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Vol. 93 No. 47 Agreement # 40011922 PROUDLYPROUDLY SERVINGSERVING MELVILLEMELVILLLEE ANDAND SURROUNDING AREAAREA SINCE 1929 • WWW.GRASSLANDSNEWS.CAWWW.GRASSLANDSNEWS.CAA • 1-306-728-54481--33006-728-5448 Royal Canadian Legion Programs offer support to all our veterans By Lin Orosz Grasslands News

Canadians across the country set aside a special day – Remembrance Day — to honor and remember the soldiers who sacrificed their lives in conflict. For the Royal Canadian Legion, however, assisting veterans who may bear emotional and psychological as well as physical scars from their service is an on- going, 365-day-a-year commitment, says Brian Morris, Poppy Fund chairman and past president of the Royal Canadian Legion Robert G. Combe VC Branch #61 in Melville. To that end, the Melville Legion and other branches across Saskatchewan currently offer three programs for armed forces veterans and currently serving mili- tary as well as for members of the RCMP focusing on their overall well-being, Morris told the Advance. Those programs, in short, are the ‘Discovering the Power of Me’, ‘Leave the Streets Behind’, and ‘PAWS for Veterans’. “The major focus of the Legion is remembrance, remembering our veterans, and respectfully so,” says Morris. “The ones from World War I and World War II, there was no help for the veterans the way there is now. Now we know about what PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) is and we can reach out to even some of the old fellows from (the Korean War) left…If they need help, they get it.” According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, PTSD is a natural emotional response to fright- ening or dangerous experiences that involve actual or threatened serious harm to oneself or others. It can affect people of any age, rank and gender. For some people, living through these events can seriously affect their lives and that trauma may not become ap- parent until years afterward, Morris explains. ‘Discovering the Power of Me’ program offers a “safe” place to hold seminars and lunches and allows participants the chance to discuss various issues. “‘Discovering the Power of Me’ has reached many veterans through their seminars…Veterans can ben- efit from the presentations and comments with other veterans who are experiencing the same issues. The program is designed to counsel our veterans with PTSD by helping to create a future of strength and hope,” Morris explains. SCOTT SAVARD | MELVILLE ADVANCE Veterans who’ve used the program range from Cadets march in those who served in war zones such as Bosnia through Remembrance Day services at the Horizon Credit Union Centre held on Nov. 11 began with the marching - SEE PROGRAM OFFERS, 3 in of the cenotaph sentinels. Two Air Cadets and two Army Cadets were assigned the task. WE WELCOME NEW CUSTOMERS! ֈ  ֈ ,'8-+,;!&=-$'32!££@3<8ধ8'!2&1'$,!2-$!£2''&9R  ֈ ֈ ֈ R auto service NO JOB TOO MORE THAN JUST TIRES BIG OR SMALL! -  '8ধ)'&-+,;',-$£' 296'$ধ32;!ধ32 f '!=@8<$0!2&8!-£'8 296'$ধ32;!ধ32 FREE TIRE f8<$0!2&8!-£'8'6!-8'2;'8 STORAGE 280 Service Road N., Melville f,''££-+21'2;9 (with purchase 3(ধ8'9m - Oil changes, Brakes, Shocks Tune-ups and more! 306-728-4002 The Melville Advance 2 November 15, 2019 www.grasslandsnews.ca Waldron resident upset over warnings from council

By Scott Savard thing’, they say we are dealing with you not them,” are many in the community that don’t see it the same Grasslands News Lamb explained. way. “We are the only ones getting letters about any- “They believe all their items to be of value. In thing,” said Lamb. “A letter came out saying the grass order to keep the integrity and vitality of a very small An indifference between a Waldron family and the is overgrown, it needs to be trimmed and the coun- village it’s also important to understand that other village they have lived in for over a decade has caused cilor beside me, his grass has been left uncut for seven people who do not maybe partake in those types of some tension between themselves and the local coun- years. How is that right? How is that fair? You are try- hobbies, find it offensive,” said McGuire. cil and staff. ing to tell me to trim my The village has so far issued two no- Deanna Lamb and her family say dead branches and stuff tices to the family to clean up their yard they have felt mistreated and like they off my trees when the and the two sides also met at a recent have been a target for council with whole town needs to deal council meeting to discuss the issues. numerous problems that have been di- with the same issues.” But when the issues were brought up rected at them. Arlene McGuire, Chief “Even town-owned with the Lamb family at a council meet- Administrative Office (CAO) for the “We are the only ones properties, we have been “I’m not harassing them, ing, a verbal argument broke out and village said there are times when the getting letters about any- on them for years about I’m doing a job and I’m paid she had to raise her voice and ask for family falls back on bylaw issues in cutting the grass on these them to leave. respect to an unsightly yard. Those in- thing.” to do that job.” properties. They are “As far as the people themselves are differences blew up in to a heated ex- - Resident Deanna Lamb - CAO Arlene McGuire more concerned about concerned, myself as the clerk, I’m not change recently, which resulted in the my property than all harassing them, I’m doing a job and CAO asking the Lamb’s to leave a coun- theirs. The one councilor I’m paid to do that job. I have nothing cil meeting. actually threatened my against them. When I do my job, they The main problem between the two husband and said ‘Well you better work some over- seem to think I’m the bad guy, because I’m always sides revolves around the Lamb’s yard, which the vil- time then because it’s going to cost you $60,000’. Well, bringing the bad news. Personally, speaking as the lage has issued warnings for through a commission- what’s going to cost us $60,000 because they can’t fine clerk, I try very hard to do what I can do under the aire, saying it is unsightly and full of a number of me; I talked to lawyers and they cannot fine me if it guidelines I am given under the Municipal Act,” Mc- travel trailers, other trailers, numerous old vehicles, goes to court. They are trying to tell us our taxes are Guire explained. broken tent poles, dead wood and rubbish scattered going to go up if they have to take care of the town- McGuire said that there are properties other than around the yard. owned properties,” Lamb continued. the Lambs and that everybody is expected to do their “All these extra little things add up to unsightly McGuire has confirmed that commissionaires hired part in keeping the village clean and livable. And de- messes,” said McGuire, adding that with the number by the village come out and had verbal contact and spite the indifferences between the two sides, she feels of things accumulated, it can create rodent, mice and discussions with the Lamb’s about the classic car col- like progress is being made. skunks’ problems within the village. lection issue, which has been resolved for now. But “Just building a high fence isn’t the answer. I have The Lambs disagree with the village however and she does wonder if more vehicles will be added to the really worked hard trying to make them understand, feel they are being unfairly targeted and singled out, collection and when it will stop. But Lamb feels that giving them direction in the actual things that need saying they have lived in Waldron for the past 12 there is nothing wrong with what they are doing as to be fixed and it’s not only the one property, it is also years and explained that the problems only started the vehicles are all plated and the recreational vehi- the property they own on another part of town,” said once McGuire took over 10 years ago. cles that aren’t plated don’t get taken on the road. McGuire. “They have been harassing us, targeting us, try- “SGI even said that they can’t touch a camper be- Despite the indifferences, the CAO feels that after ing to go after us about the vehicles but as we were cause you don’t have to plate it all winter. You plate the last two attempts in discussion, the two sides have told two years ago by the commissionaire, they are it when you are using it. We have a few other trailers, come to an agreement and that the family will work all plated and there is nothing they can do to us about like truck box trailers, all those are plated. But I don’t hard on the perimeter of their properties and get them them. They are in my backyard and you cannot see have to, if I don’t want to plate them, I don’t have to,” cleaned up, along with some shrub clean up and dead the majority of them. They are now trying to go after Lamb said. us about other things and when we bring up the issue The CAO disagrees however, saying while they tree clean up. She is optimistic that the issue will rec- that ‘Oh this person here is doing exactly the same may think everything in their yard is allowed, there tify itself on an ongoing basis. “I think now that we have a collection of classic trucks and mud runners; that’s where the limits need to be determined. Not the concept of having a hobby, the concept of how many is enough. I think that needs Sask. job growth increased since 2018 to be determined. If the bylaw has to be broadened, has to be more supported, and more documentation, According to the most recent Statistics Canada data, rison said. “Our government is committed to ensuring that’s another thing that might have to be done so Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate is down from last Saskatchewan remains the best place in Canada to that the Lambs or the next person that comes along year and from last month. live, work and raise a family. A growing Saskatche- will have maybe stricter, stronger, enforceable writ- In October 2019, the seasonally adjusted unemploy- wan is a strong Saskatchewan.” ten rules to be followed,” McGuire said. ment rate was 5.1 per cent, down from 6.1 per cent in Record highs were set for the month of October in McGuire said at the next city council meeting, council will decide if there will be a third and final October 2018 and down from 5.3 per cent in September the following categories: letter and hopes that resolutions will be found. Lamb 2019. The national average was 5.5 per cent. • Labour force: 613,100 feels that there is going to be ongoing issues until the October marks Saskatchewan’s 15th consecutive • Employment: 586,300 town clerk retires at the end of December. month of job growth, with year-over-year employment • Female employment: 268,900 rising by 11,100 jobs, an increase of 1.9 per cent. Fe- • Male employment: 317,400 male employment increased by 5,700 (+2.2 per cent) and off-reserve Aboriginal employment increased by Other October highlights 4,400 (+9.5 per cent). • Aboriginal youth employment was up 1,500 jobs We want to know what’s happening “Saskatchewan continues to experience one of the (+17.9 per cent); Send your events to Michelle lowest unemployment rates in the country and below • Regina’s employment was up 2,800 jobs (+2.0 per [email protected] 1-844-GNG-NEWS the national average, despite external headwinds,” Im- cent), and Saskatoon’s employment was up 6,100 jobs migration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Har- (+3.4 per cent) compared to last October; and 1-844-464-6397 ext. 230 • Major year-over-year gains were reported for other services (except public administration) up 5,600 jobs, SUNDOG agriculture up 3,600 jobs and manufacturing up 3,000 Arts & Entertainment Faire jobs. Fri., Nov 29 Sat., Nov 30 Sun., Dec 1 19113MM0 5PM-10PM 10AM-9PM 11AM-5PM

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Programs offer support - continued from front to peacekeeping missions such as ‘PAWS for Veterans’ provides spe- Rwanda. Perhaps the most recogniz- cially trained dogs that can assist vet- able of Canada’s soldiers suffering from erans experiencing PTSD symptoms PTSD is Romeo Dallaire, a retired like anxiety and depression. But Canadian brigadier-general who the dogs can also assist veterans 430 Main St. - P.O. Box 1240, Melville, SK S0A 2P0 led the United Nations’ peace- who have physical challenges • Phone (306) 728-6840 • Fax (306) 728-5911 keeping mission in Rwanda in such as hearing and mobility Website: www.melville.ca the 1990s. His book, ‘Waiting for impairment or could be suscep- First Light’ publicized his own tible to heart attacks, strokes struggle with PTSD. or seizures. Some 6,700 of Canada’s Training dogs isn’t Afghanistan war vets have cheap – it costs roughly Notice of Vacancies been diagnosed with PTSD $10,000 to train a dog. and are receiving federal Morris says the recent mental-health assistance Legion bi-annual conven- Boards and Commisions according to Veterans Af- tion in Moose Jaw showed fairs Canada report. just how intuitive service ‘Leave the Streets Behind’ dogs can be. One of the Your ideas count - participate in local government - Canadian citizens, 18 years of operates in Saskatchewan speakers brought her dog age or older who are full time residents of Melville, are invited to apply for a position and several other provinces/ to the convention and the on the following City Boards and Committees. territories with the objective of dog walked over to a man sitting at a Appointments are eff ective January 1, 2020. Deadline for applications is Monday, reaching out to homeless veterans and table and nudged him: “She said ‘Your Nov. 25, 2019 at 4 p.m. those at-risk homeless and provides blood sugar is low’. The dog could indi- If you are interested please submit your name, address and telephone number, them with immediate financial assis- cate there’s an issue with him.” 2 references and short paragraph as to why you would like to serve on a particular tance and support, according to the Le- Morris also cited the example of a Board or Commission in writing to: gion. veteran who hadn’t left his house for Audrey Ulmer, Legislative Services Manager/City Clerk “We do have veterans (in Saskatch- three years but shortly after getting a 430 Main Street or P.O. Box 1240 ewan) who are actually living on the service dog, he felt confident and com- Melville, SK S0A 2P0 streets. Both these programs, ‘Discov- fortable enough to engage with the pub- For further information on the boards’ and committees’ terms of reference, meeting ering the Power of Me’ and ‘Leaving lic. dates, or workload, contact the City Clerk’s offi ce at 728-6849. the Streets Behind’ are helping home- In the past, soldiers returning from less veterans by setting them up with war who exhibited problems were homes, helping them learn how to deal often described as suffering from “shell Name of Description Term # of with their finances and life in general,” shock” and there was little help avail- Committee Vacancies says Morris. able. While confidentiality considerations “Nobody really knew what PTSD was Police Established by Bylaw No. 8/91. Appointments 1 Year 2 prevent Morris from going into greater all about. At least we (now) know about Commission are made annually. The Board consists of the detail about how the programs are uti- it,” says Morris, adding RCMP as well Board Mayor, two members of Council and two lized locally, he does say the Melville as veterans are candidates for the pro- residents. The purpose of the Board is to deal branch has a service officer who can grams. with policing matters in the City and to deal with provide assistance to clients. “RCMP are considered now also so items referred to the Board by Council. Meetings And to that end, Morris says a local anybody involved in any kind of situ- are held on the third Wednesday of every month. event is planned for the new year.. ation are often involved with PTSD,” “We’re looking at bringing into town says Morris, a former RCMP member, Melville Established pursuant to the Public Libraries Act. 1 Year 5 a speaker about mental health. He’ll adding he has friends in the Force with Public Appointments made annually. The purpose of come into town, he’ll set up an open PTSD. Library the Board is to act as a liaison between the City session for talking about mental health. “It’s a never-ending thing and it’s not and the Regional Library Board and set standards Anybody is welcome to come.” just relegated to the veterans overseas.” for the local library service in accordance with the Public Libraries Act. Meetings are at the call of the Chairperson.

You’re invited to Van The Van Advisory Board Committee ensures and 1 Year 2 Advisory promotes the establishment and maintenance Board of the Special Needs Van. The Van Advisory CELEBRATE NORM KONECHNY’S Committee acts as a consulting board to City Council and makes recommendations in keeping with the philosophy and mission of the City of Melville. All interested persons or user groups are encouraged to sit on this Board. Meetings are held on a need basis. Minimum twice per year.

Regional Established by Bylaw No. 2/97. Appointments of 2 Years 5 Park 10 members, on staggered two (2) year terms to 1 Year 1 Authority December 31st of each year. There is one vacancy for a one (1) year term expiring December 31, 2020 and fi ve (5) vacancies for two (2) year terms expiring December 31, 2021. The Regional Park Authority administers, operates and controls the use of the Regional Park according to the Regional Park Act. Meetings are held the fi rst YEARS OF SERVICE Wednesday of each month. Recreation, Established by Bylaw No. 01/2009. There are 1 Year 1 - Youth with MELVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT Culture eleven (11) voting members on this board & Leisure representing the interests of culture, heritage, 2 Years 1 – Rural Services parks, seniors, sports, youth, the rural area, the 1 – School Advisory school boards and two members at large. The Board purpose of this committee is to facilitate and 1 – Heritage Committee enable the development of leisure activities and opportunities for the residents of Melville. 1 – Member- Friday, Nov. 22 Meetings are held a minimum of four (4) times at-large per year. 1 - Sport

Tourism Established pursuant to Bylaw No. 14/2012. 2 Years 8 6 PM Advisory The board membership is eight (8) to fi fteen Committee (15) members. The purpose of this board is to promote, expand and enhance Tourism Development within the City. Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month.

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Phone: 306.728.5448 Fax 306.728.4004 Email: [email protected] Rider pride makes one glad to be from Saskatchewan Most sports have their followers but when you wouldn’t wear them again until his team (Blue Congratulations Riders. You have given the are the only provincial team, like the Saskatche- Bombers) clinches the cup, wants it more than province something to cheer about. You have wan Roughriders, you can create more than just some of us. Now that is dedication to your team! given the province something to be proud about interest in the game of football. There is always lots of dedication to all the and you have shown us all what pure determina- Where else would you see people dress in par- teams from their fans but I really don’t think any- tion can do. kas, toques, mittens, wrap themselves in blankets one will ever surpass the dedication of our fans in The outcome is unknown until the players hit so they can sit with thousands others in the cold Saskatchewan or the dedication of our team - the the turf this weekend but I have a feeling you will temperatures or winds of Saskatchewan (or other Saskatchewan Roughriders. hear the roar of Rider pride in every corner of this cities) in November. Amongst these people you While the season was playing out, the team must province. will see a lot of green - painted faces, watermelon have heard a lot of criticism about their plays, Pride in our province is a good thing. And the heads, fuzzy hair enhancements and the list goes their coaches and often their slip-ups. But they dug Riders are one of the most heard about ways that on and on. in their heels; they played the players that nobody the people of this province can, and do show their The roar of the fans from Saskatchewan is prob- believed in or maybe never had been heard of and pride. A win this weekend may not bring us fi nan- ably unbeaten in this country as the pride of the they developed a pretty darn good team that has cial stability or increased industry but the players Riders is unbelievable. now made its way to the western fi nals. and the fans of this team sure show the rest of the At the start of this football season, I’m sure a One win away and they are playing in the Grey country that we will stick together when some- lot of people thought that we would never see even Cup! Wow! times it seems impossible and we will give every a few wins from this reorganization of a team, let At the end of the game – win or lose – this team bit of our support to show that it may be possible. alone see them heading to the western fi nals. But should be pretty proud of what they are doing for Win or lose, it is great to see the sea of green the team has proved us wrong and boy, oh boy, Saskatchewan. They aren’t the fi rst team to bring overtake our province when it is football season in wouldn’t it be great to see them overtake the Win- the fans to their feet and they won’t be the last, Canada. The Grey Cup would just be the topping nipeg Blue Bombers one more time to head to the but this year just seems to be a little more special. on the cake. Grey Cup! Most of our province has been struggling for Good luck to our Saskatchewan Roughriders in The fans and players of Winnipeg want it just good news of any kind. Poor economy, political un- the western fi nals and cheer loud and hard all you as bad as we do. Well, maybe the guy that hasn’t rest, late and even harvest left undone has left our Saskatchewan fans. worn pants for 18 years, since he pledged he province craving some excitement or good news. - Elaine Ashfi eld, Grasslands News Fixing country requires more patience; less politics

By Murray Mandryk the PMO – to ignore Western Political Columnist frustrations. While it’s exceedingly diffi - cult to believe that Trudeau or This is an exhausting coun- any national leader would delib- try. erately put forth policies with It’s exhausting enough trav- the sole objective of enhancing elling the extent of this vast na- their electability in one reason tion – let alone traversing the over the other, it sure does seem vast array of issues that you will to happen. encounter at every stop. The equalization formula is But if you believe this coun- likely a perfect example of that, try is worth it – and, notwith- although its complexity makes standing those who are pushing it diffi cult to categorize it as a the wexit agenda, most of us still political tool. do – the only way to fi x it is tire- Besides supposedly helping lessly working at it. out the legitimate “have-nots” The disheartening thing right – generally, Maritime provinces now is there is a growing sense not blessed with a whole lot of that we can’t, don’t want to or non-renewable resource devel- won’t do that any more. opment – Manitoba and Quebec And that’s not necessarily have been perennial equaliza- coming from a few loudmouths tion recipients. on coffee row or at the end of That’s because of the funda- its high taxes. ization is a complicated mess is much like the country itself – the bar. That message – at least mental nature of the formula Contrary to the belief of that can’t or won’t be fi xed over- huge, fl awed and not easy to fi x. indirectly or subconsciously – many see as fl awed: it punishes some, it isn’t provincial money night. This is why it didn’t get is coming from the politicians both provinces drawing wealth going into the pool – it’s federal This is important to under- fi xed a decade ago under the themselves. from their natural resource tax dollars. But those tax dollars stand in the context of Saskatch- Stephen Harper Conservative It’s certainly the message riches and those provinces who do come from residents of places ewan Premier Scott Moe going government, who ran in 2006 that Westerners have been get- keep their tax load low by subsi- like Alberta and Saskatchewan to Ottawa last week saying he under a platform of removing ting from Prime Minister Justin dizing their government’s reve- who pay federal income tax and heard nothing from Trudeau non-renewable resources from Trudeau’s Offi ce for some time nue with those resource riches. haven’t benefi ted from equaliza- that suggested things can the equalization formula, but now. This, after all, was the very As such, one can certainly be tion of late. change. dropped it because they’d lose thing that produced the legiti- frustrated that the lion’s share (It’s worth noting that Sas- One of things Moe asked support. mate feelings of alienation and of $19.8 billion dollar equaliza- katchewan did draw from the Trudeau for, besides re-evalu- Yet while premier Brad Wall the illegitimate nonsense talk of tion pool goes to Quebec that equalization pool in every year ating Saskatchewan’s climate wholeheartedly endorsed Harp- separation. taxes high, has hydro electric but one from its inception in change plan and putting a one- er’s change and abandoned this And what’s truly maddening wealth that is “renewable” and 1957 to 1980. Even Alberta drew year pause of carbon tax, is a issue for a decade, Moe now is the seeming unwillingness for is not subject to the formula and from the equalization pool from call to adjust “the inequitable wants to see change after one those in Central Canada – and isn’t developing its non-renew- 1957 to 1964.) equalization formula.” 50-minute decade. especially those in Ottawa and able resources to substitute for The point here is, that equal- Unfortunately, equalization Yes, it needs to be fi xed. But

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By Alan Hustak way.” The boy was not challenged on his Hitler repre- Grasslands News Asked whether he is prepared to fight the Wexit sentation and was allowed to march in the Hal- movement, which could undermine or even split sup- loween parade at Creekside Elementary. Once port of the Conservative Party if it gains traction, a photo made it to social media, several groups, If he had won last October’s election, Andrew Scheer said his message to western Canada is that including the United Jewish Federation, com- Scheer says he would have been in Fort Qu’Appelle “We are going to pick up the fight to make sure the plained, prompting a public apology from the for Armistice Day as prime minister designate instead (Liberal) government changes course. The sentiment Davis School District. At least one parent said of in Ottawa. is that this government doesn’t understand the facts. she was told the school thought the boy was “I’ve always appreciated the support in the commu- There are very real concerns, very real anxieties and dressed as Charlie Chaplin! nity,” he told Grasslands News in a brief interview in anger. You talk to people who lost their businesses I liked how one commentator stated how the Legion on Monday. “I never take support at home or worked for a business that went bankrupt and an stunned he was that Justin Trudeau was elected, for granted. American company bought up all of their equipment “after failing to deliver on virtually anything in There are always people who have been out to de- and is now building pipelines or drilling wells across his airy-fairy ‘sunny ways’ 2015 agenda except feat me, but I have always been active as an MP, and it the border. This is not just because of a global down- the legalization of marijuana.” Aaron Brindle, is good to be back in the riding. I’m very pleased with turn, that’s normal. We are used to commodity cycles. the head of public affairs at Google Canada, the result (in Regina-Qu’Appelle.)” That is not the case here. Oil and gas production is said, “How do you know it’s election season He admitted, however, that he was disappointed going up everywhere around the world except here in in Canada? Searches for Andrew Scheer are with the national outcome in which he lost the elec- Canada.” outpacing searches for Sidney Crosby. Justin tion to the Liberals. Scheer returned to Ottawa for a meeting with Prime Trudeau searches are outpacing searchers for Scheer, who has yet to be sworn into office, is Minister Trudeau on Nov. 12 and suggested an east- Justin Bieber. Jagmeet Singh is topping Drake now on a cross-country tour to gauge whether he has west energy corridor could solve some of the west’s in searches. Canadians care about this stuff.” enough support to weather a mandatory review of his frustrations. In Spain, a vegan activist probably had hon- leadership in April before he does “the right thing” for ourable intentions when she stormed a farm Parliament resumes sitting on Dec. 5 but Scheer himself, the party and his family. saving 16 rabbits, but her action indirectly would not say whether he will support the govern- “We are now going through the process of determin- killed 100 others. The activist, ‘Mythical Mia’, ment’s Speech from the Throne. proudly proclaimed she saved 16 bunnies from ing what happened and what’s wrong in the campaign” He called on Trudeau to repeal Bill C-69 that the farm, but some of the “saved” bunnies were He added that he is not going to listen to “media pun- changed the environmental assessment rules and Bill new mothers who had just given birth and their dits or to people who call themselves Conservatives, C-48 which prevents tankers from taking on oil from babies — nearly 90 of them — couldn’t survive but weren’t involved and didn’t help the party in any ports in Northern British Columbia. and were put down. Other unfortunate animals suffered broken spines while five pregnant bunnies also died and lost their offspring. The farm owners allegedly shot Mia in her hasty escape. She took to Instagram to record herself New training will help build safe with a bloodied face after escaping. Scientists are looking to create a computer chip based on insect brains, but Jim Barach is puzzled. “Don’t computers already cause us enough problems with the bugs already in learning environments for kids them?” He concluded. “That is all anyone needs to have is another worm in their Apple.” A woman in Arkansas was arrested for drug Deputy Premier and for the leadership that environments for all stu- environments for our stu- possession and other charges. It seems that a Education Minister Gor- Saskatchewan continues dents.” dents and we as school cop noticed a bag of meth tied to her hair in don Wyant was joined in to demonstrate when it “The safety and boards are welcoming of the shape of a bow. Jessica Bernice Kropp, 38, Regina by Respect Group comes to the prevention well-being of students additional supports being insisted the meth did not belong to her and that Co-founder Sheldon Ken- of bullying, abuse, ha- is always a priority for made available.” someone else must have put it there. She also ad- nedy, to announce the rassment and discrimi- school boards,” Saskatch- This training is part of mitted to driving with a suspended license and new Respect in School nation,” Kennedy said. ewan School Boards As- the Government of Sas- told the cop she didn’t have insurance. Oh, yes, training for teachers, “Respect in School will sociation President Dr. katchewan’s commitment there was also a matter of the five outstanding school staff and volun- give school leaders the Shawn Davidson said. to ensuring schools are warrants. teers. The training, which confidence to step up and “School division employ- safe and inclusive envi- Baskin Robbins has more than 1,000 flavours will be available in a few step in when situations ees and our communities ronments for all students of ice cream, but a stall in Quito, Ecuador has weeks, is being offered at arise and help create safe work hard every day to and staff. a unique offering, guinea pig-flavoured ice no cost to all school di- and respectful learning create safe and caring cream. While that sounds disgusting to most of visions, First Nation ed- us, guinea pigs are a traditional dish in many ucation authorities and Latin American countries. In Ecuador, people independent schools. often cook the rodents with salt and serve “We are happy to part- them up with potatoes and peanut sauce. Pro- ner with Respect Group prietor Maria del Carmen Pilapana makes a pate to make this valuable of the rodent’s flesh, adds dairy, and refrigerates training available to all it until it has a similar texture to ice cream. It school staff in Saskatch- apparently tastes like chicken. ewan,” Wyant said. “We Joel Benjamin was pretty upset with his understand the impor- neighbor. The 71-year-old Florida man used a tance of ensuring safe water pistol loaded with his own pee to squirt and welcoming learning his female neighbour in the face. He was con- environments for every- victed of battery and will serve 30 days in jail one, and this training will and one-year probation. In addition, he was fined further support the adult $1,000 and is under orders to have no contact leaders in our schools to with his 50-year-old victim. better understand and act There have been all kinds of creative solu- on complex issues.” tions proposed to rebuild parts of Notre Dame, The Ministry of Edu- after its spire and roof were devastated by a fire cation is partnering with in April. While it will be difficult, using wood Respect Group to deliver from an underwater forest might actually be the the 90-minute online per- most effective. A Ghanian company believes that sonal development train- wood from the massive tropical trees beneath ing course. The training Lake Volta would be sturdy enough to use in will be available over the cathedral’s reconstruction. They were sub- the next two years and merged in 1965 when construction of Ghana’s includes content on pre- Akosombo Dam flooded part of the river basin, venting, identifying, and because the wood has been preserved from responding to and report- decay, it is much stronger than ordinary wood. ing incidents of bullying, There are concerns that harvesting this wood abuse, harassment and could have a negative impact on the local discrimination in schools. ecosystem by stirring up the water. Many on “We are so grateful Twitter, are also questioning the ethics of pillag- ing an African ecosystem to restore a man-made European monument. The company argues this is a more environmentally friendly solution than cutting down new trees. If approved, the com- &='8ধ9-2+ pany would sell $50 million worth of wood to the French government. 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Canadian producers are thinking well beyond 58 per cent and the supply managed sectors of dairy dicating they have a succession plan. Transition con- weather conditions, commodity prices and yields and poultry at 55 per cent and 53 per cent, respectively. cerns were the most prominent among grains/oilseeds when it comes to weighing their risks, according to Price and market access were among the top concerns. and dairy producers, while workplace safety was a a recent Farm Credit Canada (FCC) survey. While Financial risk ranked highest among dairy, hog, common concern among all sectors. production-related risks – such as weather, pests and cattle and other livestock producers, in the mid-50- The survey also explored a variety of production-re- disease – are still very much top of mind in every per-cent range, and was slightly lower for the grains/ lated risks. Concerns about the weather were most sector of Canadian agriculture, producers are also oilseed and fruit/vegetable/greenhouse sectors. Finan- prominent in grains/oilseeds and beef sectors, while keenly aware of risks related to marketing, financial cial risk was significantly less of a concern for poultry concerns related to pests and disease were mostly on and human resources (matters involving employees, producers at 36 per cent. the minds of poultry producers. partners and family). Ensuring there is sufficient working capital was the “The good news is most producers are in a solid “Modern farming involves so much more than mak- most prominent financial concern across all sectors, financial position to withstand short-term impacts on ing decisions around production,” said Craig Klem- followed by unfavourable changes in interest rates their business,” Klemmer said. “We encourage produc- mer, FCC’s principal agricultural economist. “It means and meeting debt payment obligations. Almost 65 per ers to have a risk management plan that pulls together keeping tabs on markets; ensuring your business can cent of the respondents identified insufficient working mitigation strategies, as well as identifies key risks withstand sudden changes in commodity prices or capital as a risk to their operation. Out of this group, and available solutions to manage these risks before economic conditions; and managing human resources about 45 per cent indicated relying on off-farm income they emerge.” while maintaining a safe work environment.” to mitigate this financial risk. The survey involved 1,363 producers considered The survey, conducted from July 11-15, showed a Transitioning farm operations to the next gener- key decision makers for their operations. Based on majority of farm operators reported a high level of ation was identified as a concern for 44 per cent of the sample size, the survey has a margin of error plus/ concern for marketing (67 per cent of respondents), respondents, with about half of those respondents in- minus 2.2 per cent, 19 times out of 20. production (60 per cent) and financial (53 per cent) risks. Human resources and legal risks were less of a concern at 31 per cent and 23 per cent, respectively.  Looking at risk through the lens of individual sec- Thank You Glen Hart, M.L.A. tors, marketing risks were most prominent among  beef and grains/oilseed sector producers at 74 per cent, /DVW0RXQWDLQ7RXFKZRRG  followed by the fruit/vegetable/greenhouse sector at  Bob Walkington of Walkington Trucking would  like to thank all his customers for their support  over 25 years of his trucking business. Constituency Legislative  Trailer stolen Advertising Works The business will continue with new owner, Office Office ϰϬϮ^ƚĂŶůĞLJ^ƚƌĞĞƚ ϮϬϯ>ĞŐŝƐůĂƚŝǀĞůĚŐ Mark Lukash and Cory Schick as driver. You can  You just proved it contact Mark at 306-728-5808 or Cory at 306- WKŽdžϯϬϵ ZĞŐŝŶĂ^<^ϰ^Ϭϯ ƵƉĂƌ^<^Ϭ'ϬzϬ dĞů͗ϯϬϲͲϳϴϳͲϰϯϬϬ in Grenfell by reading this ad! 748-3044.  ϭͲϴϳϳͲϳϮϯͲϰϰϴϴ &Ădž͗ϯϬϲͲϳϴϳͲϯϭϳϰ 47-2p 18-1c  By Elaine Ashfield Grasslands News

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By Scott Savard ple, it can be quite serious. There can Grasslands News be serious complications if they get in- fluenza, particularly elderly people. It can lead to pneumonia and that can be Melville’s Pharmasave and Royal deadly in elderly people,” Mann added. Drug Mart have seen over 700 visitors Fahlman explained that flu symp- combined for this year’s flu vaccines toms can vary but typically people will which started on Oct. 21. It’s a number have a fever, they will be coughing or that continues to rise every year. have soreness in the chest. Chantel Fahlman, Staff Pharmacist “Kids will often present sneezing; at Pharmasave and Melissa Mann, adults don’t typically have sneezing. Pharmacy Manager at Royal Drug Mart, Aches and pains all over the body are both said it’s important for people to get typically the trademarks for the flu. the flu shot, not just for themselves but So, even though it’s affecting our lungs to protect those around you. specifically, the body tends to feel really “It’s important to protect yourself achy all over as well. Fever points to from getting influenza for one thing, the flu more often than a cold. Gener- and also to protect other people around ally, you don’t have a fever when we you. Some people have illnesses that just have a cold,” Fahlman explained. compromise their immune system or The reason why flu shots start have to take medication that compro- mid-October in Canada is that the peak mises their immune system. Babies season of flu tends to hit in December who are too young to get the influenza and could have a second peak during immunization, it’s important to protect them if you are going to be around a February, Fahlman said. new baby. If you are around the elderly Protect yourself SCOTT SAVARD | MELVILLE ADVANCE “We vaccinate in October because a lot, it’s a good idea to get it,” Mann it takes approximately two weeks to &DVVLH'HYLQV OHIW UHFHLYHVDÁXVKRWIURP0HOLVVD0DQQ3KDUPDF\0DQDJHU build your antibodies against the virus. explained. DW5R\DO'UXJ0DUWLQ0HOYLOOHWRKHOSSURWHFWKHUVHOIDQGRWKHUVIURPWKHÁX “So, if you or I were to get the flu we We want to have it done early enough, might be out for a couple of days, not but we also want to make sure that we flu or cold even,” Mann explained. jection, you are going to feel all those are covering our full season,” Fahlman feeling well. But, babies, elderly people, “One thing I like to tell my patients things but that’s just telling us that’s people who have cancer and on chemo, added. is that you don’t get the flu from the flu what your body is supposed to do. You or have other types of immune disor- “The other thing that happens over vaccine. The stuff in the flu vaccine is will see people come back a week later ders, they can die from the flu. In Can- the course of the season is the viruses inactivated or is a dead virus. So, we or a few days later and have a slight ada there are thousands of people that will mutate. So, one, that’s why we have are not injecting the flu into you. There fever, their arm is sore or red or firm. I die every year from the flu,” Fahlman to get a new shot every year and two, if is no way that you can actually get the would say perfect, you got an immune added. we started vaccinating in July, by the response to the injection we just gave A misconception about the shot is flu from it. What we are doing is intro- time the virus comes around in Febru- you. That’s perfect, that’s what you some people believe they can get the flu ducing a foreign substance I suppose. ary, it’s had a long time that it may mu- want,” Fahlman said. after getting vaccinated. It’s flu-like in its kind of appearance tate beyond what would be covered by “Some people might get a little sniffly and what your body then is doing is Another misconception about the flu the vaccine. or they might feel tired after they get producing an immune response to the is that it’s just a really bad cold, Mann Vaccines for the flu are still available the flu shot but that is a normal part vaccine,” Fahlman added. mentioned. at the Royal Drug Mart and Pharma- of your immune system reacting to the When given the injection, the body “For a lot of people, it is; for health- save if anyone has yet to get it or is still components. They recognize the compo- recognizes it as a problem and creates ier people it can be. But, for some peo- looking to get vaccinated. nents of the vaccine and their immune the antibodies which mount a response. system starts to mount the defense to “So, when you get a cold, all of those it. That can cause some symptoms like immune responses are what you feel. that, but you shouldn’t get the full-blown The same thing, we give you an in- Do you order online?

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306-728-5448 ext 222 The Melville Advance 8 November 15, 2019 www.grasslandsnews.ca Changes made to credit card processing fees

Some of the fees merchants pay on credit card mendation adopted as part of the Liberal Party plat- processing fees. In particular, Mastercard is intro- transactions will go down from 1.5 per cent to 1.4 per form,” Kelly noted. “It is deeply unfair that merchants ducing a new fee on returns/refunds and preautho- cent on average starting in April 2020 as a result of must eat the cost of fees related to collecting and re- rizations. And while interchange rates for in-store an agreement reached by the federal government with mitting sales taxes to government.” Mastercard transactions are expected to see a mean- Visa and Mastercard last year. The Canadian Feder- CFIB stands ready to work with government to de- ingful reduction (up to 29 per cent), e-commerce busi- ation of Independent Business (CFIB) said they are velop ways to quickly implement this idea. nesses may see increases in the fees they have to pay pleased by this latest victory for small business but for some categories of cards. warns independent merchants to protect themselves Caution to merchants “We are analyzing the full suite of changes and will from misinformation and unfair contracts. While these announcements are very good news, “CFIB has been battling for fairness for over a de- CFIB warns small business owners to be vigilant to continue to work with the major credit card brands, cade and we are pleased to see that the federal govern- ensure the savings are passed along to them. governments and the payments industry to ensure that ment and the big credit card companies are listening,” “In dealing with payment card processors, almost a small firms are treated fairly,” concluded Kelly. said CFIB president Dan Kelly. “We have come a long third of small merchants report harassing phone calls, way from the years where fees were rising by 20 to 18 per cent have experienced misrepresentation and 16 40 per cent as a result of new tiers of premium credit per cent said they’ve experienced deceptive sales prac- Grayson School Community Council cards.” tices,” Kelly said. “There are several good processors who work hard to serve small businesses, but many Annual General Meeting New government promises to end fees on sales taxes small businesses have fallen victim to terrible sales In addition, small merchants will be pleased to hear practices, including abusive use of exit penalties in Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 that the Prime Minister has promised to eliminate pro- contracts offered by some processors.” cessing fees on HST and GST for credit card transac- at 7:00 p.m. in the Grayson School Library tions, a move estimated to save merchants nearly $500 Not all fee changes are good news million per year in fees. In addition to the expected fee decreases, CFIB has If you are: ²a parent or community member who wants to make a “We were thrilled to have our long-standing recom- started to receive complaints about new credit card difference in Grayson School; ²a dedicated volunteer interested in working with others to support student learning success in Grayson School; and, you are Multicultural Week from November 16-24 ²interested in improving education opportunities in Grayson School; then this is your opportunity to be on The Government of search of a better life. Who’s Your Multicultural cultural work into action. our council. Saskatchewan and the Today’s immigration Superhero? encourages These leaders remind us For more information contact Multicultural Council of continues to diversify the people of Saskatch- of the truth in the pro- Laura Nelson at 306-794-4422 Saskatchewan (MCoS) is and strengthen our la- ewan to share success- vincial motto From Many celebrating the impor- bour force, bringing en- ful examples of leaders Peoples Strength.” tance of multiculturalism trepreneurial spirit and – multicultural superhe- in our province with Sas- energy. Saskatchewan roes – either real or ficti- All community members are invited to attend the katchewan Multicultural Multicultural Week is a tious, who inspire others Week from November 16- celebration of this grow- through their values, be- Melville Comprehensive School 24, 2019. ing diversity.” lieves and actions. Community Council “Cultural diversity The annual week-long “Saskatchewan Multi- begins with the many celebration kicks off with cultural Week is an oppor- Annual General Meeting First Nations that call Multicultural Honours tunity to reflect on how all scheduled for: Saskatchewan home,” on November 16 at 2 p.m. of our communities are Parks, Culture and Sport at Government House in enriched by diversity,” LOCATION: Melville Comprehensive School Cafeteria Minister Gene Makowsky Regina, hosted by Lieu- MCoS Executive Director TIME: 6:30 p.m. said. “Our population tenant Governor Russ Rhonda Rosenberg said. has grown steadily since Mirasty. “Multiple perspectives DATE: Tuesday, November 19 the first settlers came in This year’s campaign, lead to creativity, inno- 0DUN\RXUFDOHQGDUWRDWWHQGDQGÀQGRXW vation and appropriate all of the great things happening in our school! services accessible to all. We honour those who put Experience Learning Without Limits... 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Mils’ goalie Berk Berkeliev is back and has played lights-out since returning after a hit on Sept. 2 against the Yorkton Terriers, which placed the goalie on long-term injured reserve. Head coach and general manager Kyle Adams is happy to have his starting netminder back in the fold of the team. “His first two games back he has been fantastic, and he has left off where he began. To be honest, it’s a little shocking to me that he is back on track where he left off with having that type of injury. In my mind, he’s the best goalie in the league right now,” Adams explained. He posted a 2.61 goals-against average and a 0.925 save percentage before the injury and those numbers look even better after his return with a 1.79 goals- against average and a .952 save percentage. In back- to-back games, Berkeliev has only allowed two goals. “That wasn’t my plan; my plan was to play our other goalie we just got in Lahmon, but I talked to Berky (Berkeliev) after the game in his first game back and asked him how he was feeling. He said he wanted to play. Last year, as a rookie, he struggled SCOTT SAVARD | MELVILLE ADVANCE sometimes with back-to-backs. I wanted to see if it Berk is back was going to be the same struggle from last year or Melville Millionaires starting goalie Berk Berkeliev made has Berky turned a bit of a new leaf here and see how KLVUHWXUQWRWKHWHDPDQGSOD\HGKLVÀUVWJDPHDIWHUWKH he does, and he did. It was great to see,” he said. injuries he sustained against Yorkton Terriers Greg Mulhall Berkeliev sustained his injuries in a play that saw on Sept. 2. He returned on Nov. 8 against Notre Dame and the goalie leave the net to play the puck and evi- ZDVQDPHG6DVNDWFKHZDQ-XQLRU+RFNH\/HDJXHV·WRS dentially was run over by Terries Greg Mulhall. In JRDOWHQGHURIWKHZHHNDIWHUPDNLQJKLVFRPHEDFN Berkeliev’s first game back, he wasn’t afraid to leave the net and play the puck, showing no signs of fear. “If you get to know Berky, you kind of know that he doesn’t really care about that stuff. I knew he would be right out playing the puck. He’s not a scared juries against Notre Dame. That was a little tough to which is tough to do for anybody that hasn’t had to guy; he’s a blackbelt in judo or jujitsu, I don’t know have everybody back at the same time, but Berky got be a starter in junior before,” he said. which one but, there was no thought in my mind the hard hat after the Estevan game and the boys are Adams continued by saying having Berkeliev back that he wouldn’t come out and play the puck. He got pretty excited,” Adams described. adds stability and helps the penalty kill unit since the bumped in Estevan; he was mad but, that didn’t shy Adams mentioned that you aren’t going to win goalie is the most important part of killing penalties. him away from anything,” Adams added. many games without a starting goalie; in Berkeliev’s Berkeliev was not only a player the team enjoyed The staff and players are excited about the return return the team got that back. with his play on the ice but brings a certain energy of Berkeliev lacing up the skates and backstopping “Already the stats say we are 3-1-1 with Berky in to the locker room. the team with about half of the season left to go. the net. Nothing to say anything negative about the “Before the game (Mils’ players) were pretty other goalies that were in the net but, they were all “He’s focused but, he can be a little bit light at pumped up to have Berky getting dressed and it was rookies and we went 3-11-1 or something like that. times too, which you need that mix in the dressing just a good atmosphere, a good feeling. I think more That’s not a knock against the other guys but they room. The guys love him,” he said. so the second game when everybody settled in be- are rookies coming into a tough situation at the be- Mils will hold a special $5 game admission for the cause we had two or three guys come back from in- ginning of the year, having to play that starting role Nov. 26 game. Cuthbert’s Medical Millionaires make Cannabis Consulting UPCOMING EVENT schedule change Stu Martin - Local Cannabis Expert By Scott Savard Grasslands News Delta 9 Pain Stick NOW AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. Chances are someone you know With the Saskatchewan Roughriders playing on has used the product already. Nov. 17 and aiming to punch their ticket to the Grey Great for localized pain, chest colds, Cup, the Melville Millionaires have decided to move Gerd and many other uses. their game against Melfort on the same day to Dec. 3. [email protected] The organization would like its fans to enjoy the Call to get yours today! Rider game and still come out to cheer the Mils. The 306-331-6364 306-728-5448 Ext. #224 schedule change will help people to be able to accom- Fort Qu’Appelle, SK plish both. The next home game will be on Nov. 20, www.grasslandsnews.ca against the Nipawin Hawks. www.cuthberts.ca The Melville Advance 12 November 15, 2019 www.grasslandsnews.ca MCS senior girls’ volleyball impressed at Regionals

By Scott Savard ‘‘goes ‘Oh my god you guys improved, cred Heart School. In their first game in swallow for everyone, especially after Grasslands News like it was just a different team’,” Sev- the round-robin, they ended that trend the improvements that were made. The erson explained. by winning both games by a score of five girls who will be graduating this Melville Comprehensive School’s “I’m just so happy that everything 28-26 and 25-13. year felt it the most. (MCS) senior girls put on a show during came together at the right time. We “Even (Sacred Heart School) coach “Honestly, we looked at it afterward’s the Regional tournament hosted by needed to get first in our pool or second. came up to me afterward and said ‘you and the girls were going to the room Yorkton’s Sacred Heart School. While We got first, which was unbelievable. beat us in the round-robin of this’ and with tears in their eyes; five of them they came up short in the playoff The girls just came together, played and he goes ‘you are first in the pool and we will be graduating and they were down rounds, an early showing in the round were so jacked up, they were on a high. are just like, holy what is going on here. because they wanted to make it to pro- robins had them placed first in their di- By the time we got to playoffs, they were Melville has improved.’ It’s nice when vincials right from the get-go. Amber vision. just exhausted. It was hard for them to you hear that from other coaches,” Sev- went around, gave everyone a hug and Head Coaches, Amber Moore and jump and block, serving was an issue erson mentioned. I’m shaking hands. I’m so happy with Doug Severson, were happy with how because they are exhausted,” Moore Moore went on to say the support the them and proud of them. It was just a the team was able to come together and added. team had experienced during their year great group,” Severson added. make an impact on the court in such a Moore continued to say it was a dif- and at Regionals was special. “At the heart of it they are good girls; short span. ferent scenario for the girls to be in that “The support from the fans, parents, we were improving; we could even see “One lady who has a grandson that playoff position. Usually, in the tour- and alumni, some girls from two years it in practice and then it just clicked,” played in the boy’s provincial’s, she naments, they wouldn’t make it to the ago came back to watch, that was awe- Moore said. came up and said, ‘I watched you guys playoff rounds and have to stay in the some. The senior boys’ volleyball team Moore explained that she always tells at your home tournament and I thought, gym for a full 12 hours. They were use was there, we had a great crowd. The the girls “It’s not about how you start oh are they going to have a tough year’. to leaving for home after the round rob- ref even said, ‘Wow this is like a home the season; it’s about how you end the That was right at the start at the second ins were finished. game for you guys.’ We said yup, it lit- season.” Both coaches knew that the tournament of the year; we were just Coming into the tournament, MCS erally is,” Moore continued. girls would be rusty to start the season. starting to grow a little bit. She then had not been able to beat Yorkton’s Sa- The losses in playoffs were tough to “We had five grade 12’s and what a huge improvement from last season when they were in grade 11. It just felt good to win since the girls weren’t used to winning; it’s just too bad we gassed out,” she said. Nkwama playing bigger role with Mils They explained that the nine return- ing girls are excited and are already talking about next season. They have last year, but I think we are taking posi- “It’s so nice seeing lots of familiar By Scott Savard also expressed interest in playing club tive steps this year for sure. We’ve been faces like Rin Beny is on my team now Grasslands News volleyball to help enhance their game and it’s just awesome being familiar struggling for the past two weeks but for the coming season. Severson ex- with the rink and the town. It’s really we had a huge win last night (Nov. 6) plained that they haven’t had girls play Luke Nkwama, forward for the Mel- comfortable,” he said. and I think it’s starting to turn around,” club volleyball in a number of years. He ville Millionaires in the Saskatchewan “I like how the city is big but it’s Nkwama mentioned. said that will elevate their game to a Junior Hockey League (SJHL), has been small at the same time. Small enough Nkwama, in the offseason, worked on new level. given a larger role with the team in his that you know everyone but big enough second year. building up his size to get a bit stronger. Moore mentioned that most of the He said he put on a few pounds while that you have everything. You got the teams they play, their girls are also in- Nkwama is no stranger to Melville, Tim Hortons and stuff; it’s good. My working out in the gym and skated all volved in club volleyball. It speaks vol- playing his midget and bantam years favourite part is the rink. I love that summer in Saskatoon where he lives umes on what the team accomplished in the city as well. In bantam, during place so much. We are just so fortunate now. while having no club players on the the 2014-15 season, he was the second to have a rink like that.” in scoring with only Rin Beny scoring As of Nov. 12, Nkwama holds 16 team. “Just seeing people around town; it’s Another compliment about the team more points on the team. points in 23 games. Last year, he man- nice. I know so many people and being “It’s awesome; we had a tough year aged to put up 17 points in 47 games. came from Tisdale’s coach after beating back with the same billets, it’s been them in the round-robin. awesome. It’s my second year there; it’s “The coach said to me ‘Your girls familiar and they’re awesome. I couldn’t have the best sportsmanship; we have ask for any better billets; they’re awe- never played against a team who has some and I love those guys,” Nkwama as good of sportsmanship as you.’” re- explained. ferring to the team calling their own With the addition of former team- touches, which is when a player touches mate Rin Beny making the roster this a ball that goes out of bounds (when year, the chemistry between them is missed by the ref). back to where it was when they played “The officials came up after and bantam together. said, ‘I guess we don’t even need to call “We played two years of bantam on touches; you guys are calling them.’ The the same line and this year we have coach from Tisdale said, ‘That’s very had spurts on the same line, but I think honourable,” Severson added when we have been together, we have Both coaches are very proud of the shown a lot of chemistry and stuff; it’s group and what they were able to ac- been good,” he said. complish. They are also excited for next Nkwama mentioned that it’s a dream year and looking to pick up right where come true to play for the Mils after they left off with nine returning players. growing up watching the team com- “Seeing alumni come to support the pete in the SJHL. He never takes it for team this year, that’s the bigger picture. granted and feels honoured to put on the For them to come back and remember Mils’ uniform. their high school days, and we are hop- Nkwama is a noticeable force on the ing that this group of girls comes back ice, being used in a variety of situations. next year to watch next year’s group. With his speed and grit, it gives the That’s what matters, the relationships coaching staff options. go beyond the court and that’s what is “I think my biggest strength would important,” Moore said definitely be my speed. I think I use “We would do anything for these Luke Nkwama SCOTT SAVARD | MELVILLE ADVANCE that to my advantage and also I’m a girls; we want them to get better and gritty player. I get in on the forecheck be better people. At the end of the day, 0LOV·/XNH1NZDPD  SURWHFWVWKHSXFNLQWKHRIIHQVLYH]RQHDJDLQVWWKH for my linemates. I like to put the puck that’s what it’s all about,” Severson :H\EXUQ5HG:LQJVRQ1RY - SEE NKWAMA, 13 added. SUBSCRIPTION $30 $36 $48 NOVEMBER PRICE NOVEMBER PRICE ANYWHERE IN NEW SUBSCRIBERS RENEWED SUBSCRIBERS SASKATCHEWAN The Melville Advance @grasslands_news November 15, 2019 13 Darcy Gross Gross Misconduct Mils take win on the road By Darcy Gross made 35 saves and held the Mils in the matchup until Don Cherry has said his piece and he’ll live Grasslands News a late third period, empty net tally salted things away with the consequences. for Notre Dame. Mere days after going on a rant that suggested The Melville Millionaires played four games over The game was 0-0 after the first period with the that people who come to Canada and enjoy the the last week and picked up a pair of victories, sending Hounds taking a 1-0 lead in the second. benefits of living in a free society aren’t ponying the home fans disappointed in each instance, as both Notre Dame outshot Melville 37-29 with with the up a couple of bucks to wear a poppy, Cherry of their triumphs came on the road and their losses home squad getting the gate for seven of 12 minor in- was dismissed from his post at Coach’s Corner were on home ice. fractions. by Sportsnet. Melville Millionaires 4 at The 85-year-old will long be remembered as a Melville Millionaires 5 at controversial figure who donned outrageous suits Estevan Bruins 1 (Nov. 9) Melfort Mustangs 3 (Nov. 6) and those ridiculous collars while working for After getting thumped 10-2 on home ice by the Bru- Spadafora notched his eighth and ninth markers of the CBC and Sportsnet. ins, the Mils decided to return the favour, scoring the season and Jack Verstraete potted his first marker I can’t imagine that the backlash that Sports- three times in the opening frame and tacking on two as a Millionaire, which proved to be the game winner, net faced since the incident could have been more goals in the second as they cruised to a 5-1 win. as the visiting Mils skated away with their first win so heinous that they needed to send Cherry to A couple of key players for Melville were back in Melfort since 2013. the scrap heap on Remembrance Day – the day for their third game after suffering injuries as Berk Jonathan Krahn scored Melville’s other goal while when Cherry would always make mention of our Berkeliev was solid in the Millionaires’ crease, kick- Bannister collected a couple of assists to aid the Mil- troops and veterans who have served and who ing out 42 shots to earn the victory. lionaires cause. are serving around the globe – but that’s exactly Leading goal-getter for the Millionaires, Nic Por- Ethan Lahmon got his first start in Melville’s net what they did. terfield, seemed to be all the way back from his injury and made 36 saves on his way to victory whiloe his The remarks he made could have been con- as he notched a hat trick to lead the Melville offence. teammates fired 22 shots at the Mustangs’ cage. strued in any number of ways one would sup- The goals were the 12th, 13th and 14th of the season The Millionaires gave up the game’s first goal but pose. While many will say that he’s a patriot, for Porterfield. replied twice in the first period to lead 2-1 after 20 min- others will rush to pile on that’s he’s a racist, Blueliner Payton Jerome enjoyed playing with the utes and then 3-2 after two periods of play. bigoted xenophobe or something of that nature. man advantage as he chipped in with his second goal Each team was handed three minor penalties, a Now, I’m not going to say that I agree with ev- fighting major and a game misconduct. erything Cherry has said or done over the course and seventh assist on the powerplay, with newcomer of his broadcasting life, but he’s certainly been Zach Bannister notching his first goal as a Millionaire Weyburn Red Wings 4 at right more times than he’s been proven wrong. ans his seventh of the current campaign with the Bru- Melville Millionaires 3 (Nov. 5) The colourful former Boston Bruins coach ins shorthanded as well. This was a missed opportunity for the Mils who never made you guess where he stood on any Luke Spadafora had a solid outing, counting three came out slightly flatter than the Red Wings who stole issue. There was a lot of black and white to go assists as Jake Spak and Luke Nkwama each recorded two points at the HCUC in a game that couldn’t have with the gaudy suits and you could barely find a pair of helpers. been pleasing to either coach. any grey area, search as hard and as long as you The Bruins were on the hook for nine of the con- might to find some. test’s 16 minor penalties as well as a couple of mis- Dylan Wells with his first, Aidan Steinke with num- You either loved his outlook, or you thought conducts. ber six and Krahn with his fifth goal, took care of Mel- his take was ridiculous. Notre Dame Hounds 2 at ville’s scoring while Kaleb McEachern took the loss I’m amused that as we come out of one of the between the posts as the Millionaires outshot the Red most divisive election campaigns in the history Melville Millionaires 0 (Nov. 8) Wings 41-28. of this great nation, the powers that be decided This was a sloppy effort all around as neither team The score was 1-1 after the first period with the that this remark by Cherry was the straw that looked terribly focused for much of the night. teams knotted 2-2 after 40 minutes. broke the camel’s back, as he’d in the past One player who was focused was Berkeliev, who Each squad was whistled for three minor penalties. spouted his disdain for European players and those that would try to change the game, moving it away from what it once was to more of a ballet on ice, to use some Cherry style rhetoric. Spitfires come out flying in QVHL opener Personally, I think there were a number of players in this game, waiting in the weeds for By Chris Ashfield with the Spitfires’ Mike Reich in the box for hooking Cherry to slip up so they could lose their minds Grasslands News and Allen Kilback for interference. While that point on social media and see if they could get him took away the shut-out opportunity for goalie Mitch canned. Kilgore, it didn’t take the wings out from under the The Grenfell Spitfires took off full throttle in their At a time in this country, where nothing is as Spitfires’ as the third period saw Sanfred King score first game of the Qu’Appelle Valley Hockey League sacred as virtue signaling nonsense from those his first goal of the game and TJ Reeve score on a (QVHL) regular season over the weekend when the who feel they’ve been dealt a dirty blow in life, power play for a hat trick. team welcomed the Odessa/Vibrank Bruins to the and with addictions to outrage are on the rise, Spitfires’ manager Dale Hardy said he was happy Grenfell arena where they riddled them with shot they have found their scapegoat in the form of an with how the team played in their first game, consid- after shot to hand them a 7-1 bruising. old NHL coach and they’ll lap up this firing like ering most guys haven’t been on the ice more than It took just a minute and a half into the game for the pablum they’ve been spoon fed by a media once this fall due to the late harvest. Grenfell to begin their onslaught for the night, with bent on activism rather than reporting the facts. “Justin Hollinger looked great at center. TJ Reeve Kyle Haylock scoring the opening point of the night I, personally, won’t miss Cherry, because looks like he’s in mid-season form already. There was and adding a second goal just 10 minutes later. The I’ve simply moved away from watching a lot of definitely some rust but it was still a good effort from team then advanced their lead to five goals within the hockey on network television, but I recall a time the guys,” said Hardy. first eight minutes of the second period with back- when I’d purposely switch channels over to a The Spitfires will head to Balgonie to take on the to-back goals by TJ Reeve (one on a power play) and Leafs game to hear his thoughts. Bisons on Nov. 15 and then will host the team back in another power play goal by Daniel Hope. And Cherry’s thoughts on a multitude of mat- Grenfell on Nov. 23 at 8 p.m. Odessa managed to finally get on the scoreboard ters were controversial, many of them far worse just past the halfway mark of the middle frame when than saying folks ought to shell out a couple of they took advantage of having a two-man advantage bucks for a poppy. Just as I’d change the channel to hear Don’s Published Fridays latest rants on everything from Russian skiers doping to ‘pinkos’ riding bicycles and Quebecers Visit us at grasslandsnews.ca – pronounced Kweebeckers in most cases – oth- Nkwama bigger role The Melville Advance ers were tuning him out and switching him off. - continued from front What I’d like to know is why, as a society, do 1-844-GNG-NEWS we need to have the head of everyone who has net too. I know it hasn’t been coming these past few ever levelled an insult at someone other than a weeks but, I know it will turn around. I have been get- conservative minded westerner, on a silver plat- ting lots of chances, I just got to bear down,” Nkwama ter? added. Planning on Selling Why is it live and let live when oil workers In terms of not getting the puck luck and scoring Some Equipment or are called racists because they wear a yellow as many goals as he would like, it’s just a matter of vest, or when it’s suggested that workers in sticking to the game plan and eventually, the puck will having a Farm Auction? camps are dangerous to the female population in find a way through to the back of the net. certain areas of the country? “It’s definitely frustrating not being able to score I can’t recall anyone losing their jobs over but, you just got to bear down. I can’t just worry about Need an apprasial these types or remarks. the points; I just have to play a game and do the simple on assets? Thanks to Sportsnet, many will remember and right things. I think it will come,” he added. Cherry for the reason and the date he was fired, Nkwama is looking forward to the rest of the sea- Give our as they’re putting on a poppy to celebrate the son and knows that success is going to come with the lives of those that fought for all our freedoms, addition of Andrew Smiley, Dylan Thackery, Zach Sales Manager, many of whom died for those same freedoms we Bannister and the return of starting goaltender Berk Trent Guenther, all enjoy. Berkeliev. Lest we forget. “We have made some positive steps in the past few a call today days I think; we’ve made some additions, a big trade 1-306-621-4739 with La Ronge there; I think those guys will help for sure. But we have a busy November here and we can hopefully string some wins together here, get on a roll Subscribe online at and start to climb the standings,” Nkwama said. “With our division struggling right now, we know Lic 325025 www.grasslandsnews.ca we are never too far behind and if we string a few wins www.yacauctions.com 9-26c - Odd together we are right in the mix.” The Melville Advance www.grasslandsnews.ca 14 1RYHPEHU HOROSCOPE Stats Story

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By Scott Savard a hockey team. You know we have about 26 people the position. Grasslands News that are firefighters in Dundurn that work as a team “Hockey has changed so much over the past 10-12 with different personalities. But when the time comes years and one of the positions that have changed is you have to work together and win a hockey game or certainly the goaltending. One of my favourite sayings Melville native and former Millionaires’ goalie Tim respond to an emergency situation,” he said. is if you think you’re ripe, then you’re rotten and if Cheveldae is enjoying life after playing in the NHL and Growing up in Melville, Chevledae was a sports fa- you are green, you are still growing. You always have keeping busy with ventures in putting out fires and natic, much different from his brothers who were very things to learn and find ways to get better. I enjoy a helping the Saskatoon Blades of the Western Hockey mechanically inclined, he described. For him, it was lot of times with other goalie coaches because you can League (WHL) with being their goaltending coach. all about playing sports in the community. always pick up something, a new way to teach some- Around 13 years ago, Cheveldae decided to go to fire “I couldn’t play enough sports, I loved it. Melville thing, new drills and different ideas. Every goaltender college in Vermillion, Alberta and would get a job with is different with their personalities; you have to try Dundurn, a military base just outside of Saskatoon. was a great place for me to grow up; we always had and understand them and now what buttons to push. “I have been working (Dundurn) for the last 12 people who were willing to coach in hockey or baseball It’s constantly trying to get better, prove yourself and years and I’ve been goalie coach with the Blades for and we had intramurals in high school. Of course, I find better ways to make your goaltenders play bet- the last eight years, but I have also been a goalie coach had good buddies and we used to play tennis, baseball ter,” Cheveldae explained. for different WHL teams whether it be Moose Jaw, basically year-round; there was football and we would Goaltender Nolan Maier with the Blades is from Swift Current or Prince George for about the last 15 throw the ball around. Growing up in Melville was Yorkton. Cheveldae explained he has fun poking fun years,” Cheveldae explained. great and I have nothing but fond memories,” Chevel- at him saying that Yorkton is just a suburb of Melville. In terms of balancing time between the two jobs, dae added. “The great thing about Nolan is he is such a great Cheveldae explained that the scheduling at the mil- Chevledae’s decision to join the Saskatoon Blades kid and he works so hard; he’s been a real pleasure to itary base in Dundurn works well with his job as a as a goalie coach was an easy one since he loved his play with.” goalie coach with the Blades. time playing with the team from 1985-1988. He still Cheveldae played in the NHL from 1988 to 1997 and “Actually, our schedule with the military base keeps in touch with his former teammates. has a lot of fond memories, whether that’s playing in works pretty well. I do basically two 24 hour shifts in “Honestly and truthfully with the Blades, I look the NHL All-Star Game to a few embarrassing mo- a week. So, for instance, my schedule this week is I back when I played pro and played with the Blades; ments when nerves might have got the best of him. work Friday for 24 hours I get Saturday off, Sunday 24 it’s probably one of the proudest teams I was a part of, “Probably the fondest one was playing in the All- hours and then the following week work Saturday and the Saskatoon Blades. We had a lot of great character Star Game in Philadelphia in 1992. I was pretty young the Monday. So basically in-between my two shifts, I guys and guys who may not be the most skilled guys, still; I was like 21 or 22 and I just remember sitting in have five days off. It works out pretty good.” but they went on to be pretty successful,” he said. the dressing room being quiet. Then all of a sudden “It depends on when I work and whether (the “It’s great to be a part of this organization and it Wayne Gretzky walks in and I was in awe; it was a Blades) are on the road or not and sometimes I pick still keeps you involved with hockey. It’s fun com- pretty amazing experience,” he said. up extra shifts, but it actually is a pretty good schedule ing to the rink and working with these young guys “I remember one of the most embarrassing times to coach.” and these big games; it still gets your adrenaline up. was when we played Pittsburgh and I never played Chelveldae loves coaching and being involved with I know it’s a lot harder to watch; everybody says that well in Pittsburgh. I had my head down to go to my the sport but job security in hockey is unstable at best. because you have no control over it. I have had good crease and you know how the goalie shuffles back and After a conversation with former Maple Leafs, Black- people to work with, good coaches and staff. That’s forth to start cleaning your crease and so, I was clean- hawks and Islanders’ defencemen Gary Nylund, it was also important to have quality people to work with.” ing the front part and cleaned the top part and then an easy choice for him to venture into firefighting. In terms of coaching the Blades’ goalies, Chevledae I look up and my team is on the other end. I went to “I remember I was in Seattle quite a few years ago tends to leave them alone during the game as he sits the wrong end; I was sort of lucky because Pittsburgh at a hockey tournament and I was talking to Gary Ny- up in the stands with the video coach. He joked that if hadn’t come on the ice yet. But I was like oh okay, let lund, who was a defenceman for Toronto and Chicago; he is talking to the goalies between periods that means me go to the other end here.” he was a firefighter in Vancouver. He was saying what something really bad has occurred. With names like Tim Cheveldae, Damon Severson, a great occupation it is and that I should look into it. Goaltending is a position that continues to evolve. Todd McLellan, and Sid Abel all making it to the NHL So, I decided to go down that path and there are a lot Even though Cheveldae played at the highest level level, the city of Melville has produced some incredible of similarities working with the fire department and with the NHL, he continues to learn new things about talent. Chevledae explained that success came from just playing and enjoying themselves with the sport. “We were obviously successful and fulfilled our dreams. But we sort of just did what we did; just keep Land access web application playing and I think it’s important that once you get to that age from 14 to 16 you have to make that decision of do I go out Friday night or do I stay home, do I do my workouts on Saturday morning, do I do extra skat- ing, do I try to improve myself? When you are at that prototype moves into testing stage age there are different distractions and which path do I want to take,” Chevledae added. He also explained that scouts look into the person- Hunters, bird watchers and other outdoor enthu- land.” alities of players, asking local RCMP if they are trou- siasts are one step closer to having an app on their SaskLander was developed through the govern- ble makers, how the kids do in school amongst other phone that connects recreational users of private land ment’s Innovation Challenge program, where Inno- things. with property owners. vation Saskatchewan crowd-sources ideas from local Chevledae added that kids should also be students At the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Mu- innovators to resolve challenges or capture opportu- of the game by watching hockey games, not just the nicipalities (SARM) office in Regina, the Minister nities for citizens. highlights. Responsible for Innovation Saskatchewan Tina Beau- The initial idea for SaskLander was further devel- “You talk to any coach or GM or players who have dry-Mellor unveiled a prototype web application de- oped through a 16-week residency with SARM and In- been around the league, it’s all about little details. signed to allow recreational users to ask property novation Saskatchewan. The residency gave Western Blocking shots, winning face-offs, being responsible owners for permission to access their land. Heritage the opportunity to connect with various gov- defensively and as soon as you understand that as a Local business Western Heritage developed the ernment ministries and organizations to identify and kid, it helps your career advance.” prototype as part of SARM and Innovation Saskatch- work through potential challenges during prototype ewan’s Rural Property Access Innovation Challenge. development “The collaborative approach taken by Western Her- “With SARM’s role in representing the interests of RM of ltuna Bon Accord #246 itage and SARM has already resulted in a working rural municipal government, we are very pleased with prototype under our Innovation Challenge,” Beau- the outcomes of the Innovation Challenge and look Grader Operator Required dry-Mellor said. “The development team is now mov- forward to continuing to represent our stakeholder’s ing into testing to see how the app works in the real interests as SaskLander pilots its technology,” SARM 7KH50RIOWXQD%RQ$FFRUGLVFXUUHQWO\DF world.” President Ray Orb said. cepting applications for the following position: The new application, SaskLander, is intended to SaskLander is moving into early stage pilot testing Grader Operator support amendments made to The Trespass to Prop- in the RM of Shellbrook. 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A Power Mobile Equipment opera- “The web app gives landowners the ability to spec- TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST tor competency certificate would also be considered an ify which activities can take place on their private DVVHWWRWKHDSSOLFDQW7KHVXFFHVVIXOFDQGLGDWHPXVW property and when,” SaskLander co-founder Aldo Village of Grayson be able to work independently and be willing to perform Scribante said. “SaskLander uses a map interface to Province of Saskatchewan additional duties from time to time, as directed by coun- show all potential land users what land is available for Notice is hereby given under the Tax Enforcement Act that cil. A comprehensive job description and list of respon- use. It also gives them the ability, inside the app, to unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and sibilities are available at the RM office by request. ask the property owner for permission to access that title number described in the following list are fully paid before  :DJHVZLOOEHEDVHGRQH[SHULHQFHDQGTXDOLILFD the 16th day of January, 2020DQLQWHUHVWEDVHGRQDWD[OLHQZLOO WLRQV7KH50RIIHUVDFRPSUHKHQVLYHEHQHILWVSDFN age including the Municipal Employees Pension Plan. be registered against the land. Preference will be given to applications received by LANE REALTY 127( A sum for advertising costs in an amount required by 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019; however the position subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. For all of your buying or selling needs....Contact: amount shown against each parcel.  5HVXPHV ZKLFK LQFOXGH H[SHULHQFH DQG TXDOLILFD WLRQVZDJHH[SHFWDWLRQDORQJZLWKUHIHUHQFHVPD\ DOUG JENSEN: 306-621-9955 Description of Property Total Lot/Block/Plan Total Advt. Arrears be delivered in person or forwarded by: JASON BEUTLER: 306-735-7811 Title # Arrears Costs & Costs Email: [email protected] Fax: 306-795-2203 13 01 % 145621740 $ 565.79 $18.62 $584.41 LANE REALTY Mail: RM of ltuna Bon Accord #246, 20-21 06 P6189 147261764 $2,292.36 $37.24 $2,329.60 P.O. Box 190, ltuna, SK S0A 1N0 Saskatchewan’s Farm & Ranch Specialists 147261821 WITH OVER 37 YEARS IN THE BUSINESS PH: 306-569-3380 EMAIL: [email protected] 01 18 76R45844 141690539 $720.08 $18.62 $738.70 The RM of ltuna Bon Accord #246 thanks you for 76 REGISTERED SALES IN 2018! your interest in working for the municipality; however Dated this 13th day of November, 2019. only individuals selected for further consideration will &ROOHHQ6WLQVRQ7UHDVXUHU be contacted. www.lanerealty.com 3rd Week The Melville Advance 16 November 15, 2019 www.grasslandsnews.ca Local youth chosen for APAS leadership

By Grasslands News program aims to help young Saskatchewan pro- communities. We’re looking forward to working ducers between the ages of 18-40 gain valuable with these six bright young farmers.” Two area youth have been selected by the Ag- experience, take advantage of networking opportu- Twenty-eight young Saskatchewan produc- ricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan nities, and develop the skills necessary to become ers have completed the program since it started for the next APAS Youth Leadership and Mentor- a future industry leader. Participants are matched in 2014. In 2016, the APAS Youth Leadership and ship program. up with a Saskatchewan farm leader over the age Mentorship program participants brought a suc- John Velestuck of the Elcapo #154 (Broadview) of 40 in a mentee-mentor relationship, and also at- cessful resolution to the APAS AGM asking for the and Michelle Ross RM of Wolseley #155 (Grenfell) tend APAS meetings, the APAS AGM in Regina, creation of a Young Agricultural Producers policy were amongst six successful applicants this year. and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture’s committee within APAS, to work on policy issues They were chosen for the Youth Leadership and AGM in Ottawa. that affect Saskatchewan’s young farmers, like ac- Mentorship program along with Devon Walker “Young producers are the future of agricul- cess to land and capital, succession planning and RM of Wilton #472 (Lashburn), Laurie Vidal RM ture,” said APAS president Todd Lewis. “So, it’s intergenerational transfers. of Loon Lake #561 (Rapid View), Kirk Lishchynsky important to encourage the next generation to get The APAS Youth Leadership and Mentorship RM of Fish Creek #402 (Wakaw) and Reid Daley involved in our farm organizations and to learn program is sponsored by Can-Am, the motorcycle RM of Laurier #38 (Radville). about farm policy, as well as give them the skills production division of BRP, Bombardier Recre- The APAS Youth Leadership and Mentorship and support they need to become leaders in their ational Products. 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For more informa- were made over the years. to her life Shane (Jen), Sara (Jerry), Taylor, Tucker, Austin, Shea, Alexis, Brynn, Bleyk, Luca, Evan, Myla, Laci and Quinn. tion contact Anne Marie Moulding, GET UP TO $50,000 from the Blake developed a love for plumbing at a very young age, housing manager, at 306-335-7638. Government of Canada. Do you or Her great grandchildren Lucy, Molly, Jace and Jenayia. Also His sitter found that putting him in the sink to play worked best 46-12tfc someone you know Have any of missing her terribly are her two cats, Patches and Poofy. Also these conditions? ADHD, anxiety, )25 5(17 LQ )RUW 4X·$SSHOOH  to keep him amused. He took plumbing at Saskatchewan arthritis, asthma, cancer, COPD, left to carry on her memory are many nieces, nephews, friends bedroom bungalow. $900/month, Polytechnic in Regina and Saskatoon and was working on his depression, diabetes, difficulty and customers. power and heat extra. 306-332- 4th year as a tradesmen. walking, fibromyalgia, irritable bow- 7664. 35-4p Bev was predeceased by her great-granddaughter, Lean- els, overweight, trouble dressing... Blake excelled at absolutely everything he did. He loved dra; sister, Evelyn; brother, George; brothers-in-law, Rudy and anything that required hands on work. Right from a young 2 BEDROOM (newly renovated) and hundreds more. ALL ages & 'DUROG house for rent in Melville. All appli- medical conditions qualify. CALL age, Blake would take things apart and put them back together Bev loved spending time with the family whether it be at ances included. Non-smokers, no SASKATCHEWAN BENEFITS again. Only problem, there were always pieces left over. their store Matt’s Furniture, at their home or the cabin. She pets, references required. Available 1-(800)-211-3550 or send a text Blake shared his skills over his young life with Whole- immediately. $875/month, plus utili- message with your name and mail- loved her work, a business that her and Metro started from ties. 306-529-1315. 45-8tfc ing address to 306-992-5527 for sale Transmission, Kal Tire, Melville Regional Park, R Millers selling furniture from their basement. She valued the people your FREE benefits package. Plumbing and Heating - Yorkton, Cando, Rapid Plumbing - Itu- and the friendships she gathered in her many years in busi- FOR RENT – 1- and 2-bedroom na and Moskal Mechanical, at the time of his passing. DSDUWPHQWV LQ 6TXLUH·V &RXUW ness. It also allowed her to work closely with most of her family Appliances included. Phone 306- Blake lived his life how he wanted and enjoyed it. 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No laughing, you couldn’t help but love his contagious smile and 2:30 p.m. smoking, no pets. 306-728-8543 or laughter.  ,QOLHXRIÀRZHUV%HYZRXOGORYHLI\RXPDGHDGRQDWLRQ 306-728-3617. 44-8tfc Many hours were spent with his family and friends enjoy- to her favourite charity the Regina Humane Society, P.O. Box FOR RENT – Large 2-bedroom LQJWKHWKLQJVKHORYHGWRGR±KXQWLQJ¿VKLQJSOD\LQJSRRO 3143, Regina, SK S4P 3G7. apartment in quiet, adult apartment slo-pitch, golf, snowmobiling, and so many hours resurrect- Family and friends are invited to sign the online obituary block. Fridge, stove, washing facil- ing old vehicles. All of this explains his joy in the 306 Truck and tributes page at www.reginafuneralhome.ca ities and parking supplied. Phone 306-728-2294. 39-12tfc Club and the many reports from those who pulled him and his Arrangements entrusted to Regina Funeral Home and friends from the mud holes and the snow banks when they Cemetery 306-789-8850. were stuck. His intense love for Chevys included everything Notices Yellowhead Modular and even that old green beast with that wooden box at his Home Sales NOTICE TO CREDITORS grandparent’s farm. Memorium In the Estate of Dale Gordon There are many wonderful memories and stories of Blake Weisbrod, late of Melville, Sask- during his life as he loved spending time with his family and atchewan, deceased. friends. All claims against the above Estate, duly verified by statutory Blake’s short 23 years were lived to the fullest with his fami- declaration and with particulars and Stock homes ly. His dad, John Oryschak (Rhonda Schick); his mom, Tammy valuation of security held, if any, Ready for Delivery! Oryschak; his sisters, Ashley Oryschak and Mataya Bolton; must be sent to the undersigned $99,900 delivered to before Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. site all taxes included. JUDQGSDUHQWV 7HUU\ DQG .DWK\ 6FKLFN &DURO :DIÀH 'RXJ Attention: Kenneth J. Karwandy and Sheila Mark; Rodger Goebel and Barb Quinney; Bonnie KMP Law Call for Fall discount Austman and Robert Maier; and Maybelle Fendelet. Blake’s 2600 Victoria Ave. Regina, Saskatchewan pricing on Custom mother- and father-in-law, Jolene and Neal Goebel and their ordered homes, FKLOGUHQ 'DOODQ )HQGHOHW DQG 'DZV\Q *RHEHO PRWKHU DQG S4T 1K2 47-2c WE do Site consultation, father-in-law Justin and Julie Fendelet; and the rest of his very Screw piles /Insulated large family of aunts, uncles and cousins. KOHLENBERG – In memory of skirting PKG But, the last 10 years of his life were extra special spending Wayne. Six years have past. it with the love of his life, Jalisa Fendelet. Sunshine fades and shadows fall, 306-496-7538 Predeceasing Blake were his grandparents, Alexander and But sweet remembrance outlasts Yorkton, SK Alice Oryschak. all. New sales lot in –Lovingly remembered by Lucille, Lloydminster, AB. Prayers were held Friday, Nov. 8, 2019 at 8 p.m and the Chad, Charla, Taylor and Brooke; Bobby, Carissa, Nicholas, Saman- Call 780-872-2728 funeral mass was held Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 at 10 a.m. from www.yellowheadmodularhomesales.ca St. Henry’s Roman Catholic Church. Interment followed in St. HOLLERBAUM – In loving memory tha and Jessica. 47-1p of Louise Isabel Hollerbaum, who Henry’s Parish Cemetery. Luncheon followed at Melville Com- passed away Nov. 10, 2016. munity Works. Heavy are our hearts today as It is a comfort to know that Blake was loved and cherished we remember Louise. She was a by others, which has become so evident by the many beautiful devoted and loving wife, a beautiful, caring and patient mother, a nurtur- memories being shared since his passing. ing grandmother, a special sister, Arrangements were by Bailey’s Funeral and Cremation aunt and cousin and a thoughtful Care, Melville. and loyal friend. 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By Judy Hershmiller short service. will go on to the Regional level. Winner of the water Balcarres Correspondent Extended Care Centre News color painting of poppies donated by Judy Hershmiller was Sandy Lang, and the winner of the poppy lawn Residents participated in planned activities bird feeder was Shelby Stephens. Integrated Care Centre News throughout the week, and also enjoyed watching the Dolores Figgitt thanked all those who contributed to football games. On Nov. 4 the residents enjoyed music time with make the day a success. Julius Molnar welcomed a visit with Greg Szigli Audrey Large on her keyboard playing many familiar Leanne Lucyk said the Commissioning, God Save and friends; Mark Englot visited with his father, Joe tunes, and in the afternoon welcomed Wilfred Pinay the Queen was sung and the colour were marched out. Englot; and Warren Henley visited with his mother who came in to sing while playing his guitar. Special thanks all those who participated in the Re- Winnie. On Nov. 5 a sing-along time was enjoyed with membrance Day ceremony: members of the RCMP, Crystal leading and Linda Bray as accompanist on Remembrance Day Observed Balcarres Community Choir, pianist Judy Hersh- the piano. Bingo was enjoyed and had the following Remembrance Day in Balcarres was held under a miller, Shayne Stoll – Last Post and Reveille, and the winners: straight line – Leon Stonechild, Maureen Se- snowy winter sky and brisk winds to welcome those military members and Girl Guide Troop who attended linger, Vange Krupski (two games) and Betty Flamont. who attended the Remembrance Day service held in to make the service possible. RCL president is Geoff Jocelyn Schaaf won the picture frame game and Don the Lions Community Hall. Turtle, secretary Delores Figgitt, treasurer Mervin Hershmiller won the letter L game. The blackout win- The service began with the marching in of the col- Stoll and poppy chairman, Jim Figgitt. nerw were Vange Krupski and Leon Stonechild. ors, including members of the Legion, RCMP, military After the service a wreath was laid at the cenotaph, Exercise time limbered up the residents muscles members, First Fort Qu’Appelle Girl Guide Troop and and a service was also taken to the Balcarres Inte- on Nov. 6, and in the afternoon Gordon Stephan came guests. grated Care Centre with visits to the residents in the in to entertain for the monthly birthday party. A lun- O Canada was sung, followed by the Roll Call of afternoon. To conclude the day, lunch and a time of cheon was served and then Gordon livened up the Honour: 1914-1918: Frank Brabant, Ernest Colter, fellowship was held in the hall. house with his dance tunes on his accordion. Happy Elija Dixon, Patrick Dumphries, John Earl, Arthur Coming Events birthday to those celebrating their birthdays in No- Forbes, Edward Greenhow, Edison Greenhow, Harold Nov. 16: Steak supper at the rink hosted by the vember: Maureen Selinger, Nov. 12; Eric Pinay, and Heighton, Richard Johnson, Fred Lindridge, Robert Balcarres Boncs. Alf Ruecker, both on Nov. 13; and Lillian Pretty on Morrison, Harold Oakley, George Prizemen, Charles Nov. 27: RCMP vs Fort Firefighters beginning at Nov. 22. Spitko, Gordon Travis, Andrew Walker and Robert 7:45 in the Balcarres Centennial Arena. Attendance is On Nov. 7 the residents enjoyed craft time together, Webster. 1939 – 1945: George Cann, William Douglas, by donation and all proceeds will go to the Cancer and in the afternoon, due to sickness, church was not William Daniels, Harold Dyer, Walter Figgitt Jr., Cyril Fund. Nov. 29: Christmas Tea at St. Paul’s Anglican held. Instead the residents and visitors enjoyed a ka- Grubb, William Hamilton, Melvin McDonald, Thomas Church from 2 to 4 p.m. Come and enjoy a dessert with raoke of golden oldies, which was was really fun to Morris, Jack Morrison, and Jack Warner. a beverage and have a visit with friends and neigh- sing along with a video. Something new for the Care The Last Post, followed by two minutes of silence bours. A door prize and raffle gifts draw will also be Centre. and Reveille were played. The placement of wreaths made during the tea. Nov. 8 had the residents playing cards. In the af- and crosses took place. Nov. 29: The Golden Age Centre will be holding a ternoon bingo was played. Straight line winners were The service began with a Call to Worship by Leanne Craft and Bake Sale at the Centre from 2 to 7 p.m. Cecilia Flamont (three games) and Bill Gherasim. Lucyk. Dr. Ron Brandow gave the prayer of approach. Ida Miller won the picture frame game, and Lillian The hymn, ‘O God of Endless Ages’ was sung fol- Pretty won the letter L game. Blackout winners were lowed by a scripture reading. Elmer Miller, Don Hershmiller, Vange Krupski, Hilary The guest speaker was Michael Sweatman, prin- Is this a credible McKay, Maureen Selinger and Betty Flamont. cipal of Balcarres Community School. The Balcarres SOURCE? Nov. 9 and 10 was spent quietly with friends and Community Choir followed with the anthem, ‘Let Us family visiting at the Centre. Build a House’. Brandow said the prayer of Remem- On Remembrance Day members of the Balcarres brance Endeavour and Hope and the hymn, ‘O God of Legion and First Fort Qu’Appelle Girl Guides and vis- Many Lands’ was sung. S itors came in for the Remembrance Day service. Eric A presentation took place of the winners of the Le- P Pinay laid the wreath on behalf of the residents and gion poem, essay and poster contest completed at the O staff. A time of socializing with residents followed the Balcarres Community School. The winning entries T We want to know what’s happening in your community! Send your events to Michelle at: [email protected] 1-844-GNG-NEWS – 1-844-464-6397 ext. 230 Don’t believe everything you see.

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Report cards went out percentage for September. Congratulations to week of events to cel- two knowledge keepers Nov. 15 for students of Congratulations to all of Kaleb Maurer, Josh Mayo ebrate Education Week – such a great opportu- North Valley Elementary the students who achieved and Jet Mayo for plac- from Oct. 11-18. They nity to learn about other School in Neudorf. Perfect Attendance for ing at the Wolseley cross kicked it off with a fam- cultures. Parent-teacher inter- the month of September. country meet on Oct. 16. ily pancake breakfast. Halloween views take place Nov. 19 Cross Country Volleyball Grain Millers gave a Halloween has come and 20 from 3:30 - 6:30 NVE hosted its cross Oct. 17 marked ther presentation about the and gone and oh what a p.m. and to conclude the country meet Oct. 2. They first tournament of the Story of Oats – appreci- fright it was. week, there is no school had a great group of kids year and was held at ation to Grain Millers The kids wore Nov. 22. that pushed their hardest NVE. The Eagles trav- for educating the kids on Halloween colors on the Congratulations to the to run the 2 km around eled to Wolseley for their such an essential part of 31st and then dressed Grade 1/2 class of North the golf course – twice. tournament on Oct. 24 the community. in their costumes on Valley Elementary School Wolseley and Grenfell and to Grenfell on Nov. 7. The kids really Nov. 1 to celebrate with in Neudorf for achieving runners were also able to Education Week enjoyed the tipi teach- a Halloween movie and the highest attendance join them. NVE had a jam packed ing presentations from dance.

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