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Lifesaving AED installed at Dalmeny Seniors Centre By TERRY PUGH

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The Dalmeny Seniors Centre has always been a place where people are ready to have a good time. Now they’re also more prepared in case something bad happens. An automated external defibrillator (AED) was installed last week in the lobby of the hall, thanks to the efforts of the hall’s board of directors, Dalmeny Fire and Rescue, and the national Heart and Stroke Foundation (HSF). Seniors Centre board member Richard Krahn said the AED is an important addition to the hall. “You never know when someone could have a cardiac arrest,” said Krahn in an interview on Thursday, January 22. “We’ve never had an incident here at this facility, but the bulk of the people who use this hall on a regular basis are over 60, and should anything happen, we can use this machine to respond immediately rather than having to wait for First Responders to get here.” Lt. Joanne Elder with Dalmeny Fire and Rescue has been holding free community classes in Dalmeny for the past year where she trains people on the use of AEDs, as well as in the basics of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). She said the machines are simple to use, but people still need training. More importantly, she added, they also need the confidence that comes from taking the training, so they can step in and make a difference at a critical moment. The first five minutes following a cardiac arrest are the most important, said Elder. A heart that has stopped beating goes into “fibrillation”, the rapid, irregular, and un-synchronized contraction of muscle fibers. A defibrillator uses electrical shock to revive the heart and restore its regular beating. Applying the defibrillator

as soon as possible, along with application of CPR techniques, gives the heart attack victim a fighting chance to recover. First Responders have a manual defibrillator in their emergency response vehicle, but it may take them longer than five minutes to reach the scene, said Elder. An AED can make the difference, literally, between life and death. “We have about 65 people in Dalmeny who have been trained in the use of AEDs so far,” said Elder. “That includes about 15 people in the seniors association. My goal, in a perfect world, would be to have everyone trained, and to have these AEDs in every public building in town. I know that’s not realistic, but I’m really trying to reach as many people as possible.” The AED was purchased using funds from the HSF’s national Public Access to Defibrillation (PAD) program. Elder applied to the PAD program and was approved. She noted the PAD program was originally intended for rinks across Canada, but was expanded to include other facilities. Dalmeny currently has publicaccess AEDs in its arena and also in the downtown shopping mall. Gerry Wild, a member of the seniors association board and also a member of the Affinity Credit Union board for Dalmeny, has been a vocal proponent of installing an AED at the hall. Funds from Affinity’s Community Development grant originally intended for the purchase of an AED were used elsewhere in the hall when federal funding for the AED was acquired. “I felt having an AED here was a very appropriate thing,” said Wild, whose wife Faye passed away last summer in Rosthern after a sudden cardiac arrest. “If we can save one life, it’s more than worth it.” The seniors centre is planning on hosting a class on using the AED in the next few weeks.

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Motorists travelling along the stretch of Highway 305 between Highway 12 and the Dalmeny Access Road are going a little slower these days as a 60 kilometer per hour speed limit is in place while construction crews upgrade the highway. The 6.6 kilometer stretch is being rebuilt at a cost of $12.5 million. Upgrades will result in a wider highway that is built to handle heavy loads.

Ron Sigstad is Hepburn Volunteer of the Year The Hepburn Parks and Recreation Committee awarded the 2014 Volunteer of the Year award to Ron Sigstad. Ron has served on the fire department for many years. He also has been on the Hepburn Minor Hockey Association board and the Hepburn Arena board and has put in many volunteer hours at the arena. He is also very willing to help out in the community and willing to “get his hands dirty.” His position as Principal of Hepburn School, and his leadership role at that school, was also noted by the committee.

The presentation took place on December 18 at Hepburn School during the school’s Christmas program. A plaque and gift card were presented at that time. The Volunteer of the Year award is normally awarded in June, but the nomination did not come in until November. The next award will be given at the Hepburn Fair Days in June. The award is given to a community member who has volunteered in a variety of organizations and has given to the community.

Kari Howell and Darrell Letkeman didn’t waste any time double-checking their lottery win. The Martensville couple didn’t just confirm they’d won a prize on the December

27 Extra draw, they discovered their prize was 100 times larger than they’d thought! Howell checked the winning numbers following the draw and realized they had matched the last six digits of EXTRA. Thinking they’d won $1,000, the pair drove to the store to confirm the win. That’s when they discovered they’d won $100,000. They bought their Lotto 6/49 and Extra ticket from Martensville Corner Store on Centennial Drive North.

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I would like to express my gratitude and offer a heartfelt thank you to all who helped with my retirement/farewell gathering. From the senior ladies at the New Horizons Centre who did all the wonderful baking. Loblaw Pharmacy for the fruit and vegetable platters. Martensville Pharmacy and the Cossette family for the beautiful flower arrangements. Terry from the Gazette, and Joni from the Martensville Messenger for doing a fantastic article on myself. A special thank you to Shonda and Rosie for organizing and hosting the farewell gathering. Thank you to all my patients who attended and offered gifts and cards, they will be treasured for years. I know many of you couldn’t make it due to work and other commitments and I thank you all for the privilege of being involved in your health care over the years. Many of you, I have formed friendships with and that is what I will miss mostly in a community that I was proud to practice in for over 20 years. I’m very grateful for all the years working with Shonda as my medical office assistant/ manager, she knew how to run an efficient medical office and maintain quality health care in the community. Dr. C. KaramDad I wish her all the best for her future. On behalf of my staff and I, we wish all of our patients the best of health in the future.

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Rookie firefighters begin months of training to gain professional certification The NFPA 1001 standard identifies the minimum job performance requirements for ca New recruits with the reer and volunteer fire fighters Warman and Martensville volwhose duties are primarily unteer fire departments got structural in nature. their first taste of firefighting The NCPFCA provides trainlast week during a hands-on ing for new recruits twice a training session. year. While this class is made “Fire extinguishers are often up of rookies from Warman the first line of defense in fight- and Martensville, the mutuing fires,” according to Maral-aid association also includes tensville Fire and Rescue Capfire departments in Dalmeny, tain Norm Hydamacka. “It’s Osler, and Langham. essential that firefighters know The training is intense. A them inside out.” massive two-inch thick book Hydamacka and his coloutlines the theory behind all league Darren Remenda,also the NFPA requirewith Martensments, and reville Fire and Rescruits need to be cue, conducted the able to recite it three-hour trainpractically in their ing session on fire sleep. extinguishers at But the the Martensville real challenge Fire Hall on Tuescomes in the pracday, January 20. tical application Nine recruits from of that knowledge. Warman and MarThe recruits attend tensville hit the their specific trainbooks in the classing classes and room before donwrite exams every ning firefighters week, but they’re turnout gear and also encouraged to getting practical attend the fire deexperience dousing partments’ regua controlled fire in lar training nights the alley behind as well. Most dethe hall. partments hold The session on weekly sessions on portable fire exWednesday nights. Norm Hydamacka tinguishers was Add in the homethe fourth in a sework, and it’s a huge commitries of training modules used ment. But they have to be comby the North Corman Park mitted to be part of the fire and Fire Chiefs Association (NCPF- rescue squads, noted Ramenda. CA). If they pass all the exams “It’s not something you can for the 24 modules, the rooktake lightly,” said Ramenda. ie firefighters will have enough “It’s a huge commitment that knowledge and experience by becomes a big part of your life. this coming June to tackle the But the rewards are also huge. demanding National Fire ProThere’s a lot of satisfaction in tection Association (NFPA) protecting your community.” 1001 final examination. The The training modules cover firefighters need to be certified firefighting safety, basic emerto the NFPA 1001 standard in gency medical issues, protecorder to respond to fire calls. tive equipment, firefighting While the firefighters are vol- techniques, dangerous goods, unteers, the certification they building construction, vehicle earn is the same as that for full- extrication and analysis of fire time professional firefighters behaviours in buildings. By TERRY PUGH

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Rookie firefighters learn the basics of using various types of fire extinguishers while dousing a controlled flame during a training session at the Martensville Fire Hall on Tuesday January 20

Delisle hoping to generate interest in licensed daycare By JAMES TARRANT

the community and options for running moms and tots programs and parent education classes, said Torresan. Torresan said the surveys are due back January 31. The results will determine if there is a need for such a centre in Delisle. This need also depends on where this daycare centre would be located and how many spaces can fit into that location. The Vanscoy daycare is 2400 square feet but Torresan is not sure if a space of that size is currently available in Delisle. According to Ministry of Education requirements, the square footage of a centre depends on the number of children (licensed spaces). This means that 4.65 square metres per child or 50 square feet per child is needed, not including kitchen, storage, bathrooms or meeting space. Torre-

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The Vanscoy and District Early Learning Centre (VDELC) is helping the Town of Delisle apply to the Ministry of Education for funding to start a licensed daycare centre. The daycare centre in Vanscoy has been operating for a couple of years and offers 37 spaces. VDELC Director Tobi Torresan sent out surveys recently in Delisle to see how much interest there is in the town to set up their own day-care. “There is a group of parents who really want to get started on something like this. It has been on and off for about a year,” said Torresan. A new learning centre in Delisle may include infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten and school age kids and include preschool programs for

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san said there are also specific requirements for natural lighting, outdoor play space as well as fire inspection and public health requirements. Options for a daycare space can exist in a school if existing space is available to renovate up to $500,000. Another option would be to obtain land from the town or school grounds to build on or use or build onto an existing building owned by the town to renovate. The only difference is that the Ministry will not provide funding to build onto a school or move it to a portable, said Torresan. The benefit for Delisle is the availability to share resources with an already established centre, which would mean less work on setting up new financial records, policies and procedures and employee handbooks. Most of the work would include meeting building regula-

tion requirements and having staffing in place to open. “We could share staff from our centre. It would depend on the numbers each month. That is kind of how we go here. If we had extra staffing here we could move them over there,” said Torresan. “There is actually people employed here from Delisle so that is kind of nice.” In most cases communities who apply for funding to set up licensed daycares usually have to wait until after the provincial budget is announced to be granted funding. and February 28 is the Ministry deadline for applications Torresan is hopeful the surveys will spark enough interest in Delisle to set up their own day-care centre. “It would be nice for the Delisle community. We are hopeful and working towards it. That is our goal,” said Torresan.

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Martensville Catholic congregation plans addition to church By TERRY PUGH

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The Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Martensville is looking to begin construction this spring on a massive addition designed to accommodate its growing congregation. Ron Martens of Warman, a member of the church board, said in an interview last week the church is currently in the midst of a campaign aimed at raising approximately $200,000. Once they reach that goal, the church will have the $1 million

needed in financing to begin construction. “We need a new church because we have about 400 families registered with the congregation,” said Martens. “That’s a huge increase from where we were about twenty years ago.” Martens said the church congregation bought the original property, a total of about 10 acres, for $25,000 from the thenTown of Martensville in 1992, when the congregation consisted of about 70 families. The current structure was designed as a multi-purpose hall, with chairs instead of pews, so that

it could be used for a number of events besides church services. The church didn’t need 10 acres at the time the property was originally purchased. “But the town said: ‘you have to buy the whole ten acres or nothing’,” explained Martens. “So we bought it, and it was a big investment at the time. Later on, when the town started to boom, they wanted to buy the property back, but we said no, tell us how you want the streets laid out and the lots laid out, and we’ll develop it. So we developed the property and our investment paid off. The church

earned about $480,000 from the sale of the land. So that money was in the kitty already in the Saskatoon diocese and it will go towards the new church.” Martens said the total cost of the new church is likely to be about $1.5 million. The existing building will remain, and the new addition will be built onto one end. “We’ll keep the existing part as a hall, and there will be big double doors between the two parts that can be opened up for additional seating if needed,” said Martens.

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fundraising concert featuring Codie Prevost on Friday, February 13 at the North Ridge Cetennial Comunity Centre. The concert, which features a full-course catered meal and a silent auction, is aimed at helping the church come up with a major portion of the funds needed for the new addition. Tickets for the dinner and concert are $50 in advance, and $40 for those age 15 and under. Cocktails are at 5:30 p.m. and the supper is at 6:00. The concert will follow the supper. Tickets are available by calling Erin Leier at 306-220-8487.

The planned construction of a new Catholic elementary school in Martensville, built in conjunction with a new public school in the Lake Vista neighbourhood, also played a role in the design of the new church. “We had thought we would need to build classrooms for catechism classes, but we’re hoping an arrangement can be made with the new school to hold catechism classes there,” said Martens. “The plans for the new church are very straightforward. We’re not planning anything really fancy, but it will be very functional.”

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The official ribbon cutting to open the new Town of Aberdeen municipal office took place on Sunday, January 25. The new office is situated in a commercial strip mall on Main Street in Aberdeen. The Town owns Bay 3, while Rosetta Developments owns Bays 1-2 and 4-7. The town’s new quarters marks a vast improvement over the old office, and town councilors will now be able to hold their meetings in a real council chambers. Cutting the ribbon are (left to right) Aberdeen Councillor Brian Vandenberg, Councillor Chad Ekren, Councillor Floyd Wudrick, Mayor Bruce Voldeng, Member of Parliament Brad Trost, Hon. Donna Harpauer MLA, Councillor Ryan White, Councilor Renee Reimer Horner, Jason Kretzer with Rosetta Developments (One of the owners of the remainder of the bays in this stripmall).

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Construction set to start on Martensville seniors housing complex By TERRY PUGH

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Construction is set to begin this spring on a 24-unit seniors independent living complex in Martensville’s Lake Vista neighbourhood. The sod was turned at the site of Bridge Road Development’s Chateau Villa on Wednesday, January 21 by Terri Hetterly, president of the investors group spearheading the seniors housing project, along with Martensville Mayor Kent Muench and Bridge Road sales representatives Kelly Bedient, Tamara McMurran and Peggy Burton. “It’s been a long time getting to this point, but it’s very exciting that it’s now a reality,” said Hetterly at a reception at the Canalta Hotel in Martensville following the sod-turning. “We couldn’t have done it without all the people who hung in with us over the past three years.” Hetterly, a former elected member of Martensville City Council, said the push for a seniors independent living complex began with an inquiry from a single individual. She also credited the Martensville Housing Development Committee with laying the ground-

Two men charged after stolen property found on Corman Park acreage Two men are facing a number of charges following a search of an acreage in the RM of Corman Park. On Tuesday January 13, Saskatoon Police Service members from the Break and Enter Unit, General Investigation Section and the Gang Unit, executed a search warrant on an acreage in the RM of Corman Park, 10 kilometers southwest of the City of Saskatoon. The investigation, which led officers to the acreage, was in regards to recent thefts of semitrailers in Saskatoon. As a result of the search warrant, 176 car and light truck tires were seized. Officers also found 30 boxes of merchandise that were stolen from another trailer. This merchandise was destined for a large retail store in Saskatoon. Officers also recovered a quantity of stolen lumber. Recovered was approximately $40,000 in tires, $3000 in merchandise and $2500 in lumber. While police were searching the acreage, they located a stolen Jeep Cherokee which led officers from the Stolen Auto Unit to obtain another search warrant, which subsequently led them to yet another stolen vehicle. While waiting for the original search warrant to be signed, officers stopped a male and three females leaving the acreage with eight new tires. All four were arrested for possession of stolen property and possession of Methamphetamine. As a result of this investigation, the following two males are facing these charges: Mirsad Sabic, 53, is charged with two counts of Possession of stolen property over $5000; three counts of Possession of stolen property under $5000; and one count of Trafficking in stolen property Victor Bairos, 47, one count of Possession of stolen property under $5000; and one count of Possession of Methamphetamine. Police anticipate more charges in the coming weeks.

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she said. Muench said the new housing project is a welcome addition to the city. “Martensville is known as a very young community, but it’s also very important to have this type of housing option where older adults can live independently in a comfortable atmosphere,” said Muench. “We’re very appreciative to have this project in Martensville. We have had a lot of people working very hard for the past three years to make this happen, and we’re very happy to see it become a reality.” Construction on the four-storey building is expected to begin shortly, said Burton. “The fence was put up yesterday and they’re hoping to get the piles in very soon.” She said the usual time frame for completion of construction of a project this size is about a year.

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The sod, or at least the snow, is turned on Wednesday, January 21 to mark the start of construction of the new Bridge Road Developments adult living complex by (left to right) Tamara McMurran, Kelly Bedient, Martensville Mayor Kent Muench, Terri Hetterly and Peggy Burton

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Plain and simple, governments shouldn’t treat people differently based on race. Seems like a simple concept, but that is not what’s happening at the federal government’s new Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg. Yes, you read that right – a “human rights” museum is singling people out based on race. Recently, the Winnipeg Sun exposed how the new federal museum doesn’t charge First Nations, Inuit or Métis admission, provided they show ID. Why those three groups were chosen seems to be some kind of mystery. The museum claims the three were selected – “to help ensure Indigenous People have access to expressions of their culture.” What about Jewish people, Ukrainian people, Chinese people, members of the LGTBQ community, persons with disabilities and others who have faced discrimination in the past and want to view exhibits describing their challenges? Are they supposed to just reach into their pocket and pay while the museum allows some other people to just walk right in free of charge? The museum would sheepishly say “yes.” The museum doesn’t have a good response for aboriginal, Metis and Inuit people who may be offended by their freebie policy. Imagine being a first-nations Canadian, walking up to the museum with a group of friends (of all races) and then being singled out and told you didn’t have to pay. Wouldn’t you be a bit embarrassed to be discriminated against by the museum while each of your friends had to fork over $15? The museum should be ashamed about the discomfort they’re causing to aboriginal, Metis and Inuit people who may find themselves in such a position. Furthermore, the museum can hardly afford to let anyone in for free. In fact, it’s the last organization in Canada that should be encouraging customers not to pay the entrance fee. Consider that each year the Canadian Museum for Human Rights receives $21.7 million in funding from the federal government. Why does it receive so much money? The subsidy is necessary because there aren’t enough paying customers willing to visit the museum each year. Thus, the museum’s annual expenses far exceed its revenues. The annual federal funding keeps the museum from going bankrupt. The numbers are even more shocking on an individual level. The museum expects 250,000 visitors annually. Divide that into the $21.7 million grant from the feds and each person walking into the museum is subsidized by $86.80. You may only pay $15 to enter, but the true cost is about $101.80. Expensive and discriminatory – clearly the museum has a lot of work to do. But the discriminatory policy won’t change on its own. Taxpayers need to speak out and complain to the museum. Let museum officials know that you believe discrimination is wrong. At the same time, the public should be calling their Members of Parliament and urging them to take action. After all, the museum is a federal institution. If enough Members of Parliament hear blowback on the discriminatory policy, they’ll be quick to take action. Oh, and you might want to mention the $86.80 per visitor subsidy too.

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Maybe some good economic news By now you’ve likely had it with the bad news and may be in the mood for some good news. After all, it’s been a typical Saskatchewan winter where the warm spells don’t last long enough and the cold snaps seem to go on and on. There is still lots to grumble about on coffee row over a crop that took forever to get off and just as long to get to market. Heck, the railways have hardly gotten the 2013 crop; the bumper crop that should have sold for solid prices; to market. And now there is all this talk about lay-offs in the oil patch because of crude falling below $50 US a barrel. Certainly, a provincial government scrambling for cash is looking at every way to make up for lost revenue. Besides less for roads, schools and hospitals, there are even rumours that the government might be considering ending the sales tax exemptions on fertilizers, seed and farm equipment. Well, how about the good news that this economic down-

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turn might not be so bad or so long. Or so says Saskatchewan’s leading statistician, who has gotten pretty good at seeing trends before the rest of us do. “2015 is not going to be the crunch year,” said Doug Elliott, author of Sask Trends Monitor and a guy who has been watching the numbers closely for 35 years now. “It (the economic crunch) will be in 2016. “I think it takes about a year for it (oil prices) to trickle into the economy. It’s almost immediate for government revenue, but it takes a longer time for the provincial economy to be affected.” If you work for government, this is not great news. Nor is it exactly great news for the rest of us that occasionally rely

on the roads, schools and hospitals government builds and maintains. Avoiding the budget hit will be difficult and Elliott notes that the value of public building permits already fell 44-per-cent to $210 million 2014 from $378 million in 2013. But while in the past one might have expected this to send Saskatchewan into an economic tailspin, accompanied by job and population loss and ”have not” status, the new Saskatchewan seems far more capable of weathering the downturns. Just consider the last 10 years since this economic boom/upswing started. Elliott said Saskatchewan really started to take off in about 2005-06 when it was clear that oil and potash numbers were turning around the economy from its dependence on even more unpredictable agriculture. In fact, since 2005, Saskatchewan has produced 92,000 more jobs; about 9,200 or 1.8-per-cent more a year. And that job growth has been

pretty consistent. Just look at the yearly percentage increase in the number of people working in Saskatchewan: 2006, 1.8 per cent; 2007, 2.4 per cent; 2008, 1.7 per cent; 2009, 1.3 per cent; 2010, .9 per cent; 2011, .3 per cent; 2012, 2.1 per cent, 2013, 2.4 per cent, and; 2014, 1.9 per cent. But Elliott says we should pay special attention to 2010-11 when job growth slipped to .9and .3-per-cent after the market meltdown in October 2008 and slide in 2009. After that, it nicely recovered in 2012, ‘13 and ‘14. If this is any indication, it may mean the overall impact of this oil slide may not really hit until 2016. And by that point, it’s quite possible that oil prices will have recovered. Admittedly, some in the oil patch already facing layoffs will find little comfort in this. No doubt, some rural communities are already feeling the crunch. But Elliott believes Saskatchewan will ride out this storm much more easily. If so, it would be a welcome bit of good news.

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Bank of Canada contradicts Harper government Stephen Harper’s vaunted “management” of the Canadian economy is bedevilled by serious contradictions and mediocre results. Mr. Harper once spoke enthusiastically, at home and abroad, about the central importance of Canada’s energy sector. We are a global superpower in oil and gas, he said. And he looked to that one sector to be the prime driver of national economic well-being. That singular focus also shaped his fiscal policies, his views on the environment and his relationship with our biggest trading partner in the United States. When oil was priced at more than $100/barrel, Mr. Harper’s unidimensional economic plan escaped scrutiny. But with market values now chopped in half, many people are asking why he put the country in such a vulnerable position. Why did he bet so much on just one commodity? And where is plan “B”? Amazingly, Mr. Harper argues there’s no need for any other plan. Swallowing himself whole, he is now dismissing the petroleum industry (and by implication, producing provinces like Saskatchewan and Alber-

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ta) as just minor players whose impact and current troubles are no big deal. If that’s true, why did he suddenly delay the federal budget to some unspecified date beyond the end of this entire fiscal year? Ten days ago, Finance Minister Joe Oliver said low oil price were entirely manageable and had, in fact, been fully factored into his economic projections. But just 24 hours later, Mr. Oliver announced the exact opposite. The budget suddenly had to be delayed, he said, because markets were destabilized. But wait a minute, low oil prices were no last minute surprise. They’ve been falling since last summer. Prominent industry leaders last autumn were predicting a tumble to as low as $30/barrel. The flip-flop from sanguine to panicky made the Finance Minister look inadequate and confused. The Governor of the Bank of Canada wasn’t confused. He reported last week on the consequences of a weakened energy sector - declining growth rates, thousands of lost jobs, billions of dollars in cancelled investment and a ballooning Canadian trade deficit. He said

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current oil prices are “unambiguously negative” for Canada. As a consequence, the Bank of Canada chopped its prime lending rate. That action and the Governor’s strong language are signals of real concern about a stalling economy. It’s strange indeed to see the federal government and the central bank headed in opposite and contradictory directions. The Bank of Canada is moving to stimulate greater growth, while Mr. Harper pushes more austerity - with

the net effect of reducing aggregate demand. His only discernible goal is protecting his ill-conceived Income Splitting scheme (which the late Jim Flaherty rightly depicted as too expensive and decidedly unfair). It also does nothing for growth. The facts are inescapable facts. Income Splitting will cost $10-billion over the government’s planning cycle. Only 14% of households will benefit 86% cannot even qualify. And of those who do, the biggest gains go to wealthier folks, like Mr. Harper himself. Ralph Goodale, MP Regina-Wascana

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CLARK’S CROSSING GAZETTE • THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2015

Vehicle slows for rollover scene, gets rear-ended on Highway 11 FROM THE CELL BLOCK Submitted by

SGT. WARREN GHERASIM Warman RCMP

The following is the local media release for the Warman Detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for the two-week period of January 19 to January 26. The Warman RCMP Detachment serves the area north and west of Saskatoon, with detachment offices in the communities of Warman, Martensville, Radisson and Delisle.

ROLLOVER, REAR-ENDER

On January 21 at 12:05 a.m. police received a complaint of a single vehicle rollover on Highway 11 near Warman. The caller reported they were driving a semi-truck and slowed down due to the rollover, and was rear ended by another vehicle. A 29-year-old male from Saskatoon was issued a ticket for driving at a speed that is greater than reasonable and safe. A 24-year-old female passenger in the vehicle received minor injuries.

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS

On January 21 at 5:10 p.m. police received a complaint of an erratic driver on Highway 16 near Radisson. The caller reported the vehicle was travelling very slowly and swerving all over the road. The caller thought this vehicle had another vehicle travelling along with it. Police responded and found the 50-year-old male driver of the first vehicle from North Battleford was having mechanical issues with his vehicle. There were no charges. Alcohol was not a factor.

HIGHWAY 11 ROLLOVER

January 22 at 3:00 a.m. police received a complaint of a sin-

gle vehicle rollover on Highway 11 near Warman. The 19-yearold male driver of the vehicle from Saskatoon lost control on icy roads, entered the ditch and rolled. He was issued a ticket for driving at a speed that is greater than reasonable and safe. There were no injuries. The vehicle had to be towed from the scene.

INSECURE LOAD ON TRUCK On January 23 at 10:45 p.m. police received a complaint of a semi-truck losing its load on Highway 16 near Borden. The caller reported the semi appeared to be losing blocks from the back of the trailer. Police responded and determined the cargo was being held by blocks that came loose and fell onto the highway. The driver of the semi was issued a ticket for having an insecure load.

DALMENY MAN CHARGED

On January 24 at 2:5 a.m. police received a complaint of an erratic driver in a parking lot in Martensville. Police responded and located a 23-yearold male from Dalmeny who had consumed alcohol. He was arrested and taken to the Detachment to provide breath samples. He was released on documents for an upcoming court date. There were no injuries.

IMPAIRED DRIVER

On January 24 at 3:10 a.m. police were on patrols when they observed a vehicle making a U-turn in Martensville. Police stopped the vehicle and found the 23-year-old from Zealandia had consumed alcohol. He was arrested and taken back to the Detachment to provide breath samples. He was released on documents for an upcoming court date.

SLID INTO DITCH

On January 24 at 8:20 a.m. police received a complaint of a single vehicle accident on Highway 16 near Radisson. The 67-year-old male driver from Canora reported he slid

off the road into the ditch due to the extremely icy road conditions. Fire and EMS attended the scene. The driver and his 64-year-old female passenger were not injured. The vehicle required towing from the scene.

FREEZING RAIN ON ROAD

On January 24 at 10:00 a.m. police received a complaint of a number of vehicles having difficulty on Highway 16 near Langham due to the freezing rain on the previous night. All vehicles were able to get safely off the road until the conditions improved. There were no injuries.

LOW-FLYING STARS

On January 19 at 9:30 p.m. police received a complaint of a low-flying helicopter. The caller reported that helicopter was flying over his residence low enough to cause his windows to rattle. He was concerned as it was night time and his children were asleep. Police responded and learned that STARS was doing night time practicing.

STOLEN TRUCK

On January 20 at 9:00 a.m. police received a complaint of theft of a truck from the RM of Corman Park. The caller reported that someone broke into their shop and stole a truck that was located inside. Investigation into this matter is ongoing.

BREAK-IN AT RURAL SHOP

On January 20 at 1:20 p.m. police received a complaint of break and enter to a shop in the RM of Corman Park. The caller reported they had a small amount of money and tools taken from the shop. Investigation into this matter is ongoing.

RADISSON BREAK-IN

On January 23 at 1:15 a.m. police received a complaint of a break and enter to the Co-op in Radisson. The caller reported that alcohol was taken from the business. Investigation into

this matter is ongoing.

COYOTE CARCASSES

On January 25 at 3:15 p.m. police received a complaint of suspicious carcasses in the RM of Corman Park. The caller believed they came across the carcasses of 6 skinned dogs. SERM was contacted and advised th carcasses were of coyotes and not dogs and they were not illegally dumped. There were no charges.

INTERNET HARASSMENT

On January 21, 2015 at 11:40 a.m. police received a complaint of an internet scam in Warman. The 18-year-old female reported she was the victim of an internet scam where people were posting comments about her that were not truthful. The people posting the comments are anonymous. The female was instructed to contact the administration for the internet site and have the postings flagged and removed. There were no charges.

CREDIT CARD SCAM

On January 22 at 4:00 p.m. police received a complaint of a possible credit card scam. The 50-year-old male from Asquith reported he returned from holidays and found a number of unauthorized charges to his credit card. Investigation into this matter is ongoing.

By TERRY PUGH

The first annual Dalmeny Firemen’s Ball, set for Saturday, February 14, is a fundraising event designed to celebrate the role of protective services. Christine Picard with Dalmeny Fire and Rescue says the event has been on the drawing board for a few years, and last fall, the time seemed right to launch the initiative. “We’re looking to raise money to expand our training grounds,” said Picard in an interview last week. “We are hoping to get more specialized training equipment and props, so we can do the best that we can with the training tools we have. Our objective is to have more realistic training situations.” Dalmeny Fire and Rescue

currently has a training ground on the western edge of town alongside Highway 305. It’s where the fire department practices live burns and vehicle extrication. “There’s not a lot out there,” said Picard. “Our first priority is to get some kid of large storage container so that we can keep our equipment at the site. We also want to beef up our ability to do live burn training, and have a facility where we can simulate a smoke-filled building and do victim search and recovery. A confined space that simulates a collapsed building for training purposes would also be on our wish list.” Dalmeny Fire and Rescue members do fundraising events throughout the year for special projects and equipment, and are also provided funding through the Town of Dalmeny. This event is also designed to raise

community awareness about the role of protective services, said Picard.

LIVE AUCTION, DANCE

“It’s being held on Valentine’s Day at the JJ Loewen Centre in Dalmeny. Tickets are $40 each and are available at the Dalmeny Town Office, the drugstore in Dalmeny, the Clark’s Crossing Gazette in Warman or any of the members of Dalmeny Fire and Rescue.” Picard said they are hoping for a sellout to the formal event, which will feature a tribute to firefighters, paramedics, police and military. The program will be similar to Firemen’s Ball events held in Warman, Osler and Martensville. The doors open at 5 p.m. for cocktails, with dinner to follow. The meal is catered by Country Style BBQ. A silent auction will be held, and a couple

Form P (Sections 56 & 58 of the Act)

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NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL

WHEREAS a Poll is not required pursuant to The Local Government Election Act for the Office(s) of:

COUNCILLOR:

Town of Osler

I hereby give public notice that no voting for the said office(s) will take place and that the following person(s) are elected by acclamation:

Bob Peters Dated at Osler, Saskatchewan this 22nd day of January, 2015

Sheila Crawford, Returning Officer

to the wrong address. He was given a ride home and turned over to a family member. There were no charges.

RM of CORMAN PARK PUBLIC NOTICE TO AMEND THE ZONING BYLAW

Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Corman Park No. 344 intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 9/94, known as the RM of Corman Park Zoning Bylaw. INTENT The proposed Bylaw No. 48/14 will rezone from Agricultural District (AG) to Agricultural Residential 2 District (AR2) the lands described below. Proposed Bylaw No. 48/14 will provide for the rezoning of the subject parcel to bring an existing agricultural residential parcel into zoning compliance. AFFECTED LANDS The affected land is all that portion of the SE 01-39-06-W3 shown shaded on the Map forming part of this notice.

DELISLE DISTURBANCE

On January 23 at 12:05 a.m. police received a complaint of a disturbance at a residence in Delisle. Police attended and found the 35-year-old female and 41-year-old male in the residence got into an argument that escalated into threats. The male agreed to leave the residence to prevent any further problems. There were no charges or injuries.

WRONG DOORSTEP

On January 25 at 12:10 a.m. police received a complaint of an intoxicated male at a residence in Warman. The caller reported the male was sitting

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on the door step of their home. Police responded and located a 30-year-old male from Warman who was intoxicated and went

of the items up for bid are two flights anywhere WestJet flies, as well as two train tickets from Saskatoon to Jasper with VIA Rail. A dance with a live band completes the evening.

PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the proposed Bylaw at the R.M. of Corman Park No. 344 Office at 111 Pinehouse Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, up to 5:00 p.m. Friday, February 13, 2015. PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at the R.M. of Corman Park No. 344 Office to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed Bylaw. All written comments received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 10, 2015, will be forwarded to Council. Issued January 26, 2015 at the City of Saskatoon, in the Province of Saskatchewan. Adam Tittemore, Administrator

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STEADY GROWTH

Warman activity strong in 2014

Martensville construction steady

Construction activity in Warman didn’t set a record last year, but it came close. “It was definitely a good year, both in terms of the number of construction permits and the value of construction,” said Warman Planning and Development Manager Brad Toth. “The total value of all construction was over $132 million, and that’s pretty substantial for a city our size. It’s the second year in a row that we’ve seen those kind of numbers.” Figures released by Municode Services Ltd., the company which issues building permits for the City of Warman, indicated the city saw 40 permits issued for comBy TERRY PUGH mercial buildings in 2014. The total value tpugh@ccgazette.ca of all those commercial starts amounted to $49,563,024. There were a total of 303 single-family and multi-family dwelling construction permits, with a total value of $77,234,900, issued in 2014. A further 287 permits worth a total of $5,684,700 were issued for garages, decks, basements and additions. A grand total of 630 construction permits totalling $132,482,624 were issued in Warman in 2014. Toth said some of the bigger projects with large values were initiated in 2014, which pushed up the total. “The new addition to the Warman Mennonite Special Care Home is a very large project that will take some time to complete, and when you get a project of that magnitude it pushes the overall value of construction up for that particular year,” said Toth. “That’s one example.” In 2013, Warman issued 641 building permits with a total value of $97,654,582. In 2012 the city had 595 building permits worth a total of $78,764,015. In 2011, the city issued 424 buildign permits worth a total of $84,709,180. Toth said it’s difficult to predict if the level of construction will continue at the current pace. “We do have a number of big projects in the preliminary planning stages,” he said. “There is a new hotel, a new public school and a new Catholic school all in the planning stages, so I don’t see that value of commercial and institutional permits dropping substantially in that regard. But it’s a little more difficult to predict what’s going to happen in regard to residential construction. It depends on the provincial economy and what happens with interest rates. But I don’t think we’ll see any big slowdown in 2015.” Toth noted KH Developments is working to complete the last two stages of the Legends subdivision. The first phase of the Traditions neighbourhood, to be developed on newly-annexed land in Warman’s north end is also slated to begin this year. The new schools are planned for this neighbourhood. In addition, the newly-annexed land in Warman’s south end will see residential and commercial development begin in 2015. “There will be some components of the residential development

Construction activity in the City of Martensville in 2014 dropped slightly from the year before, but was well above the city’s five-year average. Statistics provided by the City’s Planning and Regulations department showed the city issued a total of 299 building permits in 2014 with a total value of $47,204,622. This included 57 single-family and 40 multi-family dwelling units, 147 residential additions and renovations, 10 commercial and industrial buildings, 6 government and institutional buildings, and 39 “other” structures. This was slightly below the 2013 numbers, where a total of 431 permits were issued with a total value of $51,641,730. In 2012 the total value of the 388 construction starts that year was $42,843,980. According to Martensville Director of Planning and Regulations, Bonnie Gorelitza, the pace of construction in Martensville is steady, a sign the city has a healthy growth rate. She noted the city’s new sewage pumping station in the Lake Vista subdivision is now operational and the water pumping station will soon be in operation as well. “That will open up two new subdivisions, and that means a substantial jump in the number of lots available in Lake Vista,” said Gorelitza. “There will be a variety of housing styles, both single and multi-family units, in those subdivisions. There will also be an 11.1 acre commercial area coming on stream as well. So that will provide us with the opportunity to continue the growth in Martensville in 2015.”

Construction is underway on a six-plex condominium on Main Street in Martensville

New multi-family dwellings are under construction in Warman’s Legends neighbourhood

in the Southlands neighbourhood that will start this year,” said Toth. The city is working with the developer to extend Industrial Road, which runs north and south, to Township Road 385. This would help ease the congestion for southbound traffic, which wouldn’t have to use Central or Haichert Street to access 6th Avenue South and Highway 11. The construction of this major artery would accommodate heavier vehicles.

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“Once you get south of Township Road 385, the majority of the development is going to be commercial and very light industrial development, and that will proceed over the next two to three years. The timing of when those lots go on sale will depend on the developer.” Toth said the city is finalizing its annual budget, which is expected to include a number of substantial infrastructure-related projects.

CLARK’S CROSSING GAZETTE • THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2015

City of Warman boosts taxes by 3.51% in 2015 By TERRY PUGH

tpugh@ccgazette.ca

Warman home and business owners will be paying more in property taxes this year. An overall tax revenue increase of 3.51 per cent was included in the 2015 city budget approved by Warman City Council at their regular meeting on Monday, January 26. The budget is based on revenue (including taxation) of $20,773,852; and expenses of $16,924,439, according to Warman Finance Manager Clae Hack. “The mill rate will be increasing from 6.2 to 6.5, with a commercial mill rate factor of 1.18,” said Hack. In 2014, the commercial mill rate factor was 1.19. “Base taxes will remain the same at $500 per residential property and $800 per commercial property,” Hack noted. “This increase in mill rate will have varying effects on taxes, based on different assessments, but the average increase will be approximately 3.51 per cent.” Hack said the reason for the tax increase is due to additional costs incurred by the city for operating and capital expenses. “The largest reason for the 3.51 per cent increase is due to increases in vendors and contractors prices, of which some increased almost 15 per cent in 2015,” said Hack. “There is also an increase in the amount of capital work expected over the next several years.”

THE BOTTOM LINE

A pair of graphs prepared by the city’s finance department illustrates the different impact for both commercial and residential properties of varying assessed value. One graph shows that a commercial property assessed at $200,000, for example, will see a 2.7% increase in the municipal portion of property taxes, while at the other end of the scale a commercial property assessed at $1 million will see property taxes increase by 3.57%. Similarly, a residential property as-

sessed at $200,000 will see the municipal portion of property taxes rise by 3.07%, while a residential property assessed at $1 million will see a 4.34% jump in taxes. A second graph illustrates the tax increase in dollar amounts. A commercial property assessed at $200,000 will see the municipal portion of property taxes increase by $58.40. A commercial property with an assessment of $1 million will see a $292 jump in taxes. For residential property, a home assessed at $200,000 will see a $42

increase in the municipal portion of property taxes, while a $1 million residential home will see an increase of $210.

CAPITAL PROJECTS

Hack said the 2015 budget contains a number of large capital expenditures, including: 1. A $5 million tab for a water reservoir and pumphouse expansion designed to increase the City of Warman’s water capacity for a population of 25,000 people; 2. A $1 million investment in Prairie Oasis Park, including $700,000 allocated for a skateboard park addition, slated to be completed by the summer or fall of 2015. 3. A total of $1.34 million for paving streets in the Southlands neighbourhood, including the older portion of Haichert Street. (Hack noted this portion is still dependent on local improvement approval by the province and local residents.) 4. A $200,000 allocation to finish the Warman Memorial Gardens, the new cemetery in the southern edge of the city; 5. A $100,000 price tag for street lighting on Centennial Boulevard to the intersection with the new Highway 305; 6. A $1.21 million allocation for service connections for the new elementary school in the Traditions subdivision. Overall, the 2015 budget has a total of $12,564,250 in capital expenditures.

The public hearing on Monday, Feb. 9 at 8pm at the Town Office is cancelled.

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Bylaw 2015-03 known as the “Repealing Bylaw” Public notice is hereby given to repeal all previous bylaws enacted by the R.M. of Corman Park No. 344 on the following list of properties, listed by Surface Parcel Number: Surface Parcel Numbers: 202813613; 153442841, 202813602, 202813590, 145364159, 145364092, 145364070, 164365016, 118598080, 164854086, 164854075, 135682094, 135682106, 135682296, 145390585, 145390507, 145390563, 145390484, 145390462, 145390158, 145390147, 153835689, 145390215, 145390181, 145390204, 145390169, 161604211 The Council will consider this application at 6:30pm on February 23rd, 2015 in Council Chambers at the Warman City Office, located at 107 Central Street West. Council will hear any person or group wishing to comment on the proposed bylaw repeal. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the City Office before the hearing. Issued at Warman, Saskatchewan, January 28th, 2015 Chris Hilash, Community Planner

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now jumped to third spot with just a game over .500 with 16 wins and 15 losses. Ditto said he is happy with how the team is playing, but said there is still work that needs to be done. “We have five games left in the remainder of this season. We’ll look at each game as important must wins at this point,” said Ditto. “It doesn’t matter if we are playing a last place or first place team. We have to show up at the rink to get two points.” The Chiefs will face off against the league-leading Saskatoon Quakers next Saturday, January 31. Game time is 7:30 p.m. at Delisle Arena.

The Hague Royals shook the monkey off their backs last Friday with an impressive 6-3 come-from-behind win over the league-leading Prairie Outlaws. “We needed this win badly,” said Royals Assistant Coach Roger Kinzel after the game. “We knew it would be tough. Whenever you play this team, it’s a battle. They had us down 2-1 at the end of the first but the boys kept going and didn’t give up.” It was Hague’s first win of 2015, and it couldn’t have come at a better time, according to Kinzel. The Royals had lost four straight games since the end of December, which bumped them out of top spot in the Fort Carlton Hockey League (FCHL) standings. With the league playoffs just around the corner and the provincial Senior A playoffs already underway, the team was looking for a confidence-booster. The big win against the reigning FCHL champions was just the ticket, he said. The Outlaws dominated the opening frame and jumped out to an early lead on the strength of two first period goals. But Hague scored with just 32 seconds left in the period to give the home team a spark heading into the first intermission. The Royals added two more goals in the second, and three in the third before the Outlaws finally answered back in the dying minutes of the game. The Royals’ Nathan McNaught had a four-point night, recording two goals and two assists. Royals Captain Daniel Rauckman also had two goals and one assist. Jesse Mireau and Travis Goebel each contributed a goal and an assist. Outlaws’ goal-scorers were Chris Durand, Parker Block and Steve Gillen. Hague netminder Graham Hildebrand stopped 27 of 33 shots, while Brandon Thiessen stopped 31 of 34 shots for Prairie. Kinzel said both goaltenders played well, but Hildebrand deserved a lot of credit for keeping the Outlaws off the board in the second period. “Those boys can really skate,” said Kinzel in reference to the Outlaws forwards. “All they need is a quick turnover

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The Delisle Chiefs are still hopeful of securing a playoff berth with about five games remaining in their 2014-15 Prairie Junior Hockey League season. The Chiefs had a tough first half, managing only eight wins, but the team has turned it around big time in the second half. They won eight of their last nine in the month of January. This year has also been a year of change for the Chiefs, with a new coach and practically a new team. Ten new players have joined the lineup since October, which has brought about a new spirit of winning for head coach Eric Ditto. “The attitude in the dressing room is way better. It was a very fragile atmosphere when I first came to this team,” said Ditto. “Now you can tell guys are having fun on the ice and off for games and practices.” On Saturday, January 24, the Chiefs downed the Ochapowace Thunder 9-3 at home in what could be described as a one-sided battle. The opposing team was only able to dress 12 players. “They are tough games to play against when the other team has limited players,” said Ditto. “But we stayed away from bad habits and got two points in the end, which is what we needed.” Chiefs rookie and leading scorer Graham Gove scored a hat trick and added two helpers for five points in the game, followed by Wyatt Grant who drew even with two goals and

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in their own end and they’re gone. They can turn things around really, really fast, and it was a challenge to keep up to them, but I was glad to see our boys were able to do it. It was a battle the whole way though because it’s high-caliber hockey in this league every single game.” Kinzel said having a full lineup on the bench and keeping the shifts short allowed the Royals to maintain that fast pace through sixty minutes. “We’ve got some of our boys back that were injured,” he said. “We had three full lines plus a spare, and a full defense corps, so right now we’re in good shape. If we can stay healthy we should be a contender for both the league playoffs and provincials.” Hague earned a 4-3 road win over Kindersley on Sunday, January 25 to take the first game of their opening round in provincial Senior A playoffs. The next game in the series is back in Hague on Friday, January 30 at 8:30 p.m. Game 3, if necessary, is slated for Kindersley on Sunday, February 1. The Royals, meanwhile, finish up their regular league season schedule with a return match against the Prairie Outlaws on Tuesday, February 3 at 8:00 p.m. in Waldheim.

DALMENY SPLITS WEEKEND GAMES

The Dalmeny Fury split a pair of weekend games, both of which were decided by a single goal. The Fury lost 6-5 to the visiting Tisdale Ramblers on Friday, January 23, but bounced back the following night to edge the Prairie Outlaws 4-3 in regulation in Waldheim on Saturday, January 24. Kolten Fyfe, Justin Edin, Brody Foster, Garrett Cameron and Tyler Spencer tallied for Dalmeny in the Friday game, while Calder Neufeld with a pair, Rhett Fairburn, Taylor Reich and Marhsall Cameron scored for Tisdale in regulation. Ty McLean got the winning goal for the Ramblers with 2:44 remaining in overtime. Dan Bauer was in net for Dalmeny and Jay Hudon was between the pipes for Tisdale. CONTINUED ON PAGE 20

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WHS junior girls team wins bronze at Hot Hoops tourney

Hague Midgets move on, Bantams bounced By ALICE FUNK

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The Hague Midget Royals beat the St. Walburg/ Paradise Hill Midget Eagles by a score of 6-2 in the first game of the first round of Midget provincial C action on Saturday, January 24 in Hague. Hague’s Conrad Hofstra and Brad Pruim gave the Royals a 2-0 lead in the first, but Austin Sloan answered back for the Eagles with only 29.4 seconds remaining in the first period. Brad Pruim got his second goal of the game in the second period. In the third Hofstra notched his second marker while James

Pruim and Carter Fehr also tallied for Hague. Daniel Nasby scored one more for St. Walburg, but it was too little too late. The return game will be held in Paradise Hill on Sunday, February 15.

The Warman High School Junior Boys and Girls basketball teams competed in the Hot Hoops tourney in Lloydminster on Friday, January 23 and Saturday the 24. The Junior Boys lost in the B Final to ES Laird School. The boys lost their first game to Holy Rosary (Lloydminster), but went on to defeat Bishop Lloyd from Lloydminster in overtime in their second game. The Junior Girls won third place in the tournament by defeating College Park Cougars from Lloyd The girls won their first game over Holy Rosary 21-19. They lost their second game to North Battleford Comprehensive Vikings. “It was a great tourney, with some very good games,” said Corey Fast, coach of the girls team. “In our first game the girls played great defence as can be seen by the final score of 21-19. Our second game we scored more but were outmatched by a strong squad from North Battleford and lost 54-35. The Girls then beat the College Park Cougars (a new school in Lloyd) by a score of 56-34 in the third place game.” The FINAL 4 Central Valley Athletic Conference (CVAC) playoffs take place on Saturday, February 7 for all A league teams in Osler.

BANTAMS KNOCKED OFF

Coming off a 13-2 loss in the first game of the first round of Bantam B provincials with LaRonge on Saturday, January 24, the Hague Bantam boys had their work cut out for them. Unfortunately, the second game in Hague on Sunday, January 25, marked the end of the road for the team as they lost by a score of 9-3. The first game was played

Hague Royals’ defenseman, Preston Wright, helps out goaltender Jonus Thiessen during a Bantam provincial playoff game in Hague last weekend in LaRonge on Saturday, January 24 with the return game being played in Hague on Sunday, January 25. LaRonge took a 3-0 lead into the first intermission, In the second, Nick Fehr scored

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for Hague. Period two was a little better for Hague, with goals by Nick Fehr and EJ Friesen. However, LaRonge added four more goals in the second to make the score 7-2 at the end

of forty minutes. Hague’s Preston Wright scored unassisted in the third, but the Ice Wolves also added a couple more to end the Hague Bantam Royals’ provincial run for 2015.

Wheatkings still hopeful for playoff berth By JAMES TARRANT james@ccgazette.ca

STars female midget aaa win calgary tournament On New Years Day the Saskatoon Stars AAA Midget team beat the Calgary Fire 4-2 in the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary AB to win the prestigious Mac’s Tournament. The Stars finished first in their pool by winning all 4 of their round robin games. They defeated the St Albert Slash 5-2 in the semi final game and then went on to win the final. The Stars currently sit at first place in their league SFMAAAHL. The Stars roster includes players from Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Warman, Clavet, Hanley, Beaver Creek and Delisle. The team includes: Head coach Greg Slobodzian, Assistant Coach Patrick Nogier, Assistant Coach Jason Schneider, Assistant Coach Don Rongve. Players: Karlee Fetch, Emma Johnson, Paige Michalenko, Jenna Nash, Nara Elia, Sophie Shirley, Danielle Girolami, Julia Rongve, Mackenna Parker, Kianna Dietz, Danielle Nogier, Brittany Heuchert, Courtney Cormack, Abby Shirley, Hollie Coumont, Willow Slobodzian, Jordyn Gerlitz, Rayna Jacobson, Kalista Senger, Jordyn Holmes (Photo submitted by Teresa Shirley)

The Dundurn Wheatkings will have to wait until next weekend to clinch a playoff birth in the Wheatland Senior Hockey League playoffs after dropping a 7-5 decision to the Craik Warriors at home Saturday, January 24. The Wheatkings had third spot in the league tentatively secured before a 6-3 loss against the Imperial Sabres, January 21. The team rebounded with a 7-3 rout of the Jansen Jets on the road January 23, but head coach Rich Seaward had hoped their close game against the Warriors would of had a different result. “Well to be honest the guys felt good heading into that game and I felt very confident that we were going to win but again we were down 2-1 after the first period and it didn’t seem like we had any drive. We were frustrated, couldn’t string passes together and it just fell apart,” said Seaward. Playing a full 60 minutes of hockey has plagued the Wheat-

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kings as of late. In the Sabres game Seward felt the Wheatkings were simply out-hustled allowed too many odd man rushes and were just not tight defensively, while in the Jansen game the Wheatkings did the majority of their scoring in the first period and simply coasted through the rest of the game. A trend Seward is concerned about is the team’s second period effort, which he thinks is something that needs to change. “Our second periods lately

seem to be where we let up and pay for it. Craik is team where you can’t do that,” said Seward. “They out worked and outplayed us in the second period in the third period we picked our game up but it was a little too late.” The Wheatkings will have to win one of its remaining two regular season games against the Lake Lenore Hawks on the road Friday, January 30 and at home against the Holdfast Trackstoppers, January 31. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

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lenges this year. While the city provided the community hall for the production, there was still a need to figure out a way to have the stage, lighting and sound all installed on a temporary basis. The solution, said Robinson, was the “theatre in the round’. “I’ve never done a production without walls before,” he said. “That’s the biggest challenge. Everything is in the open, and so the set becomes very important. The stage is a circle, and it’s split into five spaces, each of which represents different areas and has different furniture. “The only way to move is to dim the lights on one part of the set and bring them up on another. Also, with this set, the doorway is a metaphor between good and evil, and the actors enter and exit through the doorway in every scene.” The play, which runs Wednesday, January 28, Thursday, January 29 and Friday, January 30, has plenty of action and a few scary parts, so it will appeal to teenagers and adults, said Robinson. Robinson said preparations for the play actually began last June, when cast members received their scripts. But the real work began in September, and rehearsals have been going on for months, he said. “I have a lot of returning actors, but about half the cast is new, so that’s exciting.” Robinson said he enjoys directing as much as acting. “I get really pumped about being on this end of things,” he said. “I love seeing the kids take on the challenge and transform into their character on stage. They’re no longer the kid in fifth-period math class. They’re the adult lawyer who’s trying to figure out who this Hyde character really is. It’s amazing.”

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Just a few days left before opening night, Martensville High School Drama Club director Micah Robinson didn’t have time for any last-minute jitters. He was too busy slicing plywood with a skilsaw and overseeing the construction of a massive temporary stage in the middle of the auditorium in the North Ridge Centennial Community Centre. The stage, and its spookily-dramatic set depicting Victorian London, is a big part of the full-length production of “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”, said Robinson. In an interview on Friday, January 23 while taking a break amid the sawdust, a carpenter’s pencil tucked up into his ball cap, Robinson said this play is one of the most ambitious ever attempted by the club. “We have a cast of 18 actors,” said Robinson, who also teaches English and History at the high school. “But we’ve also got a small army of volunteers who are helping build the set and doing a lot of behind the scenes work. It’s just amazing how committed they all are to this project. It’s very exciting.” The drama club has been a going concern at the high school for years, said Robinson. “I’ve been involved for ten years, and before that Rick Cranston was the guiding force,” said Robinson. “There’s a strong tradition here and it’s provided a lot of good opportunities for many students over the years.” Robinson said the renovations to the high school, and the closure of the gymnasium, created some extra chal-

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Martensville High School drama club director Micah Robinson (in yellow t-shirt and ball cap) checks the progress of the stage being constructed at the North Ridge Centennial Community Centre in Martensville on Friday, January 23

Dreadlocks shorn for a good cause as students help out their colleague By TERRY PUGH

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February 2015 Volume 2

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Hello From Mayor Spence and Council! We are inching towards February and our January has had such mild weather. Let’s keep our fingers crossed that the rest of winter goes by this fast and weather stays close to the same.

Report below respectfully submitted by Councillor Trevor Peterson, Chair of Protective Services

Randy Meginbir, our EMO Coordinator, has been hard at work setting up our Emergen-cy Operations Centre at the Fire Hall. It was recently officially declared operational. This is a facility that we are extremely proud of, and have had the opportunity to show to visitors from other communities. We hope that it gathers dust unused, but in the event of a disaster or emergency it is good to know we have a facility like this to coordinate our efforts.

On January 17th, the Warman Fire Rescue celebrated 50 years with past and present fire volunteers, their families, Council, and our City Manager. The evening started off with a delicious supper and afterwards an opportunity to talk about the history of Warman’s Fire Rescue with the volunteers that have served in our community over the many years. It was a special treat to have Elmer Boehr and his wife Nettie there. Elmer was the Deputy Chief of the first Fire Brigade in1964. Our current Chief, Gord Thompson and Elmer Boehr had many good stories and memories to share. It was a very enjoyable evening and the perfect opportunity for me to thank our volunteers on behalf of the City.

Expressing our gratitude is the least we can do. These men and women come forward in some of our most drastic and vulnerable hours. They are there in those critical early moments caring for us in emergency situations, risking their lives to save ours. These are the same men and women who are running into our burning homes to help, while we are running out in fear. Let’s also talk about the many hours of training it takes to prepare these men and wom-en for this kind of service. Our Fire Rescue Service members spend endless hours de-veloping and honing their skills so that we, the residents, remain safe in case of an emergency. The river water rescue is a great example this. If there hadn’t been proper training beforehand our fire volunteers would be put at risk as well as the person they brought to safety. Let’s also take a moment to also thank their families who anxiously wait for their return home. Without the support and understanding from their families, our Rescue members and volunteers would not be able to give the attention to the community that they do. So fire rescue families we thank you as much as we thank them.

extremely lucky to be served by such a well-trained and dedicated group. It’s sometimes easy to forget they are volunteers with how professionally they go about their work.

The Protective Services Committee has been working on several areas over the last few months including introduction and implementation of a new emergency notification system, working alongside Martensville towards a joint municipal RCMP detachment for the future, regular updates with our RCMP and Fire Departments, the opening of our EOC, and the Warman Neighbourhood Watch. The committee had our Deputy Fire Chief and Emergency Management Office (EMO) Coordinator gather information about options for a system for notifying residents and officials in times of emergencies. From this process, they recommended going with Everbridge. After a conference call and online presentation from the company, the committee made the recommendation to council to proceed with Everbridge for our notification system, which was adopted by Council on December 15. Once the system is rolled out I am confident sure we will be proud of the decision we made. Warman and Martensville have been talking for some time about how to move forward with our policing. We are both growing rapidly, and given our proximity to one another we believe a tangible option for both communities would be to combine our RCMP into a single building, which would give us 24 hour coverage within each of our borders. There is still a lot of work to do in order to see this come to fruition, but I believe this is an option that answers many of the security needs of both communities. We regularly receive updates from both the RCMP and Warman Fire Rescue on the work they have done. Both have been in the news recently. The RCMP was part of the drug raid that occurred in Saskatchewan and Alberta recently, with several Warman homes being part of this big operation. It’s never a good thing having the drugs in our community, but it is good to know that they are working to get them out. The Warman Fire Rescue has been in the news for better reasons, including a high profile ice rescue at the ferry crossing. The Warman Fire Rescue also recently celebrated their 50th anniversary in Warman. Our citizens are

The Warman Neighborhood Watch has been slow during the winter, but they are pre-paring for an active spring. Their Facebook page has recently hit 300 members, but actual volunteer numbers are much lower. The Watch is in need of people; to come out to meetings and help organize and sustain the group. Anybody interested can contact Marshal Seed or Mark Stiglitz, and they would be happy to answer any questions you have. Enjoy the rest of you winter and take a drive over to Prairie Oasis Park and have a look at the new Gazebo in the SW part of the park. Thank you to Community Association for their donation of $20,000, which made this project possible. “Community helping Com-munity” - now that is something to be very proud of!

As always, do not hesitate to call your Mayor or Council if you have questions, sugges-tions or just want to chat. We always welcome conversation with the residents of our great city. From all of us on Warman City Council, Have a Very Happy Valentines Day & Family Day!

City Council Meeting February 9th and 23rd located at 107 Central St. in the council chambers at City Hall starting at 6:30pm. Doors are located on Fifth Ave. S.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS Warman History Committee Seeking artifacts and photos for the ongoing display at the Legends Center. If you have any such articles you wish to donate or lend for display please call Sharon Martens – 306-934-5914 Shane Janswick – 306-242-9163 Lori Vellacott – 306-931-1009 Check out the ever changing displays in the upper level of the Legends Center across from Subway.

Communities in Bloom

The City of Warman is looking for committee members to help. Our next meeting is February 12 7:00pm. If you are interested please contact Coralie at 306-933-2210 or email coralieb@warman.ca

Warman Minor Soccer Registration Night February 5th and 10th The Legends Centre @ 7:00 - 9:00pm The registration night will be for Warman Minor Soccer’s outdoor program that will run in May and June

Warman Community Library Events

WUC 3rd Annual Valentines Day Dance Brian King Centre A fun family dance for everyone to enjoy. For more information check out our website at www.warmanultimatecheerleading.com or Facebook.

February is Freedom to Read month come celebrate by

Winterfest Monday, February 16th The Legends Centre Snow activities, Bouncy castles, Animal show, Face painting, Crafts, Family Scavenger Hunt, Rock’s & Rings Curling Program And More

February Break Activities

February 17 -20 @The Legends Centre Mini Rugby Program February 17 -Free of charge 1:00pm - 2:30pm The Legends Centre Call 306-933-2210 for more info Family Literacy Olympics Stations include mental gymnastics, active games, storytelling, crafts, map reading, and more. Wednesday Feb. 18 2-4pm. $5/person

Mini Sticks Hockey Tournament February 19th @ The Legends Teams of 4 register $10 per player. Starts at 9:30am. Call 306-933-2210 for more info Home Alone A child safety workshop designed to prepare children to look after themselves while at home alone. Important skills are learned through lessons and discussions that help make both the child and parent more confident when they are at home alone. For children in grade 4 and up. February 20th, 9:30am until 12:00pm. $15/participant

Warman Cheer Classic February 27 & 28 @ The Legends Centre

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Storytime –Thursday’s at 10:30am New- Family bedtime Stories - Monday’s -6:30-7pm Lego – Friday 4-5pm Family Games day – Saturday 10-3pm NEW – Anime/Manga Club first meeting Feb 11 7-8pm NEW – Knitting club – Feb 5, 19 and March 5 - come out and learn to knit –Taught by Marsha Reimer, Kits can be purchased from her for $15-$20. Contact Library to register. Author Reading By Brenda Baker - Feb 12 6:30-7:30pm, a family friendly reading Library Seminar - Feb 17 7pm - Affinity Credit Union - understanding your credit score, rebuilding credit scores. the difference between an RRSP andTFSA Amazing race - Feb 18th 2pm Senior Coffee hour – Wednesday Feb 25, 11-12pm – Valentines – Candy exchange

Warman Community Association - Ladies Diamond Dinner Saturday March 7th Brian King Centre For tickets call- 306-934-5914, 306-262-1729, or 306-384-1092 Scared Scriptless Player Production “Baba & Gido’s 50th Wedding Anniversary” March 20th -22nd @ The Brian King Centre Join us for our 7th Season! This year’s dinner theatre is sure to be one to watch! For further information or to purchase tickets please email warmandramaclub@hotmail.ca

Valentines’ Day @ The Legends Centre Come out between 1-4pm and grab a treat, do a self-guided craft and enter a draw to win a Valentine’s day themed basket

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Dear Parents, Students and Community Members: The purpose of our newsletter is to provide all residents in Warman, Osler & area with information as to what is happening not only in education, but in business, sport and community. We believe it is important that as a learning and highly-involved community we share this information with everyone, not just the parents of students. Please feel free to call us at the school (306-933-2377) or at the town (306-933-2621) if you have suggestions or information for our newsletter. Please check out the WHS website at www.spiritsd.ca/ warmanhigh for daily announcements, photos and more!

98.3 COOL FM, 96.3 CRUZ FM, 92.9 The Bull FM, C95 and AM stations 650 CKOM and 600 CJWW radio stations will be notified if the buses are not running because of weather conditions. You can also check the Warman High School website for updates.

Next WHS School Community Council Meeting

Our next meeting is being held on Wednesday, February 11th Work Experience Information ur 9th Annual Cheer Competition. We have 1500 athletes performing at Everybody our two daytocompet at 6:30 p.m. in Rm. 210 at WHS. is welcome at-

Winter Apparel

A reminder to students and parents to dress appropriately for the tend! Please visit www.spiritsd.ca/whs/ for more information Come out and enjoy Saskatchewan's competition. weather. Students are coming tolargest school dressedcheerleading inadequately on school happenings and the SCC. Please become an in-

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Sr. Girls Volleyball Team win 2014 SHSAA Sportsmanship Award

It was recently released that the Sr. Girls Volleyball Team won the 2014 SHSAA Sportsmanship Award at 5A Provincial Championship. The Championship was hosted in Regina at Luther Collegiate on Nov. 21 and 22, 2014. The award is given to the team that best displays good sportsmanship on and off the court. The award is given out by SHSAA but the winner is decided by the Host Committee, the SHSAA representative and the officials. The award will be presented to the girl’s volleyball team by the SHSAA and the Sask. Dairy Producers in front of the school at our next Pep Rally on Feb. 13, 2015 at 11 am.

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under way with the team competing in four tournaments. Their home tournament was on December 12 and 13 which they placed 1st defeating Lumsden. At the Prince Albert tournament they also placed first defeating Carlton. In January the team was at the St. Mary’s Tournament and placed 2nd with a loss to Peacock, Moose Jaw, in the final. Last weekend Warman participated in the GIT at St. Joe’s in Saskatoon. The team made it to the final defeating St Joe’s and Sturgeon Heights from Winnipeg. The girls came up short in the last few minutes losing to Holy Cross. The team continues to show growth at every tournament. We would like to thank the parents and the staff for their constant support through the season.

Sr. Boys Basketball

The Senior Boys Basketball Team will be in Lloyd for a tournament the weekend of Feb. 6 - 7. It is the first time we have been invited to this tournament so the team is excited.

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child’s education. Thank youvolved to parent thein your many employers who pr LIBRARY beginning in March. Please contact S 2012 -2013 WHS yearbooks are available. $45 work If you are looking REPORT CARDS

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The Wolverines Jr. Boys Basketball Team is enjoying another successful season. Our thirteen Grade 8 and 9 boys who have committed to this year’s Jr Wolverines Basketball team are enjoying a very successful season to date. The team is currently undefeated in the Central Valley Athletic Conference (CVAC) Jr. Boys A League with wins over Dalmeny, Langham, Valley Christian Academy, and Clavet. With two games remaining – Thursday January 22 we host Osler Monarchs and then on January 29 we close the season in Dalmeny where we play the Cougars. Playoffs are scheduled for

for a yearbook from previous years, there are books all the way back to 1980 available for sale. Warman High School Library appreciates donations of 2013 magazines of interest to High School students. In the past we have had back issues of hunting magazines, sports magazines, fashion magazines, etc.

Report Cards will be sent home with students on Friday, February 6th, 2015. If you have any questions regarding your child’s progress, please contact the teacher and a parent/student/teacher conference can be arranged.

Career Education Information

the first week in February with the CVAC A Basketball Championships on February 7 at Osler School. The team includes the following players: Grade 8: Andrew Konanz, Jared Ens, Carson Hall, and Daniel Bagnell Grade 9: Elijah Froese, Parker Noln-Ens, Lachlan Horsley, Lane Lockhart, Thomas Beynon, Tesute Killoh, Zach Johnson, Mashood Ahmad, and Andrew Bobryk The boys have also competed in three tournaments to date meeting a powerful Melfort Comets team placing second in the final of both the Langham Vikings Jr. Tournament at the end of November and this past weekend Warman Blast-off. The boys won the Davidson Jr Boys Tournament defeating Davidson in the final. The team is looking forward to travelling to the Hot Hoops tournament in Lloydminster on Jan 23 and 24 where we open with the Holy Rosary Raiders. The CVAC Playoffs are rapidly approaching with the Championship games played at Osler School this season. The boys would like to thank assistant coach, Daylon Dallyn and their parents for all their support in this successful season. Coach: Guy Farquharson

WHS Grade 10 students had individual meetin requirements. All Grade 11 students will do an make an appointment as well. Cheerleading

2015 WARMAN CHEER CLASSIC FRI. FEB 27th and SAT. FEB 28th LEGENDS CENTRE

We are excited to host our 9th Annual Cheer Warman Legends Centre. Come out and enjo Admission Friday: $10.00 Adult /$5.00 for children ages 4- 10 Jr. Girls Basketball $15.00 Adult /$5.00 children ages 4-10 The Junior Girls basketball team has hadSaturday: a busy season thus far. The Girls are undefeated in 5 League games, beating Dalmeny, 2 Day Pass: $20.00 VCA, and Osler. The Girls have one league game remaining against Osler. In tournament play the Girls have lost in the A Final 2 times to Melfort, including our recent set-back in our home Blast Off 2015 tourney on January 16th and 17th. The Girls and Boys Junior “A” teams will be off to the Hot Hoops tourney in Lloydminster on January 23rd and 24th. The Girls will also be in Dalmeny for an evening tourney on January 30th. Play-offs take place in Osler on Saturday, February 7th. Go Wolverines…

Wrestling

The wrestling season is in full swing in both Warman High School and Warman Community Middle School. The program is available for all interested students from grade 6-12. This year is an exciting one as Warman High School hosts two wrestling events. The first is on February 28, the Saskatoon Pups Wrestling team is having their annual elementary tournament in Warman. Warman’s grade 6, 7 and 8 wrestlers will compete at this event. The second tournament is on the following weekend, March 7th. It is the SHSAA Regional Championship with Grade 9 - 12 student athletes competing from all over Saskatchewan. The top four in each weight class make it to Provincials in Regina. Come out, watch some wrestling and make sure to cheer on your Storm and Wolverines.

Osler Soccer Association Registration Night When: February 10 & 12, 2015 from 5-8 pm Where: Osler Elementary School Registration forms will be made available at a later date. Contact Jen at oslersa.coaches@gmail.com with any questions.

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Warman High School Newsletter SRC

SRC is in full swing again. December was busy with the Olympics and in January we had a Pajava Day and served lunch to the staff. February is AROUND THE WORLD MONTH. Feb 5th is a Mexican spirit day, February 13th is a French spirit day and February 26th is a Canadian spirit day.

Warman High Grad 2015

Warman High Grad will be held on Friday, June 26, 2015 with the ceremonies held at Warman High School in the afternoon followed by the banquet held at the Warman Legends Centre. **The school calendar magnets have the incorrect grad date on it. Please get updates from the newsletters as well as follow the grad page on the Warman High School Website. The webpage will have the most up-to-date information. Thank you. There will be a Grad Parent Information Meeting on January 28, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Centre at Warman High School.

Warman High Grad Tender for Food Service

Warman High School invites local foodservice providers to tender to cater the 2015 Grad Banquet being held at Legends Centre on Friday, June 26, 2015. Tenders will be received until 12:00 p.m. (Noon) on Friday, February 13, 2015. A written proposal will be required by this date via email at below address or fax at 306-933-1171. For further information, please contact Lara Morrow at 306-933-2377, or lara.morrow@spiritsd.ca.

Career Education Information

WHS Grade 10 students had individual meetings in Semester 1 to discuss the use of PowerSchool, Math pathways, Science pathways and credit requirements. All Grade 11 students will do an on-line career assessment and have an individual meeting in Semester 2. Parents are welcome to call or make an appointment as well.

FEBRUARY 2015

Post Secondary Information University of Saskatchewan

The deadline for admission to the College of Kinesiology, Edwards School of Business and the College of Engineering is February 15, 2015. The deadline for Competitive Entrance Awards is March 1, 2015. Students must have applied for admission by February 15, 2015, paid the application fee, have submitted the Competitive Entrance Awards application and supporting documents must also be submitted to the U of S by March 1, 2015.

University of Regina

Applications for Nursing will be open until February 15, 2015 with supporting documents due by March 1, 2015. The Faculty of Education deadline is March 1, 2015. They have created a webpage called “How to Apply to Teacher Education” providing students with deadlines, important in-

formation, the application form and a worksheet with the questions to be answered.

SaskPolytechnic (formerly SIAST)

High-demand programs are open for application until 4:30 p.m., February 15, 2015 . All supporting documentation is required by 4:30 p.m. February 28th. • Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technology • Dental Hygiene • Medical Laboratory Assistant • Medical Laboratory Technology • Medical Radiologic Technology • Power Engineering Technology • Practical Nursing

Work Experience Information

Post-Secondary Information

U of S Awards Workshop on Wed. Feb. 4 at 12:06 in Lab B54 for Grade 12s planning to attend U of S in the fall. Plan to attend.

Thank you to the many employers who provided workplace experience for WHS students in Semester 1. Semester 2 students will be going to work beginning in March. Please contact Susan Bayne at 933-2377 if you are interested in having a Work Experience Student.

Osler Soccer Association Registration Night

2015 Warman Cheer Classic FRI. FEB 27th and SAT. FEB 28th LEGENDS CENTRE

We are excited to host our 9th Annual Cheer Competition. We have 1500 athletes performing at our two day competition in our new facility, the Warman Legends Centre. Come out and enjoy Saskatchewan’s largest cheerleading competition.

When: February 10 & 12, 2015 Time: 5-8 pm Where: Osler Elementary School Registration forms will be made available at a later date. Contact Jen at: oslersa.coaches@gmail.com with any questions.

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AQUARIUS January 20– February 18

Aquarius, friends may arrive at your home with plans for fun and adventure. Any kind of social situation is what you crave right now. Go ahead and enjoy yourself.

PISCES February 19– March 20

Don’t worry about a potential conflict, Pisces. In due time you will realize this was nothing to get worked up about.

ARIES March 21– April 19

There is no harm in being ambitious, Aries. But a little humility to accompany that ambition can go a long way. Accept any recognition you earn in an appropriate manner.

TAURUS April 20– May 20

Your desires make it seem like anything is within reach this week, Taurus. You may have to work a little harder to achieve your goals, but hard work is its own reward.

GEMINI May 21– June 21

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VIRGO August 23– September 22

Express your feelings without any inhibition, Virgo. Others will appreciate your honesty, especially if you employ some tact when sharing your opinions.

LIBRA September 23– October 22

Libra, no matter how crazy your life is right now, you still manage to come out looking no worse for wear. You have a handy way of making lemonade out of sour lemons.

SCORPIO October 23– November 21

Your long-term career opportunities are looking good, Scorpio. If you do what makes you happy, you will always end up on top and financial rewards will follow.

SAGITTARIUS November 22– December 21

Sagittarius, although you see career opportunities at every bend, you are not ready to make a big change. You will know when the moment has come to make a change.

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Waldheim to host STARskate figure skating regionals By JAMES TARRANT james@ccgazette.ca

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The R.M. of Great Bend No. 405 is accepting applications for experienced

seasonal full-time

Heavy Equipment Operator(s) Employment to commence May 4, 2015 or as mutually agreed. Experience and/or exposure to heavy equipment such as construction or farm equipment is an asset. The candidates must have well developed interpersonal, motivational and team skills, and be able to work independently. Skills & Abilities Security & Safety • Valid driver’s licence • Driving record check (abstract) • Class 1A (is an asset) Type of Work Experience • Fine grading and finishing • Rough grading • Sloping and banking • Road construction • Mechanical experience to perform general maintenance and equipment repair Type of Heavy Equipment Operated • 160 M Grader • TS14 Scraper • Crawler Applicants are invited to submit a resume including: • Past and present work experience • Education and skills • Certifications • Current Drivers Abstract • Expected Salary • Three references Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume to: R.M. of Great Bend No. 405 P.O. Box 150, Borden, Sask. S0K 0N0 Tel: 306 997-2101 Fax: 306 997-2201 Email: rm405@sasktel.net

Agro Division Manager - Wynyard Co-op The successful candidate will be responsible for sales, inventory control, merchandising and marketing of the bulk and cardlock petroleum, general merchandise, farm equipment, chemical, seed and feed. Applicants must possess strong organization, controlling and interpersonal skills, with a customer focus. CCA status, or diploma or equivalent of two years’ experience is required. Please apply online at https://www.coopconnection.ca or submit a detailed résumé to: Len Labossiere, General Manager Wynyard Co-operative Association Ltd 316 Bosworth Street, Wynyard, SK Phone: (306)554-3443 Fax: (306)554-4127

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Waldheim’s Figure Skating Club is getting ready to host its first ever regional figure skating event January 31 to February 1 at the Waldheim Recreation Centre. The STARSkate event will feature 127 skaters representing Region’s 11 and 12, which include town’s Tisdale, Waldheim, St.Brieux, Kinistino, Hudson Bay, Nipawin,, Birch Hills, Hepburn, Shellbrook, La Ronge and the cities of Melfort and Prince Albert. The program for the event will feature performances from all age groups from Star One (new skaters) to senior skaters executing jump and spin, interpretive, and solo dance styles, said event organizer Melissa Kobylak “Some of the skaters are in one event while others are in five. We will also have a team event at the end of the weekend that I feel all but one club are participating in. All skaters team up in groups of three or four and skate together at the end,” said Kobylak. Kobylak said most skaters will use the event to fine tune their technique for judges. For a small club with only nine skaters it was an intimidating event to organize against participating clubs who are much larger. “We are a little nervous because it is a really big event, but it is all coming together,” she said. When staging events such as this, Skate Canada Saskatchewan often will send a technical representative to help host clubs organize the event. Kobylak said this year’s representative also happens to be a judge and is the regional coordinator for Region 11. She is confident this assistance will help the event run smoothly. Kobylak said with hosting an event for the first time, she was really impressed by the support from the local business community who went out of their way to help cover the costs of hosting the event, said Kobylak. “We are offering so many events so we have to have more judges. There are certain judges who will be traveling here to work with the older age groups, the STARfive and up,” said Kobylak. “We need different judges for those kids and have a technical panel as well. The cost of getting all the judges here and paying for their accommodations can be quite high so all of our sponsors really helped us out with that.” The support from the Waldheim business community and from businesses in Hague made it possible for the club not to charge a price for admission. Kobylak said instead the club will be taking a silver collection for Kidsport. The great thing about the Waldheim Skating Club hosting a regional event is the great learning experience it will be for local skaters who will get the opportunity to perform in front of family and friends, said Kobylak. “For some of them this will be their first competition, while others have been competing for two or three years so I am sure they will do very well and they are excited that they have the opportunity to skate at home,” said Kobylak.

Appointments made to Warman Housing Authority

The R.M. of Great Bend welcomes all applicants however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Assistant Caretaker Hepburn School

Lloyd Neufeld has been appointed to the Warman Housing Authority Board of Directors. Other members of the board of directors are John Kurylyk, John Friesen, Erdman Giesbrecht, Arnold Reimer and Edna Zacharias. Zacharias is chairperson. The Warman Housing Authority is a community-based organization that provides daily management of 52 housing units constructed and operated under the terms of a federalprovincialmunicipal costsharing agreement. Saskatchewan has a network of 260 housing authorities and more than 1,400 volunteer members who assist with management of housing units throughout the province for seniors, lowincome families and persons with disabilities. Persons interested in volunteering to serve on the board of directors for the Warman or Rosthern Housing Authorities are encouraged to contact the mayors of those communities. A local nominating committee recommends board members. Applications for accommodation are available from the manager of the Warman Housing Authority.

Prairie Spirit School Division invites applications for an Assistant Caretaker for Hepburn School. Please visit our website: www.spiritsd.ca/careers or contact Brenda Thibodeau (306-683-2919), Operations Assistant, for more information and to apply. Prairie Spirit School Division has 45 schools and over 10,000 students in 28 communities surrounding the City of Saskatoon.

Corman Park Police service responds to variety of calls in 2014 Submitted by

SGT. JOHN GARNET

Corman Park Police Chief

This brief report includes the time period January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 and identifies the work performed by the Corman Park Police members over 2014. At present we have a complement of four full and three parttime members and a full-time executive assistant. Our mandate states that our responsibilities are Provincial Statutes (Traffic Safety Act, Alcohol and Gaming Regulations, Wildlife Act, etc) and Municipal Bylaws as well as non-injury accidents and criminal offences we find in progress.

Our area of jurisdiction is within the outer perimeter of the RM of Corman Park, however, we have jurisdiction in the entire province when assisting an outside agency such as the RCMP. We work closely with the RCMP and other agencies to assist when possible to enhance the safety/security of the RM. 1300 CALLS FOR SERVICE We have responded to over 1300 calls for service including: * 99 Litter Control Act files for people illegally dumping refuse in the RM. * 89 Dog complaints that include being at large, lost, dangerous, or other concern * 54 Stray Animal Act com-

plaints that include cattle, horses and other livestock lost or at large * 54 Fires/fire complaints within the RM * 17 False Alarms * 16 Noise related complaints * 167 Suspicious/misc complaints that generally consist of a ratepayer wanting us to check out a suspicious person or vehicle that doesn’t appear right * 174 Assist general public calls – where people need our help or have a question * 221 assist Outside Agency calls – where we assist the RCMP, SPS or another agency requiring our help * 9 Incidents of use of force –

where we have had to draw our weapons to put down an animal * 13 Complaints under the Wildlife Act or concerns about wildlife * 3 complaints under the Trespass to Property Act * 10 complaints under the Allterrain Vehicles Act/Snowmobile Act * 5 Alcohol and Gaming related complaints/charges * 20 Misc. info * 15 Police related info requests ASSISTING RM STAFF We have also assisted the RM with many duties and bylaw concerns:

* 63 Assist RM calls like water issues, signage concerns, planning/public works concerns and administrative assistance, taxation/business * 12 Nuisance Abatement investigations TRAFFIC CALLS Traffic related problems, the preservation of our infrastructure and protection of the public are always a main priority. * 45 Motor vehicle collisions attended * 102 Traffic related complaints * 10 parking related complaints/traffic bylaw * 61 abandoned vehicle com-

plaints including seized/impounded vehicles * 57 vehicles under the Vehicle Weight and Dimension Regs (overweights)/VER/HTA * 2 vehicles who failed to stop for the police (criminal) * 32 Inspection tickets So, the Corman Park Police Service has issued 3025 traffic tickets to date. CRIMINAL CHARGES LAID Our mandate requires that Criminal offences be turned over to the RCMP or other appropriate agency – however – CPPS has laid 6 criminal charges this year. CPPS came in under budget last year.

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FCHL teams in provincials Dalmeny has two more regular season games this weekend, both of them on the road. They take on the Prairie Outlaws in Waldheim on Friday, January 30 at 8:00 p.m., and play the Shellbrook Elks in Shellbrook on Saturday, January 31 at 8:00 p.m. The Fury start their first round of provincial Senior A playoffs against Leader on Friday February 6 in Leader. They host Game 2 of the series on Saturday, February 7 in Dalmeny at 8:30 pm. Game 3, if necessary, will take palce in Leader on Saturday, February 14.

FCHL TEAMS IN PROVINCIALS All six Fort Carlton Hockey League teams are vying for the provincial Senior A championship. In addition to the Hague-Kindersley and Dalmeny-Leader matchups, Bruno is tangling with Wynyard, Waldheim (Prairie Outlaws) goes up against Meadow Lake, Shellbrook takes on LeRoy, and Tisdale plays Lanigan. The first round of provincials should be completed by the second weekend of February.

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Late fall 2014, City of Warman Mayor Sheryl Spence (centre) visited the local worksite to check out the projects being completed by the Great Plains College Heavy Equipment Operator students.

Moving dirt and building roads to a brighter future Throughout the past few months Prairie Oasis Park in Warman has been taking shape. However, more than just the landscape is changing, lives are changing too. Much of the work in the northwest corner of the park has been completed by Great Plains College students in the industry-recognized Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) training program. The sixweek program provides powered mobile equipment (PME) certification on two pieces of heavy equipment. To date, the students have received valuable training while shaping the toboggan hill, leveling the ground for additional ball diamonds and preparing the site for the skateboard park and BMX track. “From when we began this program, we were excited to offer individuals the chance to access affordable training and gain the experience they need to find employment in a highpaying industry,” said Rob Neufeld, Great Plains College region manager. “When we celebrated our most recent class of graduates, it was once again demonstrated that our programs offer more than just career opportunities, they have the power to transform lives,” he

added. In the recent small and casual graduation ceremony—the HEO class sizes are capped at eight students—one of the students took the initiative to stand up and say a few words of his own. “His message was a thoughtful and eloquent ‘thank you’ to his instructors, the college, his funding agency and his community,” described Neufeld. “To this young man, his time as a student was about more than the future job and pay cheque potential. It was about accomplishment and the beginning of a promising future.” In Warman, Great Plains College offers a full complement of programs that includes skills and safety training, basic education upgrading, English language training, university distance studies and the following certificates; Administrative Assistant, Boom Truck Crane & Hoist Operator, Continuing Care Assistant, Early Childhood Education, Educational Assistant and Youth Care Worker. The student advisers and instructors at Great Plains College understand that starting out on a post-secondary adventure can be a bit intimidating for some and a huge step

out of their comfort zone for others. They believe that part of helping a student define their future through a strong education is making sure that they are prepared to enter and complete the program of their choice with minimal roadblocks. The combination of programs and services offered at Great Plains College means that students can complete their basic education upgrading or start their post-secondary education in a small campus atmosphere and have a rewarding student experience. The next HEO program begins on April 20, 2014. A maximum of eight students will be accepted. Applications are also currently being accepted for the Boom Truck, Crane & Hoist Operator Pre-employment program which begins on February 17, in Warman. Students will receive the Western Trade Training Institute (WTTI) industry training required to specialize in either boom truck or mobile crane operator apprenticeships streams. To learn more about the post-secondary and industry training programs offered at Great Plains College visit greaptlainscollege.ca.

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When students at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) sit down for a meal in the Marquis Culinary Centre, the central hub of the largest food services operation on campus, chances are they are eating something grown right here in Saskatchewan, which, it turns out, is quite an accomplishment. “At first bringing in more local food seemed like an impossible task,” said James McFarland, Culinary Services’ assistant director and executive chef. “I’d go down to the farmers’ market to talk to producers, but as soon as I talked about the volume we needed, we never got anywhere.” What had to change was their approach. “What we figured out is to try to do it in pieces. Even a number of smaller initiatives add up,” explained McFarland. Some products, like honey and camelina oil, are available in sufficient quantities yearround, while others, like haskap berries, vegetables and greens, may be limited in quantity or seasonal and so are incorporated into the menu as they become available. In addition to sourcing many foods from local distributors, including staples like meats, dairy and eggs, staff from Culinary Services have developed direct relationships with local producers, bringing products

grown right here in our province to the plates of university students. “We have our core menu, but nothing’s really set in stone,” said McFarland. “We’ve learned to be flexible so we can take advantage of opportunities as they come up.” As the word gets out to food producers and distributors, they expect those opportunities will increase. However, sourcing local food is only part of the picture. “What we’re really focusing on is the education component,” said McFarland. “In addition to providing good food, we want to educate our diners about the value of locally sourced ingredients, with regards to both nutrition and sustainability.” McFarland’s team educates the university community about the food prepared in Mar-

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U of S student takes part in rare opportunity More homegrown physicians practising to study at St. Anne’s College, Oxford in Saskatchewan Thanks to her passion for English literature, her topnotch grades and an opportunity to study abroad that is unique in Canada, Victoria Schramm is one of the first University of Saskatchewan (U of S) students spending a year at the oldest university in the Englishspeaking world, the University of Oxford. In 2013, the U of S announced the signing of a rare partnership with one of Oxford’s constituent colleges, St Anne’s College. With a total undergraduate student body of 425 and only 30 visiting students at a time, opportunities like this are exceedingly rare, and for Schramm, it is the chance of a lifetime. “When I first found out that I had been selected, I felt truly honoured,” said Schramm. “I had dreamed of being able to study in this renowned institution and was thrilled to find out I was being offered just such an opportunity.” St Anne’s College, founded in 1879, admits candidates, regardless of background, who display the highest academic potential and imagination, along with enthusiasm for their subject. The college itself is known for its forward thinking and academic rigour. According to Schramm, this culture of learning has been the best part of her experience. “At Oxford, they are dedicated to nurturing your passion for learning itself,” she explained. “The teaching style is

aimed at supporting your enjoyment for reading and analyzing literature instead of focusing on your grades, which are not even mentioned until the end of the term.” Schramm, who considers herself to be an adventurer at heart, is getting the most from this experience that she can, both educationally and culturally. In her spare time, she has enjoyed exploring the beautiful buildings and lush parks near the college, as well as sampling the city’s delectable cuisine. “Living in the city of Oxford is wonderful,” she said. “St Anne’s is very focused on making everyone feel at home and the people in this city are very friendly.” Studying abroad and gaining international experience is increasingly becoming an important part of students’ education. By adding an international component to their studies, they have the opportunity to learn about other cultures, to consider their chosen subject through a different lens and to develop important skills that will prepare them for careers down the road. For Schramm, who hopes to become an English professor herself one day, experiencing the different ways that professors teach, in addition to what they teach, is invaluable. “Through one-on-one sessions with encouraging professors, I have found that your skills develop quickly,” she said.

Despite having just begun her second term, Schramm is still as excited to be a part of this experience as when she first found

out she had been selected. “I am very grateful,” she said. “I will cherish this experience for the rest of my life.”

Saskatchewan is making progress keeping more locallytrained family medicine graduates in the province. The retention rate of family medicine graduates trained at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) has jumped by 11 per cent over the past year. The increase - from 58 per cent to 69 per cent - means that more locally-trained medical graduates are deciding to stay and practice medicine in Saskatchewan. “Physicians that are newly-trained in Saskatchewan play a key role in the health care system,” Rural and Remote Health Minister Greg Ottenbreit said. “We want patients right here in Saskatchewan to benefit from their expert training and homegrown leadership. Our government will continue to look for new ways to make sure that Saskatchewan is where these valued health providers want to practice.” “Recruiting, and most importantly, retaining, our own medical graduates continues to be our number one priority,” saskdocs CEO Dr. Dennis Kendel said. “We’ve been working hard to engage with our University of Saskatchewan medical students and residents, to make sure they know about the many opportunities available to them right here in Saskatchewan and the positive work-life balance. I think our efforts are paying off.” “The U of S has been training Family Medicine residents in Prince Albert for over ten years, and the program retains more than 80 per cent of its graduates in rural areas,” College of Medicine Dean Dr. Preston Smith said. “We know medical students and residents develop an affinity for the communities where they train, so the College of Medicine continues to expand learning opportunities across Saskatchewan. Our training here in Prince Albert includes the only enhanced surgical skills program in Canada.” The province has seen increased U of S medical training seats and medical residency positions. More post-graduate medical education opportunities are now available outside Saskatoon - in Regina, Prince Albert, Swift Current, La Ronge, North Battleford and Moose Jaw. Plans are being made for additional communities. The number of physicians in Saskatchewan has risen 24.3 per cent (by 423 physicians) between March 2007 and March 2014, while overall physician turnover rates have decreased. Saskatchewan offers one of the best physician compensation rates in Canada.

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More homegrown doctors now working in Saskatchewan Saskatchewan is making progress keeping more locallytrained family medicine graduates in the province. The retention rate of family medicine graduates trained at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) has jumped by 11 per cent over the past year. The increase - from 58 per cent to 69 per cent - means that more locally-trained medical graduates are deciding to stay and practice medicine in Saskatchewan. “Physicians that are newlytrained in Saskatchewan play a key role in the health care system,” Rural and Remote Health Minister Greg Ottenbreit said.

“We want patients right here in Saskatchewan to benefit from their expert training and homegrown leadership..” “Recruiting, and most importantly, retaining, our own medical graduates continues to be our number one priority,” saskdocs CEO Dr. Dennis Kendel said. “We’ve been working hard to engage with our University of Saskatchewan medical students and residents, to make sure they know about the many opportunities available to them right here in Saskatchewan and the positive work-life balance. I think our efforts are paying off.”

“The U of S has been training Family Medicine residents in Prince Albert for over ten years, and the program retains more than 80 per cent of its graduates in rural areas,” College of Medicine Dean Dr. Preston Smith said. “We know medical students and residents develop an affinity for the communities where they train, so the College of Medicine continues to expand learning opportunities across Saskatchewan. Our training here in Prince Albert includes the only enhanced surgical skills program in Canada.” The province has seen in-

creased U of S medical training seats and medical residency positions. More post-graduate medical education opportunities are now available outside Saskatoon - in Regina, Prince Albert, Swift Current, La Ronge, North Battleford and Moose Jaw. Plans are being made for additional communities. The number of physicians in Saskatchewan has risen 24.3 per cent (by 423 physicians) between March 2007 and March 2014, while overall physician turnover rates have decreased. Saskatchewan offers one of the best physician compensation rates in Canada.

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