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Children paid little heed to the freezing temperatures last weekend as they tried out the new playground equipment at Prairie Park in Dalmeny. The playground, which cost about $170,000, will also feature a gazebo as well as a memorial plaque dedicated to Cpl. Shane Keating, who died while serving with the Canadian Armed Forces. Complete story on page 4.

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Man’s death under investigation after shooting at Grandora A 56-year old man is dead as a result of a shooting on an acreage near Grandora on Wednesday, January 28. The incident is currently under investigation by the Saskatoon Police Service. According to RCMP spokesperson Eilidh Thain, the incident occured about 4:30 p.m. when members of the WarmanDelisle RCMP were attending to a rural residence near Grandora. The RCMP officers were at the residence to execute a search warrant in relation to an ongoing investigation. “Upon arrival, members attempted to gain entry through a gate,” said Thain. “Smoke was seen coming from the residence. RCMP members entered the residence and a firearm was discharged by the lone male occupant of the residence.” Thain said the firearm that was discharged was not an RCMP firearm. The RCMP of-

ficers were forced to exit the residence due to excessive smoke. Once the firearm was discharged, it changed the course of the initial investigation, said Thain. “Immediately after the incident was reported to RCMP senior management, the RCMP requested the Saskatoon Police Service conduct an independent, external investigation into the circumstances surrounding the search warrant and death of the 56-year-old male,” said Thain. “To ensure transparency during the investigation, the Saskatoon Police Service will conduct the investigation and report the results to the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General. In addition to the independent external investigation, the RCMP has requested the Ministry of Justice appoint an Independent Observer.

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BOOMTOWN HOPPING Main Street at Boomtown (top photo) was alive on Sunday, February 1 as the Western Development Museum held its annual Heritage Day. While patrons travelled back in time to the more simple life, some took the opportunity to check out the remnants of Big Burt, the giant crocodile (left).

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An 18-year old man from Hudson Bay has died in an industrial accident at a business in the Corman Industrial Park. On Tuesday, January 27 at approximately 8 p.m, Warman RCMP, EMS, Warman Fire Department were called to a business in the Corman Park Industrial area for a workplace incident. RCMP arrived to find an unresponsive 18-year-old male at the scene. Shortly after the arrival of EMS and Fire, the male was pronounced deceased. Initial investigation has revealed that the male was injured by a piece of machinery. There were no other injuries to other employees at the site. The investigation into this workplace accident has been handed over to the Occupational Health and Safety division in the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety for the province of Saskatchewan. The name of the deceased is not being released at this time.

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Early Learning Centre opens in Warman By TERRY PUGH

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A newly-opened $1.6 million, 12,000-square foot, 65-space licensed childcare and early learning centre in Warman is the first of its kind for the Lutheran Church in western Canada. The Warman Lutheran Early Learning Centre (WLELC) officially opened on Sunday, February 1 with a blessing and dedication ceremony at St. John’s Church. The first group of children was welcomed to the facility on Monday morning, February 2. “It’s been three years in the planning and today is a wonderful day as we prepare to welcome all the little children and their families into our midst tomorrow morning,” said St. John’s Lutheran Church Pastor Randy Heide in an interview following the ribbon cutting to officially open the facility. “This is the first early learning centre to be brought into a church facility, so we’re excited about that.” Construction of the facility began in the summer of 2014 by Jaba Construction. The WLELC is designed to accommodate 20 toddler and 30 preschool licensed childcare spaces in its lower level and 15 before and after-school spaces in its upper level. The early learning centre is attached to St. John’s Lutheran Church. Heide said the there are still childcare spaces available at the WLELC. “We are over half-full for our spaces at this point,” said Heide. “But the issue will be, as we continue to gain our children and keep up with our staffing, we will work out any bugs, because of course the first month of any new facility, you have things to iron out. But were very excited for the potential that this brings.” Lutheran Church of Canada

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The St. John’s Lutheran Church children’s choir performs on Sunday, February 1 Central District President Reverend Tom Prachar said in his sermon of dedication for the facility that the mission of the church is to “feed the lambs” by providing a nurturing educational environment for children. Nancy Heppner, MLA for Martensville Constituency and Minister of Highways and Infrastructure, said increasing the number of licensed childcare spaces in the province is a priority for her government. “Over the last several years, our province has seen unprecedented growth and Warman is one of the communities that has grown the fastest,” said Heppner. “To support this growth, the government of Saskatchewan has made record investments in childcare. Since 2007 we have allocated funding for almost 5,000 new childcare

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The ribbon was cut to officially open the Warman Lutheran Early Learning Centre by (left to right) WLELC Executive Director Kim Randall, Hon. Nancy Heppner MLA, Warman Mayor Sheryl Spence, Lutheran Church of Canada Central District President Reverend Tom Prachar, St. John’s Lutheran Church Board of Directors Chair Shelly Neufeld, St. John’s Lutheran Church Pastor Reverend Randy Heide, and WLELC Director Danielle Richard spaces throughout the province. That’s a 53 per cent increase.” The provincial government contributed $274,000 toward the WLELC. Warman Mayor Sheryl Spence said the new facility represents a continuation of the tradition of community service that St. John’s church has pro-

vided to Warman since the congregation first began in 1912. “This is going to be a very special place for children,” said Spence. “Childhood is a special, sacred time of life, and 65 children from Warman and area will be able to spend a good part of their day being nurtured and cared for right here.”

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Vanscoy Deputy Mayor John Hendrickson said he has mixed feelings about the proposed route the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure (MOHI) has selected to twin Highway 7 to Delisle. The announcement to twin Highway 7 was made in last year’s provincial budget, which continued with a series of meetings between the ministry, the Village of Vanscoy, RM of Vanscoy and local stakeholders. The purpose for twinning Highway 7 was to accommodate increasing traffic volumes and to address safety concerns. The key benefits for twinning stated in MOHI documentation include a highway that can accommodate higher traffic volume capacity, including both commuter and truck traffic, improved safety, enhanced travel flow and a reduction of travel time on the National Highway System. During a public meeting about the twinning in Vanscoy late last year the MOHI considered three bypass options. The first alignment included a 5.4 km route around the north end of the village for an estimated cost of $20 million. The second alignment included a 10.4 km route that went 3.8 km further for a estimated cost of $40 million, while the third alignment included a 6.6 km route for an estimated cost of $25 million. All three proposed bypass routes extend north of the village. The MOHI said alignment 1 would require a significant amount of land splitting, while alignment 2 would require extensive property purchase requirements, numerous frontage roads required to provide legal access to parcels, additional travel time, more maintenance for the RM and a sharp 90 degree curve which would create safety concerns. For these reasons the MOHI decided on alignment 3. But there are many residents, including business owners such as Betty Gumulck, who are not happy the bypass takes trav-

ellers 6 km away and around Vanscoy. Gumulck is owner of the Vanscoy Hotel. “Right now I am right on the highway. There is a guard rail between the service road and Highway 7. When it goes north I will be on the other end of town and my fear is that people will only sporadically drop in.” Gumulck also said she added two new rooms to her hotel recently, which she hopes won’t be a wasted venture because of the proposed bypass route. One of the biggest issues raised by some residents with the alignment 3 route is that it is thought to hinder development with having a highway to the north and a railway to the south. Hendrickson said after attending the public meeting, described by some as a shouting match between 80 residents, the MOHI and municipal officials, it appeared to some residents the MOHI had already made its decision, and the meeting wasn’t necessary. “Here is how its appears the MOHI do things. They will go in, look at a situation years before they actually make a decision, they will sit down and listen to the community to see what they want and they will go ahead and do what they want anyhow. Why even have this farce of a public input?” said Hendrickson. Doug Wakabayashi, executive-director of communications with the MOHI, said any time the ministry is involved in this type of green field project where a completely new road in being built on a new alignment you are never going to find a location that satisfies everyone 100 per cent. “There are a number of considerations that we have to balance including traffic safety and operations, the impact on municipal governments, both the RMs and the urban municipalities, impacts on what development plans may exist on the part of municipal CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

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Dalmeny’s new playground now open for monkey business By TERRY PUGH

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It’s been a long time coming, but Dalmeny’s new playground at Prairie Park is officially open. The play structure, located at the north end of Prairie View School, represents the completion of the first phase of a three-phase project by the Dalmeny Spray and Play committee. The play structure was officially approved for use by the general public on Friday, January 30, said Crystal Benoit, Dalmeny Librarian and a key organizer with the Spray and Play Committee. “The contractor started last October, but we hit delay after delay,” said Benoit in an interview on Monday, February 2. “What should have been a tenday build turned into a three month-long project. We had missing pieces and bad weather and then more missing pieces and then more bad weather. But it’s virtually complete now except for one minor addition that will be installed in the spring.” The new play structure is big news for Prairie View

New playground equipment at Prairie Park is ready for families to use

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School students. The former playground at the north end of the school, which was used by K-2 students, was dismantled last fall in preparation for the new structure. Since then, the younger students have been sharing the other play structure on the school grounds with the older kids. “That has meant there have been about 100 extra kids on the other playground during recess and lunch time,” said

Benoit. “The kids have been very patient in putting up with this situation for four months. “But now, the buzz in the school is all about the new playground. This week they’re going to rotate all the grades through so they can all try it out, but next week it will go back to being the K-2 playground only during school hours.” Benoit said the youngsters are pumped, and her own kids

have given it a 9.9 rating out of 10. “They’ve been playing on it for hours at a time, even in the freezing conditions we had over the weekend,” said Benoit. The playground, which cost roughly $170,000, was built after years of fundraising by the Spray and Play Committee. The Town of Dalmeny also put in roughly $300,000 toward the infrastructure, including asphalt pathways and newly-

Prairie Spirit School Division confident funding for repairs coming By JAMES TARRANT james@ccgazette.ca

Prairie Spirit School Division is hoping to receive funding from the Ministry of Education to make structural repairs on seven of its 45 schools. The schools that currently have temporary structural supports include Aberdeen Composite School, Delisle Composite School, Hague High and Elementary Schools, Hanley High School and Rosthern High School. The supports in all schools were placed in classrooms, seminar rooms, gym mezzanines, gym entrances, administrative offices, corridors and main entrance ways. There were also closed off classrooms, mezzanines, offices, storage rooms, mechanical rooms, and entrance ways in both Hague Schools, and schools in Delisle, Aberdeen and Hanley. This structural damage was discovered when renovations were being done to increase the size of Hanley’s industrial arts shop class room. Larry Pavloff, Chair of PSSD’s Board of Education, said it was a fortunate find. “We were not happy that we had these concerns or is-

sues but we were happy that we struck the investigation right away,” said Pavloff. “A lot of that may save something serious from happening but also prevent more serious structural damage that would cost more money in the future.” The most important reason for the investigation is to ensure that its schools are safe for students and staff, said Pavloff. The division hired an engineer to investigate structural concerns. The investigations started at Hanley High School and worked its way through most of its older structures, some of which are more than 30 years old. “We completed investigations in 16 schools and we still have eight more to fully complete the investigation on,” said Pavloff. “Most of these schools were built in the 1950s, 60s and 70s and as late as the 80s but a lot of them are the older schools.” The engineering contractor reported that there are structures in schools that have deteriorated with age, while other structures were constructed with methods that are no longer used. Kerry Donst, Facilities Planner with PSSD, said an exam-

ple would be a structure that doesn’t resist well against a water leak in the roof. Pavloff said the division sent off a full report to the Ministry of Education for these structural repairs and expects to work closely with the ministry. The full cost of the repairs won’t be available until PSSD completes its investigation. Communication between PSSD and the ministry had been constant since the investigation began, said Pavloff. “I think we can work together. They want to see that our schools are safe and in good repair and so do we. So we are looking forward to that communication to work together,” said Pavloff. “It used to be that we funded and had access to all funding as school boards but we don’t have that anymore. Since the ministry has taken over that responsibility I hope that they will step up to the plate.” John Kuzbik, Director of Education for PSSD, assures parents that students and staff are safe in division schools. Kuzbik also praised the affected schools’ teachers for explaining to parents the reason behind the temporary structures. “The staff and the adminis-

tration of the schools have been outstanding in terms of explaining to parents and students what is going on,” said Kuzbik. “They have assured everyone that the schools are safe and they know we are making an application to the ministry for funding so temporary supports can be removed and more permanent structures can be put in place.”

planted trees. The grand opening of the park is scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 31, said Benoit. At that time, a gazebo being built by Dalmeny High School students will also be ready, and a special memorial plaque dedicated to the memory of Corporal Shane Keating, who died while serving with the Canadian Armed Forces, will be unveiled. While the first phase of Prairie Park is now complete, there

is still more work to do, and more funds to raise, said Benoit. “We’re not done yet, but we are taking a bit of a breather till after the official opening,” she said. “We still have to raise money for the next phase, which includes soccer pitches, basketball courts and adult fitness equipment, as well as a smaller preschool play structure. That will be about $100,000. The third and final phase will be a spray park.”

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Semi-trailer truck slams into car at Marquis Drive, Highway 16 intersection 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 26 to February 2. The Warman RCMP Detachment serves the area north and west of Saskatoon, with detachment offices in the communities of Warman, Martensville, Radisson and Delisle.

HIGHWAY 16 COLLISION

On January 27 at 7:50 a.m. police received a complaint of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 16 near Marquis Drive. A semi driven by a 30-year-old male from Saskatoon failed to yield to a southbound vehicle on Highway 16. The car received extensive damage. The 20-year-old female driving the car was not injured. The semi driver was issued a ticket for failing to yield to the right of way. The car was towed from the scene.

IMPAIRED DRIVER REPORT On January 27 at 6:25 p.m. police received a complaint of a possible impaired driver in Martensville. The caller reports that the vehicle was swerving all over the road, almost causing a collision with another vehicle. Police made patrols but were unable to locate any vehicles matching the description.

BYLAW OFFICER PATROL

On January 27 at 9:55 p.m. police received a complaint of a suspicious vehicle in Warman. The caller reports that the vehicle was driving back and forth in front of their residence repeatedly for an extended period of time. The caller reports

that the vehicle had writing on the side and lights on the top. Police made patrols and found that the vehicle was the Bylaw enforcement officer.

a break, enter and theft from the Town Hall in Langham. A small amount of cash was taken in the break in. Investigation into this matter is ongoing.

ROLLOVER ON HIGHWAY 16

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On January 30 at 8:45 a.m. police received a complaint of a single vehicle rollover on Highway 16 near Langham. The 33-year-old male driver of the vehicle and his 45-year-old passenger were examined by EMS on scene and released without injuries. The driver was issued a ticket for driving at a speed that is greater than reasonable and safe.

IMPAIRED DRIVER

On January 31 at 4:40 a.m. police were on patrols when they came across a vehicle in Warman. The vehicle was stopped and it was found that the 26-year-old female driving the vehicle had consumed alcohol. She was taken back to the Detachment where she provided breath samples in excess of the legal limit. She was released on charges of impaired driving for an upcoming court date.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLES

On January 29 at 9:50 p.m. police received a complaint of two suspicious vehicles behind the arena in Delisle. The caller was concerned about the vehicles due to recent break and enters in the area. Police made patrols of the area, but were unable to locate any vehicles matching the descriptions provided.

LANGHAM BREAK-IN

On January 30 at 9:10 a.m. police received a complaint of a break and enter to an office trailer parked behind the curling rink in Langham. Nothing was taken in the break in. Investigation into this matter is ongoing.

THEFT IN LANGHAM

On January 30 at 9:25 a.m. police received a complaint of

On January 31 at 11:15 a.m. police received a complaint of theft of a trailer from a driveway in Martensville. The trailer was located a short time later in North Battleford. Investigation into this matter is ongoing.

NOISE COMPLAINT

On February 1 at 1:05 a.m. police received a complaint of a loud party at a residence in Osler. Police attended and spoke with the owner of the residence who was co-operative and agreed to keep the noise down. There were no charges.

jured in the accident and was pronounced deceased on scene. Occupational Health and Safety are investigating.

DOWNLOADING TUNES

On January 28 at 1:50 p.m. police received a complaint of a suspicious vehicle in the RM of Corman Park. The caller reported that the vehicle was parked in that location on a previous day. The caller advised that there were two males inside of the vehicle. Police attended and spoke with the males from Warman and they advised that they were in that location downloading music as they lived with a number of room-mates and decided this was a quiet location. There were no charges.

RUCKUS AT RESTAURANT

On February 1 at 4:10 p.m. police received a complaint of a theft of boots from the Athletic Pavilion in Martensville. The caller reports that her daughter was at a sporting event and took the boots off. When she returned the boots were missing. Police attended and spoke with the staff at the centre, but did not recover the boots.

On January 31 at 3:30 a.m. Police received a complaint of a disturbance at the Tim Horton’s in Warman. The caller advised that a youth was yelling and causing problems at the restaurant. Police attended and arrested the youth for causing a disturbance and having open liquor. The youth was provided a ride home to the custody of a responsible adult. There were no charges or injuries.

LOCK YOUR VEHICLE

WORKPLACE ACCIDENT

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Police had a number of complaints of vehicles entered in the Delisle area over the past week. A number of small items including money and garage door openers were taken from the vehicle. People are reminded to lock their vehicles and their property. Do not leave keys, valuables or garage door openers in vehicles while unattended.

INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT

On January 27 at 10:00 p.m. police received a complaint of a work place accident at a business in the Corman Park industrial area. Police attended along with Fire, Rescue and EMS from Saskatoon. An 18-year-old male from Hudson Bay was in-

On January 30 at 11:15 a.m. police received a complaint of a 50-year-old male injured in a workplace accident. Police attended and spoke with the site manager who advised that OHS & WCB would be handling the remainder of the investigation. The matter was not criminal in nature and therefore did not require police.

DOMESTIC SPAT

On February 1 at 1:10 p.m. police received a complaint of a domestic disturbance at a residence in Martensville. The 26-year-old female reports she got into an argument with her 27-year-old boyfriend. The male left the residence to let emotions cool down. There were no

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Affordable Housing Program transferred to Social Services More people in need will have access to housing due to a decision to transition the Affordable Housing Program into the Social Housing Program in Saskatchewan’s largest centers. “It is our intent to ensure that Saskatchewan people with the greatest housing need, such as persons with disabilities and families with low-incomes, have better access to safe, quality housing,” Social Services Minister and Minister responsible for the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation Donna Harpauer said. “At the same time, we also need to ensure that our government housing remains truly affordable for those who live in it, and that is why this transition is so important.” “It makes sense to have one housing program that makes it easier and more affordable for households in need,” Saskatchewan Housing Corporation Board Chair Keith Hanson said. “This transition will result in significant reductions in monthly rents for hundreds of Saskatchewan seniors, families and individuals and will convert 2,700 housing units for people who need them the most.” Beginning March 1, 2015, anyone who applies for government-owned rental housing in urban centres will only be eligible for the Social Housing

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In 2012, French President Francois Hollande was elected on platform that included a prominent proposal to increase a range of taxes, including an eyebrow-raising increase on high income earners to 75 per cent. Facing a huge public debt of some $84 billion, Hollande’s view was that taxing the rich more would help close the gap. The policy flopped. The tax hikes had been projected to bring in $30 billion, but ended up raising only half that amount. From the 75 per cent income tax specifically, only an estimated $260 million was raised in 2013, dropping to just $160 million in 2014. Many well-off French citizens moved away, and many more found creative ways to dodge the tax man. Hollande threw in the towel and conceded defeat, and the hike was rescinded on January 1 of this year. This lesson should be instructive for any Canadian politician with plans to pick the pockets of the well-off as an easy and politically popular way to fill government coffers and pay for new (or bigger) government initiatives. The reality is “the rich” in Canada already pay a whole lot of money in taxes and trying to take more isn’t just wrong – it’s also futile. According to the 2013 federal budget, the top 20 per cent of income earners in Canada paid 75 per cent of all income taxes collected – and the top 1 per cent paid 20 per cent of all income taxes collected! We hear a great deal about the growth of inequality in Canada, but very little about the fact it is also reflected in the beneficiaries shouldering an increasingly disproportionate share of the tax burden. It is one thing to argue that a person earning ten times the average salary should pay more than ten times the taxes, but should someone earning ten times the average really pay 20 times the taxes? The recent French experience is just one example of policies that aim to squeeze more money out of “the rich”, yet are often doomed to result in a raft of unintended consequences. Firstly, rich people have far more resources at their disposal to hire tax and law specialists to help structure their earnings in such a way as to minimize their tax burden. Secondly, punitively higher taxes reduce the incentive for people to work harder: why put in that extra hour at work or open that second location of your coffee shop, if the government is going to take 75 per cent of what you make? As for business taxes, in an increasingly globalized world, putting them up too high can trigger some companies to cease doing business in Canada, or move away altogether – and take would-be tax revenues with them. Regardless, as France has discovered to its chagrin, the damage done from developing a reputation as a high-tax jurisdiction which is hostile to business is likely to far outweigh any extra revenues raised. Advocates of “soak the rich” policies live in a theoretical world where incentives have no impact on future behaviour. The reality is far more sobering.

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Ross Thatcher Liberal government of the 1960s or the Grant Devine Progressives of the late 1980s, voters here have even been known to take out their provincial frustrations on the federal wing of a party. But, again, the Saskatchewan Party has no official affiliation with the federal Conservatives. And if voters happen to view Stephen Harper as being like-minded on major issues with the popular Wall, that only works to Harper’s advantage. Moreover, whatever Saskatchewan tradition there was of voting against the federal government has clearly been snapped by Harper’s last three federal campaigns here where his Conservative MPs have won 12 to 13 of the province’s 14 seats. Would anyone be surprised if that happens again? Rob Clarke might have a battle in the north, but with the Liberals running Joseph, a former Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations chief, a vote split is quite likely. Goodale seems secure in Wascana and Erin Weir has a shot in Regina Lewvan, as does Sheri Benson in Saskatoon West. But in most of Saskatchewan, especially rural Saskatchewan, it should be easy sailing for Conservative candidates.

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‘Old-school’ chess club a tradition at Venture Heights Elementary By TERRY PUGH

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Stepping into the library at Venture Heights School (VHS) in Martensville during a lunch hour in January and February is like stepping back in time. Groups of youngsters are hunched over tables throughout the room, quietly concentrating on a chess board in front of them. Every so often one makes a move with a pawn, bishop, rook or knight. If they are successful, they’ll take off one of their opponents’ chess pieces and lay it quietly to the side of the game board. Welcome to the Venture Heights chess club, an ‘old school’ tradition that somehow not only survives, but flourishes, in an age of on-demand digital entertainment and high-tech razzle-dazzle. John Moffatt, a grade 2 teacher who’s been on the staff of the elementary school since it first opened in 1992, is the guiding light behind the club. “Quite a few years ago we came up with the idea of having a chess club during the cold weather,” said Moffatt in an interview at the school. “So we usually have it during January and February, when it’s often too miserable for the kids to be outside for very long. The kids can come here every day at noon and play chess.”

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John Moffatt, a Grade 2 teacher at Venture Heights Elementary School, has promoted the game of chess to students since the school first opened over 20 years ago

It’s a loose club, with no formal membership list, no fees and no attendance records. Youngsters ranging in age from Grade 3 to Grade 8 can simply drop in. “A kid can come once or they can come every day,” said Moffatt. “It’s their choice. They can come on their own or bring a friend. The numbers vary from day to day, but we generally have a good turnout. There’s always a pretty good size crowd here every day at noon.” The school has several sets of chess pieces and boards that the students can use, but many of the youthful players opt to bring their own stuff. Times have changed since the chess club started over twenty years ago, and so have kids, but there’s something timeless about the game itself, said Moffatt. “A lot of kids like to play electronic games, and these kids do too, but there’s something fun about playing an actual board game, getting right down with a friend and playing something that involves strategy,” said Moffatt. “The nice thing about chess is that you build the capacity for making decisions and coming up with a strategy. Chess is simply a game of problemsolving. It helps you with things like math and also in your daily living. “It all boils down to making good choices,” he said. “So that’s why we promote it here at the school.” Moffatt says he is sometimes called upon by young players who have a specific question, but most of them pick up the rules of the game fairly quickly. “Quite a few of the kids have gone online to learn the rules before they start playing,” said Moffatt. “I’ll clarify things for them every so often. I’m not certain that all of them are playing by the solid rules, but it’s usually close enough. And the more they play the better they understand both the rules and the strategies.” The club is not competitive and doesn’t hold tournaments, said Moffatt. “We just encourage them to play for fun,” he said. Moffatt said his love of chess started when he was young. “When I went to Melville Comprehensive we had a chess club, and we had tournaments, and it was a pretty big deal in those days,” said Moffatt. “That’s where I got the bug, and I’m glad to be able to pass on that love of the game to future generations. That’s why I’m here every noon hour supervising the chess club. It’s just some-

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Approximately $5,400 was raised for KidSport organizations in Martensville and Warman as a result of a campaign sponsored by the Martensville A&W and the Clark’s Crossing Gazette. The funds were preented to KidSport on Wednesday, January 28. Left to right are Clark’s Crossing Gazette Sales Coordinator Candace Dueck, Martensville A&W Manager Dorothy Ens, Martensville Recreation Program Coordinator Angela Reddekopp, Clark’s Crossing Gazette Chief Financial Officer Angela Heidel, and Warman Recreation and Community Services Program Coordinator Coralie Bueckert.

Campaign provides financial boost for local KidSport organizations By TERRY PUGH

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A recent fundraising campaign has raised over $5400 for KidSport organizations in Martensville and Warman. The funds were turned over to Martensville KidSport and Warman KidSport representatives on Wednesday, January 28 at the A&W in Martensville. The local A&W, along with the Clark’s Crossing Gazette, sponsored the KidSport fundraising drive that ran during November and December, 2014. The campaign was a first for the local KidSport organization, which provides funds for families in the two cities as well as nearby communities. KidSport funding can be accessed by applicants to offset the cost of registration for organized sports activities. Martensville Recreation Program Coordinator Angela Reddekopp said she was “pleasantly surprised” by the amount collected during the

campaign. “This is the first time we’ve tried something like this, so we had no idea what to expect,” said Reddekopp. “This is a really big boost for us, and it will help a lot more kids play sports this winter and spring. Registration is opening up for softball, soccer, baseball and other spring sports, so now is the time when it’s really needed.” Warman Recreation and Community Services Program Coordinator Coralie Bueckert said there have been quite a few applications from families for KidSport funding, so the money will likely be allocated to qualified recipients quickly. “It won’t last long,” said Bueckert. “A good chunk of this funding is already spoken for.” Bueckert said she’s hoping the campaign sparks similar initiatives by other local businesses. Dorothy Ens, Manager of the Martensville A&W, said while this particular campaign has come to a close, the restaurant will continue

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Warman Minor Ball President Jason Schmiedge (centre) is presented with the Brian MacPherson Volunteer Award by Martensville Amateur Softball Association President Wes Wenc and Jill MacPherson, widow of the late Brian MacPherson

Schmiedge recognized for volunteer effort By TERRY PUGH

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When the Warman and Martensville minor softball associations launched the Twin City Angels last season, no one was quite sure if the idea would fly. One year later, the Angels are reaching new heights, as they build on a provincial silver medal as well as first and second place finishes in Saskatoon Minor Softball Association league play. One of the key organizers of the cooperative venture between the two communities was the late Brian MacPherson, who was President of the Martensville Amateur Softball Association (MASA). He came up with the name of the new team, and worked closely with Jason Schmiedge, president of Warman Minor Ball (WMB), to build a cooperative working relationship between the two associations. Brian MacPherson died last year in a tragic snowmobile accident, but his legacy lives on in an annual award aimed at honouring a hardworking volunteer. The first recipient of the Brian MacPherson Volunteer Award is, fittingly, Jason Schmiedge. In a presentation at the Martensville Athletic Pavilion on Sunday, February 1, the 2014 award was given to Schmiedge by MASA President Wes Wenc and Jill MacPherson, Brian MacPherson’s widow. Syd Laskowski, Vice-President of Warman Minor Ball, said Schmiedge was chosen because he’s worked tirelessly to make MacPherson’s dream a reality. “It was only a little over a year ago that the executives of WMB and MASA began the process of joining together and developing a joint team called the Twin City Angels,” said Laskowski. “But before the first pitch was even made the organization lost one of its founders, in Brian MacPherson, to a snowmobile accident. An award was initiated in his memory to recognize a member of the Twin City Angles Community who

to form a partnership that would give us enough numbers to have both “A” and “B” division in each age group so we could keep our girls locally and develop their skills here.” Schmiedge said the teams had good success in league play, tournament play, and provincials. “So we hope to build on that this season,” he added. “In just one year we created a good impression in the softball community and with Softball Saskatchewan. Softball Sask have referred to our partnership as an example for other neighboring communities to aspire to.” Among Schmiedge’s other accomplishments in softball are, coaching his daughter’s 2013 Squirt team to a Provincial Gold Championship, and helping organize the first Provincial Championship in Warman in recent history in 2013 for Squirt and PeeWee “B” Girls. Laskowski said the amalgamation of the girls softball programs has been beneficial to both communities. “We’re running the evaluations now for the Squirt, Pee Wee and Bantam teams,” - Jason Schmiedge said Laskowski. “We have to have ki. “After the accident, Jason the evaluations completed by took over as organizer and led February 8.” the two associations into the Laskowski said the boys softball program in Warman 2014 season.” Schmiedge said he was hon- is also healthy, offering a number of Rookie teams, a oured to receive the award. “Brian was a very impor- Mites team, a Squirt team tant part of the initial dis- and a Bantam team. cussions for the Twin City “There are a few Pee Wee Angels Partnership,” said age boys, and we’ll be joining Schmiedge. “The name of the with Delisle to put together a team, the ‘Angels’ was his team. A few Delisle boys will idea as his girls were Angels play for the Warman Squirt to him. With his sudden pass- team, and were combining ing, I wanted to make sure the two communities to get a that the Twin City vision still Bantam team together,” said Laskowski. “They’re going to happened. “Until last year, girls did play in the city league as well not know from year to year as tournaments.” whether there would be a Martensville offers a baseteam in Warman or Martens- ball program for boys in varville and whether it was an ious age groups. Laskows“A” division or “B” division ki said Warman kids looking team. So one year a girl might to play baseball can enroll play in Warman or Martens- in Martensville, and Marville, or they might even tensville boys wanting to end up being forced to play play softball are welcome in in Saskatoon. Our goal was Warman.

shared the same passion for softball, the same passion for working with young people, and the mission to grow the game. This volunteer award is in recognition of endless volunteer hours, putting athletes’ needs first, and for being respected, approachable, and personable in the softball community. Laskowski said Schmiedge was the obvious choice for both associations due to his tireless efforts in organizing and getting the program off the ground. “Added to the efforts is the fact that Jason was a good friend of Brian’s and played on the same recreational hockey team as Brian in Martensville, and was part of the initial organizing committee with Brian,” said Laskows-

“Brian was a very important part of the initial discussions for the Twin City Angels Partnership. The name of the team, the ‘Angels’ was his idea as his girls were Angels to him. With his sudden passing, I wanted to make sure that the Twin City vision still happened.”

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Every person has the ability to do immense good, but also the capacity to inflict terrible harm. Robert Louis Stevenson explored that theme in his science fiction novel, ‘The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’. First published in 1886, the edgy psychological thriller immediately captured the imagination of readers, and has remained a bestselling classic ever since. Bringing this intense tale to the stage, and condensing the novel to a 90-minute play, is a challenge that even veteran actors with years of experience find challenging. Can a high school drama club pull off something this far beyond their years? Absolutely. The Martensville High School production of Jekyll and Hyde, directed by Micah Robinson, was as polished as the gleaming hypodermic needle that figures so prominently in the climactic scene where the civilized, kind-hearted Dr. Jekyll uses his serum to agonizingly transform into the evil, homicidal maniac, Mr. Hyde. The central question: ‘Are these two separate people, or simply two sides of the same person?’ is expertly posed, and the ambiguous answer is left to the audience’s imagination. The dessert theatre play premiered Wednesday, January 28

The deliciously foreboding music and sound effects put the audience on edge throughout the performance, with the intensity ramped up in key scenes. Bethany Flegal as Helen O’Neill, the brilliant American woman whose intellect matches Jekyll’s, brings genuine emotion to her portrayal. She is a pivotal figure because she sparks Jekyll’s jealousy, triggering his transformation into an uncontrollable beast who literally pushes aside the veneer of civilization. She’s also the one who figures out Jekyll’s vulnerability. Aaron Kallstrom plays Dr. Hastie Lanyon.A lifelong friend and colleague of Jekyll’s, he’s also a figure who represents rationality, logic and the scientific method. As the symbol of civilized society, he doesn’t stand a chance against Hyde’s burtality. Lanyon’s demise marks the dividing line between random violence and targeted killing. Chase Chorney brings a solid maturity to his role as Gabriel John Utterson, a long-time friend of Jekyll’s who is trying desperately to piece together the puzzle and solve the string of gruesome murders. Reider Fee portrays Richard Enfield, Utterson’s nephew who is engaged to Helen O’Neill, with a charm and dash characteristic of the Victorian-era hero. Emily Braun is convincing as Cybel, the hooker with a heart of gold who befriends Hyde because she has a soft spot for society’s misfits.

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Prairie Outlaws goaltender Robin Giesbrecht makes a point blank save on Dalmeny Fury forward Justin D’Entremont during the third period of a Fort Carlton Hcckey League (FCHL) game in Waldheim on Friday, January 30. The Outlaws recorded a 5-0 shutout of the Fury in the final regular season meeting between the two clubs. Dan Bauer was in net for Dalmeny. Prairie goal-scorers were Chris Durand, Jordan Menke, Kyle Schmidt, Torry Stott and Kelly Friesen. The Fury lost their final game of the regular season by a score of 8-3 to the Shellbrook Elks on Saturday, January 31, while the Outlaws went up against the Hague Royals on Tuesday, February 3 in the last regularly-scheduled league game. The first round of playoffs begins this weekend.

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Jeremy Ruddick (left) of Martensville and Rychel Smith of Warman are among the top target shooters in western Canada. They will be competing at the Canada Winter Games in Prince George, BC, which begins in mid-February of Prince Albert, are also in the pistol category. The target shooters are part of Team Saskatchewan, consisting of 230 athletes in dozens of sports.

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earlier this winter. The sport is 90 per cent mental, said Ruddick, because it involves maintaining concentration and standing still over an extended period of time. “When I’m in position, my heartbeat actually moves the gun,” said Ruddick. “The smallest movement can have a big impact on your accuracy.” Smith said “every millimeter counts” in target shooting. “It’s a small target, and you’re shooting from a distance of 10 meters (32 feet),” Smith said. “One millimeter out is more than enough to make or break a whole tournament. One bad shot and it’s game over.” Smith said athletes have to learn to control their breathing and heart rate, as well as be able to stand perfectly still for 90 minutes at a time. “For male competitors, we shoot two matches of 60 shots each,” said Smith. “So that’s 120 shots over a period of three hours of shooting. Then the competitors with the best results go on to the final round. So you shoot 120 shots just to get into the finals, and then there’s the added pressure of possibly

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Estate of Jacob B. Janzen In the estate of JACOB B. JANZEN, late of Dalmeny, in the Province of Saskatchewan, deceased. All claims against the above estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before February 19, 2015.

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LEO July 23– August 22

Leo, you have many good ideas and are ready for them to come to fruition. Muster up some energy and clear your schedule so you can conquer the tasks at hand.

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Virgo, you have more in common with a colleague at work than you originally imagined. Pool your resources and work as a team to get the job done.

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Something that may have been important to you a few days ago has lost its luster this week, Sagittarius. Don’t pursue it any longer because it’s not worth your time.

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CLARK’S CROSSING GAZETTE • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Careers & Employment Request for Proposal

DunDurn Community Hall manager/rental agent February 1, 2015

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS Great Plains College invites applications for the key position of Director of Programs. Reporting to the CEO, the Director of Programs is primarily responsible for the development and administration of all credit and non-credit programs for the college and leads organizational efforts to serve the needs of employers, communities and the college’s strategic direction.

1. SUMMARY

Dundurn is located approximately 30 minutes or 40 km south from the City of Saskatoon with a population of 693. The Community Hall is a jointly owned facility by the Town and R.M. of Dundurn. The Town is accepting proposals (RFP) from firms, individuals or community service groups, who would be interested in managing, soliciting and booking rentals for the Dundurn Community Hall. The hall consists of a large main hall, smaller meeting room, full kitchen, stage and a Senior Centre room. The Senior Centre room will NOT be included in this RFP. The Town and R.M. currently provide contributions to the facility to cover basic operating costs such as utility and janitorial services.

The Director of Programs is the Senior Academic Ofﬁcer for the college and as such, provides leadership in formulating program plans, developing and maintaining quality assurance systems, creating a climate that is conducive to teaching and learning and meeting the academic needs of students.

2. OBJECTIVE Currently underutilized, the Town is seeking an operator to provide management services that include actively soliciting and promoting the facility for rental bookings which include collection of rent plus janitorial and general maintenance duties.

The Director of Programs plays a leadership role in organizational efforts to engage employers and address labour market needs. The director will take a lead role in ensuring that the college is engaged in program development activities throughout the region and province. The director must operate in an innovative fashion and balance a wide array of educational offerings ranging from university studies, certiﬁcate and diploma programs in health, business, trades and community services, to short-term industry-speciﬁc courses and business development.

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Specific Strategies • Advertise and promote awareness of the facility • Promote term rentals of the facility to business’ or persons interested in providing instructional or leisure programs to the community such as taekwondo, dance, crafts etc. • Increase facility revenue through rentals and manage expenses within the budgeted restraints • Liaison with the Town regarding rental rates and policies

As a member of the Executive Management Team this position participates in the decision-making processes that establish overall college direction, operation and performance levels. The Director of Programs provides overall leadership for the program staff in the organization and works closely with Human Resources to ensure organizational practices are implemented with respect to staff agreements.

3. PROPOSAL GUIDELINES Proponent is to clearly identify fees for any rental contracts obtained and management/janitorial services provided. If fees are based on a percentage or flat fee rate or both, state what they will be in your proposal. Proponent should also state their expectations regarding providing janitorial and management services and provide detail of what the service will include. The proposal must contain the signature of a duly authorized person or agent submitting the proposal. If the execution of work to be performed by you requires hiring of a sub-contractor you must clearly state this in your proposal and provide their name and contact information.

The successful candidate will have at least ﬁve years’ experience as a senior manager in an academic environment, along with a Master’s degree in a related ﬁeld. Equivalencies may be considered.

If you wish to submit alternate solutions, please do so. Site visits can be arranged by appointment; please call the Community Hall Secretary, Patty Posnikoff at 306-492-2202 or email town.dundurn@sasktel.net RFP inquires may be directed to Eileen Prosser at 306-492-2202 or email admin.dundurn@sasktel.net

This position requires knowledge of the nature and functioning of postsecondary institutions and colleges in particular. A working knowledge of partnership development, experience working with employees on programs, planning and development, and experience in personnel management are highly desirable.

4. CONTRACT TERMS The Town of Dundurn will negotiate contract terms with the proponent upon selection.

Additional Informaiton • Location: Swift Current, Kindersley, Warman • Relocation reimbursement will be considered should the successful candidate live outside the college region. • Great Plains College offers a generous compensation and beneﬁts package. For additional information including an Opportunity Proﬁle, Job Description and Required Competencies, refer to http://www. greatplainscollege.ca/work-with-us/. • To apply, email your resume and cover letter quoting competition #M114/15, to noreenv@greatplainscollege.ca.

5. CLOSING DATE Proposals are due no later than Monday, March 2, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. and will be reviewed at the next meeting of Council March 9, 2015. Proposals may be mailed Attention to: Eileen Prosser, Town of Dundurn, Box 185, Dundurn, SK S0K 1K0 or emailed to: admin.dundurn@sasktel.net.

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To explore this opportunity further or to obtain additional information, contact Noreen Volk, Manager of Human Resources, at: noreenv@greatplainscollege.ca or (306) 778-5490.

Locomotive Operators and Groundspeople Cando Rail Services is currently seeking safety focused individuals who are physically fit, have excellent customer and teamwork skills, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

A review of applicants will begin on Friday, February 27, 2015.

Working as Locomotive Operators and Groundspeople for inductrial switching sites near Saskatoon, the incumbents will ensure safe operation of the locomotive and train movement including operating switches, un/coupling rails cars, managing air hoses, applying hand brakes, and ensuring the rail yard is clean and safe from hazards.

We thank you for your interest in this position; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Alternate routes suggested governments or business or individual land owners in the area. We have to look at the impact on existing land uses and land owners. Things like potential environmental considerations, the cost to build a particular piece of infrastructure,” said Wakabayashi. Gumulck said she can install signage along the proposed route but she can’t understand why the bypass cannot be constructed along the existing route.

“Why don’t they just go around. Like go east-west, go one direction one way and another direction the other way with the town in the middle,” Gumuluk. “Then you have your traffic going east into the city and you still get people coming from Calgary and going into Saskatoon.” Wakabayashi said building a bypass along the existing route was not feasible. “The problem with developing a twin highway that

maintains a 110 km speed throughout the town is that if would have significant impacts on residents like 12 houses, 9 mobile homes, the curling rink , cemetery and a number of business.” The next steps for the MOHI will be the approval of a general location study, survey and soil testing, detailed design and tender package preparation with construction to begin in the spring of 2015.

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High school senior district bonspiel set for Dalmeny Curling Club By TERRY PUGH

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High school senior curling teams in the Central Valley Athletic Conference (CVAC) are gearing up for the district championships next week. The bonspiel, which features boys, girls and mixed curling teams from schools throughout the Prairie Spirit School Division (PSSD), is set for February 6 and 7 at the Dalmeny Curling Club (DCC). “It’s two very full days of curling,” said Grant Elke, CVAC extra-curricular coordinator. “We’ll have 23 teams representing 12 schools from across the district.” In an interview on Friday, January 30, Elke said the number of young curlers taking part in the playdowns is steadily growing thanks to a strong junior program in the schools. “It’s nice to see the number is not dropping down like some other parts of the province,” said Elke. “I think the key is getting the kids excited about the sport at an early age.” Elke said recent changes to the rules for junior curling teams have made the sport more accessible for schools with limited enrolment. “Mixed teams now don’t have to necessarily have two girls and two boys,” he said. “They could have one girl and three boys, for example. There are some other changes adopted last year that have helped as well.” The senior high school district playdowns will see teams competing from Aberdeen, Allan, Blaine Lake, Borden, Clavet, Colonsay, Delisle, Hanley, Langham, Martensville, Rosthern High School and Rosthern Junior College. The bonspiel kicks off at 9 a.m on Friday,

February 6, with the last draw at 7 p.m. Action on Saturday begins at 10 a.m. and the final draw is at 4 p.m. The top teams from the conference playdowns advance to the regional curling championships February 28. The provincial high school curling championships take place March 6 in Prince Albert. Elke said the Dalmeny Curling Club is also hosting the CVAC top-tier junior curling playdowns on February 27 and 28. He noted that last year, curling clubs in CVAC communities hosted seven district, regional and provincial curling championships. Elke said because there is no high school curling league in the CVAC, young curlers benefit from playing in local curling clubs in their communities. “That’s really the big challenge for high school curling teams,” said Elke. “Other than in the major cities, there is no league for high school kids, so we encourage them to play with the adults. In a lot of ways it’s beneficial to them because their skill level increases when they play against adults, and also they have a chance to learn strategy. “Curling is a lot like chess on ice,” said Elke. “There’s a lot of strategy involved.” The game has changed over the last twenty years because of advances in technique, equipment and physical conditioning for top curlers, he added. But some things about the game haven’t changed, he noted. “It’s still a very polite game,” he said. “It’s like tennis that way. It’s intense, but it’s also polite. Sportsmanship is a hallmark of curling.”

Dalmeny Curling Club enjoying resurgence after two-year absence By TERRY PUGH

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The Dalmeny Curling Club (DCC) is back in business following two years without a rink. “It’s going well this year,” said Ed Slack, president of the DCC in an interview on Friday, January 30. “We’d like to be busier, but we have enough members to have open league play on Tuesdays and Men’s League on Thursdays. “Three years back we had some mechanical problems with the ice plant, which we share with the Dalmeny arena, and that knocked us out of commission for two years.” Following the replacement of the ice plant, the curling rink was then hit with a water main break, which caused some damage to the building. That has since been repaired. The club is fortunate to have the services of James Gordon, an Olympic-calibre ice-maker who saw service at the Sochi Olympics. Gordon also makes the ice at the Martensville Curling Club.

Pat Sullivan with the DCC said during the two-year hiatus, many Dalmeny curlers joined the Langham Curling Club. This year, he added, the Dalmeny club got a boost with the addition of a number of curlers from Langham, who joined after losing their curling rink due to structural deficiencies. Now that a new rink is almost completed in Langham, they are likely to return to the club in their home community, said Sullivan. Hosting both the senior and junior high school district curling playdowns in February also provides the club with a chance to fundraise, noted Slack. “We will be running our canteen and supplying food to the kids and their families,” he said. “With hungry teenagers, it’s a good chance for us to make some funds for the club.” The bonspiel will also be a learning experience for the club members, he added. “We’re a small club, and this is a big tournament, but we’re really excited about it and looking forward to it.”

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The Vipers are 20-7-2 for the season, which gives them 42 points in the SAABHL’s North Division title with only two games remaining to clinch the title, said Priel. “Our opportunity to finish high in the standings is what we wanted and the opportunity is still there,” said Priel. “I think people identify a four game slide as the sky is falling, but I say if we are going to slide, better now than during the playoffs.” Priel said he plans to hold a team meeting with the Vipers this week to stem some of the frustration players have experienced from missed opportunities on the score sheet recently. “I think sometimes players

focus on the result as opposed to the process. When you focus too much on the result you get frustrated,” said Priel. “I keep telling guys that if you are not getting chances then that is an issue. If you are getting chances then eventually they are going to go in for you.” With an injury free roster, Priel said he likes his team’s chances in the playoffs slated to begin in early February. “I like our depth. We are strong in goal and I like our back end. Structurally I think the guys play sound positional hockey. If their effort is what I can believe it can be there is no team in the north or league that we can’t compete with and have success,” said Priel.

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Royals ready for Round Two of provincial Senior A hockey playoffs By ALICE FUNK

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Game two in the provincial Senior A playoff series against the Kindersley Red Lions last Friday ended in a 5-4 double overtime victory for the Hague Royals. It was a fast skating, hard hitting, well fought game. Kindersley opened the scoring at the 10:47 mark of the first period when Jesse Ismond notched one into the Hague net on a pass from teammate Jonny Calkins. That’s how period one ended. The Red Lions were not content with that and at 7:13 of the second Josh Sim single handedly scored. Byron Ismond, with assists from Josh Elder and Jon Haughn, made it 3-0 at the 10:17 mark.

It was beginning to look a little bleak for Hague. Somehow they managed to pick up the pace, enabling Cody Folstad to score on a pass from Kenny Neufeld. Hague’s second goal came at 16:24, when Nathan McNaught got a pass from Jesse Mireau and planted it in the back of the Kindersley net. He wasn’t done yet and notched Hague’s third goal at the 18:26 mark. Assists came from Kenny Neufeld and Travis Goebel. Thus the second period ended in a 3-3 tie. In the third period, at 5:28, Adam Schwark found the Kindersley net on a pass from Nathan McNaught and Tyler Karst. The Hague fans were holding their unified breath thinking it could end at 4-3

for Hague. Not so! With only 13 seconds left in the game, Brandon Cummings tied it up with an unassisted goal. The time clock was set to 10 minutes of overtime. It was tense, but neither team could finish it off. After a rest, they came out again, this time with 20 minutes on the overtime clock. Hague Royals captain Daniel Raukman ended it all with a goal at 10:55 of the second overtime! Preston Cicchine and Cody Folstad were awarded credit for the assists. As announcer Stephen Deprez put it, “You gotta believe!” Watch for posters or check the FCHL website to see when and where the next provincial action will take place.

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READY, WILLING AND ABLE Innovative program helps employers find roles for intellectually-disabled workers By TERRY PUGH

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Even in a booming economy, the biggest challenge for intellectually disabled workers is simply landing a job. “We have a 75 per cent unemployment rate in Saskatchewan for folks with intellectual disabilities and those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD),” said Sheila Anderson, Director of Employment Initiatives with the Saskatchewan Association for Community Living (SACL). “We really want to decrease that unemployment rate by helping employers carve out a place for these workers.” Anderson said the experience of several employers who have done just that has been very positive. A new federally-funded program called “Ready, Willing and Able” is designed to boost employers’ capacity and confidence to hire employees with intellectual disabilities. The program is a partnership between the Canadian Association for Community Living (CACL) and the Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorders Alliance (CASDA). A one-hour breakfast forum for employers is slated for Thursday, February 5 from 7:30

to 8:30 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Saskatoon. A second forum is scheduled for Thursday, March 12 at the Prince Albert Inn in Prince Albert. At the forums, employers can enjoy a free continental breakfast while they learn more about how their business can benefit from hiring individuals with intellectual disabilities or on the Autism Spectrum, said Anderson. “We will be highlighting some success stories from employers who are using ‘ready, willing and able’ to tap into a dedicated labour pool of over 500,000 hard-working Canadians.” Ready, Willing and Able is a three-year pilot program that is working with community agencies in 20 communities across Canada, including Saskatoon, Warman and Martensville, said Anderson. The goal is to create a minimum of 1200 employment opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities or ASD. “We have six partnering agencies in Saskatoon, and we are working with job-seekers in Warman and Martensville as well, to create jobs and match the right person to the job,” said Anderson.

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Chris has found his niche in the workforce at Saskatoon-based Construction Fasteners and Tools Under the program, the legwork is done for the employer by the program coordinator, and prospective applicants who meet the employer’s criteria can then be interviewed for the position. The final choice of which worker to hire is entirely up to the employer. A ‘job coach’ is available to help the worker. Anderson, who began as coordinator of the program last

October, said the information forums are completely free, and employers are under no obligation. She said one successful example of “job-carving” is within the provincial Ministry of Highways, where a position was created for a shop assistant to clean the facilities and sort tools, tasks which previously had been done by highly-skilled, and highly-paid me-

chanics. “The new position actually saves money because it lets the mechanics focus on the work which they’re trained to do,” said Anderson. “Employers are always looking for reliable, log-term, motivated employees,” she said. “There is a vast untapped pool of workers out there who meet that criteria. People with intellectual disabilities and ASD are underutilized

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Hamlet of Merrill Hills asks Corman Park pay majority of bill to upgrade roads By JAMES TARRANT james@ccgazette.ca

The RM of Corman Park accepted responsibility for improper construction of chip sealed roads in the Hamlet of Merrill Hills during a Council Meeting, January 19. A delegation of about 15 residents, including Hamlet of Merrill Hills board members led by Joe Moser and Ron Barsi said when the Hamlet paid $87,000 as part of their cost share to chip seal access and internal roads in the Hamlet, rapid road deterioration wasn’t expected to happen for at least 10 to 12 years, not two years. The Hamlet of Merrill Hills Board provided a 12 page document to councilors detailing information about the original agreement, specifications about the construction process for the chip seal application, the cost and yearly breakdown of hamlet roads from 2003 when the road was constructed until present day The hamlets request is for the RM to honour their original agreement. When the hamlet roads were upgrade to chip seal during the 2003/2004 construction season, the hamlet began to see its first repair bills from the RM as early as 2005, said Barsi. Barsi said in 2006 roads worsened and repair bills from the RM escalated to $12,252, which is a lot considering that the hamlet only has an annual budget of $20,000. Adam Tittemore RM of Corman Park Administrator, said the Hamlet clears about $21,000 a year with $10,000 of that amount used on road patching and snow removal. Tittemore said total core revenues are about $32,000 but the average of $20,000 is disposal income. In a 2006 meeting the Hamlet of Merrill Hills had with the RM a proposal was agreed on to rebuild the roads with construction starting in 2007. However flooding issues in the RM put the rebuild on the backburner. Only minor patchwork was applied to the road in 2008.

One of the major issues later discovered in reports by AMEC in 2008 and the RM of Corman Park in 2009 is that the road base was too thin, which caused the access roads and cul-de-sac’s in the Hamlet’s internal roads to break down prematurely. In the fall of 2014 the RM met with the Hamlet of Merrill Hills Board to discuss zippering the roads. RM of Corman Park Director of Public Works Joe Stewart said the idea behind zippering is to add more oil and rock into the clay to give the road more stability. Tittemore added that zippering was a two-step process to rebuild the road with chip seal to be reapplied in the future. “There was some expectation from the hamlet board that work would start for chip sealing in 2015,” said Tittemore. “I think there was also an expectation that work would not all be completed in 2015. It was definitely a two step process one being zippering and two being chip seal.” The unfortunate thing was zippering was constructed late in the fall of 2014 during poor weather conditions, which meant the clay and rock didn’t have enough time to dry and intertwine with one another, said Stewart. Based on information presented at council, the current request by the hamlet is for the RM to deliver the roads back to a chip seal standard. The project scope includes 2500 metres in length of internal roads and 1300 meters in length of access road that is a 2/3 cost share with the RM and 1/3 Hamlet cost. The expected cost breakdown for the Hamlet is $84,705 for the access road and $488,687 for internal roads for a total of $573,392. The RMs cost share for the access road is $169,411. Stewart said the hamlet’s cost share is reflective of the amount of worked needed to bring the road up to a chip seal standard. “There is still some packing and gravel incorporation that

we want to do with that road. We got our list of the final treatment chosen, not factoring additional base,” said Stewart. A consistent problem associated with road deterioration on RM roads brought up by RM of Corman Park Reeve Judy Harwood and Division 8 Councilor Wendy Trask is the turning radius on Lorass Disposal trucks. Moser agreed that overweight vehicles may be causing damage, but he quickly steered RM Council back to the Hamlet’s intended purpose at the meeting which was for the RM to take responsibility for negligence in constructing an appropriate road base for the Hamlet’s access and internal roads. When Moser was asked by Division 3 Councilor David Fox and Division 8 Councilor Wendy Trask about the Hamlet paying the $573,392 cost share, Moser indicated that the RM should pay the majority of the cost for the rebuild. “We don’t want to pay twice for what we asked for the first time. We came into this agreement that we were going to get a chip seal road under good faith,” said Moser. “It is not that the roads didn’t last ten years, they didn’t last two years. We have been fighting this for ten years.” Long time Hamlet of Merrill Hills resident Clarence Hamm asked permission to speak to council during the discussion. He said residents simply never got what they paid for. “The cul-de-sac’s were built to very inferior specifications and we thought both the internal and access roads would be done the same way. The internal roads should have lasted ten years even with Lorass Disposal trucks on it,” said Hamm. “We paid $80,000 in 2003 dollars, which adjusted for inflation would be $200,000 to $300,000 today.” Based on the detailed information presented to council during the delegation Harwood admitted that the RM didn’t provide the road they said they would. There was no decision made

at the January 19 council meeting, but Harwood said the issue will be raised during its cur-

rent budget discussions. “I do think we have a responsibility to fix something. What

that looks like I can’t tell you at this moment, but we haven’t done our job.”

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