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Melville’s government-owned Provincial Building is on the sales block. The two storey building, covering nearly 19,000 square feet and sitting on .96 acres on Second Avenue West, has been put up for tender with the govern- ment hoping to have a sale finalized by the end of August. And while the building – officially opened in July 1969 – could have new owners, the services currently offered from it won’t be removed from Melville and could, in fact, stay right where they are, says Nancy WADE WALZ | MELVILLE ADVANCE Cherney, assistant deputy minister, property man- Sailing to victory agement division, of the Ministry of Central Services. $PHULFDQ6FRWW*UHHQÁLHVKLVKS&KHY\PHJDWUXFN6$,/WRYLFWRU\LQWKHIUHHVW\OHFRP- Melville Mayor Walter Streelasky says he regrets SHWLWLRQGXULQJWKLVSDVWZHHNHQG·V)5&&HYHQWQHDU:DOGURQ'XULQJKLVYLFWRU\UXQKHMXPSHG the sale because the building represents more than a RYHUDPHJDVWUHWFKOLPRXVLQHRZQHGDQGGULYHQE\3HUU\-HQVHQRI&KXUFKEULGJH)RUPRUHLQIR place where government services are dispensed – it signifies the provincial government has confidence in RQ*UHHQDQGWKHHQWLUH)5&&ZHHNHQGVHHDGGLWLRQDOFRYHUDJHRQ3DJH the city. “I think it’s very important to have that contact with the province; the fact that the province has confidence in our community and saw necessary to have a building such as that in our community,” Streelasky told the Melville Advance. “We are the largest centre in our constituency and I know there are not many tenants there now, Construction activity down but from my perspective, I think it’s a great facility. It was well built; it was very artistic in nature. I By Lin Orosz “It’s telling me that after six months into the year, guess I’d be quite disappointed (to see it sold), as our Grasslands News our building program in Melville is down substan- community members are. There might be future ten- tially,” Mogenson, who also serves as Melville’s fire chief, told the Advance. ants representative of the provincial government…it As is generally reflected in communities across Sas- “Normally, we have a couple of major projects would be nice to have those government services that katchewan, construction activity is down considerably going on, usually a new house or new residences being we had in the past,” Streelasky says. in Melville this year compared to other years. built, as it shows in previous years, but this year we It’s that lack of tenants that’s the motivating factor In a mid-term report presented at a recent council haven’t had any new residences built so far to date,” behind the sale, assistant deputy minister Cherney meeting by City of Melville building Inspector Tyrone Mogenson says. told the Advance. Currently, the building contains Mogenson, the document shows that no building per- So far in 2019, the city has issued 19 building per- offices of Ministry of Environment, Water Security mits have been issued for new residential construc- mits for projects like garages and renovations with Agency, SGI, Good Spirit Housing Authority and tion or commercial construction in the Jan. 1-June 30 a total value $307,700. The city has issued in total 55 Ministry of Justice (Provincial Court). period. development permits which includes the building per- The Provincial Building has seen a marked de- If that trend continues for the remainder of 2019, it mits along with any property improvements such as cline in occupancy since it opened 50 years ago. An would be the first time in more than a decade that no driveways or fences. example is the reduction of staffing over the years new residential projects were undertaken in the city. of the department that’s today called the Ministry of And the slowdown in new residential construction ac- - SEE PROVINCIAL BUILDING SALE, 3 tivity is mirrored in other building sectors. - SEE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY, 2

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During the past six months, there ha- of activity with bigger projects like the ven’t been any building permits issued Agri-Stability addition to Crop Insur- for commercial projects, Mogenson says. ance, Tim Hortons, Canadian Tire and In 2018, there 37 building permits is- renovations at the mall. sued for residential projects of which Back then, the local economy as well six were new homes while four permits as the economy throughout Saskatche- were issued for commercial project. The wan was in a relative boom cycle. Mel- total construction value was $3,113,704: ville benefited from the presence of BHP “Compared to last year, we’re down Billiton which was exploring the possi- about $2.8 million,” Mogenson says. bility of opening a potash mine in the Figures indicate that of the last five area, Mogenson says, adding that pres- years, 2017 was far ahead of any other ence sparked a flood of optimism within year with 37 building permits issued for a total value of $21,154,749. That year, the community and area. four new homes were built with 36 other However, a few years later, with pot- permits were issued for garages, renova- ash prices dropping, BHP shelved plans tions and so on. to open a new mine and instead concen- 2017 was a banner year for commer- trated on its Jansen mine project. About cial building permits with 13 issued. that time, in 2014-15, oil prices dropped “The anomaly in 2017 was the fact which affected the econ- there was a water treatment plant omy and across Western , says (building permit) taken out that fall Mogenson. to start construction over the winter And that, of course, had repercus- and into the spring. That project itself sions on Melville’s building activity. was worth $17.8 million. If you take the “It’s slow right across the province. anomaly out of there, our total construc- We’re not just a one-of here, everybody’s tion for that year was $3.2 million which slow. It’s completely due to the econ- kind of fits in with the rest of the years.” omy, With what’s going on with oil and Mogenson says since coming to Mel- gas and what not, things have slowed ville in 2006, he’s seen about 200 new down. And not just us.” residences built in the city, including In reviewing the period from 2006 residences contained in Caleb Village. to today, Mogenson says the city’s con- In 2008, there were 26 new homes built struction record could be described as while there were 16 in 2009, a further 32 in 2010, an additional 14 in 2011 and 11 an “ebb and flow.” There are highs and in 2012. lows but overall generally not a great The construction value of the com- deal of variation, unlike some other cen- mercial projects also soared. In 2010, tres which experience dramatic spikes nine commercial building permits were and drops. LIN OROSZ | MELVILLE ADVANCE issued for a total value of $33,232,629. In “We haven’t been a crash and burn. Renovation project 2011, six commercial permits for proj- We’ve had ebbs and flows all along. Melville building inspector Tyrone Mogenson, left, and Randy Ostlund discuss ects totaling $15,649,500 were issued. We’ve been consistent. We’ve been very 2VWOXQG·VUHQRYDWLRQSURMHFWRQDUHVLGHQFHDW6L[WK$YHQXH:HVWDQG6DV- That general time frame saw a flurry fortunate,” Mogenson concludes. NDWFKHZDQ6WUHHW

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“It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong.” Voltaire

Phone: 306.728.5448 Fax 306.728.4004 Email: [email protected] Trade wars are as important as carbon tax There are more issues that are affecting our prov- anything new to the government(s) but the reasons enough to bring something as important as our coun- inces in very negative ways besides climate change behind their pessimism should be. The government is try’s lack of world trade back into the agenda of our and the carbon tax issues. worried about the dollars being charged to people for politicians. “We’re working on it” is not an acceptable Many of the provinces have joined together in the carbon tax – which they rightly should be – but just as answer for the trade dispute problems. court battle regarding carbon tax to address the issue big a concern should be how do they expect the people Hats off to Rocky Mountain Dealerships Inc. for with the federal government. They are trying to deter- to pay the taxation when they have no means of sell- speaking the truth and letting the public know what mine where the federal and the provincial lines are in ing the products that their livelihood depends upon. effects the unsolved issues of the country have on us the matter. Rocky Mountain Dealerships Inc. may be a com- all. Provincial and federal lines are not clear in regards pany that pertains mainly to , Saskatchewan These types of large companies have the studies to many issues and at present, the trade battles with and Manitoba so again, the argument may be that and the numbers to see how things are developing. other countries that are affecting agriculture is an their putting their brakes on in future development is The politicians need to listen to those that are in the issue that needs to be looked at by someone – provin- a provincial problem. The trade disputes are a federal midst of the problems. cial or federal. I suggest both. problem. The provincial governments need to pres- We should not be seeing any loss in advancement The trade battles with China, India, Saudi Arabia sure and need to work with the federal government to and other countries continues to drag on, bringing get these disputes settled and our country’s economy and development in businesses in our country just be- with them negative results that are hurting the coun- back on track. cause the government(s) plate is too full. Maybe they try’s pocketbook just as much as the carbon tax is Why would any farmer, or machine dealership or are putting too much on their plate that is not really predicted to do. any business connected to agriculture, not be pessi- necessary or benefi cial to be there. When Canada’s largest agriculture equipment mistic? How long have the trade disputes been going We need their plates to be full with the matters that dealer, Rocky Mountain Dealerships Inc., decides to on? When was the last time you heard about govern- are hurting OUR country at this very time in history. scrap its future growth strategy as a result of these ment actions to resolve these disputes? Agriculture is just as big of a matter as the carbon trade disputes, I think it is time for the politicians to I fi nd it discouraging that a businesses’ predictions tax. It affects an awful lot of people in many ways. deal with more issues than just carbon tax. of negative growth due to trade wars and custom- Where does the government(s) draw the lines on that? Pessimism amongst farmers may not seem to be er’s pessimism is making the headlines. Will this be - Elaine Ashfi eld Vacant seats should worry Moe

By Murray Mandryk Andrew (Kindersley), Graham Political Columnist Taylor (Indian Head-Wolseley), Colin Maxwell (Turtleford) and Eric Berntson (Souris-Moose Souris-Cannington is the Mountain) all found themselves exception that proves the rule leaving politics for a variety of when it comes to most ridings. reasons. (In the case of Bernt- For starters, it really hasn’t son, he became one of the “GST changed its penchant to vote Senators”, appointed by then Progressive Conservative/Sas- PC Prime Minister Brian Mul- katchewan Party for 44 years. roney to pass the harmonized This is a long stretch even for sales tax increase through modern-day rural Saskatche- the Senate where it was being wan ridings – all of which have blocked by the majority Liber- been solidly Sask. Party since als. its incept two decades ago. The problem in Saskatche- But what truly makes Sou- wan back then is there was no is-Cannington unique is that legislative rules as to how long the governing party held the a seat could remain vacant. seat after the longest vacancy Presumably fearful of even in the province’s history. losing exceedingly safe seats That doesn’t happen very like Kindersley (another of the for more than six months. (that really should be held this seeing a cozy relationship be- often, which should be a warn- few seats where voters hav- Unfortunately, the law con- fall at or around the 48-month tween Andrew Scheer’s Conser- ing to Premier Scott Moe and en’t changed allegiances in 44 tains an exception that says the mark of the current Sask. Party vatives and Moe’s Sask. Party his Sask. Party government years) and Souris-Moose Moun- premier does not have to call mandate) until October 2020 to that goes well beyond the two that seem comfortable allowing tain, Devine ignored demands by-elections after 40 months avoid confl ict with the federal MLAs seamlessly joining fed- seats go vacant for more than to hold by-elections. (presumably, to avoid costly vote. eral Conservative ranks as can- a year. The problem was made by-elections when elections What all this now means didates. But before we go there, let us worse by the fact that the – usually, 48 months or four is that unless the two MLAs Of late, there has been a explore a little history. Devine PCs postponed the gen- years apart – are on the hori- decide to resign this week, dustup between the Sask. Party Almost three decades ago, eral election to the last possi- zon.) nothing legally prevents their and federal Liberals over fed- the Progressive Conservative ble moment by extending their The seats of Regina Walsh constituents from going un- eral infrastructure spending Party wasn’t popular anywhere mandate to the legal maximum Acres (represented by Warren represented for more than an that’s supposed to go the prov- – even in rural Saskatchewan. of fi ve years. Steinley) and Saskatoon East- entire year until after the 2020 ince. Evidently, the Sask. Party It was the late 1980s/early That meant voters in these view (represented by Corey provincial election. is trying to draw attention to 1990s after the great SaskEn- ridings went without represen- Tochor) will become vacant Of course, Moe could have the federal Liberals handing ergy privatization fight and tation for the longest period in soon because both Sask. Party a change of heart and hold out pre-election goodies. ’s PCs found Saskatchewan history. MLAs are nominated as federal by-elections any time after they But what it really is, is put- themselves sliding in the public One of the fi rst acts of the Conservative candidates for the resign. Unfortunately, the pre- ting political considerations opinion polls. new government Oct. 21 election. mier has offered little to sug- over what’s best for voters. So bad was the situation that was to institute a law in which But Moe has delayed the gest that this is his intent. That usually doesn’t work veteran PC MLAs like Bob no seat could go unrepresented next provincial general election Moreover, we are currently out well for the government.

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Melville man presented You Are Invited to with national award “A Celebration of the Portrait” By Lin Orosz Grasslands News a retrospective of selected works by

A Melville man was among scores of Cana- dians presented with national awards for Gordon their dedication to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church through their involvement at the local, provincial or national levels. Matthews Bunny Halyk, a long- time member of St. Mary the Protectress Ukrainian August 1 to 30, 2019 Orthodox Church in the city, was awarded the St. Andrew’s Centenary in the Gallery Award, along with oth- ers, at a ceremony in Canora recently. The at Melville Community Works Centenary Award com- memorates 100 years of 800 Prince Edward St. the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Canada. Although the Church’s Wine and cheese reception centennial was actually last year, the award was will be held on presented in June. LIN OROSZ | MELVILLE ADVANCE The award caps Centenary Award Halyk’s some 30 years %XQQ\+DO\NZDVSUHVHQWHGZLWKWKH6W$QGUHZ·V of service to the local Centenary Award for his long-time service to St. Wednesday, August 7 parish, including serv- Mary the Protectress Ukrainian Orthodox Church ing as president. But in Melville. where his dedication was 7 to 9 p.m. most evident was in his graves, takes about one- first great-grandmother maintaining the grounds and-a-half hours to cut was buried there in 1910; of the Melville church This exhibit is sponsored by the while Birmingham, with and my grandparents and along with the cemeter- 100 graves, takes about my parents; my brothers Melville Arts Council and the Melville Art Club ies at Birmingham and three hours to cut. De- and a sister; uncles and Fenwood. pending on the growing aunts and cousins. Halyk, 91, has been a year, each cemetery and “I’m the only sibling member of St. Mary the the Melville grounds is left. Somebody has to look Protectress parish for cut six times a year or after them ‘til the end, ‘til some 66 years and was more. However, Halyk my end. It’s important to married in that church in says another individual me to be the last one to 1953. Prior to that he was Do you order online? now maintains Fenwood look after them,” Halyk a member of St. Peter and cemetery. says. Paul Ukrainian Orthodox St. Mary the Protec- Fr. Michael Faryna, parish in Fenwood. This tress parish, like so many while located in Yorkton, was the closest church other parishes of all de- is the parish priest for to his birthplace at Bir- nominations, has seen St. Mary the Protectress mingham. its numbers shrink with and serves about 15 par- “I really didn’t get in- Easy as 1-2-3... only about a dozen ac- ishes, covering an area volved ‘til about 30 years tive parishioners today. from Calder to Ituna to 1. Use our street address when ago. I was too busy before Services are held twice a Sheho and Gorlitz. Most that,” says Halyk, ex- you place your order. year – in May and in July. of the parishes have only plaining he was involved In Fenwood, St. Peter and once-a-year services, or, 2. We will phone you when in farming, and a truck- Paul parish hasn’t held as in the case of Fenwood ing and school bus busi- your package arrives. a service since 2005, the and Birmingham, annual ness in Birmingham. He 100th anniversary of the grave blessings. 3. Come on down to our office moved his operations to church. He says award recip- Melville in 1972 where he and pick up your package. So what is the prime ients, both living and also opened a short-line motivation behind his de- deceased, have come implement business. cades-long service to the from parishes across “Then I got involved local Ukrainian Orthodox the country: “They were with getting the cemetery community, a large part nominated either on in Birmingham in nice of which centres on Bir- their commitment to the shape. It was neglected mingham cemetery? local parish they serve or quite a bit so I started cut- We offer a place to have “You got to do some- through national, serving ting the grass. We planted thing. My wife is buried the national needs of the 54 spruce trees around it. there. My great-grandpar- church…,” Fr. Faryna We fenced it, put in a new your parcels delivered to! ents are buried there. The concluded. gate, painted the crosses, and looked after it ever This service is offered for rural residents who require since.” a street address for parcels to be delivered to, He became president CUPE 4784 is offering of both the Melville and OR\RX·UHFRQFHUQHGWKDW\RXUGHOLYHU\ZLOOEHVWROHQIURP\RXU Fenwood parishes. His doorstep, or you will not be at home at time of the delivery. involvement in Melville FREE was somewhat limited USE OUR ADDRESS: because there were oth- ers already doing much Community Swimming 218 - 3rd Ave. W., Melville, SK S0A 2P0 of the work but when they stepped aside, Halyk Minimum – $3.50 charge. Daily storage charge – $1.50 stepped up and continues Open Monday to Friday - 9 a.m to Noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. to this day. Maintaining the Mel- ville church grounds and the cemeteries has Thursday, August 22 been a labor of love for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Halyk who’s spent many hours riding a lawn- Melville Swimming Pool, 1240 Prince Edward St. mower. The Fenwood Everyone is welcome cemetery, with about 45 306-728-5448 ext 222 The Melville Advance @grasslands_news August 2, 2019 7 NDP’s Ryan Meili wants to improve education By Scott Savard ing. Now we need to move beyond talk Grasslands News and take action.” Meili explained. The subject of mental illness is a pas- sion of Meili’s; he has seen the effects it. Ryan Meili, leader of Saskatchewan’s Seeing family and friends suffer through New Democratic Party (NDP), was in it, he also sees it through his other oc- Melville last week to get insight on the cupation. education issues that exist in the prov- “I’m also a family doctor. I have ince. worked for many years in a setting that Education is a high priority for Meili as he feels it’s important to invest in the works with people who struggle with future of children as well as the prov- mental health challenges. It’s not just in ince of Saskatchewan. our schools, it’s in all of our communi- “We were here in Melville talking at ties,” he added. the childcare centre, learning about cost “As I travel around, every community issues for some folks who need childcare is different. Every single community is and from the facilities that need to be talking about mental health challenges. able to pay their staff well enough to Incidents and awareness have increased keep their doors open. so much that it’s on all of our minds.” “If we want a strong economy and a Meili believes in the upstream ap- healthy society 10 years from now, it’s proach to finding solutions. Getting peo- the investments we make in early child- SUBMITTED | MELVILLE ADVANCE ple help in the early stages of life could hood in K-12 (Kindergarten to Grade For the kids help everyone in the long run and could 12) that matter. Keeping kids safe in (Left to right) Jackie Wionzek, Leonard Dales, Ryan Meili, Brittany Simmons avoid the crisis stage. If mental health is colleges and universities with these in- and Yens Pedersen meet at Away We Grow to talk about the children of Melville. managed while they are young, visits to vestments today will pay off in the long the hospital or potential justice system run,” Meili expressed. 7,000 more kids in classrooms. Today’s help initially, Meili is also looking for usage could go down, saving the prov- Meili feels more funds need to be classrooms are more crowded, complex; better support systems for those who ince money as well. spent on education after an increase in more kids with special needs, English may need extra help. “It’s way more expensive to wait for the number of children at schools since isn’t a first language or there are kids “The other thing that would be help- things to get really bad, than to invest 2016. With bigger numbers, he feels kids with mental health challenges and yet ful is more counselling support, as you upstream.” that need extra attention are not getting the supports to deal with that are just see more kids dealing with mental health Mental health is a problem not only the best possible help and guidance. not there. We (the NDP) would make a challenges. For a long time, we didn’t in Saskatchewan but also across the na- “When we look at education, in par- significant investment in improving the talk about mental health challenges, but tion; Meili is putting in his best efforts ticular since 2016, there has been a $0 in- class size and composition,” he said. now with our increased frequency and to help solve the issue. One place to start crease investment in kids, but we have While smaller classroom sizes could awareness, that conversation is happen- is with youth, that’s his vision and goal. Trendon Zagarodney’s memory lives on through awareness By Scott Savard everyone; he would go out to get out and Sherra’s part of it too because I gies and vice versa,” supporter. She hopes that Grasslands News of his way to do whatever passion for helping her found that 81 per cent of Sherra mentioned. other people will support he could. There was one son’s memory live on, people who have asthma The website title is and become a donor of time in a grocery store she has started a website also have allergies. It’s “I Am!” because Sherra organs to help save lives Over two years ago, where Trendon and I to help with donations very common if you have would post on Facebook as Trendon did after his Trendon Zagarodney helped an elderly person and awareness. The web- asthma, you have aller- that she is a donor and a passing. from Melville passed unload their groceries on site can be found at www. away from an allergic re- a conveyer belt. He said iam-onlinewebsite.com action from eating fresh- ‘Mom that’s really nice where people can pur- water fish which created and that’s a random act chase customized t-shirts, an asthma attack through of kindness,” she said. mugs, key chains, or just anaphylaxis. “I started that; I had a to leave a donation. The Mother of Trendon, Facebook page for (per- website promotes people Sherra Zagrodney, still sonal random acts of becoming organ donors, feels the loss and will for kindness); it’s what I did but that is not its sole Government of Saskatchewan the rest of her life. While for the first year to hon- purpose. she still grieves, Sherra our him. We still do it.” “I want to promote has put in a great effort to Request for Proposals With it being hard the asthma and allergy bring awareness not only for people who have both asthma and allergies but also in donating organs after her son donated and Sale of Melville Provincial Office Building helped save lives. “Ever since his pass- ing, I have been trying to Sealed proposals for the purchase of the land and do as much as I can with raising awareness. It’s building known as the Melville Provincial Office hard to think of things. nd When he first passed, I Building, located at 256 2 Avenue West, Melville, did a couple of interviews with the media to bring Saskatchewan, will be received by the Ministry of awareness. It was kind of nd put on the back burner Central Services, 2 Floor, 1920 Rose Street, Regina, but at the same time, it’s always in my head SK S4P 0A9, until 2:00 p.m. CST, August 14, 2019. on what can I do next,” Sherra explained. “Losing a child is to- Proposals must be submitted on forms provided tally different than any Instructions to other kind of loss. I don’t by the Ministry of Central Services. think grieving will ever Bidders Proposal Forms end for us. It will always and may be obtained by be there, but to help us get through it, we focus contacting the Ministry at the above address, by on what we can do to hon- telephone at 306-787-3480, or at sasktenders.ca. our him.” Trendon embraced kindness and was loved by anyone he met. One The Ministry of Central Services reserves the right of his great traits was to carry out random acts to reject any or all proposals received. of kindness. His mother tried to carry on that tradition even though the anxiety and PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) she carries has made it difficult to leave sasktenders.ca the house. “He was just loved by The Melville Advance 8 August 2, 2019 www.grasslandsnews.ca Morris Lodge residents serenaded with violins

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Residents of Morris Lodge in Bangor had the pleasure of attending a violin concert with music by Melville’s Harry and Bella Jeong. Julia Robinson, a 103-year-old resident of Morris Lodge, was brought back to a different time while listening to the chords provided by Harry and Bella. While Harry has visited Morris Lodge a few times be- fore to serenade the crowd, the future visits could become limited because he is moving to Montreal, Quebec to attend McGill University. Harry will be taking arts and science. “My end goal is to be a neurologist, so I took arts and science. I’d love to have some kind of ensemble and a chance to still play the violin after I go to university,” Harry mentioned. Harry is going to make sure that he visits Morris Lodge at least one more time next year. After that he feels that school will get intense and he won’t have the time, but says he has thoroughly enjoyed playing in front of the seniors. “I always have played violin for the seniors here in Mel- ville and other senior homes. It’s lovely to see the people enjoying the music I play; it always motivates me to play more concerts for seniors. It’s great,” he said. Since Harry is a big fan of classical music, that is the Violin duet 68%0,77('_0(/9,//($'9$1&( music he chooses to play but while visiting the seniors, Harry and Bella Jeong play classical music on their violins for the residents at Morris Lodge in he isn’t afraid to throw in old pop songs by The Beatles or Bangor. musicals to keep everyone happy.

FARM AUCTION No news is good news with cannabis for Glorian and Theresa Keyowski Online Bidding By Scott Savard crease in violations since the store has opened. Wynyard, Sask. at 1:00 p.m. Grasslands News “To be honest, the whole event (opening of the store Sunday, August 11, 2019 - 10:00 a.m. here) has pretty much been a non event from a police Directions: From Wynyard, 4.5 miles east on Highway #16. Contact 306-554-3416 or 306-560-8006 With a Tweed store opening up just over a month standpoint. We have not seen an increase in any drug ITEMS UP FOR AUCTION INCLUDE: ago in Melville, some would speculate there could (cannabis) related offences,” Comeau responded. be a growth in crime from underage persons getting For the City of Melville, having no news on the TRUCKS & VEHICLES: -1982 Chevy C-70 grain truck; -1977 GMC 6000, V8 grai WUXFN'RGJH5DPWRQÁDWGHFNWUXFNZLWK&XPPLQVYDOYHWXUER ahold of the plant or even people driving impaired that cannabis front is good news. While the store is still GLHVHO%XLFN5HQGH]YRXV689&KHYUROHW&DYDOLHU=COMBINE: - would increase with easy access to marijuana. fairly new, hopes are the trend of people using proper 1+7;FRPELQHKRXUVTRACTORS: &DVH,QWHUQDWLRQDO :'372KRXUV&,+):$WUDFWRUZ&,+)(/ JUDSSOH RCMP Staff Sgt., Jeff Comeau, has not seen an in- protocols will continue. &DVHGLHVHOWUDFWRUMISC. EQUIPMENT and HAYING: +HVVWRQ URXQGEDOHUZ*DQG\DSSOLFDWRU1++D\OLQHUVTXDUHEDOHU+HVVWRQ IW KD\ELQH 1HZ +ROODQG VLGH GHOLYHU\ UDNH 1HZ +ROODQG  6WDFNOLQHU  EDOHV .8+1VSDFHZKHHOKD\UDNH OLNHQHZ 0)1HZ,GHDVHULHV PDQXUHVSUHDGHU+HVVWRQV63VZDWKHUIWVKLIWLQJWDEOHVKRXUV$LU VHHGHU7LOODJH'LVFDQGGLVFHU$XJHUVBUILDINGS:KRSSHUELQV ÁDWERWWRPELQV JRRGÁRRUV ÁDWERWWRPELQV SRRUÁRRUV IW[ Located in the Melville Advance IWVKHG WLQURRIDQGZDOOV MISC.:)XOOOLQHRIJRRGEUDQGEXWFKHUVKRSHTXLSPHQW 218 - 3rd Ave. W., Melville, SK FKHFNZHESDJHIRUPRUHGHWDLOV 3OXVPXFKPRUH Auctioneers Note:*ORULDQLVDIDUPHUKRUVHPDQDQGDYHU\H[SHULHQFHGPHDWFXWWHU KLVEXWFKHUHTXLSPHQWLVKLJKTXDOLW\DQGLQJUHDWVKDSH Visit www.ukrainetzauction.com for updated listing and photos

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By Scott Savard community,” Graham joked. Grasslands News “That’s why we like to have people from the local community come out On July 29, the smell of barbeque and help; just to show people that we lingered all the way to Fourth Avenue are fine human beings and provide good and Main Street from Kinsmen Park in public service.” Melville. At events like the barbecue, Graham CUPE Saskatchewan (Canadian has had numerous chats with people Union of Public Employees) hosted a and welcomes feedback whether it’s free barbecue in Kinsmen Park with good or bad. hot dogs, hamburgers and refreshments. “It happens from time to time where In the span of an hour, the park had a people will bring up their concerns or large number of hungry visitors who compliments. We will have a chat and went home well fed. see if they are unhappy; we can usually Tom Graham, President of CUPE Sas- sit and have a conversation,” he said. katchewan, was in attendance to enjoy “I was just talking to some folks (in the company of the people of Melville. Melville) and they are really happy with These events allow people to meet the workers and as well are a chance to talk the snow removal. That’s something you with CUPE while indulging in some don’t hear very often in municipalities.” good food. CUPE Saskatchewan hopes to con- “We decided a few years ago to tinue building bridges with communi- frankly show people we aren’t horrible ties members all over the province, with monsters and that we are a part of the events like this well into the future.

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By Scott Savard get dusted off. The dream of playing in Grasslands News the Masters one day is a goal for him as he makes great strides in finishing at the top of tournaments. As a kid playing sports against peo- “He likes the idea of playing and ple at a higher age, this can be daunt- being on TV. He watches golf with me ing. Keaton Kreklewich didn’t shy away on TV. He thinks that’s pretty cool when from the competition, winning the eight you have all these people around com- and under Maple Leaf Junior Golf tour- nament at the age of seven. He shot a 77 peting and definitely talked about that,” during the tournament at Dakota Dunes Doug continued. Golf Course in Saskatoon. One aspect of the game that Keaton Father Doug Kreklewich is very would like to improve is his long-dis- proud of what Keaton has accomplished tance shots. Doug says that will come at such a young age. Keaton spends a with time as he gets older and builds lot of time golfing in the backyard or some size. where ever he can swing at a ball; it’s “For his age, he’s average size; he a passion both him and his dad share. doesn’t hit the ball a long way with “We got him a starter, club and put- his drive. Although he has picked up ter when he was three. I’m kind of a some distance this year, his game is his self-described golf nut myself and Kea- short game, his wedge game and put- ton, even from a young age has been ting are what helps him do really well just an athletic kid. He would come out on courses.” with me to the course; hit the odd ball Keaton will be traveling to the USA back then and hitting balls around the to take part in a drive, chip and putt yard. He still does that today; he’s actu- tournament in Minnesota at the end of ally doing that right now as we speak. August. If Keaton qualifies for the finals I’m a golf nut but he’s even more of a in the tournament he could play in Au- SUMBITTED | MELVILLE ADVANCE golf nut than I am,” Doug mentioned. gusta, Georgia where the Masters will Watch out Tiger While Keaton plays hockey during be played. This could be an early taste Keaton Kreklewich proudly holding his award after taking the Maple Leaf Golf the winter, his full attention goes to golf of what’s to come in the young man’s 7RXUFKDPSLRQVKLSIRUDJHVHLJKWDQGXQGHURQ6DVNDWRRQ·V'DNRWD'XQHV once the snow melts and the clubs can career. Course. WCBL season winding down for Millionaires By Darcy Gross Melville, scoring a run and hitting a double and a cou- at the plate among the Millionaires, counting three Grasslands News ple of singles. hits in four at bats while Kaiden Zacharias notched a Mike Ozga drove in a couple of runs with a double pair of hits in five trips to the dish. of his own and Luke Summers and Chris Paruleski Melville starter Cameron Cooper took the loss, al- As the Western Canadian League season each collected a couple of base hits for the visitors. lowing 10 runs on 14 hits and three walks. winds down, fans of the have Starting pitcher Steven Pierce gave up six runs and been treated to some good ball at home but the team Melville Millionaires 2 at was tagged with the loss, but he didn’t get much defen- has come up against some tough competition on its sive help as the Mils made four fielding errors. latest road trip. Medicine Hat Mavericks 16 (July 27) Melville Millionaires 2 at This contest was similar to game 3 of the trio of Melville Millionaires 4 at Swift Current 57s 6 (July 29) games, as the Mils fell behind early and were simply The Millionaires opened the scoring in this game Medicine Hat Mavericks 12 (July 28) outclassed the rest of the way. with four runs in the third inning, but the 57s an- This game was over before the seats were warm as The Mavs put up 13 runs in the first four innings swered – and kept on answering until they had the 6-4 the Mavericks scored 10 runs in the first three innings and never looked back. triumph. and went on to throttle the Mils 12-2. Micheal Trayler, who is a regular infielder, got the Marquis Irving had a solid contest at the plate for Shortstop Tanner Solomon was the most successful - SEE WCBL SEASON, 13 >>>W+8!99£!2&968-2ধ2+W$! Upload your design | Design online | FREE design templates PRINTING MADE The Melville Advance 12 August 2, 2019 www.grasslandsnews.ca Off-road extravaganzaFilthy Redneck Country Club wows fans

Up, Up and Away WADE WALZ | MELVILLE ADVANCE A double jump built along the western edge of the freestyle course gave fans a close-up view of the mega trucks as they easily gained enough speed to gain spectacular airtime. The freestyle drew competitors from across the United States and western Canada.

By Wade Walz Benesocky adds the feedback is un- cheesy pool classic, and an obstacle anything like this before in a controlled Grasslands News believable, as evidenced by his social course. Florida-based promotional com- environment.” media accounts. pany Trucks Gone Wild (TGW) helps at- TGW is a promotional company “All you have to do is look at my tract these drivers and their high-octane which comprises 20-plus events around Filthy Redneck Country Club (FRCC) Facebook page to see the messages from vehicles. This was the fourth year TGW the United States – FRCC is the lone is relishing in another successful off- across the country and beyond. This is has been involved with FRCC – FRCC Canadian stop on the tour – and their road event. not just an event, it’s an experience and has been around for six years. foray into this country began around a FRCC owner Al Benesocky says the when people experience it once they It started small back in 2014 with campfire. annual three-day event, held this past usually tell me it’s the best weekend very few people and even fewer trucks, “I have a good friend – Peter Eu- weekend near Waldron, drew partici- of their lives. A very large amount of explains Benesocky. It may have been a erle – who is a mega truck driver from pants and fans alike from across North people structure their summer holidays sluggish start but it quickly picked up south Florida. We were at an event in America – some driving as long as 25 around this event.” steam to become the premiere event it Okeechobee (south Florida) in 2015 hang- hours to attend. Highlights of the weekend included is today. ing around a campfire. I had met Matt “I would say this event was a huge the performances of top mega truck “Bringing a brand new open mudding (Steele of TGW) years prior but Peter success, once again. I will go back to the drivers from across Canada and the concept to Canada from Florida (where I re-introduced us again – a 10-minute feedback in the comments I get – they’re United States in several events includ- originally saw it) was interesting to say conversation ensued and we knocked exceptionally positive.” ing freestyle, a bounty hole mud run, the least. People here had never seen - SEE OFF-ROAD EXTRAVAGANZA, 14 Sail hits high-flying jumps, thrills spectators By Wade Walz Trucks Gone Wild events across the east- from the ground up except for the en- The experience of getting here is an ex- Grasslands News ern and Midwest United States – FRCC gine – the 1,000-h.p.-motor was built by perience in itself.” is the lone Canadian stop on the tour. Baldwin Racing in Missouri. His truck He’s been lucky to win a few events They also compete in Michigan, down is named ‘Sail’ which he partially attri- and compete without any major prob- Missouri mega trucker Scott Green to Texas over to Florida (the home of butes to the song by Awolnation and par- lems. There are the usual blown tires loves flying through the air and that’s Trucks Gone Wild) and up to New York. tially to the fact he works on the water. and minor problems with the rig on the what led him to build a mega truck and They drove straight through without (He’s a mechanic working on tugboats highway but even his crashes in the become one of the sport’s top drivers. Green, along with his girlfriend, Mi- stopping, covering the 1,300 miles in 24 on the Mississippi River.) truck haven’t been anything to worry chelle Hinton, best friend Chris Brey- hours. To some that might seem insane “The name also comes from the fact I about. fogle (and his wife Lisa), made the but Green says it’s well worth it to do love to jump (and sail through the air).” “We always make it through and 1,300-mile trek from the St. Louis area to something they love. He hesitates to put a dollar figure on carry on and get to keep doing what we Waldron for the Filthy Redneck Country “It was an uneventful trip up – we the entire team but estimates the pair love.” Club’s (FRCC) annual Trucks Gone Wild only stopped for fuel and at the border have close to $250,000 invested in the As for the FRCC, Green says owner event this past weekend. Breyfogle also crossing,” explains Green. “We crossed mega trucks and the toterhome. Al Benesocky has been a tremendous competed in a couple of events during into Canada in Manitoba and it was all “I know it’s a lot but it’s what we host. the three-day mega truck extravaganza. good.” enjoy doing so (the way we see it is) if “We’ve seen him at different events The diesel mechanic (Green) com- They travel in a custom semi-tractor we’re having fun, the cost doesn’t mat- around the United States and always petes with a 1993 Chevy K-1500 half-ton called a ‘toterhome’ and pull a flat-deck ter. It’s definitely not about the money.” had fun. He treats us like family and we truck on a modified mega truck chassis trailer long enough to carry both trucks He adds it’s also about hanging out treat him like family – it’s an honor to while Breyfogle, a contractor, competes and all the supplies they need for the with good people. be here.” old school in a 1938 Chevy. Green partic- event. “There’s lots of comradery in the There are 20 events on the 2019 ipated in the freestyle competition and “We’ve met a lot of people in the sport mega truck community – we get to hang Trucks Gone Wild circuit including the tug-o-war pad. He wowed the crowd and made a lot of friends which is one of out with a lot of good people, make new stops in Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, during the freestyle event and walked the reasons why we love to come to Al’s friends and share stories with others. Florida, Maine, South Carolina and a away with top spot after a run which in- FRCC. It’s a lot of fun to hang out with That’s what is really important for us. “Dysfunctional Family Cruise” aboard cluded jumping over a stretch limousine great people and there are a lot of great “And it’s a lot of fun… even the road the Carnival Cruise Lines ship ‘Para- mounted on a mega truck chassis. people up here in Canada.” trip is fun. Getting to see different parts dise’ sailing from Florida to Cozumel, The two men compete in most of the Green built his mega truck himself of our country and coming up to Canada. Mexico in October.

Team effort WADE WALZ | MELVILLE ADVANCE Scott Green and Chris Breyfogle (along with their families) spent 24 hours driving from the St. Louis, Missouri area to get to Waldron for the FRCC mega truck HYHQW7KH\KDXOHGWKHLUWZRFXVWRPEXLOW&KHY\VEHKLQGDWRWHUKRPHVHPLPLOHVWRFRPSHWHLQ&DQDGD·VRQO\PHJDWUXFNFRPSHWLWLRQ)URPOHIWDUH Green, his girlfriend, Michelle Hinton, Lisa Breyfogle, and Chris Breyfogle. The Melville Advance @grasslands_news August 2, 2019 13

Darcy Gross Gross Misconduct Local volleyballer recruited By Wade Walz So long Stro Grasslands News The major dismantling of the Toronto Blue Jays has started. A former Melville Comprehensive School (MCS) With a number of budding, volleyball star has joined the college ranks. young, potential superstars Talon Frick signed with Brandon’s Assiniboine Col- already in the lineup, lege Cougars and will put his skills to use in the Man- itoba Colleges Athletic Conference (MCAC) beginning the Jays decided to trade in the 2019-20 season. Frick was named male athlete pitcher Marcus Stroman. of the year during his time at MCS and was a mem- For those who are fans of ber of the Cobras squad which won a bronze medal in Stroman, it’s probably a sad 2017-18. time to be a fan, but for folks The multi-sport athlete – has also played hockey, who want to see the Jays return to the glory badminton and in high school – says he’s years, it’s a move that had to be made. looking forward to taking his game to the next level. Regardless of whether you think team pres- “(I’m looking forward to) being able to play the ident Mark Shapiro and general manager Ross sport I love at a high level in what appears to be a Atkins have taken a team that was a contender great atmosphere.” only a few short summers ago, and turned them Cougars’ head coach Joel Small is also excited about Frick’s foray into the college ranks. into one of the Major League’s weakest sisters, “Talon is a good athlete with a good all-around skill this was a move that had to be made. set. Talon’s read-blocking is very good and he has a Sure, Stroman did everything the Jays ex- good eye for the game. We are excited to see where SUBMITTED | MELVILLE ADVANCE pected of him – and possibly more – but if his potential can take him and the team over the next Local talent you’re going to build a championship club, the few seasons.” Talon Frick will be joining the Assiniboine College best way to build is through trades and the When he’s not on a volleyball court, Frick will be Cougars volleyball team in Brandon, MB for the draft. studying agri-business in the classroom and adapting 2019-20 season. Kudos to Stroman who could have played to his new surroundings. He says he chose Assiniboine Community College like a deal had already been struck and instead culinary arts and hospital to health and human ser- had one of the better seasons of his career, from because he feels Brandon is a nice city and the Cou- gars have a strong program. vices. Last year there were more than 3,600 full-time April to August anyway. The college offers more than 40 diploma and cer- and 6,000 part-time students enrolled in the campuses Telling the host of the Stro Show that he’s on tificate programs in a variety of disciplines from the located in Brandon, Dauphin and Winnipeg. the way to better things might not go that well since he’s always professed a love for the Jays and Canada as well as being a fan favourite. He’s moving to New York, which a lot of peo- ple may have seen coming, however, most base- ball pundits would have predicted that Stroman WCBL season winding down would be joining a team that wears pinstripes as opposed to a blue and orange colour scheme. - continued from 11 It has to be a letdown for Stroman to leave a team that had some success when he was on start on the mound for Melville and lasted only two 8 at innings, allowing eight runs and taking the loss. Re- the hill most nights, to a team that’s mired in liever Brendan McKay also allowed eight runs, but Melville Millionaires 10 (July 24) fourth place in the National League East, espe- pitched the last six innings for Melville. The Mils looked to be out of this game as they cially after he’s repeatedly stated he loved the Jake Green and Ozga each had a couple of base hits trailed 5-0 coming to the bottom of the fifth. After scor- Jays, loved Toronto and loved Canada ad nau- for the Millionaires. ing a single run in the fifth the Mils exploded with six seam. runs in the sixth, punctuated by an Irving grand slam. It’s now up to Shapiro and Adkins to build Melville Millionaires 0 at The Bombers weren’t done yet, however, as they a winner with the picks and talent they’ve Medicine Hat Mavericks 21 (July 26) took a two-run lead into the eighth, only to see Irving amassed in recent times. The Mavs opened the series by outhitting the Mils drive in the tying run with a double. On the night, The latest players to come over to Canada’s 23-2 as they scored in every inning except one on their Irving went two for four with two runs scored and five team are a pair of prospects – highly regarded way to the whitewashing. RBI while Green was also sharp, notching two hits, two runs and two RBI. prospects. They’re also pitchers which might Tyler Price started for Melville and took the loss. The Mils scored three in the eighth and hung on for make one ask, why did we get rid of Marcus if Brooks Bombers 4 at the win as reliever Frankie Almendarez picked up the we needed arms? Melville Millionaires 2 (July 25) win, allowing Chris Lacher to toss a scoreless ninth Perhaps part of the reasoning is the rocky re- The Mils were looking for the series sweep in this to lock it down. lationship between Stroman and the Jays is the matchup but came up a couple of runs short. After fact that he had to go to arbitration twice in as Brooks Bomber 3 at Melville Millionaires 5 (July 23) the Mils knotted the game 2-2 in the sixth inning, the Solomon pitched a gem for Melville in this contest, many years, starting in 2017. Bombers came back with a pair of runs in the seventh allowing one run in seven innings while recording This year it may have seemed like the rela- that would stand up as the margin of victory. eight strikeouts and the victory. tionship would be on a better footing when the Green and Irving carried the mail for Melville as Lacher closed it out for the save. Jays decided not to go that route again, but it both went two for four with a run scored. Braeden Dobbs drove in two runs and Sam Cassel seems like the damage had been done. Mils’ starting hurler Luke Summers had a standout added another RBI for the Millionaires. As the two sides move on, both the manage- effort, despite getting saddled with the loss. Summers The Millionaires have two home games left before rial side of the Jays as well as Stroman and his allowed six hits and four runs (two earned) in seven the season comes to an end. people, need to share the blame as to why a deal innings of work. He also amassed 15 strikeouts and On Aug. 2 they’ll be hosting the Weyburn Beavers gave up one base on balls. couldn’t be struck. and on Aug. 4 the . Even though Atkins has said he’d welcome Stroman back to the Jays two or three years down the line, I’d say his days in Canada are Melville Enter Melville’s probably over. 8” Holes With all the talent in the Blue Jays system on all and now up with the big club, it’s going to be Millionaires Greens a lot of fun just watching them learn how to be Major Leaguers. Junior A Hockey Club RIP Smokey On July 19, Craig “Smokey” Stokes passed ANNUAL BIG away after a lengthy illness. HOLE GOLF Fans of the Melville Million- General Meeting aires will recall Stokes as a Tournament no nonsense defenceman who Thursday, August 15, 2019 always had his teammates’ backs Monday, August 5, 2019 if the going got rough, way back in the 1970s. 7:00 p.m. Melville Golf & Country Club He was just as colourful and larger than life Horizon Credit Union Centre - Boardroom 9:30 a.m. Registration - 11:00 Tee-Off off the ice, and he could always be counted on for a bull session or a few kind words. If the 575-2nd Avenue West - Melville Texas Scramble (Best Ball Format) The Melville Millionaires Jr. A Club will be accepting adage “Once a Millionaire, always a Million- $70.00 Entry Fee – 144 Golfer Limit aire” holds any creedence, Smokey Stokes will Expressions of Interest for Board of Directors to join our club for the upcoming season. All expression of go onto that next world as a pretty darn good • Prizes for All • Chance for the Hole in One Jackpot interests should be submitted to Tammy Stevenson • Men’s, Ladies’, Mixed Flights representative of what that saying means. via email: [email protected] and must be He’ll be missed by many and forgotten by received by 3 p.m. Thursday, August 15, 2019. If you Call 306-728-3931 to enter few. have any questions, please contact Tammy by email. 31-3c All Proceeds to “Let’s Build a Lake” in Melville Regional Park The Melville Advance 14 August 2, 2019 www.grasslandsnews.ca FRCC Off-road extravaganza - continued from 12

out plans for 2016.” safety of everyone involved. I never once stop thinking Benesocky, and his group of four, invest a lot of about that and every year take steps to do our very time and energy into the annual event with another best in keeping people safe as it grows in popularity. I 40 to 50 staff members spending countless hours on the just want people to know the evolution will never stop grounds (during the event). He spends months getting as long as I’m dong this. With growth comes change.” ready which is time well spent but also time which is Despite his best efforts to keep everyone safe there mentally and physically exhausting. are, sometimes, situations he cannot control. Two “My biggest fear is disappointing people travelling such instances this year were the situation where an here from across North America – some of whom atv rider left the property and a mishap with people travel as much as 25 hours to get here. I do my best to staying in a tent. make sure that doesn’t happen.” “I’m very glad that after Zach Zentner de- He adds the most popular aspect of the event is the cided to leave the park Saturday afternoon he was ability for people to come to a place that is fun for found safe and all was well. Secondly, there was a everyone. “Beyond everything else, the people them- story about a couple who got run over in a tent. The selves are still, and always will be, what makes this tent story is partly true: the tires of the vehicle didn’t special.” actually drive over them. I talked to them before they In making a fun event, Benesocky says there is a left and it ended with a handshake, a smile and them challenge to ensure everyone’s safety. both saying they’ll be back next year.” “I want people to know one thing and this is the As for next year, Benesocky says he’ll be giving most important thing I can say or do: it a lot of thought in the next few months but, as of “The FRCC has become a living thing that con- right now, “I’m still coming down from what it takes stantly needs tweaking and upgrading the ensure the to make this happen.”

NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE The Tax Enforcement Act RM of Stanley No. 215 RM of Cana No. 214 Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the RM TAKE NOTICE that the Rural Municipality of Cana of Stanley No. 215 intends to consider the adoption of a by- No. 214 intends to be registered as owner under the above law under The Planning and Development Act, 2007. The SCOTT SAVARD | MELVILLE ADVANCE Act of the land described at the foot of this document. Opening pitch RM will establish a new municipal fees bylaw. The municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an 0HOYLOOH·V 7RUL 6WHOPDFKRZLFK WKUHZ RXW Intent: The proposed bylaw will establish fees for mu- interest based on the tax lien registered against the exist- nicipal services, including planning and development ser- ing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest the ceremonial opening pitch at one of last vices. Number 183675493, 183675606, 183675639, 183675707 ZHHN·V0LOOLRQDLUHV%URRNV%RPEHUVJDPHV Affected Land: The proposed bylaw will affect all land & 183675640 and you are required to: TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the within the incorporated area of the Rural Municipality. municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions Reason: The bylaw will provide a schedule of fees to be of the above Act within six months from the service of this charged for planning services provided by the RM. notice on you and, subject to the further provisions of The Public Inspection: Any person may inspect the pro- Tax Enforcement Act, a certificate of title will be issued to Stats Story SRVHGE\ODZDWWKH50RI¿FHGXULQJQRUPDORI¿FHKRXUV the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped Copies of the bylaw are available at cost. and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, Public Hearing: Council will hold a public hearing on the land. Ramrods at Chargers, SP2 Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. The public The amount required to redeem the land may be ascer- WCBL Melville Schedule Bucks at Crushers, BS tained on application to the Administrator of the municipali- Hilite Reel 1 have the Bye KHDULQJZLOOEHKHOGDWWKH50RI¿FHLQ0HOYLOOH6.$Q\ ty. All games are 7:05 p.m. person or group that wants to comment on the proposed unless otherwise stated Dated this 2nd day of August, 2019. AUGUST: bylaw is welcome to attend or to submit comments prior to Kali Tourney, Melville Slowpitch 02– Weyburn at Melville the meeting. Council will consider all comments received. Treasurer 03– Melville at Regina Team Standings 04– Regina at Melville Issued at the RM of Stanley No. 215 on July 22, 2019. Melvin Morgotch 05– Melville at Regina as of July 30 Dawn Oehler Lot 8, Block 2, Plan W2614, Title #142686940 Team W L T P 06– Melville at Weyburn 32-2c PLAYOFFS: Hilite Reel 2 13 0 0 26 Administrator Lot 9, Block 2, Plan W2614, Title #142687008 Aug. 8-10 - Conference Semi Finals Ramrods 10 1 0 20 Lot 10, Block 2, Plan W2614, Title #142687042 Aug. 11-13 - Conference Finals Usual Suspects 9 2 1 19 Aug. 15-17 - WCBL Finals Unicorn Stampede 9 3 0 18 Lot 11, Block 2, Plan W2614, Title #142687109 Scared Hitless 8 4 1 17 Lot 12, Block 2, Plan W2614, Title #142687165 32-2c WCBL Chargers 8 4 2 16 grasslandsnews.ca League Standings Balls N Dolls 5 6 0 11 Staggering Home 2.0 5 5 0 10 Bucks 5 5 0 10 as of July 30 Breaking Ballzzz 4 6 0 8 East Division W L GB Hilite Reel 1 4 7 0 8 Regina Red Sox 33 14 - Crushers 3 6 2 8 Swift Current 57s 33 17 1.5 The Runs 3 9 0 6 Weyburn Beavers 27 19 5.5 Melville Community Works Events D-Railed 3 8 0 6 Moose Jaw ME 23 24 10 Kahkewistahaw Storm 2 8 1 5 Melville Mils 16 33 18 Cowessess Cubs 2 7 0 4 5 42 28 • Thrift Shop open - Tuesday and Thursday 12 - 4 p.m. Master Batters 0 12 0 0 Sponsored by Prairie Co-op West Division W L GB • Gift Shop open - Tuesday and Thursday 1 - 3 p.m. 37 10 - Medicine Hat Mavericks 27 21 10 • Kidsville open - Monday to Friday 9 - 11:30 a.m. Bulls 27 23 11 - 1st and 3rd Saturdays 10 a.m. - 12 noon Fort McMurray Giants 23 25 14 • Weight Watchers - Weigh in Tuesdays 6:15 p.m. Meeting 7 p.m. 21 26 15.5 Brooks Bombers 15 32 21.5 • Canadian Mental Health Association - Melville Branch - Meeting 1st Wednesday of every month 7 p.m. Melville • Magic Monments Playschool is currently accepting registration for Slowpitch Schedule the 2019 - 2020 school year. Please contact Jill Schick for more info at www.prairiecoop.com Note: All Games start at 6:30 p.m. 306-728-8207 or via Facebook messenger. www.facebook.com/prairiecoopretail AUGUST 7: Scared Hitless at Hilite Reel 2, RP1 Master Batters at Kahk. Storm, RP2 The Runs at Cowesses, RP3 D-Railed at Breaking Ballzz, RP4 Balls n Dolls at Unicorn Stamp., FT Stag. Home at Usual Suspects, SP1 If you can think it... we can print it! From business cards and flyers to banners to coloplast signs, Grasslands News Group Reporter Wanted is your one-stop commercial printing centre. Give us a call today for a FREE quote!

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THE MELVILLE The Melville Advance @grasslands_news August 2, 2019 15 Residents enjoy entertainment and outing to fair

By Judy Hershmiller chanical malfunction with the wheelchair lift on the ken. Lightning hit a transformer with the resultant Balcarres Correspondent Balcarres bus occurred. flames creating a spectacular ball of fire in the tree Saturday and Sunday were spent quietly with next to the pole, even while it rained. Hats off to the friends and family visiting at the centre. SaskPower crews who worked a very long day to get Balcarres Integrated Care Centre News A family council meeting was held on July 31. A power back to the community and to the Town of Bal- On July 15 the residents enjoyed music therapy in representative from each department was on hand to carres maintenance men, and all those who owned the morning for their activity. In the afternoon treats answer questions and go over happenings at the cen- chain saws, rakes and trailers who have been busy were served to the residents while they watched a tre. trimming trees and restoring order to our community. movie. Balcarres Extended Care Centre Happenings A big thank you to everyone for all your hard work. Delicious homemade ice cream was made on Tues- The residents have had a busy July with family out- Balcarres Coming Events day morning, and brought lots of memories back for ings, and planned activities at the centre. Sister The- Aug. 17: Car Show and Shine, Main Street Balcar- the residents. In the afternoon, bingo was enjoyed. resa comes in on Sundays to visit and conduct chapel res from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information and to On July 17 participants of the walking program time. enter your vehicles contact: Gordon Schill 306-334-2791 were busy with their activity in the morning. In the Visitors at the centre included the Sister Flo or Craig Geisler 306-334-2566. afternoon the residents and staff welcomed Harold and Grobowsky, from Richmond B.C. as well as the Gottse- the Boys from Dysart. Their tunes always get the se- ligs. niors in the dancing mood. Don Dillabough enjoyed a visit with his wife Karen Thursday morning the residents received hand and family, Ty and Shania Dillabough, Dustin Boone, massages and manicures. In the afternoon several res- Owen Grassick. idents boarded the handicap bus for a trip to Indian Joe Englot was happy to have a visit with his sister Head. Elaine, and brother-in-law, Warren who had come for On July 19 participants of the walking program a family wedding. Joe also enjoyed a visit with his were busy with their activity in the morning. In the daughter, Colleen and family. 6DOHV&OHUN5HTXLUHG afternoon, bingo was enjoyed. Herman Block went to Regina, with his nephew as 3KDUPDVDYH LQ 0HOYLOOH LV FXUUHQWO\ DFFHSWLQJ UH Saturday and Sunday were spent quietly with chauffeur, for a medical appointment. VXPHV IRU D SDUWWLPH VDOHV FOHUN SRVLWLRQ 7KH VXF friends and family visiting at the centre. 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Pratt on the passing of Pat’s mother, Mary Vierling, a Elsie Pekrul enjoyed a visit with her brother, Ervin long-time resident of the BICC. Mary was 99 years. Our Baber and nephew, Scott Baber. thoughts and prayers are with the family. A large number of residents were excited to climb Around Town News Subscribe online at the handicap bus for a trip to Abernethy to take in the Balcarres hit the news as a violent lightning and Annual Abernethy Fair. Everyone enjoyed the outing. windstorm hit town on July 14. Many large trees were The fair is always a great way to visit friends and damaged, crashing down on power lines, knocking grasslandsnews.ca neighbours and see the exhibits. All the residents that power out for approximately 15 hours, keeping the went enjoyed the trip. The residents had to return to SaskPower crews very busy all day. 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By Alan Hustak “Its very good, very good. and Saskatoon berry. er-in-law, Nelle Penny. Grasslands News You are hard pressed to More than 350 slices were “I can’t share it with find a good home made sold. you,” he said, “It is a pie anywhere these days. There were 11 pie closely guarded family Horses lend them- The Saskatoon berry pie classes in the pie and secret.” selves to poetry. was delicious, a differ- tart baking competition The Abernethy Fair is Stanley Harrison, the ent flavour,” Al Klisosky including apple pie made sanctioned by both the Saskatchewan poet who said. with honey. Roger Pilon Canadian Association died in 1980, celebrated It was the first time collected the most points of Fairs and Exhibitions horses in verse in his at a country fair for for his pies and tarts. Pi- and the Saskatchewan book, Gentleman The lon’s winning Saskatoon Association of Agricul- Horse: “The creak of youngsters Ethan James berry pie was made with tural Societies and Exhi- the saddle, the tinkle of and Evelyn Olsen from berries from a tree in his bitions. It is also part of spurs, and the smell of a Fresno, California, “So back yard. The crust is the registered Saskatch- mane wild flinging...” far so good; I love the pop- a family recipe that was ewan Horse Federation Horse lovers who corn and the horses, the given to him by his moth- show circuit. flocked to see the 55 pies and the ice cream,” horses in competition at said Ethan. the Abernethy Agricul- Three volunteers, who tural Society Fair and together have devoted Exhibition were able to more than 160 years to appreciate Harrison’s keep the fair alive, were evocative description of honoured during the af- “horses dancing, gaily ternoon. Nelle Penny prancing, heads and began as a director of in- manes a fling.” side exhibitions in 1952, Since 1907 hundreds Norma Garratt, known Long-time volunteers have gathered in Aber- for her competitive bak- Sydna Stillborn (L) Norma Garratt (C) and Nelle nethy each July to in- ing spirit has served on Penny (R) were recognized as long-time volunteers spect the equines at the three committees over with the Abernethy Agricultural Society. Among fair which also includes three decades and Sydna them the three have contributed more than 180 more than 1,000 horticul- Stillborn, known for her years of service to the Abernethy Fair. And all of tural exhibits, cooking floral and vegetable ex- them had prize winning entries this year. and baking competitions, hibits, has been a direc- a pet show and bike races tor of youth exhibits for for the children. Rhona more than 50 years. Drinnan’s horse Bart, The pie booth was the “Like Bart Simpson,” was most popular corner of named the champion, and the exhibition hall. There Abbey Goodard, of Swift were dozens of varieties, Current, who was riding fancy pies with latticed Equestrian a quarter horse, Mac’s tops and the old reliable The horse show attracted equestrians of all ages Smoking Hot, was named fruit pies - apple, cherry including 5 year old Shayle Botterill. reserve champion. Watching from the sidelines was Junus Golax from . It was his first time at the fair. “I’m from Calgary and I drove here ten hours to see a horse,” he said with a broad grin. It’s a friendly, unpre- tentious, down home af- fair. People like Grace Over 1,000 exhibits Diehl, who came from 7KHH\HFDWFKLQJÁRUDODQGKRUWLFXOWXUDOH[KLELWV Okotoks, Alta., were were a crowd pleasure. happy to be there. “It is a wonderful fam- ily place. I love all of it; HEATED CANOLA the friendly people, all WANTED!! the displays, all the home *5((1&$12/$ baking; it’s a wonder- 635,1*7+5(6+(' ful place to come,” said '$0$*('&$12/$ Diehl. FEED OATS Al and Darlene Kli- WANTED!! sosky, were “just stroll- %$5/(<2$76:+7 /,*+7 25728*+ ing through” from 3+2726%<$/$1+867$._0(/9,//($'9$1&( Award winner 635,1*7+5(6+(' Medicine Hat when they Janis Dougherty presents Rhona Drinnan the trophy and ribbon for her cham- HEATED FLAX heard about the fair and WANTED!! decided to check it out. pion horse, Bart. +($7('3($6 +($7('/(17,/6 "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252

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