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New daycare
approved for
construction By Elaine Ashfield
Grasslands News
Construction of a new childcare centre, Wiggles &
Giggles Childcare Inc. in Whitewood, will begin this
fall.
The Board of Directors were ecstatic last week to
hear that the Government of Saskatchewan awarded
them a space development capital funding grant for 28
infant, toddler and preschool spaces.
“The monetary grants we were allocated will sup-
port the build of our facility, as well as help with fu-
ture operation costs,” chairperson Patsy Thompson
stated in her announcement.
The Board of Directors are sincerely grateful to the
Government of Saskatchewan, in particular the Min-
istry of Education’s Early Learning team, for seeing
their vision and awarding them childcare spaces.
“We have been awarded $224,000 to go directly to-
wards the capital construction cost, $24,108 for equip-
ment and furnishings, and an additional $5,200 for
literacy, active play and exploration. Wiggles and Gig-
gles will also be eligible for the Early Childhood Ser-
vices Grant and Childcare subsidies for 35 spaces upon
licensing,” the Board explained.
The Government of Saskatchewan supports fami-
lies and communities through Saskatchewan’s Early
Learning and Child Care Program. This program sup-
ports high-quality care for children in healthy, safe
and nurturing environments. Good-quality childcare
services support the social, emotional, physical, spiri-
tual and intellectual development of children.
In three short years, the board of Wiggles & Giggles
Childcare Inc. has been able to make outstanding prog-
ress and now their project will become reality. They
also know that it would not be possible without the
contributions and ongoing support from so many in
the community and surrounding area.
Prairie Valley School Division donated the land in
August 2020 where the new facility will be built. The
area donated, approximately one acre in size of the 9.5
acres of school ground, is an area that is not used by
the Whitewood School. The lot is 192 X 271 feet and is
located at the corner of Southesk Street and South Av-
enue (the far southeast corner of the school grounds).
The Saskatchewan Association of Municipal Assess-
ment placed a value of $9,100 on the property.
The board has held various fundraisers over the
years with their main fundraiser, the Octoberfest, hav-
ing to be cancelled due to COVID-19. Donations were
all greatly appreciated as they worked to raise funding
for construction.
In December 2020, the SECON Group of Companies
donated $50,000, proving how serious and excited the
stakeholders within the community are for the devel-
/RQJZHHNHQGÀUHZRUNV CHRIS ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS opment of the facility.
Plans for the facility are presently with the en-
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gineers so the finalized cost will hopefully soon be
6XQVHW%HDFK5HFUHDWLRQKHOGDÀUHZRUNVVKRZRQ0D\WRNLFNRIIWKHRIÀFLDOVWDUWWRVXPPHU known. Wiggles & Giggles Childcare Inc. continue to
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QHDUE\SOD\JURXQGDQGSDUNDUHD prices of supplies to build will undoubtedly also affect
the funding needed to complete the project.
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Melville trees snap, crackle and break from freezing ice
CHRIS ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS
Stripped bare
This popular tree on Dielscheinder Road and Fourth Avenue West was
nearly peeled of all the branches and leaves.
LLOYD SCHMIDT | GRASSLANDS NEWS
Just missed
This truck at Queen Street and Eighth Avenue West narrowly escaped the
branches that broke after the ice storm that hit Melville and area on Friday,
May 21.
ALAN HUSTAK | GRASSLANDS NEWS
Property damaged
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to it following the city-wide devastation last Friday.
ALAN HUSTAK | GRASSLANDS NEWS
Windshield ice
Mark Keller scrapes the ice of the windshield on Friday morning. Broken
branches can be seen on the grass behind him.
CHRIS ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS
Uprooted elm
This tree broke at the base at City Hall on the corner of Main Street and
Fourth Avenue East. SaskPower was repairing power lines, as many cus-
tomers were without power that stretched into the weekend.
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Cleaning up debris Karate kick
City workers on the 100 block Eighth West tackle the huge job of cleaning up Mother nature came out kicking on Friday morning, knocking down dozens
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and into the following week. on Main Street and Sixth Avenue West.
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Schools preparing for
graduation ceremonies helped cover the cost, and Parents are also orga-
By Sarah Pacio
Grasslands News municipal employees will nizing a parade to allow
assist with hanging the community members an
banners. opportunity to share in
Changes to public
Last Thursday, the stu- the celebration. The pa-
health orders have made
dent body dressed in their rade will wind its way
it difficult to plan gradu-
formal attire and the through town, following
ation programs this year,
graduates walked down the ceremony around 7:00
but schools are finding
the hall amidst applause. pm.
alternatives to traditional
An online assembly fol- Whitewood School has
celebrations and devel-
lowed, during which two scheduled its graduation
oping tentative plans for
of the graduates shared ceremony for June 12 at
ceremonies in June.
their class history. 1:00 pm. Although details
Similar to last year,
Graduates and staff have not yet been final-
the SCC at Grenfell High
members will pre-record ized, school leaders hope
Community School has
a ceremony to be released to hold the program in-
arranged to display ban-
publicly online, June 26 doors with a few family
ners of the graduates
at 7:00 pm. The fourteen members in attendance.
along Desmond Street in
graduates will each re- A parade may also be
the centre of town. Za-
ceive a USB copy of the organized to provide the
gime First Nation and
ceremony. community a chance to
the Grenfell Lions Club
In Broadview, banners congratulate the gradu-
featuring graduates from ates.
Broadview School were Fort Qu’Appelle’s Bert
hung along Main Street Fox Community High
at the end of April. The School will hold its grad-
SCC, Broadview Lions, uation ceremony on June
and Town of Broadview 17 at 7:30 pm. The pro-
provided assistance and gram will likely be held
financial support for this. outdoors to accommodate
The school is planning the maximum number
a ceremony for its six of guests permitted by
graduates on June 4 at public health orders. The
5:30 pm. school is still finalizing
Weather permitting, details for a venue.
the program will be held Meanwhile, staff at
outdoors on the school Melville Comprehensive
lawn and attendance is by High School have not yet
invitation only to ensure set a date for graduation
compliance with gath- and are still determining
ering limits imposed by the format for this year’s
public health orders. celebration. Grad walk 68%0,77('_*5$66/$1'61(:6
Last week, Trenton Sangwais and his fellow graduates walked down the hall-
way at Grenfell High Community School amidst applause from the rest of the
student body.
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Prairie Co-op reports
record year for sales Speaking on the record supplies, 3 per cent for
By Chris Ashfield
Grasslands News sales year for 2020, Gen- lubricant, 1 per cent for
eral Manager Chris Par- ag equipment and 0.5 per
adis said that despite the cent for chemical, seed
It was a record year challenges the Co-op ex- and fertilizer. Equity
for Prairie Co-op this past perienced this past year cheques were mailed to
year with the co-operative with COVID-19 pandemic, members in mid-May.
surpassing their previous it goes to show the im- Looking forward, Par-
sales record by nearly portance of the Co-op in adis feels Prairie Co-op
$2.5 million. That was the the community and to the will only see higher sales
message delivered during members it serves. numbers and he says as
the virtual annual gen- “What this goes to an organization, it is tar-
eral meeting (AGM) that show is that our people, geting to break the $100
was held on May 26. our staff and our locations million in sales in the ELAINE ASHFIELD | GRASSLANDS NEWS
According to financial are well suited to meet near future. He expects
Construction to begin
statements presented to our members’ needs,” that goal to be realized The committee who has been raising funding for a childcare centre in
members, Prairie Co-op said Paradis. “Through sooner than later with the Whitewood is pleased to announce it will go ahead due to news of re-
realized $94,911,643 in the challenging times increased sales that will ceiving funding from the Saskatchewan government to add to the many
sales in 2020 which was of the pandemic that we be realized from the new donations received. It will be located near Whitewood School (seen in
an increase of $2.44 mil- have all gone through, Home Centre and Food the background). Committee members include (l-r) Jenn Himmelspach,
lion over the previous and some days still going Stores in Melville.
sales record set in 2018. Tia Thompson, Patsy Thompson, Jessica Rogoschewsky, Ardean Maki
through, I am very proud “We truly feel with
Those sales helped give and missing are Aaron Aldous, Kelly Shire and Kate Leepart.
of our team and what the expanded offerings
the co-op a net savings they have accomplished and the service we can
of $2,869,465 for the year, and the service they have provide, we are looking near future. Aaron Keisig, vice-pres- 10-year awards and nine
which was down from provided.” forwards towards being Other business dis- ident of the board, Bob 5-year awards. Two re-
just under $3.2 million in The success of the the retailer of choice and cussed during the AGM Moulding and Patty Welch tired staff were also rec-
savings in 2019. The re- past year allowed Prairie growing the sales signifi- were a number of minor while Helen Achtymichuk ognized.
cord year for net savings Co-op’s board of direc- cantly,” said Paradis. bylaw revisions. In total, was the new name on the Prairie Co-op consists
was in 2015 when $7.3 tors to authorize a cash The new Home Centre 18 revisions were pre- ballot. Results of the elec- of 10,478 active members
million was realized on repayment of $1,022,363 opened on April 12 and sented, all minor house- tion were not available with locations in Melville,
just under $80 million in in equity payout to the the Food Store is sched- keeping changes. before press time. Fort Qu’Appelle, Cupar,
sales. membership based on a uled to be open by the end The AGM also saw an Twenty-four ser- Ituna, Kelliher, Lipton
Since being incorpo- $1,564,887 in patronage of July, a target which election held for three vice awards presented and Strasbourg.
rated in 1936, Prairie allocation that was ap- Paradis says is on track board of director’s po- throughout the year were
Co-op has a combined proved. The equity pay- to be met. Outside a few sitions with three can- also recognized as part of
sales of nearly $1.25 bil-
lion which attributed to
out the board of directors
approved on purchases
other smaller projects in
the works, the general
didates running
incumbents and one new
as the AGM, including one
35-year award, two 30-
Power outages
a total net savings of just
over $67 million over the
was 2.5 per cent for food
and petroleum, 2 per cent
manager said there are no
other large scales projects
person putting their name
forth. Letting their name
year awards, one 25-year
award, one 20-year award, planned for
same time frame. for home centre and farm currently planned in the stand for re-election were five 15-year awards, five
several areas
Planning on Selling By Elaine Ashfield
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Weather changes from heat to a cold, wet long-weekend
By Elaine Ashfield ple’s gardens and lawns for this year’s long week- to collapse and branches sius and low 4 degree C mm. The most variance
Grasslands News were suffering from an ex- end but are hopeful there to break. A substantial and precipitation 23.4 mm. from 2010 to 2020 is in the
treme drought. will be many more warm, amount of damage was Saskatoon’s average was precipitation levels with
It was a mixture of The drought was being sunny weekends yet to witnessed in communities also 18 degrees C for highs temperatures showing
emotions over the May compared to land situa- come over the summer. hit by the freezing rain. and 4 degrees C for lows similar readings from the
Victoria Day long week- tions similar to the 1930s Showers began on The month of May and precipitation as 16.9 two recorded averages.
end as the extreme heat and the fear of no rain was Thursday and as the night can often be a mixture of
that encased the area at creating a huge burden of progressed, by Friday temperatures and precip-
the beginning of the week doubt for this year’s crops. morning some areas had itation and looking back,
moved out and was re- Campers and outdoor also experienced snow records collected from
placed with cold, snow and enthusiasts who were and freezing rain. Several 1981 to 2010 showed the
rain. looking for a few days areas were without power May snowfall averages
The rain was welcomed of relaxation and some as an ice storm coated in the Qu’Appelle Valley
by most as the farmer’s
fields, pastures and peo-
outdoor fun were not as
pleased with the outcome
power lines and tree
branches causing the lines
to be 3.4 inches (8.6 cm.),
Moosomin at 2.1 inches
(5.4 cm.) and Regina re-
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8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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days while Saskatoon was
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“For the cause that needs assistance;
for the wrong that needs resistance;
the future in the distance and
the good that we can do.”
Is 13 years too young for age of consent for vaccines?
Vaccinations for COVID-19 are to begin next week and possible reactions, you do not need a parent’s per- choose to make a decision that the government states
in schools, including the Prairie Valley School Divi- mission to receive the vaccine. “Mature Minor Con- may be a risk to their own and others health.
sion. Students who are 13 and older do not need paren- sent” applies to any vaccine in Saskatchewan – not just The recommendation from the Government of Sas-
tal consent to be vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccines. Talk it over with your parents. If katchewan and Saskatchewan Health is for parents to
These same students need parental consent to buy a you are age 12, you will require a parent’s permission discuss consent for immunization with their children.
cigarette or to vape, to legally ingest an alcoholic bev- to receive the vaccine.” Children over the age of 13 who demonstrate the abil-
erage, to drive a vehicle, to have a sexual encounter, Another question was “My parents really want me ity to understand the information regarding vaccine
and they are not allowed to collect or pay into govern- to get the vaccine, but I don’t want to. Can they force can legally consent to receive or refuse immunizations
ment benefits related to employment or enlist in any me to get it?” In response to this, the government en- in Saskatchewan by providing mature minor consent
of the forces within the country. couraged these students to talk over their decision to a healthcare provider.
Being interested in why age 13 was the age chosen with their parents. If hesitant because of concerns What is ‘mature minor consent’ that would be con-
for consent not being necessary for a medical deci- about safety, they suggested referring to information sidered satisfactory from a youngster who cannot
sion consisting of a vaccination (an injected substance about the vaccine. make mature enough decisions on things of much less
into the body), I did more research. The Saskatche- “The vaccines are safe, and help protect you from priority such as buying cigarettes or consuming alco-
wan Health Association showed that it is consistent this serious virus. The more people who are vacci- hol?
under Saskatchewan law and the same guidelines are nated, the sooner we can resume doing the things we I would be amiss to not comment that it is also
reported as similar across Canada. I was unable to find all loved to do – with the people we love doing them stated that efforts will be made to obtain parental
the validation for decisions behind these statements. with – before the pandemic,” the government states. consent.
The Government of Saskatchewan website shared Responses such as these are less than desirable an- What kind of a statement is that? It is stated every
information including questions often asked such as swers regarding the maturity of a 13-year-old to make effort will be made to obtain parental consent from
“I want to get the vaccine so I can do more things with such an important decision. Should 13-year-old chil- students age 13 and older but it is also stated age 13
my friends – but my parents are against it. Can I still dren, and even some older, be put in a position where and older don’t need this consent.
get it?” their decision must weigh parental advice versus gov- Say it like it is – the government, supported by Sas-
The government response is “If you are 13 or older, ernment advice? Obviously there may be a difference katchewan Health, states that 13 years of age and up
yes you can. In Saskatchewan, we have something of opinion and these young people are now put under is a mature enough age for students to decide if they
called “Mature Minor Consent.” That means if you are the mental stress to make a decision that could possi- want an injection of medicine or not. Who agrees?
at least 13 and as long as you understand the benefits bly go against their parents beliefs or even possibly - Elaine Ashfield, Grasslands News
Moe’s sharp vaccine
comments telling eral) in the percentage of our popu-
By Murray Mandryk
Political columnist lation vaccinated.
And at his most recent briefing,
Moe re-emphasized Saskatchewan’s
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe vaccine success that has seen 80-per-
said some things last week that cent-or-more vaccination rates
were very different in his bluntness. among the 60 years and old age
He spoke to those who aren’t yet groups and pointed to large weekly
vaccinated — especially those who percentage increases in younger age
are refusing to get a COVID-19 vac- categories that have more recently
cine and are encouraging others not been made eligible for vaccinations.
to get it. In fact, Moe said he isn’t espe-
And unlike previous occasions cially worried about vaccine hesi-
when either he or Health Minister tancy in specific age groups.
Paul Merriman politely suggested His Saskatchewan Party gov-
getting vaccinated was a matter of ernment’s strategy of doling out
personal choice, the Premier didn’t vaccinations mostly through an
mince many words. age-based system — as opposed
“We’re not asking you to storm to seeking out younger, frontline
the beaches at Normandy,” Moe workers for vaccinations earlier —
said. has drawn criticism. miles from throughout rural Saskatchewan isolated, individual resisters. Cumulatively,
“All we’re asking you to do is But when it comes to getting as and willingly waiting in line. they might be adding up to a big problem for
go in and get a tiny needle in your many people vaccinated as quickly This was a very good thing and has clearly all of us in the COVID-19 fight.
arm.” as possible, it is a system that has contributed to Saskatchewan’s high vaccina- “You should know and you should be fully
Other premiers like Ontario’s also been effective. tion rate. aware of the risks,” Moe said. “COVID is not
Doug Ford and Manitoba’s Brian However, judging by Moe’s con- It also somewhat dispels an “urban myth” gone. You will continue to be at risk.”
Pallister have been more blunt. cerns, there are new found worries that vaccine hesitancy is just a rural prob- Again, this seems to contrast with the gov-
Moe has been more guarded … until out there about people’s unwilling- lem driven by independent, anti-government ernment’s overall message. But, sometimes in
now. ness — or inability — to get vacci- rural types. (As one rural resident put it to government there are much bigger problems
Admittedly, it was a tad puzzling nations. me: “Those that think that way have never than a little messaging inconsistency.
in the context of the overall mes- It would seem rather obvious lived in a smaller community where ev- Moe clearly sees resisters as the big prob-
sage from Moe and Saskatchewan that the Saskatchewan Health Au- eryone knows everyone else and aren’t shy lem and appealed to them directly to help end
Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. thority (SHA) drive-thrus are better about saying something.” the restrictions he also hates.
Saqib Shahab. suited for people with access to ve- That said, Moe’s remarks last week did “I hate it,” the Premier said, of those im-
Both again said vaccinations in hicles and who have the ability to also acknowledged newer Canadians and oth- posing his restrictions. “I look forward to the
this province have been a huge suc- take time off work to get to those ers like some in the First Nations commu- day it all ends.
cess story. clinics. The success of those drive- nities (although there have been massively “But that day can only come when enough
We are at or in the lead among thru clinics in Regina and Saska- successful vaccination campaigns run by re- of us choose to be vaccinated.”
the provinces (the territories are toon has been somewhat driven by serves as well) need special attention. And right now, Moe’s foremost concerned
way ahead of the provinces in gen- people driving in for hundreds of Moe mostly seemed to be addressing those is those who won’t be vaccinated.
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Canadian National and Kansas City Southern
Canadian company sets to purchase USA rail line
said JJ Ruest, president and chief exec- vice options and customer choice. CN’s line. While preventing thousands
National News
Grasslands News utive officer of CN. Enhances competition. This combi- of tons of emissions from entering the
“As North America’s most custom- nation will create an express route that atmosphere every day, the expected
er-focused transportation provider, connects the U.S., Mexico and Canada conversion of truck traffic to rails will
Kansas City Southern (KCS) an- with a seamless single-owner, single-op-
we are excited about this combination also reduce traffic congestion in these
nounced on May 21 that the Company’s erator service, and preserves access to
with CN, which will provide customers regions.
Board of Directors, in consultation with all existing gateways to enhance route
access to new single-line transporta- Creates opportunities for local
its financial and legal advisors, has choices and ensure robust price compe-
tion services at the best value for their communities. Upon the closing of the
unanimously determined that the ac- tition.
transportation dollar, and increase com- transaction, CN will maintain corpo-
quisition proposal KCS received from Delivers significant value to KCS
petition among the Class 1 railroads. rate headquarters in Montreal, Canada,
Canadian National Railway Company shareholders. CN’s proposal delivers
Our companies’ cultures are strongly and establish Kansas City, Missouri, as
(CN) on May 13, 2021 continues to con-
the combined company’s United States
stitute a “Company Superior Proposal”
headquarters. The Mexico headquarters
under KCS’s pending merger agreement $30 Billion will remain in Mexico City and the op-
with Canadian Pacific Railway Lim-
erations center in Monterrey. CN will
ited. As a result, KCS terminated the (USA) make significant infrastructure invest-
Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) merger
agreement and entered into a merger deal on the ments in key communities across the
new network, including Illinois, Mis-
agreement with CN.
As a result, Kansas City Southern bargaining table souri, Michigan, Louisiana and Texas,
meaning more economic opportunity
has terminated its merger agreement
and more jobs.
with Canadian Pacific, instead accept- an implied premium of 45 per cent to
aligned, and we share a commitment to
ing the takeover offer from Canadian
environmental stewardship, safe opera- KCS shareholders, as well as partici- Financing
National in the hopes of creating a pation in the significant upside of the The cash portion of the consideration
tions, reliable service and outstanding
railway that spans Canada, the United combined company. Additionally, KCS will be funded through a combination
performance. As a larger continental
States and Mexico. shareholders will have the ability to re- of cash-on-hand and approximately $19
enterprise with complementary routes
Following the merger, expected ceive the merger consideration imme- billion of new debt. Upon closing of the
and an enhanced platform for revenue
EBITDA synergies are expected to diately upon the closing of CN’s voting transaction and including the assump-
growth, capital investment, and job cre-
approach $1 billion annually, with a trust, which is expected to be in the sec- tion of approximately $3.8 billion of
ation, we will be positioned to deliver
significant proportion expected from ond half of 2021. This combination will KCS debt, we expect to have outstand-
on the transaction’s powerful synergies
converting truck traffic from busy in- also significantly expand the combined ing debt of approximately $33 billion,
which will create new growth oppor-
terstates and highways for better fuel company’s total addressable market representing a leverage ratio of 4.5x pro
tunities for our customers, employees,
efficiency at a lower cost. (“TAM”) – CN and KCS would target $8 forma 2021 EBITDA3, and we expect to
labor partners, communities and share-
Under the terms of the agreement, billion of TAM opportunity while sup- maintain an investment grade credit
holders,” added Patrick J. Ottensmeyer,
which was unanimously approved by porting growth across the rapidly grow- rating. Based on the proposed exchange
president and chief executive officer of
the Board of Directors of each com- ing USMCA network. ratio and CN’s current quarterly div-
KCS.
pany, KCS shareholders will receive Presents compelling synergies and idend of C$0.615 per CN share, KCS
Robert Pace, chair of the board of
$3252 per common share based on CN’s pro-forma financial metrics. CN cur- shareholders are expected to receive the
May 13, 2021 offer, which implies a CN, said “KCS is the ideal partner for
CN to connect the continent, helping to rently estimates that the combination equivalent of $2.30 in annual dividends
total enterprise value of $33.6 billion, would result in EBITDA synergies ap- per KCS share.
including the assumption of approx- drive North American trade and eco-
proaching $1 billion annually, with the
imately $3.8 billion of KCS debt. KCS nomic prosperity. We are confident in Approvals and Timing
vast majority of synergies coming from
shareholders will receive $200 in cash our ability to gain the necessary regula- CN and KCS are confident in their
additional revenue opportunities. CN
and 1.129 shares of CN common stock tory approvals and complete the combi- ability to obtain all necessary regu-
anticipates the transaction to be accre-
for each KCS common share, with KCS nation with KCS, and we look forward latory approvals, including from the
tive to CN’s adjusted diluted earnings
shareholders expected to own 12.6 per to combining with KCS to create new Surface Transportation Board (“STB”)
per share in the first full year following
cent of the combined company. This opportunities, more choice and a stron- and the Federal Economic Competition
CN assuming control of KCS.
represents an implied premium of 45 ger company.” Commission (COFECE) and Federal
Accelerates innovation. CN and
per cent when compared to KCS’ unaf- Compelling Strategic KCS share cultures that value safety, Telecommunications Institute (IFT) in
fected closing stock price on March 19, service and environmental steward- Mexico.
2021. KCS’ preferred shareholders will and Financial Rationale ship. CN and KCS will accelerate inno- CN has proposed a “plain vanilla”
receive $37.50 in cash for each preferred Creates the premier railway for vation and investment as CN brings its voting trust. Upon KCS shareholder
share. the 21st century. The combination industry-leading safety technology and approval of the transaction, and satis-
“We are thrilled that KCS has agreed of CN and KCS will further accelerate fuel efficiency to the KCS network. faction of customary closing conditions,
to combine with CN to create the pre- CN’s industry-leading growth profile by Yields demonstrable benefits for CN will acquire KCS shares and place
mier railway for the 21st century. I connecting North America’s industrial the environment. The combination them into the voting trust. KCS share-
would like to thank the numerous corridor to create new options for ship- will yield demonstrable benefits for the holders will receive the merger consid-
stakeholders of both companies who pers and new revenue for the combined environment by converting significant eration immediately upon the closing of
have demonstrated overwhelming sup- company. A CN-KCS combination will volumes of truck traffic onto rails, de- CN’s voting trust, which is expected to
port for this compelling combination, substantially help realize the many ben- livering better fuel efficiency at lower be in the second half of 2021.
and we look forward to delivering the efits of the USMCA, bringing it to life in cost. CN has the ability to remove Following this step, the STB and
many benefits of this pro-competitive a meaningful way. more than 300 trucks from the road other regulatory authorities must ap-
transaction to them. I am confident Brings together highly comple- with every additional freight train. prove CN’s control of KCS. The com-
that together with KCS’ experienced mentary networks to benefit cus- Because trains are 4 to 5 times more pletion of the transaction is expected
and talented team, we will meaning- tomers. CN and KCS will create a fuel-efficient than trucks, the combined to take place in the second half of 2022.
fully connect the continent – enhancing safer, faster, cleaner and stronger rail- company will also have an opportunity Upon completion, CN and KCS will
competition, offering more choice for way that is ideally positioned to support to realize a 75 per cent reduction in begin the integration process to realize
customers, and driving environmental the growth of an emerging consump- greenhouse gas emissions, resulting in the significant benefits of the combina-
stewardship and shareholder value,” tion-based economy through better ser- cleaner air for local communities along tion for their stakeholders.
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Talent adjudicators make selections for provincials
ABBEYGAIL MAY JULIA MILES KADEN ROYER KARLEE OMOTH LANDON TAYLOR NICHOLAS MILES TALON MANBY
Submitted place – Jasper Beliveau Musical Theatre, Ju- Piano, Primary, 2nd Wolseley Lions Club Excellence Voice, 17 &
Grasslands News Vocal, Primary, 2nd nior – Abbeygail May place – Eden Arkinstall Multi-Disciplinary Dis- under – Abbeygail May
place – Eden Arkinstall Musical Theatre, Inter- Piano, Elementary, 1st tinction Award – Ab- Provincial Junior Mu-
Vocal, Elementary – mediate – Karlee Omoth place – Julia Miles beygail May sical Theatre – Abbeygail
Band/Strings Awards Julia Miles Wolseley Lions Club Piano, Elementary, Wolseley Lions Club May
Strings, Junior – Ab- Vocal, Junior – Ab- Musical Theatre Dis- 2nd place – Mya Bieber Plaque, Highest Mark Provincial Intermedi-
beygail May beygail May tinction Award – Karlee Piano, Junior, 1st place Going to Provincials – ate Musical Theatre Bal-
Band, Elementary – Vocal, Intermediate – Omoth – Nicholas Miles Karlee Omoth lad – Karlee Omoth
Julia Miles Talon Manby Piano Awards Piano, Junior, 2nd Recommended for Provincial Intermedi-
Band, Junior – Nicho- Wolseley Lions Club First Year of Piano place – Abbeygail May Provincial ate Musical Theatre Up-
las Miles Vocal Distinction Award Lessons – Jordan Gartner Piano, Intermediate, Adjudicators made
Band, Intermediate – Tempo – Karlee Omoth
– Abbeygail May & Dominik Arkinstall 1st place – Landon Taylor 11 recommendations for
Abbeygail May Excellence Piano, 12 &
Musical Theatre Piano, 6 Years & under Piano, Intermediate, participants to compete
Wolseley Lions Club under – Julia Miles
Awards – Grace Dinwoodie 2nd place – Kaden Royer at the Provincial or Ex-
Band/Strings Distinction Wolseley Lions Club cellence level. The Sas- Provincial Intermedi-
Musical Theatre, Pri- Piano, 8 Years & under
Award – Nicholas Miles Piano Distinction Award katchewan Music Festival ate Recital Piano – Kaden
mary – Natalie Malo – Jennifer Park
Vocal Awards Musical Theatre, Ele- Piano, Primary, 1st – Landon Taylor Association Provincial Fi- Royer and Landon Taylor
Vocal, Primary, 1st mentary – Julia Miles place – Calvin Ager Special Awards nals Competition will be Provincial Intermedi-
How to Work Together held online, June 3-6. ate 20th/21st Century/
Award – Zachariah & Ab- Provincial Junior Canadian Piano – Landon
beygail May Vocal – Abbeygail May Taylor
Duet or Trio Award – Provincial Interme- Provincial Interme-
Talon Manby, Abbeygail diate Folk Song Vocal – diate Chopin Piano –
May, Karlee Omoth Talon Manby Landon Taylor
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By Patricia Hanbidge
Growing Heirloom Tomatoes
So far, our spring on the prairies has that is seriously to die for is an unnamed
been all about a mixture of everything. variety that we call Nella as we received
What is the summer going to bring? We plants from a lovely woman by that name.
don’t know! Unfortunately, like farming,
gardening is all about making the best
choices in spring and hoping for the best
Nella had traded and saved seeds even
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Gene Hauta
Grenfell to demolish Windsor Block
By Sarah Pacio contract with Sharon Pope who will provide the required
It’s A Strange World
Recent prices for British Columbia softwood
Grasslands News mentorship for Goebel.
lumber reached $1,600 for 1,000 board feet com-
At its meeting on May 5, council approved the Gren-
pared with about $300 a year ago. Forestry experts
fell Recreation and Culture Advisory Board’s recommen- and officials are reporting that people are sneak-
Grenfell council met for its regular meeting on May dation for allocating SaskLotteries funding to particular
19 at 7 p.m.; only Councillor Elvis Kardash was absent. ing into public forests to illegally saw down trees,
groups. This included $2,000 for programming at the GRP which are suddenly very valuable. In some cases,
During councillor reports, Mayor Rod Wolfe com- Pool. The decision was discussed further at the May 19
mended the town’s office staff for their professional poachers have caused environmental damage by
meeting. Councillor Wes Overrand questioned why the taking down large Douglas fir or red cedar trees
response to closures caused by COVID-19 exposure. funding was approved for the pool since it is a munici- near sensitive waterways. At other times, the trees
Councillor Les McGhie commented that it was also nice pally operated facility. get hung up and are left to rot. There are also
to finally see work being done on the large “G” signs Finance Officer Goebel and CAO Brenna Ackerman signs of people cutting dead trees, which leads to
along Highway 1. The signs have been primed and re- explained that the grant money can be used for the pool speculation that people are also looking for free
ceived their first coat of paint. The project was initially because other groups have received their maximum fund- firewood.
approved as part of the capital budget in 2018. ing and the pool provides programming not offered by Christopher Walls, 50, has been with the Long
Written reports from staff indicated that the adminis- any other group. “The other organizations don’t have any Branch Police Department in New Jersey for 19
trator posted an RFP on SaskTenders for demolition of more eligible expenses; what they’ve got is all they’re years, but investigators discovered a meth lab at
the Windsor Block. The original stone building on Front eligible for. That’s why now the town becomes eligible,” his home. He could be going to jail for as long as
Street was constructed in 1896 and was one of the oldest Goebel stated. his police career has been. Walls, who had an an-
Masonic Halls in Saskatchewan. It later became a the- She added that if the community does not accept the nual salary of $128,000, has been suspended
atre and was declared a heritage property in 1998. Unfor- full funding offered by SaskLotteries this year, the grant In Mali, a woman gave birth to nine babies,
tunately the RCMP discovered more than 400 cannabis would reflect this and a decreased amount will be pro- joining a very rare club of mothers to nonuplets.
plants and 10 pounds of prepared marijuana on the prem- vided to Grenfell going forward. Groups that access the The miraculous pregnancy of
ises in 2010. The heritage designation was repealed, the funding had lower expenses this year but a decrease in Halima Cisse, 25, has fasci-
SHA declared it “Unsanitary and Unfit for Occupation,” grant funding could be detrimental to them as they re- nated the people of the West
and the vacant building continued to deteriorate. The sume regular programming post-COVID. African country. Cisse was
town’s RFP for the building’s demolition closes on June 9. Council approved the report from HMC Management believed to have been carry-
The Public Works Department report to council stated which summarized the town’s strategic planning session ing septuplets because doctors
that a portion of sidewalk near the high school had be- held on May 6. Dean Yaremchuk and Larry Yang facili- had missed two babies in ul-
come damaged and hazardous, so it has been removed. trasound examinations. The
tated the meeting that was attended by council and the
Staff prepared the GRP ball diamonds for the summer five girls and four boys
CAO. The resulting document lists values such as fiscal
were delivered by Cae-
season by installing seats and cutting grass. They have responsibility and ethical leadership to provide a guide
sarean section and are
also been engaged in manhole repairs, sewer line clearing and framework for council’s decision. Initially completed
healthy.
and replacement. in 2018, council reviews its strategic plan annually. Hong Kong police say
Council ratified the CAO’s decision to hire Andrea Before going in camera, council adopted the Trailer a 90-year-old woman fell vic-
Goebel as Finance Officer. Goebel had been the office Fees Bylaw and Animal Control Bylaw, which had been tim to a phone scam that, over a period of just
clerk since the end of last year. Council also approved a presented at the previous meeting. six months, saw her give away over $32.8 mil-
lion. The initial caller claimed to be a detective
from mainland China who told the woman that
Bonk and Ward win 4-H public speaking awards her identity had been stolen and used in a crime
and that they needed to confirm the source of her
money. An imposter posing as a Chinese police of-
Thirty-two 4-H mem- place in the senior divi- and especially for my age ficer gave her a cell phone that she was instructed
By Sarah Pacio group, with school, fam-
Grasslands News bers shared their speeches sion. This was her second to use during the probe. The scammers managed
via Zoom on May 15 and time achieving this honor ily, music, social media, to convince at least 11 times to transfer massive
16. A panel of nine judges since she also placed first it becomes really stress- amounts of money into accounts they held. Wong,
4-H clubs recognize the ful,” she told Grasslands a 19-year-old college student, was arrested on sus-
value of helping youth de- scored each presentation in 2017. She is currently
News. “But you can train picion of ‘obtaining property by deception’. This
velop an ability to clearly on the appropriateness of in Grade 11 and acknowl-
yourself to find comfort in is believed to be the biggest phone scam ever in
articulate their ideas. An- the topic, as well as the edged that public speaking
silence and it can be really Hong Kong, which sees plenty of scams.
nual public speaking com- quality, vocabulary, and skills have value for every- beneficial to not only your Seventy-five people, all between age 20 and 30,
petitions provide members grammar. Marks were day life as well as career mental health but also to face a total of $135,000 in fines after local and pro-
with the opportunity to also given for pronuncia- opportunities. your productivity.” vincial police broke up an illegal gathering in the
practice oratory skills. tion, interaction with the Emma chose the topic Maura Ward, a Grade Lanaudière region of Quebec. Real responsible!
Winners at this year’s audience and adherence to “Silence” for this year’s 6 member of Elcapo Light- Many places are using incentives to try to
provincial competition in- specified time limits. competition because she horse 4-H Club, attended get people vaccinated. Ohio Gov. Mike Devine is
cluded Emma Bonk from Emma Bonk is a mem- felt it would resonate with the provincial competition holding lotteries for vaccinated state residents.
Wolseley and Maura Ward ber of the Candiac 4-H Beef many people. “I feel like si- for the second time this They have a chance at $1 million for adults, or a
from Broadview. Club and was awarded first lence is overlooked in life year and won first place four-year scholarship for residents 17 and under.
in the junior division. The “What will Florida Gov Ron DeSantis raffle off for
the maskless?” asked Janice Hough. “Solid gold
Broadview approves new fire truck internet service from the Town Office to
title of her presentation
was “Coyote Hunting” and
it related the experiences
she had with her father
caskets?’ In New Orleans, a jab in the arm was
accompanied by a free pound of boiled crawfish.
New Jersey is starting a program whereby state
By Sarah Pacio residents can bring their vaccine card to a number
the Fire Hall at an estimated cost of $810, and grandfather to protect
Grasslands News of breweries for some free beer. “Hmm,” mused
after which SaskTel’s phone line and in- their farm animals.
“I enjoy my animals Hough. “I think I see a way to get even the vaccine
ternet service at the Fire Hall will be ter- hesitant their shots at summer baseball games.”
Broadview town council met for its and I was trying to keep
minated. Council also accepted Hometown While upset that the tires on her pickup had
regular meeting on April 21. them safe,” Maura ex-
Co-op’s offer to cover the cost of installing been slashed, Francesca Wikoff of Maricopa, Ariz
Council approved a motion to offer the plained. “The coyotes were
full-time position of Public Works Fore- internet service at the Community Hall. figured that retributive justice had been served.
The Town will be responsible for the sub- getting my chickens so I
man to Chris McRobbie, starting May 10. The first clue was the blood trail that led to the
thought, ‘I need to put a
Council also entered into a Water Facil- sequent monthly service fee of $20. house of a neighbor Wikoff has been feuding with.
stop to this,’ and it turned But there was more. Lying on the driveway was
ities Operations Agreement with Brent Council directed the Environmental
into quite the adventure!” a finger, apparently sliced off in the act of van-
Neuls, to oversee the operation of the Health Services Committee and the Rec-
Maura said that par- dalism. Police confirmed that the finger belonged
town’s water treatment plant. reation & Culture Services Committee to ticipating in the public
develop plans for improvements at the to the neighbor, and Kevin Johnson has been
Power flickering in June 2020 damaged speaking aspect of the 4-H charged with criminal damage, assault, threaten-
a VFD at the water treatment plant. Coun- Celebration Park campground and Mem- program helps her grow ing and intimidating, and disorderly conduct. “At
cil acknowledge that SUMAssure accepted ory Park. personally and learn about some point,” quipped Randy Cassingham, “Wikoff
the town’s insurance claim to replace the Because property taxes were in ar- other members. “I like hav- should give him the finger.”
part at an estimated cost of $9,613.70. rears, the town has obtained the title ing the opportunity to see While snorkeling, an Australian woman spot-
Council approved the Broadview Fire to six properties through tax enforce- what the participants are ted a small sand mullet with a wedding band
Department’s request to purchase a vehi- ment: 134 Qu’Appelle Road, 516 Edmon- passionate about,” Maura around its neck. Susan Prior has seen fish en-
cle costing up to $40,000. The vehicle will ton Street, 720 Calgary Street, 337 Lorne commented. “It gives me twined with plastic collars, but had never seen
serve as a quick response unit when the Street, 519 Arnold Street, and 532 Edmon- the chance to work on my this. It was reported the ring belonged to Nathan
department is fighting grass fires. ton Street. Council directed that these be presenting and writing Reeves, who lost it last winter, but I’m not sure
Council agreed to install point to point advertised for sale by tender. skills.” how they know that. Prior and others are going to
try to capture the fish and remove the ring.
Disneyland recently revamped its Snow White
ride, removing some of the scarier elements, and
Don’t leave your customers in the dark. focusing more on magic and the seven dwarfs.
As a follow-up, writers Katie Dowd and Julie
Tremaine expressed their concern with the ride,
Tell them what you are doing. including the grand finale when the Prince wakes
Snow White from the Evil Queen’s spell with a
“true love’s kiss.” However, this is “a kiss he gives
Advertise your local business in to her without her consent, while she’s asleep,
your community newspaper. which ‘cannot possibly be true love if only one
person knows it’s happening. It’s hard to under-
stand why the Disneyland of 2021 would choose to
add a scene with such old-fashioned ideas of what
Email to: ads@grasslandsnews.ca or call: 1-844-GNG-NEWS (Ext. #230) a man is allowed to do to a woman.”
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