The Review, Weyburn, Saskatchewan, February 28, 2018 - 5
New librarian hopes to continue programs, services
Police award ‘Ride’s on Us’ draw winner
Review Photo 2276 —Greg Nikkel
Chief Marlo Pritchard, left, presented a package of prizes to Norm Little, centre, along with Dave Rolston, at the police station on Monday. Norm was the December draw winner for the “Ride’s on Us” program, in which people can voluntarily give up their keys for a free taxi ride home if they have been drinking. The prize draw includes items for a movie night from Kell’s Construction, and snow clearing by Rolston.
A new librarian has taken the helm of the Weyburn Public Library with the goal of maintaining and improving the programs and services offered at the facility. Colin Evans became the branch manager of the Weyburn library at the start of February, and has been spending time getting to know the community as well as the services that are currently offered by the library. Born and raised in Edmonton, he and his family moved to St. Catharine’s and then London, Ont., and he graduated from high school while in London before moving on to Western University there, taking a history degree with a minor in political science. As a high school student, he began working in the London Public Library as a volunteer and as a computer coach, helping people learn about using a computer. “That’s when I started to be interested in working in a library,” said Evans. “I quickly understood that a library was more than just books. I was amazed at the variety of program ideas that I could find at the library.” He also felt that working in a library was doing something good for the community, and he felt some personal fulfillment in helping make the library a better place for people to enjoy. Taking this love of libraries, he went on to get his master’s degree in library information science, and first went to work in Newfoundland in the library for the College of the North Atlantic. He maintained the library for the college students, and then moved to North Battleford to work for the Lakeland Regional Library system, taking care of the rural library branches in the area.
While working there, Evans saw the position available in Weyburn and applied for it, and he has found the position rewarding so far. “I find the city is very welcoming and a positive place to be,” he said, noting Weyburn is smaller but is a much safer community to be in. Of the Weyburn library branch, he said, “It’s a very unique building that fosters community involvement and lifelong learning. I feel like the space here offers unlimited possibilities. It’s bright, cheerful and open.” He added he is very impressed with the hard work and dedication of the staff, and is grateful to Kate-Lee Nolin of the Southeast Regional Library for her help and support as he’s settled into his new position. “I’m hoping to get in touch with local groups to see what needs they have,” said Evans, pointing out the many groups that use the library, along with the strong lineup of programs available to the community. He appreciates the connection the library has with the community as evidenced by the response to restoring their video game collection after a break-in occurred a few months ago. The library has been able to mostly restore the collection with monetary help from groups and businesses including the YF Wives, Weyburn Credit Union, Prairie Sky Co-op and Fairly Handy Guys, along with anonymous donations, and from a collection taken recently by the Toastmasters group at an open house they held. Evans said he has plans to organize an event for the community to thank them for their support in rebuilding the collection, and it will be held some time in the spring.
NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF FILLMORE NO. 96
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office of:
Reeve
will be received by the undersigned on the 21st day of March, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Rural Municipal Office at 48 Main Street, Fillmore and during regular business hours from February 28, 2018 to March 21, 2018 at the Rural Municipal Office at 48 Main Street, Fillmore. Nomination forms may be obtained from the Rural Municipal Office. Dated this 28th day of February, 2018. Vernna Wiggins, Returning Officer
Superannuated teachers present scholarship
Review Photo 1906 — Greg Nikkel
Members of the scholarship committee for the Superannuated Teachers Association of Saskatchewan, Weyburn chapter, presented a scholarship for $1,000 to education student Abby Leonard of Ogema (second from left) at the chapter’s luncheon on Wednesday at the Wheatland Senior Centre. From left are committee members Camille Goski, Judy Myren and Gloria Miller. Abby is a first-year education student at the University of Regina, majoring in elementary education.
Summer jobs policy will have significant impact There will be many groups and organizations, both religious and non-religious, that will be significantly impacted by the Liberals’ policy of requiring agreement with their position on certain issues before they issue grants for student summer jobs, said Souris-Moose Mountain MP Robert Kitchen. “I’ve heard from a significant number of people throughout the riding as well as organizations that will be affected. A lot of them have a lot of concerns about this,” said the MP, who serves as the shadow critic for youth, sport and persons with disabilities. The federal government slipped the legislation in just before the Christmas break, and it has taken a lot of individuals and groups by surprise, said Kitchen, noting that if one tries to submit an application on the website, there is a box to check off to attest to agreeing with the Liberals values. If a person does not check that box, the application is automatically rejected. The attestation requires an applicant (individual or group) to agree to supporting the Liberals position on women’s reproductive rights and gender issues. “Canadians expect their government to protect our fundamental rights and freedoms. That’s why Justin Trudeau’s decision to require all groups seeking support from the Canada Summer Jobs program to sign an attestation declaring support for the Liberal Party’s ideological views simply isn’t right,” he said. Liberal minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, Patty Hadju, has responded saying this is about activities and not about beliefs or values, but has
not budged on the requirement for the attestation to be checked off. “The Prime Minister talks a lot about his respect for diversity, but his actions tell a different story. Justin Trudeau decided to impose his values test without any consultation,” said the MP. “It’s a big issue for a lot of summer programs. They’re feeling they’re being asked to comply with a values test,” said MP Kitchen, noting this is coming both from religious-based organizations and non-religious ones. “If there are bad apples, then go after the bad apples, don’t paint them all with the same brush,” he added, referring to specific concerns about groups that have used summer jobs funding, such as anti-abortion groups. MP Kitchen noted each riding has a certain amount of money allocated for student summer employment, so if there are several groups that are denied funding based on this policy, there will a large reduction in the number of people or groups applying for a grant. “Then what will happen to the money that’s allocated to this riding? There are a lot of students who will not get summer jobs as a result,” he said, giving as examples summer camps that provide excellent opportunities for students to learn leadership skills. There are a number petitions around on this issue, both on-line and the hard-copy variety, and he will be presenting whatever petitions he has in the House of Commons when the opportunity is given for that. The new session of Parliament began on Monday, just ahead of the new federal budget which came down on Tuesday.
R.M. OF SCOTT NO. 98
R.M. OF SCOTT NO. 98
Bids will be received until 4:00 p.m., Monday, March 12, 2018 for the following:
Bids will be received until 4:00 p.m., Monday, March 12, 2018 for the following:
HAUL & SPREAD 4,000 CUBIC YARDS OF GRAVEL FROM GRAVEL PIT LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 60 MILES AWAY IN THE OGEMA AREA.
SUPPLY & SPREAD 4,000 CUBIC YARDS OF 7/8” ROAD GRAVEL
GRAVEL HAUL & SPREAD TENDER
PLEASE STATE START DATE, PREFERABLY TO START MAY 1st, 2018. TO BE COMPLETED BY JUNE 15th, 2018 TO: 621 GRID NORTH OF YELLOW GRASS - 17 MILES 710 GRID WEST BORDER 6 MILES EAST NORTH OF THE VILLAGE OF LANG 4 MILES FOR FULL TENDER DETAILS, PLEASE CONTACT SHELLY ROBERTSON AT 306-465-2512. LOWEST OR ANY BID NOT NECESSARILY ACCEPTED. R.M. OF SCOTT NO. 98 BOX 210 YELLOW GRASS, SK S0G 5J0 PH: (306) 465-2512 FAX: (306) 465-2802 EMAIL: rm98@sasktel.net
GRAVEL SUPPLY & SPREAD TENDER
PLEASE STATE START DATE, PREFERABLY TO START MAY 1st, 2018. TO BE COMPLETED BY JUNE 15th, 2018 TO: 621 GRID NORTH OF YELLOW GRASS - 17 MILES 710 GRID WEST BORDER 6 MILES EAST NORTH OF THE VILLAGE OF LANG 4 MILES FOR FULL TENDER DETAILS, PLEASE CONTACT SHELLY ROBERTSON AT 306-465-2512. LOWEST OR ANY BID NOT NECESSARILY ACCEPTED. R.M. OF SCOTT NO. 98 BOX 210 YELLOW GRASS, SK S0G 5J0 PH: (306) 465-2512 FAX: (306) 465-2802 EMAIL: rm98@sasktel.net