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Hundreds of residents of all ages turned out to the Martensville Sports Centre on Sunday, December 15 to enjoy an afternoon with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, take an old-fashioned horsedrawn wagon ride, sample hot chocolate and get a treat from Santa. Organized by the Martensville Recreation Department, proceeds from the event will benefit KidSport. Pictured at far left are Kinley Bradford and Kiana Tremblay with Santa Claus (Walter Svandrlik). Below, Travis Waldner drives his team of horses as parents and kids take a ride.

Nomination deadline arrives for Aberdeen byelection

By JAMES TARRANT james@ccgazette.ca

The Town of Aberdeen is hoping to have a few nominations in place before the council byelection deadline passes December 18.

The byelection is for a councilor position that was vacated

by Brian Jones in September.

Jones was in the middle of serving his third term when relocation reasons forced him to step down from council, said Aberdeen Mayor Bruce Voldeng.

For a person to be a councilor in Aberdeen, they have to live or own property in town.

Voldeng said Jones stepping down in the middle of his term left no option but to have a byeelection.

“It was too far from the next election (tentatively scheduled for 2015) for us not to have a byeelection,” said Voldeng.

Jones was a member of the Aberdeen Fire Department and served on council since 2006.

His responsibilities included fire safety, first responders, EMO, policing and road maintenance.

Voldeng said he has spoken to three local people who may be interested in throwing their hat in the ring, but no nomination papers have been filed at

this point.

If people want to be part of developing growth in the town, now is the right time to serve on council, said Voldeng.

He added that if potential candidates don’t want to commit to four-years, they could be elected with a much shorter term now and then decide to run again in the next election.

Voldeng said if no one comes forward the issue will be discussed further during the town’s January 2014 council meeting.

“If no one puts their hat in the ring, we are going to open up nominations for another shot at it in the New Year.”

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Developers pitch multi-parcel country residential projects I think the process has been working pretty well. We’ve established good communication There will likely be several between the council, the develnew multi-parcel country resiopers, the community at large dential developments started in and the planning department.” the RM of Corman Park next Corman Park director of year. planning Rebecca Row agrees.

But, which of the 21 pro “It’s been a good experience. posals currently before the I think the biggest benefit is Corman Park council get the hearing the public comments. green light right away remains It’s been beneficial for the counto be seen. cil and the developers to hear Six potential developers were from the public, because some in council chambers on Frivery good suggestions have day, December 13 to pitch their come in.” projects and answer council Harwood said there are sevors’ questions. Those proposeral unique and innovative proals included Tuscan Ridge Esposals included among the projtates, Vista Ridge Estates, Eagle ects currently on the table. She Heights Country Estates, Rivnoted the ideas are diverse and ersong Estates II, a not limited to a sinproposal for a develgle part of the RM. opment on the east “One thing I was bank of the South really happy to see Saskatchewan Rivwas that there was er near the Clarksomething comboro Ferry, and a ing forward from development called every division in Casa Rio South. the RM,” explained Another group Harwood. “This of developers made is a good thing bepresentations on cause it means peoWednesday, Deple can have the cember 18. The opportunity to rest of the projects purchase homes that made it past that offer whatevthe initial screener type of lifestyle ing process will be they’re looking for. scheduled for preSome are looking sentations before for a scenic view council in January. while others want The RM invited deto raise horses, for q RM of Corman Park velopers to submit example. There’s proposals last sum- Reeve Judy Harwod going to be somemer and a public thing for everyconsultation process concluded one.” its initial phase in early Decem- Corman Park has a lot of diber. versity so council asked devel This is the first time in sevopers to “think outside the box” eral years that the RM has inwhen it came to creating new vited developers to submit ideas multi-parcel developments, said for new multi-parcel country Harwood. residential developments, noted Row added that some proposCorman Park Reeve Judy Harals have a higher-density than wood. others. “We’re getting a mix of “There’s a lot of demand out ideas,” she said. there, not just on the part of de- According to Row, having the velopers, but also from residevelopers outline their vision dents who want to live in the for their projects gives council country and get out of the city,” an opportunity to evaluate the said Harwood in an interview proposals prior to the developer December 13. “This is our first investing a lot of money. It also go-round at this and, so far, gives council a chance to disBy TERRY PUGH

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“There’s a lot of demand out there, not just on the part of developers, but also from residents who want to live in the country and get out of the city.”

cuss potential agreements with neighbouring RMs that may be affected.

“The inter-municipal agreements are very important,” Row stated. “We have a lot of examples already in place and it’s good to get it all out on the table now rather than waiting until the eleventh hour.”

Additional presentations from developers will be held in early January. The time line for the final evaluation of the proposals is not set but Row expects decisions to be made within the first three months of the new year.

She noted there are also some other considerations that come into play, such as the location of the proposed perimeter highway around Saskatoon.

A recommendation from a committee currently studying the highway route is expected by the end of January.

“The recommendation may be to move the location of the highway, but we still won’t know where it will be moved to,” said Row. “The committee may instead recommend the current projected route remain and, in that case, we have to be sensitive about how much multi-parcel land we set aside in that area.”

Harwood said council’s intention is to give approval to developments that fit the approved criteria over a period of time and not all at once.

“If we can funnel them through – with some of them getting approved as soon as feasible – then it’s likely some will get started next year,” she said. “[The developers] will still need to go through all the other steps, like geotechnical studies, wastewater and drainage, and so on, but hopefully we’ll see a couple of projects moving forward in the next year.”

She added that it is an expensive process for developers and some of the proposals may not come to fruition. But, Harwood concluded it’s been a positive experience so far because it has opened up the lines of communication and encouraged developers to put forward proposals.

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More than meets the eye at 17 Wing Dundurn

By JAMES TARRANT

design used in Afghanistan – said Gillian Dulle, the detachment’s operating officer.

“It is a forward position base that you would need to defend in and conduct operations from.

It is also used to provide support to front line units,” explained Dulle. “We built a FOB here so that soldiers can come and train. The FOB gives protection from small arms and even up to rocket propelled grenades.

Dulle said building and maintaining relationships with rural communities – whether it

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It is not very often that people have the opportunity to visit a Canadian Forces base to see the type of training needed to protect our country’s freedom.

The 17 Wing Dundurn Detachment serves as a support base for Canadian Forces Air Force Defence and a training facility for many of the units in Western Canada.

According to the detachment’s military website, the history of the base dates back to 1927 when a Militia Training Camp was first established in 1927. In the 1930s the area just north of Dundurn became an Unemployed Relief Camp when much of the current infrastrucDuring the ture was built.

Second World War it became a major training facility and played a role in the Commonwealth Air Training Program.

The ammunition storage facilities on site were also created during at this time.

In 1966, the camp became integrated with CFB Moose Jaw and became a formal detachment of a large supporting base. The base’s role came under control of CFB Winnipeg in 1998.

The camp and training area is comprised of approximately 82,000 acres with about 49 buildings made up of facilities that house headquarters, command functions, operation and training functions, logistics, support functions, community and support services.

Sergeant Wade Olson is a supply tech by trade who serves as the detachment’s Range Training Area Project Manager.

Olson, who was born and raised in Dundurn, said he has always had a vested interest in the base.

“This base is home for me.

When I am working out there I

Sergeant Wade Olson points to the base’s sprawling field training area JAMES TARRANT | CLARK’S CROSSING GAZETTE

have the range warden position as well,” said Olson. “I have the biggest backyard in the world.

It is just a fantastic place to be.”

Olson served 30 years in the Canadian Forces with the Regular Force and Reserves. Over that time he was stationed at CFB Cornwallis, Gagetown, Petawawa, Borden, Calgary, Germany, Moose Jaw and Dundurn.

Besides providing a secure training area for Regular Force and Reserve Units that train in the field area and on the base proper, Olson said part of his duties include making sure the training ranges are safe to protect personnel but also for people who use designated sections of the training area to hunt.

Olson said there are people who try to get a jump start on hunting season. He said the training area is split into 11 areas, which is strictly for controlling where people are going to be.

“If a guy comes out here to hunt he can only go into three areas at any given time,” said Olson. “That way we have control of a hunter’s movements. In this area, hunting is a privilege but not a right and they fully understand that.'

Another aspect of Olson’s job is protecting early settlement areas, which he is constantly trying to research information on.

“We have one guy that comes in here every year and goes to the same land his grand grandfather settled. His father was born here and his father’s ashes are actually spread out on the creek,” said Olson.

The type of training the base has supported over the years changes annually, which largely has to do with what political power is in office.

The type of ranges commonly used on base is the 900 metre rifle range, anti-armor range, 100 metre small arms range and the ammunition depot.

There is also off base training, said Olson.

“When we do courses, soldiers will go out and drive in certain areas. They have to take the rural municipality’s roads.”

There are also times when the base has to the authority to shut down rural roads, particularly if training exercises occur on the anti-armor range.

“When Light Armored Vehicles are firing from down on Centre Hill people are still

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Olson said the relationship between the town and the detachment has always been a positive one for when those training exercises occur. One special feature located in the training area is a Forward Operating Base (FOB) – a common

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Local schools also organize a bring your Grade 9 to work day.

A number of our solders and civilian employees have high school students in Grade 9. We had 12 students this year visit the base to learn about different things that happen out here.

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The design team of (l-r) Adrian Stimson, Jean-Sebastien Gauthier and Ian (Happy) Grove unveil the model for the War of 1812 monument that will be installed at River Landing

Monument a ‘dream come true’ for grandson of noted sculptor Bill Epp

By TERRY PUGH

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Being part of a team of artists commissioned to create a monument commemorating the Whitecap Dakota First Nations’ contribution to the War of 1812 is a “dream come true” for Jean-Sebastien Gauthier.

Gauthier is the grandson of the late Bill Epp, one of Saskatchewan’s best-known and widely-celebrated sculptors, whose works are displayed around the world. Gauthier says his grandfather has always been a source of inspira-

tion for him, and he’s proud to still work out of Epp’s old studio and sculpt in bronze and steel, one of Epp’s favourite mediums.

Gauthier and fellow artists Adrian Stimson and Ian (Happy) Grove were selected as the design team to build a largerthan-life monument that will find a permanent home at River Landing in Saskatoon. The sculpture will include several components, including a number of historical figures signing a treaty and a 35-foot tipi.

The project is aimed at commemorating the participants

of the War of 1812 whose descendents now reside in the prairie provinces, including those on the Whitecap First Nation.

For Gauthier, it was a thrill to have his team selected to sculpt and install the monument, which will officially be unveiled next August.

But, on a more personal level, Gauthier said it’s an honour to have his first major work exhibited a mere 800 meters from one of his grandfather’s most famous statues.

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Christmas Crash The sound of falling timber is best left in the great outdoors

By JAMES TARRANT james@ccgazette.ca

COMMENTARY

There should be a disclaimer tag hanging off the branches for people like myself who buy real, old-fashioned natural Christmas trees. Always buy a stand that can take the weight of the tree.

I found out the hard way this week. My wife and I got the kids to bed, the dogs and cat fed and were settling in to absorb the few hours of peace before getting some shuteye.

I was watching TV and she was playing Slotomania on her phone, when suddenly....

CRASH!!!

The more than four hours working on decorating the tree with bulbs, lights and trying to find any soap in the house that could possibly clean off that annoying sticky sap on my hands from the tree was all for nothing.

All that was left was a puddle of water and a living room floor filled with a billion evergreen tree needles.

The first thing I did was blame the animals for the tree falling over.

But apparently they were innocent.

After the crash they both took cover. Let’s just say my dog and cat were no longer looking in the bulbs to watch their reflection. To them the tree was not their friend anymore.

I figured out what went wrong when I cleaned up the mess and tried once again to balance the tree.

Apparently the stand was not deep enough. My only option to keep our tree from toppling over again was to tie fishing line around the trunk and then wrap the line around a nail that I screwed into the walls on both sides of the tree.

What is the lesson to be learned here? Anchor your tree.

For anyone who has small kids like myself, it doesn’t take much for a toddler or a young child to be curious about a Christmas tree. The twinkling lights, garland, various bulbs and homemade decorations will definitely draw their eye.

I thank God that my kids were not standing nearby when my balsam fir came crashing down. Depending on the tree, they usually don’t weigh that much, but it could frighten or scare a child, and I am sure every parent doesn’t want their child to be scared at Christmas. Lord knows it scared the heck out of me – and I wasn’t even in the same room when it happened.

If you’re using a new or old-fashioned screw-type Christmas tree stand, why not tether the tree to the ceiling or wall?

Another idea would be to install cup hooks into the walls on either side of the tree and fasten the tree to them with clear fishing line.

Either way, the laws of physics come into play. Best to harness those forces for good. The kids, the cat and the dog are happier when the tree is solid and upright in its stand.

And take a few minutes to reflect on how nice it is to have your family around at this time of year. On behalf of the staff at the Clarks Crossing Gazette, we would like to wish our readers and advertisers and their families across Saskatchewan a safe Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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This should be rudimentary to governing. Yet, notwithstanding withstanding the never-ending commitment to “accountability” and “transparency” we hear from our politicians, it’s something we still don’t have in Saskatchewan.

The Saskatchewan government continues to operate from two sets of books.

It does offer a “summary finance statement” giving the whole picture, but that’s not the primary set of books it works from. Instead, the government operates and communicates from the “general revenue fund “ (GRF) budget that just tells us about the taxes and royalties collected versus the department spending without offering a complete picture of Crown and overall debt, Crown dividend transfers fiscal stabilization funds and whether we actually have

Crown corporation dividend payments or “fiscal stabilization funds” – money left over from previous surpluses – to balance the annual budget. It was this very tactic that allowed the NDP government to claim it presented “14 consecutive balanced budgets” when it really did no such thing.

In fact, it can be argued that the NDP government was actually even worse than the Saskatchewan Party government when it came to giving the whole picture. The NDP didn’t even go through the pretence of presenting a “summary financial statement” at budget time until 2004. And until 2004, its fiscal stabilization fund wasn’t even a real account with real funds. It was jut a paper shuffle.

Unfortunately, Krawetz and the Sask. Party have kept up most of the deceitful budgeting practices of the NDP and have added a few wrinkles of his own. Those additional wrinkles entered the realm of deceit and are why the Provincial Auditor, for the first time in history, issued her warning that Krawetz’s 201213 GRF budget can’t be believed.

Like the NDP finance min-

Dalmeny Spray and Play gets boost The Dalmeny Spray and Play Intergenerational Park Project received another big boost towards their goal to rejuvenate Prairie Park. The Telemiracle Kinsmen Foundation approved their application and has awarded the group $30,000 to put towards accessible surfacing and playground structures at the park. The money will be used towards funding an inclusive swing with a full back and five-point harness; ground level play panels and structures, an accessible arch swing, and engineered wood fibers for the surfacing of the playground.

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a surplus or a deficit.

So why can’t our government just operate from one, honest summary financial statement that tells us the whole story?

That question has again been raised in the wake of Opposition Leader Cam Broten calling for Finance Minister Ken Krawetz’s resignation over the latest Provincial Auditor condemnation that basically calls Krawetz’s 2012-13 GRF budget dishonest.

To better comprehend, it’s helpful to understand a couple things.

For starters, finance ministers do not – under any circumstances – ever resign. Not even acting Provincial Auditor Judy Ferguson’s “adverse” opinion that Krawetz actually had a $580-million deficit budget last year – not the $58-million surplus he claimed – is grounds for resignation.

But wouldn’t an Auditor saying the budget is false be reason for firing the finance minister? Well, not when you have actually allowed finance ministers to keep two sets of books for years.

All previous governments including the NDP government played many of the same games, relying on

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This type of surface also prevents injuries in children who fall from equipment as it provides up to 25’ fall protection.

The Spray and Play committee submitted the application to the Telemiracle Kinsmen Foundation sighting the current needs of members of their community and surrounding area; but also in thinking ahead to future families who will utilize this park.

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The group is currently in the process of working with the Dalmeny Town Council to finalize the Master Plan for the park and is planning to build Phase I in 2014. Phase I consists of the playground, picnic area with gazebo, and memorial to Corporal Shane Keating who grew up in Dalmeny and died serving our country in Afghanistan in September 2006.

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isters, Krawetz did not properly account for total debt and pension liabilities. But he took matters a step further by not properly booking the costs of building hospitals and schools, so that last year’s books looked $638-million-plus better than it actually was.

This takes us back to the bigger question: Why can’t we just have a little honesty in government financing with a March budget each year that accurately reflects how much we take in and how much we spend?

Well, the short answer to this is that it’s much better for governments to have two sets of books that allows it claim its operational budget is balanced when it really is not.

That way, it’s easier to justify overspending that buys votes while downplaying revenue losses that sometimes suggests a government isn’t really doing a great job of running things.

Like the NDP, this is what Krawetz has done…although he has taken it one step further to accomplish that goal In short, completely honest accounting in government is never in the government’s interest.

Correction

The Dec 12 edition of the Gazette misidentified the name of the consulting company helping to draft the Town of Aberdeen’s community planning statement. The company is Crosby Hanna and Associates. In the same story the fertilizer plant coming to Abereen is Northland Logistics.

A sports story in that issue contained an error. Tyson Leard was traded from the Saskatoon Royals to the Delisle Chiefs for future considerations. The Gazette apologizes for the errors and any inconvenience and confusion they may have caused.

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Saskatoon gets provincial funding for targeted police initiatives But will it help combat crime in surrounding region?

By JAMES TARRANT james@ccgazette.ca

Saskatoon will be receiving $4.59 million in funding from the province to continue targeted policing initiatives.

According to a Saskatchewan Government press release dated December 9, the funding is part of a total commitment of more than $14.7 million that supports targeted policing initiatives, aboriginal policing and recruitment, police and community boards and the Saskatchewan and Canadian Associations of Chiefs of Police.

Janice Wilby of the Ministry of Corrections and Policing said the funding through targeted police initiatives actually comes from the Provincial Police Service Agree-

ment.

“The targeted police initiative funding supports policebased efforts to reduce crime, victimization and intervention of that risk per population,” said Wilby.

Funding for targeted police initiatives has increased by 118 per cent since 2007-08, stated the release. It also noted these grants support 125 officers in communities across the province, exceeding the government’s 2007 commitment to fund 120 new police officer positions.

SPILLOVER CRIME

Over the years, Warman, Martensville and other communities outside Saskatoon have witnessed increased spillover crime, including theft from and theft of vehicles, break and enters, mischiefs, graffiti vandalism and youth street gang crime from Saskatoon.

Warman RCMP Sgt. War-

ren Gherasim said when there is a continuation of money to help with policing initiatives, its effectiveness depends on how it is implemented.

“A couple of years ago (Saskatoon Police Service) conducted neighbourhood saturation operations where high numbers of police officers were placed into problematic areas. The result was the displacement of people being targeted,” said Gherasim.

He said for a short time the type of property crime typically seen in areas like College Park started to happen in Warman and Martensville.

According to Gherasim, most often youth gangs perpetuate much of the property crime in Warman and Martensville.

“It’s no secret that often when youth gangs recruit and initiate new members they challenge them to commit crimes to show that they

Municipal shuffle begins as RM, Town of Aberdeen plan office moves

By JAMES TARRANT james@ccgazette.ca

The Town of Aberdeen and the Rural Municipality of Aberdeen will be moving to different office locations in the new year.

The Town of Aberdeen has been alternating council meetings between the Town’s Seniors Centre and the Community Hall for the past five or six years, stated Town of Aberdeen chief administration officer Susan Thompson in an email to the Clark’s Crossing Gazette.

Thompson stated that the old town office was located in a separate building on the Aberdeen Composite School grounds, a facility known as the “Old Brick School.”

Aberdeen Mayor Bruce Voldeng, said it has been 20 years since town meetings were held at the old brick school.

The town’s new administration office, which will be the

current RM office in located at 102 - 4th Avenue, won’t be available until late summer or early fall 2014.

Voldeng said there won’t be any need to renovate the new building.

“The way that it is set up right now works well for a municipal office for our purposes.”

The new building will offer more space including council chambers, a file storage area that is already designed for municipal use, two offices and a main reception/office area in the centre.

Voldeng said the new facility is a positive step forward for the growing town.

The RM of Aberdeen has been at its current location since 1994, said Reeve Martin Bettker, and the RM is simply out of space.

“We are moving because the RM is growing and so is our staff.”

The RM’s new building will

be located in Aberdeen’s industrial area close to the main access road. It will have five offices, a larger vault and larger council chambers to accommodate bigger public meetings.

The RM has purchased a five acre piece of land with an existing building they are renovating, stated Bettker. He explained that the existing building is 48 by 30 feet and the addition will be 48 by 40 feet.

The reason for the land purchase was because of further expansion.

“We have added more equipment and in the next few years we will need a bigger shop.”

Bettker said the RM does not have a move-in date as of yet as plans are still being drawn up.

“We are hoping to tender in the new year and hopefully begin construction in the spring.”

are loyal to the gang,” he said.

“Often, those crimes involve stealing a car and committing other crimes while you are in possession of the car.”

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“Both cities recognize with growing population the demands for policing go up and they have been budgeting for new membership quite consistently over the last three or

Other communities besides Saskatoon that received provincial funding included Estevan ($315,000), Moose Jaw ($315,000), Meadow Lake ($735,000), North Battleford ($735,000), Prince Albert ($1,995,000), Regina ($4,410,000), Weyburn ($210,000) and Yorkton ($315,000).

Warman and Martensville won’t be seeing any of that money because they have a municipal agreement with the federal government.

Gherasim said the RCMP and the Saskatoon Police Service have a great working relationship when combating property and youth gang crime. When it comes to the need for more resources, he said the same positive relationship holds true for Warman and Martensville.

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Warman Library agreement a model for others across province

By TERRY PUGH

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The three-way operating agreement for the Warman Community Library is a model for promoting literacy and encouraging community partnerships across the province, according to David Wipf, Learning Superintendent for the Prairie Spirit School Division (PSSD).

The official agreement between the City of Warman, the PSSD, and the Wheatland Regional Library (WRL) was signed by officials from all three partners on Monday, December 16. The library, located in the Warman Community Middle School, has been open since the beginning of the school year, but celebrated its official opening, and the 30th anniversary of the Warman branch library, on November 30.

“This is an historic agreement,” said Wipf in his introductory remarks prior to the signing of the deal. “It’s unique to the City of Warman, the

school division and Wheatland Regional Library. The overarching purpose is to facilitate literacy and promote access within the community to the library.”

Wipf said while there are many other agreements in other communities that allow for shared facilities, this is the first to incorporate an “integrated system.”

“It’s not just a library within a library,” said Wipf. “It’s not just about sharing space for the community library and the school library. This is an integrated library where the PSSD collection has become invested into the Warman community library collection. That’s what is unique about this. The organization, circulation and management of the library is now under the Saskatchewan InterLibrary system software.”

The biggest benefit from the use of a single integrated software system is greater efficiency, said Wipf.

“The most obvious efficiency gain is in the area of procurement of resources,” he said.

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Wipf said the agreement serves as a “lighthouse” for other potential partnerships in the province.

“It’s an accomplishment we can be proud of,” he concluded.

Officials from the City of Warman, Prairie Spirit School Division (PSSD) and Wheatland Regional Library (WRL) officially signed the operating agreement for the Warman Community Library on Monday, December 16. From left to right are outgoing Warman City Manager Ivan Gabrysh, WRL Chair Arlene Pederson, PSSD Director of Education John Kuzbik, PSSD Board of Education Chair Larry Pavloff and Warman Mayor Sheryl Spence.

Snowmobile concern triggers warning from Warman councilors

By TERRY PUGH

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Snowmobiles are a great recreational vehicle, but they’re not permitted in Warman or Martensville city parks.

Both cities have bylaws prohibiting snowmobiles, or any other motorized recreational vehicle, from being operated in their parks.

Aside from safety concerns, one of the main reasons sleds aren’t allowed is that they cause serious damage to shrubs, trees and grass in the parks. Replacing plants and repairing damage to the grounds in the spring can cost these municipalities tens of thousands of dollars.

Sleds are allowed in city limits in both Martensville and Warman, but only to take the shortest route out of town and they must not travel on main thoroughfares.

Councilors in both cities have stated that while a major-

ity of snowmobilers follow the bylaws and operate their sleds in a responsible manner, a small minority do not. They are hoping that an education campaign will prevent further damage to parks.

Enforcement is being done, but it is difficult, says Wade Eberle, bylaw enforcement officer for the City of Warman.

At the Warman city council meeting on Monday, December 16, councilor Trevor Peterson suggested if snowmobilers continue to cause damage to city parks, the bylaw may have to be tightened up to prohibit the operation of sleds within city limits.

That would be a last resort, according to the majority of councilors. But, they agree sled operators need to be aware of – and follow – the bylaw.

SNOW REMOVAL BYLAW

The City of Warman adopted third and final reading of a new snow removal bylaw at its meet-

ing on December 16.

Under the new bylaw, the city’s public works department has designated Priority 1, 2 and 3 streets for snow clearing.

Highest priority is given to arterial roads, including Central Street, Centennial Boulevard and 6th Avenue South.

Priority 2 streets include school routes, collector streets and some business districts. Priority 3 streets are the remaining collector streets in commercial, residential and retail areas.

All remaining streets will be cleared as quickly as possible after all priority routes are clear. The city’s objective is to clear snow “in a timely manner providing manpower and equipment is available.”

In the event of a substantial snowfall, streets are cleared first, followed by the application of salt and or sand if deemed necessary. Windrows will be laid in the middle of the street until they can be picked up for removal.

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Letters opposing Fortune Minerals plant ackowledged by RM council

By TERRY PUGH

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A large number of letters from ratepayers in the RM of Corman Park opposing the proposed Fortune Minerals processing plant near Langham were received by Corman Park council at a meeting on Monday, December 16.

The letters will be copied and forwarded to the provincial Ministry of Environment, ac-

cording to a motion adopted at the RM council meeting.

A delegation from Fortune Minerals was invited to speak at the RM council meeting, but declined to appear. Several ratepayers who had shown up at the meeting expecting to hear the presentation from Fortune Minerals left when it became apparent there would not be a delegation at the podium.

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Corman Park council sets remuneration rates for 2014

By TERRY PUGH

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Citing rising costs and increasing workload, Corman Park councilors voted to give themselves a raise at the regular RM council meeting on Monday, December 17.

Approval was also given for increases to RM office staff salaries for the coming year.

Councilors’ monthly base remuneration will rise by $25 from $175 to $200, while the Reeve’s monthly remuneration is set at $1,025. The 1st Deputy Reeve receives an additional $40 per month while the 2nd Deputy Reeve receives an additional $30 per month.

Councilors’ per diem rates for regular council meetings will rise by $25 to $300 per meeting. If a council meeting goes longer than eight hours

the per diem rises to $350. Committee meeting per diems are set at $300 for meetings of four hours or more, or $200 for committee meetings less than four hours. If two or more committee meetings are held the same day, the maximum per diem is $135 per meeting.

Councilors and the Reeve also will see their allowance for cell phones and other communications tools rise by $25 per month to $100 to allow them to communicate and respond to ratepayers’ concerns.

A motion was adopted to increase administration salaries by two per cent, effective January 1, 2014, to reflect the increased cost of living. This number represents a $28,147 total increase for RM administration staff salaries, a 0.38 per cent increase in the total RM budget from 2013.

ments on the provincial environmental review of Fortune Minerals proposed processing plant was December 6. The Saskatchewan Environmental Society (SES) and a community organization in the Langham area have indicated they are strongly opposed to the project. Critics’ concerns centre on the possible contamination of the soil and underground water aquifer, as well as potential draw down of the groundwater supply in the area.

The provincial government has not yet indicated if it will allow the multi-million project to proceed. The RM of Corman Park has also not yet received any application for rezoning of the parcel of land that Fortune Minerals owns.

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When Lynne Eikel of Warman graduated as a registered nurse in 1982, the incidence of diabetes in the general population wasn’t very high.

But now, it’s almost an epidemic.

“It’s estimated that 85,000 people in Saskatchewan have diabetes,” said Eikel, “and the Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) predicts that by 2020, there will be about 115,000 people with the disease in this province.”

And that’s just the number of people that are diagnosed with the disease. Many others may be unaware they have, or are at risk of developing, diabetes.

Nationally, the CDA estimates that more than 9 million Canadians are living with diabetes or pre-diabetes.

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Eikel said the reality of diabetes hit her a few years ago when her son, Paul Kuspira, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Now 26 years old, Kuspira was 18 when he suddenly developed a serious illness while in Australia. He wound up in an intensive care unit in hospital, and Eikel still remembers the phone call that changed her life.

“It was a shock,” she said.

“We don’t have any family history of diabetes, and it came on him so suddenly. His pancreas just shut down complete-

Lynne Eikel of Warman is a member of Team Saskatchewan and will be participating in a halfmarathon in Edinburgh, Scotland in April, 2014.

Her son Paul Kuspira (pictured above with musician Jay Semko on the left) was diagnosed with diabetes several years ago.

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ly. He was fortunate they were able to diagnose it and stabilize him quickly.”

Since then, Eikel has learned as much as she can about the disease, and worked as a volunteer with the CDA to help raise awareness. She says it’s important for people to get tested to determine if they are at risk of developing diabetes.

On November 20, she and her son participated in a public awareness campaign at the Saskatchewan Legislative Building in Regina where MLAs were screened for diabetes.

“It’s a simple blood test,” she said. “If your blood glucose levels are higher than normal, you could be at risk for Type 2 Diabetes.”

Type 1 Diabetes occurs in children and adolescents when the pancreas is unable to produce insulin, a hormone that controls the amount of glucose in the blood. Approximately 10 per cent of people with diabetes have Type 1 Diabetes.

According to the CDA, the remaining 90 per cent of people have Type 2 Diabetes, which occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body does not effectively use the insulin that is produced. A third type of diabetes, called Gestational Diabetes, is a temporary condition that occurs during pregnancy and can affect between 2 to 4 per cent of pregnant women.

It involves an increased risk of developing diabetes for both mother and child.

Eikel said diet and lack of exercise are two of the main factors why more people are developing diabetes.

“Our bodies go into what is called ‘metabolic syndrome,’ where the body doesn’t know how to deal with all that sugar, and our pancreas keeps pushing out more but we get insulin-resistant because of the abdominal fat,” she said.

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honk if you love live theatre The cast and crew of Honk!, a production by the Warman High School Drama Club, presented two shows last week. Pictured from the top (l-r) are Jesse Parenteau, Tennille Fishley, Kate Rozdilsky, Patrick Wittmaier, Lane Lockhart, Emma Cirkvencic, Dakz Wilson, Cassidy Lockhart, Brandon Gill, Nathan Ruf.

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Dear Residents: The purpose of our newsletter is to provide all residents in Warman, & area with information as to what is happening in business, sport and our community. We believe it is important that as a learning and highly-involved community we share this information with everyone. Please feel free to call Sarah (306-933-1830) or Heather (306-933-1929) if you have suggestions or information for our newsletter.

Message from Mayor Sheryl Spence and Council Hello from your Mayor and Council, “Each New Year, we have before us a brand new book containing 365 blank pages. Let us fill them with all the forgotten things from last year—the words we forgot to say, the love we forgot to show, and the charity we forgot to offer.” -Peggy Toney Horton Here we are starting a fresh new year. These are exciting times for Warman and its residents. With the many new businesses and services making our community their home, Warman is moving even closer to being more self-sufficient.

On January 2nd, Mr. Stanley Westby will begin his role as Warman’s City Manager. Please drop by and welcome Stanley to Warman. Let’s show him what a friendly community we live in. Remember Stanley is moving here from BC, so I think our Warman friendly welcome will be in order.

Stanley on behalf of Warman City Council and staff we welcome you to our team and look forward to the years ahead.

Your leadership has moved us from Town to City, from a bedroom community to a self-reliant community ready to take on whatever lay ahead.

We are proud of the vibrant City we have become and Ivan played a key role in that. Thank you for your service, your passion and your friendship.

Enjoy Hawaii, you and Bev deserve that wonderful holiday!

The City of Warman would like to congratulate our 2013 Citizen of the Year, Terry Pugh.

Terry has been extremely involved here in Warman for a number of years. Many of us have been entertained by his musical talent at various events.

Terry takes the time to strum, sing or cord at our Farmers Market on a regular basis. Terry has his ear very close to this community and has a very keen interest in history, community sports and any community event for that matter. If there is anything you would like to know about Warman’s past I do think Terry would have the story, an interesting story for you.

Terry we congratulate you on this award. Your dedication, interest and passion for your career, your community, your music, your interests and hobbies have directly benefited Warman because of you. You are a true ambassador and are a very deserving recipient of this honour. Congratulations.

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May Laughter infect you; Your Passion resurrect you.

May Goodness inspire your Deepest Desires.

Through all that you Reach For, May your arms Never Tire.”

- D. Simone

As always do not hesitate to call your Mayor or Council if you have questions, suggestions or just want to chat. We always welcome conversation with the residents of this great city.

Best wishes to Ivan Gabrysh, our City Manager as he moves into retirement.

Ivan has dedicated the last eight years to Warman and it’s residents.

A Town with a past. A City with a Future!

Christmas Tree Drop Off Site The City of Warman will be offering a place for residents to drop off their Christmas trees this year!

Program Coordinator

Once again, this is being done on a trial basis and will

The City of Warman is currently accepting applications/resumes for a Full-time

be under surveillance.

main focus of the position will be scheduling with work in programming and

PERSONS ABUSING THIS SERVICE WILL BE FINED.

Program Coordinator Position within the Parks and Recreation Department. The special events.

The position requires the candidate to hold a diploma/degree in the parks and recreation field or equivalent years of experience. This position requires a highly

A large bin will be made available from January 2, 2014 to January 17, 2014 for tree drop off only. This bin will be located in the same location as the summer compost bins on North Railway Street East.

motivated, energetic team player with very strong public relation skills and is very organized. The candidate must possess a valid driver’s license and be willing to use their own vehicle. The position will require some evening and weekend work.

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 933-2129.

The City of Warman wishes to thank all persons that apply, however, only those

Holiday Hours of Operation December 24 - Closed at 3:00pm December 25 - Closed December 26 - Closed December 31st - Closed at 3:00pm January 1st - Closed

selected for an interview will be notified.

City of Warman c/o Coralie Bueckert #1 – 701 Centennial Blvd N. Warman, Saskatchewan S0K 4S2 Phone: (306)933-2129 Fax: (306)933-2245 Email: coralieb@warman.ca

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COMMUNITY EVENTS City of Warman Program Registration Night Monday, January 6

The Warman Library has Moved!

The Legends Centre starting 6:30pm Program registration night for all City of Warman fitness and child/youth programs found in the 2014 Winter Leisure Guide.

306-933-2210

Warman Mennonite Special Care Home Monthly Bus Trip Tuesday , January 7 A monthly bus trip to Lawson Heights. The bus leaves the care home at 9:30am and picks up passengers from their homes after that. The return time will be around 2:00pm. Cost is $10.00/trip and is open to anyone who is interested - not just seniors. There is room for 10 passengers and 4 wheelchairs.

Contact Zelma Peters or Sheryl Fehr - 306-933-2011

The Warman Library has opened at its new location in the Warman Community Middle School. Access to the Library through The Legends Centre or the Warman Community Middle School.

Hours of Operation are Monday - Thursday 10am - 8pm Friday 10am - 6pm Saturday 10am - 4pm

Crystalbrook Community Group Sponsored Free Public Skate Day

Join us for Story Hour on Thursday’s from 10:30 - 11:00am

Sunday January 26 and February 3 Diamond Arena 4pm - 6pm

Warman Minor Soccer Registration Night

Warman Campus

Feb 6 and 11

201 Central Street East Ph: (306) 242-5377 Fax: (306) 242-8662 warman.ofce@greatplainscollege.ca www.greatplainscollege.ca

The Legends Centre @ 7:00pm - 9:00pm This registration night will be for Warman Minor Soccer’s outdoor program that will run in May and June.

WUC 2nd Annual Valentine’s Day Dance Thursday February 13 Brian King Centre A fun family dance for everyone to enjoy. For more information check out our website or Facebook.

Back-To-Work Program

Are you unemployed, between the ages of 55-64 and looking to re-enter the workforce? Th is FREE 8-week program will aid you in finding employment by helping you plan your career path, develop your resume, practice your interview skills, identify & upgrade your current skills and develop additional skills.

Application deadline is January 8, 2014. People aged 50-54 or 64 and over may also be considered for admission.

Full-time Early Childhood Education - Starts January 13, 2014

Early Childhood Educators are in demand. Develop an understanding of children’s varying physical social, cognitive, creative and emotional development stages, and learn about the importance of play as a vehicle for learning. Part-time classes are also available.

Apply Today! For more information call Brigitte at (306) 242-5377.

Boom Truck, Crane & Hoist Operator Pre-Employment Program

February 10-April 4, 2014

Winterfest Monday February 17 The Legends Centre A fun filled day to celebrate Family Day in Saskatchewan!! Come down to The Legends Centre and we will keep you active and entertained. This is an event you won’t want to miss!

Complete details will be available on our website www.warman.ca or Facebook.

February Break Activities

Tower above the rest as a Boom Truck, Crane and Hoist Operator! This pre-employment program will help you pursue a job in heavy construction, oil, gas and mining sectors and in other industries where crane and hoisting operations are needed.

Specialize in either Boom Truck Operator or Mobile Crane Operator streams.

Office Administration

(Part-time ongoing intake)

Do things at your own pace and receive practical and applied training in word processing, accounting spreadsheets, database management, office procedures and communications.

ESL/English Language Training for Newcomers

Improve your English language skills and learn about your community. Classes are offered Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7-9 PM and Saturday mornings from 10 AM - noon. For more information, contact the college.

Sign up today for Skills & Safety Training

H2S Alive Fall Protection First-Aid/CPR TDG (face-to-face) WHMIS (face-to-face)

February 3 February 4 February 5 & 6 February 7 February 7

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Earn an Innovative MBA While You Work!

PART-TIME ON WEEKENDS IN WARMAN MBA in Community Economic Development • A popular program that provides advanced skills in business, leadership, development, and international management.

• Classes meet in Warman on alternate weekends starting in January

February 18-21 @ The Legends Centre Join us for another fun filled week of activities at The Legends Centre. More info available on page 6.

Visit www.warman.ca for further information.

• Online classes including Medical Terminology, MS Word and Excel are just some of the over 250 available ongoing classes

Warman Cheer Classic

• Transportation of Dangerous Goods - TDG • Saskatchewan Construction Safety Training • Construction Sector Council Courses including Construction Estimating, Construction Law and Construction Program Management

February 28 and March 1 The Legends Centre Come check out some great cheerleading action.

Warman Community Association Ladies Diamond Dinner Saturday March 1 Brian King Centre Tickets are Now on Sale. Tickets cost $50.

To purchase tickets contact Sharon: 306-934-5914 Bev: 306-221-7279 Grace: 306-384-1092 E: wca-wca@outlook.com www.wcacommunity.com

For more information: (306) 242-5377 or mba@cbu.ca

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Safety Training

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Custom Training for business or individuals is available to suit your needs -- computer training, Simply Accounting, safety and more! Visit www.greatplainscollege.ca/programs or stop by for full details.

Apply today! Visit www.greatplainscollege.ca/apply or call (306) 242-5377.

City Council Meeting January 13th and 27th located at 107 Central St. in the council chambers at City Hall starting at 6:30pm.

Doors are located on Fifth Ave. S.

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Warman High School January 2014 Newsletter 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 and community. We believe it is important that as a learning and 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) if you have suggestions or information for our newsletter.

W.H.S Website www.spiritsd.ca/warmanhigh — W.H.S daily announcements, photos and more!

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. Track re-opens Tuesday, September 10, 2013.

Bus Lane Parking—We would appreciate it if parents would NOT park in the bus lane when picking up a or dropping off your child/children from school. We encourage you to use the south entrance of the school. If you need to pick up your child, please wait until 3:15 to use the bus lane as we have 11 buses that need to be able to access the bus lane. 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.

ATTENTION: BUS STUDENTS Hot 98.3 FM, CHWW FM, 92.9 The Bull FM, C95 and AM stations CKOM NTR 650 and 600 CJWW radio stations will be notified if the buses are not running because of weather conditions. You can also check the Warman High School website for updates.

Library 2012 -2013 WHS yearbooks are available. $45 If you are looking for a yearbook from previous years, there are books all the way back to 1980 available for sale. Contact Mrs. Besic.

Upload pictures from WHS events to www.replayit.com Contact Mrs. Besic for details.

Warman High School Library appreciates donations of 2013 magazines of interest to High School students. In the past we have had back issues of hunting magazines, sports magazines, fashion magazines, etc.

W.H.S. School Community Council — Our next meeting is being held on Wednesday, January 22nd 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.

WHS Grad Information Grad 2014 ceremonies and banquet will be held on June 25, 2014 at the Legends Centre in Warman.

There will be a PARENT INFORMATION meeting at Warman High School on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8TH at 7pm in the Conference Centre at Warman High School.

Please keep checking the Warman High School website under "GRAD" for any updates.

Cyber Safety for Parents SGT. Brian Trainor - Thursday January 9th, 2014, 7pm at the Warman Community Middle School Theatre WCMS and WHS are pleased to welcome SGT. Brian Trainor to speak on the topic of cyber safety. Brian provides relevant and useful information about the cyber world and ideas on how to keep kids and families safe.

Cheerleading The Warman High School Cheerleading team has been practising since October. We are looking forward to an exciting 2013-14 season and plan to attend the following: COMPETITIONS BRIT (Saskatoon) Warman Ultimate Gem Regina Ice Breaker (Regina) Warman Cheer Classic ACA West Edmonton Competition (Edmonton) Provincials (North Battleford)

January 11 January 19 February 8 Feb 28 & Mar 1 March 7-9 March 22

Career & Work Exploration We greatly appreciate the help of the businesses in our community who work with our students. Any new businesses interested in becoming a part of this program are encouraged to contact Susan Bayne at the school (933-2377).

January Exam Schedule The Grade 9 – 12 final exams will run from January 24th – Jan. 30th. The exam schedule will be as follows: Friday, January 24th Monday, January 27th Tuesday, January 28th Wednesday, January 29th Thursday, January 30th

Period 1 Class 9:00 – 11:30 am Period 2 Class 9:00 – 11:30 am Period 3 Class 9:00 – 11:30 am Period 4 Class 9:00 – 11:30 am 1:00 – 4:00 pm Physics 30 Departmental Exam Period 5 Class 9:00 – 11:30 am

Career Education News – Grade 12 students should check their transcripts to make sure that they have the credits that they need to graduate.

See Mrs. Bayne if you are not sure. Be aware of deadline dates for application to Post-Secondary institutions!!

Career Information and Events can now be found on Facebook at Career Guidance Warman High. Students and parents will find posts highlighting upcoming events and post-secondary information. All Grade 12s should make sure to check it out.

Post Secondary Education Please go to the Warman High School website under Career Ed for Post Secondary information.

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Jr. Boys & Girls Basketball The 5th Annual Warman Blastoff Tournament will be held at WHS on January 10 and 11th.

Sr. Boys Basketball Senior Boys are in Melfort for a tournament January 10 & 11 and in Meadowlake for a tournament January 17 & 18.

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Important to raise diabetes awareness Musician Jay Semko performed at a house concert in Warman on Saturday, December 7

that creates the insulin resistance, so eventually the pancreas just shuts down and quits producing insulin.”

While diabetics can lead active, independent lives, they have to manage their diabetes through nutrition, weight management, medication, and physical activity.

Eikel said it’s important to raise awareness about diabetes, not only among those who may be at risk, but the pub-

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lic at large. Research is also needed to allow diabetics to better manage their condition, and to prevent more people from developing the disease.

As part of the fundraising and educational effort, “Team Diabetes” events are held every few months in different parts of the world. Eikel is participating as part of Team Saskatchewan in an International Marathon in Edinburgh, Scotland on May 24,

2014. She’ll be running a 21 kilometer half-marathon.

To participate, she is raising $6,100 in pledges. A small portion of the funds pay for her expenses, while the rest goes to the CDA for research.

As part of her fundraising campaign, a house concert was held in Warman on Saturday, December 7, featuring well-known musician Jay Semko, formerly of the Northern Pikes.

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Swinging a hammer and putting up rafters is a big change from learning in a regular classroom. Trading the traditional classroom experience for a construction site is the unique experience of 16 high school students at Walter W. Brown School in Langham this fall. These students are part of a new initiative in Prairie Spirit School Division called the Da Vinci Project.

As part of this project, the high school students in Langham are constructing four modular housing units in partnership with Habitat for Humanity - Saskatoon. In addition to the valuable work experience they are gaining, students will also earn high school credits (Construction 10/20/30 and Career and Work Experience 20/30), as well as apprenticeship hours for future journeyman work.

Aside from the initial safety training, all instruction takes place outside at the construction site next to the high school. Doug Tarasoff, a journeyman carpenter and retired Prairie Spirit teacher, is the instructor for the class.

The students in Grades 10 through 12 call this opportunity “awesome” and “amazing”.

At a short break inside the school on a frigid Tuesday afternoon, three of the students involved in the project talked about what this opportunity provides to students and what it might mean for their future.

Kristin Wall is in Grade 11 and is one of three girls who chose to take this elective class.

“We’re learning so much!” she said. Kristin has some experience working on basement renovations with her father. She commented on how independent the students are on the construction site, in contrast to an Industrial Arts class.

“I’m right in there with everyone. You don’t have to be intimidated,” she said. In fact, two of the four site foremen in the class are girls, chosen because of their careful attention to detail.

Evan Houston is in Grade 12 and considering his future after high school. He said he is interested in construction and plans to pursue a career as an electrician. He is an enthusiastic supporter of a program like the Da Vinci Project. “It’s

better than sitting in a classroom,” he said. “It feels like a job site and not like you are in school.” Evan said the chance to earn apprenticeship hours was a motivation for him to choose this elective. He said he had been hoping for an opportunity like this since he was in elementary school.

Ethan Lukan, a Grade 10 student, added that the students are motivated to do a good job in this first year of the project.

He plans to take the class again next year in Grade 11.

In terms of making mistakes, the students recognize that there is a lot to learn.

“We’re in class. It’s a good time to learn,” Evan said. The students realize they are all at different stages of ability. Ethan noted that the students will work with different classmates on each stage of the houses and that it’s good to work with different people.

The students agreed that learning is very different when you are working with your hands. “It sticks in your brain when you learn on the job,” Kristin said. “It works better!”

Evan said his “muscle memory” kicks in to help him remember how to do certain tasks at the construction site.

The students commented on the weather, which can be challenging. “The weather has been hard. We come in for breaks,” Kristin said.

The students will complete as much of the fourplex as they can prior to the end of the

school year. Once the roof is on the structure, it can be moved to a vacant lot on Avenue S South in Saskatoon. There will be two units in front and two units behind. Each unit is 660 square feet on the main level and 660 square feet with three bedrooms in the basement. The students are hopeful that they will meet the owners.

The goal is to have two units painted and finished inside by the end of the school year. If more work is completed, that would exceed their expectations.

Students in Grades 7 and 8 at W.W. Brown School are working on birdhouses, doghouses and sheds to accompany the modular homes.

The students agreed that they appreciate having the Da Vinci Project started at their school and consider it an investment in W.W. Brown School. The students recognize the support of a variety of local businesses and contractors who have donated money, time and supplies to the project. According to Kristin, the support of the local businesses and contractors “makes it feel like a big deal.”

Michael Neufeld, W.W. Brown School Principal, said this type of project has specific needs, including sufficient space for the construction site, specific equipment and specialized staff. “This is a very innovative project for a rural school division to offer,” Neufeld explained.

In order for this type of project to be successful, the school’s administration has to be prepared to do things differently, he said, including how the class timetable for the semester is organized. Neufeld explained that students are working at the site for four hours every other day.

In order to expand the program to students from surrounding schools next year, school timetables would need to be aligned so students can get take most of their credits in their own school and get back in time for extra-curricular activities. Neufeld said the project has been planned to ensure that students maintain a strong sense of their local school community.

Neufeld emphasized the strong support of the local community. “There’s a lot of energy around the project,” he said.

“The community is definitely engaged, both in terms of donations to the project and the investment of time by local contractors. Everyone agrees that this is a great thing for kids.”

“Without their contributions, the project simply could not be feasible with resources currently available,” Neufeld added.

Many supportive local businesspeople say they wish there was an opportunity like this when they were in school.

These local businesses have a need for students in the trades both now and in the future.

They are happy to support this

Photo submitted by Prairie Spirit School Division

Students at W.W. Brown High School in Langham work on a construction project project, the students and their own industries, Neufeld explained. They also support the opportunity for students to become engaged and find their interests in the trades at an earlier age.

Neufeld pointed out that the students will be able to walk on a construction site next summer with both experience and training. He added that some community partners hope to hire students for summer work.

In addition to the work in Langham, the Da Vinci Project also includes high school students in Leask who are building an 8 x 12 plumbed and electrified greenhouse to use in

Horticulture class and raffle off in the community at the end of the school year. Through their work with measurement and creating the scale drawings, students have been incorporating their studies in Workplace and Apprenticeship Math 10 class into this project.

The Da Vinci Project’s vision is “connecting hands, hearts and minds,” with a mission to assist students with the transition to life after high school and looks to go beyond the trades to offer expanded academic and artistic opportunities. The project was named after Leonardo da Vinci, a selftaught individual and the master of a variety of trades.

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Icy roads take toll on motorists, several crashes reported FROM THE CELL BLOCK Submitted by

SGT. WARREN GHERASIM Warman RCMP

On December 9 at 1:30 p.m. police responded to a call of a two-vehicle accident on Highway 45 near Delisle. Visibility at the time of the accident was poor due to blowing snow.

There were no injuries reported and both vehicles were driven away from the scene.

On December 10 at 4:30 p.m. police received a report of a vehicle stuck in the ditch on Larson Road near Borden. Police found the 54-year-old male driver of the vehicle to be intoxicated and stuck in the ditch. He was charged with having liquor in a motor vehicle. On December 13 at 2:00 p.m. police responded to a twovehicle accident at the corner of Highway 12 and Township Road 382. A small car was hit by a dump truck. The view of the car was obstructed by frosted windows and the driver pulled in front of the truck.

There were no injuries to either driver. The 16-year-old driver of the car from Martensville was issued a violation ticket for driving without due care and attention.

On December 14 at 6:00 a.m. police responded to a complaint of a single vehicle rollover in the RM of Mayfield.

The 22-year-old male driver lost control of his vehicle on an icy section of road and rolled. He was not injured and charges have been laid.

On December 14 at 10:00 a.m. police responded to a complaint of a U-Haul that had rolled into the ditch on Wanuskewin Road. The vehicle had pulled off to the side of the road to switch drivers when the trailer caught heavy snow on the steep ditch and rolled. The truck that was pulling the trailer sustained minor damage and had to be towed from the scene. The U-

Haul trailer didn’t receive any cation. The investigation into There were no charges on this damage. There were no inthis matter is ongoing. matter. juries reported. No charges were laid in this matter.

ATTEMPTED TRUCK THEFT IMPAIRED ON YELLOWHEAD On December 14 at 7:00 p.m. On December 13 at 9:30 a.m. On December 14 at 2:00 a.m. police responded to a compolice attended to a business police received a complaint plaint of single vehicle rollin Martensville on a report of via North Battleford Detachover on Highway 11 near an attempted theft of a truck. ment of a possible impaired Osler. An Estevan man was The suspects damaged the driver on Highway 16 near charged with driving at a truck but did not steal it. InRadisson. The vehicle was speed that is greater than rea- vestigation into this matter is stopped at that location and sonable and safe. The vehicle ongoing. the driver was found to be imwas towed from the scene. paired. The driver was also in On December 14 at 7:20 p.m. CORMAN PARK BREAK-IN possession of marijuana. The police received a complaint On December 13 at 6:00 p.m. 40-year-old male from Fishing of a collision in Warman. A police were called to a break-in Lake, AB was charged with 17-year-old female driver of at a residence in Corman Park. drug-related and impaired the car lost control of her veNothing was stolen and inves- driving charges and released hicle on icy roads and hit a tigation revealed that youths for an upcoming court date. parked truck. Investigation from the area were responsible. into this matter is ongoing.

There were no charges on the OVERDUE BUT FOUND SAFE A male passenger was not in On December 15 at 3:45 a.m. matter. jured. police received a complaint On December 15 at 11:45 of an individual who was CATCH A RIDE? a.m. police responded to an overdue returning home to On December 9 at 7:10 p.m. accident on the overpass at Langham. The male was travpolice received a compliant Warman on Highway 11. A elling from Osler to Langham of a possibly disoriented male 2008 Ford Ranger was damand did not arrive when he walking along a grid road aged after the 18-year-old male near Warman. Police attended should have. Investigation latdriver lost control of his veand located the male who was er revealed that the male had hicle on the highway, entered gotten stuck in the snow and intoxicated. He was given a the ditch and rolled. The vehi- ride to a family member’s res- walked to a nearby farm yard cle required towing. The male idence and left in their care. where he was located sleeping. was not injured and charges of driving too fast for the road conditions are pending.

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On December 13 at 8:45 a.m. police received a report of a theft of tools from a business in the Warman district. A large amount of tools were stolen from a work site at that lo-

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Life comes full circle for Gauthier The likeness of famed Métis leader Gabriel Dumont – who played a key role in the 1885 Northwest Resistance – on horseback has been a fixture in Friendship Park in Saskatoon for decades.

“It’s kind of come full circle,” said Gauthier in an interview at the Mendel Art Gallery during the unveiling of the monument’s model on Friday, December 13.

“That was the first site for one of my grandpa’s sculptures in Saskatoon. I remember seeing that statue when he was bringing it up to Saskatoon. I was only about five-years-old at the time. We lived in Regina and I remember them parking outside our apartment, and seeing that statue on a trailer ready to be hauled up here.”

Gauthier said he views this project as a continuation of the work his grandfather did.

Epp’s statues are still on display at the family acreage just off Highway 305 near the intersection with Highway 12 in Corman Park – a place that is

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still known colloquially by its name of “13 Mile Corner.” A statue of a small bear cub that was done many years ago by Bill Epp was recently donated by his family to the community of Radisson, where it is now on display outside the town hall.

Stimson said the design for the Whitecap Dakota project was many months in the making and required a lot of research into the history of the Dakota Whitecap First Nation, the War of 1812 and the historical treaties that were signed. He said the artists met with the Whitecap Dakota band council and also with schoolchildren on the reserve to get their input on the design.

The real work, though, he said, begins now as they work to get the monument ready by next summer.

The selection process elicited entries from all across North America and Europe.

The Saskatoon-based team was chosen from 15 submissions.

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breathing at a residence in Warman. Upon arrival, police discovered a three-year-old boy being given CPR by first responders. The child was transported to Royal University Hospital by EMS but attempts to resuscitate the child were unsuccessful and the child was pronounced dead at hospital. The circumstances surrounding this incident are still being investigated by police but the cause of death appears to be medical in nature.

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Draude, Sloboshan reunite to represent team West at Under-17 Hockey Challenge

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Warman’s Terrell Draude and Vanscoy’s Wyatt Sloboshan will get the opportunity to represent team West for the Under-17 Hockey Challenge in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia December 29 to January 4.

The 27-game tournament includes 10 teams, five from Canada who will be joined by teams from the Czech Republic, Germany, Russia and the United States. Each team are split into two pools with each team playing four preliminary games before the playoff round.

Canada’s five regional teams are Atlantic (New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island) Ontario, Pacific (Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Quebec and West ( Manitoba, Nunavut, Saskatchewan).

Terrell, who is currently in his first year honing his skills with the WHL’s Calgary Hitmen, said it will be his first international tournament.

“It is a good way to see how I will stack up against other kids my age around the world. I am looking forward to it.”

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Warman’s Terell Draude (far left) and Vancoy’s Wyatt Sloboshan will suit up for team West in the Under-17 Hockey Challenge December 29 to January 4

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Kelowna Rockets assistant coach, and head coach of team West, said Terrell will bring size and skill to the tournament.

“He has very good hands.

When I saw him challenged during the summer camp tryouts for this tournament he really stepped up and got better every single day.

Sloboshan, who is playing in the Midget Prep U18-AAAA division for the Okanagan Hockey Academy, said he played last year in the Telus Cup, but this tournament will be his biggest so far.

“It will be tough tournament to play in. The play will develop faster so I will have to adjust real quick,” said Sloboshan.

“All the best players in the world will be there so we are going to have to play as a team to beat any of them.”

Sloboshan currently has 18 goals and 30 assists in 28 games for OHA’s Midget Prep team.

Bryan Pellerin, OHA head coach described Sloboshan as a skilled and fast all around player that works hard.

“He is going to be a solid player for team West. He will kill penalties, play on the power play, and will be consistent,” said Pellerin.

The tournament will also provide the opportunity for Terrell and Sloboshan to play on the same line again.

During the 2012/13 the pair played together for the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League’s Saskatoon Contacts. Sloboshan scored 11 goals and 25 assists in 31 games, while Draude scored 14 goals and added 15 assists in 39 games.

In 2013, team West finished in 9th spot with team Sweden grabbing the gold.

Lambert said Team Pacific, which is predominately features WHL players exclusively on its roster will be the team to beat in Pool A. Team west will play a ‘meat and potatoes’ style of hockey, said Lambert.

“We are team that is going to score by committee. We don’t have any high end skilled guys,” he said. “However we do have guys that play with a lot of heart and determination, which means getting pucks in deep, fore checking and playing a hard game.”

SHARP COMPETITION

Kerri-Lyn Klassen and Gage Bueckert of the Warman-Osler Skating Club strike a pose as they complete their routine during the Senior Bronze Dance (Class 2) during the District Runoffs for the Saskatchewan Winter Games at the Legends Centre in Warman last weekend.

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A total of 138 skaters between the ages of 10 and 17 participated in the competition. Tryouts for the men’s hockey district teams also took place in Warman last weekend.

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Winning hockey games is a little tougher with holes in the roster.

Despite their best efforts, the Dalmeny Fury folded to the Bruno T-Birds 5-2 on Friday, December 13. Their ranks were depleted as several team members couldn’t make the game.

“One guy is moving, one is studying for two exams, another guy has a wedding,” said team manager Stew Block.

Add to that some seasonal Christmas parties and the team operates a little differently. “We’ve played a lot better, but that’s the way it goes.”

Kolten Fyfe scored the Fury’s first goal in the first period and the teams were tied briefly. Bruno took a convincing 4-1 lead in the second. A breakaway goal by Ian Kirk with seven minutes left in the second made it a 4-2 game and generated some excitement.

“In the first 10 minutes of the second period we didn’t look like we had any heart and the last ten minutes we started skating again, and the guys got back in the game,” said Block.

Bruno led 5-2 going into the third, which ended up being the final score. Fury netminder Aaron Stock performed well, facing about twice as much rubber as Ryley Boeschen in the Bruno net.

“We took a few bad penalties,” Block noted, “and the T-Birds were able to capitalize on some of those. The guys were working hard. When you’re shorthanded you play a little better defensively; you capitalize on your chances

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The Fury were edged 5-4 at Rosthern on Saturday, December 14 to bring their record to 3-8 on the season. Dalmeny’s next home game is against Tisdale on Friday, December 20, at 8:30 p.m.

FCHL SCOREBOARD

In other FCHL games on Friday, December 13, Hague pounded Warman 9-3, Shellbrook trounced Tisdale 12-2, and Rosthern edged the Prairie Thunder 8-7. Warman’s next action is Friday, December 20 as the Wildcats host Shellbrook at the Legends Centre.

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Chiefs split pair of weekend games

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The Delisle Chiefs split games on the weekend, with a 4-2 loss to the West Central Rage on Friday, December 13 and a 8-1 win over the Cypress Cyclones on Sunday, December 15.

It was a game where the Chiefs outworked and outshot the Rage, 53 to 47, but their efforts did not show on the score sheet, said Chiefs head coach Dave Norris.

The Rage opened up a 2-0

lead in the first period and increased that number to 3-0 early in the second before the Chiefs’ Jase Smalcel cut the lead down to two. The Rage fought back with another marker late in the third, which was matched by Tyson Leard with less than three minutes to go in the second. There was no scoring in the third period.

Goal scoring wasn’t an issue in the Chiefs game against the Cypress Cyclones, which the Chiefs dominated from the drop of the puck.

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clones 52 to 10 in shots on goal and allowed only one puck to dent the twine midway through the third period.

Norris said his team took full advantage of a tired Cyclones squad.

“The team (Cyclones) played three games in two days and they were probably a little tired and short manned,” said Norris. “We kept the pressure on them but in the same breath, except for a few breakdowns, allowed them few opportunities to get into the game.”

Norris said since trading away some of the Chiefs veterans to the Saskatoon Royals, he is trying to reestablish leadership.

“We have a few guys that are getting a few more minutes. For the most part we are trying to do it with everyone,” said Norris. “We want to give more responsibility to all players to see how they respond, along with trying some line combinations to see which combinations fit the best.”

Despite the Chiefs sitting just a game over .500 with nine

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The play of forwards Mark Ganter and Josh Reinbolt, who currently rank fourth and fifth in rookie scoring in the Prairie Junior Hockey League (PJHL), are creating some positive energy in the dressing room and on the ice.

In 19 games Ganter has 14 goals and 11 assists for 25 points, while Reinbolt scored 15 goals and eights assists for 23 points in 21 games.

“I knew these guys would score, but they earned the ability to be one of our top lines,”

he said. “That helped speed up some of the changes we made when we realized that some of out rookies are our top guys.”

The Chiefs will get a chance to see some of their old linemates with their last game of 2013 against the Royals in their barn, December 19.

“It will be an interesting game. We expect three former Chiefs to be in the Royals line up. They want to beat the Chiefs but at the time they are playing against their buddies,” said Norris. “Whenever we play the Royals we always expect a good game so we are looking forward to it.”

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B3 us. The reason I would give this stuff to them is because they bought the house I live in and they buy toys for me. They also gave me birth and make food for me. Have a great Christmas. ~ Jonathan These are the gifts I would give my parents for Christmas. I would give my mom Starbucks gift cards, coffee and I would clean my room. I would give my dad a Mustang Convertible, a Playstation 4 and God of War 3 and 4. I would give them these gifts because they help me with homework, make me food, bring me to hockey, buy me lego, play with me sometimes and help me get ready for school! Merry Christmas mom and dad. ~ Christian My aunt Irene and uncle Garth deserve a lot this Christmas.

My auntie deserves new snowshoes and a truck. She would also like a trip to Africa, to be taught how to play piano, and a pretty necklace. She needs two more things - a shirt and love.

My uncle needs a computer and a tractor and maybe a trip to Africa. I would get auntie these things because she has trouble getting on her snowshoes and she wants to know how to play piano. She also drives me to the end of the road so the bus can get me. I would get my uncle these things because he drives me from place to place. My aunt and uncle love me and I love them. ~ Ethan My parents deserve a Christmas of their lives. I’d take my parents on a trip to Las Vegas and Hawaii. I’d give my mom a massage, a makeover and a card that I made. I’d also make lunch for her and give her craft stuff. I’d give my Dad chain mail stuff, I’d clean my room for him and I’d also take both of them out for lunch. I’d take and give them these things because they love me, they do things for me, they take me places and take me out for lunch. They also feed me food, they help me with my home work if I need help, and mom colours my hair for me. My dad reads the Bible with me. I love them, I do things for them, and I think they will have a great Christmas. ~ Ruby-Jean There are many things I would get Mom and Dad for Christmas. I would get Dad “Unlimited Loot Chest” and “Borderlands Season 2” pass for the X-Box 360. I would shovel snow for Dad and help him with outside work. For my Mom I would really buy her a new hair blower and she really wants a cat.

Mom needs a fire extinguisher, so I would get that for her. I would buy these gifts and help out because Dad lets me go to my friends’ houses. He lets me go on tractor rides with Grandpa and even lets me have time to play on the X-box 360. Mom deserves all this stuff because she works hard to make money to take care of us. She teaches me multiplication, and drives me to Grandpa and Grandma’s. I love my Mom and Dad. ~ Daniel I want my parents to have great presents for Christmas. I would get them tickets to Paris or maybe some chocolate. I would get my dad some new tools or a new garage. I would get my mom a new piano and my dad a new car. I would make them breakfast in bed. I would serve waffles or pancakes with apple or orange juice. I would get them lots of presents but the thing I think they like most would be a trip to Switzerland.

I would get them $2,000. I would get my parents these gifts because my parents have taken me on trips. They gave me life, they also buy me food and when I took piano lessons they would help me practice. I love my parents. ~ Kai More stories from Aberdeen Composite School on next page

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If I could get my parents anything for Christmas it would be...

I am going to get my parents good presents for Christmas. I would buy my Mom a good perfume kit, a baby kitten and a new pair of shoes. I would get my dad a new pair of gloves, tool box, and some parts for the lawn mower. I would take my mom and dad for a trip to Edmonton. I would get my parents these things because they take care of me and they keep me safe. They also give me a home and they give me a place to sleep. I hope you have a good Christmas mom and dad. ~ Jordan

I would buy my parents some expensive things for Christmas if I were a billionaire. I would buy my mom a blue Pagani Zonda R. I would buy my dad a black Aston Martin One77. I would also buy a red Bugatti Veyron for Duane and an SSC Tuatara for Raina. I would buy a mansion for my mom and Duane. I wouuld also buy one for my dad and Raina. I think they would deserve those things because they helped me clean my room quicker, they cook my favourite supper for me and they take me on trips.

They also buy presents for me for Christmas and my birthday.

I hope they hope they have a great Christmas. ~ Kenyan

I’m happy my parents do so much for me. For my Dad I’ll get him a truck and a box of Coke. For my Mom I’ll get her a van and a maid. I’ll also get her a cook and a bottle of perfume. I’ll get them both a mansion. I’ll get them gifts because my mom cooks supper for me.

They tuck me in at night and they drive me places. My mom

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plane. It would be nice to do dishes and cleaning for her. She deserves these things because she makes me happy and she protects me. She also feeds me food and helps me with homework. I love my mom. ~ Connor There are lots of things I would give to my parents for Christmas. I would give my mom a diamond necklace, a pair of earrings, a new car and a love card. I would clean my room for my dad, give him a nicer yard and an air conditioner. The reasons I would give my parents these presents is bcause they clean my room, they do laundry for me, they let me sit in the front of the car and they love me. I love my parents. ~ Chase I would give my parents many things for Christmas. I would give my mom a chocolate maker because she’s making a chocolate shop, and a dog kennel because the dog keeps on ripping up everything. I would give my dad new tires because his tires keep on going flat. I would buy him a dog whistle because my dog keeps on taking stuff.

He would also like a massage.

I would give my parents these things because they keep me warm and help me do my homework. They also make me food and put me in gymnastics. I hope they have a great Christmas! ~ Owen My Mom deserves amazing presents for Christmas. I would get my Mom an I-pad Air, a coffee maker and a trip to Cuba.

I would also get my Mom a new phone, car and a camera.

I would get these because she got me an I-pod. She takes me quading and fishing. She also feeds me really good food. Merry Christmas Mom. ~ Nathan

Merry Christmas Mom and Dad! I would give my Mom and Dad a trip to Mexico. I would give my Mom perfume, jewellery, rings, necklaces, diamond rings and bracelets. I would give my Dad a car, hats, clothes, and books. My parents make me a lunch and give me toys, tuck me in, gave me a cat, and a dog, buy me clothes. They let me do sports, give me food, help me with my math. They make sure I have school supplies and take our family to Florida. I love my Mom and Dad because they help me do things, and they love me back. ~ Ashlyn If I was rich I would get my parents a lot of things for Christmas. I would get my Dad a dirt bike and a new truck. I would get him tools, a bobcat and a coffee maker. I would get my Dad a Bugatti Veyron and a jet car. I wold get my Mom a cat, a car, a puppy and a new kitchen.

I would get my Mom and Dad a mansion with a pool. I would get them these things because they put me in sports and feed me food. They also make my lunch for school and take me on trips. Merry Christmas Mom and Dad. ~ Christopher There are many gifts I would get my parents for Christmas.

I would give my mom a cat and a new van! I would give my dad a convertible, a dirt bike and a quad! I would also get them a king size bed, a trip to Egypt, a new house and a trip to Florida.

If I could not buy a new house I would at least renovate the house. I would get them these gifts, because they take me on trips, they love me and they gave me my birth. They also got me a house to live in. Also they got me pets and they give me a lot of support. I love my parents! ~ Trevor

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For Christmas I would like to get my Mom and Dad a new golf club. I would buy this because they like golf and do golf tournaments. ~ Gavin S. For Christmas I would like to get my Mom and Dad a big t.v. I would buy this so my Mom and Dad can watch t.v. together. ~ Lacey D. For Christmas I would like to get my mom and dad a coffee maker. I would buy it because they do not have one and they always have to put it in the microwave. ~ Nikki M.

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I would buy this because their old car is dripping oil and their old car is scratched up. ~ Cassidy Z. For Christmas I would like to get my Mom and Dad a massage chair. My Dad’s back always hurts and my Mom deserves a massage. ~ Karla D. For Christmas I would like to buy my Mom a new car. I would buy this because she has lots of trouble with it. ~ EmmaLee W. For Christmas I would like to get my Mom and Dad a super big quad. I would buy this so they could go quadding together. ~ Emma F. I would buy my Mom and Dad a water bed. I would buy it because my Mom makes my food and my Dad helps me with my spelling. ~ Marcy Z. For Christmas I would like to buy my Mom and Dad a new van because our van doesn’t work properly and they really want a new van. ~ Josh U. For Christmas I would like to buy my Mom and Dad a hair set. I would buy them one because they like to comb their hair lots. ~ Amy F. For Christmas I would like to buy a snowmobile for my Mom and Dad. I would buy them one because they want one. ~ Ryder B. For Christmas I would like to get my Mom and Dad an electric blanket. I would buy this because it would make them nice and warm in the winter.

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If I could get my parents anything for Christmas it would be...

I would buy my parents a free eating card to Venice House because they really like the pizza there. ~ Lukas J. I would buy my parents a mansion because they want to live in a mansion. ~ Dallas H. I would buy my parents gift cards to go shopping because they really like to shop. ~ Owen I would buy my mom jewellery because she likes it. I would buy him a new truck. ~ Raena W.

the Skylanders games because he likes them. ~ Hayden S. I would buy my parents a big tower, bigger than the Eiffel Tower and fatter than the fattest building and made out of gold because they want a bigger house. ~ Jacob C. I would buy my parents a giant building of coffee because they love coffee and an X-Box One. ~ Rex N. I would buy my parents a million dollars so they can buy whatever they want. ~ Aidan J. I would buy my parents Apple TV because we don’t have WiFi and TV. ~ Annessa W.

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I would buy my parents a mansion with a hockey rink, hot tub, pool and a private jet because then I could play hockey with my dad. ~ Myles J. I would buy my parents a big mansion because we would have a lot more room to play with my dog and everyone would have their own room. ~ Elan G. I would buy my parents a private jet because we could go to Mexico for the rest of our lives. ~ Jaxen D. I would buy my parents a mansion because we need more room and there would be a room for everyone. ~ Hannah R.

I would buy my parents a trip to Mexico because my mom and dad really want to go there. ~ Alexia W.

I would buy my parents a trip to Hawaii because that is what my parents always wanted. ~ Hayley D.

I would buy my parents a mansion because they are big and have lots of room. ~ Madison M.

I would buy my parents Tim Horton gift cards because they love Tim Hortons. ~ Ashlyn K.

I would buy my parents an IPad because they can share it and they can do work on it. ~ Makenna H.

I would buy my dad a PS4 because he likes video games. I would buy my mom a pearl necklace because my mom really likes necklaces. ~ William K.

I would buy my mom a massaging chair because my mom’s back is sore. I would get my dad a race car jacket because he likes race cars. ~ Julia P.

I would buy my parents a mansion because if they have a mansion they would have lots of money and if they have lots of money they could buy all the pizza in the world. ~ Belicia P. I would buy my parents a mansion because it is big and they would like it. ~ Emma L. I would buy my parents a gift card to go skiing so we can go skiing every day. ~ Kleysen G. I would buy my dad a bunch of Tim Horton’s cards and my mom would get The Glee and Survivor TV shows DVDs. ~ Carter B. I would buy my parents a mansion and I would buy my dad all

I would buy my dad a Tim Horton’s gift card because he loves Tim Horton’s. I would buy my mom a beautiful necklace. ~ Jade K.

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mond ring and expensive shoes because I love her. I would buy my step dad a train set and a Lego set because he likes those things. ~ Mason I. I would buy my dad a Duck Dynasty shirt because he loves it.

I would buy my mom a mansion because she always wanted one. ~ Miranda W. I would buy my parents a new house and a new dog because my mom’s landlord doesn’t let her have a dog in the house and our house is small. ~ Noah M. I would take my dad to an AC/ DC concert because he loves them. I would buy my mom a ring because she likes jewelalery. ~ Kael T. I would get my mom a special cup for special tea that we can make and for my dad I would get a new corvette car because the back of his car is squeaky when you open it. ~ Ally S. For my dad I would get a butler because I don’t want to do chores for him and for my mom I would get a waterbed and a necklace because she looks pretty with the necklace on. ~ Nathan B. I would get my mom a Camaro because she is the best mom

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I would get my mom a massaging chair because then she can relax. I would get my dad a private jet and then he can go on more trips with my mom. ~ Matthew S.

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I would get my mom a mansion because it would be cool to have a second house. For my dad I would get him a boat the size of the titanic because it would be cool to have a big boat. ~ Parker P. For my mom I would get her a new house she wants because she has been waiting for it because she lived in it as a kid.

For my dad I would get a new fishing boat because he loves fishing. ~ Celine D. I would buy my mom a robe because she doesn’t have one and my dad a corvette because he really wants one. ~ Brielle M. I would buy my mom a pretty little purse that is see through with purple and orange and green polka dots. I would get my dad a blender that comes

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If I could give my parents anything for Christmas it would be a computer!!!!!!!! ~ Emma R. if I could give my parents anything for Christmas it would be a craft that I made or a new Ipad case. or a big kiss. ~ Tenley J. If I could give my parents anything for Christmas it would be for my dad a new Mustang. For my mom a hot tub! Or a mansion! ~ Josh L. If I could give my parents anything for Christmas it would be a car and X-box 360 and a Iphone. ~ Riel N. If I could give my parents anything for Christmas it would be love, my heart and a Christmas tree. ~ Camryn J.

If I could give my parents anything for Christmas it would be a 2014 GMC truck with a touch screen rodeo and turning hub caps for my dad. And for my mom a bright red car with turning hub caps. A hot tub for my family. ~ Brody N. If I could give my parents anything for Christmas I would get them a brand new white I phone that you could listen to music and text. I would also get my mom new shoes and my dad a cool hunting shirt. ~ Rachel G. If I could give my parents anything for Christmas it would be a 11 trips to Maui and book the best golf course there is and book a spa for 12 days.

Keep them there for 20 days. ~ Andi J. If I could give my parents anything for Christmas it would be for my mom a card and for my dad polka dot pajamas and for my mom rose pajamas. ~ Kai-

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tlyn L. If I could give my parents anything for Christmas it would be pajamas and a shirt. ~ Renata H. If I could give my parents anything for Christmas it would be an alienware computer. I would also give her some cook books. ~ Matthew R. If I could give my parents anything for Christmas it would be for my mom I would get a hot tub for my mom. I would get my dad a big TV, and for both of my parents a huge computer. ~ Jenna R. If I could give my parents anything for Christmas it would be for my mom and dad it would by a hot tub and this time it will be for my dad. I would buy a new table and for my mom.

I would get her a fireplace. ~ Brooke C. If I could give my parents any-

If I could give my parents anything for Christmas it would be a mine laptop and a car.~ Bailey H.

If I could get my parents anything for Christmas it would be...

I would buy my parents a Mansion because then they won’t have to have a small house and a small bathroom. My parents want a big bathroom. ~ Davin B. I would buy my mom a necklace because she likes to wear jewellery. I would buy my dad a model car because he likes cars. ~ Sammie B. I would buy my parents another TV for our car because, the car that we have one has one TV and we want TVs by the seats. ~ Andy C. I would buy my parents a new car because we need another one. ~ Owen D. I would buy my parents a new car and a new house because they are special to me. ~ Colten D. I would buy my parents a gift card to their favorite shop. My mom would get a card to a Winners to buy clothes and my dad a card to Consolidated Gypsum to buy insulation. ~ Tanner E. I would buy my parents a new car because my mom wants a new van and my dad wants a new truck. ~ Aidan F. I would buy my parents a new car because we need a bigger car. ~ Jonah G. I would buy my mom some new spices and bowl because my mom really likes to make dip. ~ Natalie H. I would buy my mom flowers and a really good necklace. I would buy my dad Grey Cup tickets. ~ Greyson H. I would buy my mom a horse

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I would get my dad a new truck for Christmas and five shirts. I would get my mom a Twix bar, a necklace and a bracelet. ~ Bailey K. If I could give my parents anything for Christmas it would be a TV and a table that is not wood for the dinner and for the kitchen. ~ Chantal B.

and my dad a bunch of video games. He loves video games he has a full shelf of them.~ Chloe L. I would buy my mom a new car because hers is broken and my dad an APX 2 hockey stick because he likes hockey. ~ Maddix M. I would buy my parents a black limo, a mansion and everlasting food. I would give everlasting food so we could always eat.~ Stevie R.

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I would buy my dad a ticket to the Grey Cup game with some friends and my mom a new car with heated seats so my bum doesn’t freeze. ~ Sasha R. I would buy my dad a giant TV because he has been working on the basement and needs a TV for the basement. I would get my mom a new truck because she doesn’t need the big truck any more. ~ Ethan S. I would buy my parents a new car because they always want a new one. ~ Holly S. I would buy my parents a new house because our house is too small. ~ Merissa S. I would buy my parents a golden hot tub because they need to relax. ~ Jessy S. I would buy my dad all the equipment to be a rock star and I would get my mom some diamonds and lots of necklaces and bracelets. ~ Matthew T. I would buy my mom a table purse hook because she needs one. I would buy my dad a new TV for the basement because he needs one. ~ Avery T.

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I want to make mom a necklace because she loves jewelry. I’m going to make the beads look like ornaments. One of them is going to look like a Christmas tree. I’m going to make nine beads. On Saturday my family and I are going to have slunch.

Slunch is lunch and a snack mixed together. We are going to decorate our Christmas tree tomorrow. My favourite ornament is the Teddy bear one and I put that one on my tree. ~ Reagan H. I would give my mom and dad a picture. I would give a picture because they say they like them. If I give them a picture they can remember Christmas this year. The picture would be of my family at my house.

I would draw my living room and kitchen with my family in it. ~ Hayden H. I would like to give my Mom a pan because my Mom broke her other one. It is a cooking pan that you would use to make pancakes. My favourite part about Christmas is getting together with family because they are really special to me.

We are getting together with my aunties, uncles, cousins and Grandpa and Grandma. We might have a Christmas Party. ~ Tyla B. I will get my Mom a heart necklace because my Mom likes hearts. The heart will open and there will be a picture of me.

A gold necklace would be nice.

We will give a family Christmas photo to our friends. We dress up to take our picture. We will take the picture in our living room in front of our Christmas tree. We celebrate Christmas by having a dinner at my house. My Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Corie and Eric come to my house. ~ Sydney V. I want to get my mom a purse.

I want to give her a tan purse. I am going to get my mom a big tan purse. My mom likes tan.

At Christmas I am going to have a snowball fight. I have a gold and white angel. It is mostly white. I love Christmas. The tree is fake and it is green. ~ Tristin W. I would like to give my mom a Christmas angel. It will be

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white and yellow. I can put it on the top of our tree. Our tree is really high. I will have to get my dad and he will put it on the tree. My dad bought a white and green ski-doo. I’ve gone on it only two times and I almost fell off. ~ Bryson S. I want to get my mom a necklace. It would be a heart necklace. The heart would be pink or red. I think she would wear it if she was going to a wedding.

I would like take a picture with my family and my mom would be wearing the necklace. My favourite thing about Christmas is getting gifts. We are probably going to my grandpa’s for Christmas. We play outside in the snow. ~ Brent S. I want to give my mom an Air Miles card. My mom has to go on trips sometimes. Christmas is fun. I hope that everyone has a fun and safe Christmas. I think that I’m going to go snowmobiling. On Boxing Day is my Grandma’s birthday. I might be going to church on Christmas night. ~ Sheridan Z. I would get my Dad a camouflage suit. I would get my mom a nice red car. I would buy a little Christmas tree and make a family picture. I would make Christmas decorations. I would make a Christmas present for my whole family. ~ Hunter C. For Christmas I will get my mom a necklace. The necklace is shaped like a heart. The necklace can open and there is a mirror. You can put pictures in the necklace. I will put my picture in the necklace.

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We are staying home for Christmas this year. After Christmas, we will visit my Grandma and Gido. My cousins come over and we play together. We have snowball fights and make snowmen. ~ Ava G. I’m going to give Mom some earrings for Christmas. They are going to look like Christmas trees. They will have gold on them. Mom loves them. We are going to invite our family over for Christmas. I like it when it snows on Christmas day. We get to throw snowballs at each other. I hope it snows a lot. ~ Joshua D. I would like to make a book for mom and dad. My book is about the family. We would go

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on a holiday. We would go to Grandma’s house. She lives on an acreage. We would play with the toys at her house. I would put lots of pictures in the book.

It would be five pages. I love mom and dad. My favourite thing about Christmas is getting presents, seeing my grandma and playing with my cousins. ~ Ethyn R. I can’t wait for Christmas! I’m so excited! I want to buy Mommy a beyblade because I broke her other beyblade. Then we could have beyblade battles at Christmas. I love Mommy! The End. ~ Wyatt H. I want to make Tim a Christmas present. It will be a karate belt with yellow on it. I want to get him the karate belt because he can’t find his own. For Christmas we are taking down Ethan’s and Hail-lee’s room because we have a daycare. We can’t set our Christmas tree up in the daycare so we’re making another room. ~ Antony K. I would go to the pet store to get a dog for my Mom. It would be a Golden Retriever puppy.

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The puppy would be yellow. I am staying home for Christmas and playing with my cousins.

We are going to decorate our tree soon. My cousin lifts me up and I put the star on top. ~ Manpreet P. I am going to get my mommy a can opener because ours does not work. Her favourite colour is green so a green one would be nice. We have another one but it is hard to use. We are going to put up our tree in December. I love to decorate our tree. My favourite ornament is the big one that has everyone’s name on it. After Christmas, I am going to my Grandma and Grandpa’s house. They do not get snow. ~ Maelynn P. For Christmas I will get my mom a beyblade. That way me and my mom could have a battle with a plastic disc and a beyblade. Also, I am going to get her fancy new clothes. She likes wedding clothes. Her favourite is blue. After Christmas my family is going to Mexico. Being in Mexico will even let me miss a few days of school. ~ Jake K.

my mom, my sister and maybe my brother Fox. ~ Shaya K. I want to give my mom a cookbook. She loves to bake. I love to bake with my mom. My mom and I love to bake together.

Mom and I love to bake cakes and put icing on it. I love to put the angel on the Christmas tree. I love to decorate the gingerbread house with my nana and papa. I love when the family gets together at Christmas time. ~ Kyra B. For Christmas I want to get my dad more tools. Then he can make a shelter for my miniature horses and make bird houses. For Christmas I would like to build gingerbread men and go sledding. I like to go snowmobiling with my mom and dad and my sister. I like decorating the house and decorating the tree. Christmas is my favourite time of the year because it is fun. ~ Tori-Lynn B. I would like to get my Dad a picture frame for him to remember our family. I want my Dad to think about us when he looks at the picture. I’m going to Edmonton for Christmas we are going in a mall because there is a swimming pool. My mom, dad and Damion and I will be in the picture. It will be taken in our back yard. ~ Tayen W. If I could get dad something for Christmas it would be a TV. Why? Dad would get to put it in his room. All of the channels would be in HD. It would have 3D movies. It would have a touch screen. If you tell it the show, it would change it. My favourite part is spending time with my family and putting up the tree. ~ Carson W. I want to give my mom a bunch of Christmas pictures. They are going to have Santa, the reindeer, and elves in them. I am going to print off of my sister’s laptop. I will make sure they fit in an envelope. I will decorate the envelope by using my markers. We are using the same Christmas tree as last year. I do not have a favourite ornament because I like all of them.

We put tinsel on the tree. ~ Caris K.

rings for herself. The earrings are going to be long and gold. I am going to decorate the house.

We have a medium sized tree. ~ Cecily V. For Christmas I want to get my mommy some new shoes. The shoes are silver. My mommy

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If I could buy any Christmas present for my mom and dad I would get them earrings, tie, watch, bracelet, clock, dog, cat, and a horse. ~ Liam F. If I could buy my mom and dad any present for Christmas I would get them a new car because our car is six years old. ~ Teddie C. If I could get my mom and dad any presents for Christmas I would get them a new blender because ours is not working and is making chunky smoothies. ~ Owen D. If I could buy my mom and dad any present for Christmas, I’d buy my mom a robot that did all the work around the house. I’d buy my dad a million dollar batsuit and all the bat-weapons. I’d

buy them both a mansion. ~ Logan H. If I could buy any present for my mom and dad for Christmas, I would get them... I would get dad a pig and mom a horse! I would get dad a pig because he grew up with pigs and I would get mom a horse because she grew up with horses. ~ Sydney S. If I could buy any Christmas present for my mom and dad, I would get my mom a silver necklace and it will be a heart because she is very special to me. I would get my dad an i-pod, because his got stolen. I would get both of them a coffeepot. ~ Sierra C. If I could buy any present for my mom and dad it would be me because my mom and dad love me more than anything in the world. ~ Bill H. If I could get my mom and dad anything it would be a fuzzy gray kitten. I would get them a

gray kitten because we like cats, and we really like gray kittens.

We also want a third cat. They would like a kitten for a Christmas present. ~ Sadie F. If I could buy any Christmas present for my mom and dad, I would get my mom a new cookie cutter because she makes cookies to sell. I would get my dad a new mug because he drinks coffee. ~ Noah B. If I could buy any Christmas present for my mom and dad I would get my mom a teddy bear and my dad gets a teddy bear too. I would get teddy’s because my mom and dad don’t sleep with any stuffed animals. That’s why I would get them a teddy bear! ~ Katelyn W.

I would get my mom a jewelry box for her jewelry because she has a very, very messy jewelry box. It is just so, so messy. She is special to me and my brother. I love my mom and dad. For my dad I would get my dad a canoe for a present, so that me and my dad can go for a canoe trip to Grande Prairie. It would be a

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If I could buy mom and dad any present for Christmas, I would buy dad a lot of elves to work in his shop so that dad does not have to work. I would buy mom a mansion so she has more room for her things. ~ David G. If I could get my mom and dad any present for Christmas, I would get them both a suit and dress. I think my mom would like a dress because she likes wearing nice clothes. I think my dad would like a suit because he goes to festivals and needs to wear something nice. ~ Julia S. If I could buy my mom and dad any present for Christmas, it would be a robot that is meant for working. I want to get a robot for my mom and dad because every day in the evening the living room is a pigsty. So that’s why I want to get a robot so mom and dad don’t have to clean up after me, Julia, Grace and Rachel. So that means the robot would clean up all of the mess. The End. ~ Nick NS. If I could buy any Christmas present for my mom and dad I would buy a purse for mom and a new set of clothes for dad. I would buy these because they need them. ~ Mikayia P.

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I would buy a cross stitch because my Mommy likes doing that. I would buy a snow shovel for my Daddy because he shovels snow off the roof. ~ Megan E. I would by a T.V. because when we watch T.V. the plugs are far away; a van because the hockey bags don’t fit in the car; movies because we love watching them together; or a chocolate machine because my Mom loves chocolate. ~ Drew S. I would get my Dad a rifle and deer tag and season tickets to see the Riders. I would get my Mom tickets for the Blades and a cherry red Ferrari because she wants a new car. ~ Joel C. I would by them a just right gift.

My Mom would get coupons for the spa because she has a sore back and a little gift basket. I would give my Dad tickets to a Blades game so he can go with me. ~ Taelyr B.

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If I could buy any Christmas present for my mom and dad what would I get them? A new house because we have a small house and when I slam my door the house shakes! When the dogs fight they will have more space to run and bite and jump around the living room. We would have more room to play with the dogs and my uncle can play with the dogs with his leather coat. ~ Scott C.

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If I could buy any Christmas present for my mom and dad, I would get my mom a bubble bath, new PJ’s, i-phone case, iPhone charger, a nice smelling candle, and a nice new clean black Ford truck. I would get my dad a nice new clean gray truck, i-phone case, i-phone charger, and nice new t-shirts and pants for his job. ~ Teaira T. If I could buy any Christmas present for my mom and dad I would get my mom a new house.

I would get her a new house because she really wants one. She thinks our old house is getting old and stinky. It is also a very small house for our family. I would get my dad a new Chevy truck. I would get that for him because I go to hockey lots, and he wants a farm truck to take down the bad rough roads all winter. He wants a new truck because the roads are full of potholes! ~ Wyatt D.

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I would give my Mom a limousine because she does daycare and then she can fit all the kids in the car. I would get my Dad a Can Am Outlander with power steering and mud tires. ~ Noah R. I would buy my Dad a new gun for his collection and the movie Hangover 3. I would buy my Mom some movies because she loves to watch movies with me and my sister. I would also buy her some new uniforms because she works for the Saskatoon Health Region. ~ Emma A.

“I would get my parents’ tickets to Jamaica because my Mom wants to go to Jamaica so bad. ~ Danielle H. I would get my parents some new winter tires because I know that they want some. ~ Lucas P.

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If I could buy any Christmas present for my mom and dad I would give my mom any car she wants. I would buy my dad love. Why I wanted to buy my mom any car she wants because she really wanted a car. I wanted to buy my dad love because he really needs love from me. I wanted to buy my mom baking stuff. I wanted to buy my dad some golf clubs. Why I wanted to buy my mom baking stuff because my mom loves to bake. Why I wanted to buy my dad some golf clubs because my dad loves to golf. ~ Ashlyn P. What would I buy mom and dad for Christmas? I would get my mom a giant coffee mug and a never ending supplies of coffee because mom really likes coffee. I would give my dad a new van because his van doesn’t work very well. I would also buy dad a giant coffee mug and never ending supplies of coffee too. ~ Breanne H. If I could buy any Christmas present for my mom and dad I would buy my dad a new comb because his is dirty, old and broken. I would also buy my dad a person to shovel the driveway because he hurts his back a lot. Also I would get him tickets to the next football game because he loves the Riders. Another thing I would get him is breakfast in bed for 2 years just to be nice. Something I would get my mom would be jewelry because she loves jewelry. I would also get her clothes because she loves clothes. Also I would get her a chef because she always has to cook. Another gift I would get her would be books because my mom loves to read. ~ Cara If I could buy any Christmas present for my Mom and Dad it would be a house. My present would be a house because they are looking for a new house that is bigger. The house we have right now is pretty small.

I would get them a house with 3 stories and it would have 5 bed-

rooms, 4 bathrooms, a big back yard and front yard. ~ Colby H. If I could buy my mommy any present it would be new eyeliner, a star buck’s coupon, more craft stuff, white board to write on! If I could get my daddy any present it would be a suebra, a Starwars books, star bucks coupon! ~ English L. If I could buy any Christmas present for my Mom and Dad, I would get my Mom new pans.

I would get my Dad a new bike.

So we have more pans so my Mom can cook more. So my Dad has a kickstand. ~ Isaiah M.

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I would get my mom some cooking stuff for Christmas. I would buy my dad golf clubs for Christmas. I think my dad needs new golf clubs. My mom likes cooking. And I LOVE them. ~ Joshua C. If I could buy my mom and dad a Christmas present I would buy some cooking stuff for my mom because she likes to cook.

I would also buy some more books for my mom because she likes to read. I would buy my dad some hunting stuff because he likes to hunt. I would also buy him Duck Dynasty stuff because he loves Duck Dynasty. ~ Kaelyn.A

If I could buy my mom and dad something for Christmas I would buy my mom some cooking stuff. I would also buy her makeup. I would buy her cooking stuff because she enjoys cooking. I would buy her makeup because she puts makeup on every day. I would buy my dad some cars. I would also buy him a binder. I would buy him cars to go with his car collection. I would buy him a big binder to keep all his work stuff. MERRY CHRISTMAS! ~ Jenna D.

If I could buy a Christmas present for my mom and dad I would buy. A mug she likes mugs. I am going to get my dad a Dexter movie. I would get my dad a Dexter movie because my dad likes Dexter. I will also get Money. I will get him money because he likes money. ~ Kaylee

If I were to buy my mom and dad a present I would buy my mom a movie called Vampire Diaries. I would buy my mom that because she likes it and she never gets to watch it. I would buy my mom a pan because she likes to cook. I would buy my dad a hockey shirt because he loves hockey. I would buy my dad a sports magazine because he loves sports. ~ Jessie R.

If I could buy any Christmas present for my Mom and Dad I would get my Mom and Dad lots of new clothes, shoes and jackets. I would get those things because both my Mom and Dad hardly get to do what they want to do because they both work full time in very stressing jobs.

So they are usually very mad and tired. Also because my mom doesn’t get anything at all that she wants. My dad like never gets days off unless he’s sick or it is Sunday. ~ Liam K.

If I could buy my Mom and Dad anything for Christmas I would get them a car. I would get my Mom cooking supplies. I would get my Dad tools for fixing boats. I would get a car just for fun! I would get my Mom cooking supplies because she LOVES to cook. I would get my Dad boat tools because in the summer his job is fixing boats. ~ Jolene M. If I could buy any Christmas

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I would buy my mom new cooking supplies. I would pick that because my mom loves to cook .

I would buy my dad new sweaters. I would pick that because all of his sweaters are wrecked.

I would give my mom and dad love for Christmas. ~ Logan M. If I could buy any Christmas present for my Mom and Dad I would get my Mom a new kitchen table. I would get it because she wants one. She would like it because our old table is old.

Then I would get my dad a new set of golf clubs. I would get it because he said his golf clubs are a little old. I would also get it because he wants a new set. ~ Lucas I would get my mom earrings at Christmas because she wears earrings and she likes earrings. At Christmas I would get my dad a hat because he likes hats and sometimes he wears hats. For Christmas I would get my mom a nice soft pillow for

Christmas because she likes nice soft pillows. At Christmas I get my dad a nice shirt with a tie. ~ Luke D. I would give my mom and dad love. I would pick that because I love them. I would buy them diamonds. I would pick that because I don’t know what they like. ~ Mason If I could get my mom and dad something for Christmas I would get my mom some candles and a book for Christmas. I would get my mom candles because my mom likes the smell of candles. I would get my mom a book because she likes to read. I would get my dad some camouflage stuff. I also would get him some hunting stuff. I would get him camouflage stuff because he likes the colour green. I would get him hunting stuff because he could add it to his collection. ~ Meghan W. If I could buy any Christmas present for my Mom and Dad I would get my mom some new earrings. I would buy my dad a new snowmobile movie. I picked earrings because my Mom loves earrings. I picked a new snowmobile movie because my Dad likes snowmobiles. ~ Nicholas E. If I could buy any Christmas present for my mom and dad, I would get both of them a new bed and a new pillow because their beds are not soft. I would get my dad a new snowmobile because he is giving his snowmobile to my bother. I would get my mom a new quad because her quad is old. ~ Ryan C. If I could buy any Christmas present for my mom and dad I would buy my mom a candle because she likes the smell.

I would buy my dad a hat because he wears hats a lot. I would buy my mom glasses because she needs new ones. I would buy my mom and dad some movies because they like to watch them together. I would get them a mattress for their bed I would get it because they say it’s not comfy. ~ Samantha B. What I would buy my mom and dad for Christmas is a new barbeque for my dad.

Why I would buy my dad this is because he thinks we need our barbeque hotter! I think I would buy him a black barbeque because I think it would look better. What I buy mom for Christmas is new clothes and new jewellery. Why I would buy my mom jewellery is because she always loves new jewelry. Why I would buy her clothes is because I remember my mom telling me Troy you can buy me clothes if you want?

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If I could get any Christmas present for my parents I would get a Galaxy S4 because their phones are probably old. ~ Ashton C. If I could buy my mom anything I would get her the new bed set that she wanted. If I could get anything for my dad I would get him the best hockey stick ever, because he plays hockey. ~ Bauer H. I would get my mom some flowers because she would smell them every day.

I would get my dad a chocolate bar because my dad loves chocolate. ~ Brook M. If I could buy any present for my mom it would be a new curling iron and I would buy my dad new parts for his quad. I would buy that present because my dad has a quad and my mom that present because she straightens her hair. ~ Coltyn B. If I could buy any Christmas present for my mom and dad I would buy them cooking stuff because they cook a lot. ~ Deanna F. If I could buy any Christmas

present for my mom and dad I would get them a TV because they can share it. ~ Emerson T.E.T. If I could buy any Christmas present for my mom and dad I would get my mom a really pretty necklace and I would get my dad an action figure. For both of them I would get a big card for them with a heart with sparkles. I would pick these things because my mom likes necklaces and I would get my dad an action figure because my dad collects them a lot. ~ Felisha K. I would get my mom a necklace and I would get my dad new glasses. I would get my mom a necklace because my mom likes necklaces. I would get my dad new glasses because his are broken. ~ Jared B.

I would get my mom more crocheting stuff. I would get my dad more tools. I would get them those things because they would like more. ~ Parker E. I would get my mom money so that she can buy a lot of stuff. I would get my dad a new house because we want to live on a farm. ~ Toccara S.

If I could buy any Christmas present for my mom and dad I would buy mom new silverware and a teddy bear. I would give my dad a rocking chair out of wood. I would buy them that because my dad likes to sit down after work. My mom wants a teddy bear and silverware because she thinks teddy bears are cute and she wants silverware because she likes to cook. ~ Ryker H. If I could buy any Christmas present for my mom and dad I would buy my mom jewellery because I think she likes jewellery!

Anyways, if I could buy anything for my mom and dad I would buy my dad a brand new chuckwagon because he likes to race and he wants a brand new chuckwagon. ~ Aaliyah

If I could get my mom and dad anything for Christmas, I would send them on a hot holiday so they could relax on the beach. ~ Jonathon D.

If I could buy any Christmas present for my mom and dad, I would get my dad some hunting gear from Cabelas. I would get my mom perfume, a pop and gum. I would get that present because he loves to go to Cabelas and he likes to go hunting.

I would get that present to my mom because she likes gum and Coca-Cola and perfume. ~ Trista T.B.

If I could buy any Christmas present I would buy a DVD player and a flat screen TV for my mom and dad so they can watch movies together. ~ Joshua G.

I would get my mom a baseball glove for Christmas because she gave my sister hers because she plays softball. I want to get my dad a hockey stick because his

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If I could give my dad anything for Christmas, I would give him mitts for work because they could warm his hands while he’s working on the trains. If I could give my mom anything for Christmas, I would give her a gift card because she could go shopping to get exactly what she wants! ~ Hayden If I could give my dad anything for Christmas, I would give him a new computer because ours is slow. If I could give my mom anything for Christmas, I would give her a $100.00 itunes card because she could get a lot more stuff on her phone. ~ Harcus If I could give my dad anything for Christmas, I would give him a new gun for hunting and a gun case to keep it in. If I could give my mom anything for Christ-

If I could buy anything for my dad it would be some more fishing hooks for going fishing with me. For my mom I would buy her some chocolate covered almonds, a box of peanuts and pop and a necklace for mom. My mom deserves it because she helps all 3 of us with everything. I would also buy a cabin! ~ Owen

mas, I would give her some earrings because she always wears the same ones and I think it would be nice to wear something else. ~ Jenna If I could give my mom anything for Christmas, I would give her jewels because she doesn’t have a lot of jewels. If I could give my dad anything for Christmas, I would give him more tools because he doesn’t have a lot. ~ Brinley If I could give my dad anything for Christmas, I would give him a new tie because I don’t like the colours of his other ties. If I could give my mom anything for Christmas, I would give her perfume because she is all out of her favourite kind. ~ Ally If I could give my dad anything for Christmas, I would give him a road bike because then he’d bike to work. If I could give my mom anything for Christmas, I’d give her jewelry because she likes jewelry. ~ Hanson

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WARMAN ELEMENTARY School Jenn Beaumont-Becker’s class

If I could get my parents anything for Christmas it would be...

I would give my mom a free coupon for a foot rub or anything she wants, because I love her. I would buy my dad a new house because we are going to buy a new house (right now we have a rental house and the owner is selling it). ~ Cabri The new XBox because the new games are on it for my Dad. I would like to give my Mom baking supplies because she likes baking. ~ Brock S. For my mom I would get her a diamond necklace because last year I got her a necklace and she really liked it. For my stepdad an old pickup truck with something wrong with it because he likes fixing things.

For both of them a trip to Cuba because they want to go on a trip. P.S. If they go I am coming too. ~ Hailee M. I would like to get my dad an ipad because he was looking for an ipad for a long time. I would like to get my mom a necklace because she likes to wear necklaces to parties. I would like to get my mom and dad a car because the ones we have are old. ~ Kirsten P. I would get my mom some colourful yarn and I would get her a necklace and make her a card. I would get her yarn because she likes to crochet. I would get her a necklace because she gets me some. I would

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would get my mom supplies for cooking and I would make her a card and I would put a necklace and a bracelet inside of the card because my mom likes to cook. The reason, why I would make my mom a card with a necklace and bracelet inside, because she bought me a desk and a book shelf for no reason so I would make it for her for no reason. ~ Kaitlyn H.

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For Christmas I would like nine raft lego, 3Ds, Mario Cart 7. For Christmas, I would like to buy my mom a bracelet and a new pool case for my dad. ~ Carter B.

I would get my dad a new truck and my mom fancy jewelery because my mom needs better jewelery and my dad needs a new truck because his truck is dirty. ~ Harlee N.

For my mom I would get a diamond ring because she likes them. For my dad I would get him a 747-Jet because he likes planes. ~ Sam H.

For Christmas I would like stuff, lego and toys. I would like a video game Heros for XBox 360. For Christmas I would like to buy my Dad a gun for target practice. For mom I would get candles. ~ Joseph S.

I would get my mom a new house because she always talks about moving. I would get my dad a new truck because he has his work stuff in his new one. ~ Brynn S.

I would get my mom some tea because she likes to drink tea.

I would get my dad a Lamborghini or a Ferrari because he has wanted a Corvette for a while because he doesn’t want to spend that much money but if it was free to him, so get him something faster. ~ Kale P. I would get my mom candles.

I would get my dad hockey skates. ~ Jagger B. I would get my mom candles, a Coffee Crisp and a new coffee cup. I would get my dad new skates for hockey, a Kit Kat and a new hockey bag. ~ Riya M. I would get jewelery for my mom. I will get money for my dad and I’m going to get tools for my dad. ~ Mabroor A.

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I would get my mom jewelery because she loves to wear fancy stuff. I would get my dad a BIG kiss and hug. I would get both of them a XOXOXO. ~ Matty H. If I could buy anything for my dad and mom I would buy them a new phone. I would buy my mom a new makeup kit. I would buy my dad a gift certificate for every store because he gets mad when he doesn’t have enough money. ~ Lane B. I would get my mom slippers.

I would get it because she only has one pair. I would get my dad a shirt because he does not have very much. ~ Nowyl M. I would get my dad a new hunting jacket because my dad likes to hunt for big game. I would get my mom a new cooking pan and silverware because my mom likes to cook. ~ Wyatt B.

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make her a card because she likes it when I make them for her. I would get my dad a new car. I would make him a card, and get him a new video game.

I would get him a new car because he likes cars. I would get him a video game because he likes to play them. I would make him a card because he likes them. ~ Sophie B.

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I would buy my mom a diamond ring because she has always wanted one! I would buy my dad a car so he could come visit me! I love my mom and dad. ~ Dasean F.

If I could buy my mom and dad anything in the world it would be a robot that did everything for them because they are so busy all the time doing work. ~ Paul B. If I could get anything for my moms, I would give them lots and lots of love. Why you ask?

Because they are the most important thing in my life. ~ Mercedes S. If I could get them anything I would get them a gift card for groceries because I love them. ~ Lexi L. If I could buy any Christmas present for my mom and dad it would be a car because they need a better winter car and I love my dad and my mom. ~ Jonathan K. If I could get my mom and dad anything I would give them love because I love my mom and dad. ~ Aidan H. If I could give anything to my mom it would be another dog because she loves dogs. If I could give my dad anything it would be hockey equipment because he is an awesome hockey player. If I could give my stepdad anything I would give him a massage therapist for free because he always has a sore back. ~ Braxton E. If I could give my mom anything I’d get her a coupon where I’d babysit my sisters for a day and for my dad I’d get him a day off work to spend time with his family. ~ Allie H. If I could get my dad something I would get him a BBQ. I would get him a BBQ because he really wants to get one and he likes to have BBQs. If I could get my mom something it would be her own lake for S.U.P (Stand Up Paddleboard) Yoga because she

really wants to teacher paddleboard yoga. I love my mom and dad. ~ Mayah G.

and dad is a world-wide cruise and Bon Jovi tickets. I would get them that present because they like Bon Jovi, Japan, and Italy. ~ Robin S.

If I could get my mom anything I would get her a new hair dryer because she needs a new one.

If I could get my dad anything I would get him a new paint set because he likes to paint a lot of pictures. ~ Sophie R.

If I could give my parents anything I would get them lots of love and some time for themselves because I love them. ~ Nyah K.

If I could get my parents anything I would get them love and happiness because they are my parents and I love them. For my dad I would also get him 4 motorbikes because he loves them. For my mom I would get her a nail art kit because she is a nail artist. ~ Timea M.

If I could buy any Christmas present for my mom and dad I would get them a rock that is really special to me. I want to show that I love them. ~ Drew P. I would get my mom a Beatles CD because she likes the Beatles. I would get my dad a new Roughrider toque. ~ Kyle M.

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WARMAN ELEMENTARY School Taylor Mui’s class

If I could get my parents anything for Christmas it would be...

For my mom I would get her a nice TV because she likes to watch it. I would get her some nice jewelry because she likes to be nice. ~ Ethan J. I would get my Dad a tie and hockey stuff. And a car and skidoo! because he likes cars, skidoos and hockey stuff and a tie because he likes to wear a tie at work. I would get my mom a necklace and make-up because she likes to be pretty. ~ Logan C. I would get my Mom for Christmas a new computer for the new shop because her old one is completely broken. I would get my Mom for Christmas a new office because her old one is caving in. ~ Mackenzie P. I would get my mom a tablet for work. And a card. And $3,000.

And lots of jewelery. And I would build a really nice mansion for her. She would be rich.

For Dad, I would get a new skidoo. And $4,000. And some tools. ~ Kalan O. For my mom some makeup because she uses lots of makeup.

For my dad, he needs jerseys because he doesn’t have a lot of jerseys. ~ Rylie P.

I would get my dad a new car and a card because he likes anything I make. ~ McKinley C.

I would get my Dad a new pair of hockey gloves because his old ones stink! I would get my Mom a GPS watch because she likes to go for a walk every once in a while. ~ Cooper L.

I would get 10 gifts for my mom, dad, a soap that she likes and flowers, pop and a surprise because she is nice. ~ Easton M.

I would get my mom a coffee cup, a free gift card and an i-pad nano because she would like one for Christmas. I would get my dad a mini stick, a new hockey stick and a new pair of boots and some skis. ~ Carter M. I would get my mom a dress, necklace, bracelet, earrings, cookies and a card. The dress will be purple. The necklace will be pink and the bracelet will be pink. The earrings will be gold. I’ll make chocolate chip cookies with purple icing and rainbow sprinkles. I’ll make the card with sticker hearts and a Christmas tree. I’ll get her a dress because she likes dresses.

I’ll get her a necklace, a bracelet and earrings because she loves jewelry. Cookies because cookies are yummy and a card because she likes when I make her cards. ~ Keira H. I would get my mom some jewelery and some cooking supplies because she likes to cook.

LORD ASQUITH School Mandy Comerford’s class

If I could get my parents anything for Christmas it would be...

For Christmas, I would get my mom a new laptop because I think she would like that. I would get my dad a quad because we could go on a quad ride. ~ Claira R. I would buy my mom a trip to Mexico with my family for 3 weeks and we would get to invite 3 friends because she wants to have a holiday. I would buy my dad a clean mansion with 5 swimming pools because I think he would love it. ~ Anna B. I would buy my mom and dad an angel ornament and a thousand dollars. Why? Because

they like angels and then we can be rich! ~ Adam H. My mom: a trip for her because she loves to go on trips. We have been on 8 trips so far. My dad: a lot of bulldogs. My dad’s favourite dog is a bulldog. We have a bulldog named Tonka.

We have two dogs, Charlie and Tonka. They are cute. ~ Lily B. I would get my mom some jewelry for Christmas because my mom loves jewelry. I would get my dad some lego and Johnny Cash music because he likes Johnny Cash and he likes lego. ~ Thomas S. I would buy my mom a treasure box full of jewelry because I love my mom. I would buy my dad a monster truck because I love my dad. ~ Aden J.

I would get my dad a dog and dog food too because he likes dogs and everything you need for a dog. I would get my mom new boots and new clothes for her because she likes clothes. ~ Dawson D. What I would like to get my Mom and Dad. I want to get my mom a pair of scissors because she is a hairdresser and my dad some welding stuff because he is a welder and my brother some hockey equipment. ~ Cadence T. I would get my mom and dad an ornament for Christmas. For my mom I would give her a card that has 20 dollars and it would say ‘I love you so much’. Merry Christmas! And for my dad I would make him something for baseball, and for my family I would make a really big card for everyone. Merry Christmas Family! Ho, Ho, Ho! ~ Chloe J.

I would get my mom a necklace and some nice pamperchef.

I would make her a card and say it’s for the best mom ever. I would get the necklace for her so she can wear it. I would get the pamperchef so she can cook and I’ll make the card for her! I would get my dad a nice winter coat. I would get him some nice tools so he can take them to his work and I would get the winter coat for skiing and I’ll make him a card that said for the coolest dad ever! ~ Abby K.

For Christmas I would get my mom a ticket to the movies and I would get her flowers and jewelery because she really likes jewelery and she really likes tickets to the movies. ~ Emmett W.

I would get my mom flowers because she likes them. ~ Karleigh W.

would buy it because my parents like watches and they like shiny things. ~ Nathan R.

If I got to buy a present I would buy an old car for my dad and a lot of flowers for my mom because that’s what they’re into. ~ Gavin F.

I want to get my mom a Busy Bee Book because if my mom had nothing to do she could do her Busy Bee Book. I want to get my dad a new truck because he needs it for the snow. ~ Easton R.

I would buy my dad a dog named Ruger because my dad really misses Ruger so much, he wishes we never sold him.

All my mom and dad would like the most out of anything would be me and my sister. ~ Emily K. I would buy a new watch. I

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I would get my mom flowers, and my dad I would get a new pair of boots. ~ Cooper D.

I would get my mom a dog that looks dark and a flower. I’ll get my sister a cat. ~ Parker M.

I am going to get my mom a new pony because she loves ponies. ~ Lucy P.

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I would get my Mom a jewelery box. I would get her a jewelery box because she does not have one. ~ Ireland M.

I would get my mom a horse because she likes horses. And I do too. We ride them every day.

And a box of perfume. I would get my dad a new quad because he likes to go in mud a lot. I like them too. I would get Aiden a pair of skates. Two pairs.

I would get Troy toy cars. He loves them. ~ Brinley N.

I would get my parents a massage chair because I think they would love it. ~ Brett P.

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If I could buy any Christmas present for my mom it would be a fairy because my mom likes fairies. If I could buy any Christmas present for my dad it would be a dragon because my dad likes dragons. ~ Aella B. I would pick a deluxe hot tub because my mom and dad work too hard. It would be very nice and they would love it so much! ~ Jack D. I would get my mom money for Christmas because it’s nice to give money to people. ~ Ashlynn P. I would get my mom flowers because I love her and all her plants die. I would get my dad earplugs because I love him and he can’t sleep without them. I love my parents. ~ Rebekah G.

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WARMAN ELEMENTARY School Judy Symenuk & Carla Vaagen’s class If I could get my parents anything for Christmas it would be...

Dear Santa, My dad would like to have a new coffee cup that says “Best Dad Ever.” I would like my mom to have a nice, fuzzy new blanket because she likes to take naps sometimes. ~ Chloe V. Dear Santa, My mom wants another “L” key for the computer. Hi again.

I want my room downstairs. ~ Tristan O. Dear Santa, What I would like for my parents is a blanket so they can sleep in it and watch movies in it late at night when we are sleeping. ~ Hunter H. Dear Santa, Please get my Dad a van because my Dad thinks his car is too small to fit a lot in our vehicle. My Dad wants a van because he thinks that vans are bigger than cars. ~ Rose DB. Dear Santa, My mom would like a new van because her car is all rusty and needs more room. My dad would like a work truck because he doesn’t have one. My

mom would like a watch becaues she is always late. ~ Trinity N. Dear Santa, Will you please bring mom a nice blanket that is really soft because she had surgery?

Will you bring my dad a robot that does everything for him, please!! ~ Sophie H. Dear Santa, Can you give my dad a chance to catch the biggest fish in his group in Florida? ~ Brody M. Dear Santa, Can I have a robot so my mom and dad don’t have to do their chores. ~ Hunter E. Dear Santa, Can you please bring my mom a new golf bag? Hers is getting really old. ~ Carter P. Dear Santa, Can you bring some extra time so my dad can play video games more? ~ Dylan S. Dear Santa, I would like my parents to have a robot so it would do all the chores. ~ Alyssa R. Dear Santa, My mom wants a car because she lost her driver’s license when she accidentally slided

PRAIRIE VIEW School Theresa Blair’s class

If I could get my parents anything for Christmas it would be...

For my mom I want to get a Diamond necklace because she has no jewelry. For my dad I want to get a fishing rod because he loves fishing. For my mom I want to get a dress because she loves fashion. For my dad I want to get a Bow and arrow because he loves hunting. For my mom I want to get baby clothes. For my dad I want to get a new computer because he loves to work. ~ Jena I want to buy my mom a solid gold and diamond necklace.

I want to buy my dad a really high jacked-up GMC truck.

I want to buy my grandpa a Chevy Camaro SS. I want to buy my grandma a real diamond pair of earrings. ~ Oscar If I could buy my dad anything

against a car, she lost her license. ~ Haley C. Dear Santa, My mom would like me and Grace to not fight. My dad wishes that Grace can shoot a deer. My mom would like a new computer. ~ Abby B. Dear Santa, My mom would like new snowboard glasses, because we are going to the mountain, and a robot. ~ Ryder Dear Santa, My dad would like a new blanket because my dad needs his rest. He has to get up at 5:00 for work. ~ Emma K. Dear Santa, Could you please bring my mom a big Tim Horton’s mug because she likes to drink a lot of coffee in the morning on the weekends. Please, she is begging and begging for a Tim Horton’s mug. ~ Rian J.I. Dear Santa, My mom and dad will like a robot so the robot can bring me to hockey practices and do chores for my family. Then I can play with my family. ~ Tanner D. Dear Santa, For my dad candy, hammer, a new phone and chocolate. For

My grandma would like a necklace. ~ Ellie

If my mom could get anything I’d get her a new phone because her old one is hard to work. ~ Bailey

If I could buy my dad anything he wanted I would buy him a bridle and 270 bullets, because he wants a bridle and because he might need bullets for his gun. If I could buy my mom anything I wanted, I would buy her a horse because she wants one. ~ Wyatt

If I could get my dad anything it would be a sled to haul things in. If I could get my mom anything it would be a dress.

My grandpa would get a tractor.

Dear Santa, Can you get my mom a new computer because ours is almost broken and we lost a key from it. Oh, can you get my dad a new car because the paint is coming off and it’s got scratches and dents on it. ~ Kaitlyn D. Dear Santa, My Dad wants a remote control car. My Dad’s remote control car broke down. P.S. I am thinking about it. It would be pretty awesome!! ~ Aiden D. Dear Santa, Can you get my dad a dirt bike so we can finally go dirt biking? Can you get my mom and dad a new car so we can get rid of the truck? P.S. My dad will probably get hurt. My dad got hurt on my bike and dislocated his finger. ~ Jona Q. Dear Santa, Could you get my mom a new computer? We acidentally broke hers. Can you get my dad a new set of money because we need it? ~ Abigail B. Dear Santa, My mom needs a man to help her do hard stuff. I wish my mom would settle with her computer. ~ Gabriel B.

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I would buy him a Porsche, truck or Mustang. If I could buy my mom anything I would buy her a cookbook, a iPad, or a new phone. I would buy my dad cologne and deodorant. I would buy my mom something from Bath and Body Works. ~ Emma

If I could buy my mom anything I’d buy her some expensive perfume and a diamond necklace and a diamond ring, because she goes out with my dad and likes being pretty.

If I could buy my dad anything it would be a semi model and tools because he likes semis and builds on them. ~ Nikolas

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I would buy my mom and dad a bed warmer. They would be so warm at night so they would control their side of the bed. ~ Jordie

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If I could buy my granddad anything I wanted I would buy him a model boat. And if I could buy my mommy and daddy something I would buy them a gift card for Boston Pizza. ~ Thomas I want to buy a bowtie for my dad that’s black. I want to buy a domino game for my mom

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DELISLE ELEMENTARY School Sharon Roset’s class

If I could get my parents anything for Christmas it would be...

I’m psyched about Christmas.

I will give my artistic mom a dark green, blue, red, yellow, silver, emerald, diamond, ruby and gold necklace. I will get my dad a dark black and yellow fast skidoo. I love my mom, dad and Christmas so much. ~ Trace B. Christmas is coming and I can hardly wait! I would like to buy my dad a new hockey stick. My dad likes to play hockey and a

new hockey stick would make him happy. I would like to get mom some skating lessons for Christmas. She wants to be faster than me! ~ Jordan D. Christmas is coming fast! For Christmas I will get my mom a blue leather massage chair because she needs to relax. For my dad, I will get him a new, green and white boat with wake towers because he wants to get big air. My parents will love their gifts. ~ Tyler S. Christmas is coming up fast!

For Christmas I will get my mom a white diamond necklace

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because she doesn’t have a lot of jewellery. I will get my dad a new golden watch because his watch is old. ~ Jacob S. Christmas is coming soon. I am planning to give a picture of me to my mom. I want to give my sister a black top. ~ Michelle L. Christmas is fast approaching.

I will get my mom a diamond necklace because she doesn’t have much. I will get my dad a coffee cup that has Rudolph printed on it because he loves coffee. I love Christmas because you are excited when you wake up on Christmas day! ~ Shayla N. Christmas is coming and it will be a rocking-around-the-Christmas tree! I will give my mom scrap book supplies because she enjoys making scrap books.

For my auntie, I will give her delicious, creamy dark chocolate because she enjoys it. I think Christmas is fun! ~ Sarah M. It is fun on Christmas Eve and on Christmas Day! For my mom, I’d buy her a red polkadotted coffee mug because she loves coffee. For my dad, I’d buy him a brand-new lap top because his computer doesn’t work that well. I love my mom and dad. I love Christmas, it is awesome and cool! ~ Austin O. It will be a rocking, awesome Christmas. For a wonderful mom, I’ll get her thirty homemade coupons where I will do jobs for her. I’ll also get her a “Home Sweet Home” sign with a new pair of Roughrider pajamas. For a sporty dad, I would get him a picture of Bobby Orr and a mustache kit and eight big hugs on Christmas Day. I hope my parents like their gifts. ~ Chloe H. Christmas is coming fast! I was wondering what to get my parents. I was thinking of getting my mom a blue diamond watch. For my dad, I was thinking of getting him a coffee cup that has Santa on it and reads “Ho Ho Ho!” I can’t wait to see my parents open my gifts. ~ Hailey G.

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I am so happy that Christmas is near! My parents are fantastic and I’m planning their gifts.

For mom, I’ll give her a pair of white, sparkly, soft mitts. Dad will get his favourite Turtle Chocolates. I can hardly wait till mom and dad see their presents. ~ Rowan G. Christmas is awesome! For my mom, I will get her a brand new white GMC van. She wants a new car. For my dad, I will get him an iPhone 5 because he texts a lot. I love Christmas. ~ Nick G. Christmas is only a few weeks away and I haven’t got my family anything! I know what I am going to get them. For my mom, I’m going to get her a brand new pair of navy-blue,

fluffy slippers and blue silk stripped pajamas because she doesn’t have any. For my busy dad, I will get him a deer meat slicer because he likes to cut meat. For my uncle, I will get him a new pair of pajamas because he doesn’t have any! It will be the best Christmas ever! ~ Emma Lee G. Soon, it will be Christmas. My parents are so elated. I am going to buy my dad an iPhone.

My dad is going to be excited. For my mom, I am going to make a song. ~ Kristopher B. Christmas is coming around the corner. I would like to get my parents a present. For my mom, I’d get her a new black leather computer chair that has wheels because hers is ripping.

For my dad, I would like to get him a fast, blue, black and green skidoo because his broke when he got into a crash. I love Christmas, it is so much fun! ~ Keeley M. Christmas is coming very soon.

I will buy mom a Bon Jovi ticket because she likes listening to Bon Jovi. For dad, I will get him a black massage chair because his back hurts. Christmas is coming around the corner. I think my parents will love their gifts. I love my mom and dad. ~ Averan B. It will be a rocking-aroundthe-Christmas tree Christmas. Christmas rocks! I will get my lovely mom a basketful of shampoo, conditioner and shower soap that smells like blueberries so she can relax and enjoy the smells. For my busy dad, I will get him a new fishing rod the colour blue because he loves blue and everyone uses his fishing rod. I’m an excited girl for Christmas. ~ Brooke F. Is Christmas approaching yet?

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First things first – I’m going to give my mom a pair of beautiful sky blue figure skates because she doesn’t even have a pair of hockey skates. Plus, I’ve never ever skated with her! For my dad, I’m getting him a soft, black back massager because he works so hard at the farm harvesting yellow wheat and brown canola. I hope you agree that my parents will love their presents. But if my presents aren’t a success, the true meaning of Christmas is spending time with family and friends. ~ Ashlyn G. Christmas is soon coming. I want to get my mom a shiny diamond necklace because she likes diamonds. For dad, I would like to get him regular silver glasses because his are all wrecked. I think Christmas is fun! ~ Caleb S.

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Christmas is coming fast. For my mom, I will get her a diamond necklace because I’d like her to wear something pretty on her neck. For my dad, I will get him a coffee cup because when I was doing the dishes, I broke it by accident. ~ Teegan T.

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LANGHAM ELEMENTARY School Kari Lewan’s class

If I could get my parents anything for Christmas it would be...

Dear Santa, Thank you for all the gifts you brought last year. How is Rudolph and all the other reindeer? I am going to a new school this year. I like it here.

For Christmas can you bring my mom a fancy doll with a fur coat? My mom takes good care of me. She takes me to my friend’s house sometimes. My dad has been nice to me this year. He builds stuff for me. Can you please get him an iPhone?

Sincerely, Isaiah K. Dear Santa, I hope your year was awesome. Santa, how do you travel the whole world in one night?

How are your reindeer? I am very excited for Christmas!

Santa can you please bring my mom a necklace that is a locket that has Mea and Tyson printed into it. I think she deserves it because she has been helping with Zoey and the dishes. Can you please bring my dad a new chair that is camouflage

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like Cabellas. I think he deserves it because he takes turns with my mom like when they take me to skating. I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Sincerely, Mea P. Dear Santa, I hope you had a good summer. I am ready for Christmas.

Is Rudolph’s nose still red? How cold is the North Pole?

Can you bring my mom a necklace that has Kalli and McKenna printed in handwriting. She is a great mom and takes me to school and dance.

Can you bring my dad camo clothes because he takes me to hockey and takes me hunting?

Thank you for everything.

Sincerely, Kalli P. Dear Santa, How are you and the reindeer? How long does it take you to deliver all those presents? I’m having a great time in grade three.

Santa can you get my mom a gift card from Walmart and Superstore? She brings us to sports every day and almost only gets 1 to 2 days off. Santa can you please bring my dad a new computer for Christmas? My dad deserves it because he works to pay for sports. Thank you for bringing us presents. I hope you have a good Christmas.

Love, Emma M. Dear Santa, I know you are really busy right now. I like your Ho! Ho! Ho! voice. How did your summer go? How are your reindeer?

Mom has a new baby and she has been helping me and the baby. Could you please give her a mixer? Dad works hard to get lots of money. Can you please give my mom and dad a new motorhome? It would have extra room for the baby.

I liked summer because there was no school and it’s my birthday too. Have a good Christmas!

From, Julian B. Dear Santa, How are you doing Santa?

How are the reindeer doing?

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I am not ready for Christmas.

Can you bring my mom a stove because she does stuff for me?

Can you bring my dad a tool kit because he helps me build stuff and he lets me jump off the garage roof? Have a safe trip!!!!!

Sincerely, Davis J. Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus?

I really had a good summer. I am working really hard in grade 3. How are the elves doing?

Santa, can you get my mom some cooking stuff? My mom deserves this because she makes me cookies. Can you get my dad a tool set? I think he deserves it because he built me a bird house. I hope you fly safe on Christmas!

Sincerely, Hayley A. Dear Santa, How many reindeer do you have? How many presents do you have to deliver? I stayed home all summer. What did you do all summer?

My mom cooks good food and does laundry. Can you bring her some cooking supplies? My dad works hard at his job. Can you bring him some tools for working? I hope you have a nice trip.

Love, Carol P. Dear Santa, How are your reindeer doing?

I hope you have a very Merry Christmas. How is Mrs. Claus doing?

Can you bring a present for mom and dad? They work hard.

Mom does the laundry and the dishes. Can my mom get a new pair of slippers? My dad works hard. He fixes broken toys for me. Can my dad get a playstation? Hope you have a safe trip!

Love, Ethan D. Dear Santa, I hope you had a great summer. What’s it like in the North Pole? What animals do you see in the North Pole?

Can you bring my mom new movies, ones she wants to watch? My mom should have a movie because she works hard.

Can you bring my dad some more underwear? He needs more underwear because he works hard too. Please bring my mom and dad this.

Love, Erin L. Dear Santa, I hope you had a great summer. Is Rudolph feeling alright?

I just got my tree up.

Can you bring my Mom a baking kit? She has been so helpful this year. She bakes with me, kisses me goodnight and she helps me when I’m hurt. Can you bring her a blanket and a pair of slippers too? She would love that. My Dad helps me with

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making a snowman. He cuts our lawn and plows our snow.

Can you get him a tractor, lawn mower and a pair of slippers? I hope you have a nice day!

Love, Alexandra B. Dear Santa, How are your reindeer? I am slowly getting ready for Christmas. I am so happy I get to write you a book.

My dad deserves a 30 odd 6 or a 30-odd-6 because he takes me fishing and hunting. My mom deserves a tackle box with a couple hooks because she takes very good care of me. Can you please bring these presents for my mom and dad? I hope you have a safe flight.

Sincerely, Colton H.

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Dear Santa, Hi Santa! I hope things are working out at the North Pole. I hope the reindeer are ok. I am fine because I just put up my mini Christmas tree.

I am sure that my dad would like a tropical vacation to Hawaii.

I think he is a hard worker so can you please get him it. Mom wants a heat up blanket. So can you please get her it because she is an awesome mother? Have a safe flight.

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Dear Santa, I’m so excited for Christmas!

How was your summer? I’m in swimming lessons.

My mom takes care of me when I’m sick. Can you please bring her some new clothes? My dad has been a good dad. Can you bring him some new tools?

I hope that you have a great Christmas!

Love, Sam H. Dear Santa, I hope you had a great summer. How are your reindeer and elves? They must be busy and you too. Tomorrow I am going to put the Christmas tree up.

Can you please bring my mom and dad a present? They have been taking me to sports, cooking and helping me when I need it. I think my mom would like a pair of slippers. I think my dad would like some golf balls or a hockey stick. I hope you have an awesome Christmas.

Sincerely, Taylor D. Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? How was your vacation? I made some new friends.

Can you get my mom a winning lottery ticket? I want you to get a winning lottery ticket for my mom because she loves me.

Can you get my dad a bar of deodorant? I want you to get my dad a bar of deodorant because he loves me. Have a nice day.

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DUNDURN ELEMENTARY School Bridget Shannon-Wobeser’s class If I could get my parents anything for Christmas it would be...

For Christmas I will get my dad a skidoo because the can is getting old. I will get my mom threading needles to fix the couch because it is broken. ~ Austin B. For Christmas I would make my mom a bracelet and a necklace. I would buy my dad a cellphone and a little TV. ~ Josi M. I want to get my mom a car for Christmas because she wants a new, nice car and a bike because she does not have one. I would get my dad a new lap top because his is getting broken and a quad because he needs a new one. ~ Eva S. I will get my dad Call of Duty: Ghost because he likes playing Xbox 360 and Call of Duty Black Ops 2 like me. I will get my mom a new screen for her Samsung Galaxy 3 because her screen broke. ~ Kove S. If I could get my mom anything for Christmas it would be a touch screen phone because she has a cell phone and it’s confusing to text. If I could get my dad anything for Christmas I would get him a bike because mom has a bike, I have a bike, Kendry has a bike and each time we all go for a bike ride he has

to walk and when mom stays home he goes on mom’s bike. ~ Kiera B. If I could buy any present for Christmas for Mom and Dad it would be…an electric guitar for my Mom, because Dad accidentally broke the strings. For Christmas I would buy my Dad at least 12 different types of flavoured decaf coffee, because he doesn’t get many flavoured coffees because he can only have decaf. I hope my Mom and Dad have the best Christmas ever! ~ Hannah C. I would buy my Mom an Indigo card for Christmas because that is her favourite store. Mom loves to get books there and I do as well. I would buy my dad 5 packs of fishing hooks. Two of the packs will be Roughrider ones and then one pack is going to be fish and the other two packs are going to be hockey ones and one pack is going to be the Penguins and the other will be the Oilers. ~ Adison S. For Christmas I would give my mom a skidoo because she does not have one. So she cannot go skidooing with my brothers or me or my dad. That is why I want to give it to her. For Christmas I would give my dad a side by side because he really wants one. That is why I want to give him one. ~ Tiara B. For Christmas I would get my

LORD ASQUITH School Nichole Watier’s class

If I could get my parents anything for Christmas it would be...

I would get my dad a cookbook, he is a famous chef and I would get my mom something to do with cleaning because yesterday we cleaned the house. ~ Lauren M.

a massage ticket because they are always so busy. ~ Taylor P. I would get my dad a new shirt because it would make him feel loved. I would get my mom a new pair of fancy shoes because I think she would like it. ~ Kiera O. I would like to get my mom a new pair of bracelets because she doesn’t have many.

I would get my dad jeans because he likes jeans. ~ Jenna S.

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For Christmas Dad would get a laptop so he can do his computer work. For Christmas mom gets knitting needles so she can make her own sweater. ~ Elijah A. For Christmas I would get my dad chocolate because he likes chocolate a lot. For Christmas I would get my mom a mansion because it is big and it has lots of room for our family because I have lots of brothers. ~ Robert S. I would get my dad a skidoo because he doesn’t have a sled. I will get my mom a new car for Christmas. My mom doesn’t have a car. I will get a convertible for my mom. ~ Tyler B. I would get my mom a new bike because she doesn’t like hers because she has to pump the tires up every time. I would get my dad a side by side because he wouldn’t have to sell his motorbike. ~ Tyson G. For Christmas I would get my mom a maid and a massaging chair. I would get a maid because I make a mess a lot and a massaging chair because her

always wanted was a big kiss and hug. ~ Kayden M.

I would get my mommy a necklace, it would look pretty on her. I would buy my dad a car because he doesn’t have a car. ~ Emily T.

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mom a massaging chair because we have to rub her back all the time and they are relaxing. For my dad for Christmas I would buy a hunting target because he loves to shoot at Lane’s target. He needs to practice his shooting. ~ Callie S.

I would get my mom earings because it’s her favourite thing. I would get my dad pants because he mostly doesn’t have pants. ~ Janice F. I would get my mommy a car that has a game system. I would get my dad a new work shirt. ~ Eric W. I would get my mom and dad a massaging chair because it would be nice and comfortable. ~ Cassidy P. I would get my mom a ring holder for all her rings. I would get my dad a new winter jacket because he needs something warm for winter. ~ Presley J. I would get them a tree sampling to grow inside our house. ~ Josh G. I would buy my mom a necklace because she likes necklaces. I would get my dad a new watch. ~ Bonnie Y. I think my mom would like a TV because she likes to watch

back always hurts. For Christmas I would get my dad a jet so he can get to work faster. ~ Madyson S. I would get my dad some coffee for Christmas because he loves coffee and when we go to Safeway he always gets some coffee.

I would get my mom some chocolate because she love chocolate and she likes to eat it. ~ Luke M. If I could get my parents anything for Christmas I would get a massaging chair and four servants to rub their feet because they always want me to do it but it is gross YUCK! I’d get the massaging chair because they have always wanted one. And I bet they’d like it! ~ Kylie W. For Christmas this year I would get my dad money, so he can buy whatever he wants. I would get my mom 95 servants.

I would get her that because she does not like to work. ~ Alexandria J. For Christmas I would get my mom a golden ring with real diamonds because I have no idea what I would get her. For Christmas I would get my dad an already installed bath tub because we only have a shower. ~ Leigha H.

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For Christmas I would give my mom glasses because she loves my glasses. I would give my dad a new car for Christmas because his car is getting old. ~ Petra A.

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Netflix. I would get my dad an Itunes card because he might like a new game. ~ Ethan H. I would get my mom flowers because I think she will like them. I would like to give my dad a new tool box because he builds stuff. ~ Mark C. I would get my mom and dad a blender because they really need one. ~ Axl H. I would get my mom new earrings because she likes to wear them a lot. My dad likes hockey so I would get him hockey cards. ~ Payton W. I would get Kelly an ice cream machine because maybe she would like it. I would get Jim a new truck because all of his trucks are old. ~ Tyson W. I would get my mom a necklace with a butterfly on it because she already has a bracelet and earrings and really likes butterflies. I would get my dad a new helmet for his trike. ~ Kylee L. I would get my mom a feet relaxer so she can relax. I would get my dad some new tools because he likes to build stuff. ~ Faith F.

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VANSCOY School Lois Smith’s class

If I could get my parents anything for Christmas it would be...

If I could give my parents anything for Christmas, I would give my dad a Cadillac because my dad saw one on the internet and he really wants it. For my mom, she really loves the chickens so she wants a new chicken coop for the chickens. ~ Megan M. If I could give my parents anything for Christmas, I would give my Mom a new pair of gloves because her other pair is ripped. I would give my Dad a pair of gloves too because he does not even have any gloves. ~ Kate L. If I could give my parents anything for Christmas, I would give my mom a turtle because she loves turtles. I would give my dad a new truck because his window won’t work. I would also give my mom a fish tank to

put the turtle in. ~ Piper B. If I could give my parents anything for Christmas, I would give my mom a new work car and give my dad one too because my mom’s broke down and my mom was in a car accident with my dad’s work car.

And I also want to give my mom a new big chapter book and my dad a new hunting gun because my mom likes reading and my dad likes hunting. ~ Vicki B. If I could give my parents anything for Christmas, I would give my mom a Mini Cooper because my mom has been looking at the car shop for one.

What I want to give my dad is tools because he loses them. ~ Riece F. If I could give my parents anything for Christmas, I would give my mom books for Christmas because she really likes books. I would give my dad a dirt bike because he likes to

ride a dirt bike and his broke down. I would also give my mom earrings and my dad a fridge because his is old and rusty. I would also give mom a new house because my mom really wants a new house. ~ Brayden M.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with happiness!

If I could give my parents anything for Christmas, I would give them $5,000.00 because they don’t have that much money. ~ Cole C. If I could give my parents anything for Christmas, I would give my mom a lot of books because she loves to read. And if I could give my dad something, it would be some new speakers to play his music really loud.

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If I could give my parents anything for Christmas, I would give my dad a new pair of shoes because his other ones are really rusty. I would like to give my mom a new jacket because her other one is dirty. ~ Jenna R.

If I could give my parents anything for Christmas, I would give my mom and dad a new boat because my Grandpa has one and they really like it.

They want to go fishing and every time my Grandpa goes fishing, he can only take so many people with them. And then we wouldn’t have to buy as much fish anymore. ~ Matthew S.

If I could give my parents anything for Christmas, I would give my mom and dad a new side by side because we have four tires for one of them sitting in the garage. Me and my brother would keep our quads. ~ Travis S.

If I could give my parents anything for Christmas, I would give my mom a picture of dolphins swimming in the sea because my mom likes blue. I would give my dad a fishing rod and a fish hook because he likes to go fishing. I would also get a tool for him because he likes to build things. ~ Colby M. If I could give my parents anything for Christmas, I would give my mom a new bracelet. I would give my dad a new phone and I would give my mom and dad a big hug and kiss. I love my mom and dad so much so I would give them anything for Christmas. ~ Trista Z.

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If I could give my parents anything for Christmas, I would give my mom a Cadillac because the first day we got one, it broke and made the power go out, and now we have to sell it.

I would give my dad a computer because he loves to play games, like Marvel Super Heroes. ~ Sawyer T.

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thing for Christmas, I would give them a new family car, because they want a new car. It would be a Yukon and it would be red! ~ Cooper K. If I could give my parents anything for Christmas, I would give my mom a dolphin necklace and my dad a new fishing rod. My mom likes dolphins and my dad loves to go fishing.

Everyone could use an extra fishing rod! ~ Brittney B.

If I could give my parents anything for Christmas, I would give them a trip to B.C. for a week because they work hard every day. ~ Lucas D.

From all of us at the Town of Aberdeen we wish you a safe and enjoyable holidays and all the best in 2014 gh

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If I could give my Mom and Dad anything for Christmas, I could give them a cup. My dad could have a green one because he likes green, and my mom could have a red one because she likes red. ~ Will C. If I could give my Mom and Dad anything for Christmas, I would give my mom a new car because 3 will not work and the only one that does work, my dad drives to work and gets home after supper. Mom likes to go places when me and my brother are at school. I would give my dad a new motorcycle.

He has 2 but one needs an engine and the other one is broken and he has no time to fix it.

And I would give my Mom and Dad a brand new basement because they wanted it to be done and they have no time to do it. ~ Kira B.

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If I could give my parents anything for Christmas, I would give my mom an owl candle because she loves owls. She has seen a photo of it but I don’t know if she has seen it in real life. If I could give my dad something I would give him a new long pillow because I think that he needs a new one because the other one is too small. ~ Emerson W. If I could give my parents any-

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Mistletoe is for more than just kissing

By ERL SVENDSEN and SARA WILLIAMS

Many of our deepest symbolic associations with plants, particularly those centered on holidays such as Christmas, have connections with the past. As our cultural beliefs change slowly over time, so do the meanings of these plants.

But, as in the case of mistletoe, their roots run deep.

Most people now associate mistletoe with Christmas and kissing, a tradition dating back to at least 16th century Britain: a young man, upon meeting a girl under the mistletoe hung from the rafters in a farmhouse kitchen, may have the ‘privilege’ of kissing said girl. The price? Simply picking a berry from the plant. Once all the berries are plucked, no more kisses.

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the male essence, stimulating passion and resulting in increased fertility.

The word is derived from “mistle”, an Anglo-Saxon word for dung, and “tan” meaning twig; literally, “dung on a twig.” Why this name?

Because it would often seemingly appear spontaneously on branches where birds had left their droppings. Because it was thought to arise spontaneously, life-giving powers were attributed to it and often associated with marriage rites, sexuality, and fertility.

The Greeks attributed several mystical powers to mistletoe including healing. Pliny the elder reported that the Celts believed it cured barrenness in animals (more fertility beliefs) and was a remedy for poison (life-giving). The ancient Druids of the British Isles especially venerated the mistletoe that grew on oaks, perhaps because it was so rare. During the Middle Ages, mistletoe was hung from ceilings or over doors of homes and stables to ward off evil spirits and prevent witches from entering. It was left up year-round and replaced during the winter solstice. It was believed that mistletoe growing on an oak could prevent fire.

In Norse mythology, Balder (the god of Peace) was shot and killed with a mistletoe arrow. After he was restored to life (in some versions of the tale), mistletoe was given to the god of Love to safe-keep, transforming the plant from an emblem of hate to one of love. And perhaps again why mistletoe is associated with kissing, marriage and fertility.

Of the several hundred mistletoe species, only two are used for decorations at Christ-

Holidays are a time for family and friends.

We wish you and yours health and happiness this Christmas and throughout the New Year.

From City Council & Staff of the City of Warman

mas. The original is of European mistletoe (Viscum album) found throughout Great Britain and the continent.

The species most commonly used in North America is leafy mistletoe (Phoradendron serotinum), harvested commercially in the southeastern United States. Both have evergreen leaves and clusters of waxy white berries. Although able photosynthesize, these mistletoes are partially parasitic (hemi-parasite). Their roots grow into tree branches, absorbing water and nutrients from their hosts.

A word of warning: Although birds feed on the berries without harm, the leaves, stems and white sticky berries are extremely toxic to humans. Consuming European mistletoe can cause blurred vision, seizures, nausea, low blood pressure, slowed heart rate, confusion, coma and even death. The American mistletoe is thought to be less toxic but can still cause severe gastrointestinal distress (e.g. stomach pain, diarrhea, vomiting). Ancient and/or traditional herbal preparations have been tried for treating cancer, AIDS, high blood pressure, epilepsy, ulcers, infertility, nervousness, and other disparate conditions. The druids and ancient Greeks used mistletoe to treat so many ailments that one of its common names translated as ‘heal-all’. However, none of these uses have been recommended or confirmed by modern medical trials. Pets and children, because of their smaller size, may be more susceptible to the toxic effects of mistletoe.

Perhaps there’s more than one reason for placing the mistletoe high and out of reach!

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Christmas message from the Premier of Saskatchewan A lot of emotions surround the Christmas season: happiness, reverence, nostalgia, excitement.

It’s a favorite time of year for many of us.

We look forward to family times of fun and laughter. Seeing someone we love opening a gift into which we have put a little thought. Being with friends who we don’t see enough. Relaxing and enjoying good food…sometimes a little too much good food.

And refreshing our Faith in the One who is the real reason behind it all. For unto all of us was born that

Hon. Brad Wall Premier of Saskatchewan day in the city of David… a Saviour who is Christ the Lord. And that Baby named Jesus who was born that

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It is our wish that this season brings joy, hope & prosperity to all.

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May Christ be with you always.

who are disabled or ill, people who are alone, or those who have suffered a recent loss. It may be families that are new to our province looking for friendship, looking for a place to belong. Families that may also be concerned about events happening in the country from which they came..like the Philippines Maligayang Pasko to all our Filipino friends this season.

These events are catastrophic, almost unimaginable. They call to our hearts.

They call us to act.

Christmas message from the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan As we celebrate this special time of year, it is my pleasure to extend greetings to you on behalf of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, Queen of Canada.

For me, this is a season of thanksgiving, and one of the things I’m most grateful for are the generous and caring people of Saskatchewan.

Our provincial motto – From Many People’s Strength – was well chosen. Our diverse population is our greatest strength. Saskatchewan is a rich tapestry, woven from the threads of people from many cultures. We have enjoyed strong immigration in recent years, and to all who are new to our country and our province, I warmly welcome you – we are so pleased you are here.

Our province is renowned for our volunteers, who give freely of their time and energy to improve our communities.

I am grateful to all of our committed and capable volunteers.

Thank you for donating your time to worthy causes in Saskatchewan.

The Holiday Season can be a very difficult time for those who have lost loved ones in the past year. My heart goes out to you. It can also be a hard time for our military families, who may be separated because of deployment.

This year I launched the Lieutenant Governor’s Military Service Pin. I hope to present a pin to every Saskatchewan person who has served in the Canadian Armed Forces, as well as members of Police Forces who have served in military operations. The pin honours those who have served our country, and will identify them, so that

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Saskatchewan is home to people of many faith traditions, who celebrate in different ways, but for most of us, this is a time of sharing with family and friends. I wish you and your family much happiness and good health, today, and throughout the coming year. Merry Christmas!

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night, grew into a man who told us to love one another. And that’s the spirit of Christmas.

George (Matthew) Adams says “I shall try to make my life like an open fireplace, so that people may be warmed and cheered by it and so go out themselves to warm and cheer.”

That is because there are often other emotions that surround this season as well: sadness, loneliness, longing, discouragement.

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