who are getting the federal government supplement aren’t budgeting. We’re going to get hit when they go back to their regular pay and discover they have run out of money.” Horn said that there has been no major increase in the number of people using the bank during the past month but that is because “anyone who would

ALAN HUSTAK | GRASSLANDS NEWS qualify is now being taken care of by their band of- Golf courses get ready ﬁces. Because of social distancing they aren’t coming 7KHWDUSVWKDWKDYHSURWHFWHGWKHJUHHQVDWWKH)RUW4X·$SSHOOH*ROI&RXUVHVLQFH2FWREHUZHUH into town to pick up supplies.” UHPRYHG0RQGD\LQSUHSDUDWLRQIRUWKHVHDVRQZKLFKRSHQVRQ0D\7KH8SSHU'HFNEDUDQG A recent Food Banks Canada survey found that UHVWDXUDQWDW(FKR5LGJHUHPDLQFORVHGEHFDXVHRIWKHSDQGHPLFDQGVRFLDOGLVWDQFLQJZLOOEHUH- Saskatchewan has the highest number of children TXLUHGRQFHWKHFRXUVHRSHQV)RUWKHPRPHQWWKHUHJXODWLRQVUHTXLUHJROIHUVWR7RIIDWPLQXWH who rely on food banks for nutrition in Canada. About 43 percent of all those who use food banks in LQWHUYDOV the province use them to feed their children, com- pared to the national average of 35 per cent. Empty venues will not be the same after COVID-19

By Alan Hustak This can only be disappointing better than nothing.” forward. “There are different ways to Grasslands News for venues such as the Rexentre, the Tara Heslip, the chair of Indian adapt. We may stop screening movies Qu’Appelle Valley Centre for the Arts Head’s Grand Theatre agrees that per- through the summer and find ways to and Grand Theatre in Indian Head. formers are finding different ways to support local artists and their careers,” Most people who frequent movie the- But the arts community seems to adapt to the new reality. “I think we’ll said Heslip. atres, concert halls and sports arenas aren’t anxious to return even after they be taking things in stride. “I can’t pre- see a new creative energy come out of The Rexentre is out the $2,000 that re-open. A recent survey reveals that dict when people will feel comfortable this. We’ve been very lucky. Because it would have collected in rent for the when the doors to auditoriums and are- being together again,” says the centre’s we are a volunteer organization, The trade show which had to be cancelled nas open again, things will not return communications co-ordinator Brian Grand hasn’t been hurt financially,” she this month, but town officials say the to normal for awhile. Half of those ques- Baggett, “But artists and musicians said. “We’ve been doing a lot of social impact is negligible because the arena is tioned by the Canada Research firm say have an inborn way of improvising and media posts. On Friday we had a curb- normally closed for the summer. How- they are wary of going out into crowded reinventing themselves, as nothing in side popcorn sale. No one was allowed ever manager Joel Friesen has voiced spaces and plan to wait a few months our field is ever guaranteed. All of the into the theatre, but 140 people showed concern about whether crowds will be before they feel safe to do so. About 20 musicians I know are now doing live up to buy popcorn.” Once theatres are comfortable with returning to the build- per cent of the respondents also said internet concerts, complete with virtual allowed to open, audiences initially will ing in big numbers before a coronavi- that because of cuts to their income tip jars. Nothing is the same as a live be limited to 30 people. The Grand seats rus vaccine can be found - something they may no longer be able to afford to performance or teacher. But video con- 240. Heslip said the board will have to which health officials say could take at go out for awhile. ferencing and online performances are think outside the box as things move least a year to 18 months to develop.

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By Alan Hustak nerals involve cremation. Grasslands News But the urns now sit on a shelf for a later date. You may have a private A memorial cavalcade graveside service but that for Trent Lang stretched separates the family from for two miles as mourners the community. You can’t improvised funeral rights gather in a church or a last week for the 63-year- hall. You can’t go to the old Balcarres farmer who house. You can’t underes- died in a work accident timate the mental health on March 24. that kind of support gives The procession of cars, a family.” trucks and heavy equip- 68%0,77('%<9,&725,$)2/._*5$66/$1'61(:6 Keating added that fu- Memorial cavalcade ment began in Balcarres neral homes “can’t lock A two-mile long line of heavy equipment, trucks and cars paraded past the family farm of Trent Lang, who and drove two kilometers their doors like a cloth- past the Lang family farm passed away in a work accident on March 24. ing store or other busi- and made its way back to nesses.” Although the town. “His passing was funeral home has not particularly tragic, so had to handle any coro- that was a nice thing for navirus related deaths, Cannabis licenses for small communities his family to see,” said the fact that the virus is Denton Keating, general out there contributes to manager of Tubman Fu- legislation for cannabis sales has opened the market the stress. “We have to By Chris Ashfield neral Homes who handled for new business ventures, and other council members be there. We still have to Grasslands News the funeral arrangements. were in agreement that smaller communities should deal with it. It is an occu- “The downside of this not lose out on the chance of creating new retail busi- pational risk.” The government of Saskatchewan has now expanded pandemic is that when nesses in their communities due to their population Mark Matthews, direc- applications for cannabis stores in communities with someone dies, this kind numbers. tor of Matthews Funeral less than 2,500 people. This means that municipal gov- of outpouring of commu- A letter was sent to the government agency stating Home in Melville says ernments must now have bylaws in place to regulate nity support is usually the Town of Whitewood council disagree with the reg- the biggest challenge is to cannabis sales, just as they do for any other business missing. It has changed ulations of only permits being permitted in communi- keep people apart when wishing to locate in their communities. the way we grieve, since ties with 2,500 people or more. they need the comfort of When the sale of cannabis became legal in Canada funeral planning is now The government has now opened the licensing to all others. “These families for recreational purposes in October 2018, but only in limited.” communities, including the smaller centres so these don’t get the opportunity communities with greater than 2,500 people, discontent While protocols are centres must now be prepared with any regulations to gather with friends and over being eliminated from licensing was portrayed by still followed, funeral they wish to have in place for cannabis stores that relatives in a reasonable some of the smaller communities, including the Town rites have had to change. may apply for licensing in their communities. time. Closure has become of Whitewood. “Everything has changed, “I am working on a new Bylaw with changes (gov- somewhat elusive now “I feel no matter what the opinion on the legaliza- but everything has to re- ernment) that have been made,” Whitewood Chief Ad- that families have to wait tion of cannabis may be, by not permitting all com- main the same,” said ministrative Officer (CAO) Cindy Baumgartner told weeks, even months to munities in Saskatchewan to apply for a permit, the Keating. “For the most Grasslands News this week. The Town of Whitewood feel the support they need government is discriminating against the smaller com- part, 70 per cent of our fu- did have regulations in place under their Smoking from the community.” munities,” stated Councillor Denise Istace. The new Bylaw that restricted the use of cannabis on town property but with licensing now being available for Kahkewistahaw First Nation communities this size, the CAO will revamp the bylaw to be presented to council for the new regulations. Administrator, Mervin Schmidt, for the Town of Chief and council re-elected by acclamation Broadview responded that “Currently the Town of Broadview does not have provisions in place for the production or retail sale of cannabis. Council will be By Sarah Pacio process on April 11, there were no ment of the membership and work- looking at including definitions and identifying zoning Grasslands News new candidates so Montana de- force. districts where the sale and production of cannabis clared the chief and council elected Coun. Kaysawwaysemat will may be located in the future as a Discretionary Use.” by acclamation. Re-elected were hand the portfolios of Trust, Mem- Schmidt also noted “It is important to note that all Chief Evan Taypotat and his fel- chief Taypotat along with coun- bership, Administration & Finance Cannabis related businesses must meet Provincial low councilors will continue serv- cillors William Kaysawwaysemat, and Housing. Councillor Alexson Regulation and licensing requirements in addition to ing Kahkewistahaw First Nation Cory Alexson, Michael Bob and will look after Education, YTCCFS, Municipal requirements.” for another three-year term. Iris Taypotat-Scribe. Elder Doreen Justine, Peasekeepers and Fire- The Town of Grenfell has bylaws in place includ- The First Nation is located north Sparvier officially swore them in fighters. Coun. Bob’s porfolios will ing Zoning #693-14 and Licensing #654-08 that were of Broadview and was scheduled to on April 15. include Veterans & Elders, Lands designed to include any businesses that may apply for hold its regular election on May 12. At their first council meeting & Resources, Operations & Mainte- licensing in the community. The electoral officer, Irvin Mon- held earlier this week portfolios nance, Water Treatment Plant and Prior to the legalization of cannabis, a former tana, had been trained in pandemic were assigned. As each councillor- Pow Wow & Rodeo. The portfolios Whitewood resident – who now resides in Vancouver safety precautions and the band held office last term with assigned of Health, Gaming, Income Assis- – was arrested on Nov. 8, 2016 for the illegal operation was prepared to proceed, since its portfolios, the chief said each coun- tance and Recreation will be the of a medical marijuana dispensary in Whitewood. He electoral act does not include any cilor retained two portfolios from responsibility of Councillor Taypo- is charged with trafficking marijuana, trafficking can- provision for postponing an elec- last term and he moved around tat-Scribe. Chief Taypotat will be nabis, possession of marijuana, possession of cannabis tion. some other portfolios which he felt an ex-effiicio member on all com- resin, possession of proceeds of crime, trafficking in After completing the nomination needed improvement for the better- mittees. the proceeds of crime, and laundering the proceeds of crime. Jerry Martin, who operated Martin Medical Ser- vices, has had his case adjourned dozens of times and the case at present is still before the courts.

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New entrance CHRIS ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS New classrooms CHRIS ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS The new front entrance to Whitewood School will now greet people visiting Several new classrooms were built onto the west side of the gymnasium at WKHIDFLOLW\DQGLQFOXGHGWKHUHORFDWLRQRIWKHVWDIIURRPDQGRIÀFHVIURPGRZQ the Whitewood School along with a new entrance. The west wing of the school the hall to the new entrance. (steps shown) will not be used when students return to classes. School renovations hope to be done for class return New playground construction on hold but fundraising continues

By Chris Ashfield new entrance that has school, attached on the we are selling bedding fundraiser can be ac- (closure) until the end Grasslands News also been extended. The gymnasium wall. Previ- plants. The daycare did cessed by going to https:// of April,” the principal front is not done yet as ous locations for some this fundraiser last year, whitewoodschool.grow- added. “After we’ll have the plan includes paint- grades and designated and this is one that can ingsmilesfundraising. some decisions to make If you happen to pass ing the front of the school classrooms will be rear- be done online AND we com. Last day to order is (grad!) and some things by Whitewood School, once work schedules can ranged but all students figured by May, people May 3 and delivery is set to get back into gear with you may notice that the be arranged again. from pre-K to grade 12 will WANT to be getting for May 13 with curbside too.” front of the building has Once inside the front will now be located in the out of their houses to do delivery in town or pick The release of the a new look. entrance, anyone enter- middle and the east sec- some planting! So we are up at the school with sore-opening plan by the Construction has been ing the school will now tions of the school. going ahead with this cial distancing required. Saskatchewan govern- taking place for several be clearly visible to the The new addition also fundraiser anyway, de- “Lots of things are on ment shows that it will months to renovate the front office staff, some- means that changes will spite not having students hold so far. We are just probably be several main entrance and some thing that was lacking be happening in the play- ‘sell’ these items.” continuing week to week weeks before any school classrooms, as well as to in the old design of the ground areas outside The Growing Smiles but the province has said activities return. add an addition to the school. as the new addition has west side of the build- Also new to the front disrupted the playground ing. With school can- of the school, Principal layout. Fundraising was celled since March when Doud shared “When we taking place prior to the COVID-19 was declared a do get started on the closure of school and Һ pandemic, the premises playground, the first few Doud explained the cur- are not open for regular things you will see will rent situation. for class instruction but the be a new pre-k/k play- “As well, we are going principal, Brenda Doud, ground at the front of to try and get the small Mother’s Day! shared an update with the school (in the little rubber particles removed the Herald Sun through courtyard area beside the asap from the play- an email. LM Wilson sign on the ground area for now,” “There are a few rooms school).” Doud added. We plan Z that still need to get ren- When school resumes, on leveling things out ovated and that is cur- presumably in the fall, all by that back door too, so Z rently on hold. Once the classrooms will now be it would require earth province starts gradually located in the middle and work, but…it depends on • <8&3389>-££#'36'2!@;338<2ধ£>' letting things loosen up a east sections of the school. our fundraising and this 8<23<;3(*3>'89W bit, I imagine that will get The west section of the pandemic.” • going again too,” Doud school, located behind “As for the playground All Orders must be phoned in or placed on our commented. the Southeast Regional – that is on hold. We were >'#9-;'!;>>>W$!81'291'£=-££'90W$! The old lettering de- College classrooms, was going to do an ‘ask’ to NO ORDERS AT THE DOOR picting Whitewood School deemed unfeasible and businesses to donate but • 3<>-££#'!#£';3$31'-2T!;!ধ1'!2& will no longer be used as with the current situa- that was painted on the 6-$0!2!88!2+'1'2;38@3<838&'8(831;,' front exterior wall has classrooms for school stu- tion, we figured that was now been eliminated due dents. not right nor very wise. $33£'89';<68-+,;-29-&'3<8&338W to the installation of new In order to relocate all Everyone will have their • !@1'2;>-££#'!=!-£!#£'#@8'&-;!8&38 windows and has been of the students, some of own issues to worry about '#-; W replaced with impres- the existing classrooms with keeping their own sive lettering above and were renovated and the businesses afloat. But we !2&!2-ধA'8>-££#'!=!-£!#£' across the front of the new addition was added are doing the growing !2& ='8@;,-2+-923$32;!$;R to the west side of the smiles fundraiser, where 3&33<86!8;>'!8'3ø'8-2+(8''23$32;!$; Dale’s Painting &'£-='8@W 306-728-4392 NOTICE All events have been cancelled 602 - 8th Ave. W. until further notice. 406 - 4th Street, Fort Qu’Appelle, SK ,'9332'8@3<6£!$'@3<8 Melville www.qvcarts.ca tfn/2nd Stay home and stay safe! [email protected] 38&'8T;,'#'ħ'8W

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By Emily Jane Fulford water. At the time, smelly consin by the name of Grasslands News air and the hit to human Gaylord Nelson. Nelson, health was considered a inspired to make a posi- Every April 22nd is necessary evil that served tive difference after bear- Earth Day; it is cele- a greater purpose which ing witness to the impacts brated in recognition of was that of prosperity. of the massive Santa Bar- the environmental move- Subsequently the future bara oil spill that year, ment that was established of mankind looked bleak came up with a plan. By in 1970. This year marked if the negative impact taking the momentum the Golden Anniversary. were allowed to get so out that the anti-war move- In honor of 50 years of control that the food ment had already created, of Earth Day in 2020, a chain was impacted. the senator brought these small group of kids in new environmental con- Melville decided to get cerns to the attention of out and contribute to a student activists. Nelson cleaner planet close to partnered up with Repub- home. With a box affixed lican Congressman Pete to the back of a bicycle, McCloskey and they set they weaved around the out on a mission to find streets collecting litter. a way to get the topic in As the children were all front of the younger gen- from the same house- eration. The first to be re- hold they were able to cruited was Denis Hayes; do this safely by sticking he would join Nelson in together while practicing teaching college students social distancing from about environmental other pedestrians. A pos- awareness. April 22nd, (0,/<-$1()8/)25'_*5$66/$1'61(:6 itive way to stay active, It wasn’t until New falling between spring Earth Day maintain health and keep York Times bestseller break and final exams $JURXSRIORFDONLGVGHFLGHGWRGRWKHLUSDUWDQGKHOSFOHDQXSWKHVWUHHWVRI the environment clean is Silent Spring by Rachel was the ideal time for the 0HOYLOOHLQKRQRURIWKHWK$QQLYHUVDU\RI(DUWK'D\)URPOHIWWRULJKW(PLO\ Carson was released in the sort of positive mes- “teach-ins”, ensuring the *DXGHW3H\WRQ0XUUD\-D[RQ0XUUD\DQG&DOHE*DXGHW sage that Earth Day was 1962 that the tides started most amount of participa- originally intended to to turn when it came to tion on campus. to make a positive impact knowledge and creating of our planet that Earth promote. public awareness about After the success of the on the environment. public awareness. Re- Day continues to serve After the industrial the environment. The college level seminars, Inspire, it did. At the cycling soon became a as inspiration to youth, revolution, the decades book was a hit, selling Hayes took the reins time, over 20 million household norm and by whether across the street leading up to the 1970’s more than half a million and built a group of staff Americans took action, 1992 the United Nations or across the ocean. were those of great eco- copies in 24 countries. It’s across the United States. going to parks, auditori- Earth Summit was made nomic progress but they focus; raising awareness He would go on to pro- ums and even the streets possible; their first meet- came at a price. Massive about living organisms mote 85 events at a num- to spread the word about ing being held in Rio de amounts of pollution, like and the connection be- ber of organizations and how much of a negative Janeiro. With 5,000 envi- nothing the planet had tween pollution and pub- groups. It was then 1970 impact the industrial ronmental groups world- ever seen, were threat- lic health. and the project was offi- LOOK! world had put on the wide participating by the ening not only wildlife By 1969, the topic had cially titled “Earth Day,” planet as well as on peo- year 2000, global warm- but the quality of air and gotten the attention of a a name chosen to elicit You just proved young senator from Wis- an emotional inspiration ple’s health. ing got on the agenda and By 1990 Earth Day had became a major political even small ads become a globally recog- item. get noticed. nized awareness event. It’s not surprising at 200 million people from all that on the 50th anni- 1-844-GNG-NEWS www.borderlandcoop.crs over 140 countries then versary of this globally DGV#JUDVVODQGVQHZVFD Borderland got on board, sharing recognized celebration

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An American educator, Marvin Minsky, stated that in learning, “You don’t understand anything Cleaning ditches EMILY JANE FULFORD | GRASSLANDS NEWS until you learn it in more than one Mayor Walter Streelasky set out to clean ditches off of Highway 10 this week. way.” The COVID-19 Pandemic has It was an effort to keep the annual fundraiser going, this year in support of the compelled our students to learn Melville & District Food Bank. in a new way, in another way. The new way is learning at home with the supportive help of on- Mayor cleans ditches to line teachers. Assignments and direction may be provided by STREELASKY means of a variety of Information Technology supports. Parents support local food bank are there to help support their families with the hope that the student will continue to learn…. to develop…. to prepare for By Emily Jane Fulford go to beneﬁt the Melville Food Bank. their future. Grasslands News “During the past, we have involved many community groups in the clean up project, and citizens of Melville Students forgo the benefi t of school-centered social relationships, The Mayor Streelasky Highway Ditch participated over the years,” explains Clean-Up kicked off on April 27th and forgo the supportive role of their teachers, forgo the benefi t of Streelasky. “Schools, clubs, businesses, the weather was perfect for the occa- enjoying the advantage of a most exciting and enriching school residents and youth participated in sion. experience. Starting in 2004, this initiative was cleaning 8 to 12 kilometers of ditches designed not only to beautify the envi- annually.” ronment and create a more welcoming This year, it’s a different scenario The prekindergarten student may be denied that fi rst important due to Coronavirus; community groups atmosphere to the community, but also step for learning readiness, while the grade twelve student may to pursue the goal of making Melville for such events are simply not safe. the cleanest city in Canada. Instead, citizens are encouraged to be deprived of a graduation celebration. While our students “We’re trying to lessen our foot- practice safety and good health habits. navigate these trying times may they rise to the challenge However, donations are still being ac- print on Mother Earth,” said Walter of experiencing learning in this new way. Best wishes to all Streelasky, Mayor of Melville who was cepted to help the Food Bank which is out collecting litter from the side of the in need of support more than ever. the teachers and students as they work together to make this highway adjacent to #10, #47, #15 and To make a donation, please mail happen. Cemetery Road. cheques to the City of Melville made The event serves double duty to help out to “City of Melville” and the Mayor the community by also raising money will accept on behalf of the Food Bank; Mayor Walter Streelasky for local charitable groups and organiza- after that, receipts will be sent back. Al- tions. Fund-raisers in the past included ternatively, donations can be made over Stars, the Mammography Unit and the the phone by calling City Hall at 306- Lions Club. This year, funds raised will 728-6840. Public Notice - Road Closure

Due to Sewer and Water Main replacements. Third Avenue East will be closed to all traffi c from Prince Edward St. Fort clean-up day May 9 to Montreal St. starting Monday, April 27, 2020. The construction will be approximately 2 to 3 months, weather dependant, while we repair By Alan Hustak said that before any clean itself.” water and sewer mains. Grasslands News up happens, that the ad- The $100 incentive of- This includes all North and South bound traffi c at intersections. ministration wants to fered by the town to any We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and ask for your make certain that it can non-profit group of six patience while we make the necessary improvements. Plans to rid the town people or more taking If you have any questions or concerns please contact Public Works & of trash and rubbish that be conducted safely. part still stands. But if piled up under the snow “If we get word from Planning Services. it goes ahead there may during the winter are the Health Authority that be some changes to the under way, but it will be we can do it, it will oper- way the clean up is con- up to the Health Author- ate pretty much the same ducted to make certain ity to decide whether this as last year,” said co-ordi- social distancing is fol- year’s annual Pitch In nator Marie Bill. “But it lowed. The small army and Clean Up Day can go would be a two day affair. that volunteers will be ahead on May 9th. One day to organize the given gloves and garbage Mayor Jerry Whiting volunteers, and the day bags and groups will be assigned to speciﬁc areas of town. The Lions Club nor- Public Works & Planning Services mally has a big contin- P.O. Box 1240, 100 Brunswick Street gent in the clean up, but Melville, SK S0A 2P0 organizers won’t know how many are willing Phone: (306) 728-6865 to participate until the Website: www.melville.ca Health Authority gives its Email: [email protected] permission for the clean up to go ahead. 6 May 1, 2020 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News

“For the cause that needs assistance; for the wrong that needs resistance; the future in the distance and the good that we can do.” A few words could imply the wrong story One liners – or a single line statement that can be ing from virus hotspots wouldn’t work.” states cure for coronavirus” – let’s hope that most deciferred in many ways – are becoming more evident The fact of the situation is that people are upset people are not going to believe that injecting disin- on social media where people seem to read, comment with the developments over the weeks during COVID- fectant into our bodies shouldbe done. Trump says a and discover the facts or the truth later. Remember, 19. Look at these responses from people who have read lot of things in undoubtedly the wrong context and one liners often make use of that wonderous language far enough to follow the story and form their own opin- the media love to jump on this. When asked a leading device the ‘pun’ as well as sheer wit and good timing. ions from the information that Sloan had formed his question like “Do you think there is something soon One liners, or even headlines, are not a story but comments on: merely a means to attract your attention so you con- ... I am very upset at the way the Chinese gov- that could be done to find a vaccine or cure?” and the tinue to read the facts and then form your opinion ernment pulled the wool over everyone’s eyes at the President’s answer – as a pun, with wit or possibly his from a story. It seems nowadays that people readily WHO and leaders around the world. Dr. Tam should obviously arrogant or snide reply, that went something read the one line, form an opinion, hit share and pass be subject to some criticism. She defended and praised like ‘Maybe if we inject ourselves with stuff that is on information that may be deceiving or even incor- China when ample evidence of their deceit existed, one found in disinfectants, we will be cured’ – was jumped rect. reader commented while another stated; on to create a stir in the nation. For instance, the heading ‘Cruel and racist’ on state- ... Regardless, people in senior positions should be The idea being promoted that people may actually ments made recently by Conservative MP, Derek Sloan challenged and are often criticized. Not criticizing do this, because President Trump stated such a thing, regarding Dr. Theresa Sloan, the Chief Public Health someone or treating them different because of their shows how society is being led by one liners and is al- Officer of Canada, has spread, seemingly to incite peo- color, sex, sexual orientation or anything else for that ple to label Sloan as racist. If the Chief Public Health matter is in fact discriminating against them. Treating most an insult to society to portray that droves of peo- Officer was, let’s say, an Irishman, would the MP not them the same as you would anyone else in the same ple may just be that uneducated or gullible to try this. have criticized the recommendations and informa- situation is in fact treating them as equals. Knowledge comes from many sources of information received with the development of COVID-19 from Yet still another person added their comments tion that have been documented, tried and tested and Wuhan, China? about the call of racism with their statement that “The often corrected. It is up to us to gain our knowledge “I’m not suggesting she has an alliance with another population has been “seriously” brainwashed with through communication, which includes reading, and country,” Sloan clarified. “I’m saying she ignored in- the racism card. We see it everywhere, including in not forming an opinion from one line or one heading formation that as a public health officer, she should entertainment, and politics. If you call someone arro- that was worded to capture your attention. have been doing her due diligence,” was Sloan’s rebu- gant, they call you racist. If you don’t like someone for Once your attention has been gained, you search for tal to the accusations of racism. screwing up a job, you’re racist. If you’re not diverse Sloan stated that Dr. Theresa Tam had “continually enough, you’re racist. If I choose a black cat over a the knowledge. Let’s keep our society, our youth and cited the [World Health Organization] as an authority” striped one, I’m racist. Racism has been worn more our educators from forming a future full of unproven on the Wuhan virus, told us that “face masks don’t than Trudeau’s socks.” knowledge derived from a quick read. work” and that “closing the borders to travelers arriv- How about a one liner or heading that says “Trump - Grasslands News Moe between a rock and a hard place By Murray Mandryk nature. The government even Political Columnist went so far as to restrict golfers reaching into holes after putting or ensuring that people from dif- As COVID-19 restrictions ferent families/households are continue on, Premier Scott Moe not allowed in the same boat. finds himself caught between a This first stage would be fol- rock and hard place. lowed by the second phase start- There are many who have ing on May 19 on the Victoria limited sympathy for the posi- Day long weekend that will in- tion the Premier is now in. clude other retail like clothing We are all caught between and footware stores and barber that rock and that hard place. and hairdresser salons. For whatever flaws so many The next three phases have self-appointed experts have no specific dates attached to found in Moe’s re-opening, them, but will include increas- credit Moe for taking a cautious ing public gathering restrictions approach in what seems a gen- to 15 people, then 30 people and erally well-thought out plan. then unlimited gatherings as the Unfortunately, it has left Moe government gradually opens up caught between that rock and other businesses like bars and hard place – those saying he’s restaurants (initially, to half-ca- province. frustrations grow. This pandemic has put a lot moving too slowly in re-opening pacity) and ends restrictions on As we would later learn, the For example, the Saskatch- of us in a tough spot. public parks. the economy versus those say- outbreak was centred in the ewan Health Authority last But the tough spot that Moe ing he is endangering lives by Unspoken in all this is the struggling northern First Na- week could not address when still finds himself in has a lot to moving too quickly. fact that the still-rather-limited tions/Metis village of La Loche we might see the health system do with the fact that SHA is still For those of you unfamiliar, measures in the third phase – a community of 3,000 people again provide elective surgeries. Moe’s re-opening plans begin (the limited bar openings, that five hours north of Saskatoon This is a frustration for offering dire warnings about this week with dental services will still require six-foot social that now accounts for 40 per many, given that dental check what would happen if we did lift and recreational activities like distancing requirements) won’t cent of the province’s active ups and far less important restrictions. golf, fishing and camping. even begin until at least June. COVID-19 cases. things like hair salons, cosme- In its latest modelling pro- What might have been lost And that may be optimistic, de- Moe says it’s really no dif- tologists and tattoo parlours are jections last week, the SHA in the criticism over why golf- pend on the province not having ferent than what would happen re-opening far sooner. was still talking about 254,756 ing and fishing would seem to another outbreak. if this outbreak occurred in a Last week, 65-year-old Aber- Saskatchewan cases and 3,075 be the first priority of the Sas- The day after the Premier rural village or town. Some are deen accountant Garth Hetterly deaths if we did away with all katchewan Party government unveiled his re-opening plans, sceptical of this, but it does un- told the Leader-Post that he has for re-opening is the abundance Saskatchewan Health disclosed derscore the difficult place Moe been waiting since October for current restrictions right now. of caution. a major outbreak in the north finds himself in. bone spur surgery in his neck That, too, is controversial but Golfing, fishing and camping that necessitated a travel ban The longer the restrictions and that he is now off work as it does underscores one thing: are self-isolating activities by to what is, essentially, half the are in place, the more public a result. We all remain in a tough spot. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: All subscription expire Dec. 31. Pick-Up Boxes: Prices shown are based on one full year. $37.80 per year Subsciptions will be pro-rated. 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Scripture tells Chris- tians that “where two or three are gathered” in Christ’s name, He is there in the midst of them – even if they gather outside a donut shop. More than 50 cars parked in rows for a curbside church service outside Robin’s Donuts

68%0,77('3+2726_*5$66/$1'61(:6 in Fort Qu’Appelle last A new way to worship Sunday (April 26) kept &RQJUHJDQWVIURP)RUW4X·$SSHOOHDWWHQGHGDQRXWGRRUZRUVKLSVHUYLFHKHOG their distance from each LQWKH5RELQ·V'RQXWVSDUNLQJORWRQ$SULO7KHVHUYLFHZDVRUJDQL]HGE\6W other. The outdoor wor- demic. through the radio loud Andrews United Church and plans for another one on May 1 at 11 a.m. ship service was orga- “We did it as a trial, and clear. We sang the nized by pastor Jo Mader and it was very well re- hymns out loud in the and the leadership of St. ceived,” said Rev. Mader, car and meditated on the Andrew’s United Church. “We will continue to do it gospel reading. It was the Letter to the Editor - Mental Health Week An outdoor altar was im- until it’s safe to open the feeling of being together provised on a ﬂatbed and church again. We’re very even though we were Dear Editor, Our hospital and all care staff protect- Fred Barker led the choir appreciative of the Rob- apart,” said Ellen Gillies, Normally we plan a gathering to ing our sick, elderly, or vulnerable, and singing. Rev Mader used ins’ Donuts people who one of the congregants bring awareness to Mental Health; this protecting those who can’t protect them- St. Luke’s telling of the allowed us to use their who worshiped from year we are unable to do this due to selves. parable of the Good Sa- lot.” her automobile. “I think safety measures. Our housekeeping, lab and x-ray op- maritan to engage those Those inside the anyone who is spiritual With the current situation we are erators and technicians, kitchen staff, present about what it cars were able to hear would have appreciated facing with the COVID-19 pandemic in ambulance staff and EMTs, maintenance means to love our neigh- the service on 88.3 FM it. It was done in a half- our communities, province, and coun- workers, nurses, doctors and adminis- bours in a time of pan- radio. “The service came an-hour.” try, everyone is feeling very stressed, tration working endlessly to ensure our scared, and isolated. Our mental health safety. and connections with friends, families, Pharmacists, grocery and store clerks, coworkers, and communities have been gas attendants, restaurants and fast food challenged. We understand and want you services, delivery people, food banks and Hand Sanitizer to know you’re not alone. This is a tempo- all others still working to keep our econ- rary situation that is necessary to protect omy going. everyone. We have been successful in ﬂat- And our government working to try 133;,8!đ -9ধ££'8@ tening the curve and seeing the results to and support those needing help. manage the spread of this pandemic. We say thank you; we recognize you for £$3,3£2ধ9'6ধ$¥¦36-$!£3£<ধ32 Our CMHA local branch wants to rec- doing your part to help us all get through ognize all of those who have stepped up this pandemic; we realize it hasn’t been to protect us and ensure our health and easy for anyone and want you to know 38£& '!£;,8+!2-A!ধ32 safety was kept a priority. we see your efforts. We also want you to '$$311'2&'& 381

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160 Company Ave., S. - P.O. Box 309 S0G 1S0 Vet clinic agreement signed Phone: 306-332-5266 Email: [email protected] Website: www.fortquappelle.com by town and municipalities Seeking Applications for CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER By Chris Ashfield The Veterinary Services Board will Grasslands News reimburse the Town of Whitewood for 7RZQRI)RUW4X·$SSHOOH insurance paid yearly by the town for the property and any proceeds from in- 7KH7RZQRI)RUW4X·$SSHOOHLVFXUUHQWO\DFFHSWLQJUHVXPHVIRUDQH[SHULHQFHG The future of Whitewood Veterinary surance claims would be payable to the IXOOWLPH&KLHI$GPLQLVWUDWLYH2IILFHU8QGHUWKHGLUHFWLRQRI&RXQFLOWKH&KLHI$GPLQ Clinic has been determined and will con- Veterinary Services Board. LVWUDWLYH2IILFHULVUHVSRQVLEOHIRUWKHDGPLQLVWUDWLRQRIWKHPXQLFLSDOLW\LQDFFRUGDQFH tinue to operate in the town of White- The board will be responsible for the with the Saskatchewan Municipalities ActDQGUHODWHGVWDWXWHVSURYLQFLDOUHJXODWLRQV wood. 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The Town of White- RUE\PDLO%HVXUHWRLQFOXGHDFRYHUOHWWHUWKUHHZRUNUHODWHGUHIHUHQFHVDFRS\RI \RXUYDOLG6DVNDWFKHZDQGULYHU·VOLFHQVHDVZHOODVDFULPLQDOUHFRUGFKHFN-REDSSOL - 29.8 per cent, RM No. 151 (Rocanville) - wood would retain the titles to the vet FDWLRQVPXVWEHUHFHLYHGQRODWHUWKDQSP)ULGD\0D\WR 13.2 per cent, RM No. 124 (Kingsley) - 7.8 clinic property and the building would per cent and Town of Whitewood - 9.5 Email:IRUWFDR#VDVNWHOQHW²$WWHQWLRQ´+5&RPPLWWHH²&$25HFUXLWPHQW become Town of Whitewood property per cent. Mail:7RZQRI)RUW4X·$SSHOOH²$WWHQWLRQ´+5&RPPLWWHH²&$25HFUXLWPHQWµ with any remaining funds in the bank 32%R[%RXQGDU\$YH6 Agreement account to be split between the members )RUW4X·$SSHOOH6.6*6 The titles for the property where the according to the percentages determined. Vet Clinic building is located, Lots 6-7 “Each party to this agreement deems We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however Block 53 Plan 11925, will be transferred it beneficial to have the services of a only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. to the Town of Whitewood and will Veterinarian in the Town of Whitewood If you wish to receive a complete job description, it will be provided upon request. therefore be exempt from taxation. The to provide services to ratepayers in the Chief Administrative Officer in White- Town of Whitewood as well as the sur- Your community... your newspaper! wood confirmed that previously the Vet rounding rural areas,” the service agree- Board was required to pay taxes. ment stated. Call 1-844-GNG-NEWS (ext. 222) to renew or subscribe today. Directory

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He coughed on the money which was Grasslands News sponse to Cox’s request but that the city has been re- then thrown on the counter. viewing options internally for businesses over the past In Houston, Star Cinema Grills and District four to five weeks. McCullough said there is merit in Theaters had purchased pandemic insurance, At least one business in Melville would like to see giving some consideration to the concept proposed by paying $40,000 to be covered for up to $1 million in the city reduce or eliminate a portion of their property Cox but that after collaborating with other Saskatche- losses in the event of a pandemic. The pandemic taxes for businesses that have been forced closed by wan cities there is no consensus at this time as to the came, so the theatre line is all good, right? Wrong! COVID-19 pandemic. most effective approach in situations like these. The policy doesn’t specifically list “COVID-19” In a letter to city council, Melville Theatre owner “I can say that the general sense amongst municipal as one of the diseases it covers, so coverage was Frank Cox asked council to consider charging the res- colleagues is that municipalities, including cities, did denied. Lawyers are arguing that the virus itself idential rate for business properties that have been not create COVID-19 nor the health restrictions sur- is known as SARS-CoV-2, and the policy does list forced to close or else declare a tax holiday for busi- rounding the pandemic. Some cities, especially those “SARS-associated coronavirus” and variations ness properties and not charge any taxes to affected that have aquatic and larger recreation facilities, have thereof. Anthony Cohen sniped, “Where can you businesses until the pandemic is resolved. laid off some staff. We have a small staff group by get insurance against that plague known as ‘fine Cox pointed out to council in his address that small comparison and have redeployed approximately 12 rec- print’?” businesses are most at risk from a prolonged closure reation staff to undertake other work in between the The Canadian exercise apparel brand Lulu- and small businesses are what make up almost the winter/summer season. Additionally, we have not cut lemon found itself under heavy criticism after a entirety of the Melville business community. He said back any other services that property taxes and other T-shirt design promoted by one of its art directors that with zero or greatly reduced revenue, there are fees pay for. On the recreation side, loss of revenue is triggered outrage and accusations bills that still continue – such as power, energy, water, largely offset by reduced operating costs (utilities, etc). of racism online. On the web- taxes, insurance and rent – and that those have be- My perspective, as City Manager, is that there will site of California artist Jess come problematic. He feels that businesses that perma- need to be federal and/or provincial support for such a Sluder, a T-shirt of “bat fried nently disappear will be those that simply run out of consideration and there should also be a “means test” rice” was displayed. The money while attempting to keep paying these ongoing to support the expenditure,” said McCullough. image of a pair of chopsticks bills with no way to generate any revenue to do so. The city manager went on to state that businesses with bat wings on the front “It seems obvious, then, that the best approach to that have been able to adapt their business model and and a Chinese takeout box with assisting businesses affected by this closure is to take have adapted are demonstrating little if any change bat wings on the back was action to reduce those expenses to the extent possible in business, noticing that some have done better. He accused of being racist in the hope that the business will be able to re-open be- acknowledge that some businesses are unable to adapt and insulting to China. fore it actually runs out of money to cover those costs. due to the nature of their business and if anything, Lululemon was quick The biggest expense that the business community a “means test” would perhaps demonstrate a greater to distance itself from pays, which is in the control of the City of Melville, need in those cases. He also stated that there may be Sluder, who only did con- is the taxes that are levied on the business proper- some businesses that could have adapted their busi- tract work for Walmart and will be doing that no ties. Therefore, the way to have the largest impact and ness model, but have chosen not to adapt. longer. hopefully the best result for the business community “In those cases, is it fair to consider property tax Police in Merseyside, England, raided the Hot is to address the amounts that are being collected from relief,” ask McCullough. Water Comedy Club for holding an event in vi- business properties,” said Cox in his letter to council. olation of pandemic shutdown orders. Someone The theatre owner went on to say that he felt a tax had seen a streaming video from the club, which holiday was more warranted than a deferral as de- showed a packed audience enjoying the show. ferring taxes will only compound in the future when ORTHOME OMFORT INDOWS About 20 officers stormed the club, which was, in businesses are finally allowed to re-open. N C W fact, empty. The event was being streamed from a BEST PRICES IN OVER A DECADE! “A mere deferral of taxes owed is not particularly video archive. helpful since it just builds up a debt in the future with Wilford & Alice Lummerding, St. Brieux Many people are saying this is an injustice no guarantee that the business will be able to pay that Windows installed: August 26 & 27, 2013 after a former Manitoba school principal was when it comes due,” writes Cox. “If a business has &RPPHQWV\HDUVODWHU sent to prison for life for the vigilante killings been closed for six months and then suddenly receives I love my windows; the most satisfaction is no draft comes of two drug dealers. Claude Francis Guimond a bill for that six months a few days later, there’s no into the house. They were a very good investment and it pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the way that they will have done six months of business saves a lot on the heating cost of the house. I do not think shooting deaths of Jody Brown, 43, and Steven Wrap your home I would do anything differently. The work crew was very in the few days or a week that they have been able to in comfort! good and they cleaned up after the work was done. Chevrefils, 35. Guimond was formerly principal re-open. So you haven’t solved the problem, you’ve just for the Sagkeeng First Nation and did it to protect pushed it down the road; instead of disappearing while TOLL FREE 1-866-362-6525 children, but he will have no chance of parole the closure is ongoing, the business might disappear a www.northomecomfortwindows.com for 14 years. Guimond was very upset that two of week after reopening.” his daughters were addicted to drugs, and he felt Cox realizes that forgiving businesses taxes would that the RCMP had not done anything to curb the reduce revenue the city relies on to operate but in action of dealers. He said he was extremely drunk these extenuating circumstances he feels it might be when he went to the home to “confront and scare” necessary to raise the mill rate on residential proper- Buying a newly the known dealers. ties to make up the difference. He said doing so may In hard-hit areas like New York City, many be the only way to save some businesses. people tried to flee the virus. A 17,000-square- “While nobody wants to raise the residential mill built home? foot mansion in the Hamptons was listed for rent rate, this is perhaps a better solution than allowing the for only a day before it was snatched up. The cost Melville business community to wither and, perhaps, Whether you are looking to purchase to stay there from March through Labor Day was largely disappear over the course of the next several nearly $2 million. 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Saskatchewan Games Council, the pants, volunteers, spectators, and event City of Lloydminster, and the Lloyd- staff. The decision was made final fol- minster 2020 Host Society have jointly lowing advice from the Saskatchewan announced the postponement of the Health Authority. 2020 Saskatchewan Summer Games “From athletes to spectators, health until July 2021 due to health and safety and safety are of the utmost importance. concerns surrounding COVID-19. The The decision to postpone was not easy, Games were originally scheduled to be but it is right. Now that a decision has held from July 26 to August 1 in Lloyd- been made, the athletes, coaches and minster, Sask. support staff can focus on their well-be- “Though this is an un- ing during this critical fortunate situation, it was time while resetting and the right decision to en- recalibrating for 2021. As sure the health and safety a Host Society, we are of all involved, and we “This is an unfortunate excited to continue our look forward to working efforts in 2021 to ensure with all partners to deliver situation, it was the right the Games’ success,” said an exceptional experience decision to ensure the health Kevin Kusch, Chairper- for our province’s athletes and safety of all involved.” son, 2020 Saskatchewan in the summer 2021,” said - Mark Bracken, Games ED Summer Games Host So- Mark Bracken, Saskatche- ciety. wan Games Council Exec- The Saskatchewan utive Director. Games are one of the largest amateur The Games are now tentatively sporting events in Saskatchewan, seeing scheduled to run from July 18 to 24, participation from over 2,000 athletes, 2021, and will feature competition from coaches and officials from every corner young athletes in 15 summer sports. All of the province. The biennial Games, sports that were originally included on which alternate between summer and the sport calendar in 2020 are commit- winter, provide an opportunity for the ted to participate in 2021. province’s developing athletes, coaches As the global pandemic continues to and officials to experience an exciting develop in Saskatchewan and through- multi-sport event in preparation for out Canada, ongoing discussions be- higher levels of competition, including Games postponed FACEBOOK | GRASSLANDS NEWS tween the three parties indicate it is no the Canada Games, Western Canada Tansi and Ravi were all geared up to be the Saskatchewan Summer Games longer viable for the Games to proceed Summer Games, North American In- as planned in July 2020 while ensuring digenous Games, and the Olympic and 2020 mascots in Lloydminster this summer but will now have to wait until 2020 the health and well-being of all partici- Paralympic Games. after it was announced the games were being postponed. Touring the world from the streets of your own community

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Was he wanting to extend his illustrious career rare, very spectacular 68%0,77('%basketball start in October, as football sea- • Bob Molinaro of pilotonline.com Belichick always knew which players to sur- son is in mid-bash. Spring brings warm weather and the (Hampton, Va.): “I would think round Brady with, for the most part anyway, beauty of baseball, and hockey and basketball fans hunker that MLB has enough prob- will Bruce Arians – the Quarterback Whisperer down in front of their TV sets to watch the long roads to the lems at the moment with- Stanley Cup and the NBA finals. Golf — Thursday through -- abandon any long passing game in an attempt out Alex Rodriguez and Sunday weekly, like clockwork — never ends. We feign in- to keep Brady relevant and clicking? terest in the Boston Marathon on a Monday in April. Sports Jennifer Lopez tak- Brady must have believed they had the right fans eagerly await Wimbledon and the CFL in July, hockey ing ownership of the people on the team for that to happen, but he’s camps and the NFL opening in September. And the perpet- Mets.” never been the guy calling the shots, it’s always ual circle of sports begins anew. • Scott Ostler of the San Francisco Chron- been football’s mad scientist Belichick. Until now. Pro golf is talking about a restart in mid- June, with no fans. Don’t bet on it. The NHL and NBA icle, on NFL commis- If you’ve followed NFL football, or any football bravely talk about concluding their 2019-20 regular seasons sioner Roger Goodell conducting the draft from his for that matter, you know that every single quar- and playoffs in the summer, even if they butt up against basement: “This might be the first draft at which the terback is one hit away from his career coming what would normally be the start of next season. Don’t bet commissioner’s podium will feature drying laundry.” to a close and that has to be increased to some on it. Baseball’s talking about a wacky plan to have all of • Omaha comedy writer Brad Dickson, on the NFL degree for a guy who stepped in for Drew Bledsoe its 30 teams hunker down in Arizona and start playing its draft: “Traditionally Roger Goodell runs out of inspira- in 2001. 2020 regular season with no travel required. Wimbledon’s tional tragic stories in round four and resorts to stuff been cancelled. The CFL has postponed its training camps like telling us about a player from Western Kentucky Back then, Bledsoe was one of the game’s top and a delayed start to the regular season, if it’s lucky, is who had to overcome getting his foot stuck in a toilet.” pivots, but it only took one big hit against the almost guaranteed. The NFL, the one pro sports entity that new York Jets to effectively end his career as the could financially thrive without fans, thanks to ultra-lucra- • Dickson again: “The first sports to return will probably be televised golf and televised baseball. Oh great, Patriots’ starter. tive television contracts, hasn’t even whispered that its 2020 now we have to worry about being bored to death.” The ink had barely dried on a 10-year, $100 season could be delayed, or cancelled. But it likely will be. And we wait. We go for longer walks now that the • From fark.com: “The 2020 Western Hockey League million contract and Bledsoe was finished and weather has warmed up. Many golf courses are shuttered, draft reveals positives and negatives. The positive: Brady was the new hired gun starting a 19-year on government order. We watch replays of old sports events The virus of Brayden has passed its peak. The nega- run with Belichick that would produce 139 victo- when we’re bored. We surf the net. We eat. We Zoom. We tive: It has mutated into variations of Hayden, Aiden, ries and only 39 losses, to go with six Super Bowl wear masks, even into banks on occasion. Kaden, Jayden, Grayden and (deep breath) Teydon.” titles. Hundreds of thousands of people have died around the • Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “Baseball 101. Who was the key? Was it Bill or was it Tom, or world. The sports fan’s woes are immaterial. We can hope New fundamentals to work on if baseball ever resumes for a return to sports action, but if it doesn’t happen for was it some sort of combination effort that made spring training: Maintaining six-foot spacing during another 12 months, well, at least we’re alive to wait those 12 bench-clearing brawls.” them both better? months. The economy can eventually recover. Dead people • Gary Bachman, via Facebook, on the downside of It’s tough to say, but in New England, it can’t. Smart minds will help develop a vaccine and life will buying that chess set featuring Republican and Dem- seemed like Belichick and Brady could take just return to (almost) normal. Customs like the Stanley Cup ocratic playing pieces: “Every game ends in a stale- about any group of players and turn them into end-of-series handshakes are probably gone forever, but the mate.” instant contenders. Stanley Cup will be presented again. Trying to establish a definite timeline for the full return of our rhythmic sports • Brad Dickson again, on a sure sign that North Ko- You could say that the Bucs are betting on circle is a fool’s game. But ‘eventually’ works. Bet on it. rean leader Kim Jong Un is gravely ill: “He was only Brady while the Patriots believe in Belichick, at • Jack Finarelli, found at theSportsCurmudgeon.com: able to complete a marathon in 1 hour 55 minutes, and least that’s the case at this juncture. “Any baseball player who allows walk-up music to be only scored 23 goals in a soccer game.” In the NFL and in every professional sports played for him should also expect to hear Chopin’s • Another one from fark.com, on Swift Current’s league, loyalty doesn’t make the wheels go around Funeral March played for them every time they make seventh-round selection in the recent bantam draft: the way that money does and we are going to find an out.” “Gotta keep an eye on that Joey Lies. He’ll be telling out whose gamble will pay off. • Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe.com: “A Tiger people he went first overall before you know it. But Woods/Peyton Manning vs Phil Mickelson/Tom Brady It’s going to take a season to see if it’s the Bucs then again, have to respect a guy whose name is a charity golf match is planned for May, without spec- complete sentence.” or the Pats. tators. Well, good to see in these tough times without Care to comment? Email [email protected] 16 May 1, 2020 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Supply issues at stores

By Chris Ashfield bare spaces with products “Some things are tough Grasslands News being unavailable at times to replenish, others are and this, Schenn states is no problem.” “both higher demand and The CEO also added The most recent con- supply chain issues at all that he feels the supply cern for grocery shop- levels. Things like flour, chain can generally keep pers is the announcement toilet paper, pasta and up if the general public that several processing rice are the big recurring does not panic buy and plants for meat supplies panic buy items that are hoard products. “That’s have been closed due to being allocated rather why we have had to im- COVID-19 concerns. than fist come first serve plement some strategic Empty shelves are ev- out of warehouses. Sup- limits to ensure prod- ident in most stores and ply is beginning to sta- uct we receive gets to as people are now comment- bilize but is hit and miss many members as possi- ing about their concerns from one order to another ble,” Schenn explained over supply of products during the week in all our regarding the limits that continuing to be available stores.” have been placed on some in the future. Other 2nd tier items items. Co-op stores are the that run out are more “I don’t have an an- main suppliers of grocer- linked to the higher de- swer on the meat situa- ies in many communities. mand associated with tion… while it will have Grasslands News con- people having more meals an impact, the degree of tacted the Chief Execu- at home than in the pre- it is still uncertain. FCL’s tive Officer at Borderland Covid world, Schenn also (Federated Co-operative Co-op, Jason Schenn, to concluded. Limited) buyers have get an in-site into what is There are several thou- been working on this actually happening with sand items in grocery since the first announce- food supplies. stores that fill the shelves ments of cases (COVID- Some shelves may see and Schenn confirmed, 19) in the packing plants. While beef may see some &+5,6$6+),(/'_*5$66/$1'61(:6 supply impact, pork, Shortages on store shelves Deer Park Villa Inc. chicken and turkey avail- Fear of isolation during COVID-19 has resulted in people increasing quantities ability is still good,” of products bought. Stores are forced to limit the purchases made by people General Contractor Schenn commented when in an effort to guarantee that products remain available for all shoppers. asked about the meat pro- 2=-;!ধ32;3'2&'8 cessing plant closures. The the overall impact “With some forward can be managed,” Schenn ¥;,='W ;<2!gă$''23=!ধ32 planning by members to added to his consensus LAND FOR RENT l!6683?W97Wđm utilize the other proteins for supplies during the Village of Goodeve '2&'89>-££#'!$$'6;'&<2ধ£V6132!@¥TW in their meal planning, current situations. Please send bids to [email protected]. 7KH 9LOODJH RI *RRGHYH KDV ODQG IRU UHQW 380-2$£<&'9#<;-923;£-1-;'&;38'13=!£3((8!1-2+T&8@f $SSUR[LPDWHO\DFUHVDWSUHVHQWWLPHDUHDLVJUDVV >!££T#!;,8331)?;<8'9!2&3;,'8<2<9'&'7<-61'2;W'f ODQG 5HQWIRUKD\ FURS RUEUHDN LQWRFXOWLYDWHG ODQG 6£!$-2+>-2&3>9T &3389 !2& ,!8&>!8'U '£'$;8-$!£U &8@>!££ 5HQW OHDVH FDQ EH QHJRWLDWHG IRU VKRUW RU H[WHQGHG !2&!££-2;'8-38)2-9,-2+W WHUP 3;'V '13=!£ !2& -9639!£ 3( !9#'9;39 $3163<2& -2 7KHKLJKHVWWHQGHURUDQ\WHQGHUZLOOQRWQHFHVVDU &8@>!££ !$$38&-2+ ;3 { 1<9; #' 6!8; 3(@3<8 7<3;'W LO\EHDFFHSWHG £338-2+T;8-1T>-2&3>9!2&&33891<9;#'$329-9;'2;>-;, 3OHDVHVXEPLWE\0D\WR 1!;'8-!£9<9'&-23;,'88'23=!;'&!8'!93(;,'#<-£&-2+W 38 Village of Goodeve 138' &';!-£ 6£'!9' $32;!$;1!2&! !; ¤ff¤ 38 P.O. Box 160 9<#1-;7<'9ধ329;3$338&-2!;38|&''86!80=-££!W$!W [email protected] Goodeve, Saskatchewan ££$32;8!$;389!8'8'7<-8'&;3683=-&';,'-8;3>23( ;<2! S0A 1C0 <9-2'99£-$'29'T!$$3<2;2<1#'89!2&;,'-8-!#-£-f 1-844-GNG-NEWS 3OHDVH PDUN ´/DQG 7HQGHUµ RQ WKH RXWVLGH RI WKH ;@683=-&'892!1'>-;,;,'-87<3;'(38$32;8!$;>380W,' HQYHORSH 3!8&3(-8'$;3891!-2;!-29;,'8-+,;;3$,339'388'(<9' 1-844- 464-6397 )RU PRUH LQIRUPDWLRQ SOHDVH FRQWDFW &UDLJ !2@#-&9<#1-ħ'&T!2&-9<2&'8233#£-+!ধ32;3!>!8&;,' ;'2&'832!2@+83<2&9W www.grasslandsnews.ca 6DZFKXN0D\RUDW

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WEEK OF MAY 3 TO 9, 2020

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: SAGITTARIUS, CAPRICORN AND AQUARIUS

ARIES Emotions will run high this week, but the situation will inspire you and provoke big changes. You may even decide to embark on a spontaneous trip around the world. CROSSWORDS PUZZLE NO. 024 Copyright © 2018, Penny Press TAURUS You’ll face a difficult choice. Take the time to think it through before you make a decision. Other- wise, you’ll keep coming back ACROSS 41. No can do 7. Paper fastener to the same dilemma. 43. Civil 8. Reed instrument 1. Certain trains 45. “____ but the 9. Large handkerchief GEMINI 4. ____ up to Brave” 10. Increase You’ll have a lot of work to do (admits) 49. Proceed slowly this week, but a file that was 11. Approval word discreetly assigned to you could 8. Abide by 51. Coffee cups 19. Berserk 12. Cauldron be very profitable. You may also 53. Unburden 21. Friend by mail 13. “My Left ____” 54. Levitate start your own small business. 23. Practical 14. Roast 55. Opera show-stopper CANCER 15. Flightless bird 56. Omelet need 25. Spasms You’ll meet someone who might 16. Brass horn 57. Picks 26. Former spouses be your soulmate, and it’ll be 17. Till bills 58. Pre-Easter time 27. Heroic narrative love at first site. You’ll both 18. Zola novel 59. Meek 28. Is obligated to know you were made for each 20. Pruned 29. Outdoor light source other, but your family will en- 22. Confuse courage you to slow down. 34. Sign of the future 24. Snacked 37. Beast LEO 27. Recital pieces 38. Personality If you’re moving soon, you’ll be 30. Craving DOWN 42. Start in and out of home decor sto res 31. Veto 44. Works by Keats to make sure your new place is 32. Attentive 1. Divisible by two 46. Metals perfect. Take the time to reflect 33. Explorer ____ 2. Tibetan holy man on what you want to say before de Leon 47. Near you express your opinions. 35. Topaz, e.g. 3. Amaze 48. Irritable 36. Groupie 4. Frequently, to poets 49. Expert, for short VIRGO 39. Pile up 5. Was willing to 50. Pitcher spout Someone may confide in you, 40. Deadly reptile 6. Nary a soul 52. Was located and you’ll be left feeling confused. You might need to let a friend go, especially if they owe you money or betrayed your trust.

LIBRA A promotion at work will help ease your financial worries. All you have to do is knock on your boss’ door and make it happen. You’ll finally see a brighter future ahead.

SCORPIO Some rest is needed to replenish your energy and spirit. A break- through will open the door to a new level of spirituality that’ll change your life.

SAGITTARIUS You may use your exceptional imagination to create a master- piece from which you’ll greatly benefit. It’s time to make the effort to bring your friends together for a small party.

CAPRICORN You’ll be responsible for orga- nizing an event that brings many people together. This may help you uncover a new side of your- self. You’ll overcome your shy- ness and become more out going. FAVORITES AQUARIUS You’ll be given some interest- Granola and Berry Parfait Submit your favorite recipe to [email protected] ing new responsibilities at work. These will help you develop new ,-9&-9,-9>,3£'931'T&'£-$-3<9!2&'!9@;368'6!8'W'8='-;!;!('9ধ='#8'!0(!9;>-;,(!1-£@!2&(8-'2&938!2@ধ1'@3£T1-?;3+';,'8;,'83££'&3!;9T9<2*3>'89''&9T>!£2<;9T6'!2<;9T pilgrimage of sorts. You’ll expand almonds, poppy seeds, cinnamon and salt. INGREDIENTS your horizons and use this growth 3. In another bowl, combine the maple syrup, olive oil and vanilla extract. Pour this to your personal and professio- • 4 cups rolled oats 1-?;<8'3='8;,'&8@-2+8'&-'2;9!2&9ধ8>'££;3-2$38638!;'W nal advantage. jc$<6,<££'&9<2*3>'89''&9 4. Pour the mixture on the prepared pan and press • 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped using a spatula to ensure an even layer. Bake for 12 minutes. • 1/2 cup peanuts, roughly chopped W &&;,'$3$32<;!2&9ধ8>'££W8'99&3>2!+!-2 • 1/2 cup almonds, roughly chopped with a spatula and bake for another 12 minutes. Let • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds cool completely on the baking sheet. • 1 teaspoon cinnamon 6. While the granola is cooling, combine the frozen • 1 teaspoon salt berries and sugar in a small pot. Cook over high heat • 1/2 cup maple syrup <2ধ£;,'9<+!8,!9&-993£='&W3>'8;,','!;!2&£'; 9-11'8(38!#3<;1-2<;'938<2ধ£;,'#'88-'9 • 1/2 cup olive oil have mostly broken down. Using a hand blender, • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 6<8Ì';,'1-?;<8'<2ধ£9133;,W • 1/2 cup grated coconut 7. Once the granola has cooled completely, break it up • 500 grams frozen mixed berries into chunks with your hands or use a wooden spoon. • 1/2 cup sugar 8. Using six small drinking glasses, pour about half a • 650 grams plain Greek yogurt cup of yogurt into each. Add 1/4 cup of the berry purée, followed by 1/4 cup of yogurt. Top each glass • A few fresh raspberries with 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the granola and garnish with • A few fresh mint leaves a few raspberries and mint leaves. www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV May 1, 2020 23 Dumped trash contains identiﬁcation, one charged

Sgt. Drew Wagner when this occurred and no ble. The male was on conditions not to consume alco- Fort Qu’Appelle Detachment suspects have been identi- hol. If he is not located soon, a warrant will be sought. fied. Detachment Closed... Still A 30-year old male was Reporting period: A reminder that our detachment is still closed April 21 to April 27 arrested for mischief after he kept banging on his during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you need police as- Traffic ex-girlfriend’s door. Officers sistance, call our main line at 306-332-2222 and you will A call was received of an abandoned vehicle on located the male a short dis- be helped. Highway 10 east of the Abernethy turn off. The vehicle tance away from the resi- COVID-19 had been there for a couple days and had no plate. It dence. The ex-girlfriend did Two adults were checked on for compliance on the was not reported stolen and the last registered owner not want charges, just for Quarantine Act. Both were compliant and aware of could not be contacted so the vehicle was towed. him to stop. A night in cells their 14 day isolation periods. A serious collision occurred on Highway 10 just remedied that for her. A complaint of a gathering over 10 persons at a east of Fort Qu’Appelle. A half-ton truck collided residence prompted police to attend. Five people were with the guard rail resulting in the truck rolling. The Crimes Against the Person/Property Two assault complaints were filed this past week. spoken to about the importance of self-distancing, but driver and lone occupant, a 31-year old male, was no violation had occurred. ejected from the truck. He was driven over by a pass- 1. A disturbance was reported to police in which several people were located near a residence. One Another complaint of a gathering of more than 10 ing motorist. The passing motorist stopped and was people. This time it was in regards to a funeral service. not injured. The injured male was transported to local adult female had a fresh black eye. However, she re- fused to cooperate with police. Officers followed up the An officer provided direction of keeping two metres hospital and then air lifted by STARS to Regina for apart and limiting the amount of people viewing. A further treatment. The collision is under investigation. next day and she still did not want to cooperate. 2. Police were summoned to a residence in which sensitive situation, but people cooperated and under- An officer was alerted to a parked vehicle that had stood the rules of the Public Health Order. a child inside in some distress. The mother had locked two brothers were fighting. One brother was arrested her keys inside the vehicle. A tow truck operator was for assault and was held in cells while officers contin- Court Closed summoned and saved the day by unlocking the door. ued their investigation. The other brother declined to Fort Qu’Appelle Circuit Court is still closed. You A 21-year old male got to know Traffic Services re- cooperate so no charges were pursued. can visit the www.sasklawcourts.ca website for more ally well. The officer was on patrol and observed a A request was received from the Regina Police information. There has been notices posted to the court vehicle parked in the middle of a grid road. The officer Service to interview a male subject in our area over house door also with information on return dates for investigated and immediately smelled the odour of raw alleged threats made over social media. The male de- court matters. cannabis and a rifle lying on the passenger seat. The clined to provide a statement citing his account was male was arrested after more than 30 grams of canna- hacked. RPS advised and are continuing to investigate. bis was located, and for possessing a firearm without A 47-year old female was arrested and charged for a license. A search of the vehicle also found psilocybin breaching her probation. An officer on patrol came mushrooms. The male has been charged for firearms upon a possible domestic. After a short investigation, 6DOHE\7HQGHU offences, possession of a controlled substance (mush- the female was found breaching her probation by con- 9LOODJHRI$EHUQHWK\ rooms) and possessing cannabis in excess of 30 grams. tacting a person she was ordered not to. She was held The next day the same male was stopped for speeding in cells as she had been drinking and later released to 8QGHUWKHSURYLVLRQRIThe Tax Enforcement ActWKH9LOODJH at 138km/h in 100km/h by the same officer. appear in court. RI$EHUQHWK\RIIHUVIRUVDOHWKHIROORZLQJSURSHUW\ A 32-year old male is being sought by police after he 3ULPH6HUYLFHDEOH/RWV Mischief showed up intoxicated at a residence and caused trou- /RWV%ORFN3ODQ) A complaint of an intoxicated male who approached $ WHQGHU PXVW EH VXEPLWWHG LQ D VHDOHG HQYHORSH PDUNHG a vehicle asking for cannabis resulted in the arrest of ´3URSHUW\7HQGHUµVWDWLQJWKHLQWHQWLRQVIRUWKHSURSHUW\DQGDG a 28-year old male. The complainant was able to direct GUHVVHGWRWKH9LOODJHRI$EHUQHWK\32%R[$EHUQHWK\6. the officer to his location where the arrest took place. Tender Notice 6$$ The male was held in cells to sober up. 7HQGHUVPXVWEHSRVWPDUNHGE\SPRQ7XHVGD\0D\ A 37-year old male was arrested for public intoxica- 9LOODJHRI$EHUQHWK\ $FHUWLÀHGFKHTXHWRWKHPXQLFLSDOLW\IRURIWKHDPRXQW tion after a complaint was made of him staggering out 7KH9LOODJHRI$EHUQHWK\LVDFFHSWLQJWHQGHUVIRUZRUNWREH front of a residence. He was lodged for sobering. 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