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Province ratifies deal with emergency room physicians The province has a new agreement with emergency room (ER) physicians that will help support ongoing recruitment and retention efforts. ER physicians ratified the threeyear deal last week.

The agreement underscores the government’s commitment to meeting patients’ need for more physicians.

“We highly value our emergency department physicians, and we are very pleased that

they have voted in support of a new contract offer from the province,” Health Minister Dustin Duncan said. “Saskatchewan is working hard to attract and retain health providers, including these specialized physicians who are in high demand across the country.”

The agreement will apply to about 95 ER physicians across the province. It is retroactive to April 2013 and effective un-

til March 31, 2016.

“We are pleased that an agreement has been reached for emergency doctors,” Saskatchewan Medical Association President Dr. Clare Kozroski said. “This agreement will provide a foundation to move forward and help address many of the recruitment and retention challenges we have recently experienced with emergency doctors in Saskatchewan.”

The overall number of physicians practising in the province has increased by about

300 between March 2007 and March 2013. ER physicians are in high demand not only in Saskatchewan but across Canada. The new agreement reflects ongoing challenges recruiting in this area; it provides Saskatchewan’s ER physicians with one of the most competitive compensation rates in Canada.

To address the continuing need for ER physicians, health system partners are also focusing on actions such as immediate recruitment and elimination of recruitment barriers.

High-risk sex offender living in Saskatoon area Beware of credit card fraud, The Saskatoon Police Serwarn Saskatoon Police vice, under the authority of and pursuant to the Public Disclosure Act, is announcing that a high-risk sex offender was released on December 5, 2013 and will be residing within the Saskatoon area.

Allan Guy Landry, whose date of birth is May 27, 1956, has a criminal history of committing acts of indecent exposure and assault in relation to young female children and voyeurism involving both young children and adult female sex trade workers.

Landry is described as a Caucasian male, 5’11” in height, 236 lbs. with white hair and hazel eyes.

Landry is required to: a) Keep the peace and be of good behaviour. b) Reside in an approved residence. c) Avoid areas where persons under the age of 16 are present, such as public parks, community centres, schools and playgrounds. d) Avoid seeking employment or volunteer opportunities in a capacity that would involve being in a positions of trust toward a person under 16 years. e) Avoid using a computer for purpose of community with any person under 16 years. f) Not to own or possess any device or equipment capable of making visual recordings. g) Submit to search of person or vehicle upon demand

Allan Guy Landry by a Parole Officer and the Saskatoon Police Service. h) Receive written permission by a Parole Officer and the Saskatoon Police Service for travel. i) Avoid having contact with former victims.

It is important to note that this information is intended to enable members of the public to take suitable preventative measures, and not to embark upon any form of vigilantism or unreasonable conduct directed at this individual.

The Saskatoon Police Service wants the public to be aware of Mr. Landry’s presence within the Saskatoon area and of his potential to reoffend. If any person is aware of any violations relating to the actions of Mr. Landry, please notify the Saskatoon Police Service at 306-9758300. If you consider the event emergent in nature, please call 911.

Saskatoon Police are asking retail merchants to be watchful for credit card fraud. Two separate groups are believed to be operating in Saskatoon with two specific methods.

One group manually enters credit card data in place of an apparent debit card transaction.

Clerks are then having the ‘customer’ sign a receipt but are not asking to see the actual credit card. In this case, the merchant suffers the financial loss.

A second method is via the production of counterfeit credit cards that contain data from legitimate cards. Merchants are

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Merchants should be mindful of these frauds and strictly follow their company’s policies.

Potential victims, essentially anyone with credit or debit cards, should carefully monitor their account activities and report unknown or suspicious charges to their financial institutions. As opposed to “cleaning-out” an account, criminals often charge small amounts, hoping that they will remain unnoticed.

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School divisions sign violence prevention protocol

By JAMES TARRANT james@ccgazette.ca

Saskatoon and area school divisions have taken steps to prevent violence in schools by signing the Saskatoon Community Threat Assessment and Support Protocol on November 27.

According to a press release by the Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division (GSCSD), “the protocol enables community partners to proactively share information, advice and expertise to provide the appropriate supports to children, youth and their families.”

Joanne Weninger, superintendent with the GSCSD, said she likes the idea of schools and community partners working together.

“If someone is making a threat to harm someone – whether out in the community or within the school division – we have a community protocol now where a team of people can sit together and look at the issues.”

The protocol includes a list of 19 community partners made up of representatives from Saskatoon Public Schools, the Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division, the Prairie Spirit School Division, the University of Saskatchewan, local law enforcement agencies, community service organizations and provincial government ministries.

According to Weninger, the GSCSD has been testing the protocol out for about a year and has used it to help six students so far. She said that typically in all school divisions the principal, vice-principal, school counsellors and school resource officers will be trained in the protocol.

The brain child of the protocol is Kevin Cameron, the CEO of the Canadian Centre for Threat Assessment and Trauma Response (CCTATR).

According to the CCTATR website, Cameron is a registered social worker and family therapist with years of clinical experience working with high-risk children and their families in both the child welfare and youth criminal justice systems.

He also led the crisis response during the 1999 school shooting in Taber, Alberta – just eight days after the Colombine shooting in Colorado.

Shortly afterwards, Cameron was

seconded by the Alberta Government to a 13-month initiative where he studied traumatic aftermath of such tragedies from a human systems approach. To do this, Cameron consulted with several American sites that had experienced school shootings and other trauma sites throughout North America.

From his research Cameron developed the traumatic event systems model.

In partnership with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Behavioral Sciences Unit, Cameron developed the country’s first multidisciplinary violence threat risk assessment training program for the prevention of serious violence.

The training is broken down into a one-day seminar or workshops where a broad representation of school and community district professionals are introduced to the threat assessment protocol. Participants get insight into case studies about known shooters and other violent youth, and to introduce protocols for threat/risk assessment and intervention teams.

Weninger explained that shortly after the protocol signing, letters were sent home to inform parents about why the school adopted the protocol and how the protocol works.

She said parent involvement is also an important part of the protocol.

“Being anti-social doesn’t mean you are a threat to community. If your child is really outgoing and is really doing well academically and then all of a sudden there is a significant change in behavior, that is when a parent should be asking questions.”

Karen McKee, learning superintendent with Prairie Spirit School Division, said the protocol results in a level playing field for school officials and community partners.

“Being a rural community we have a positive relationship with our partners so, for us, it isn’t a huge change,” she said. “What it does provide is a common language with our partners and the professional development of in-school administrators where they can take a lead and really feel like they have the skills to support students and keep our schools safe.”

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RCMP officers stop motorists on Highway 12 between Saskatoon and Martensville

Checkstops are higher profile now but take place year round

By TERRY PUGH

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“Good evening, sir. Where are you headed?”

The Mountie is polite, but firm and professional as he speaks to the driver of a car – one of several that have been stopped as part of a general traffic checkstop.

“Have you had anything to drink tonight?”

Throughout the short, 30-second conversation, the officer is doing more than making small talk.

He’s watching the behaviour of the driver and the passengers, using his sense of smell to detect any telltale odours of alcohol or marijuana, noting the demeanour and body language of the car’s occupants.

He’s also taking note of the driver’s speech patterns and watching for any physical symptoms like excessive sweating or jumpiness. He’s also got an eye out for open liquor bottles, drug paraphenalia or anything else that’s out of place.

It’s a little before midnight on Highway 12 between Saskatoon and Martensville.

Eight members of the Warman RCMP detachment have set up a checkstop at a strategic location just north of the overpass where the northbound lanes cross Highway 11. Traffic has plenty of time to slow down before being wedged into a sin-

gle lane. The red and blue flashing lights of the patrol cars and the road flares pierce the inky blackness, while the windchill from a brisk north breeze makes it feel a lot colder than the official minus-15 degree temperature.

For 99 out of the 100 cars that pass through the checkstop, it’s a brief wait before heading up the road to Martensville, Hepburn, Blaine Lake, or other points after an evening in the big city. A slight inconvenience, but no big deal.

But for one driver, it’s the end of the line. He rolls down his window and after a few minutes of conversation with a Mountie, he’s motioned to the side of the highway. He steps out of his vehicle and accompanies the officer back to a waiting patrol car. The officers run a check on his plates and the driver undergoes a roadside breath test.

He fails and not only is he way over .08, but it’s not the first time he’s been picked up for drunk driving. His half-ton is impounded and he’s taken into police custody.

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Tonight the Mounties seize not just the impaired driver’s truck, but also confiscate the pair of meat cleavers hanging – presumably as decorations – on the outside of the truck’s box.

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PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE

Aberdeen sets sights on balanced growth

By JAMES TARRANT james@ccgazette.ca

Aberdeen is in the midst of developing a community planning statement, which will provide council with a guideline for future growth.

“It is one of the biggest things we have taken on in the last couple of years,” says mayor Bruce Voldeng.

“Hann Consulting is the firm helping us with the plan. The final draft should be coming to the table in the next month or so.”

Since June of 2006,

Aberdeen has seen 65 new housing starts in town, not counting renovations or additions, says Voldeng. He believes that translates into a 25 per cent increase in the number of homes in the town over the last six years.

“There are probably 40-plus lots available in Aberdeen. I would think they would fill up over the next three to five years,” adds Voldeng.

A lot of the community plan’s design is based on community feedback from

“Once we get through our growth phase, we can develop green areas so people can have leisure areas, whether it be green spaces or walking • Bruce Voldeng, Aberdeen mayor paths.” its citizens. The mayor states that residents have requested more green areas and walking trails be developed.

According to Voldeng, in order for this to happen, infrastructure improvements – such as expansion or replace-

ment of the town’s lagoon, updating the town’s waste water system and adding more asphalt to roads – have to come first.

“Once we get through our growth phase, we can develop green areas so people can

have leisure areas, whether it be green spaces or walking paths.”

On the business side of things, the town doesn’t have business lots available as of right now. But, there is business space available in town on Main Street and some business growth just outside of Aberdeen.

“There is a big fertilizer plant (New Horizons) being built by the Louis Dreyfus plant and Biomed Recovery and Disposal is always on the grow,” he explains. “Our

business climate isn’t bad.”

Although it has long been known as a “bedroom community” of Saskatoon, Voldeng says there is plenty of work in Aberdeen and neighbouring communities.

“We have quite a foundation for people to live and work in Aberdeen if they choose to. At the same time there is a large component that commutes to (Saskatoon) daily as well. I don’t think it is one way or another that Aberdeen is leaning right now.”

Intoxicated man smashes mirror in bar, behaviour reflects badly on himself FROM THE CELL BLOCK Submitted by

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On December 5 at 9:00 p.m.

Police were called to a fight at the Sports Page in Martensville. Police attended and determined an intoxicated 19 year-old-male had punched the mirror in the bathroom causing minor injuries to himself.

The male paid for the damages and was released to family members without charges.

DRIVER’S VEHICLE TOWED

On December 3 at 9:45 a.m.

Police stopped a vehicle on patrol on Highway 305 between Martensville and Warman.

Checks of the vehicle and driver found the vehicle to be unregistered and the driver to be suspended. The 34-year-old driver was charged with driving while suspended and operating an unregistered motor vehicle. And his vehicle was towed.

SLIPPERY OVERPASS

On December 6 at 6:10 p.m.

Police attended to a single vehicle collision on the overpass of Highway 12 and Highway 11.

A 29 year-old-male from Martensville was travelling north on Highway 12 when he slowed

for a vehicle travelling in front of him and lost control on the overpass. The overpass was very icy at the time of the accident. The male was not injured and his vehicle was towed from the scene.

TOOK OUT A FENCE

On December 7 at 5:30 p.m.

Police received a complaint of a vehicle that had lost control and hit a fence at a residence in Martensville. Police attended and charged a 30-year-old male from Saskatoon with failing to report damage to the property owner and driving without due care and attention. There were no injuries reported.

SEMI DRIVER INJURED

On December 8 at 1:15 a.m.

Police attended to a complaint of a semi truck that had rolled on Highway 16 near Langham.

The semi lost control on the highway and entered the right hand ditch. It attempted to get back onto the highway when it rolled. There were no hazardous materials on the semi and the driver received minor injuries. The 43-year-old driver, from Abbotsford, BC, was transported to hospital with undetermined injuries. Charges on this matter are pending.

VEHICLE BREAK-IN

On December 3 at 10:00 a.m. Police received a complaint of damage to a vehicle in Warman. The suspects attempted to break into the vehicle by prying the sunroof open. Inves-

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This fall Corman Park Police responded to few complaints about hunters - probably due in part to several factors - cold weather, more land being posted, and deer numbers being down among them.

Just recently though, we responded to an incident west of Langham where a horse was shot - likely by hunters. If anyone has information with regards to this or any other incident they have concerns about, please give us a call.

SUICIDE PREVENTED

Recently one of our members

was on patrol on the Dalmeny grid when he observed a suspicious vehicle in a field. Upon attending he found the lone male occupant trying to commit suicide. The RCMP and MD ambulance also responded and the file was turned over to the RCMP for investigation and follow-up. This incident underscores the importance of paying attention to suspicious vehicles in the RM - you never know what is going on until it is checked out. Please contact us or the RCMP if you observe any suspicious activity.

ANIMALS NEGLECTED

This cold weather is very hard on animals. Recently we

Provincial job numbers up Saskatchewan continues to enjoy strong job growth and the lowest unemployment rate in Canada as thousands of new jobs are being created in a number of different sectors.

The November Labour Force Report released recently by Statistics Canada shows employment is up by 12,300 compared to November 2012 while Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate is just 4.1 per cent – the lowest in Canada for the eleventh consecutive month.

Saskatchewan’s year-overyear employment growth of 2.3 per cent is second highest in Canada, behind only Alberta.

Manitoba and B.C. both lost jobs over the same period.

Economy Minister Bill Boyd said new jobs are being created in a number of different areas.

These include (year-overyear employment increases): • Transportation and warehousing: 6,800 • Professional, scientific and technical services: 3,600 • Manufacturing: 1,600 • Agriculture: 1,400 “This shows Saskatchewan has a strong and diversified

economy,” Boyd said. “Even when there are job losses in one sector, they are more than offset by the new jobs that are being created in other areas.”

Other highlights of the report include: The youth unemployment in the province – 6.1 per cent – is also the lowest among provinces and less than half the national rate of 13.4 per cent.

Regina continues to have the lowest unemployment rate among major cities at 3.9 per cent and Saskatoon the third lowest at 4.2 per cent. Aboriginal employment is up 2,800 in the past year while unemployment is down from 11.6 per cent to 10.7 per cent.

Boyd noted that there are still more than 12,000 positions to be filled listed on saskjobs.ca, including more than 4,000 in trades, transport and construction.

“One of the challenges of a growing province is that fact that we have a labour shortage in some areas,” Boyd said.

“Our government is working to identify those areas and create more training opportunities for those areas.”

have had a couple of cases of cattle breaking through fences to get to better feed.

Just a reminder to animal owners that it is up to you to ensure your animals have food and water. You will be liable for damage and costs if your animals stray onto others’ property. And at the same time if you see animals that appear neglected - without food and water - please give us a call.

Recently we checked on a number of horses that did not appear to have adequate food and water. We can notify the provincial SPCA to assist us if required.

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HIGH SCHOOL INCIDENT

On December 4 at 10:30 a.m.

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Petition to establish the Warman (Roman Catholic) Separate School Division Take notice that a poll with respect to the above noted petition will be held on the 19th day of December, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the following location: Brian King Centre 202 - 8th Avenue North Warman, SK S0K 4S0 I will attend to receive representations and appoint electors to represent supporters and opponents of the petition on the 19th day of December, 2013, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the following location: Brian King Centre 202 - 8th Avenue North Warman, SK S0K 4S0 Dated this 28th day of November, 2013.

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Potash Corp’s uneasy relationship with government

Taxpayers, students bail out university pensions

By Colin Craig

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Not only are taxpayers bailing out the latest struggling government employee pension plan in Saskatchewan, university students also get to pitch in this time.

Pensions can be complicated, so here’s a plain English description of what’s going on at the University of Regina and why it’s not fair for taxpayers and students.

Back in 2006, University of Regina employees enrolled in the non-academic pension plan (support staff, not professors) put in 5.15 per cent of their salary into the university’s staff pension plan.

If an employee at the university had earnings of $38,835, they would put in $2,000 per year into the plan.

However, at the same time the University of Regina would match employee contributions. In other words, students, through their tuition fees, and taxpayers through taxes provided to the university from the provincial government, would also put in $2,000.

Considering 75 per cent of Saskatchewan taxpayers working outside government don’t have a workplace pension plan, and have no one matching their retirement savings contributions, you can see how sweet a deal that is for the employee. Not to mention most students would some day graduate and not have the same benefit themselves.

But it gets better…for employees that is, not students and taxpayers.

The type of pension plan non-academic employees enjoy actually guarantees them payouts for the rest of their life, no matter how long they live. So while people in the private sector without pensions have to worry about what could happen to their RRSPs when an economic slowdown takes a bite out of their savings, the university employees in the non-academic plan don’t have the same worry.

This obviously requires people managing the University of Regina’s plan to make a whole bunch of impossible guesses – how long will employees live?

What will happen with the economy over the next forty years? What will happen with interest rates? Inflation?

Not surprisingly the plan, like so many others built this way, hasn’t worked out and needs more money. As of 2008, the contribution rate went up to 6.5 per cent of their earnings. The rate increased again in 2010 to 7.75 per cent and is going up to 8.75 per cent as of January 1, 2014.

It may not seem like a big increase, but consider how it plays out money-wise. Hiking contribution rates to 8.75 per cent, means that taxpayers and students will no longer put in $2,000 like they did for an employee with earnings of $38,835 in 2008, they would now put in about $3,398. That’s a 69.9 per cent increase in terms of the amount put in. Multiply that by hundreds or thousands of employees and the money really starts to add up.

So what needs to change? The University of Regina needs to do something Saskatchewan’s NDP did with most government employees back in the late 1970s. All new employees should be put in a new, less costly type of pension plan – one that doesn’t require constant rate increases and protects taxpayers from surprise shortfalls. It’s called a defined contribution plan.

It may not be as golden as the current plan, but even with matched contributions of 5.15 per cent it would still be significantly better than most people enjoy.

One thing is for certain, the university needs a lesson in fairness. What’s going on now just isn’t fair for taxpayers or students.

The mantra from business is government has no business in business.

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And few would argue with that principle, especially when it’s government competing with private business.

But can there be exceptions?

Well, people in places like rural Saskatchewan would seem to have acknowledged that there is.

For example, it’s been long ago decided in this province that we need to support the perennial money-losing Saskatchewan Transportation Company, even if private parcel or private personal transportation services might be available to provide rural residents at what would be a hefty premium cost. After all, other provinces like Manitoba must heavily subsidize private bus services to rural and remote locations, anyway.

Similarly, we clearly now have enough competition in the telephone industry that one might think that a public telephone utility like SaskTel is an outdated notion. But, just try getting cell coverage

in most of rural Saskatchewan without SaskTel’s generous cell tower system. There seems to be a role.

That said, if there’s one place where government has truly no business it’s in the resource sector where there’s always been ample private investment dollars. In fact, one can rightly point to the Saskatchewan’s privatization of publicly owned natural gas, oil, uranium and potash resource companies in the 1980s as one of the few success stories of the Grant Devine government.

The massive success of the privatized PotashCorp remains the prime example where a money-losing Crownowned potash company turned into a massively profitable and expanding private operation.

But does that mean that government has forever forfeited any say or comment in now privately run PotashCorp’s decisions? Well, again, the answer has quickly become more complicated than one might think.

PotashCorp has decided to permanently lay off 18 per cent of its workforce – 1,045 people in all – including 440 Saskatchewan employees.

Admittedly, government should never be directly tell-

ing private business how to run its business because private business needs to be able to make its own tough decisions for its long-term interest. One of the reasons the publicly owned Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan floundered is that the previous NDP government viewed the potash mining Crown operation like an employment agency, contrary to the approach of PCS as a government-run operation.

That said, privately run PotashCorp has also been very successfully in lobbying for royalty holidays even as it laid off workers. It also has received massive government subsidies to relocate head office jobs to Saskatchewan.

And three years ago, it went cap-in-hand to government demanding government protection from a bid by Australian mining giant BHP Billiton to prevent a hostile takeover, which is also really just business doing business.

But, despite Saskatchewan government support for this, we are now seeing massive PotashCorp layoffs not just at is Saskatoon head office but also in rural communities like Cory and Lanigan.

And while a very uncertain potash market is clearly a big factor in such decisions, this

is a company that announced in its last quarter a $356-million profit and the secondhighest cash flow from operating activities in company history.

Moreover, there has always been a rather uneasy relationship with government and potash companies because of their royalty structure and the role companies played in determining it.

Provincial budget projections for potash royalty revenue have been largely determined by not only the business operation decision of companies like PotashCorp but also by the information these companies provide government.

So when PotashCorp and other industry players told government prior to the 2009 budget to expect massive potash sales and price increases that year, the government budgeted accordingly for an unprecedented $2 billion in potash revenue.

The problem was, the industries projections were dead wrong and government lost a fifth of its annual revenues it needed to build roads and run hospitals and schools.

So whether it likes it or not, governments do have a vested interest in what goes on at a company like PotashCorp.

World remembers the global gamechanger: Nelson Mandela The man who vanquished the evil of apartheid in South Africa was also an honourary citizen of Canada. In truth, he was a formidable citizen of the whole world. His death yesterday triggered a global sense of loss and grief.

Nelson Mandela’s life spanned 95 amazing years, including 27 in brutal imprisonment. He emerged from jail in 1990, not filed with ran-

cour and malice, but exuding love, hope and reconciliation.

He became his country’s first black and most beloved president.

A human metaphor for courage and perseverance, Mandela devoted his life to the struggle for freedom, equality, democracy and human dignity. And he never gave up.

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Nelson Mandela was a beacon of goodness in his own country. And his life illuminated the whole world. He has gone to his rest, but his example will shine through generations. He changed things for the better. Millions are grateful for the hope he inspired.

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The CBS annual “Holiday

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CITIZEN OF THE YEAR PRESENTED The City of Warman presented Terry Pugh with the 2013 Citizen of the Year Award at its annual Christmas Dinner on Saturday, December 7 at the Brian King Centre. A resident of Warman for over 13 years, Pugh also spent a number of years working in the community previously and was a key contributor to the October 2012 celebration that saw Warman officially become a city. Pugh’s long list of volunteer efforts include entertaining at a wide array of events including the Warman Farmers’ Market and various long-term care homes plus working with the Warman Wildcats Senior Hockey Club. “He’s always been a great ambassador for our city wherev-

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er he goes and he is a valuable member of our community,” Warman Mayor Sheryl Spence, pictured above presenting the award, stated. Pugh was also instrumental in the formation of a sister-city relationship between the City of Warman and the City of Creede, Colorado in 2012. Cy Warman, after which the city was named, was a popular historic figure in the small Colorado city nestled in the Rocky Mountains west of Denver. In addition to his numerous volunteer activities and projects, Pugh is also a multiple national and provincial award winning journalist and is currently a reporter with the Clark’s Crossing Gazette.

November busy for Warman Fire Dept.

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It was another busy month for the hard working volunteer firefighters here in Warman.

Over the past four months we have averaged over a call per day, with November con-

tinuing that trend. We had a total of 36 calls for Emergency Response in November, of which 15 were Fire or Rescue related.

Another trend was periods of inclement weather and the accompanying motor vehicle collisions that come with slippery roads and poor visibility.

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Miracle” campaign was officially launched December 2, the same day that a local blood donor clinic was held at Warman’s Brian King Centre.

Nationally, CBS is hoping to collect 75,000 units of blood between December 2 and January 4. In Saskatchewan, the goal is to collect 5,000 units of blood, according to Moira Kohlenberg, Community Development Coordinator with CBS in Saskatoon.

The Warman clinic on December 2 collected 55 units.

“This was good, especially when you consider how cold it has been,” said Kohlenberg.

“We appreciate every person that came out.”

As part of its national campaign encouraging people to donate blood over the holidays, CBS is focusing on children in various communities who suffer from life-threatening chronic conditions whch require them to undergo blood transfusions on a regular basis. One child, ten-year old Grace Hart, has diamond-blackfan anemia.

She has to have a blood transfusion every 21 days. Her story is told in a video online at the CBS website.

To make a miracle happen, people can donate blood by contacting 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888236-6283) or visit www.blood.ca for an appointment.

CBS is a charitable, nonprofit organization that manages the supply of blood and blood products in all provinces and territories outside of Quebec. CBS also oversees the OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network, and provides national leadership for organ and tissue donation and transplantation. There are 42 permanent blood collection sites, including one in Saskatoon on 21st Street.

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Judy Macala of Warman donates blood during the Canadian Blood Services clinic at the Brian King Centre on December 2

Yes, Grace, miracles really do happen This holiday season, Canadian Blood Services wants to assure patients that miracles do exist, to encourage people to donate blood, and to spark discussion around the idea of holiday miracles. Based on the famous letter “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” published in the New York Sun newspaper in 1897, Canadian Blood Services has written the following open letter to Grace and all other patients in need of blood: Yes, Grace, there are still holiday miracles. They exist whenever you see the anonymous generosity of one stranger to another. They exist when that generosity extends to saving a stranger’s life.

Don’t believe me? This holiday season, have your Mom take you on a quick visit to your local blood donor clinic. Lined up in chairs you will see people happily and generously donating. Do they know the person they are helping? They do not.

In addition, CBS operates 20,000 donor clinics annually, including two each year in Martensville and Warman. Operational funding for CBS is provided by

So why do they do it? Because they believe. They believe that what they are doing is right. That what they are doing will directly help or even save the life of a neighbour, a family member, a friend … even a stranger.

There is your holiday miracle, Grace. It exists in the hearts of people who, without monetary reward, without having to look into the eyes of those in need, without knowing the person they are helping , feel the urge to help anyway. It lives in those people who take one hour from their day at this very special time of year to ensure that, in the most personal and direct way possible, a patient somewhere will enjoy another holiday too.

No holiday miracles! Why, a miracle is literally flowing through our veins.

Sincerely, Your friends at Canadian Blood Services the provincial and territorial Ministries of Health. The federal government, through Health Canada, is responsible for regulating the blood system.

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Changes aimed at reducing traffic fatalities The government is fulfilling its commitment to address fatalities on Saskatchewan roads by introducing legislation focusing on traffic safety improvements. Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Government Insurance Donna Harpauer introduced the amendments to The Traffic Safety Act in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday, November 28.

These amendments will strengthen penalties for impaired driving, enable a photo radar pilot project at highrisk locations and in school zones around the province, and make booster seats mandatory for children under the age of seven who fall within the prescribed height and weight guidelines.

Most significant are changes to address the high rate of impaired driving in the province, including longer suspensions, vehicle impoundments and mandatory ignition interlock requirements.

“Drinking and driving is a lethal combination, one that causes far too many deaths in our province,” Harpauer said. “With the new laws being put into place, Saskatchewan will have one of the toughest packages of impaired driving legislation in Canada.”

In addition to the changes made in support of the government’s Traffic Safety Action Plan, amendments are also being introduced to strengthen harmonization under the New West Partnership Agreement and align safety monitoring practices for commercial carriers with other jurisdictions. These changes include moving authority for commercial carrier safety monitoring from the Highway Traffic Board to Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI). Legislative changes will also allow SGI to publicly release commercial carrier safety information, similar to other Canadian jurisdictions.

The legislation is anticipated to be passed in the 2014 spring legislative sitting.

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Sandy Hass doesn’t let Multiple Sclerosis (MS) stand in the way of helping people in need.

For anyone that has ever been lucky enough to grace Hass’ presence, her spirit, love of life and her genuine passion to give back to her community is the reason why she has been honoured throughout her life with so many professional and community service awards.

Hass grew up in Exshaw, Alberta and moved to Saskatchewan after graduating from Olds College with an Animal Health Technologist diploma in 1983.

She knew from her elementary school days that working with animals was something she wanted to do and used her position after obtaining her diploma to promote veterinary technology. Hass has served on provincial and national boards including the Saskatchewan Association of Veterinary Technologists, which she served from 1989 to 1996. She also served on the Canadian Association of Animal Health Technologists and Technicians (CAAHTT) from 1989 to 1997.

CAREER GOALS

Hass explained that an AHT – or simply a Veterinary Technologist (VT) which is what the profession was changed to in 1996 – usually serves as an assistant to a veterinarian. The primary job is to perform tasks including anesthesia, x-rays, lab functions, pharmacy work, reception and surgical assistance.

Hass worked mostly in Saskatoon at three small animal clinics, located on Broadway, and in River Heights and Westmount. She finished off her career working at a 3,000-head feedlot where she was tasked to check and walk through pens checking for sick animals, as well as treating and vaccinating the cattle.

PROFESSIONAL AWARDS

During her professional career she received 10 awards including the SAHTA Award of Merit in 1993, the CAAHTT Making a Difference Recognition Award in 2002, the Ontario

Association of Veterinary Technicians Certificate of Recognition award in 2003 and SAVT Award of Appreciation in 2006.

In 2005, when her MS upgraded to progressive, Hass was forced to retire. A decision that wasn’t easy to make.

“I could do all the computer work associated with the job, but if I was to turn around and put a piece of paper in a file folder it wasn’t possible,” said Hass. “I went through huge depression and anxiety. Every loss comes with a grieving period.”

When Hass retired she continued to mentor veterinary technologists and continued to volunteer. During her career, Hass juggled volunteering with work, but upon retirement her volunteering and philanthropy took on a more prominent role.

VOLUNTEER WORK

She remembers that her first volunteer work was for a local library and youth centre in her hometown. Hass’ volunteer work has also included the Asquith and District Recreation and Asquith Minor Hockey boards, minor baseball, 4-H Clubs, Teen Challenge, Saskatchewan SPCA and Samaritan’s Purse.

A few groups that are close to her heart include the Bridge Fellowship Centre, the Women’s Mid-Life Health Centre of Saskatchewan and the MS Society of Canada, Saskatoon Division.

Hass noted that volunteering enables a person to establish a relationship with the community, an ownership that gives a sense of belonging.

The important thing she stresses about her volunteer work is not the pat on the back for her accomplishments, but recognition for doing good work.

Some of Hass’ communitybased awards include the 2001 Town of Asquith Volunteer of the Year and the 2005 Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan Celebration of the Arts Pin. This year Hass was awarded a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and the AFP National Philanthropy Honoured Supporter award, the latter given to Haas by the MS Society during a luncheon on Novem-

Sandy Hass has received many professional and community service awards

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Maggie Lens, coordinator of fundraising for the MS Society, said when she read the description for the Honoured Supporter Award, Hass was the first person that came immediately to mind, mainly because of Hass’ participation in three different fundraising activities for the organization – the MS Walk, the Carnation Campaign

and the A&W Cruising for a Cause. Altogether, Hass raised $5,000 and sold 66 bouquets.

Lens said Hass is one of the MS Societies largest fundraisers.

“Individually last year (Hass) was in fourth place and we have about 900 walkers in Saskatoon, so for her to be over that $5,000 mark is incredible.

We have very few people who

reach that level,” said Lens.

Holly Cross, chief administration officer with the Town of Asquith, said Hass pours her heart and soul into every organization or endeavour.

“She brings with her such a spirit of optimism and excitement,” explained Cross. “She seems to inject that excitement into her projects and the people around her and that, in turn,

gets them excited.”

Hass said she is proud of all awards but her family, friends and her faith continually inspire her to help others.

“My heart just sings when other people get their awards. I would rather inspire others to volunteer and get involved. Volunteering is so rich. It adds so much to your life.”

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The Warman Food Bank is hoping to meet its fundraising goal before its Christmas Hampers (food coupons) are sent out to needy families in the coming weeks.

On December 2 the Food Bank collected $1,800 from its annual Carolfest fundraiser, but it is still looking for more donations, said coordinator Pastor Todd MacPherson.

“We have been giving out more than we have been bringing in year after year but there was some surplus up until this year,” said MacPherson.

Reverend Randy Heide, who is serving as treasurer for the Food Bank this year, said in the last couple of years there was a local business that had contributed a sizable annual gift along

with Warman Elementary School, which donated half the proceeds from one of its winterfests, an annual Christmas carnival at the school.

Heide suggests that while the number of needy famillies in Warman hasn’t increased, the amount of money they need to have a comfortable Christmas is increasing.

“We are still at the same number of hampers at this point, but each year it changes,” said Heide. “A lot of it is based on needs during the year, not always the same people, but the donations also go to people who throughout the year who have fallen on hard times due to layoffs or if their family dynamic drastically changes.”

MacPherson said last year the food bank sent out 5,200 gift cards and is still waiting for donations to come in.

He also said a number of churches have or will take a benevolent-type offering for the Christmas season.

“If we don’t see enough come in we will contact the churches again and maybe contact some businesses.”

One local resident who has been collecting funds for the Warman Food Bank is George Bueckert. For the past four years Bueckert has put together a Christmas light show at his home on Nelson Place in Warman, using 8,000 computer controlled lights and custom designed Christmas characters, including Superman and Spiderman.

When he staged his first show in Warman, Buerkert hung a donation bin on a tree to collected donations for the Saskatoon Food Bank.

In years since, he has collect-

ed donations for the Warman Food Bank. In the beginning, Bueckert said with so many available jobs around the province he didn’t see the need for a food bank until a close friend was stricken with cancer.

His friend had to take time off work with cancer, had to quit his job and later died from the disease. His wife was left with three kids – one of them still at home.

“It sort of made me think of myself,” Bueckert explained.

“If I should get seriously ill and have to take six months off work, do I have money set away for six months? No, I mean who does?”

MacPherson said it is critical to support local Food Banks.

“All you have to do is imagine what it would be like to have Christmas through a difficult time,” he said.

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In addition to the regular Monday, Wednesday, and Friday coffee sessions in October the Museum opened its doors to host several more events; October 7 Mary Ann Kirkby, author of “I Am Hutterite” was present to talk about her book; the Inter-Agency Luncheon Meeting, which was co-hosted by Jean Long representing the Library Board, Doreen Nickel the Museum and myself the Langham Theatrical Company on the 17; and the River Valley Network Committee Meeting on the 19. The last Wednesday of the month Halloween Pot Luck was hosted by Doris and Alex Tarasoff with some of the guests attending in costume and all enjoying their ‘ghostly’ crafts.

Wednesday November 27 coffee goers were treated to a nickel’s worth of free coffee, Wally Nickel aka Mr. 5 Cents, picked up the tab as it was his birthday and Rose supplied the cake. Unfortunately for the big black dog tied on outside there was no coffee or cake delivered out to him, Shirley Rosenfeldt’s greatgrand baby didn’t get cake either but she sure got the lion’s share of attention that morning.

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Presenting Exhibit “A” from the 2013-14 campaign, the Saskatoon Blades.

After posting a 7-6-2 record through their first 15 games, the surprising Bridge City Bunch have lapsed into the squad that most experts believed they would be. The Blades have gone 3-14-1 in their last 18 games and now sit in 10th place in the Eastern Conference with their overall record of 10-20-3 for 23 points, 11 points back of Brandon and Kootenay for the final post-season berth.

“You’re never throwing in the towel,” said Saskatoon general manager Lorne Molleken, when asked if the “Double Blue” were still eyeing the playoffs. “I think each and every game you want to be better. We got on a little bit of a roll early in the year and put ourselves in a playoff spot. We now have dug a hole for ourselves, but I’ve seen it many times where teams have got better in the second half of the year and have done a great job and

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But, Molleken acknowledged the contending clubs have inquired about forwards Nathan Burns and Collin Valcourt, plus defenceman Graeme Craig – all 20-year-olds having career seasons so far with the Blades.

“The phones have been very active,” admitted Molleken.

“Teams recognize that we do have some quality, older players here that can help them. And, that’s the grace period that we have (until the WHL trade deadline of January 10).”

Since the Edmonton Oil Kings came to be in 2007, creating a 12team Eastern Conference, the average number of points the eighth and final playoff team has posted is just over 75 points.

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Nathan McNaught led the Hague Royals to a 5-4 overtime win over the visiting Bruno TBirds in Fort Carlton Hockey Leaguue (FCHL) action on Friday, December 6, recording a hat trick in regulation and scoring the winning goal in the extra-time shootout.

There weren’t a lot of bodies in the stands in the Hague arena, partly because of the nas-

ty wind chill that sent the temperature plummeting to the -40 range.

And there were even fewer bodies on the home team’s bench. The Royals had barely enough skaters for two lines and two defensive pairings, but they still managed to out-hustle the well-manned Bruno squad when it counted.

“It was cold, the ice was hard, and the boys were in good spirits,” said McNaught after the game. “You never know how things will turn out. We were a little short on the bench.

I guess some guys had other obligations, but we did well with the guys we had.”

McNaught showed his scoring touch early in the game,

giving the Royals a 1-0 lead before the game was three minutes old.

Bruno’s Jeff Olson tied the score with just 21 seconds left in the first period. In the middle frame Brayden Kimosko gave the T-Birds a 2-1 lead, but Hague’s Tyler Buck replied two minutes later to once again tie things up. Blake Huber of the T-Birds gave the visitors a 3-2 lead heading into the second intermission.

But in the third, McNaught potted two more goals, including a quick wrist shot from the high slot and a booming slapshot from just inside the blue line. Bruno’s Lee Huber scored the tying goal with less than two minutes left in reg-

ulation to send the game into overtime, but nothing was decided during the five-minute four-on-four period despite plenty of good chances by both teams.

Both goaltenders were steady and equally busy, with Hague netminder Graham Hildebrand facing 24 shots and Bruno goalie Ryley Boeschen peppered with 27 shots in regulation and overtime.

During the shootout, McNaught was the only player to score, and when Hildebrand turned aside all three Bruno shooters, it didn’t take long for the Royals’ bench to empty as the celebration was on.

The Royals host the Warman Wildcats Friday, December 13.

Chiefs go with youth by trading five veterans

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The new look Delisle Chiefs put together a mini two-game winning streak with a 4-1 win over the Saskatoon Quakers, December 5 and a 6-2 decision over the Ochapowace Thunder, December 7.

The last time the Chiefs had back to back wins was during the pre-season, defeating Fort Knox 5-3 and the Ochapowache Thunder 12-2. Chiefs head coach Dave Norris hopes it is a sign for greater things to come.

“We had thirteen 18-yearolds and one 17-year-old in the

lineup. We had a slow start but by the time that game rolled around we slowly began to take control, tied it up. We only ended up losing in overtime on a bad play,” said Norris Since November 28 the Chiefs decided to cut some of their veterans in favour of sticking with some of the younger players, which Norris said are showing potential.

“Our young guys were playing so well and we wanted to start giving them expanded roles and moving them up in the line up,” said Norris.

The Chiefs traded Dustin Bezugly, Tyson Leard, team cap-

tain Stacey Campbell, assistant captain Ashton Donnelly and Taylor Webb to the Saskatoon Royals. The only player the Chiefs received in return was Tanner Syroteuk on the trade with Webb. Other Chief players were traded for cash and future considerations.

Norris said Syroteuk will add some grit to the Chiefs roster.

“He is a great skater, nice hands. He works hard and plays fundamentally sound hockey. We could use him on third line checking or use him on the power play,” said Norris.

In the Thunder game, Norris said the Chiefs led for most of

the game and totally dominated the third period.

“We played sound hockey in the third and never gave them a chance to get back into the game, said Norris. “We had plenty of two on ones and three on twos. We kept pressure on them the entire game.”

Norris said with a young team getting to this point playing .500 hockey was a goal for the first 20 games this season.

He said he is excited to see the potential of the Chiefs’ younger players go on a roll heading into the team’s remaining games and into the playoffs.

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Warman Wolverines’ Josh Misskey goes for a layup against the Martensville Royals in Martensville December 5. The Wolverines defeated the Royals 73-24 while in other league action the Wolverine senior girls defeated the Royals 49-5.

The Dundurn Wheatkings’ penalty trouble put the team into a hole that was tough to crawl out of after dropping a 7-4 decision on the road to the Holdfast Trackstoppers, Saturday, December 6.

According to Wheatkings head coach Richie Seaward, it wasn’t because of his team’s undisciplined play.

“The refereeing was pretty awful and it is not why we lost the game, but when you get 13 penalties compared to only three of theirs it makes it tough to compete.”

Seward also said a shortened roster, weak goaltending and players not burying their chances also led to the loss.

It was the second loss this season for the Wheatkings, who fall into third place in Wheatland Senior Hockey League standings behind second place Allan Flames and first place Imperial Sabres.

The Wheatkings will have three tough teams to earn wins against on a five game road trip starting December 13 versus

the Young Comets, Naicam Vikings, Lake Lenore Hawks, Allan Flames and Holdfast Trackstoppers before hosting the Imperial Sabres January 4.

Seward said it would be nice to win all of the upcoming road games, but he would be happy to win three out of the five to keep a respectable place in league standings.

“With the Naicam game I think it will be pretty important. That is a game where we have to go in with the mindset to win,” said Seward. “We have to play with discipline and just do the little things right.”

Seward said his team will take it one game at a time.

On November 30, the Wheatkings needed extra time and a shoot out to defeat last place Young Comets.

Seward is hoping the game won’t be as close when the Wheatkings play Young in their rink December 13.

“I think our guys will be pumped up for that game. We got a better team than what we showed against Young the first time. I believe our guys will come out pretty strong,” said Seward.

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Horoscopes CAPRICORN December 22– January 19

Capricorn, you usually take your responsibilities quite seriously, and that is often for the best. Just be sure to let your hair down sometimes and have a little fun.

AQUARIUS January 20– February 18

Aquarius, some irregularities have begun to pop up of late. It is not up to you to figure out what is going on, though. Others will discover the truth.

PISCES February 19– March 20

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Participate in something new and interesting this week, Aries. The perfect activity will present itself in the next few weeks, so be sure to keep your eyes open.

TAURUS April 20– May 20

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Careers

Substitute Caretakers Prairie Spirit School Division invites applications for Substitute Caretakers for our schools. We welcome semi-retired people, students, seasonal or shift-workers and those with flexible schedules. Earn extra income while working flexible hours.

Wages start at $13.56 per hour.

For more information and to apply, please contact Brenda Thibodeau at 306-683-2919 or visit our website: www.spiritsd.ca/careers Prairie Spirit School Division has 45 schools surrounding the City of Saskatoon, with a student population of 10,000.

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LEO July 23– August 22

Every day is a learning process, Leo. There are a number of new ideas swirling around in your head, and if you pin one down, you may be on to something.

VIRGO August 23– September 22

Your colleagues at work may be making things difficult, but there is nothing you can do about it right now. Just work your hardest, and things will turn out for the best.

LIBRA September 23– October 22

Libra, prepare to juggle multiple responsibilities in the coming days. Be ready to multi-task and expect to be pulled in multiple directions.

SCORPIO October 23– November 21

Scorpio, a small misunderstanding turns into a larger battle this week. But you have the power to put the flames out quickly by keeping a cool head.

SAGITTARIUS November 22– December 21

Sagittarius, you are having so much fun lately that it almost seems like life is a game. Just don’t get so caught up in the good times that you overlook your responsibilities.

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Farmers harvest record crop Saskatchewan producers have harvested the largest crop in the province’s history and surpassed the 2020 target set out in the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth.

The latest estimates from Statistics Canada indicate Saskatchewan’s 2013 crop is 38.4 million tonnes, exceeding the Growth Plan goal to increase crop production to 36.6 million tonnes by 2020.

“Saskatchewan producers deserve credit for the effort and dedication that went into this record-breaking crop,” Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart said. “We set an ambitious goal for crop production and our pro-

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A harvest of this size is not possible without the hard work of everyone involved in the agriculture industry and I commend them for this significant accomplishment.”

The 2013 crop is 40 per cent above 2012 production and 48 per cent above the 10 year average.

Saskatchewan’s canola crop is estimated to be the largest on record at 8.9 million tonnes, an increase of 37.5 per cent over 2012. Production levels for wheat, canola, peas, lentils, chickpeas, oats and flax are all estimated to be above the 10 year average.

“There are many variables that go into producing a successful crop with weather being one of the most important,” Stewart said.

“However, the innovation of our producers and the research capacity in Saskatchewan will ensure our province will continue to be a world leader in agriculture

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Program Coordinator The City of Warman is currently accepting applications/resumes for a Full-time Program Coordinator Position within the Parks and Recreation Department. The main focus of the position will be scheduling with work in programming and special events.

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Checkstops part enforcement, part education for police some pretty strange items over the years.”

But overall, it’s a relatively quiet night for the Mounties, who pack up the checkstop shortly before 1:00 a.m. and grab a quick cofffee before dispersing to other duties in widely-separated parts of the detachment coverage area. The officers started their shift in the early evening and have already put in a lot of hours responding to various emergency calls, checked in on people convicted of offenses to determine if they’re abiding by their curfew and other court-ordered conditions, done the routine walkthrough of local watering holes, and dozens of other duties.

Flaman said the Warman RCMP Detachment covers a large geographic area that stretches from the South Saskatchewan River in the east to Maymont and Laura in the west.

On the other side of Saskatoon, the Saskatoon RCMP Detachment also covers a huge area that goes as far south as Dundurn and west well past Clavet. On this particular evening, the Saskatoon detachment is doing a checkstop on High-

way 219, stopping traffic heading to and from the Dakota Dunes Casino.

Targeted enforcement initiatives, or “traffic blitzes” as they are commonly referred to, serve a double purpose, said Flaman.

“They show the public that we’re out here doing the job they expect us to be doing. It serves as both enforcement and education.”

Flaman said impaired driviing convictions carry a hefty price tag.

“It’s a minimum $1,000 fine if they’re convicted, and that also carries a one-year driving suspension,” he said. “That’s the minimum. And of course, they also get hit with a criminal record.”

For repeat offenses, the fines and penalties increase.

During the checkstop, four taxicabs passed through the screening, each with a load of passengers headed home.

“That’s a good sign,” said Flaman. “A $60 taxi ride, split between three people, is only $20 each. That’s a lot cheaper than a thousand dollar fine and losing your license for a year.”

Seasonal enforcement blitz nabs 30 impaired drivers over weekend RCMP officers across the country stepped up traffic enforcement with an enforcement blitz on December 7 and 8. During that time, Saskatchewan RCMP officers laid 30 Impaired by Alcohol criminal charges and issued 34 roadside suspensions for alcohol. There were 75 approved screen device tests performed in which the drivers taking the tests were found not to be impaired.

In all, the RCMP in Saskatchewan

put in 532.5 person-hours at sobriety checkpoints across the province over the weekend.

Since January 2013, there have been 33 fatal alcohol-related collisions in Saskatchewan, which accounts for one third of all fatal collisions so far this year.

In Saskatchewan, there have been 2,919 charges for impaired driving since the beginning of this year.

Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. To apply, please deliver your resume with cover letter to the Legends Centre, email coralieb@warman.ca or mail to the address listed below. For further information on the position, please call (306) 933-2129.

The City of Warman wishes to thank all persons who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Many reasons for program enrolment ing their resumes, preparing for job interviews and learning effective job search techniques.

“Overall, it was definitely a positive experience,” said Joni Kroeker. “Obivously, we’re such a diverse group, but we learned something new every day. It’s been 20 years since I’ve had a job interview, so this was a good transition for getting back into the workforce.”

Gerry Cox found the timing of the program was ideal for him. “I was kind of forced into this situation,” he said. “I was laid off in June, and I was looking to get some computer training, so this worked out well for me.”

Kathy Braun of Osler said she felt it was time to move from a physically-demanding job to part-time employment in a less-strenous field.

“It gave me the confidence to try something new,” she said.

For Kathleen Catherwood the course was instrumental in helping her land a new job.

“It made a big difference for me,” she said. “I wasn’t having much luck. A couple of employers told me outright that I was too old.”

The course helped Gerry Teigrob realize he had more job-related skills than he thought. “I discovered I have a lot more technical knowledge than I realized,” Teigrob said. “I’m focusing now on the Information Technology (IT)

area. I thought I would need a university degree, but the reality is I have experience and skills.”

Shirley Jones of Watrous said it was worth the daily commute to Warman to take the course, and to be part of a class that has resulted in lasting friendships.

“It really boosted my self-confidence.”

Cristal Glass, program coordinator with the Warman Campus of Great Plains College, said the TIOW course has proved its worh since it was introduced in 2011. She is hopeful the federal government will implement similar initiatives once the program completes its run in 2014.

“The goal of the program is to get people between 55 and 64 back into the workforce,” she explained. “They could be unemployed for any number of reasons, from downsizing, or they’re simply looking for a change in career.”

The students not only receive free tuition, but also are paid a small stipend and their travel costs are covered if they live out of town, she added. “It’s a very supportive learning environment. They’re studying along with their peers, so it’s not intimidating, and they all bring a lot of experience and insight to classroom discussions.”

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CLARK’S CROSSING GAZETTE • THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2013

Bethany College awards student scholarships and bursaries Submitted by

ROB BRAUN

Alumnus, Bethany College

On November 13, 2013, Bethany College awarded over $23,000 in scholarships and bursaries to current students.

Associate Director of Donor Relations, Cliff Brandes announced the winners at a school chapel assembly.

The scholarships and bursaries are from people and organizations that strongly believe in Christian higher education and in Bethany College. Since 1927, Bethany has relied on the generous and visionary financial giving of their support community: church congregations, alumni, parents of students, and friends of the college. As a private Christian school, Bethany receives no government funding.

Michelle Dyck, recipient of the Jake & Iona Wiebe Memorial Scholarship of $750, was grateful for the award: “I am paying for my own schooling while at Bethany, so to receive a scholarship is such a blessing and a help. It not only helps financially, but I see it as a gift from God. He has made it known that he wants me here and will provide for me through the financial blessings that I have received.”

In all, eighty-seven applications were submitted to the five-person selection committee. Some of the scholarships / bursaries were available to all students and some to returning students only. The recipients were as follows: Audrey Andres Memorial Scholarship ($1500) – Tracey Friesen (2nd year) Bob & Verna Duncan Scholarship ($300) – Jennifer Geddert (2nd year) Betty (Schmidt) Goosen Memorial Scholarship ($350) –

2013 Bethany College Award Recipients: (Back row, left to right): Tracey Friesen, Jenna Toll, Ashten Eby, Micah Elgaard, Specer Epp, Oliver Friesen, Ben Thielmann. Centre row: Cherie Bright, Odai Naphouthai, Alanna Dyck, Jennifer Geddert, Sidney Knull. Front row: Krystal Esau, Judith Schulz, Kendra Epp, Michelle Dyck, Stephanie Chase. Not pictured: Andrew Wilson.

Photos by Cara Lynn Carey, Bethany College

Cherie Bright (2nd year) PJ Harder Memorial Scholarship ($1000) – Andrew Wilson (2nd year) Huebert Memorial Scholarship ($400) – Krystal Esau (2nd year) J.H. Lohrenz Scholarship ($300) – Jenna Toll (2nd year) Mennonite Trust Schol-

Gil Dueck presents an award to Michelle Dyck

arships (4 at $250) – Cherie Bright (2nd year), Ashten Eby (2nd year), Spencer Epp (3rd year), Oliver Friesen (2nd year) Peter & Mina Pauls Memorial Scholarship ($1400 split between two recipients) – Ben Thielmann (3rd year), Micah Elgaard (2nd year) Dr. G.W. & Susan Peters Memorial Scholarship ($1000) – Sidney Knull (3rd year) Rempel Family Bursary ($500) – Odai Naphouthai (2nd year) Saskatchewan MB Conference Award ($1000) – Kendra Epp (1st year) Jake & Iona Wiebe Memorial Scholarship ($750) – Michelle Dyck (3rd year) Jake & Helen Wiens Family Bursary ($2500) – Stephanie Chase (3rd year) H.M. & Mabel Willems Memorial Scholarship ($500) – Al-

BORDEN & DISTRICT News

By LORRAINE OLINYK lolinyk@ccgazette.ca

The Borden Friendship Club held their first bingo of the season on November 21 with quite a number out to play in the cold night. Winners received $15 and tie breakers a consolation prize. Game winners were Mary Ostachoff and Shirley Brylinski(2x) from Langham and from Borden Audrey(2x) and Gerry Duda, Sandra Dickson(3x) and Lottie Petriew won the Jackpot consolation of $20. The next bingo is a Christmas one on December 17th at 7 p.m. in the Club Room and there will be prizes. In 2014 the bingos will be January 23, February 20 and March 20. The Borden Senior’s Club Christmas supper is December 10th at 6 p.m. and there will be no December potluck supper.

LOCAL TALENT NIGHT

The Borden Friendship Club had over 50 out for their potluck supper and local talent night on November 27. The candles on the cakes brought

by Helen Sutherland and Judy Latimer were blown out by Bev Assman, IreneKrivoshein and Marlene Derbawka. Eileen Petrun as Loretta Lynn and Jean Hryniuk as Paul, the poor farmer, were emcee’s and first up was Rose Mandziak singing 4 Irish Ballads, Ed Neufeld and Art Flath told some jokes, Laura Loeppky and Cheryl Larner acted out a skit “That’s good, No, That’s Bad”, Sandy Long read about And Then Its Winter, talking about your life. Marlene Derbawka sang I Fall to Pieces, Try To Remember and I Go A Walking After Midnight, then Stephen joined

in for a Ukrainian song. Ruben Rempel told the story about the Mayo Jar and 2 cups of coffee, comparing ingredients to our life, then Ann Brand told some stories and jokes. Elizabeth Derksen acted out a skit on My First Experience of Milking a Cow and Ed Neufeld played 3 lively tunes on his fiddle. Jean Sawchyn had a reading from Gopher Tales, Anne Palmer read Blessed are those who Remember and Velora Neufeld gave Daddy’s Ten Rule for Dating. Ruby Wall played the piano for Peter Thiessen to sing Go Tell it on the Mountain and Birthday of a King, Ed and Art each told another joke, Jean Hryniuk had a reading on Bless Canada, then Eileen sang Somebody, Somewhere and Sing Low, Sweet Chariot.

The evening closed with Ruby and Lew Wall leading in Carol singing.

CONOLENCES

Condolences go to relatives at Borden, Radisson and Langham of Helen Walker, who passed away November 19, at the Langham Senior’s Home, at the age of 88. Helen grew up in Radisson , then married Art Walker of the Borden area and continued living on the farm until her health had her first living in the Borden Care Home and then to Langham.

The funeral service was held at St. Vincent of Lerins Orthodox Church in Saskatoon with prayers November 24, service on Nov. 25 with burial at Borden.

FESTIVAL OF MUSIC

The Borden Lions held their annual Festival of Music in

the Community Centre on December 1, with John Buswell as emcee. Peter Thiessen, with his wife Mary playing piano, sang Joy to the World and Birthday of a King, Aaron Polichuk played two piano selections from Schumann – Knight Rupert and Eintritt, Avery Fairbrother playing guitar, sang Luckenbach, Texas, Grandma Got Run Over by a Rainbow and You are My Sunshine, then Rose Mandziak sang O Christmas Tree and Jingle Bell Rock. Martin Whitbread told his annual Christmas Story called “The Broken Ballerina”, about a Down’s Syndrome child and a Christmas ornament, the Rempel Family – Ruben, Jaelynn, Janeen and her husband Kurt, sang What Child is This? And Mary, Did You Know? and Roy Saunders sang I’m In a Hurry and I Don’t Know Why, I’ll Be Home for Christmas and I Want to Wish You a Merry Christmas. Joan and Glenn Julseth sang Silver Bells, I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas and Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbon of Blue then Gerald Wiebe of Radisson entertained with his version of What Child is This?, a song he wrote called It Feels Like Christmas to Me and closed with a medley of Christmas songs. Borden Lion’s choir sang Oh My Lord, Winter in Borden on a lovely Christmas morning and Oh We’re Heading on Home.

The program closed with Bob Wardhaugh playing keyboard for ten old, well known Christmas Carols, ending with We Wish You a Merry Christmas.

anna Dyck (2nd year) Dr. Nick & Betty Willems Scholarship ($1000) – Joanna Schellenberg (4th year) Emma Baerg Missions Bursary ($1000) – Judith Schulz (2nd year) The following awards were also presented: Camp Ministry Scholarship (4 at $400) – Joshua Kehler (2nd year), Alanna Dyck (2nd year), Cherie Bright (2nd year), Kendra Epp (1st year) Ontario Bursary ($2000) – Josiah Fillmore (1st year) Academic Scholarship (2 at $750) – Matthew Janzen (1st year), Sherianne Penner (1st year) Christian Life Bursary (2 at $750) – Jordan Laturnus (1st year), Jaclyn Mahara (1st year) Leadership Bursary (2 at $750) – Brooklyn Penner (1st year), Morgan Graham (1st year)

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MD Ambulance sold to Nova Scotia company

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MD Ambulance, the provider of Emergency Medical Service (EMS) for the Saskatoon Region, is changing hands.

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MD Ambulance President and CEO Dave Dutchak announced on Friday, December 6 that the company his father, Michael Dutchak, established in 1976 has been sold to MedWest EMS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Medavie EMS. But it’s still business as usual for the company and its 150 employees, said Dutchak.

“This will be a seamless transition,” said Dutchak in an interview December 6. “We’ll continue to serve people in the region just as before. All our services, including ambulance and emergency response dispatch, will continue to function just as before. The only difference now is that we will have more tools in the toolbox to serve the communities.”

Dutchak will continue on as president and CEO of MD Ambulance, and the company will continue to provide service under contract with the Saskatoon Regional Health Authority (SRHA) under Medavie EMS ownership. MD Ambulance will continue to provide emergency dispatch services to Warman, Martensville, Osler, Dalmeny, Clavet and other communities in the Saskatoon Health Region for fire departments and first responders.

Medavie EMS is a Nova Scotia-based company that operates EMS services in five Canadian provinces and in Massachusetts. It has an extensive track record of delivering effective and innovative health care, education and public safety and communications solutions.

“I have very mixed emotions,” noted Dutchak, who began working with the company as a dispatcher in Blaine Lake in 1976 when he was barely a teenager. “I’m very proud to have created this

company with my father and to be part of this nationally recognized EMS team. It was a difficult decision, but I believe this move will provide our employees and our community with additional opportunities as part of an innovative, well-established company like Medavie EMS.” Dutchak said the sale of the company was done as part of an overall strategy for a succession plan.

“My wife and I wanted to make sure, when we did this, that we would not only be able to retire at the appropriate time, but that we’d put a framework in place for the next 37 years of operation,” said Dutchak. “We picked this particular company to be part of that. We call it our 37-37 strategy. It honours what my father has done, and also honours the 150 dedicated people who work at MD Ambulance – the paramedics, dispatchers, IT support staff and fleet maintenance crew, as well as our supervisors and directors.”

Dutchak said there would be no restructuring of the company, and that all the current employees will continue on. He said Medavie EMS chose MD Ambulance to be its “western hub.”

Medavie EMS President Erik Sande said the acquisition of MD Ambulance gives his company a greater presence in western Canada.

“We respect the legacy, depth and quality of service that Dave and the MD Ambulance team bring,” said Sande. “We share a deep commitment to providing patients with the highest quality care and in developing health care solutions that effectively serve our communities’ needs. We also look forward to continuing the positive partnership in place with the Saskatoon Regional Health Authority.”

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Ron and Kathy Chaplin have been selling Christmas trees at their farm seven kilometers south of Saskatoon since 1996.

Originally from Seattle, Washington, the couple said growing up on the west coast meant tree planting is in their blood.

Ron Chaplin has sold pine, spruce and fir trees over the years, pruning the trees to control their height so they don’t get too spindly. He also takes measures to control weeds and diseases.

He said it is sometimes hard to predict what tree a person might like.

“Sometimes it is surprising to see the trees people choose,” said Chaplin. “I might cut a tree down because I didn’t think it’s nice enough. Somehow they will like that tree because it strikes them as something special.”

Ron said he has had a lot of interesting experiences selling trees over the years.

A couple of years ago, he said a mother and daughter decided to buy a nine-foot tree and used a tiny sports car to transport it back to Saskatoon.

“The tree trunk was eight inches across,” said Chaplin.

“I don’t know if they could find a stand big enough or even get it through the door of their house.”

Ron said after helping the family cut the tree and finding twine to tie it down, they decided to open the door windows and tie the tree to the car by stretching the twine over the car roof and in through the windows.

The only problem, of course, was that after securing the tree, they couldn’t get into the vehicle because they tied the doors shut.

“After cutting it loose and starting over again we finally got it fastened to the car,” Chaplin said with a grin. “When the family left our farm the car was barely visible leaving the driveway. It looked like a big tree going down the road.”

Chaplin said with the frigid whether lately it is important to remember trees will come out of the hibernation when they are bought inside a warm home.

“I had one guy call me up and say: ‘my tree is dripping

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Ron Chaplin raises and sells Christmas trees on his farm in the RM of Corman Park sap all over the place. It is getting on the ornaments.’ The only thing we could come up with is how roughly the tree was handled when it was brought into the home,” said Chaplin.

If the branches are broken they will drip sap. When you bring a tree into a warm house it thinks it’s spring, wakes up from its hibernation and the sap starts flowing.

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selling Christmas trees is the pride in knowing how happy it has made a local family.

On occasion he has seen one of his trees decorated and lit up in a customer’s home, which he says gives him a sense of pride.

Picking out your own Christmas tree offers an old-fashioned outdoor experience for the family

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Yuletide is harvest time for Saskatchewan’s Christmas Tree growers, as people across the province look for that special tree to become the centerpiece for their family holiday season.

But there’s more to the experience than simply picking out a tree, says Ian Wainwright of Borden, who operates Wainwright Family Christmas Trees. He began cultivating Christmas trees a little over a decade ago.

“It’s a family experience for many people,” said Wainwright in an interview on Friday, De-

cember 6. “They like the idea of a real tree, and enjoy the fact they can go out and pick out the one they want and cut it and take it home. It’s part of an oldfashioned Christmas, and lots of families have that tradition that they like to carry on.”

Wainwright said Christmas tree sales this year are a little ahead of what they usually are for early December.

“I’ve cut about 40 trees so far,” he said. “It’s been a little on the cold side lately, but people are still coming.”

Wainwright said while some people like to get their trees early, others prefer to wait until later in the month.

“Usually if people are hav-

ing parties earlier in December they like to have a tree up for those occasions,” he said. “Others prefer to wait until closer to Christmas. Some even wait until Christmas Eve. Others who celebrate Ukrainian Christmas in January will also tend to wait until later in the month.”

Wainwright said the most popular variety of tree for his customers is the Scots Pine.

He’s also sold quite a few spruce trees in the last couple of years, but he said the pine trees tend to grow taller and are popular with people who have newer homes with higher ceilings.

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SaskPower advises residents to prepare for winter power outages

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Warman, Martensville and other communities in the Saskatoon region are no strangers to periodic power outages.

But while a power failure in the summer is inconvenient, a power outage in the depths of winter can be extremely hazardous.

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Tyler Hopson of SaskPower says the crown utility is working to overcome the problem of periodic outages by bolstering its capacity and upgrading its aging infrastructure in the area north of Saskatoon.

“The work we’re doing in your area will make the grid more reliable and more responsive to a province and area that are growing quickly,” said Hopson.

But in the meantime, the crown utility is advising residents to be well-prepared for power failures this winter.

“It’s tough to say if this winter will be better or worse than others,” said Hopson. “It will mainly depend on weather in terms of outages. A strong winter storm or blizzard can always cause the power to go out, but we hope that doesn’t happen.

“Sometimes severe hoarfrost on the power lines can also cause outages - so while a storm might not be evident, the flow of power can be interrupted.

When that happens our crews work as quickly and safely as they can to correct the problem.”

SaskPower says weather accounts for about 35 per cent of power outages.

In the event of a power failure in your home, SaskPower advises that the first step is checking your home breaker box. It could be a simple matter of flipping a switch. If, however, the blackout is a result of a general power outage, residents can get updated information on the situation, and when power is expected to be restored, by

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Picking out your own Christmas tree He said fir trees are his personal favourite, but they’re also the tree that has a harder time getting established, requires more care, and takes the longest to mature.

Christmas trees take many years to grow and mature to the point where they’re ready to harvest, noted Wainwright.

“We started planting trees in 2000, and we were able to cut down our first trees in 2006,” he said. “We sold about 30 trees that year. Last year was our best year when we sold close to 70, and this year it’s looking like we could sell close to 100.”

He said the mortality rate of newly-planted trees is relatively high. “We usually lose about 25 per cent of the small trees in a normal year,” he said. “It can go higher in dry years unless you irrigate. They can take a lot of water.”

Wainwright said he intends to plant between 300 and 400 trees this coming spring. The trees are planted in rows on a parcel of land a little under two acres in size.

Those trees that never made it to market in their prime are now too large to sell as Christmas trees and will most likely become somebody’s fireplace fuel, he added. So they’ll still contribute to a cheery Christmas scene as part of a blazing fire in a hearth.

calling 310-2220. This is a 7-digit dial, toll-free number in Saskatchewan, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

SaskPower suggests having an emergency kit ready and easily accessible. The kit should include: flashlights, a battery-operated radio, extra batteries, a corded telephone (cordless phones don’t work in a power outage), warm clothing and blankets, a first aid kit, drinking water, non-perishable, ready-to-eat foods and a copy of

your emergency preparedness plan.

If there is an outage, residents are advised to turn off all appliances and electronics, es-

pecially electric heaters. When power is restored, power will rush to all items left in the “on” position which can cause the system to overload and possibly cause a second outage.

When the power is out, turn off all lights except one inside the house and one outside. The inside light lets you know when the power is

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back on, and the outside light lets SaskPower crews know.

If you have a fallen power line, keep well away from the line at all times, even if it doesn’t appear to be energized.

Never go near or touch a fallen line. Report fallen power lines with the exact location to SaskPower at 310-2220. If someone is injured or trapped, call 911.

CONSTRUCTION CONCERNS Hopson said one of the reasons that Warman, Martens-

ville and other centres experienced outages during the summer and fall of 2013 was because of the amount of construction activity taking place in the area. Hopson said the construction he was referring to included projects external to SaskPower.

“It’s never a bad idea to remind everyone to call before they dig when undertaking any construction at home or for business to avoid problems later,” said Hopson.