Tragic Rollover Claims Life of Local Woman 20-Year Old Kaitlynn Salteaux Was Recent Grad of Bert Fox

$1.50 Vol. 59 No. 23 • Friday, September 4, 2020 One other in serious condition Tragic rollover claims life of local woman 20-year old Kaitlynn Salteaux was recent grad of Bert Fox

By Alan Hustak Grasslands News

A 20-year old woman from the Standing Buffalo First Nation was killed Sunday afternoon in a single vehicle accident on Wide Awake Road, the gravel road between Lebret and Indian Head. The victim of the roll-over has been identiﬁed as Kaitlynn Salteaux, a recent graduate from Bert Fox High school in Fort Qu’Appelle. An eyewitness said it appears a “very young, inexperienced” driver

was behind the wheel ALAN HUSTAK | GRASSLANDS NEWS and “the car flipped in 3RSXODU)DUPHUV·0DUNHWYDQGDOL]HG loose gravel.” Two pas- )DUPHUV·0DUNHWERDUGSUHVLGHQW%UHQGD0DFNQDNFKDWVZLWKDSROLFHFRQVWDEOHIROORZLQJYDQGDOLVPDW sengers, she said, were WKHPDUNHW7KH)DUPHUV·0DUNHWZKLFKDWWUDFWHGFORVHWRSHRSOHHDFK6DWXUGD\LQ$XJXVWKDG not wearing seat belts. their social distancing fences demolished. The market continues until Sept. 12. The 16-year driver, who was wearing a seat belt, was not seriously injured and cannot be identified because of his age. Another 18-year old Fort Farmers’ Market vandalized female in the car, Maisy Salteaux is reported to By Alan Hustak have cost us at least $500 to replace, isfy both customers and vendors. be in critical condition Grasslands News but we were able to fix it, and hope The regional health inspector ap- and on life support in there are no more incidents until proved the design of the set up, hospital in Regina. Ac- we close for the season on Septem- and it appears, that in spite of the cording to a family mem- There was a police presence ber 12.” pandemic, the market has attracted ber she has undergone at the Farmers’ Market in Fort One of the vendors, Larry Mack- more customers this year than last. surgery for a shattered Qu’Appelle on Saturday after van- nak, who helped repair the damage In August, an average of 1,000 cus- Kaitlynn Salteaux pelvis, fractures, and dals trashed the site Wednesday on Thursday, says more than one tomers patronized the market each lacerations to her spleen evening. person has to be responsible. “They Saturday. and liver. “They demolished all fences that pushed everything over, tore all Miller says next year, security Indian Head RCMP, Fort Qu’Appelle Fire Depart- we put in place to guarantee social the fences down, broke most of the cameras may be installed and the ment, Fort Qu’Appelle EMS, Fort Qu’Appelle Conser- distancing,” said market manager posts; it had to be more than one market square may have to be illu- vation Officers and the File Hills Police all attended Colleen Miller. “Every single row person to do the amount of damage minated after dark. to the accident which happened on the road about was torn down. I was so disheart- that was done.” Anyone with any information two kilometers north of the junction of Highway 56. ened. It was such a senseless act. I Miller says the market has been about the incident is asked to A forensic expert and a coroner were also at the am at a loss to understand how de- very careful to follow all of the contact the RCMP Investigating scene to help police piece together what happened. stroying things makes someone feel COVID-19 guidelines and members Constable Jason Gamarra at 306- A wake is be held Friday on the Carry Kettle better. Whoever did this needs pro- spent a considerable amount of 332-2222. First Nation, and the funeral on Saturday. fessional help. New fencing would money to improve the site to sat-

Fatal rollover ALAN HUSTAK | GRASSLANDS NEWS RCMP investigate the vehicle that rolled over on Wide Awake Road near Lebret on Aug. 30 which claimed the life of 20-year-old Kaitlynn Salteaux, who was a passenger in the SUV. The 16-year-old driver was not injured in the accident while another passenger, 18-year-old Maisy Salteaux, is listed in critical condition in a Regina hospital. 2 September 4, 2020 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations and Kahkewistahaw First Nation Sod turning ceremony starts new development

By Sarah Pacio He says that First Nations have his- Grasslands News torically been given the least from the government but people still have a choice. “You can feel sorry for yourself Chief Bobby Cameron, from the Fed- and see where that gets you; or you can eration of Sovereign Indigenous Nations complain to Ottawa and wait for the lit- (FSIN), described August 27 as an im- tle bit that they’ll give us, which I call portant and symbolic day. He and other trinkets and beads; or the third thing leaders participated in a sod turning ceremony for a new FSIN administra- you can do is, you can do something tion building on Kahkewistahaw land about it,” the chief explained. “Kahkew- in Saskatoon. Chief Cameron said the istahaw leadership, we’re going to do partnership aligns with FSIN values. something about it.” “We talk about the treaty-based econ- Because of current COVID-19 regula- omy and being partnered in all sectors, tions, attendance at the ceremony last and this is one of them,” he stated. “Our Thursday was limited and the event children’s children will be benefiting was live-streamed on the FSIN Face- off this piece of land. This is a positive book page. Leaders from Kahkewist- thing; we’re glad to be a part of it.” ahaw and FSIN stood outside a teepee In 2017, Kahkewistahaw First Nation on the northeast corner of the property purchased 40 acres of land beside Clay- where the new FSIN building will be pool Drive and Glenwood Avenue, near constructed. Elder Leona Tootoosis, the Saskatoon Airport, for the purpose daughter of the FSIN’s founder John %<0<57/(025,1)6,1_*5$66/$1'61(:6 of economic development. The site will New Development Tootoosis, also attended the ceremony be known as Kahkewistahaw Landing Leaders from the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) and Kah- as an honored guest. Chief Taypotat and leaders foresee it as a gathering kewistahaw First Nation participated in a sod turning ceremony on Aug. 27. indicated that Kahkewistahaw will construct a gas station, convenience store, place for governance, business, sports The FSIN will construct a new administration building on Kahkewistahaw land and culture. car wash and business rental units on Kahkewistahaw Chief Even Taypotat near the Saskatoon Airport. the northwest section of land. The de- and his fellow councilors believe that velopment will provide significant em- us dollars just to live, I don’t accept adamant that we’re going to go out and economic development is key to First ployment opportunities for urban First Nation sovereignty. “The goal is to be- that world, I don’t accept that reality,” make our own destiny and future, and Nation members. Officials are optimis- come self-sovereign. In a world where Chief Taypotat told Grasslands News we’re going to do it through economic tic that both projects will be completed First Nations depend on Ottawa to give via phone. “Our council has been pretty development.” by fall 2021. Another 618 MEEP projects approved Government of Saskatchewan invests another $22 million Box 129 – 731 Lalonde Street Phone (306) 735-2210

By Chris Ashfield • Grenfell: $6,225 for sidewalk repairs; $21,154 for Grasslands News highway surveying; $25,000 for street lights on Ser- HELP US WITH A SURVEY vice Road; $30,000 for sewer line lateral replacement; $60,579 for bulk water and tourist booth; $15,000 for If you live in the community of Whitewood, Thirty-five local area projects will receive close to well pump $1.8 million in funding as part of the latest round of or in the surrounding Rural Municipality, we • Lemberg: $3,500 for sidewalk repairs; $41,487 for pav- Municipal Economic Enhancement Program (MEEP) need your help! The Town of Whitewood is ing projects to be approved. • Wapella: $46,855 for repaving North Railway Street planning for 2021 and we want to know what The provincial government last week announced • Whitewood: $123,894 for water line replacement you think would best contribute to your quality the approval of an additional 618 projects in total, rep- • Fenwood: $4,312 for water dispenser resenting more than $22 million of provincial fund- of life. • Goodeve: $5,749 for gravel roads ing. This brings the total number of approved projects ' '2+!+'& 3£3132 !ħ,'>932 • Grayson: $30,327 for lift station upgrades under the program to 1,359, worth $149 million. • Kennedy: $31,045 to pave Hilt Drive 329<£ধ2+ ;3 ,'£6 <9 &'='£36 ! 9<8='@ ;3 “These shovel-ready projects contribute to the eco- • Lebret: $31,045 for treatment upgrades for water- $3££'$;;,'-2(381!ধ32W (@3<>3<£&£-0';3,'£6 nomic recovery of the province,” Carr said. “The works provincial funding flowing to our municipalities will <9T 6£'!9' 6-$0 <6 ! $36@ !; ;,'3>2 ă$'W • Neudorf: $17,000 for isolation valve at lift station; support local job creation and help build a Saskatche- These will be available from Sept. 1 to Sept. $19,700 for wastewater lagoon upgrade concept study; wan that is as strong as the people who call this great $1,101 for water main replacement 14. If you prefer, you can do yours online by province home.” • Stockholm: $50,592 for upgrades to the main waste- emailing Lorri at [email protected] Local communities approved for project funding water lines. were: The $150 million MEEP was announced in May. It • Resort Village of Fort San: $31,908 for the TransCan- is a key component of the Government of Saskatch- ada Trail ewan’s $7.5 billion, two-year capital plan to build a • RM of Cana: $124,613 for clay cap on Road 2061 and strong province and stimulate its economic recovery Otthon Road from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. • RM of Cupar: $72,295 for clay cap on 640 Grid North LANE REALTY MEEP 2020 funding must be used by municipalities • RM of Fertile Belt: $112,252 for a tractor by March 31, 2022 ESTERHAZY - DFUHV%XQJDORZZVKHOWHUHG\DUGOLYHVWRFN • RM of Kingsley: $63,815 for bridge repair IDFLOLWLHVYDOOH\WRSRJUDSK\ • RM of North Qu’Appelle: $18,000 for a mower; $90,000 SOLD - GRAYDFUHV5HJLQD&OD\ PRVWO\&ODVV¶%·VRLO SOLD for upgrades to the public works shop; $14,888 for re- 12 DGGLWLRQDOUHQWDOODQGDYDLODEOHWHQGHUVFORVH-XO\ gional landfill road upgrades REDUCED – KIPLING -DFUHVVEXQJDORZZDWWDFKHGJD ON-LINE FARM ACREAGE UDJHZHOOWUHHGDQGPDLQWDLQHG\DUGVKHGVVKRS • RM of Willowdale: $42,975 for grid roads MELVILLE - DFUHVFRPPHUFLDOO\]RQHG·[·VKHG • Esterhazy: $89,608 for Main Street beautification, ESTATE AUCTION located adjacent to Melville! $100,000 for construction of new tennis, pickleball, bas- MELVILLE DFUHVFXOWLYDWHG$VVHVVHGDW ketball courts; $140,000 for barrier wall in commercial Starts: Friday, Sept. 4 at 9 a.m. MXVWRII+Z\ MELVILLE - DFUHVFXOWLYDWHG$VVHVVHGDW area; $30,000 for new play structure at historic park Closes: Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. MXVWRII+Z\ • Fort Qu’Appelle: $24,973 for a skidsteer; $266,364 for Preview: Sunday, Sept. 6 - 4 to 6 p.m. MOOSOMIN - DFUHVôVWRUH\ZVKHOWHUHG\DUGFRPPHUFLDO water main replacement project Pickup: Wednesday, Sept. 9 - 1 to 7 p.m. EXLOGLQJRQ+Z\ Directions: Karla’s Auction House, NEUDORF DFUHVWDPHKD\EDODQFHSDVWXUHYDFDQW 121 Railway Avenue, Springside, SK \DUGVLWHLQ4X·$SSHOOH9DOOH\ SALTCOATSDFUHVFXOWDVVHVV Correction FEATURING: -'WUDFWRUSWK)(/ZDWWDFKPHQWV EXJUDLQVWRUDJH An article was published on page 11 of the August KRXUV QLFH -'WUDFWRUGLHVHOSWK QLFH %XKOHULQ REDUCED - WHITEWOODDFUHVô6WRUH\OLYHVWRFNIDFLO LWLHVZEDUQVTXRQVHWVKHG 28, 2020 issue about Indigenous regalia designed by SWKÀQLVKLQJPRZHU6NLGRR5HQHJDGH%DFN&RXQWU\ &DQ$P4XDG/XQGERDWDQGPRWRU OLNHQHZ ,+&% WHITEWOOD -DFUHV DFUHSDUFHOVRQHZLWKYDFDQW Julie Paul. 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A strange mixture gevity centred pet health something we could ac- many may say but Me- was the focus when orig- complish with pride,” ex- lissa, co-owner of Riding inally baking these treats; plained Golaiy. Mountain Honey Farms Dixie’s Desserts truly are “Cole began research- and Dixie Desserts in Oak- one of a kind, being made ing beekeeping. We soon burn, MB, says it is devel- with RMHF’s own raw spoke with Roger and oping into a rewarding honey in every batch of Cathy Desilets of Oak- business. treats. burn’s Raven Creek Farm Melissa is the daughter “It is impossible to rec- who have been a commer- of Gord and Ina (Vennard) reate the exact same field cial apiary for years and Golaiy and sister to Mark with the exact same pol- decided to get two colo- Golaiy. Her grandparents len sources,” said Golaiy. nies of bees; Roger and were Evelyn and Harold “Every apiary produces a Kathy have helped us to Vennard & Jean and John bit different honey from not only learn about these Golaiy, all of Whitewood. each other simply be- incredible creatures but She lived with her parents cause the flowers and nec- to also succeed in raising in Whitewood on South- tar sources vary area by strong, healthy bees. esk Street from birth until area.” All apiaries share And healthy bees make about 7 years old when in one distinct factor... the amazing honey!” they moved to Regina. wide array of health ben- Still at the beginning “I will forever claim efits that raw honey does stages of operating a small Whitewood as “home”,” 68%0,77('_*5$66/$1'61(:6 offer. apiary and retail shop, Golaiy told Grasslands Business inspired by dog Officially starting after a few craft shows in News. “I still attend 0HOLVVD*RODL\·VKRQH\DQGGRJWUHDWEXVLQHVVZDVLQVSLUHGE\KHUGRJ'L[LH RMHF in 2019, with Dix- the winter of 2019, the cou- church at Knox Presbyte- who loved her home baked treats that were made to keep her healthy. ie’s Desserts as a unique ple discovered that people rian in Whitewood as often by-product, Golaiy and were eager to enjoy their as I am able and ALWAYS ural alfalfa wildflower was with her most favou- “Charlie is an incredi- partner Cole Krauss stum- raw honey, along with stop in to see Marlene honey. We have expanded rite thing ... snacks! Her bly smart and very aware bled upon raising bees Dixie’s Desserts becoming and/or Stacy at Archie’s our apiary this year to name and spirit are pres- dog who, as a trained and collecting raw honey an instant hit. Diner every time I pass meet the demand.” ent on every single pack- bird dog, absolutely loves as a hobby after an unex- “This is when the busi thru. Marlene makes me As a pure product, RM- age of treats and that is going hunting with “Dad” pected turn in 2018. -ness idea seed was truly a roast beef sandwich that HF’s raw unpasteurized amazing.” and thrives off of that en- “Cole and I were in a planted,” Golaiy said, is exactly perfect. It just honey comes straight from Dixie’s Desserts are vironment,” she smiled. motorcycle accident in the “Our main focus is our always tastes like HOME. the hive to the consumer healthy, handmade dog “When he is with me, he summer of 2018 ... as we raw, unpasteurized, nat- I have family living in – harvested and processed treats – packed with a is the snuggliest dog I Whitewood still and love all by hand, frame by honey-base – and are have ever met, and he is coming to visit.” frame, “with nothing but available in an assort- not very small either!” Golaiy’s new busi- love for our bees and a ment of varieties, along Golaiy added that in ness venture is receiving strong desire to help save with various sizes for all the fall of 2019, the couple overwhelming support our quickly dwindling pol- breeds big or small. Fresh, adopted Simba, who’s fa- and buzzing with excite- linators,” Golaiy declared. healthy food and treats for vourite thing next to dog ment. Dixie’s Desserts – Adding to the simplis- pets make all the world of treats, is swimming and created by Olha’s Riding tic, but largely useful a difference in an animal’s playing soccer. Mountain Honey Farms health benefits that RM- health, and most often the “Charlie and Simba (RMHF) – are growing in HF’s honey provides, the increase in their vitality are the best of friends and popularity. It was inspired by-product Dixie’s Des- is quickly noticed. love playing and explor- by the love of a former serts has been growing “We even carry gluten ing their farm together,” family dog. in popularity; dogs of all free dog treats and always she stated, explaining Passing away in 2019, shapes and sizes share in welcome new suggestions that – inspired by Dixie’s “Dixie was our dog, a the sentiment. and special requests such Desserts – Charlie and very sweet girl who abso- Busy across the coun- as dairy-free, grain-free, Simba enjoy the whole lutely loved nearly every try, RMHF ships Cana- etc. All of the treats are line of treats offered. “We type of food,” smiled Me- da-wide, recently sending made by me with fresh, create everything from lissa Golaiy, co-owner of dog treats to North Van- natural ingredients as lo- Peanut Butter and Honey RMHF. “He was the very couver, BC, and also cre- cally sourced as possible dog treats to Charlie’s ating goat treats for a very and of course, our very Cinnamon Swirls – a dog special herd in Severn, own raw honey,” she friendly mini cinnamon ON. added. “Every day I am bun.” “Our honey has trav- inspired to create new RMHF offers a large elled far and wide – things as our product line array of Dixie’s Desserts’ Haisla, BC is the farthest continues to grow.” flavours – Tobias’ Trop- to date!” Although Dixie and ical Treats, Chester’s Made originally for Michaela passed away in Breath Busters, and Miss Dixie and Michaela, 2019, the couple also have Magoo’s Squirrel Bites are 0DLQ6W32%R[0HOYLOOH6.6$3 “Dixie always had a way two additional dogs, Char- just a few! 3KRQH )D[ of making you smile de- lie, their Golden Labra- A dog’s diet can heav- :HEVLWHZZZPHOYLOOHFD spite anything you were dor, and Simba – a Husky/ ily affect your pet’s qual- feeling or going through, Shepherd mix, who carry ity of life, and dog owners PUBLIC NOTICE she was our cheerleader,” on the legacy of maintain- are becoming more aware Golaiy commented. ing the quality control of of what their animals are Council Remuneration “We decided the very all dog treats produced by eating to help or hinder best way to honour her Golaiy. their overall well being. TAKE NOTICE THAT Golaiy’s treats help to in accordance with the Public Notice Policy No. A maintain the health of ca- 180 adopted by the City of Melville and in accordance with The Cities Act, nines across the country, the following item will be discussed by the Council of the City of Melville Cuthbert’s Tinctures including their own. at the Regular Council Meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 “Our boys absolutely at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Melville City Hall at 420 Main Street and Topicals love all of the treats in Dixie’s Desserts. Just like in Melville, Saskatchewan: our reviews and pictures • A proposed Amendment of the Policy to set Stu Martin - Local Cannabis Expert from happy customers, Council Remuneration eff ective November 16, 2020.. our boys also know the Dated this 24th day of August, 2020. Delta 9 Pain Stick sound of their treat bag,” NOW AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. she laughed. With lots of Ron McCullough slobbery kisses and wide City Manager/City Clerk Chances are someone you know has used the product already. eyes, “they both come Great for localized pain, chest colds, flying into the kitchen, Gerd and many other uses. sit, and drool, looking for ELECTION WORKERS NEEDED more!” Call to get yours today! With every twitch of The City of Melville is seeking people interested in working the the ear, and bark-filled 306-331-6364 tail wag, the healthy Dix- 2020 Municipal Election. If you are interested, please call Amber Orr at Fort Qu’Appelle, SK 306-728-6849 or e-mail [email protected] for more information. ie’s Desserts are pup and www.cuthberts.ca owner approved. 4 September 4, 2020 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News RV of Fort San and Katepwa elect new mayors By Alan Hustak tion clinic in Fort Qu’Appelle. He was on the board of ziland with the Canadian International Development Grasslands News SaskWater for three years, served on the Town of Fort Agency. Qu’Appelle’s Recreation Board and worked in Swa- In Katepwa, businessman Rick Pattison easily de- The COVID pandemic had little or no effect on vot- feated Rod Huber for the mayor’s chair. Pattison col- ers in the Resort Villages of Fort San and Katepwa lected 471 votes, Huber, 51. “It was a great turnout,” who turned out in decent number in both jurisdic- said Gail Sloan, the community’s administrator. tions to elect new mayors. Pattison, who lives in Lemberg, is president of Steve Helfrick was elected in Fort San; Rick Patti- Pattison Liquid Systems which manufactures liquid son won a landslide victory in Katepwa. fertilizers. He used to own the hotel in Lemberg, was In Fort San a little more than half of the town’s 200 the town’s former mayor, and has a summer home in eligible voters turned out to vote. Helfrick, a former Katepwa. He’s also a member of the divisional Scenic village councilor, garnered 91 votes to defeat Doug Valley School Board. Decorby who pulled in 24 votes. “Small resort communities can’t afford to enumerate, but it was a pretty Stephen Alport and Scott Baber were elected to good turnout,” said Chief Returning Officer Victor council in ward two; Cory Hobbs and David Thau- Goodman. berger were successful candidates in ward three. Helfrick is well known as a hockey referee and STEVE HELFRICK RICK PATTISON Councilors Darren Cyca and Murdoch Macpherson has organized the Saskatchewan Hockey Associa- were acclaimed earlier in ward one. Whitewood offers incentives for Heritage Crescent lot purchasers

By Elaine Ashfield development. In 2011, complex over the next near to all of the ameni- ing to be held Sept. 8. site and information can Grasslands News the trees and brush were several months. ties of the town. Stipu- A diagram of the cres- be obtained by calling cleared in preparation for Unfortunately, like in lations made at the time cent can be seen on the the Town of Whitewood developing Heritage Cres- so many communities, of the town’s decision to Whitewood council Town of Whitewood web- at 306-735-2210. cent. the economy changed and develop Heritage Cres- continues to discuss the Discussions took place properties bought or decent were that any devel- sale of town lots on Her- whether to develop the veloped by the town have opment must be 1,200 sq. itage Crescent that have ft. or more and modular been vacant for several south lots or Heritage not sold. Don McMorris, MLA Crescent but since $20,000 The lots in the cres- homes are not allowed. years now and are look- Council had recently Indian Head – Milestone ing for incentives to at- had already been spent cent are located on the on Heritage Crescent, it western edge of the com- listed the lots with a re- Box 720 Balgonie, SK tract buyers. altor to be promoted on was decided to apply for munity and are all ser- Heritage Crescent was the internet real estate S0G 0E0 the $311,000 loan to con- viced with power, water brought to the council sites. “The realtor says [email protected] tinue the development and sewer; they are ready table as early as 2008 as we have had some ‘hits’ of the crescent. The debt for new developments. A www.donmcmorris.ca a new development when but there have been no there were no lots avail- was paid off in 2018. new road was built for offers,” Cindy Baumgart- 306-771-2733 able for sale in White- It was in the same year the crescent that is lo- ner, Chief Administrative wood. Farmland was also that the opportunity for cated on the edge of town Officer (CAO) told council bought on the south side development of a condo to the countryside where at their last meeting on of town in 2010 as a de- took place, and enough the views and the peace- August 25, 2020. velopment area for com- shareholders were se- ful locations only add to “The realtor’s sug- mercial and residential cured to construct the the convenience of being gestion is possibly low- Glen Hart, M.L.A. ering the prices, which is often the suggestion /DVW0RXQWDLQ7RXFKZRRG when offers are not being received,” the CAO ex- Borderland www.borderlandcoop.crs plained. Constituency Legislative At present, council Office Office has incentives in place to ϰϬϮ^ƚĂŶůĞǇ^ƚƌĞĞƚ ϮϬϯ>ĞŐŝƐůĂƚŝǀĞůĚŐ reduce taxes over a five year period for new con- WKŽǆϯϬϵ ZĞŐŝŶĂ^<^ϰ^Ϭϯ ƵƉĂƌ^<^Ϭ'ϬzϬ dĞů͗ϯϬϲͲϳϴϳͲϰϯϬϬ &DUHHU2SSRUWXQLW\ structions. ϭͲϴϳϳͲϳϮϯͲϰϰϴϴ &Ăǆ͗ϯϬϲͲϳϴϳͲϯϭϳϰ Discussion included 18-1c Borderland Co-op is hiring a Yard Attendant at our Home Centre in Whitewood, SK. other ideas such as low- Who we are: ering the prices on lots Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to and whether lowering serve Western Canadians, delivering profi ts back to our communities and investing in the prices would be an sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our incentive to buyers to brand to life, visit us at www.borderlandcoop.com purchase. Buying a newly What you’ll do: As Councillor Denise The yard attendant is responsible for the following duties on a daily basis: Istace stated, “If we re- • Assist customers duce the price, we can’t built home? • Deliver product give tax incentives as Whether you are looking to purchase • Clean and maintain the yard well” and led to discus- • Safely operate equipment and tools sion regarding the tax in- @3<8)89;,31'3813=';3@3<82'?;T Why it matters: centives available. ! 3#-£'38;+!+'&=-938$!2 Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. “The lots are currently Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian something like $32,000 to 683=-&''?6'8;!&=-$';,!;Z98-+,;(38 communities together. $46,000 so with a tax in- you. 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We encourage our Team Members to take their tax rates will be so advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of maybe a flat lot figure teamwork and innovation. may be better,” Coun. Is- tace commented. At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace Discussion ended with that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment the decision to table this Contact me today. that allows all to bring their whole selves to work. matter to the next meet-

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By Sarah Pacio that snow would not slide off Grasslands News such a slight pitch. They re- quested it be changed to a 4/12 slope, with ice guards in the Roof trusses were raised on front and rear so the final cost the Community Hall in Grenfell was just over budget at $35,520. last week. The project was briefly put Planning for the project began in September 2018, when on hold when it was discovered council acknowledged the need that the existing chimney would for a sloped roof. Patches had need to be raised in order to been applied to the existing flat meet code. Either a new liner roof on the front portion of the needed to be installed, at a cost Community Hall, but leaking of $1,400; or the furnace needed continued to be an issue. The to be replaced and the hole roof over the auditorium at the in the roof closed, at a cost of back of the building is already $3,948. Since the furnace is very sloped and in good condition. old and inefficient, council voted The new roof was included in on August 20 to replace it using the 2019 capital budget, with an surplus funds from 2020, with estimated cost of $35,500. It was the condition that the new high carried over to the 2020 budget efficiency furnace be installed and in July the town accepted a before the end of October. bid from Kennedy Construction Within a week, roof work had to install metal roofing on the resumed on the hall and trusses &+5,6$6+),(/'_*5$66/$1'61(:6 front portion of the hall. The ini- were being installed on August Raise the roof tial bid of $34,854, was for a 2/12 27. Town officials expect the Workers from Kennedy Construction install new roof trusses that will be covered by a metal slope but council was concerned project to be completed shortly. roof. The repair will cost over $35,000 and is expected to be completed soon. Ken Burton selected to represent Moosomin constituency ADVERTISING DEADLINE Tuesdays 12 noon New Democrats in the con- the preservation and protection Phone 306-728-5448 stituency of Moosomin selected of the Pipestone Valley and the Ken Burton to be their candi- ecosystems it supports. date for the 2020 election in an Ken is the proud father of two online nomination meeting held sons and grandfather to their on Zoom. five wonderful children. LANDFILL )25748·$33(//( “The Sask. Party has made “People face a clear choice Valley for four decades. During munity member over the years, SUMMER HOURS life harder for Saskatchewan that time, in addition to farming, serving on the executive of the between a tired Sask. Party that people,” said Burton. “It is time Burton received a Bachelor of Kipling Lions Club, Kipling won’t be honest about their fu- • May 1 to October 31 • Monday to Saturday for change in this province. We Arts in History from the Univer- Curling Club and Landsdowne ture cuts and sell-offs, and the need a government that invests NDP, who are committed to in- 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. sity of Regina and spent time in Memorial Cemetery, and he was Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in people instead of making life the oil patch working on a drill- elected to the board of the local vesting in people,” said NDP Closed Statutory Holidays more difficult for Saskatchewan ing rig. He recently sold most of Conservation and Development Leader Ryan Meili. “Ken Bur- Minimum Load Charge is $10 families with cuts and privatiza- his farming operation and re- Area for three terms. He contin- ton has deep roots in this con- We now Accept: tion.” sides in Kipling but continues to ues to curl and enjoys outdoor stituency, and he will be a great Ken Burton has operated the raise a small herd of cattle. activities in both summer and representative for the people of family farm near the Pipestone Ken has been an active com- winter. He has a keen interest in Moosomin.” Directory

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In one city, the statue of John A. Macdonald is toppled to respect those laws, even as we seek to improve and change than make me somewhat angry. and decapitated for his role in residential schools while in them, and those kind of acts of vandalism are not advancing Comments such as “There are some welcoming spaces at two other centers, two former residential schools are named the path towards greater justice and equality in this coun- the University of Saskatchewan, such as the Gordon Oakes national historic sites. try.” Red Bear Centre, but the university has done a poor job I am confused. Should history be erased when objections Well, Mr. Trudeau – Justice and equality will only be overall of ‘Indigenizing’, makes me think: “How many na- to the actions of past leaders become forefront in today’s so- achieved if they are enforced. Civil unrest and designation tionalities are attending our Canadian universities and how ciety? Should statues of the people involved in past history of cultures has to stop! many are demanding equal representation and incorpora- be destroyed, with no lawful action taken against the perpe- The unrest that toppled the Macdonald statue was part tion into the universities’ presence. traters? Do we want to preserve our history or are we going of a wave of protests across the continent against excessive “Universities were founded by and created for white to continue removing historical reminders in our country? violence perpetrated by law enforcement against Black and guys. We sign up knowing it’s going to be a fight for our Macdonald targeted First Nations, Métis, French and Indigenous people. It is true, there have been unjustices done Indigenous students,” one professor said. certain immigrant populations. He created the Indian Act to people in the past but to survive as a country of peace He says there are “bubbles” that have been created at the and Indian Residential Schools. Macdonald had Métis leader and equality, the comments against color and the accusations U of S in certain buildings or by certain leaders to promote Louis Riel executed for treason despite objections from against races, nationalities of difference than one’s own must Indigenous engagement, but that’s not good enough. French Canadians. He was part of our Canadian history. end. President of the U of S said work is underway in several Fast forward to yesterday when the designation of two We should never hear people being described as a ‘frog’, areas, including “development of an Equity Diversity and former residential schools as national historical sites stated ‘gook’, ‘feringhee’ or a ‘mick.’ Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, a new Indigenous Strat- “From this day forward, the residential school system will We are seeing street names and sports names, amongst egy with Calls to Action, anti-racism training for all senior be designated as an event of national historic significance, a few things, that are being changed to remove the racist administrators, and investing resources in our discrimina- which will help to educate all Canadians on the system and impact that could be connected to them. tion and harassment prevention portfolio.” its consequences and ensure that this part of our history is But this must take place by each and every nation. Yes, some areas definitely need improvement, but that never forgotten or repeated.” I take offence to being labelled a “white guy” or a still gives no person of any nationality the permission to When the statue of Macdonald was toppled, Trudeau said “moonie”. These labels are also disciminating. call me a “white guy!” This is an act of discrimination while some of the country’s past leaders have done ques- To recently read an article about Indigenous professors which does date back to Sir John A. Macdonald and this tionable things, acts of destruction are not the best way to leaving the U of S because professors and staff say Indige- needs to stop - by all nationalities. advance the fight for equality. nizing is not happening as they want, along with the other - Elaine Ashfield, Grasslands News “We are a country of laws and we are a country that needs comments stated, was disheartening and did nothing more Big Sask. Party lead bodes poorly for scrutiny

By Murray Mandryk After this province joined Political Columnist confederation in 1905, it was all about the Liberal government that was not threated by one A 32-percentage point lead single viable alternative for the less than two months before an first 25 to 30 years. election should mean that the That was followed by the rise Saskatchewan Party has little of the Tommy Douglas and the to worry about. Co-operative Commonwealth As for the rest of us, that Federation (CCF) that benefit might be another matter. from Conservatives and Lib- This is not necessarily a erals splitting the centre-right condemnation of the govern- vote. ment’ performance and it is in The CCF’s NDP successors no way meant to suggest voters led by Allan Blakeney then Roy are ever wrongheaded in their Romanow and Lorne Calvert choice. then enjoyed this benefit right Voters in a democracy are up until the rise of the Sask. always right and the Saskatch- Party in 2007. ewan voters don’t exactly dish That leads us to today where out four-term mandates easily. the Sask. Party under Brad Should Premier Scott Moe and Wall and now Moe have secured the Sask. Party win on Oct. 26, large majority governments and brings us to Finance Minis- of this mess rather than impose also be argued the Sask. Party it will be only the fourth time record general election popular ter Donna Harpauer’s recent tax hikes like in 2017. has been rather stingy of late in we have seen a four-term gov- votes because the NDP have admission her government is “We fully recognize that its operational spending. ernment in this province’s 115- largely been in political sham- unlikely to provide a balanced we’re going to, yes, have aus- So why can it so easily get year history. bles and seemingly incapable of budget until 2024-25 when the terity budgets, but that doesn’t away with adding more debt? But we need to keep in mind offering policies voters here can next four-year term of office mean cutting,” Harpauer Well, it’s because voters don’t that the collective voter choice trust. comes to an end. said when she presented the have an alternative, champion- is always about who is best to It’s a problem with our first- Credit Harpauer for at least first-quarter update of the 2020- ing balanced budgets and debt run government – not necessar- past-the-post system that means being forthright about this. Pol- 21 budget. reduction. ily the perfect choice for gov- that when you can only muster iticians aren’t exactly known to “That just means minding Essentially, Moe, Harpauer ernment. about a third of the electorate’s be completely honest with the spending. So can we have any and company can get away And Saskatchewan’s polit- support – the current situation voters about such matters. large grandiose announcement, with not balancing the books ical history has been defined for now Ryan Meili-led NDP – One might even agree this is probably not, for the next cou- because the NDP – the only real by long-serving administration it translates into only getting a the right approach, given that ple of years.” alternative – is suggesting it who benefitted from no viable quarter to a fifth of the seats in the collapse of job growth and But while this all sounds would spend even more and run alternative at the time – evi- the legislature. resource revenues during the good, it glosses over the fact up even more debt. dently, the situation we are now That leaves the government COVID-19 pandemic. that the Sask. Party government It shows that success in pol- seeing with a weak NDP alter- with a big mandate to do pretty It does seem to make sense was running record public debt itics is largely based on whom native. much anything it wants, which to more slowly dig our way out before the pandemic hit. It can you are running against.

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Henry’s Sr. will be wel- Canada as we learned ex- then offered the position applying for jobs back in “Around the time that coming a new teacher to tensively about treaties at St. Henry’s Sr. and I May, I did not hear back the Premier of Saskatch- their facility. Brendan and other topics such accepted. I am looking from anyone right away, ewan announced the re- Dzuba is a graduate of In- as residential schools. I forward to this opportu- and I assumed that school digenous Education from took part in two culture opening of schools for nity and I can not wait to divisions did not want the First Nations Univer- camps, with one being at the fall, I received a call begin classes.” sity of Canada, a special- Sturgeon Lake First Na- ized program with a focus tion. There, we learned on Indigenous culture. about the community, the The choice for the spe- traditions, ceremonies cialty began out of neces- and their language.” sity but ended up being a The First Nations Uni- EMPLOYMENT rewarding one. versity programs incorpo- “I have lived in York- rate Indigenous content WORKING FOREMAN/SUPERVISOR ton all my life, and I am into their instructional currently driving to and When Brendan Dzuba de- practices such as encour- FULL-TIME from Melville everyday,” cided that he wanted to stay aging hands-on learning, land-based learning, said Dzuba “When I de- LQWKH3DUNODQGWRÀQLVKKLV About Us smaller class sizes. The cided to apply for univer- EDFKHORU·VGHJUHHLQHGXFD- ,'3>23(,-;'>33&-9£3$!;'&01'!9;3('+-2!!;;,'$839983!&93(;,'8!29f sity, I did so quite last tion, it changed the course degree works similarly !2!&! -+,>!@!2&!90!;$,'>!2 -+,>!@W-;,!2-2f;3>2636<£!ধ323(¥¤ minute. 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By Emily Jane Fulford that often appear to defy Today, one of the larg- these human or cross- Grasslands News gravity, are believed to est collections of histor- shaped monuments dates have been navigational ically built inuksuk can back centuries, they are devices. Large landmarks be found on Baffin Is- still built today and not Although there are that could not be mis- land at the National His- just by the Inuit people, many symbols synon- taken for naturally occur- toric Site, Inuksuk Point but by historic enthusi- ymous with Canadian ring formations served where over 100 of them asts, students, and many culture, none are quite as markers for travelers, still stand. The area was others who appreciate as powerful as that of fishermen, hunters or to designated as such so as their splendor. the Inuksuk. It has been indicate spiritual places. to protect the history of In Melville, an Inuk- seen on the flag of Nun- Inuksuk were not con- Baffin Island in 1969. suk was erected outside avut, the 2010 Vancouver fined to Canada either; A more modern col- of what is now the Mel- Winter Games logo, the they were also found in lection can be credited to ville Community Works symbol for the Summit of northern Alaska where the women of Hamilton, building after being do- America’s, the 1996 Rush they were used for car- ON. In 2015 the group nated by Jack and Cary album “Test for Echo” as ibou herding and con- built a whopping 1,181 Pillar to represent friend- well as the logo for First tainment, however their inuksuk along the Che- ship, joy, trust and reas- Air, the airline used to roots are firmly estab- doke Rail Trail in an ef- surance to all who pass transport essential goods lished as part of the an- fort to bring government by in the city. The mon- EMILY JANE FULFORD | GRASSLANDS NEWS and services between cient Inuit culture. In action towards the issue ument can be seen when Inuksuk splendor Ottawa, ON and Iqaluit, fact, the word Inuksuk of missing and murdered passing by the building -DFNDQG&DU\3LOODU·V,QXNVXNZDVGRQDWHGWRWKHFLW\ Nunavut’s capital city. translates to “that which indigenous women and on Prince Edward Street of Melville as a symbol of welcome to passers by. It also The structures made acts in the capacity of a girls. across from the water UHSUHVHQWVDQLPSRUWDQWSDUWRI&DQDGD·VKLVWRU\ of stone, stacked in ways human.” While the building of tower. Initiatives to street-scape Fort Qu’Appelle LET US KNOW By Alan Hustak antique fire cart and hose department. council pass a bylaw that Grasslands News cart for the project. The Communities in bloom would require the chain- idea is to have the old would also like to pre- saw artist to apply for a Do you know something that would make equipment repaired and serve the stumps of a few permit to carve in town A couple of initia- a great news story? About an event... or a person... installed in a small land- dead trees along Bay Av- and which would give tives from Communities scaped area in front of enue that are about to be council the discretion to or an organization. Let us know. in Bloom to improve Robin’s Donuts on land cut down and turn them deny the application. the street-scape in Fort that is now owned by the into wood sculptures. “If you are going to Qu’Appelle are being con- Department of Highways. Council appeared to be put a carving in front of sidered by the town. One An interpretive panel a little unclear about the would see two pieces of somebody’s home you’d explaining the history concept. It wants more in- better make it one that antique fire equipment of firefighting in Fort formation from a certified the person likes or you installed at the east end Qu’Appelle and metal arborist to make certain will hear about it for the of Broadway Street. The “fire-fighting dogs” made that stripping the bark Toll Free: 1-844-GNG-NEWS rest of your life,” Good- other, would see even by local sculptor Ken from a diseased elm and Email: [email protected] man advised council. more dead trees along Woyciuk would complete burning the stump with Bay Avenue turned into the outdoor exhibit. The a torch renders the tree decorative sculptures. installation could not go free of Dutch elm disease. The fire department ahead without the per- CAO Victor Goodman has agreed to donate an mission of the highways also recommended that www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV September 4, 2020 9 Gene Hauta It’s A Strange World A couple, who flaunted their swastika masks at a Minnesota Walmart, has been banned from Walmarts across the US for at least a year. A video showed up on Facebook of the couple wearing the offensive masks. The couple refused the proffered disposable masks because they were pro- testing Minnesota’s mask mandate, which had just taken effect that day. “I’m not a Nazi. I’m trying to show you what’s going to happen in America,” the woman said. “If you vote for Biden, you’re going to be living in Nazi Germany. That’s what it’s going to be like.” I don’t know enough about American politics to argue. I know some people disagree but the pandemic is real. Most people just have to follow some Grand Opening 68%0,77('_*5$66/$1'61(:6 basic common-sense suggestions to stay safe. Even 'U5REHUW.LWFKHQ036RXULV0RRVH0RXQWDLQ-HII5LWWHU&(26DVNDWFKHZDQ$SSUHQWLFHVKLSDQG7UDGH&HUWLÀFD- the conspiracists should admit that COVID-19 tion Commission; Janice Giroux, Southeast College Board of Governors Chair; Carmen Sterling, Reeve RM Weyburn spreads very easily. One woman in Washington cut the ceremonial power line at the new Powerline Technician Training Centre in Weyburn on Aug. 28. state tested positive for the virus two days before going to get a manicure. She knows what she did was wrong, but “I desperately needed my nails done!” New protests erupted in New training facility officially opens Kenosha, Wisconsin, after Jacob Blake, Jr., became Southeast College offers Powerline Technician course the latest black man to be killed by police. Blake, 29, a father of six, was struck Southeast College celebrated the grand opening of business sense for us as a College, to prepare and sub- from behind at point-blank its newest training facility and apprenticeship pro- mit an RFP for the Powerline Technician training,” range in a hail of bullets gram on Aug. 28. The Powerline Technician Training states Jody Holzmiller, Vice President, Education and fired by police who were Centre will house Southeast College’s newest appren- Training for Southeast College. “We assembled a team following him with guns ticeship training program, Powerline Technician. The and got to work. I could not be more proud of the drawn as he walked away facility, located in the RM of Weyburn’s Evanston College for being awarded this training contract. It’s to his car and opened the car door. Three of his Park, is equipped with both a hands on training lab as important to Southeast College and it’s important to young sons – aged 3, 5 and 8 – witnessed the well as ample classroom space. southeast Saskatchewan.” shooting. Southeast College first heard of the availability to The academic year 2020-2021 will see eleven differ- “My favorite thing about Joe Biden is that he’s submit a Request for Proposal (RFP) in July 2019 when ent cohorts of students across four levels of Powerline not Trump,” tweeted Eden Dranger. Others would long time course provider SaskPower indicated its de- Technician Apprenticeship training with the first co- definitely counter with, “My favorite thing about sire to shift its training focus. Southeast College has a Trump is that he’s not Biden.” To an outsider, rich history of providing not only industry and safety hort starting online this coming October. Southeast both have flaws, and Canada faces the same training programs but in recent years has delivered College is very proud to be the first regional college in issues next election. Which is the lesser of two many successful cohorts of Saskatchewan Appren- Saskatchewan to deliver a full level one through four evils? Who can, and will, do the best to get these ticeship students in conjunction with Saskatchewan apprenticeship training program. two countries out of the trouble we’re in? Trump Apprenticeship Trade and Certification Commission Southeast College is proud to be the Trainer of or Biden? Justin Trudeau again, or new Conserva- (SATCC). Choice in Southeast Saskatchewan. The College offers tive leader Erin O’Toole? “Given our relationship with SATCC as well as our innovative and flexible programming that encourages Edmonton police have arrested a man after location in southeast Saskatchewan, it made smart students to learn where they live. women in north Edmonton and St. Albert were groped and had eggs cracked on their heads. Fort Qu’Appelle Broadway Street paving put on hold In one assault, it appeared that the perp had fake breasts over his clothes. So far, Michael Todd Schartner, 43, has been charged with six counts of sexual assault with a weapon, unauthorized possession of a firearm, and unlawful possession Infrastructure project proceeding of body armour. The egg is, in fact, the weapon in this case. Two boys were robbed of their hard-earned By Alan Hustak Administration Officer (CAO), Victor Goodman. money while running a lemonade stand in their Grasslands News Broadway is not only the town’s main street, but front yard in Peoria, Illinois. One of the two men is also part of a provincial Highway, 210. Once paved, who stole the cash box with about $30, showed the life of the street should be extended for another a gun. Several police later surrounded the boys’ The province’s plans to rip up and pave Broadway 25 years. David Horth, assistant director of commu- stand and paid up to $20 for a glass of lemonade to Street in Fort Qu’Appelle next year have been put on nications for the department of highways, says no try to make the kids feel safe again. hold for at least a year. But the town will go ahead this definite date has been set for when the paving will Sounding a lot like Trump, back in April, Bra- month with part of the Broadway Street infrastructure start. “Those discussions between the ministry and zilian President Jair Bolsonaro fired his Health project and, as planned, will begin to replace aging the town are ongoing,” he told the Grasslands News. Minister, who had urged social distancing when valves and fire hydrants for the town’s water supply “The timing, scope of the work and who will do it is COVID-19 hit. Bolsonaro figured it would dam- and sewage system. still under discussion. If we can do both projects (pav- age the economy. In May, the Health Minister’s The initial phase of the project to upgrade the wa- ing and street plumbing) at the same time it will result replacement resigned in protest when Bolsonaro terworks involves replacing 17 valves and four fire in less disruption to the people of Fort Qu’Appelle.” reopened gyms and beauty parlors. Not surpris- hydrants. Work is expected to begin after Labour Day. Given the precarious state of the economy, Lee ingly, the death count from the virulent disease is The upgrades are being financed by a grant from the Finishen, chair of the South Central Transportation rising, and its case count is exceeded only by that Municipal Economic Enhancement Program (MEEP). Planning Committee, says the situation is “in a bit of in the US. It was estimated that the country would The money did not have to be spent until March 31, a flux,” but the department has realized the impact hit 125,833 deaths by Aug. 4 (actually, they were 2022 and consideration was given to postponing the of its decision to delay paving on Fort Qu’Appelle’s only 102,000 nearing mid-August). “So what?” work until next year. But council decided to spend preparations. “The CAO will be kept abreast of things Bolsonaro said. “What do you want me to do?” So- about $275,000 “or close to that number,” to do some in future planning discussions,” he says. lange Vieira, the country’s Superintendent of Pri- of the work now. CAO Goodman says the delay could allow the town vate Insurance, which administers pensions, says “The overall paving process has been pushed back, to once again apply for a bilateral Investing in Canada things aren’t so bad. “It’s good that deaths are but quotes have come in at a reasonable price, and Infrastructure Program (ICIP) grant. If approved, the concentrated among the old,” she said. “That if we wait until next year there are concerns those province would pick up a portion of the cost of the will improve our economic performance as it will costs will increase because of pressure on the suppli- entire replacement program which is estimated to be reduce our pension deficit.” Randy Cassingham ers caused by COVID-19,” explained the town’s Chief between $7.5 and $10-million. sniped, “Bolsonaro is 65. 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Ain’t that the truth… hopefully things get better soon… keep reading between the lines… 10 September 4, 2020 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News The therapeutic side of family fun By Emily Jane Fulford found that preventative social services truly is the Grasslands News most effective way to prevent addictions, homeless- ness, community and family health. In my opinion, Children’s entertainment can be a tricky business simply having fun is one of the most overlooked tools at the best of times. Trends change, characters are in preventative social services.” popular one day and out of fashion the next, and it In June of 2016, while embarking on that new ad- can be a struggle for parents to keep on top of all this. venture, she combined her love of fun and experience The task can get even more complicated when you add creating preventative programs to start Party Produc- special needs into the mix. While staff at schools are tions. In 2019, she moved to Moose Jaw with her family well trained in how to accommodate the unique re- and brought the business with her. quirements of students in various situations such as “My family had just settled into our new routine; I physical or developmental disabilities and other con- had just started to book events here in Saskatchewan. ditions, often children’s entertainers are not. This can Then Covid-19 changed everything, as it did for all of make organizing an event a daunting task for parents. us. I canceled my parties, my events. I was heart bro- When Rebecca LeSaux, a social work student with ken. This made me rethink my business.” degrees in addictions as well as early childhood educa- It was then that Rebecca came up with a new con- tion, developed Party Productions Company (PPC) the cept, character drive-by’s, allowing the entertainment timing couldn’t be better. The family entertainment to travel to people’s front yards, maintaining physical company operates on the foundation of LeSaux’s 20 distancing, and giving families a chance to celebrate years experience working with children and families milestones and just have fun, in a time when every- in various roles and is far more than an impressive body had to stay home. collection of costumes. “The smiles were infectious,” said LeSaux. “I watched whole neighborhoods come out and stand on “I have had opportunities to work in an Abused 68%0,77('_*5$66/$1'61(:6 Women’s Shelter, crisis counselor, as a community the lawn. It was amazing!” A dose of fun service worker, working with schools and for com- In times like these especially, fun can be therapeutic Social worker Rebecca LeSaux has studied the and may be the key to solving a lot of social problems, munities creating events,” said LeSaux, who earned correlation between social family activities and fun her degree in addictions during the course of creating which has been hidden in plain sight for centuries. “Working in the women’s shelter, and as a fam- as a preventative measure against addiction; it is the entertainment company, which now serves com- the inspiration behind her traveling entertainment munities across the province including Melville and ily coach, I worked closely with parents, teaching life company aimed at bringing families together. Yorkton. skills such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting and such. “I had organized multiple large family events One statement that kept coming up was: I don’t know for my community in Stavely, Alberta. Community how to have fun with my kids. This is what PPC cre- countless recreational and beginner sports programs members, friends and family would rave about these ates, fun opportunities. Creating magical, positive as well as citywide games such as scavenger hunts, not events,” explains LeSaux. “Throughout my career I memories for the families,” LeSaux explains. “I have to mention the programs and library services offered, had the opportunity to work with some of the most in- inclusiveness is not difficult to find close to home. It’s credible children. Creating interactive, inclusive pro- also an important part of social development which gramming. PPC works closely with parents, caregivers can give individuals of all ages not only a sense of be- SUBSCRIBE TODAY! and communities to ensure everyone feels included longing and pride but can also serve as a preventative and able to enjoy the activities and entertainment.” measure for issues later in life. Join the more than 12,000 readers every week In Rebecca’s many years working with families, it “Creating fun filled community events, focused on became apparent that cities that inspire fun, inclusive family and keeping inclusion in mind, allows individ- who read a Grasslands News publication. activities, create strong communities. Melville, Sas- uals to create connections, which ultimately creates See page 7 for details or to subscribe! katchewan has no shortage of activities that include stronger individuals,” said LeSaux. This helps in the everybody regardless of their unique situations. With fight against addictions and mental health issues.”

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ROOKIES FOOD SERVICE DUSTY ROAD SOAP COMPANY Assorted Bison meat products: burger, sausage and Һ Variety of handmade goat soaps. jerky. Large selection of your favourite Watkins products. www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV September 4, 2020 11 Wearing masks encouraged as fall predictions presented By Elaine Ashfield on buses and in high plied with face shields. Grasslands News traffic areas in schools in Businesses, such as areas where a two metre Walmart, recently imple- physical distancing can- mented a policy that any- The wearing of a face- not be maintained. Stu- one entering a Walmart mask to help eliminate dents in Pre-Kindergarten store must wear a mask the spread of COVID-19 to Grade 3 will be encour- and many businesses are will undoubtedly become aged, but not required to following their policy. a common site in the wear non-medical masks. The City of Regina also months ahead. The division will supply staged a news announce- Recently, school di- one or two masks to stu- ment where the mayor visions, businesses and dents. and council encouraged some municipal govern- In classrooms where members of the public to ments put regulations in a minimum 2 metre dis- wear facemasks or face place requiring people tance cannot be main- coverings when they are who cannot keep a social tained, masks shall be in indoor public spaces distance of 2 metres from worn by students and or when on public trans- others to wear a mask. staff. All school-based portation. In the Prairie Valley staff will be required “Given the rise in ac- School Division, the de- to wear masks where 2 tive cases of COVID-19 in cision was updated to in- metre distances cannot Regina, myself and my clude that when students be maintained. Plastic council colleagues en- return to school, all stu- shields will also be avail- courage our residents to dents Grades 4 to 12 shall able for staff and school wear a face covering or use non-medical masks bus drivers will be sup- mask when they venture Fall is flu and cold also planning for a “rea- urging all Canadians out of the house,” the season, so Tam projects sonable worst-case sce- to continue with public Mayor of Regina stated. added strains on hospi- nario,” where a fall spike health practices will give As active cases in- tals and other health re- in infections is followed us the best chance of creased in Regina, the sources with the flu and by ongoing peaks and keeping the epidemic on History of Labour Day number of cases in- COVID-19 cases. valleys, putting excessive a slow burn, while pre- creased to the highest CBC News reported demands on the health paring us in the event of By Emily Jane Fulford amount of cases the area “Canada’s top doctors are system.” a need to rapidly ramp Grasslands News has seen since the coro- striving for a best-case Dr. Tam said health up response measures navirus pandemic began. scenario but preparing authorities should plan for possible larger resur- The city prefers for the Labor Day, it’s something a lot of Canadians take for for the worst: a so-called for “something that’s at gence,” Tam said. granted as that last minute back-to-school shopping op- province to mandate the “fall peak” of COVID-19 least several times worse The number of new portunity to pick up any loose ends that may have been wearing of masks but was cases across the country than your previous expe- cases reported daily forgotten. While it’s symbolic of that last day of summer also considering a bylaw that threatens to over- rience.” There is much has increased in recent before the school year begins for students, teachers and for the city in the future whelm the public health- that’s still not known weeks, with the highest other staff in the education sector, the history of Labor if necessary. care system. about COVID-19, includ- rate of infection among Day is one that dates back to the 1800’s and plays an im- Chief public health “Public Health Agency ing whether it accelerates people aged 20-39 years portant role in how statutory holidays are observed in officer Dr. Theresa Tam of Canada (PHAC) docu- with seasonality. old. North America today. and deputy public health ments show officials are Tam said what actions As businesses and It took just over a hundred years since the beginning officer Dr. Howard Njoo aiming for a “slow burn” Canadians take now will schools reopen and more of the Industrial Revolution, but by the tail end of the presented new modeling scenario, in which the determine how transmis- people return to the work- 19th century, trade unions and labor movements were on on the coronavirus, flag- number of cases remains sions unfold in the fall. place, Tam stressed that the rise. It was the beginning of a new era where workers ging a potential surge in low, so that the public “Continuing to build Canadians must be vigi- were making ground when it came to rights as well as cases several times worse health-care system can up capacity across our lant in following public demanding recognition for their efforts. than what we’ve seen so deal with the influx of health, public health and health guidelines to avoid To keep the workforce happy, as well as celebrate the far in Canada. patients. But officials are laboratory systems while a major rebound. All American tradition of an honest days work, the United States government chose Labor Day as a September holiday and organized the event to be in conjunction with the General Assembly of the Knights of Labor which con- vened in New York City that September of 1882. Various labor organizations, as well as the Central Labor Union Will the voters know who you are? (CLU) of New York, gathered and a public parade was held on the 5th of that month. After the outpouring of support and success of the event, CLU secretary Matthew Maguire made the suggestion that the holiday would go on to be celebrated on the first Monday of September. Needless to say, others agreed with his proposal and the holiday became quickly recognized both in the United States as well as Canada. By 1887 it was clear that Labor Day was a huge success and it would be Oregon to step forward as the first state in the United States to make the holiday official. By 1894, the whole nation was on board and Labor Day was pro- nounced to be an official federal holiday, recognized by 30 states. There was just one catch; it was only a holiday for federal employees. However, by the 1930’s the unions had become powerful and worked diligently to ensure their ? employees got the day off as well, even if it meant threat- ening to strike. 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By Alan Hustak cols” that would have to be followed by user groups Rexentre opened, councilor Doug Blatter thought that Grasslands News such as Fort Knox, minor hockey and the skate club. council should “wait until we have a better picture,” Dressing rooms have to cleaned after each practice, before opening. Brian Casper suggested that the Rex- Efforts are underway to see whether the Rexcentre the canteen closed, traffic would be required to go in entre’s opening be delayed until November 1; “We and the Curling Rink in Fort Qu’Appelle can open for one direction, and the rink would be open only for don’t know what the Covid situation will be in Octo- the season on October 1. Because of the limited use of practice and not competition. ber. We already have significant costs operating that other recreational activities, user groups are appar- “Our first priority is to draft a list of rules people facility, and if we can reduce those costs we should. ently interested in renting the ice in the Rexentre for will have to follow and work with the user groups to We have to take that into consideration.” longer periods this year than they did last year. develop the plan. It will have to be an effort between Lee Finishen agreed that if the Rexentre is to open, “The town, as the operator of the arena, has to fig- the town and the user groups. If it doesn’t work out we “We have to find out some way to cover the financial ure out a way to open the rink safely,” says CAO Vic- will re-evaluate. We are not committed to a full year. hardship.” tor Goodman. “If we don’t have enough user groups, We will wait and see how it goes.” The executive of the curling club too is working to we could not afford to put the ice in.” While councilor Larry Schultz said it is time to open the rink, but says “many questions still need to Goodman told council there will be additional secu- “get back to some sense of normality,” and wants the be answered, and health precautions put in place and rity costs if the Rexentre is to open on October 1. He adhered to.” is at work developing an “appropriate plan and proto- 7KH5H[FHQWUHLQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOHLV hoping to open for season in October.

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Provincial re-open and recover,” Fi- million health and public from budget, primarily return to pre-crisis levels ily for needed infrastruc- Grasslands News nance Minister Donna safety contingency to en- due to the improvement until 2022-23, and expense ture. Harpauer said. “We have sure more resources are in the deficit forecast and growth is targeted at 1.5 “As the first province seen positive signs in re- available for safe class- lower Government Busi- per cent per year. As a to present a budget that Saskatchewan‘s 2020-21 cent months but we are rooms. This investment ness Enterprise debt. result, deficits of $1.4 bil- factors in COVID-19’s First Quarter Budget Up- aware that certain sectors is reflected in the first “All jurisdictions will lion (2021-22), $855 million economic impact and the date and Medium-Term and industries continue quarter update, and a see their debt rise,” Har- (2022-23), and $340 million first province to release Outlook shows an im- to face significant chal- $160 million contingency pauer said. “Our province (2023-24) are forecast be- a four-year fiscal fore- proving economy, a lenges.” remains. had the third lowest net fore a return to surplus cast, our government has smaller deficit and a re- At first quarter, rev- “The health and safety debt-to-GDP ratio in the in 2024-25. been the most financially turn to surplus in 2024-25. enue is forecast to be of Saskatchewan people country in 2020 and it is The outlook is consis- transparent jurisdiction The forecast deficit $14.05 billion, an increase are our highest priorities expected that Saskatche- tent with the province’s in Canada during the pan- is $2.1 billion at first of $398 million, or 2.9 per as we continue to meet wan will continue to have economic forecast and demic,” Harpauer said. quarter, a $296 million cent, from budget. This is the challenge of the global one of the lowest ratios in is based on a reopening “Moving forward, our improvement from the largely due to $338 million pandemic,” Harpauer the country through the of the economies in Sas- government is focused on 2020-21 Budget, and the of federal funding under said. “Our government medium term. Our debt katchewan, Canada and creating the right envi- government’s medi- the federal-provincial is investing in priorities is being managed respon- globally at its current ronment for our economic um-term outlook includes Safe Restart Agreement. and ensuring the prov- sibly while we continue to pace, and that any resur- recovery to drive our rev- progressively smaller A modest $56 million in- ince is well-positioned to invest in the province of gence in COVID-19 can be enue growth, continue to deficits over the next crease in resource rev- recover and return to bal- Saskatchewan.” successfully mitigated. invest in the priorities of three years before a $125 enue is also forecast at ance over time.” The province’s medi- Over the course of the Saskatchewan and care- million forecast surplus first quarter. At first quarter, pub- um-term outlook projects medium term, public debt fully manage spending in 2024-25. Expense is forecast to lic debt is forecast to de- a $125 million surplus by is forecast to rise to $33.6 to return our province to The Saskatchewan be $16.18 billion, an increase by $455 million 2024-25. Revenue will not billion by 2024-25, primar- balance.” economy is now forecast crease of $103 million, or to contract 5.5 per cent 0.6 per cent, from budget. in 2020, an improvement The forecast includes a ZZZ6DVNDWFKHZDQFD&RYLG from the 6.3 per cent $72 million increase for IRUDOOWKHODWHVW&RYLGXSGDWHV decline forecast in the the health system, a $70 2020-21 Budget. In 2021, million increase for mu- %XVLQHVV5HVSRQVH7HDPKHOSOLQH Saskatchewan’s economy nicipalities and a $35 is projected to rebound million increase for new with real GDP growth of supports for the tourism Phone: 306-728-3881 4.6 per cent. industry. [email protected] “Saskatchewan’s fiscal Earlier this month, www.warrenkaedingmla.ca foundation is solid and Premier Scott Moe an- our province’s economy nounced that the province Hon. Warren Kaeding PAg. and economies around will invest $40 million the world continue to from the budget’s $200 MLA MELVILE-SALTCOATS CONSTITUENCY

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By Elaine Ashfield toms and be offered prior- Grasslands News ity testing options. • Public Health will then advise on further Students will be back actions that may be re- to school next week and quired, and it is import- a great deal of concern is ant to note this could being shown regarding vary based on the circum- the possibility of a posi- stances of the positively tive COVID-19 test arising identified case. A positive and causing the closure of case in the cohort (class- the schools again due to room) may not present COVID-19. a high risk to the entire Plans for the Safe Re- cohort. turn to School, shared • Further steps could by the Government of include requirements for Saskatchewan, firstly list the cohort (classroom) to all of the preventative self-isolate at home and measures that are being public health will advise encouraged to keep every- in each situation. one safe while at school. • Those teachers, staff $/$1+867$._*5$66/$1'61(:6 Most importantly, and parents/caregivers Fall harvest underway never go to school if you of students in the school Warm temperatures of the past week have prematurely ripened some crops, and combines like are sick or if someone in population, outside of WKHVHLQWKH.HQOLVDUHDZHUHRXWLQWKHÀHOGVRQWKHZHHNHQG$FFRUGLQJWR6DVNDWFKHZDQ$JULFXO- your home has tested pos- the same cohort, can also WXUHDERXWÀIWHHQSHUFHQWRIWKHFURSLQWKHVRXWKZHVWFRUQHURIWKHSURYLQFHKDVEHHQFRPELQHG itive for COVID-19. seek public health advice and three per cent of canola swathed or ready to be straight cut. Most of the cereal grain crops are If a student, teacher regarding self-monitoring said to be in fair to excellent condition. But some crop damage has been reported caused by heat, or staff member displays for symptoms, transmis- lack of rain, grasshoppers and Bertha worms. There are also some reports of premature ripening COVID-19 symptoms sion risk and access to and heat stress in both crops and pastures. while at school they priority testing options at will be asked to wear a any time. non-medical mask and self-isolate in a separate Single positive that classroom, the class transmission risk in the when there is high risk in specific actions to ensure room until they can go COVID-19 result will receive alternate in- community, etc. the community based on the classroom setting is home. A parent/guardian • If a student or teacher struction (non-classroom) • Public health may community transmission. safe for return (cleaning, will be notified that their receives a positive arrangements for 14 days also designate a school • Public health will amended classroom lay- child is ill. COVID-19 test result, pub- and public health will to this type of approach guide the school on the out). A COVID-19 test is rec- lic health immediately guide the school on spe- ommended. Call Health- begins their contact in- cific actions to ensure the line 811 or your family vestigation. Notification classroom setting is safe doctor to arrange testing. processes will proceed as for return. Public health will provide outlined in “Information Threshold for changes to further guidance when it for Parents: COVID-19 is possible to return to Notification and Illness school-wide delivery school. in School.” • Schools or a section All school areas used of schools will receive by the individual will be Outbreak declaration alternate instruction identified and immedi- • If two individuals (non-classroom) arrange- ately cleaned and disin- within a school test posi- ments when: fected. tive for COVID-19, an out- - There are two or If a child, teacher or break is declared for that more positive COVID-19 staff member tests pos- school. cases in more than one itive, public health will • The declaration of an classroom, and there are provide assistance and outbreak does not auto- regularly shared com- begin the contact tracing matically result in school mon areas and amenities process immediately. closure. Like outbreaks (entrances, washrooms, • Teachers, staff and in acute care, long-term buses); and parents/caregivers of stu- care, or business settings, - Public health cannot dents who are considered an outbreak declaration establish transmission to be close contacts of a may be triggered by a low links between those cases SUBSCRIBE person with COVID-19 number of cases but is through the contact trac- used by public health to Һ¥Һ Һ will be contacted directly ing investigation. - Melville Advance by public health via the mobilize and coordinate a - In some instances, contact tracing process. response to the infection. the above may only be - Fort Qu’Appelle Times • All teachers, staff • With the declaration applicable to a “wing” of - Whitewood Grenfell of an outbreak, all par- and parents/caregivers a school where cohorts When you Herald Sun of students in the same ents of that school will re- of classes are sharing classroom (cohort) of a ceive notification and the common facilities. If this person with COVID-19 declaration will be posted characterizes an entire need answers, will be contacted directly to Saskatchewan.ca. school, the school will by public health and by Threshold for changes to be moved to alternative their school via email. learning opportunities. WE’RE HERE! This notification will in-classroom delivery • Local medical health occur separate from the • If the contact investi- officers will also take spe- contact tracing process. gation determines there cific school settings into • Those teachers, staff have been close contacts consideration when des- and parents/caregivers in the classroom setting, ignating a school to this of students in the same parents of children in type of approach, includ- Pandemic or not, cohort who are consid- that classroom will be no- ing: class/school layout ered to be non-close con- tified. and operations, vulner- OUR NEWSPAPER tacts will be advised to • If there is a second able populations in that self-monitor for symp- positive case confirmed in school or community, KEEPS YOU Help keep your community’s history alive. INFORMED! SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR LOCAL NEWSPAPER! Call Toll Free: 1-844-GNG-NEWS [email protected] 14 September 4, 2020 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News

SHA hoping for a return to play in near future

By Travis Longman encouraged to sign in to help contact for Grasslands News tracing. Senior hockey clubs are also following these guidelines. The Manitoba Junior Hockey If the Saskatchewan Hockey Associ- League recently said October ninth ation (SHA) has its way, hockey will be would be its opening night and the returning in the not too distant future! SJHL would love to be on the ice that The SHA, along with the provincial night as well, however no games can government and the Saskatchewan be played until the SHA is approved Health Authority, have been working to do so by the government and the together on a return to hockey plan for Saskatchewan Health Authority. The the upcoming season. league remains in a holding pattern. At this time no date has been set but Minor hockey is encouraged to fol- the groups have agreed to guidelines low the above guidelines and there that must be met in order to start the are many more restrictions in place to season. ensure safety. Associations that have No games of any kind are permit- “AA” teams or above can only have a ted until the SHA receives permission maximum of 50 people attend identifi- from the government and the Sas- cation camps. This includes coaches, katchewan Health authority. officials, and anyone who cannot main- Due to COVID-19 concerns, no tour- tain social distancing. Only 30 of the 50 naments or interprovincial travel is people are permitted to participate in allowed for the remainder of 2020. It the on ice session at a time. will be re-evaluated closer to 2021 and 2020 has not been a typical year and a decision will be made then based on the upcoming hockey season is not pandemic restrictions. going to be a typical hockey season. Junior hockey clubs, like the Mel- With the ever changing world we live ville Millionaires, can hold identifi- in and the number of cases continuing cation and training camps as well as to rise in the province, it could be a 68%0,77('_*5$66/$1'61(:6 register with the league and begin while before games are being played. Pair of aces practicing until games begin. But before we can be back on the ice, Tyler Powell and Levi Straker both made a hole-in-one at the Melville Golf At identification and training the SHA, the Saskatchewan Health and Country Club recently. Powell made his hole-in-one on hole 14 while camps, teams must keep a list of at- Authority, and Saskatchewan govern- Straker aced hole 17. tendees (players, team staff, arena ment want to make sure everyone is staff, spectators, etc.). Everyone is safe. Fort Qu’Appelle women to rollerblade on the TransCanada to raise money for female athletes

Naomi Ottenbreit with. roadblocks and difficulty and Heather Sten from Waldo’s solution was of life far exceed those the Fort Qu’Appelle and to create a provincial who do not,” Waldo said. Table Mountain ski clubs girl’s ski camp called “By helping these girls are joining former Al- Saski Sisters aimed find success in their ath- berta ski team member at encouraging female letic career we help build and current coach of the friendships between the confidence, self esteem Regina Alpine Race Team province’s five alpine ski and establish connections to rollerblade down the racing clubs and giving that encourage them to TransCanada highway girls a network of fellow want to continue partic- between Moose Jaw and racers to compete and ipating. Plus we adore Regina Sept. 5, raising train with across the them and want them com- money for the Saski Sis- province. ing back year after year.” ters female athlete schol- Saski Sisters’ goal is to Rollerblade is support- arship fund. The fund is create a scholarship fund ing Saski Sisters with the for female ski racing ath- for female athletes that donation of two pairs of letes and aimed at keep- attend the yearly camp, in-line skates this year ing them in sport. providing them with a and have committed to “Across the board in ski trip in their graduat- further contributions in sport, female athletes ing year of ski racing. future years. Rollerblade drop out around that 14 “Studies have shown appointed Waldo as their years of age and don’t that when an athlete, ambassador for their &+5,6$6+),(/'_*5$66/$1'61(:6 return,” said Waldo. She male or female, completes Skate to Ski program in Pool removed has often witnessed fe- an activity from a young Saskatchewan. Green For The Melville swimming pool has been removed as part of the $2 million replace- male athletes drop out of age to at least graduation Life (GFL) is donating a ment project currently underway. In October work will begin on excavation and the program when there of high school, their re- truck for use as a pilot base shaping and installing the footings, walls and mechanical system. is a lack of female rac- cord of success and abil- vehicle during the fund- ers to train and compete ity to handle some of the raiser Saturday. MORE LOCAL COVERAGE than any other newspaper in Southeast and Central Saskatchewan!

Melville Advance | Fort Qu’Appelle Times | Whitewood Grenfell Herald Sun www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV September 4, 2020 15 Sports Column – Darcy Gross Gross Misconduct Mental health benefits of disc golf By Emily Jane Fulford it promotes meeting new people. The interaction It looks like the Stanley Cup drought will con- Grasslands News with others whether it be tinue for the country where hockey is practically learning new techniques a religion. Disc golf is undoubt- or asking advice from a The last time a team from the Great White edly one of the fastest more experienced player, North hoisted the Cup and quaffed some cham- growing sports in Canada. giving tips to a newcomer pagne from it, the year was 1993, and the Mon- It was also invented right or simply conversing treal Canadiens were the victors. here in Saskatchewan. with those who have a It seems odd that no other team from north With facilities popping similar interest, the game of the 49th parallel has been able to claim Lord up all over the province, opens the doors to a pos- Stanley’s mug, yet here we are – at 27 years and it’s no wonder that this itive social experience. It counting. fun, interactive and gen- is something that many And it’s not like no Canadian teams have been erally inexpensive sport may also have been void close to winning. The Calgary Flames and Ed- has caught the attention of for quite some time as monton Oilers both made solid runs at the Cup of so many. However, the a result of social distanc- and lost in the final and the Vancouver Canucks, sport may have the poten- ing. the last Canadian club alive this season, lost a tial to provide benefits far As the demand for heartbreaker to the Boston Bruins way back in beyond that of mere fresh the sport increases, new 2011. air and exercise. Evi- courses continue to pop There could be a million reasons why the Cup dence suggests, playing up around Saskatchewan has only gone to American teams for almost three disc golf may be advanta- and surrounding prov- solid decades, but there has to be some measure geous to mental health as inces, giving individuals of bad luck too, doesn’t there? well as physical fitness. as well as families the op- Is there some conspiracy among the referees to “Growing Disc Golf portunity to connect be- keep hockey’s most sought after prize in the USA within our communities yond physical distancing, or have Canadian teams simply been hampered has proven a positive, put their worries aside, with bad luck? accessible and inexpen- and focus on something Some hockey pundits have said that the rea- sive way of increasing fun. son it’s so difficult for a team in Canada to claim healthy use of park space. “Positive Thinking is in the Cup, is that a lot of the best players don’t The benefit to using park arguably the most diffi- want to play in Canada, and it’s understandable space for recreation cult training to provide. to a point. empowers us to better Helping a pessimist be- Most players would want to play in the US be- cope with adversity and 68%0,77('_*5$66/$1'61(:6 have optimistic is what Mental health game cause that’s where the majority of the teams are change. Unhealthy cop- fun can do! Even if a per- *DUUHWW.HQQHG\ÀUPO\EHOLHYHVWKDWWKHLQFOXVLYH- and for many, the cost of living is probably quite ing such as abuse (in all son’s spirit isn’t in it,” ness of the sport can be a positive impact on men- a bit lower than in Canada, where our politicians its forms) is on the rise says Kennedy. “The se- tal health. spend like drunken sailors and tax us in a simi- indicating a serious com- cret is to make fun a goal lar manner. munity health concern. to plan for and celebrate moments fun can happen recalling happy memories No matter how much these guys say they want Disc Golf enables prac- rather than an incentive is how Positive Thinking through telling stories to play for Team Canada in either the Olympics tice of all five skills that for negotiating. During is Strengthened. Develop- of great moments. This or the World Championships, it seems like get- develop inner strength and after a round of Disc ing inner strength contin- builds Emotional Resil- ting them onto the roster of a Canadian team is a continually while play- Golf is a great opportu- ually wherever you may iency for when adversity lot like pulling teeth. ing and transfer easily to nity to practice reviewing be is simple. Remember strikes. My partner and I You would think that someone who was born all aspects of life,” says successes, feeling pride to point out the fun, the have boiled it all down to in Canada, grew up here and played most of his Garrett Kennedy, who or talking about being successes and the pride three simple actions and minor hockey here, would want to play in a Ca- is owner and founder of happy. Simply remem- in every moment. 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Baseball’s official rule book is 173 pages thick. And drew a massive response. “You throw a 3-0 soft pitch fence, it is surprising they can catch anything.” if ‘unwritten’ rules were documented within the book, like that, it deserves to be hit 400 feet,” said Paige • An ‘anonymous friend’ of Janice Hough’s, after it might add another 50 pages or so. Miller. “Maybe pitch better next time,” said a guy Nebraska football coach Scott Frost, upset over the Rookie sensation Fernando Tatis, Jr., of San Diego named Travis. “I’m guessing it’s unwritten because Big 10’s decision to cancel the season, said the Corn- Padres apparently violated one of those unwritten whoever came up with it was too embarrassed to put huskers are ‘prepared to look at any and all options,’ rules in a mid-August game against the Texas Rang- it in writing,” said Blake Ruane. including playing outside Big Ten: “That N on their ers and Twitterverse went bonkers in post-game dis- To that, we say ‘touche’. And not in the unwritten caps stands for Knowledge.” cussions. section, either. • Bob Molinaro of pilotonline.com (Hampton, Va.), His sin? He swung at a bases-loaded 3-0 pitch that • You can’t make on the folly of trying to play college sports amid a cleared the wall for a grand slam home run, increasing this up: From Peter pandemic: “Schools that initially invited students back his team’s lead from 10-3 to 14-3. King’s FMIA column Sports Column to campus are quickly discovering what they should Here’s a rambling explanation of what the unwrit- at NBCsports.com: have known. When dealing with easily transmissible By Bruce Penton ten rule about that situation states — sort of, because “The New York Mets viruses, dorms are cruise ships without the water.” it’s not written down anywhere: A pitcher is allowed starting lineup on • Another one from Alex Kaseberg: “The city of Los to groove a pitch right down the middle when he’s SNY Friday evening, Angeles is going to name a street after Kobe Bryant. It fallen behind three balls and no strikes, and the hitter prior to the game will be like any other street except you are not allowed shall stare into the stands, looking for familiar (cut- against Miami, was to pass on it.” out) faces while the ‘strike one’ pitch sails across the sponsored by Send • From ESPN: “Barcelona fans need to prepare for plate. The pitcher-batter duel then gets serious with In the Clowns, a New a Messi divorce.” a 3-and-1 count. It’s a matter of respect, say baseball York-area party-plan- • Headline from theonion.com: “Michael Phelps oldtimers. ning company.” Breaches Surface To Ask If Coronavirus Still Happen- But Tatis, Jr., who at the time was tied for the • Steve Simmons ing Before Returning To Briny Depths” major league home run lead, said he missed the ‘take’ of the Toronto Sun: • Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “The Ravens sign from the third-base coach and swung away when “Unwritten rules in baseball aren’t worth the paper cut Earl Thomas loose after he punched a teammate the Rangers’ pitcher, Juan Nicasio, threw a juicy fast- they’re not written on.” during practice. In other words, they simply converted ball down the middle that a 12-year-old Little Leaguer • NHL analyst Brian Burke, on New York Islanders’ him into a different kind of free safety.” might have ripped. style of play: “It’s like watching two men paint a barn. • TNT commentator Charles Barkley, on Paul Not surprisingly, the next batter, Manny Machado, It’s not wildly entertaining but it’s effective.” George’s postseason resume: “You can’t be calling had the first pitch delivered to him sail behind his • Tim Hunter of Everett’s KRKO Radio, on why yourself Playoff P and lose all the time. … They don’t back. Neither the Texas manager, Chris Woodward, fewer Astros test positive for COVID-19: “They saw call me Championship Chuck.” nor the pitcher who tossed the ‘purpose’ pitch at Mach- the signs coming.” • Gary Bachman, via Facebook, on Aug. 22 desig- ado were thrown out, or even given a warning. It was • Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “Two New York nated as National Be An Angel Day: “Only if I get paid almost as if the umpires agreed that, yeah, the pitcher Mets tested positive for the coronavirus. Which is sur- like Mike Trout.” had the right to retaliate. prising because, if you have seen the Mets play de- Care to comment? Email [email protected] The two managers — Woodward and Padres’ Jayce Tingler — were united in their condemnation of Tatis, Jr.’s actions. Both are old-school dudes who have the unwritten rules memorized. Ones such as: Never lay down a bunt to break up a no-hitter; never stand at a the plate and admire a 500-foot home run; never per- form a Jose Bautista-style bat flip; never mention a no-hitter in progress. The Twitter question ‘where do you stand on this’ Local libraries doing Treaty 4 Story Walk

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As the 146th anniversary for the signing of Treaty 4 approaches, local libraries are helping communities honor Indigenous culture by hosting Story Walks with literacy kits supplied by the Southeast Regional Li- brary Headquarters. The self-guided activity includes placards display- ing each page of a book. These are posted outdoors to form a path and participants walk from one post to another while they read the story. The events will co-ordinate with the annual Treaty 4 Gathering, which is typically held in Fort Qu’Appelle but has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Each fall, thousands of people meet in the Qu’Appelle Valley to recall the history surrounding Treaty 4, signed by Cree, Assiniboine, Saulteaux and British leaders on September 15, 1874. Interactive programming provides education opportunities for students and other participants. This year organizers are creating online workshop alternatives since current public health orders pro- hibit large assemblies. To support these efforts and encourage people to remember the origins of Treaty 4, libraries are hosting Story Walks with books by Indig- enous authors. During the week of September 1, Grenfell branch will post the story on the lot across from the library, near the large clock. “Hopefully it will get people to just take a little walk around and it should be fun,” Grenfell’s librarian Sheila Warne-Peter commented. The walk will feature Fiddle Dancer, written by Anne Patton and Wilfred Burton, and illustrated by Sherry Farrell. The beautifully illustrated children’s book describes a boy’s experience as his grandfather teaches him the joys of traditional dance. Each page includes Michif-Cree translations by Normal Fleury. Poems from Blackbird Song, by Randy Lundy, can also be viewed along the walk. BACK TO SCHOOL After Grenfell Library uses the physical literacy kit, Parents and students are it will be passed to Whitewood Library, which will host the Story Walk the week of September 8. Wapella Ài`i`Ì >ÌÌ iwÀÃÌ`>Þ will host it beginning September 15. Individuals in- of school is terested in participating in one of the walks should contact their local branch for details about when and Monday, Sept. 8 where the story will be accessible. www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV September 4, 2020 17

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Rose Novak (nee Hickie) Harold Frederick Sastau- Marian Alice Walz of Mel- passed away peacefully at St. nik was born on the farm in ville, wife of the late Gordon Peter’s Hospital, Melville, on Bateman, SK, on Nov. 29, Walz, entered her eternal rest Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, at the 1933, and passed on Monday, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020 at the age of 98 years. Aug. 24, 2020. He attended age of 81 following a coura- Rose was born on a farm Piche School there and after geous battle with cancer. by Grayson, SK, on March 4, a series of moves, including to Marian was born Oct. 1, 1922, to the late John and Ro- a farm near Grayson, Melville, 1938 on the family farm north of salie (nee Bear) Hickie. Rose and Vancouver, BC, he happily Churchbridge, to Margaret (nee attended Flegel School by settled back in Melville; he was Fraser) and Robert Basken. Grayson, where she completed very proud to call Melville his She received her education Grade 8. home. in Churchbridge (up to Grade August 1944 is when Rose Dad took up his trade in the 8) before moving to Regina with married the love of her life, meat business, which he thor- Gordon where she worked for George Novak, and they re- oughly enjoyed and supported SaskTel as a telephone opera- sided in Waldron, SK. Rose his family of his wife and four tor. Their oldest daughter Shel- worked at the Waldron schools boys. He started at Finkeldy’s ley was born in Regina, in 1960, as a caretaker and also helped her husband, George, at the 0HDW0DUNHW,*$DQG¿QDOO\WR2.(FRQRP\6WRUHVZKHUH before they moved back to Churchbridge where their second :DOGURQSRVWRI¿FH7KH\HQGHGXSKDYLQJIRXUEHDXWLIXOFKLO he proudly spent most of his career as Meat Manager for 34.5 daughter Sharon was born. She continued working as a tele- dren, Sandra, Agnes, Robert and Sheila. In 1987 Rose and years. Dad was a people person and was known far and wide. SKRQHRSHUDWRULQWKH&KXUFKEULGJHRI¿FHIRUVHYHUDO\HDUV George moved to Melville to make life a little easier on them. He was well respected in the company by many, something They moved to Langenburg in 1963 where their family contin- Rose was predeceased by her parents; her sisters, Agnes, he cherished. XHGWRJURZZLWKWKHLU¿UVWVRQ'ZD\QHDQGDQRWKHUGDXJKWHU Betty and Ann; and her brothers, John, Mike, George, Alois Dad met our mother when she asked him to borrow his Shirley were born. Their youngest, Wade, was born in 1968. and Joe. She is survived by her sister, Mary Exner, of Regina, car for a driving test. It was a love story that never ended. He Marian worked at a local grocery store for several years SK. cherished her forever, devoting his time and love as he visited before setting into a career at the Langenburg Union Hospital. Rose’s love for her family will be remembered by her chil- her daily in the nursing home after her stroke and the onset She started in the housekeeping department in 1973 working dren, Sandra (Bill) Moncur; Agnes (Ernest) Kormos and their of dementia. Dad’s most important concerns were for his fam- her way up to department head at the time of her retirement in children, Rene Kormos (Bruce Butler), Jennifer (Matty) Stel- ily, and he never failed to be there for each and every one of 1993 when the government closed the hospital. She had the machowich and their daughter, Tori; Robert (Diane) Novack us. Even though he was very proud of his accomplishments, opportunity to commute to Yorkton but chose early retirement and their son, Matthew (Kristen) Novack and their children, one of Dad’s proudest moments was when he was recognized instead. Beckham, Kiefer and Harlow; and Sheila (Gary) Beeton. by the Canadian Blood Services for his 130th blood donation, Marian joined the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Langen- Even with her passing, Rose will still be with us. All you one of the top donors in Saskatchewan. He spent 13 years burg where the couple was married and became active with have to do is look at nature and all the beautiful birds around volunteering with the Saskatchewan Roughriders as a host, the local Catholic Women’s League (CWL) for many years. us as she did many times herself. meeting many new people who became friends. Dad was a 6KHDOVRVSHQWPDQ\\HDUVDORQJVLGH*RUGRQDQGDOO¿YHFKLO A graveside service was held for Rose at St. Henry’s Parish “people person” and a “giver” who would help anyone, talk to dren, volunteering with the Langenburg Air Cadet Squadron. Cemetery, Melville, on Tuesday, Sept.1, 2020, with the Rev. anyone and easily made friends out of complete strangers. There, too, she started in a small role and worked up to com- )U $QGUHZ 6RZD 20, RI¿FLDWLQJ -HQQLIHU 6WHOPDFKRZLFK Dad’s love for life was infectious, and he made a point to live PDQGLQJ RI¿FHU RI WKH VTXDGURQ +HU UHWLUHPHQW \HDUV ZHUH shared memories on behalf of the family, and the pallbear- by that every day; he said that being positive was a choice to VSHQWJRO¿QJDQGKHOSLQJRUJDQL]HDQGZRUNDW0XVLFIRU06 ers were Jennifer Stelmachowich, Tori Stelmachowich, Matty live by and is an essential practice that his four sons still live by - a local fundraiser held in the Stockholm area. Stelmachowich, Matthew Novack, Kristen Novack and Herb today. Dad was a man of incredible common sense and could In her spare time she enjoyed playing cards, knitting, cro- Exner. reason any situation to a happy conclusion. St. Paul’s Luther- FKHWLQJ SOD\LQJ ELQJR GDQFLQJ JRO¿QJ ¿VKLQJ DQG HYHQ Arrangements were entrusted to Matthews Funeral Home, an Church played a huge role in his and Mom’s lives, where he bowling and curling in her younger years. She also enjoyed Melville and Whitewood. volunteered on church council and as a deacon. Dad’s faith in spending time with her six grandchildren and 15 great-grand- God kept him in good hands until he had to leave us. children. When the kids were growing up she always found Harold was predeceased by his parents, Philip and Mary time to help with whatever activity they were involved in and (nee Printz) Sastaunik; mother- and father-in-law Jacob and never waivered to help when a question required an answer or Katherine (nee Keller) Erbach; in-laws Leon Ness, Val Sastau- DVFKRROSURMHFWQHHGHG¿QLVKLQJ nik, Harold and Phyllis Erbach, Albert and Tillie Erbach, Don- Her and Gordon were married 51 years at the time of his ald Erback, Henry and Mary Rathgeber, Ernest and Janet Re- passing in 2011, also from cancer. It was a tough adjustment hbein and Harvey Friesen; nieces Lori Sastaunik and Donna for her to be alone but she found comfort and friendship with Ness; nephews Kim Sastaunik, Darcy Dietz, Darren Erback, her coffee row gang in Melville before her own battle with can- and Garnet and Brent Rehbein. cer began and slowed her down. At the time of her passing He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Lydia Sastaunik; his she was a resident at St. Paul Lutheran Home, Melville. Memorium For Sale children: Gary (Mona); Douglas (Lisa) and family Zachary (Ol- Marian was predeceased by her husband Gordon (in ivia), Nicholas (Josea) and Thomas; Jeff (Christine) and family 2011), brother Cliff (in 2000), her parents, Robert (in 1986) $50%5867(5²,QORYLQJPHPRU\ Brandon (Alandra) and Austin (Atyra); and Glenn (Marilyn); and Margaret (in 1987), as well as her mother and father-in- RI P\ SDUHQWV ZKR SDVVHG DZD\ brothers Art, Lloyd (Billie) and Ken Sastaunik; sisters Pearl law Betty and Alfred Walz, brothers-in-law Leroy Walz and Joe -RKQ6HSW$QQD6HSW Ness and Doris Dietz (Carl); brother-in-law Gilbert Erback; sis- DeCorby and sisters-in-law Leora Walz, Inez DeCorby, and 7RKDYHWRORYHDQGWKHQWRSDUW ters-in-law Violet Wiebe and Lyona Friesen; as well as many Rosemarie Walz. ,VWKHJUHDWHVWVRUURZRIRQHV nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. 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Bruce Restau com- Council accepted two meeting, while these ten- commented that the town three employees now em- mented. The discussion tenders at the Aug. 25 ders were discussed. One is reimbursed so should ployed in public works, ended with the comment regular meeting of coun- PRINTING? quote was for a manual this be a concern? Coun. he felt the one extra cil and also discussed that it had been passed Stevenson felt that a pol- phone could be redistrib- the issues of extra pay to labor chain pull and the in the budget so the mat- icy should be discussed uted to the town office to employees for cemetery other tender was for a ter will be reviewed at regarding the amounts use. work, paying a fee to each bifold electrical door. A the next budget meeting. LIKE: paid, that he felt should CAO Baumgartner town employee for use of motion was made to stay This year’s budget was Invoices be paid at the labour law stated she could see their private cell phones within the budget so the approved in May. rates if done after hours lack of communication Bill of Lading Tickets, for their jobs and also ac- tender for $10,500 was ap- and also possibly if the amongst the groups em- Highway 1 and 9 Posters Banners cidents at the junction of proved. work should not be con- ployed by the town and Once again an accident Hwy. 1 and 9. Employee extra payments Greeting Cards tracted out. see having to jump into a occurred at the junction or Any Printed Tenders Public works employ- The payment of $50 per car to take messages. “It’s of Hwy. 1 and 9. The ac- Tenders for the sale ees are reimbursed for month to each employee not right that office staff cident was not a fatality Material? of a house, now owned their time to prepare of the town that is not are expected to use their which was accredited to by the town, at 715 Bal- gravesites at a set rate for provided a cell phone was own (phone).” the lower speed limit now Contact: four Street and also to opening and closing the again discussed in length. Councillors discussed posted through this area. replace the shop doors on grave site and access to Coun. Chad Kelly location of employees Blind spots, wider Grasslands the town’s public work’s the columbarium. (Lists stated he did not recall during their work shifts, turning lanes, merging building were brought to of payable show $150.00 any motion being dis- the cost of purchasing lanes or even traffic lights News the table. and also other fees de- cussed or passed on this phones and adding to ex- that are more visible are One tender was re- pending on the job per- matter. Chief Administra- isting plan (which had needed. The CAO was for a free estimate ceived for the house on formed). Councillor Chad tive Officer (CAO) Cindy been discussed at previ- instructed to continue to Balfour Street for $7,500. Kelly asked if this is done Baumgartner responded ous meeting but no fig- communicate with the 1-844-GNG-NEWS Council felt that even doing work hours or after the matter had been dis- ures were brought to the highway’s department though this does not hours and whose equip- cussed during budget meeting for comparison) regarding the continuing Ext. 229 cover the arrears owed to ment is used? Kelly felt meetings and was added and the rate being paid be concerns of council. the town, the sale of the since it is a town respon- to the budget that had house would bring in tax sibility, then it should been passed. Lots For Sale By Tender TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST RM of South Qu’Appelle No. 157 VILLAGE OF ABERNETHY The RM is offering Lots 13 to 18, Block 1, Plan AV2782 for sale by tender located in PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN the Hamlet of Edgeley. (as highlighted on the map below) 1RWLFHLVKHUHE\JLYHQXQGHUThe Tax Enforcement ActWKDWXQOHVVWKHDUUHDUVDQG Highest or Any Tender Not Necessarily Accepted. FRVWV DSSHDULQJ RSSRVLWH WKH ODQG DQG WLWOH QXPEHU GHVFULEHG LQ WKH IROORZLQJ OLVW DUH Sealed Tenders to be received by: 4 p.m., Friday, September 18, 2020. IXOO\SDLGEHIRUHWKHWKGD\RI1RYHPEHUDQLQWHUHVWEDVHGRQDWD[OLHQZLOOEH UHJLVWHUHGDJDLQVWWKHODQG Tenders can be submitted to: 1RWH$VXPIRUFRVWVLQDQDPRXQWUHTXLUHGE\VXEVHFWLRQ RIThe Tax Enforcement RM of South Qu’Appelle No. 157 ActLVLQFOXGHGLQWKHDPRXQWVKRZQDJDLQVWHDFKSDUFHO Attention: Heidi Berlin, CAO DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY P.O. Box 66, Qu’Appelle, SK. S0G 4A0 &RVWV 7RWDO Or by Email: [email protected] 3DUWRI Lot %ON 7LWOH1R 7RWDO $GYHUW $UUHDUV Lot 3ODQ $UUHDUV LVLQJ DQG&RVWV -VY 0UX\PYPLZ JVU[HJ[ [OL 94 VMÄJL H[ 3DUWRI Sec 7ZS Sec 5DQJH 306-699-2257. For those bid(s) accepted, the bidder(s) will have 30 days from the date of accep- tance to complete the purchase of lot(s). 3 The bidder of each lot will receive possession upon the RM receiving payment. 7 3 7H`TLU[ T\Z[ IL I` *LY[PÄLK *OLX\L payable to the RM of South Qu’Appelle Dated this 4th day of September, 2020. Sheree Emmerson, Treasurer No. 157.

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