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6 Monday, May 21, 2018 • Last Mountain Times BHP donates $30,000 International mining giant BHP last week announced a donation of $30,000 to the Saskatchewan Association of Fire Chiefs (SAFC) towards the purchase of the first Fire Safety Trailer in Saskatchewan to be placed in Zone 6 and to be stationed in Humboldt. In 2015, the SAFC embarked on a project that would promote education in a visible and interactive way with the eventual placement of 12 Fire Safety Trailers across the province. Each trailer is valued at approximately $42,000. The trailers target elementary school-aged children who learn about fire safety through the use of props like smoke machines and heated doors that simulate a real fire in a home. In addition, the trailers can also accommodate students with accessibility issues, a working bedroom window to simulate an escape route, an instruction area for children to listen to a safety presentation and a flatscreen TV visible from outside to show fire prevention messages to waiting participants. “We are certainly fortunate where we can partner with various businesses and community groups to take a project like this from vision to reality” said Fire Chief Russ Austin, Co-Chair of the SAFC Public Education Committee. “We are thankful to BHP who provided a huge boost to take us over the top getting this first trailer into Saskatchewan.” “BHP values safety and realizes the critical importance of providing fire safety education to young people and their families,” said spokesperson Bronwyn Wilkinson. “This donation was made in addition to recent contributions made by BHP to support the emergency response capabilities of the region surrounding our Jansen Potash Project approximately 60 kilometers southeast of the City of Humboldt. -media release 18052MM2 Nokomis Town Council May 16 meeting notes CONTINUED from PAGE 4 ada, less job creation for Canadian employers and workers, and less overall prosperity. Investment in Canada’s energy industry, particularly foreign investment, is collapsing. The federal government admitted as much by recently funding a study to find out why Canada’s industry, once a global leader, is now hemorrhaging investment. The answer may seem self-evident to many Canadians, as obstructionism is now a constant feature on Canada’s energy scene. Because pipelines take time to plan and construct, these losses will continue for the foreseeable future. There’s almost no way to stem these losses in the short term. Unless Canadians are willing to continue to incur large losses and less investment, policy-makers must ensure pipelines get built over the next two or three years. Pipeline obstructionism is inflicting tremendous damage on the country. -Elmira Aliakbari (PhD) and Ashley Stedman are analysts with the Fraser Institute. www.troymedia.com Disclaimer: opinions expressed are those of the writers Nokomis Town Council met in the council chambers / library with six council members, and administrator Tanya Zdunich present. Councillor Kenny Braun was absent. In reviewing the minutes of the April 17 meeting, it was noted that a steamer was rented to help thaw frozen culverts; the electronic speed warning sign has been ordered; the ad was placed in the publication supporting the Legion; and letters had been sent to individual Facilities Board members. The administrator reviewed the financial information as of April 30, noting $2,861 in revenue (including $250 from pet licenses, $452 from retail water sales, and $400 from hall rental fees); and expenses of $58,422 (including $6,666 in audit fees; $1200 in Legion Bus annual storage fees; and $17,172 for building roof work). Mayor Mark gave a brief update on the continuing work to replace a significant section of the water pipeline to town from the remote wells. The contractor is back on site, and work is underway on the Halstead land. Correspondence included a copy of the Horizon School Division 2017 Annual report; confirmation from the provincial government of the 2018 education property tax mill rates, which remain unchanged from 2017; a letter from senior levels of government that the Town ‘missed the cut’ on its application for a grant from the Community Waste Water Fund to do sewage lagoon work, as the current year’s funding has run out (the Town will re-apply for 2019 funding). Councillor Kresier reported on his attendance at a recent MSMA meeting; council reviewed the Fire Co-op’s financial report; and reviewed the Last Mountain Regional Park’s (LMRP)latest newsletter. Under ‘old business’, council approved the motion to allow the RM of Mount Hope to withdraw from membership in the LMRP Authority; discussed the 2018 ‘working budget’ for the town, which remains relatively unchanged from the draft budget approved last December; approved the hiring of one summer employment student from the applications received to date, and will consider hiring a second student when the date for applications to be received (end of May) expires; approved a motion to allow Blair’s to provide town system water to aerial spraying applicators, contingent upon a new water meter being installed at their point of delivery; approved the quote for chip-sealing work to be completed by July 15; and passed two motions to finalize the Town’s 2017 audit by MNP. New business included approving a request for a 2 month extension on a property cleanup order; approved a building permit for structural renovations to an older house; set new Transfer Station summer hours (Wednesdays, 4:30 to 7:00 pm, and Saturdays 1:00 to 5:00 pm) and set a date (June 4) for on-street branch and leaf pickup; agreed to provide a $500 sponsorship the Nokomis Ag Society for the 2018 summer fair; set the 2018 municipal tax mill rate at 7.8 (no change from 2017); discussing the need to acquire an improved, dedicated sound system for the Centennial Hall; discussed the upcoming planting of 22 new sapling spruce trees on the northern perimeter of the campground on the north edge of town; tabled a request to enter into an Asset Management agreement with the Municipal Utilities Company, pending further information and clarification on the program; and agreed to allow SaskEnergy to add a 5% municipal surcharge onto their customers’ monthly gas bills (SaskEnergy will rebate the amount collected to the Town). (editor’s note: both Govan and Strasbourg have recently made the same decision). In other discussions, the council agreed to amend its municipal watering restrictions to permit ratepayers to water lawns for 3 hours each day, for two days per week; and to allow ‘reasonable’ use of water for gardens and recreational use. The next Nokomis Town Council meeting is scheduled for June 19th, 7:00 PM. -editor
Monday, May 21, 2018 • Last Mountain Times 7 Girl Power The Silton Silhouettes finished their dance season with a dazzling display that showcased this year’s theme: Girl Power. Dancers from age 3-18 graced the stage in a variety of styles: lyrical, ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary, musical theatre. The show, held at the Strasbourg Memorial Hall on May 11 and 12, was enjoyed by approximately 175 people each night. As shown in the accompanying photo, the Silton Silhouette Dance Club members gathered on the stage before their big final show.The instructors this season were Kim Ziffle, Kaylee Giesbrecht, Carly Hill, and Rose Mansbridge-Goldie. The graduating dancers this year are Sydney Wild, Eden Foster, and J’Lynn Wszolek. We are so proud of Kinsley Dumonceaux, as she was the only Silhouette to earn perfect attendance for the 2017/18 season. Kinsley Dumonceaux -info and photos submittedby Kaylee Mansbridge Mother’s Day Tea Overheard at the coffee shop The Govan Library Board hosted a Mother’s Day Tea and Bake Sale on the afternoon of May 11, 2018 at the Govan Seniors Drop In Centre. Complementary strawberry shortcake was served to 28 attendees. Winner of the Spring Basket Raffle was Connie Doidge and Lorne Mortenson won the door prize bouquet. The Library Board appreciated all those who came out for a visit and supported the bake sale. -info and photo submitted by Katherine Markus Sons of the Pioneers on tour Roy Rogers Jr. has joined the legendary Sons of the Pioneers and together they are scheduled to perform in Manitoba and Saskatchewan next month This will be the first time that the son of the legendary Roy Rogers has ever performed in Canada. Their Canadian Prairie Tour concert starts in Winnipeg on June 14th, and ends in Regina on June 26th after 10 performances in Saskatchewan. Their schedule includes a concert at Danceland in Manitou Beach. The Sons of the Pioneers are synonymous with the ultimate in Cowboy music. For decades this premier western group has musically painted unforgettable images and stories of horses, cattle, cowboys, tall timber, cool water, canyons and prairies. Their original songs like “Tumbling Tumbleweeds”, “Cool Water” and “Ghost Riders in the Sky” are classics forever entwined into the lore and mystique of the North American West. Both “Tumbleweeds” and “Cool Water” have been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Founded by Roy Rogers Sr. and the gifted Canadian-born songwriters Bob Nolan and Tim Spencer, the Sons of the Pioneers have garnered national and international fans through appearances in almost 100 western films during the ‘30s, ‘40s and ‘50s. Numerous albums were recorded and when television came along they regularly appeared on the Roy Rogers Show and other popular shows of the early TV era. Walt Disney called upon the Pioneers to supply the soundtrack for the film “Pecos Bill”. They were the first cowboy musical group to perform at Carnegie Hall and the first to headline in Las Vegas casinos. The group’s current members include Roy Rogers Jr. (aka “Dusty”), Tommy Nallie, Ken Lattimore, John Fullerton, and Bruce Hoffman (on fiddle). Local promoter of the group, Margaret Morrissette of Fort Qu’Appelle, said, “The Pioneers are revered legends in the field of Western music. Everyone I talk to is so very excited they are coming to Western Canada for a June, 2018 tour. These will be memorable performances. There is limited seating so we encourage everyone to get their tickets early!” (see tour schedule in the ad on page 9) I can’t eat fresh-picked raspberries …they give me a headache. I think it’s the red colouring they use in them.
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