LMT October 1 2018

Last Mountain Times • Monday, October 1, 2018 • lmtimes.ca
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Municipal
Empowerment
Top issue for FCM meeting attended by Saskatchewan
leaders
Municipal representatives from Saskatchewan last week joined fellow leaders
from across the country in Nova Scotia, to discuss the goals and objectives of Canada’s
municipalities for the year ahead. Topics of cannabis legalization, rural broadband,
and infrastructure dominated the conversation at the fall meeting.
A discussion of municipal autonomy took place against the backdrop of an important
national discussion about the role of municipalities and their relationship with
the provincial and federal orders of government. Members agreed that now is the
time to focus on local decision-making, greater empowerment for cities and communities,
and the fiscal tools necessary to make that happen.
The FCM Board sent a unanimous message that municipalities will oppose any
use of Section 33 (the notwithstanding clause) of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
that would have the effect of overriding local decision-making and democratic
rights at the local level. The FCM Board also reaffirmed its support for the ability
of municipalities to govern their own affairs and represent the interests of their
residents.
With legalization fast approaching, cannabis was key on the agenda during this
year’s meeting. Municipalities have been working hard to get ready for October 17,
but FCM says success requires ongoing collaboration and cooperation across all
orders of government, most critically at the municipal level.
Representing Saskatchewan at the fall board meeting were Gordon Barnhart,
President of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) and Councillor
for the Town of Saltcoats, Saskatoon City Councillor and SUMA Executive
Member Darren Hill, Yorkton City Councillor and SUMA Director Randy Goulden,
Warman Mayor Sheryl Spence, and Ray Orb, President of the Saskatchewan Association
of Rural Municipalities (SARM) and Reeve of the RM of Cupar.
“Local governments are on the front lines of legalizing cannabis across Canada.
Our priority is to keep our citizens safe and well-served,” said Barnhart. “As October
17 draws near, municipalities need more details on implementation, including
assurances that municipal costs will be covered through financial tools like excise
revenue sharing.”
Reliable broadband is an essential service for Canadians, yet remains elusive for
two million living in rural, remote, and northern communities. FCM board members
discussed the urgent need for an ambitious, long-term national broadband
strategy lead by the federal government to ensure rural communities maintain their
vital role in Canada’s economy.
“We have a situation where Canadian households are struggling to connect and
businesses are unable to unlock their full potential. This is unacceptable,” said Orb.
“We need the federal government to lead this strategy through long-term, predictable
solutions and major investments.”
Board members were also updated on developments in the federal infrastructure
plan which was designed to empower municipalities to deliver transformational
transit, green, and rural infrastructure projects across the country.
-media release
Nokomis Seniors news
The Nokomis Seniors group held their general meeting on Tuesday, September
4th with eight members present. Discussion was about upcoming events, plans for a
Cribbage Tournament in October, and a members Christmas Party in December.
The September 9th Corn Roast and Pot Luck was once again a successful event (as
reported in the last newspaper issue). We had 52 people sign the register. The corn
from the local Co-op Store was absolutely beautiful, as was the pot luck food. Hats
off to everyone! It was nice to see several new-comers at this year’s event, and the
crowd is getting almost too big for our small Seniors Centre! Who knows what next
year might bring. The raffle winners (there’s ALWAYS a raffle!) were Hazel Pomfret
and Ziggy Gatzke.
The Tuesday Games
On Tuesday, September 11th we held our regular 500 Card Party with 17 players
taking part. Big winners were Ray Purdie (1st); Helen Busch of Imperial (2nd); and
Shirley Birtles of Drake (3rd). Jean Langteigne wone the travelling prize, and everyone
enjoyed half-time. On the 18th we had a very good turnout for our Wizzard
Card Party. It was so nice to see Doreen Riach playing for the first time. We always
welcome new players ...and its never too late to learn to play a new card game!
Wizzard is an easy one to learn, and you don’t need a partner! Winners included
Ray Purdie, Ilene Harding, and Jim Tait. And, we always appreciate those who bring
goodies to enjoy at half-time. On Thursday, the 20th, we had eight enthusiastic
crib players show up at the Centre for a fun afternoon of “who’s the best cribbage
player?”. Turns out they were Theresa Lakness, Dallas Felske, and Irvin Kelln! On
the 25th we had sunny, but cool day so it was a great day to be indoors at the Centre
to play court Whist. Winners were Lylie Herman (1st); Doreen Riach (2nd); and Jim
Tait (3rd). Everyone likes this game ...you don’t have to bid, just hope you get good
cards! My, my ...where did September go!
Sympathy
Sympathy is extended to Hazel Chute and family on the recent passing of Hazel’s
nephew Ken Chute, of Halifax, Ontario. Ken age 72, was the son of John and Jean
Chute.
OBITUARY
NADIGER – Herbert Ernest
April 11, 1932 - September 23, 2018
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Herbert Ernest Nadiger, 86 years, of Central Parkland
Lodge, Lanigan passed away peacefully on September 23,
2018 with family by his side. Herb was born on April 11,
1932 at home on the family farm in the Haliburton District,
to Joseph and Byng (nee Redman) Nadiger. Herb grew up
on the farm and attended Haliburton School in the area.
Following his education, he worked in road construction for
a time and then as an elevator operator. In 1965 Herb started
fulltime farming. He initially ran a mixed farming operation
and then eventually turned to straight grain farming.
Herb took an active role in the surrounding communities,
helping to found the Lockwood Community Club, Lockwood
Curling Club, the Haliburton Community Club, was a member of the Sask Wheat
Pool, and an honourary member of the Kinsmen Club of Jansen. He also served as
the Reeve for the RM of Prairie Rose from 1981 to 1998. Herb loved to dance and to
play cards with family and friends. He had an affection for Border Collie dogs and
they raised many over the years at the farm. The family enjoyed fun times at their
cabin at Barrier Ford and Herb spent many hours towing kids behind the boat as
they learned how to ski.
In 2001 Herb was diagnosed with Frontal Lobe Dementia. He remained at home
with Elaine until December 2005 when, due to the progression of the disease, Herb
became a resident of Central Parkland Lodge in Lanigan, where he would live until
the present. His family is grateful for the wonderful care he received while living
there. Herbert will be remembered by all who knew him as a kind man with a very
gentle nature and a teasing twinkle in his eye.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Elaine Nadiger of Lanigan; two
daughters, one son-in-law and one granddaughter; Tracy Nadiger and Nancy (Curtis)
Church and daughter Jayda, all of St. Albert, AB; his sister Connie (Don) St.
Onge of Regina; and numerous nieces and nephews. Herb was predeceased by his
parents, Joseph and Byng Nadiger; grandson, Erik Church; siblings: Walter (Pinky)
Nadiger, Beth (Wilfred) Doidge, and Aline (Louis) Ritz; and by brother-in-law Bill
Ellis.
The Funeral Service for Herb was held on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 2:30
p.m. at Knox United Church, Lanigan officiated by Rev. Jack Robson. Interment
took place in the Lockwood Cemetery. Memorial donations in Herb’s memory may
be made to the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan or Lanigan Hospital Lodge Auxiliary.
Malinoski & Danyluik Funeral Home, Humboldt, in charge of arrangements.
-Nokomis Seniors Club reporter, Ilene Harding