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Friday, $1.50 PER COPY GST INCLUDED May 28, 2021 Vol. 95 No. 17 Agreement # 40011922 PROUDLY SERVING MELVILLE AND SURROUNDING AREA SINCE 1929 • WWW.GRASSLANDSNEWS.CA • 1-306-728-5448 Ice storm devastates Melville

Ice storm cleanup CHRIS ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS Dustin Harrick cuts away a tree that fell onto a camper in front of his house on Quebec Street after it snapped from the weight of ice during the May 21 ice storm that struck Melville. Much of the city was left in a disaster from the storm, which downed thousands of trees and branches and caused the closure of a number of streets and all public spaces in the city. See more photos on page 2. By Emily Jane Fulford city. situation to be a state of emergency. ing power outages and an additional Grasslands News “It was early Friday morning in Shortly after, a cavalry of aid showed six vegetation management employees the range of 4:30 to 5 a.m. and Jeremy up including SaskPower and multiple to help clear branches and trees from Fairbarn and I took a tour around the tree removal services. service lines. The storm that brought Just days after a blaze in the city city and there were branches falling “Whether it be forest fires, flood or the devastation also brought with it a that took multiple firefighters to deal down, at that time there were roads you others, one of the first things you do is show of community support across the with, Melville was hit once again with couldn’t travel down because of the fall- you try to evaluate the circumstances city as neighbour helped neighbour a major disaster, one where mother ing branches. So we organized a work- you have to work within, identify the and countless people stepped in to help nature did an about-face and changed force; public works rolled out at around risks and measure your capacity and clean up trees. The Melville Golf and the landscape from one of late summer seven on Friday morning and by eight workforce and amount of equipment,” Country Club put out a call on Monday conditions to something usually seen in the morning we re-directed parks explains McCullough. “It became abun- looking for 10 to 15 volunteers to help in the winter months. While the results and recreation staff to join us, and even dantly clear that we wouldn’t have the clean up the course and more than 50 may have been good for anybody with a at that point there were lots of branches resources to manage this by ourselves people turned up bringing with them 14 truck, a chainsaw, and a wood-burning and trees still coming down. Our pri- and so one of the things that we decided trucks, 8 trailers and many chainsaws stove, the storm devastated many yards mary focus was just clearing them up to do was to assist residents as much as and other tools to help remove fallen and left a number of citizens without and clearing the streets and not tack- possible.” trees and branches. power through the long weekend. ling anything that was dangerous at Melville opened up the landfill to While it is speculated that there may “The grass fire incident was short that point.” residents for free disposal of organic be a high cost associated with the mess and fast and intense and we were at To make matters worse, the forecast debris until May 29th. For individuals that the storm caused to Melville, the the point of declaring it under control that day called for continuing rain and who do not have access to larger vehi- silver lining is in the foreseeable end and out and then the rain and ice storm ice to add to that which was already cles or cannot make those trips, fallen that the storm brought to the dry spells happened,” explains Melville City Man- built up. After that rain added more ice trees and branches were taken curbside which threatened crops and were re- ager, Ron McCullough. “We went from and more weight to the trees and the for pickup by the city as well as Better sponsible for the grass fires in previous fire to ice in about 48 hours flat.” branches, the mess continued to pile up. Call Cleaning, who chipped in to pick weeks. What sounded like sharp cracks of In order to secure the aid, including up loads of wood from yards around As the city continues to clean up de- thunder for miles around Melville were the use of equipment and human re- town. bris from the neighbourhood, residents actually the sounds of large limbs snap- sources from neighbouring communi- As of Sunday evening, SaskPower are encouraged to visit www.melville.ca ping off of hundreds of trees around the ties, The City of Melville declared the had 48 workers in Melville address- for updates on the progress. FREE DELIVERY Melville, Grayson & Neudorf by calling 306-728-5625 or to shop online go to... shop.rubiconpharmacies.com/royal-drug-mart/ New Business Hours: 306-728-5625 Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 135 - 3rd Ave. E. Melville, SK Holidays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 2 May 28, 2021 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Melville trees snap, crackle and break from freezing ice

Stripped bare CHRIS ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS This popular tree on Dielscheinder Road and Fourth Avenue West was nearly peeled of all the branches and leaves.

Just missed LLOYD SCHMIDT | GRASSLANDS NEWS This truck at Queen Street and Eighth Avenue West narrowly escaped the branches that broke after the ice storm that hit Melville and area on Friday, May 21.

Property damaged ALAN HUSTAK | GRASSLANDS NEWS 5RQ+DVNHOO·VPHWDOJDUGHQVKHGGLGQRWVXUYLYHWKHZUDWKWKDWWKLVWUHHGLG to it following the city-wide devastation last Friday.

Windshield ice ALAN HUSTAK | GRASSLANDS NEWS Mark Keller scrapes the ice of the windshield on Friday morning. Broken branches can be seen on the grass behind him.

Uprooted elm CHRIS ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS This tree broke at the base at City Hall on the corner of Main Street and Fourth Avenue East. SaskPower was repairing power lines, as many cus- tomers were without power that stretched into the weekend.

Cleaning up debris LLOYD SCHMIDT | GRASSLANDS NEWS Karate kick EMILY FULFORD | GRASSLANDS NEWS City workers on the 100 block Eighth West tackle the huge job of cleaning up Mother nature came out kicking on Friday morning, knocking down dozens PHVVRI)ULGD\·VWUDJLFLFHVWRUP7KHFOHDQXSFRQWLQXHGRYHUWKHZHHNHQG of trees and causing havoc across the city, like the Sil Foo Kung Fu building and into the following week. on Main Street and Sixth Avenue West. www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV May 28, 2021 3 Schools preparing for graduation ceremonies

By Sarah Pacio helped cover the cost, and Parents are also orga- Grasslands News municipal employees will nizing a parade to allow assist with hanging the community members an banners. opportunity to share in Changes to public Last Thursday, the stu- the celebration. The pa- health orders have made dent body dressed in their rade will wind its way it difficult to plan gradu- formal attire and the through town, following ation programs this year, graduates walked down the ceremony around 7:00 but schools are finding the hall amidst applause. pm. alternatives to traditional An online assembly fol- Whitewood School has celebrations and devel- lowed, during which two scheduled its graduation oping tentative plans for of the graduates shared ceremony for June 12 at ceremonies in June. their class history. 1:00 pm. Although details Similar to last year, Graduates and staff have not yet been final- the SCC at Grenfell High members will pre-record ized, school leaders hope Community School has a ceremony to be released to hold the program in- arranged to display ban- publicly online, June 26 doors with a few family ners of the graduates at 7:00 pm. The fourteen members in attendance. along Desmond Street in graduates will each re- A parade may also be the centre of town. Za- ceive a USB copy of the organized to provide the gime First Nation and ceremony. community a chance to the Grenfell Lions Club In Broadview, banners congratulate the gradu- featuring graduates from ates. Broadview School were Fort Qu’Appelle’s Bert hung along Main Street Fox Community High at the end of April. The School will hold its grad- SCC, Broadview Lions, uation ceremony on June and Town of Broadview 17 at 7:30 pm. The pro- provided assistance and gram will likely be held financial support for this. outdoors to accommodate The school is planning the maximum number a ceremony for its six of guests permitted by graduates on June 4 at public health orders. The 5:30 pm. school is still finalizing Weather permitting, details for a venue. the program will be held Meanwhile, staff at outdoors on the school Melville Comprehensive lawn and attendance is by High School have not yet invitation only to ensure set a date for graduation compliance with gath- and are still determining ering limits imposed by the format for this year’s public health orders. celebration. Grad walk 68%0,77('_*5$66/$1'61(:6 Last week, Trenton Sangwais and his fellow graduates walked down the hall- way at Grenfell High Community School amidst applause from the rest of the student body.

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By Chris Ashfield Speaking on the record supplies, 3 per cent for Grasslands News sales year for 2020, Gen- lubricant, 1 per cent for eral Manager Chris Par- ag equipment and 0.5 per adis said that despite the cent for chemical, seed It was a record year challenges the Co-op ex- and fertilizer. Equity for Prairie Co-op this past perienced this past year cheques were mailed to year with the co-operative with COVID-19 pandemic, members in mid-May. surpassing their previous it goes to show the im- Looking forward, Par- sales record by nearly portance of the Co-op in adis feels Prairie Co-op $2.5 million. That was the the community and to the will only see higher sales message delivered during members it serves. numbers and he says as the virtual annual gen- “What this goes to an organization, it is tar- eral meeting (AGM) that show is that our people, geting to break the $100 was held on May 26. our staff and our locations million in sales in the ELAINE ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS According to financial are well suited to meet near future. He expects Construction to begin statements presented to our members’ needs,” that goal to be realized The committee who has been raising funding for a childcare centre in members, Prairie Co-op said Paradis. “Through sooner than later with the Whitewood is pleased to announce it will go ahead due to news of re- realized $94,911,643 in the challenging times increased sales that will ceiving funding from the Saskatchewan government to add to the many sales in 2020 which was of the pandemic that we be realized from the new donations received. It will be located near Whitewood School (seen in an increase of $2.44 mil- have all gone through, Home Centre and Food the background). Committee members include (l-r) Jenn Himmelspach, lion over the previous and some days still going Stores in Melville. Tia Thompson, Patsy Thompson, Jessica Rogoschewsky, Ardean Maki sales record set in 2018. through, I am very proud “We truly feel with and missing are Aaron Aldous, Kelly Shire and Kate Leepart. Those sales helped give of our team and what the expanded offerings the co-op a net savings they have accomplished and the service we can of $2,869,465 for the year, and the service they have provide, we are looking near future. Aaron Keisig, vice-pres- 10-year awards and nine which was down from provided.” forwards towards being Other business dis- ident of the board, Bob 5-year awards. Two re- just under $3.2 million in The success of the the retailer of choice and cussed during the AGM Moulding and Patty Welch tired staff were also rec- savings in 2019. The re- past year allowed Prairie growing the sales signifi- were a number of minor while Helen Achtymichuk ognized. cord year for net savings Co-op’s board of direc- cantly,” said Paradis. bylaw revisions. In total, was the new name on the Prairie Co-op consists was in 2015 when $7.3 tors to authorize a cash The new Home Centre 18 revisions were pre- ballot. Results of the elec- of 10,478 active members million was realized on repayment of $1,022,363 opened on April 12 and sented, all minor house- tion were not available with locations in Melville, just under $80 million in in equity payout to the the Food Store is sched- keeping changes. before press time. Fort Qu’Appelle, Cupar, sales. membership based on a uled to be open by the end The AGM also saw an Twenty-four ser- Ituna, Kelliher, Lipton Since being incorpo- $1,564,887 in patronage of July, a target which election held for three vice awards presented and Strasbourg. rated in 1936, Prairie allocation that was ap- Paradis says is on track board of director’s po- throughout the year were Co-op has a combined proved. The equity pay- to be met. Outside a few sitions with three can- also recognized as part of sales of nearly $1.25 bil- out the board of directors other smaller projects in didates running as the AGM, including one Power outages lion which attributed to approved on purchases the works, the general incumbents and one new 35-year award, two 30- a total net savings of just was 2.5 per cent for food manager said there are no person putting their name year awards, one 25-year over $67 million over the and petroleum, 2 per cent other large scales projects forth. 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By Elaine Ashfield ple’s gardens and lawns for this year’s long week- to collapse and branches sius and low 4 degree C mm. The most variance Grasslands News were suffering from an ex- end but are hopeful there to break. A substantial and precipitation 23.4 mm. from 2010 to 2020 is in the treme drought. will be many more warm, amount of damage was Saskatoon’s average was precipitation levels with It was a mixture of The drought was being sunny weekends yet to witnessed in communities also 18 degrees C for highs temperatures showing emotions over the May compared to land situa- come over the summer. hit by the freezing rain. and 4 degrees C for lows similar readings from the Victoria Day long week- tions similar to the 1930s Showers began on The month of May and precipitation as 16.9 two recorded averages. end as the extreme heat and the fear of no rain was Thursday and as the night can often be a mixture of that encased the area at creating a huge burden of progressed, by Friday temperatures and precip- the beginning of the week doubt for this year’s crops. morning some areas had itation and looking back, moved out and was re- Campers and outdoor also experienced snow records collected from placed with cold, snow and enthusiasts who were and freezing rain. Several 1981 to 2010 showed the rain. looking for a few days areas were without power May snowfall averages The rain was welcomed of relaxation and some as an ice storm coated in the Qu’Appelle Valley by most as the farmer’s outdoor fun were not as power lines and tree to be 3.4 inches (8.6 cm.), fields, pastures and peo- pleased with the outcome branches causing the lines Moosomin at 2.1 inches HAUL-R-DAZE! (5.4 cm.) and Regina re- The Free Haul-R Daze program corded an average of 1.4 at the ODQGÀOO has come to an end. inches (3.6 cm.). The LAST DAY will be: The records in this same time period showed GRAND FINALE - Sunday, May 30 precipitation at Regina to 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. be an average of 2 inches (51 mm) occurring in 11 days while Saskatoon was only 1.7 inches (43 mm) in 9 days. 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“For the cause that needs assistance; for the wrong that needs resistance; the future in the distance and the good that we can do.” Is 13 years too young for age of consent for vaccines?

Vaccinations for COVID-19 are to begin next week and possible reactions, you do not need a parent’s per- choose to make a decision that the government states in schools, including the Prairie Valley School Divi- mission to receive the vaccine. “Mature Minor Con- may be a risk to their own and others health. sion. Students who are 13 and older do not need paren- sent” applies to any vaccine in Saskatchewan – not just The recommendation from the Government of Sas- tal consent to be vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccines. Talk it over with your parents. If katchewan and Saskatchewan Health is for parents to These same students need parental consent to buy a you are age 12, you will require a parent’s permission discuss consent for immunization with their children. cigarette or to vape, to legally ingest an alcoholic bev- to receive the vaccine.” Children over the age of 13 who demonstrate the abil- erage, to drive a vehicle, to have a sexual encounter, Another question was “My parents really want me ity to understand the information regarding vaccine and they are not allowed to collect or pay into govern- to get the vaccine, but I don’t want to. Can they force can legally consent to receive or refuse immunizations ment benefits related to employment or enlist in any me to get it?” In response to this, the government en- in Saskatchewan by providing mature minor consent of the forces within the country. couraged these students to talk over their decision to a healthcare provider. Being interested in why age 13 was the age chosen with their parents. If hesitant because of concerns What is ‘mature minor consent’ that would be con- for consent not being necessary for a medical deci- about safety, they suggested referring to information sidered satisfactory from a youngster who cannot sion consisting of a vaccination (an injected substance about the vaccine. make mature enough decisions on things of much less into the body), I did more research. The Saskatche- “The vaccines are safe, and help protect you from priority such as buying cigarettes or consuming alco- wan Health Association showed that it is consistent this serious virus. The more people who are vacci- hol? under Saskatchewan law and the same guidelines are nated, the sooner we can resume doing the things we I would be amiss to not comment that it is also reported as similar across Canada. I was unable to find all loved to do – with the people we love doing them stated that efforts will be made to obtain parental the validation for decisions behind these statements. with – before the pandemic,” the government states. consent. The Government of Saskatchewan website shared Responses such as these are less than desirable an- What kind of a statement is that? It is stated every information including questions often asked such as swers regarding the maturity of a 13-year-old to make effort will be made to obtain parental consent from “I want to get the vaccine so I can do more things with such an important decision. Should 13-year-old chil- students age 13 and older but it is also stated age 13 my friends – but my parents are against it. Can I still dren, and even some older, be put in a position where and older don’t need this consent. get it?” their decision must weigh parental advice versus gov- Say it like it is – the government, supported by Sas- The government response is “If you are 13 or older, ernment advice? Obviously there may be a difference katchewan Health, states that 13 years of age and up yes you can. In Saskatchewan, we have something of opinion and these young people are now put under is a mature enough age for students to decide if they called “Mature Minor Consent.” That means if you are the mental stress to make a decision that could possi- want an injection of medicine or not. Who agrees? at least 13 and as long as you understand the benefits bly go against their parents beliefs or even possibly - Elaine Ashfield, Grasslands News Moe’s sharp vaccine comments telling By Murray Mandryk eral) in the percentage of our popu- Political columnist lation vaccinated. And at his most recent briefing, Moe re-emphasized Saskatchewan’s Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe vaccine success that has seen 80-per- said some things last week that cent-or-more vaccination rates were very different in his bluntness. among the 60 years and old age He spoke to those who aren’t yet groups and pointed to large weekly vaccinated — especially those who percentage increases in younger age are refusing to get a COVID-19 vac- categories that have more recently cine and are encouraging others not been made eligible for vaccinations. to get it. In fact, Moe said he isn’t espe- And unlike previous occasions cially worried about vaccine hesi- when either he or Health Minister tancy in specific age groups. Paul Merriman politely suggested His Saskatchewan Party gov- getting vaccinated was a matter of ernment’s strategy of doling out personal choice, the Premier didn’t vaccinations mostly through an mince many words. age-based system — as opposed “We’re not asking you to storm to seeking out younger, frontline the beaches at Normandy,” Moe workers for vaccinations earlier — said. has drawn criticism. miles from throughout rural Saskatchewan isolated, individual resisters. Cumulatively, “All we’re asking you to do is But when it comes to getting as and willingly waiting in line. they might be adding up to a big problem for go in and get a tiny needle in your many people vaccinated as quickly This was a very good thing and has clearly all of us in the COVID-19 fight. arm.” as possible, it is a system that has contributed to Saskatchewan’s high vaccina- “You should know and you should be fully Other premiers like Ontario’s also been effective. tion rate. aware of the risks,” Moe said. “COVID is not Doug Ford and Manitoba’s Brian However, judging by Moe’s con- It also somewhat dispels an “urban myth” gone. You will continue to be at risk.” Pallister have been more blunt. cerns, there are new found worries that vaccine hesitancy is just a rural prob- Again, this seems to contrast with the gov- Moe has been more guarded … until out there about people’s unwilling- lem driven by independent, anti-government ernment’s overall message. But, sometimes in now. ness — or inability — to get vacci- rural types. (As one rural resident put it to government there are much bigger problems Admittedly, it was a tad puzzling nations. me: “Those that think that way have never than a little messaging inconsistency. in the context of the overall mes- It would seem rather obvious lived in a smaller community where ev- Moe clearly sees resisters as the big prob- sage from Moe and Saskatchewan that the Saskatchewan Health Au- eryone knows everyone else and aren’t shy lem and appealed to them directly to help end Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. thority (SHA) drive-thrus are better about saying something.” the restrictions he also hates. Saqib Shahab. suited for people with access to ve- That said, Moe’s remarks last week did “I hate it,” the Premier said, of those im- Both again said vaccinations in hicles and who have the ability to also acknowledged newer Canadians and oth- posing his restrictions. “I look forward to the this province have been a huge suc- take time off work to get to those ers like some in the First Nations commu- day it all ends. cess story. clinics. The success of those drive- nities (although there have been massively “But that day can only come when enough We are at or in the lead among thru clinics in Regina and Saska- successful vaccination campaigns run by re- of us choose to be vaccinated.” the provinces (the territories are toon has been somewhat driven by serves as well) need special attention. And right now, Moe’s foremost concerned way ahead of the provinces in gen- people driving in for hundreds of Moe mostly seemed to be addressing those is those who won’t be vaccinated.

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This combi- of tons of emissions from entering the “As North America’s most custom- nation will create an express route that atmosphere every day, the expected er-focused transportation provider, connects the U.S., Mexico and Canada conversion of truck traffic to rails will Kansas City Southern (KCS) an- we are excited about this combination with a seamless single-owner, single-op- also reduce traffic congestion in these nounced on May 21 that the Company’s with CN, which will provide customers erator service, and preserves access to regions. Board of Directors, in consultation with access to new single-line transporta- all existing gateways to enhance route Creates opportunities for local its financial and legal advisors, has tion services at the best value for their choices and ensure robust price compe- communities. Upon the closing of the unanimously determined that the ac- transportation dollar, and increase com- tition. transaction, CN will maintain corpo- quisition proposal KCS received from petition among the Class 1 railroads. Delivers significant value to KCS rate headquarters in Montreal, Canada, Canadian National Railway Company Our companies’ cultures are strongly shareholders. CN’s proposal delivers and establish Kansas City, Missouri, as (CN) on May 13, 2021 continues to con- the combined company’s United States stitute a “Company Superior Proposal” headquarters. The Mexico headquarters under KCS’s pending merger agreement $30 Billion will remain in Mexico City and the op- with Canadian Pacific Railway Lim- erations center in Monterrey. CN will ited. As a result, KCS terminated the (USA) make significant infrastructure invest- Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) merger ments in key communities across the agreement and entered into a merger deal on the new network, including Illinois, Mis- agreement with CN. souri, Michigan, Louisiana and Texas, As a result, Kansas City Southern bargaining table meaning more economic opportunity has terminated its merger agreement and more jobs. with Canadian Pacific, instead accept- aligned, and we share a commitment to an implied premium of 45 per cent to ing the takeover offer from Canadian environmental stewardship, safe opera- KCS shareholders, as well as partici- Financing National in the hopes of creating a tions, reliable service and outstanding pation in the significant upside of the The cash portion of the consideration railway that spans Canada, the United performance. As a larger continental combined company. Additionally, KCS will be funded through a combination States and Mexico. enterprise with complementary routes shareholders will have the ability to re- of cash-on-hand and approximately $19 Following the merger, expected and an enhanced platform for revenue ceive the merger consideration imme- billion of new debt. Upon closing of the EBITDA synergies are expected to growth, capital investment, and job cre- diately upon the closing of CN’s voting transaction and including the assump- approach $1 billion annually, with a ation, we will be positioned to deliver trust, which is expected to be in the sec- tion of approximately $3.8 billion of significant proportion expected from on the transaction’s powerful synergies ond half of 2021. This combination will KCS debt, we expect to have outstand- converting truck traffic from busy in- which will create new growth oppor- also significantly expand the combined ing debt of approximately $33 billion, terstates and highways for better fuel tunities for our customers, employees, company’s total addressable market representing a leverage ratio of 4.5x pro efficiency at a lower cost. labor partners, communities and share- (“TAM”) – CN and KCS would target $8 forma 2021 EBITDA3, and we expect to Under the terms of the agreement, holders,” added Patrick J. Ottensmeyer, billion of TAM opportunity while sup- maintain an investment grade credit which was unanimously approved by president and chief executive officer of porting growth across the rapidly grow- rating. Based on the proposed exchange the Board of Directors of each com- KCS. ing USMCA network. ratio and CN’s current quarterly div- pany, KCS shareholders will receive Robert Pace, chair of the board of Presents compelling synergies and idend of C$0.615 per CN share, KCS $3252 per common share based on CN’s pro-forma financial metrics. CN cur- shareholders are expected to receive the May 13, 2021 offer, which implies a CN, said “KCS is the ideal partner for CN to connect the continent, helping to rently estimates that the combination equivalent of $2.30 in annual dividends total enterprise value of $33.6 billion, would result in EBITDA synergies ap- drive North American trade and eco- per KCS share. including the assumption of approx- proaching $1 billion annually, with the nomic prosperity. We are confident in imately $3.8 billion of KCS debt. KCS vast majority of synergies coming from Approvals and Timing our ability to gain the necessary regula- shareholders will receive $200 in cash additional revenue opportunities. CN CN and KCS are confident in their tory approvals and complete the combi- and 1.129 shares of CN common stock anticipates the transaction to be accre- ability to obtain all necessary regu- nation with KCS, and we look forward for each KCS common share, with KCS tive to CN’s adjusted diluted earnings latory approvals, including from the to combining with KCS to create new shareholders expected to own 12.6 per per share in the first full year following Surface Transportation Board (“STB”) opportunities, more choice and a stron- cent of the combined company. This CN assuming control of KCS. and the Federal Economic Competition ger company.” represents an implied premium of 45 Accelerates innovation. CN and Commission (COFECE) and Federal per cent when compared to KCS’ unaf- Compelling Strategic KCS share cultures that value safety, Telecommunications Institute (IFT) in fected closing stock price on March 19, service and environmental steward- Mexico. 2021. KCS’ preferred shareholders will and Financial Rationale ship. CN and KCS will accelerate inno- CN has proposed a “plain vanilla” receive $37.50 in cash for each preferred Creates the premier railway for vation and investment as CN brings its voting trust. Upon KCS shareholder share. the 21st century. The combination industry-leading safety technology and approval of the transaction, and satis- “We are thrilled that KCS has agreed of CN and KCS will further accelerate fuel efficiency to the KCS network. faction of customary closing conditions, to combine with CN to create the pre- CN’s industry-leading growth profile by Yields demonstrable benefits for CN will acquire KCS shares and place mier railway for the 21st century. I connecting North America’s industrial the environment. The combination them into the voting trust. KCS share- would like to thank the numerous corridor to create new options for ship- will yield demonstrable benefits for the holders will receive the merger consid- stakeholders of both companies who pers and new revenue for the combined environment by converting significant eration immediately upon the closing of have demonstrated overwhelming sup- company. A CN-KCS combination will volumes of truck traffic onto rails, de- CN’s voting trust, which is expected to port for this compelling combination, substantially help realize the many ben- livering better fuel efficiency at lower be in the second half of 2021. and we look forward to delivering the efits of the USMCA, bringing it to life in cost. CN has the ability to remove Following this step, the STB and many benefits of this pro-competitive a meaningful way. more than 300 trucks from the road other regulatory authorities must ap- transaction to them. I am confident Brings together highly comple- with every additional freight train. prove CN’s control of KCS. The com- that together with KCS’ experienced mentary networks to benefit cus- Because trains are 4 to 5 times more pletion of the transaction is expected and talented team, we will meaning- tomers. CN and KCS will create a fuel-efficient than trucks, the combined to take place in the second half of 2022. fully connect the continent – enhancing safer, faster, cleaner and stronger rail- company will also have an opportunity Upon completion, CN and KCS will competition, offering more choice for way that is ideally positioned to support to realize a 75 per cent reduction in begin the integration process to realize customers, and driving environmental the growth of an emerging consump- greenhouse gas emissions, resulting in the significant benefits of the combina- stewardship and shareholder value,” tion-based economy through better ser- cleaner air for local communities along tion for their stakeholders. Join Grasslands News 12,000 weekly readers

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In some cases, Pool. The decision was discussed further at the May 19 poachers have caused environmental damage by mended the town’s office staff for their professional meeting. Councillor Wes Overrand questioned why the response to closures caused by COVID-19 exposure. taking down large Douglas fir or red cedar trees funding was approved for the pool since it is a munici- near sensitive waterways. At other times, the trees Councillor Les McGhie commented that it was also nice pally operated facility. get hung up and are left to rot. There are also to finally see work being done on the large “G” signs Finance Officer Goebel and CAO Brenna Ackerman signs of people cutting dead trees, which leads to along Highway 1. The signs have been primed and re- explained that the grant money can be used for the pool speculation that people are also looking for free ceived their first coat of paint. The project was initially because other groups have received their maximum fund- firewood. approved as part of the capital budget in 2018. ing and the pool provides programming not offered by Christopher Walls, 50, has been with the Long Written reports from staff indicated that the adminis- any other group. “The other organizations don’t have any Branch Police Department in New Jersey for 19 trator posted an RFP on SaskTenders for demolition of more eligible expenses; what they’ve got is all they’re years, but investigators discovered a meth lab at the Windsor Block. The original stone building on Front eligible for. That’s why now the town becomes eligible,” his home. He could be going to jail for as long as Street was constructed in 1896 and was one of the oldest Goebel stated. his police career has been. Walls, who had an an- Masonic Halls in Saskatchewan. It later became a the- She added that if the community does not accept the nual salary of $128,000, has been suspended atre and was declared a heritage property in 1998. Unfor- full funding offered by SaskLotteries this year, the grant In Mali, a woman gave birth to nine babies, tunately the RCMP discovered more than 400 cannabis would reflect this and a decreased amount will be pro- joining a very rare club of mothers to nonuplets. plants and 10 pounds of prepared marijuana on the prem- vided to Grenfell going forward. Groups that access the The miraculous pregnancy of ises in 2010. The heritage designation was repealed, the funding had lower expenses this year but a decrease in Halima Cisse, 25, has fasci- SHA declared it “Unsanitary and Unfit for Occupation,” grant funding could be detrimental to them as they re- nated the people of the West and the vacant building continued to deteriorate. The sume regular programming post-COVID. African country. Cisse was town’s RFP for the building’s demolition closes on June 9. Council approved the report from HMC Management believed to have been carry- The Public Works Department report to council stated which summarized the town’s strategic planning session ing septuplets because doctors that a portion of sidewalk near the high school had be- held on May 6. Dean Yaremchuk and Larry Yang facili- had missed two babies in ul- trasound examinations. The come damaged and hazardous, so it has been removed. tated the meeting that was attended by council and the five girls and four boys Staff prepared the GRP ball diamonds for the summer CAO. The resulting document lists values such as fiscal were delivered by Cae- season by installing seats and cutting grass. They have responsibility and ethical leadership to provide a guide sarean section and are also been engaged in manhole repairs, sewer line clearing and framework for council’s decision. Initially completed healthy. and replacement. in 2018, council reviews its strategic plan annually. Hong Kong police say Council ratified the CAO’s decision to hire Andrea Before going in camera, council adopted the Trailer a 90-year-old woman fell vic- Goebel as Finance Officer. Goebel had been the office Fees Bylaw and Animal Control Bylaw, which had been tim to a phone scam that, over a period of just clerk since the end of last year. Council also approved a presented at the previous meeting. six months, saw her give away over $32.8 mil- lion. The initial caller claimed to be a detective from mainland China who told the woman that her identity had been stolen and used in a crime Bonk and Ward win 4-H public speaking awards and that they needed to confirm the source of her money. An imposter posing as a Chinese police of- By Sarah Pacio Thirty-two 4-H mem- place in the senior divi- and especially for my age ficer gave her a cell phone that she was instructed Grasslands News bers shared their speeches sion. This was her second group, with school, fam- to use during the probe. The scammers managed via Zoom on May 15 and time achieving this honor ily, music, social media, to convince at least 11 times to transfer massive 16. A panel of nine judges since she also placed first it becomes really stress- amounts of money into accounts they held. Wong, 4-H clubs recognize the ful,” she told Grasslands scored each presentation in 2017. She is currently a 19-year-old college student, was arrested on sus- value of helping youth de- News. “But you can train on the appropriateness of in Grade 11 and acknowl- picion of ‘obtaining property by deception’. This velop an ability to clearly yourself to find comfort in the topic, as well as the edged that public speaking is believed to be the biggest phone scam ever in articulate their ideas. An- silence and it can be really Hong Kong, which sees plenty of scams. quality, vocabulary, and skills have value for every- nual public speaking com- beneficial to not only your Seventy-five people, all between age 20 and 30, grammar. Marks were day life as well as career petitions provide members mental health but also to face a total of $135,000 in fines after local and pro- with the opportunity to also given for pronuncia- opportunities. your productivity.” vincial police broke up an illegal gathering in the practice oratory skills. tion, interaction with the Emma chose the topic Maura Ward, a Grade Lanaudière region of Quebec. Real responsible! Winners at this year’s audience and adherence to “Silence” for this year’s 6 member of Elcapo Light- Many places are using incentives to try to provincial competition in- specified time limits. competition because she horse 4-H Club, attended get people vaccinated. Ohio Gov. Mike Devine is cluded Emma Bonk from Emma Bonk is a mem- felt it would resonate with the provincial competition holding lotteries for vaccinated state residents. Wolseley and Maura Ward ber of the Candiac 4-H Beef many people. “I feel like si- for the second time this They have a chance at $1 million for adults, or a from Broadview. Club and was awarded first lence is overlooked in life year and won first place four-year scholarship for residents 17 and under. in the junior division. The “What will Florida Gov Ron DeSantis raffle off for title of her presentation the maskless?” asked Janice Hough. “Solid gold was “Coyote Hunting” and caskets?’ In New Orleans, a jab in the arm was Broadview approves new fire truck accompanied by a free pound of boiled crawfish. it related the experiences internet service from the Town Office to she had with her father New Jersey is starting a program whereby state By Sarah Pacio residents can bring their vaccine card to a number Grasslands News the Fire Hall at an estimated cost of $810, and grandfather to protect of breweries for some free beer. “Hmm,” mused after which SaskTel’s phone line and in- their farm animals. Hough. “I think I see a way to get even the vaccine ternet service at the Fire Hall will be ter- “I enjoy my animals Broadview town council met for its and I was trying to keep hesitant their shots at summer baseball games.” minated. Council also accepted Hometown While upset that the tires on her pickup had regular meeting on April 21. them safe,” Maura ex- Co-op’s offer to cover the cost of installing been slashed, Francesca Wikoff of Maricopa, Ariz Council approved a motion to offer the plained. “The coyotes were internet service at the Community Hall. figured that retributive justice had been served. full-time position of Public Works Fore- getting my chickens so I The Town will be responsible for the sub- The first clue was the blood trail that led to the man to Chris McRobbie, starting May 10. thought, ‘I need to put a sequent monthly service fee of $20. house of a neighbor Wikoff has been feuding with. Council also entered into a Water Facil- stop to this,’ and it turned ities Operations Agreement with Brent Council directed the Environmental But there was more. Lying on the driveway was into quite the adventure!” a finger, apparently sliced off in the act of van- Neuls, to oversee the operation of the Health Services Committee and the Rec- Maura said that par- dalism. Police confirmed that the finger belonged town’s water treatment plant. reation & Culture Services Committee to ticipating in the public to the neighbor, and Kevin Johnson has been Power flickering in June 2020 damaged develop plans for improvements at the speaking aspect of the 4-H Celebration Park campground and Mem- charged with criminal damage, assault, threaten- a VFD at the water treatment plant. Coun- program helps her grow ing and intimidating, and disorderly conduct. “At ory Park. cil acknowledge that SUMAssure accepted personally and learn about some point,” quipped Randy Cassingham, “Wikoff the town’s insurance claim to replace the Because property taxes were in ar- other members. “I like hav- should give him the finger.” part at an estimated cost of $9,613.70. rears, the town has obtained the title ing the opportunity to see While snorkeling, an Australian woman spot- Council approved the Broadview Fire to six properties through tax enforce- what the participants are ted a small sand mullet with a wedding band Department’s request to purchase a vehi- ment: 134 Qu’Appelle Road, 516 Edmon- passionate about,” Maura around its neck. Susan Prior has seen fish en- cle costing up to $40,000. The vehicle will ton Street, 720 Calgary Street, 337 Lorne commented. “It gives me twined with plastic collars, but had never seen serve as a quick response unit when the Street, 519 Arnold Street, and 532 Edmon- the chance to work on my this. It was reported the ring belonged to Nathan department is fighting grass fires. ton Street. Council directed that these be presenting and writing Reeves, who lost it last winter, but I’m not sure Council agreed to install point to point advertised for sale by tender. skills.” how they know that. Prior and others are going to try to capture the fish and remove the ring. Disneyland recently revamped its Snow White ride, removing some of the scarier elements, and focusing more on magic and the seven dwarfs. Don’t leave your customers in the dark. As a follow-up, writers Katie Dowd and Julie Tremaine expressed their concern with the ride, Tell them what you are doing. including the grand finale when the Prince wakes Snow White from the Evil Queen’s spell with a “true love’s kiss.” However, this is “a kiss he gives Advertise your local business in to her without her consent, while she’s asleep, your community newspaper. which ‘cannot possibly be true love if only one person knows it’s happening. It’s hard to under- stand why the Disneyland of 2021 would choose to add a scene with such old-fashioned ideas of what Email to: [email protected] or call: 1-844-GNG-NEWS (Ext. #230) a man is allowed to do to a woman.” Until next time, keep reading, but better lay off the culturally insensitive fairy tales… 10 May 28, 2021 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV Grasslands News Town of Whitewood council notes Business bylaws discussed; job descriptions changed

By Elaine Ashfield within the community of Whitewood. This included with the vote carried. Grasslands News the arena (curling & skating), the swimming pool, the The Town will now be advertising for the position ball diamonds and ball parks. of General Labourer that will be a full-time position but duties could include both public works and recre- The second council meeting for the month of May Personnel Policies Reviewed ation. was held Monday, May 17, 2021 in the Curling Rink Revisions were also reviewed regarding the Town lounge where social distancing was adhered. Meetings of Whitewood Personnel Policy and Salary/Wage Property on 3rd Avenue are now open to members of the public with provincial Structure. A vacant property on 3rd Avenue that is in town health restrictions being followed. Interested persons Some of the more pertinent information were the possession was inspected by the building inspector can also follow the meetings through logging in with a written description of regular working hours includ- and the recommendation was to have the building passcode on Zoom. ing: Administrative Employees from Monday through torn down. A Tender for Removal will be put out to The usual adoption of agenda, previous minutes, Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with one hour off for the public. reports and the passing of financial accounts and pay- lunch, Public Works Employees from Monday through Garage Sale ments took place before the Old Business and New Friday are (8)-hour work days and Recreation Employ- Business were dealt with. The town wide garage sale was not held last year ees are five (8)-hour work days per seven day week due to COVID-19 and Donna Beutler offered to do maps Old Business period. and promotion for the Garage Sale on June 5th if the Discussion on the data input of the computer pro- Revisions also included definitions of Overtime, town would pay for the copies needed. Coun. Chad gram for cemetery records that the Town needs to per- Time in Lieu of overtime, Approval of Overtime and Kelly made the motion to pay for the copies, seconded form was discussed with the council being unanimous Reporting of Overtime and Accrued Vacation amongst by Coun. Brent Schaan and this carried. to consult former administrator Sharon Rodgers who other items such as Job Performance Evaluation, Em- is presently mentoring the Acting Administrator, Lisa ployee Group Insurance and Grievance Procedure and Other Motions Istace, to see if she would work on this program that Communications. Various motions, including a fire advisory, pur- the town previously had purchased. At this time, it Foreman for Public Works chase of clothing items for swimming pool staff, pool is unknown what amount of time will be required to refunds as a result of COVID, signage request with fee input the information but council is dedicated to get- The Human Resource committee of council met for empty lot, complaints about crows, dust control ting the information properly documented and stored with candidates last week for the foreman position and gravel needed, extra cost for flowers for seniors in a secure means to avoid any mistakes or confusion of the public works department. It was their recom- park, etc. by Communities in Bloom, were made and of records. mendation to Council that Trent Merkel be hired for approved during the meeting as well as a motion to The Bylaw for Business Licences in town was also the position at a wage of $60,000. Coun. Chris Ashfield enter into the contract to lock in the Town of White- discussed at length with concern being expressed by made the motion to accept the Human Resource’s de- wood gas cost with Connect Energy for five years at Coun. Ashfield stating he feels numerous dollars are cision and Coun. Brent Schaan seconded the motion their rate which is lower than previous. taken from the community yearly by businesses from outside the community that are not paying a business license. Ashfield feels this is unfair and hurts the local businesses that are paying taxes and trying to provide 306-735-2210 services to the community. 731 - Lalonde St. Discussion also arose on the local businesses paying P.O. Box 129 business licences including home businesses. Whitewood, Sask. Councillor Chad Kelly noted that the issue had Email: [email protected] S0G 5C0 arisen previously and the past council felt that the Web Site: www.townofwhitewood.ca cost to collect from all the home businesses probably wasn’t worth the financial gain and the discontent that TOWN COUNCIL MEETING SWIMMING LESSONS occurred. “It’s the principle of the matter,” Coun. Beutler 7RZQRI:KLWHZRRG&RXQFLOKDVFKDQJHGWKHQH[WPHHWLQJ Session 1 --XQHWR-XO\DQG-XO\WR commented. “If I, as a home business owner, pay my GDWHWRDFFRPPRGDWHDVFKHGXOLQJPDWWHU Session 2 --XO\WRDQG-XO\WR Session 3 -$XJWRDQG$XJWR licence fees, and the Town doesn’t enforce the fee on 8SFRPLQJ&RXQFLO0HHWLQJ'DWHV 0RQGD\0D\²SP others, how fair is that?” 7XHVGD\-XQH²SP Enforcing incoming and home based businesses can 0HHWLQJVDUHKHOGYLD=RRP3OHDVHFRQWDFWWKHRIÀFHWRJHW be difficult but since there is a bylaw in place, dis- DFFHVVLQIRUPDWLRQ RECREATION DIRECTOR cussion continued following Mayor Rhett Parks’ com- Job Type:)XOOWLPH3HUPDQHQW 6DODU\ KRXUVZHHN ment, “... either we go with the bylaw or remove it or Duties: change it.” Business done by the town is in council’s Һ      &RPPXQLFDWHWKHEHQHÀWVRIUHFUHDWLRQDQGWKHLPSRUWDQFHWR control to follow the bylaw. 7KH7RZQRI:KLWHZRRGLVLQYLWLQJDSSOLFDWLRQVIRUWKH FRZRUNHUVHPSOR\HHVFLWL]HQVFRPPXQLW\JURXSVDQGRWKHU “We need to watch out for our own local businesses. 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By Sarah Pacio graduated high school, ley provided him with Ochapowace where he Grasslands News he enrolled in the univer- additional information provided oversight for a sity entrance program at about First Nation his- 10,000-acre grain farm. the Saskatchewan Indian tory in agriculture. Familiarity with FSIN Ken Bear, the only Federated College in 1994. Initially, Bear worked relief programs enabled Indigenous agrologist Later he transferred to for Farm Credit Canada, him to gain assistance for working in Saskatch- the College of Agriculture but later took a job with the band when it rained ewan, uses the love of at the University of Sas- the Federation of Sas- too much for seeding in the land instilled by his katchewan and graduated katchewan Indigenous 2010 and 2011. elders to help First Na- in 2000 with a degree in Nations (FSIN) because Bear is now embark- tions use agricultural re- Agriculture, specializing he desired to give back to ing on a new venture as sources to their greatest in crops. He then spent the First Nations commu- the Agricultural Develop- potential. a year under the mentor- nity. He assisted with de- ment Manager for Pasqua Bear grew up on ship of a member of the veloping the First Nations First Nation Group of Ochapowace First Na- Ministry of Agriculture Ag Council of Saskatche- Companies (PFNGC). He tion, north of Broadview, and was subsequently wan and implementing is thankful to PFN lead- but in his twenties he registered as a profes- Growing Forward pro- ers for the opportunity went to work as a ranch sional agrologist. grams. He also worked and looks forward to laborer at Siksika Nation As he prepared for his with fourteen First Na- using what he’s learned in Alberta. “The connec- career, Bear also sought tions across the province over the years to assist tion that I had with being to understand the rela- to complete the Land CEO Richard Missens on the land really got me tion of Indigenous cul- Capability Study, which with establishing agri- to think about agricul- ture to agronomy. When assessed soil quality. His cultural developments for ture,” Bear recalled. he saw living organisms job at FSIN also involved economic benefit to PFN. Inspired by the exam- in the soil under a micro- collaboration with Ca- “Many years ago, Agrologist 68%0,77('_*5$66/$1'61(:6 when I thought of agricul- ple of his mother Char- scope it reminded him of nadian governments; he Ken Bear, an agrologist from Ochapowace First Na- lotte Bear, who attended his kokum advising him successfully wrote pro- ture, I thought you got to tion, uses the love of the land instilled by his elders university in her 30s, and to eat a little dirt, know- posals to acquire federal sit on a tractor and watch encouraged by his wife ing it would help build or provincial funding for your crops grow,” Bear to help First Nations use agricultural resources to Jasmine and his stepdad his immunity. Reading environmental and re- stated. “Today, when I their greatest potential. Bruce Delorme, Bear de- books like Last Harvest, newal initiatives. think of agriculture, it cided to pursue further by Sarah Carter and After a time with is full of so many other do the same in the area being taught to me in a education in agriculture. From Wooden Ploughs to FSIN, Bear took a job things. It’s unbelievable of agriculture. Bear also different way,” Bear said. Since Bear had not Welfare, by Helen Buck- at his home reserve of how agriculture touches believes that elders have “When I think about agri- many different aspects of a lot to contribute and culture in the future, I’m the economy.” wants to involve them in really hoping that we can He said that PFNGC agricultural discussions. include elders from the St. Paul’s Anglican Church near has established valu- “I always felt that the Pasqua First Nation to able partnerships with respect the elders have participate in developing businesses in a variety for the land, the connec- sustainable initiatives of industries and he is tion that they see, the that will help the envi- Langbank a 12th century design optimistic that they can holistic connection, was ronment.”

By Alan Hustak deep set windows. The altar and lectern Grasslands News were carved by a local craftsman, John Burrill. The cross came from England. The 300 towering evergreens which      
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$$ $ chasing power) on the condition that time for the 50th anniversary celebra- not a penny more be spent and that all tions in 1988 and the roof repaired the of the labour be done by volunteers. following year.   $ $  $ The mission church opened for wor- The church among the pines is now ship on Aug. 14, 1938 when a standing served by a priest from Whitewood who   $ $ $ room only crowd of more than 100 celebrates the occasional service. came from as far away as Wawota and It remains open as a roadside shrine Cannington Manor for the service in a to visitors, some of whom have come  
 
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By Blaine Coleman - Local Historian stricken mother, taking standing. Upon walking shipped to Whitewood on day. To add to the irony who faded into obscurity for Grasslands News the two oldest children, into court and meeting the train the night before of the situation, the can- likely never knew just returned to England for his accusers, Campbell the election and Fred didate that the green how much he contributed a visit, however never calmly shook each ones’ Chamberlin, a local liv- pencil represented failed to the history of the area. Whitewood certainly returned. This is possibly hand and asked of their ery operator, took on the to receive any votes at Whether his actions were had more than its share when things began to fall welfare as if he had just task of delivering it to the Fairmede poll. The deliberate or he was a of people of high standing apart for Campbell; returned from a holi- Fairmede. A task it was winner of the first ballot man caught up in a situa- he was raising a day. After a lengthy indeed because the tem- election was Mr. Clem- as its citizens, however tion we will never know. the infamous as well as young son, sending trial in front of Judge perature hovered around entson from Broadview, We do know however the famous at one time support Whetmore, the for- -30F with a brisk wind who served only until that he gave Whitewood called Whitewood home. mer postmaster was blowing from the north- the general election of Norman (Reddie) Ma- found guilty and west. The pencil arrived the territories in October the honour of hosting the cleod, known locally as was sentenced to two safely however, as did of the same year. first secret ballot election the Whitewood horse- years in Stony Moun- Mr. Chamberlin, back in Dan Campbell, errant ever held in the North- man started his career tain Penitentiary. To time to vote the following postmaster and MLA, west Territories. in Whitewood as a horse satisfy his victims, thief and soon became Campbell’s famous throughout the property of west not only in Canada two lots, in- but in the USA as well. cluding a The law caught building up with him that had in 1895 and housed he was the jailed in post of- Spring B.C. He fice and broke out a store, as of jail and well as his homestead made his way into and improvements the USA, leaving a trail to his wife and two chil- were auction off with the of thievery in his wake. dren in England, serving proceeds divided among He was again incarcer- as the postmaster and them. On Sept. 11, 1893, ated in Butte, Montana, MLA as well as trying chairman of the legisla- for horse stealing, how- to farm and play a part ture, Haultain expelled at ever that jail proved as on the many committees Dan Campbell from the porous to him as the one he was involved in, in- House and declared his in B.C. and he again dis- cluding the Agriculture seat vacant. appeared in a blaze of Society of which he was A by-election was AVALON ACRES NORWEX gunfire. the sec/treas. Campbell called for Feb. 16, 1894. Fresh wildflower honey. Available in various sizes. Enviro-friendly products for home cleaning Sheriff Miles of Kalis- began borrowing small This election caused a lot AVON and personal care. pell, Montana was in St. sums of money from of interest in the territo- Avon products of all kinds: bubble bath,    Paul, Minn. and in Dec. businessmen in White- ries because it would be perfume, creams, all your favourites. Sports and arthritis pain relief. 1896, was on the trail of wood who were consid- the first time a secret bal- BETSIE’S BEADS Macleod. Miles issued the ered friends. He would lot election was ever held     Bracelets and necklaces handcrafted from South Africa. statement that he would borrow the money and in the northwest. Prior to Water colour paintings. track this desperado to then quickly pay it back that, a person wanting to BERESINA BEES ROOKIES FOOD SERVICE Natural, minimally processed honey. the end and would not only to borrow a larger vote would stand before Assorted Bison meat products: burger, sausage enlist any aid because sum the next time. the returning officer and Available in various sizes. and jerky. Macleod was such a bad On Feb. 1, 1893 assis- declare his selection of BR HONEY ROSIE’S CRAFTS man that he did not want tant postal inspector H. candidate verbally. Flavoured honey and honey sticks. to risk anyone else’s life Phinney found the books Handmade Tree of Life Hangers and necklaces., The ballots in this night lights and home decor. and preferred to take the at the Whitewood post of- election would be a thin  Һ     risk himself. He said, fice to be short the sum piece of cardboard that Vacuum bags andfilters. RUBY JAE BOUTIQUE “If I catch a glimpse of of $687.37. Mr. Campbell’s folded and had a gum res- CALEIGHS CRYSTALS Bath bombs, home decor. him, his hands or mine explanation was how- idue on the end for stick- Crystal jewelery. SANITY BY STITCHES will go up, for I intend to ever, because there was ing together after voting. Headbands, touques. take him dead or alive.” not a bank in Whitewood Many people at that time CHICKADEE WOODWORKS At this time there is no the money was in transit could not read so the bal- Live edge wood sign decor. Carved and     record available of what to Winnipeg to the Mer- lots were designed with handpainted. Custom orders available. Local producer of eggs, flax & wheat for baking or happened to Norman Ma- chants Bank there. On each candidate receiving     cooking, wheat bags for muscle discomfort. cleod, if Sheriff Miles did March 7, after checking a different colour and the Custom made mats. SUSAN HARRIS indeed catch him or if he with the bank and find- voter would mark the Made for home or commercial use. Local author who lives in the Melville area. Adult and continued in his some- children’s books including: “Touched by Eternity”. ing no deposit, Phinney ballot in a small square CR TRENZ what unsavoury career. suspended operation of on the bottom with the SWAGG CLOTHING Reddie Macleod was Ladies, men’s and children clothing lines. the Whitewood post office colour of their candi- Men’s and women’s sports wear. known for his reputation except for regular mail. date with the appropri- DAVE’S WOODWORKING locally and people ex- All other transactions ate coloured pencil. The Handcrafted wooden vehicles, jewelry boxes. SWEET SAYINGS Stamped jewerly. pected little more of him. were to be handled at returning officer would DEZORYA STYLES Sometimes however, Wapella. 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By Emily Jane Fulford Goodeve, Saskatchewan Grasslands News is one such photographer. Recently featured in The Melville Advance for her It is a month that has impressive images of been jam-packed with in- first responders battling teresting sights to see in a house fire, for Herman, the skies and the moon the joy of photography is will be no exception this in the making and pre- May, 2021. serving of memories. Her There has already been favorite subjects: wild- one super moon to appear life and scenery, includ- in the sky this year vis- ing the April 26th super ible from Saskatchewan. moon. One of them was on April “They all are unique to 26th and the next occur- me and mean something ried on May 26th. It is a special,” says Herman. time that avid astronomy “Life is short so why not buffs and photographers make it beautiful and see alike look forward to be- what the sky has to offer? cause of the brilliance So many people live in and size of the full moon. huge cities and miss Christine Herman of out on life’s simple plea- All aboard RONALD HASKELL | GRASSLANDS NEWS sures.” The east-bound Canadian, Train No. 2 heading for Toronto pulls into Melville. VIA Rail has resumed While full moons hap- pen, on average, once limited service between Vancouver to the west and Toronto to the east. Currently only running once per every month, full super- week each direction, VIA will announce in July if service frequency will be increased. moons are rare, occurring only twice per calendar IS. Some digital cameras year. They are roughly are made to be able to ad- seven per-cent larger and just to different settings VIA Rail resumes service to Toronto 15 per-cent brighter than and adjust for the type or the other full moons you amount of light. This is By Ronald Haskell remains on Tuesdays at 05:04 hrs, the will see. This may be dif- why it can be so difficult for Grasslands News east-bound departure has now moved ficult for a human being to get images like this to Fridays at 15:00 hrs. COVID-19 to notice since you would from a smartphone for health measures regarding the wear- Supermoon never see two full moons example. Since mid-December of last year ing of masks remain in place as well as In addition to being when VIA Rail resumed service to Christine Herman of side by side, but it can restrictions on the use of lounges, din- make a little bit of a dif- featured in the Mel- Melville passengers have been able Goodeve loves to take ing car and dome cars. VIA Rail will ference for the camera. ville Advance, Christine to travel on the Canadian as far west announce by July 15 further changes, photos of the stunning Depending on the type Herman has previously as Vancouver, but only as far east as if any, regarding increasing the fre- scenery as well as the of camera you’re using, won in the wildlife and Winnipeg. VIA Rail has now resumed quency of service (now only once a night sky over the park- photographic night skies scenery categories for the Toronto-Winnipeg portion of the week both directions) and relaxing land. Her most recent can be stunning or al- Melville Fish and Game, route. While the west-bound departure COVID-19 health measures. work showcases the most impossible. Chris- been featured in the Credit Union calendar Full Supermoon which tine’s most recent photo of the first Supermoon twice, and brought home was visible on April of 2021 was taken with a a number of ribbons from 26th. Canon Power Shot SX30 the Yorkton trade show.

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Daven Smith appointed as Mils assistant coach Submitted great hockey town and I’m looking for- Grasslands News ward to help bring a great product of hockey to the ice for the Mils’ faithful,” Smith added. The Melville Millionaires have an- Originally from Warman, SK., Daven nounced the appointment of Daven is also the former captain of the Tis- Smith as Assistant Coach. dale Trojans U18AAA and won a SJHL Smith spent the past two seasons as Championship in the 2017-18 season an Assistant Coach with the with the Nipawin Hawks. Tisdale Trojans of the Sas- After completing two years katchewan U18 AAA Hockey of junior hockey, he moved on League. He moves into a full- to attend school at the Univer- time coaching position after sity of Lethbridge where he spending just over a year as studied Correctional Studies. a scout with the organization. Daven returned to Tisdale “We are very excited to prior to the 2019 season to have Daven join our staff,” start into coaching and joined stated GM/Head Coach Mike the Millionaires scouting de- Rooney. “He brings passion partment in May of 2020. and a strong work ethic. He DAVEN SMITH “I’m a pretty friendly, is young, but he brings a level out-going type of person – it’s of maturity beyond his years. just the way I am. I think it’s important He is a great fit for the Melville Million- to have that type of person on a coach- Outdoor sports returning CHRIS ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS FILES aires.” ing staff and I’m just looking forward Public health restrictions for outdoor sports are being eased on May 30, ahead ‘’I’m really excited to come to Mel- to July and working alongside full-time ville and join the club full-time. I think with Mike, Jarett, George and the rest of of originally planned. The decision, according to the government, is due to the it comes at the right time for me; it’s a the Mils organization.” high number of people who have gotten a COVID-19 vaccine. Public health restrictions being eased for outdoor sporting activities Public health measures The adjustment to the Scott Moe said. “So, the proceed with the follow- naments are not permit- outdoor gatherings for around outdoor sporting Re-Opening Roadmap next time you drive by a ing requirements: ted at this time. This will each playing surface or activities are being eased is being made recogniz- field of happy kids play- • Participants may not be revisited in Step Two game area. Public out- as part of Step One of the ing the lowered risk of ing softball or football or compete if they are feel- of the Re-Opening Road- door gatherings are set Re-Opening Roadmap, set transmission in outdoor soccer, please know that ing unwell. map. to expand to a limit of 150 to commence on Sunday, settings along with the you made that possible. • Players and coaches • No interprovincial people on May 30 as part May 30. Outdoor sports, successful uptake in Sas- Saskatchewan people are should be encouraged travel. Teams compet- of the Re-Opening Road- originally included in katchewan’s COVID-19 putting those kids back to screen for COVID-19 ing in regional interpro- map. Common areas, Step Two of the Re-Open- vaccination effort in re- on to the field by doing symptoms prior to arriv- vincial leagues need to such as those where there ing Roadmap, will now ducing the transmission their part, by rolling up ing to practice and play, contact the Business Re- are multiple playing sur- be added to Step One. of the virus. their sleeves and sticking using the self-assessment sponse Team prior to be- faces, must also be in Easing of measures for “Saskatchewan people it to COVID.” tool at saskatchewan.ca/ ginning play. compliance with gather- indoor sports remains in have reduced the spread Beginning May 30, com- COVID19. • Capacity must be in ing limits in the public Step Two of the Re-Open- of COVID-19 by getting petition and game play for • League play is allowed compliance with the pub- health order. ing Roadmap. vaccinated,” Premier outdoor team sports can to resume; however, tour- lic health order for public 6((287'225632576

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It won’t Jennifer Armstrong and be your traditional four Canadian curling leg- players plus an alter- The 2021-2022 curling end, two time Scotties’ nate.” season is still months championship winning The opportunity to away but there is still skip Chelsea Carey. add such a marquee plenty of reason for Ra- The excitement level name in the world of chel Erickson of Mary- is at an all time high women’s curling was field, SK. to be excited. for Erickson. “She has one the team couldn’t Last season, Erickson a tonne of experience resist but it also wasn’t went to the Scotties as an and all of us are ready necessarily planned. alternate on team Mack- to take on our new roles “We’d had some casual enzie Zacharias, an ex- and learn as a team,” Er- discussions with Chel- perience she will never ickson explains. “We are sea in the past but with forget. 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Last year Saskatchewan Soccer Association and when the announcement came on • Commonly touched equipment used for game play Sherry Anderson rep- (SSA) and Living Sky Sports and Enter- March 12th that LSSE was awarded the (e.g. game ball, football) is routinely replaced or disin- resented Saskatchewan tainment Inc. (LSSE) are proud to an- exclusive rights to a CPL expansion club fected during the course of practice or play. and Robyn Silvernagle nounce a new initiative that will result in Saskatchewan, the SSA membership • Coaches, officials, umpires, referees and players who is a perennial contender in one soccer organization or club being was beyond excited. are not on the field are not required to wear masks out- to take the Saskatche- crowned Soccer Town Saskatchewan! “This is the beginning of a long part- doors under the public health order. However, masks wan tankard. “I liked Starting June 5, 2021, short video clips nership with LSSE. Having a professional may be worn if they are more comfortable with that the group of women I from both youth and adult soccer orga- team in Saskatchewan is a game changer layer of protection. was joining, and I think nizations across the province will be for our sport. Seeing professional soccer • No shaking hands, high-fives, etc. the talent and work shared on social media, with all of SSA’s played in our own province will inspire • Spectators not from the same household should main- ethic are there to give us 57 Member Organizations being eligible our athletes, with some even having the tain two metres of physical distancing. a chance to make some to compete. The videos will demonstrate opportunity to play professionally at • Spectators must remain in designated areas. Masks noise,” Carey says. “I the province’s love of the game, the grow- home. It will encourage more kids to play are not required to be worn outdoors under the public love competing, and I ing excitement for a Canadian Premier and increase possibilities for officials to health order, but they may be worn if spectators are believe this is an oppor- League (CPL) soccer team coming to Sas- develop their skills. We couldn’t be more more comfortable with that layer of protection. tunity for all of us.” katchewan, and the soccer community’s excited for this opportunity and for what • Hand sanitizer approved by Health Canada (DIN or There is no word at support for a soccer specific stadium to is to come. We are proud to be supporters NPN) or soap and water handwashing stations should this time as to when be built in Saskatoon. Videos will be of LSSE and the Stadium Project in Sas- be available for participants and spectators. the season will begin or judged on a variety of criteria and one katoon,” Doug Pederson, Executive Di- • No sharing of water bottles. even when they can get organization or club will be awarded rector, Saskatchewan Soccer Association. • Public washrooms, when available, are cleaned and on the ice to train. For the prestigious title of Soccer Town Sas- The grand prize will be awarded on disinfected regularly, and soap and water or hand san- the time being, they will katchewan and awarded the grand prize Social Media on June 29, 2021. Organiza- itizer is available. have several Zoom meet- of $5000 towards field or facility upgrades tions have until May 31st to declare their • Contact information of the coaches, officials and play- ings and discussions or equipment. interest in participating and the videos ers should be recorded by the home team and main- about what they hope With approximately 40,000 registra- will launch on June 5, 2021 on both Sas- tained in order to assist with contact tracing for 30 will be a full season of tions annually, there is a dynamic, grow- katchewan Soccer Association and Liv- days in the case of a confirmed case of COVID-19. events. ing, soccer community in Saskatchewan, ing Sky Sports social media channels.

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Miley — have in com- decide to do something describing Rickie Fowl- mon? drastic once again to get er’s outfit during Day 1 Mickelson, a month away from his 51st trip Unless you’re an avid more hitting, more of- of the PGA: “Rickie looks around the sun, earned a victory in the PGA fan of Major League fence, more excitement, like he’s in disguise as an Championship, making him the oldest player to Baseball, you might not into the game. undercover investigator ever win a major tournament. know the answer is that Fans are staying away into a complex Phil Mick- It was quite the scene at the Kiawah Island the aforementioned sex- — and not just because elson cryptocurrency en- Ocean Course as the huge throng on hand for the tet had pitched no-hitters of COVID-19 restric- the A’s ballpark, I inter- terprise.” event surrounded Mickelson as he strode down the in the first seven weeks tions — because games viewed one of those card- • Patti Dawn Swans- 18th fairway to the green where he’d achieve his of the 2021 season. The are dragging, not to board fans, the only one son, on Twitter: “It isn’t historical victory. number would be seven mention the excitement that was not smiling. Said easy being green, but my I’m sure for many people, it brought back mem- if Madison Bumgarner’s level. Home runs are up; the fan, ‘I wasn’t cut out favourite curler, Chelsea ories of Arnold Palmer and ‘Arnie’s Army’, the seven-inning no-hitter doubles and triples are for this.’” Carey, plans to see if the huge legion of fans that cheered him on at any was counted, but MLB down. Teams rarely bunt • Comedy writer Alex colour fits. Chelsea will event. has said no-hitters won’t anymore. Pitched balls Kaseberg: “MLB has had be skipping a team from Others were probably recalling Jack Nicklaus be recognized if they hap- are put into play less fre- six no-hitters already. the Flattest of Lands next as he roared back for an unlikely triumph in the pen in shortened games quently. Strikeouts are Normally they only have season, which means 1986 Masters tournament, as the famed Golden in doubleheaders. up, again. A record num- two no-hitters a year and she’ll be going after a Bear played himself away from the rest of the Considering, for exam- ber of strikeouts has been sometimes none. Who rare trifecta — champion field, to earn victory. ple, there were only two set every year since 2007. would have guessed a of Manitoba, Alberta and Many golf fans are able to recall how Mickelson no-hitters thrown in all of Pitchers who threw 95 symptom of COVID-19 Saskatchewan.” looked when he joined the professional tour, a 2018 and only one each in miles per hour 20 years would be batters hit- • Dwight Perry of the young, cherub-faced lad, with what parents back in 2017 and 2016, having six ago were freaks. Now ting like one of the Kar- Seattle Times: “So, which the day called ‘baby fat’ keeping him on the plump occur in the first seven every team has a couple dashian sisters?” NBA team will be the first side. weeks of 2021 is rather re- of them, with most teams • RJ Currie of sports- to hoist a ‘2021 Play-In Nowadays, Phil is looking quite chiseled and markable. But it begs the rostering a pitcher or two deke.com: “Police in Champion’ banner next to this scribe, still looking a little bit closer to 35 question: What the heck who regularly zoom past Ireland broke up a fight season?” years of age than to 60, despite the obvious infor- is going on? 100 on the radar gun. Said at a chess tournament • Patti Dawn Swansson mation printed on his birth certificate. Easy. Pitchers are get- Marlins’ manager Don after a player was found again: “It’s official: The For folks who believe that Mickelson’s career ting better, and hitters Mattingly: “Sometimes strategizing using a com- people at Guinness World would end with him coming up one major tour- aren’t. it’s unwatchable.” puter in the toilet. Imag- Records have declared nament short of a slam – winning all four major The overall MLB bat- No-hitters are fun to ine that: Plotting against film of Corey Perry’s tournaments – perhaps he still has a shot, even at ting average through May knee hitting John Tava- his advanced age. watch, but an 11-8 game kings and queens on the The only major trophy that Mickelson hasn’t 23 was an abysmal .235. featuring 27 hits, stolen throne.” res’ head to be the most hoisted is for the US Open, and he’s been run- Used to be that it was an bases, wild overthrows • Eammon Lynch of dissected piece of video ner-up for that tourney a record six times. insult to call somebody a and spectacular catches GolfWeek, on the pro- evidence since Abraham If you’ve ever seen an interview with Mickel- .250 hitter, but these days, in my mind provides posed Super Golf League: Zapruder’s home movie son, you’d have had to heard him speak about how that number would be much more entertain- “Imagine Gretzky having of the JFK assassination.” he figures out his yardages. 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Melville Legion Chase the Ace - Fridays 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Draw made at 6:15 p.m. 136 - 3rd Ave. W, Melville, SK Fort Qu’Appelle Farmers’ Market - Saturdays 2 2 2 Open every Saturday until mid-Sept. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Broad- way Street, west Fort Qu’Appelle, SK 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 June 1 2 2 2 2 Flip a Coin Day 27 28 29 30 Flip a Coin Day is day when making decisions is as easy as flipping a coin. This tradition dates back to Julius Caesar. Caesar would take a coin and flip it to make decisions where 2 the right choice was unclear. The correct answer was “heads”, which of course carried his image on the coin. (holidayinsights.com) June 10 June 18 Iced Tea Day Go Fishing Day June 5 and/or 6 With the official start of summer just a few days away. The Celebrate today, on the shore or in a boat, with a fishing pole in Community Wide Garage Sales timing is perfect for Iced Tea Day. Chances are, it is already one hand, and your favorite bev- Saturday, June 5 – Grenfell and hot in your area, so grab an Iced Tea and head out to the ham- erage in the other. And, don’t go Whitewood. Register in Grenfell by mock strung under a shady tree. (holidayinsights.com) home until you have caught your calling 306-697-2815; Whitewood limit of fish! Enjoy the ‘catch of the day’ for supper. (holiday- by calling 306-735-7976. Saturday June 12 insights.com) and Sunday, June 5 and 6 – Melville. Register by calling 306-728-3722. Accessibility Charity Golf Tournment Hosted by Rail City Industries Inc. and June 20 Melville Community Works. Pre-register Father’s Day June 6 required (no walk ons) by June 4 by calling A day to enjoy time with Dad Melville Country club, 306-728-3931 or World War II D-Day Invasion and appreciate all he does for Melville Community Works, 306-728- On this historic day in 1944, Allied troops invaded the you. What Dad really wants is 4494. $75 per person. beaches of Normandy, France. It is the largest amphibious healthy, happy and successful assault in world history. This massive, bloody battle was the kids. And, he wants you to turning point of the war in the European theater. On this day, June 11 spend a few moments with him 156,000 troops on Father’s Day. (holidayinsights. from the United National Weed Your Garden Day com) states, Great As if we are not already spending copious amounts of time Britain and Can- attacking the weeds in our gardens! Left unchecked, weeds June 21 ada stormed five will choke out many garden flowers and vegetables. Spend an National Selfie Day beaches. American extra 5-10 minutes weeding your garden. It’s a cinch to participate in this holiday. And, it’s fun! Simply troops landed on (holidayinsights.com) take your smartphone out of your pocket or purse, and take Omaha and Utah a selfie. Better yet, get a couple friends, and take a selfie with beach. At the June 15 them. Make sure to put on as big smile. And, don’t forget to same time, British post it on facebook. (holidayinsights.com) troops landed on Gold and Sword beach. And, Canadian forc- Nature Photography Day es landed on Juno Beach. (holidayinsights.com) Nature Photography Day was created to both promote conser- June 23 vation, and to celebrate the en- Let it Go Day June 8 joyment of nature photography. Got something that’s bothering you? Perhaps it’s been this Best Friend Day Your environmental awareness way for a long time. Today is Let it Go Day, the perfect op- A day to enjoy and appreciate your good old buddy, your pal. just might be contagious, helping portunity to shed your worries and concerns. (holidayinsights. It’s a day to honor and cherish the relationship. Best friends to preserve the natural wonders com) are very, very special people. Spending time with your best of the world. friend. (holidayinsights.com) (en.wikipedia.org) June 26 National Canoe Day RE-OPENED Summer has arrived, and it is a perfect time for a canoe ride. Melville Community Works TO THE PUBLIC! Take a canoe out on your favorite waterway, and enjoy the peace and serenity. And, get a little healthy exercise along the • Thrift Shop open - Tuesday and Thursday 12 - 4 p.m. way. (holidayinsights.com) • Gift Shop open - Tuesday and Thursday 1 - 3 p.m. • Kidsville opening to be determined • Canadian Mental Health Association - Melville Branch June 29 - Meeting 1st Wednesday of every month 7 p.m. Camera Day • Magic Moments Playschool is currently full and accepting names for www.prairiecoop.com Pictures are invaluable memories of our lives and of the the 2020 - 2021 school year wait list. Please contact Chantel Fahlman www.facebook.com/prairiecoopretail for more info at 306-730-6272 or via Facebook messenger. world. They tell stories. Our memories and stories are cap- Sponsored by Prairie Co-op tured by a camera. What are you waiting for, start snapping pictures! (holidayinsights.com) www.grasslandsnews.ca 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV May 28, 2021 21 Tick season arrives, inspect person and pets

Provincial News crawling up your legs. • Pull slowly upward and out with firm, steady pres- Grasslands News • Wear light-coloured clothes so ticks can be seen eas- sure. ily. • Be careful not to squeeze, crush or puncture the body • Use insect repellents that contain DEET or Icaridin. after removal. With the arrival of spring and warmer tempera- Apply repellent to clothes as well as your skin. Always • Do not put Vaseline, gasoline, or other harmful sub- tures, the Ministry of Health reminds Saskatchewan residents to be vigilant and monitor for ticks on them- read and follow the directions on the label. Some repel- stances on an attached tick. selves and their pets. lents may have age restrictions. • Submit photos of the tick using the eTick system, “As more people are venturing outdoors, Saskatche- • In Canada, clothing that has been treated with the and please keep ticks in a secure container until you wan residents need to watch for ticks,” Saskatchewan insecticide permethrin has been approved for use by receive the identification results. Ticks can be eutha- Chief Deputy Medical Health Officer Dr. Julie Kry- people over the age of 16. nized by placing them in a bag and storing it in the zanowski said. “While the risk of exposure to Lyme • Shower or bathe as soon as possible after being out- freezer for 24 hours. disease remains low in the province, stay vigilant and side to wash off loose ticks and inspect for attached In 2020, 2,678 ticks were identified in Saskatchewan take proper precautions to protect yourself and oth- ticks. and only 12 were blacklegged ticks. Of these, seven ers.” • Do “full-body” tick checks after being outside on physical specimens were submitted for testing, and Most ticks found in Saskatchewan are the Ameri- yourself, your children, and your pets. three tested positive for the bacteria that causes Lyme can dog tick. This species is active from mid-April to If you find a tick attached to your skin or on disease. the end of July and cannot transmit Lyme disease to your pet: For more information on ticks and Lyme disease, people. • Carefully remove it with fine-tipped tweezers and including how to submit a tick for identification and Blacklegged ticks, which can cause Lyme disease, grasp the tick’s mouthparts as close to the skin as pos- testing, visit www.saskatchewan.ca/lyme or www.re- are rare in Saskatchewan. Introduced by migratory sible. search-groups.usask.ca/ticks/#Passivesurveillance birds in early spring, blacklegged ticks mature into adults and remain active throughout fall, particularly in tall grass, brush, or wooded areas. In April of last year, the Government of Saskatch- ewan, in collaboration with researchers at the Uni- versity of Saskatchewan, launched eTick (www.etick. ca), an image-based tick identification platform. After a successful first year, eTick has replaced the mail-in tick surveillance program, and acceptance of unsolic- ited mail-in tick submissions is discontinued this year. Saskatchewanians can submit photographs of ticks found on humans or animals using the eTick online system to receive timely identification of the type of tick that attached to a person, pet, or livestock animal and information on the risk of exposure to tick-borne diseases. While awaiting identification results, retain de- tached tick(s) in a secure container. eTick adminis- trators may request that some ticks be submitted, by mail, for quality control purposes or if the tick species is one of medical concern. Ticks should not be submit- *UDVVÀUH ELAINE ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS ted by mail until requested. :KLWHZRRG)LUH'HSDUWPHQWUHVSRQGHGWRDJUDVVÀUHDWDIDUP\DUGZHVWRIWRZQRQ0D\ZKLFK To prevent tick bites: • Wear pants, long-sleeved shirts, and shoes that do not ZDVWKUHDWHQLQJDKRXVH)LUHÀJKWHUVZHUHDEOHWREULQJWKHEOD]HTXLFNO\XQGHUFRQWURO0DQ\ÀUH expose your bare feet. EDQVZHUHÀQDOO\OLIWHGDIWHUDIHZGD\VRIPXFKQHHGHGUDLQODVWZHHNDQGRYHUWKHZHHNHQG • Pull socks over your pant legs to prevent ticks from Stuck driver arrested near Fenwood

Sgt. Travis Adams a theft that occurred on Sunday, May 23 Melville / Ituna Detachment near Neudorf. It was explained that his yellow Chev Cavalier was broken into and Reporting period: the radio was removed. RCMP continue to May 19 to May 26 investigate. A call to RCMP reported a break and Melville and Ituna detachment area enter to the neighbours car in Melville. had 110 occurrences over the past week. The two teenage kids are described as wearing a black coat and black pants and Traffic the other has red coat and grey pants. During this time, Melville and Ituna RCMP continue to investigate. detachment responded to 52 reported HELPING A male driver contacted the RCMP to traffic occurrences or traffic stops that report a male wearing no shirt or shoes resulted in 31 Charges and 17 Warnings. ran up to him on the Highway 15 near RCMP responded to 10 calls regarding Fenwood and asked him to pull out his Is What We Do Best individual loss of power due to freezing stuck vehicle. RCMP attended and ar- rain. RCMP are reminding the public to rested the male for impaired operation of • 24-Hour Care • Help with personal grooming only call RCMP for emergencies during a motor vehicle. RCMP continue to inves- j0-££'&T$!8-2+!2&683('99-32!£9;!ø j8-=!;'!2&9,!8'&83319 these untypical natural occurrences. tigate. • 3 delicious meals and 3 snacks daily j 8''&31;3£-='£-(',3>@3<$,339' Non-emergency calls can tie up resources While on patrol, RCMP conducted a • Laundry and cleaning • New Bridging Program and delay response times. traffic stop and arrested a female in pos- j'&-$!ধ32!99-9;!2$' l,31'$!8'9'8=-$'9m Mischief/Theft session of a stolen vehicle in Melville. j 2+!+-2+&!-£@!$ধ=-ধ'9 ££3$!ধ329R RCMP responded to a burnt vehicle RCMP continue to investigate. in the RM of Stanley. The vehicle burnt If you have information related to -$'29'&#@!90!;$,'>!2 '!£;,!2&$!8'(<££@(3££3>-2+!££8'+<£!ধ329W was associated to a stolen vehicle inves- these incidents please contact your local tigation from Balcarres. RCMP continue RCMP Detachment, call 310-RCMP for to investigate. immediate response, or you can call A man contacted the RCMP to report Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).    R 3!88!2+';3=-'>!2@3(3<8$!8',31'9W Woman arrested for DUI causing bodily harm Your family is treated like our family because our caregivers love what they do! Provincial Court 320.14(2) of the Criminal Code Grasslands News • One count, aggravated assault, section 268 of the Criminal code         Around 11:35 p.m. on May 23, Fort • One count, dangerous driving caus-          8-=!;' 31'$!8'!2&!99-9;!2$' Qu’Appelle RCMP responded to a com- ing bodily harm, section 320.13(2) of the 710 Stella Street - Grenfell, SK Criminal Code >,'8'='8@3<2''&-;R plaint of an adult male hit by a vehicle 1-306-541-7326 1-306-697-3105 in Pasqua First Nation. An adult male • One count, impaired operation of a ve- was located injured at a residence. He hicle, section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal was transported to hospital for treat- Code         ment of injuries. An adult female was • One count, Impaired operation exceed-      ing eight milligrams, section 320.14(1)(b) arrested inside the same residence in ‡Š!-2;8'';f'£=-££'T ˆ¥!-2;8'';f83!&=-'>T relation to this incident. of the Criminal Code 1-306-728-3382 As a result of investigation, Laurenda • One count, assault with a weapon, sec- 1-306-696-2247 Khanapace, 55, is charged with: tion 267(a) of the Criminal Code • One count, impaired operation of a She appeared in Regina Provincial -9ধ;<932£-2'!;>>>W,'£6-2+W$! vehicle causing bodily harm, section Court on May 25. 22 0D\ 0HOYLOOH$GYDQFH‡:KLWHZRRG*UHQIHOO+HUDOG6XQ‡)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV *UDVVODQGV1HZV Neighbourly Advice According to ED - Ray Maher Believing in Jesus Christ isn’t simply about us

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So he asked me, Jesus, “How can a man be think we need to be. bury the body of Jesus in draw near to Jesus when life. “Why? Who do you think born when he is old? Can Many when Jesus was I should meet?” he enter a second time into alive and today are not I said, “Well, since his mother’s womb and be ready or able to believe we are coming into the born?” John 3:4 in Jesus because they in- summer golfing season, Nicodemus was not sist Jesus become more Melville’s Churches maybe you would like to ready or able to see be- or less than He says that meet and pick the brains yond what was common He is as God’s Son. Welcome You of a golfer like Danny sense to him. 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Obituary Carol Joanne Kolybaba Shawn (Spook) Allan Memorium For Rent May 6, 1946 – May 13, 2021 Obituary Kasperski Sept. 1, 1966 – May 10, 2021 1 BEDROOM apartment for FOR RENT in Grenfell at 1001 Anderson A bright light was extin- Place. Outside deck, indoor parking. guished Thursday, May 13, It is with great sadness to Shared washer and dryer. Call Ken 2021, when Carol Joanne announce the sudden death at 204-750-3286. 48-4p (Gessell) Kolybaba unexpect- of Shawn Kasperski on Mon- FOR RENT – Taking applications for edly died at Yorkton Regional a 2 bedroom apartment in a quiet, day, May 10, 2021, at the age adult, non-smoking block in Melville. Health Centre of complica- of 54. 306-728-2294. 14-4c tions following surgery. A res- Shawn loved spending ABERNETHY HOUSING Authority ident of Crooked Lake in the time with close friends golf- has one 2 bedroom seniors suite Qu’Appelle Valley, she had and two 1 bedroom duplex apts LQJ¿VKLQJDQGSOD\LQJ.DLVHU available for rent. For more informa- just turned 75 on May 6. during holiday dinner cele- tion contact Anne Marie Moulding, Carol is survived by her brations. He took joy in the housing manager, at 306-335-7638. husband, Wilmer (they were work he put into his farm, that 14-12tfc married for almost 55 years); he nicknamed “The Spooky FOR RENT – 1- and 2-bedroom their daughter, Tanya Camer- DSDUWPHQWV LQ 6TXLUH·V &RXUW Acres”. Especially the long Melville. Appliances included. Phone on (James) of Weyburn; granddaughters Taylor of Calgary hours he spent on his riding 306-728-3652, 306-728-3539 or and Jayda of Weyburn; brothers Paul of Chelsea, Que., and lawn mower and taking care of his yard. Shawn was amaz- VELESTUK – Adam, July 21, 1931 306-607-9071. 13-8tfp Wesley (Connie) of Regina; and sister Marilyn (Ed) of Re- - May 25, 2020. FOR RENT – Balcarres Housing LQJDWSXWWLQJRQD¿UHZRUNVVKRZDWWKHIDUPIRUDOORIKLV One lonely year has passed, gina. Marilyn is known in the family as Carol’s twin sister. Authority has a 1 bedroom seniors friends and family to enjoy together. One thing he loved and But it seems like only yesterday suite available for rent. For more They were both born May 6 but 16 years apart. The sisters cherished the most in his life was his animals, who he called that I got to hold your hand. information contact Anne Marie You tried so hard to stay, celebrated their last birthday together in the Yorkton hos- his kids. Shawn was a good friend, a loving uncle to many, a Moulding at 306-335-7638. But God saw you getting tired 12-12tfc pital. Carol is also survived by nieces, nephews and other son and a brother. He never thought twice about putting the and a cure was not to be, beloved relatives from the extended Kolybaba and Gessell needs of other people before his own, always there to help So he whispered thy work is done families. Come Home with Me. with no questions asked. And you closed your eyes and Help Wanted &DUROZDVERUQLQ*UHQIHOOLQEHFRPLQJWKH¿UVW Shawn is predeceased by his father, Walter Kasperski; went with Him. child for Gordon and Dorothy (Chambers) Gessell, who mother, Katherine (Kae) Kasperski; sister, Kathleen (Kathy) Unseen, unheard, but always DAYMAR CLEANING Services is farmed north of the town. The family moved to Strasbourg in near. hiring part-time office cleaners in the Thomson; brother, Robert (Bob) Kasperski; dogs (Gizmo, Watch over us. Grenfell and Melville area. Call 306- 1955, where Carol’s father ran the Pioneer Grain elevator. Nana, Robo) Kasperski. –Loved and dearly missed, Joan, 720-0192 or email resume to: day- In Strasbourg, Carol took most of her schooling and met her Left to celebrate and carry on Shawn’s memory are the children, grandchildren and marcleaningservices @gmail.com great-grandchildren. 49-1p 17-1p future husband who, newly arrived in town from Foam Lake, his brother, Brian Kasperski; niece, Shawna Teles (Paul); moved into a boarding house just a few doors from the Ges- nephew, Tyler Thomson (Korrigan); great-niece and neph- sells’ and immediately started courting Carol. Following a ew, Austin and Natalia (Teles); along with numerous close Wanted - Home for Pet Looking for Family year of teacher’s college in Regina and a year of teaching friends. We will always remember that caring heart, that SEEKING INFORMATION on in Fort Qu’appelle, Wilmer and Carol were married August special smile, the funny humour, and the warm embrace WANTED – Caring home in Melville 20, 1966, and moved to Esterhazy, where Carol taught ele- to board our long-haired cat three to the Metis family history of Joseph that you gave every one of us. four days a month as a member of Henry born in Regina Beach, mentary school until her retirement in 1998; she continued A memorial service will be held at a later date to cele- your family. Pet dogs are fine, but SK. Joseph married my grand- to substitute teach for years afterwards. After both Carol no other cats, please. Call Sandra at mother Caroline Poitras in 1933 brate Shawn’s memory. Those of you who wish, may make 306-728-3732 for details. 16-2p in Lebret, SK. They had 3 daugh- and Wilmer retired, they moved to their dream home on the a donation in Shawn’s memory to the Bright Eyes Dog Res- ters: Marie, Ruby and Viola. My shores of Crooked Lake. cue, in Regina, Sask. JUDQGPRWKHU·V SDUHQWV ZHUH 0DU\ Teaching was not just a job for Carol, it was a vocation. Wanted - Oriole Jersey Josephine Moosonee and Peter Poitras. If you have any information From the time she started Grade 1 in the tiny one-room on my Grandpa, please email me at: Sims School north of Grenfell, she wanted to be a teacher LOOKING FOR a Whitewood Oriole [email protected] 14-5p jersey, any size, any condition. Call and would come home every day to teach younger brother Doreen Eileen Schick or text, 306-591-4737. 48-2p Paul what she had learned that day. Paul played pupil for Obituary May 9, 1930 – May 12, 2021 awhile and then switched to playing cowboys. Carol usually Coming Event ended up teaching the pretend cowboy’s children. Doreen Eileen Schick (nee Estate Sale Teaching was in her genes. Carol’s mother had taught MELVILLE HERITAGE Museum Schmidt) – beloved wife, moth- ESTATE SALE – Everything must at Sims School and Carol’s daughter Tanya has also en- er, grandmother, sister, and Annual General Meeting, Monday, go! Includes antiques, collectibles May 31 at 8 p.m. (east door). Pre- joyed a successful career teaching in Weyburn. To upgrade aunt, passed away peacefully and miscellaneous items. Saturday, register by calling 306-728-2070 or her own education, Carol took university courses during the May 29, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday, email us at: [email protected] at the Regina Lutheran Home May 30, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at 503 summer and at night for several years to earn her Bachelor on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, Sask. government health guidelines Railway Ave., Springside. will be followed. Everyone welcome. of Education. In her later years, she took great pride in the at the age of 91. 16-2c accomplishments of her granddaughters’ academic excel- Doreen was born on May Garage Sales lence and memorable theatrical performances. 9, 1930 on the family farm in Happy 90th Birthday Carol also had many extracurricular activities of her Neudorf, SK. She was one of GARAGE SALE at 939 Montreal St., own, including involvement in the Lutheran church and the six children with two brothers Melville. Friday, May 28, 11 a.m. - 8 Evangelical Lutheran Women. She was active in the Sas- and three sisters. She was p.m. and Saturday, May 29, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. 17-1p katchewan Teachers Federation, curled, bowled and golfed raised in Melville, SK where for years and thoroughly enjoyed travelling the globe with MULTI-FAMILY Garage Sale at 72 she met the love of her life, Vanier Drive, Melville. Friday, May Wilmer and accompanying him to numerous bonspiels and Johnnie Schick. They were married on Nov. 10, 1952 and 28, 2 - 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 29, golf games in which he participated. moved to Regina, SK to start their careers and raise their 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 17-1p Carol was not someone easily defeated. As a young children. woman she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. She Doreen will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Garage Sale Posters immediately vowed to remain as physically active as pos- – LonaRae (Armond) Gervais, ShanaLee (Tom) Hastings sible, continuing her full-time teaching job, maintaining a DQG -XGLWK 6SLW]QDJHO ¿YH JUDQGFKLOGUHQ ± 0DWKHZ 6LI are FREE spotless house, being a devoted wife and mother and never ton (Ashlyn), Mariah Horsnall (Chris), Alexandra Gervais complaining about the pain and discomfort of her illness. (Paul), Brecklin Gervais (Marley), and Shaylin; her sisters with your Upon her retirement at Esterhazy, the school board noted: – Joan (Allan) Isted and Joyce Dagley, brother Jim (Lor- advertisement “She’d be very wealthy if she were paid for sick days not raine) Schmidt, and sister-in-law, Edna (Jim) Brock, as well taken during her career.” as numerous nieces and nephews. Carol Kolybaba will be missed terribly by her family and Doreen is predeceased by her parents, Ludwig (Louis) Seed for Sale many friends and former colleagues at Crooked Lake, Es- and Eva Schmidt; beloved husband, Johnnie Schick; broth- terhazy and beyond. er, Lawrence Schmidt; and sister, Iris Schick. COMMON MILLET SEED #1. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, a small private fu- Funeral Service: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will Cleaned and bagged. $21 per Lawrence Joseph Dancsok neral was held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Mel- be a private funeral held at Regina Funeral Home on High- EDJ &DOO *LEVRQ·V  May 25, 1931 Moosomin, Sask. 42-8c –Love from all your family! YLOOHZLWKWKH5HY'RXJ6FKPLUOHURI¿FLDWLQJ7KHSLDQLVW way #1 East, Regina. Marilyn Senyk, led the hymns, “Nearer My God to Thee” ,QOLHXRIÀRZHUVGRQDWLRQVFDQEHPDGHWRWKH$O]KHL and “Borning Cry”, and accompanied Kathy Stokes for her mer’s Society. Visit us online at grasslandsnews.ca solo, “On Eagle’s Wings”. Honorary bearers were all who Regina Funeral Home in care of arrangements, 306- touched Carol’s life, and her urn bearers were granddaugh- 992-0214, www.arbormemorial.ca/en/regina ters Taylor and Jayda Cameron. Interment took place in the 306-728-5448 Melville City Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to Matthews Funeral Home, Melville. 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