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“It’s a positive thing for the community,” said Osler Mayor Ben Buhler in an interview. “It makes sense environmentally and economically.

It saves money in the long run and it’s going to cut down on the amount of waste going into the landfill.”

Blue recycling bins were dropped off in Osler on Monday, January 12. The alternating week schedule will begin the week of January 19.

Osler Chief Administrative Officer Sandra MacArthur said roughly 25 per cent of Osler residents were already participating in a voluntary recycling program with Loraas. The residents were paying about $100 per year directly to Loraas for the service.

Moving to an alternating weekly schedule similar to what other communities in the region are already doing simplifies the service and is more cost-effective for everyone, according to MacArthur.

“Rates for garbage collection are going up, as everyone is aware,” said MacArthur. “So council reviewed all the numbers and felt that this was the route to go. The math is a bit complicated, but basically for the residents who were not previously recycling, their fee will go up by about four dollars per month,” said MacArthur. “For

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those who were paying recycling fees directly to Loraas, they will see their fees rise by a little over two dollars.”

Jeff Henry, Operations Manager for Loraas Disposal, said the system of bi-weekly alternating garbage and recycling collection is working well in most of the communities in the region.

“Warman and Martensville are the two largest communities, and they’ve had it in place for quite some time,” said Henry. “Dalmeny and most other smaller towns are also operating with that system and the response has been very good.

“With the amount of recyclable material that can go into the single stream container, it really cuts down on the amount of garbage sent to the landfill.”

Henry said Osler is one of the last communities in the region to adopt the alternating week single stream recycling program. The company also intends to roll out the program in Duck Lake in early February.

Henry said the company has issued educational pamphlets to residents outlining the type of recyclable materials that can go into the blue bins. These include plastic like pop bottles, milk jugs, margarine containers, cardboard, newsprint, paper egg cartons and tissues, glass beer, wine and spirit bottles, aluminum cans and foil.

According to Loraas Disposal, the singlestream recycling program will divert over 50 per cent of household waste from the landfill.

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One man is facing charges following a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Wanuskewin Road and Highway 11 north of Saskatoon.

The collision occurred at about 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, January 8. The drivers of both vehicles were treated at the scene by paramedics and did not require transport to hospital.

“It could have been a lot worse,” said Warman RCMP Constable Bill Rowley. “This is a very dangerous intersection and we see this type of collision quite often.”

Rowley said a north-bound silver-coloured four-door sedan on Wanuskewin Road attempted to cross the north-eastbound lanes of Highway 11 and pulled out directly into the path of an oncoming vehicle.

The driver of the north-eastbound four-door car on Highway 11 swerved in an effort to avoid a collision and ended up clipping the front end of the other car. As a result of the collision, the north-east-bound car lost control and rolled into the centre median of the divided highway, where it ended up on its roof.

Warman RCMP, MD Ambulance and Warman Fire and Rescue first responders were called to the scene. Traffic was slowed while the collision was under investigation, but it was not re-routed.

Visibility at the time of the collision was excellent, but the roads were icy as a result of blowing snow and strong northwesterly winds. Emergency personnel had to deal with extreme wind chills during the incident.

“It’s lucky there were no serious injuries,” said Rowley.

“Both drivers were very fortunate. This is another situation where someone pulled away from a stop sign before it was safe to do so. It’s difficult to get sufficient traction when the intersections are icy, and by the

time you get going the cars travelling on the highway are already right on top of you.”

Rowley said motorists should use extra caution during winter conditions. He advised drivers to take a little extra time, and to slow down when approaching major intersections.

With extreme windchills and bitterly cold temperatures, drivers should also ensure they have emergency kits.

“Always carry a blanket and a shovel along,” he said. “You have to be prepared for anything.”

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An early-morning fire that destroyed a barn at a poultry farm on Monday, January 12 near Martensville could have been much worse.

Martensville Fire and Rescue responded to the call at about 8:30 a.m. at West Coast Poultry Farm, near the intersection of Lutheran Road and Highway 12. When they arrived at the scene, the fire was fully engaged and flames were shooting several meters into the air.

Crews from Warman and Dalmeny Fire Departments were called in for backup. Firefighters braved extreme cold temperatures and were able to bring the fire under control relatively quickly. Damage from

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Flames reaching several meters into the air can be seen as a poultry barn located south of Martensvlle burns during the morning of Monday, January 12

the blaze was limited to a single barn.

No one was inside the barn at the time of the fire. There were no injuries.

There were also no animals in the barn when the blaze broke out.

The couple managing the farm for the BC-based company that owns the operation said they were expecting a shipment of chicks at the end of this week. The structure normally accommodates up to 9,000 birds.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. Preliminary reports suggest it was accidental, and the fire apparently started at the back of the building. The barn is heated by radiant electric heat.

The fire was called in by a passerby who noticed the flames and called 911.

“It was a heck of a way to start off a Monday morning,” said the farm’s manager.

SaskEnergy and SaskPower were called to shut off the natural gas and electrical power supplies to the other buildings on the farm.

Martensville Fire Chief Kurt Dyck said the outcome could have been a lot worse. He noted the fire was venting when the first crew arrived.

“The whole barn wasn’t going but there were flames showing,” said Dyck. He added that firefighters had to work quickly because the blaze was spreading throughout the wooden structure.

Dyck said despite the extremely cold temperatures, fire crews did not have too much difficulty with hoses or coupler connections freezing up.

The biggest problem, he said, was that the firefighters’ selfcontained breathing apparatus (SCBAs) were freezing up because of the spray from the hoses being used on the fire.

Dyck said the department’s new compressed air foam system (CAFS) pumper truck was highly effective. The high-capacity pumper truck, acquired by the department last year, sprayed foam on the flames to knock down the fire.

Firefighters were on the scene for about two hours.

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Martensville FIre Chief Kurt Dyck (centre) assesses the situation with Warman Deputy Fire Chief Russ Austin (left) and Warman Battalion Chief Kevin Schwartz (right) as the combined crews from Martensville, Warman and Dalmeny battle the poultry barn fire January 12.

Firefighters from Martensville, Warman and Dalmeny spray high-pressure foam on a stubborn fire in a poultry barn.

The firefighters had to deal with extremely cold temperatures as they battled the blaze. Electrical and gas connections were shut off at the farm to prevent the possibility of explosions.

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RM of Corman Park releases planning report

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With huge growth currently happening in Saskatchewan and forecast in the province over the next 20 or more years municipalities need to have an efficient plan in place.

During the Jan. 5 RM of Corman Park meeting the planning department released their report that details activity in the regional municipality over the last three years.

It was information that was well received by council.

Corman Park Planning and Policy director Rebecca Row felt the report is something the department should do on a regular basis.

“Part of the reason why we did a three year look from 2012 to 2014 is really representative of the staff that we had at the time for myself, Kelby[Unseth] Chad [Watson] and Theresa [Tang] this was really three years of work that we had done by the department too,” said Row. “We wanted to have a look and see what our numbers have been over the past three years.”

are. I think it is a matter of trust where we are asking questions and people are telling us things and we are being lied to,” said Row. “How do you fix this process so that it doesn’t happen? When people are hearing about something going on out there where someone may or may not have permits, let us know or let the police service know so that we can follow up and go after people.”

FIVE PER QUARTER

In 2013 the RM received bylaws back from the province on changes that would have to be made to the Five per Quarter proposals.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

In 2014 Row said the RM had 47 subdivision applications approved and a number that are still ongoing. In subdivision servicing fees the RM made a total of $61,810, which was paid to the municipality.

Over the past three years the RM has done about 18 rezoning applications a year, about 30 textual amendments to both the RM and Planning District OCP and Zoning Bylaws.

The RM also issued 32 development permits, which is a number that has been rising over the past two years, said Row. “We did have 51 applications that were received. Of those, 32 were approved, we had three applications that were denied and 16 that are still in progress to date,” said Row. “This is due to a combination of development activity, increased enforcement actions and a change in the way development permits are tracked and reported.”

In 2014 the RM had a strong year in construction, issuing 195 permits, which is up 13 from last year and seven more than the 202 permits issued by the RM in 2012.

The value of these permits equates to $67 million and generated fees of $326,439 in 2014.

In 2013 the RM had a decrease in both construction value and permit fees generated, but did have a project that was worth $20 million numbers with the value of construction, which Row said inflated the numbers for that year quite a bit.

Overall the RM had 13 projects that exceeded $1 million in construction values, residential construction accounted for almost 30 percent of permits issued and the value of construction accounted for almost 45 per cent of the value of construction in the RM, said Row. Adam Tittemore, Administrator for the RM of Corman Park, said there is often some confusion between a development and building permit, which Tittemore asked Row to clarify during the meeting.

Row said almost everything in the RM needs a development permit. The only time a building permit is needed is if a resident is installing a commercial sign, has an agricultural building on their property or are under the square footage.

BYLAW ENFORCEMENT

In areas of Bylaw Enforcement and the RM’s Development Appeals Board, Row said the planning department is going to do more work on a go-forward basis.

Division 6 Councilor Bas Froese-Kooijenga asked Row if the RM plans on doing on-site inspections to make sure buildings are being used for their intended zoning requirements.

“I know of one building that has not been rezoned. It is for agricultural use but it is not being used for agricultural purposes,” said Froese-Kooijenga. “It is being used for commercial, so how can we be ahead of that to prevent it from happening?”

Row said it is an area the RM needs to improve.

“Before we make a change internally we need to talk to council about what some of those options

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Row said in 2014 the planning department sat down, looked at the issues, came up with a five per quarter constraint overlay and found that it didn’t work with the ILOs. “We submitted those bylaws back to the province in the fall and just recently heard back with concerns relating to agricultural policies,” said Row. Division 3 Councilor David Fox asked Row if the province was stalling.

Row said the province is simply not ready to approve the proposals yet.

“I think they have some outstanding questions regarding some of our bigger cultural policies. I think there is more clarity that we have to provide to them,” said Row. Judy Harwood, Reeve of the RM of Corman Park, felt it was time to put some pressure on the province to give the RM an answer.

“Maybe what is needed is a directive from our council. With all due respect to administration it may carry more weight if the council is supporting it as well. I think it is something that we need to talk about,” said Harwood.

Tittemore said a December 2014 meeting with the province was positive with the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure, the Water Security Agency and the City of Saskatoon all giving approval for the RM’s changes to the five per quarter proposal.

P4G

Last year foundational documents were endorsed by the Plartnership for Growth Regional Oversight Committee. An RFP was released and in October, 2014 Calgary-based 02 Planning and Design, along with that company’s consulting team, was hired out of

the P4G. On December 18 a kickoff and envisioning session took place with more public engagement opportunities to happen in the new year, said Row.

TRANSPORTATION

Row said the RM is still waiting to hear back from the province on both the City of Saskatoon and City of Warman’s annexation proposals, which is scheduled to take effect in 2015.

Two transportation projects that closed off 2014 were the approval by council of the Perimeter Highway Validation Study and the West Connector Feasibility Study.

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‘Ability In Me’ program receives funding to help cover speech therapy cost

By JAMES TARRANT

go on a waiting list until another block opened up.

When children reached school age the Public and Catholic school divisions across the province took over occupational and speech therapies, with some children receiving speech therapy only once every two weeks.

This is the gap the AIM program will resolve.

Pike said she is looking forward to witnessing the positive

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It was an emotional day for Tammy Ives, Executive Director of the Ability In Me (AIM) Program.

On January 8, Ives, the AIM executive, parents, family, friends, Education Minister Don Morgan, Social Services Minister Donna Harpauer, and Premier Brad Wall announced the Government of Saskatchewan’s investment of $200,000 in the program. Wall said he hopes the funding will be an annual investment.

The focus of the AIM program is to support children and youth living with Down Syndrome.

The money invested will help cover the costs of speech language services including speech pathologists, specialized reading programs, and resource strategies for teachers to use in the classroom, Wall said during his speech.

Wall said the Government of Saskatchewan’s investment in this program demonstrates that the economy alone is not his government’s primary focus.

“Why would we want an expanded tax base and more people moving to the province and population growth? We seek these things not as an end in themselves,” said Wall. “We seek them because it allows our society and as a province to make investments in people to improve the quality of life for families. To make sure we are treating those with disabilities the way they ought to be treated.”

Ives said during her speech

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Warman resident Tammy Pike, son Aiden, AIM Executive Director Tammy Ives and son Alex celebrated the grand opening of the AIM program January 6. that this announcement will be life-changing for children with Down syndrome.

“This is an emotional time for children and their families.

Thanks to each and every one of you for bringing us together and showing your strengths and abilities.”

The AIM program gets a lot of its inspiration from PREP, a Calgary-based program similar to AIM that was first established 25 years ago.

During Down syndrome week in November AIM holds a series of workshops with professionals from PREP in an effort to provide support for families with Down Syndrome children.

Sherry Denluck, AIM Chair,

said communication and reading skills are so important as a foundation and by modeling what PREP has done for the last 25 years in Alberta, AIM will be able to help the children in Saskatchewan reach their full potential.

“Parents like myself have seen first hand the value of allowing our child to learn from an expert in the field of Down syndrome,” said Denluck. “We have very high expectations of potential contributions that our kids are going to need in this province. This funding is a true investment in Saskatchewan and it will make it a better place for children with Down syndrome.”

Warman resident Tammy

Pike said she is very excited that the AIM program has officially opened its doors.

“It it impossible to express how excited we are to start the AIM program,” said Pike.

Pike’s son Aiden is three years old, is not verbal except for few small sounds and is currently receiving speech therapy from the Alvin Buckwold Centre.

Before AIM, children with Down syndrome under the age of five were able to receive speech, occupational and physical therapies.

The unfortunate thing was these therapies were sporadic and in appointment blocks of ten. Once these blocks were used up, parents would have to

effect regular speech therapy will have on her son.

“I am hoping that Aiden’s speech will improve a lot. It will get him talking because there will be someone that he can see on a regular basis,” said Pike. “For Aiden it takes a while for him to get used to people. I think being able to come here where he can come weekly or every other week is going to be amazing.”

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The land to which this notice relates is: Lot 12, Block 17, Plan No. 102173419 613 Miller Way, Warman The Council will consider this application at 6:30pm on January 26th, 2015 in Council Chambers at the Warman City Hall, located at 107 Central Avenue West. Council will hear any person or group wishing to comment on the proposed application.

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The land to which this notice relates is: Lot 14, Block 17, Plan No. 102173419 609 Miller Way, Warman The Council will consider this application at 6:30pm on January 26th, 2015 in Council Chambers at the Warman City Hall, located at 107 Central Avenue West. Council will hear any person or group wishing to comment on the proposed application.

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Ten Years: A look back at bullying

Let us take nothing away from Brad Wall.

He likely would have been a multiple-term Saskatchewan premier under any circumstances. The time was right for Wall and he was certainly the right person for the time.

While the economic success of the latter-day Lorne Calvert NDP is something we shouldn’t overlook, his 16-year NDP government had truly gotten long in the tooth and was making some serious blunders.

Losing investments in Spudco and U.S. Internet and information technology companies had caused many voters to grow weary.

But it was really the fact that the NDP was only governing for half the province that proved most tiresome. This was a government that was catering strictly to urban voters; preferably those of the unionized variety rather than those who were business people or selfemployed. Rural voters need not be reminded that this was a government that didn’t even bother campaigning in the rural seats and thus saw little rea-

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What were you doing in 2005? I can easily recall what I was trying to accomplish.

I was a grade 9 student at Bathurst High School at the time, trying to get the courage to do something that no one ever thought I would do; come forward as a 16-year-old teenager who endured years of bullying. Coming forward to try and accomplish one task, prevent bullying by the year 2008; the year I graduated from High School. The year that at the time, I was hoping would be enough to prevent one more kid from being silenced about the pain, thoughts, the abuse, the pain they were enduring. The same thoughts, abuse, and the pain I was enduring.

I was kicked, burnt, spit on, called names because of the way I walked; a name that unfortunately I will remember for the rest of my life.

Prior to going public, I wrote a letter to the editor of my local newspaper The Northern Light. That letter turned in to a column wrote by the editor of the paper at the time. His column entitled “Even in so-called enlightened times, bullying is still a problem.” That headline spoke volumes to me, and it still does today, but for a different reason.

I can clearly remember the nightmares, the night sweats, the headaches, not being able to do my homework because I had to pay more attention to was I going to get thrown down the stairs? Tripped? Shoved?

Kicked? How could I concentrate on learning while trying to prevent another sleepless night? I remember two students who I went to school with, two girls who were sisters who publicly never got identified, and how they burnt the back of my neck on the way to school, and how unfortunately no punishment could be handed out because a) no one would say a word on what they witnessed in fear that they would be the next target and b) the location the bullying happened; a on school bus. The bus driver didn’t see the incident happen and the bus did not have a camera.

In ten years, bullying has changed dramatically. The forms of bullying have changed, the way bullying is reported has changed, the way schools handle bullying has changed to and most importantly youth hopefully know they now have a voice, and can speak out and get bullying support when they need it most.

Policies have come and gone over the years, some have helped prevent another child ensure what I did while others are newer and provide something that was not there when I was in school; more support for teachers, more information on the new forms of bullying.

Over the next years, I hope to see more programs, support networks, laws, and policies to help handle this problem. To the educators who did all they could with the resources they had at the time, thank you. To the media, especially The Northern Light and MAX 104.9 FM (formally CKBC), thank you for helping tell my story. To the national media, thank you for helping get my message out, coast to coast to coast.

To any child or teen who is afraid of coming forward to tell someone, I have a very important message to you, your parents and family: tell someone. Tell a teacher, a guidance counsellor, a school official. Tell someone. You do not need to live in silence.

Any child or teenager or their family can reach out to BullyingCanada 24/7 for support, information and resources by telephone at: 877-352-4497, or by email: support@bullyingcanada.ca Rob Frenette, 25, is the Co-Executive Director and Co-Founder of BullyingCanada Inc, a national anti-bullying charity. He resides in Fredericton, NB with his partner.

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son to address critical issues like education property tax on agricultural land.

Wall quickly took ownership of these issues. It would be wrong to suggest his has been a broad-based government that has governed for all. But it would be fair to say that on issues like offering a hand up to the working poor, the disabled or providing wages and support for unionized professionals like nurses, Wall has often been surprisingly strong.

Sure, Wall’s massive secondterm win was aided and abetted by an intense voter dislike for former NDP leader Dwain Lingenfelter and his scattered 2011 election platform. But understand that the charismatic Wall would have been given a second mandate in Saskatchewan regardless of whom he was running against.

ments, offer nurses an unheard of 36-percent wage increase and still have plenty of money left over for massive infrastructure builds and even debt pay down.

Well, oil is now nearly a $100 less a barrel ; under $50 US a barrel as of last week.

And while no one can surely blame Wall for this reality governed by other events, he must show leadership in 2015 like he has never had to display before.

For the first time since coming to office, Wall is going to have to govern in tougher economic times that will require tougher decisions. Many of those decisions are ones that voters won’t much like.

But cashing in some of his current popularity for some unpopular choices appears very much to be the only choice Wall has in 2015.

It was soaring oil prices that propelled Wall to new heights in political popularity. But it may be what he does in times of falling oil prices that will truly define what kind of premier history will see him as.

No New Year’s resolution for me

The garbage truck depicted in the photo on the front page of the January 8, 2015 edition of the Gazette was a Waste Management truck, not a Loraas Disposal truck. Loraas Disposal employees assisted the Martensville Fire Department in the incident by regulating traffic on Lutheran Road.

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Moreover, it’s equally hard to overlook how much Saskatchewan has changed; how it truly has moved away from its sleepy agrarian roots to become a province of dynamic small cities and towns that really reflect a total different outlook.

Saskatchewan has long ago left behind the days of government involvement in most everything; especially economic development. The problem for the NDP is that they simply never realized that was the case.

However, it is also hard to overlook how much the good fortune of oil prices and other high commodity prices have played in Wall’s stratospheric popularity. To have maintained the approval of two out of three voters for his entire seven years in office is phenomenal.

But often equally overlooked is that Wall’s tenure has coincided with a time when oil prices were never higher.

Within eight months of coming into office, oil soared to $145 US a barrel, affording the Wall government to make good on his tax reduction commit-

I’ve often wondered why people keep on making New Year’s resolutions when most of us can’t keep them.

There are studies on this topic but I am not going to pull out a bunch of statistics. I will, however, tell you this. We are failing big time.

To devote one’s time to such an activity seems like an awful waste of energy, but we do it every year.

Making a resolution takes willpower, sacrifice and other annoying virtuous words that should be locked away in a drawer.

If you have ever looked up the history of New Year’s resolutions, you’ll fi nd it is a tradition that has transcended cultures and religions.

Some of the most popular include resolutions to improve physical and mental well being, finances, career, education, to improve self or do more volunteer work. The list is endless.

If I was bored enough to make a resolution I think a couple of mine would be not complaining or having less road rage when I am driving in a city surrounded by moronic drivers. Another one would be to just smile when I get the cart with the bad wheel at Walmart.

I’m sure it means different things to different people. Maybe my resolution should be to learn to appreciate things, ac-

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I think my resolutions would be selfish such as watching more sports channel on TV, washing the dishes less, eating more sugar and snacks without the guilt because that’s what New Year’s resolutions are all about. Let’s call it what it is.

Resolutions are simply a loose declaration or pledge to do something better. They are not etched in stone, which I think confuses people.

They are more like a procrastination list of things that we recognize we don’t do during the year. A way of ridding ourselves of a guilty conscience.

My New Years resolution is simply not to make one. That way there is no guilt or shame when it doesn’t work out.

There is nothing wrong with setting goals, being good to yourself or paying it forward.

Just don’t get carried away.

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Bailey the dog back home after being lost for two weeks in frigid conditions Bailey the dog is back home in Warman, and her owners couldn’t be happier.

Bailey, a Rough Collie, was truly in rough shape when she was found by Wade Eberle and Stew Block on an acreage near Dalmeny on Thursday, January 8.

The dog went missing from her home in Warman on Boxing Day. For two days, her owners searched high and low, but there was no sign of her. On December 27, they contacted Eberle, the bylaw enforcement officer for the City of Warman, and enlisted his help. Eberle is an animal lover and took the case to heart. He volunteered two to three hours every night after work to help the owners search for their missing pooch over the Christmas holidays.

When New Year’s Day came and went and the weather turned nasty, the searchers never gave up. On January 4, the dog’s owners were scheduled to leave for a holiday in Mexico, but they were going to cancel the trip and stay home to look for the dog. Eberle persuaded them to go, saying he would continue the search while they were gone.

Posters and social media sites were used to advise people to be on the lookout for Bailey. Those efforts paid off. On Thursday, January 8, Eberle got a phone call from Stew Block of Dalmeny, who called him to say the dog had been spotted on his acreage. Eberle immediately drove to Dalmeny and he and Block spent several hours in the bitter cold searching for the dog. The dog’s tracks in the snow stood out because each paw print had frozen blood in it. In addition to being cold and hungry, the dog was suffering from severe frostbite and its paws were bleeding.

Despite bone-numbing temperatures and a biting wind chill, the two men finally managed to locate the dog in a field of cattails. Block herded the dog toward Eberle, who was waiting with a dog-catcher’s noose. His first attempt failed but he managed to collar the dog on his second attempt.

At first Bailey resisted fiercely, but eventually calmed down and, after a cold walk through an open field in the face of the bitter wind, the dog was happy to climb into a warm van. She collapsed on the floor of the van and laid there quietly while Eberle called a veterinary clinic in Warman. The dog was treated and cleaned up and returned to her owners, who arrived back from their trip earlier this week to find their beloved dog safe and sound.

“She was in pretty rough shape,” said Eberle in an interview. “But she’s fine now. Stew and I were surprised she had survived all that time in the bitter cold.

It was nice that this story has a happy ending. During the chase, trying to catch her, Stew and I really had the adrenaline pumping. But once she was safe in the vet clinic, and I realized all that effort was worth it, that’s when the waterworks started. It was pretty emotional.”

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The dog was missing for about two weeks, and managed to survive extreme cold despite suffering from frostbite on her paws. She went missing in Warman on Boxing Day and was found on Thursday, January 8 near Dalmeny by Wade Eberle and Stew Block

Cyberspace ‘sexting’ a dangerous temptation for students: RCMP “Don’t ask for photos of your friends,” she said. “Don’t put pressure on anyone to send photos. And if you get a photo that is inappropriate, tell a parent or teacher and then delete it.

Above all, don’t re-send it.”

The law takes a dim view of child pornography, said Marshall, the school liaison officer with the Warman RCMP detachment. “Possession of child pornography photos is a crime,” she said. “If you want to screw up your life, that’s a great way to do it.”

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Marshall advised students, parents and teachers to utilize “Cybertip.ca”, a website tipline to report online sexual exploitation of children. The site regularly receives over 1,000 reports every month.

For those students seeking support, there is another website: www.needhelpnow.ca , which is a child protection website that offers guidance on how kids and parents can get through difficult situations.

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Marshall said with the speed of digital technology now, a single image can be sent and re-sent literally around the world in 90 seconds, the same amount of time it took for a Polaroid camera to develop a single “instant picture” image new back in 1978.

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With students having as many as six separate profiles on different social media sites, the potential for abuse by predators is very real, according to Warman RCMP Constable Heidi Marshall.

There’s also a growing concern over the incidence of ‘sexting’ by students, most of whom are unaware of the legal and moral consequences of their actions.

In a presentation to senior students at Venture Heights Elementary School in Martensville on Friday, January 9,

Marshall outlined the hidden dangers of cyberspace to the kids in plain English. It was a session that wiped away the mistaken impression many young people have that the internet gives them anonymity and that postings are all innocent fun.

“If you’re over 12 years old, then you are subject to the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act,” said Marshall. “You know the difference between right and wrong. You’re responsible for your actions.”

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A HELPING HAND FOR FIREFIGHTERS Fire departments donate gear, equipment to Firefighters Without Borders

By TERRY PUGH

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Over the last two years, volunteer fire departments across Saskatchewan have donated an estimated $1 million worth of used firefighting equipment and turnout gear to emergency services in developing countries.

And all those donations, from helmets and gloves to selfcontained breathing apparatus (SCBA), ladders and fire hoses, have gone through the Martensville Fire Hall at some point before eventually being shipped by truck to Vancouver, BC. “I’d have to say it would probably be enough equipment to fill three of the truck bays here at the hall,” explained Captain Norm Hydamacka, a 14-year veteran of the Martensville Fire Department and Saskatchewan Regional Representative for Firefighters Without Borders Canada (FWBC).

“We usually collect the donations in small lots over a few months, and when we have enough for a half-ton load, we take it into Saskatoon where

it’s stored free of charge at Rosenau Transport’s warehouse facility until it’s shipped to the coast.”

Once a year, a massive shipment of firefighting equipment collected from across Canada is shipped by FWBC from Vancouver to a developing country for use by firefighters in communities large and small. In the past, shipments have been made to Mexico, the Philippines, El Salvador, Thailand and other countries.

This year, the equipment is destined for Peru, according to Hydamacka.

“The next big shipment is set for this April,” he said. “All the donations are put in containers and sent by ship to the recipient country. A contingent of people from FWBC distributes the equipment and also provides 14 days of training to the firefighters in that country.”

Hydamacka is hoping he may be selected by the FWBC executive to be part of that training delegation.

“It would be an amazing experience,” he said. “I would love to do that, to see what it’s like at the other end. It must be

amazing for some little fire department in one of these countries that has nothing, to get a shipment of this equipment and turnout gear. They would probably be overwhelmed.”

HUGE RESPONSE

Hydamacka first heard about FWBC, a charitable organization made up of active and retired firefighters based in Burnaby, BC, in 2012. He contacted the group and offered to help. Since there was no formal branch of FWBC in Saskatchewan at the time, Hydamacka found himself the go-to guy for the organization in the province.

With the help of the provincial office of the fire commissioner, Hydamacka sent a letter to every fire department in Saskatchewan outlining the goals and mandate of FWBC, and requesting donations of used firefighting equipment and turnout gear.

The response was overwhelming, he said.

“I sent out a mass e-mail and stuff started coming in left, right and centre,” said Hydamacka in an interview on

Land preparation underway for new elementary school site in Warman

By TERRY PUGH

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A 16-acre parcel of land in Warman’s northwest quadrant is currently being prepared as the site for a joint-use building that will house both a Public school and a Catholic elementary school.

The joint-use schools, expected to open in the fall of 2017, are among nine projects in the province to be built using a Public-Private Partnership (P3) model. The size and design of the schools will be very similar to those in Martensville’s new Lake Vista neighbourhood, also expected to open in 2017.

The schools will be operated by Prairie Spirit School Division (PSSD) and the Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division (GSCSD). The schools are expected to have a capacity of 450 students on the Catholic side and 650 students on the Public side.

Warman Planning and Development Manager Brad Toth said the school building footprint will take up about eight acres at the site. The other eight acres will be devoted to green space, playgrounds and parks that will be accessible and open to the general public.

The schools are located in the centre of what will become the “Traditions” residential neighbourhood in Warman.

The project by KH Developments is being done in several phases.

The initial phase consists of 175 residential lots. It includes a large portion of land devoted to the school and green space. The rest of the development will be phased in over several years.

The Traditions neighbourhood, along with an expanded Southlands development at Warman’s south end, are being built on 900 acres of land that was recently annexed by the City of Warman from the RM of Corman Park.

Toth said the annexation discussions with the RM were amicable.

“The annexation proposal was approved by the RM of Corman Park and the City of Warman back in October,” said Toth. “We submitted those documents to the provincial government for approval, and the Minister’s order approving the annexation actually took effect as of January 1.”

Toth said the developer completed the grading for the

school site in late December, and will now be working to have underground services in place once the frost is out of the ground in the spring.

“The hope is to have all the services in place by September, 2015,” said Toth. “The developer is paying the initial cost of levelling and servicing the land, and at the end of the day they dedicate that land as municipal reserve, which in the end becomes the city’s responsibility.”

Toth said the developer has gone beyond the 10 per cent green space requirement for the project, and has been a good partner who has stepped up to the plate to get work done as early as possible to meet the tight timeline required for the school construction.

Toth added the tender for the new schools is in the process of being put out by the province.

The city is not part of the Request For Proposal (RFP) process.

Once a contractor is chosen, the plan is to have construction start on the schools in June.

“I think it’s safe to say that the schools in Warman and the schools in Martensville are at the same stage right now,” said Toth. “I think the intent at the provincial level is to have the same contractor construct both schools in both cities. The buildings in both cities will have a very similar footprint.”

The centre space between the Warman schools is expected to be operated by a third party as a childcare centre.

“It will be a stand-alone operation,” said Toth. “It won’t be operated by either school board, and it will have a separate external entrance, but there will be some common shared spaces.”

Friday, January 9. “It was a lot more than I expected.”

Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC), the crown-owned bus company, provides freight on small items at no cost to the fire department donating the gear, noted Hydamacka. In addition, Rosenau Transport in Saskatoon hauls donations to the coast (along with Apps Cargo West for the BC portion) at no charge.

Hydamacka said all the donations are recorded, and letters of acknowledgment are issued to all the departments and municipalities that contribute. He estimates that the value of all the donations would likely be in the range of $1 million.

“We’ve had 200 sets of bunker gear, which is worth about $3,000 to $3,500,” he said. “We had 80 SCBAs which are worth about $4,000; 200 pairs of gloves which are valued at about $100 a pair. Helmets are $250 each in value and we’ve had 100 helmets donated. So it adds up in a hurry, especially when you total in the real big-ticket items like extrication equipment, ladders, water pumps and compressors.”

While donations have levelled off in the past year, Hydamacka said there is still a sizable amount of equipment coming in every few weeks.

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Hydamacka said turnout gear is the most popular donation, some of which is expired but still in excellent shape.

“If it’s past its shelf life it can’t be used here,” he said.

“But it can be used in another country.”

Hydamacka said all the gear is sorted in BC before it is put in the final container. Minor flaws may make the gear unusable in Canada or North America, but it still has value in other countries that may not have the

Cpt. Norm Hydamacka of the Martensville Fire Department is the Saskatchewan Representative for Firefighters Without Borders Canada. ) Rosenau Transport provides free shipping of donations to British Columbia for Firefighters Without Borders same standards. He noted that nothing is sent that could put any firefighters’ life or health in danger. It is all aimed at protecting firefighters.

“A turnout jacket may be old and have a rip in it, so we can’t use it here,” he said. “But in a country where they’re fighting fires in t-shirts and no protective equipment, this gear is literally a life-saver.”

Hydamacka said FWBC has

three major goals: to recruit and train volunteers to assist with the organization; develop donor relationships and sponsorships to ensure sufficient funds for the organization to operate, and to continue to deliver much-needed equipment and training to partner countries and their emergency services personnel.

The organization’s website is www.fwbcanada.ca .

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Having a plan helps overcome pain of losing a loved one, says author ‘Just in Case’ seminar on Thursday, Jan 22 in Martensville offers practical help on wills, funerals, finances, and family communication when you’re filled with grief.”

Shortly after that experience, Empey said he realized there was a need for a package A few years ago, Harold Em- of information that could be used by others, not just to help pey experienced a string of their families, but also to ofheart problems. fer peace of mind. The “Just in His health issues were seCase” binder contains 12 secrious enough that he and his wife Betty decided they should tions outlining what should be looked after in terms of funercompile a list of all the information she might need in case al home arrangements, wills, financial information, execuhe passed away suddenly of a tor duties, and other areas. heart attack.

For the past two years, Em “My wife was concerned pey, an 80-year old retired Fedthat she didn’t know what she erated Co-op exechas offered “When you lose a loved one, utive, free seminars to the public where he outthe last thing you want to lines helpful inforworry about is having to tie mation on wills, funerals, and finances. up loose ends and make a An information whole bunch of decisions binder that can be tailored to each perat a time when you’re filled son’s individual sitwith grief...” uation is available • Harold Empey, author of ‘Just in Case’ for $30. Empey notes that simply covers the cost of the materials for the binder, which is printed and compiled should do,” said Empey in an by the Saskatoon Community interview on Wednesday, JanFoundation, a non-profit orgauary 7. “So we worked together and built a plan that laid out nization that raises funds for distribution to charities. everything that needed to be The ‘Just in Case’ binder done. It included financial inand seminars are designed to formation, our wills, funeral arrangements and many other create an “open dialogue about things. And we kept that infor- your wishes and help guide your family on the things that mation up to date.” need to be completed after you Ironically, when Betty Empey passed away in November, are gone,” said Empey. “So far, I’ve given 180 seminars across 2012, the information package the province and we’ve distribthey compiled ended up beneuted 10,000 binders. What that fiting Harold.

“It was so helpful,” said Em- tells me is that there is a tremendous need out there for pey. “When you lose a loved this basic information, and one, the last thing you want to worry about is having to tie up that people are starting to realize the importance of making loose ends and make a whole decisions ahead of time.” bunch of decisions at a time

By TERRY PUGH

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Harold Empey of Saskatoon developed the “Just in Case” binder designed to assist people in making all their final arrangements prior to death. The information kit outlines what needs to be done in terms of financial arrangements, wills, funerals, power of attorney, family data topics, executor duties, contact lists and other areas.

Empey said he is not making any money from either the seminars or the binders. He is volunteering his time and efforts to help others.

“At first I absorbed all the costs and did all the work myself,” he said. “But recently the Saskatoon Community Foundation has stepped in to help out.

“I honestly believe that I have some divine guidance in this,” said Empey. “This has been a way of helping me deal with the loss of my wife. I’ve devoted my life to this, and it’s been a tremendous help to me.

Otherwise it would have been a very tough two years since she passed away.”

A ‘Just in Case’ seminar is slated to be held Thursday, January 22 at 7:35 p.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Martensville.

Bernadette Mysko of Warman, a member of the church congregation, is helping to organize the seminar.

“Our ladies group felt this was a very worthwhile seminar,” said Mysko. “So many people are totally unprepared.

Many people don’t even have a will. There are horrendous consequences for the family when someone passes away suddenly and they are left to deal with all these issues at a time when they’re most vulnerable.”

Binders are available for purchase by contacting Harold Empey directly at 306-244-4954.

Canadians are bound and determined to make 2015 the year that they slay their debt. A recent CIBC poll shows debt repayment as the number one financial priority for Canadians this year, leading the way for the fifth year in a row.

There is good reason to worry about debt – we have a lot of it. The most recent quarterly report from credit bureau Equifax shows Canadians owing an average of $20,891 in non-mortgage debt. Factor in mortgages, and we’re on the hook for a combined $1.5 trillion.

Jeff Schwartz, executive director of Consolidated Credit Counseling Services of Canada, is encouraged by Canadians’ resolve but is worried about the pressures of January.

“This is a time when Canadians are faced with the harsh realities of their holiday spending,” says Schwartz. “People like to go above-and-beyond to provide a memorable holiday season for their family, and they’re feeling the consequences now.”

Shopping lists were indeed long this season, with BMO reporting that the average Canadian planned to spend over $1500 on everything from gifts to turkey. And with half of the country living paycheque-topaycheque, odds are that credit cards had to take the brunt.

Schwartz has a word of advice for those who are bracing themselves for January bills: “With money as tight as it is in many households, people need more than willpower – they need a plan, not just a resolution.”

Schwartz and the team at Consolidated Credit have provided the following tips to help Canadians fight back against the swarm of bills that are about to attack mailboxes nation-wide:

* Stop spending and put away the plastic. It’s time to stick that smoking gun in its holster. Your credit card probably saw a lot of action over the last few months, and now’s the time to give it a rest. Avoid large purchases and use cash – a frozen balance will be a lot easier to manage! * Assess the damage and set a goal – Real numbers, real date. Collect your bills so you know exactly what you’re up against, then set realistic goals and choose a time by which you can eliminate your Holiday debt. Think about how much you are going to pay and by what date because you’ll never hit the target if there is nothing to aim for. * Budget – It’s impossible to tackle debt without a plan. A budget is nothing more than a snapshot of your finances. See where you are spending your money, and identify opportunities to either get the same products or services for less money, or reduce what you are buying to free up some cash. Digging into your grocery, restaurant and cell phone bills can provide easy savings. * Pay more than the minimum – Accelerating your repayment could save you thousands in interest over the long run and paying the minimums will only mean that you are paying more for your items over time – in some cases, double, or triple! * Don’t wait - start paying your balances today! Don’t wait for that dreadful day when the bills arrive in your mailbox.If you have extra cash (gifts, bonuses), put it toward holiday debt and get ahead of the game. * Ask for help. These are simple steps, but they might be easier said than done. If you’re simply too overwhelmed by debt, ask for help.

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Crews from Dalmeny Fire Department prepare to enter a garage fire at an acreage near the junction of Highway 16 and Lutheran Road on Thursday evening, January 8. Upon entry firefighters discovered fire under the hood of one of the two vehicles inside and were able to winch both outside and away from the home. The garage sustained smoke and fire damage while the living area of the house was spared with only minor smoke damage.

Langham and Martensville fire departments were also dispatched to the fire which was reported at 10:15 p.m. Firefighters had the situation under control within an hour and remained on scene until just after midnight. While some pumps and hose connections froze up fire crews were still able to extinguish the fire and save the home.

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TOWN OF DUNDURN PUBLIC NOTICE TO AMEND THE ZONING BYLAW

Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Dundurn intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 1983 to amend Bylaw 11-87, known as the Zoning Bylaw.

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The cast and crew of the Scared Scriptless Players production of “Baba and Gido’s 50th Wedding Anniversary” include: (Back row, left to right) Chris Byers (Terry), Peter Kooy (Uncle Vanya),Tom Nieman ( Father Bernard), Ceri Fletcher (Chris), Al Bibby (Gido), Amy-Leigh Thiessen (Ann), (Middle row) Trina Miller (Christy), Mel Montgomery (club secretary), Dorothy Gareau (ticket sales) , Chris Brown (Peter) , Liz Scott (Baba), Danielle Santo(Polly), Penny Nilsen (Katherine), Alison Korpess (club treasuer) (Front row) Judith Herbert (costume/ props), Gwenda MacPherson (stage manager), Jamie Macrae (Director), Jeanny Jakobsen (sound/lighting)

Scared Scriptless Players kick off rehearsals

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Jamie MacRae is one of the veterans with Scared Scriptless Players, but this year she feels more like a rookie.

“It’s my first time in the director’s chair,” said MacRae in an interview on Sunday, January 11. “It’s a little overwhelming, but it’s also very exciting.”

MacRae was among the founders of the organization, formerly known as the Warman Drama Club, and she’s acted in six of the seven shows the club has staged annually.

But it’s a big step from taking direction to dishing it out.

“It’s a big role,” she said.

“Even though the audience

never sees the director, they see the result. We’ve had some great directors in the past, and these are some pretty big shoes I’m looking to fill. But we have a great script and a phenomenal cast and crew, and hardworking board members. We’re looking to have a lot of fun with this.”

The Scared Scriptless Players are staging a dinner theatre production of “Baba and Gido’s 50th Wedding Anniversary”

by Saskatoon playwright Liz Reynolds on March 20-22 at the Brian King Centre in Warman.

It’s a hilarious comedy that premiered in 2007 at Saskatoon’s Off Broadway Theatre, and MacRae said it’s a unique play that pulls the audience directly

into the action.

“I saw it when it first came out and I just loved the story,” said MacRae. “It’s full of great lines.”

The cast and crew got together for the first time on January 11 to do a read-through of the script. It’s the first session in what promises to be a hectic rehearsal schedule.

MacRae said there are some seasoned veterans in the group who have acted in many productions in Saskatoon, Warman, the Barn Playhouse, Langham and other venues.

“We’ve got a lot of repeat offenders in the group,” she said with a grin. “But we also have some newbies. It’s a nice mix.”

The play revolves around

Baba and Gido, who are having an anniversary. Among the guests are Baba and Gido’s hopelessly single son Terry, an elderly but spry Father Bernard, ‘identical’ twins Chris and Christopher, and a crazy Russian Uncle Vanya. Throw in a traditional Ukrainian supper complete with perogies and cabbage rolls and you’ve got the makings of a real celebration full of zany characters, scandal, romance and humour.

MacRae said the production is “a perfect fit” for the club’s March production. Ticket prices include a full meal provided by a catering company. They are $35 and go on sale January 19. Tickets are available by calling Dorothy at 306-978-1339.

Blood donations badly needed at all times of the year Clinic slated for Warman on Wed, Feb 4

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Canadian hospitals require a constant supply of blood to meet their daily needs, according to Judy Jones, Canadian Blood Services (CBS) Associate Director of Donor Relations for Saskatchewan and Alberta.

“The need for blood doesn’t change throughout the year,” said Jones in an interview on Wednesday, January 7. “We have patients in hospitals that come in on a regular basis for treatments. Cancer patients, for example, could need up to five units of blood every week. That means we need five donors to come in to our clinics regularly in order to keep up.”

Mobile blood donor clinics play a major role in ensuring there is a steady supply of blood, said Jones.

“We count on a regular supply from our permanent clinics,

but the mobile clinics allow us to reach donors who may otherwise not be able to make that contribution,” she said. “It’s one of the ways we try to ensure we have a strong nation-wide inventory to get us through.”

A mobile CBS blood donor clinic is slated to take place in Warman at the Brian King Centre on Wednesday, February 4. The clinic was rescheduled from its original date of January 27.

Donors wishing to book an appointment at the clinic, which runs from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., can call the CBS toll-free phone number at 1-888-236-6283 (1-888-2-DONATE) or book online at www.blood.ca .

“We do mobile clinics quite frequently in Saskatchewan,” said Jones. “Our general goal is to raise between 58 to 77 units of blood at each clinic, but we also take into account the population and the geographic

catchment area.”

Jones said if a donor is unable to keep their appointment at the clinic, it helps to phone CBS ahead of time to let the agency know.

“If you have to cancel the appointment, for whatever reason, please let us know so we can fill that appointment time with another donor,” she said.

Jones noted that the rules surrounding eligibility for donors wishing to give blood are constantly being reviewed and updated.

“We view the restrictions on a regular basis,” she said.

‘We have doctors looking at advancements in technology and medications, and the evolving situations in various countries.

So if you were deferred earlier, even a couple of months ago, that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re not eligible now. I encourage people to call our tollfree line and check on eligibility requirements.”

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every 56 days, she said.

Jones said blood can be separated into its various components, including plasma, platelets and whole blood cells, and can be used for more than one patient. But it has a limited shelf life and there is always a need to replenish the supply.

She said there is a need for all blood types. “Donors who have ‘O Negative’ blood are considered to be universal donors,” she said. “In an emergency, their red blood cells can be used for any patient.” But, she added, donors who have rare blood types are also needed.

“The most rare type of blood is Type AB,” she said. “Only four per cent of the population has that blood type.”

The CBS also has a bone marrow transplant program.

“Bone marrow is used often in treating cancer patients,” she said. “We always have a need for these types of donors. The ideal donor is a 17 to 35 year old male.

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The following are highlights of the Prairie Spirit Board of Education meeting held on Monday, January 5.

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

The Board received a presentation about student engagement at its meeting on December 15.

Learning Superintendent Kim Beaulieu said the Division’s goal is for high levels of both student and adult engagement. He reported that Prairie Spirit’s levels of engagement for students, as measured by the Tell Them From Me (TTFM) survey, are at national levels.

All Prairie Spirit schools (with students in Grade 4 and higher) conducted the TTFM survey this fall. As part of a provincial initiative, every school (Grades 4-12) in the province is conducting the TTFM survey this year. Based on research on engagement, it is important to

focus on relationships (collaboration), relevance (purpose), rigour (belief that they can succeed) and assessment (autonomy and feedback), Beaulieu explained. He said student engagement is patient, long-term work. “Part of this is staff engagement, which impacts student engagement,” said Board Chair, Larry Pavloff. “As well, if our parents are engaged, our students are engaged.” John Kuzbik, Director of Education, added that student engagement is also based on strong classroom practices.

STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS

Learning Superintendent Lori Jeschke and Dave Carter, Coordinator of Schools and Learning, provided an update on assessment for the Board at its December 15 meeting. Jeschke reviewed the process that has been in place in Prairie Spirit over the past seven years to support changes in student assessment.

Professional development opportunities have been

offered to all staff, with over 180 teachers participating in assessment residencies at their schools. “Our focus is on students as problem solvers and critical thinkers,” Jeschke explained. She said this requires a shift in what is expected from students as learners. The goal is for students to be able to answer the following questions in terms of their progress: How am I doing?

How do I know how I am doing?

What do I need to do next?

The school division’s assessment team has been collecting feedback from parents, students and the community about assessment practices in Prairie Spirit. Of those parents who responded to a survey about the new progress reports, 87% said they know where their child needs to improve. Jeschke clarified that Prairie Spirit does not have a “no zero” policy, but supports encouraging students to do everything they can to complete their work. The as-

sessment team has developed four main assessment messages that are being shared with staff, parents and the community: 1. Earning to learning 2. Feedback for learning 3. Preparing our children for the real world 4. Parents as partners in learning Prairie Spirit has developed an assessment blog — www.earning2learning.ca — as a support and resource for parents and teachers.

REPAIRS TO FACILITIES

Kerry Donst, Facilities Planner, presented a report on December 15 detailing structural and roof repairs that are urgently required at a number of Prairie Spirit schools. If there is an area of a school that has been determined to be unsafe by structural engineers, it has been closed, Donst reported.

Prairie Spirit will send a report to the Ministry to request urgent funding for these needs.

INTENT The proposed Bylaw No. 2015-01 will allow for the piece of land legally described as NW 1/4 Section 3-33-4-W3M to be rezoned as per the Town’s Future Land Use Map Appendix C: a) Rezone affected lands from Agriculture (AG) to Residential 2 District (R2). Proposed Bylaw 2015-01 will provide for the subdivision of a residential parcel. b) Rezone affected lands from Agriculture (AG) to Commercial 1 District (C1). Proposed Bylaw 2015-01 will provide for the subdivision of a commercial parcel. c) Rezone affected lands from Agriculture (AG) to Urban Reserve District (UR).

Proposed Bylaw 2015-01 will provide for the subdivision of land required to be dedicated as urban reserve. d) Rezone affected lands from Agriculture (AG) to Community Service District (CS).

Proposed Bylaw 2015-01 will provide for the subdivision of land for recreational and municipal use (sports centre with indoor ice rink and municipal offices).

AFFECTED LANDS a) The affected lands are that portion of NW 1/4 Section 3-33-4W3M shown shaded on Map A (Bylaw 2015-01)

Map A AG to R2

b) The affected lands are that portion of NW 1/4 Section 3-33-4W3M shown shaded on Map B (Bylaw 2015-01)

Map B AG to C1

c) The affected lands are that portion of NW 1/4 Section 3-33-4W3M shown shaded on Map C (Bylaw 2015-01)

Map C AG to UR

d) The affected lands are that portion of NW 1/4 Section 3-33-4W3M shown shaded on Map D (Bylaw 2015-01)

Map D AG to CS

PUBLIC INSPECTION The proposed bylaw may be inspected by any person at the Dundurn Town Office between 9 am – noon and 1 pm to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Bylaw copies are available at no cost.

PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 9, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. in the Dundurn Town Council Chambers, Dundurn, Saskatchewan, to hear any person or group that want to comment on the proposed Bylaw. Council will also consider all written comments if received by 4:00 p.m. Friday, February 6, 2015.

Issued January 12, 2015 at The Town of Dundurn, in the Province Saskatchewan.

Eileen Prosser, Administrator

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Vipers double up on Maniacs to extend winning streak

By JAMES TARRANT james@ccgazette.ca

The Sask Valley Vipers continued their winning streak with a 3-1 win over the Saskatoon Maniacs in Saskatchewan Bantam AA Hockey League action on Sunday.

The Vipers sit a top the North Division standings with 13W-3L for 39 points. But team consistency per shift still needs work, said Vipers head coach Shaun Priel.

“We played good enough to get the win, but we are always striving for consistency in our game in terms of the effort level,” said Priel. “We had a drop today compared to the first three games we played after Christmas, so we have to get that back again if we are going to have a long run in the playoffs.”

It was slow going for the Vipers during Sunday’s matchup, with no scoring in the first period.

The Vipers second leading scorer, Quinn MacDonald, managed to get his team on the scoresheet with a hard fought effort right at the side of the net to jam one in past Maniacs goaltender Spencer House to give the Vipers a 1-0 lead in the second period with less than 8 minutes remaining.

In the third period Vipers’ captain Matthew Conlon and Kyrell Sopotyk made it seem like it was going to be a shut out win for Jake Davidson until the Maniacs Blake Blitz deked around the Vipers defence and flipped the puck over Davidson to end the scoring at 3-1.

Priel said he was pretty happy with the first half of the season.

“We finished as the top team in the north after Christmas so I was happy with it. It’s a good place to be,” said Priel.

At the same time, Priel said, games heading into the playoffs will be challenging contests because every team in the league wants to test themselves against the top team.

“The mindset people have about this team is that you have to play well,” said Priel.

Priel said he has been impressed by the play of backup goaltender Carter Woodside, but overall he said most of the kids have taken steps forward, their confidence is up and it shows when they put themselves into tough situations.

The Vipers will take a few days off before hosting the Weyburn Cresent Point Wings Friday, Jan 16 at 8 p.m. at Warman’s Legends Centre.

Vipers defenceman Luke Reid holds up his man and goaltender Jake Davidson watches play in the corner during Sunday’s SBAAHL matchup on Sunday at Warman’s Legends Centre

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Players with the Hepburn Hawks and Saskatoon Barons Oasis battle for the puck in the corner during an Initiation Hockey tournament in Hepburn on Saturday, January 10. Initiation players range in age from 4 years to 6 years. (Lower photo) The Warman Tigers took on the Langham Vikings in a game at the tournament, which featured teams from across the region.

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More local athletes off to Canada Games Jeremy Ruddick of Martensville and Rychel Smith of Warman, both members of the Saskatoon Rifle Club, have been selected to represent Saskatchewan at the Canada Winter Games.

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Delisle Bruins forward Blake Rolston goes on the attack while chased by two Redwing players during a January 10 SVHL game at Delisle Arena. The Bruins lost the game 4-0.

Rosetown blanks Delisle Bruins

By JAMES TARRANT james@ccgazette.ca

The Delisle Bruins’ lack of forechecking hurt them in a 4-0 shut-out loss to the Rosetown Redwings in Sask Valley Hockey League action, January 10.

The loss gives the Bruins just two wins over .500 with 8W-6. Bruins assistant coach Darrell Souster said the team

has been playing well, but said you can’t let your guard down against a team like the Redwings.

“We came out flat early and we couldn’t dig ourselves out of the hole,” said Souster. “I think if we can play our game we can beat these guys.”

In the opening period the Redwings’ Kurt Leedahl, Brendan Boyd and Matt Kahovec

took a commanding 3-0 lead and added to it in the third period when Brett Leedahl closed out the scoring at 4-0.

The Bruins will go on the road to next weekend to take on Dinsmore/Luck Lake Dynamoes January 16 before hosing the Central Butte Flyers January 18 in Delisle. Game time is 8 p.m.

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hawks win gold The Hepburn Hawks senior boys claimed top spot on the boys side at the Hawks New Year’s Classic 2015 basketball tournament in Hepburn last weekend. The team includes (not in order) Luke Bushman, Daniel Shields,, Luke Martens, Marc Bushman, Thomas Jackson, Chad Kereluk, Brennan Thompson, Ryan Andres, Ethan Woelke, Catlin Thiessen and Coach Ryan Hutchinson.

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The host Hepburn Hawks came out on top of the senior boys side at the Hawks New Year’s Classic 2015 baketball tournament last weekend, winning all of their games against Delisle, Langham and Hanley.

On the girls side, the BordenBruins claimed the gold in an exciting final. The Bruins ended up edging the host Hepburn Hawks senior girls team by a score of 2321. The Hawks took second place in the tournament.

Boys teams in the tournament included the Hepburn Hawks, Hague Panthers, Delisle Rebels and Hanley Sabers. The Girls teams were the Hepburn Hawks, Borden Bruins, Delisle Rebels and Hague Panthers.

Hague Panthers’ Cassidy Fehr attempts to shoulder her way past Delisle Rebels’ defender Chayla Unger during a game at the Hawks New Year’s Classic 2015 senior boys and girls basketball tournament in Hepburn on Saturday, January 10. Games were played at Bethany Bible College

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is now hiring General Labourers and Journeyman Millwrights in Wynyard Sask.

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CLARK’S CROSSING GAZETTE • THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2015

Classifieds DEADLINE: MONDAY 12 NOON

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In-person: 430D Central St. W, Warman Telephone: 306.668.0575 Fax: 306.668.3997 E-mail: ads@ccgazette.ca Postal Mail: P.O. Box 1419, Warman SK S0K 4S0

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Careers IN-HOME CAREGIVER ( FOR CHILDREN )

Wage/Salary: $13.00, 40 hrs/ wk, overtime rate of 1.5 times the regular rate for over 44 hrs/per week.

Employers name: Garth & Mary Jane Bendig. Work Location: Employer's home in Warman. Experience: 1-2 years. Education: Grade 12.

Contact Email: mjbendig@sasktel.net Description: We are looking for a live-in caregiver to look after our three children. Room and board will be deducted $250 per month. Caregiver must be able to provide a criminal record check, CPR/First Aid Certificate would be an asset. The position is permanent full time. Duties: Dress and feed children. Take girls to and from school, prepare and serve meals, supervise and care for children and assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents, perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.

Apply by January 18, 2015.

Manager position needed for newly constructed, memberowned meat shop in Wawota, SK. Experienced, positive-thinking team leader required to help forward our business. Enquiries: Jack 3 0 6 - 4 5 3 - 2 5 9 3 , wilsonja@rfnow.com.

Rosthern Clothes Basket & Warman Thrift Shop both Mennonite Central Committee Thrift Shops are seeking resumes for the position of

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Beginning February 2, 2015. Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to: Erica BaErwald MCCS 600-45th St. W Saskatoon, SK S7L 5W9 or email: saskhr@mccs.org

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30. Yellow-fever mosquitos 32. Liquify 34. Add a supplement 38. Insistence on traditional correctness 39. Milk, butter & cheese 40. = to 10 amperes 43. Mined mineral 44. Greek god of war 45. Don’t know when yet 48. Fellow 49. Detailed criteria for a piece of work 50. Special Spanish dish 53. Atomic #46 54. CBS This Morning hostess 56. Rubber tree genus 58. Pa’s partner 59. A tiny bubble in glass 60. Lost light 63. Surface boundary 64. Islands 65. = to 1/100 yen

4. Price of a ride 5. 1/2 an em 6. Execute or perform 7. Narrative poems 8. Breathe deeply and heavily 10. 1/40 inch button measure 11. Morally reprehensible person 12. For instance 13. Members of U.S. Navy 17. Crown 19. Old English 20. Libyan dinar 21. Goddess of the rainbow 22. Catch 26. Fern spore mass clusters 28. Music disc 30. All without specification 31. -__, denotes past 32. A young canine 33. Biblical Sumerian city 34. __ Hitler

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Horoscopes

FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY

CAPRICORN December 22– January 19

Capricorn, you will forge a new relationship this week, and it may lead to a solid friendship that lasts a number of years. Feelings are bound to get more intense.

AQUARIUS January 20– February 18

This is a great week for brainstorming, Aquarius. Once you have a few solid ideas, put your plans into motion. At least one should pan out quite well.

PISCES February 19– March 20

Someone is trying to steer you in one direction, Pisces.

Politely decline if that direction is the opposite of what you want to do.

ARIES March 21– April 19

Unexpected news excites you, Aries. Even though you’re not yet sure if the news is good or bad, you have high hopes that positive information is on the way.

TAURUS April 20– May 20

Taurus, you have an abundance of energy and you have to find a way to harness it for the greater good. Find a new hobby or volunteer for a local project.

The RM of Rosthern No. 403 is seeking a Part-Time Landfill Attendant Invites applications for Principal and Vice-Principal

CLUES ACROSS

ON YOUR COMPUTER, SMARTPHONE OR TABLET

THE WAGON WHEEL FAMILY RESTAURANT in Warman is now hiring : for experienced servers & line cooks. Restaurant service experience in a similar role is desired. Flexible shift opportunities, 30+ hours per week. live and work right here in Warman, Competitive wages. If you enjoy the challenges of a busy restaurant, we would like to hear from you. Submit resume in person. www.wagonwheelofwarman.com

full position descriptions available at: http://mcccanada.ca/ get-involved/serve/openings

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Hours - Thursdays and Saturdays from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

If you have any questions regarding the position please contact our office at 306-232-4393.

Resumes can be dropped off at 2022 6th Street or emailed to rm403@sasktel.net.

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Monday at 12 p.m.

GEMINI May 21– June 21

Now is not a good time to make significant financial decisions, Gemini. You have to make changes when the time is right, and you will know when that day arrives.

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CANCER June 22–

July 22

Cancer, your mood is uplifting to those around you. Maintain this optimistic outlook in the weeks ahead, and good fortune is bound to come your way.

LEO July 23– August 22

Leo, don’t be afraid to accept a helping hand at work.

Seek help from others if no offers are immediately forthcoming. Explore all of your networking possibilities.

VIRGO August 23– September 22

Keep an extra-sharp mind this week, Virgo, as you can accomplish anything if you put your mind to it. Try tackling those big projects that you have been avoiding.

LIBRA September 23– October 22

Libra, a problem with no obvious solution has you seeing both sides of the argument. Dwell on things for a little while longer, and the solution will eventually come to you.

SCORPIO October 23– November 21

Scorpio, you are planning some big moves and you are bound to have a number of supporters behind you. Others want you to succeed so run with it.

SAGITTARIUS November 22– December 21

Take extra care with projects at work, Sagittarius. A difficult problem may arise, and a careful approach to the tasks at hand can help you nip that problem in the bud.

THIS WEEK’S ANSWERS

Classifieds DEADLINE: MONDAY 12 NOON

HOW TO PLACE YOUR AD

In-person: 430D Central St. W, Warman Telephone: 306.668.0575 Fax: 306.668.3997 E-mail: ads@ccgazette.ca Postal Mail: P.O. Box 1419, Warman SK S0K 4S0

Primary responsibilities include: • customer service counter (greeting customers, telephone reception, processing payments, general filing and office functions, etc.)

• entering advertising orders into booking software • preparing sales kits and assisting account managers with bookings, etc.

• assisting accounting dept. with daily deposits, invoicing, etc.

• maintaining carrier lists, preparing weekly mailing documents • entering and completing semi-annual circulation audit documentation Our successful applicant will be: • outgoing, friendly personality with excellent communication skills • organized and able to handle multiple assignments at one time • able to quickly learn new software and processes • deadline oriented with accuracy and neatness • a team player willing to help others in a fast-paced environment This is a full-time position with hours of work Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays) from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Our company offers excellent benefits that include a self-directed cost-shared benefits package plus four weeks of vacation time per year.

Jenson Publishing is a family owned and operated company based in Warman. If you would like to apply, please send your resume with work-related references in confidence on or before January 26, 2015 to: Terry Jenson Publisher Clark’s Crossing Gazette P.O. Box 1419 • 109 Klassen Street West Warman, SK S0K 4S0 Email: tjenson@ccgazette.ca No telephone calls please. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. We thank in advance all those who apply.

LOCAL HOCKEY LEAGUE STANDINGS

Wheatland Senior Team GP W L T PTS Kelvington........16...... 12 ..... 2......2 ....26 Naicam..............16...... 12...... 4......0 ....24 Allan..................17.......11...... 5......1......23 Craik..................15.......10...... 4......1......21 Kinistino...........15.......10...... 5......0......20 Lake Lenore.....15....... 9....... 6......0......18 Imperial............14....... 7....... 6......1......15 Dundurn...........14....... 7....... 7......0......14 Holdfast.............15....... 6....... 8......1......13 St. Brieux .........16....... 5...... 11.....0......10 Foam Lake .......17....... 3...... 14.....0........6 Jansen...............14....... 0...... 14.....0........0

Sask Valley

Team GP W L OTL PTS Rosetown..........14...... 13...... 1......0......26 Kyle....................14.......11...... 1......2......24 Eston....................14.......10...... 4......0......20 Beechy...............15....... 9....... 5......1......19 Dinsmore..........15....... 9....... 6......0......18 Delisle................15....... 8....... 6......1......17 Outlook..............15....... 8....... 7......0......16 Central Butte...15....... 7....... 8......0......14 Kenaston...........16....... 6....... 8......2......14 Elrose.................14....... 5....... 9......0......12 Loreburn...........15....... 1...... 14.....0........2 Conquest...........12....... 0...... 12.....0........0

Fort Carlton

Requires persons for manufacturing of Wood stairs some experience with power tools required

Do not send credit card information by email.

Send your ad by email and call us at 668-0575 during regular business hours and we will process payment to your credit card.

Jenson Publishing, publishers of the Clark’s Crossing Gazette and the Saskatchewan Valley News, is now accepting resumes for the position of full-time Sales Coordinator/Administrative Assistant at our Warman location.

Team GP W L OL TP Quakers............ 25 ..... 22 ..... 2 .....1 ....45 Royals................31 ..... 20 .... 10 ....1 ....41 Westleys............27 ..... 12 .... 12 ....3 ....27 Chiefs................ 29 ..... 12 .... 15 ....2 ....26 T.T. Thunder.... 26 ......11 .... 14 ....1 ....23 Rage.................. 26 ......10 .... 15 ....1 ....21 Icehawks.......... 24 ...... 4 ..... 20 ....1 ......9

Warman Wood Products

We accept Visa/Mastercard over the phone

Sales Coordinator/ Administrative Assistant

Prairie Junior

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Team GP W L OTL PTS Prairie Outlaws.... 12......... 9.........3........0....... 18 Hague Royals........ 15......... 7.........7........1....... 15 Bruno T- Birds...... 14......... 6.........6........2........14 Shellbrook Elks.... 13......... 6.........6........1....... 13 Tisdale Ramblers .13......... 6.........7........0....... 12 Dalmeny Fury...... 11......... 5.........5........1.......11

Sask Prairie Team GP W L OTL PTS Cut Knife..........11....... 9....... 2......0......18 Meota.................11....... 9....... 2......0......18 Hafford..............10....... 7....... 2......1......15 Battleford..........12....... 7....... 5......0......14 Shellbrook........11....... 6....... 4......1......13 Glaslyn..............10....... 5....... 5......0......10 Maymont........... 8........ 4....... 3......1........9 Radisson............ 8........ 3....... 4......1........7 Spiritwood........11....... 1....... 9......1........3 Perdue...............12....... 1...... 11.....0........2

Also require truck driver for city delivery (Class 5 licence) Health and pension plan available fax resume to 934-3121 or phone 933-4774 Continued from page 7

CYBERBULLYING MAJOR ISSUE

Marshall said in the past, behavioural problems, drug use and attendance concerns were the major issues in schools. But now, she said, ‘sexting’ and cyberbullying are the big ones.

“We see a lot of that,” she said in an interview. “It may not be as much in Martensville or Warman or the other smaller towns as it is in the big cities, but it’s there. It’s not out in the open because the kids keep it to themselves. They’re afraid to tell an adult because of the potential repercussions.

They’re afraid of getting into trouble. But we need to acknowledge this is a problem and work with the kids to solve it.”

Marshall said parents need to be responsible for their children, and set limits on the use of phones and tablets.

“Many parents don’t even realize the capability of these devices,” she said. “Kids have access to highly-sophisticated technology at a very early age. Parents need to know the kids’ profiles and passwords, they need to ensure there’s nothing going on behind closed doors, and they need to take the phone away from the kids after 8 o’clock at night.”

TERRY PUGH | CLARK’S CROSSING GAZETTE

Constable Heidi Marshall, the school liaison officer with the Warman RCMP detachment, speaks to students at Venture Heights Elementary School in Martensville about cyberbullying and ‘sexting’ on Friday, January 9

HOCKEY SCOREBOARD

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FOrt carlton hockey league Friday, January 9: Prairie 7 at Bruno 6 Friday, January 9: Tisdale 6 at Hague 3 Saturday, January 10: Bruno 2 at Tisdale 5 Saturday, January 10: Shellbrook 2 at Prairie 6

UPCOMING GAMES:

Friday, January 16: Shellbrook at Tisdale Friday, January 16: Hague at Bruno Saturday, January 16: Prairie at Dalmeny Saturday, January 17: Prairie at Shellbrook Sunday, January 17: Dalmeny at Bruno Tuesday, January 21: Dalmeny at Shellbrook

Sask Valley Hockey League Friday, January 9: Beechy 3 at Outlook 4 Friday, January 9: Kenaston 3 at Delisle 2 Friday, January 9: Loreburn 1 at Elrose 2 Friday, January 9: Kyle 5 at Eston 9 Saturday, January 10: Elrose 1 at Kenaston 8 Saturday, January 10: Central Butte 7 at Eston 2 Saturday, January 10: Outlook 5 at Conquest 1 Sunday, January 10: Delisle 0 at Rosetown 4

UPCOMING GAMES

Friday, January 16: Delisle at Dinsmore/LL Sunday, January 18: Central Butte at Delisle

wheatland senior hockey league Saturday, January 10: Lake Lenore 5 at Kinistino 3 Saturday, January 10: Allan 5 at Imperial 2 Saturday, January 10: Naicam 5 at Holdfast 1 Saturday, January 10: Jansen 2 at Craik 9 Saturday, January 10: Foam Lake 1 at Kelvington 10 Sunday, January 11: St. Brieux 5 at Holdfast 6

UPCOMING GAMES

Friday, January 23: Dundurn at Jansen Saturday, January 24: Craik at Dundurn

PRAIRIE JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE Friday, January 9: Capitals 7 at Rebels 6 Friday, January 9: Royals 3 at Quakers 5 Friday, January 9: Rage 2 at Delisle 5 Friday, January 9: Fort Knox 4 OT at Silver Foxes 3 Saturday, January 10: Storm 3 at Wesleys 2 Sunday, January 11: Chiefs 4 at Storm 10 Sunday, January 11: Rebels 5 SO Silver Foxes 4

UPCOMING GAMES:

Wednesday, January 13: Delisle Chiefs at Prince Albert Ice Hawks Saturday, January 17: Saskatoon Royals at Delisle Chiefs Sunday, January 18: Delisle Chiefs at Rage

CLARK’S CROSSING GAZETTE • THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2015

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Snow Removal Bylaw CITY OF WARMAN BYLAW NO. 2007-01 A BYLAW OF THE CITY OF WARMAN TO PROVIDE THE REMOVAL OF SNOW, ICE AND OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS FROM STREETS AND SIDEWALKS 1. No person shall place any snow, ice, dirt or other obstruction, swept or cleaned from private property onto any street, sidewalk or lane.

3. Any person who contravenes the provisions of this Bylaw is guilty of an offence and on summary conviction shall be liable to pay a penalty of not less than $100.00.

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The following is the local media release for the Warman Detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for the two-week period of January 5 to January 12. The Warman RCMP Detachment serves the area north and west of Saskatoon, with detachment offices in the communities of Warman, Martensville, Radisson and Delisle.

HIT THE DITCH AT BORDEN

On January 7 at 4:00 a.m. police received a complaint via 911 regarding a vehicle that had hit the ditch in Borden. The 32-year-old male driver from Edmonton reports that he hit the ditch attempting to get to the card lock in Borden. He was not injured although his vehicle did require a tow truck to remove him from the ditch.

There were no charges and alcohol was not a factor in the accident.

CHARGES LAID

On January 8 at 7:50 a.m. police received a complaint of an accident with injuries at the 71st Street intersection in Saskatoon. A 30-year-old male from Saskatoon received minor injuries in the collision. He was transported to hospital by Ambulance for further treatment.

He was issued a ticket for proceeding before safe to do so.

HIT AND RUN

On January 8 at 2:45 p.m. police received a complaint of a hit and run in Martensville.

The caller reports that he had his vehicle parked at work and notice the next morning that his vehicle had been hit. Investigation into this matter is ongoing.

HIGHWAY 11 COLLISION

On January 8 at 3:25 p.m. police received a complaint of a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 11 and Waneskewin road. Police attended and found that an east bound vehicle left the stop sign before it was safe to do so and was struck by a north bound vehicle. EMS from Saskatoon also attended and treated both drivers on scene. A 22-year-old female from Prince Albert received minor injuries. Both vehicles required towing from the scene.

HIGHWAY 12 ROLLOVER

On January 8 at 8:10 p.m. police received a complaint of a single vehicle rollover on Highway 12 near the Power Line road. The 20-year-old driver of the vehicle from Corman Park advised he was travelling north on Highway 12 when he hit a patch of ice, lost control, entered the ditch and rolled. He was not injured.

TAKING A CATNAP

On January 9 at 10:45 p.m. police received a complaint of a suspicious vehicle parked on the side of Highway 14 near Asquith for an extended period of time. The caller reports that the vehicle was still running.

Police attended and spoke with the 32-year-old male from Calgary who was driving the vehicle. He advised that he was awake early that day and had stopped to rest before continuing on his way. There were no charges.

VALLEY ROAD COLLISION

On January 9 at 3:20 p.m. police received a complaint of a two-vehicle accident near Valley Road. Police attended and

found that a vehicle driven by a 35-year-old female from Saskatoon lost control going around a corner and side swiped another vehicle. Both vehicles required towing from the scene. The female was issued a ticket for driving without due care and attention and driving a vehicle without a valid registration. There were no injuries.

MOOSE ON THE LOOSE

On January 10 at 1:30 a.m. police received a complaint of an accident on Highway 16 near Maymont. Police and EMS attended. A 23-year-old male from Sweetgrass First Nation who was a passenger in the vehicle received minor injuries in the accident. The accident was caused by the vehicle hitting a moose.

SPEEDING, ROLLOVER

On January 11 at 12:05 a.m. police received a complaint of a single vehicle rollover near Grandora. Police attended and found that the male youth driving the vehicle lost control and rolled the vehicle. The youth was not injured. He was issued a ticket for driving at a speed that is greater than reasonable and safe. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

VEHICLE STOLEN

On January 6 at 6:30 a.m. police received a complaint of a stolen vehicle from Delisle. The caller reported that they started the vehicle to warm it up and when they returned, the vehicle was missing. A short time later the vehicle was located parked a short distance away. There were no charges.

AND ANOTHER THEFT

On January 6 at 7:10 a.m. police received a complaint of a theft of a vehicle from Delisle.

The caller reports that they had started their vehicle to warm it up when it was stolen. Investigation into this matter is ongoing.

SNOWMOBILES STOLEN

On January 6 at 10:30 a.m. police received a complaint of theft of snowmobiles and a trailer from a residence in Asquith. The caller reports that he is missing two of his snowmobile’s and the trailer they were parked on. Investigation into this matter is ongoing.

FIRE IN DALMENY

On January 9 at 11:40 p.m. police received a complaint of a fire at a shop in Dalmeny. Police, Dalmeny Fire Department and EMS attended. The fire started when the owner of the shop was inside working on a vehicle. The 32-year-old male of the property was transported to hospital with smoke inhalation. Investigation on this matter is ongoing.

police received a complaint of threats via text messaging in Martensville. The caller reports that he was receiving threatening text messages from a male who is on conditions not to have contact with the caller. A 34-year-old male from Martensville was arrested for sending the messages.

He was released on documents for an upcoming court date in Saskatoon.

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COLLECTING HIS THINGS

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On January 6 at 8:15 p.m. police received a complaint of a disturbance at a residence in Martensville. The caller reported that her ex-boyfriend was at the residence gathering his belongings and there was concern that he would cause problems.

Police attended the residence and kept the peace while the 51-year-old male gathered his belongings and left the residence. The male was provided a ride to a location in Saskatoon.

There were no charges and no one was injured.

SOUND SLEEPER

police received a complaint of a suspicious vehicle parked outside of a residence in Martensville. The caller reports that the vehicle was parked outside of their residence for an extended period of time. The vehicle was running and music was being played very loud. Police attended and found the owner of the vehicle sleeping inside.

He was awoken and advised to go into his residence to sleep.

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On January 10 at 11:25 a.m. police received a complaint of mischief to a vehicle on Highway 16 near Langham. The caller reports that they left their vehicle on the side of the highway because of a flat tire.

When they returned to pick the vehicle up the next day, it had damage done to the interior and exterior of the vehicle. The owners of the vehicle arranged to have the vehicle towed.

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- Complaint of a hitchhiker on Highway 11 near Dundurn.

-C omplaint of a suspicious person in Hanley.

- A dangerous driver on Highway 11 near Dundurn.

- Complaint of a motor vehicle collision with a deer, no person injuries.

- A domestic dispute in Sunset Estates.

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Housing starts decline slightly in Saskatoon region Housing starts in the Saskatoon Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) were trending at 3,464 units in December compared to 3,529 in November, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The trend is a six month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates (SAAR) (1) of total housing starts.

“The trend in total housing starts was relatively unchanged in December after a reduction in single-detached starts was offset by a slightly higher pace of multi-family construction. The faster pace of housing starts in 2014 was supported by strong economic fundamentals and increased demand for lowerpriced options in the multi-family sector such as condominium apartments and townhouses,” said Goodson Mwale, CMHC’s Senior Market Analyst for Saskatchewan.

CMHC uses the trend measure as a complement to the monthly SAAR of housing starts to account for considerable swings in monthly estimates and obtain a more complete picture of the state of the housing market. In some situations, analyzing only SAAR data can be misleading in some markets, as they are largely driven by the multiples segment of the markets which can be quite variable from one month to the next.

The standalone monthly SAAR was 2,782 units in December, down from 4,690 in November. December’s production pushed actual housing starts in Saskatoon to 3,531 units in 2014, an increase of 18.5 per cent from the previous year. The gain was most pronounced among multiples where production increased to 1,954 units, 48 per cent higher than in 2013 and the highest total in over 30 years.

Preliminary Housing Starts data is also available in English and French at the following link: Preliminary Housing Starts Tables As Canada’s authority on housing, CMHC contributes to the stability of the housing market and financial system, provides support for Canadians in housing need, and offers objective housing research and advice to Canadian governments, consumers and the housing industry.

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TERRY PUGH | CLARK’S CROSSING GAZETTE

Kody Dzurka of the TIsdale Ramblers leans into Chris Sawatzky of the Hague Royals as the players battle for the puck following a face off during Fort Carlton Hockey League (FCHL) action in Hague on Friday,, January 9. The Ramblers won the game 6-3. Hague lost a road game to Shellbrook by a score of 8-3 on Saturday, January 10. The Royals take on the T-Birds in Bruno on Friday, January 16.

Their next home game is against the Prairie Outlaws on Friday, January 23.

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TERRY PUGH | CLARK’S CROSSING GAZETTE

The gazebo in Warman’s Prairie Oasis Park made a picture perfect scene with hoar frost blanketing trees beneath a clear blue winter sky. The province experienced below normal temperatures with -40 windchills for over a week. For those hankering for milder weather, good news is on the way. Saskatchewan temperatures are expected to peak around the zero degree mark by this Saturday. The gazebo was donated to the city by the Warman Community Association.

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