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RCMP officers responded to over 239,000 calls for service last year alone across the province of Saskatchewan. The calls are often very diverse in nature. While the public often realize the role of police in traffic enforcement and investigation of criminal offences, this is only one part of our job on a day-to-day basis. Many calls for assistance and/or investigations are carried out by the RCMP unbeknownst to the public. All complaints require follow-up by the assigned officer to report on the action taken and may include referral & follow up from policing partners.

To illustrate the variety of complaints from just one category, I’ve detailed the following Animal Calls that were reported to RCMP detachments in Saskatchewan over the course of one week. Oftentimes, some seemingly simple calls for service (like animals on the Highway) can lead to serious public safety issues for the public. Here is the list from a single week: Jan. 7th - 7:28 a.m. - 3 horses reported to be on Highway #10 just east of Yorkton. Jan. 7th - 10:46 a.m. - Complaint of 3 dogs running loose and barking constantly in Green Lake. Jan. 7th - 11:11 a.m. - Request to locate a big dog that was running loose near the community of La Loche.

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Break-ins, thefts in Saskatoon north end, rural areas Since January 5, 2012, the Saskatoon Police Service and the Warman Detachment of the RCMP have received several reports of thefts from businesses in the north industrial area and industrial areas just north of Saskatoon. The thefts have been occurring during business hours from employee locker rooms. Once the business is accessed a tool is used to cut the locks on lockers, stealing items of value. Witnesses have reported

seeing a person of interest described as a male, in his late 40’s, heavy set with a grey goatee. This person of interest has been seen driving an older style, green colour, Ford F250 truck. Anyone with information on these incidents is asked to contact the Saskatoon Police Service at 975-8300 or the Warman RCMP Detachment at 975-1670. Information can also be provided anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Jan. 7th - 8:37 p.m. - Request to investigate the circumstances involving an injured dog in Kamsack. Jan. 8th - 12:09 p.m. - Request to put down a dog that had been severely injured after being struck by a car in Beauval. Jan. 8th - 12:28 p.m. - Request to attend to an injured dog in a ditch, approximately 8 km’s west of Broadview. Jan. 8th - 6:34 p.m. - Request to attend to an injured deer on the side of Highway 39 near Weyburn. Jan. 8th - 11:05 p.m. - Request to locate a missing and ill dog that had wandered off near the community of Marshall. Jan. 9th - 12:45 a.m. - Report of coyotes and dogs barking and an unknown male yelling at the animals in North Battleford. Jan. 9th - 6:34 a.m. - Report of a dead deer on Highway 10 in the eastbound lane and that another vehicle had run over the same deer in Fort Qu’Appelle. Jan. 9th - 6:11 a.m. - Report of a dead deer on Highway 8 near

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Derek Siemens heads west along Central Street in Warman during a morning training run last week. Siemens is a member of Team in Training for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. He s gearing up to run in a full marathon in Spain in late April.

Local man raising funds for blood cancer research in Canada Siemens heading overseas for marathon in Spain this April By TERRY PUGH tpugh@ccgazette.ca

erek Siemens will be covering a lot of ground over the next few months. The 20-year old Warman resident is gearing up to participate in a full marathon - a distance of 42.2 kilometers (26.2 miles) in Spain on April 22. And while he’s hoping to achieve a huge personal goal by crossing the finish line, he’s also running on behalf of a lot of people he’s never even met. Siemens is a member of “Team in Training,” a group of volunteers who are raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada by participating in marathons and half-marathons around the world. “It’s a great cause, and I really want to do something positive to help people who

are suffering from a very serious disease,” said Siemens in an interview January 12. “This is one way that I can make a difference, and experience something really special at the same time.” Siemens said he only started training for the marathon about a month and a half ago, and is working hard to get into race-ready condition. “This is going to be my first marathon,” he said. “It’s the first long-distance run I’ve ever attempted. It’s been an education.” Siemens says while he participated in track and field events at Warman High School (he graduated in 2009), training for a marathon takes things to a whole new level. “The Team in Training has a really good program that involves getting together as a group every Saturday,” he explained. “It’s a program that helps you achieve the goals you set out for yourself. Not everybody in the group is an elite athlete. Most people are taking

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part in events that involve walking or running different distances. “For example, there’s a half-marathon scheduled for Vancouver in a few weeks that some people are entering. But I’m one of two people who want to run a full marathon, so we’re training for an event in Spain in April.” Siemens said his training program involves running every day in his hometown, and then participating in longer runs with the group on Saturdays. “Last weekend, I ran 20 kilometers,” he said. “So I’m halfway to my goal. I know I can do a half-marathon.” Siemens said since he began training hard, he’s convinced he’ll stay with the sport in the future. “If I finish this marathon, it probably won’t be my last,” he said. “There is a real rush that comes from the running itself. Although I have to admit the first few times you go out you don’t get a rush. You just get real tired and sore. But after you’ve trained for a

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Over-stressed caregivers risk burnout By TERRY PUGH tpugh@ccgazette.ca

amily members who provide constant care for older adults run the risk of burning themselves out, warns Dick Strayer, Chair of the Caregiver Committee of the Saskatoon Council on Aging (SCOA). “Preventing burnout is a big priority for our committee,” said Strayer. “Burnout is one of the worst problems we run into. It can be pretty serious when caregivers simply give up and there is no one to take their place.” Strayer spoke at a forum on “Caregiving and Caregiver Burnout” at the Martensville Heritage Centre January 4. In a phone interview after the event, he said the likelihood of someone assuming the role of caregiver at some point in their lives is very high. Unfortunately, he added, very few people are prepared for it. “We always tell people they should prepare for retirement,” he said. “But they should also prepare to be a full-time or part-time caregiver, because they have an 80 percent chance that they’ll have to take on that role sooner or later, given our aging population and the growing incidence of Alzheimer’s and other diseases.” Strayer said people often suddenly find themselves in a caregiver role with no warning, no training, and no experience. Consequently, they often don’t know where to turn for help.

CAREGIVER HOTLINE He said many valuable resources are only a phone call away. The SCOA Caregiver Hotline phone number is 6524411. A dedicated SCOA website for caregivers is www.sas-

katooncaregiver.ca . “The first thing we did when we set up the SCOA Caregiver Committee was to install a dedicated phone line to the resource centre,” Strayer said. “We have very dedicated staff members who can provide help and also direct people to counsellors and other available resources.” Strayer said caregivers face emotional and financial pressures that can take a toll on their mental and physical health.

BURNOUT SYMPTOMS “Most people who are caregivers experience feelings of isolation and loneliness at some point,” he said. “It’s a very common symptom of burnout when caregivers start to lose contact with family and friends. The caregiver gets so wrapped up in providing care that they sometimes forget about their own health.” Strayer said the first symptom of caregiver burnout is usually “extreme frustration” and a negative attitude. “People reach the point where they’re mad at everyone and everything,” he explained. “They’re mad at the doctors, they’re mad at the nurses, they’re mad at the person they’re taking care of.” That may escalate and lead to extreme depression, and finally to despondency and despair, he noted. This often happens when the caregiver has to perform duties that are beyond their capabilities. “At that point the caregiver has virtually given up,” Strayer said. “It’s a tragic situation, but one that we see quite often.” In the short term, the solution is counselling for the caregiver, according to Strayer. “If they can catch the

symptoms early enough, professional counselling can be very effective,” he said. “The SCOA can help with arrangements for referrals. The main thrust of counselling is to reverse that negative attitude to a positive one. “I realize this sounds kind of corny, but it’s true. The fact is if you can get a caregiver to realize they are doing something very useful and something that no one else can do, then they can start feeling better about themselves and the situation, and feel like they have more control over their life again.”

LABOUR OF LOVE Strayer said counselling can help caregivers realize that they are improving or at least maintaining the quality of life of their loved one. The key, he said, is to realize that it is a “labour of love.” “When caregiving becomes a chore, a duty or a job, or something you don’t want to do, then you need to realize that is a negative attitude,” he said. “But when you can think of caregiving as useful, and realize that you are helping someone, then that’s when you are developing a positive attitude.” Strayer said caregivers need to realize that unless they take care of themselves, they cannot take care of their loved one. “I was a caregiver for my late wife for twenty years,” he explained. “During that time I came close to experiencing burnout twice. The last time was when I went to my doctor for my phsyical. The doctor said I had high blood pressure and all the symptoms of hypertension. I realized I had Continued on Page 20 Please see CAREGIVERS

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Petition campaign complicated by election, could trigger yet another petition A petition campaign aimed at severing the western portion of the RM of Corman Park at the South Saskatchewan River continues to gather signatures. The campaign is led by Dick Friesen of Warman,, a former councilor and former Reeve of the RM. The campaign was launched in mid-December following a ruling by Hon. Darryl Hickie, Minister of Municipal Affairs, to reduce the number of electoral divisions

in Corman Park from 11 to 8. The petition campaign is taking place at the same time as an election to choose eight new councilors to represent newly-defined electoral divisions within the RM. One RM councilor who is seeking re-election was quoted in the Saskatoon daily newspaper on January 16 as saying she supports the petition to carve out the west side of the RM. But she added that if certain candidates were elected,

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then the RM would not have to be divided. PETITION AIMS TO RESTORE CORY BOUNDARIES

Meanwhile, Garry Derenoksi, an organizer of the petition for 8 divisions that resulted in a successful referendum and the current RM council election, says he is disappoint-

ed with the efforts to sever the RM, and his group is “monitoring” the campaign. In an interview January 16, Derenoski said if the petition campaign is successful, it could trigger yet another petition by his group aimed at restoring the original boundaries of the RM of Cory, which

completely surrounded the City of Saskatoon. The RM of Cory, the RM of Warman, and the RM of Park were combined in the early 1970s to form the RM of Corman Park. The RM of Cory’s northern boundary was Township Road 380, and its western boundary was Range

Road 3070. “We are not in favor of dividing up the RM, but if it appears as though a petition to divide up the RM may get enough signatures to force a referendum, we will respond with the second petition to return the old RM of Cory boundaries,” said Derenoski.

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Dividing up the cash cow: the implications of carving up the RM of Corman Park

am aware of a petition circulating to effectively dissolve Corman Park, one of the most successful and challenging rural municipalities in the province. This action is publicly supported by my old friend Dick Friesen who also participated in the formation of Corman Park. Corman Park was formed in 1970 and was the amalgamation of three rural municipalities, Cory, office in Saskatoon, Park in the Town Langham and Warman in the Town of Warman. The amalgamation was initiated by those three municipalities for different reasons, but each felt the amalgamation served the long term interest of their voters. At that time I happened to be employed as a Municipal Administration Advisor with the Department of Municipal Affairs, and although I did not participate in the negotiations I was privy to discussions and the process involved. If my recollection is accurate, the Cory R.M. was concerned about being “gobbled up” by the City of Saskatoon; R.M. of Park did not have a sufficient tax base to maintain an adequate level of services, and R.M. of Warman, for similar reasons (Dick probably will better recall his reasons for promoting the amalgamation). The R.M. of Cory, surrounding the City of Saskatoon, was very prosperous with a strong tax base and efficiently provided a good level of municipal services. Dick Friesen was the Reeve of the R.M. of Warman at the time of amalgamation. One must

give Dick full credit for recognizing a “cash cow” when promoting, or at least agreeing to this amalgamation. Cory could have continued very successfully without carrying its poorer municipal neighbours; but again the fear of the “city” taking over prevailed. Knowing Dick Friesen very well, he is certainly astute and knows a good deal when he sees one. Once again he has spotted a more lucrative “cash cow” proposing the division of the original Cory municipality in a way that much of the high tax revenue generated from industrial and commercial properties with low service cost, will disproportionately serve his area at the expense of the area east/south of the river. I can not understand why he has not requested a petition to revert back to the original Cory, Warman and Park municipalities? Why not? Is he “cherry picking”? Can you imagine how the municipal system would work in Saskatchewan if every community or municipality would cherry pick in that manner adjusting boundaries to serve only individual interests? Give me a break; no Minister of Municipal Affairs would allow himself to be drawn into that trap. During my 19 years as Administrator of Corman Park, I had the honour of serving the municipality through good councils headed by competent Reeves: Carol Teichrob (several years), Dick Friesen (one term), Jock Blacklock (one term) and Ed Hobday (several years). The head(s) of council play a major role

Legends Centre opening should have been more inclusive The Legends Centre. Talk about a fantasy, which it was a few years ago. Then a group of dedicated individuals took it to the “theory” level, and with a lot of help from the community, different organizations and governments, took it even further to the “fact” level. It is now a reality, and a wonderful accomplishment for Warman. “The Legends Centre in Warman is now open for business.” “It was officially opened by Warman Mayor Sheryl Spence and christened by councilor Pastor Kendall Shram.” I read that piece in the local paper last week. But typically when something this significant happens in a town, should there not be people of the town there to witness such a major event,

if only to encourage a feeling of ownership and pride for an achievement this great? Judging from the commentary and the pictures in the paper I can only assume there were no townspeople at this function other than council members and some town employees. More often than not, reacting is inappropriate, but attitude is the composite of one’s thoughts, feelings and actions. The conscious mind controls feeling and ultimately dictates whether your feelings will be positive or negative by one’s choice of thoughts. Regrettably, my thoughts were of disappointment by the reality that this was a planned exclusive event. Sincerely, Edgar Bergen, Warman

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in the success of any municipality. A municipal council, especially the complexity of Corman Park, cannot be led by a “wrecking ball”. If you initiate an action or sign a petition, you must look also to the consequences and rewards of such an action. Matters to consider in dividing the municipality: • Distribution of its assets – a complex logistical and very expensive process. • Administration Office – two within Saskatoon? One in Langham

or Warman and the other in the Saskatoon? • Police Department – Two separate police departments? Contract with RCMP? • Planning. Contract planning services or two planning entities? • Relationship with the City of Saskatoon. The city would have to negotiate and plan with two rural municipalities rather than one. Any action to destroy a sound municipal structure will be extremely costly and inefficient in both the short and long term, and you the tax-

payer will pay the cost. You may ask; Why is Fred Sutter concerned? He has been retired from Corman Park for over 12 years. My answer: During my 40 years involvement in municipal government I have always had a professional interest in the structure and operation of municipalities in this province. Having served 19 years with Corman Park I do not wish to observe the voters shooting themselves in the foot. Respectfully Fred J. Sutter RMA/UMA

CWB lawsuit of interest to all farmers Just when you thought the battle over the Canadian Wheat Board was finally over, along comes Regina lawyer Tony Merchant. The latest in this saga has seen the Merchant law group launch a $15.4-billion class action suit on behalf of Western Canadian farmers. According to the statement filed in Court of Queen’s Bench in Saskatoon by the law firm, this is the cost to farmers of the federal government legislation to end the CWB’s monopoly. You will know Tony Merchant for his many class action law suits on behalf of everyone from residential school survivors to those exposed to Agent Orange in New Brunswick more than 50 years ago to cell phone users hammered by extra fees. But those in rural Saskatchewan with slightly longer memories may recall Merchant for other reasons. His incredibly successful and sometimes controversial law career included high-profile divorce cases. Perhaps his best-known client was convicted murder Colin Thatcher. Others will be acquainted with Merchant for his political career that included a term as Liberal MLAs in the 1970s and his connections to former Wheat Board Minister Otto Lang and former Prime Minister Jean Chretien. It was Chretien who appointed Merchant’s wife Panna to the Senate. As a Liberal politician and urban Regina lawyer, one might not necessarily see Tony Merchant as a unifying force. And dredging up the Wheat Board controversy after passage of the federal Conservative government’s legislation to do away with its monopoly on wheat and barley sales would certainly seem an unlikely way of bringing rural Saskatchewan interests together. But in a very strange way, Merchant’s lawsuit may be providing an opportunity for both Wheat Board opponents and proponents to come together on at least one thing. As explained by the Regina lawyer in launching his suit, the legal action stands to potentially be as beneficial to Wheat Board foes as Wheat Board friends. That’s because all farmer will be affected. (And in a strange twist, larger producers of wheat and barley – many of whom have traditionally opposed the Wheat

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Board – may have the argument for the biggest share of the claim.) The premise of Merchant’s argument is that while the federal majority government was entitled to do as in pleases in ending the CWB’s monopoly, it must now compensate farmers for what it did – especially given the votes by producers in favour of maintaining the Wheat Board as a single-desk seller. This was what happened when the Liberal government ended the Crow’s Nest Pass Freight rate in 1996 – a decision that result in $1.6-billion payout to Western producers. And the one sentiment that both friends and enemies of the Wheat Board can likely agree on is that the CWB’s money should not go back to the federal treasury. It was, after all, farmers’ money – money that would have

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otherwise gone into farmers’ pocket for their grain sold – that allowed the CWB to purchase these assets. Interestingly, those assets fall well short of the $15.4 billion that Merchant’s suit claims is owed to farmers. The CWB’s tangible assets include $100 million in cash, $102 million for 3,400 hopper cars, $65 million in two lake freighters and the $14 million for the CWB head office in Winnipeg. However, the Regina lawyer notes that value of CWB isn’t in its hard assets, but in other intangibles like premiums paid to wheat and barley farmers ($7.4 billion in the past 20 years) or transportation costs ($7.7 billion). These are worth far more than the CWB’s physical assets. Admittedly, there is no guarantee Merchant will win the case. A huge stumbling block will be the fact that the federal legislation does not liquidate the Wheat Board. There are no assets to be dispersed. It will be interesting to see how suit argues the CWB’s loss value. But that should be of interest to supporters and non-CWB-supporters alike.

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fter ten years of piano lessons, struggling to learn classical compositions, Stephanie Derbawka had a good handle on the basics of music. But the notes she was playing weren’t making much of a connection with her. It was the same story for her two brothers - Sam and David. They could read music, knew how to play scales on the piano and violin, and understood the theory. There just seemed to be something missing. “It was a chore, frankly,” explained Sam Derbawka, the youngest of the three siblings. “We did it because it was something we had to do, not because we liked it. Our parents made us take lessons. To be honest, I kind of hated it.” That all changed in the summer of 2009, when they took in a concert by “Knee Deep”, a Saskatoon-based bluegrass band. “That was where it all started for us,” recalled Sam. “When we heard live bluegrass for the first time, something just clicked, and we were all hooked. I went out and bought a mandolin, Stephanie bought a dobro and Dave bought a bass guitar.” They started learning some traditional bluegrass songs, and formed their own home-grown band called Redberry Grass.

FARM HERITAGE Named after the scenic hills south of Redberry Lake where they grew up, the trio says the appeal of bluegrass music is timeless. Their raw, country sound is reminis-

cent of the traditional recording artists of the 1920s and 1930s. “I think growing up on the farm north of Borden really shaped our outlook on life and music,” said Sam. “We were all probably born a generation too late. I never knew what a cell phone was till I was 16 years old. We’re kind of old-fashioned, I guess, and that’s reflected in the music. “Bluegrass music really speaks about hard work, family and rural life,” he said. “It’s easy for us to identify with that. It’s also a type of music that’s straightforward and honest.” Reberry Grass made its debut on stage in Dalmeny just a few days after the siblings started playing together. They opened for the Dry Branch Fire Squad, a legendary southern bluegrass band which was playing a series of concerts in western Canada promoted by the organizers of the Ness Creek Festival.

INTO THE FIRE That was a pretty highprofile initiation, admitted Sam, adding they had originally tried to ease their way onto stage as a filler act. “We had asked if we could get a spot as a ‘tweener’ act at Ness Creek,” said Sam. “But then they offered us a chance to open for the Dry Branch Fire Squad at a concert in Dalmeny.” That concert in February 2010 was the first time they played as a band on stage. And even though it was a bit nerve-wracking, it was also a big thrill, according to Stephanie. “Looking back at that experience, I’m kind of surprised we got through it,” she said with a grin. “We were kind of flying by the seat of our pants.” “We had been playing as a band for literally one week,” confirmed Sam. “I had been playing the mandolin for two weeks. Dave had been playing bass for five days. Somehow we managed to work up ten songs and that was our set.” Later in 2010, the band played at the inaugural twoday country music jamboree at the Radisson Agricultural Fair, and also opened for country star Aaron Pritch-

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Stephanie Derbawka (top left), David Derbawka (above) and Sam Derbawka (lower) grew up on a farm north of Borden. Their bluegrass band is known as Redberry Grass.

ett in Osler. The band has a strong following and they keep their fans posted on their concerts through their Facebook page. Stephanie said they’re thankful for the music lessons they endured when they were growing up. “It was really just a matter of finding the kind of music we could all connect with,” she said, pointing out that individually, the three siblings all have different tastes. “David is more into classic rock. I’m more into country music and Sam is probably the most traditional bluegrass guy, although he’s pretty eclectic and will listen to anything.” Sam notes that the band has its own style - a kind of “Saskatchewan folk” flavour that draws on the rich Ukrainian tradition of their home community. “We grew up hearing a lot of accordian music and polkas,” he admits. “It’s live-

ly music that adds a homegrown character to our style of bluegrass.” The band has one selfproduced CD out and another one in the works, and Sam has also self-produced a solo album featuring his own songs on mandolin. Ironically, just as Redberry Grass is starting to become more popular - they play about 30 to 40 gigs annually - the siblings themselves find it harder to get together as a band. “We each have our own lives,” said David. “I work at Warman Wood Products, building stairs. Carpentry is what I do. That’s my life.” Stephanie is in her first year of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, and Sam works as a lineman for a North Battleford-based company that erects power lines for SaskPower. Continued on Page 9 Please see MUSIC

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he Warman Drama Club is set to take you back to the year 1941. Welcome to Brooklyn, New York, and the home of the Brewster sisters, two charming and innocent elderly spinsters who populate their cellar with the ‘remains’ of socially and religiously ‘ac-

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Warman author of best-selling books outlines food issues at McNally Robinson January 19 Many people are using food to deal and cope with life’s circumstances and are not even aware of their dependency, according to author Treena Wynes of Eating Ourselves Crazy. Treena Wynes has waged her own personal battle with food addiction, having suffered from a compulsive-eating disorder, bulimia, for six years. Treena, now a Registered Social Worker and weight-loss counselor understands how dieting can manifest as an emotional-eating cycle as restricting or eliminating certain foods can cause physiological and psychological stress resulting in the brain sending messages called “cravings”. Dieting is the common method used for weight-loss and the weight-loss/dieting market ranks in the billions as obesity rates continue to sky rocket. Dieting can promote over-eating and weightgain due to withdrawal symptoms, so dieters are drawn back to the foods that cause weight gain.. Treena feels that in order to address the obesity epidemic a multi-faceted approach needs to be taken as education in nutrition and exercise is not enough. “There are stressors and emotional triggers that cause us to gravitate towards certain foods and we need to understand them and plan for them,” she said. “The

food companies are also well aware of our emotional dependency on foods and design them to be addicting.” Treena Wynes is the owner of Food4Thought Wellness & Counselling Services and the author of Eating Ourselves Crazy. She helps weight-loss clients address their problematic eating behaviors, food addiction and emotional-eating issues. Treena has made the McNally-Robinson Top 10 List twice since her release of Eating Ourselves Crazy in September 2010. She will be speaking McNally-Robinson on January 19th at 7:30 p.m.

trated playwright -- oh yes, and a drop or two of poison -- and you have the recipe for an evening of Arsenic and Old Lace - a rather eerie comedy. Join the Brewster Sisters for a cup of tea, a glass of Elderberry Wine, and a brief Funeral.....” Warman Drama Club presents “Arsenic and Old Lace” at The Brian King Centre in Warman in mid-March. Show dates are March 16 and 17, Wine and cheese evenings, tickets $20.00, and Sunday March 18 Dessert Matinee $15.00. All shows are reserved seating and tickets are available for purchase starting January 22 by calling Dorothy at 978-1339.

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Sam says he wants to pursue music as a career, and in addition to mastering as many instruments as possible (he already plays mandolin, fiddle, guitar, button accordian, Appalachian dulcimer, harmonica, buzuki, bass guitar, ukelele, and harp - “but not all at the same time”, he says), he’s hoping to tour with a traditional country band fronted by Kevin and Marg Harcourt. But even if they can’t get together as often as they would like, there’s always a bit of magic when they get on stage and bite into a a good old-fashioned bluegrass number. “It’s a real adrenaline rush to perform on stage,” concludes David. “We try and do live gigs as often as we can.”

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One of the most confusing and convoluted decisions an investor is going to make when setting up an investment portfolio will inevitably be the questions of “how am I going to pay my advisor”. Anything beyond that is hopefully handled by your hired professional. This is usually done in one of three ways and the impact of your decision can have sizable consequences if not fit correctly to your needs. Essentially clients are faced with the decision of going with a combination of three options: Fee, Embedded Fee, or Transactional Fee. Let’s start with Transactional Fee. In its most raw form this is as simple as paying for the broker to submit a trade to the market on your behalf. If you are an active investor this may not be the best solution for you as generally transactional business is more expensive on a per-transaction basis. This is intentional as advisors will generally want to offset the loss of income they experience during periods where the clients best interest is to stay put. Unfortunately, while things stay put your advisor does not get paid. This in itself is not a bad thing. What is bad about this scenario though is the clash of interests that exists when a transac-

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tional account sits dormant. It creates an incentive for advisors to encourage trading in an account where it is not always necessary. This does not automatically mean that your advisor is going to make unethical decisions regarding your account. Yet, inevitably anywhere a conflict of interest does exist sooner or later someone is going to break that trust relationship and the best exposure is zero exposure to situations like this. For this reason I discourage most people from working with transactional accounts. If you are a head smart investor, who knows what is going on in his/her account and you do not expect to make a lot of transactions this may be the best option for you. The second type of fee is the embedded fee structure (MER’s

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As if anyone needs their memory jogged, debt is a substantial problem for men and women living in fully developed countries. Estimates vary, but numerous surveys have indicated the average American household has more than $10,000 in credit card debt, a figure that doesn’t include debt such as mortgages, car loans or student loans. In Canada, an early 2011 report from the Vanier Institute of the Family suggested the debt-toincome ratio for the average Canadian family was 150 percent, which means that for every $1,000 a Canadian family earns, it owes $1,500. What these figures illustrate is that even the most financially savvy debtor may be in a precarious position, one that, should an unforeseen layoff or medical emergency occur, could turn disastrous in a relatively short period of time. As a result, an individual’s ability to manage personal debt is of paramount importance, and the following tips can help men and women walking a financial tightrope address their debt in a way that might help them get back on their financial feet. • Eliminate bad debt. Not all debt is bad, but credit card debt is rarely good. Card holders with substantial credit card debt should contact their companies as soon as possible to see if the company is willing to work with them on a repayment plan. This is more prudent than declaring for bankruptcy, which will negatively impact an individual’s credit score for years to come. Companies are often willing to work with card holders about repayment plans that make it easier to pay down debt. But once an agreement is made, card holders must make meeting the terms of that agreement their top priority. • Stop accruing bad debt. Using a card wisely is the key to avoiding unnecessary debt. When using credit cards, do not use them for everyday purchases like groceries or movie tickets. This type of credit card usage is habit forming, and it’s very easy CONTINUED on PAGE 12

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Buying a Avoid these mistakes home? The dream of home ownership is one that lives on in spite of the global economic struggles. The process of buying a home can be an emotional roller coaster ride, with feelings of excitement mixed

Failure to get qualified beforehand. Mortgage qualification is essential when buying a home, as it gives buyers preapproval for a loan before they make any offers. Making an offer on a home before you know what the bank is willing to lend you is a waste of time for everyone involved, including you, the seller and the real estate agents involved. Some agents will not show a home if you don’t have a preapproval. Once preapproved for a loan, don’t take any steps that might put that approval in jeopardy. This includes anything that might drastically alter your credit score.

Pigeonholing yourself into an inadequate living situation. Just like buyers shouldn’t go overboard, they also must avoid compromising on the things that are most important to them. For example, many of today’s buyers, fully aware of the rash of foreclosures and all the housing horror stories of the last several years in other parts of the country, are reticent to commit to a home, and might compromise with a condo or co-op. But if a home is what you really want, and another living situation that mirrors apartment life is going to make you miserable, don’t settle for that situation for the sake of security. Doing so could cost you financially, especially when you realize the situation isn’t what you’d hoped for and look to sell earlier than is ideal.

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for card holders to quickly amass a large balance on their accounts for items they could just as easily could have paid for with cash. Keep in mind interest will be charged on all balances not paid in full each month, so don’t make that cup of coffee or that pair of movie tickets cost even more by adding interest to the overall cost. • Pay down high-interest debts first. Always work to pay down high-interest debt first while paying a little more than the minimum on low-interest debt. If a car loan came with an especially high interest rate (hint: borrowers whose down payment on a car loan was small

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Skimping on the cost of an inspector. An inspector is your last chance to find out if a home is your dream home or a money pit. Even if a house appears to be everything you want, don’t close on the sale until the house has been thoroughly inspected. The old adage that advises against judging a book by its cover certainly applies to buying a home, and prospective buyers should enlist the services of a qualified inspector before closing on the sale of a home.

Being blindsided by additional costs. First-time homebuyers, once they have moved into their home, often experience some sticker shock when the additional expenses associated with home ownership arise. These additional expenses include property tax and insurance costs and can be substantial. Even those buying a condominium or co-op should expect monthly maintenance fees even if their new place is brand new and needs no maintenance.

Shooting for the moon. The ongoing recession is in part the result of predatory lending that saw banks grant excessive loans to applicants who, in hindsight, could not actually afford all that they were approved to borrow. The result was many people buying homes they could not afford, and then suffering some steep consequences, including foreclosure, when the first mortgage payment came due or the interest rate rose. First-time and even veteran buyers must avoid shooting for the moon when it comes to buying a home, and instead only buy one they know they can afford. What the banks says you can afford isn’t always the same as what you know you can afford. Only buy a home you know you can afford, regardless of whether the bank has approved you for a larger loan.

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or nonexistent are likely saddled with a high-interest loan), work to pay down that balance as much as possible. Something as simple as paying an extra $25 per month on a $200 per month car payment can reduce the length of time it takes to pay off that loan considerably. Once a highinterest debt is paid off, move on to the debt with the next highest interest rate. • Stop paying the bare minimum. Paying just the minimum will barely cover the interest. That means the principal will hardly disappear, and the debt will be a seemingly impossible obstacle to overcome. Pay more than the bare minimum each month,

even if it means making sacrifices elsewhere. • Avoid borrowing from Peter to pay Paul. Transferring balances from a high-interest card to a low-interest card is one thing, but borrowing against property or a retirement savings account is playing with fire. With regards to borrowing against a 401(k), the penalty to do so, not to mention the extra income tax such a withdrawal will accrue, before retirement is substantial. In addition, the value of those retirement savings will suffer considerably as the interest earned will be on that much less money until the full amount is paid back to the account.

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grow on trees. An investor who begins young and starts learning how to invest will feel more comfortable with his or her portfolio, and won’t feel the need to make up for lost years down the road.

Being an ill-informed investor Young investors know about the need to invest, but many simply don’t ask enough questions about their investments. A young investor is in a great position for a number of reasons. Young investors are typically decades away from retirement and, as a result, can take on the most risk. The older an investor gets, the more risk averse he or she should become. Young investors commonly understand this principle, but that does not mean they should simply sit back and accept it when a risky investment does not pan out. While it’s good for young investors to take risks, if the risk doesn’t pay off, learn the reasons behind its failures. Doing so will lay a solid foundation for future investments. Another thing young investors must learn is to avoid taking a risk for the purpose of taking a risk. While it’s true young investors can afford risks more than their parents or grandparents, that doesn’t mean they should simply invest in any and all risky opportunities

with the hopes of one of those opportunities eventually paying off in a big way. Learn what makes some risks better than others, and don’t necessarily get married to a certain investment strategy. The markets are constantly evolving, and investors need to evolve along with them to be successful over the long haul.

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Only investing “extra” money Another common mistake young people make is the way they perceive investing. Many young people approach investing as something they will do when they get some “extra” money. Unfortunately, the day young people get this extra money rarely, if ever, arrives. Additional expenses, including vacations with friends or nights out on the town tend to take precedence, and young people find themselves approaching or even in their 30s without an investment portfolio to speak of. Treat investments as a monthly expense like rent or a car payment. Then, if there is any extra money at the end of the month, add that to the amount already invested. Tomorrow never comes in the world of investing, and young investors in particular need to realize that and get started as soon as possible.

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SLIDING SNAG Radisson Wheat Kings goaltender Kirk Williscorost leans back to rob a Saulteaux Three Stars player of a goal during the ﬁrst period of their SPHL contest Saturday night in Radisson. The Three Stars got the best of the Wheat Kings, downing the home team 4-2. The next scheduled home game for Radisson is January 28th when they host the Cut Knife Colts. (Gazette photo by Terry Jenson)

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back,” explained Bridge City Bunch general manager and head coach Lorne Molleken on Sunday. “(Saturday night) he still had a headache so it looks like it’s going to be another week before we get any kind of answer there. We’re hoping Josh Nicholls is anywhere from 7-to-10 days away.” The 18-year-old Russian needs to be symptom-free of his concussion for seven days before Makarov can return to action while Nicholls has been skating for more than a week. ***** BLADES PLAYER OF THE WEEK – From a long list of strong candidates, the writer’s choice honour goes to centre Lukas Sutter. He had five goals and seven points in the four wins. Two of the goals were game winners, one was an insurance marker, another was a gameopening goal, one came on the power play and another while the Bridge City Bunch was short-handed. On a week when the N.H.L.’s Central Scouting Bureau ranked him 86th amongst North American skaters for June’s Entry Draft, the 18-year-old Lethbridge product upped his season totals to 20 goals with 22 assists for 42 points and an irritating to the opposition total of 112 penalty minutes.

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Sights set on Keystone Cup Delisle Chiefs strike early in convincing win over Thunder “We have to take the long road,” Norris pointed out. “We have to go through the North Division, and then take the South Division, to get into the tournament. We don’t have a free pass, and we’ll have to keep playing hard, tough, smart hockey to keep the momentum going.” So far, the game plan is on track. In the game against Tri-Town last week, the Chiefs jumped out to a 5-0 lead during the first period. They added two more goals in the second frame, but the Thunder finally broke Chiefs’ goaltender Cam Irwin’s bid for a shutout when they got on the board with a little less than two minutes left in the period. Chiefs’ goal-scorers included Justin Kerr (2), Dylan Kochan (2), Eric Ditto (2), Paul Frecon, Stacey Campbell, Paul Sonntag and Marshall Siemens. The Thunder goals came from Brandon Tkatch (2) and Terrance Shewchuk. Results of the Chiefs game against the Saskatoon Westleys on Wednesday, January 18 were not available at press time. They play a series of road games over the next couple weeks. Their next home game is Sunday, January 29 when they host the Saskatoon Quakers. Game time is 3:00 p.m.

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he Delisle Chiefs jumped out to an early lead and kept the pressure on for sixty minutes, cruising to a convincing 10-3 win over the visiting Tri-Town Thunder on Wednesday, January 11. They went on to beat the Cyclones 9-3 on Saturday, January 14 and the Ochapawace Thunder 6-1 on Sunday, January 15. The wins improved the second-place team’s record to 218-0 with a total of 42 points, still 6 points back of the divisionleading Saskatoon Royals. But with only 11 games left in the regular season, all against teams with less-than-stellar records, the Chiefs still have a legitimate shot at first place heading in the North Division playoffs, according to their head coach, Dave Norris. “We have a good chance to win the majority of our games during the next few weeks, and we’re looking to head into the playoffs on a high note,” said Norris after the game. This season may be the Chiefs’ best chance at the divisional title, he said, adding the league championship and a crack at the Keystone Cup Western Canadian Junior B championship in late April are two objectives the club is seriously shooting for. z Custom cabinets and The Keystone Cup is countertops for home scheduled for Harold Latrace Arena in Saskatoon April 19and office 22. “We’ve been trying to z Free estimates build this team for the past including 3D year, with the idea of making computer design a serious run for the Keystone Cup,” said Norris. “We made z *Free in home some changes last year to our renovation consultation roster, where we let some veterans go and we brought in (call for details) some 18 and 19 year-olds for the purpose of building up for z Serving Saskatoon and this year. At this point, it’s a area for over 20 years goal that’s not out of reach.” But there’s still a long way to go yet, he added. The Chiefs will have to win the PJHL North Division playoffs to qualify for the tournament. The Royals, as host team, 701 Centennial Drive North, Martensville, SK are guaranteed a spot in the js.cabinetdesign@sasktel.net Keystone Cup championship 306-934-4777 | www.jscabinetdesign.ca | G Gold Sponsor tournament.

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ust when it looked like they were cruising to an easy victory over the visiting Tisdale Ramblers, the Warman Wildcats found a way to make things interesting. A little too interesting, according to their coach, Stu Regush. “We had a couple mental breakdowns in the last five minutes, but the guys hung on and pulled through with a badly-needed win,” said Regush with a grin. “It was a close one, though.” The Wildcats came out on the sunny side of a 7-5 score during FCHL action last Friday, despite being outshot by the visitors 54-30.

Regush credited Warman goaltender Eric Mager with keeping the Wildcats in the game through the first two periods, when they were outshot by a margin of 33-14. “Eric had a great game,” said Regush. “There were more than a few times when he came up with some tremendous saves. He brought our guys back into it, and kept the momentum going for us.” The first period was scoreless until the final minute, when Warman’s Dean Baptist recorded the first of two goals on the night. Warman added three

more markers in the second from Cory Perkin, Cody Krozser and Dan Lind to make it 4-0. But Robbie Holein finally got Tisdale on the board with a goal in the last minute of the second period. Warman went up 5-1 early in the third when Kazz Ito scored. But Tisdale replied with two quick goals thirty seconds apart by Matt Hill and Robbie Holein. Warman’s Jeff Neu restored Warman’s twogoal lead, but Holein responded with his third goal of the night for Tisdale to make it 6-5 late in the third. The Ramblers failed to

NHL Legends among first inductees of SK Hockey Hall of Fame

he Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame Executive is pleased to announce the first set of inductees into the Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame. The inaugural group of inductees will include 17 individuals and five teams under five different categories. The group of inductees will be honoured at the first ever Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame banquet and dinner in Swift Current on July 28th, 2012. The list of inductees is as follows:

Builders: Gordon Juckes, Ed Chynoweth, Athol Murray, Doc Seaman, Bill Hunter. Grassroots Contributors: Bill Ford. Players: Gordie Howe, Sid Abel, Glenn Hall, Johnny Bower, Fred Sasakamoose, Metro Prystai, Bryan Trottier, Max Bentley, Doug Bentley, Elmer Lach. Teams: 1982-83 University of Saskatchewan Huskies, 1974 Regina Pats, 1985 Prince Albert Raiders, 1989 Swift Current Broncos, and 1955-64 Semans Wheat Kings. Officials: Dennis Pottage. The group of inductees will also be introduced in Saskatoon, SK on January 21st at the Credit Union Centre prior to the Saskatoon Blades meeting with the Victoria Royals. The ceremony will include a picture tribute to the inductees as several of them will be in attendance, including 6-time Stanley Cup Champion Bryan Trottier.

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“It’s basically do or die now,” he said. “We need all the wins we can get. We need to do what we did in the first 45 minutes of this game. The guys showed a lot of character, so I’m optimistic we’ll be in good shape for the playoffs.” The Wildcats faced off against Shellbrook last Sun-

day, but weren’t able to generate much offense, losing 13-3 to the Elks. The next home game for the Wildcats is Friday, January 20 in Warman when they host Shellbrook in a return match. On Saturday, January 21 they play the T-Birds in Bruno.

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Warman and VCA take gold in Blast Off Tournament The host Warman Wolverines girls junior basketball team won the gold medal at the Blast Off basketball tournament at Warman High School last weekend. The Wolverines girls team defeated the Wynyard Bears in the A-side final. The Delisle Rebels junior girls basketball team captured third place at the tournament by defeating the ES Laird Sabres in the bronze medal final game. In the B-side consolation final, the Bishop Lloyd Lancers defeated the VCA Lions. Other girls teams in the tournament

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VCA WINS BOYS SIDE On the boys side of the tournament, the VCA Lions won the gold medal, defeating the Bishop Lloyd Lancers in the A-side final. The host Warman Wolverines junior boys team earned the bronze medal, defeating Prince Albert Carlton Crusaders. In the B-side final, Melfort defeated ES Laird Sabres. Other boys teams in the tournament were Langham VIkings and Dalmeny Cougars.

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included in the two-year, double-blind clinical trial at Albany Medical Centre in Albany, New York - the largest doubleblind liberation therapy study to date. “It’s exciting to be able to offer Saskatchewan patients an opportunity to be involved in this controlled, reputable clinical study,” Health Minister Don McMorris said. “We hope it will answer some of the questions about Liberation Therapy as a treatment for MS.” Applying does not guarantee participation in the

research. Prospective candidates will be randomly selected from all applications to ensure that everyone has an equal chance to participate. They will then be screened for eligibility and medically assessed. Those invited to participate will be contacted over the next few months, with the first patients expected to travel to Albany in March 2012. Patients interested in volunteering for the study may apply online at www.health. gov.sk.ca/ms-clinical-trial or by calling 1-855-690-9901. Applications will be accepted until February 24. A Regina neurologist will

assist the Albany research team with assessment, referrals and ongoing monitoring of Saskatchewan participants. McMorris stated that Saskatchewan remains interested in participating in pan-Canadian research into the Liberation Therapy, announced last summer by the Canadian Institute for Health Research. In 2010, Saskatchewan was the first province in Canada to commit funding for research into the Liberation Therapy’s effectiveness in treating MS symptoms. Other provinces have since announced similar intentions, or initiatives to create MS patient registries or databases on those who have received the treatment.

BLAST OFF TOURNAMENT BOYS SIDE WINNERS The VCA Lions junior boys basketball team has enjoyed a strong season so far. They have won 3 tournaments, including one November 26 in Langham, December 17 at VCA, and now this past weekend winning the Warman Blast-Off Tournament. At the lastest tournament, the team defeated Dalmeny, PA Carleton, and Lloydminster s Bishop Lloyd (51-36) to win the tournament. Team members include (Left to right - back row) Mark Longfellow (Asst. Coach), Jerome Petter, Conrad Hofstra, Alex Froese, Brayden Peters, Spencer Longfellow, Justin Laskowski, Syd Laskowski (Coach) (Front Row, left to right) Tim Klassen, Austin Bueckert, James Miller, Tyler Hofstra, Jared Reddekopp, Sam Klassen (Photo submitted by Syd Lasowski)

Rover U14 girls compete in Regina tourney The under 14 year old girls Valley Soccer Association (VSA) Rovers team participated in the RSA soccer tournament in Regina this past weekend. The girls played up at a higher division for this tournament and were very competitive achieving a win, a tie, and a loss by only one point. This team normally plays against Saskatoon teams in Division 3. They are currently ranked #1 in their league division. Their performance in the Regina tournament has proven that these girls have what it takes to play against Division 2 teams. Way to go girls! The Valley Soccer Association (VSA) has an excellent competitive soccer program called Rovers. Rovers consists of players in the Valley zone which includes the communities (and surrounding areas) of Aberdeen, Dalmeny, Hague, Hepburn, Langham, Martensville, Osler, Rosthern, Waldheim, and Warman. The Rovers spring season registration will be held on two nights at the Warman High School in Warman. These registration nights are on Thursday February 9th from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM and on Friday February 10th from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. For more information please go to www.valleysoccer.ca

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Appendix FORM A [Section 4] Notice of Proposed Local Improvements to be Published Pursuant to Clause 15(1)(b) of The Local Improvements Act, 1993

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2007 FORD EDGE SEL Sale priced at

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Notice is given that: 1. The council of the City of Martensville proposes to pass a bylaw to undertake the following as a local improvement(s): Proposed Local Improvement(s) No. Description of Work of Service Proposed Location Timing 1.

or $200 Bi-Weekly O.A.C. 2.

Fully equipped all wheel drive including heated leather & dual sunroofs, 87,000 kms with balance of factory warranty.

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and proposes to specially assess a part of the cost against the lands benefited by these local improvements. 2. The estimated cost and rate of special assessment chargeable for the proposed local improvement(s) are:

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The special assessment levied for the proposed local improvement(s) may be based on the actual cost. The special assessment will be payable in either annual instalments or lump sum. 3. Owners of land to be specially assessed may petition against the proposed local improvement. The petition must be submitted to the clerk/administrator of the municipality at 515 Centennial Drive South, Martensville, Saskatchewan not later than 4:00 p.m., on the 15th day of February, 2012. To be successful, the petition must be signed by a majority in numbers of owners of lands to be specially assessed for the proposed local improvement, representing at least one-half of the amount of the special assessment pursuant to section 19 of The Local Improvements Act, 1993. Advice on preparing the petition to ensure its validity is available from the municipal clerk/administrator. 4. The council proposes to meet to consider a bylaw respecting this matter on the 21st day of February, 2012, at 5:00 o’clock p.m. at Council Chambers, 66 Main Street, Martensville, Saskatchewan. Dated at Martensville, Saskatchewan, this 12th day of January, 2012 . Scott Blevins City Manager

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ANNOUNCEMENTS: Obituaries.................................101 In Memoriam............................102 Births ........................................105 Anniversaries.......................... 106 Thank You Notes .....................107 Lost & Found ............................108 Tenders .....................................109 Legal Notices ...........................110 Coming Events .........................111 PERSONALS: Personal Notices .....................201 Legal Notices .......................... 202 WHAT’S HAPPENING: Services Offered .................... 302 Travel ....................................... 305 MERCHANDISE: For Sale.................................... 401 Pets .......................................... 402 Misc. Wanted ......................... 403 FARM & RANCH: Farm Equipment...................... 501 Livestock ................................. 502 Feed and Seed ........................ 503 Lawn and Garden ................... 504

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TENDERS TENDERS INVITED FOR PREPPING & refinishing 1160 sq. ft. hardwood floor in Borden Senior’s Centre. Closing date February 15th, 2012. For further info phone after 6 p.m. to 997-2130 or 997-2159. Mail tenders to Box 203, Borden, SK. S0K 0N0. 28-4p

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REAL ESTATE: Homes/Condos for Sale......... 601 Homes/Condos For Rent....... 602 Apartments For Rent.............. 603 Land For Sale .......................... 604 Commercial Property ............. 605 Recreation Property ............... 606 Property Wanted .................... 607 Land For Rent .......................... 608 Wanted to Rent ...................... 609 TRANSPORTATION: Autos For Sale .........................701 Vehicles Wanted .....................702 Motorcycles/ATVs.................. 703 Recreational Vehicles ............ 704 Boats/Motors ......................... 705 Snowmobiles .......................... 706 Auto Parts ................................707 EMPLOYMENT: Employment Wanted ............. 801 Child Care ................................ 802 Business Opportunities ......... 803 Career Training ....................... 804 Careers .................................... 805 AUCTIONS: Auction Sales.......................... 901

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EVA PETERS Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012 Osler Community Hall 5 p.m. Supper (pluma mousse, potato salad, coldcuts, pies)

6:30 p.m. Short Program including music from the Unger Family Admission By Donation Eva Peters has been diagnosed in the past year with ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease) and has recently been confined to a wheelchair. We are raising money to purchase a wheelchair van for Eva to make it possible for her to get to her appointments and just simply enjoy getting out.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Under provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997 notice is hereby given that Albert Enterprises Ltd. has applied to the Liquor and Gaming Authority for a Restaurant with Lounge Permit to sell alcohol in premises known as: Red Bull Restaurant & Bar at Highway 16 & 340 Radisson, SK of which the following is a correct legal description: Block A Plan No. 82B03252 Ext 1 Surface Parcel #164301768 Block E Plan No. 101967206 Ext 0 Surface Parcel #164301779 Block F Plan No. 101967206 Ext 0 Surface Parcel #164301780 Highway 16 & 340, Radisson, SK Written objections to the granting of the permit may be filed with SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this notice. Every person filing a written objection with SLGA shall state their name, address and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objection(s). Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds and be legible. Each signatory to the petition and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number. Frivolous, vexatious or competition-based objections within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered and may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing. Write to: Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Box 5054 Regina, SK S4P 3M3

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Blk cloth int. 99K. $19,500. Saskatoon. 1-306-291-6909 After 6. ADVANCE ENGINE SUPPLY. Proven quality replacement parts, carry remanufactured & used engines, transfer cases, transmissions, fuel injectors & turbos. Call toll free 1-877465-2702. AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, sulfur, smell, manganese from well water. Since 1957. Phone 1-800-BIG IRON; www.bigirondrilling. com. DISCONNECTED PHONE? ChoiceTel Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call ChoiceTel Today! 1-888-333-1405. www.choicetel.ca. IMMEDIATE CA$H for Gold, Diamonds, Silver, Coins, Ingots, Old Rings, Chains, Charms. GMG Jewellers, 105 21st St E, Saskatoon. gmgjewellers@shaw.ca 1-866-4647464 www.gmgjewellers. com. BIG BUILDING SALE... “CLEARANCE SALE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!” 20X26 $4995. 25X34 $6460. 30X44 $9640. 40X70 $17,945. 47X90 $22,600. One end included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel. ca. STEEL BUILDINGS FOR ALL USES! Beat the 2012 steel increase. Make an offer on selloff models at factory and save thousands NOW! Call for FREE Brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

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Letter of Appreciation When we were approached by Mr. Doug Rue of Freshwater Holdings in July 2011, it was an opportunity for us to sell our farmland at a very fair price. Mr. Rue visited our home and he explained the process, w h i c h went forward very quickly. We received payment on September 15, 2011. We appreciated Mr. Rue’s friendly and understanding manner. There were no difficulties and he kept in touch throughout the transaction.

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Central Alberta production testing company looking for personnel for work in AB. Clean driver’ s license required. Email scottnshaw@ telus.net or fax 1-403-3472925 M.I.C.s GROUP of Health Services (View job ad at www.micsgroup.com.) Fax: 705-258-2645. resumes@ micsgroup.com. Pharmacist: Permanent Full Time ($120,000-$150,000+Benefits) The Pharmacist direct clinical support for three Hospital sites within MICs. Qualifications: Degree in Pharmacy (BScPhm, PharmD). Licensed with the Ontario College of Pharmacy.Recent/ current acute care/hospital pharmacy experience.

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The Clark’s Crossing Gazette is looking to fill newspaper delivery routes in the City of Martensville. Depending on route size, delivering the newspaper will take approximately 45 minutes to one hour per week on Wednesday evenings or Thursdays before 7 p.m. This is an opportunity for responsible students, adults and seniors alike. Delivery will begin once routes are filled (on a first-apply basis). Route maps and a cart are supplied. Apply in-person at the Clark’s Crossing Gazette, 430D Central St. West, Warman Mondays, Wednesdays or Thursdays between 1:30 and 5:00 p.m.

M.I.C.s GROUP of Health Services, Matheson-Iroquois Falls-Cochrane. (View job ad at www.micsgroup.com.) Fax: 705-258-2645. resumes@micsgroup.com MECHANICAL TEAM LEADER Required for Meadow Lake OSB Limited Partnership, a world-class strand board (OSB) facility near Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan. Will be responsible for directing and supervising the mechanical maintenance team with maximizing equipment avail. and uptime at minimum cost. With focus on continuous improvement initiatives to optimize maintenance functions. QUALIFICATIONS; Millwright certificate with a provincial or inter-provincial ticket or equivalent training, experience with hydraulic systems, previous supervisory experience in an industrial environment, excellent interpersonal skills, familiarity with computerized maintenance systems, good knowledge of OSB manufacturing, continuous process operations, large industrial machinery and 24-hr. operations. If you are interested in being a member of our team, please go to WWW.TOLKO. COM and submit your resume by JANUARY 25, 2012

Career Opportunity The Clark’s Crossing Gazette is growing and has two full-time advertising sales positions open for the right people. Applicants must be of good character, willing to learn on a daily basis and, above all, be outgoing, energetic and organized. Previous outside sales experience is an asset but we are willing to train the right candidates. Travel is limited to our circulation market area and the successful applicant will possess reliable transportation and a smart phone. These sales positions are base salary plus commissions and include four weeks holidays per year, ongoing professional development opportunities and a role within our tightly knit team of community newspaper professionals. The Gazette is the province’s 6th largest community newspaper and is a family business that continues to lead the rural Saskatoon print market. To apply, provide your resume with references in confidence to: Terry Jenson Publisher Clark’s Crossing Gazette tjenson@ccgazette.ca or drop-off in-person at 430D Central Street West, Warman No telephone inquiries, please. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted and we thank in advance all who apply.

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ACCOUNTING CLERK The Town of Warman is seeking a full time Accounting Clerk. The primary function of this position is responsibility for payroll and accounts payable. Applicant must have a minimum of two years of accounting experience. Completion of a business course or equivalent with accounting classes is required. Knowledge of and experience in computer applications including excel and word processing is essential. Applicant must be people oriented, communicate effectively and in a positive manner with the public and co-workers. Please forward detailed resume including references by mail, fax or email to: Town of Warman Box 340 Warman SK S0K 4S0 Attn: Judi Thurlow Email: judit@warman.ca Phone: (306)933-2133 Fax: (306)933-1987 A full job description is available online at www.townofwarman.ca.

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Position will be open until ﬁlled. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Judi Thurlow Corporate Services & Finance Manager GPRC, Fairview Campus (located in the heart of Alberta’s Peace Country in northwestern Alberta) requires an Animal Health Instructor (DVM) to commence immediately. Visit our website at www.gprc. ab.ca/careers.

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The Town of Radisson is seeking a Town Maintenance Foreman to fill a full-time permanent position. Radisson is a progressive community of 500 people with many services. The successful applicant will be responsible for the overall supervision, organization, coordination and control of our Public Works and Utility Systems. Working with the Town Administrator, the Town Foreman is expected to operate within approved policies, programs, and budgets of the Town. Requirements include: • Management/human relations skills • Knowledge of vehicle/equipment operation and maintenance • Level 1 certification in water treatment, and wastewater collection, or willingness to achieve said certifications. • Possession of a valid Class 5 driver’s license • Prepared to take all necessary and ongoing courses required for the day to day operations of the Town Wage/Salary: Negotiable, based on qualification plus benefits Employment: Duties to commence February 15, 2012. Closing Date: Resumes will be accepted until January 31, 2012. Signing incentive after 90 days. Forward Application To: Town of Radisson Box 69 Radisson, SK S0K 3L0 Phone: (306) 827-2218 Fax: (306) 827-2218

How To Apply: Submit a letter of application and resume with references by 4:00PM of the closing date. Contact Name: Darrin Beaudoin

Looking for help? Place your recruitment ad in The Gazette Ryan Tomyn 222-1073 rtomyn@ccgazette.ca Terry Jenson 291-0104 tjenson@ccgazette.ca

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Draft environmental code up for review The Ministry of Environment is initiating a public review of the draft Saskatchewan Environmental Code. This is the next key step in implementing a new resultsbased approach to environmental regulation. “The ministry has embarked on an ambitious journey to reinvent how it regulates, oversees and manages impacts on the environment and natural resources,” En-

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to look for long-term care for my wife, and the hardest day of my life was when she went into a care home. But within a month, I realized she was getting better care than I could give her.”

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vironment Minister Dustin Duncan said. “The code is a critical element of the results based approach, which includes increased transparency and stronger accountability tools, more attention on high-risk areas, improved client service and ultimately, enhanced environmental management.” The results-based model focuses on required environmental outcomes and encourages innovation by making the proponent accountable to find the best way to achieve or exceed the required

outcomes. The Saskatchewan Environmental Code, the first of its kind in Canada, will provide guidance on the design of environmental systems and facilities. It has chapters describing the acceptable results and standards for particular activities associated with development. Three pieces of legislation - The Environmental Management and Protection Act, The Forest Resources Management Act, and The Environmental Assessment Act - were updated to

Weekly Horoscopes CAPRICORN The web of deceit is almost always easier to build than it is to untangle, so you might want to rethink your plan, Capricorn. A special occasion draws near.

AQUARIUS Tempers flare at home. You could play peacemaker, FINANCIAL STRESS Aquarius, but would it do any good? Leave things be. It Strayer said while will all work out somehow. emotional stress can be overwhelming for PISCES caregivers, financial Even the best-laid plans can go awry, Pisces. Try not to pressures also take get too bummed about it. Something better is brewing! A lesson is learned at work. their toll. “Many people find it hard to cope ARIES with the financial There is a season for everything. Don t overstay your burden,” he said. “It’s welcome, Aries, no matter how much you have to offer. a common problem. A shopping venture begins. Expenses go up for all sorts of things TAURUS like special equip- A dilemma rears its ugly head yet again. Deal with it ment, special diets, once and for all, Taurus, by thinking outside of the box. home care, respite A painstaking project gets off the ground. care, and so on. That can add up to big dol- GEMINI lars at a time when Imagination soars, and ideas come tumbling forward. income is falling be- Don t bother to weed through them, Gemini. There will cause the caregiver be time for that later. A friend makes a request. has to go from fulltime to part-time CANCER work or has to re- Stop waiting around to be rescued, Cancer, and rescue yourself. You know what needs to be done and you sign.” In many instanc- know how to do it, so get a move on! es, he said, emotional support is not LEO enough. The SCOA Good golly, Leo. Your efforts to stay fiscally fit appear to lobbies government be working, and you re farther along in your goals than for better assistance you thought. A friend, on the other hand, could use programs, and can your help. often help people find financial advisors to help them cope with their individual situations. “Being put in a situation where you become a caregiver is a life-changing experience,” concluded Strayer. “But there are resources and support systems that can help you get through it.”

UPCOMING FORUMS The SCOA has two mini-forums scheduled in the coming weeks. On Thursday, February 2, a forum on “Fall Prevention” takes place at the Langham Museum, beginning at 7:00 pm. On Monday, March 5, a forum on “Aging Well” is scheduled for the Martensville Heritage Centre, beginning at 7:00 pm. The SCOA website has a number of resources available. Its website is www. scoa.ca . It also has a resource centre with a variety of educational and healthrelated information for older adults. The SCOA is located at 3010-506 - 25th Street East in Saskatoon.

posted to the ministry website at http:// www.environment. gov.sk.ca for public review and comment. Stakeholder meetings are being held January 30 in Regina; February 2 in Prince Albert; and February 3 in Saskatoon. The intent is to have the first edition of the code approved and the legislation proclaimed in 2012. Work on chapters addressing subject areas including linear developments, works in or near water and hazardous substances storage have begun.

support the resultsbased approach. The Management and Reduction of Greenhouse Gases Act, which is new legislation, also requires the development of code chapters. All four pieces of legislation were passed, but not proclaimed, in the spring 2010 legislative session. Once required sections of the code are completed, the new legislative framework will be brought into effect. An online introductory document, code executive summary and the 19 code chapters have been

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VIRGO Some promises were made to be broken. The sooner you accept that fact, Virgo, the easier time you will have moving forward. A tickle of the ivories gets the creative juices flowing. LIBRA Drat, Libra. All the work you ve done proves futile. Step aside and call in a pro. Clear skies set the stage for introspection and self-discovery. SCORPIO Lapses in concentration point to the need for some R&R, Scorpio. Don t you dare say no to a friend s invitation. Pack your bags and get ready to have some serious fun. SAGITTARIUS Listlessness sets in at home, and it s up to you to rev things up. Start with an outing someplace fun. Rumors compound at the office. Pay them no mind, Sagittarius.

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storks 63. Apportion 64. Corker 65. ___ Smile (1976 hit) 66. Equals 67. Check 68. Deuce topper DOWN 1. ___ Cried (1962 hit) 2. Pasturelands 3. Assist, in a way 4. Wart 5. Bloviates 6. Picture-taking device 7. All excited 8. The Open Window writer 9. Paper folded to make eight leaves 10. Twill-weave silk with a printed design 11. Cost to cross 12. Evasive 13. Formerly known as 21. Cockeyed 22. French philosopher, founder of positivism 25. Farm buildings 26. Increase 27. About to explode 28. The ﬁfth of the seven canonical hours 29. Grooved on 30. Carries 31. Bond, for one 32. Marsh growth 38. Bucolic 39. Am ___ believe ...? (2 wds) 40. Indian coin 43. Buy-one-get-one-free item? 46. Tickler of the ivories 48. Pride and prejudice, for example 49. Saddle seat back 50. Heavy metal 53. Drone, e.g. 54. Cast Away setting 55. Misfortunes 56. Joint problem 57. Alpine transport (2 wds) 58. Your majesty 59. Protestant denom. 62. Come to think of it ...

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