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“We’re very excited about this project,” said Harley McClughan, operations manager for the Saskatoon Co-operative Association. “Warman is a place we felt we needed to be because it’s one of the fastestgrowing communities in the country and it’s under-served right now in terms of grocery retailers. We feel we can meet that need in a big way.”

The store in Warman will be similar in design to the Co-op food store in Saskatoon’s Stonebridge neighbourhood, said McClughan. The Warman store, he added, will be a similar size to – and have a similar layout – as the new Co-op food store set to open soon in Humboldt’s Westwood development.

“The Warman store will have a major focus on fresh food, including fresh meat cut on-site,” he explained. “We’re also focusing heavily on fresh produce and an in-store bakery. There will also be a full-service deli that offers the convenience people are looking for.”

The new food store will be located in the Legends Plaza shopping complex, a new commercial development kitty-corner from The Legends Centre – on the northeast corner of Clubhouse Boulevard and Centennial Boulevard. A strip mall containing a number of as-yet unnamed businesses will be developed north of the new food store.

The total cost of the project, including the land purchase, is expected to be between $10 and $11 million, said McClughan.

He added the Saskatoon Coop anticipates there will be approximately 100 full-time and part-time employees at the store once it is fully operational.

Sheryl Spence, mayor of Warman, said she’s pleased to have the Co-op grocery store established in the community.

“As our community grows so does the need for additional businesses,” said Spence. “With every business, new or existing, small or large, this helps Warman take a step closer to independence.”

She added that as the business community grows, so does the confidence in Warman.

“The Co-op grocery store is the beginning of a new north commercial strip that we have been patiently waiting for,” she explained. “We are are very pleased with this new addition to our community.”

McClughan, a resident of Warman, said the management team at Saskatoon Co-op has been exploring the possibility of opening a food store in the community for about three years.

“It’s taken us that long to get

through all the hoops and also to find the piece of property that we felt was right,” he said.

“This is the right time to expand the presence of the Co-op in this region.”

McClughan said the City of Warman has been working with the Co-op over the past few months to make this development happen.

“The city has been very good to deal with,” he said. “This is a business deal that will benefit the community and benefit the Co-op.”

The Saskatoon Co-op already has a strong presence in Warman, with a well-established gas bar and convenience store on Central Street. McClughan said residents of the region who are already members of the Co-op will be able to build up their equity in the co-operative, as well as benefit through annual “cash-back” patronage dividends.

The retail earnings of the Saskatoon Co-op are passed back to the members, who are the owners of the business, McClughan added.

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CeePee Grid and the Martensville The process should have happened Grid. The roadwork, amounting to a last fall but, regardless, it’s got to haptotal of $1.94 million, was approved in pen as soon as possible. It could be as the RM’s 2012 capital budget. Roughly early as two more weeks before things half that amount, $975,171, consists of start to melt and we need to get going MREP grant money from the provinon this.” cial government. The MREP program Division 1 Councilor John Germs is administered by the Saskatchewan said while he agrees the work needs to Association of Rural Municipalities start as soon as possible there needs to (SARM). be a “comprehensive plan” in place to But the future of those projects ensure the equipment and personnel could be in jeopardy if work doesn’t are used to best advantage. happen soon, according to Corman “We know there were a lot of promPark Division 6 Councilor Bas Froese- ises made to folks, but we need to need Kooijenga. to have a comprehensive approach,” “Last November, we received a letsaid Germs. “We need to do this propter approving an extension on the erly.” deadline for completion of this work Froese-Kooijenga said while there is until December 31, 2013,” said Froesea considerable amount of money in the Kooijenga. “One of the conditions on 2012 capital budget that was not spent, the extension was that we submit a de- it may not be realistic to try and actailed update on the progress of the complish all the work in what is likely work to SARM by June 15, 2013. We to be a short season. also were told that no future applica “We don’t have to do it all,” he said. tions for additional project funding “But we do have to have a progress rewill be accepted until these projects port in by June 15. We can’t afford to are complete.” lose a million dollars in grant money.”

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Aberdeen Rec Complex receives federal grant money to extend facility’s life

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The Aberdeen Recreation Complex (ARC) is getting a piece of equipment that will extend its lifespan by decades thanks to a grant from the federal government.

An industrial-strength desiccant wheel dehumidifier is slated to be installed this summer on the north end of the multi-million dollar recreation complex, which houses a hockey arena, curling rink, dance studio, library and other amenities.

The unit is estimated to cost about $80,000, with half the funding coming from the local community and the other half provided by the federal government through a Community Infrastructure Improvement Program (CIIP) grant. The CIIP program is part of the office of Western Economic Diversification (WED). Lynn Yelich, MP for Blackstrap, is the Minister responsible for WED. Brad Trost, Member of Parliament for Saskatoon-Humboldt, made the announcement at a ceremony at the ARC on Friday, February 22. Calling the $40,150 grant “an investment by taxpayers” in “the heart of the community”, Trost credited local volunteers for the successful grant application.

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Kids of all ages were on hand to help Member of Parliament Brad Trost, Aberdeen Mayor Bruce Voldeng, Aberdeen ARC President Grace Wudrick and RM of Aberdeen Reeve Martin Bettker celebrate the announcement of federal funding for the facility’s new dehumidifier on February 22.

Trost. “And this money will help keep this building in good shape for many years to come.”

Because the hockey arena is operated year-round, there is always a problem with humidity over the ice surface caused by the mixing of hot and cold air, according to Blaine Tomolak, a member of the volunteer board which operates the ARC. “The moisture in the air collects on everything,” said Tomolak. “There is always condensation on the glass,

on the walls, and water falls onto the ice during the summer months. It’s also undermining the structural steel framework of the building. Right now it’s just cosmetic surface rust but if we don’t fix the problem it will eventually become very serious. It’s obviously much more cost-effective to install this dehumidifier now.”

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Cities to pass along water rate increase

By TERRY PUGH

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Water rates are going up in Warman and Martensville.

A bylaw to amend the water rates was passed at the Warman City Council meeting on Monday, February 11; and Martensville City Council will be voting on the same issue at its next meeting on Tuesday, March 5.

The increases are intended to take effect April 1, 2013.

The increase is the result of higher rates charged by SaskWater, the crown agency that supplies treated, potable water to communities across the province. In 2012, SaskWater announced a three-year rate increase of seven to nine per cent annually until 2014. The provincial government says the increased fees are needed because of increases in operating costs, regulatory requirements and ongoing investments into capital improvements.

At its meeting February 11, Warman City Council adopted a bylaw that saw the quarterly price of water delivered to residents increase from $72 to $78 for 6,000 gallons or less. The price for 6,001 gallons or more goes from $12 to $13 per 1,000 gallons.

At its upcoming meeting on March 5, Martensville City Council intends to introduce a bylaw that will increase the water consumption rate from $11.22 per 1,000 gallons to $12.05 per 1,000 gallons.

The sewer rate in Martensville is also set to rise from $22.00 per month to $27.50 per month.

The City of Martensville says the increase is needed “to cover the seven per cent water rate increase by Saskatchewan Water Corporation, inflationary factors and to cover a portion of major sewer infastructure projects, including super pipes, lagoon expansion and upgrades.”

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Chamber of Commerce established in Warman

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Four months after becoming Saskatchewan’s 16th city, Warman now has a Chamber of Commerce.

A meeting to establish the Warman Chamber of Commerce was held Thursday, February 21 at the Brian King Centre. The organization intends to be a voluntary-membership advocacy group for the business community. It will also facilitate networking opportunities among its members and promote business development in the region.

According to Ernie Quintal, the time is right for the creation of a Chamber of Commerce.

The Warman resident operates his own consulting and strategic planning business and he says there is a pressing need for businesses to cooperate for mutual benefit.

“I’m fired up about this,” said Quintal. “This is very exciting because we get to participate in the future growth of this community and this region. There so are so many benefits to having a Chamber of Commerce.

With a unified voice we can

have a positive, constructive impact on a lot of issues affecting our community.”

Quintal said he was surprised to find there was no existing Chamber of Commerce in Warman when he moved to the community eight years ago.

He and a few other businesspeople began talking about establishing the organization in early February and decided to call a meeting to gauge the level of support.

A motion to establish the new Chamber of Commerce received unanimous support among the two dozen businesspeople at the meeting. A committee was set up to develop a constitution and a set of bylaws for the new organization, while a nominating committee was tasked with finding candidates to fill leadership positions. A meeting to formalize the structure, set membership fees and elect officers will be held in the near future.

The tentative vision statement for the new organization is “to be a professional, unified voice of the business community on a local, regional and provincial level,” and “to ensure existing businesses – and the community as a whole – remain

strong, vibrant and progressive.”

Warman automobile dealer James Paquette spoke in support of the creation of the organization, saying it would help facilitate establishment of businesses by young entrepreneurs.

“I believe in opening doors and making people feel welcome when they’re looking to set up shop,” he told the crowd.

“I came here from Summerland, BC, and that was the kind of atmosphere that was encouraged there. It makes a positive difference.”

Terry Jenson, owner and publisher of the Clark’s Crossing Gazette, told the meeting he, too, is in favour of establishing a Chamber of Commerce.

He said the purpose of the organization is not just to help the business community, but to make the city “a better place for everybody.”

“This isn’t going to be a service club,” he said. “It’s an advocacy organization that takes into account the big picture.

Business people are practical, not political. We want to make sure things are thought out beforehand – that things aren’t being done haphazardly. The

Chamber is also there to help business people with advice and networking opportunities.”

Jenson said this is a “time of opportunity for Warman” because the population is growing rapidly and new businesses are moving into the region.

“We could be up over 10 thousand people by the end of next year at the rate we’re going,” he said. “There are a lot of different issues that impact the city, like transportation, and now is the time for the business community in Warman to band together to make sure the ship is steered the way we would like to see it go.”

Kent Smith-Windsor, executive director of the Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, encouraged the formation of the new organization, saying the Saskatoon Chamber would offer plenty of support. SmithWindsor said every community has different priorities and needs, and each Chamber of Commerce reflects that reality.

Noting that Martensville established a voluntary-membership business association last year, he said the Saskatoon Chamber has a good working relationship with that organization and

suggested a similar arrangement would be welcome with the Warman Chamber of Commerce.

Smith-Windsor said the first Chamber of Commerce in Canada was established in Halifax in 1750 and that the Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce was formed on January 21, 1903.

“It’s not quite accurate to say they met in a tent in the middle of winter,” Smith-Windsor said. “But it’s close. These businesspeople realized that if they didn’t do a better job of promoting their town, they were going to get eaten. It was a matter of survival.”

Smith-Windsor said there were several points in history where the business community, through the Chamber of Commerce, “made things happen” – including the establishment of the University of Saskatchewan. He said a Chamber of Commerce is “really about getting together and meeting and learning and speaking about issues that affect you as businesspeople. You should have some forum for your community and we encourage you to choose that path. We will support you in whatever way we can.”

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Hands off your ratepayer dollars

By Colin Craig, Canadian Taxpayers Association

Imagine watching the person working at your local SGI retailer take $50 from the pile of money you just laid on the counter and walk it over to the office of provincial Finance Minister Ken Krawetz.

You’d probably find that a bit odd. After all, the money you pay SGI each year is meant to cover the costs of insuring your car; why would they be giving part of it to the Ministry of Finance?

However, that is exactly what has gone on in Saskatchewan for decades.

Well, the insurance rep doesn’t literally walk over and hand the government cash like that, but behind the scenes, SGI, and other crown corporation profits are transferred to the provincial government to spend as it sees fit. It’s basically a backdoor tax.

Citizens of Saskatchewan are told that their government must own and control their car insurance company, their telephone company, their electricity company and their natural gas company so that ‘greedy’ corporations don’t come in and gouge customers on products they need every day.

(Thankfully they haven’t figured out that we need food ever day or else they might want to run the grocery stores too).

Yet, that is exactly what the government does instead.

Make no mistake, if these crown corporations were allowed to keep these profits rather than hand them over to the government, you’d pay less for these products.

You could have lower car insurance premiums, lower power rate, lower heating costs and lower telephone bills.

The only crown where the goal isn’t to provide the lowest costs is Sask Liquor and Gaming, and hence why the government should either privatize it or at least allow competition. (But that’s a story for another day).

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF), a non-profit taxpayers’ watchdog group has for years argued the provincial government should keep its paws off those crown profits.

Fortunately, politicians on the opposition side of the legislature have largely agreed with the CTF and have criticized their opponents in government for taking crown profits annually.

Take NDP MLA Trent Wotherspoon’s recent comments about the Wall government’s financial update. He decried the “raiding” of the crowns and called the process a bit of a “charade.”

However, the same thing went on when the NDP were in power. In the NDP government’s 2005-06 budget the crowns had a profit of $306 million collectively, but had to give $221 million of it to the provincial government.

Similarly, while in opposition, Brad Wall’s Saskatchewan Party also decried those “dividends,” but has continued to take them since forming government.

Clearly, the challenge is for us to get an opposition party to practice what it preaches while in government.

Perhaps there’s a bit of hope. The Wall government has promised to not take SaskPower’s profits this year; recognizing SaskPower needs the money for new power plants. That’s a good step in the right direction.

What it should do next is protect SaskPower’s profits in legislation through a “Crown Profit Protection Act.” After passing such an Act, it could gradually add other crowns to the list.

In the mean time, next time you see your insurance bill, telephone bill or heating bill rise, ask your local MLA how much of that is going into government coffers through this hidden tax.

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Saskatchewan shifts from rural to urban

Lest there be any doubt that Saskatchewan is changing to a more urbanized place, consider a couple of news items in the last week.

The first is the news from the Saskatchewan Transportation Company that it is abandoning three of its money-losing routes to lessen its record $10-million annual subsidy.

The fact that STC that hasn’t turned a profit since 1977 is again losing money is hardly news. What was newsworthy, however, is the willingness to stop traveling on money-losing routes – a move that may not go over well in rural Saskatchewan.

The government-owned bus company announced cancellation of the Regina-Lanigan, Eastend-Swift Current-Mossbank and Blaine LakeNorth Battleford routes. According to the government, the two more southern routes – running only three times a week – were only averaging two passengers per trip. Meanwhile, the North Battleford route that only ran once a week was only average one passenger in the past four years.

Savings could total $300,000 annual _ a drop in the bucket compared with the eight-digit subsidy STC is now getting.

Nevertheless, it does seem a toughbut-prudent move for the Saskatchewan Party that relies heavily on its rural support. After all, the loss of these routes also means the loss of parcel and farm parts delivery to small communities and farms.

There again, the loss of farmers and community population in sparsely populated areas suggests the loss of these STC routes won’t be as hard to take as it once might have been.

This is a sign that Saskatchewan isn’t quite as rural as it once was.

Another news item, however, suggested that Saskatchewan is becoming more urban.

It could be found in the announcement of proposed rate hikes at Saskatchewan Government Insurance – especially for motorcycle insurance premiums that will increase, on average, a massive 73-per-cent.

Admittedly, this has little to do with the fact that there are more bikes in the city than in the country.

There probably are, but that is not exclusively the factor behind these premium hikes.

The key factors, at least according to SGI, are that there motorcycles are

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more expenses and far more likely to get into accident. And on an annual basis, the cost of motorcycle accidents to SGI is, on average, about $9 million more than what riders pay in their insurance premiums. That means that other drivers have had to pick up the additional costs.

Of course, motorcycle riders are less accepting of this statistic and some have been quick to blame a monopoly Crown insurance corporation protected from competition from the private sector.

There might be some validity in the notion that the SGI views such a huge rate adjustment as a quick fix to this issue. It might also be possible that both the rate review panel and the cabinet might see a 73 per cent in-

crease as something less than necessary or immediate.

That said, there might another explanation that has more to do with our shifting and growing population.

Saskatchewan drivers benefited for years from lower auto insurance rates not just because there was publicly owned insurance but because where the publicly owned insurance company was operating.

In a province that was older than average and with a much larger rural component than anywhere else, you were simply less likely to get into an accident.

But as our population grows younger and more urban (with a greater propensity to ride motorcycles) the likelihood of all types of vehicle accidents also increases.

Simply put: We drive more vehicles. They are worth more. And – because there are more of us in the confined urban spaces of the towns and cities – they collide more.

It’s also a subtle indicator that Saskatchewan is becoming more urban than it once was.

Reader Opinions Privatization happening in Saskatchewan Columnist Murray Mandryk’s recent rebuke of Premier Brad Wall’s crown privatization record leaves much to be desired.

Let’s get Wall’s record straight.

In 2009, Direct West Canada – sold ($31,732.28); Heritage Gas – 75 per cent sold ($109.8 million); SaskTel Operator Services contracted out; Rural Internet Stop-Sell in 15 communities.

In 2010, Wall’s government stripped the crown corporations of 100 per cent of their annual dividends ($394.8 million) forcing a debt of $317 million onto the Crowns; Northland Power - Power Purchase Agreement (PPA); SCN sold; signed New West Partnership

Trade Agreement; SGI General License Plates contracted out; 20 per cent of SaskPower offices closed; AgDealer sold; SGI Canada shares in Charlie Cook Insurance, Western Financial Group, AAA and MFAC sold.

In 2011, the Hospitality Network (which made a $3 million profit in 2009) was sold for ($36.6 million); Saskatoon Square sold for $50 million; Algonquin Power PPA; Gas Sur sold; Igasamex sold (40.1 per cent); SaskTel’s SAP contracted out; SaskTel, SaskPower and SaskEnergy line locations contracted out.

In 2012, television and Internet installations contracted out; wireless

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broadband Internet contracted out; rural Internet and telephone infrastructure contracted out to Chinese-based Huawei. All but five SaskPower walkin locations closed to the public. $120 million siphoned from SaskPower forces a 4.9 per cent increase in residential rates.

And, of course, in 2013 three private liquor stores were approved plus 60 per cent of ISC privatized.

Prior to the 2007 election Wall said, “the Saskatchewan Party will not be privatizing Crowns or their subsidiaries – not in whole or in part”. Was he lying or hiding his true colors?

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Driver crashes into street light, iPod to blame FROM THE CELL BLOCK Submitted by

SGT. WARREN GHERASIM Warman RCMP

The following is a summary of the Warman RCMP Detachment for cases during the week of February 18 to 25: On February 20 at 10:45 p.m. police were called to a single vehicle collision on Augusta Blvd. in Warman. Police located a 2007 Lincoln Navigator that had struck a snow bank followed by a light pole. The driver’s side airbag had deployed in the vehicle. Police located the male driver who advised that he was alone. The driver estimated that he had accelerated to 65 km/h after stopping at a stop sign and had diverted his attention from the road to change a song selection on his iPod. He lost control of the vehicle, left the roadway and collided with the snow bank and then the pole. The 17-year-old male from Saskatoon was uninjured but was issued a violation ticket for driving without due care and attention.

THREE CAR COLLISION

On February 21 at 9:54 a.m.

RCMP attended to Stone Terrace in Martensville for a multivehicle collision. A 1999 Ford Escort being operated by a female driver reportedly hit a patch of ice, causing the woman to lose control of her vehicle. During the slide a delivery truck took evasive action to avoid colliding with the car and struck a parked vehicle.

The Escort then slid into the delivery truck. All three vehicles received minor damage.

The woman reported an injury to her knee. A 30-year-old Martensville woman was issued a violation ticket for driving without due care and attention.

SPEEDING ON ICE

On February 18 at 2:45 p.m. police were called to a single vehicle rollover collision on Highway 14 west of Asquith. A 2007 Chevrolet Impala was located on its roof in the ditch. The driver, who was uninjured, advised

police that he lost control of the vehicle on an icy patch of highway. A 39-year-old man from Scarborough, ON was issued a violation ticket for driving at a speed that was greater than reasonable for road conditions.

OUTSTANDING WARRANTS

On February 18 at 10:00 p.m.

RCMP received a report of an erratic driver on Highway 16 near Borden, travelling eastbound. Officers were able to intercept the car, a 1993 Saturn, outside of the Saskatoon city limits. Sobriety tests were conducted and it was concluded the man was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol. A check revealed the man was wanted on outstanding warrants from the City of Saskatoon. A 65-year-old Saskatoon man was arrested and turned over to the city police for processing.

TRUCK HITS GAS PUMPS

On February 22 at 9:00 p.m.

RCMP were called to the Delisle Co-op service station for a complaint of a truck that drove

into the pumps at the gas station. Witnesses described a dark coloured Chevy truck that backed into the pumps by the car wash and then drove away.

The truck was being driven by a man and witnesses advised that the truck had a flat front tire. There was minor damage done to the pumps. The vehicle was not located by police and the matter is still under investigation. Anyone with information about the vehicle or driver should contact the RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

MARTENSVILLE DISPUTE

On February 23 at 11:35 p.m.

RCMP were called to a residence in Martensville for a domestic dispute. A female caller advised that she had been assaulted by her male partner and that he had left the residence.

While police were at the house, a man returned and was arrested for assault. He was taken to the police detachment and later released on documents to appear in court. Police re-attended at the residence and arrested the woman as a result of a coun-

ter-complaint made by the man.

She was also released on documents to appear in court. A 36-year-old man and a 35-yearold woman are scheduled to appear in domestic violence court in Saskatoon. Neither of the subjects were injured.

ASQUITH ASSAULT

On February 22 at 8:45 p.m. police received a call of an assault in Asquith. Police attended and met with the complainant, who advised that her 19-year-old son had been assaulted by another young man who was known to them. The man had a swollen jaw and some bruising as well as a chipped tooth as a result of the attack. A number of witnesses to the altercation are being interviewed by police. No arrests have yet been made and the matter is under investigation.

Chronic Pain Centre at City Hospital closing in May The Saskatoon Health Region will close the Chronic Pain Centre at Saskatoon City Hospital on May 24, but is moving toward a more integrated approach to pain management for clients and patients.

“We have five very dedicated staff who have worked in the centre, some for over a decade,” says Dalene Newton, acting director of rehabilitation services for Saskatoon Health Region.

“We know this is a difficult day for them and we have taken every step to ensure placement of

the team members in other positions within the Region.

“We are working closely with the staff and three unions for a smooth transition.”

Clients who may have been referred to the Chronic Pain Centre can now be referred to the Region’s other existing programs. Acute care patients have identified pain management as a high priority for them. As a result, Saskatoon Health Region will move to integrate pain management for clients and patients into its everyday work.

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By TERRY PUGH & HILARY KLASSEN tpugh@ccgazette.ca hklassen@ccgazette.ca

A campaign by a group of volunteers in Dalmeny is well on its way to raising $175,000 for a new playground near Prairie View Elementary School.

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The campaign by the Dalmeny Spray and Play Inter-generational Park Project was launched in the summer of 2012 and is aimed at replacing several existing play structures that many parents feel are unsafe.

Eventually, the group hopes to raise an additional $300,000 to build a stateof-the-art spray park as well.

It’s a lot of money, and a big project, but organizers say they’re approaching things realistically.

“It’s definitely ambitious to set our sights so high,” says Crystal Benoit, librarian at the Dalmeny library and one of 18 people on the Dalmeny Spray and Play committee. “It’s an adventure, but we’re determined and the whole community is behind us so I think we have the momentum to accomplish this.”

Benoit says the project will be built in several stages and each phase will be completed before the next one is tackled.

“We’re not biting off too much at any one time,” she said. “We’re taking it a little bit at a time. That way the com-

munity can see concrete results in a reasonable amount of time and we can keep the fundraising campaign fresh.”

Benoit said the need for a new playground personally hit home for her last summer when her kindergartenage son was injured after falling off the old-style teeter-totter.

“There was nothing to cushion his fall,” noted Benoit. “I also talked to other parents whose kids had been hurt. I approached the school and asked about the condition of the play equipment.

The school also has concerns, but it’s not school property. It’s town property that the school uses for the younger grades. There is another playground on school property, but it’s very busy.

There’s basically a real need for another playground.”

The old playground was erected years ago by volunteers and Benoit said it soon became apparent that any new playground would have to be done the same way.

“The town is very supportive of a new playground,” she said. “Standards have changed over the years. But, it’s expensive and there are other needs, like streets and waterlines, that are higher priority.”

She said the town council is fully supportive of the committee’s campaign. “The town doesn’t have the funds to build this so it’s up to us to step up to the plate,” she added. “We got together and formed a committee and it’s just snowballed from there.”

Committee members include Benoit, Hailey Born, Jody Dreger, Shannon Floer, Katrina Funk, Cindy Goldfinch, Jodi Hershmiller, Michelle Kavanagh, Jon Kroeker, Chris Mason, Sean Mul-

ligan, Jeanette Nelson, Carrie Olynick, Crystal Spenst, Leah Tallis, Cynthia Wiebe, Darlene Zwack and George Zwack.

The committee launched a website, (www.dalme nysprayandplay.webs. com), to promote the project and aid fundraising efforts. A “master plan” design drawing for the park is posted on the website.

Benoit said at the beginning of the campaign a letter was circulated to gauge the level of support for the initiative.

“We had a resounding ‘yes’ from the residents,” she said. “We have three phases for this project. The first is to build a new playground, the second phase is to create a spray park in the same general area and the third phase would be to build a skateboard park near the JJ Loewen Centre.”

The playground, which will be used by both school children and preschool kids, is estimated to cost about $175,000, said Benoit. “We also have mapped out a larger plan to develop the park itself – with a parking area, picnic and garden area with a public gazebo and two soccer pitches – as well as upgrading the basketball courts and installing a washroom facility.”

Benoit said the group has raised roughly $30,000 so far, mainly from the sale of cookbooks. They have also received about $20,000 in provincial Community Vitality grant funding.

A fundraising ‘dot-mocracy’ pancake breakfast was organized last weekend for community members to vote on the type of playground structure they want and an ongoing “leaf sale” campaign is raising money through sales

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Members of Dalmeny Community Group for Spray n Play Park (back row, l-r): Sean Mulligan, Jodi Hershmiller, Carrie Olynick, Crystal Benoit, Shannon Floer, Cynthia Wiebe, Cindy Goldfinch, Michelle Kavanagh. Front row: Leah Tallis, Jody Dreger, Katrina Funk

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Lexi and Claire Hershmiller cast their vote in the “dotmocracy” for playground equipment at the local grocery store. A licensed dance featuring a live band – “The Gong Show” – is scheduled for April 13. The group is also working to obtain corporate sponsorships.

Benoit said preliminary work on the new playground could begin as early as this fall, although the actual installation of the structures likely wouldn’t happen until the spring of 2014.

“It depends on the money and the amount of in-kind donations we are able to generate,” she said. “But it’s going very well right now and we expect to have enough to get started in a few months.”

The group hopes to have the new park dedicated to the late Corporal Shane Keating, who grew up in Dalmeny and was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2006 while serving with the Canadian Armed Forces.

“Shane attended Prairie View School and Dalmeny High School,” she said. “His dad helped build this existing playground and his backyard was right alongside the park. It would be a fitting tribute to Shane to have a memorial plaque here to mark his sacrifice for his country and his community.”

COMMUNITY TAKING ON SEVERAL FUNDRAISING OPTIONS In a “dotmocracy”, a dot is a vote and every dot counts. Kids in Dalmeny used this method to vote for their choice of new playground equipment at a pancake breakfast on Saturday, February 23. It wasn’t just pancakes that lured families to the JJ Loewen Centre, it was a common vision to upgrade provisions for children’s play in the growing community.

The plan is to create a multi-generational park involving a multi-phase proposal for completion.

One of the innovative fundraising angles is to log fitness minutes. The Saskatchewan In Motion Community Challenge will give a $10,000 prize to the community that logs in the most minutes doing physical activity. The money goes toward projects that will help kids get out there and get physical.

The challenge runs March 1-15 and participants can log up to 90-minutes a day by registering at challenge.saskatchewaninmotion.ca, beginning March 1. Participants don’t have to be a resident of Dalmeny to have minutes count toward winning the prize for the community, so supporters can spread the word to everyone they know.

Organizers from the Intergenerational Spray and Play Park Project will be planning events to help people get moving – including a basketball night, a floor hockey night, as well as zumba and yoga events. The project has already raised $30,000 of the $175,000 needed for Phase 1.

“100 Families, 100 Dollars” is another challenge to the community and beyond. Spray and Play Cookbooks are on sale at the grocery store, the pharmacy, Gettin’ Inked and Beautified or at the library. The committee urges everyone to attend their events and plan to volunteer at the Community Build Day. A dance with a live band, the Gongshow, is a licensed event coming up in April.

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Provincial park reservation launch dates announced for early March The Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport has announced a staggered spring launch for camping reservations. Depending on the provincial park you plan to visit this year, you can reserve your site starting March 4, March 6 or March 8.

The Saskatchewan Provincial Parks Reserve-a-Site service allows campers to book a campsite and pre-purchase their park entry permit so that they can travel to their favourite park with the confidence of knowing their site is assured. Campers can use the online site to view campsites, maps and availability, reserve a site and manage their bookings. A mobile site and call centre are also available.

“In 2012 there were 60,000 online reservations made, with 13,500 booked on opening day of the reservation service,”

Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Kevin Doherty said. “This year, to improve the system and to spread out website traffic, we are opening the site with staggered launch dates.”

To prepare for the Reservea-Site launch, campers should take the time now to log on, update their profile and check out the campgrounds that they are planning to book. There may be some changes or updates that they will want to know about in advance.

Launch date and park locations are as follows: March 4 – North and Northwest Area including Anglin Lake; Bronson Forest (Peck

Retail sales climb in December Retail sales were on the rise in December, increasing 4.4 per cent (seasonally-adjusted) over December 2011 – the highest onrecord jump for the province in more than 20 years. According to a report released by Statistics Canada, this ranked Saskatchewan in first place among the provinces in terms of percentage change. Nationally, retail sales fell 0.7 per cent for the same time period.

“Consumer confidence is a surefire sign of the strength of our Saskatchewan economy,” Economy Minister Bill Boyd said. “We have plenty of good paying job opportunities in every corner of this province and this is reflected in the spending habits of our Saskatchewan residents. More money in our pockets yields a higher quality of life for everyone who calls Saskatchewan home. Based on the strength of December’s year-over-year numbers, we are optimistic that retail sales will continue to see gains well into 2013.”

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Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Dalmeny intends to adopt a bylaw under the Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 4/09, known as the Zoning Bylaw.

INTENT The proposed zoning bylaw amendment will: • Add additional standards and criteria that Council may prescribe for discretionary use applications; • Add use-specific discretionary use criteria for trucking operations; • Add agricultural uses, as a permitted use, in the M-Industrial District; and • Add trucking operations, as a discretionary use, in the M–Industrial District.

REASON The reasons for the amendment are: • To provide additional tools to evaluate and manage discretionary use applications; and, • To provide for additional potential development opportunities in the M-Industrial District.

PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the bylaws at the Town Office, located at 301 Railway Avenue East, in the Town of Dalmeny, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM (closed between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM) on Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. Copies of the proposed bylaws are available at the Town office at a cost of $5.00.

PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing on March 25th, 2013 at 7:30 PM at the Town Office to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing, or delivered to the undersigned at the Town office before the hearing.

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Dear Parents, Students and Community Members: The purpose of our newsletter is to provide all residents in Warman, Osler & area with information as to what is happening not only in education but in business, sport, community and the region. We believe that it is important that as a learning & highly involved community we share this information with everyone, not just the parents of students. Please feel free to call us at the school (933-2377) or at the city (933-1929) if you have suggestions or information for our newsletter.

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WHS Running Track – Interested in walking or running? Please purchase a “Track Pass” from Warman High School. Cost is $30.00. This pass is good for the entire school year. The available times are 6:00 – 9:00 am & 5:00 – 9:00 pm, Monday – Friday. Please remember that no outdoor footwear or strollers will be permitted.

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Bus Lane Parking – We would appreciate it if parents would NOT park in the bus lane when picking up or dropping off your child/children from school. We encourage you to use the south entrance of the school. Also, when you are entering the bus lane, please remember that the traffic is ONE WAY and that you MUST enter from Klassen Street. Entering from the Central Street cases traffic jams.

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Bus Operations in Inclement Weather - Occasionally severe weather conditions require the school to cancel bus operation. The general guideline is that buses will not run if the combined temperature and wind chill results in a reading of minus 40 degrees Celsius or colder. On the days that buses are not running, Warman Elementary and Warman High School will still be open and will continue to have classes. Please note as well that on days when the buses don’t run in the morning, they will not run in the afternoon. ATTENTION: BUS STUDENTS Hot 98.3 FM, CHWW FM, Cruz 93.1 FM radio stations will be notified if the buses are not running because of weather conditions. WINTER APPAREL - A reminder to students and parents to dress appropriately for the weather. Students are coming to school dressed inadequately for weather conditions.

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Yearbooks - Just a reminder that you can still order a yearbook for the 2012-2013 school year from the office for $45.00. Don’t miss out, it’s going to be great! The yearbook committee is already hard at work on this year’s book. The yearbooks for this year will be given out in October 2013. Order this important keepsake today

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W.H.S. School Community Council — Our next meeting is being held on Wednesday, March 20th at 6:30 p.m. in Rm. 210 at WHS.. Everybody is welcome to attend! Please visit www.spiritsd.ca/whs/ for more information on school happenings and the SCC. Please become an involved parent in your child’s education.

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WES School Community Council – Our next meeting is being held Monday, March 4th at 7:00pm in the Elementary School Library. Everybody is welcome to attend! Please visit www.spiritsd.ca/wes/ for more information on school happenings and the SCC.

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Need Math Help - Math help is available every day at noon and from 3pm to 3:30pm (most Thursdays at 2pm) in Room B48 at Warman High. Teachers Mrs. Doell, Mrs. Arthur and Educational Assistants, Mrs. Jasnoch and Mrs. Barrajon are available to help any student, from Grades 9 to 12 with Math. We do Math 9, Math 10, Math 20, Math 30A, Math 30B, Math 30C, Calculus, Math 11 and Math 21. Warman High students are welcome to come for help sometimes, all the time or just for exam preparation. We are always ready and willing to help. Students will work in a classroom setting. If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Arthur at school.

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WHS/WES Model Club - Model Club will meet Tuesdays from 3:30 – 6:00 pm starting Nov 1 at WHS Room B22. First meeting is free. If you wish to become an occasional member cost is $3.00 per meeting, 15 meetings for $35 or 25 meetings for $60. Fees collected help reduce costs of weekly prizes, restocking of materials, etc. Members need only to bring their own model kit and cement. Limited amounts of kits and glue are available for sale. We will try to supply all the other supplies to help complete their projects. Special activities/events are planned throughout the year.

Planned dates are Mar, 12, 19, 26 Apr 9, 16, 23 May 14, 21 and 28 and June 11 (Wind up Meeting)

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Special Education - If anyone is interested in helping out with the WHS reading program offered to grade 6 – 8 students, please call Linda Balon-Smith at 933-2377.

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French Club - is looking forward to travelling to France and Spain over Easter in 2013. 18 students in Grades 11 and 12 and 10 adults will be travelling for a 10 day adventure that will include seeing the Gaudi architecture in Barcelona, staying at a hostel in the medieval city of Carcassonne, shopping in the markets in Provence, walking on the Pont du Gard and the Pont d’Avignon, and of course, the beautiful sights in Paris, including the Eiffel Tower, a boat ride on the Seine, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Moulin Rouge. We can’t wait!

Saturday April 27th Legends Centre To Register your Team of 8 contact Heather @ 306-933-1929 or email heatherc@warman.ca Watch for further details coming soon

HOPPY EASTER ACTIVITIES Check our website www.warman.ca for upcoming details on Spring Break Activities April 1-5, Special Skates, Easter Egg Hunts and Coloring Contest @ The Legends Centre

Watch for the SPRING LEISURE GUIDE TO ARRIVE ON YOUR DOORSTEP MARCH 21st Spring Class Registrations will take place April 4th with new classes starting the week of April 15th

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Community Grant Program Reminder that community grant follow-ups from the 2012-2013 year are due April 15, 2013.

Submissions from local non-profit organizations are due March 15, 2013.

Applications can be dropped off, mailed or emailed to Community Grant Program c/o Recreation & Community Services Dept. #1 - 701 Centennial Blvd Warman, SK S0K 4S2 Phone: (306)933-2210 Fax: (306)933-2245 Email: coralieb@warman.ca

Free Family Public Skate @ Diamond Arena 4pm - 6pm Sunday March 17th Think GREEN! Refreshments, cookies and enter your name to Win a Pot of Gold

Come check out the City of Warman booth at the Homestyles Show in Saskatoon March 7-10 @ Prairieland Park

Warman Happy Tots Preschool is now accepting registrations for the 2013 / 2014 preschool year.

Classes are available for 3 and 4 year olds, register early as spaces are limited.

For more information please contact Deanna Schreiner at 249-4563 or at warmanhappytots@sasktel.net.

Easter Brunch Buffet March 31 from 11am-2pm

Soccer Registration will accepted until March 8, 2013 Contact: MICHELLE BLANCHARD Soccer 242-3478 or 229-3385 Email: warmanminorsoccer@yahoo.ca Registrations take place online at https://apps.rampinteractive.com/registrations/v3/? c=efb10b4afce3 Ice Times, Public Skating, Shinny and Gymnasium Drop-In Programs The Legends Centre has ice rental and gymnasium rental times available please contact Andrea for more information - 933-2210. Public Skating, Shinny and Drop In Sports times will be updated on our facility schedules tab at www.warman.ca or on Facebook under Warman Recreation or City of Warman.

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Career Education Information All WHS Grade 11 students will do an on-line career assessment and have an individual meeting in March or April to discuss their class choices for Grade 12 and their future career plan. Parents are welcome to call or make an appointment as well.

Some students have signed up for Career Day Opportunities in March. On these full information days in the city, students will tour workplaces and learn about the training and education required for the following occupations: Automotive Technologies, Agriculture Related Careers, Mining, Chemical and Biotechnology, Veterinary, Computer Science, Engineering, Hairstyling and Esthetics, Nursing, Therapies, Technical/Medical Diagnostics and Medical Health and Addictions.

POST-SECONDARY 1. University of Regina The deadline for University of Regina Entrance Awards is March 15th. Student Awards and Financial Aid at the U of R has launched SAMS - a new Student Award Management System . While it is ideal for students to have a U of R ID when they register on SAMS, it is not a requirement. However, students must have applied for admission by the scholarship application deadline of March 15, 2013 to be eligible for consideration. Contact the Student Awards and Financial Aid office at 306-585-5556 or scholarships@uregina.ca if you have any questions.

Priority Application Deadline for most programs is March 15th 2. SIAST SIAST After Hours: Can't make it during the day? Parents and potential students are welcome to attend general Campus tours of SIAST Kelsey campus at 7:00 p.m. on March 6 or 20. The session will include a tour of the campus, as well as an overview of the programs and services SIAST provides. To register, contact Terry Seto at 659-4715 or by email at seto@siast.sk.ca.

SCHOLARSHIPS A reminder that the Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship is available to grade 12 graduates (including Adult Basic Ed and GED) who enroll at a Saskatchewan postsecondary Institution. Your post-secondary educational institution will apply on your behalf. Eligible students will have their tuition reduced by the scholarship amount.

Every year, SaskTel awards scholarships of $3,000 to students attending post-secondary institutions in Saskatchewan who are studying in a field directly related to telecommunications. To be eligible, students must (i) be Saskatchewan residents, (ii) be enrolled or plan to enroll in full-time studies (for at least 8 months) at a postsecondary educational institution in Saskatchewan, (iii) be enrolled in a degree, diploma, or certificate program directly related to telecommunications (programs may Include Computer Science, Engineering (electrical, electronic, computer, software, telecommunications), Accounting, and Business Administration; and (iv) have a minimum 75% average in most recent educational standing. The deadline for applications is March 31st.

Multi Cultural Group Multicultural Group is sponsoring "Raise a Reader" to English as an Addition Language (EAL) Families 1. Friday, March 15, Open Door Society Presentation for parents only at WHS about 45 minutes in length. 9-10:00 *fill out library membership. Presentation is on support systems for parents and schools of English as an Additional Language students and community services. Presenters from Open Door Society and Read Saskatoon.

2. March 22: EAL parents and students meet at Wheatland Regional Library in Warman 9-10:00; Reading comprehension strategies shared by the librarian/SERT (me). Sign out books and read together.

3. April 26: Book and Bagel at Warman High School. New comer students invite a family member to join them in reading from 9:00-10:00 (any time in that frame) where the student reads to the adult or adult reads to the student.

Gift certificates to Chapters/books will be given to each family who participates.

Sr. Basketball Sr Girls basketball season has been very busy with our home tournament that was on February 1 and 2nd with the team placing second. The girls played a hard game against Peacock and lost by 4 points in the last minute. On Feb. 8 and 9th we participated in the Lake Lenore tournament and placed 1st. We have the Meadow Lake tournament on March 1 and 2. Then the Conference playoffs being in Saskatoon on March 8 and 9th. Good luck to the team as the playoffs are approaching. Come out and enjoy some great basketball in the month of March.

Sr. Girls Basketball League playoffs will be the last week of February. We may be hosting games but do not know the dates or times yet.

We will be hosting basketball conferences on March 8-9. Watch the electronic board for the exact times. Come out and cheer on our Senior Boys!

Jr. Girls Basketball The Warman Wolverines Junior Girls Basketball team Captures 3rd League title in a Row. The Warman Junior Girls basketball team defeated Langham and Delisle to claim top spot on February 9 th in Langham.

The Junior Girls basketball team had a terrific season. The team finished the regular season with a record of 6 Wins and 0 Losses. The team also had a chance to play 2 exhibition games against Saskatoon teams, and defeated both Evan Hardy and Mount Royal. This year’s squad was truly a “Dream” team.

The Junior Girls team entered 6 tournaments during the season, winning the “A” side in 5 tournaments. Our only loss came in our home Blast Off Tournament, in which we lost to Delisle. The highlight of the season was winning the Evan Hardy Junior Girls tournament in early February. The girls were able to defeat Tommy Douglas, Bethlehem, Holy Cross and Evan Hardy to claim top spot.

Next year’s roster will look quite different as four players will graduate to Senior basketball, and some grade 9 players may make the Senior team.

We would like to thank all the Girls for their hard-work and effort in making the season so successful. A special mention also has to go out to our Captains – Kathleen Pauli and Chelsea Misskey for their leadership and strong work ethic.

This year’s squad consisted of the following players: Grade 7 - Shawna Cummings, Makayla Sader, Kaylee Budd Grade 8 - Danica Fast, Marissa Olafson, Rebecca Barkwway, Chelsea Misskey, Faith Reid, Becka Hryhoriw Grade 9 - Amy Olynick, Kathleen Pauli, Jaimie Fiddler, Bree Petkau Coaches Mr. Corey Fast, Mr. Mark Sproule Hockey Tournament The 18th Annual Warman High SRC Co-ed Hockey Tournament is scheduled for Wednesday, March 20th. The last game of the day is the students taking on the staff.

Cheerleading We are excited to host our Seventh Annual Warman Cheer Classic on Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16, 2013. As of the early bird registration, we have 1,200 athletes from Saskatchewan and Manitoba coming to compete in age categories from 6 to adult. Plan to attend. It will be an exciting competition!

Advance Warman High Student Passes - $15/2days Friday Pass - $10, Saturday Pass - $15, Weekend Pass - $25 The Warman High School and Warman Ultimate Cheerleading teams have been chosen to host the Saskatchewan Cheerleading Association's Provincial Competition on Saturday, March 23 (High School Competition) and Sunday, March 24 ( All Star Competition) at Mount Royal Collegiate in Saskatoon ! Warman High School's Junior and Senior teams will be competing. We look forward to having many supporters at the competition.

Wrestling The Wrestling Season is well underway with both our Jr. and Sr. teams practicing hard. We practice Tuesdays and Thursdays after school if you are interested in coming out. There is always room on the mats.

Important Wrestling Dates Sr. Wrestling March 1 and 2 - SHSAA Regionals - Moose Jaw March 8th and 9th - SHSAA Provincials - University of Regina Jr. Wrestling Pupsel Tournament - TBA (Usually the first weekend in March) Provincials - March 23 - Meadow Lake

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Warman City Council Events City Council Meeting March 11 and 25 located at 107 Central St. in the council chambers at the City Hall starting at 6:30pm.

Doors are located on Fifth Ave. S.

KINDERGARTEN 2013/2014 We are now taking names of students who are of age and planning to attend Kindergarten at Warman Elementary in the fall of 2013. Parents of children born in 2008 are asked to call the school to confirm that your child’s name is on our list and to leave a mailing address. We will be putting together information and preregistration forms to be sent out around the beginning of April.

Should you know of any children that are born in 2008 who do not have access to our newsletter, please encourage their parents to contact the school office at 933-2066.

Warman Middle School Excitement continues to build for all of us as the building project continues and we get closer to opening! Please look forward to monthly updates in your Warman Elementary & High School newsletters for the balance of the school year where we hope to provide information and support Warman families in this exciting transition.

As well, check out the Warman Community Middle School website for more information.

We plan to hold a parent-student information night later in the spring - Stay posted for the announcement of a date.

PSSD has decided to configure the WCMS as Grades 4-7 next year with planned expansion to Grade 4-8 for the 2014-2015 school year. Thank you to those who submitted ideas to the WCMS logo/identity development committee in January.

Look forward to seeing three logo concepts in March! We are also excited that the school division has announced that WCMS will be a part of the division Music program (replacing the defunct Band program).

We look ahead to April and forming our first School Community Council. We all know that the involvement and engagement of parents is a key piece of a successful school. Please contact me at greg.tebay@spiritsd.ca or 683-2881 if you would like to discuss becoming part of our School Community Council.

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Inglis got an early lead in the first end, going up by 3 over Kopach. Curling with Pat Kuspira, Donna Liebrecht and Bev Fuches, Inglis never gave it up.

“Right from the start everybody seemed to be in a ready to play mode, and everybody felt good right from the start,” said Inglis.

“The team played a really good first end and we were fortunate enough to capitalize on having last rock on the first end.”

The Round Robin draw ran Wednesday to Sunday, February 20th – 24th and saw eight teams vying for the championship. Lorraine Arguin of the Moose Jaw club & Inglis were tied with 6-1 records before the final. Kopach toppled Arguin 9-8 in Saturday’s semi-final.

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Inglis was gracious in victory, saying to Kopach, “We appreciate learning everything we can from you.” Kopach, of the Saskatoon Granite Curling Club, was referred to as timeless and ageless by the announcer, and still competes at the Master’s.

Inglis commended the Martensville curling club. “It’s been a

Lynn Remeshylo, President of the Martensville Curling Club (right) and flag bearers Rikki Schick and RCMP Constable Matt Hiscock at the opening cermonies for the Saskatchewan Senior Women’s Curling Championships.

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Inglis also spoke positively about the facility, the condition of the ice and having a violinist and other musicians for entertainment.

The Inglis team has earned the right to represent Saskatchewan in the Canadian Seniors Curling Championship, coming up March 16-24 in Summerside, PEI.

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Three Senior StarSkaters from the Clavet Skating Club attended the SkateCanada-Saskatchewan StarSkate Championships in Humboldt in January.

This is a provincial competition, attracting skaters from across the province. Hayley Taylor and Katelynn Montgomery competed against 40 skaters in the Junior Bronze class. Being the first time they attended this competition, their coaches were pleased with their performances and the girls came away with some good feedback on their FreeSkate programs. Congratulations to Alison Fedoriuk who earned a gold medal for her Senior Bronze FreeSkate performance, as well as gold in the Senior Bronze Jumps and Spins events. This was Alison’s second appearance at the StarSkate Championships.

As a result of her performance, Alison has been invited to skate at the “Saskatchewan Stars On Ice” Bursary Show held in conjunction with the Jean Norman Competition, hosted by Skate Saskatoon in March. The Bursary Show features the 2013 Canadian Senior Pairs Bronze Medalists – Paige Lawrence & Rudi Swiegers (from the Wawota Skating Club); Saskatchewan High Performance, Sask First & Competitive Development Skating Teams, as well as other accomplished skaters on the competitive circuit. The public is invited to attend the Bursary Show being held March 2 at 7:00 p.m. at Credit Union Centre. Tickets available at the door. This is a great opportunity to witness the high caliber of skating our province has to offer.

Achieving success does not happen out of the blue. It takes many hours of hard work, determination and persistence.

The Clavet Skating Club is very fortunate to have a fantastic team of coaches who lend their patience, knowledge and expertise to our skaters; Laura McLeod, Kayla Parker, Tracy Hancherow and Kiara Popoff.

Kiara Popoff is one of Clavet’s own skaters who continues to skate alongside her coaching duties. Together, they deliver the Learn to Skate CanSkate

ping up its season with preparations for the ice show, we certainly welcome new members next season. The SkateCanada programs offered through the Clavet Skating Club are open to young people of all ages. A description of the programs, coaching information, session dates and registration information can be found on the club website at www.clavetskatingclub.ca. Inquiries are welcome at info@clavetskatingclub.ca.

Bell Sr. Men’s curling champ Gord Bell defeated Eugene Hritzuk 9-6 on Sunday to win the Senior Men’s Provincial Curcling Championship in Assiniboia.

Bell and Hritzuk finished in first place with 5-2 records, but Bell was awarded first and bye to the final after defeating Hritzuk in the roundrobin.

Hritzuk came back from a 6-2 deficit to defeat Bryan Derbowka 8-6 in the semi-final Saturday night. Derbowka was third in the round-robin with a 4-3 record.

Al Schick, Brad Heidt, Glen Heitt and Don Baber finished the roundrobin with 3-4 records and out of the playoffs while Ken Petruic was 2-5.

Bell will represent Saskatchewan at the Canadian Senior Curling Championship March 16 to 24 in Summerside, PEI.

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Alison Fedoriuk of Clavet earned a Gold Medal in Senior Bronze FreeSkate performance Program, CanPowerSkate, the Junior StarSkate bridging program, and the Senior StarSkate program.

The Clavet Skating Club is extremely pleased to announce we are a leader in implementing the new CanSkate Program launched by SkateCanada this past fall. The new Learn To Skate program focuses on developing good skating skills in a progressive manner focusing on balance, control and agility at all levels. Young skaters will develop a solid base for pursuing figure skating, ringette or hockey.

A CanPowerSkating Program was offered through the club this season and was well received by many young hockey players. CanPowerSkate is an action-packed, high energy instructional power skating program geared to hockey and ringette skaters that focuses on balance, power, agility, speed and endurance. Skills, tech-

niques and conditioning drills are taught in a progressive format that emphasizes how the skills apply to game situations.

In addition to the regular skating programs, Clavet Skating Club hosted the Region 8 CanSkate FunFest in February. The club congratulates the 35 skaters that participated in the event, including eight of our club’s own young skaters.

We look forward to hosting the Region 8 InterClub Competition and CanSkate FunFest again next February.

The Clavet Skating Club is well known for its annual ice show spectacular. Hours of preparation go into the production, but it is well worth it. This year the club presents “The Lion King”. The show runs Saturday, March 16 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 7 at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the door or in advance by calling Mandy at 384-2563.

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MID WINTER SALE Feb. 25 -March 2nd. 50 new colours of Batiks $15/m; new Stonehenge fabric and Stonechips have arrived; also PUL fabric and accessories; jelly rolls and bon-bons; quilting cottons 10% off; Flannelette buy 2, get one free; buttons buy 1 get 2 free at Marie’s Fabrics 135 6th Ave. Osler. 239-4928.

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The Rural Municipality of Corman Park is a rapidly growing rural community surrounding the Cities of Saskatoon, Warman and Martensville as well as the Towns of Dalmeny, Langham and Osler. As the Province’s largest RM, Corman Park is home to 8354 residents and maintains approximately 1400km of roadways.

Position Overview The RM of Corman Park is inviting applications for the position of Director of Public Works. We are looking for a team builder with fresh ideas who can lead a group of dedicated employees. The candidate may be an Engineer with experience at the Municipal level and will be responsible for managing the operation of the Public Works Department, waste facilities and water facilities of the Municipality. The Director will ensure proper application of the Rural Municipalities policies, procedures and standards. Duties are performed in accordance with legislation, best business practices and departmental policies.

QUALIFICATIONS Education: The following would be considered desirable assets and would be preferred

• An Engineering, Administration, Environmental or Geotechnical Degree

• Water and wastewater certifications

• WHIMIS

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• 5 years in a Municipal or Provincial Government environment

• 5 years road construction or road maintenance experience

• Experience with water utility planning and management

• Experience with landfill planning and management

• 5 years in a management level position

• Experience in a unionized environment Salary will be within the range of $91,483 – $108,000 per year and will reflect the combination of academic qualifications and work experience. The Municipality offers a comprehensive benefits package. To view a detailed description of the position please visit our website at www.rmcormanpark.ca Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter including references by Friday, March 1, 2013 to: Human Resources RM of Corman Park No. 344 111 Pinehouse Drive Saskatoon SK S7K 5W1 Phone: (306)242-9303 Fax: (306)242-6965 Email – mtreptau@rmcormanpark.ca

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FINANCIAL OFFICER The Rural Municipality of Corman Park, a rapidly growing rural community surrounding the Cities of Saskatoon and Martensville and Towns of Langham, Dalmeny, Warman and Osler. The organization is seeking a self-motivated individual to fill the position of Financial Officer.

Position Overview Reporting to the Administrator, the successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the Rural Municipality of Corman Park #344 financial controls, payroll, financial reporting, financial systems, and budget process and supporting the operational and strategic plans of the Municipality. Duties are performed in accordance with legislation, best business practices, and departmental policies, providing the appropriate levels of professional and technical expertise in the organization.

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• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures.

• Ensure internal controls are implemented for financial accounting systems and necessary documentation is available for audit purposes and coordinate audits.

• Develop reports and forecasts of operating results for review by senior management and preparation of periodic and annual financial statements.

• Preparation of operating and capital budgets.

• Monitor and plan cash flows, manage cash balances and bank reconciliations.

• Prepare monthly journal entries as well as month- and year-end financial statements.

• Process grant applications and necessary reporting and payment requests.

• Process timely regulatory remittances and filings.

• Receive, maintain custody of, and disburse municipal funds.

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• Experience in project costing, process and policy development.

• Energetic, forward thinking, team player with high ethical standards.

• Superior communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

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• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory and conflict management/dispute resolution skills.

• Prior management experience in a municipal environment would be an asset.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume and covering letter of application including references by Friday, March 8, 2013 to: Human Resources R.M. of Corman Park No. 344 111 Pinehouse Drive Saskatoon SK S7K 5W1 Phone 242-9303 Fax 242-6965 Email – mtreptau@rmcormanpark.ca The RM of Corman Park offers a comprehensive benefits package. Salary will commensurate with experience.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates to be considered for an interview will be contacted.

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PUBLIC WORKS OPERATOR The Town of Dalmeny is accepting applications for the position of Public Works Operator. This is a new full time permanent position, with pension & group insurance benefits included. For more information please refer to www. dalmeny.ca.

Please submit your resume, with salary expectations, experience & references to: dalmenyadmin@sasktel.net or to: Box 400, Dalmeny, SK, S0K 1E0 Applications will be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received.

OSLER FAMILY RESOURCES CENTRE

Building Blocks Preschool has a Permanent Part-time opening for a PRESCHOOL TEACHER

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• A minimum ECE diploma or equivalent • One year of working experience with preschool children is required • Salaried position / guarantee of 26 hours per week • Includes group benefits and pension plan.

• Excellent communication/people skills required • Comfortable working with computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher.

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AUCTION SALES

1 HOME QTR & 18 Parcels of Farmland Davidson, Saskatchewan. Sorgaard Ranches Ltd 2290+/- title acres. 3 bedroom bungalow, 30 X 50 ft. garage, selling at the Saskatoon Auction March 19/13. Ritchie Bros.

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The Delisle Chiefs eliminated the Saskatoon Westleys last weekend in three straight games to advance to the second round of the Prairie Junior Hockey League (PJHL) playoffs.

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The Chiefs won the first game 6-2 on Tuesday, February 19, then took a commanding lead on Thursday, February 21, earning a 3-2 come-from behind win.

Delisle later went on to finish off the Westleys on home ice on Saturday, February 23, by a score of 6-3.

The Westleys put up a good fight during the second game of the series on Thursday, jumping out to a 2-0 lead with goals in the first and second periods by Brennan Degenhardt and Dakota Wruck. Despite being outshot by a ratio of nearly 4-1, the Westleys made the most of their chances.

That all changed in a heartbeat early in the third frame. It took less than three minutes for the Chiefs to turn the tables.

Twelve seconds after the opening faceoff, Delisle captain Andre Lalonde rifled a shot past Westleys’ goalie Jay Okrainetz. Fourteen seconds later, Chiefs assistant captain Justin Kerr sent a low drive that found the back of the net, making it a tie game.

Kerr, who also had an assist on the first goal, scored the winner a minute-and-a-half later. Lalonde registered an assist and AJ Climenhaga picked up assists on the first two goals. The other helper on the winning goal came from Brett Bieber.

“We wanted to get the puck deep and manufacture some chances around the net,” said Kerr after the game. “On the first goal we got a lucky bounce and then Andre got past the D-man and got a good shot off. On the second goal, it was the same thing. We used the defense as a screen and I got it past the goalie on the blocker side.”

Kerr said the come-from-behind victory is a real shot in the arm for the team’s confidence.

“Anytime you come back from a 2-0 deficit in a playoff game, it’s huge,” said Kerr. “Now we know what we can do, so that just gives us a little more motivation to carry this into the next game.”

Kerr, a veteran of last year’s team that went on a record-breaking winning streak that saw the Chiefs finish at the top of the standings – only to fall in the second round of playoffs – said the guys have learned from the experience.

“This is my last year in junior and I want to have another good year and hopefully make it all the way to the finals this year,” he said.

Chiefs coach Dave Norris said the team wanted to come out flying early in the third period. “I told the guys that what we were doing – getting lots of pucks on net – was essentially working, but we needed to score early and change the momentum of the game. If you can score quickly, you get your confidence up and you take the other team’s confidence level down a notch.

And then it just snowballs from there.”

Norris said the team’s game plan is to out-shoot the opposition and play a solid defensive game. Falling into a 2-0 hole early in the contest wasn’t on the agenda.

“This was one of those gut-check games, and the guys came through,” said Norris. “That was good to see.”

Chiefs goalie Lukas MacDonald faced 14 shots while his teammates peppered Westleys’ netminder Okrainetz with 42 shots on the night.

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Delisle Chiefs goaltender Lukas MacDonald makes a highlight-reel save on T.J. Freimark of the Saskatoon Westleys.

Across 1. Potato carbohydrate 7. Declare 13. Flimsy 15. Soft-shell clam 16. Scott Joplin music style 17. The carrying of boats overland between two waterways 18. “To ___ is human ...”

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26. Financially sound 28. Charge 29. Strips of marinated meat grilled on skewers and dipped in peanut sauce 30. By ___; alone 32. Rag 34. Arch 35. Congratulations, of a sort 36. Wading bird 39. Red shade 42. It may be organized 43. Bauxite, e.g.

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Horoscopes 13025DS02

CAPRICORN

CANCER

AQUARIUS

LEO

Live, love and laugh is the name of the game this week, Capricorn. You’ve had your nose to the grindstone for far too long now. Time for a breather.

The momentum on a project at home slows, and you are forced to set it aside.

Relax, Aquarius. A few days away will provide the focus you need.

PISCES

Affairs of the heart take precedence this week, Pisces. Work to make amends and ensure everyone is healthy and happy at home. Flowers provide inspiration.

ARIES

Paperwork comes under fire, and you’re left holding the bag. Relax, Aries. You did nothing wrong, and your knowledge and skill will speak to that fact.

TAURUS

Pace yourself, Taurus. You’ve got a jump on the project, and with some aspects still up in the air, there’s no need to go any further. You will just create more work for yourself.

GEMINI

Fess up, Gemini. You made a mistake, and you owe it to yourself and your team to admit it. It will take everyone’s input to make things right.

You gave it a try, but things did not pan out.

Better luck next time, Cancer. That’s right.

Things will go your way next time, and you will be rewarded.

Bravo, Leo. A financial crisis is resolved once and for all. Celebrate with those who helped. Health concerns ease for a family member with a new treatment.

VIRGO

Hush, Virgo. Now is not the time to pry.

Give your young one some space and eventually they will clue you in to their distress. A memo serves notice.

LIBRA

Do pray tell, Libra. Your family wants to know what you’ve been up to, and it’s time to let the cat out of the bag. They will be amazed and appreciative.

SCORPIO

Honesty is always the best policy, Scorpio, no matter what the situation. Express your opinions, but do so with grace and tact. A project begins.

SAGITTARIUS

Get ready to mix it up, as old friends and new drop by. Put out the welcome mat, fire up the grill and prepare to have a great time, Sagittarius.

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Community Grant Program

Investing in Sport, Culture, Art and Recreation

Capital development projects are ineligible for funding under this program.

Deadline for applications is Friday, March 15, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.

For more information or to receive an application please contact: The Rural Municipality of Corman Park 111 Pinehouse Drive Saskatoon SK, S7K 5W1 Phone: (306)242-9303 or visit our website www.rmcormanpark.ca

FORM O [Section 94(b) of the Act]

FORM N [Section 55 of the Act]

Notice of Poll PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that: 1.

The Rural Municipality of Corman Park No. 344 Invites eligible non-profit volunteer community groups who provide sport, culture and recreation activities within the Municipality to apply for grant funding to assist with the development of such programs.

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HURRY HARD (Left) Audrey Crosson delivers a rock. (Above) The Merle Kopach rink with their Martensville youth curler sign-carrier.

(Above rght) Cathy Inglis watches her rock at the Senior Women’s provincial curling championship last week.

2.

A poll has been granted for the election of: Board Member: Prairie Spirit School Division No.206 Subdivision No.: 3 (Borden and Langham) Voting will take place on Wednesday, the 6th day of March, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., at the polling places listed below.

3.

I will declare the result of the election at Warman, SK, on the 7th day of March, 2013, at the hour of 1 p.m.

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Borden

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R.M. of Great Bend/Borden Village Office, 200 Shepard Street, Borden, SK Langham Langham Museum, 302 Railway Street East, Langham, SK

Dated at Warman, SK, this 1st day of February, 2013.

Ron Walter, Returning Officer

Notice of Advance Poll Prairie Spirit School Division No. 206 - Subdivision No. 3 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that provision has been made for (an) advance poll(s) for electors who: 1. are physically disabled; 2. have been appointed as election officials; or 3. anticipate being unable to vote on the day of election.

Voting will take place on the following dates and times at the following locations:  Borden

Borden Friendship Centre, 303 - 1st Avenue, Borden, SK, between the hours of 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

 Langham Langham Museum, 302 Railway Street East, Langham, SK, between the hours of 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

Dated at Warman, SK, this 1st day of February, 2013.

Ron Walter, Returning Officer

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Streak still lives, but who have Blades beaten?

They are the talk of the junior hockey world.

Not all of it is positive or good!

The Saskatoon Blades went into this week with a 15-game winning streak…the longest in the franchise’s 49-year history and the most consecutive victories by any W.H.L. team this season.

“I knew we were capable (of putting this kind of streak together),” said Bridge City Bunch defenceman Dalton Thrower. “At the beginning of the year we were obviously having our ups and downs, but at some point we knew we were going to turn it around and I guess the month of February is the month for us and, hopefully, we can just keep it rolling.”

Following a 4-2 loss to the visiting Edmonton Oil Kings on January 23, the Memorial Cup hosts sat in eighth place in the Eastern Conference.

Ambivalence in Saskatoon towards the Blades was reaching record proportions and the reaction from outside the city towards the team, armed with a guaranteed berth into the C.H.L. championship tournament as the host, was becoming more critical than ever.

Embarrassing was uttered more than once!

The Bridge City Bunch hasn’t lost since then, out-scoring opponents 77-25 in the 15 consecutive triumphs…the resulting 30 points in the standings jumping them up to first place in the East Division and second seed for the first round of the Conference playoffs.

But, the cynics aren’t impressed. They point to five of the wins coming against Moose Jaw, three more against both of Brandon and Swift Current plus single victories versus Lethbridge and Medicine Hat… all teams below the Blades in the standings with the eight

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wins against teams not in a pre-game talk a half hour beplayoff position…namely the fore the initial puck drop.

Warriors and Wheat Kings. ***** Those same cynics seem to BLADES PLAYER-OF-THEforget that Kamloops forged WEEK – There were lots of an early-season 14-game winvery deserving candidates for ning streak with two successthis writer’s choice award, but es against Seattle and othone player who has made an ers versus Medicine Hat, offensive impact the defence Lethbridge and Brandon. Or, position is Darren Dietz. The that Portland’s 14-game win19-year-old had seven points, ning run from mid-December three goals and four assists in to mid-January featured four the three Bridge City Bunch triumphs over Everett, three wins. Included was a gameagainst Seattle and another pair versus Prince George. “At the beginning of the Check where those teams are in year we were obviously the standings! having our ups and downs, No matter what happened in the but at some point we knew games earlier we were gong to turn it this week in Red Deer and Calgary, around...Hopefully we can Blades’ fans will look at their “Fan- keep it rolling...” tastic February” • Dalton Thrower, fondly.

Blades defenseman And, the critics will keep on taking their shots! winning goal in a 7-4 victo***** ry over visiting Brandon, plus UPCOMING GAMES – March the fifth round draft pick of the starts with games Friday at Montreal Canadiens from 2011 Credit Union Centre against had multiple points in all three the Brandon Wheat Kings and games. In fact, the Medicine Sunday at the Moose Jaw WarHat product entered this week riors. After that, the Calgary on a four-game points streak…

Hitmen pay a Tuesday visit to all four with at least two scorSaskatoon. The home games ing points. That has propelled on Friday and Tuesday begin Dietz into third place amongst at 7:05 with the Sunday visit to W.H.L. defencemen in scorMoose Jaw featuring a 6 o’clock ing with 48 points, including first face-off. In all instances, 20 goals…the most by a league the broadcasts on CKBL-FM blue-liner.

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HOT FINISH

A JOB WELL DONE

Warman Midget AA Wildcats round out regular season with winning streak

By TERRY PUGH

tpugh@ccgazette.ca

The Warman Midget AA Wildcats are heading into the Centre Four Hockey League (CFHL) playoffs on a winning note.

The Wildcats finished their regular season schedule at home last weekend, crushing the Meadow Lake Stampeders 15-0 on Sunday, February 24 at the Warman Diamond Arena.

The Wildcats beat the Prince Albert Midget AA Raiders 6-2 at the Legends Centre on Saturday, February 23.

“It’s been a great season,” said Wildcats coach Todd Dyck after the game Saturday night.

“This is the third year for the core of the team and a lot of these kids are 17-years-old – so they graduate this year – and this is their final kick at the can,” said Dyck. “We’re hopeful we can go all the way to the final.”

Dyck, in his third year as coach, said it’s been a gradual process, but the team has gotten progressively stronger and more mature over the three sea-

sons they’ve been together.

“In the first year we won only eight games,” he recalled.

“We were in the bottom four of the league. Last year I think we won nine or 10 and we just missed the playoffs by one point. But, this year we’ve won 16 games so far and we’re sitting solidly in third place in a very competitive league. I think we have a good shot at going all the way and we could meet Northeast in the final if we stick to the game plan.”

Logan Noln-Ens and Landon Volk each picked up a pair of goals for the Wildcats in the win over Prince Albert, with singles coming from Dalin Graham and McLaren Barker. The ‘Cats peppered Raiders goalie Logan Morhart with 47 shots, while Braedyn Lysak was solid between the pipes for Warman, stopping 26 shots. The only pucks that got past him were scored by the Raiders’ Zach Hurd and Austin Odnokon.

In the game against Meadow Lake, the Wildcats tallied five goals in each period, outshooting the opposition 65-18.

Dyck said while the team has

Logan NolnEns heads to the bench with his teammates after scoring a goal against the Prince Albert Midget AA Raiders

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always been pretty strong defensively, they’ve started scoring a lot more goals and that’s translated into more wins.

“At the beginning of the season we couldn’t buy a goal,” he

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said. “Then, after Christmas, we put more emphasis on shooting and getting lots of traffic in front of the net. It’s paid off because now the goals are coming.”

The defense has also been tinkered with as the season progressed, he noted.

“I’ve paired up my two biggest defensemen, Leighton Jewell and Matthew Piper, and it’s been working well, particularly on the power play,” explained Dyck. “I also have two strong goaltenders and they’ve been pretty much sharing the load equally throughout the season.

If one guy is playing a little hotter, he’ll do two or three games in a row. But, overall, it’s been split pretty evenly.”

While the Wildcats were eliminated by Beardy’s in the provincial Midget AA playoffs, Dyck said the players learned from that experience. “We probably weren’t as prepared or as focused as we should have been,” he said. “But now they know what they need to do to stay on track.”

The playoff schedule and latest scores are posted online at www.centrefourhockeyleague. ca .

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