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A public meeting at the RM of Vanscoy office on Tuesday, December 9 had to be moved to the basement to accommodate the large number of residents seeking to voice their concerns about a possible decision by council to allow a proposed grain terminal development in the southwest corner of the municipality.

The basement held about 21 local residents, including councilors and administration staff. The residents were each given three minutes to voice their support or opposition to the project.

Conrad Mitzel, whose property is located directly across from the parcel of land where the proposed grain terminal could be located was the first resident to address his concerns to council.

“In my opinion this proposed grain terminal is going to devalue our property, it will have a huge negative impact on our quality of life and the noise pollution created by this project will be detrimental to everyone’s health,” said Mitzel.

In the last four years the RM of Vanscoy has talked to a number of companies interested in developing a grain operation in the Vanscoy area, said Floyd Chapple, Reeve of the RM of Vanscoy.

Chapple would not release the name of the company who has applied for an application to develop a grain terminal in Vanscoy, but he did say that a public hearing from area residents is the first step in the process.

It was also stressed by Chapple and other members of council that all opinions of area residents towards this development application are taken seriously.

“We will weigh the advantages for the whole municipality.

“Unfortunately sometimes development happens in the RM and people will be opposed always if it is in their backyard,” said Chapple. “Their concerns will definitely be ad-

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RM of Vanscoy resident Bill Nicholson, the second speaker at a public meeting December 9, urged council not to approve an application by a company interested in building an inland grain terminal in the RM dressed and if there are mitigations to some of those concerns we will certainly press that on the developer to make sure concerns are addressed.”

Bill Nicholson was the second resident who spoke at the public meeting. He said he and his wife visited grain terminal operations in Kindersley to get a sense of how much traffic can be expected if terminals of similar size are developed in Vanscoy.

With increased development, traffic safety on Highway 14 is a real concern, said Nicholson.

“Highway 14 has been a bad junction since we moved in,” he said. “There have been accidents and we would like to know how you are going to mitigate that.”

Chapple said any decision on infrastructure upgrades could only be discussed if the project moves forward.

At the same time, Chapple said he understands the impact on roads by farmers who are forced to truck their grain to terminals near Clavet, Warman, Rosetown or Biggar.

“We lost all of our grain infrastructure with the closing of the railroad branchlines many years ago,” said Chap-

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It was also a point raised at the public meeting by Curt Gessell.

Gessell is a farmer himself and a member of Delisle Ag Ventures, a crop production and marketing club representing 20 different family farms.

If a new delivery point is built in Vanscoy it could purchase locally-grown product at a fair price, which would greatly reduce the number of miles farmers would have to travel to get their product to market, said Gessell.

Gessell said he understands the concerns of residents who are opposed to a possible grain terminal in their backyard.

In terms of mitigation factors to please everyone, Gessell said council will have to weigh the pros and the cons and residents will have to put their trust in them to make the best decision.

Mitzel said communication between council and residents who will be affected by this proposed grain terminal devel-

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opment could have been more effective if area residents were given more time to discuss the issue.

“The timeline was way too short and the decision to hold this public meeting in December when people are potentially away, busy with Christmas is just not acceptable,” said Mitzel.

“We have been here for 40 years. We spent a lot of money and time developing our residence and for council to suddenly come in, change the rules, pull the rug out from under our feet is totally ridiculous.”

Chapple said proposed developments in any community involve a lot of tough decisionmaking.

“The next steps would be for us to continue talks with the developer and to lay out some rules if the project moves forward, which we don’t know yet,” said Chapple.

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Bethany College closing its doors

By TERRY PUGH

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After almost 90 years of educating students, Bethany College in Hepburn is closing its doors at the end of the current academic year.

The college’s Board of Directors issued the sombre announcement on Wednesday, December 10.

Citing declining enrolment and falling revenues, the college’s directors said the decision was made after many months of deliberation.

“It is with profound sadness and regret that the Bethany College Board of Directors announces that the conclusion of the 2014-15 year will mark the end of the ministry of Bethany College in its current iteration,” said Brian Heinrichs, Chair of the Board of Directors of Bethany College in a letter issued to college “alumni, donors, partners and friends” on Tuesday, December 9.

“The reasons for this decision are numerous and complex, but the most significant factor in the board’s deliberations was the persistent trend of declining enrolment and the lack of clarity regarding how to reverse it.”

In the letter, Heinrichs said the trend has been evident for at least ten years, but this past year marked the crisis point for the college as enrolment of first-year students fell by 40 per cent.

Because of the size of the school, the drop in revenue had an “immediate and acute” impact, noted Heinrichs. Not only would the college be unable to meet its ongoing costs, it would also be unable to fund needed capital investment in future years.

The college has received strong support from its donors and is meeting and even exceeding its financial obligations for this year.

Classes for current Bethany College students will continue as normal until the Christmas break and will resume at the beginning of January to complete the winter semester. The final concert and graduation exercises will take place on the weekend of April 25 and 26, 2015.

Bethany College Director of Advancement Rick Guenther said the announcement isn’t a complete surprise because extensive cutbacks

in staffing levels were implemented earlier this year. But at the same time, he added, it was a very difficult decision for the board of directors to make.

“We are, of course, very saddened by this, and we recognize the implications that this decision has on our faculty and staff, the town of Hepburn and surrounding area, the churches and constituency that we serve, and of course, any high school students that were planning to attend in the next few years,” said Guenther.

The decision by the Board of Directors was based on declining enrolment. A report issued after a daylong summit on the future of the college in early October confirmed the lack of clarity regarding how to reverse the trend of declining enrolment. The summit concluded that the future of higher Christian education was changing and that the traditional classroom experience may not be resonating with students.

The report noted that 72 students were enrolled in the college for the 2014-15 academic year, of which 11 were fourth year interns.

“This number includes an alarmingly low first year class of only 24 students,” said the report. “This total student body number is down from 107 in 2013-14 and 119 in 2012-13. Ten years ago, in 2004-05, we enrolled 150 students.”

The report indicated that three full-time faculty and a number of staff were laid off during the summer of 2014. The college also reduced its budget from $2.25 million to $1.42 million in order to resume operations in 2014-15.

The report laid out two possible scenarios for the future, one of which involved closing the college.

That is the scenario chosen by the board of directors.

Guenther said the future of the building and the property is uncertain.

The Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches, the organization which holds the mortgage on the property, is likely to be open to constructive suggestions, said CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

Bethany College closing

fond farewell for Martensville family doctor

TERRY PUGH | CLARK’S CROSSING GAZETTE

Dozens of well-wishers turned out to the Martensville Medical Clinic for a come-and-go tea to say farewell to long-time family doctor, Dr. Choudhary KaramDad, who has served the community and area for over twenty years. Dr. KaramDad and his wife Arshad (centre) are relocating to Calgary to be close to family. Dr. KaramDad is retiring for health reasons.

Early learning centre set to open in February

By TERRY PUGH

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A new 65-space licensed early childhood education and childcare facility is set to open in Warman in early February.

The $1.6 million, 12,000 square-foot Warman Lutheran Early Learning Center (WLELC) began construction last summer. The contractor is Jaba Construction.

The WLELC, which will accommodate 20 toddler and 30 pre-school licensed childcare spaces in its lower level and 15 before and after-school spaces in its upper level, shares space with St. John’s Lutheran Church. The portion of the building which houses the WLELC is on the spot where the old portion of the church, built in 1979, was recently torn down.

Construction of the WLELC is almost complete, and registrations are now being accepted for the licensed childcare spaces. The facility is slated to officially open on Monday, February 2.

“It’s a very exciting time for everyone involved in this initiative,” said Kim Randall, Executive Director of

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WLELC Director Danielle Richard said the finishing touches, including the flooring and painting, are currently being done in the new building.

Registration is on a “first-come, firstserved basis,” she added.

“We will have a waiting list once the registrations are full,” said Richard.

“We are the only licensed childcare facility in Warman at the present time.

People who qualify under the rules laid out by the provincial government are eligible for a subsidy to help cover the costs.”

Richard said the 12 staff members are all certified early childhood educators who have gone through the program offered by Great Plains College or Sask Polytechnic.

Randall said this is the third facility to be operated by the Lutheran Early Learning Centers Inc. The nonprofit group also has one facility in

Saskatoon and one in Martensville.

“This new one in Warman, which is a multi-purpose facility that shares space with a church, is the first of its kind in western Canada,” said Randall. “This one is also the largest of the three centres that we operate. This one doubles the size of our other two centres.”

The Lutheran Early Learning Center in Saskatoon opened in 1999, while the one in Martensville was opened in 2005.

The WLELC will run a pre-school program on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings and afternoons, with another program on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

According to the WLELC, each of the early learning classrooms “offer ample space for play and exploration in a holistic environment rich with learning activities” as well as outdoor play space and homemade meals. The design of the WLELC also makes use of natural light through large windows on both levels.

Registration information can be obtained by contacting 306-931-4633 or by e-mail at lelcwarman@sasktel.net .

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Warman Food Bank brings Christmas cheer to families The Warman Food Bank program is helping an estimated 33 families have a merrier Christmas this year.

Reverend Randy Heide of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Warman said the food bank was started about 24 years ago by the churches as a way of providing short-term, emergency help to those in need in the community.

The food bank is a confidential program which operates under the auspices of the Warman Ministerial Association. The initiative provides vouchers for groceries and other necessities to families at Christmas and throughout the year, said Heide.

In the past, the food bank provided hampers with foodstuffs, but the association opted to switch to a voucher system about four years ago.

“The reason for the change was that we found there were a number of families who were not able to use the food or materials provided in the hampers, due to allergies or other reasons,” said Heide. “With the vouchers, on the other hand, they are able to purchase the groceries they need specifically for their own needs.

“On average, we give out 33 hampers at Christmas time,” said Heide. “Throughout the year, we provide major hampers and also short-term help to another 10 to 15 families.

So that works out to about 55 families over the course of the year.”

The Warman Community Carol Festival, held at the Brian King Centre in Warman on Sunday, December 7, was a major fundraiser for the food bank, noted Heide.

“We raised about $2,000 at the Carol Festival,” he said.

In addition to the Carol Festival, the business community in Warman collectively donated roughly $6,000 toward the food bank.

The churches in the community work together to ensure that there is no duplication of charity work, and that no one falls through the cracks, said Heide.

By JAMES TARRANT james@ccgazette.ca

The Town of Delisle kicked off a new way to help residents in need during the holiday season with the unveiling of an Angel Tree program recently.

The way it works is that names of individuals and families in need are hung on a Christmas Tree.

While the names are anonymous, they correspond with a number that identifies them on the back of an angel decoration on the tree. Only program or-

ganizers are able to identify the families in need.

This year to kick off what is hoped to be an annual event students at Delisle Elementary School made 60 Angels, which were placed on the tree.

Only two weeks after the program’s unveiling more than half of the Angels have been selected by local residents, which is an encouraging sign, according to Chad Wawyrk, who brought up the idea to community members at an October Interagency meeting.

Delisle’s Interagency Group,

which includes town, business, education members, health officials and local residents, meets once a month to keep the community up to date on events and suggests initiatives to help the community.

Wawryk, who is a member and in charge of community involvement at the Agrium Potash Plant in Vanscoy heard how successful an angel tree program was at one of the company’s plants in Idaho.

Wawryk thought it would be a good fit in Delisle.

“We waited until after Re-

membrance Day to kick everything off. It’s the program’s first year so it is a feeling-out process,” said Wawyrk. “We will look back after it is done and see what we need to do to improve it. It seems to be going very well right now.”

An important point Wawryk wanted to stress was that this program was not an Agrium driven concept.

Wawryk said people are proud and don’t want to ask for help, but this program lets residents know that community residents care.

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TERRY PUGH | CLARK’S CROSSING GAZETTE

Construction work began earlier this month on a $12.5 million project to upgrade 6.6 kilometers of Highway 305 between the junction with Highway 12 and the Dalmeny Access Road. The road is being widened to include full-width shoulders, and the roadbed is being rebuilt to accommodate heavier loads. The road currently has only a thin asphalt membrane and is subject to severe buckling and potholes. The road was originally constructed during the 1930s and has seen numerous upgrades over the years, but this is the first major rebuilding of the roadbed to bring it up to modern standards.

Guenther.

“We’d love to see something positive coming out of this,” Guenther said. “One of those positive outcomes would be a conversation on the value of higher Christian education and how we can do that in today’s context.”

Heinrichs said in his letter announcing the closure of the college that the leadership team at the institution is also committed to “nurturing disciples” and training leaders.

“This decision will not mark the end of the conversation around discipleship and theological formation among young adults among our

churches and partners,” said Heinrichs. “The board invites focused conversation and input from any who are interested in investigating future possibilities for this vital ministry going forward.”

The closure of the college will impact the community because it has traditionally been the largest employer in Hepburn. The Prairie Spirit School Division also has an agreement with the college concerning the use of the gymnasium facility. Bethany College and Hepburn School have jointly hosted major volleyball tournaments in the past.

Bethany College was initially called Bethany Bible School and was founded in 1927. During the 1940s, it was renamed Bethany Bible Institute and ran a five-year program for those wishing to enter fulltime ministry. In the 1950s and 1960s, two other Bible Schools, one in Herbert, Saskatchewan and one in Coaldale, Alberta, amalgamated with Bethany College.

The campus consists of a multi-purpose gymnasiumauditorium, an administration building, cafeteria, library, Ministry Arts centre, dormitories, soccer field and grounds.

Mentorship program offered through Closure has widespread impact Warman Chamber of Commerce

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A mentorship program aimed at providing support for entrepreneurs and businesspeople has been launched by the Warman Chamber of Commerce (WCC).

The Warman Chamber established a partnership earlier this month with the Raj Manek Business Mentorship Program (RMMP), according to WCC Ppresident Ernie Quintal.

“With all the new businesses in town, we wanted to be able to offer a program that allows them the best chance to succeed,” said Quintal. “Raj Manek has a very good track record of success and we are proud to partner with them.”

Raj Manek was a dedicated business mentor and volunteer whose legacy lives on in the Raj Manek Mentorship Program. The organization’s vision is to be “the leading provider of business coaching, mentorship, and complementary tools to small and mediumsized entrepreneurs who demonstrate a strong desire and readiness for growth in Saskatchewan and Alberta.”

By becoming a partner of the program, the Warman Chamber is giving Warman and area business owners, CEOs, and business executives mentoring opportunities to benefit their businesses.

“The RMMP has created successful mentorships in Saskatoon, Humboldt, and Prince Albert, and we are very pleased to now be a part of it,”

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mentor, and be willing to share in the process of building their business.

“This program is a win-win for all parties involved,” said Quintal. “Mentors are paired with protégés in areas of business they are familiar with.

Mentors not only have the opportunity to help a business succeed, they also gain an invaluable contact and confidant.

With only a small time commitment per month, maybe over coffee or lunch, a mentor can provide options for business challenges while at the same time develop a great business relationship with a lasting impact on the businesses’ success.”

One successful mentoring relationship cited on the RMMP website paired Vaughn Wyant, President and CEO of Vaughn Wyant Auto Group, with the owners of Farm and Garden Centre (FGC). FGC went through a period of growth and was looking for mentorship to guide them through this process.

Vaughn served as their mentor during this process and assisted them in a number of tasks to guide their expansion, having gone through the same process while expanding his foothold.

The RMMP also has, as an organization, a large annual gala, a Business Mixer, a scholarship program, seminars, and other business focused activities.

said Quintal. “With the ever increasing number of new entrepreneurs starting businesses in Warman and area, there is definitely a need for a mentorship program here. We will inform our membership about the opportunities this program creates, and look forward to bringing together the entrepreneurial forces of our community to nurture successful companies and successful businesspeople.”

Raj Manek, Jr. said Warman is currently experiencing a significant growth in its new entrepreneurs and the community is an important part of the Saskatchewan success story.

“Our program is excited to partner with the Warman Chamber as we see their aggressive vision for continued growth as beneficial in contributing to the pool of entrepreneurs that will participate in our Mentorship Program,” said Manek.

A mentor or a protégé has to meet several requirements in order to participate in the program.

Mentors have to be a business owner, CEO or senior executive, be willing to devote an average of two hours per month to meet with your protégé, and participate in the mentorship relationship for a minimum of one year.

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The decision to close Bethany College was not made lightly, according to Brian Heinrichs, Chair of the college’s board of directors.

Heinrichs said the decision was one of large magnitude, and added the board took into account much more than just financial technicalities.

An institute with this type of history and heavy community involvement not only provides jobs, it also provides a warm and stable environment within the community.

A pillar of faith on the prairie, standing strong and proud for the better part of a century.

This rich heritage adds a burden on the heart with the closure of the school.

In an interview, Heinrichs said each member of the board is personally invested in Bethany’s future and the decision was a hard one.

“Each of the Board members is on the board because they love Bethany College and believe in its mission,” said Heinrichs. “In many cases, Board members have served multiple terms and have a strong personal connection to Bethany.

“My grandparents homesteaded in Hepburn and my mom grew up there, so, while I grew up in Manitoba, we visited Hepburn every year, particularly at Christmas. My grandparents were strong

supporters of Bethany College and the Hepburn MB Church.”

Heinrichs’ personal family history is steeped in Bethany’s mission to nurture disciples and train leaders to serve.

“My parents both attended Bethany,” said Heinrichs.

“I am one of eight kids, all of whom attended Bethany for at least a year; about half of us met our spouses there.

“My daughter is in her first year at Bethany this year, and I have also had nephews and a niece attend. My family history is woven throughout Bethany’s 88-year history, so it was excruciatingly difficult to come to the determination that, primarily due to declining enrolment, the time had come to close.”

Heinrichs carefully points out that the board certainly won’t be the hardest hit by this emotional turn of events but they are among those who want to support the school and the community as they come to terms with the end of this era.

With the undaunted, capable leadership of Bethany College and a dedicated com-

munity support system, the board knows a strong finish is in their future.

“We are extremely grateful to the faculty and staff for the service they have provided and the sacrifices they have made, particularly this year,” said Heinrichs. “We are very aware that this has a significant personal impact on their lives, as it does on the students, the community, and the local church.

“We want the College to finish well and the board will now proceed with determining the steps necessary to do this.”

The long list of former and current presidents and principals, as well as numerous faculty and staff, have given a Godly heritage to Bethany that will never be overshadowed. As alumni and current students move on after the 2014-2015 school year is complete, the teachings of Bethany College will live on through the families that graced the campus over the years. As Proverbs 22:6 states: “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.”

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INTENT The proposed Bylaw No. 2014-09 will amend R2 Residential District Section 6.2.4.1.1 to read: Lot area: minimum - 465 square metres with or without a lane.

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It wasn’t a great fall session for Premier Brad Wall’s Saskatchewan Party, although it wasn’t exactly a horrific one, either.

Similarly, it wasn’t a great fall session for rural voters, although rural Saskatchewan has certainly had worse ones.

The problem for both is likely the unknown; certainly the one big unknown of falling oil prices and how much of an impact lost government revenue will have on accomplishing the things that still need to be accomplished.

And, clearly, what Wall and his government learned this fall session is that for however much they think they might have accomplished, there is always a lot more to do.

Consider the array of health care problems the NDP Opposition brought before the legislature this fall; most of them related to nursing home care and some of those care homes in rural Saskatchewan.

To lay all the blame at the feet of the Wall government isn’t right. There have been problems in nursing homes for decades in this province; many of them the direct result of the

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fact that nursing homes now means dealing with levels 3 and 4 residents that have far greater challenges.

And to Wall’s credit, there would seem little doubt that he and his government do take the challenges seriously.

Responding in the last question period of the fall sitting to the to death of Fern Chingos; a 65-year-old North Battleford woman who died in a Saskatoon care after being given pain medication to which she was allergic; a solemn Wall said such troubling health issues like this were precisely why his government hired more nurses, more doctors and spent millions of dollars on health care projects after assuming power in 2007.

“Both sides seem earnest in wanting a commitment to optimum care for seniors,” Wall told reporters later.

This is true, but it is his

Sask. Party that’s in government right now. And continuing to blame the problem of the supposed “infrastructure deficit” left behind by the previous debt-plagued NDP administration seems to have run its course after seven years in power.

Moreover, nursing home care was an issue in which Wall took ownership a year ago when Health Minister Dustin Duncan sent every health district CEO to every nursing home in province on their factfinding mission.

What they returned with was a picture that Duncan clearly didn’t like. But a year later, the picture hasn’t exactly gotten much better. Instead, the Sask.

Party government found itself in owning a big problem that became one of a series of a reoccurring theme this fall session.

Falling oil prices, Sask. Power’s smart meters catching fire on people’s house, excessive sums spent on consultants including the $40-million John Black and Associates for lean in health care also were re-occurring themes this session.

Add to this list another po-

tential problem that the Wall government postponed at the last moment.

A new Surface Rights Act setting out drilling regulations for oil or gas companies on private property was supposed to be introduced. The bill was never introduced.

Wall explained at session’s end that it was largely due to the drop in oil prices; a puzzling answer until you think about it.

Any changes to the current system in favour of land and ranch owners will not go over well with oil companies. Even worse from a political perspective, it may provide oil companies with an excuse for discontinuing exploration; something that the Wall government surely doesn’t want to happen.

This may be a bit of a reprieve for rural Saskatchewan landowners, but hardly a victory. Many of them want to see greater restrictions on access to their proper than currently exist.

All in all, it was just one more thing that made for a notso-great session for either the government or rural Saskatchewan.

COMMENTARY

Virginia, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men’s or children’s, are little. In this great universe of ours, man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge.

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus! It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginias.

There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence.

We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The external light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished.

Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies. You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if you did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove?

Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn?

Of course not, but that’s no proof that they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world.

You tear apart the baby’s rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived could tear apart. Only faith, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is it all real? Ah, Virginia, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding.

No Santa Claus! Thank God! He lives and lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay 10 times 10,000 years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood.

----------------“Is There a Santa Claus?” was written by Francis Pharcellus Church and it originally appeared in the September 21, 1897, edition of The New York Sun.

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Boston Pizza coming to Martensville By next year at this time, residents of Martensville will have yet another choice for dining and entertainment as Boston Pizza gets set to open a new location on Centennial Drive South next to the Canalta Hotel.

Robert Visser with the Canalta Family of Companies says the franchise chose Martensville for a location based on the same reasons they built a Canalta Hotel in the city.

“We’re seeing good success with our hotel and we certainly see Martensville as a good market, with busy highway traffic, which fits with our business model,” said Visser. “The restaurant will also obviously be a great complement to our hotel.”

Martensville Mayor Kent Muench said the news of the Boston Pizza franchise expanding to the city means more than just another choice of great dining options for residents.

“The arrival of Boston Pizza in Martensville will be really exciting news for our residents,” Muench said.

“The franchise not only provides another dining and entertainment option for residents, but Canalta has told us it will bring between 50 and 60 new full and time jobs to the city which in turn will enhance our local economy.”

City of Martensville Community & Economic Development Manager Dillon Shewchuk believes the city’s continuing residential growth is behind the growing number of businesses and franchises moving into Martensville.

“Business owners obviously see the benefits of being here, and as the population continues to grow, we hope to see more business and commercial growth in the city,” said Shewchuk.

“From our polling with residents on commercial development, we’re confident that the restaurant and sports bar combination will be popular.”

Visser said they hope to begin construction on the restaurant this May with a target opening date of November 2015.

In the past two years, Tim Horton’s, Dairy Queen, McDonald’s, Pharmasave and Canalta Hotels have set up shop in Martensville with Canadian Tire, Little Caesars, and Second Cup committing to come to the City. Last year TRX RV moved to Martensville from Saskatoon, and opened the provinces’ first RV Park along side it.

The Boston Pizza franchise has been operating in Canada since 1964.

The locations offer casual family dining with a separate sports bar. Boston Pizza has more locations, serving more guests annually than any other casual dining concept in the c ountry. Over 40 million guests are served at over 350 locations in Canada each year.

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christmas food hamper donation Students in Ms. Verrault’s and Ms. Heroux’s classes at Venture Heights School were happy to give donations of food and toys to the Martensville Fire Department on Friday, December 12 as part of the Christmas Food Hamper campaign.

In addition to the food and toys, the school also turned over a cheque in the amount of $734 to the fire department toward the annual campaign. The money was generated through several fundraising events at the school over the past few weeks. Captain Ryan Cross with the Martensville Fire Department, along

with firefighter James Taylor and junior firefighters Braden Dyck and Mark Symons and volunteer Reider Fee, collected two truckloads of goods from Martensville High School, and one truckload each from Venture Heights School and Valley Manor School. Donations were also collected on Friday, December 12 from Martensville City Hall, the Busy Fingers Daycare, and churches in the city.

The firefighters and volunteers packed the hampers on Tuesday evening, December 16, and the hampers were delivered to needy families on Wednesday, December 17.

City of Warman adopts new strategic plan, drafts new OCP

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The City of Warman has adopted a new three-year strategic plan aimed at promoting sustainable growth, meeting community needs and addressing financial goals.

The strategic plan was adopted by Warman City Council at its regular meeting on Monday, December 15. The plan is the result of several months of extensive discussion by council, administration and civic committees.

The document is designed to guide council and administration over the next three years in identifying funding sources and mapping out asset management strategies.

One of the first priorities identified

in the strategic plan is rolling out a new Official Community Plan (OCP).

A draft OCP has been prepared and is expected to be unveiled at an open house early in the new year.

Another priority in the first year of the strategic plan includes undertaking an internal analysis of the city’s current management of assets such as roads, utilities and buildings. In the second year of the plan, the city intends to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for asset management services from an outside engineering consultant firm.

In the coming year, a comprehensive transportation study will be conducted. The city intends to issue an RFP for this study, which will involve reviewing all traffic -related items in-

cluding speed limits, traffic signs and the possibility of traffic lights.

The city’s current five-year capital spending plan will be reviewed and updated next year as part of the strategic plan.

The question of where a new RCMP detachment headquarters building will be located and what it will look like is one of the priorities in the new strategic plan. The City of Warman will work in partnership with the City of Martensville to undertake a land use feasibility study next year. The study will review options for a joint detachment between Martensville and Warman. An independent consultant will undertake this study and council is hoping to act on recommendations coming out of the report by 2016.

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The City of Warman is also exploring options for an aquatic centre. An Aquatic Development Fund strategy is one of the priorities for the city’s recreation committee.

The city will study the possibility of purchasing new land or using current city land for commercial growth.

The city’s planning department is undertaking an inventory of potential infill lots within the municipality’s core area. A Business Improvement District program is also being considered.

The BID will focus on the downtown district, and the city plans to hold consultations with the Warman Chamber of Commerce on the issue.

According to the strategic plan, the goal is to create an environment that encourages business development.

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Warman council approves purchase of emergency notification system

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Residents of Warman will soon be plugged into an emergency notification system similar to that currently in use in the City of Saskatoon.

At its meeting on Monday, December 15, Warman City Council approved the purchase of the EMO Everbridge Notification System for the Warman Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) alert process. The cost of the system is $6150.

The system is similar to one used by the City of Saskatoon, according to Warman EMO Coordinator Randy Meginbir.

“It’s a well-researched system, and is in use in about five or six other cities in the province,” said Meginbir at the council meeting. “It is a very adaptable system that can be used not just as an emergency notification system, but also gives us the option of using it for other city functions. If there is a water main break or boil water emergency, for example, it gives us flexibility to be able to notify a lot of people in a big hurry. It’s also specific to Warman.”

Meginbir noted that Saskatoon has approximately 120,000 residents signed up for its system. Saskatoon recently tested its version of the system, and found the results went smoothly. The notification system includes a variety of methods including texts, e-mails and phone messages. Anyone with a physical landline in the City of Warman is automatically enrolled, and others with cell phones can opt in.

BUILDING CANADA FUND

Warman City council approved an application for a

grant from the new Building Canada Fund. If the grant application is successful, the funds will be used in the construction of a new reservoir to serve the community’s continued growth. The new Canada Building Fund was announced earlier this month. Grant applications are due January 12, 2015.

NEW FIRE TRUCK

Warman City Council approved the purchase of a wildland urban interphase fire truck. The cost of the truck, which will be used to battle grassfires in areas outside the city limits that are inaccessible to larger, heavier equipment, is $180,000. The truck is expected to be in service in 2015.

The additional truck was previously approved by council as part of the 25-year capital plan for the fire department.

Warman Deputy Fire Chief Russ Austin said the current vehicle used for this purpose is 27 years old and needs to be upgraded “sooner rather than later.” Austin said a grassfire last fall in the RM on the west side of Warman showed how vulnerable the city is to these types of threats. The RM of Corman Park is contributing funds towards the purchase of equipment through a recently-signed agreement with the North Corman Park Fire Chiefs Association.

WATER RATE INCREASE

Warman City Council approved an updated utility bylaw that will phase in a 35 per cent utility rate increase over the next four years.

The increases are 10 per cent in each of the first three years and 5 per cent in the fourth

year. These rates are in addition to any rate increases imposed by Sask Water.

This means the water utility rate will increase 10 per cent effective Janaury 1, 2015.

However, the overall rate increase for 2015 will be capped at 15 per cent regardless of the SaskWater increase amount.

(For example, if the Sask Water increase is 8 per cent, the municipal increase will be reduced to 7 per cent.)

The revised bylaw lowers the minimum usage from 6,000 gallons to 5,500 gallons.

Rates for recycling and garbage collection are also rising in response to a rate increase

by Loraas. Recycling costs are going up 3 percent, while garbage collection is going up by 12 per cent.

Residents will now be charged $5.25 per month ($15.75 per quarter) for each 95 gallon recycling cart. Residents of multi-unit dwelling that use metal bins for recycling will be charged $2.,63 per month per dwelling unit ($7.89 per quarter).

HOTEL APPROVED

Warman City Council approved the construction of a three-storey, 74-room hotel to be constructed at 700 Centennial Boulevard, across from the Legends Centre. The hotel will have a waterslide and pool, but will not have a house restaurant, bar or off-sale facilities.

The site is zoned commercial.

A 6.5 foot treated wood or white vinyl, fence will be constructed on the east side of the property for the entire length of the site, and any exterior lighting on the hotel will be directed at the site and will not negatively impact adjacent residential properties.

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Boarders may have place of their own by summer

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A much-anticipated skateboard park facility in Warman should be ready by next summer, according to Paul McGonigal, recreation and community services manager with the City of Warman.

The design of the skateboard park should be finalized in January.

An initial consultation, aimed at identifying the key features to be included in the facility, was held Wednesday, December 3 at the Warman Community Middle School. A second consultation meeting will be held in early January.

McGonigal said the city is hoping to begin construction of the skateboard park as soon as possible and have the project completed in time for summer.

“We want construction to happen in the spring,” said McGonigal in an interview on Wednesday, December 10. “We are pushing for this thing to move forward as quickly as possible. City council has made the commitment for this facility in the 2015 civic budget.

They earmarked $700,000 toward this project, and it’s going to be designed to be a destination facility that will really benefit young people and families in this community and the region as a whole.”

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The skate park will be designed to accommodate skateboards, scooters and bicycles, said McGonigal, noting it will incorporate the most popular features of other skate parks in cities across western Canada.

“We wanted to have two community consultations to ensure that young people have a voice in its design,” said McGonigal.

“The company that was awarded the contract for the design of the park is New Line Skateparks Inc. It’s a well-respected company based in Calgary that has designed skate parks across North America and even in Europe. The representative of the company, Trevor Morgan, facilitated the first consultation earlier this month, and we’ll have a draft design ready for presentation at the second

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A Skate Park Community Consultation took place December 3 in the theatre of the Warman Middle School. Trevor Morgan from New Line Skate Parks Inc led the consultation to gather ideas of what the new skate park should look like. These ideas will be incorporated into a concept design which will be presented during a second public consultation slated for early January 2015. The final design will be done following the second consultation. A date for the January meeting has not yet been set. consultation meeting sometime in early January.”

McGonigal said the design of the park involves more than simply the skateboard area.

“This has to be something that flows within the overall design of Prairie Oasis Park,” he said.

“The bowl structure will be multi-tiered with ramps, rails and steps, but it will also have an area around the bowl with benches, trees, tables and so on, so parents can watch their kids.

It will be a place where the skaters can put on performances or have workshops where people can watch.”

The initial community consultation attracted about 25 people. The vast majority were young people anxious to have a hand in designing the features of the park, McGonigal said the new park is already creating a substantial “buzz” among youth within the region, and he expects it to be a popular facility.

PRAIRIE OASIS UPGRADE

The skate park will be built in the southwest corner of Prairie Oasis Park, near the intersection of Industrial Road and South Railway Avenue. It’s a strategic location that suits the facility, said McGonigal.

“It’s a high-visibility area

and is also located far enough away from the nearest residential neighbourhood that it won’t bother anybody,” said McGonigal.

The skate park is one component of a multi-year plan to upgrade Prairie Oasis Park to include a wide variety of amenities. The total cost of the overall project is estimated to be between $5.5 and $6 million, according to McGonigal. When it is completed in 2018, it will include six ball diamonds, two neighbourhood playgrounds, a landscaped stormwater reservoir/leisure pond stocked with catch-and-release fish, an outdoor hockey rink, a landscaped toboggan hill, a skateboard park, a BMX track, paved walking and cycling paths and a 24site RV camping park.

“It really is going to be quite a beautiful park in the south end of the city,” said McGonigal. “It’s a big project that’s been in the works for about five years. The first concept plans came out four years ago, and the revised plan was released three years ago and posted on the City of Warman website (www.warman.ca). It’s a substantial project that will be a destination park and provide a nice, lasting legacy for the city.”

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A state-of-the-art skateboard park will be located in the southwest portion of Warman’s Prairie Oasis Park at the corner of Industrial Road and South Railway Avenue

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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 Josh (306-933-2133) or Gaylene (306-933-1929) if you have suggestions or information for our newsletter.

Hello from Mayor and City Council,

Council and City Employees have participated in several fundraising efforts raising funds and awareness for ALS and Prostate Cancer. Council and staff took on the Ice Bucket and Movember Challenges head-on and face first!

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2014 Year in Review As 2014 is quickly coming to an end; here are only some of the highlights from events in Warman.

City council has an active year ahead; as our 2015 calendar already appears to be busier then 2014! Our Official Community Plan (OCP) document will be open to Warman residents to review, early in the new year. Also, Warman Council continues to work on P4G regional planning initiatives and implementation of Warman’s community priorities outlined in our Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan outlines a comprehensive master plan and specific goals beginning 2015 through 2017.

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.

•Tribute to Cy Warman; recognizing 100 years since his passing.

•50th anniversary of Warman Volunteer Fire Department and their first Dine and Dance Celebration.

•CTV Home Town Tour visits Warman and highlights Warman’s Growth and opportunities.

•Warman Dog Park constructed and grand opening; construction of Memorial Gardens.

•Legends Plaza and Diamond Central Plaza both opening with a host of new and relocated businesses offerings.

•Emergency Operations Centre established with Emergency Management Operations training.

•Warman’s Legends Centre recognized for best facility and wins Cecil Nobes Award

From all your City Council; May all the blessings be with you and your families as we celebrate festive opportunities over the holidays!

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PERSONS ABUSING THIS SERVICE WILL BE FINED. A large bin will be made available from January 2, 2015 to January 17, 2015 for tree drop off only. This bin will be located in the same location as the summer compost bins on North Railway Street East.

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CORRECTION : Warman Winter Leisure Guide

Melanie Tuesday 10 am - 12 pm Melanie Wednesday 7 - 9 pm Melanie Saturday 2 - 4 pm Melanie Tuesday 10 am - 12 pm Melanie Wednesday 7 - 9 pm

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* We apologize for the typo in the 2015 Winter Leisure Guide, The class dates for Course are incorrect in the printed booklet. All electronic versions of the guide are now correct. Thank for your understanding.

Community Development Series Discover Warman-“A series of presentations Hosted by the Warman Community Library”

of the Crystalbrook Community Group.

Ultimate Cheerleading Gem Friday, January 16th The Legends Centre Times TBA

An introduction to mutual funds, Tax shelters and credits, RRSP’s vs RIFS, and SFA Stratigies

Winter Lights Decorating Contest

Free Admission

Nominate your own home or nominate another residence who you feel deserves to win a PRIZE for their Outstanding Winter Lights Display.

Nominations due by December 17th Forms available @ the Legends Centre

Judging takes place Between December 19th and December 21

Submissions accepted until 10:00pm At Legends Centre

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Warman High School Newsletter

JANUARY 2015

WHS Running Track

Bus Lane Parking - We would appreciate it if parents would NOT

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.

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 (306-933-2377) or at the town (306-933-2621) if you have suggestions or information for our newsletter. Please check out the WHS website at www.spiritsd.ca/ warmanhigh for daily announcements, photos and more!

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. 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 causes traffic jams.

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Next WHS School Community Council Meeting

98.3 COOL FM, 96.3 CRUZ FM, 92.9 The Bull FM, C95 and AM stations 650 CKOM 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.

Our next meeting is being held on Wednesday, January 21st 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.

LIBRARY

CHEERLEADING

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.

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.

The Warman High School Cheerleading team has been practicing since October. We are looking forward to an exciting 2014-15 season and plan to attend the following competitions: Warman Ultimate Gem January 16 Regina Ice Breaker (Regina) February 7 Warman Cheer Classic Feb 27 & 28 Provincials (Moose Jaw) March 21

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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).

GRAD TENDER

Warman High School invites local foodservice providers to tender to cater the 2015 Grad Banquet being held at Legends Centre on Friday, June 26, 2015.

Tenders will be received until 12:00 p.m. (Noon) on Friday, January 16, 2015. A written proposal will be required by this date via email at below address or fax at 306-933-1171. For further information, please contact Lara Morrow at 306-933-2377, or lara. morrow@spiritsd.ca.

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Post Secondary Information University of Saskatchewan

• The deadline to apply to Edwards School of Business, College of Engineering and College of Kinesiology is February 15th. Submit online application and fee, marks to date from the Ministry of Education and Grade 12 timetable to complete the application.

• The deadline for Competitive Entrance Awards is February 15th. These awards are based on academic achievement, financial need, and/or contributions to school and community life. These awards also recognize particular backgrounds, acknowledge contributions to certain clubs, and reward achievement in music or athletics.

University of Regina

• Applications for the Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program (SCBScN) will be open until February 15th.

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Students in the program will also have opportunities for service and leadership experience which is rewarding on a personal level but also looks great on your resume. Combine that with practical hands on experience in resume writing, interview skills training, career outselling, attending career fairs, and participating in networking opportunities and you will have a recipe for success.

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The Grade 9 – 12 final exams will run from January 26th – Jan. 29th.

The exam schedule will be as follows: Monday, January 26th Period 1 Class 9:00 – 11:30 am Tuesday, January 27th Period 2 Class 9:00 – 11:30 am Period 3 Class 1:00 – 3:30 pm Wednesday, January 28th Period 4 Class 9:00 – 11:30 am Thursday, January 29th Period 5 Class 9:00 – 11:30 am

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Hague Royals on a roll in home barn

By TERRY PUGH

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The Hague Royals sure like having home ice advantage.

The Royals are currently riding a six-game winining streak in their home barn at the midpoint of the Fort Carlton Hockey League (FCHL) season.

Those home wins have given the Royals a lock on first place in the league standings.

But the boys in blue will have to find a way to win on the road if they want to keep that lofty position.

The Royals have four losses so far, and they’ve all been in their opponents’ rinks.

The pattern continued last

weekend, as the Royals downed the visiting Shellbrook Elks 6-3 on Friday, December 12, and then were spanked 8-3 in Tisdale by the host Ramblers on Saturday, December 13.

“We have a strong team and I thnk we can contend with anybody in this league,” said Royals Captain and player coach Daniel Rauckman after the game against Shellbrook. “You never want to lose in your own barn, so anytime you can control the flow of the game and win on home ice it makes the rest of the season a lot easier.”

Rauckman said he’s confident the team will pull off some road wins in the second half of the season.

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Shellbrook Elks goaltender Brenden Cuthbert turns away a shot by Hague Royals’ Jesse Mireau with defenseman Mick Pawlyshyn hot on his heels.

“We have a lot of confidence right now,” he said. “The guys have gelled together pretty well. We have guys who can score, and our defense and goaltending is strong.”

In the game against Shellbrook, Nathan McNaught, the leading point-getter in the FCHL, scored twice and added three assists to add to his total. Chris Sawatzky, Brody McFadyen, Tyler Karst and Daniel Rauckman each scored singles for Hague.

Scoring for Shellbrook were Stephan Lachapelle, Chris Thompson and Craig Vallette.

Hague goaltender Graham Hildebrant stopped 30 shots while Shellbrook netminder Brenden Cuthbert recorded 29 saves. The teams were tied 1-1 after the first period; Hague held a slim 3-2 lead after forty minutes.

In the Tisdale game, the Royals got off to a hot start on goals

by Chris Sawatzky and Daniel Rauckman, but Tisdale scored five unanswered goals, including a pair by Calder Neufeld, before Rauckman notched his second of the night late in the second period.

Tisdale scored three more in the final frame. Aiden Kerslake was in net for Hague while Jay Hudon was between the pipes for Tisdale.

The Royals play two more road games: Friday, December 19 in Dalmeny against the Fury (8:30 p.m. start time) and Saturday, December 20 in Shellbrook (6:00 p.m.).

Hague’s next home game is Saturday, January 3 when they host Dalmeny.

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high-flying hoopsters Girls Champions- Warman Wolverines: (Back row, left to righ) Betty Bird, Rebecca Barkway, Kathleen Pauli, Bailey Johnson, Kaylyn Brown, Janaya Brown, Sarah Pepin, Dee-Jaye Hesselberg, Shauna Misskey (Front row) Shawn Cummings, Faith Reid, Chelsea Misskey, Breanne Boy

Boys Champions- Osler VCA Lions: Austin Bueckert, James Miller, Brayden Peters, Jerome Petter, Spencer Longfellow, Tim Klassen, Conrad Hofstra, Brad Wall

Warman Wolverines Josh Misskey flies by Clavet’s Rowan Welsh and Ryan Walchuk during Warman High School’s First Annual Senior Basketball Tournament on December 12 and 13. Games were played at Warman High and the Warman Legends Centre. The Boys draw included teams from Warman, Lumsden, PA Carlton, Clavet, Saskatoon Bethlehem, Meadow Lake, Moose Jaw Peacock, and Osler Valley Christian Academy (VCA). Despite missing five players, Osler VCA defeated Saskatoon Bethlehem Stars in the boys final. The host Wolverines lost to Meadow Lake in the Consolation final. The girls draw included teams from Warman, PA St. Marys, PA Carlton, North Battleford, Lumsden, Meadow Lake, Saskatoon Bethlehem, and Saskatoon Marion M. Graham. The host Wolverines dominated the tournament and defeated Lumsden in the finals.

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Wolverines honour award-winners

By TERRY PUGH

tpugh@ccgazette.ca

The head coach of the Warman Wolverines had some words of advice at the team’s annual awards banquet on Thursday, December 11.

“Don’t be lazy.

“I like that phrase. This won’t be the last time you guys hear that from me. In fact, you’ll hear it a lot next season, so get used to it.”

Wolverines coach Tyler Scheidt was quoting Saskatchewan Roughriders’ linebacker Welden Brown, who spoke at the high school football team’s gathering along with Rider teammate Paul Woldu.

Brown was asked to give some pearls of wisdom to the young players.

“Don’t be lazy,” said Brown.

“Whatever opportunities come your way, take full advantage.

Don’t let them pass you by. Never quit. You can overcome adversity if you keep pushing.

My mother died in a car wreck when I was 7 years old, but I had lots of support from my family, my little league coaches and my community. They all helped me make good decisions, and I’m fortunate to still be playing professional football.”

Woldu, who grew up in Regina and played for the Thunder before moving on to the U of S Huskies, said he treasures the Grey Cup ring he won with the Riders in 2013. He admitted he doesn’t flaunt the championship ring he won while a member of the Montreal Alouettes.

Jesse Ens earned Lineman of the Year honours; Quarterback Josh Misskey was named Offensive Player of the Year; Tyler Hume got the nod for Special Teams Player of the Year; Brandon McKimmon was chosen Defensive Player of the Year; Jayson Lindo was awarded the Most Improved Player; Micah Heide was given the coveted Wolverine Heart award; William Kirstein was named the Most Outstanding Rookie and Braeden Wiebe was given the Terry Stanviloff Scratch and Claw Award.

Scheidt said the team, which won its second provincial silver medal in the past three years, has come a long way since its first season.

“We got our butts kicked all over the field that first year,” said Scheidt. “But look where we’ve come since then. It’s a huge credit to the athletes, the football association here in Warman, the volunteers, the

coaching staff and the parents.”

Scheidt said volunteers in the football association have undertaken many improvements in the field and related facilities, and their efforts have made a big difference in the lives of student athletes.

“It’s been a season of firsts,” said Scheidt. “Our first junior team, which was a huge success for us. It gives these young guys valuable experience as they learn how we do things in the program, and they learn from the leaders in grade 11 and 12. It’s the first time we’ve had players from Osler in the program, and they’ve been a great addition to the team. It’s the first time we beat Delisle, this is the first time we have had an undefeated regular season and it’s our first league title.

“We’ve just come up one short, and so next year we’re shooting for our first provincial championship.”

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Wolverines award winners include (Back row, left to right) Jesse Ens (Lineman of the Year), Josh Misskey (Offensive Player of the Year), Tyler Hume (Special Teams Player of the Year), Brandon McKimmon (Defensive Player of the Year), Jayson Lindo (Most Improved Player) (Front row) Micah Heide (Wolverine Heart), William Kirstein(Most Outstanding Rookie), Braeden Wiebe (Scratch and Claw Award)

Jeff Seiferling (right) of Warman introduces Walden Brown and Paul Woldu of the Roughriders at the Warman Wolverines annual awards banquet on Thursday, December 11 at the Brian King Centre

AWARD WINNERS

The Wolverines handed out the hardware to the top performers at the event, and also honoured five Grade 12 graduating players, including Tyler Hume, Kyle Keating, Josh Misskey, Lucas Lambie and Micah Heide.

Wolverines Grade 12 graduating players (left to right) Tyler Hume, Kyle Keating, Josh Misskey, Lucas Lambie and Micah Heide

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cutting it close The Dalmeny Fury’s Justin D’Entremont cuts around Bruno T-Birds’ defenceman Braeden Laroque during a Fort Carlton Hockey League game in Dalmeny on Friday, December 12. The Fury lost 2-0 to the TBirds It was a hard fought match where each team had 37 shots.

Bruno sniper Brett Novak accounted for all the scoring with a pair of goals. Dalmeny’s next home game is Friday, December 19 when they host the Hague Royals. Game time is 8:30 p.m.

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Humble rink captures Sr. Men’s bonspiel at Martensville Curling Club Submitted by

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This past weekend Martensville hosted the annual Senior Men’s Bonspiel.

Although the entries were down a bit the caliber of curling certainly wasn’t.

Thirteen teams from all over the province competed in a 2 event format with 2 teams from each event qualifying for the Championship event.

Some of the teams who lost their second game went on to play in the Consolation event.

The Brian Humble and Brad Heidt rink qualified out of the A event and the Gord Bell and Eugene Hritzuk qualified out of the B event.

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In the consolation event it was Glen Heitt defeating Jack Betke.

There were 3 rinks from our club competing in the spiel: Jack Betke rink, Scott MacDonald rink and the Leo Perrin rink. We received support from Title Sponsor Lakeview Insurance Brokers. Robin Langridge of Ideal Auto Paint Solutions provided our raffle prizes.

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warman pee wee tigers win gold The Warman Peewee Tigers won the “A” side Championship at their December 6 home tournament in Warman. The Tigers defeated Martensville and Nipawin in the round robin, which brought them up against the Warman Lions in the A side final. A hard fought battle resulted in a 3-1 win for the Tigers. The team includes (Back row, left to right) Shawn Pauls (asst. coach) Shadow Reddekopp(asst.coach) (Third Row) Jonah Landry, Luc Monette, Chantze Pauls, Brady Buhler, Rayden Pauls, Austin Padalec, Kristian Wolfe -Wagner, Scott Buhler (coach) (Second row) Anica Wolfe-Wagner, Mackenzie Goebel, Ken Goebel(trainer) (Front row) Cameron Nixey, Jackson Pelletier, Dryden Smith, Bailey Rowsell, Jack Hamm (Photo submitted by Kathy Pelletier)

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dalmeny sabres midgets win gold The Dalmeny Midget Sabres were A side Champions of the Hague Midget Royals tournament in Hague last weekend. The Dalmeny Sabres won the gold medal in the final on Sunday, December 7. The final game was played against Eatonia. It was tied 3 to 3 at the end of the third period and then went to a shoot out. Dalmeny Midgets, Tyler Driedger, Caleb Scheller and Jett Waldner were the shooters for Dalmeny with Jett Waldner scoring the winning goal! The team includes (Back row, left to right) Coach Brad Heggestad, Coach Darrin “Woody” Wutzke, Darrin Goudy, Derek Bon, Alex Strautman, Tyler Driedger, Jett Waldner, Chase Jeschke, Coach Bill Strautman, Ryan Meek (Middle row) Brennan Thompson, Kevin Bueckert (Front row) Brennan Greyeyes, John Mapes, Dawson Heggestad, Caleb Scheller, Harlan Wutzke, Brannt Ford (On the ice) Bailey North (Goalie), Tyler Peterson (AP Goalie) (Photo submitted by Corinne Bueckert, Manager, Dalmeny Midget Sabres)

Province urges residents to be safe over Christmas The Government of Saskatchewan would like to remind all residents of a few practical tips to ensure a safe and happy Christmas and holiday season.

“During the holiday season, it is important to take the time to ensure that your home is fire safe,” Emergency Management and Fire Safety Commissioner Duane McKay said. “Every year someone’s holiday is met with tragedy because of fires related to unattended cooking, candles or faulty Christmas lights.”

When it comes to fire safety, you should ensure your smoke detectors are working, that cooking is never left unattended, electrical outlets are not overloaded and extension cords are in good shape and are being used as designed - not covered by carpets or other materials. If you are using candles, be sure they aren’t near any flammable material and that they are always extinguished before you leave the room or go to bed.

It is important to take some precautions if you choose to have a real tree in your home for the holidays. Before buying a real tree, be sure it is not dried out. You can tell if the needles fall off and the branches break easily. Be sure to cut a couple of centimetres off of the base of the tree and use a stand that has a water reservoir. Natural trees need lots of water, so keep the reservoir full.

For many of us, travelling to visit family and friends is an important part of the holiday season. It is also important to be prepared for winter driving.

“Saskatchewan’s weather can change in a hurry,” McKay said. “We can wake up to a clear, sunny day and be in a blizzard by the afternoon. That is why it is important to be sure you carry survival gear in your vehicle. Always be sure to check the Highway Hotline before leaving home.”

A basic vehicle kit should contain: food that won’t spoil such as; energy bars; water in plastic bottles; blankets; extra clothes; winter boots; a candle in a deep can and matches; a first aid kit; a seat-belt cutter; a shovel; a wind-up flashlight; a whistle; maps; sand, salt or non-clumping cat litter; antifreeze/windshield washer fluid; a tow rope; jumper cables; and reflectors, a warning light or road flares.

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Hundreds of Martensville and area residents turned out to the community’s sports centre on Sunday, Dec. 14 to skate with Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and take an old-fashioned horse-drawn sleigh ride. The “Play and Skate with Santa” event was a fundraiser for Martensville’s KidSport program, which is aimed at helping youngsters participate in organized sports. This weekend, KidSport gets another boost as the Martensville A&W will donate $1 from every Teen Burger sold on Friday, and Saturday, December 19 & 20 to the area KidSport committees. Donations are also being accepted at the restaurant until Sunday, December 21.

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The Sunset Rangers Multiple 4-H Club received funding from Sears Canada to hold three equine clinic days for its Horse Project over the past year. A two-day riding clinic with Nicole Gauthier was held April 5 and 6. In June former 4-H member Deanne Watson showed the members how to train their horses to do tricks. On October 14, professional riding instructor Leslie Hi-

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Sunset Rangers Multiple 4-H Club members during the event in October included: Tiegan Kowerchuk-Webster, Devyn Tomolak, Grace Norman, Harper Doige, Courtney Kwasnica, Emily Schoen, Summer Norman, Taylor Hryniuk, Addison Couture, Kassidy Hryniuk (Photo submitted by Carla Norman)

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Aberdeen School holds mock legislative assembly session

By JAMES TARRANT james@ccgazette.ca

Aberdeen Composite School students had the unique opportunity to participate in a mock legislative assembly with provincial speaker of the house Dan D’Autremont last week.

It was the third time the school held such an assembly, which senior social studies teacher Dave Herron said is a great way for students to learn what democracy is all about and how the province’s political system works.

“The students go through a mock parliament process just as the MLAs would go through in the regular legislative assembly. The kids have fun with it,” said Herron.

“They get to participate in a hands-on project where they learn why democracy and government does matter in their lives. A lot of kids don’t realize that government does have an impact on them.”

The day’s sessions with D’Autremont was split up into two groups, including a junior Grades 7-9 and senior Grades 10-12.

Each group set up in the school’s library, which was organized with 45 government members and nine opposition seats. The sessions also included a speakers parade with a mace the school’s shop teacher constructed out of a tennis ball, gatorade bottle and wisk.

The senior session students debated topics about the condition of highways in our province, health care, in particular healthcare for the elderly. The last one dealt with education and the building of environmentally friendly schools, said Herron.

Herron said giving students the opportunity to participate in a hands-on learning environment helps to demystify the whole process.

“They get to see that Mr Speaker is a regular guy just like anyone else. He just happens to have this particular job,” said Herron. “I think kids learn better by role-play and simulation in a lot of dif-

ferent areas. They get way more out of it than listening to a lecture, doing some reading or watching a video.”

D’Autremont agrees and said the sessions were a great experience for him and hopes the same was felt by both the teachers and students as well “Students were attentive and well-prepared by their teachers. Both groups had good questions such as how long he has been in politics, if he had seen somebody thrown out of the chamber, how do you get involved in politics and how did he get to become speaker,” said D’Autremont.

D’Autremont said a way of making students understand what impact government makes in their life involves bringing it down to their level.

“It needs to come to a point where they are personally impacted good or bad and so I asked the students about drivers licences, how many want their licenses and what if the government was to make the age to get a drivers license to 21? Would that have an impact on you? They all certainly understood and agreed that it would have an impact on them,” said D’Autremont.

In the past two years D’Autremont has participated in 110 student mock legislative assemblies throughout the province. He said a huge reason why he participates is to get the satisfaction of seeing students engaged and become interested in democracy and the political process.

“Over time we have seen a decrease in the number of voters. The idea is that if you could talk to students and give them a better grounding and understanding of how democracy works, why it works and what are the benefits of it then they would be more interested in participating and ensure that our democracy continues,” said D’Autremont.

Mock legislative assemblies in Saskatchewan schools were inspired by the federal Speakers Outreach Program on Parliamentary Democracy, which has been going on close to 15 years, said Herron.

Aberdeen School students wtih Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Dan D’Autremont (Photo submitted by Kelli White)

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PRAIRIE VIEW ELEMENTARY School, Dalmeny MRS. BERGE’S, MRS. BLAIR’S, MISS BUCKINGHAM’S CLASSES If I could get my parents anything for Christmas it would be...

If I could give my parents anything for Christmas, I would give them a Smartphone and a special ornament because they don’t have a Smartphone and they don’t have one special ornament.

Megan M. If I could give my parents anything for Christmas, I would give them makeup for Mom because she loves makeup.

For my Dad I wold get him an iPhone 6 because his phone barely works.

Taylor R. If I could give my parents anything for Christmas I would give them a trip to Disneyland because it will be my family’s fourth time and we love it there.

Kaitlyn R. If I could give my parents anything for Christmas, I would give them new books, because they love to read.

Alrheanna L. If I could give my parents anything for Christmas, I would give them a back massager because when they get home from work they can sit down and relax while getting their backs massaged.

Elyse D. If I could give my parents anything for Christmas, I would give them a back massager and a new car, because my parents work lots and because they were looking at a new one.

Ayden J. If I could give my parents anything for Christmas, I would give them a good Christmas and I would give my mom something that she loved in her childhood, and for my dad some new shoes. I would give these gifts because my parents love a good Christmas and my mom would love something from her childhood, and my dad wants Tori W. new shoes.

If I could give my parents anything for Christmas, I would give them a magic ball of diamonds and rubies because I would want my Grandpa back.

Oliver P. If I could give my parents anything for Christmas I would give them a big fat teddy bear because they’re so kind and loving.

Kylie W. If I could give my parents anything for Christmas I would give them a big hug and say I love you way past the moon and back because I love them so much.

Cierra H. If I could give my parents anything for Christmas I would give them a new treadmill for my dad and a new car for my

mom because our treadmill is broken and because my mom’s car is broken.

Jacy T. If I could give my parents anything for Christmas, I would give them peace. I would not fight with my sisters because they don’t like us fighting.

Mason R. If I could give my parents anything for Christmas, I would give them an ornament for my mom and a fishing rod for dad.

Because mom broke her ornament and dad’s fishing rod isn’t working so good.

Farron S. If I could give my parents anything for Christmas, I would give dad a red Nova and peanuts and my dad loves a red Nova. He loves peanuts. My mom loves jewelry and a Christmas dress for Christmas.

Cheyanne O. If I could give my parents anything for Christmas, I would give my dad a Lambourghini and a Ferrari F12 because he likes fast cars. I would give my mom a new kitchen because she hates her kitchen. Jaxen H. If I could give my parents anything for Christmas, I would give them a new Christmas tree because they want a new tree.

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If I could give my parents anything for Christmas I would give them a mansion because we would have maids and servants. We would have a pizzeria in my room and share it with my mom and dad. Cole If I could give my parents anything for Christmas, I would give them 1,000,000,000,000 dollars so they can buy food and they can go on trips. Tyson V. If I could give my parents anything for Christmas I would give them a trip to Las Vegas because they like to go there.

Brooklyn H. If I could give my parents anything for Christmas, I would give them a trip to Jamaica because I would pay them $100.

Temeya R-T. If I could give my parents anything for Christmas, I would give them a free trip to Australia to see monkeys, because my mom and dad had been telling me how they really want to go there and see monkeys.

Madison U. If I could give my parents anything for Christmas, I would give them $1,000,000,000,000,000,000 because they are running out of money.

Tyrin M.

If I could give my parents anything for Christmas, I would give them: For my Dad I would give him a really cool Snowman of a Path with string for scarf eyes to see and buttons for his jacket, a carrot to smell and a hat to be warm. For my Mom I would love to give her a snow-globe with a hill and a little cute snowman. Elenor S.

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If I could give my parents anything for Christmas I would give them a trip to Jamaica again because it’s cold outside.

Maryn H. If I could give my parents anything for Christmas, I would give them a Tim Hortons gift card, coffee and donuts for my Dad. For my Mom I would give her a big massage because she’s Kenton R. pregnant.

If I could give my parents anything for Christmas I would give them a $1,000,000 or a car because they are awesome.

Noah P. If I could give my parents anything for Christmas I would give them a goat because my Mom loves goats and I want this to be the best Christmas ever.

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I would buy my mom and dad a trip to Nashville because they really liked it there.

Ella S. I would buy my mom a new lens for her camera. I would buy my dad an X Box 1 games.

Kaden T. I would buy my mom a trip to the Bahamas because she likes it there. I would buy my dad a new BBQ because he likes to BBQ. Bobbi L. I would buy my mom and dad a1000 dollar massage chair because it will help them not be lazy. Jake B. I would buy my mom a big jacked up Chevy because she likes those trucks. I would buy my dad an even more jacked up Chevy. Ayden P. I would buy my mom a puppy because she really wants one.

I would buy my dad a lifetime supply of Tim Hortons coffee

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Avery C. I would buy my mom anything that she wants. I would buy my dad a trip to meet the Edmonton Oilers.

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Rowan R. I would buy my mom a trip to Mexico. I would buy my dad a new Ski Doo. Jalen A. I would buy my mom a bracelet with diamonds. I would buy my dad an Oilers shirt.

Ashlyn L. I would buy mom a dream catcher and a trip to Amsterdam because my brother went there and like it. I would buy my dad a Cabelas gift card because he loves hunting.

Rachel G. I would buy my mom new cooking stuff because she likes to cook. I would buy my dad a trip to Toronto.

Marissa P. I would buy my mom tea to last her the rest of her life. I would buy my dad a ticket to play golf with Tiger Woods.

Zach D. I would buy my mom a hot tub.

I would buy my dad an X Box 1 because he really wants one.

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I would buy my mom a trip to Las Vegas. I would buy my dad new hockey skates and sticks.

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I would buy my mom a trip to Hawaii. I would buy my dad a new truck.

Gabbi K. I would buy my mom a maid to clean her house. I would buy my dad a brand new truck.

Sienna H. I would buy my mom a trip to the aquarium in Vancouver. I would buy my dad a new car.

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I would buy my mom a Ferrari because its a really fancy kind of car. I would buy my dad a Lamborghini because its the fastest kind of car and he really likes fast cars.

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VENTURE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY School, MARTENSVILLE MS. AMBER KRAUS’S CLASS

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If I would buy any Christmas present, I would buy my mom a Reeces Pieces box because I love her so much and it’s her favourite dessert. For my mom’s boyfriend which is Steven I would give Steven my snowman. And if they just wanted one present I would get them a tiny Christmas tree with tiny presents.

Laikyn I would get my mom and dad a TV for their room because they don’t have a TV in their room.

Kaden

If I could buy any present for my mom and dad I would buy a race car for my dad and for my mom a big minion because my mom likes minions and because my dad likes race cars.

Rhiley

`If I could buy any present for my mom and dad I would buy a pug for my mom and a black lab for my dad because he wants one for hunting and my mom really likes pugs.

Kadence I would give my dad a really cool skateboard shirt because he really likes old stuff. And my mom stuff that smells very good because she likes stuff that smells very good.

Silviu If I could get my mom everything I would get her a Pando-

ra charm. If I could get my dad anything I would get him a frying pan. I would buy my mom a charm bracelet because she has a bracelet for it. I’d buy my dad a frying pan because my dad needs a new one.

Camryn If I could buy any present for my mom and dad I would buy a fish because we would have a pet.

Logan M. If I could buy any Christmas present for my mom I would buy a big diamond because she like it. But my dad died.

Adison If I could buy any Christmas present for my mom and dad I would buy a diamond ring from Paris and my dad a brand new tool box. I would buy them be-

cause my mom likes jewelry and my dad likes tools.

Makenna

I would buy them a house because they could live in it.

Korbin

If I could get my mom what she wanted I would get her the flower diamond ring because she is so pretty that she is prettier than it. I would get my dad a motorcycle because he really wants it and he can drive me to school.

Keyden

If I could get my mom and dad anything for Christmas I would buy them ornaments because they’re so beautiful Willow

If I could get my mom and dad anything for Christmas I would get them slippers because my mom and dad want slippers.

Emily

If I could buy anything for my mom it would be a trip to Mexico because she would like a break. If I could buy anything for my dad it would be a TV for in his room because he really wants one.

Peytin If I could get my mom and dad anything for Christmas

If I could get my mom and dad anything for Christmas I would get them love birds because it reminds me that they love me.

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

Brynnae K. – I would buy my mom a nursing degree so she would not have to be in school anymore. I would buy my dad a new car because his old car doesn’t work well.

Kelsi A. - I would buy mom and dad more space in the house because my mom and dad want a bathtub in their bedroom instead of only a shower.

Aidan D. – I would buy my dad a motorcycle because he always wanted one. I would buy my mom a dirt bike because she wants one.

Owen L. – I would buy my mom a million dollars because she is awesome.

Breeze B. – I would buy my mom and dad Bath and Body works my mom really likes it and my dad does too.

Chase H. – I would buy my mom a Ninja Blender because she wanted one bad. I would buy my dad a brand new drill because he lost his.

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Nolan B. – I would buy my mom and dad a trip by themselves to Mexico because they need a break.

Mackenzie C. – I would buy my dad stuff to fix IPhones because he fixes a lot of phones. I would buy my mom an iTunes card because she really likes to listen to music.

Chloe H. – I would buy my parents a mansion because I have a feeling they would like it.

Brooklyn H. – I would buy my dad a snowmobile because he fixes snowmobiles. I would buy my mom a new Sentsy because she likes them.

Boden M. – I would buy my parents a trip to Mexico because they have never been there.

Lily M. – I would buy my mom a book because she loves reading.

Larry N. – I would pay all their taxes because they need the money to feed my family.

Cole R. – I would buy my parents a trip to California because they are super busy.

Jayden S. – I would buy my parents a new car because our car is old and broke down.

Janae S. – I would buy my parents a trip to Florida because they need a break from me and my brother.

If I could get my mom and dad anything for Christmas I would get them a watch because I think they would like it.

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Tayler D. – I would buy my mom a David’s Tea thing because she loves tea. I would buy my dad remote control parts because he likes to drive remote control cars.

Alexa T. – I would buy my mom a leather purse and real diamond ring because I love her and I know she loves purses. I would buy my dad a phone case for his big huge phone because he doesn’t like his.

If I could get my mom and dad anything for Christmas I would get my mom a TV in her room because she likes to watch TV. I would get my dad art supplies, like big chunks of wood because he likes to carve.

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VENTURE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY School, MARTENSVILLE Jarren C. – I would buy my mom a ton of shoes because she likes shoes. I would buy my dad a gift card to West Edmonton Mall because he likes buying stuff there.

If I could get my mom and dad anything for Christmas I would get my dad a mansion because I love him. I would get my mom as many paints as I could get her because she loves to paint.

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Emersyn T. – I would buy my parents a trip to Edmonton so they can get away from us for a couple days.

Quin W. – I would buy my parents a trip to Mexico because they want to go somewhere hot.

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I would get my mom a necklace if I could get it because she is a great mom. I would get my dad a new phone if I could because he only has a blackberry. PS, I would get him an iPhone.

Emerson I would give my mom and dad a big hug for Christmas because I love them to death. Mikayla If I could buy any present for mom and dad it would be a piece of gold. I would get that for them because they would love it. Elijah

If I could buy any present for mom and dad it would be a couch. I would get them a couch because they are special.

Ashtyn If I could buy any present for my mom it would be a new blue phone. I would buy her this because she might lose her phone.

Skylar If I could buy any present for my mom it would be some makeup. I think she deserves it because she is running low on makeup! Charlee If I could buy any present for mom an dad I would get my dad a big comfy bed. Why would I pick that present? Because my

dad’s back gets hurt a lot.

Alex If I could buy anything for my mom and dad, I would get my mom a purse and more clothes.

What I would get my dad is more games for his PS4 and a hot tub in our house. And I will get my mom a bracelet and a necklace and I will get my dad a new phone and a set of earphones and it has a thing that you put into it. They deserve it because they were being good parents. Raiden If I could buy any present for my mom and dad it would be a snowmobile for my dad. For my mom I would get her a couch.

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WARMAN ELEMENTARY School MS. BEAUMONT-BECKER’S CLASS If I could get my parents anything for Christmas it would be...

If I could give my Mom anything for Christmas, I would give her a long hot holiday because she deserves a break. If I could give my Dad anything for Christmas I would give him a big screen TV so we could watch lots of movies together.

Marcus If I could give my mom anything in the whole entire world I would get her a mansion with six bedrooms and five bathrooms and a hot tub with jets and an indoor pool because that’s her dream and I would like her dreams to come true because I think it might be nice and she would like it a lot! If I could give my dad anything in the whole entire world I would get him lots and lots and lots of Metal Malisha clothes and hats and some Nike shoes because he loves Metal Malisha and I would like to give him new Ava R. shoes.

I would give my dad money because he’s obsesssed with stocks. I would give my mom an iPod so she can watch her favourite day show whenever she wants.

Tayson For Christmas I would give my mom 10 zillion dollars so she can spend it. She could buy a new dinner plate because my sister keeps going on the table and breaking plates. For Christmas I would give my dad new hockey gear beause my mom says he can’t spend money on hockey stuff.

Riley If I could give Mom anything for Christmas I would buy a flower because on Christmas she is scared every year. If I could give Dad anything for Christmas I would give him a TV for his room because then he doesn’t need to go down stairs to watch TV. Lily

If I could give my mom anything for Christmas it would be 50,000 buckets of hot fudge because she loves hot fudge. If I could give my dad anything I would get him a BBQ because he likes barbecuing steak.

Jack I’ll give my mom a shiny ring and a shiny necklace because my mom likes shiny things.

I’ll give my dad a silver watch and a brown purse because my dad’s favourite colour is silver and brown.

Manveer If I could give mom anything for Christmas I would get her a robot that does the chores because she works too hard. If I could give my dad anything for Christmas it would be Oilers tickets because he likes the Oilers. Keagan If I could give my dad anything for Christmas it would be a TV and a new hockey stick. I would give it to him because he loves watching TV and a hockey stick beause he loves hockey. If I could give my mom anything for Christmas I would give her a cook book and a hockey stick.

I would give her a cook book because she loves to cook, and a hockey stick be cause she really loves hockey.

Samuel This Christmas if I could get my mom anything I’d get her a new phone. She says it kind of sucks because it was my dad’s old phone and it didn’t work well. I think she’d like a new phone! This Christmas if I could get my dad anything I’d get him a PS4. I’d get him that so when he plays his games he can play them in his room! I think he’d like that!! Kaitlyn If I could give my mom anything for Christmas I would give my mom a new queen bed for Christmas and a remade decor. I am rich! All I will give my dad for Christmas is a new puppy because we don’t have a puppy anymore.

Tyler

If I could give my mom anything for Christmas I would get her a massage chair because she needs it. If could get my dad anything I would get him a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey and season tickets for the Maple Leafs and an easy chair. Because he likes the Maple Leafs and because he needs something comfy for overnight.

Josh I would get a new house for my mom because she wants to get a nice house that has a hot tub and a pool for the kids so we will not bug her all the time.

For Christmas I would give my dad a new TV and put it in his room so he can watch it in his bed because he will have it on very loud and he will wake us up. Owen

5 the snowmobile was going to be fun. I picked the couch for my mom so when it wrecks my mom does not need to buy a new one.

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If I could buy a present for my mom and dad it would be a great big hug because I know they love me.

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I would get my Mom a Mom’s calendar. I would get her that because she wants it every year.

I would get my Dad jeans. I would get him that because he needs them for work.

Journie

If I could buy any present for my dad it would be a tiger. Why did I pick that? Because it will be awesome.

Daylan If I could get anything for my mom and dad it would be a new house for dad and for mom a diamond ring or necklace because they are both really special and they both work really hard. Olivia

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I would get my Dad new tools.

I would pick that because he is the best Dad. Acacia

I really wold like to get my mom a 50 inch plasma TV. I want to buy it because she is super nice.

I want to get my dad a really comfy pair of pants so he won’t walk around the house in only his underwear. I love them a lot.

Tristin If I could buy anything for Christmas for my mom and dad I would buy them a 60 inch TV because they are awesome.

Payton If I could buy any present for mom and dad it would be a diamond ring for mom and for dad a cross because they are special! Kianna

If I could buy any present for mom and dad it would be a smart TV. Why? Because they like Netflix.

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Brock I would give my mom a purse because she needs a purse. I would give my dad a truck.

Kooper I would give my mom a nice big shiny new fruit big explosive fruit blender. Why? Because hers makes a big bad sound. I would give my dad a nice new shiny car! Why? And it would be a SUV. Nookel DeS. If I could give my mom anything I would make a necklace and earrings. If I could give dad anything I would give him a watch.

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WARMAN ELEMENTARY School MRS. BOND’S CLASS If I could get my parents anything for Christmas it would be...

If I could buy any present for my Mom I would buy her a puppy. I would buy this because she loves puppies and because she thinks they’re cute. If I could buy any present for my Dad I would buy him a baseball glove.

I would buy this because his glove is too small.

Levi M. If I could buy any present for my Mom I would buy her a Wizard. I would buy this because I could hire him to do magic. If I hired a wizard I would hire him to do funny tricks.

Liam N. If I would buy any present for my Mom and Dad I would buy them a cruise. I would buy this because they are helpful and kind.

Cole G. If I could get my mom and dad any present I would buy my mom a diamond necklace. I would get her a diamond necklace because she loves looking her best all the time. If I could get my dad any present I would get him a 80-inch TV. I would get him that because he loves to watch hockey and lots of other shows and I think it suits him really good. That’s what I would get them.

Riley A. If I could buy any present for my mom it would be a dreamcatcher. I would buy a dreamcatcher because mom always has nightmares like she had a nightmare of snakes crawling out of her bed.

Austyn E. If I could buy any present for my mom and dad I would buy them a wizard in the family!!

I would buy this because we could do anything!!!

William L. If I could buy any present for my mom and dad I would buy them a phone because they wanted a phone so bad. Also my mom wants a hat.

Malvir B. If I could buy any present for my mom and dad I would buy them a trip to Disney World. I wolud buy this because they would have peace and quiet for them and it would be good for

them because they would be away from us.

Ivan M. If I could buy any present for my mom I would get a ticket for Brazil because it is nice there and I like it too so my mom wants to go and my dad would like to go to Mexico because you can go scuba diving. It is in a pool and bungee jump and the exhibition, and he is nice.

Carson P. If I could buy any present for my mom and dad I would buy my mom some jewelry because my mom wears jewelry a lot. If I could buy any present for my dad I would buy him a gift card to Canadian Tire because he can buy stuff he likes there.

Madison B. If I could buy any present for my mom I would buy her a golden necklace. I would buy my mom a necklace because she really likes them. If I could buy any present for my dad I would buy him a car because he really likes to drive.

Christian G. If I could buy any present for my mom and dad I would buy them jewelry and a new hat because my mom likes jewelry to look good and my dad likes hats because he wears hats when we go somewhere.

Maria R.

tion to Cuba and a computer, a truck that is a Ford because my mom and dad will want it.

Brooke W. If I could buy any present for my mom and dad I would buy them a diamond and gold necklace for my mom. I would buy this because my Mom is always wearing a necklace. I would buy my dad a really cool baseball bat. I would buy this because he really likes baseball and it is his favourite sport.

Maklyn K. If I could buy any present for my mom and dad I would buy my mom jewelry because every day when she goes to work she wears some type of jewelry and I would also buy her some perfume because she always wears perfume. If I could buy any present for my dad it would be a watch box because he has a lot of watches.

Ryanne V. If I could buy any present for my mom and dad I would buy them a cotton candy maker and a great movie. I would buy this because my mom and dad love watching and eating so I chose this. If I could buy any present for my mom and dad I would buy my mom a crystal necklace and I would buy my dad a smoothie maker. I would buy

If I could buy any present for my mom and dad I would buy my mom a new Roughrider cell phone case. I would buy her this because she likes the Riders and because right now she has stamp stickers on her phone. I would buy my dad a magazine. I would buy him that because he always reads magazines.

Winsor M. If I could buy a present for my mom I would buy champagne with an umbrella because I don’t know what else to give to her.

Sienna N. If I could buy any present for my mom and dad I would buy them Blades tickets. I would buy this because they love the Blades game.

Ella S. If I could buy any present for my mom and dad I would buy them a MASH movie and a cotton candy maker. I would buy them this because I know my dad likes the MASH shows and my whole family loves cotton candy. If I could buy any present for my mom I would buy her a bracelet that said #1 Mom on it. I would buy this because my Mom bought me a bracelet

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If I could buy any present for my mom and dad I would buy them a lamp and a new quad because my dad will have a winter quad, my mom will read better with her lamp.

Troy N. If I could buy any present for my mom and dad I would buy my mom a phone, a karaoke machine and a smoothie machine. I will buy my dad a vaca-

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WARMAN ELEMENTARY School MRS. DEMCHUK-KOSOLOFSKI’S CLASS

If it was up to me, this is what I think Santa Claus needs...

Dear Santa, You might need a chocolate fountain so you can make candy for kids faster. You might need a dog so bad elves do not get in the workshop. You might need some robot elves too, so they can work overnight. Merry Christmas, Santa. I hope you have a great Christmas!

Reese P. Dear Santa, I think you need a coffee cup that does not spill. So you can have a drink without spilling.

I think you need a cushion for reindeer because if they get hurt I think you need a magical wand. Merry Christmas!

Alissa Dear Santa, I want to give you a razor because you might want to start a new beard. You will need a vacation so you won’t be sore.

You will need an emergency reindeer because one might get sick. Santa, I want to give you a vacation so you won’t be tired.

You will need toys because you won’t have to make as many.

Jacob Dear Santa, I think you should have spare reindeer. The reason is because if your other reindeers get hurt or lost or sick you will have

your amazing fabulous energetic other reindeer to fill in for your other amazing fabulous energetic reindeer. You should also have an elf on the shelf detector because mischief-making elves might come in and take your reindeer or you. Merry Christmas. Kailee Dear Santa, Santa, for Christmas I think you should get a treadmill because of all the cookies and milk you eat! I think you should get a razor to cut your beard. I think you should get a cookie and milk refreshment because you like them and you get it anytime. I think you should get a rocket sleigh because you can get around the world faster. Merry Christmas.

Carsyn Dear Santa, I think you need soft and warm cushions for the reindeer in case if the reindeer are sick or something or need a little rest.

I also think you need an Elf on the Shelf detector because the elf might be lost or you can’t find them. If you get lost, you should get a globe of Earth that is magic. This is what it does: If you touch it, on an island you will teleport to that island. Merry Christmas!

Laine Dear Santa, I think you need a shovel because there is too much snow.

I think you need cushions for reindeer because if they need to be comfortable! I think you need an Elf on the Shelf detec-

tor in case they are lost. I think you need spare reindeer in case they are sick. You might need spare elfs just in case they get tired. Merry Christmas, Santa!

Kianna R. Dear Santa, Here are things you need: you need comfy cushions for reindeer for them to sleep on. You also need a milk and cookie dispenser so you can eat and eat all day. I would like to give you a rocket sleigh with nitro-speed to get around the world faster. Here is one more thing you need: extra hard-working elves to make toys faster.

Kalan Dear Santa, I think you need a shovel and toys and a wig and cookies and milk. Because you can remove the fluffy snow and you need fun toys for you to give and a wig so you have more hair. I will give you chocolate cookies Cole and nice milk.

Dear Santa, You will probably need a backmassaging robot. It will make your back feel good after Christmas. It will have three forms: backrubbing, backstomping and back-relax. So you will be in excellent shape for Christmas. No more aching back for Santa.

Jaspar (Spidey-boy) Dear Santa, I think you should have a milk and delicious cookie dispenser so all year long you can have

WARMAN ELEMENTARY School MS. LOEWEN’S CLASS If I could get my parents anything for Christmas it would be...

I would buy my mommy a new computer. I would buy my brother a Samsung Galaxy iPad. For my daddy I would buy him 3,000 more acres of farmland. My sister a pretend computer. My dog a bone for Christmas. I would buy my uncle a new take for World of Take in the game for the computer.

Seth I want to get my mom a hat because it would keep her head warm. I want to get my dad a hook because he loves fishing.

Toby Sometimes I might buy my mom some earrings because she loves them. I would give my dad a better life like let him have two days of relaxing. I would get my grandma a scrap book. I get my dad a remote control helicopter. I would get my brother a Hexbug. I get my sister some earrings. I get my papa a 100 dollar bill. I get my aunty and uncle a computer.

I would buy my brother’s dog Aiden Sparky a bone.

I would buy my mom a vase.

For my sister I would buy an iPad mini and an iTunes card.

My dad I would make something for him. I would like an elf on the shelf. For the family a Lincoln trip to Hawaii.

My family deserves Christmas presents. I wonder what I should give them? Let’s see what mommy likes! I will give my mom earrings and necklaces. My mom loves earrings and necklaces. I would like to see her face with earrings and necklaces! Now let’s see, what should I give my daddy? I will give him a tie because he loves ties. Now let’s see what I should give Shamay; a sis necklace.

The end.

Fatima My family deserves Christmas presents. My garndma wants a book. My dad wants an apple iPad. My mom wants a Samsung tablet. My aunty wants an apple iPad. My brother wants a new bed. I want a giant TV. Karnvir My family deserves Christmas presents. I would get my mom

a purse, earrings, clothes and a basket. I would get her it because she likes those things. I think my mom would like them a lot. For my dad I would get him a case for his glasses. He would probably think it s nice.

He does not have a case for his glasses. I would get my brother a transformer. I would get him Optimis Prime or Megatron.

He would like him because he likes transformers. I would get my grandma a purse and a nice scarf. I would get my family a big surprise!

Madisyn I am giving my mom for Christmas. I am giving my mom earrings and a scarf. I am getting my dad a ring and a flower. I got my brother some books, sports shirt. Sometimes we go to my grandma’s house for Christmas. One Christmas ago my grandma wrapped a whole bunch of presents and it filled up the living room and all of us had to stand. On Christmas some time me and my dad and brother go to my grandma’s house. Haven

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Reese C. Dear Santa, Santa, I think you would need a milk and cookie dispenser so you can stock up on milk and cookies. I also think you need a Super Surprise Kit, when the person who got it opens it they will get what they always wanted! I hope all is well at the North Pole! I hope the elves and reindeer are well. Merry Christmas! Andrew

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Dear Santa, Santa, I ithink you would need a treadmill because you need to get your weight down. You like cookies, then you’re in luck. I am going to give you a cookie machine and for your elves toys for them too. What if you had 8 rack abb! That would be awesome. I’d like to give you a mini-McDonald’s so you don’t have to cook! What else? What about a chocolate fountain. I love Christmas! PS. I hope I am Kaden on the nice list.

Dear Santa, I think you need a treadmill because you are a little overweight. I also think you need a wig because you might need more warmth to your head. I thiink you also might need a shovel because there’s too much snow there, and maybe you also want to come to Mexico with me. Well, I’m all out of ideas so Merry Christmas and a happy new year.

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Dear Santa, Santa you need an Elf on the Shelf detector so you know where the elves are at every second. The elves can get into trouble. Logan Dear Santa, What I think you need for Christmas is a scary costume because kids love you too much! I also think you need wands for the elves so they don’t need to hand-craft the toys. I want a computer for Christmas. Kane

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Dear Santa, I will give you a treadmill to help you keep your weight down after all those cookies. I think you need a red and green wig because those are Christmas colours. I would like to give you a milk and cookie dispenser because you eat cookies a lot.

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

IMy mom wants a iPad Air for Christmas. My dad wants an iTunes card for Christmas. My broter wants Planes toys for Christmas. My cousin wants headphones for Christmas. My other cousin wants Captain America stuff for Christmas. my other cousin wants Barbies for Christmas.

Kam My family deserves presents.

Like my mom, my dad, my sister, my grandma, and my dog.

I want to get my mom a new work bag because she wants a new one because her other one is too heavy. I want to get my dad a trip to Hawaii because he wants to go. I want to

get my sister a journey girl because she wants one. I want to get my grandma a big pack of dark chocolate and a calender because she loves dark chocolate and a calender so she can tell what day it is. I want to get my dog a new toy and a bone so I can play with her. Autumn

My family deserves Christmas presents. I would get my dad Star Wars Lego for Christmas.

My Dad likes it because me and my brother help build it with him. We have a lot of fun. I would get my mom a cook book for plain chocolate chip muffins. My mom would like it because she doesn’t have a good recipe. I would get my brother new race bots. My brother has lots of them to play with.

My brother likes them because they are like transformers.

Anna

My mom deserves a reading light because she loves reading.

My dad deserves a video game about racing because he likes racing. My brother deserves a dinosaur book because he likes dinosaurs. My sister deserves a little big Planet 3 Case because she likes it.

Erica I would get my mom a whole day of scrap booking in Prince Albert. I would buy my brother a whole bunch of video games. I would get my cat a lot of treats.

I would get my family a trip to Disneyland and Disney World.

I would buy my family a plane trip to Toronto to go visit my dad’s side of the family.

Mya Yesterday I went to Dollarama and bought my mom and dad two cups because my mom drinks coffee and dad drinks

tea. For Christmas I gave my sister a pink frog and a head band. I hope my dad, mom and sister all like my presents. For Christmas I would like a horse.

I love giving my family presents a lot. On Christmas I wish I could go to Mexico. Sometimes Grandpa and Grandma come over for Christmas.

Bella The gift I am getting my mom is jewelry. My dad NHL 14. My self Disney Infinity 200. Kolbie, my 9-monthy-old sister My Little Pony castle. My cousin Rowin TV apps for his game. My aunt and uncle tickets to Disneyland. My other aunt and uncle another two tickets to Disneyland. Asher My family deserves Christmas gifts! I want to give my mom and dad a movie for the projection TV. I’ll take my family o na trip. I will get Lane a 100 pack of hockey cards. I’ll get Ana a

stuffed bunny. I would take my family to get a horse. I love my family. Jase My family deserves Christmas presents. For Christmas I am

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WARMAN ELEMENTARY School MR. COX’S CLASS If I could get my parents anything for Christmas it would be...

I would get an Apple TV for my Dad and Mom, because they are the best Dad and Mom. I could hang it up for them because they love to watch TV. Hunter I would get my dad an iPhone 6.

It’s a bigger screen. If I had like $1,000, I could buy him a motorcycle! If I had a million dollars, I would get my mom a flower. A daisy. If I had a million dollars, I would get my mom a pancake and waffle maker.

Parker If I could get anything for my parents, I would get them each a coffee cup. I would get it for them because they love coffee.

My Dad would have a picture of a newspaper and my Mom would have hearts on hers.

Markus If I could get anything for Christmas for my parents, I would get my mom a Santa Claus nutcracker. For my dad I would get a coffee cup with Santa Claus, reindeer and elves on it! I would get these for them because I think it is a nice thing to do and because they give me stuff for Christmas!

Kaylee If I could get anything for my Dad for Christmas, it would be a ticket to a Winnipeg Jets game because he loves hockey.

If I could get anything for my Mom for Christmas it would be a new phone and computer bcause her phone doesn’t work very well and her computer doesn’t work at all.

Khari

For Christmas I will give my Mom a snow globe. I would make it. I would get a jar and put snowy figures and glitter in it. After that I would put water in the snow globe. Then I would shake it and see if it is stable, and if it is I will wrap it up but if it isn’t I would make it more carefully. I want to make a snow globe or my Mom because it will be the easiest thing to make while my Mom is at work. For my Dad I will make a funny book about our cat. I want to make a funny book because my Dad never gets funny Amy stuff for Christmas.

If I could get my parents anything for Christmas, I would get my dad a Roughrider coffee cup. I would get my mom a tablet case because my dad likes Roughriders and my mom Brenna needs a tablet case.

If I could get my mom and dad something I would get them a house. I would get the house for them because we live in a condo and my mom and dad want a house. Serinity If I could get my parents anything for Christmas I would make them an ornament with a picture of my family because my parents want a homemade ornament. Avery

I would buy them a flat screen TV because they need a better TV. If I was Santa I would give them everything. And I would get them a limo. And get them a mansion. I would pay for their trip. Dakota For Christmas I would get my mom some throat lozenges because her throat is killing her.

I would give my dad some Vancouver Canucks tickets because that is his favourite NHL team.

Louise If I could get anything for my mom and dad I would get them my love. I would get them my love because all I would want is my family, joy and peace.

My mom and dad want it too. I think presents are not all about Christmas. I think Christmas is all about giving and caring.

That would be the best present ever because it is more cool than presents. That is what I Halea would give them!

I would get a limo for my mom and dad, because they are the best parents ever. And because they bought me a scooter for my eighth birthday. Gurman For Christmas I will give my mom a snow globe. The reason why I want to give my mom a snow globe is because

If I had to give my dad something I would give him a coffee cup and a computer. The coffee cup is because he is always using my cup! The thing about the computer is he is always taking me off it. I would give my mom a new kitchen because it smells.

Riley I would get a big bus for my mom and dad because if we want to move we could go in the bus.

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I like snow globes and I think my mom might like it too. A Christmas present for my dad would be a Coke Zero because he really likes Coke. Oh, and for both of them I will make cookies, hot chocolate and dinner. I would make it look like it is a fancy restaurant or take them out!

Tahlia If I could get my mom and dad anything I would get my dad a brand new Lamborgini because he loves cool cars like that. I would get my mom a lot in Candle Lake because she always said she wants to have a cabin.

Brandon I would give my parents all of my money because I don’t want my money. My mom and dad could buy anything, like a house, because there are workers in a house at back of our house. Gurpratap The #1 thing I would get my mom for Christmas is a diamond because she is special and I love her. The #1 thing I would get my dad for Christmas is a shotgun because on next hunting season he could go hunting with it.

Nate If I could get my parents anything I would get my mom a couch and a new house and some fernecher (furniture). I would get my dad some tools and supplies of wood and that’s all. Karsen

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WARMAN ELEMENTARY School MRS. SYMENUK’S CLASS If I could get my parents anything for Christmas it would be...

If I could get anything for my mom for Christmas it would be a trip somewhere where it is hot because my mom loves places where it is hot. This summer we went to Spain. My mom loved it there. My mom loves hot places.

That’s why I want to get her a ticket so she can go somewhere where it is hot.

Trinity G. My Christmas gift for mom and dad is for our house to sell.

My mom and dad keep on saying I wish our house would sell.

My parents would be so happy if our house sold. My parents wish anyone would buy our house. My dad showed it a few times but no one contacted us back. All my mom and dad want for Christmas is for our house to sell.

Brooklyn N. If I could get a Christmas gift for Mom and Dad I would get this. I would get them a 3D flat screen TV and a new big cabin and a trip to the Bahamas or a 500,000 dollar island.

Grifin S. If I could buy a Christmas gift for my mom I would buy my mom a massage chair for Christmas. I would buy this because I love her and she is always here for me. She makes me feel better when I am sad and she loves me. She is the best. I wish I could buy her tickets to a concert for me and her to go to.

Halle L. I would get my dad a phone because my dad dropped his

phone and it snapped. Now it is hard to use his work phone.

That’s why I want to buy a phone.

Everett I would buy my Mom a glass ornament with four birds because I broke one when I was four years old. It was so special because it was like my family. So she really wants it but we can’t afford it. I am saving up for it. I really hope my Dad lets me get it when I have enough money.

Bode R. I will get my mom for Christmas a new watch because she really needs a new watch. If I have enough money I will try and make it gold. If I don’t have enough money I will ask my dad for money. If I change my mind I will get her a car. Hopefully it will be a Ford.

Drew A. If I had enough money, I would get my mom a new car. The reason I would get her a car is because it has been in a car crash.

Also because the stereo is broken and one of the door handles fell off. She would appreciate a new car.

Kaitlyn B. I would get my mom to come and see me for a second. I would say Mom will you help me make a cake for Dad? Hopefully my Mom would say yes. I say, Mom I don’t want just any kind of cake. I want to make Dad an angel-food cake. Okay, my Mom would say. We would start baking our cake. We’re definitely not making it when my Dad is home. Me and my Mom will make the cake when my Dad is at work. He works for twelve hours a day. We put icing inside the angel food cake. It tastes really good like that. Oh no! My

Dad is coming through the door right now! Me and my mom hurry to put everything away.

The next day we get all the cake stuff out again. Good thing my Dad is at work. We put the cake in the freezer. That is what it said in the instructions. Then we put it in the oven. The next hour or two the cake was ready.

A few hours later my Dad came home. My Mom, my brother and even my dogs were hiding.

As soon as my Dad comes in we all shout, Surprise! My Dad is so joyful to see the angel food cake. We all had a piece of the cake. The cake was gone right away.

Brianna C. My Christmas gift for my Dad and Mom will be a big box of chocolate and a big huge hug and a kiss. I will love them always. I will give them the chocolate because I love them more than presents, more than the yellow sun. I wish everyone a happy Christmas.

Angelina R. If I could get anything for my mom it would probably be a party dress and I would get her this because she likes to go to parties. If I did get her a party dress she would probably love it. This party dress would be purple and black with a pink bow across the middle.

Melissa R. I would buy my mom a car for Christmas because she doesn’t have a car and she really wants one. My mom said if she had a car the colour will be blue. Why I want to get my mom a blue car is because she is special to me and I love her. She drives to work but she uses my dad’s car. Last year my mom worked at my auntie’s daycare and she just walked there. I don’t

like it when she walks to daycare without a car because she might be freezing. This year she quitted daycare and now she works at DQ. It was far from my house so she borrowed my dad’s car. I promised her I will save my money for her car but I don’t have enough money so I wished my mom a blue car for Christmas.

Aira Mae M. My Christmas gift for Mom. I want to get a stuffy that says I love you. The reason why I want to get this present for my Mom is because I love her so much!

The other reason is because she is so nice and I like to cuddle with her and she might like to cuddle with the stuffy too! I love stuffies and I love my mom so I could love both my mom and her stuffy.

Addyson M. If I could buy anything for my mom and dad I would buy them a trip to Mexico because they never been to a warm place before. They always give me presents. I never get to because if I did they would see my present in the cart. I think my mom and dad need a good vacation for a break of work and to relax and spend time with their friends.

Avery S. If I could get anything for my parents it would be a snowblower because my mom always complains about shovelling the driveway. My dad likes shovelling but when he’s in a big hurry it would be quite useful for him. But I don’t have enough money to get my parents a snowblower. I’m going to ask my grandma and grandpa next time I’m at their house if they can buy us a snowblower to give to my parents for Christmas as they would really appreciate it.

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HEPBURN School MS. SELVING’S CLASS If I could get my parents anything for Christmas it would be...

I would buy my mom and dad a CD because my mom likes music.

Kyle K. If I could by anything in the world for my mama and papa I would by my mom a rose plant.

I would buy my papa a cup of coffee. I would buy it for my mama and papa because my mom loves plants especially rose plants and I would buy my papa a coffee because he loves coffee.

Amie H. If I could buy my mom anything in the world it would be a box full of good smelling candles because she always asks me to smell the new candles that she buys almost every day.

If I could buy my dad anything in the world it would be a new welder because his sometimes

breaks down and then he has to stay home from work and doesn’t get much money.

Justin S. If I could buy anything for my mom and dad for Christmas I would buy my mom a field painting set because she loves painting. And I would buy my dad a brand new canoe because he loves canoeing.

Mari S. If I could buy anything for my mom and dad for Christmas I would buy my mom a brand new car because my dad has a brand new truck. I would buy some more tools because there is some tools he needs.

Jackie K. I would buy my mom a book with my own money. I would buy my dad a computer.

Kayden W. I could buy my mom a new pair of gloves to work in the garden. I would buy my dad a new target because his old one

is wrecked.

Cole P.

I would buy mom a diamond necklace because I think it will look so nice on her and she will love it. Of any colour of these orange, light blue, and light pink.

Jesse N. If I could buy my mom and dad anything I would buy my mom a new ski-doo for Christmas, she wants a ski-dooo badly. I would buy a brand new Quad for my dad because he would like it because he has one but it is old and shot that is why he needs a new quad.

Sofon J. I would like to buy my mom fake flowers cause we have baskets at home. I would like to buy my dad a new office chair because the one at home is wrecked.

Andrew N.

mom a vanilla bean ice cap for drinking.

Ethan D.

If I could buy anything for my mom and dad I would buy my dad a real tractor for Christmas because he loves driving tractor. I would buy my mom a new red Dodge Neon because my sister has a Dodge Neon and my mom drives it always when we are in school.

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VALLEY MANOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MARTENSVILLE Mrs. Brady’s and Mrs. WoodEnglot’s class

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

If I could buy my mom and dad any present I would buy them a trip to Mexico. Then they could relax and chill.

Nevin V. I would buy my mom treats like bubble gum and sour candies.

She likes sweet candy.

Sarah V. If I could buy anything for my parents I would buy them a trip to Las Vegas because they are good to me.

Deegan C. If I could buy anything for my

dad I would buy anything football. I would buy that because he loves to watch football mostly the Chicago Bears.

Caitlyn G.

If I could buy my dad a present I would buy him a PS4 and two more controllers because he needs to rest his leg and play games.

Ethan A. If I would buy a present for my parents I would pick a trip to Hawaii for my mom. For my dad I would pick an Ipad 3. Because my parents are saying those presents out loud to me and my brother. I know they want those presents. Merry Kirsten S. Christmas!

I would get my dad tickets to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers because he loves the Blue Bomb-

ers.

Tanner S.

My parents would like a mansion because they need more room in their house.

Josh H. I would buy my mom and dad a trip to Seattle because we have family in Seattle and it sounds fun to have a vacation there.

Julia S. I would get my mom a necklace because my mom likes jewelry.

Aydan R. If I could buy a present for my parents I would get them two plane tickets to Hawaii because they really want to go there.

Mya H. I would get my parents football stuff because they love football

hague elementary school NICOLE lavalee’s class

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

I would get my Mom Coke because she loves it and I would get my mom a surprise to Camp Kadesh. I would get my Dad a vacation to Camp Kadesh because he works every day.

Graham T

I would get my Dad lots of tools because my Dad is a farmer. I would get my Mom some peanuts because she likes peanuts.

Owen L. I would get my Dad machinery because my Dad works a lot. I would get my Mom a new car because my Mom goes to the city.

Elijah H. I would get my Dad a black, white and orange snowmobile so he doesn’t have to get the old one from my Uncle’s house.

I would get my Mom a free cruise trip because she has two jobs and she works really hard.

Jared L.

I would get my Dad two lights so he can have it on his bow and arrow so he can see in the dark while he is shooting.

I would get my Mom a pretty flower necklace because she will wear it a lot. Alison P. I would get my Mom a new house because our house is too small and because she wants one. I would get my Dad a new car with winter tires because he recently sold his.

Paityn S. I would get my Mom a vacation to Hawaii because she does so much for me. I would get my Dad a log house because we need a bigger house with a downstairs.

Danika B. I would get my Mom a gift card to the Independent Store because she is broke. I would also get my Mom a new coffee maker because hers doesn’t’ work. I would also get her a new blanket that is soft because she has no soft blankets. Maddax P. I would get my Mom and Daddy a new house because our house is too full. I would get my Mom Sam and Daddy a massage chair because my Daddy

and Mom like massages.

Addie F. I would get my Dad an Oilers Iphone case because he is obsessed with the Oilers. I would get my Mom a new phone because her phone does a lot of weird stuff to her. Abinet K. I would get my Mom and Dad a chair because they want their own chair and they don’t have their own chair.

Rachel G. I would get my Dad a new Ipad case because his case is ripping. I would get my Mom a new dress because she looks pretty in dresses. Easton S. I would get my Mom sewing stuff because she likes sewing.

I would get my Dad something to keep him busy because he always plays on his Ipad.

Erica C. I would get my Mom and Dad two cars, money and two mansions because they both need a bigger house and more money.

I would get them a new car because we need more seats and a faster car that’s tough with good air conditioning. Josh B. I would get my Mom and Dad a picture frame with a picture inside it because they like picture frames in our house. Faith B.

If I would buy a present for my mom I would pick a laptop or a diamond ring. My mom used to have a laptop but she really wants a new one and she told me she would like a diamond ring for Christmas. Katie K. I would get my dad a football so me and my dad can play with it. For my mom I will get her a laptop so she can do on Facebook.

Karys K. I would get my mom a diamond ring or a trip to Hawaii. I will get my dad a shirt and a trip to Kandy. I will get it because my mom and my dad get me what I want.

Zahara K. I would get my mom a new car and a new phone. Because my dads car gets stuck in the snow and a phone because my mom truck because my Dad’s is broken. I would get my Mom a new bed because she has to sleep on an itchy mattress.

Kyler D. I would get my Mom an Ipad because her Ipad is cracked. I would get my Dad a hug and a kiss because he told me that’s what he wants. Abbigail R. I would get my Dad a muscle car because he is good to me.

I would get my Mom a Christmas card because she is nice to me.

Erick C. I would get my Dad a new laptop because he works and when he comes home he is very tired.

Chantelle F.

I would get my Mom a new phone case because she wants a new one because her old one is broken. I would get my Dad a new gun because he loves to go hunting bears in springtime.

Cassidy P. I would get my Dad an ice cube tray because he likes the rubber ones so he can freeze them into pictures. I would get my Mom a vacuum that vacuums by itself.

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I would get my Mom a vacation to the Bahamas because she works really hard for our money. I would get my dad a truck from the 1880’s because he is the best Dad ever and because he loves trucks that are really old.

Dianne P.

I would get my Mom and Dad a palace because they deserve it. They care so much about me and they do so much for me.

Mason B.

or buy movie tickets because I love them.

Aiden C.

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I would make my parents cook James F. ies and give them a big hug because they like cookies and I love them.

Violet D. My dad would like an Iphone 6+ because he wants a new I would get my parents a solid Iphone and that’s the one he wants.

Sierra T. emerald house and it would be pretty cool. But I would have to save up for it.

Caleb G. If I could buy my mom and dad a present I would get my mom a I would buy my mom and dad diamond ring. I would get her a new coffee mug. They would the diamond ring because she loves diamonds. I would get my have Santa’s face on them.

They drink coffee from broken dad a tablet. I would get him mugs and need new ones. the tablet because he loves it

Cheyenne M. and wants it.

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I would get my Mom and Dad a hot tub because they keep saying let’s get a hot tub at Christmas.

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LANGHAM ELEMENTARY School MS. KARI LEWANS CLASS

Dear Santa Claus...

Cihldren’s letters to the North Pole Dear Santa, Hi my name is Theodore. I’m in grade three. How are you and Mrs. Claus doing? I’m doing fine in the new school. I’m in hockey now and I know how to skate faster!! There are 27 kids in the class and I have 26 friends in my class and 6 friends on my bus!! It makes 32 friends.

My mom and dad were good so my mom wants a pair of nice clothes and my dad wants a new pair of shoes. Can you bring these things for them?

Theo Dear Santa, Hi. My name is Carson. Are you almost ready for Christmas? How is it in the North Pole? We are going to setup our Christmas tree soon. Do you have your Christmas tree up?

How are the reindeer? We will put out carrots for the reindeer to have for the big trip.

I would like to ask you for some presents for mom and dad. They take care of me every day. They make us supper every night and keep my clothes clean. My dad would like a new electric drill because we are doing home renovations. My mom would like some icing bag ends.

Thank you for reading this.

Merry Christmas.

Sincerely, Carson Dear Santa, Mom and Dad has been very, very good. So mom would really like a sewing machine. Would you please, please give her one please? Like I was saying dad has been good too. I was hoping you could give dad a really, really cool, cool hockey stick please and thank you.

Love, Cecily Dear Santa, My name is Ellie. How are all the reindeer? Are you ready for Christmas? How are you and Mrs. Claus?

Can you please bring my mom baking stuff like pans, cupcake mix and cake mix?

Please bring my dad sports things like a goalie net, hockey sticks, pucks, goalie armour and a goalie stick. Why am I asking for these gifts? It is because mom once made my bed when I was sick. My dad helps me learn lots about hockey so I can play hockey.

Merry Christmas, Ellie Dear Santa, Hi Santa! How is Rudolf and the elves? Santa how do you go around the world in one night?

Santa how do you see us when we are asleep and awake?

Can you bring my stepmom a silver necklace? My stepmom is very nice this year. Pease bring my dad a special present. I don’t know what he wants for Christmas. Oh Santa please can you bring my other mom a gold ring because she’s also been an awesome mom.

Love, Faith P.S. What’s your favourite cookies?

Dear Santa, Hi my name is Jacob. How are your reindeer doing? What are the elves up to?

Would you get my mom and dad presents? They put food on the table and they take good care of me. I know my dad would want tools like pliers and screwdrivers. My mom would like nail polish and makeup.

Have a safe journey.

Sincerely, Jacob P.S Say hi to Mrs .Claus for me.

Dear Santa, What are the elves up to? Are you taking care of your reindeer or seeing any polar bears at the North Pole?

Could you get my dad an adult LEGO Star Wars model? I think my mom will love a gold necklace. I was thinking about getting a present for YOU! MY poor parents have got no gifts so far. I wanted to let you know that they have been excellent and that they deserve gifts because they take care of us every single day.

Sincerely, Jake Dear Santa, Thank you for the presents that you gave last year. How are you and Mrs. Claus? What do your reindeer like to eat? Does Rudolph’s nose still glow? What cookies do you like at Christmas? I have two houses in Langham this year.

My mom and dad have taken good care of me. I think my mom should have a mixing machine because we have a hard time mixing batter. I also think my dad should get the game kerplunk for our family because he’s done his job as a parent.

Sincerely, Jenna Dear Santa, My family is excited for Christmas. We waited a long time for this. I’m excited to sing at the Christmas concert. My mom will be proud of me. I’m excited to set up the Christmas tree. What is your favourite food?

Can you get mom a dress?

Can you get my dad a tool box?

They really want these items and they deserve them. I would like that. I want to thank you for bringing beautiful gifts!!

Sincerely, Joshua Dear Santa, Hi Santa how are you doing?

I can’t wait for Christmas this year. How is Rudolph?

I am writing this because I want you to know what my mom and dad want for Christmas. My dad wants a Star Wars book for Christmas and new tools and new clothes. My mom wants a craft kit and a Mary Poppins movie. My dad works very hard building a shelter and my mom works very hard cleaning my clothes. Merry Christmas Santa!

From, Kaylan P.S. Do you get presents on Christmas too?

Season’s Greetings!

DearSanta, My name is Koen. I like Halo.

How are all the reindeer doing?

Do you like the North Pole?

Do you get cold? What is your favourite color?

Can you please with a cherry on top bring a model for my dad? He has been good. He washes all the cars and makes food for us sometimes. Please bring Mom jewelry & some winter boots! She doesn’t really have any. She does the laundry for us, washes everything and cleans. I hope you can bring these presents. Have a Merry Christmas!

Sincerely, Koen!

Dear Santa, How are you? Ae the elves good? Last year I think I heard you on my roof. Were you there because I really want to know!

It might have been a squeak in the roof but I don’t think that the roof would make a bump.

Mommy was working very hard so could you bring her a cook book because she loves to cook. When we are at the hotel she changes our show to a cooking show. Daddy has been working very hard too. Could you bring him a snow blower because his is broken and we get lots of snow and I think it is too much money?

Merry Christmas Santa.

Maelynn Dear Santa, Hi my name is Manpreet. I like the colour light blue. I love puppies so much.

I love my family so much. My family takes good care of me.

Can you bring my mom and my dad a present? My mom would like high heels and my dad would like a motorcycle. Can you get the thing that my parents want.

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

How is it at the North Pole?

I like the color blue and red. I get to put the tree up on December the first. What kind of cookies do you want? Do you want the cookies that you had last Christmas at my nana’s and papa’s? Do your reindeer want carrots again?

I think my parents deserve a present. Santa please can my mom have some new makeup like you gave me last year? Can you bring my dad a new hockey stick to play hockey with? I think they deserve it because they take care of us when we are sick. Merry Christmas!

Sincerely, Maycee Dear Santa, Hi Santa my name is Caris.

How are you and Mrs. Claus?

Thanks for all the presents last year. What are your favorite cookies? I am writing to you because my mom and dad have been very nice to us. I was wondering if you could give my mom and dad a present? I think my dad might want some new tools and my mom might want some more jewelry. I hope you can do that for them.

Merry Christmas .

Caris P.S Are my mom and dad on the naughty list or the nice list?

Dear Santa, How is it going at the North Pole? My name is Owen Schappert. I like to build stuff.

My parents have been very good. My Mom would like a craft kit. It would be a nice activity for her. Me and Lily do crafts with her. My Dad would like some tools to fix stuff. I am okay if I do not get to much presents.

From, Owen Dear Santa, Thank you for all the presents. I like your presents. My mom likes reading a book. She likes board games. Can you bring her a game and book? She is working at the post office and she cuddles with me and Blair when she gets home. Dad helps me and my sister build Lego. He wants Lego. He likes Lego so much. Please can you get Lego for my dad? Pretty please? I will see you soon.

From, Rachel Dear Santa, Hi my name is Reagan. How are you and Mrs. Claus? What’s your favourite kind of donut?

My dad helps me fix flashlights in a shed. My dad needs more batteries. Do you think you can get my mom new cookie cutters because my mom doesn’t have very many? Hope you have a Merry Christmas.

Love, Reagan Dear Santa, Hi I am Ryann. How is it in the North Pole? I am going to put out some cookies but I don’t know what flavor you’d like.

What’s your favourite kind?

Oh and I hope you know my address!

I am writing to tell you to bring presents for my parents. I hope you can help my mom get a job and new baking supplies.

Can you get my dad a new hockey stick? My parents have been very nice and loving! I hope you can help my parents get these things. Have a very Merry Christmas!

Love, Ryann

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DELISLE ELEMENTARY School BRIE LUCYSCHYN’S CLASS If I could get my parents anything for Christmas it would be...

For Christmas I would get my Mom a beautiful charm bracelet with my Mom’s favourite colour red. She wears bracelets a lot and she loves jewelry.

I would get my Dad an orange quad because my Dad can hunt with his buddies. Gabrielle T. For Christmas I would get my Mom a Mini Cooper because we always stop at where you can buy a car and she looks at the Minis for a long time. For my Dad I would get a nice boat so he can catch a lot of fish.

Riece F. For Christmas I would get my Mom a butterfly kit because my Mom loves colourful butterflies and huge butterflies. My Mom loves butterflies. For Christmas I would get my Dad a baseball glove and bat because my dad is a fan of baseball.

Gage N. For Christmas I would get my Dad a bunch of fish hooks because he likes to fish. He wants more fish hooks. For Christmas I would get my Mom some gold jewelry becasue she loves gold jewelry.

Hanah R.

For Christmas I would get my Dad a motorboat because my Dad used to have one. Now he doesn’t and he wants one. For Christmas I would get my Mom some kitchen supplies because she really likes to cook food.

Nicole W.

For Christmas I would get my Mom wireless headphones becasue she wants them while she works out. I woudl get my Dad a grain elevator because he was talking about getting one for Christmas.

Addy B. If I could buy my Mom any Christmas present I would get a brand new house! I would get a house because our house is just not good. We get frozen pipes. It s far away from the school. We live by muskrats on the edge of Delisle.

Bella O. For Christmas I would get my Mom an acreage because she said she wants one. She likes to quad so she can have more room on an acreage.

Sebastian T. For Christmas I would get my dad a new white, yellow, black and blue ski-doo because Dad’s snowmobile is really old. For Christmas I would get my Mom perfume because she likes the smell of it.

Mitchell K.

For Christmas I would get my Mom a cross for her necklace because her other one broke. I would get my Dad a new bridle because his other one is old.

They would love those Christmas presents.

Kyle C. If I could get my wonderful Mom aything for Christmas, I would get her a new horse. I would also get her a black saddle. She would love it.

Madyson K. For Christmas I would give my Mom and Dad an inside swimming pool. They would like a pool because she would like to swim in it.

Brayden G. For Christmas I would get my Mom a new coffee maker because she loves coffee. I would get my Dad a big bag of gingerbread cookies because my Dad loves cookies.

Karmann G. For Christmas I would get my Mom brownies because she loves brownies. I would get a flashlight for my Dad in case the power runs out. Hunter L. For Christmas I would get my Mom a pet owl because it could eat all the mice and bugs if there were any. I would give my Dada big canoe so we could go fishing.

Jada M.

VALLEY MANOR SCHOOL, MARTENSVILLE DEBRA BITTNER’S CLASS If I could get my parents anything for Christmas it would be...

I would get my parents a hot tub for Christmas. I would pick that because my parents would be able to relax. They would love that! I would get my mom a coffee machine because she loves coffee. I would get my Dad some things for his workshop because his job is a plumber and I think he enjoys it! I would take our whole family to Disneyworld. I think that would be an awesome Christmas present for everyone.

My parents would be happy.

Sienna I would get my Mom an organizing shelf because she likes to organize stuff. I would get my Dad a work desk so he can work at it. I would get my parents a two story house. Allison I would get my Mom and Dad a new house. I would get my Mom a new computer and my Dad a soccer net and a soccer ball. Laminrati I want to give my Mom a diamond ring because she does her best to make us happy. She let’s us go to fun places like Disneyworld and the Ex every summer. My Mom cleans after us and buys us food to eat.

She’s a great mother because she does all those things.

Madelyn I would buy my Mom a new car because her car is dirty or a new vacuum.

Tyler I would get my parents a new house because we need more room for the family.

Taylor I would get my Mom jewelry because she doesn’t have that much and she wants some. I would take my Dad to Mexico because he needs a vacation.

Adyson

I would get my parents a movie theatre room because they love them and they’ve been waiting for months. My Mom and Dad want popcorn and pop while they watch a whole bunch of movies, and they can fall asleep.

Serenity I would buy my Mom and Dad a store so they can walk to work and sell things they want to get rid of. They can get rid of things they don’t need any more and then they don’t have Jason to go to work.

I would buy my parents tickets to Australia because they love Australia and all the animals there. They love the koalas, kangaroos, and ostriches.

They love the houses there. My parents would love the cute animals and the trees. They love the weather there.

Eric I would buy my Mom jewelry and my Dad a new case for his Ipad. My Mom likes jewelry parties. My Dad needs an Ipad case so he can have pro like my Mom. I love my Mom and Dad and I would buy that for Christmas for them.

Josh I would buy a mansion for my Mom and Dad because I love them so so so much!

Mason

My Mom and Dad are like special jolly so I would get my Mom a jolly necklace and my Dad a new gun because I love them so much.

Emma I would like to give my parents some Christmas spirit because they are the best parents in the world. Nathan I would get my Mom a teapot because she loves tea and she is special. I would get my Dad a blue remote control airplane because he likes to fly airplanes. Aidan I would give my Mom and Dad a scrapbook of all the fun things my family did like when we went to the stampede. I love my family so much and they have done so much for me.

Matthew My Mom likes to cook and my Dad likes to fish so I would get my Mom a new kitchen and my Dad a new boat.

Caileigh I would get my Mom a big mansion for Christmas. My Mom always wanted a big giant mansion. When my stepbrother and sisters come there would be a whole lot of room to play. It will be a whole lot of fun!

Lyric

For a Christmas present for my Mommy I would give her a necklace dress holder and it would be pretty pink. My Mommy would love it. For a Christmas present for my Daddy I would give him a snowmobile because he loves to snowmobile.

Ella C. I would buy my Dad a new hard helmet and work boots limited edition because my Dad is a crane operator. He works hard to keep his family healthy and happy. I want him to be happy and safe so he can get work done faster and safer. I love him because he’s my Dad. Krys K. For Christmas I would give my Mom a car because she would like to learn how to drive. For Christmas I would give my Dad cable TV because he likes to watch basketball and news.

Vin Ci A. For Christmas I would get my Dad a brand new sparkling red quad. I’d buy him a new snow pusher to put on the front. It would be shiny black. I would get him this because then he would be able to make us a huge snowpile. I wold go down it every day.

Peyton B. If I could buy a Christmas present for my Mom and Dad, I would get my amazing Mom a new purple phone because the phone she has is old and it doesn’t work well. I would get my awesome Dad a torch because it’s hard for him to light the burning barrel in winter.

Kolton H. For Christmas I would get my Mom some earrings because my Mom loves earrings. She wears them almost every day.

I would get my Dad new fish hooks because he loves to go fishing with me. Nicholas S.

I would buy both of them the same present, a camera, because Mom said that if I buy her a camera then she would take lots of pictures with it.

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LANGHAM ELEMENTARY School MS. KARI LEWAN’S CLASS Dear Santa Claus...

Cihldren’s letters to the North Pole Dear Santa, Thank you for all of your hard work last year. How are your reindeer? Are they feeling ok? My Christmas lights are up already!

I am writing because my parents deserve a present. My dad works really hard to feed me. He loves the A’s so I think he would like tickets to an A’s game. My mom cleans and folds my clothes for me. I think my mom deserves cooking things like pots, pans and cookie cutters.

Merry Christmas, Samantha P.S. Are my mom and dad on the nice list or the naughty list?

Dear Santa, Thank you for all the presents last year. How are you? I have a new baby brother this year! His name is Benjamin.

My Mom and Dad have been very good this year. Can you please make my mom a telescope? She would really like it.

Can you please bring my Dad a new saw? He would really like it. Have a safe trip.

Sincerely, Sydney P.S. What kind of cookies do you like?

Dear Santa, Hi! My name is Tayen. How are you and Mrs. Claus? How is Rudolph doing? Have you been giving him carrots?

I’m writing to ask you to give my parents a gift for Christmas.

They have been very nice this year. Please bring my mom a beautiful necklace for special family activities on Christmas.

Can you also get my dad a new set of tools so that he can work on the house?

Sincerely, Tayen P.S. Have an AMAZING Christmas this year!!!

Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus?

How are your reindeer? I would like to know what your favourite kind of cookie is.

Please bring my mom a soft Christmas blanket so she can be warm at night. Please bring

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my dad a special Christmas edition locomotive for his model railway. My parents clean my clothes and do other jobs around the house. That’s how they’ve been good.

Your good friend, Ethyn P.S. What is your favourite colour?

Dear Santa Thank you for all the presents last year. How are you and Mrs. Claus? I have set up my tree.

Can you give my mom and dad a present? Can you give my mom a computer and a printer? Can you give my dad tools and a work table for his tools? I think you are a nice man to all the kids in the whole world and I think you should make a present for you because you are nice to kids. In the whole world and I think you should make a present for you because you are nice to kids. I know that you always give presents when we have been good and I hope you and your reindeer have a presents, too.

From, Trinity Dear Santa, Thank you for all the presents last year. How are you and Mrs. Claus? I put my tree up. I am ready for Christmas! What is your favorite color? What is your favorite kind of cookies that you like?

My mom and dad have done really good this year. Could you bring my dad a new pen and notepad and some tools please.

My mom wants some jewelry and some gloves.

Sincerely, Tyla P.S. Do you have a son?

Dear Santa, Ho, ho, ho! Merry Christmas Santa! Thank you for my presents last year. Can you say hi to the Easter Bunny for me?

Santa, do you have polar bear friends at the North Pole?

My daddy and mommy are really cool! We have fun family movie nights with popcorn.

Santa, will you please bring my daddy a laptop computer for Christmas? My daddy’s computer is old. My mommy really wants a new necklace. Will you bring her one please? She is the best mommy and she would look pretty with a new necklace.

Thank you for reading my letter Santa. Have a safe flight with your reindeer on Christmas Eve. Love, Wyatt H.

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If I could buy anything for my mom and dad, I would buy a dog beause they really want a dog! I do too!

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If I could get any Christmas present for my parents, I would get them love. Lots and lots of love, kisses and hugs as well. I would get them that because I love them more than anyone in the world. If I had lots of money, I would buy a new carpet because my mom really wants some.

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If I could buy any Christmas present for my Mom and Dad I would get them... A brand new truck and it will be a BIG truck. I would get my Mom a tread climber.

Janice F. If I could buy any Christmas present for my mom and dad, I would give them $1,000,000 dollars. Also, a very long swimming pool that takes up the whole back yard because we need a lot of money to afford the stuff for the house and we love to go swimming.

Presley J. I would buy my mom and dad their own pair of PJ’s, a trip to Africa, a very big pool, a coupon for free groceries for a year, 7 computers, a bouquet of roses.

Lauren M. If I could buy any Christmas present for my mom and dad, I would get them a trip to Hawaii for 4 days, some chocolate and 2 battlers.

Kiera O. If I could buy any Christmas present for my mom and dad I would get them a book and some lego because my mom likes riding and my dad likes playing with lego.

Ethan H. If I could buy any Christmas present for my mom and dad I would get my mom a day at the spa and get my mom and dad a vacation at Hawaii, and get a real diamond. My parents need a vacation so they can have a break, a diamond so we can have a rainbow in the house, and get my mom a day at the spa so she can relax for a while.

Taylor P.

If I could buy any Christmas present for my Mom and Dad, I would get them a trip to Hawaii.

They always wanted to have a trip to Hawaii, and Mom could have her nails long, and Dad could go surfing.

Payton W. If I could buy any Christmas present for my mom and dad I wold get my dad a hot tub. I would get my mom a flat screen TV, because they would love that, and they mostly watch TV and sometimes have baths.

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Ty C. I would give my mom a new book, becasue I think she wants to read. I would get my dad lego, because I know he really likes lego.

Ethan H. If I could buy my mom and dad a Christmas present, I would get a hot tub. I will get my Dad video games because he plays video games lots. I will get my Mom makeup because she puts on makeup lots.

Emily T. I want to get my Dad dynamites and TNT boxes. I want to get my Mom flowers.

Mark C. If I could buy any Christmas present for my Mom and Dad I would get them a mansion and a trip to the mountains and get a hot tub too. I want to get a mansion because Mom and Dad deserve it becauuse they work hard for it so they should get it.

I want to get a trip to the mountains because my Mom and Dad like trips and they like mountains a lot. I wan to get a hot tub because Mom and Dad always have hot baths.

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ABERDEEN ELEMENTARY School SHARLENE ETHIER’S CLASS If I could get my parents anything for Christmas it would be...

I love my parents. If I had a million dollars I would get my parents a new TV because they buy me clothes. I would also get my parents a car because they drive me to soccer and buy me toys. I would get them a free trip because they help me. I would also take my parents to the movies because they feed me. I would get them a watch because they let me stay in the house. I would also get them a new oven because they buy me chocolate. I would get them socks because they buy me supplies. I would also get my parents money because they take us to Churchill. I would also get my parents an iPad and a computer because they take me to the lake. I would want to get them all of these things because I love them.

Kenzie I love my parents. If I had a million dollars I would take them to Las Vegas because they buy me toys. I would also get them anything they want because they buy me pretty clothes and yummy candy. I also would take them anywhere they want, like New York because they take me to beaches. I’d get them new things for our house because they are going to give me a new sibling, which is going to be a boy or girl. I am so excited!

If I only had a million dollars!

Gracie My parents do a lot of stuff for me. If I had a million dollars I would take my dad to an Oilers game because he buys me teddy bears. I would buy mom flowers because she buys me a Halloween costume. I would buy my step-dad a video game because he lets me and Natasha see Chanc, Natalia and Hunter.

I would buy them all a car and a chocolate bar. I would also give them the rest of the money.

This would be a fun Christmas.

Merry Christmas!

Keyanna My mom and dad do so much for me. If I had a million dollars I would buy mom a new kitchen because she cooks for me.

My dad could use a new Chevy truck because he takes me to see my grandma and grandpa.

I would buy my mom a garlic press because there is 100 garlic bulbs in the house. I would buy a new huge flat screen TV with a lot of channels because they take me to the Fun Factory. I would buy them a tractor for my mom’s garden because my mom taught me how to ski.

I would take my mom and dad to the mountains because they

help me read. I love my mom and dad.

Linnea My parents are nice. If I had a million dollars, I’d buy my mom a car because she takes me to hockey. I would buy my dad a TV because he buys me food. I would buy my mom an ice cream cone because she takes care of me when I’m sick.

I’d buy my dad a X-box 1 because he plays with me. I’d buy my mom a big house because she helps me with my homework. I would buy my dad and mom an iPod. I love my mom and dad.

Bailey My parents have done so much for me. If I had a million dollars I would wrap up my mom a new dress because she buys me candy. I’ll buy them a new phone because they bring me skiing. I also would buy my mom new furniture because she gets me supplies for school.

I would buy my parents two plane tickets to Halifax because they buy me pop. My parents deserve a gift card for Target because they take me sledding.

I would get my dad a Coke because he takes me to my cousin’s house. I would buy a new boat because they buy me food.

I would buy them a new car because they buy me clothes. I love my parents.

Myles

I love my parents. If I had a million dollars I would buy my parents tickets to Las Vegas, Hawaii and Mexico, because they take me to Disneyland,, Lego Land and Sea World. They also take me to soccer. My parents buy me clothes, so I’d give them 500 dollars. Have a happy Christmas. I love my parents sooo much.

Rachel.

My parents are awesome. If I had a million dollars I would buy my mom a van because she gives me a hug and kiss in the morning. I’d buy my dad a new house because he makes good meals.

I would buy my mom a chocolate bar because she drives me to the movie theatre. I’d buy my dad a ticket to the hockey game because he gets me toys.

I would buy my mom a ticket to Mexico because she pulls me on the sled. I’d buy my dad a new phone because he buys me an iPod. I would give my mom a big hug and kiss because she makes my bed. My parents are the best.

Adison My parents are awesome. If I had a million dollars I would give my mom a piano because my mom teaches me how to play the piano. I’ll buy them a new car because they took me to Black Hills, Disneyland, Regina, Edmonton and Minot. I

wold buy them an iPhone 6 because they got me an iPod. I would also give them chocolate because they make my lunch. I will also give $2,000 because they pay for my sports.

I’d give them a boat because they gave me a Beat Pill. I want to get them a butler because they clean the house. I’d get a private airplane because they changed my diapers. I love my parents. Hayden My parents have done a lot for me. If I had a million dollars I’d buy my parents a new house because they let me live in theirs. I’d pay off the house because they feed me and buy me clothes. I’d buy parents a motor home because they take me on trips. I’d buy my parents a butler because they do so much work. I would buy my parents a new bed because they love me.

I’d buy my parents a boat because they take me fishing so much. I would buy my dad a new tractor because he farms and makes money for the family. I would do all of that because I love them.

Owen My parents are the best. If I had a million dollars, I would buy my parents a new car because they drive me places.

I would buy them a big new house because they let me live with them. I’d take them to Hawaii because they take me places. I will also buy them new furniture because they let me use theirs. I will buy them a big boat because they take me fishing. I’d also hire a butler because they do so much work.

I would buy them an indoor pool so we don’t have to travel anywhere. I will also buy them an airplane so we don’t have to pay to fly. I’d buy them clothes because they buy me my clothes. This Christmas is going to be fun.

Haiden

I love my parents. If I had a million dollars I would take them to moose Jaw because they take me places. I also would buy them a car because they buy me clothes.

I also would buy them jewelry because they buy me school supplies. I will buy my dad a tractor because he buys me shoes. I also would buy my mom a purse because she buys me fancy clothes. I would buy my parents a dog because they buy me a baby puppy. I would also buy my parents a Christmas tree because they buy me dresses. I would also buy them a swimming pool because they buy me bathing suits. I hope we have a good Christmas. Sierra My mom and dad are nice. If I had a million dollars I would give my mom a car because she drives me places. I’d give my dad a tractor because he is nice

to me. I will buy my mom some chocolate because she buys me candy. I would take my parents to Hawaii because it is a pretty place. My dad deserves a truck because he takes me to see the cows. I would give my mom some furniture because she takes care of me when I am sick. My parents are the best Angel My parents are great. If I had a million dollars I’d buy them a car because they kiss me goodbye in the morning when I go to school. I also would buy them clothing because they love me! I would buy my mom a gift card because she cooks yummy meals for me. I would buy my dad a tractor because he buys food for me. I’d also buy my parents a house because they take me to special places. I would buy my parents a puppy because they clean the house for me. My parents are special gifts to me.

Eva My parents do a lot for me. If I had a million dollars I would get my dad a candy cane because he helps me with my homework. I would get my mom a monkey because she makes me toast in the morning, takes care of me and helps me with problem-solving. I would get my dad a trip to California because he helps me clean the house. I would get my mom a gift card to Toys R Us because she takes me places. My parents love me.

Logan My parents are nice. If I had a million dollars I would get my dad a Lambourghini because dad likes to drive fast and feeds me. I would get my parents a trip to Mexico because we go swimming. I’d get my mom and dad a trip to Hawaii because dad takes me to hockey. I’d get my parents season tickets to the Oilers games because they play NHL 14 with me. I hope we have a great Christmas.

Raiden My parents buy a lot for me so I would buy them a lot of stuff. If I had a million dollars I would buy them a house because they buy me my clothes. I also would buy them a car because they take me places. My parents deserve money because they take me to Edmonton. My mom keeps a roof over my head so I would buy my mom jewelry. I love them.

Harley D. I love my parents. If I had a million dollars I would buy them food because they feed me. I’d buy them a car because they take me places. I would buy my mom a blanket because she takes care of me when I am sick. I would buy them clothes because they take care of me.

I also would buy them a TV and iPhone because they buy me supplies. I would buy them

a jacket because they buy me clothes. I’ll buy them a bed because they buy me a blanket and clothes. I’d also buy them a house because they love me.

Mikhaela My parents are awesome. If I had a million dollars I would buy my mom a pot because she got me Skylanders. I would take them to Winnipeg because they took me bowling. I would take them to Disney World because they got me toys. I would take them to the mall because they took me to California. I would get them a butler because they got me an Ipod. For Christmas I would get them a new computer because they got me a chocolate bar. I would take them to the movies because they took me to Las Vegas. I would get them all this stuff because they are the best. Austin I love my parents. If I had a million dollars I would take my parents to see the Rocky Mountains because my dad’s friend lives there. I would buy them a Shirley Temple because they take me out for supper. I would buy them a spot in Wilderness Village because they love to take me there. I would buy

them a new truck because they take me on trips to the mountains. I love my parents because they are awesome.

Veronica I hope we have a good Christmas. If I had a million dollars I would get my parents a trip to Cape Breton because my dad’s dad is really sick. I’d go buy them a few presents because they’re nice to me. I would buy my parents lots of food because they take care of me. I would buy them a mansion because they buy me cool stuff. I would buy a new car for my parents because they buy me food. I would buy my parents a new house because they need a new roof. If I had a million dollars I would buy all that stuff Keane

I love my parents. If I had a million dollars I would give my parents a car because they buy me clothes. I will also buy them a computer because they take me to the store. I will get my mom and dad a TV because we go to the movie theatre. I will take them to Disney world because we go to church,.

I will take them to the beach because they let me stay in the house. I hope we have a good Christmas. Scarlett

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A beautifully-decorated Christmas tree greets visitors in the main lobby of Martensville City Hall. The tree was put up and decorated by civic staff to help celebrate the spirit of the season.

As we celebrate this special season, it’s my pleasure to extend greetings to you on behalf of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth the Second, Queen of Canada.

What does Christmas mean to you? For those of us who are Christians, it’s a holy time, when we celebrate the birth of Christ. For many of us, Christmas is about spending time with family and friends. It’s also a season of sharing, when we give and receive presents. A gift that we enjoy all year round is our amazing good fortune to live in Canada.

Have you ever noticed, when tragedy strikes, Canadians rally together, and actually become closer? This year, our citizens faced challenging circumstances with empathy and renewed determination to maintain the rights and freedoms we hold dear.

I’d like to thank our men and women in uniform, including our military, police, firefighters, and paramedics.

We are deeply grateful to you for the sacrifices you make to serve our nation.

I’d also like to thank our generous and capable volunteers. You are what makes Saskatchewan great!

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A free will offering was taken in support of the local Food Bank. Clergy from Warman Churches read passages throughout the evening.

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A Christmas message from Premier Brad Wall Seven hundred years before the First Christmas, one of many promises by Old Testament prophets was made about the coming of the Christ.

“For unto us a child is born,” wrote Isaiah, “unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace”.

Peace? Isn’t that the promise of Christmas? Not just peace between nations but between each of us…toward each of us…for each of us.

Should we not then be about the work of keeping that promise? Not just this season but all the year? How then can we keep it? We need only look to the examples all around us in this amazing Saskatchewan…to find that answer.

Years ago, for example, an

Premier Brad Wall Indian family immigrated to Canada and ended up in Victoire, Saskatchewan. They found warm hospitality in a church in the nearby town of Canwood.

It was there they were first invited into a home to share the Canadian family’s turkey dinner.

They were impressed by the food and the love shown to them and the next year an-

other new friend came and helped them prepare their first turkey dinner. It is now their own tradition that they have passed down to their kids.

Someone kept the promise of Christmas for them…and now they do it for others.

A young boy from Waldeck, Saskatchewan, said to his Mom, “Ya know Mom, people should be buying toys for all those kids who don’t have toys. I don’t need more toys.

I’ve got lots. Actually I should be giving more of my toys to all of those kids who don’t get anything.”

His Mom recognized a teachable moment, and she made good use of that caring thought and together they packed some shoeboxes for Samaritan’s Purse.

And that Waldeck Mom and her son…kept the promise of Christmas.

In Prince Albert, two young

women, First Nations University students started a blessing bag project to reach out to the homeless.

The blessing bags are full of helpful small items, meant to add a little spark to someone’s life, just when they need it most. And with each blessing bag, the promise of Christmas is made anew and kept anew.

Do we not, each of us have promises to keep this Christmas…for unto us a Child is born…the very Prince of Peace.

From me and my wife, Tami, and our children Megan and our future son-in-law Kyle, our son Colter and our youngest Faith, and on behalf of my colleagues in the Government of Saskatchewan, I wish you a Christmas full of shared blessings, and kept promises in surroundings filled with love.

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A Christmas message from Opposition leader Cam Broten Though the weather outside can be frightful, this time of year is still pretty delightful.

It’s a time to slow down a bit and focus on what matters most.

To gather with those we love, enjoy one another’s company, continue long-held traditions, and perhaps even start some new ones.

This Christmas, I’m very much looking forward to visiting the farm, catching-up with family and loading up on some good traditional Norwegian food – like klub and lefse.

I’m looking forward to sledding with the kids, telling stories around the fireplace, and seeing their expressions of excitement as we gather as a family to open gifts.

And I also have to admit that I’m looking forward to a few days away from the normal routine so I can leave my razor in the drawer and grow

Cam Broten my annual Christmas beard.

However you celebrate the holidays, I hope this season brings you a time of rest and reflection … as well as a lot of good food, and a lot of fun with family and friends.

For many of us, this is also a time to celebrate the Christmas story – of a baby, who was born into poverty, in a town too crowded to offer shelter,

and who brought an incredible message of peace, love and redemption.

A message that challenges us to look out for one another, to comfort those who suffer, to give hope to the most vulnerable among us, and to strive for a better, more just world for everyone.

That’s a message that’s important to my family, and it’s a big part of my motivation as the Opposition Leader – to always focus on making sure that people are doing well.

There’s no doubt that Saskatchewan people are incredibly big-hearted all year round, but we’re especially generous at this time of year… as we all do a bit more to support those in need, here at home in our own communities, through-

out our province, and halfway around the world in conflict zones in Ukraine, Syria, Iraq, and South Sudan, and Ebolaaffected countries like Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Guinea.

Those carols calling for peace on earth, the end of all oppression, and joy to all the world ring especially true this year.

Whatever meaning this holiday season has for you and your family, and however you celebrate it, I hope the season is a good one for you.

On behalf of my wife, Ruth, our daughters, Ingrid, Clara and Gudrun, and all the New Democrat MLAs – I wish you all a Merry Christmas, a joyfilled holiday season, and a very happy, peaceful and prosperous New Year!

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Police provide tips for Mistletoe is for more than just kissing a safe holiday season The Saskatoon Police Service is reminding people to keep theft prevention and safety in mind during the holiday season.

Protect your purchase An increased number of people will be frequenting shopping centres, grocery stores and department stores.

Remember to lock purchases in the trunk of your vehicle and out of plain view for would-be thieves to act on crimes of opportunity.

Protect your identity

Do not disclose personal details online or over the telephone. Avoid leaving wallets or purses unattended. Also re-

member to shield your PIN from people who may be looking over your shoulder.

Protect your home

Ensure that all doors and windows are closed, locked, and if there is a security system in place, it is activated.

At this time of year, when many homeowners are away during the holidays, residents are asked to assist their neighbours in watching for, and reporting suspicious activity to Police. Residents are also encouraged to arrange to have someone shovel their sidewalk and driveway, check the mail and turn on different lights so houses do not appear empty.

Christmas Bells

By Shirley Lepp Dark brown and rusty, corroded over time and from use.

Five of them tied together with simple farm handy rope and joined together with a sturdy metal ring: ready to hang on any nail in the wall or from a collar around a plodding cow’s neck.

The sound they make is warm. It reminds me of the scent of oatmeal simmering in the pot while it is still dark outside. It’s a peaceful sound: That mindless peace of time and space uninterrupted by earthly thoughts: A place where it takes all day to get supper on the table and that’s ok.

They hang in stark contrast to the Silver Bells of the holiday classic carol or the perfectly symmetrical, color coordinated Christmas tree. The bells take me back to a Christmas of popcorn strung garland with cranberry accents and construction paper angels. Tiny gifts were anticipated like the coming of the queen and having just one Christmas orange in my stocking was an event! Peanuts and an assortment of crazy shaped nuts were cracked open from morning till the lights went out. The tasty morsels were begged for by the little ones hovering around the grownups who apparently never got tired of sitting.

This is the Advent season and these Christmas bells, along with conjuring up these random memories, remind me to prepare.

Prepare my heart to celebrate the coming of the King: The Lamb:

The lover of my soul:

The Light:

The Healer: The Gentleman: He has knocked on my door. Many times I opened the door a crack but quickly shut it. Sometimes out of fear – what might He ask me to do? Sometimes out of embarrassment – so much dirty laundry in my house. Sometimes out of apathy – who really cares?

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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. This tradition may have derived from early pagan beliefs, where mistletoe represented 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 Christmas. 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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Holiday shoppers spend billions of dollars each year on gifts for friends, family and coworkers. But holiday shoppers also spend substantial amounts of money dressing up those gifts with bows and wrapping paper. Shoppers may not want to spend much more on wrapping paper, bags and other ways to dress-up their gifts, and by employing a few tricks of the gift wrapping trade, they may not have to. The following are some frugal, yet flashy, ways to wrap presents this holiday season.

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Brown paper tied with twine or ribbon is inexpensive and can easily be recycled after use. Use a marker to put the names of gift recipients on each package to save on gift tags as well.

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Glass jars

Use mason jars when wrapping smaller gifts, including gift cards, to give them an arts-and-crafts feel.

Fabric gift bags

If you’re handy with a needle and thread, sew sacks out of leftover fabric to make gift bags of various sizes.

Baby linens

From blankets to wash cloths, use baby linens to wrap infant-themed gifts for new parents.

Newspaper

Recycle newsprint and comics into wrapping paper. Encourage everyone to wrap in

Baskets are an often inexpensive alternative to wrapping paper newspaper for a cohesive look come Christmas morning.

used to make certain dishes.

Cloth

Find unique cookie tins from yard sales or leftover tins from holidays past and use them as gift boxes.

Leftover cloth from Halloween or cloth purchased to create homemade curtains can be turned into giftwrap for awkward-shaped gifts. Use decorative ribbon to seal the bundle shut.

Recipes

If you will be giving a cookbook or food-themed gifts, print recipes that can be used as gift wrap and then later

Cookie tins

Baskets

Wicker baskets are available in various shapes and sizes. They can be used to make a gift collection and then reused over and over again.

Children’s artwork

Over the course of a school

year parents can accumulate dozens of original pieces of art from their children’s time in the classroom. Instead of relegating those pictures to a memory box or temporary glory on the refrigerator, turn them into unique gift wrap.

Pair these pieces of art with colored ribbon, and everyone who gets a unique masterpiece will feel special.

There are many creative and inexpensive ways to wrap gifts this year instead of relying on preprinted and often expensive wrapping paper.

• A paper towel holder can be screwed to the wall in a craft room to neatly hold spools of ribbon. Simply pull the length you need from the spool and cut for easy decorating.

• Mount a tree stand to a piece of wood with screws or glue. This prevents spills from reaching the floor while stabilizing the tree.

• Old maps make interesting gift wrap and are a nice change of pace from commercially produced paper or newsprint.

• Wrap duct tape or another type of sticky tape around your hand. Pat over fallen pine needles that accumulate around the tree. In hardto-reach areas, wrap the tape around a broom or a floor sweeper.

• When traveling for the

holidays, use a brightly colored suitcase or flashy tape to make your suitcase stand out from others at the airport.

• Place hardened brown sugar in a baking dish, cover it with a moist paper towel and either microwave it on high for 20-second intervals or place it in a 300 F oven for five minutes. This will soften the sugar, making it easier to use the sugar to prepare your favorite holiday cookie recipes.

• Save plastic bread ties, which can be used to make tags for the wires on certain devices. Such ties also can be used to organize decorating components and to keep your place on a roll of tape.

• Measure the inside of your picture window and construct a wooden frame to its dimensions. Staple holiday lights to the frame and then easily slip

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Holiday living made easy With so much on our plates between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, the holiday season can be hectic. Fortunately, there are many ways to save time and make the holiday season more manageable.

• If you don’t have plastic clips to hang lights around windows and to the eaves of your home, inexpensive clothespins will work just as well. If you’re concerned about the color of the wooden clips, paint them holiday hues before stringing the lights.

• Put a bath mat, rug-side down and rubber-side up, beneath your Christmas tree stand. This allows you to spin the tree as you hang lights and ornaments without damaging the floor underneath.

It also makes it simple to undress the tree once the season is over. Use a tree skirt to hide the mat.

• Squeeze artificial tree portions into concrete form tubes.

First wrap the tree portions in twine and then slip them into the concrete sleeves. Each tube can be stowed in attic or garage rafters, freeing up precious space.

• Use empty squirt bottles to make baking and cooking easier. Pancake and cookie batters can be squirted from the containers for less mess.

• Store one or two strings of lights in a plastic shopping bag to keep the strands from getting tangled. Hang the bags from a hook in a garage or stack them in a storage bin.

• Use plastic zip ties to attach garland and lights to bannisters. They’re easy to assemble and will not damage the bannisters.

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the frame in and out of place each year.

• Hang a live wreath or some boughs of evergreen in your home to give it that fresh pine scent if you have an artificial tree.

• Color-code storage containers so you can easily find holiday decorations in the attic or basement.

• Pack for a holiday excursion using a collapsible clothing storage hanger for closets. Fold clothes on each fabric shelf and then collapse it into your suitcase. When you get to your destination, unfold and hang it in a closet so all of your clothes will be at the ready.

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The holiday season is rife with tradition, from Christmas trees to lighting displays to visits with Santa Claus at the local mall. Families reunite come the holiday season to exchange gifts, enjoy meals together and do a little catching up along the way.

But the holiday season also is synonymous with parties. Whether it’s to enjoy an office holiday party, a gathering with family and friends or a more intimate gathering at home, such celebrations are a big part of the holiday season and a main reason why this is such a festive and beloved time of year.

As this is a season of celebrating, it’s good to remember that no holiday party is truly complete until eggnog has been served. Enjoyed almost exclusively during the holiday season, eggnog is as much a staple of holiday celebrations as stockings hung by the chimney with care. This year, impress your holiday guests with the following recipe for “Excellent Eggnog” from A.J. Rathbun’s “Good Spirits” (Harvard Common Press).

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1. Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites, setting the whites aside for a moment.

2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the yolks with a hand mixer until completely combined. Add the sugar and beat until it reaches a creamy consistency.

3. Add the brandy, rum and bourbon, and then the milk, beating well.

4. In a medium-size mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with a hand mixer until soft peaks form (be sure before beating the whites that you have cleaned and thoroughly dried the beaters).

5. Fold the egg whites into the yolk-sugar-alcohol mixture.

Refrigerate the mix until well chilled (at least 3 hours).

6. Stir to recombine as needed. Serve the eggnog in mugs, topping each serving with some nutmeg.

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Go gourmet for your New Year’s Eve party New Year’s celebrations wouldn’t be the same without food and, of course, drinks.

But while you may already have the champagne on ice for when the clock strikes 12, you may not already have plans in place with regard to feeding your guests as you ring in a new year.

If you really want to send the year out in flavorful style, consider the following recipe for “Cocktail Dates” from Bob Blumer’s “Surreal Gourmet Bites: Showstoppers and Conversation Starters” (Chronicle Books).

Cocktail Dates Yields 12 bites

12 large dried Medjool dates 1 4-ounce chunk ParmigianoReggiano cheese 6 slices bacon, cut in half widthwise Preheat oven to 350 F. Insert a bamboo skewer or a similar facsimile in the bottom of the date until the pointy tip rests on the bottom of the pit. Push the pit out of the stem side. Reserve dates.

Using your sharpest knife, cut Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese into 1⁄4-inch slices. Cut those slices into 1⁄4-x-1-inch pieces (the resulting 1-inch pieces should be approximately the same diameter as a pencil).

Cut the tip of each piece at a 45-degree angle.

Leading with the pointy end, stuff a stick of ParmigianoReggiano cheese into the pit hole of each date.

Wrap each date with a slice of bacon. Set dates on a baking sheet, seam-sides down, and skewer each with a toothpick to hold bacon in place.

Bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until bacon is crispy. Caution: These cocktail dates are like molten lava when they come out of the oven. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Note: Mejdool dates or any other dried date can usually be found in Mediterranean stores or specialty food stores.

Note: Dates can be stuffed and wrapped up to 24 hours in advance.

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We would like to extend to the parents and the members of our community our sincere thanks for the support and contributions you have made toward our schools. It is this kind of commitment that helps make Warman schools the special places they are.

On behalf of all staff of both schools, we wish all of you and your loved ones Peace and Joy this Christmas and may the true Spirit of Christmas carry you throughout the New Year!

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Curing that New Year’s Eve ‘morning after’ New Year’s parties are synonymous with many things, including champagne toasts come the stroke of midnight.

While New Year’s Eve is a festive occasion, the tendency to overindulge in alcohol leaves many people feeling groggy come the first of January.

Bloody Marys have long been said to help make hangovers more bearable. This New Year’s, you and your fellow revelers can recover thanks to the following recipe for “Gino the Ram’s Special Spicy Bloody Marys” courtesy of Jackie Collins’ “The Lucky Santangelo Cookbook” (St. Martin’s Press).

Gino the Ram’s Special Spicy Bloody Marys Yields 6 to 8 drinks

21⁄2 cups chilled vodka 1⁄2 cup chopped onion 2 small garlic cloves, pressed with a sturdy garlic press 2 small jalapeños, stemmed, seeded and coarsely chopped 1 habañero or Scotch bonnet pepper, stemmed, seeded and coarsely chopped 1 medium red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 5 cups tomato or V8 juice 3 tablespoons peeled and grated fresh horseradish 2 teaspoons celery salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Hot sauce, to taste Lime wedges and celery ribs, for serving

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In a 1-quart glass measure, combine the vodka with the onion, pressed garlic, jalapeños, habañero, bell pepper, lemon juice, and hot sauce. Using an immersion blender, purée the mixture until smooth. In a large pitcher (at least 1⁄2-gallon capacity), combine the vodka mixture with the tomato juice, grated horseradish, celery salt, and black pepper and stir vigorously to blend.

Strain into ice-filled tall glasses and serve with the lime wedges and celery ribs.

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Great gifts for film fans Some people can’t wait to get their hands dirty in the kitchen and try out a new recipe, and some people are movie buffs who can’t seem to get enough of their favorite films.

For the latter, a holiday gift that plays to their passion for the big screen can make the season that much more special. The following are a handful of gift ideas that are sure to leave your loved one starstruck this holiday season.

• Vintage movie poster: Many film fans adorn the walls of their homes with movie posters, so a vintage movie poster from your friend or family member’s favorite film makes a great gift. Go the extra mile and have the poster custom framed so it’s ready to be hanged on the wall the moment your loved one opens his or her gift.

• Surround sound system: This gift will require a considerable financial commitment, but no home theater system is complete without a state-ofthe-art surround sound system. Surround sound systems give movie buffs the full movie theater experience from the comforts of home.

If a surround sound system will bust your budget, consider splitting the cost with family members who are also looking to indulge this particular film fan’s passion.

• Outdoor theater screen:

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For film buffs who miss the glory days of drive-in movie theaters, consider a portable outdoor movie theater screen.

Such screens are large enough to entertain the whole family, whether it’s a backyard movie night on a warm summer evening or during a camping trip when film fans can relax under the stars and watch their favorite films. Screens won’t be too useful without a projector, so make sure your loved one already has a projector or suggest a family member purchase the projector and then present both gifts at the same time.

• Streaming subscription: Few people now watch films on DVD, as streaming services have become the go-to means to watching the films of the past and present. Sign your loved one up for subscription to a service such as Netflix or Amazon Prime, and he or she will have instant access to thousands of films.

• Books: If your favorite film aficionado is not just enamored with movies but the behind-the-scenes business of making films, stuff a book or two into his or her stocking.

Numerous books have been written about the nuts and bolts of moviemaking, and even more memoirs or tell-alls have shared the Hollywood gossip or insider details that few film fans can resist.

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Give the gift of indulgence this holiday season The holiday season is rife with tradition. Families have their own unique traditions, whether it’s gathering at Grandma’s to enjoy a holiday meal or singing carols together around the neighborhood with friends who live nearby.

One tradition that seems to have made it into many families’ holiday celebrations is indulging in delicious baked goods. Desserts are a big part of the holiday season, when many people relax restrictions on their diets to enjoy some of their favorite cookies and cakes. While such delicacies are often served at dinnertime, homemade baked goods also make great gifts come the holiday season.

Whether a friend or family member is a fully devoted foodie or simply a person who loves a decadent dessert, gifting homecooked baked goods is a great way to show your loved ones just how much you appreciate them.

This holiday season, give the gift of decadence by cooking up the following recipe for “Sticky Chocolate Gingerbread” courtesy of Maxine Clark’s “Chocolate: Deliciously Indulgent Recipes for Chocolate Lovers” (Ryland, Peters & Small).

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Sticky Chocolate Gingerbread Makes an 8-inch cake

2-1⁄3 cups dark molasses 6 ounces dark chocolate (60 to 70 percent cocoa solids), grated 1-3⁄4 cups all-purpose flour

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2 teaspoons ground ginger 5 ounces whole pieces preserved stem ginger, drained and roughly chopped 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened 1⁄2 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, sifted (to remove lumps) 2 medium eggs, beaten 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons milk, warmed A pinch of salt Extra-large crystallized ginger pieces, to scatter (optional) A deep 8-inch square cake pan or 8 x 6 x 3-inch oval cake

Preheat the oven to 325 F. Grease and line the base and sides of the cake pan with nonstick parchment paper.

Put the molasses in a pan and heat gently until hot, but do not allow it to boil. Remove the pan from the heat and add the chocolate. Stir until melted.

Sift the flour, ground ginger and salt together in a bowl.

Add the stem ginger and toss it around in the flour until every piece is coated.

Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl. Beat in the eggs, then the molasses and chocolate mixture and finally the flour mixture. Dissolve the baking soda in the milk and gradually beat this into the batter.

Pour into the prepared cake pan, scatter with the crystallized ginger, if using, and bake for 45 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 300 F and bake for another 30 minutes. (If using the oval pan, cook for about 45 minutes at the higher temperature, then about 1 hour at the lower temperature, as it will be deeper.)

A metal skewer inserted into the center should come out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then turn out onto a wire rack and let cool completely. When cold, store in an airtight container for at least a couple of days to mature and become sticky. Don’t worry if it sinks a bit in the middle — this is normal.

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