ShellbrookShellbrook ChronicleChronicle The voice of the Parkland for over 108 years VOL. 108 NO. 10 PMR #40007604 Shellbrook, Saskatchewan Thursday, March 5, 2020 www.shellbrookchronicle.com Shellbrook schools take stand against bullying Students from W.P. Sandin High School and Shellbrook Elemen- tary School united on Wednesday, Feb. 26 to send a strong message for Pink Shirt Day – an annual day, observed by schools across Canada, that raises awareness about the effects of bul- lying, and focuses on stamping out bullying once and for all. The message this year was one of encourage- ment, calling on stu- dents to “lift each other up.” “[It’s] a simple but powerful message en- couraging us to look beyond our differences and celebrate the things that make us unique,” W.P. Sandin principal Karisa Klaassen said in an email to parents ahead of the day. “When we lift each other up, we see past the things that separate us and see instead the things that unite us as people.” W.P. Sandin High School Students Josee Schatkoske and Addison Kerber cook up hot dogs for their young charges, This year marked the during the Pink Shirt Day festivities. 11th Pink Shirt Day for Shellbrook’s schools. a novel way. fashioned hot dog roast. Though combating bullying during their school. W.P. Sandin and And, rather than fo- On the morning of In a show of kindness bullying has been on school years. Addi- Shellbrook Elementary cusing just on the day, Pink Shirt Day, the that fit the theme of the agenda of all gov- tionally, 40 per cent of School began holding Klaassen said that dis- Grades 6 through 8 stu- the day, the older kids ernments and school Canadian workers are their own Pink Shirt cussions about its sig- dents from W.P. San- helped their young boards across the reported to have expe- Days in 2009. nificance and the im- din met up with their charges cook their hot country for a number rienced bullying in the Since then, provin- portance of being kind younger counterparts, dogs. of years, Canadian In- workplace on a weekly cial governments across to each other were be- and, together, they de- As with many other stitutes of Health Re- basis. Canada have stepped up ing held in classrooms signed their own pink school events, Pink search statistics suggest Pink Shirt Day be- to the plate by declar- in advance. shirts, complete with Shirt Day is made pos- that the problem is still gan in Nova Scotia in ing anti-bullying days However, where past anti-bullying messages, sible through the sup- widespread, and not 2007, after two stu- and weeks. In Saskatch- Pink Shirt Days have in commemoration of port of staff, students, just confined to youth. dents bought 50 pink ewan, Bullying Aware- seen W.P. Sandin host the day. and the broader com- According to the sta- t-shirts for their class- ness Week is held in Shellbrook Elementary Once that was done, munity. With this help, tistics, about one-third mates, and urged them November every year, for fun community- the students gathered the school was able to of students (38 per cent to stand up for a fellow and the province also building games and ac- for a group photo. Then, provide both the shirts of males and 30 per cent student who was bul- observes the Red Cross’ tivities, this year con- they headed out into and the hot dogs free of of females) experience lied for wearing a pink Day of Pink. tinued that tradition in the cold for a good, old- charge. occasional or frequent shirt on the first day of More photos on page 2 On-Line Quoting Be sure to remove all excess snow from roofs, yard sites, and foundations to ensure good water flow during the spring melt! Talk to Tait Insurance about Water Protection options. TOLL FREE: 1.877.898.8248 (TAIT) Shellbrook v Canwood v Leask v www.taitinsurance.ca 2 Shellbrook Chronicle www.shellbrookchronicle.com March 5, 2020 Shellbrook schools take stand against bullying W.P. Sandin student Taylor Wittig shows a student from Shellbrook Elemen- After taking a group picture in their freshly designed pink shirts, students tary School how to properly cook her hot dog. went out for lunch. Here, Ava Ledding and Allison LaMotte cook the hot dogs. PA Raiders host meet and greet in Shellbrook As many as 70 kids benefit for the kids who were on the ice at Shell- were attending.” brook’s Richardson Pio- Wallin adds that he neer Recreation Centre, can also relate to the when the Prince Albert kids who look up to the Raiders rolled into town Raiders as well. for a practice on Tues- “I remember being day, Feb. 25 young and thinking, The event, sponsored ‘Wow these guys are so by MJW Chartered Pro- good and so big.’ Then fessional Accountant, you realize that they’re saw the Western Hockey just young 16 to 20 year League (WHL) team old guys who got there hit the ice around 3:15 through hard work,” he p.m., and get their reps said. in front of a large and at- Looking forward, Wal- tentive local crowd. lin says the hope is that Following the practice, this can turn into an an- the team hosted a meet nual thing, given that and greet, allowing kids After the practice and meet and greet, the Raiders and their young fans gathered for a group photo to the Shellbrook rink is to join them on the ice commemorate the event. large enough and has for a skate and get auto- great ice for the team to graphs from their favou- MJW Chartered Profes- portunity to give them players in town who look help to build a sense of practice on. rite players. sional Accountant, says someone real that they up to that.” community and a fan In the meantime, Calling the event a win- it certainly kept the rink can look up to. Explaining that the base around the team. though, he says the win for local kids and buzzing and the canteen “They’re great role practice and skate came Wallin would know, event leaves minor minor hockey players as busy. models,” he says. “The about after he was ap- too. As a former WHL hockey coaches with a well as for the Raiders, For the kids, he adds, kids look at those guys, proached by the Raid- player, he participated clear message they can Mason Wallin, owner of it was an important op- and they’re playing at ers’ coaching staff, Wal- in more than his fare send to their young play- a high level, and it’s lin says that events like share of these commu- ers. through hard work. these are common for nity engagement events. “For our kids who play MARTINS LAKE REGIONAL PARK There are a lot of young teams in the WHL, and “I played at that level, minor sports, to see HELP WANTED/REQUEST FOR TENDERS too, in Spokane, and I these guys out there and Martins Lake Regional Park is accepting resumes/tenders for the did a lot of those things how fast and how good 2020 camping season for the following positions: when I was young,” he they are, now we can 1) GOLF CLUBHOUSE RESTAURANT: Leased operator for the said. “I always went to say, ‘If you work hard, fully equipped kitchen and restaurant facility May thru Sept., Marcelin Métis c/w living quarters. Must be certied food handlers. communities or schools. this is where you’re go- As a player, I saw the ing to be,’” he said. 2) BEACH CONCESSION: Leased operator June to Sept. Must be certied food handlers. Local #113 3) PARK MAINTENANCE: 3 positions open – Full time hours Canwood Regional Park May – September. General park maintenance for campground and golf course including grass cutting, tree trimming, AGM & Supper and Auction equipment maintenance, janitorial upkeep of washrooms/ Canwood Elks Community Center shower room, painting, beach maintenance, maintaining water system, testing water and other duties PRESIDENT ELECTION Sat., March 14, 2020 4) PARK ENTRY PERSONNEL: Must be 16 or older with valid th Happy Hour 5:00 p.m. driver’s license. Duties include greeting visitors, collecting Sat., April 4 , 2020 – 10:00 AM Supper at 6:00 p.m. Auction to follow fees, assigning campsites with computerized reservation Adults $15.00 ~ 6 - 12 yrs. $8.00 ~ 5 & under Free system, etc. Marcelin Senior Centre For more info call Christie at 306-221-4457. Mail resumes or For information call tenders to Martins Lake Regional Park, Box 488, Blaine Lake, SK, Lunch Served Bob 306-468-7942 or Terry 306-468-4425 S0J 0J0 or email to [email protected]. Proceeds to Canwood Regional Park & community improvements March 5, 2020 www.shellbrookchronicle.com Shellbrook Chronicle 3 Silvertips just one win away from league finals After securing a 5-3 Given a power play Matthew Kutnikoff as- home ice win in a tense just a couple minutes sisted on the goal. second round opener later, the Wheatkings To be certain of their against the Rosthern made the most of it to victory, the Tips would Wheatkings, the Shell- push the score to 3-1. tack on two more goals brook Silvertips were Ryan Pilon scored this to secure their 8-5 vic- back in Twin Rivers time around, with Epp tory. The first came on a Hockey League playoff providing a solo assist perfectly placed shot by action for games two on the play.