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&& SpiritwoodSpiritwood HeraldHerald HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! VOL. 108 NO. 25 PMR #40007604 Thursday, June 18, 2020 www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com Locked out Unifor workers return to Shellbrook

A locked-out Co-op Refinery worker talks with an RCMP officer assigned to oversee the picket line.

As the Co-op Refinery lockout of Uni- the locked out workers remains good as ers and the RCMP. tive things to say about the workers’ con- for 594 oil and gas workers stretches into the lockout enters month seven, and Uni- Along with McLeod, a handful of other duct. month seven, union members made a for 594 plans to continue picketing in com- RCMP vehicles were on site during the “They’ve been really good,” he said. three-day stop in Shellbrook to picket and munities across the province to send its picketing to protect all parties. About 800 refinery workers have been get the word out. message. “I move the vehicles out to the edge of locked out since Dec. 5, 2019. About a dozen locked out workers were However, Shaddock says the union’s the road, throw the lights on, and make Tensions between Unifor 594 and the walking the line at the Co-op Card Lock cause isn’t being helped by the spread of sure that people slow down and nobody Co-op Refinery began to mount at the be- along Highway 3, briefly stopping custom- misinformation. gets hurt,” he said, adding that it’s always ginning of 2019, when the collective bar- ers to share information. And though the “There’s this running narrative that this beneficial to keep these channels of com- gaining agreement between the two par- lockout seems nowhere near a resolution, is some east villainy at work, but this is munication open. ties expired. picket captain Mikki Shaddock says the mostly farm boys from Saskatchewan, and “It keeps the atmosphere light. We can Throughout the negotiations between workers still have the same primary goal guys who grew up in Regina,” he said. protect the rights of the people who are the two parties, pensions have been the in mind. “Misconceptions or not, we just want to here picketing, because they have a right key sticking point. Namely, the union “We all want to get back to work, there’s get back to work,” he added. to picket, but there are healthy boundaries wants to keep the existing defined benefit no question. It’s just a matter of whether While locked out workers peacefully as far as how long they can hold up traffic pension plan, which is 100 per cent fund- or not the deal is fair,” he said. “None of picketed over the course of three days, for.” ed by Federated Co-operatives Limited us wants to be doing this. This has been they were in close communication with Having been with this particular group (FCL), because it gives workers certainty highly disruptive to all of us.” the RCMP and Staff Sgt. Chad McLeod, since they picketed in Porcupine Plain the for when they retire. According to Shaddock, the morale of who served as a go-between for the work- week prior, McLeod had nothing but posi- Continued on page 3 We are stocked up on HAND SANITIZER & FACE MASKS! 9 Main Street Woodland Pharmacy Ph: 306-747-2545 2 Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com June 18, 2020 Nordstrom retires from Spiritwood High School after 30-year teaching career

Spiritwood High School students pects to ensure the students of SHS ous Student Leadership Conferences, and staff are congratulating retiring had valuable and exceptional experi- activities and fundraisers, chaper- teacher Mr. Deon Nordstrom from ences. Health classes would, under oned dances, drama set construction, a distance this year. Mr. Nordstrom his guidance, organize the Terry Fox was always willing to step in and help first arrived at Spiritwood High Run for cancer research every Sep- with Graduation Ceremonies, and so School as an intern under the guid- tember. His construction classes built many other school initiatives. ance of Mr. Glen Delisle in 1990. He many impressive structures, such as The students and staff of Spirit- then stayed in Spiritwood, teaching the planters and gazebo in our new wood High School are going to miss for his entire 30-year career at SHS. outdoor recreation area. Mr. Nordstrom very much, but are Throughout his time at SHS, he has He coached extracurricular volley- wishing him all the best in the next contributed in so many different as- ball and badminton, helped with vari- chapter of his life. Highlights of a town of Shellbrook council meeting

Shellbrook’s town Fuller reassured coun- part of the first stage of unfinished business, dent course council met on June 15 cil that she was ready to phase four of the Re- council struck down a of action, Deon Nordstrom taught at Spirit- via teleconference. Pres- get staff trained fast and Open Saskatchewan long-delayed motion to as the town wood High School for his entire 30- ent at the meeting were efficiently should the Plan). have it suspend remu- can’t po- year career. Mayor George Tompo- town choose to open the Council, meanwhile, neration and redirect lice what rowski, councillors Lyle pool for the season. She felt it was imperative the money to full-time the RCMP Banda, Bruce Clements, added that she would to open the pool if pos- employees who had been is charging, and those proved the Shellbrook Lois Freeman, David be around in the fall, if sible, with councillor impacted by COVID-19. seeking a check will have Recreation Project Knight, Kathleen Nor- the town wanted to keep Clements adding that In new business, coun- to drive to Ahtahkakoop Steering Committee’s ding, and Amund Ot- the pool open longer to it’s important for coun- cil began by carrying a anyway, if the clerk isn’t payment of invoices to terson, and the town’s recoup any lost revenue cil to keep the mental motion to acquire titles in the Shellbrook office. Livewire Electric, in the administrator, Kelly from the delayed open- health of the community to lands through tax en- In other new business, amount of $109,237.11, Hoare. ing. in mind, even if opening forcement. Hoare noted council briefly discussed and Ainsworth, in the Mayor Tomporowski Finally, she told coun- the pool costs the town that a couple of the lands correspondence from amount of $26,862. The called the meeting to cil that it wouldn’t be money. are vacant farm land, an individual express- Livewire invoice repre- order at 6:02 p.m., and difficult for the pool to In other news out of and could be added to ing interest in partner- sents half the cost to in- council began by ap- abide by the COVID-19 reports, Hoare’s report the Field of Dreams. ing with a local business stall the solar panels for proving the agenda for guidelines set out by the revealed that the Ah- Next, council unani- to sell cannabis. Noting the Shellbrook Recre- the evening, and adopt- Lifesaving Society. tahkakoop-Shellbrook mously gave three read- that the SLGA will only ation Complex, while the ing the minutes of its In later discussion RCMP detachment is ings to Bylaw 2020-06, grant the town one retail Ainsworth invoice is a May 19 meeting. about the pool during down to six members, or which will establish a license, council agreed late bill for the hot deck. With no old business council’s monthly re- just over half of its op- mail-in ballot voting that it needed to do more With no further busi- arising from said min- ports, Hoare said she erational capacity of 11 system for municipal research before making ness to discuss, council utes, council welcomed was anticipating a date members. elections. Councillor any decisions. set Monday, July 20, as phone-in delegate Jana- for outdoor pools to re- In hospital and clinics Knight voiced some con- In one last item of new its next meeting and ad- ya Fuller for a brief dis- open at some point this news, councillor Otter- cerns about checks and business, council ap- journed for the evening. cussion about the pool. week (outdoor pools are son reported that Shell- balances to safeguard brook will soon have two against fraud, but Hoare new nurse practitioners. assured him that guide- One may start as early lines would be given to UltraSafe Water as July, while the other the town. isn’t expected to start Moving on, council until August. Elsewhere, carried a motion to stop Solutions West Shellbrook will also be charging $20 for crimi- “Call us for a solution to your water quality problem” benefitting from another nal record checks, as the locum physician start- RCMP is now charging ing in July. $25 for them. Hoare felt Shifting gears to some this was the most pru-

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Graduation will look a little accommodate the graduates strong and they’re resilient, to survive,” Banda said. rolling with the punches. You different for W.P. Sandin’s and their families, includ- and they can figure out going “It’s taught them what real move on, you don’t lay down Class of 2020. ing graduates who live out of forward what they have to do life’s all about. It’s a matter of and whine.” With COVID-19 restrictions town, and will also make its still in place — but gradually way down Main Street. easing — this year’s crop of 31 Following the parade, graduates will be celebrated graduates will head home by their school and the broad- to watch the virtual gradua- er community in a parade and tion presentation with their virtual ceremony. families. That presentation, “When the COVID rules which is scheduled to go live came out, and grad was being on YouTube around 4 p.m., planned mostly as a virtual will include all the traditional event... the idea came to try graduation festivities, includ- to do something a little more ing photos of the grads and personal,” said Lyle Banda, speeches. a parent of one of this year’s In the meantime, Banda graduates. “A parade was says his own graduate, daugh- the best way to obey COVID ter Alexis Banda, and her guidelines, and still give the classmates have shown great kids a little human contact perseverance since school with the community and their abruptly ended in March, and families.” it looked like they wouldn’t The parade is scheduled to get a traditional graduation take place on Friday, June 26 celebration. at 1 p.m., and will see a pro- “They’ve been resilient. It cession make its way around was a real change to their lives. town starting from the Shell- The excitement of a Grade 12 brook Sports Grounds. The year being put to the end, it’s route has been designed to made them realize that they’re A map of the parade route. The parade will start at the Shellbrook Sports Grounds. Locked out Unifor workers return to Shellbrook

Continued from 1 and final” offer. lockout as a tool to bust the union and terminate union execu- Meanwhile, FCL wants to switch to a defined contribution That offer added even more concessions to the Mediators’ tives and other members without accountability. These are plan so that it knows exactly how much it has to pay — that, recommendations and included a non-negotiable Return to disrespectful tactics of a cooperative and not consistent with or allow workers to retain the defined benefit plan but ask that Work agreement, and was rejected by 89 per cent of Unifor their values,” the union said in its statement, calling on the they chip in 11 per cent. 594 members. province to take action. The union has opposed both options, arguing that they leave Since that vote, the union has countered with two alternative “It is clear at this point, now six months into the lockout, that workers guessing about how much they’ll have when they re- deals, both of which have been rejected by the Co-op Refinery. bargaining has utterly failed and the Government of Saskatch- tire and that their overall pensions could drop by as much as In a memo sent to the media as the Shellbrook pickets were ewan needs to protect oil & gas workers by legislating an end 40 per cent. active, Unifor 594 decried the bargaining tactics being em- to this dispute.” Back-and-forth negotiations between Unifor 594 and FCL ployed by the Co-op Refinery. hit an impasse in mid-October, paving the way for the job ac- “It is abundantly clear that the Co-op Refinery is using the tion notice and eventual lockout in early December. TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST Unifor workers have been demonstrating ever since, setting up barricades outside the Regina Co-op Refinery and demon- strating across the province. The barricades have resulted in court injunctions and fines being levied against the Union and numerous arrests of union members, including Unifor nation- NOTICE TOWN OF SHELLBROOK al president Jerry Dias. Back in February, the province appointed special mediators TO OUR READERS PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN Vince Ready and Amanda Rogers in an effort to resolve the Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that dispute. The Special Mediation process concluded with a re- unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land nd and title number described in the following list are fully port that included ten recommendations and significant roll- The Thursday, July 2 paid before August 18, 2020, an interest based on a tax backs for union members. lien will be registered against the land. Union members voted overwhelmingly to accept the report edition of the Shellbrook Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection and get back to work, but the Co-op Refinery rejected the me- 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the diators’ recommendations and tabled what it termed its “best Chronicle and Spiritwood amount shown against each parcel. Herald will be delayed Total Total Arrears DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Title No. Arrears* Costs and Costs R.M. OF SHELLBROOK NO. 493 by one day due to LOT 8-BLK/PAR 2-PLAN M3438 EXT 0 150265481 LOT 9-BLK/PAR 2-PLAN M3438 EXT 0 150265559 4,124.52 54.00 4,178.52 STRAY HORSES Canada Day falling on a LOT 7-BLK/PAR 9-PLAN U390 EXT 0 141202628 4,590.28 54.00 4,644.28 Found four Horses running at large 3 Wednesday. LOT 14-BLK/PAR 2-PLAN Q508 EXT 0 145454913 2,055.24 54.00 2,109.24 kilometers north of Shellbrook. If you LOT 15-BLK/PAR 2-PLAN Q508 EXT 0 145454957 5,111.83 54.00 5,165.83 LOT 9-BLK/PAR 44-PLAN 101306382 EXT 0 135867460 6,812.67 54.00 6,866.67 have any info of who may be the owner The paper will be LOT 10-BLK/PAR 44-PLAN 101306382 EXT 0 135867493 of these animals or are missing these BLK/PAR Z-PLAN 75PA04440 EXT 1 146355969 2,124.17 54.00 2,178.17 animals please contact the Municipal available the morning of LOT 16-BLK/PAR 39-PLAN 101944649 EXT 0 141333117 1,846.70 54.00 1,900.70 rd Office at 306-747-2158. These animals Friday, July 3 instead. * Penalty is calculated to the date of the Notice and will continue have been at large since May 28th, 2020. to accrue as applicable. Dated this 12th day of June, 2020 Duane Storey We apologize for any inconvenience. Acting Administrator Kelly Hoare, Administrator Opinion 4 Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com June 18, 2020 Our silence says it all

In all of Canada, And yet, if one rec- ther offences will garner fines there may be no ognizes how fortu- of up to $25,000 and jail time. group that is more nate Canadians are Mr. Kenney would never protective of our to not know what concede it, but it’s transpar- democratic free- true tyranny looks ently obvious that this law is doms — or outspo- like, it’s hard not to an attempt to shutdown the ken about them — wonder why there First Nation protests that have than us prairie folk. has been complete resulted in the delay or can- Recently, when silence in response cellation of major oil and gas Prime Minister Jus- Jordan to the latest piece pipelines. tin Trudeau intro- of legislation intro- It’s political posturing in Twiss duced convoluted duced by Jason Ken- defence of Alberta’s sacred legislation to ban ~ ney’s United Con- energy sector manifested into “assault style” weap- News Editor servative Party in law, and an abhorrently un- ons in Canada, few Alberta. constitutional infringement groups were more Bill 1, also known on the democratic freedoms of vocal about the vague and as the Critical Infrastructure Canadians. of the inherent Charter right tions communities included, poorly-researched law than us. Defence Act, passed its third So why, then, are we hard- to peaceful public protest, but no doubt. And when Mr. Trudeau in- reading at the end of May and ly seeing any news coverage there are already legal avenues But the economy, and the de- troduced equally convoluted is now awaiting royal assent. about this unjust law? Why are for dealing with such activi- sire of billionaires to make yet pipeline regulations and the The law imposes strict le- legal experts and First Nations ties. more money, shouldn’t super- much derided carbon tax gal limits on the locations at communities the only ones be- In other words, Mr. Kenney’s sede the right of Canadians to shortly after taking office in which protesters can demon- ing vocal about it? proposed law, which is really fear and fight for the safety of 2015, knowing that the prairie strate. And, in keeping with Where is our usual outrage just an excuse for him to flex their communities. economy would bear the brunt its name, the bill would out- about threats to our democrat- his government’s muscles and And, when consultation and of the impact, western Cana- law demonstrations at “criti- ic freedoms? intimidate Albertans, is use- peaceful public protest aren’t dians led protests all the way cal infrastructure,” including It’s certainly not in the com- less at best. enough to yield change, we to Ottawa with the United We pipelines, oilsands sites, min- ments section, where far too At worst, though, Bill 1 is a must be able to engage in civil Roll movement. ing sites as well as utilities, many Canadians are celebrat- dangerous and frightening at- disobedience that steps out- Whether we were on the streets, highways, railways, ing Mr. Kenney’s effort to pun- tempt by a government to cur- side the bounds of our Charter right or the wrong side of these and telecom towers and equip- ish the “criminal” First Na- tail the democratic rights and rights without the fear of pros- issues is immaterial. What ment. tions people who are trying to freedoms of those it disagrees ecution or violence. matters is that we had the Violators who protest, tres- “hold Canada’s economy hos- with. We don’t have to agree with freedom to be outspoken and pass, interfere with opera- tage.” There’s no denying that it’s anti-pipeline protestors. But question our federal govern- tions, or cause damage around Granted, the demonstra- inconvenient when protest- we should defend their right to ment — a freedom that is the said infrastructure will face tions and blockades put up by ers take actions that disrupt protest. envy of many people in many fines as high as $10,000 or six anti-pipeline protestors have our economy. Nobody wants On Bill 1, however, our col- countries around the world. months in jail, or both. Fur- stepped outside the bounds to see that happen — First Na- lective silence says it all. What do we truly know about eclipses? Dear editor, motionless, flat earth with the sun and great distance apart. One is leaving and United States in half. The next eclipse In my life time I have witnessed sev- moon in horizontal circuits. Using the the other is arriving. The sun and moon will be making an x with the previous eral partial eclipses. The moon coming example of a pizza, the North Pole is in are very predictable in their circuits. eclipse and again cut the United States in between the earth and the sun. Or so the center and Antarctica is an ice wall Considering how much room is up in the half. The last eclipse darkened 7 towns or I thought. Several years ago, I carried circling the outer edge keeping the wa- sky, why do we not see hundreds of near cities named Salem in the United States. a welding helmet with me in my work ters from running off. eclipses for every real eclipse? Salem means Peace and is associated truck and stopped several times during I have never seen the moon getting There are observations and calcula- with Jerusalem. Maybe this is a sign that the eclipse to watch the progression. close to the sun. Usually the sun rules the tions which would also prove the present we are getting close to seeing the New Je- Since then I have been investigating day and the moon rules the night. How- understanding of eclipses to be in error. rusalem coming down from heaven. the flat earth theory as taught in the ever, we do see the sun and the moon in The last eclipse traveled away from the Laverne Isaac, Scriptures. The flat earth model has a the sky at the same time, but they are a direction of the sun’s circuit and cut the Saskatoon, Sask.

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Members of the Legislative late all high school and post- and support their loved ones Assembly are returning to secondary graduates in the in care. the legislature after a three- Class of 2020. While this is Our government recently month hiatus due to COV- certainly not how you imag- announced the expansion ID-19. The 14-day sitting will ined your year would end, I of the Saskatchewan Tem- allow our government to in- applaud your efforts to find porary Wage Supplement troduce and pass a provincial innovative and safe ways to Program to include a larger budget that invests in build- celebrate your achievements. number of workers who are ing a strong Saskatchewan Our province recently en- helping our most vulnerable while ensuring the document tered Phase 3 of the Re-Open residents, including all of the HON. SCOTT MOE, NADINE HON. JEREMY WILSON HARRISON receives the legislative scru- PREMIER Saskatchewan plan which workers in our long-term care MLA MLA tiny that it deserves. ~ has seen restaurants, gyms facilities. These workers have ~ ~ Prekindergarten to Grade MLA for Rosthern - and other personal care ser- Saskatchewan provided tremendous physi- Meadow 12 students will be return- Shellbrook vices take measures to re- Rivers cal and emotional support to Lake Toll Free: Toll Free: Toll Free: ing to the classroom in the 1-855-793-3422 sume serving clients within 1-888-763-0615 our seniors throughout the 1-877-234-6669 upcoming school year, which [email protected] the guidelines set forth by [email protected] COVID-19 pandemic and it is [email protected] is set to begin as early as our health authorities. important we recognize their September 1. This comes af- of students, staff and care- Included as part of Phase 3 tious and responsible way. great work. Together, we have proven ter an indefinite suspension givers. The Chief Medical is the re-opening of beaches While public gathering Small businesses are a crit- that we can reduce the spread of in-class learning was an- Health Officer will continue and playgrounds. As the sizes have increased to 15 ical part of our economy and, of COVID-19 and we can re- nounced in response to CO- providing advice and recom- weather continues to im- people indoors and 30 people as we settle into Phase 3 of open safely. The latest Sta- VID-19. mendations as the planning prove, I am pleased that outdoors, it is important to our Re-Open Saskatchewan tistics Canada figures show While the classroom may and implementation process children and families will be remember to practice physi- plan, it is important to ensure Saskatchewan added 600 look a little different, our pri- takes place. able to enjoy our province’s cal distancing of two metres these businesses can contin- new jobs in May over April ority is the health and safety I would like to congratu- many amenities in a cau- between each person as any ue to operate without the fear and has the second-lowest gathering increases the risk of being evicted. That is why unemployment rate in Cana- of spreading COVID-19. we announced commercial da at 12.5%. 20063PS0 20064PS0 Saskatchewan’s success eviction protection for ten- As we continue to re-open in flattening the COVID-19 ants who have been impacted our economy, I encourage ev- curve is the result of a collec- by the pandemic. eryone to be careful and cau- tive and concerted effort that While every provincial tious. I also encourage you to has been difficult at times, economy has taken a hit – find local businesses in your especially when it means and Saskatchewan is no ex- community to support so distancing ourselves from se- ception –87% of workers in that we all can get through niors and those in long term our province have been able these challenging times to- care centres. Recently, we an- to keep working through the gether. nounced expanded visitation pandemic and, as more busi- You can learn more about guidelines for Saskatchewan nesses start to re-open, even our Re-Open Saskatchewan Health Authority facilities to more will be able to return to plan online at Saskatchewan. allow residents to safely visit work. ca/re-open. TOWN OF SPIRITWOOD PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Spiritwood intends to adopt a bylaw under the Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 486/13, known as the Zoning Bylaw. INTENT The proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment will: • Create new definitions for “Cannabis Production Facility” and “Cannabis Retail Store”; • Establish “Cannabis Retail Stores” as a discretionary use in the CI – Downtown Commercial District and the C2 – Highway Commercial District with appropriate development standards; • Establish “Cannabis Production Facilities” as a discretionary use in the C2 – Highway Commercial District, C2A – Large Lot Highway Commercial District and M1 – Industrial District with appropriate development standards. REASONS The reasons for the Zoning Bylaw amendments are to: • Create new definitions for clarity purposes within the bylaw; • Provide for the development of “Cannabis Retail Stores” and “Cannabis Production Facilities” in appropriate locations along with standards for their development. PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the bylaw which is posted to the front door at the Town Office, located at 212 Main Street in the Town of Spiritwood. Contact the Town Office by email to get a copy of the proposed bylaw at [email protected]. PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing on July 14th, 2020 at 6:30 PM at the Town Office. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, written submissions to Council pertaining to this bylaw are strongly encouraged. Written submissions must be received by July 10th, 2020 at 4:00 PM either by email, mail or dropped off at the Town Office when open to the public on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays. Anyone wishing to make a verbal submission to Council must do so by phone. Please contact the Town Office by July 10th, 2020 at 4:00 PM to schedule a time slot in which Council will phone you directly to hear your concerns or suggestions. Issued at the Town of Spiritwood this 18th day of June, 2020. Rhonda Saam, Chief Administrative Officer Agriculture June 18, 2020 www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald 7 Electric era still on farming’s horizon

While the dream of reserves versus whatev- cars being at the fore- The agriculture ma- electric power for farm some to see the taps of er technologies develop front, have become if not chinery sector has al- equipment, although oil and gas to be turned as an alternative.Calvin common, at least on the ways been an innovative at present it is difficult off completely is largely Nothing we do as hu- radar these days. Most one, with an ability to to envision exactly the hyperbole on their part, man beings Danielshappens consumers may not look go into the shop with a scope the development any reduction on the re- without it havingOn someAgriculture at an electric car as their problem in mind, and will encompass, and of liance of those resources impact on the natural first choice to purchase, emerge sometime later course the timeframe should be seen as gener- environment we live in, but they know they exist with a viable solution of the arrival of various Calvin ally positive. and that is a fact of life as an option. that could be manufac- elements to the market- Of course, such steps that cannot be overcome Daniels The off-road market tured for farmers to use. place. have to be taken with a completely. ~ that includes agricul- One only needs to look Certainly, in this era view to the larger pic- What we do need to tural applications, think at the zero-till equip- we are aware develop- ture. do as a species is limit tractors, is not as devel- ment of today. There ment can often happen In terms of energy our impact, because we gies as we move for- oped. was a time when pro- far more quickly than there is the element of rely on this planet to ward. It might never be as ducers could not envi- we might imagine. preserving stocks for produce food, to supply One area that is in- widely reasonable given sion being able to seed Increasingly, technol- key sectors over the lon- water and have clean air triguing for farmers is the power required, but directly into heavy trash ogy is moving forward ger term, and of course to breath. the idea of electric pow- there are going to be cover, but today it is an at a startling pace, and the environmental im- For agriculture that ered machinery. farm applications where accepted practice. we are likely to see that pact of extracting and will mean looking to On-road electric vehi- electric is a viable op- We will see the same in the case of electric processing oil and gas adopt new technolo- cles and hybrids, think tion in the future. evolution in terms of equipment for the farm. Medstead to fête grads with parade

In a normal June, Grade 12 students The idea to host a parade came out of gether in their dresses and tuxes for a sometimes, but you can choose how you from across Saskatchewan would be discussions between parents, commu- class photo. react to it,” he said. dressing to the nines to walk across the nity members, and local teachers, who “It’s important that the kids feel hon- “What’s the positive out of this? I don’t stage and receive their high school di- still wanted to find a way to honour the oured, and that they’ve achieved some- know. But you should be able to come plomas right about now. grads. thing, and that the community loves out of this, and instead of being nega- But 2020 has been anything but an “I’ve been a school teacher for 35 years, them and is proud of them,” Schneider tive be thankful for what you’re given.” ordinary year thus far, and, thanks to and a principal for 20. I know how much said. “That’s what we’re all going to do.” As previously mentioned, the parade COVID-19, this is no normal June. And, a graduation means,” said community While COVID-19 has made this a will be held Saturday, June 20, starting though the province has eased restric- member Kelly Schneider, who has been tough year for many, Schneider says at 5 p.m. Following the parade, a short tions on graduation ceremonies to al- helping to organize the big day. “For old he hopes the graduates will walk away ceremony will be held on Main Street in low up to 30 graduates and up to 150 farts like us, I’ve seen 30 of them. But from this year with a positive outlook. front of the post office. guests to attend an outdoor celebration, for them, they get one shot at this. To “The common thing we’ve been say- Though he can’t name names, Schnei- schools and their communities have al- have an entire class lose out on that big ing is what an incredible life lesson this der says the festivities may even include ready found ways to improvise. day, it just broke too many hearts” is. You can’t choose what happens to you a special guest. Case in point, Medstead Central In addition to the parade, Medstead School and the broader community of Central School will be putting up a dis- PRINCE ALBERT LIVESTOCK SALES To consign cattle or Medstead, where grads will be fêted play in front of the building to recognize A division of Northern Livestock Sales with a parade and short ceremony this the class of 2020. And, prior to the pa- for on-farm appraisals Saturday, June 20, at 5 p.m. rade, the graduates will be brought to- please contact Brent, Wind and rain slowing Glen, Boyd or Frederick Mon., June 22, 2020 down tasks on Town Square Regular Sale 9:30 a.m. The Town Square in The sign itself has ar- benches while a sponsor Spiritwood has been an rived but strong winds has committed to a pic- Mon., July 6, 2020 ongoing project since and rain keep pushing nic table. The last large last spring, with a pro- the installation date. structure to be installed Regular Sale 9:30 a.m. jected end date of July The ground has been will be a fountain, which 1, 2020. Coordination of prepared for sod, which will go in after the sod Producers wishing to market cattle prior the project is headed up has yet to arrive, to be has been laid. to sale day please contact the by the Northern Lakes laid down. Josh Sum- NLEDC is still ac- office306-763-8463 for delivery. Economic Development mers will be leading the cepting donations for the electronic auction market Corporation (NLEDC) installation of the sod. the town square from Your independently owned & operated livestock marketing with funds coming from Once it is in place, it will any business or per- teamwww.teamauctionsales.com facility - working with the producers’ best interest in mind local businesses and allow for the finishing son wanting to con- residents. touches to be put on the tribute. They hope to FEEDER FINANCE PROGRAM AVAILABLE - Please contact Glen The Fast Genetics Sil- little green space in the raise enough funds to Brent 306-240-5340 • Glen 306-960-4732 • Boyd 306-841-7998 • Frederick 306-227-9505 ver Buckle Bandstand is centre of town. Markers purchase an electrical completed and awaiting have been placed around pedestal for behind the Office 306-763-8463 ~ Fax 306-763-4620 For market info visit: www.northernlivestocksales.ca the installation of a sign. the square for trees and bandstand. 8 Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com June 18, 2020 Sask. budget forecasts $2.4 billion deficit

Nearly three months am confident that as Sas- to Grade 12 and post- These measures in- ment and fertilizer pro- move forward. We faced after it presented katchewan’s economy re- secondary education is clude a full indexation of duction.” the pandemic, together. streamlined spending covers, our revenues will forecast at $3.36 billion, personal income taxes, Finally, as promised Now we are re-opening estimates in the wake of also recover and we will marking a $79.4 million beginning with the 2021 in March’s spending es- our province, together. a burgeoning COVID-19 get back to balance in the increase compared to tax year, to safeguard timates, the budget calls And we will rebuild and pandemic, the Saskatch- coming years without last year. This includes taxpayers from bracket for Municipal Revenue recover together.” ewan government has having to cut programs a $42 million boost to creep and inflation, and Sharing to increase to Predictably, Monday’s tabled its formal 2020- and services.” school operating fund- a PST rebate of up to 42 $278 this year (a jump of budget announcement 2021 budget. A key part of the re- ing, and $20 million to per cent on new home $27 million). was met with criticism As expected, the eco- covery, as outlined in the fund the ratified teach- construction for homes This is part of the from the Saskatchewan nomic impacts of the 2020-2021 budget will ers’ collective bargaining purchased after March province’s $571 million NDP, which accused the pandemic are visible in be the province’s broad- agreement. 31, 2020 and before investment in munici- Sask. Party government the budget’s bottom line. er two-year $7.5 billion In social services, April 1, 2023. palities for the budget of hiding much of the Where the government capital plan, which the meanwhile, the province Meanwhile, the Oil In- year, which also includes budget, and failing to de- had anticipated deliver- province says will stim- is predicting expendi- frastructure Investment the Municipal Economic liver a recovery plan that ing a balanced budget ulate the economy and tures of $1.49 billion, Program, a SaskFirst Enhancement Program works for all Saskatch- this year and next, it’s create jobs. an increase of $58 mil- new growth tax incen- ($150 million), and $14 ewan residents. now predicting a $2.4 The province plans to lion over the 2019-2020 tive administered by the million to fund the op- “This is not a plan,” billion deficit, thanks to spend $3.1 billion of that budget. That includes a Ministry of Energy and erations of community- said NDP leader Ryan a $1.2 billion drop in rev- total this year (includ- $30 million increase for Resources, has been in- service organizations Meili. “This budget enues and $1.1 billion in- ing the $375 million in child and family services troduced to support new that make vital contribu- shows that Premier Moe crease in expenditures. COVID-19-related capi- to enhance the range and and expanded pipelines, tions to their communi- has no idea how to bring Due to the provincial, tal stimulus), to build delivery of services that as well as new pipeline ties. about a recovery that national, and global hospitals, schools, high- keep children safe, and terminals, to flow oil to “Our net debt-to-GDP works for people. There’s economic shutdowns ways, and municipal and $10.9 million for third- markets. is among the lowest in nothing here for seniors, prompted by COVID-19, Crown corporation in- party service providers The budget also intro- the country,” Harpauer nothing for childcare, overall revenues are ex- frastructure. that help the province’s duces the Saskatchewan said. “We have the abil- no money for safely re- pected to be $13.6 bil- “These are projects most vulnerable. Chemical Fertilizer In- ity to invest in the pri- opening and resourcing lion, with expenditures that will result in much In response to the centive, which provides orities of Saskatchewan schools for a pandemic, pegged at $16.1 billion. needed economic activ- pandemic, $6.4 million a 15 per cent tax credit people. Our people are falling per-student fund- About $900 million ity and jobs,” Harpauer has been dedicated to a to encourage invest- strong, our economy is ing for students, and no of that spending is on said. “Saskatchewan number of measures to ments in Saskatchewan’s resilient and we have commitment to hiring measures to combat CO- is fortunate to be in a address the province’s value-added sector, and the solid base we need to Saskatchewan workers VID-19 and supporter strong financial position most vulnerable people, earmarks $4.2 million bring our budget back to and Saskatchewan com- businesses and workers, to make these kinds of including one-time pay- to establish trade and balance over time. We panies to build our infra- including the first year of important capital invest- ments of $50 to all adults investment offices in Ja- will develop a plan to structure.” the province’s $2 billion ments in every part of in receipt of income as- pan, India, and Singa- capital stimulus plan our province.” sistance. The govern- pore and grow Saskatch- ($375 million) and a CO- The budget also in- ment is also providing ewan’s export markets. VID-19 Health and Safe- cludes record healthcare $100 monthly respite “Strengthening Sas- Highway 3 crash ty Contingency ($200 spending of $6.18 billion, payments from June katchewan and helping million). a slight increase from the through September to our economy recover While conceding that original budget estimate about 2,800 individuals requires being competi- the deficit is significant, of $5.77 billion. caring for people with tive, keeping taxes low claims young Saskatchewan Finance Aside from the CO- intellectual disabilities, for Saskatchewan people Minister Donna Har- VID-19 related spend- at a cost of $1.1 million. and businesses, particu- pauer remains confident ing, that funding also And, finally, there is larly in these challeng- woman’s life that Saskatchewan is in includes a record $435 $171,000 for additional ing times while seeking a stronger position than million in mental health support to emergency new markets, growing most other jurisdictions and addictions fund- shelters, and one-time trade and exports, as A 25-year-old woman is dead, following a single to recover. ing, and $118 million in $300 payments to fos- well as adding value to vehicle rollover just east of Shellbrook last Thurs- “This is a pandemic spending commitments ter and extended family Saskatchewan products day evening. deficit, not a structural on hospital equipment, caregivers. that are sold around the According to the RCMP, the rollover occurred deficit,” Harpauer said in testing equipment, per- Elsewhere, the budget world,” Harpauer said. around 6 p.m. on Highway 3 near the Shellbrook tabling the budget. “Pri- sonal protective equip- focuses on boosting the “This budget contains Airport. Speaking with paNOW, Sgt. Rob King said or to the pandemic, Sas- ment and operating costs economy’s recovery with a number of targeted tax the woman was ejected from the vehicle and pro- katchewan was on track to address the pandemic. measures targeted at measures, encouraging nounced dead at the scene. for balanced budgets last Combined, the educa- increasing competitive- new activities in areas The cause of the rollover remains under investiga- year and this year, and I tion budget for pre-K ness. like pipeline develop- tion.

Saskatchewan Economy On The Rebound Saskatchewan’s workforce is still affected by COVID-19 but there are a number of signs showing that our economy is recovering faster, and was less impacted, than other provinces. Saskatchewan has the second lowest unemployment rate in Canada and the number of people working rose in May, which is a strong, positive sign in the COVID-19 era. The Saskatchewan economy is positioned to strongly improve as we move forward with the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan. Learn more at Saskatchewan.ca/re-open

Nadine Wilson Hon. Jeremy Harrison Hon. Scott Moe, Premier MLA for Saskatchewan Rivers MLA for Meadow Lake MLA for Rosthern-Shellbrook [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] June 18, 2020 www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald 9 Recreation news from PIHC

By Trina Chamberlain family have already requested on a country drive! Appre- BY PARADE to honor our cer Drive. Social Distancing We are so very thankful! longer visit times and we are ciation to the Dominique gentlemen on Friday, June in effect. Please confirm your So many wonderful heart- happy to offer one hour visits Provencher family for the DQ 19 at 3 p.m. Our elders will entry by calling Trina at 306 warming opportunities have starting June 16, 2020. Our gift card and soda pop (to be be outside (social distancing) 747 6841 by Friday, June 19 at occurred during these “new outdoor space enables 4-5 used for ice cream floats cel- waiting to cheer you on. All noon. normal” times! One of the family and resident groups to ebrating Dad’s day). Once a are Welcome: older vehicles, That’s all for this time. biggest announcements was: visit at the same time. week three people at a time go horse and buggy, farm equip- Keep healthy and stay safe. Outdoor family visits and If the weather is not favour- cruising in the country. Now ment, flat deck, golf cart, bi- Direct you suggestions, feed- window visits (with window able, the visit will be offered that’s a treat! DQ ice cream cycle, quad and wagon, etc. back, questions or concerns open) while respecting the virtually rather than out of and sightseeing after being Have fun selecting your mu- to: recreation therapy office six-foot social distance and doors. cooped up for several months. sic, decorating and showing 306 747 6841 or recreation screening. The first week was The second big opportu- Want to make a differ- your choice of transportation! room 306 747 6833, or Trina. a trial with room for improve- nity was the ability to enjoy a ence? Prepare to start your First car to meet at the pylon Chamberlain@saskhealthau- ments. Many residents and Dairy Queen ice cream while engines! Join us for a DRIVE at the corner of Dr. J. R. Spen- thority.ca. What is the future of the media in Canada? By Kevin Waugh, MP, industry. Now, Swift Current for night time programming. While this may be more con- Kipling Citizen suspended as the grain elevator—into Saskatoon-Grasswood is closed entirely and only a Then, there is the newspa- venient to the consumer, it’s publication for twelve weeks extinction. A free and independent handful of employees are left per industry. Postmedia runs a nightmare for the industry. on April 3rd due to CO- Now, this is where the de- press is the lifeblood of any in Yorkton and Prince Albert. the two biggest daily papers In terms of ad revenue, which VID-19, and the Moose Jaw bate starts. How do we re- democracy. Here in Sas- Smaller communities now in this province: the Regina represents a significant por- Times Herald, a paper with spond to this new reality? Is katchewan, the media land- rely almost solely on the two Leader-Post and the Saska- tion of any paper’s income, more than 125 years of his- it the government’s responsi- scape continues to change major hubs for their news. toon StarPhoenix. The third digital is a mere pittance to tory, couldn’t withstand the bility to prop up news orga- and evolve. For many these Much the same, the radio daily, the Prince Albert Daily the glossy print ads you see challenges facing the indus- nizations that cannot turn a differences are barely notice- industry in the province has Herald, was set to close in on paper. At the same time, try. profit in perpetuity, or is the able, but for those who grew undergone significant chang- 2018 when the staff decided subscriptions to papers are As a Member of Parlia- media industry in need of up in small communities it es. Radio still offers the most to purchase the newspaper at an all-time low. The exis- ment I have the honour of major rethinking? The fu- has never been the same. immediate information be- and continue their long-term tential crisis that now faces sitting on the House of Com- ture of our democracy may Let’s start with the televi- cause it is live. However, for service for the community. newspapers is how to make mons Standing Committee depend on the answer to this sion market, which is domi- a number of stations in Sas- Print has seen the biggest up the lost revenue. on Canadian Heritage. This question. nated by our province’s two katchewan, “live” is only 12 shift to digital technology. Hundreds of papers across is a role in which my over Kevin Waugh is the Mem- major centres: Regina and hours per day. Many stations Instead of getting the news- Canada have closed or about forty years of experience ber of Parliament for Saska- Saskatoon. It wasn’t that long now either pre-record their paper delivered to your mail- to close. Our own province in the media business has toon—Grasswood and the ago that Prince Albert, York- programming for evenings box, it’s far more practical has not been spared. The served me well. When I look Chair of the Conservative ton and Swift Current each and weekends or even simply on your mobile device. Even Davidson Leader sold for a at the media industry, I see it Party of Canada’s Saskatch- had viable bustling stations re-use their already complet- the StarPhoenix and Leader- dollar back in December, the headed in the same direction ewan Caucus. serving their regions. It was ed daytime programming in Post recently announced a place to start your career these time slots, while others their Monday editions would and work your way up in the switch over to satellite radio soon only be available online. PUBLIC NOTICE Rural Municipality of Big River, No. 555 Public Notice – RM of Leask Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the RM of Big River, No. Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the RM of Leask intends to consider the adoption 555 intends to adopt a bylaw pursuant to Section 207 of the Planning and of three bylaws under The Planning and Development Act, 2007. The RM will establish a new Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 1/19 known as the Zoning Bylaw. Official Community Plan, Zoning Bylaw, and Fees Bylaw. INTENT Intent: The proposed Official Community Plan bylaw will establish municipal land use policies, To amend zoning district map by rezoning land from LR2 – Medium Density goals and objectives for the RM. The proposed Zoning Bylaw will implement land use regulations, establish zoning districts, prescribe permitted and discretionary uses within each zoning district, Lakeshore Residential District to LR1 – Low Density Lakeshore Residential establish a development permit process, prescribe a process for appeals and provide a provision District. for amendments. The proposed Fees Bylaw will establish fees for municipal planning and development services. AFFECTED LANDS The following alterations have occurred to the proposed Zoning Bylaw since receiving first reading In SW-15-57-07-W3, Lots 2, 3 & 4, Block 4, Plan 84B11865 Michel’s Beach in from Council on March 18, 2020. the RM of Big River, No. 555 shown in the sketch below within the bold line and • The permitted and discretionary use listings in the Resort Commercial District have been shaded area. altered to identify motels and hotels as a discretionary use. REASON • The discretionary use criteria and standards for tourist cabins in the Resort Commercial District have been altered and will apply to motels, hotels, and tourist cabins. The reason for the amendment is to accommodate a landowners request to The proposed bylaws will affect all land within the incorporated area of the RM. Affected Land: consolidate titles. Reason: The Fees Bylaw will provide a schedule of fees to be charged for services provided by the RM. The Official Community Plan will provide the RM with direction on development decisions PUBLIC INSPECTION and municipal goals. The Zoning Bylaw will help direct and manage growth and development Any person may inspect the bylaw by within the RM. contacting the RM Office by phone 306- The proposed Zoning Bylaw alterations will allow consideration and regulation of the density, 469-2323 or email [email protected] size, height and location of proposed motels or hotels in the Resort Commercial District and apply consistent criteria and standards for motels, hotels and tourist cabins. during regular office hours between 8:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. A copy will be sent to you at no cost. Public Inspection: The bylaws and associated maps are posted on the RM’s website at https:// rmleask.ca/zoning-bylaws-and-buildng/. Hard copies of the bylaws may also be made available at PUBLIC HEARING a cost. Please contact the RM office to make arrangements to receive a hard copy of the bylaw or Council will hold a public hearing on July 13th, 2020, at the Big River Community to receive a copy by email. Centre at 606 First Street North, Big River, SK at 3:00 pm. Because of the Public Hearing: Council will hold a public hearing on August 12, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. at the Leask COVID-19 pandemic, written submissions to Council pertaining to this bylaw Community Hall located at 169 Railway Avenue in the Village of Leask. The RM will be implementing an alternative format for this public hearing in response to COVID-19. Any person or group that are strongly encouraged and may be submitted by mail to RM 555, Box 219, wants to comment on the proposed bylaws is encouraged to submit written comments prior to the Big River, SK, S0J 0E0, email [email protected] or by calling and arranging meeting. Written submissions may be sent by email to [email protected], by Canada Post for a drop off during regular office hours in advance of the hearing date. Anyone a minimum of 4 business days in advance of the hearing, or by the drop box located beside the RM office door. For anyone wanting to attend and submit verbal comments, please contact the wishing to make a verbal submission to Council can contact the RM Office RM office by August 6, 2020 to make arrangements. Verbal submissions will be accommodated during regular office hours prior to the hearing date to schedule a time in which through prescheduled in-person times. Council will phone you directly to hear your submission. Issued at the RM of Leask 11/June/2020 Issued at Big River this 18th day of June, 2020. Judy Douglas Administrator Donna Tymiak, RMA 10 Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com June 18, 2020 Roots and Wings Shell Lake Legion

By Norma Galambos wood stove. • When did they arrive? A Sunday afternoon drive had me • A pie cooling in the breeze by a • How did they end up in that exact observes gazing intently at the abandoned window. spot in the world? farmyards that dot the prairie land- • Children playing in the yard. • What were their hopes and scape. There are thousands of similar • Cats and dogs roaming about. dreams, triumphs and sorrows? places scattered across this country. • A woodpile visible in the back- • What type of farming operation Decoration Day Each one holds a place in the history ground. did they have? Seeing a barn suggests of their communities. • A farmer getting up in the night to they had livestock, as most farms Most of the time I casually glance at check his livestock. did back in the day. Granaries meant these old yards without giving them • A weary homemaker hauling wa- grain farming. They had to be self- a second thought. When people drive ter in from the well. sufficient to survive. The grain har- by the farmyard where I grew up, with • Multiple children in each bedroom vested provided income and feed for only the barn remaining, they prob- of the small home, tucked in their cattle, horses, pigs and chickens. ably don’t think much about it either. beds under the sloped upstairs ceil- • What were the circumstances When I stop and think about these ing. that prompted their decision to move places, I realize that every one of • The heat from a wood stove pro- away? Many things could have been those properties has roots that trace vided warmth until the coals burned contributing factors including financ- to someone. out early the next morning. es which could have made it necessary At some of the yard sites, shells of • Home-cooked meals shared to take a job off the farm, weather, houses, granaries or barns remain. around the kitchen table. Stories were pests in the crops, ageing or illness. The only indication to others that life told and problems solved. • Where are their ancestors now? once abounded there are the rows of • Roasted meats and gravy, boiled • Do they visit the old place or think trees that were planted for shelter. potatoes, vegetables and fruit. about it? Perhaps an ageing outhouse listing to • The many gardens that flourished. On their last day there, did they feel The Shell Lake Legion held Decoration Day on Sat- one side, an old rhubarb plant, lilacs, •Snowstorms, droughts and light- sad and defeated or excited to be mov- urday June 13, 2020 with Legion and family mem- caragana bushes or roses are hiding ning as it lit up the night sky. ing on? I would love for just one day to bers in attendance. This year was altered from pre- in the long grass. • A farmer working to repair an old turn back time and stop in at some of vious years due to the pandemic, but we felt it was I think about the lives that were piece of machinery, hoping it will last those farmyards and talk to the peo- especially relevant to hold our program to honour lived there. I wonder about the stories another year. ple about their histories. our Veterans of the community. Our experiences of the people from these seemingly • Visitors or a salesman knocking on Some of these yards have come full with self-isolating and social distancing brought forgotten places. the weathered wooden door. circle. They started as grass and scrub home to each of us only a little of what they had In my mind, I imagine: • Weddings, anniversaries, wakes brush and nature has reclaimed the endured. As in other years the Colour Party was • Love stories and babies. and reunions that were held there. land. Others have been erased by in- an important part of the ceremony. We heard in- • A wooden rocking chair. I am filled with many questions. dustry, progress I suppose. spiring messages from Comrade David Jensen • Smoke wafting from the chimney. Somewhere there are the answers, but To some extent we are where we and our village Mayor, Her Worship, Anita Weiers. • Laundry drying on the clothesline. I will never know most of them. grew up. Deep roots help us weather Wreaths from Remembrance Day 2019 were laid • The glow of a light in the window. • Who lived there? life’s storms, but it is okay to have at each of the Veterans’ crosses in our Veteran’s • The smell of bread baking in the • Where did they come from? wings too. plot at the cemetery. We Shall Remember Them. At last, a prairie-hardy sugar maple By Erl Svendsen berta North), Saskatoon (Central pests. If you must, prune it in make your own maple syrup! container. I spent most of my childhood Prairies) and Portage la Prairie mid-summer after leaves are fully Tips for planting a tree: 6. If there are circling roots on on a coast where autumn was (Manitoba South) represented the formed to avoid excessive ‘bleed- 1. Locate and avoid underground the outside of the rootball, try to painted with a vivid mixed palette climatic range in our region. One ing’ from the cut wounds. As the and overhead utilities. straighten them or remove them. of mostly oranges and reds with of the recommended trees for the tree grows, you can remove the 2. Dig a hole as deep as the root 7. Place the rootball in the hole, a few yellow highlights. When I Prairies for all but Alberta South lower branches to create a 2-metre ball and 2 to 3 times wider. Break ensuring the tree is straight and moved to the Prairies, the opposite is the Inferno sugar maple (Acer (7-foot) clearance – allowing most up the bottom of the hole slightly the top of the rootball is at the was true: the fall colour scheme saccharum ‘Jeferno’). people I know to walk underneath to avoid creating a hardpan. same level as the original soil. here is muted and dominated by So let’s cut to the chase: Inferno without getting their eyes poked 3. Amend the soil from the hole Backfill, firming the soil gently as shades of yellow. A few reds and sugar maple is ablaze in fiery or- out. Because of its mature size, with 20% organic matter (com- you go. oranges dot the landscape from ange and red leaves in the fall. avoid planting it too close to drive- post, peat). 8. Around the outer edge of the introduced species like the Amur During the growing season, the ways, paths or under powerlines. 4. Partially fill the hole with wa- planting hole, make a 15-centime- or ginnala maple (Acer tartaricum thick leaves are green with lighter Once mature, as a fun project, ter and allow it to drain. tre (6-inch) soil berm or “dam” to subsp. ginnala) or mountain ash undersides. learn how to tap the new tree to 5. Remove the plant from the make initial watering easier. (Sorbusspp). But these are smaller The variety was selected from 9. If you must, stake the tree trees, usually hidden under and among sugar maple seedlings from with flexible ties halfway up the among the more dominant cano- the northern edge the species’ nat- trunk to sturdy posts or t-bars pies of the larger elm, green ash, ural range by Jeffries Nurseries installed into undisturbed soil to Manitoba maple and poplar. Their (Portage la Prairie, MB). It has the the outside of the rootball on op- fall displays are short-lived as familiar 5-lobed maple leaf seen posites sides of the tree. This is a their red leaves fall within days on our coins and flags. The flowers temporary measure until the root after they make an appearance. and double-winged maple seeds system is established (one year). What I missed were the larger are not showy. But it is a large 10. Apply a 10-centimetre (4- shade trees like sugar maples with tree, reaching 12 metres (40 feet) inch) deep organic mulch layer. their vivid red leaves. Alas, there with a 9-metre (30-foot) wide oval 11. Water thoroughly once a were no Prairie-hardy sugar ma- crown. It needs to be grown in week for the first year. ple varieties available then. But full sun and prefers well-drained Erl gardens in Saskatoon and that has now changed. rich soil (avoid compacted soil or tweets about on occasion @ErlSv. After 8 years of testing, results where water pools in spring). Do This column is provided courte- from the Western Nursery Grow- not allow the soil to dry out as sug- sy of the Saskatchewan Perennial ers Group-Trial of Rural and Ur- ar maples prefer average to moist Society (SPS; saskperennial@ ban Shade Trees (TRUST, www. conditions. hotmail.com). Check our website prairietrees.ca) are now avail- Inferno is a slow-growing, long- (www.saskperennial.ca) or Face- able. Tests sites in Strathmore lived tree (80 years) and is rela- Inferno maple in fall splendor. Photo courtesy of Jeffries book page (www.facebook.com/ (Alberta South), Edmonton (Al- tively maintenance free with few Nursery. saskperennial). Sports June 18, 2020 www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald 11 Baseball stuck in the on-deck circle

In baseball, it’s three the middle, with a truly one with a cheque for outfit wins the Stanley play for the Bills.” strikes and you’re out. irregular ‘regular’ sea- $999,000 taped to the Cup, it’ll be the first time • Dwight Perry again: Two out, bottom of son starting sometime barrel.” in history that no one “A two-year-old colt the ninth. …the count in July and running • Broncos RB Melvin from the winning outfit named Fauci finished is 0-and-2. Here’s the through October. Gordon, via Twitter, will shout, ‘We couldn’t second at Belmont Park’s windup … the pitch … it’s Proposals by the own- on how playing for the have done this without belated opening day of a low fastball on the cor- ers call for 14 teams to Chargers in L.A. was our fans!’” racing, by 4¾ lengths. Or ner …. the batter swings make the playoffs, with good preparation for this • Alex Kaseberg again: for you social-distancing … he makes contact … much of November used year’s pandemic-altered “The Minnesota Vikings fans, roughly 38 feet.” Who knows if that ball to whittle down the sur- BRUCE NFL season: “Bro, we have to sign Colin Kae- • Comedy writer Brad will fall into for a single, vivors to determine a didn’t have fans anyway pernick.” Dickson, via Twitter, ENTON or a double off the wall, World Series champion P . . . So I’m not missing • RJ Currie of sports- after Cornhuskers foot- or maybe a home run. It won’t seem real ~ anything.” deke.com: “The PGA ball coach Scott Frost What we do know is that to avid ball fans, this • Dave Spect, via Face- cancelled the July, 2020, taped a public-service it could also be a popup proposal of a bastard- book, after the girlfriend John Deere Classic due announcement endors- to first base and put Ma- ized season. No roaring ton, Va.): “Major League of Yankees outfielder to the coronavirus pan- ing medical care dur- jor League Baseball in its crowds. Designated hit- Baseball’s offer of a 50- Aaron Judge asked of- demic. Yes, Dear — No ing the pandemic: “After most precarious situa- ters will be used in both game schedule has to be ficers ‘Do you know who Deere.” listening to his deadly tion since the 1994 lock- leagues. A pitcher win- a joke. It takes more than my boyfriend is?’ when • From fark.com: “Bills dull monotone, I now out. ning 10 games might 50 games for a base- she was arrested for rookie quarterback Jake know why Nebraska usu- Like every other sport, earn credentials for a ball season to clear its DUI: “Soon she’ll know Fromm apologizes for ally plays bad in the third and every other facet Hall of Fame claim. But throat.” two judges.” texting that ‘only elite quarter.” of society, baseball was despite the truncated • Dwight Perry of the • Patti Dawn Swans- white people’ should be Care to comment? shut down in mid-March season and all the other Seattle Times: “Some son, aka the River City able to afford guns. Will Email brucepen- due to the coronavirus abnormalities of 2020, sports movies we’d like Renegade: “Whichever be punished by having to [email protected] pandemic. A date for a games will apparently to see: “Sitting Out The fresh start of the season be played and Canada’s Last Dance”: Post-Jor- has been in constant ne- Sportsnet, owned by dan Bulls fail to reach gotiation and, naturally, Rogers Media, which NBA Finals for 21st CROSSWORD money is at the root of also owns the Toronto straight year; “Mon- the discussions. Blue Jays, will beam all eybawl”: Pay squabbles CLUES ACROSS 1. Japanese classical Major League Baseball of the Jays’ games across scuttle 2020 baseball theater owners have said games the country. It will help season; “Chariots Afire”: 4. Chess pieces could be played with- to alleviate the finan- NASCAR adds another 9. Pieces of writing out fans in the stands, cial pain experienced by division featuring Cor- 14. Doctors’ group but insist on financial Sportsnet, not to men- vairs and Pintos.” 15. Capital of Guam 16. Type of turtle concessions. Players tion easing fans’ pain of • Comedy writer Alex 17. Swiss river have agreed to a pro- sports-watching with- Kaseberg: “In the off- 18. MLB Hall of Famer rated salary structure, drawal. season, the NFL is con- 20. Places to sit meaning, for example, if Let’s hope that ball fell sidering a number of 22. Fancy rides they played an 81-game in for a ground-rule dou- rule changes including 23. One of Washington’s Tri-Cities schedule, they would ble. The rally is under new rules on touchdown 24. Without class receive 50 per cent of way. Let’s keep it going. celebrations. ‘What is a 28. Male child their contracted salaries. • Bill Plaschke of the touchdown celebration?’ 29. Keeps you cool No surprise here: the L.A. Times, on MLB’s asked the Cincinnati 30. Biblical place Players are calling for financial squabbles Bengals.” 31. Italian city 33. District in central a schedule in excess of not being a good optic: • Greg Cote of the Mi- Turkey 100 games; the owners “Baseball is engaged in ami Herald: “A bat used 37. Job for a grad student say a 51-game schedule a bench-clearing brawl by Lou Gehrig sold for $1 38. Central nervous system will suffice. Neither side with itself.” million. There is only one 39. Arrange in steps is happy. They will prob- • Bob Molinaro of pi- baseball bat in the world 41. Witch 51. Works out 66. Makes simpler 42. Promotional material 55. Female given name 67. Neither ably meet somewhere in lotonline.com (Hamp- worth $1 million. It’s the 43. Having certain 58. Isaac’s mother (Bib.) 68. We all need it appendages 59. Makes someone happy 69. Unique plastic utensil 44. Approaches 60. Creative 70. Thyroid-stimulating 46. One who did it (slang) 64. Small, faint hormone (abbr.) 49. Of I constellation Big River RCMP 50. Blood relation 65. S. American trees

CLUES DOWN 19. Illumined 45. Welsh female name 1. Civil Rights group 21. One who symbolizes meaning “snow” investigating house fire 2. Metropolis something 47. Offering again 3. Badgers 24. Member of a Turkic 48. National capital The Big River RCMP Detachment but report that no one was inside the 4. Regular business given people 52. Firm, dry and brittle is seeking the public’s assistance as it home at the time of the fire. to a store 25. The academic world 53. 007’s creator 5. Gets older 26. “Key to the Highway” 54. Allied H.Q. investigates a house fire that occurred As of Tuesday, the fire was consid- 6. A bundle of banknotes bluesman 56. Mackerels on the Big River First Nation. ered suspicious and was still under 7. Midway between north 27. Hang-ups 57. Month of the Hindu year According to an RCMP press release investigation by the RCMP and pro- and northwest 31. Long, leafless flower 59. Not odd issued Tuesday Morning, the detach- vincial fire investigators. 8. Takes to the sea stalk 60. Belonging to a thing ment received a call about the house Anyone with information or tips to 9. Prestigious film prize: 32. Categorize 61. “Boardwalk Empire” __ d’or 34. Loads actress Gretchen fire at around 10 p.m. on Saturday, report can call 310-RCMP, their local 10. Baltimore ballplayer 35. Indicates position 62. Religion June 13. RCMP detachment or police service, 11. Removed 36. Unreasonable 63. Equal, prefix Officers attended the scene and or call Crime Stoppers anonymously 12. Term of respect 40. Dorm worker found the residence fully engulfed, at 1-800-222-8477. 13. Genus containing pigs 41. Dweller Answers on page 14 12 Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald www.shellbrookchronicle.com | www.spiritwoodherald.com June 18, 2020 Obituaries ~ Orville Cyrus Leach Mary Schira

peacefully in Olds Al- surprised by his perse- and we all loved her abil- 11 grandchildren: Lisa berta Hospital on June verance. ity to create new dishes (Mike), Rae (Murray), 8, 2020. He is predeceased by often using her imagi- Rodney, Tracy (Wyman), Orville was born on his father Ivan, father in- nation. Despite her hec- Twila (Lorne), Kyla, September 28, 1944. law Clarence Martodam tic schedule, family and Shawna (Kirby), Bradley, His parents Ella and and mother in-law Ione friends were Mary’s pas- Tyler, Vicki (Jesse), and Ivan Leach raised 9 chil- Martodam, sister Jeanie sion and delight. Shandra (Clem), 19 great- dren. He was married to and husband Joseph, In 1946, Mary married grandchildren, her broth- Carolyn Martodam for nephews Kent and Josh- the love of her life Steve er, Nick and a number of 47 wonderful years and ua, and brothers in law Schira, when he returned other relatives and close raised 6 children and 14 Lee, Marty, Ted and Ken. from WWII. In addition friends. grandchildren. A celebration of Or- to being a farm wife and The family wishes to Orville was a hard ville’s life will be held on raising their five children, thank all of those who working man who never August 21st, 2020, when Mary took art classes cared for her during her stopped working; even family and friends can from 1977 to 1981. She last illness. LEACH, Orville Cyrus in his spare time he was meet and honour his life. MARY SCHIRA won awards for gardening There will be a private September 28, 1944 – always working on an old Details will be shared June 1st, 1924 – June and painting. graveside service for im- June 8, 2020 Tractor or Jeep. closer to the date. 12th, 2020 Mary was pre-deceased mediate family members It is with deep sad- Orville was a strong, Condolences may be Mary Elizabeth Schira, by her husband Steve, at the Spiritwood Ceme- ness we announce the positive and humorous left for the family at aged 96, died peacefully her parents Theresa and tery. In lieu of flowers, me- passing of Orville at 75 person, and despite his www.cochranecountry- on June 12, 2020 at Bat- Frank, brother Frank, sis- morial donations can be after a long battle with low vitality at the end, funeralhome.com Ph: tlefords Union Hospital ters Barbara and Theresa, sent in her name to Rose cancer. He passed away those around him were 403-932-1039. in North Battleford, Sk. and great-grandson Brett. Gill Lodge Resident Fund, Mary was born on June MARY IS LOVINGLY Rabbit Lake, SK. Fam- 1st, 1924, in Hercegfalva, REMEMBERED BY: Her ily and friends wishing to Hungary, first child of children: Ray (Dianne) of send online condolences Maureen May Sommerfeld Theresa (Tell) Botzang Kelowna, BC, Jim (Della) are welcome to visit www. and Frank Botzang. of Spiritwood, SK, Frank beaulacfuneralhome.com As a master of hearth Maureen is survived Mary thoroughly en- (Deb) of Shell Lake, SK, Family has entrusted Lori and home Maureen loved by her loving husband joyed painting, gardening Diane (George) of Sas- Saam, Beau “Lac” Funer- the art of cooking and Alfred, daughter Rondi and cooking. She learned katoon, SK, Ken (Ber- al Home Ltd, Spiritwood, baking, sewing, knitting, Sommerfeld Newman, to cook at an early age, nice) of Vermilion, AB, 306-883-3500. gardening and horticul- son Mark Sommerfeld, ture. In later years she grandson Garrett New- enjoyed quilt making and man, granddaughter was a proud member of Jasmine (Michael) Nich- Praise & Worship the High River Quilting olson, and great grand- Guild. She was actively daughter Iona Nichol- Regular services, Sunday school and special services will be listed. involved in the commu- son, and sister Betty LUTHERAN CHURCH IMMANUEL EVANGELICAL FREE nity, helping establish Inkster. She is also sur- Re-opening delayed until LUTHERAN Big River the first Kindergarten in vived by her son-in-law further notice. Follow us Parkside 11:00 a.m. - Worship her community in Cal- Garry Newman and on Facebook at St. John’s 11 a.m. - Worship Bible Classes 9:45 a.m. Lutheran Church, Shell- gary, and was an active daughter-in-law Tamara Pastor Chris Dean Summer: 10:30 a.m. - 12 brook/Zion Lutheran 306-469-2258 Maureen May Girl Guide leader. Mau- Sommerfeld, and many Church, Canwood. Live------ANGLICAN CHURCH Youth Nite: Fridays Sommerfeld reen as a member of the nephews and nieces. stream worship service Mont Nebo Sundays - 9:00 a.m. Leask - All Saint’s Independent Order of Sunday, 9 a.m. - Service Bible Study & Prayer Rev. Emmanuel Aristide Sun., 11:00 a.m. - Worship Maureen May Sommer- Foresters also enjoyed Outdoor service June ------St. Andrew’s - Shellbrook Pastor Bill Klumpenhower feld, age 82, passed away many years of curling. 17, 2020 at 11:00am at PENTECOSTAL Sunday, 11 a.m. Service CHURCH ------peacefully the morning of Maureen worked as a the Highwood Cemetery Canwood - Christ Church CATHOLIC CHURCH June 12, 2020. Born De- secretary in the law of- in High River Alberta. Parkside Sunday, 11 a.m. - Service 10:30 a.m. Worship Debden cember 2, 1937 in Prince fice of John Diefenbaker, Followed by a luncheon 2 p.m. Service 2nd Sunday Sun. Mass - 9:30 a.m. Pastor Doug Hope of the month Albert, Saskatchewan, to later she worked in the (boxed lunch) at the 306-747-3572 Fr. Michael Fahlman Rev’d Eyad Ajii John (Jack) and Marsella Bank and then a number High River Good Shep- Shellbrook (starting Sun., Big River - Sacred Heart June 21) Sun., 9:30 a.m. & 306-980-5916 Sun., 11:30 a.m. - Mass Riddell, Maureen grew up of years at the Calgary herd Lutheran Church, 11 a.m. - Worship ------Whitefish as a prairie girl alongside Board of Education in the by invite to control size Pastor David Bodvarson UNITED CHURCH Sun., 2:30 p.m. - Mass. her brother Jack and sis- Library with elementary of gathering. Dona- 306-747-7235 Shellbrook - Knox United Victoire ter Betty. children, which she really tions can be made in Canwood Sun., 10 am - Worship Sat., 7:30 p.m. - Mass. 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School enjoyed. Maureen Sommerfeld’s 306-747-3434 Fr. Michael Fahlman 11:00 a.m. - Worship Eucharist Celebrations Maureen was a selfless name to Good Shepherd Student Minister Pastor Glenn Blazosek Jon Worrall Muskeg 306-468-2138 caring person who em- These words of Prov- Lutheran Church, 910- Big River Sunday, 3 p.m. braced life. She was kind erbs (31:27-28) are very 12th Ave SW, High River Leask Gospel Tabernacle St. Agatha’s - Shellbrook Sunday 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Sundays and welcoming, but also fitting tribute to Mau- AB, T1V 1B1. To express 10 a.m.. - Worship Mass - Sunday 11 a.m. Pastor Lorne Valuck St. Henry’s - Leask able to draw on an Irish reen “She looketh well to condolences please visit ------at Anglican Church Mass - Sunday - 9 a.m. fierceness when the need the ways of her house- www.snodgrassfuner- SOVEREIGN GRACE Rev. Dave Whalley BAPTIST CHURCH 306-747-2804 Mistawasis arose. Family was cen- hold, and eateth not the alhomes. 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TheAWESOME LSSD Hall of Fame began in 2009 as a way to recognize high achieving high school students. It is the highest honour presented to a student based on outstanding accomplishments in academics, arts and culture/practical & applied arts, athletics, special projects and to individuals who have inspired others through their actions in school-based activities and/or in the community

The Living Sky School Division Board of Education congratulates the 2020 Student Hall of Fame Recipients from Leoville, Medstead and Spiritwood

Spiritwood High School Leoville Central School Academics (Overall average of 90% and above): Academics (Overall average of 90% and above): Gracie Gaboury, Katelyn Majury-Pauls,Danielle Poulin, Avery Hadley Benson, Carli Cooling, Hayley Harris, Kayla Judge, Jayla Salisbury, Syjer Asuncion, Emma Beaulac, Kyle Brewer, Cairah McKellep-Scott, Carter Fee Cabase, Shayla Chaykowski, Sara Francoeur, Jaida Jones, Joseph School Administration: Adrian Poirier, Principal; Scott Haggarty, Laguyo, Caley Lehouillier, Aleah McNabb, Kolbie Parker,Hunter Vice Principal Peterson,Kahle Salisbury, Kylie Salisbury, Amber Simonar,Olivia Woytiuk,Olivia Parker,Amy Lafond Medstead Central School School Administration: Susan Fry, Principal; Sandy Emke-Kish, Vice Academics (Overall average of 90% and above): Principal Myles Harms, Gracie Hundt, Cain Klassen, Shaylin Knot, Cale Shiell, Athletics (Provincial placement of gold, silver or bronze medal Paris Starr, Sarah Bargen, Emily Gatzke, Calvin Klassen, Jaelyn and/or receive the SHSAA Sportsmanship Award or Battle West Kroeker, Thomas Martens, Ryann Short, Hanna Dzialo-Hansen, Sportsmanship Award): Sara Edwards, Jenae Knot, Madison Kohl, Brody Siemens Senior Golf - Provincial Bronze Medal: School Administration: Greg Knot, Principal; Stacy Hill, Vice Brooklin Fry Principal (Provincial placement of gold, silver or bronze medal Senior Golf Team - Provincial Silver Medal: Athletics Brooklin Fry, Sara Francoeur, Jaida Jones, Jodi Myszczyszyn and/or receive the SHSAA Sportsmanship Award or Battle West (McLurg High) Sportsmanship Award): Senior Mixed Curling - Provincial Gold Medal: Sr. Girls Volleyball – Bronze Medal: Dalton Wasden – Skip, Emma Beaulac – Third, Owen Beaulac – Emily Gatzke, Ryann Short, Kelsey Locke, Madelynn Wouters, Paris Second, Olivia Parker – Lead Starr, Hanna Dzialo-Hansen, Gracie Hundt, Rio Wiebe, Shaylin Golf Coach: Brad Nemish Knot, Reece Janzen, Jaelyn Kroeker, Sara Edwards, Austyn Hundt Curling Coaches: Brad Nemish & Jason Reddekopp Coaches: Kelly Schneider, Shawna Schira-Kroeker (An individual who has inspired others through Inspiration Award (An individual who has inspired others through Inspiration Award their actions in school-based activities and/or in the community. their actions in school-based activities and/or in the community. They may inspire others through their leadership, giving of their They may inspire others through their leadership, giving of their time to others, or through exemplary attendance at school.): time to others, or through exemplary attendance at school.): Payge Galambos & Jaida Jones – Organized a tribute for Sports Sara Edwards - Sara’s energetic, positive and spirited personality Week that included a video with interviews of students and staff draws others to her. She was captain of the volleyball team this about the importance that being involved in sport has played in year and proceeded to volunteer her time to coach the elementary their lives. volleyball kids when her season ended. She also helped lead the Staff Advisor: Megan Nemish SLC. Sara displays commitment in everything she does. Shayla Chaykowski and Emma Beaulac - Organized a Staff Advisor: Stacy Hill

Remembrance Day program and it was the first time in We want to acknowledge and thank parents, caregivers Spiritwood’s history that all three schools and community members were in one building for a Remembrance Day service. and families. Our students could not achieve and Thank you girls for your leadership, caring and cheerful attitude. succeed without your encouragement and Staff Advisor: Deon Nordstrom support. To the school staffs who teach, Samuel Burak - Samuel finds simple ways to brighten everyone’s mentor, support, coach, help and day. He gives genuine compliments, engages in conversation with inspire our students every day, we everyone, and loves giving high fives. His attendance is very good, owe you a deep debt of gratitude almost 100%. and thanks. Staff Advisor: Megan Nemish

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