LMT June 14 - Vol 114 - issue 28

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VOLUME 114, NO. 28 ESTABLISHED IN 1908 MONDAY, JUNE 14, 2021
C. D. Puckett
launches bid
Page 2
The leftover
portion
Page 4
Mickelson
chasing history
at U.S. Open
Page 5
Strasbourg
Grad Section!
Page 6
Your local
Classifieds &
Notices
Page 8
RM of Dufferin
Meeting
Highlights - In
two parts
Page 8
Low Weight,
Low Price, Low
Sales
Page 11
Coffee Break
Page 11
Nokomis
Cemetery
Committee
Report
Page 12
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Sun: 25 °C
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Fire at the Purdue Familys Farm. A Card of Thanks to the responders and more info on page 8.
Town of Lumsden
Meeting Highlights
TM’z Appeals, Beattie Ramsay, Admin report,
Frank’s Walk
June 8th, 2021
Council for the Town of Lumsden
met via Zoom for their regular
meeting. There were no additions
to the agenda, and no conflicts of
interest were declared.
The Superintendent for Public
Works and Utilities Jeff Carey and
Ryan Haresign presented their reports
to council, availing themselves
of questions around each report.
Planning and Director Aimee Bryck
reported the boulevard for Free
Bird was set out on the previous
Friday, noting their patio is starting
to come together. Bryck is also in
the process of communicating with
Valley Pizza, and two boulevards
are waiting for them when they are
ready.
TM’z Appeal Discretionary Use
Conditions
Bryck reported that TM’z is appealing
the conditions on their discretionary
use approval. Therefore,
the matter will go to the appeals
board to be heard. The appeal board
is appointed locally. Bryck is working
on the Town’s submission, and
she will be representing the Town at
the hearing, which is scheduled for
June 17th at 7 pm at the Centennial
Hall.
Mayor Matheson explained the
process of the appeals board where
Director Bryck will make a presentation
on behalf of the council. Then,
the council will send a representative
and should either the Town or
TM’z disagree with the outcome,
they can appeal the decision to the
next level.
Bryck explained the appeals board
could maintain, vary or revoke
the decision of the council. Bryck
further explained that the Town is
playing by the rules in the Town’s
zoning bylaws and the performance
standards in the bylaws and is
confident in defending the Town’s
position concerning the bylaws. She
also noted that it is important that
TM’z exercise this part of the available
process, noting they have been
good to work with.
Mayor Matheson noted he had
expressed concerns as he was taken
aback by how quickly the matter
went to an appeal. He felt there
had been a difference of opinion
and didn’t have the opportunity to
temperatures
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Phyllis James Retires
Phyllis James, Callie Greenshields
Phyllis James is retiring from the librarian
job at Semans Library. Phyllis
started working in the library 17 years
ago when the library was still in the
now Post Office building. She made
the move along with all the books to
the school shortly after starting her
librarian career. The library held a
coffee and delicious cupcake farewell Extreme Cupcake close-up
on June 10. Phyllis shared some of her
experiences and stories from the past 17 years. Callie Greenshields presented
Phyllis with a card and gift card from the library board, wishing
her a relaxing retirement and thanked her for her service as our librarian.
Jay Holmes, on behalf of the Village of Semans, presented Phyllis with a
gift card. Several friends and board members stopped by to wish Phyllis
well. Alicia Mann will be the librarian starting in July.
-submitted by Lynn Gettis

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OBITUARY
Bernice Essery
1925-2021
With heavy hearts, we announce the sudden
passing of Bernice Essery on June 3, 2021 at
Brandon Regional Health Centre at the age of
96 years. Bernice was born in Foam Lake, SK on
February 3, 1925 to Robert and Ida Keyser, the
youngest sibling to 3 older brothers. She grew up
in Strasbourg, SK and where she completed her
schooling. She completed Nursing School in Regina
in 1947 and worked for several years nursing
in Saskatchewan and briefly in British Columbia.
In 1949, she married Don Essery and they settled
in Duval, SK where they raised their two children,
Rob, and Leigh, while Don worked in the Essery
family store. In 1961, they moved to Brandon,
where Don worked as a salesman for Knowlton’s
Shoe Store and later for Yaeger’s Furs. Retirement
in 1988 resulted in a move back to Duval where
she and Don enjoyed many happy years surrounded
by friends and family. They loved their
trips to Last Mountain Lake in the summers,
travelling to Manitoba and Alberta to visit family,
and trips to Texas during the winter months. Bernice
moved to Brandon in October 2005 to Odd
Fellows Corner to be closer to family. She was 80
years old when she moved, and took the move
in her stride, adjusting to the many differences
in the city, and also to living in an apartment
block. She was an active participant in activities
in the building - from Card Bingo to Bocce chair
bowling, to Birthday Teas and monthly catered
meals from the Crystal Hotel. She did her own
weekly grocery shopping at Safeway via a shuttle
bus, and continued this practice until April 2020
when Covid restrictions made it unsafe. Fiercely
independent, she did not like asking for help.
She was an avid walker, which she did on a daily
basis right up until the last. Bernice was predeceased
by husband Don in 1998, her parents;
mother-in-law Eva Essery, father-in-law Mervyn
Essery; brothers Albert ,Lloyd, and Russell
Keyser; sisters-in law Teeny, Eileen, and Evelyn
Keyser, Mabel Essery; brother-in law Allan
Essery; nephews Charlie Keyser, Bob Keyser, Ron
Essery; niece Brenda Brigden; daughter Leigh
Carnahan (2020). Bernice leaves to cherish her
memory: her son Rob Essery and daughter-inlaw
Sharon Moore; grandchildren Lauren Essery,
Alex Essery and wife Elizabeth Clark of Brandon;
her son-in-law Neil Carnahan, granddaughter
Courtney Workman (Bud); great-granddaughters
Harley and Piper Workman of Blackfalds, AB and
grandson Dylan Carnahan and wife Linda Trieu
of Calgary, AB. She was our Mom, Mother-inlaw,
Gramma, Nana, and Auntie Bernice, and we
are all going to miss her so much. Thank you for
96 wonderful years! Due to the current restrictions
of Covid 19, there will be no formal service.
Cremation has taken place, and at some time in
the future interment will be in the family plot in
Duval, SK. In lieu of a formal celebration of life
service, her family plan to get together for Chinese
Food to remember and celebrate a life well
lived. Bernice loved her Chinese food! Donations
in Bernice’s memory may be made to the Heart &
Stroke Foundation, 1379 Kenaston Blvd., Winnipeg,
MB, R3P 2T5 or to a charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements are in care of Brockie Donovan
Funeral & Cremation Services, Brandon, MB,
(204) 727-0694.
Messages of condolence may be placed at www.
brockiedonovan.com.
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C. D. Puckett launches bid
for conservative nomination
in Moose Jaw-Lake Centre-
Lanigan
June 8th, Clark Dan Puckett from Davidson
announced his intention to pursue the Conservative
Party nomination for Moose Jaw-Lake
Centre-Lanigan in the wake of MP Tom Lukiwski’s
recent retirement announcement. Mr. Puckett has
been a campaign supporter of the Conservative
Party of Canada for the past two decades.
“I would like to thank MP Tom Lukiwski for
his many years of dedicated service to both his
constituents and the people of Canada. During the
many years that I have known Tom, his inspiration
and good humor on the election trail has greatly
inspired me. I wish him all the best for a happy
and restful retirement.”
Mr. Puckett has been involved in politics both at
the federal and provincial levels. He began back
in 1999 when the Saskatchewan Party ran its first
provincial election campaign. The new party very
nearly brought down the long running NDP government
of Roy Romanow.
“I was very inspired by how the SaskParty was
founded as a solid coalition of conservative and
liberal MLA’s. This represents my own personal
belief in the political center as the healthiest place
for Canada’s long history of democratic values. It’s
where I firmly believe the Conservative Party of
Canada (CPC) needs to be right now.
“I deeply honour our new CPC Leader, Mr. Erin
O’Toole, as he moves towards the center despite
some opposition within the Conservative Party.
Personally speaking, I am a “progressive” member
of the Conservative Party of Canada. Time will
soon determine whether my views will be accepted
in this nomination race.”
“Simply put, my Canada includes Canada. I do
not support any separatist movement in our country.
My father served Canada in World War 2. He
fought for the freedom of Canada.”
C. D. Puckett brings a wealth of experience in
many fields including a family grain farming legacy
dating back to 1905, when the Puckett’s came to
homestead near Davidson. Clark helped his father
work the family farm outside of Davidson and
continued to farm while raising his own family.
In earlier years, he served on the RM of Willner
#253 as Councillor from 1989-1997 serving on
vital committees related to community service and
safety.
He served as a Constituency Assistant to former
MLA Greg Brkich from 2000-2012, fielding inquiries
from constituents and working closely with
the MLA and provincial government Ministries.
He was appointed to the Saskatchewan Social
Services Provincial Appeals Board in 2007. He is
currently serving as Councillor for the Town of Davidson.
Clark is still farming while serving families
as a Certified Funeral Celebrant. He has helped
many families through the loss of a loved one by
assisting in funeral service design, leadership and
pastoral care.
“I am not a career politician looking for a job. I
just have the great misfortune of being an incurable
idealist. I have
always sought to
help people have
better lives. I think
I have done about
250 funeral services
over the last
ten years. My public
speaking ability
is polished and
compassionate. I
think that this experience
will help
me to serve people
well at home and represent them in Ottawa with
commitment and determination.”
“My own personal experience as a young farmer
in the ‘80’s and ‘90’s led me to enter into the political
world with a vision to improve the viability of
farming in Saskatchewan. I know I am a person of
sincere empathy for families of all income sources,
both business and wage based. It was tough out
there when we entered this new millennium in
2000 and now, with the pandemic, it’s going to be
a real challenge moving forward. I’m up to that
challenge.”
Clark has seen the transformation of agriculture
across Saskatchewan in the wake of successful
Conservative policies such as the removal of the
Canadian Wheat Board monopoly. Mr. Puckett
believed that farmers were held back for decades.
“We have since quickly evolved into more viable
commodity prices for today’s modern farmers. One
look at the landscape reveals a revolution in technology,
productivity and expertise. If I am nominated
and then possibly elected as a Conservative
MP, I will work hard to ensure that our farmers
are protected. As seen during this pandemic, the
ability to produce our own food and help feed the
world has never been more important.”
Mr. Puckett is also very concerned about the
overreach of the big retail and internet tech- giants
now present in Canada. He believes the federal
government needs to act firmly.
“The wealth and power of big retail is suffocating
small businesses in Canada. Internet tech-giants
are now fully disrupting polite human interaction
in historically dangerous ways. I would work
towards preserving our democratic right to free
speech while seeking to reign in the power of global
magnates who care little about our social fabric
going forward.”
“I believe that as we emerge from the present
Covid-19 crisis, Canada will need a strong Conservative
Party government in Ottawa to bring
new opportunities for young families and renewed
trust for business and investment for our future
growth.”
Clark is passionate about seeing positive change
in Ottawa while moving towards supporting the
issues of young individuals and families across
Canada.
“Well, at the age of 59, I am perhaps at odds
with my own generation. However, I am passionate
about listening to and accepting that younger
generations have a new vision. After all, they will
inherit and manage our Canadian democracy after
I’m gone.”
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address those. Matheson added he would’ve liked the opportunity to talk with
TM’z to tell them what council had been hearing and what the council would
like to do and find a way to make it work. He added they are now in a position of
adversity rather than in a place to work out the differences.
Councillor Ashlee Longmoore noted that council should encourage more back
and forth with an applicant, and she would be more aware of that in the future.
Councillor Barber noted that typically there is an opportunity for the applicant
to respond, and then she would bring the concerns back to council. He
felt that, in general, people have been more apt to go to an appeal rather than
through a collaborative approach.
Mayor Matheson said there were several issues raised by the applicant, which
were simply a misunderstanding. He noted a number of those issues have already
been resolved.
Bryck said that discretionary use applications are unique as they are based on
performance standards. It is beneficial to all parties to be well informed of the
issues when making decisions. She thought that she would be more inclined to
work with the applicant to appear before the council as a delegation to speak to
the application in the future.
Planter Barricades/Strategic Planning/James St. North Speed
Reduction
Councillor Rhonda Phillips presented the Planning and Economic Development
Committee Report to council. Council discussed custom ordered parking
patio barricades which would have a planter on the top of the barricade. The
administration is currently gathering information to explore the cost before the
council discusses it further.
The council also set a tentative date in September where council will meet
with a planning facilitator who would go over a session on strategic planning
with the council.
Council discussed extending the 30 km/hr speed limit on James Street
North. They made a motion directing the administration to put together a bylaw
amendment and bring it back to council.
Administration Report
CAO Monica Merkosky reported they are starting a new agenda procedure for
closed session items. The items will be on a separate agenda so that the administration
can restrict access to documents.
70% of staff are back working from the office.
The CAO requested a resolution from council to transfer the 2020 surplus into
a reserve that the council would have access to in 2021/2022. Council passed
the motion as requested.
The Town received their third payment for the solar projects from Environment
and Climate Change Canada for $217,000.
Mayor and Councillor Forum
Councillor Byron Tumbach reported that the Lumsden and District Heritage
Home’s courtyard revitalization was fortunate to receive trees from the Lions.
The Lumsden Highschool students assisted in planting the trees, which they
appreciated.
There are safety concerns at the home due to the lack of staffing on nightshift.
Additionally, the lack of staffing has resulted in transferring one resident out as
they do not have the capability. Councillor Tumbach also reported the Heritage
Home’s Board Chair Susan Wood has resigned.
Councillor Ashlee Longmoore reported that she attended the Lumsden and
District Arts Council meeting in person for the first time. They met socially
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distanced, outside. One of the projects the arts
council is involved in is working with the community
to have art at the dog park. The Arts
Council now has an Instagram account.
Councillor Verne Barber reported he spoke
with a person looking for historical information
on Beattie Ramsay as he is working on a book
with Beattie’s son, Doug. Beattie Ramsay was a
resident of Lumsden and a hockey player and the
Captain of the Toronto Granites hockey team who
won a gold medal in the 1924 Winter Olympics.
Councillor Jim Rawlings reported that he
expects that Saskatchewan will be going through
another boom in construction. He would like the
Town’s camping facilities to be up and running
to take full advantage of it, noting that many
construction workers will camp most months of
the year if they are able.
Councillor Jenelle Brennan attended a virtual
‘Let’s Talk Tourism’ seminar. She said it was interesting
and she learned a lot about tourism. She
said Tourism Saskatchewan has online programs
that she noticed called ‘Tourism Champions’
geared towards community leaders. The course
helps develop tourism in communities. Brennan
The leftover portion
also went out with 42 people to help clear out the
section of the Trans Canada Trail. She said it was
a lot of fun and it was nice to see all of the people
working together. She said the bulk majority of
the clearing had been completed.
Mayor Matheson reported he was in attendance
to meet Frank Atchison, the 94-year-old senior
walking his “Where’s Frank Walk for Children”
as he came through Lumsden as he walks from
Saskatoon to Regina. Matheson said the elementary
school students raised over $2,309 in just
over a couple of weeks. On the same day, Mayor
Matheson reported they opened up the dog park.
Matheson also reported he had a meeting with
the CAO Monica Merkosky and the Reeve of the
RM of Lumsden with the Mayor of Regina Sandra
Masters. He noted Mayor Masters’ big thing’
was promoting Regina and understood that the
Regina area didn’t just include the city but all of
the surrounding areas and recognized the tremendous
opportunity for growth.
The next meeting of council is on June 22nd.
Jennifer Argue, Local Journalism Initiative reporter
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CALVIN DANIELS
Nokomis Legion Branch #290 celebrates
FLAG DAY
Saturday, June 19 th , 2021
It is interesting how some ideas pop up for various people at the same time.
Such certainty appears to be what might happen moving forward as Saskatchewan
prepares to produce literally mountains of canola meal in the very near
future.
Three new canola crushing plants have been announced in the last few weeks -
two at Regina, one at North Portal, and a major expansion to an existing facility
in Yorkton. As a result, those in the industry must be questioning whether
farmers can produce enough canola without pushing rotations too far to keep the
facilities humming along.
On the oil side, the healthy aspects of canola oil for human consumption and
an expected surge in demand for biodiesel bode well for sales for crushers.
But what about the other side of the crushing industry? The ‘meal’ that is essentially
the leftover portion of the process? Canola meal has typically found its way into
the feed market, particularly the dairy sector stateside, and to China for fish farms, but with massive
growth in meal production, it is going to require savvy marketing and new market development to
make that side of things profitable.
In terms of new markets, two seem to offer a huge upside if research can find a way to make the
meal work in those sectors. The first is rather obvious, human consumption. There is significant
interest, at least from a portion of consumers, in meat substitutes made up of various plant protein
sources with added flavours, chemicals and other additives.
As consumers show interest, the food sector has actively promoted such products – in particular,
the fast-food sector with non-meat burgers.
Canola meal is a good protein source, but it has not proven very palatable. It has been the Achilles’
Heel for the product, even in the livestock sector.
If researchers can make canola meal work in the current wave of meat substitutes, it can be a huge
market. More likely, in the short term, it will be the bioplastics field. There is huge interest in plastics
that will actually degrade in nature/landfills. Where many current plastics are destined to be
decades-long garbage in our landfills and oceans, a bioplastic would actually degrade. Canola meal
could be one of the source materials for such plastics, again with research and development.
The meal is essentially a resource waiting for markets.
Please join the members of the
Nokomis Legion at the following
locations and times to place flags
in memory of our veterans.
• Flags will be placed at the Lockwood Cemetery at 9:30 a.m
• Flags will be placed at the Govan Cemetery at 11:30 a.m.
• Flags will be placed at the Nokomis Legion Cenotaph at 2:30 p.m.
• Physical distancing per COVID rules followed
- Calvin Daniels
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Anyone wishing to place the flag
in the memorial cross of a veteran,
please contact Colleen:
306-528-7570
Disclaimer: opinions expressed are those of the writer.

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Mickelson chasing history at
U.S. Open
Phil Mickelson made history last month at
Kiawah Island, winning the PGA at age 50.
Can he make history two months in a row?
The ageless wonder, whose skills had been
deteriorating appropriately with his ascending
age, defied most golf experts’ opinions by
capturing the Wannamaker Trophy, seemingly
out of the blue. Now, this week at Torrey Pines
in San Diego, an even greater challenge awaits:
Can Mickelson conjure up another week of
magic to win the elusive U.S. Open, his kryptonite?
Mickelson famously has six runner-up finishes
in the U.S. Open, but no wins, and capturing
the trophy on Sunday would not only complete
his career Grand Slam, but it would stun the
golfing world in even greater fashion than did
his victory at Kiawah Island.
With 45 professional victories, six of which
are majors, one would think at least one measly
U.S. Open would be on that list. But no, he
was runner-up in 1999, 2002, 2004, 2006,
2009 and again in 2013. He has four other top-
10s. The second-place finish in 2006 at Winged
Foot in the state of New York hurt the most.
He was leading by one stroke teeing off on No.
18, needing only a par to win. but he drove it left,
hit a tree on the way out, finished with a double-bogey
six and handed the title to Geoff Ogilvy
of Australia. His famous post-round uttering,
‘What an idiot I am’ might be one of a number of
epithets on his gravestone.
Unless, that is, he can win this week at Torrey
Pines, where the stars are aligning for another
Phil Mickelson show. He grew up in San Diego.
He knows nearly every blade of grass at Torrey
Pines. He has won twice on the course, taking
what is now the Farmers Insurance tournament
title in 2000 and 2001. Now that he knows the
secret to winning at age 50, can he duplicate it
by winning at age 51? He turns 51 the day before
the start of this week’s event and it would be
the birthday present of all birthday presents to
earn the career Grand Slam by finally winning a
U.S.Open.
Don’t say he can’t do it. The golfing world said
that about Phil at Kiawah Island and look what
happened. Torrey Pines has been the scene of
some greatness before (Tiger
FROM THE
Woods winning in 2008
while hobbling along on a
SIDELINES stress fracture in his leg) and
BRUCE PENTON it could happen again.
Phil the Thrill? What will
Phil do next? The golfing
world awaits what might be
another stunner.
Patti Dawn Swansson, on
Twitter: “CivicScience polled
2,651 adult Americans and
they had Aaron Rodgers
trailing only all-time quiz whiz
Ken Jennings as the preferred choice to succeed
Alex Trebek. Meanwhile, in a poll of Green Bay
Packers fans, Rodgers was the No. 1 choice to be
tarred and feathered.”
Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel: “I
just saw where Joe West set an MLB record by
umpiring his 5,376th game. By my calculations,
that means he’s been cussed at exactly 1,978,455
times.”
Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times (currently
recovering from a serious health issue): “Browns
running back Nick Chubb will soon have his own
breakfast cereal, called ‘Chubb Crunch.’ Some
other possibilities: Ricky Williams: Weedies;
Sidney Crosby: ForeChex; Philadelphia fans:
Jeerios.”
RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Denis
Shapovalov’s loss in the Genava Championship
to Casper Ruud left Canadians 1-17 in
the last 18 ATP Tour finals. So not a surprise,
but a Ruud awakening.”
Swansson with an imagined headline in
a Toronto newspaper after the Leafs fell to
Montreal: “THE CHOKE’S ON US”.
Comedy guy Steve Burgess of Vancouver,
on Twitter: “Grammarians are upset about the
new name Edmonton Elks. Fans of the Toronto
Maple Leafs are currently too upset to comment.”
Steve Lambert of CBC Winnipeg, on Twitter:
“Can Winnipeg avenge the playoff loss to Montreal
in (checks notes) 1908?”
Jay Busbee of Yahoo Sports, on chatter that
the USFL might again attempt a spring football
season: “Christmas music sounds weird in July,
and football feels wrong in April.”
Peter Vecsey, on Twitter: “Fans at today’s Belmont
Stakes are reminded not to try to smuggle
in — among other things — aerosol cans, alcohol,
firearms and Bob Baffert.”
Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: ‘Two “Jeopardy’
clues were identify the last words of the Gettysburg
Address and what team did Gordie Howe
play for? Nobody got them right. That sound you
hear is Alex Trebek spinning in his grave.”
Headline at fark.com: “Minnesota catcher
needed surgery after a foul tip into the Twins.”
Care to comment? Email brucepenton2003@
yahoo.ca
- Bruce Penton
Disclaimer: opinions expressed are those of the writer.
For all your collision repairs,
glass repairs, and replacements, contact –
We do Light Mechanical
LORNE’S
Collision Center
Raymore, SK. SGI Accredited.
Call Lorne Huber at
306-746-5800 or 306-746-5805
Open Monday thru Friday
Rural Municipality of Mount Hope No. 279
HIRING
EMO Coordinator
Town of Strasbourg
Job Opportunity
Strasbourg Memorial Hall
Janitorial Position
Applications are invited for the Janitorial Position at
the Strasbourg Memorial Hall commencing July 15,
2021.
A detailed description of the position and relevant
duties are available on the Town’s website at
www.townofstrasbourg.ca. Position is approximately
5-10 hours a week, event dependent.
Resume and cover letter are to be submitted stating
relevant experience. Please submit by either:
Mail: Box 369, Strasbourg, SK S0G 4V0
Email: strasbourg@sasktel.net
Drop off at Town Office: #1-200 Mountain Street
Applications must be received on or before
Friday, June 25, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
Please note: Not all who apply will be contacted for interviews
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We are currently accepting resumes from candidates interested to serve as
our EMO (Emergency Management Organization) Coordinator. This is a paid
position that would perform the duties and responsibilities as outlined in the
municipality’s EMO plan (available upon request) in the event of an emergency.
The duties and responsibilities of the EMO Coordinator include but are not
limited to:
• Regularly update and review Emergency Management Plan and ensure it
follows local, provincial, and federal regulations (where required).
• Coordinate emergency management training, including exercises for Reeve
and Council.
• Attend Council meetings when required.
• Create strategic relationships with all stakeholders who may be involved in an
emergency, such as government agencies, community groups, employees,
volunteers, and private organizations.
• Ensure reliable communication with the municipality.
• Keep Reeve and Council informed of developments, as they occur and ensure
all instructions from the Reeve and Council are carried out.
• Alert and coordinate the response of volunteer organizations.
• Maintain a log of all actions taken.
Resumes will be received and held on file at the R.M. of Mount Hope No.
279, Box 190, Semans, SK S0A 3S0. We will also accept resumes by email
at rm279@sasktel.net. We will be accepting resumes until suitable candidate
is selected.
The municipality wishes to thank all who applied, however, only those
individuals with interviews will be contacted.
AVAILABLE AT THE R.M. OF LUMSDEN NO. 189 OFFICE
Last Day to Apply – August 1st
Agent:Monica Merkosky
1.306.435.6609
m.merkosky@lumsden.ca
For More Information: Municipalhail.ca

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William Derby
School
T
his
special graduation section has been
made possible by the following community
businesses, services, and associations.
Southey Motors
Optimist Club of Duval
Kirk’s Hardware & Supply Jeff Jones Insurance
2021
Horizon School Division RAH Trucking
Prairie Co-op
Village of Duval
Strasbourg Building Tom Lukiwski, MP
& Home supply
Green Teal Insurance
Young’s Equipment Mountain Motor Products
RM of Mount Hope
Lorne’s Collision Center
Strasbourg Laundry & Car Wash Last Mountain Times
Graduates
/ The Attic Mini Mall & Storage
WE
thank the businesses
that participated in
the Grad section, and
we encourage Parents
and Guardians to thank
these businesses as
well. Without their
generosity this special
section would not be
possible.
Adam Mytopher
Aiden Pence
Blake Cassell
Horizonsd.ca
306-682-2558
Facebook.com/HorizonSD
Twitter: @horizonsd205
0
Emily Hubick
Hudson Erhardt
Minyoung Kim
From everyone at Horizon School Division
Congratulations WDS
CLASS of 2021
Strasbourg Laundry & Car Wash
The Attic Mini Mall & Storage
A world
of opportunity
awaits you!
Congratulations
Graduates!
You’ve Earned it!
NOKOMIS
306-528-2286
DRAKE
306-363-2286
Congrats
to the
Grads!
May your future
be full of success.
Village
of Duval

J oshua Mikolas
Montana Holmes
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Congratulations...
to all Grads
of William Derby School!
2021
Here’s to
a bright future!
LORNE’S Collision Center
Highway #6N – Raymore Ph: 306.746.5800
R.M.
Mount
Hope
Congratulates the Local Grads of
Raymore, Southey, William
Derby, & Nokomis Schools
We, and the whole municipality,
couldn’t be more proud!
CONGRATS
to the
Grads of 2021
Jeff Jones
Hail Insurance Agent
Duval 306-725-4152
Congrats
CLASS OF 2021!
May you reach all
your dreams and goals.
Please forward resumes
for employment opportunities to:
careers@youngs.ca
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Zhiyang Wang
J asper Braumberger
RAYMORE (306-746-2288) • WATROUS (306-946-3387)
MOOSE JAW (306-694-1800) • ASSINIBOIA (306-642-5991)
REGINA (306-565-2405) • WEYBURN (306-842-2629) • WINDTHORST (306-224-2110)
DAVIDSON (306-567-3074) • CHAMBERLAIN (306-638-4516)
Lawson Flavel
Ryan & Sharon
H
A R
Inc.
Trucking
306-528-7636
Carson Sorensen
Mathew Kuski
CONGRATULATIONS
TO THE CLASS OF
2021!
Looking Forward to
a Bright Future
Congratulations on
your achievement.
Diyor Aliev
Kayden Senner
BEST WISHES Grads of 2021
STRASBOURG
BUILDING & HOME
SUPPLY
306-725-4146
Best wishes to
all the Grads!
Congrats to
the Grads of
2021!
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306-725-3200
Optimist Club of Duval
Building Centre
Hardware & Supply
Your local Castle Building Centre

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REAL ESTATE
GARAGE SALE
Earl Grey Community Garage Sales: June 12
from 9-3. Lunch will be served by the Fire
Dept at the ball park from 10-2
Garage Sale – 121 Woodland Cr., Regina
Beach. E-bike; bicycles, antiques, furniture,
tools, Fri. June 25th 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sat. June
26 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
YARD SALE
Strasbourg; 302 Prospect Ave. Park on Prospect
Ave. Friday, July 2nd, 3:00 – 7:00. Saturday,
July 3rd, 8:00 – 1:00. 30
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Annual General Meeting of Interlake
Human Resources Corporation (IHRC) will
take place June 29th, 4:30pm at the Watrous
Interlake building, 116 Main Street, Watrous
Sk. Due to Covid 19 restrictions; it will be an
IHRC members only meeting. IHRC membership/s
can be obtained by phoning (306)
946 2577. 29
ROAST BEEF PIT BARBECUE - Beef,
buns, salads and dessert for $20. Saturday
June 19th. Pickup at Duval Community Hall
From 5-7PM. Please Preorder by June 10th.
Call 306-725-7405. Sponsored by Duval Optimist
Club.
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UPCOMING AUCTION
Halirewich Final Online-Ukrainetz Auction
#915851. June 18-21, 2021. 1971 Mustang
Mach I, 427 Cobra Jet. 1955 Chevrolet GMC
Hot Rod. 1980 HONDA C2 750 Motorcycle.
Online Only Auction for Martin and Bonnie
and Nicholas Pratchler of Govan SK conducted
by Ukrainetz Auctions. Opens June
21 st and starts closing at 1pm June 24th
2021. Including: NW SEC 36 TP 27 RG
23W2 SUP00. Also, a 2013 Modular Home;
Grain Bins; Farm Equipment; Misc. and
Shop Watch for complete listing, visit www.
ukrainetzauction.com
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Got one? Sell one!
VEHICLE FOR SALE
ITEMS FOR SALE OR WANTED
Email us your ad. ads@lmtimes.ca
FARM EQUIPMENT WANTED
Rock Rake/Digger, Rotary Rock picker (hyd
or pto) Older Tub grinders, New Holland
1033 Bale Wagon, Feed/Silage/Mix Wagon,
John Deere 327/336/337/338/346/347/348
Square bakers. Can be working or needing
repair. Call 306-946-9669 29
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Submit your job opportunity for as little as
$8!
Hiring full time and summer employees in
Southey. Experience with concrete, carpentry,
exterior and interior finishing an asset,
must have transportation and valid drivers
license. Please email resumes to chace.construct@gmail.com
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CARD OF THANKS
Go Ahead, Thank someone!
WELDING SUPPLIES
FARMERS: We have Oxygen, Acetylene,
MIG mix and Argon tanks and gas available
for purchase and exchange. That’s right: you
purchase a tank and the gas and when it’s
empty you just exchange the tank and pay for
the gas. No Contract. Call 306-746-7662. Semans,
SK.
nc
SERVICES
Austin’s Lawn Care - A Helping Hand with
Yard Work, Govan and area. 306-450-0246,
austin.nelson77777@gmail.com
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RM of Dufferin Meeting
Highlights - In two parts
Welcome
to Worship
St. Peter Roman Catholic Church
310 Lake Street, Lumsden
Sunday at 9:00 a.m.
St. Jerome Roman Catholic Church
118 Nicoll Avenue , Regina Beach
Sunday at 11:00 a.m.
Our Lady of the Lake @ Silton United Church
Saturday at 7:00 p.m.
(May long weekend to Sept long weekend)
Pastor: Fr. Gaspar Lucas
306-536-8203 | Gaspar4040@yahoo.com
Nokomis Anglican Church
Service Times: 11:00 in Nokomis
with Rev. Deacon Jack Robson - unless otherwise stated
Masks & Social Distancing
Services begining
June 6th - Services begining and each
sunday following
June 20th - No Service
COME and WORSHIP with US
CROSSWORD SOLUTION
SUDOKU PUZZLE SOLUTION
SPONSORED BY LANIGAN, NOKOMIS &
STRASBOURG PHARMACIES
New Councillors, Warning to Gallery, Administration
Issues Continue
June 9th, 2021 - Part 1
It was another busy session for the Council for the RM of Dufferin as they met
in council chambers on June 09th, beginning after 8 am. Two new councillors
were at the table, which appeared to make it difficult for Council to be socially
distanced around the chamber’s table.
It was another whopper of an agenda as New Business
items circled the alphabet, from A – NN. The agenda included
three delegations and was so long that the meeting had to
be wrapped up at 4 pm. As the Council could not get through
the agenda, Council scheduled a special meeting for June
23rd at 3:30 pm. During the meeting, Council discussed
problems they were having following the agenda in its current
format, as there was an agenda and a sub-agenda.
New Councillors Sworn In
Two new councillors were sworn in after being acclaimed;
Councillor Kyle Sanderson for Division 1 and Councillor
Hoyt Colvin for Division 2. Reeve Russ Kirzinger and the
Council have been working towards bringing professionalism,
respect, transparency, and accountability to the RM.
In that same thread, both new councillors read their oath of
office aloud before the meeting.
Warning to Gallery – Code of Ethics - Integrity
Reeve Russ Kirzinger warned the gallery to not text any
councillor during the meeting as it would be considered
interrupting the meeting. If there was texting, they would be
disconnected from the meeting.
Reeve Kirzinger asked Councillor Fishley to read the code
of ethics.
The Reeve asked the Council what kind of integrity they
wanted going forward with the meeting.
continues on page 12
On this day in history
June 14
1872 – Trade unions are
legalized in Canada.
1900 – Hawaii becomes a
United States territory.
We would like to thank all the people who came out to help with
the fire at our farm on Monday, May 17th. We will be forever indebted
to so many friends & neighbors as well as both the Raymore
and Semans fire departments who fought side by side to try and
save our yard and successfully saved mom’s trailer. We also need to
thank our neighbor Aaron Miller for driving through smoke and fire
to alert us, as we were unaware it was on a path to our farm. Thanks
to this we were able to get mom out of the trailer and all our cattle
out of the yard to safety.
With so much loss we are thankful no one was injured, and we were
able to save a lot of our equipment and vehicles.
The days since the fire have been very emotional and have found
ourselves feeling lost but have found the strength with all the support
we have received.
The surrounding community support is overwhelming! We cannot
thank all the tractors, discs, water trucks, manpower, food, water
and hugs that were there that day.
We cannot comprehend all that happened, but all the faces and
hands that were helping try to save our farm, will be forever in our
hearts.
All the food, support, donations and offers to help since the fire are
overwhelming and we know we would not want to live in any other
community and feel blessed to be a part of this one.
There are too many names to name, but we would like to thank
everyone from the bottoms of our hearts!
-Keith, JoAnn, Shayne, Brandon, Brittany & Julia Purdue

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Regina, SK
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Elected Officials
Travis Keisig
Member of the Legislative Assembly
for Last Mountain-Touchwood
110 Elgin St.
Balcarres, SK
S0G 0C0
306-334-3444
Dana Skoropad, MLA
Arm River Constituency
P.O. Box 1077
121 Washington Avenue
Davidson, SK S0G 1A0
Phone: 306-567-2843
Toll-Free: 1-800-539-3979
E-mail: armriver.mla@gmail.com
Financial Planners
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(Life, Disability, Critical Illness, Long Term Care)
Bill Riach, CFP
bill@riachfinancial.ca
Phone: 866.528.2032
Nokomis, SK
Accountants
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Imperial S0G 2J0
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Licensed Embalmers
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Earl, Marianne, Al and Dave
Phone: 306-528-2007
P.O. Box 337
Nokomis SK
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will
to the spa or
your
help
massage
you with
therapist.
professional
development.
Bring a
loved one along and just relax.
It’s been weeks since the pipeline hack
that shocked the world, but I’m still
laughing about it.
CAPRICORN
VIRGO
You’ll be
You’ll
told
be
things
in charge
in confidence
simply because people
of an important
meeting at work. It’ll be
a huge success, and you’ll demonstrate
skills that put you in
know that you’re trustworthy
and discreet. Someone will reveal
a secret that leaves you
the running for a promotion and
a salary increase.
perplexed.
No, not about the fact that the pipeline got hacked.
LIBRA
LIBRA
AQUARIUS
Regardless That’s a of serious the project, security you issue. The summer holidays are almost
Running
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errands
the
will
fact
take
that
longer
than it. children. Anything expected. This You will and might allow ev-
you to
must take the time to sort out
here, at least for your young
people lost their minds about
minute details and complete the also have
slow
to
down,
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shake
your
off
loved
certain responsibilitieerything
necessary was a preparations jerry can, to accomplish
something that makes sure to
and most ones doubled around several as a and
times. fire enjoy hazard.
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the present
use a
moment.
GPS app and get
There were people old take notice. bleach bottles, water detailed jugs, directions. lawn and leaf
bags, and SCORPIO my personal favourite, the SCORPIO
PISCES bed of a pickup with a
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blue tarp
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manage
like
to stand out
explosive
and
rolling
If you need
expected party
to make
pool. financing
major purchases,
take
a project
be admired in some way. By adopting
a new the look taps for the got sum­
turned on, things and over could the before arise world you between seal had the you and
that’s
a few
dear
days
to you.
to mull
A conflict
Eventually,
mer, for example, you’ll turn deal. This your reflection significant period other may regarding
gasoline again, heads like but never the before. pictures and videos also help your you showcasing
relationship.
get a better price. the
panicked hoarding remain. SAGITTARIUS This isn’t the first time the world was going to run
SAGITTARIUS
If you plan to move soon, you’ll
out of gas, though, not even close. Back in the seventies, the Thanks world to your was negotiation also skills,
need to redecorate. You might
you’ll sign some very satisfying
going to run out of gas. It was also mostly hear about due a birth to in an the OPEC embargo agreements that cut with off new supply,
but that did lead to shortages tion will help in North you with profes­
America for a period ating with of you, time. as you It give was them
clients.
family. Continuing your educa­
Sales people will dread negotisional
development.
very little leeway.
around that very same time that horsepower took it on the chin. Big engines no
CAPRICORN
longer made big power. Some V8’s being reduced to numbers CAPRICORN that a six-cylinder
You’ll be told things in confidence
Insurance simply because companies people didn’t time, like which the will big help horse-
you save
You’ll be working a lot of over­
put out only a few years earlier.
know that you’re trustworthy
up for your next vacation, despite
with the them. extra pressure Add it puts
power, and some bigwigs at and the discreet. car companies Someone will reveal
a secret that leaves you
on you at work.
were on side
to that the fact that catalytic perplexed. converters were coming into play, and emissions
control was the law, and it was all over. It’s a funny thing, though, AQUARIUS as many of
AQUARIUS
You’ll be making some important
more decisions fuel about than your their ca­
the low-performance engines Running of the errands seventies will take longer
than expected. You might
reer and your health. Adopting
actually used
earlier, stronger counterparts. also have Was to it drive really your about loved the oil shortage lifestyle habits if more in fuel line with
ones around several times. Be
your goals will produce fairly
was being burned? Was it really sure to about use a GPS the app environment and get if more quick results. fuel was being
detailed directions.
burned? Of course not, it was always about legislation and liability, and the fear
PISCES
that “they’re just afraid some PISCES of us might be having too good A family a time,” member to will quote make you
If you need to make major purchases,
take and a few Confused. days to mull In 1972, a year take their before first steps the or achieve big
proud. One of your children may
Randall “Pink” Floyd from Dazed
things over before you seal the
something at school. An upcoming
a move party will be that a source only of
fuel shortage, AMC tried to deal. have This one reflection last period good may time and threw
also help you get a better price.
stress.
twenty-one people showed up. Don’t worry about tapping that second keg. The
Gremlin 401-XR isn’t attracting a crowd.
I’d honestly never heard of it before I stumbled onto an old black-and-white
promo shot. I knew the Gremlin was available with 304 V8 power in 1972, and
I knew the 304 and 401 were the same physical dimensions, but I never knew
that there was a dealership that actually did the swap and sold the cars new,
especially so late in the performance game. Basically, what Randall AMC in
Mesa, Arizona, gave you was a Gremlin X with a couple of new badges and an
extra one-hundred-and-five horsepower. They say you can feel an increase of ten
horsepower, so the 401-XR was like a Gremlin X that was shot out of a cannon.
Priced under three-grand US and weighing under three-thousand pounds, it ran
the quarter-mile in under fourteen seconds, so around one-hundred miles-perhour.
That’s quick, but if you opted for the four-speed manual transmission,
Twin Grip differential, hi-rise intake, headers, and better cam, a full second
could be pulled off that time real easy. Only twenty-one were ever sold, but honestly,
a tribute car could be built even better with modern performance technology,
you know, if a fast Gremlin is up your alley.
Have a question or comment for Kelly? Post it at lmtimes.ca/kirk
GEMINI
Even if you have plenty of ideas
LIBRA GEMINI
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TAURUS
CAPRICORN
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perplexed.
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quick results. you.
detailed SCORPIO directions.
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for one reason or another.
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could take a arise few nately, days between your to mull wisdom you and and matu­
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role.
CAPRICORN
If you have an upcoming vacation,
take some time to properly
organize it, especially if
you plan to go abroad or take a
road trip. There are details that
shouldn’t be overlooked.
AQUARIUS
If you’re approaching the renewal
of your mortgage or some
other loan, you’ll be in an excellent
position to renegotiate the
terms to give you more flexibility
in your budget.
PISCES
You’ll struggle to make a decision
for one reason or another.
Even if you repeatedly weigh
the pros and cons, only looking
into your heart will give you the
right answer.
CAPRICORN
This will be a roller coaster of
a week for your energy level.
You’ll receive excellent news
about a loved one’s health, and
a party will be planned at the
last minute to celebrate.
AQUARIUS
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have no choice but to be more
organized if you want to accomplish
everything you have
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surprising event that brings you
much happiness.
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close to you will help guide
you toward a remarkable career.
You’ll take on a project close to
your heart, such as going on a
trip or starting a company.
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OBITUARY
Joseph John Bergman
Joe Bergman of
Pincher Creek, Alberta,
passed away after
lengthy illness on the
25th of May, 2021 at the
age of 77 years. Born
July 21, 1943 in Maywood,
Illinois, on the
territories of Kiikaapoi,
Peoria, Kaskaskia,
Bodéwadmiakiwen,
Myaamia, Očhéthi, and
Šakówiŋhe people, he
graduated from Regina
High School in Iowa
City, and obtained a BSc
from the State University
of Iowa in 1965. Joe
continued on to complete
a Master of Arts in Chemistry at University of Missouri,
and his PhD at University of Saskatchewan in 1971.
He met his beloved wife, Anita, in 1966. Shortly after their
marriage in 1968, Joe and Anita were both accepted into
graduate programs in Canada, and made the decision to
emigrate, gaining their Canadian citizenship in 1974.
Joe was a dedicated boy scout and marksman in his
youth, and wilderness canoeing in Canadian Shield country
became a lifelong passion for Joe. Early trips found
Joe and Anita getting to know the territory of the Anishinabewaki
and Michif Piyii (Métis) people (Boundary
Waters of Quetico Provincial Park), sometimes including
Anita’s younger brothers in their adventures. They would
later remark how formative these experiences had been,
as they later were for Joe’s children. Following a postdoctoral
position at St. Francis Xavier University concluding
in 1974, Joe and Anita spent a summer with their young
daughter living in Cree Territory in the remote wilds of
northern Saskatchewan beyond the reach of all roads.
Camped at Deep Bay on Reindeer Lake, they were quickly
discovered by a Cree family concerned for their well-being.
Joe was, however, unsuccessful in bagging a moose,
but remained grateful to the rifle owners, whom they
occasionally visited with on future trips. Astronomy was
another of Joe’s keen interests. He spent many evenings of
a few cold, Saskatchewan winters in his basement, hand
grinding a nearly 2’ diameter precision lens for his custom
telescope. Summer nights were often spent stargazing
with his children, sharing with them some wonders of this
universe.
Settling in Niitsítpiis-stahkoii and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ
territory in the community of Balgonie, Saskatchewan,
Joe was employed as the chief chemist for water quality
and testing at the Provincial Laboratory in Regina,
Saskatchewan for 17 years. In 1982, they moved to a small
acreage outside of Lumsden, Saskatchewan, where they
expanded their already massive garden to over an acre,
growing abundant food, with plenty given to family and
friends along the way. In 1994, Joe took a new job as the
head chemist at the Regina-Moose Jaw Buffalo Pound
Water treatment plant until his retirement in 2004. He
greatly enjoyed the daily commute over the grid roads of
the Saskatchewan prairies, having numerous adventures
along the way.
Joe and Anita continued to make annual explorations of
the lakes and rivers of northern Saskatchewan, centering
on the intricate waterways of the Missinipe (Churchill)
River. When Noah and Carey left home, Joe and Anita
continued their annual paddling expedition, with a favorite
camp they repeatedly returned to on Davin Lake, Saskatchewan.
Joe’s later years were spent with Anita at his
home west of Beaver Mines, Alberta, nestled against the
dramatic backdrop of Table Mountain in Niitsítpiis-stahkoii,
Ktunaxa, and Tsuu T’ina territory. He sometimes
fretted about the grizzly bears, cougars and wolves that
patrolled outside the home at night, but he never tired
of the wilderness that surrounded him to the end. Joe is
survived by his beloved wife, Anita, his daughter, Carey
(partner Caroline), and son, Noah, as well as his constellation
of nephews and nieces, Cathy, Mary, Matthew, Paul,
and Tom, and their families. Joe was predeceased by his
parents, Elmer and Hilda Bergman, and sister, Lila. Due
to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a memorial service
will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be
left at www.edensfuneralhome.com. For those who wish,
memorial donations may be made to Napi Friendship
Association (Pincher Creek, Alberta), Quetico Foundation
(Toronto, Ontario), or Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition
(Pincher Creek, Alberta).
Nokomis Cemetery Committee Report
Volunteers gathered at the cemetery in Nokomis
on June 3 to spend the morning straightening
headstones, trimming trees, bushes and
hedges, weeding and watering flowerbeds. The
cemetery committee organized the work bee. A
break for cold drinks provided by Affinity Credit
Union was much appreciated.
The cemetery committee met at 9:00 a.m. that
morning for their spring meeting. Lois Mortenson
is now the representative from the town. Sylvia
Turner retired from the committee after over
30 years as a volunteer. Her dedication to the
work of maintaining and improving the appearance
of the cemetery is appreciated.
A work bee was held in July 2020 to level
graves in Section A of the cemetery. Some
headstones were also straightened. Grass will
be planted in Section-A as well as in some other
areas of the cemetery. Volunteers maintain the
flowerbeds at the cemetery and look after the
continues from page 8
Kirzinger noted errors on the RM’s website,
including old bylaws, former councillors being
listed as current and essential information
such as fire bans not being removed in a timely
fashion. In addition, Kirzinger noted that during
the last meeting council allowed correspondence
from ratepayer Brent Smith after the deadline to
submit agenda items. However, for this meeting,
there had been a letter submitted, which the
Administrator refused.
In a surprise move, Reeve Kirzinger left the
meeting so the Council could discuss what kind
of Council they wanted to be. He said he didn’t
want to influence the Council’s discussion. Deputy
Reeve Sheila Fishley discussed transparency;
councillor Mike McGill discussed that bylaws
needed to be followed. Council decided the Reeve
should be cc’d on all communication so that
Council is aware of what’s going on. Councillor
McGill noted that the Council needed to be transparent,
professional and follow policy and that as
long as Council follows the rules, the decisions
they make will need to be respected.
The Reeve returned to the meeting, said he had
been on the phone 6-8 hours a day as Reeve and
didn’t want to be handcuffed being told he was
micromanaging. Council agreed the CAO should
inform him on all communication to be aware
and ensure that Council is aware.
The Reeve read the submitted letter aloud and
said that for the letter to be accepted Council’s
vote would need to be unanimous. Councillor
McGill made a motion to accept the letter, all of
the Council agreed to accept the letter except
for Councillor Bob Bennett. After the vote had
already occurred, the CAO informed the Reeve
the vote didn’t need to be unanimous and was a
majority vote.
Financial Administration Issues
When reviewing the financial statements,
Councillor Fishley noted there were no credit
card statements despite the recommendation
from the Auditor in May that council review all
items on credit card statements.
In the May meeting of the Council and in a
continued effort to ensure transparency and
accountability Council met with the auditor in a
public session to ask questions and understand
the recommendations from the auditor. The
auditor recommended that the Council needs to
see and approve each purchase on the credit card
trees that have been planted over the years. Rodney
Pongracz continues to be the caretaker for
the cemetery. A new lawnmower was purchased
last year, and the caretaker is now responsible for
all the mowing at the cemetery.
The cemetery committee received a generous
donation from the Nokomis United Church when
the congregation disbanded. Several memorial
donations were also received. Donna Edwards
will remain as chairperson, with Ev Edwards
as treasurer and Janice Edwards as secretary.
Other members of the cemetery committee are
Tanya Zdunich, Wendy Rue and Herb Harding.
At one time, members of the committee were
recommended by churches and community
organizations. If anyone is interested in being on
the committee and helping maintain and improve
our cemetery, please talk to a committee member.
-Janice Edwards, Secretary
because if it isn’t, then it is considered fraud.
Councillor Fishley also noted there were no
journal entries for the Council to review against
the accounts, and because of this Council has no
idea what is coming in or owed to the RM.
The CAO said the RM has just received a new
module to their software system, which the RM
would be able to print off a report; previously,
the RM had been using QuickBooks to generate
invoices.
Fishley noted that the information could’ve
been printed off, which the CAO agreed.
Delegations
Three delegations appeared before Council. Gerard
Philpott of Earth Renew regarding an added-value
commercial venture at the KSPC potash
mine; Ryan Herbert regarding the bridge repair;
and the Resort Village of North Grove regarding
Daniel Drive and Development in the area.
Access to Information Request from RM –
Four Times The Charm?
Council made a motion authorizing the CAO to
submit an access to information request from the
Ministry of Environment for information provided
to the government from the K+S Potash mine.
The newest motion would make it the Council’s
fourth motion directing the CAO to get the information.
Council has made motions twice over the
past two years, directing the Administrator to
get the information. In May’s meeting, they again
made another motion that the CAO follow up on
their two previous motions over two years.
RM DropBox on CAO’s Personal Email
During the May meeting, CAO Rodney Audette
brought forward a subscription to an administration
program that the CAO could use for agendas,
communication, and meeting minutes. Reeve
Kirzinger noted that the CAO brought it forward
because the current ‘Drop Box’ system the RM
uses is being administered through the CAO’s
personal email, which the Reeve said should not
be on personal email. This item was tabled to the
fall.
Part 2 to follow...
Jennifer Argue, Local Journalism Initiative reporter
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