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Winter fun raises cash MANDY BEACH | FOR GRASSLANDS NEWS Riley Mihial, who raised $1,645 in pledges for the Fort Qu’Appelle Fire Department, made the Winterfest polar bear plunge in a penguin suit. See story and photos on page 14. $7 million needed to update water and sewer By Alan Hustak $735,000 and $250,000 will be needed to to repairing the storm sewers. ture investment in that budget, such Grasslands News upgrade lift station 1. That doesn’t in- Last year public works budgeted as schools, hospitals and highways,” he clude the $397,000 provincial sales tax. $6,000 for six water main breaks and six said in a recent speech. Council asked MPE Engineering to were reported. There have been two so Council spent two hours in-camera It could cost at least $7-million to conduct a high level review of its asset far this year, including one last week on on Thursday reviewing the report as upgrade Fort Qu’Appelle’s aging trunk management plan which was done last Broadway. well as considering campground plan- main that supplies Fort Qu’Appelle with year by Associated Engineering. The “Things may not always run smoothly ning and the terms of sharing adminis- its water, the underground utilities and consultant says its detailed estimates but we try our best to anticipate issues trative services with Fort San. the storm sewer system on Broadway are “probable costs,” and warns that and resolve them on a timely manner,” It was the 27th time council met in Street next year. any number of factors between now and said public works manager Brian Gir- camera in the past year. The water and sewer lines were in- when the work is scheduled to begin oux. A bylaw to take over Fort San’s ad- stalled in 1956 and it makes sense to dig “could change with time.” Financing the upgrade is certain to ministration was given first reading, up the street and repair the outdated The town has begun the process of be a local political issue in both the mu- but the details of the agreement won’t system before the province resurfaces applying for a $5-million grant under nicipal and provincial elections in Octo- be made public until a complete review the highway in 2021. the federal government’s Bilateral In- ber in which council and Saskatchewan of Fort San’s assets has been completed. The street is expected to be repaved vesting in Canada Infrastructure Pro- Party MLA Don McMorris are seeking The town office will be closed for between Central Ave and Highway 35. gram to help pay for the upgrade. re-election. three days, March 9, 10 and 11 to ac- An engineer’s report estimates that it If approved, the province will pick Premier Scott Moe has promised re- commodate the administration’s move will take $2.2-million to replace the cen- up one-third of the cost, and the town cord spending for infrastructure in the into its new building on Boundary Ave. tral water main. Upgrading the storm will be responsible for 26 per cent, or budget which will be presented to the Council is scheduled to hold its next sewers could cost another $3.3 million, $1.9-million. But if it doesn’t get the legislature on March 18. “You are going meeting in its new chambers on March fixing the sanitary collection system, money, public works will give priority to see a record amount of infrastruc- 12. VENDORS BOOK TODAY! SPACE IS LIMITED!

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By Emily Jane Fulford act was established in 1994 but gained popularity re- municipal tax bills in the past, it does not indicate an Grasslands News cently with municipalities across the country. The additional charge compared to previous years. In other Act states that it is best practice to show how many words, the same allocation of money will be provided municipal tax dollars go to libraries. That more in Would a rose by any other name smell as sweet? to Melville’s Library in 2020 as was provided in 2019, depth and categorized tax bill this year is part of an The prevailing answer is “yes” and that applies to initiative to be more transparent about which tax dol- it simply has its own name on the list. many things including names given to allotments of funds provided to ensure the smooth operation of so- lars are going to where. cial and municipal services including public libraries “For the 2020 budget, council authorized the issu- For your new or used vehicle across Canada. If you’re unfamiliar with that opening ance of a library levy and it’s to be in accordance with line, the Melville public library is most definitely the the Library Act of 1996…. Basically the change from needs, give me a call. place to go. this year to last year; there’s no difference in taxa- After the small local library was recently recog- tion. Last year we issued funding to the library in the I will deliver right to your door! nized for having a record breaking attendance year, amount of 16,500 and this year again in 2020 it will be the Melville City Council was pleased to announce that the exact same amount. There is no taxation charge funds in the amount of 16,500 will once again be pro- for that levy. Previously in 2019 it would have been Jordan Sinclair vided to the establishment, matching that of last year’s included in the Municipal Levy and this year it will be Sales Associate Email: [email protected] contribution. In addition to that, every member of separated out and you’ll actually see on the notice the the community will now see what percentage of their amount that’s going to the library that the individual Ph.: 306-783-1848 – Cell 306-640-9045 – Toll Free: 1-877-726-0823 total annual municipal taxes contribute to this essen- is paying,” says Lynsey Swanson, Director of Finance www.yorktondodge.com - 270 Hamilton Road, Yorkton, SK tial public facility. for the City of Melville. The Library Levy will now be a visible component It’s important to reiterate that although this “li- of municipal tax bills as per a Public Library Act. The brary levy” line was not visible on individuals annual Cowessess First Nation Child Act ratified

By Sarah Pacio legal steps for this pro- cast their votes. The ses- the provincial jurisdic- Grasslands News cess, based on Bill C-92, sions culminated with a tion.” He added that First which the Canadian gov- final reading and vote at Nation and Canadian of- ernment introduced last the Cowessess Hall north ficials are still discussing Cowessess First Nation year. The bill came into of Broadview on March 2. is working to resume care the details for a financial effect on January 1, 2020 After polls closed, there agreement. for all its children. There and it officially acknowl- was a live stream online are currently 165 children The new act estab- Ads Y / Yorkton Dodge / 2020 ads / edges that Indigenous as Monday’s votes were lishes an agency called from the First Nation in groups are entitled to tallied and the results Edward Sagan Seed Plant SPRING the Chief Red Bear Chil- Jordan Sinclair 2x4 foster care throughout oversee child and family showed overwhelming dren’s Lodge, with a western Canada, and an services for their people. support for the new act. board of governors that Consignment additional 300 children In response to this Only 18 opposed while 152 in protective care. Indig- legislation, Cowessess’ voted in favor, ratifying it will be accountable to enous leaders say that leaders drafted a Child as a law and giving Cow- Cowessess First Nation’s although the Canadian and Family Services Act essess First Nation juris- council. The board will government assumed ju- and presented it to Cow- diction over its children select a CEO from sixteen risdiction in this area essess citizens for re- in care. applications that were through the Indian Act in view. The document is Now leaders can move received last month. To- SALE 1951, they are now ready formally titled the Miyo forward with the next gether they will partner to take back this respon- Pimatisowin Act, which steps of implementation. with appropriate agencies Looking for farm equipment or have sibility. means “Striving for a These include formaliz- to ensure decisions are Chief Cadmus Delorme Better Life.” The act pro- ing agreements with Ca- made in the best interest equipment that you no longer need. believes it is an import- vides guidelines for child nadian governments and of the children in foster We’re planning a consignment sale ant part of healing for his custody agreements, fos- creating a First Nation care. people. “Our children de- ter care licensing, and agency to oversee opera- “Prevention services pend on us to give them other relevant services. tions. will begin on April 1 but SATURDAY the best opportunity; we “A coordination agree- A notable emphasis on it will take around 6-10 cannot sentence another maintaining family and ment will be finalized months to transition pro- April 18, 2020 generation,” he told the cultural connections has with provincial and fed- tection services files from Herald Sun earlier this been incorporated into eral governments,” Chief at Edward Sagan Seed Plant - Melville, SK year. “The aftermath these guidelines. Delorme explained. “The current agencies to Child from residential schools During the past week, coordination agreement Red Bear Children’s For more information contact Edward at and the Sixties Scoop is band members met in is not to negotiate juris- Lodge Agency,” Chief De- real and it is now up to major cities across Man- diction, it is to strengthen lorme stated. “The CEO 306-728-3760 us to just own it and put itoba, Saskatchewan, the new relationship with will work with provincial strategy to it.” Alberta and British Co- provincial child services, child services to assure The First Nation has lumbia to hear a third including First Nation this happens in a harmo- followed the necessary reading of the act and agency services within nious manner.”

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SUBMITTED | GRASSLANDS NEWS Chase the ace Nomination deadline is Shelley Trubiak of Melville is the happy winner of the Melville Legion’s Chase the Ace. Shelley, on the left, receives her $13,554.00 cheque from March 31, 2020. President of R.G.Combe Legion 61 Trevor Bancarz. Cathay Wagantall, MP

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Provincial News ice. Milissa swerved to ejected -- during the roll- Wearing your seat- car seats/boosters. ger under the age of 16 is Grasslands News avoid crashing into the over,” Milissa said. “We belt reduces your risk of “Today’s vehicles have properly restrained, and vehicle she was passing, are alive today because being injured or killed in many modern safety fea- you can receive a ticket and her SUV ended up in we buckled up.” a crash by about 50 per tures, but a properly for each one who isn’t. You don’t have to tell the ditch where it rolled In a crash, buckling up cent. While most peo- fastened seatbelt re- Visit an SGI seat clinic Milissa Gavel about the at least two times before can be the difference be- ple wear their seatbelts, mains the most import- or book an appointment importance of buckling coming to a rest. tween being shaken up… there are still many peo- ant, quickest and easiest with a car seat techni- up, because she and her The vehicle’s side win- or dead. Just ask Milissa, ple who – inexplicably way to help ensure your cian to ensure that your 14-year-old son Kai are dows were shattered; the or any of the people who – do not. Over the past safety in the event of a child is in the correct car walking, living proof. ditch was strewn with commented on our recent decade (2009-2018), im- collision,” said Penny seat and is safe and snug. They survived a high- Christmas presents that Facebook thread when we proper or non-seatbelt McCune, Executive Tickets for not wearing a speed rollover when Kai had flown out during the asked “Was there a time use was a factor in an av- Vice-President of the Sas- seatbelt and for not hav- was just a baby. rollover. But Milissa, Kai a seatbelt saved YOU erage of 34 fatalities and katchewan Auto Fund. ing a child properly re- In December 2005, and her friend remained from injury… or worse?” 231 injuries per year in “For little ones, it’s very strained both cost $175, Milissa, then three- inside, alive, and amaz- That’s why, in March, Saskatchewan. In 2019’s important to make sure plus three demerits. month-old Kai and a ingly, completely unin- SGI and law enforcement Traffic Safety Spotlights, they are safe and snug in friend were driving on are shining the Traffic police across the prov- the appropriate car seat jured. SUMMER Safety Spotlight on oc- Highway 10 from Mel- “If we hadn’t been ince reported an average or booster, according to LANDFILL LANDFILL HOURS ville to Regina. As they wearing our seatbelts, cupant restraints (a.k.a. of more than 500 tickets their size.” FORT QU’APPELLE • May 1 to October 31 • pulled out to pass a ve- and if Kai hadn’t been seatbelts, car seats and issued every month for Drivers: you are re- Monday to Saturday WINTER HOURS hicle on the single-lane securely in his car seat, booster seats). people not being properly sponsible for making 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. highway near Edgeley, I’m sure we would have “There are many fatal- restrained in seatbelts or sure that every passen- Effective Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ities we attend that would Jan. 1, 2020 Closed Statutory Holidays she hit a patch of black been ejected -- or partially Minimum Load Charge is $8 have had a different out- • Nov. 1 to April 30 • We now Accept: come if the victim was Upcoming Events Monday to Friday wearing a seatbelt,” said QVCA Info and James 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Consulting Session A/Cpl. Adele Breen of the For all Supporters Gordon NEW HOURS: RCMP F Division Foren- and Members Home Routes #5 406 - 4th Street, Fort Qu’Appelle, SK Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. sic Collision Reconstruc- Monday, March 16 Thursday, March 26 www.qvcarts.ca 7 to 9 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Closed Sunday and Statutory Holidays tion Program. [email protected]

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Council Meeting Dates Public Notice The next Town of Fort Qu’Appelle council meeting will be held on, The Town of Fort Qu’Appelle is seeking bids from qualifi ed individuals to Thursday, March 12. Please contact us at 306-332-5266. secure a one-year contract for cleaning services for the Town Administration building. Copies of the Bidding Forms are available at Town Administration building, Public Notice - Office Closed 160 Company Avenue, Town of Fort Qu’Appelle, SK S0G 1S0, via e-mail: fort- The town offi ce will be closed the following days: townoffi [email protected] Monday, March 9 Bids must be submitted to the Town Administration Offi ce no later than Tuesday, March 10 and 12:00 p.m., March 10, 2020. Proposals must be clearly identifi ed as “BIDS Wednesday, March 11 FOR CLEANING SERVICES” and show the name and address of the submit- This closure of the offi ce is needed for the transition to the new offi ce build- ting individual. Late bids will not be considered. ing building located at 136 Boundary Ave. South. We apologize in advance for The Town of Fort Qu’Appelle reserves the right to reject any and all bids. any inconvenience this may cause. Kimberly Downing CAO New Payment Option Now Available March Recycling Dates You can now make payments on your taxes and utilities with your credit card. February recycling dates are: Tuesday, March 24 and Wednesday, March 25. If you’re wanting to take advantage of this option you should know that there’s a Recycling schedule is on our website and facebook page. 2.25% processing fee that is charged to your card. You will be able to make credit card payments on-line through our website or at March 2020 the Town offi ce. Please visit our website to make an on-line payment and follow the Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat link under Municipal Services. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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“For the cause that needs assistance; for the wrong that “Forneeds the resistance;cause that needs assistance; the future in the distancefor the wrong and that the needs resistance; good that we the canfuture do.” in the distance and the good that we can do.” Ice castles come from thinking ‘outside the box’ It is totally amazing what a person, or group of people, ideas together and develop a great weekend. effort put into them. can accomplish when they set their mind to do it. Never a It takes thinking of things ‘outside the box’ like having Discovering new ideas is only the start as it also takes truer statement was said than when one sees and hears the a dog show in the snow or snowmobile races going uphill initiative. It needs people of all ages, talents, skills and na- reports from the Fort Qu’Appelle Winter Festival. instead of races to see who could circle the track first? tionalities to work together, to make that effort together to They are one smaller community that has shown the rest There were many other events taking place for people of take an idea and run with the possibilities. of our province – and even our country – what can be ac- all ages from sled runs in the castle, bonfires, and yes, the I am pretty sure that the next ice castle built in Fort complished when people take a small peak ‘outside the box’ traditional polar dip for those that are not faint of heart for Qu’Appelle is already being planned in more than one mind to come up with ideas and then show the determination to a cause. and I am also pretty sure we will see something even more make things work. But getting back to the subject of my comments – we ‘outside the box’ when the next castle is built. Things like the ice castle. Who would have ever thought need more people that are willing to pick up ideas here and We are slowly becoming a complacent society that is sure that such a magnificent display could be developed with there from things seen elsewhere and we need the ideas missing out on a lot of fun, laughter and joys of life by lack- some water and a little bit of volunteer help? Okay – I am that people dream up that others may think are totally ri- ing in enthusiasm or displaying an abundance of criticism. about to change that comment. From what I saw with the diculous or impossible. We need the people that want to It is time for a change. ice formation and the colored lights, that idea must have donate their time and their support to what may seem like We don’t have to have big ideas, but there is no guaran- been more than a bit of volunteer time. But, as the saying some odd-ball ideas. We need organizers that will listen and tee they will not evolve into something greater once they goes – many hands make for light work. Many would have support some far-reaching initiatives. Other communities are initiated. So, the next time somebody throws out a sug- laughed at the suggestion when it was brought forward, as have tried what seems impossible and I commend them all. gestion, let’s stop and think what something new may bring the finished product was to be unknown, but thanks to a few It’s the community spirit of places such as Fort Qu’Ap- to our family, friends and communities. With a bit of effort who persevered, it was beyond great! pelle that make any event a success. It’s the willingness of from us all, joining together to try new things and welcom- Having 4,000 visitors in your community over a period people to work with others – maybe even strangers – that ing the new people and ideas into our agendas, we can be of three days is no small accomplishment. Sure, there were eventually molds the ideas into a community effort. There the next community making our own and others lives better lots of other activities to attract the visitors and the partic- is never ever anything lost from testing an idea. Some may and making history with our ideas. ipants but it took a few open minded people to throw some be winners and some may be losers but the pride is in the - Elaine Ashfield, Grasslands News Early election reasoning not sound By Murray Mandryk good idea when former Sas- Political Columnist katchewan Party premier Brad Wall implemented in 2008, it’s always been a rather impracti- There’s a fine line in life be- cal law when you think about tween doing the right thing and it. wrong thing and that line gets First, there may be a “tradi- even finer when politics is in- tion” that governments’ man- volved. dates only last four years, but Take the controversy over the only hard and fast rules is Premier Scott Moe potentially that governments cannot ex- ignoring his own set election ceed five years. At that point, date law and considering a gen- the lieutenant-governor or eral provincial election for this governor-general steps in and spring. dissolves the legislature or par- It’s been almost four years liament and orders an election. since the last provincial elec- More importantly, any gov- tion held on April 4, 2016, which ernment in a parliamentary would mean an “early” election democracy can lose its mandate call now would actually per- at any time if it loses a “con- fectly fit the traditional four- fidence vote.” That certainly year terms of government. has happened (or at least, could Moreover, those who have happen) too with a minority been complaining about the two government like the current city seats vacant since Corey federal Liberal minority gov- Tochor and Warren Steinley re- ernment. This becomes one Democrat MLAs both opposed in their own party that led to election date, the Sask. Party signed their respective Regina more reason for moving up the the Sask. Party’s creation of Wall introducing the set elec- vowed to be better by taking the and Saskatoon provincial seats Saskatchewan election to April, the set election back in 2008 tion date law. politics out of picking election six months ago to successfully May or June from Oct. 26 when and complained about the leg- Former NDP premier Allan dates. run as federal Conservative higher probability of a snap islative changes that, most re- Blakeney would lengthen and Most significantly, Moe has candidates have even less rea- federal election campaign as a cently, pushed it back to Oct. shorten the traditional four- simply not offered good reasons son to complain about an elec- result of the new Conservative 26. The NDP arguably had legit- year term to his party’s politi- for holding a spring election. tion call that would fill them. Party of Canada (CPC) leader imate reason to oppose both – cal convenience. And many of He’s used the excuses from the The government’s set-elec- forcing a “non-confidence” vote. especially, the latter change to you will recall Roy Romanow rail blockades (even though the tion date law has already been Finally, there are legitimate the fall election date that, essen- in 1999 calling an election in railways are calling back to twice changed – first, to avoid reasons that most of us could tially, extended the Sask. Party August for a Sept. 7 vote – a work those laid off during the conflict with the 2015 election be sceptical/critical about Scott government mandate by more date that not only extended the blockades) and the COVID-19 and again to avoid conflict with Moe breaking his government’s than six months. NDP’s mandate past four years or coronavirus (which he later the 2020 municipal elections. own set-election date law, but It was a bit of political but also came in the middle of claimed was him misspeaking). That clearly suggests it’s not a New Democrats are among gamesmanship on the Sask. harvest to make it difficult for But it mostly seems to be law set in stone … and there’s those who have less right to Party’s part. However, current harvesting Sask. Party-support- about politics and doing things good reason for that. complain. NDP MLAs should be familiar ing farmers to vote. for political reasons is seldom Although it seemed like a For starters, current New with election-date game playing But by implementing a set the right choice.

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Grasslands News and waive the interest charges that are set to kick in on March 31. On February 27 in Question Period Extend the eligibility criteria for the the Hon. Andrew Scheer, Leader of Can- expanded interest-free portion of APP ada’s Conservatives and Member of Par- loans, to include all agricultural com- liament for Regina-Qu’Appelle, called on modities, and not just canola. Prime Minister Trudeau to take urgent Implement other policies at the fed- action to help Saskatchewan farmers eral government’s disposal that could through the Advanced Payments Pro- ease the cash-flow crisis on our farmers. gram (APP). Mr. Scheer followed up At a recent roundtable with Sas- on his question with a letter to Prime katchewan farmers, Mr. Scheer was Minister Justin Trudeau regarding this told many are struggling to make ends important issue. meet, are concerned about repaying Saskatchewan farmers are facing se- their loans, and anxious about having rious financial hardship after a difficult enough money to be able to continue op- SUBMITTED | GRASSLANDS NEWS harvest season, trade disputes with the erations this year. Many farmers do not Telemiracle 44 donation Government of China, the Liberal car- have the funds to repay their APP loans, Miller Elementary School students in Melville had the privilege of pre- bon tax, an early snowfall and now il- which are due next month, after which senting a cheque to Telemiracle Teddy on Monday, March 2. Pictured legal blockades shutting down the rail outstanding loans will face prohibitively are, from the left, Dawsyn Serelo, Alana Barry, Telemiracle Teddy, Caiden system. high interest rates. Hoehn and Layne Issel. To raise money for Telemiracle 44 the 86 stu- “There is a dire situation across the “Loans are due in a short period of dents at Miller planned dances, a popcorn sale, hot dog lunch, cookie time and farmers do not have the cash Prairies. Grain farmers are facing an and treat sales and collected family donations. urgent cash-flow crisis brought on by a flow to plant this season’s crops. Is the series of misfortunes not of their own Prime Minister willing to consider ex- making,” said Mr. Scheer. “But the gov- tending the advance payments program ernment appears to have no plan to deal deadline, waive interest on its loans and with it.” look for other types of solutions that In particular, Mr. Scheer called on will ensure that farmers have what they need to get a crop in the ground this Search for war pilot’s next of kin Prime Minister Trudeau to: Extend the APP repayment deadline spring?” asked Scheer. By Emily Jane Fulford family of Daniel to the the museum would be Grasslands News Grand Slam grand open- greatly appreciated. Wal- ing in Nanton Alberta ter Alexander Daniel is this summer where a believed to have passed LTE - Melville walking track The public’s help is display will include the away in the mid 1990’s. 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Box 1240 Melville, SK S0A 2P0 of Local CUPE 456. Phone 306-728-6840 Fax 306-728-5911 Quali cations: Applicant must be attending school in the fall of 2020. This individual Website: www.melville.ca must hold a valid Saskatchewan class 5 driver’s license. Preference will be given to those who have a valid certi cate in First Aid/CPR, as well as ability to drive a standard vehicle. Previous construction experience considered an asset. Wage: $13.46 per hour as per the current CUPE Local Agreement No. 456 JOB POSTINGS Application deadline: 4:00 p.m. on March 27, 2020 Submit application to Jeremy Fairbarn by one of the methods listed below: • Email: [email protected] Parks and Recreation Labourer III • Drop o at the Public Works Department 100 Brunswick St. The City is requesting applications for the following position: (2) Full Time - Labourer Summer Students, Parks and Recreation Position: 1 - Full Time - Parks and Recreation Labourer III Term of the position: May 11 to August 28, 2020 Description: Reporting to the Recreation and Programming Manager, the Parks & Description: Reporting to the Recreation and Programming Manager, the Parks & Recreation Facilities Labourer III positions perform ordinary labour duties of a routine Recreation Facilities Labourer III positions perform ordinary labour duties of a routine nature under immediate supervision. nature under immediate supervision. Duties may include but not limited to; weed Quali cations: whacking, watering trees &  owers, general cleaning, painting, building maintenance. • Arena Operator Level I Certi cation (asset) Preference will be given to those who have a valid certi cate in First Aid/CPR. • WHMIS Certi cation Quali cations: • First Aid/CPR/AED Certi cation • Applicant must be attending school in the fall of 2020 • Minimum Grade 12 or its equivalent. • Must hold a valid Saskatchewan class 5 Driver’s license • Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license. • First Aid/CPR/AED Certi cation • Must be capable of driving a vehicle with standard transmission. • Must be able to use a weed eater for extended periods. • Must be able to use a weed eater for extended periods. • Ability to read and write. • Ability to read and write. • Ability to prepare individual time sheet. • Ability to prepare individual time sheet. • Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions. • Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions. • Physical ability to perform the assigned duties. • Physical ability to perform the assigned duties. • The ability to lift a minimum 50 lbs. • The ability to lift a minimum 50 lbs. • Ability to work as part of a team. • Must be able to work shift work. • Must maintain e ective working conditions and relationships with fellow • Ability to work as part of a team. employees and ability to interact with general public in a tact and courteous manner. • Must maintain e ective working conditions and relationships with fellow Wage: $13.46 per hour as per the current CUPE Local Agreement No. 456 employees and ability to interact with general public in a tact and courteous manner. Application deadline: 4:00 p.m. on April 14, 2020 Salary: $20.59 per hour as per existing CUPE Local Agreement No. 456 Submit application to Kristin Renkas by one of the methods listed below: For additional information or questions, please contact Kristin Renkas, • Email: [email protected] Recreation & Programming Manager at (306) 728-6860 or [email protected] • Drop o at administration o ce, 575 2nd Ave. West, Horizon Credit Union Centre Candidates for this position are invited to submit applications detailing quali cations, experience, education and references before 4:00 p.m. on March 20 to the (1) Summer Park Program Leader Recreation Department. Term of the position: June 28 to August 14, 2020 Kristin Renkas Description: Reporting to the Recreation & Programming Manager, the Park Program Recreation & Programming Manager Leaders responsibilities involve the following but are not limited to: City of Melville • Participate in a three-day training session in Yorkton. Box 1240 • Plan program sessions including games, crafts, sports activities, and other activities. Melville, SK S0A 2P0 • Obtain supplies under the City of Melville’s purchasing policy. Phone: (306) 728-6860 • Promote program and activities. Email: [email protected] • Co-ordinate instructors, groups and facilities for program activities. The City of Melville thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview • Supervise program delivery. will be contacted. • Maintain discipline. • Evaluation and administration duties as required. Quali cations: Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and have access/ability to Accounting Clerk get to the job location. Applicants must have a valid First Aid/CPR Certi cate. Wage: $13.46 per hour as per the current CUPE Local Agreement No. 456 The City is requesting applications for the following position (1) located at City Hall: Application deadline: 4:00 p.m. on May 29, 2020 Position: Accounting Clerk - Utility Billing, Permanent Full-time This position is under the direct supervision of the Controller and is responsible Submit application to Kristin Renkas by one of the methods listed below: for ensuring that the utility billing function is carried out in an accurate and timely • Email: [email protected] manner in accordance with the City’s internal policies. The employee performing • Drop o at administration o ce, 575 2nd Ave. West, Horizon Credit Union Centre in this position is responsible for processing all utility billing cycles, maintaining all utility billing accounts, providing customer service and administrative support, and (1) Visitor Reception – Tourism Melville performing other related duties as assigned. Term of the position: May 11 to August 28, 2020 Main Duties and responsibilities: Description: Responsible for customer services duties, distribute promotional • Track and maintain deposit records for utility meters materials, gather information and develop new resources, provide tours of the Railway • Monitor customers’ consumption and create estimated. readings Museum and Caboose, maintain grounds to create an inviting environment ( owers • Perform daily account maintenance including creating, updating, and shrubs), stock/sell merchandise and handle cash transactions, and other duties and terminating accounts as assigned. Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays (Canada Day). • Prepare and enter utility bill readings once the reading process has been completed • Ensure all utility accounts have a reading for billing purposes Quali cations: Reporting to the Communications, Community Development and • Calculate and print monthly bills Event Manager, the Park Program Leaders responsibilities involve the following but • Handle customer inquiries and collection of non-payment accounts are not limited to: • Send out delinquent notices and transfer outstanding utilities to property taxes • Applicant must be attending school in the fall of 2020. • Must hold a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s License • Balance and post utility accounts to general ledger • Excellent communication skills are required • Other duties and responsibilities as required • Computer skills are essential Quali cations: • In-depth knowledge and understanding social media platforms including • Minimum Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent Facebook, Instagram and YouTube • High level of computer literacy speci cally with Microsoft O ce Products • Good customer service skills • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Time management skills are an asset • Experience with Vadim Software is an asset • Knowledge of attractions, events and the local area is also required • Experience with CGIS System is an asset • Research skills are an asset • Clear Criminal record check • Obtain supplies under the City of Melville’s purchasing policy. The wage for this position is $21.29 per hour as per the existing CUPE Local 456 Wage: $13.46 per hour as per the current CUPE Local Agreement No. 456 agreement. Application deadline: 4:00 p.m. on March 27, 2020 Please submit written applications detailing quali cations and experience prior to Submit application to Jeni er Mann by one of the methods listed below: 12:00 PM (noon) local time on March 18, 2019 to: Kim Weber, Controller, Box 1240, • Email: [email protected] Melville, SK, S0A 2P0 or email at [email protected] • Drop o at administration o ce, 575 2nd Ave. West, Horizon Credit Union Centre www.grasslandsnews.ca Melville Advance • Whitewood Grenfell Herald Sun • Fort Qu’Appelle Times March 6, 2020 9 Local Svice, Business and Professi als Sask. Wexit appliesDirectory as party for coming election By Elaine Ashfield had more than 100 signatures from 12 constituencies still needed. Grasslands News according to Eric Hill, lead registration co-ordinator “If a party reaches the requirements of The Election for Wexit Saskatchewan, who stated the application to Act, 1996, there isn’t anything that would prevent the register as a political party exceeded the requirements Chief Electoral Officer from recognizing the party and Wexit Saskatchewan has applied to become a reg- outlined by Elections Saskatchewan. adding it to the list of registered parties,” Elections istered party in Saskatchewan for the 2020 election. There are no official candidates for the party as of Saskatchewan stated. Minimum signatures needed to qualify for regis- Autotyet as they stilliv awaite approval and of their S application.vice If a political party is registered provincially, the tration is 2,500 signatures. Wexit Saskatchewan had Wexit Saskatchewan plans to run a candidate in Chief Electoral Officer will update the list of registered 3,599 signatures. 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s Times and He Grasslands News Fort Qu’Appelle RCMP have a busyDirecto week withry calls By Drew Wagner gated. A suspect has been identified and toxicated. He was located after police as usual. A temporary command post Fort Qu’Appelle RCMP charges are likely forthcoming. The were called to remove unwanted people has been set up in the rear parking suspect and complainant are known to from a residence. lot should you need to attend for front each other. counter business. This temporary clo- Fort Qu’Appelle detachment dealt FunalDetachment Closure He and M uments A 21 year old male was arrested after sure will likely last a couple weeks. I with 133 occurrences over the past week. a complaint of him walking into the The Fort Qu’Appelle detachment will keep you posted, but until then we complainant’s house without being in- in currently closedDirecto due to attic reno- are utilizingry Indian Head detachment Traffic vited. The male was intoxicated and was vations. Operations are still running for other police business. Two abandoned vehicles were towed without shoes. He was lodged in cells to from highway 56 near Lebret. One vehi- sober up as it was learned he also tried cle had a flat tire, but was left partially to enter the neighbour’s house. in the east bound lane and the other was left also in the lane of travel. Both Crimes Against the Person/Property registered owners were attempted to be Lawy, Accntant and Insance Six complaints of assault were inves- notified by police, but no luck. tigated this past week. The first was An 18 year old driver ran out of gas Directory deemed unfounded as it involved horse- and called police hoping officers could play amongst youths. Parents were spare some change to put gas in her ve- spoken to and that was enough. The hicle as her bank card was not working. second was a dispute between mother Miller Moar Grodecki Kreklewich & Chorney The officer asked some pertinent ques- and daughter. Initially a weapon was CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS – www.millerandco.ca tions and found she had family close by said to be involved, but investigation MELVILLE OFFICE – 306-728-4525 FORT QU’APPELLE OFFICE – 306-332-6651 that could help her out. Problem solved. proved otherwise. The mother was Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., , 155 - 3rd Ave. E. Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 12 Noon, 122 Company Ave. S. An officer on his way to work ob- Wellness, Beauty and H istic arrested and after a calming period, ESTERHAZY OFFICE – 306-745-6611 David M. Grodecki, CPA, CA in attendance. served a van on highway 10 drift be- Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 420 Main St. cooler heads prevailed and no charges tween the centre line and white line. GRENFELLDirecto OFFICE – 306-697-3558 INDIAN HEADry OFFICE – 306-695-2303 were laid. Third, a 49 year old male was The suspect driver nearly hit an on- Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 716 Desmond St. Wednesday 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., 436 Grand Ave. arrested and charged for assault on a coming vehicle near the hwy 35 junc- Larry K. Miller, CPA, CA, CGA in attendance, 59 year old male victim. Both parties Wednesday and Thursday. BALCARRES OFFICE – 306-334-2923 tion. On duty officers were summoned are known to each and police famil- WHITEWOOD OFFICE – 306-735-2385 Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Andrew Agencies Building. and were waiting for the suspect in Fort iar with the residence the assault took Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Andrew Agencies Building. Blair M. Vancaeseele, CPA, CA, in attendance. Qu’Appelle on highway 10. As the sus- David M. Chorney, CPA, CA in attendance. place. Fourth, police were called to a pect approached, he attempted to avoid domestic disturbance where a 28 year by driving into the Tim Horton’s drive old male was arrested and charged for through all the while the off duty offi- domestic assault on a 19 year old female. cer followed. After the suspect got his Alcohol played a factor in this incident. Phyllis Armstrong cup of joe he was stopped and it was The male was later released with condi- CPA, CGA determined fatigue was causing his poor Phyllis Armstrong PATTY WELCH tions to avoid contact with the victim. Consultant driving. He was issued a ticket for driv- Chartered ProfessionalCPA, CGA Accountant Phone: (306) 728-4998 The fifth incident involved an officer as ing without due care and attention, now For your #1-171 - 6th Ave. East, Melville the victim of an assault from a 24 year For your (back door entrance) a $580 fine up from $280. [email protected] old male arrested for attempting sev- Another vehicle went through the AccountingAccounting Time... to think about keeping the family dream home, eral B&E’s in Fort Qu’Appelle. Police ice on Echo Lake. I know it’s Febru- TAXATION Needs no matter what located the suspect who fled police by Needs Traditional mortgage life insurance is designed specifi cally to retire only the balance ary and all, but there is a current that TAXATION owing to the mortgage lender if something happens to you. Investors Group can show running away. File Hills Police mem- you how an individual plan that puts you in control can help ensure that in the event runs through these lakes folks and if death, disability or critical illness, your family can still live in their home. bers were nearby and found the subject 306-735-2284 you don’t know where it is, maybe don’t Let us show you how building insurance into your plan can preserve fi nancial security. hiding behind a business. He resisted 707 Lalonde Street ™Trademarks owned by IGM Financial Inc. and licensed to its subsidiary corporations. drive on the lake. arrested but was able to be secured in A 61 year old male driver was ar- Whitewood, SK the police vehicle. While being trans- rested for impaired driving. A com- Hours: plaint was made at a Qu’Appelle service ported to the detachment he began to station about the driver smelling of kick the inside of the door. After being Monday to Friday told to stop several times, he was pepper liquor. Fort Qu’Appelle members rec- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 306-728-4358 | 148-3rd Ave. E., Melville ognized the name of the suspect and sprayed to stop his behaviour. Once at the detachment and after being given Closed from 12 noon to 1 p.m. 306-745-6450 | 513 Main St., Esterhazy patrolled in the area of his residence It’s just another part of the H&R Block Advantage. in Lebret. The driver later provided first aid for his exposure to the pepper spray, he continued to fight officers and After hours by Get Whats Yours™ breath samples twice the legal limit. appointment only. Click, call or come over. Traffic tickets issued for: Drive while kicked an officer from the Indian Head detachment. Minor damage was sus- hrblock.ca 800-HRBLOCK disqualified, speeding, have alcohol in from simple to complex tained to the door of the police vehicle. No matter how complicated your situation is, we can provide you with: a vehicle, operate unregistered vehicle, ■ tax planning strategies. The male now faces charges of breach ■ audit assistance. class 7 driver fail to be accompanied ■ complex return preparation including the areas of: probation, breach court conditions, ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ by an appropriate driver, drive with- small business rental corporate trust and estate U.S. out valid license, have front side tinted mischief and assaulting a police officer. windows, disobey stop sign, and fail to Lastly, a 28 year old female was arrested dim headlights within 200 metres of an and charged for assault with a weapon Fisher & Schmidt Balcarres approaching vehicle. on a 20 year old victim. The victim sus- tained minor injuries. The suspect and Law Offi ce Agencies Ltd. victim are known to each other. 128 - 4th Ave. East, Melville, SK Mischief O ering a wide selection of products and expertise A 27 year old male thought the police ※ Michael Fisher Q.C. A daughter and father called 911 sep- were coming for him after he received • Personal Insurance • Commercial Insurance arately wanting to know the same in- a call from “Service Canada” saying his ※ Garnet Fisher B.A., (Hons.) • Specialty Products • Agri-Business formation. They both wanted to know LL.B. Collaborative Lawyer SIN number was associated to “illegal 216 Main St. Balcarres, SK when their family relative was being re- activities”. The male called police to ※ Grant Schmidt LL.B. Phone: 306-334-2401 Fax: 306-334-2705 leased from cells after being arrested the plead his case, but was advised it was Michael Fisher & Garnet Fisher Grant Schmidt Email: [email protected] night before. Both were told of the pri- a scam. vacy regulations about giving out per- 306-728-4581 306-728-5481 www.balcarresagencies.saskbrokers.com A theft was reported from a business Melville and Esterhazy Melville sonal information and that their calls where a customer stole a donation box fi [email protected] [email protected] were a clear misuse of the 911 emer- containing cash. The business owner gency call system. The father made it was able to provide a description of the clear he would keep calling until his rel- suspect and his vehicle. A tip from a ative was released. He later was issued fellow File Hills Police officer provided DIRECTORY a violation ticket for misuse of 911. a name and address to follow up on. Phone 306-332-4666 1-800-563-4608 Police were called to a residence ADVERTISING 122 Company Ave. S., Fort Qu’Appelle, SK where a disturbance between a father, $ for only 10* / week For all your Insurance needs! son and the son’s friend. 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The 1-844-464-6397 • SGI Motor License Issuer investigating officer sifted through the Warrants and Breaches ext 230 refuse and identified some people to fol- A 34 year old male failed to report to low up on. his probation officer and is now facing BOCK & COMPANY GARY MOORE LL.B. A 48 year old male was arrested for a breach of probation charge. mischief after causing trouble inside A 41 year old male also failed to com- LAW OFFICE Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public a residence. He was intoxicated and plete programming ordered by the court LYNNETTE BOCK, B.A., J.D. Box 610, 616 Main St., described as “not himself” by the com- and is now charged for breaching his 500 Maple Street, P.O. Box 220 Broadview, SK S0G 0K0 plainant. The male was lodged in cells probation. Esterhazy, SK S0A 0X0 Monday - Friday, after hours by appointment to sober up. A 21 year old male was located inside PHONE: (306) 745-3952 SUB-OFFICE: A complaint of sugar being poured a residence of his victim of a previous FAX: (306) 745-6119 Whitewood Thursday afternoon, into a vehicle’s gas tank has identified assault. He was arrested and held in E-mail: [email protected] (Flatland Plumbing Building) a suspect. The matter is still under in- custody to appear in court as this was vestigation. the second time breaching. Branch Offi ce: CALL FOR APPOINTMENTS: A complaint of property damage A 32 year old male was arrested for Rocanvile, Friday Afternoons 306-696-2454 or 306-696-6704 inside of a residence in being investi- breaching court conditions by being in- Phone: (306) 645-4552 www.grasslandsnews.ca Melville Advance • Whitewood Grenfell Herald Sun • Fort Qu’Appelle Times March 6, 2020 11 Life is better at the Lake Sask. small business optimism Book your seasonal improves again in February campsite today! Many economic concerns remain Coyote Gulch

Grasslands News look over January views. Other indicators of business Campgrounds health, such as hiring intentions and accounts receiv- Crooked Lake Seasonal Campgrounds The Canadian Federation of Independent Business able, are steady but weaker than normal.” (CFIB) released its latest monthly Business Barometer, Provincial results: Sentiment in western provinces • Open May 1 to October 1, 2020 which reveals optimism among small business owners continues to lag Quebec jumped to the top spot this month, gaining in Saskatchewan rose again in February to an index • Seasonal sites starting at $2100.00 4.8 index points to 68.3, followed by Ontario (64.4) and of 47.6, up from 42.7 in January. The index is now 12.9 • Fully serviced lots include: New Brunswick (61.6). Nova Scotia (59.7) and Prince points below the national average index of 60.5. Edward Island (58.3) posted results close to but below Water, Sewer and Electricity “While it is encouraging to see that small business the national average. Sentiment continued to lag in optimism increased in the province in February, it is • Campgound includes: western provinces and Newfoundland & Labrador important to recognize it still remains well below the Washrooms, Showers and Playground (48.6). Manitoba (55.1) lost 2.3 index points, while Brit- national average,” said Marilyn Braun-Pollon, CFIB’s ish Columbia remained stagnant at 56.2. Despite some • Rates for Daily, Weekend, Weekly, Monthly Vice-President, Western Canada and Agri-Business. gains, Saskatchewan (47.6) and Alberta (39.6) remained also available. “Given the number of challenges facing Saskatche- the least optimistic provinces. wan employers – from ongoing Ag trade uncertainty, Highlights of the Saskatchewan Business Barome- • Lakeside Picnic Area and Boat Slip Rentals a costly federal carbon tax, CPP premium increases ter for February: • New Playground and serious concerns about the ongoing rail blockades - 26% of businesses in Saskatchewan say their over- • NEW Online booking at: – business owners will be looking for much needed tax all state of business is good (41% nationally); 25% say and regulatory relief in the upcoming provincial and it is bad (14% nationally); www.coyotegulchcampgrounds.ca federal budgets.” - 11% plan to increase employment in the next 3 The February survey period covered only the early months (15% nationally) and 18% of Saskatchewan part of the month, and therefore does not fully reflect businesses plan to decrease full-time employment (13% 900 Lakeside Drive, Crooked Lake, Sask. emerging business concerns over the ongoing rail nationally); Phone: 306-720-0390 blockades and Coronavirus. - Insufficient domestic demand is the main operat- E-mail: [email protected] Nationally, small business confidence saw partial ing challenge (54%), followed by shortage of skilled recovery in February, rising 5.2 index points to 60.5. labour (28%) and management skills, time constraints Web Site: www.coyotegulchcampgrounds.ca “It looks like there is some cautious optimism in (21%); the small business sector early in the month,” said - Major cost pressures for small business include: Ted Mallett, CFIB’s vice-president and chief econo- tax, regulatory costs (69%), fuel, energy costs (60%), mist. “Most provinces and sectors improved their out- wage costs (51%), and insurance costs (51%) How to protect your pets from the cold

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Ads C / Cuthberts Cannabis /Cuthberts 2x3 Herald Sun March 6, 2020 Listing Ad $140.70 +GST 12 March 6, 2020 Melville Advance • Whitewood Grenfell Herald Sun • Fort Qu’Appelle Times Grasslands News Dog owners learn about positive based training Basic Dog Obedience Class a hit with both owners and their dogs By Elaine Ashfield & Disaster Dogs Association seminar Grasslands News with a Certified International K-9 Team Leader and two experienced handlers with her dog Pink to learn how to start Last Thursday evening was the training their dogs as well as learning graduation for the pets and their own- how owners need to work with their ers who took part in the Basic Dog dogs. The handler has to learn and Obedience Class held in Whitewood. understand how to direct the dog in a Kelsey Kaban, of DK Acres near search. Whitewood, led the classes that were Kaban is also a volunteer for Park- held once a week for 6 weeks. land Search and Rescue since 2017, Kaban was always interested in dogs served as Vice President of Paws and from a young age. Claws Animal Rescue for 1 year and 9 “I started showing and training months, and is a Board Member of the more seriously in 2009 and I have con- Wheat City Kennel Club from 2016 to tinued since,” Kaban told the Herald present. Sun. Kaban’s Obedience Training classes She believes in positive based train- CHRIS ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS focus on positive reinforcement. Dog lessons ing. “I am a strong believer you can As part of a Basic Dog Obedience Class held in Whitewood, several dogs and “We want you and your dog to have learn something from everyone but I fun! So bring your pups their owners play a version of musical chairs (above) while Boyd Carefoot also strongly believe in favorite treats and come gives his dog Wiser a command to stay. order to be a good teacher have some fun and learn- you must also be an ex- distracted and the classes help teach ing!” her invitation to cellent student! (I heard the cues to follow when out in the real classes states. this at a entrepreneurial world. Dogs and puppies 10 “I find training is always seminar and I thought The training sessions will help to weeks and up are encour- evolving and so I continue to dang that applies to ev- learn ways to give physical and mental aged to attend the classes train and learn while passing erything). stimulation so they don’t become bored where they will learn “So does your trainer and mischievous. Training makes dogs basic obedience, trouble- it on to clients.” keep learning? Are they more confident and sets you and your shooting problem areas - Kelsey Kaban knowledgeable in the ever dog up for a lifetime of trust and con- and Kaban also offers an changing, evolving and tinued learning. introduction to some dog sports during progressing world of training? Are they Training is not only fulfilling to you her sessions. an excellent student too? as the dog’s master but also for your Praise for Kaban’s classes, which “I think it is so vital for us as dog. Your dog wants to please you and she holds in various locations in the trainers to keep learning, keep taking nothing is more impressive than a province, are often shared and one par- classes and keep trying new methods! ticipant even stated, “My pup enjoyed well-trained dog having fun showing In just over ten years I have watched it so much that she likes the trainer off their skills. dog training evolve so much and be- better than me!” “We are planning to hold drop in come so much more positive and why “I find training is always evolving classes in Whitewood twice a month, shouldn’t it? They are your loyal and and so I continue to train and learn and do another 6 week class in fall!” loving family companions first. Even while passing it on to clients,” Kaban Kaban added. For more information my show dogs are my pets first, so why shared. text (306) 620-7901 or email dkwhite- wouldn’t I want them to work with me Training every dog is important be- [email protected]. DK Acres can also because it’s fun and they want to, not cause it only makes life easier despite be found on Facebook. because they are scared not too?” says the size of the dog. Kaban. Kaban has successfully competed in Training isn’t just for puppies. rally obedience, and conformation as Learn to communicate with your dog well as she has learned from various no matter what their age to help keep trainers across Canada. them safe and to encourage good man- Showing dogs at competitions is ners. another favorite of Kaban and she has Positive rewards-based training various ribbons and awards for her teaches how to redirect inappropriate successful efforts so far. actions and reward good behavior. “I have taken courses on barn hunt, Once your pet becomes responsive to agility and search and rescue as well,” your cues in different environments Kaban added. It was just last July and have learned to walk nicely on a that she attended a Canadian Search leash, the training will allow you to take your dog with you more often. Training classes with other pet owners and their dogs also helps you and your dog to focus. Dogs are easily

Walking CHRIS ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS Tunnel CHRIS ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS Nancy Campbell and her dog Ellie Koltyn Schentag calls his dog Aspen practice walking together during the through a tube during the Dog Obedi- dog obedience class. ence Class. www.grasslandsnews.ca Melville Advance • Whitewood Grenfell Herald Sun • Fort Qu’Appelle Times March 6, 2020 13 Government directs SHA to determine feasibility Parkade options being explored for General Hospital

Provincial news It’s important that staff and visitors feel safe around the Park and Ride and Safe Walk programs, we know Grasslands News the facility and have convenient access to the build- more needs to be done. That is why we are analyz- ing.” ing the feasibility of a new parkade at Regina General The Minister added that much work has already Hospital.” The provincial government has directed the Sas- been done looking into options. Where possible, im- The results of the market sounding will be known katchewan Health Authority (SHA) to conduct a mar- mediate action was taken to alleviate the problem in in the spring, after which a decision will be made ket sounding and gather information to determine the the short-term, with input through community meet- about further exploring the parkade option and issu- feasibility of a privately built, owned and operated ings and consultations, and introduction of dedicated ing a Request for Proposals for the design and con- parkade at the hospital. programs to provide staff with easier and safer access struction. A decision on how to proceed will be made “Parking is a support service, not a direct health to the hospital. by summer. care service, so we believe it could be appropriately “The Saskatchewan Health Authority is committed In the meantime, the SHA continues to use a va- provided through the private sector,” Health Minister to addressing the concerns expressed about parking riety of measures to alleviate parking issues at the Jim Reiter said. “We know that parking at Regina around Regina General Hospital,” SHA Infrastructure, hospital, including “Park and Ride” and “Safe Walk” General Hospital has been an issue for a long time, Information and Support Vice President Andrew Will programs for staff and visitors. Help keep your community’s history alive. and we are committed to finding a long-term solution. said. “While we have taken actions like expansion of SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR LOCAL NEWSPAPER! Call Toll Free: 1-844-GNG-NEWS Leaping back - the history of leap year [email protected]

By Emily Jane Fulford determined by the length of time it takes day. holidays, the result was still vital to the Grasslands News for the earth to make one complete rota- A day may not seem like a whole lot world running with some degree of pre- tion around the sun. However, by our of time, but when you think about it, dictability. solar system’s standards, it’s not as neat it would only take one lifetime for the Here’s another interesting fact about Did your February feel a little lon- and tidy as a perfect 365. In fact, it takes calendar to be off by roughly 20 days. Leap Year that may not haveHelp crossed keep your ger this year despite the unseasonably 365.242 days for our little blue planet to Imagine how confusing it would be if your mind. Because Feb. 29 (Leap Day) warm weather? That’s probably because travel in orbit the 586.5 million miles summer time was in July for you but only happens once every fourcommunit years, a y’s it was. On top of ringing in a brand new around the sun at 67,000 mph. In other May for your grandparents and Septem- baby born on that day will have only decade, 2020 was also a “Leap” year, words, every four years we lose a day. ber for your grandchildren. Many years celebrated five birthdays byhistory the time alive. making this year longer by one day. Leap year is the global system designed ago, back in 45 BC to be more precise, he or she reaches 21 years of age. Al- It may sound like something com- to add that day back once every four one man was thinking the exact same though “Leaplings” (individuals born pletely unnecessary but there’s actually years so that our calendars are never thing. That man was Julius Caesar. He on Feb. 29) as they call themselves, will a science behind Leap years. A year is off by more than a fraction of a 24 hour did not go on to invent theSUBSCRIBE salad dress- generally TO Y celebrateOUR LObirthdaysCAL on NEWS either PAPER! Help keep your ing, that was actually Caesar Cardini the Feb. 28 or March 1, they are unique of San Diego, but Julius’ invention was in that they will only have a true birth- community’s arguably much more important. Al- day every four years. This very fact was though his intent may have beenCall focused Toll the Free:main plot twist1-844-GNG-NEWS in the play Pirates history alive. more on making sure festivals and an- of Penzance, written by Gilbert & Sul- cient partying associated with each solcontac- livan [email protected] premiered on New Year’s stice remained on schedule rather than Eve 1879. SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR worrying too much about future school LOCAL NEWSPAPER!

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2020 Viterra Scotties Women’s & the SaskTel Men’s Tankard provincial curling championships

e Host Committee for the 2020 Viterra Scotties Women’s and the SaskTel Men’s Tankard provincial curling championships and the Melville Curling Club would like to thank all of those who were a part of making this a very successful curling event. We would like to acknowledge the City of Melville for their sponsorship and support of the championships. A particular thank you to Chris Bruce, Kristen Renkas and the sta of the Horizon Credit Union Centre. eir cooperation and professionalism made both the running of the event and the fans experience enjoyable. A special thank you to Bruce Korte and CURLSASK for their assistance and the opportunity to host the  rst ever jointly run provincial championships. It would have been virtually impossible to hold this event without the support of the business community both locally and provincially. Your support allowed us to showcase Melville,the HCUC and the sport of curling. We thank each one of our sponsors for their generous support. To the fans who attended through out the event, ank you. Your attendance, enthusiasm, knowledge of the game, the cheers, the oohs and awes made it a special experience and a great success. We had 136 volunteers and 21 members of the Melville Curling Club put in over 3000 hours or 125 days or 3 months of volunteer time without which we could not have hosted the event. Every one did what was asked of them and working together as a team you made this a fantastic event. A heart felt thank you to all of you. Lastly as chairman of the host committee I would like to thank the executive of the Melville Curling Club. For the past year and a half you have given up hours of your time, went above and beyond to organize and make sure things ran smoothly. It was a pleasure working along side you.

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The castle could be a great oppor- Crowds took advantage of the full tunity from a business point of view mix of wintry activities at the Fort for someone who wanted to take it over Qu’Appelle Winter Festival which in- next year and run it commercially,” ex- cluded visits to the enchanting Aurora plained festival co-chair Rebecca Hill. ice castle, a fireworks display on Friday She said the committee will conduct evening, market vendors, as well as the a post mortem to determine whether annual Polar Bear Plunge and the up- the festival will continue again in 2021. hill drag races at Mission Ridge Winter Park on Saturday. There was also an ice “The weather certainly co-operated this fishing tournament and sled dog races year. I’m extremely happy with the way on Sunday. things went. But the committee will It is estimated that at least 4,000 par- meet to decide where we go from here. ticipated in the three day event which Putting on the winter festival is really kicked off Friday at the Rexentre when a labour intensive.” colour party took to centre ice as Mayor Above freezing temperatures helped Jerry Whiting opened the festival and to make the Aurora castle one of the local MP Andrew Scheer dropped the most accessible and popular highlights puck before an estimated 750 fans to of the winter attraction. “This place start the hockey game is soooo cool,” said 11 year old Laurel The polar bear dip raised $9,474 for Miramon who mounted the ice-block the fire department; Riley Mihial of Re- throne for a photograph. Miramon said gina, who made the dive in a penguin she expected to find Princess Anna, “or suit, was the biggest fundraiser, contrib- maybe the snowgies,” inside one of the uting $1,645 to the cause. tunnels, a reference to the Disney film The festival sold out the 2,000 admis- Frozen. sion buttons it ordered and organizers “The kids loved it. We really enjoyed it, We are so happy we came down from had to improvise and dig up old ones ALAN HUSTAK | GRASSLANDS NEWS from two years ago to keep up with the Regina,” said Rex Zhou, who was with Pet show demand. his wife Tessie and their two children, Lisa LaRoque, with her Australian Shepherd, Virgil, who took top honours at “We had tremendous support for our Ethan and Emma. “It really is unique, the pet show sponsored by Beaches and Prairie Valley Pet Services. efforts from the public and from the especially at night,” added David Mc- community. I feel ecstatic,” said Josh Queen, a visitor from Odgen, Utah, who Boheme, chairman of the organizing came with his wife and teenaged son. committee. “I hope we can build on the “For a small town you really have your success of this year’s festival next year. act together. You have a lot going for If we do do it again, I’d like to be able to you down here in this valley.“ expand the ice castle and have a cabaret The only complaints that were over- within its walls.” heard had to do with the fact that there The castle was a massive undertak- were no bathroom facilities to accom- ing that was built especially for the modate visitors who came to inspect weekend and lit up each evening. It took the palace after dark and that the only seven volunteers – designers Kevin Car- restaurant open downtown in the eve- ter and Jody Jardine and their crew, ning was a bar that didn’t allow chil- Kyle Kackson, Kristin and Megan Marie dren.

A warm fire added to the evening glow of the ice palace (left) while Ca- ALAN HUSTAK | GRASSLANDS NEWS milla Moreno dives into Echo Lake Fireworks show The festival began with a bang as fireworks lit up the night sky over top of an wearing a bikini. ALAN HUSTAK | GRASSLANDS NEWS illuminated teepee.

Uphill drag races ALAN HUSTAK | GRASSLANDS NEWS Downhill slide MANDY BEARCH | FOR GRASSLANDS NEWS The uphill drag races at Mission Ridge attracted 77 drivers and enthusiastic Fort Qu’Appelle mayor Jerry Whiting pushes Jovie Wolaniuk down the slide in crowds Saturday evening. Fort Qu’Appelle’s Kyle Jackson took top honours the Ice Palace during the Winter Festival. The annual event attracted approx- as King of the Hill. imately 4,000 people over the three days. www.grasslandsnews.ca Melville Advance March 6, 2020 17 nitely. subject by research- like him (Whitmore) be “A convict’s sexual in- ing the matter for a 4-H kept in prison, or people terference charge is too speech. After the judges be made more aware that Student fights for dangerous vague as to indicate what interest was shown and he’s out there?” Caldwell they actually did,” Miller people began to comment, asked. feels. Caldwell decided to start After some research, The Criminal Code of which involved speaking offender designation label Canada defines it in Sec- with an RCMP officer tion 151 as a person who and Crown attorneys, she Peter Whitmore case inspires online petition “for a sexual purpose, decided to lobby to have touches, directly or indi- sexual interference la- rectly, with a part of the beled a serious personal By Elaine Ashfield pearance triggered Sas- friends of the Miller fam- body or with an object, injury offence. ily. Grasslands News katchewan’s first Amber any part of the body of a This would make it Caldwell has started a Alert. person under the age of 16 clearer to the parole Christyna Caldwell, a petition to lobby the fed- boards that make the de- The consequences to years.” Grade 10 student in Ha- eral Justice Department cision when offenders are pedophiles following of- It carries a maximum to add sexual interfer- eligible for release from fences to children such as miota, Man., already had prison sentence of 14 ence to the definition of prison, that a particular Zach Miller of Whitewood, collected more than 1000 years and a minimum serious personal injury offender had been con- then a 10-year-old boy and signatures on a petition sentence of one year. offences. victed of crimes against to another 14-year-old boy last week to change the “You don’t know if it The current legislation children, Caldwell be- from Winnipeg, who were legislation used to label was against a child, an people dangerous offend- “doesn’t specify whether lieves. kidnapped and sexually they are an adult or a adult, and you don’t re- ers. Zach Miller Her petition is listed assaulted in 2006, are still child, which is why there ally know the depths of Caldwell, a 16-year-old as petition e-2426 on being petitioned in an ef- is such a big grey area.” that. So it makes it really the petition. from Harding, Man., a the House of Commons fort to make changes to That particular part of hard to understand, es- “Someone just needs to website. She needs 500 small community north- the legal system. Section 752 of the crimi- pecially for any of these start the change,” Chris- signatures by mid-May west of Winnipeg, near The boys were ab- nal code, which already people that we’re convict- tyna Caldwell stated last in order for it to be pre- Hamiota, heard about the ducted and were held includes charges such ing,” Miller said. week in the media release sented to Parliament. horrors of the boys who captive in an abandoned as sexual assault, sexual with hopes of gaining in- As of Monday morn- farmhouse and sexually were kidnapped and sex- assault with a weapon Signatures by mid-May terest. ing, the petition has 1,204 assaulted repeatedly for ually abused from her and aggravated sexual Christyna Caldwell “How could we change validated signatures. It two days. Miller’s disap- parents who have become assault, is used when the began her quest on the it and how could people closes on May 19. courts are asked to have someone labeled a dan- gerous offender. Peter Whitmore was sentenced to life in prison in 2007 for the abduction and the crimes against You could the boys. However, he has never been labeled a dan- gerous offender, despite get a bigger being convicted and sen- tenced for several similar crimes against children in his past. refund Caldwell, just like Zach Miller and his family, has always wondered how with the Climate Action someone like Whitmore Incentive Credit. has never been given the designation. Visit us today. Now 23, Miller is work- ing with Caldwell, to get 148 3rd Ave. E. Melville MPs in Ottawa to change 306-728-4358 the requirements for how judges can label crimi- hrblock.ca nals dangerous offenders. Not everyone receives a refund from claiming any tax credit. Amount cannot be guaranteed and varies based Such a designation allows on each individual tax situation. for the option of keeping Peter Whitmore at the time he kidnapped Miller. criminals in jail indefi-

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Qu’Appelle Valley Hockey League Balcarres Broncs end season for Grenfell Spitfires; in finals League awards include players from both Balcarres and Grenfell teams By Chris Ashfield a back and forth battle Carnduff. If necessary, Grasslands News between the two teams game three will be Mar. but remained scoreless, 14 at 4 p.m. in Carnduff. giving Grenfell the ad- Game one of the series The Balcarres Broncs vantage heading into the between Balcarres and will begin their quest to third period. But that Milestone will begin on be crowned the Qu’Ap- lead disappeared in less Mar. 6 in Milestone with pelle Valley Hockey than 20 seconds during game two being in Bal- League (QVHL) champi- the third when penalties carres on Mar. 13. Game ons this weekend when near the halfway mark of three of the series will be the team takes on the the period gave Balcarres Mar. 14 back in Milestone. Milestone Flyers in a the advantage to score If necessary, games four best-of-five final series. back-to-back power play and five will be played The Broncs ended the goals by Justin Bernhardt Mar. 20 in Balcarres and Grenfell Spitfires’ season and Jared Martin just Mar. 21 in Milestone. All CHRIS ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS on Feb. 27 when they de- 17-seconds apart to tie the game times in the series QVHL awards feated them 4-2 in game game up. Then with 1:47 are scheduled for 8 p.m. Mitch Kilgore was awarded the Top Goalie award by the Qu’Appelle Valley four of the best-of-five remaining in the period, The winner of the Hockey League this season. Balcarres’ players Paul Albers was presented series. Milestone beat Bernhardt scored again to QVHL final series will with Top Defenseman while teammate Justin Bernhardt was chosen as MVP. out the Balgonie Bisons give the Broncs their first play the winner of the in three games in their lead of the night. Then Qu’Appelle Valley Junior semi-final series to ad- with just 1:03 remaining, Hockey League (QVJHL) Triangle Hockey League vance to the final round. Balcarres sealed things for the Qu’Appelle Valley Grenfell took a two up when Martin scored title. The Wolseley Mus- goal lead in the first pe- his second goal of the tangs and Regina River riod of game four with game, this time on an Rats are facing off in the Flyers, Thunder even series defenseman Tanner Kyle empty net to clench the finals of the junior league starting things off with 4-2 win. in a best-of-five series. By Mike Stackhouse midway through the second period. just over five minutes left With the Spitfires out Triangle Hockey League Jonas Thomson scored three goals in the period with a can- of the league playoffs, the QVHL Awards and one assist and then picked up a non of a shot during a five team will now focus on gross misconduct at the end of the night. Two Balcarres play- Mike Rogoschewsky scored with 2:26 on three power play. That the Provincial B south Trey Bear, Matt Lavallee, Anthony Ki- ers were presented with remaining in the first overtime to lift goal was followed up two final series against the QVHL awards for their nistino, Everett Bear, and Kirkland Esterhazy to a 6-5 win over the Breden- minutes later by Sanfred Carnduff Red Devils. performance on the ice Cameron also scored for the Thunder. bury Cougars on Feb. 29, squaring up King who made a back Game one of the series this season. Paul Al- Tanner Melnychuk, Riley Stefa- their best of five semi-final series at one door tap-in to give the will be played Mar. 7 in bers was awarded the nyshyn, and Jordan Evans did the dam- win apiece. Spitfires a 2-0 lead after Grenfell at 8 p.m. with league’s Top Defenseman age for the Buffs. The Flyers did lead by as much as 5-2 the first 20 minutes. game two scheduled for award while Justin Bern- On Feb. 28, Keanan Sperling had two The second period was Mar. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in hardt was selected as the but the Cougars got a score from Zach goals and two assists to lead Theodore league’s Most Valuable Korchinski with six minutes remaining to the upset win. Player (MVP). in the second and got a couple of goals The Thunder led 3-2 when Andrew Other recipients of early in the third as Sean Kolodziejski Dingle scored with four minutes and awards from the QVHL and Colby Jacob got markers three min- change left in the second, then Derrick this season included the utes apart. Schwartz got his second of the game to Grenfell Spitfires’ Mitch Drew Putland led Esterhazy with put the Buffs ahead. Sperling and Troy Kilgore, who received two goals and one assist. Cole Paquin, Zuylniak rounded out the scoring. the Top Goalie award, Colton Schick, and Koal Roberts Kinistino, Kirk Bear, Caine Bear, and and Zak Zborosky of the rounded out the goals for the Flyers. Ron Cote scored for Ochapowace. Balgonie Bisons who won Meanwhile, Theodore stunned home- Both series will resume on Friday, 1-800-222-TIPS the Most Sportsmanlike town Ochapowace but lost on Feb. 29 by March 6 in Bredenbury and Ochapowace award. a score of 8-3 despite having a 3-1 lead respectively.

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By Darcy Gross first tally as a Millionaire. of his best games between Grasslands News The Millionaires sent the pipes for the Mils, the fans home happy turning aside 53 shots de- when McIntyre picked spite being saddled with In a season where the up his 17th marker of the Saskatchewan Junior the loss. campaign, into the empty Thackeray scored his Hockey League’s Melville net. sixth and seventh of the Millionaires didn’t give Millionaires’ captain season for the Mils while their home fans a lot to Aidan Steinke had the cheer about, the team assist. Payton Jerome chipped truly saved their best for Melville got a tremen- in with a single for the last. dous performance from Mils who trailed 1-0 after Yorkton Terriers 1 at netminder Berk Berke- the first but held a 3-1 ad- liev who stopped 47 shots, vantage after a couple of Millionaires 3 (Feb. 29) some in spectacular fash- periods. Blake Campbell The Mils needed a vic- ion, to earn the victory. had a pair of assists for tory in regulation time Millionaires’ skaters the visitors. to secure the Parks Cup tested Yorkton goalie The Millionaires were EMILY JANE FULFORD | GRASSLANDS NEWS – the prize awarded for Matthew Pesenti 33 times. the more penalized squad, Blocked shot winning the season series It was a rather cleanly as they were whistled for Yorkton Terriers’ goalie Matthew Pesenti deflects a shot by Melville Million- between the Millionaires played contest, with the eight of the game’s 14 teams splitting eight aires’ Luke Nkwama as Yorkton defenseman Callum MacDonald (3) comes in and the Yorkton Terriers minor penalties. – and they got an excit- minor penalties. to help. The two teams split a pair of games on Feb. 28 and 29. ing victory on home ice Millionaires 3 at in front of more than 900 supporters. Yorkton Terriers 4 Homegrown players Grenfell minor ball registration begins seemed to be the story in (Feb. 28) Terriers’ star Chance this contest, as Luke Nk- two evenings a week, grenfellminorball@hot- general skills clinics, so Petruic’s hat trick goal wama, who played a lot of By Sarah Pacio while older players have mail.com. Fees for the any athletes interested in proved to the be the dif- his minor hockey in Mel- Grasslands News an additional session on season range from $40 participating should con- ference in Melville’s first ville, scored his 22nd goal Saturdays. to $85, depending on the tact Thomlinson as soon contest after the dis- of the season to put the As the winter sports Athletes must bring child’s age, and must be as possible. missal of Millionaires’ Mils ahead. Nkwama’s season winds down, base- their own glove and water fully paid before prac- The minor ball pro- head coach Kyle Adams. goal was a brilliant effort ball enthusiasts are gear- bottle, and must wear tices start. The forms and gram relies on support The Mils stayed close from an almost impossi- ing up for spring training. a hat and appropriate payment can be given from community mem- throughout the matchup ble angle. Registration for the Gren- footwear. “Some choose directly to Thomlinson bers to operate. Anyone as the game was tied 1-1 Rhein’s Zach McIntyre fell Minor Ball program to buy their own bats or or submitted by email. interested in assisting after the first period and and Dylan Thackeray began last week and will helmets, but Minor Ball Some financial assistance this way should contact 2-2 following 40 minutes. were credited with as- continue until March 27. supplies all required is available through Thomlinson for infor- Jake Spak scored his sists. Boys and girls, ages 3 to equipment such as bats, KidSport; information mation about training fifth goal as a member The Terriers evened 17, are invited to partic- helmets, balls and catch- regarding this can be ob- and certification. “We of the Millionaires while the contest at 1-1 prior ipate, although a parent ers equipment,” Thom- tained from Laurie Kelly are always looking for Nkwama and McIntyre to the end of the opening must accompany players linson stated. “We rely at [email protected]. more coaches and vol- each potted a single. frame. who were born in 2016. heavily on grants and During the month of unteers,” he said. “Even Rin Beny and Andrew Both teams had plenty “We are extremely ex- donations to upgrade our March, players from the if you know little about Smiley each notched a of chances in the middle cited about the program inventory, and have been Grenfell Gems Senior the sport or never played couple of setup points stanza, but neither was this year; every year it’s very fortunate in the last Men’s fastball team will it, we have a lot of great while Kolton Leslie and able to deposit the puck getting bigger and bet- few years on that front.” also lead three free clin- resources to give our vol- Steinke each had one ter,” director Tyler Thom- Registration forms are ics for youth who have unteers to put them in a in the net and the clubs helper. linson told the Herald available on the Gren- registered for this year’s great position to succeed. headed to the third still Kaleb McEachern Sun. “We really hope to fell Minor Ball Facebook minor ball program. It’s a beautiful game!” knotted at ones. started in net for the Mil- have two or three all girls page, or by emailing Space is limited for these Near the midway lionaires and kicked out softball teams and two all point of the third period, 27 shots while his team- boys baseball teams, in the Millionaires pulled mates tested Terriers’ addition to multiple Jr. ahead to stay as an- goalies Phillipe Bond and Gems teams.” other local player, Colby Pesenti 39 times. Practices usually begin Lubachowski, was left Each squad got the mid-April, as soon as alone beside the Terri- gate for four minor in- weather permits and the ers’ net and he made no fractions with the Terri- Canadian Firearm ground is dry at the ball mistake, tucking the puck ers also taking the game’s diamonds. The regular into the open net when lone misconduct penalty. the Yorkton goaltender season runs through the Millionaires 3 at end of June, but for teams Safety/Hunter got tangled up with one of his own teammates. Kindersley Klippers 5 competing at the provin- Grady Birk and Na- cial level it will extend than Hannon had the (Feb. 25) through July. Younger Education teams typically practice helpers on Lubachowski’s McEachern played one Classes start Tuesday, March 17, 2020 6:00 p.m. at the Melville Community Works (800 Prince Edward St., Melville) Class runs Tuesdays and Fridays for 5 weeks. Register early by contacting: Ken Somogyi at 306-728-2244 or 306-730-6671 Sponsorship donation PAID ADVERT Open to 11-year-olds and older Restorex was a platinum sponsor for the 2020 Viterra Scotties and Sask- Tel Tankard. From left to right. Terry Schick, Larry Peterson, Rick Grey. $100.00 charge

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It used to be the pinnacle of the sport of curl- ing in Canada, but the Tim Hortons Brier is now a glorified warmup for the biggest event of all 19 months from now — the Olympic trials. of perfect season For starters, the Brier field is much weaker than your standard Grand Slam event, of which By Emily Jane Fulford Regional all season, they there are six throughout the winter across Can- Grasslands News mostly played against ada. Every province is represented this week at high school teams outside the Kingston Brier, which means no-hope teams of our district. Watching from the Territories, Nunavut, PEI, New Bruns- On Feb. 28, the St. Hen- them play on Saturday, wick, etc., will serve as whipping boys for the ry’s Saints boys’ basket- we knew it would be a sport’s titans. ball team went into the tough final” said coach Nine men’s teams — along with nine women’s district championship Pat Kish. foursomes — will qualify for the December, 2021 seeded second, after an Yorkton came out with Olympic Trials in Saskatoon, aiming to wear the undefeated regular sea- a strong start and ulti- Maple Leaf in Olympic competition in Beijing in son. mately overpowered the 2022. Those precious nine positions in the trials In their first match Saints in the champion- feature eight qualifiers from a number of events against a tough defensive ship game. The Saints fell leading up to the Trials, with the final spot being Norquay team, the Saints 32-66 in a heartbreaking determined by the winner of a ‘pre-trials’ qualify- came out with a decisive defeat to end an other- ing event. 50-34 win. On Saturday wise perfect season. The winning team this week is not only the they faced Sacred Heart “Our players never Brier champion and winner of around $100,000 in High School and stepped gave up and played their prize money but it’s an automatic qualifier for the up in a 44-25 win. hearts out all game. We Trials, which, if you ask the curlers, is the biggest “We put together one are really proud of how plum at stake this week. of our best games of the they weren’t intimidated So who will win? Watch out for Northern On- season against Sacred” and continued to fight tario’s Brad Jacobs, who shook noted coach Shawn Con- until the final buzzer,” up his team this year by saying nell. “At districts, all the added Connell. EMILY JANE FULFORD | GRASSLANDS NEWS so long to third Ryan Fry and games have been intense Connell and Kish adding former Kevin Koe third, and teams are aggressive. credit the Saints incredi- Saints lose district final Marc Kennedy. Jacobs and We really kept our com- ble season to the veteran Justin Schultz, No. 20, and his teammates kept Kennedy form a formida- ble back end, and the posure and didn’t get flus- players who led the team their composure and played hard against a tough Brush Brothers — tered.” this season. The Saints Yorkton Regional High School. E.J. and Ryan Har- The district final won 18 straight games strong group of Grade 9s a special season. Even nden — have few saw them facing the top before losing their only peers at the front seeded Yorkton Regional game in the district final. to be competitive. Our though we didn’t get the end. The addition of High School. “Being a relatively Grade 9 players really gold medal, we have a lot Kennedy has helped “We hadn’t seen the small school, we need a stepped up and made it to be proud of.” vault Jacobs’ crew to three Grand Slam victories in four events this season. Ladies win Thursday night regular curling Those three victories make Jacobs a big favour- ite at Kingston this week, but the other main con- tenders forming the cream of the curling crop in By Lenore Bryant all-ladies’ team to win Canada — rinks skipped by Kevin Koe, Brendan Grasslands News the club’s regular curling Bottcher, Brad Gushue, John Epping, Matt Dun- league in many years. stone, Jason Gunnlaugson, Jim Cotter and either The winner of the Mike McEwen or Glenn Howard (one of whom will The 2020 season at “Doubles” contest was be the wildcard qualifier) won’t make it easy on the Broadview Curling Tiffany Ulmer. “Dou- the Sault Ste. Marie team. Club was very success- bles” was a new idea in- The Brier is still a big deal, but it’s not the ful, thanks to the many troduced this year. If a end-of-season finale it once was. There are still volunteers who work dil- player got a double take two Grand Slam events to go, as well as the world igently to keep the club out, they got to put their championships, but the winner this week in active. The group was name on a square on a Kingston will breathe a huge sigh of relief that it also able to purchase an SUBMITTED PHOTO | GRASSLANDS NEWS drawing of a pig. gets to spend a week in chilly Saskatoon in Decem- updated ice scraper and Broadview curling The contest was a big ber, 2021. new nipper thanks to its For the first time in many years, an all-ladies’ team success as it caused a lot ​• ​Comedy writer Jim Barach on the rebranded many supporters. Local Svice, Bwonusiness the regular and curling Professi als league season in Broad- of competition and many XFL fully embracing sports betting: “To which Two days a week the view. From the left: Kathryn Markwart, Chantelle laughs. ‘ Directory Pete Rose is saying, ‘Did I pick the wrong sport to 49ers curled in the after- Outhwaite, Terry Fafard and Marci Heikkila. play or what?’” noon and family night ​•​ Comedy writer Argus Hamilton: “President was held weekly. Trump heard about the cheating scandal in major This year there were league baseball today and issued a pardon to the 14 rinks in regular curl- Houston Astros.” ing. ​•​ RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “According to re- Kathryn Markwart, Autotive and Svice search, highly intelligent people are more likely to Chantelle Outhwaite, think their opinions aren’t valuable. 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Official puck drop ALAN HUSTAK | GRASSLANDS NEWS PJHL playoffs MANDY BEACH | FOR GRASSLANDS NEWS Tyler Stratechuk (left) and Matthew McCaw face off as MP Andrew Scheer Fort Knox Jaxon Tait (11) and Taylor Schmidt (20) of the Storm move in after drops the puck to kick off the Fort Qu’Appelle Winter Festival during game the puck during game one of the PJHL playoff series between the two teams. one of the Fort Knox and Storm playoff series on Feb. 28. Fort Knox won the game 3-2 in front of a large home crowd. Fort Knox take lead in PJHL playoff series By Chris Ashfield third period saw both teams score once the opening minutes of the frame. That Four of the five goals throughout the Grasslands News with Brayden Duke tying the game up score remained unchanged for over 30 game were scored in the second period at 2-2 with 7:25 remaining on the clock. minutes of play as the next goal didn’t with the lone goal by the Storm com- But just 21 seconds later, the Fort’s Alex come until 6:53 left in the third when ing during a power play in the middle Fort Knox is one game up on the Pilot Miller scored to regain the team’s lead Jordan Kazymyra scored for the Storm frame when Calebl Petrie took away Butte Storm (as of Mar. 4) in the first and ultimately win the game. to increase their lead to three. But with goalie Jakob Taylor’s chance for a shut- round of playoffs for the Prairie Junior Hockey League (PJHL) championship. Twelve minor penalties were all that just 1:34 left in the game, Jaxon Tait out. Fort’s four goals were by Matthew But making it to the next round is not a were handed out during the game for a scored the Fort’s third goal of the night McGrath, who scored in the first period, sure thing for either team, as the battle total of 24-minutes. to close the gap slightly with little time and Conner Baber, Trey Stocker and Se- on the ice has been a back and forth one Game 2 - Feb. 29 left to regain lost ground. But the Storm bastien Archambault who all got their with both teams claiming victories so Fort Knox was unable to navigate the weren’t done with their scoring as the points in the second. far in the best-of-seven series. Storm in game two on Feb. 29 in Pilot team slipped two more in during the last A whopping 110 minutes in penalties Game 1 - Feb. 28 Butte as the team found themselves minute of play, one being an empty net- were racked up during the game, includ- ter from Taylor Schmidt at 0:48 and the ing six 10-minute misconducts, four of Fort Knox clenched a 3-2 win in struggling to stop the barrage of goals final made by Carter Armstrong at 0:22. which belonged to Fort Knox. The re- game one on Feb. 28 in Fort Qu’Appelle in what ended in a 7-3 loss. There were 34 minutes of penalties maining 54-minutes were for various where the team fired away 49 shots at The Storm took a one goal lead in recorded in the game, including one the Storm net compared to only 24 shots the first period with a trio of goals to a minor infractions. coming back at them. pair by Fort Knox. Conner Giebel scored 10-minute misconduct to Fort’s Tyler Upcoming games Tyson Stadnyk and Kody Macknak both goals in the first for Fort while the Stratechuk for a checking to the head Game four of the series was played both scored in the first period to give Storm’s points came from the hands of penalty. Mar. 4 after press time. Game five will Fort Knox a 2-0 lead in the first 20-min- Adam Husli, Taylor Schmidt and Matt Game 3 - Mar. 3 be played Mar. 6 at the Rexentre in Fort utes of play. The Storm’s Taylor Hal- McCaw. Fort clenched a 4-1 win against the Qu’Appelle at 7:30 p.m. If necessary, bgewachs scored the lone goal of the The Storm increased their lead to Storm on Mar. 3 in Fort Qu’Appelle in games six and seven will be Mar. 8 in middle frame on a power play to close 4-2 in the second with the period’s only a penalty filled match between the two Pilot Butte at 2:30 p.m. and Mar. 10 in the gap on the scoreboard to 2-1. The goal coming from Carter Armstrong in rival teams. 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Enjoying the view of Echo Lake at Fort Qu’Appelle. Photo credit to Stacy Hoffarth CallC toll free 1-844-GNG-NEWS (ext. 230) or email [email protected] 22 March 6, 2020 Melville Advance • Whitewood Grenfell Herald Sun • Fort Qu’Appelle Times Grasslands News Qu’Appelle Valley Hockey League Mustangs prevail in game five over the Wizards By Stephen Scriver Grasslands News

After dropping games three and four of the QVJHL semi-final to the Emerald Park Wizards, it was “gut check” time for the Wolseley Mustangs in the deciding game five last Friday. And the day didn’t start out very well for a team trying to get to the league final for the third year in a row. Captain Dallas Schutz would be serving a one-game suspension, the result of a penalty received the night before, playing with the Grenfell Spitfires. Stephen Manovich was still on a holiday in Mexico, and news came that Braedyn Wozniak was down with the flu. That left only Jared Yeadon and Tyler Krausher as regular defensemen. The flu bug also took out Liam Tittle and Dylan Florek, and Colby Holloway and Kamen Olafson would also be ‘missing in action’. But

“Woz” gutted it out and Sincere Toto would have to fill STEPHEN SCRIVER | GRASSLAND NEWS in the other blue line spot. Thirteen skaters and two Mustangs win over Wizards goalies would carry the load. Dustin Coderre (right with foot in air) scores the Wolseley Mustangs’ second goal in their 7-4 win over Having won the last two games, the Wizards came the Emerald Park Wizards. Mason Hoffman (left) and Wade Roppel (center) assisted. out strong and twice took the lead. But the Mustangs answered both times, until the Wizards scored twice him deposit a backhand over the Emerald Park goal- nocent shot from the blue line by Rylan Bechard, and by the middle of the second period, leading 4-2 at the ie’s shoulder. Dustin Coderre scored an empty netter to seal the deal. halfway point of the game. The third period saw back and forth action for It was certainly one of the more satisfying wins for I’d like to report that from then on, the Mustangs nearly eight minutes, until Cam Maier found himself the Mustangs and their fans, and full credit to the Wiz- completely dominated the game, but the Wizards never alone in front of the net, converting a pass from Wade ards for never giving up. Coderre (2-1), Mason Hoffman gave up. The Wolseley scorers did show up, however, Roppel for the winning goal. (0-3) and Roppel (1-2) led the Wolseley scoring, and the and scored the next five goals, unanswered. Then it was a case of holding on to that one-goal Mustangs took seven minors to Emerald Park’s four. Before the end of the second, Tristan Holbrow had lead, and that’s when Dustyn Lowenberg held the fort, The Regina River Rats finished off the Yellowgrass brought the home team within one, and then Sincere stopping a number of Wizard rushes with some goal- Wheat Kings last Saturday, 5-3. Toto tied it, with a beautiful individual effort that saw mouth magic that brought the fans to the edge of their The first game of the finals will likely be Friday, seats. The game was salted away on a seemingly in- March 6 in Wolseley. Peewee player carries THE SHOPS flag at Pat’s game You never know whatyour homeyou’ll busine find!ss store front

By Sarah Pacio ership member of Cowes- Grasslands News sess, approached us and asked if one of our boys could carry the Treaty Located in the Melville Advance Laurie Delorme Jr. 218 - 3rd Ave. W., Melville, SK began playing hockey 4 flag in the opening with the Grenfell Spit- ceremonies of the Pats’ fires IP team when he game,” Laurie’s mom, Avon Joy Fragrant Sky Schicker Farms was six years old. He is Lisa, told the Herald Sun. Avon products of all kinds: bubble bath, Jewelry, fragrance oils, soaps, shoes, hand- Local producer of eggs, flax & wheat for now in his final year of “All our boys play perfume, creams, all your favourites. bags, travel bags and home decor including baking or cooking, wheat bags for muscle Peewee and has been an hockey, but we decided pillow covers, table runners and placemats. discomfort. that Laurie Jr., being the Beresina Bees AP for the Bantam team Locally farmed honey. Fresh wildflower oldest, would be the one Kiji Plastics Seductive Scents this season. honey. 3 and 5 kg pails in-stock. Kitchen containers, water bottles, pet food to represent.” by Amanda Hoehn The young athlete from dishes and more. Cowessess First Nation It was a memorable BR Honey Bath bombs for everyone in the family. had a special place at a experience for the entire Flavoured honey and honey sticks. Kimberly’s Creativity Just for scent, relaxing, sore muscles or kids recent Regina Pats’ game. family and an honor that Event planner and gift basket designs for bombs with surprises inside. “Gary Sparvier, a lead- will not be soon forgotten. Chickadee Woodworks everyone. In-stock or can do custom orders. Live edge wood sign decor. Carved and Signs by Stefani Wood signs and decor. handpainted. Custom orders available. LipSense / SeneGence Assorted lip, cosmetics and body care products. CR Trendz Susan Harris Author - Is a local author who lives in the Ladies, men’s and children clothing lines. Dex Mia Bella’s Scented Candles Melville area. Adult and Children’s books Jeans, Jow Boxer Comfy Wear, Lily & Jack, Premium scented natural wax candles. As- including: “Touched by Eternity”. Romy & askel Sleepwear, Yosox and more. sorted scents. Also carrying the Wood Wick Candles. Norwex The Village Merchant Dave’s Woodworking Enviro-friendly products for home cleaning Assorted handcrafted driftwood decor, gift Handcrafted wooden vehicles, jewelry boxes. and personal care. ware and furniture. Great for the cabin, office or home. Ethel’s Jams Prairie Wheat Bags Homemade jellies available in small jars or Hot or cold therapy bag, for relief of pain, Tina’s Handmade Soap gift packs. aching muscles, sore joints, stress, tension Handmade soap. and headaches. Tinker Time Swag OPEN Rollite Ventures Ltd. Personalized apparel, designs, glass etching Monday to Friday Assortment of pickled eggs, pickled sausage, and more. 9 a.m. to Noon horseradish and fudge. Watkins - Lyle Mucha Rosie’s Crafts Large selection of your favourite Watkins and Handmade Tree of Life Hangers and products. necklaces. SUBMITTED | GRASSLAND NEWS 1 to 4:30 p.m. Flag carrier 218 - 3rd Ave. W. Sanity by Stitches Come in and take Cowessess First Nation councilor Gary Spar- Homecrafted custom crocheted clothing, vier (left) accompanied Grenfell Spitfires’ peewee Melville, SK dishcloths, koozie and more. a look around. player, Laurie Delorme Jr. (second from left) as he (Inside the Melville Advance) carried the Treaty 4 flag at the Regina Pats’ home game last Friday night. It costs less than one cup of coee a week! www.grasslandsnews.ca Melville Advance • Whitewood Grenfell Herald Sun • Fort Qu’Appelle Times March 6, 2020 23 16 rinks take part in Regional high school curling

Sixteen rinks of curlers took to the just six ends. ice last Friday and Saturday in White- The 11:30 a.m. draw resulted in wood in hopes of advancing to the High Whitewood defeating Yorkton 10 – 6 and School Provincial Curling Champion- O’Neill overtaking Weyburn 8 – 0 in just ships this weekend, March 6 and 7. six ends. Four teams, the A and B qualifiers in Leboldus was the winner over Can- both the Boys and Mixed Competition, ora 6 – 4 in the 2 p.m. draw while White- emerged victorious at the end of play on wood overtook O’Neill 9 – 5. Saturday and now head to the provin- Estevan outscored Greenall 6 – 4 and cial finals in Spiritwood. Yorkton scored a seven ender in the “We could have never had such a sixth end to defeat Yorkton 12 – 3 and great two days of curling without all the have Yorkton call it quits after the sixth help from our icemakers and all the vol- end in the 4:30 p.m. draw. unteers that helped out,” Heather Hal- The final draw of the day at 7 p.m. lam from Whitewood School and coach resulted in a 7 – 3 win for Yorkton of the Whitewood mixed team told the over Canora in seven ends of play and Herald Sun. O’Neill defeating Estevan 10 – 1 in just In the Mixed competition, it was the four ends of play after scoring a seven Whitewood rink who pulled off the win ender in the third end. as the A Qualifiers in a hard fought Both games on Saturday morning game against LeBoldus that went into went into an extra end with the outcome an extra end where Whitewood scored being Yorkton 6 and O’Neill 5 while two to win 9 to 7 over their rivals. Skip Whitewood defeated LeBoldus 9 – 7 after for Whitewood is Austin Krupski, third scoring three in the eighth to tie and is Kathryn Bartlam, second is Chance counted two in the extra end for the win Hoehne and lead is Joey Scott. as A qualifiers. The LeBoldus team went on to defeat LeBoldus was headed back on the ice Yorkton 10 – 4 to garner the position of at 1 p.m. against Yorkton to determine

B Qualifiers heading to the provincials. the B qualifier and LeBoldus secured SUBMITTED | GRASSLANDS NEWS Skipping LeBoldus was Michael Han, the spot with a 10 – 4 win in six ends. A qualifiers third is Miranda Derkson, second is In the Boys competition, Weyburn 2 Team Whitewood won over LeBoldus 9-7 to win as A qualifiers in the Mixed Jackson Exner and lead is Portia Lud- defeated Campbell 6 – 1 to claim the spot Competition. From left are, skip Austin Krupski, third Kathryn Bartlam, second wig. of A qualifiers and Campbell went on Chance Hoehne and lead Joey Scott. The Mixed Competition began with a to defeat Sturgis 8 – 2 to become the B 9:00 a.m. start on Feb. 28 that saw Can- qualifier in the competition. ond Keegan Woodars and lead Aiden Campbell became the B qualifiers ora defeat Grenall 6 – 4 and LeBoldus The Weyburn 2 team consists of skip Field. The Campbell team is skipped by overtake Estevan with a 10 – 2 win in Hunter Lobbie, third Gregg Wiens, sec- with wins over Weyburn 1 of 10 – 2 in Josh Bryden, third is Adam Bukurak, six ends, a 11 – 1 win in five ends over second is Ethan Coleman and lead is Ty North Valley on Friday and defeated St- Anaka. urgis 8 – 2 in seven ends on Saturday. Weyburn 2 gained the A qualifier Tourism Sask. to provide spot with wins over Winston Knoll 11 – They lost 6 – 1 to Weyburn 2 on Satur- 2 in seven ends and Wolseley 11 – 4 after day morning. 5 ends on Friday. They then went on to Other boys teams competing were $3 M for Grey Cup Festival defeat Campbell 6 – 1 on Saturday. Weyburn 1 and Esterhazy.

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that Tourism Saskatch- ewan is providing $3 million to the 2020 Grey Cup Festival that will be held on Nov. 17-22. The festival culminates with the 108th annual Grey Cup Champion- ship that will be played at Mosaic Sta- dium. “It is a privilege for Saskatchewan to host the Grey Cup for the fourth time and showcase Rider Pride – a phenom- enon unequalled in Canada,” Minister Responsible for Tourism Saskatchewan Gene Makowsky said. “Major events like the Grey Cup bring widespread profile and thousands of visitors to our province. The Gov- have a similar return. ernment’s commitment to supporting Sponsorship of the event comes from events of this scale aligns with prior- Tourism Saskatchewan’s Event Hosting ities shared in Saskatchewan’s new Program, which assists the province Transform your storefront windows Growth Plan. The plan has an ambitious in hosting national and international goal of increasing tourist expenditures events and initiating special tourism in Saskatchewan by 50 per cent by 2030. projects. Achieving our tourism growth targets The 2020 Grey Cup Festival is one of will require concentration and invest- several major events Saskatchewan is ment in activities that will yield a solid proud to host in 2020-2021. These include • Sizes from 12”x12” to 48”x96” return.” the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, re- Saskatchewan last hosted Grey Cup cently held in Moose Jaw; the JUNO celebrations in 2013. That event had an Awards in Saskatoon later this month; economic impact of $93 million. The and the 2021 Canadian Curling Trials • Full colour on white background 2020 Grey Cup Festival is anticipated to Roar of the Rings, also in Saskatoon. • Opaque from the outside LET US LET US KNOW KNOW• See-through from inside

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Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] 24 March 6, 2020 Melville Advance • Whitewood Grenfell Herald Sun • Fort Qu’Appelle Times Grasslands News Sports Column – Darcy Gross Broadview Parks & Recreation Gross Misconduct The Houston Astros have been spending most New rink flooring installed of spring training doing what you’d expect from a team that’s been caught cheating – getting beaned. By Sarah Pacio new flooring in its lobby, of the rink. The group or- It will be a lot easier to Apparently, the rest of the teams in baseball’s Grasslands News kitchen, and washrooms. ganized several events, look after, too.” Major Leagues aren’t too pleased that the Astros In 2017, the Broadview including a paint night, Installation was com- Parks & Rec Committee a golf tournament, and pleted in January and won a championship, due in part to their elabo- After two years of began fundraising ef- a tailgate party. Grants a lounge area was ar- rate sign stealing scheme, and now, the Astros are fundraising, the Broad- forts to replace the tile and donations were also ranged, using a large paying the price. view Skating Rink has And unless Major League baseball makes some throughout the main floor received from Richardson screen TV donated by Af- new rules, where teams will have to forfeit games, Pioneer, Affinity Credit finity Credit Union. the hits are just going to keep on coming. Union, Broadview RCMP Due to daily skate It’s difficult to feel sorry for this team that’s detachment, Broadview times and extended hours won a World Series and shows almost no remorse Provincial minor Kin Club, and the Canada during school holidays, to go along perfectly with the lack of punishment 150 Committee. By the the final step of the proj- they’re receiving. end of last year, the total ect, painting the walls, They’re an aloof bunch, this Houston club, act- had reached $23,000. will be completed after ing as if they’ve done nothing wrong for the most At its November 2019 the skating season ends part and it’s not going to win them any friends hockey update meeting, Broadview in the spring. this season. town council authorized Initially the project the purchase of rubber cost was expected to ex- They may as well get used to going home By Chris Ashfield bruised and battered because this is only the be- flooring, and installation ceed $30,000; however, Grasslands News since the town was able ginning. began shortly afterward. “Every time the build- to purchase materials I know that the league has said they’ll clamp ing shifted the tiles just from Costco and a local down on teams trying to throw at the Astros, but The race for a provincial title has ended for several never seemed to last very contractor installed the what are they really going to do? Fine the teams minor hockey teams throughout the area but a few long, so we opted for rub- flooring, the final expense that do? How big do you think the fines will have remain in contention for the championship crown. ber flooring,” committee was only $12,300. to be before they notice? The Balcarres pee wee female team has advanced to member Chantelle Out- Council has not yet de- As far as scandals in baseball go – or sports the semi-finals in the B-division after defeating Wood hwaite told the Herald termined what new proj- in general – I think it’s going to be awhile before River in two games with scores of 4-1 and 5-1. The Sun. “It’s in there now ect the surplus will be anyone tops this one. team is now facing Gull Lake to see who will head to and looking pretty good. directed towards. When Pete Rose was banned, unless he bet the finals against either Delisle or the Western Prairie against his team, something he’s denied since Stars. day 1, everyone knew he’d never get a shot at Indian Head defeated Melville in the pee wee B-di- the Cooperstown. Yet, he never did anything spe- vision in two games, winning the first 11-3 and the second 10-0. The will now face the Prairie Storm in the UPCOMING EVENT cial or illegal to win baseball games. He wasn’t a semi-final series. steroid user and didn’t do anything to influence Meanwhile in the midget B category, Moosomin has the outcome of baseball games, especially to hear advanced to the semi-finals after winning the series him tell it. against Preeceville in the third game. Preeceville took At the end of the day, Rose has 4,256 hits and game one 5-3 but Moosomin claimed back to back vic- because of his gambling, he’s banned from base- tories in games two and three with 8-6 and 2-0 wins. ball. Two Melville teams were eliminated from provin- Tell me, in what world, is stealing signs with cials in the last round. The pee wee female A team was a camera better than betting on baseball? How do defeated in two games by Weyburn with a 12-0 and 2-0 these Astros get what’s going to amount to a free loss while the bantam B team lost game one 8-6, won pass, even though they won the sport’s ultimate [email protected] game two 5-2 but lost in the third game 1-0. Also not prize and did so with one of the most elaborate advancing was the Langenburg pee wee C team who cheating systems ever devised? 1-844-GNG-NEWS lost 10-5 and 7-2 in the quarter finals against Wawota. I find it laughable. All semi-finals games are to be finished by March 1-844- 464-6397 There are a whole pile of steroid abusers who 16 with provincial finals to be wrapped by the end of have yet to be enshrined in the Hall of Fame, www.grasslandsnews.ca March. most notably home run kings Barry Bonds and Mark McGwire as well as pitcher Roger Clemens. All three of these guys are eligible for the HOF, yet the baseball writers who vote on such induc- tions have yet to push these guys through. Stats Story These hitters – McGwire and Bonds – may have altered their bodies by using some performance enhancing substances, but they still had to hit the SJHL League Standings PJHL Playoff Standings 228. Men’s High Single, Triple and pitches without any prior knowledge of what the Men’s High Single, Triple and Average, Jack Huang, 254, 663, 189. Average, Randy Ostlund, 334, 767, 242. Men’s High Average, Jack Huang, 184. opposing hurler was going to spin up there. as of March 3 as of March 3 Team High Single, MnMs, 1359. Team High Single, Gelowitz, 1294. VITERRA DIVISION BILL JOHNSON DIVISION In fact, it was more difficult for these guys Team High Triple, Not Guilty, 3880. Team High Triple, Welke, 3831. Team W L OT/SL Pts. Team W L T/OTL Pts. Team Pts. Team Pts. who used drugs to get hits through their method xy-Yorkton 35 20 2-1 73 Ex. H. Regina C 3 0 0-0 6 Blind Chickens 54 Welke 25 x-Estevan 31 23 3-1 66 Triple Seven CS 1 1 0-0 2 M n M’s 51 Gelowitz 7 of cheating than it was for Houston players who Weyburn 20 35 1-2 43 Fort Knox 1 1 0-0 2 knew whether they were getting a fastball or Melville 16 35 2-4 38 Southern Rebels 0 2 0-1 1 Not Guilty 50 TUESDAY YBC SHERWOOD DIVISION Silver Foxes 0 0 0-0 0 Professional Amateurs 48.5 something off speed. Feb. 25 Team W L OT/SL Pts. BOB DYBVIG DIVISION 2 Pin Heads 43 G And what of the players who were affected by xy-Flin Flon 36 15 7-0 79 Team W L T/OTL Pts. Odd Balls 41.5 irls’ High Single, Ariana Elaschuk, the Astros chicanery? x-Melfort 32 17 6-3 73 S’toon Royals 2 2 0-1 5 ST. HENRY’S 100. Girls’ High Double, Creedance x-La Ronge 33 19 3-3 72 S’toon Quakers 2 0 0-0 4 Feb. 25 Nordal, 149. Girls’ High Triple, Talia Don’t forget how the ‘Stros lit up pitchers Ken- x-Nipawin 30 24 3-1 64 Delisle 2 0 0-0 4 Ladies’ High Single, Triple and Peters, 273. ley Jansen and Clayton Kershaw on their way to GLOBAL AG RISK SOL. DIVISION Carrot River 2 3 0-0 4 Average, Pat Brown, 300, 742, 197. Boys High Single, Mason Lechner, 210. Boys High Double, Nolan Delorme, a title. Team W L OT/SL Pts. S’toon Westleys 1 2 0-0 2 Men’s High Single and Triple, Garry xy-Battlefords 45 11 2-0 92 Prince Albert 1 2 0-0 2 Houston, 301, 740. Men’s High Average, 192. Boys High Triple, Dreyden Stott, The Astros advanced through the postseason x-Humboldt 27 21 7-2 63 West Central R 0 0 0-0 0 Randy Ostlund, 242. 490 . Team High Single and Triple, at the expense of other teams and their players, Kindersley 24 27 6-1 55 Team High Single, A Team, 1300. Notre Dame 18 32 5-3 44 Triangle HL Playoffs Team High Triple, Mann, 3733. Lechner, 605, 1714. some of whom must have missed out on bonus x = Clinched Playoff Position Team Pts. Team Pts. money. Some players had their stats impacted so y= Clinched Division A Team 51 Hall 53 Playoff Dates: Lechner 50 badly, that they probably suffered a loss of cash Esterhazy vs Bredenbury Mann 50 QVHL Playoff Standings Feb. 23: Bredenbury over Esterhazy Drifters 48 Curylo 42 during contract negotiations. Feb. 29: Esterhazy 6 - Bredenbury 5 Try Hards 46 Stott 39 There is no way to measure all of the pluses as of March 3 March 6: at Bredenbury, 8 p.m. Five Alive 42 THURSDAY YBC Jr. C DIVISION March 7: at Esterhazy, 8 p.m. Hi Rollers 39 and minuses, but I’m pretty sure that the Astros’ Team GP W L Pts. March 8: at Bredenbury, 8 p.m. WEDNESDAY LADIES Feb. 27 success came very much at the expense of other Emerald Park Wiz 7 4 3 8 Feb. 26 Girls’ High Single and Triple, Lizzie Bjorgan, 182, 461. teams, other players. Regina RR 4 3 1 6 Theodore vs Ochapowace Ladies’ High Single, Triple and Wolseley Mustangs 5 3 2 6 Feb. 28: Theodore over Ochap Average, Jeannette Heil, 234, 560, 171. Boys High Single and Triple, Jon So, when you see an Astros game this summer, Yellow Grass WK 4 1 3 2 Feb. 29: Ochap over Theodore Team High Single and Triple, Heil, Lamb, 277, 734. don’t be surprised if some pitcher doesn’t go a lit- Lumsden Jax 2 0 2 0 March 6: at Ochap, 8 p.m. 1077, 3078. Team High Single, Bjorgan, 1063. Sr. DIVISION March 7: at Theodore, 8 p.m. Team Pts. Boys High Triple, Lamb, 3092. tle high and tight or even get close to an ear hole. Team GP W L Pts. March 8: at Ochap, 2:30 p.m. Bell 54 Team Pts. This team made its bed. Milestone Flyers 3 3 0 6 Miller 47 Bjorgan 55 Lamb 50.5 Now it’s going to have to lie in it. Balcarres Broncs 4 3 0 6 Melville Bowl Arena Hack 44 Balgonie Bisons 5 2 3 4 Heil 39 Koval 49 Grenfell Spitfires 4 1 3 2 Scores/Standings Hollinger 45.5 Odessa/Vibank 2 0 2 0 RURAL LEAGUE Playoff Schedule MONDAY A.M. Feb. 27 SATURDAY YBC Balcarres Broncs vs Milestone Flyers March 2 Ladies’ High Single, Triple and Feb. 29 Game 1: March 6 - Broncs at Flyers Ladies’ High Single and Triple, Average, Crystal Schofer, 227, 616, 188. Girls’ High Single and Triple, Elyssa Game 2: March 13 - Flyers at Broncs Francine Stuckey, 185, 458. Ladies’ Men’s High Single, Triple and Thompson, 115, 293. Girls’ High Double, Game 3: March 14 - Broncs at Flyers High Average, Angela Dobson, 154. Average, Lucas Litzenberger,275, 666, Haven Weatherhead, 187. Game 4: March 20 - Flyers at Broncs Men’s High Single, Triple and 220. Boys High Single and Triple, Isaac Game 5: March 21 - Broncs at Flyers Average, Gordon Ostlund, 267, 547, Team High Single and Triple, Hollinger, 292, 769. Boys High Double, Winner advances to the Final: 175. Molnar, 1327, 3746. Madden Steel, 148. vs the winner of the Regina River Rats Team High Single, Ostlund, 1, 1071. Team Pts. Team High Single and Triple, and Wolseley Mustangs Team High Triple, Ostlund, 2988. Bell 55 Hollinger, 694, 2002. Team Pts. Schmirler 48 Team Pts. Ostlund 52.5 Messner 46.5 Yuzicapi 68 Want to place an ad Dobson 39.5 Molnar 42.5 Twister 53 MONDAY COMMERCIAL FRIDAY P.M. Det Pikachu 48 1-844-GNG-NEWS March 2 Feb. 28 Hollinger 45.5 Ladies’ High Single, Triple and Ladies’ High Single, Triple and Crash Boom 38 [email protected] Average, Brandy Lechner, 325, 775, Average, Marie Welke, 211, 592, 167. Cool Team 36.5 www.grasslandsnews.ca Melville Advance • Whitewood Grenfell Herald Sun • Fort Qu’Appelle Times March 6, 2020 25 ASSESSMENT ROLL Co-op grocery store in Rural Municipality of Lipton No. 217 Notice is hereby given that the Assessment Roll for the RM of Lipton #217 for the year 2020 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the following days: Lemberg changes hands Monday to Friday from March 6, 2020 to April 7, 2020, excluding holidays. A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities By Emily Jane Fulford Derek and Rona plan to continue with the same Act has been passed and the assessment notices have Grasslands News hours of operation to begin with, and are exploring been sent as required. several options to provide excellent service to the Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of Prairie Co-Op Ltd. has announced that it has sold community and are looking forward to providing res- idents of Lemberg and surrounding areas with the appeal with: The Assessor, RM of Lipton No. 217, Box the Lemberg Food Store to Derek and Rona Yasinski, 40, Lipton, Sask., S0G 3B0 on or before April 7, 2020. who will operate the store as independent owners. best experience possible. Dated this 28th day of February, 2020. The store will close as a Co-op on Wednesday, Prairie Co-operative Ltd. would like to thank its April 15, 2020 at 6 p.m. When the store re-opens on members, employees and the community for their Frank Kosa, Tuesday, April 21, 2020 it will be under its new name- support over the years and wish Derek and Rona all Assessor sake, Lemberg Grocery and Liquor. the best in serving the community. Ads R / RM Ads Fort-RM of Lipton / 2020 ads / Assessment RollAssessment 2020.indd Roll Notice Whitewood students enter the Jr. Chef Challenge RM of North Qu’Appelle No. 187 Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Rural By Elaine Ashfield long as – the registration ,by March 19. From that with the guidelines pro- Municipality of North Qu’Appelle No. 187 for the year 2020 has Grasslands News deadline will soon be here time on, the teams will vided in Canada’s New been prepared and is open to inspection in the offi ce of the as- – in fact, teams must reg- meet on their own time Food Guide. Each team sessor from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., on the fol- ister by March 10. to perfect their menu en- will plan a balanced, kid lowing days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; and 8:30 The students at White- a.m. to noon on Wednesday, March 6 to April 6, 2020. The first session is tries. friendly, and cost-effi- wood School will again March 11th at 6:30 p.m. April 2 is the date for A bylaw pursuant to Section 214 of The Municipalities Act cient meal for the school has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent have a chance to get in- where participants will the grand challenge when volved with the choices server. as required. learn the challenge guide- each team will prepare What a great way to Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assess- and the operation offered lines as well as learning their menu and present it provide hands on learn- ment to the Board of Revision is required to fi le a notice of appeal at the school’s server some important health to invited guests. ing and work in a sup- in writing, accompanied by a $125.00 appeal fee by April 6, 2020 (lunch counter) with the and safety rules around This year’s theme will to: The Secretary of the Board of Revision portive environment to 3rd Annual Junior Chef food handling. The Ju- be Lunches from Around Aileen Swenson Challenge. nior Chef Challenge is the World. The objective develop health and suc- 2405 Gordon Road Parents, or any other again being sponsored of the challenge is to en- cess of the students with Regina SK S4S 4M4 adult, are asked to show by Whitewood Action for courage students and fam- the support of parents or Dated this 6th day of March, 2020. Dawn Lugrin, Assessor their enthusiasm by join- Families (WAFF). ilies to take a leading role other adults as the team ing the students, grade 5 Recipes from each in planning healthy lunch coaches. The students and up, to form a team team must be submitted items that could be served learn, have fun, develop Ads R / RM - Ads Fort / RM North QuAppelle/ 2020 ads of three or four partic- to the Jr. Chef Challenge in the school server as skills and each team also AssesmentASSESSMENT Roll Notice 2020.indd ROLL 2020 Committee for approval well as becoming familiar wins prizes. ipants. Don’t think too Village of Lipton Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll Co-op lawsuit with Calgary suing Saskatoon-based Co-op for the Village of Lipton for the year 2020 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the which its own members bers through dividend courts to declare FCL’s assessor from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, By Alan Hustak March 6, 2020 to April 7, 2020. Grasslands News are no longer eligible for. cheques will be reduced. new loyalty program to Without Calgary Co-op’s Calgary Co-op owns be invalid, and to require A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities contributions to the re- about $161-million in Fed- fuel patronage returns to Act has been passed and the assessment notices have A lawsuit filed in Cal- wards program it claims erated shares, and says it be provided on the same been sent as required. gary against Saskatoon’s the amount of money that won’t be able to recover basis as the past. Cal- Any person who wishes to appeal against his/her Federated Co-operatives FCL will be able to dis- its equity if it withdraws gary Co-op is also seek- assessment is required to file his/her notice of appeal Ltd. warns that the co-op- tribute to its own mem- from FCL. It wants the ing an order that would with: The Assessor, Village of Lipton, Box 219, Lipton, erative’s attempts to require FCL to revert to Sask. SOG 3B0 by the 29th day of April, 2020. undermine the Alberta Dated this 26th day of February, 2020. the previous version of co-operative could mean ASSESSMENT ROLL NOTICE its bylaws as well as an smaller dividends for its Erinn Schreiner Rural Municipality of McLeod No. 185 unspecified amount in Saskatchewan members. Assessor damages. Calgary Co-op is suing Notice is hereby given that the Assessment Roll of the Rural Saskatoon-based Feder- Municipality of McLeod No. 185 for the year 2020 has been Ads V / Village of Lipton / ated Co-operatives Ltd prepared and is now open to inspection at the office of the Assessor from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Assessment roll 2020.indd over the Alberta co-op’s Monday, March 2, 2020 through Thursday, April 2, 2020. TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST decision to buy grocer- A Bylaw pursuant to Section 214 of The Municipalities Act TOWN OF BALCARRES ies from a private whole- has been passed and assessment notices have been sent as PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN saler. Calgary Co-op, the required. Any person who desires to appeal against his or her assess- largest member of the ment is required to file his or her notice of appeal along with a Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and retail co-operative, in its $100.00 appeal fee which will be returned if the appeal is suc- costs appearing opposite the land described in the following list are fully paid before statement of claim, says cessful, with: the 15th day of May, 2020, a tax lien will be registered against the land. The Assessor FCL has changed its by- Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax laws and it loyalty pro- RM of McLeod No. 185 Box 130 Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel. gram to prevent it from Neudorf, Sask. S0A 2T0 stocking its stores with Appeals must be filed by Thursday, April 2, 2020. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY groceries from a private, Dated at Neudorf, Sask. this 27th day of February, 2020. and cheaper supplier, Roll Property Total Advertising Total Arrears Tara Harris, Assessor Number Save on Foods. Description Arrears Costs & Costs The lawsuit is the lat- 00000018 1-4 2 62567 $6,055.55 $9.08 $6,064.63 est development in the 00000028 34 2 101257107 $4,011.63 $9.08 $4,020.71 00000037 31 2 62567 $11,087.22 $9.08 $11,096.30 feud between Calgary NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF 00000038 1-4 3 62567 $10,798.46 $9.08 $10,807.54 Co-op and FCL. Calgary Ads / R / RM of McLeod - 2020 ads / Assessment Roll Notice 00000039 5-7 3 62567 $6,146.07 $9.08 $6,155.15 Co-op claims that Save on 00000043 PT 13-15 3 62567 $1,604.47 $9.08 $1,613.55 Foods can provide co-op ASSESSMENT ROLL 00000044 PT 15-16 4 62567 $1,840.01 $9.08 $1,849.09 members with a greater Village of Goodeve 00000060 14-15 4 62567 $7,391.25 $9.08 $7,400.33 product selection and 00000121 1-2 8 D3300 $2,294.21 $9.08 $2,303.29 Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for better value. FLC has not 00000130 13 8 D3300 $3,037.66 $9.08 $3,046.74 the Village of Goodeve for the year of 2020 has been 00000155 18 12 H546 $617.44 $9.08 $626.52 yet filed a statement of prepared and is open for inspection in the office of the 00000159 21-23 12 H546 $3,907.95 $9.08 $3,917.03 defence, but a represen- Assessor, on the following days and times: 00000167 4-6 15 H546 $12,046.80 $9.08 $12,055.88 tative, Cam Zimmer, says Tuesday, March 3, 2020, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 00000168 7-9 15 H546 $8,561.42 $9.08 $8,570.05 the company will do so 00000204 1-3 19 H546 $6,803.22 $9.08 $6,812.30 Tuesday, March 10, 2020, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the very near future. 00000209 7 19 H546 $6,089.89 $9.08 $6,098.97 FLC says it was caught Tuesday, March 17, 2020, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 00000231 6-7 20 H546 $14,911.51 $9.08 $14,920.59 off guard by Calgary Co- Tuesday, March 31, 2020, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 00000232 8-10 20 H546 $8,745.89 $9.08 $8,754.97 op’s decision and may be A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities 00000242 26-28 20 H546 $5,148.07 $9.08 $5,157.15 Act, has been passed and the assessment notices have 00000290 13 27 75R38699 $597.00 $9.08 $606.08 forced to close its own 00000369 2 1 P2633 $1,013.79 $9.08 $1,022.87 Calgary distribution cen- been sent as required. 00000381 16 1 P2633 $10,343.82 $9.08 $10,35229 tre and lay off more than Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her 00000383 19 1 P2633 $7,798.83 $9.08 $7,807.91 200 employees in stores assessment is required to file he or her notice of appeal 00000406 27 2 P2633 $2,046.00 $9.08 $2,055.08 across the prairies. with: The Assessor, Village of Goodeve, Box 160, 00000504 22-23 3 62567 $3,524.93 $9.08 $3,534.01 According to Calgary Goodeve, SK, S0A 1C0 by the 31st of March, 2020. Co-op’s statement of Dated this 2nd day of March, 2020. Dated this 19th Day of February, 2020. claim FCL has created Angela Romanson Craig Geisler, a new loyalty program, Assessor Treasurer

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Ads T / Town of Balcarres / Tax Enforcement 2020 26 March 6, 2020 Melville Advance • Whitewood Grenfell Herald Sun • Fort Qu’Appelle Times Grasslands News Gene Hauta Mainline Band spring concert held It’s A Strange World followed by Shenandoah, which Jackson humorously By Sarah Pacio Frankly, it’s a weird love story. It’s a love story described as, “one of our favorites because it is sooth- Grasslands News to stand the test of time. Jessica Wilson of Penn- ing and helps us sleep at night.” sylvania found ‘the one’ in Eric Buddenhagen, a Beginner band students performed two pieces, one Grandparents, parents and younger siblings gath- man whose only wish was to find a “larger woman featuring minor tones and another with a brighter ered in the gym at Wolseley High School for the Main- that he could overfeed.” They actually hooked up melody. Castle Gate 1924, performed by the intermedi- line Band spring concert on March 1. Students from on a website for people in the feeder community. ate group, began with the sound of a gong and drums, Wolseley, Grenfell and Broadview performed several Wilson says she eats 5,000 calories on any given depicting the tragic story of a coal mine explosion in songs under the direction of Sherry Schoepp, while day but twice a week there are days (“stuffing Utah. trombonist Cambie Jackson provided brief introduc- days”) the duo push her stomach to the limit, con- In the next song, Dansbury Run, brass and percus- tions for each piece. suming 10,000 calories on her way to reaching sion instruments clearly mimicked a chugging train The senior band opened the evening with O Canada, 600 pounds. You love who you love, but helping and its whistle. push someone to 600 pounds? That I don’t under- The concert concluded with two songs by the senior stand. band, a cheerful melody reminiscent of children frol- A recent study determined that Americans icking in a field and a familiar sea shanty. Fort Qu’Appelle are dying young at an alarming rate, especially between 25-34. “Which can be explained by three things,” explained Jim Barach. “Couch, video games, junk food.” Florida Highway Patrol troopers pulled over a RCMP Detachment speeding vehicle. Both occupants were arrested after troopers found a large illegal cargo consist- ing of meth, the “date rape” drug GHB, cocaine, MDMA (or “ecstasy”), a large volume of cash, and temporarily closed more. The Facebook notice posted by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office warned would-be Fort Qu’Appelle RCMP during regular business criminals not to label their illicit wares as ‘Bag Detachment has tempo- hours (Monday to Friday, Full Of Drugs’. rarily been closed due to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). In Iowa, Robert Lee Noye, remediation work being Anyone in Fort Qu’Ap- 52, was arrested for holding a done on the building. pelle RCMP jurisdiction woman captive and forcing Service delivery to can still contact police by her to watch the “Roots” the area will not be im- calling the detachment at miniseries against her will. pacted. Officers will still 306-332-2222 or 310-RCMP. Noye wanted her to watch the be working directly in As always, in the case of 1977 TV miniseries “so she and around the commu- an emergency, please call could better understand nity. A temporary on-site 9-1-1. her racism.” Anytime facility will be set up out- An update will be the woman tried to side of the Fort Qu’Ap- provided once the Fort get up during the nine hours, Noye told her to pelle Detachment to serve Qu’Appelle Detachment SUBMITTED | GRASSLANDS NEWS those wanting to attend building is back in oper- Band concert “remain seated and watch the movie with him or the detachment in person ation. Taking part in the Mainline Band concert and play- he would kill her and spread her body parts across ing the xylophone were Sophie Wolff and Jun Interstate 380.” He is now facing first-degree ha- Kwon. rassment and false imprisonment charges. A man entered a Lafayette, Ind., convenience FCC AgriSpirit Fund now store, pulled a knife, and demanded money from the two clerks. The reaction of the clerks was to simply close the security enclosure they were in, and the man left without any money. Police open for applications quickly identified Shawn Yoakum, 42, and arrested PUBLIC NOTICE him for attempted robbery and resisting law en- Farm Credit Canada in FCC AgriSpirit funding Resort Village of B-Say-Tah forcement. Yoakum was readily identified by one is now accepting appli- for various community of the clerks, his brother. Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the cations from registered improvement initiatives. As we become more and more dependent on our Resort Village of B-Say-Tah intends to adopt a bylaw charities and non-profit This year, the fund will cell phones, loss of service is annoying, but it is Under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to organizations in rural support key projects that not usually an emergency. An Ohio woman, Seloni Canada for the FCC enhance the lives of res- amend Bylaw No. 37 known as the Zoning Bylaw. Khetarpal, 36, called 911 to complain that her AgriSpirit Fund. The idents or contribute to Intent: The proposed bylaw intends to rezone all the parents had severed her cellphone service. The fund will award $1.5 mil- sustainability in commu- land shown within the bold dash lines below from technology-deprived woman demanded that police lion in funding this year. nities. Street to Residential District. come to her family’s home, but the 911 operator The application dead- Examples include warned her that she should “only call for police Affected Land: The affected land is legally de- line is March 31, 2020 and capital expenditures on assistance for legitimate purposes.” The “belliger- scribed as Lot 1 Block 10 Plan AR4068 and Elsie FCC will announce the se- equipment purchase and ent” woman managed to tie up the emergency line Street shown on a plan of proposed subdivision below lected projects in August. installation, energy effi- for two hours. She was arrested and charged with dated December 17, 2020, and signed by James Ja- Rural community cient building improve- disrupting public services, which is a fourth-de- groups can view the el- ments and repairs and cobson S.L.S. The land is immediately south of High- gree felony in Ohio. igibility requirements, purchasing rescue and way 210 as shown on the following map. Fighting for survival amid a flood of sexual past projects and apply fire equipment. abuse lawsuits, the Boy Scouts of America, has online by visiting www. Since inception of the filed for bankruptcy protection. The Chapter fccagrispiritfund.ca. FCC AgriSpirit Fund in 11 filing is expected to be one of the most com- For the past 16 years, 2004, FCC has supported plex bankruptcies in US history. Changes in stat- FCC has awarded rural 1,263 capital projects in ute-of-limitation laws in several states have led to community groups be- rural Canada totaling $15 thousands more lawsuits from men who say they tween $5,000 and $25,000 million in donations. were sexually abused as Scouts. The organization, which wants to establish a compensation fund, may have to sell off some of its properties, includ- ing campground and hiking trails. The BSA has the names of 7,819 suspected abusers in its files. A “smelly, brown liquid” poured out of the fau- cets of an apartment building in southern India. Reason: The reason for the amendment is to provide It turned out the fluid was a mixture of water, accessLET to the lots US on Block 10 and 11 and to ensure beer, brandy, and rum. It turns out officials had no buildings are encroaching onto the undeveloped seized nearly 1,600 gallons of alcohol and buried LET US KNOW street and are contained on their own lot. it nearby, only to have it seep into the well that PublicKNOW Inspection: Any person may inspect the by- provided the Kerala building with drinking water. law at the Resort Village of B-Say-Tah offi ce between It is believed that the booze had expire years be- 9:00am -12:00pm, and 12:30pm Monday to Friday fore. Restoring the well will take a full month, and Do you know something that would make they say that the water officials are supplying to excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available at the building in the meantime isn’t enough to cover cost. Do you know something that a great news story? About an event... or a person... residents’ needs. or an organization. Let us know. Publicwould Hearing:makea great news Council story? will hold a public hear- Cops in Hamden, Conn., are looking for a dis- ing on March 18 at 2:00pm at the Resort Village of honest gas station employee who is accused of B-Say-TahAbout an event...Council or a person... Chambers in Fort Qu’Appelle, to stealing more than $17,000 in cash, cigarettes, and hear any person or group that wants to comment on lottery tickets from the store. The man was work- the proposedor an organization. bylaw. Let us Councilknow. will also consider writ- ing his first night shift at a Go on Gas station. ten comments received at the hearing or delivered Wanting to check up on his new employee, the to the undersigned at the municipal offi ce before the store owner used an app on his phone to monitor hearing. store cameras and realized the employee had left. Issued at the Resort Village of B-Say-Tah this 25th The crook had also taken his employment folder, day of February. leaving the owner befuddled, not even knowing Toll Free: 1-844-GNG-NEWS Toll Free: 1-844-GNG-NEWS Richelle Haanstra, the man’s name. Until next time… keep reading between the Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Administrator lines… www.grasslandsnews.ca Melville Advance • Whitewood Grenfell Herald Sun • Fort Qu’Appelle Times March 6, 2020 27 Ray Maher Neighbourly Advice Local Svice, BusinessWHITEWOOD and Professi als AND AREA Ed, my old neighbor hand, and feeding pigs Our present and future KNOX WAPELLA CHURCH in Saskatchewan, claims were not skills needed as Christians are positive Directory PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE he doesn’t have even one in the city or at college. and more than promis- Services - 10:00 a.m. Service – 11:00 a.m. sentimental bone in his Some look back and talk ing. God has given us re- Rev. Seon Ok Lee Sunday School – 10:00 a.m. body. He said this when Signabout up for thefree atbest your localyears post of oce demption, to opt out of the receiving forgiveness Pastor Derek Berry he heard that we went untheirwanted lives yers, as catalogs, being credit be- cardof oers sins and through junk mail. Christ’s NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH ST. JOSEPH’S ROMAN to see the off-Broadway hind him. I have always shed blood, in accordance CATHOLIC CHURCH musical called “Forever felt my best years are with the riches of God’s AutotWorshipive Service and ~ 10:30 a.m. SviceSunday Mass – 11:00 a.m. Plaid.” This musical pays before me. Then again, I grace. Wed. ~ Kids Club ~ 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. homage to the music of have been wrong once or The Bible says, “God Held at New Life Church ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN Directo(Ages 5 - 10) ryCHURCH, WAPELLA the 1950s and 1960s. Ed twice in my life. was reconciling the world Fri. ~ Youth Group ~ 7:00 p.m. *Sunday, March 8 - 12:00 noon told me he was just born I wonder if sometimes to Himself in Christ, not Sign up for free at your (Ages 11 & Up) Communion Service in 1960, so the music of our worst years are our counting men’s (man- local post oce to opt Pastor Doug Lancaster Pastor Vivian the 1950s was before his best years. Happy associ- kind’s) sins against them.” Potluck and Annual Meeting EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY time. He doubted that ations with the past may (2 Cor. 5:19) It also says out of receiving to Follow Sunday School – 10:30 a.m. he would recognize any not refresh or remind us that God gave His one unwanted yers, ST. MARY’S Sunday Service – 10:30 a.m. songs from the 50s. of the whole picture of and only Son, that who- catalogs, creditC act
s card and HeANGLICAN CHURCH I said to Ed, “Have our yesterdays. When we ever believes in Him shall Friday Youth Bible Study – 6:00 p.m. you ever heard of such are children, teens, and not perish but have eter- oers and junk mail. *Sunday, March 8 - 10:30 a.m. DirectoPastor Samuel Jung ryRev. Brian Woods songs as, ‘Three Coins in young adults, we talk, nal life. a Fountain,’ ‘16 Tons,’ or think and act like a child, Jesus is the only way, ‘Love is a Many-Splen- teen and young adult. Our truth, and life leading to dored Thing? Ed said that good and bad experiences God the Father in heaven. he had heard of these are part of becoming an I trust eternal life with songs, but he liked much adult. Do we tend to glo- God in heaven will be better songs such as, ‘You rify the pleasant memoirs perfect without death, Funal He and M uments Ain’t Nothing, But A and forget that some ad- pain, or tears. Hound Dog.’ verse events of our past Every decade has its may have taught us more Directory hits and misses with than we realize? ST. JOHN’S songs and performers. Ed I have often put far too ANGLICAN CHURCH is undoubtedly right that much emphases on the Elvis Presley was starting present and past, missing Sunday Worship ST. MARY’S WHITEWOOD 11:00 a.m. ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN ANGLICAN CHURCH UNITED CHURCH his ascent to becoming the Christian perspective CHURCH, WAPELLALocated at 5th Ave. W and Main St., Melville, SK 202 Bay Ave. S., the King of Rock and Roll concerning my future as *Dec. 8 - 10:00 a.m. *Sunday, Jan. 26 - 10:30 a.m. *Feb. 23 – 10:00 a.m. Fort Qu’Appelle, SK Lawy, Accntant and- Rev. BrianInsanc Woods e in the 50s and 60s. a believer in Jesus Christ. 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CLASSIFIED RATES 1 week: $12.00 • 2 weeks: $18.00 • 3 weeks: $24.00 • 4 weeks: $28.00 1-844-GNG-NEWS Additional weeks: $2.50 • Deadline: Tuesdays at 12 noon (based on 25 words or less) Ads C / Crime StoppersEmail: Fort [email protected] Q / 2x3 Ad 28 www.grasslandsnews.ca Melville Advance • Whitewood Grenfell Herald Sun • Fort Qu’Appelle Times March 6, 2020 29 FCL uses strong Nutrien Ag Solutions – Melville LOOKING FOR is Hiring EXPERIENCED FARM WORKERS Looking for a financial year to invest Part-time / Full-time Work Available Seasonal Liquid Truck Driver Long-time certified organic farm (1,600 acres) Requires Class 1A License located north of Melville, SK has immediate Will be doing short hauls, home every night in co-ops, communities openings for experienced farm workers. Starting April 15 Must be highly motivated, common-sense Please deliver resumes, either in person to Representatives from down four per cent from 201-2nd Ave. East, Melville Prairie Co-op, Border- $9.6 billion the previous person and a team player, and be reliable in land Co-op and Home- year. From their reve- operating and maintaining farm equipment. ask for Travis or Darwin town Co-op were amongst nues, they realized earn- Non-smoking workers preferred. or by email to: [email protected] nearly 300 delegates rep- ings of $959 million. Most Welding knowledge would be an asset. Only those selected for interview will be contacted resenting 168 local co-op- importantly, $649 million Part-time or full-time positions available. erative associations from from these profits was re- Competitive wages. Immediate start. Retirees across Western Canada turned to local co-ops and who took part in Feder- their communities, with are also welcome to apply to: ated Co-operatives Lim- every dollar staying in Rolling-Hills-Farms ited’s (FCL) 91st Annual Western Canada. P.O. Box 347, Melville, SK S0A 2P0 Meeting on March 2 in “Last year was one of Bert & Sandra Neubauer Saskatoon. Together these our best financial years Ads N - Nutrien Ag Solutions local co-ops – members ever. We share our profits Phone 306-728-3732 - Seasonal Truck Driver and owners of FCL – re- with local co-ops and they Email: [email protected] viewed the second-best have a direct, positive Driving distance from Yorkton, only 25 miles financial year in FCL’s impact on the millions of Director, Finance history, discussed the members and hundreds of ParklandParkland College College is currently is currentlyaccepting applications accepting for applications a Director, Finance. for aThis Director is a permanent, of ongoing position based out of our Melville Administration Office. Co-operative Retailing communities that support Finance. We are seeking a motivated and innovative professional with POSITION SUMMARY: System’s future and their local co-ops—it’s Seasonal Equipment Operator Reportingsuperior to theleadership, Vice President, analytical, Administration communication and as an integral memberand oforganizational the senior leadership elected FCL’s Board of Di- a virtuous circle,” said Ads R / Rolling Hills Farms / team,skills the to Director join our of Finance senior is responsibleleadership for team.the leadership This positionand administration is located of the at account our - Rural Municipality of Grayson No. 184 ing,Melville finance, Administrationadmissions and registration, Office. international recruitment and risk management functions rectors. Banda. Help Wanted for the College. “We’re in a challenging The importance of re- The Rural Municipality of Grayson No. 184 is accepting ThePOSITION Director of Finance SUMMARY: participates directly in the management decision-making process that es- applications for the position of Seasonal Equipment Operator. tablishes overall college operation and performance levels, including the development of the strate- business environment in turning these profits to gicReporting plan. This position to the will Vicemaintain President, harmonious workingAdministration, relationships thewith CollegeDirector staff ofand Fi-person- Western Canada, but we local co-ops and their The applicant will be required to operate a grader, gravel nelnance within otheris responsible agencies and organizations. for the leadership and administration of the ac- truck (1A licence required or willing to obtain) and may be also REQUIREMENTS:counting, finance, admissions and registration, international recruit- can face it with optimism communities is well un- •A degree in Business Administration or Commerce and a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) because our federation is derstood by Sharon Al- required to operate a backhoe, tractor and any other equipment designationment and (CA, risk CMA managementor CGA). functions for the College. Through the as directed by Foreman. Applicants must be reliable and •Fiveestablishment, years senior management monitoring experience and improvementperforming a similar of leadershipaccounting role inand Accounting finance and galvanized like never be- ford. She has attended Finance. mechanically inclined to perform routine maintenance and •Validsystems, Drivers’ policiesLicense (frequent and procedures,travel to our Yorkton this locations position is required) is responsible for the fore, united around our many FCL annual meet- repairs to equipment. Must be willing to carry out other duties WHATplanning, WE OFFER: development and implementation of operations and systems collective purpose,” FCL ings over the last 18 •Competitivethat influence compensation, the fiscal including direction pension of theplan College.and comprehensive benefit package and tasks as directed with minimal supervision such as rock •4 weeks’ vacation plus additional Management Days and Christmas Closure CEO Scott Banda shared years, first as a delegate •Professional development opportunities picking, sign installation, culvert installation, general shop •Flexible,The Director professional of andFinance respectful participates work environment directly in the management de- with delegates. for Swan Valley Co-op maintenance, etc. Experience in operating a grader, gravel cision-making process that establishes overall college operation and ABOUT US: “We have a responsi- and then as a director on truck and heavy equipment operation and maintenance is an Parklandperformance College offers levels, an array including of educational the developmentservices to adult learners and executionin East Central of Saskatch the - ewan.strategic Our mission plan. is toThis provide position high quality, will learner maintain centered harmonious education and trainingworking as a rela-founda- bility to our communities, FCL’s board. In her new asset. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license. tion for lifelong success. Our values of respect, compassion, continuous learning and accountability, to co-op members and to role as FCL’s President totionships name a few, withhave formedCollege a positive staff cultureand personnelat the College. within other agencies and The RM offers a benefi t package and wages are negotiable organizations. their future. We can con- and Board Chair, she’s in- To view a more detailed description of the position and required qualifications, based on experience and qualifi cations. fidently say that we’re spired by the co-operation REQUIREMENTS: please visit www.parklandcollege.sk.ca. living up to that respon- she has observed between Submit a complete resume, including driver’s abstract, • ThePlease minimum send your applicationeducational with references, qualification quoting Competitionfor this position #63-1819 to:is a de- sibility by making signifi- local co-ops. and three references to: gree in Business [email protected] or Commerce and a Chartered Pro- cant, tangible investments “It’s encouraging to Rural Municipality of Grayson No. 184 fessional AccountantClosing (CPA)Date & Time: designation January 25, (CA, 2019 atCMA 12:00 or PM CGA); Box 69, Grayson, Sask. S0A 1E0 • The minimum amount of practical, related experience required to in all our communities see all the local co-ops 1.866.783.6766 parklandcollege.sk.ca across the West.” come together to share Email: [email protected] perform the duties of this position is 5 years senior management expe- Fax: 306-794-4655 rience performing a similar leadership role in Accounting and Finance; In 2019, FCL an- their diverse perspectives • Experience in a public sector and / or within post-secondary en- nounced the construction to build on our common Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. vironment; of a new fertilizer termi- belief in the co-op model The successful applicant shall be required to start work • Valid Drivers’ License (frequent travel to our Yorkton locations is on a date that Council determines. nal in Alberta, acquired and to ensure that Co-op required). Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found the Terra Grain Fuels eth- thrives,” said Alford. WHAT WE OFFER: anol production facility in • Full-time, permanent position (37.5 hours per week) Saskatchewan, made $237 • Competitive compensationDirector, and Finance pension plan million in capital invest- • Comprehensive benefit package Ads R - RM ads - RM of Grayson - 2020 ads Parkland • 4 College weeks’ is currently vacation accepting plus additional applications Managementfor a Director, Finance. Days This is a permanent, ments at the Co-op Refin- ongoing position based out of our Melville Administration Office. ery Complex and received - Seasonal Equip Operator and Christmas break closure POSITION • Professional SUMMARY: development opportunities the Large Co-operative Reporting to the Vice President, Administration and as an integral member of the senior leadership EMPLOYMENT team, the Director of Finance is responsible for the leadership and administration of the account- • Flexible, professional and respectful work environment of the Year Award from ing, finance, admissions and registration, international recruitment and risk management functions for the College. Co-operative and Mutuals Chief Administrative Offi cer (CAO) ABOUT US: The Director of Finance participates directly in the management decision-making process that es- Canada. tablishesParkland overall College college operation offers anand array performance of educational levels, including services the development to adult of learn-the strate- Balcarres, Saskatchewan gicers plan. in This East position Central will Saskatchewan.maintain harmonious Ourworking mission relationships is to with provide College highstaff qual-and person- From a financial per- nel within other agencies and organizations. spective, FCL recorded Balcarres is located in East Central Saskatchewan half way between Yorkton, SK and ity, learner centered education and training as a foundation for lifelong Regina, SK on HWY 10. 15 minutes from the scenic Qu’Appelle Valley, Balcarres is a REQUIREMENTS:success. revenues of $9.2 billion, •A degree in Business Administration or Commerce and a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) great place to either settle down and retire or start up a young family. With a host designation (CA, CMA or CGA). •FiveOur years employees senior management are student experience focused, performing knowing a similar leadershiptheir work role has in Accounting a strong and of recreational opportunities, you will experience small town living with big city Finance.and positive impact on students, communities, partners and the econ- •Valid Drivers’ License (frequent travel to our Yorkton locations is required) opportunities. This makes Balcarres truly the “Pride of the Prairies”! omy. Our values of innovation, continuous learning, diversity, inclu- WHATsiveness, WE OFFER: respect, compassion, responsiveness, and accountability POSITION SUMMARY •Competitive compensation, including pension plan and comprehensive benefit package •4have weeks’ formed vacation aplus positive additional culture Management at Parkland Days and College.Christmas Closure LOOK! Under the direction of Council, the Chief Administrative Officer is responsible for •Professional development opportunities •Flexible,To viewprofessional a more and respectfuldetailed descriptionwork environment of the position and required the overall administration of the municipality in accordance with The Municipal Act qualifications, please visit www.parklandcollege.sk.ca ABOUT US: You just proved and related statutes, provincial regulations, and by-laws, policies and procedures Parkland College offers an array of educational services to adult learners in East Central Saskatch- established by Council. ewan. Our missionApplication is to provide Deadline: high quality, Marchlearner centered 18, 2020 education at 12:00 and training p.m. as a founda- even small ads tion for lifelong success. Our values of respect, compassion, continuous learning and accountability, KEY RESPONSIBILITIES to Pleasename a few, send have applicationformed a positive by cultureemail at to: the [email protected] College. quoting Competition #37-1920 get noticed. Develop and implement municipal by-laws, contracts and agreements as directed To view a more detailed description of the position and required qualifications, • please visit www.parklandcollege.sk.ca. by Council; We thank all applicants for your interest; 1-844-GNG-NEWS however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. • Maintain accurate and confidential record keeping, minute taking and ensure Please send your application with references, quoting Competition #63-1819 to: [email protected] [email protected] information is stored securely in accordance with the privacy legislation requirements; Successful candidate will be required to submit a satisfactoryClosing Datecriminal & Time: record January check 25, 2019prior at to 12:00 initial PM employment • Provide support and advice to Council on policies, programs, capital projects, new initiatives and fiscal matters; 1.866.783.6766 parklandcollege.sk.ca • Provide strategic and financial planning management expertise to Council and ensure operational effectiveness for each municipal department; • Mentor; provide leadership and direction to the senior management team, with a focus on administrative and operational excellence. • Act as an effective liaison between the Council, staff and the community; • Build and maintain strong partnerships with all levels of government and the community. LET US QUALIFICATIONS LET US KNOW • Holds, or be eligible to hold, a valid certificate of qualification, pursuant to the KNOW Urban Municipal Administrator’s Act Available Immediately • Minimum of five years senior management experience in a municipal and/or Do you know something that would make Whitewood Housing business environment; Authority has a great news story? About an event... or a person... Do you know something that one-bedroom senior suites • Experience reporting to a Council or Board and working with elected officials; for rent. Units supplied • Ability to communicate effectively and foster positive relationships with the public, or an organization. Let us know. would makea great news story? with heat, appliances, employees and all levels of government. About an event... or a person... private parking and Solid decision-maker with strong business acumen and a high level of integrity; sewer/water. Personal • response system available Salary range is dependent on qualifications and experience. A comprehensive or an organization. Let us know. upon request. Damage benefits program is provided. deposit required. Rent subsidy available. Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume, including Ph: 306-735-2517 references, to: [email protected] by 4:00 PM Tuesday, March 17, 2020 We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration Toll Free: 1-844-GNG-NEWS Toll Free: 1-844-GNG-NEWS will be contacted. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] 30 March 6, 2020 Melville Advance • Whitewood Grenfell Herald Sun • Fort Qu’Appelle Times Grasslands News

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ARIES ARIES ARIES ARIES Your health is an essential com- You’ll get the green light at You won’t have much spare time An action-packed week lies ahead. ponent of your happiness. New work to take a course that could this week. At work and else- You may need to shake things eating habits will transform your lead to new career opportuni- where, you’ll deal with all sorts up with certain people. Even if life and you’ll be proud to have ties. Abundance will follow. Your of emergencies. It won’t be easy you’re a pacifist at heart, your persevered. relationship could benefit from to juggle work and a busy fa- inner warrior must come out a break in the same old routine. mily life. sometimes. PUZZLE NO. 016 Copyright © 2018, Penny Press TAURUS CROSSWORDS Everyone around you is a critic TAURUS TAURUS TAURUS this week. You’ll have no choice You’ll save someone from an You’ll plan a romantic vacation You’ll have a spiritual awake- but to build a solid argument to unfortunate situation by simply so that you can reconnect with ning or epiphanyACROSS this week. 45. Naughty 17. Dog sounds defend yourself. Your comments listening for a few minutes. This your partner. A business trip out You’ll see things from a diffe- 48. Ungainly could put you in the spotlight. 20. Fool person will be forever grateful of town to satisfy a client may rent perspective and1. “____with newWe Dance?”- 51. Pain 23. Previously to you. found compassion. GEMINI also be required. 6. Hippie’s home 53. This girl 24. Secluded valley You’ll receive an unexpected fi- 9. “On My ____” 54. Cherry or mince 25. Look like GEMINI GEMINI GEMINI 55. Highway nancial windfall, possibly from You’ll probably hear about a birth One of your friends12. Chilling will be a 26. PBS science show an insurance claim that was ac- Emotions will run high this week, 13. Previous to, in verse 56. Pig in the family. Also, you’ll be fa- source of inspiration this week. 27. Enthusiastic cepted. You find yourself very and you’ll have to keep your 14. Court amorously 57. Grass ced with an opportunity to ac- wits about you in order to deal This will help you become the 28. Fold popular this week, especially in quire a home that perfectly suits person you’ve always15. Kind wanted of role 58. Memo taker your love life. with the situation. You’ll find a your needs and budget. to be. Your path 16.to Snackedhappiness 30. Happy face creative way to deal with a fi- will be illuminated.18. Make an effort 33. Darn again CANCER nancial problem. CANCER DOWN 35. Forget It’s important to weigh all the 19. Fiesta item You’ll be motivated to get a CANCER pros and cons before making a CANCER 21. Citrus quencher 38. Rounded up new car. Or, you may be invi- Expect a busy week ahead. It 1. Religious faction decision that involves money. You’ll organize a work or social 22. Curtain holders 43. Afternoon snoozes ted to join someone on an ad- may be wise to space out your 2. “I ____ a Some people, however, will try gathering that draws a crowd. 26. Apprehend 44. Peter, Paul & Mary, to make you believe that if you venture. At work, you might appointments to 29.avoid Frees having Symphony” have to negotiate with people While planning the event, you’ll to postpone or cancel anything. e.g. don’t buy now, the opportunity take on extra tasks that increase 31. ____-jerk reaction 3. Land force 45. Boxing contest will expire. who don’t speak your language. your level of stress. 32. Go to extremes 4. Tall tale 46. Gambling stake LEO 34. Biceps, e.g. LEO On a whim, you’ll make a deci- 5. Spotted cat 47. Tinter LEO LEO 36. Ivy You’ll question your life this week. You’ll find the solution to all sion that changes your life en- 6. Wrote 48. Charcoal residue your financial troubles. At work, Stress may be affecting your tirely. This may involve37. Skinny going 7. Opera feature You may feel like you’ve hit a health. Don’t let yourself be 39. Nightmare street 49. Reporter’s question roadblock in your career or that you’ll have the opportunity to back to school to start a new 8. Red-ink total over whelmed by problems that of film 50. Minibarrel others are trying to get in your advance to a better position and career. 9. Night bird benefit from the salary increase aren’t your own. Therapy or 40. Says further 52. Muck way. By the end of the week, 10. Great distress you’ll have the answers to all your that comes with it. some sort of vacation may help. VIRGO 41. Plumbing joint questions and will move past The heart has reasons42. Diner’s that choice the 11. Show sleepiness your confusion. VIRGO VIRGO mind can’t comprehend. Even Sometimes you get the feeling You’ll achieve something that if you try to remain reasonable VIRGO that life is moving too fast. Also, you’re very proud of. Even if in the face of a strange situa- You’ll clean up this week, both you’ll want to treat yourself at others try to discourage you, tion, only your heart can decide at home and at work. You need the mall. Take the opportunity with perseverance, you’ll make what your next step will be. a tidy environment in order to to revamp your wardrobe and miracles happen. think clearly. You’ll get lots of your style. LIBRA help from the people in your life. LIBRA At work, with friends and in your LIBRA If you’ve been thinking about family, you’ll have to proceed LIBRA You’ll put aside your worries mo ving, you’ll take some im- with caution and tact in order to If you’re still trying to find your and fears and plunge head first portant steps in that direction. achieve balance. Compromise way professionally, you’ll gain into your passion. You’ll be in- Someone in your family may be and change will be necessary. the insight you need to take on spired to create, which sets you very demanding this week and a new challenge. Changes will on the right track to build your will try to take advantage of SCORPIO bring abundance to your life. masterpiece. your generosity. A misunderstanding during a con flict at work will inspire you SCORPIO SCORPIO SCORPIO to make a career change. Take You’ll feel an increasing need to People will ask a lot of you. At You’ll be on the move this week the time to weigh the pros take a class or study something work and within your circle of but may get stuck in a traffic and cons and to consult those that will expand your spiritual friends, you’ll be very popular jam or get lost on your way to closest to you before ma king horizons. A trip or pilgrimage will this week. Professionally, you’ll a decision. be planned. your destination. Update your increase your client base. GPS to avoid driving in circles. SAGITTARIUS SAGITTARIUS SAGITTARIUS You’ll be idolized this week This is an excellent week to take SAGITTARIUS After lengthy negotiations, the You’ll work extra hours at the and this situation will ultimately out a loan or to renegotiate your bank director will give you the change your life. You’ll be in the mortgage. You’ll find a defini- office this week, for which you’ll green light to acquire a property be generously compensated. A spotlight for one reason or an- tive solution to all your financial or to finance a project that’s other. At the very least, you’ll troubles without changing your training course will help you close to your heart. Your future be recognized for something lifestyle. achieve your professional goals. will be all that you hope for. you accomplished. CAPRICORN CAPRICORN CAPRICORN CAPRICORN At work, you’ll have a record num- An important choice needs to You’ll plan a last-minute roman- You’ll make the decision to move. ber of clients and consequently be made this week. You won’t increase your earning po tential. If tic getaway. You need to re- It may be time to sell the house charge your batteries and take have the time to weigh the pros if it seems too big now, espe- you’re single, you’ll meet someone and cons, so rely on your in- special at a friendly gathering. the time to think about a situa- cially if your kids have already tion that’s worrying you. stincts when making the deci- moved out. sion. Consider what will make AQUARIUS you happiest. At work and at home, take the AQUARIUS AQUARIUS By changing your direction or You won’t FAVORITESkeep your opinions time to think about the projects AQUARIUS Submit your favorite recipe to [email protected] that you have on the go. Be sure objective, you’ll finally reach your to yourself and you’ll say out VegetarianGoing back to school shepherd’s may be pie to negotiate better conditions full potential. No matter what loud what others are thinking. the solution to all your profes- if you can and double-check all your goals are, you’ll put every- Say hello to a new family favourite. This classic dish Someonewith a twist may is confide so tasty, in you you may want a second serving. the details. thing you have into achieving sional problems. Try to see the regarding a sensitive situation. them. situation from a long-term per- PISCES spective in order to come to DIRECTIONSPISCES Start toterms fi nish: with 1 the hour effort involved. Moving into a new home is some- PISCES 1. PreheatYou’ll be the presented oven to 350with °Fan (175in- °C). thing that needs to be planned in In your love life, you may con- Servings: 4-6 teresting solution to your fi- advance. This week, you’ll take sider marriage, if only to make PISCES 2. Cooknancial sweet problems. potatoes The in path boiling will water unti l tender. Drain the water, add the first steps and evaluate the you feel more secure. At work, You’ll be invited to join your thebe milk cleared and buttso you er andcan finallymash unti l smooth. Salt and pepper to taste and INGREDIENTS work that needs to be done. You’ll you’ll negotiate more effecti- friends in an activity next week- setredecorate aside. your home or con- be very proud to make this dream vely if you’re not too emotion- • 4 medium-sizedend. Accept the sweet invitation, potatoes, it’s centrate on another project that come true. ally involved. been too long since you got out. 3. Heatmeans the a oil lot in to a you.large pan, and sauté the onion, garlic, carrot, celery and cut into big chunks mushrooms for about fi ve minutes or unti l soft . Add the lenti ls and • 1/4 cup milk thyme. Mix well and transfer to an 8 x 11 inch (20 x 28 centi metre) • 2 tablespoons butt er baking dish. Cover • 1 tablespoon olive oil with the sweet po- tato purée. • 1 large onion, fi nely chopped 4. Cook for about 30 • 1 clove garlic, fi nely chopped minutes and serve. • 1 carrot, diced • 1 celery stalk, diced You can make • 1 cup butt on mushrooms, sliced individual porti ons • 1 540-millilitre can lenti ls, by building the shepherd’s pie in drained and rinsed several ramekins. • 1 teaspoon dried thyme • Salt and pepper to taste www.grasslandsnews.ca Melville Advance • Whitewood Grenfell Herald Sun • Fort Qu’Appelle Times March 6, 2020 31 Balcarres Legion to host St. Patrick’s Day luncheon Integrated Care Centre and Vange Krupski won was played and winners the next six weeks in the Wilson on Feb. 29. Melville Zion Lutheran the two lines game and include: straight line - recreation department. Coming Events Church and Lemberg On Feb. 24 the resi- the letter T game. Black- Henry Krupski, Leon These students are part Trinity Lutheran Church. There is still plenty of dents enjoyed the musical out winners were Leon Stonechild and Elmer of the student work expe- March 13: The Balcar- action at the Balcarres keyboard stylings of Au- Stonechild, Dean Desjar- Miller. The three lines rience program. res Legion will be hosting rink as hockey teams are drey Large. In the after- lais, Maureen Selinger games went to Mau- a St. Patrick’s Day lun- Extended Care Centre busy with tournaments, noon everyone gathered and Vange Krupski. reen Selinger and Betty cheon at the Golden Age Residents were busy games and playoffs. in the activity room to On Feb. 26 the res- Flamon. The letter L all week with their Scheduled games and Centre from 11:30 a.m. watch a video. idents were busy lim- game was won by Elmer planned in-house activ- events are posted at the to 2:30 p.m. All proceeds Noodleball games were bering up their muscles Miller, Joselyn Schaaf ities. Continued best rink. go to the Balcarres Fire noisy and fun as the res- during exercise time. In and Vange and Henry wishes to the owner, Max, The Lemberg In- Department, towards the idents played the game the afternoon everyone Krupski. Blackout win- who is in a Calgary hospi- ter-Church choir has purchase of the town fire on Feb. 25. Bingo win- welcomed Harold and the ners were Betty Flamon, tal following a serious car started its practises again truck. Your support for ners were Betty Flamon, Boys from Dysart who Vange Krupski, Deb- accident. Sister Theresa for the upcoming Easter this project is greatly ap- Maureen Selinger, Dean entertained with their bie Norton and Marilyn came in on Feb. 23 to con- season and several Bal- preciated. Desjarlais, Bunny Nor- music. Nichol. duct chapel time with the carres singers are going March 27: The Bal- ton, Plyllis Pantel and On Feb. 27 the resi- Feb. 29 and March 1 residents and many of the to Lemberg twice a week carres Golden Age group Vange Krupski. Jocelyn dents had fun playing were spent quietly with residents have been glued to practise songs for the will be holding a garage Schaaf won the letter X floor curling and in the family and friends visit- to their TVs watching the cantata. Making the trips sale at the Center from game, Leon Stonechild afternoon the Catholic ing, and residents watch- Brier curling. to Lemberg include Ron 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. If Church members came ing the Brier curling. Nora Nakonechny en- Brandow, Vicky Paus and you have something you in to conduct communion Residents and staff joyed a visit with Harvey Judy Hershmiller. Watch would like to donate con- Telemiracle with the residents. are excited to welcome and Cheryl Nakonechny for notices of dates when tact Bev Esplin at 306-334- Volleyball games were two Lemberg high school of Lanigan on Feb. 24, and the choir will be visiting 2757 or Carol Flight a6 44 prepares played on Feb. 28. Bingo students to help out for with her niece, Monica the BICC at Balcarres, 306-334-2449. to ‘Ring those 2020 AGRICULTURE PREMIUM EDITIONS

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