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determined a vehicle driven by a 37-year-old female from Warman was unable to stop on ice and collided with a vehicle pulling a snowmobile trailer. The female was given a ticket for driving at a speed that was greater than reasonable and safe.
IMPAIRED DRIVER
The following is the local media release for the Warman Detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for the two-week period of February 16 to March 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.
On February 23 at 2:10 a.m. police stopped a vehicle on Highway 11 for speeding. The driver showed signs of consuming alcohol. The 35-year-old male from Saskatoon was taken back to the Detachment to provide a breath sample. He was released on documents for an upcoming court date in Saskatoon. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
DRIVING IN WRONG LANE
MYSTERIOUS NOISES
On February 17 at 7:20 a.m. police received a complaint of a two vehicle accident on Highway 14 near Saskatoon. A 31-year-old male from Denare Beach and a 24-year-old female from Grandora were involved in the accident. Investigation into the accident revealed the vehicle driven by the male entered the oncoming lane of traffic and the vehicle driven by the female hit the ditch to avoid a collision. There were no injuries. The male was issued a ticket for driving without due care and attention. The vehicle required towing from the scene.
SLIPPERY ROADS
Police received numerous complaints of minor accidents on Highway 11 and 12 on Thursday, February 19 due to bad road conditions. Drivers are reminded to drive with caution on quickly changing road conditions at this time of year.
HIGHWAY 16 ROLLOVER
On February 19 at 10:45 p.m. police received a complaint of a single vehicle rollover on Highway 16 year Radisson. A 25-year-old male from Saskatoon lost control of his vehicle on the icy road, entered the ditch and rolled. Police and MD Ambulance attended the scene and the male was transported to hospital with minor injuries. The vehicle required towing from the scene.
ROAD RAGE DRIVER
On February 21 at 10:00 a.m. police received a complaint of an erratic driver on Highway 11 near Warman. The caller reported while they were driving from Saskatoon to Warman, a truck was driving very aggressively and almost forced her off the road. The caller felt the truck was exhibiting road rage type driving. Police made patrols of the area, but were unable to locate any vehicles matching the description provided.
DRIVING TOO FAST
On February 22 at 4:20 p.m. police received a complaint of a two-vehicle collision in Warman. Police attended and
On February 18 at 2:05 a.m. police received a complaint of a possible break and enter in progress at a residence in Warman. The caller reported they could hear banging in the basement of thier residence and was afraid. Police attended and found the residence to be secure and could not locate the source of the noise. There were no injuries or charges.
TRUCK STOLEN
On February 18 at 12:17 p.m. police received a complaint of a theft of a truck on Highway 14 near Grandora. The vehicle was left unlocked, and did not have keys inside. RCMP Forensic Identification Services attended the location and assisted in attempting to obtain fingerprints. Investigation into this matter is ongoing.
JUST PLUGGING IN
On February 22 at 1:30 a.m. police received a complaint of a possible break and enter in progress to a business near Langham. Police attended the scene and found it was the employees of the business plugging in work vehicles due to the extreme cold temperatures. There were no charges.
DRUNK AND DISORDERLY
On February 18 at 10:20 p.m. police received a complaint of a disturbance at a residence in Martensville. The complainant advised a family member was intoxicated and causing problems in the residence. The 41year-old male left the residence for the night to prevent any further problems. There were no charges.
DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE
On February 18 at 10:30 p.m. police received a complaint of a domestic disturbance at a residence in Martensville. The 37-year-old female complainant reported she was assaulted by her 40-year-old male boyfriend. Police attended and arrested the male for assault and released him on documents for an upcoming court date.
Police are continuing their investigation into the death last week of 26-year-old Kyle Syrenne, a former Martensville resident who recently moved to Victoria, BC. Syrenne died on Tuesday, February 24 from injuries he suffered during an early-morning assault three days before on the Songhees First Nation reserve just outside Victoria.
According to police, Syrenne was walking to his girlfriend’s home on the reserve about 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 21 when four people got out of a taxi and viciously attacked him. He died in hospital of his injuries. His parents, Roland and Tracey, as well as his brother Riel, flew from Saskatchewan to Victoria to be with him
in hospital after they learned of the assault. Kyle Syrenne grew up in Martensville. He moved to Victoria in November, 2013, where he worked as a tile-setter. Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the four attackers: two women and two men. The assailants apparently hailed a taxi at an intersection in Victoria
and asked to go to the reserve. When they were dropped off, they told the cab driver to come back in 10 or 15 minutes, but did not say why. When the cab driver returned, the four people jumped back into the cab and told the driver to take them to Topaz Park. The surveillance video footage from the cab has been turned over to the RCMP.
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Gazette a finalist for newspaper awards The Clark’s Crossing Gazette and its staff have been named as finalists in 11 Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association (SWNA) Better Newspaper Competition award categories for 2015. The newspaper is a finalist for Best Overall Newspaper in Class E (circulation over 6,500) for the third time in five years. Other nominees include the Swift Current Prairie Post and NWT Territories News North. The Gazette won the award in 2011. Reporter/Photographer Terry Pugh is a finalist in five
categories: Best Saskatchewan Arts or Cultural Story, Best Business Writing, Best Health Care Coverage - Single Story, Best Colour Photo, and Best Hard News Photo. Reporter/Photographer Wayne Shiels has been nominated for five awards including Best Habitat Conservation Writing, Best People Photo, Best Wildlife Photo, Best Sports Photo, and Photographer of the Year. Reporter/Photographer James Tarrant is also a finalist for Best Sports Photo along with Shiels. “Without a doubt, these
award nominations are a testament to the outstanding work of our entire team,” Gazette Publisher Terry Jenson stated. “We’ve always said that the most important newspaper is the next one and our staff has gone above and beyond to make sure our readers get the best possible newspaper each week, whether it is in written form or photos. “It’s our job to tell a story well and these industry award nominations prove that our team does just that.” The SWNA is made up of 85 community newspapers
across Saskatchewan and the NWT. In addition to five circulation classes of General Excellence categories for Best Front Page, Best Editorial Page and Best Overall Newspaper, hundreds of entries from across the province are judged in 32 premier award categories for individual excellence in journalism. The 2015 Better Newspapers Competition awards will be presented at the 98th Annual SWNA Convention to be held in Saskatoon on April 25.
Drug charges laid after raids Eight men are facing a total of 30 charges following a lengthy investigation into a dial-a-dope operation in Saskatoon. The investigation by members of the Saskatoon Integrated Drug Enforcement Street Team led to the arrests and the execution of search warrants at four residences in Saskatoon over the weekend. With support from Patrol, the Air Support Unit, Tactical Support Unit, Saskatoon Intelligence Unit, Saskatoon Gang Unit, and members from the Integrated Organized Crime North, investigators located more than $70,000 in cash, 208.5 grams of hard cocaine, and 5.6 grams of soft cocaine. The men, ranging in age from 20 to 36, are facing charges including possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of the proceeds of crime. Two of the men were found to be in breach of court conditions in Alberta. The men are expected to appear in Saskatoon Provincial Court on Monday, March 2, 2015. Integrated Organized Crime North (which includes SIDEST) is an integrated unit made up of members of the Saskatoon Police Service and RCMP F Division.
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Carbon monoxide detectors save lives, say Fire Rescue responders By TERRY PUGH
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Lt. Tom Moody of Dalmeny Fire Rescue service checks the reading on a carbon monoxide (CO) tester after responding to a call at a home on Wakefield Avenue in Dalmeny on Thursday, February 26
Better safe than sorry. Dalmeny Fire Rescue and Dalmeny Police Service personnel responded to a 911 call about a carbon monoxide alarm at a residence in Dalmeny at about 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 26. Tests by firefighters revealed the air inside the house was fine and there was no danger to the residents. But every carbon monoxide alarm is taken seriously, according to Lt. Joanne Elder with Dalmeny Fire Rescue. “Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odorless gas,” said Elder in an interview during the emergency call last week. “The only way that it can be detected is through CO detectors. So a person may never know until it is too late that there is a problem in their house.” Carbon monoxide poison-
ing can happen from faulty furnaces, space and water heaters, clothes dryers, and cars left running in garages. Breathing in too much can make you sick, and even kill you within minutes. Low levels of carbon monoxide poisoning can be confused with flu symptoms, food poisoning or other illnesses and carry a long-term health risk if left unattended. Some of the symptoms are: shortness of breath, mild nausea, and mild headaches. Moderate levels of CO exposure can cause death if the following symptoms persist for a long measure of time: headaches, dizziness, nausea and light-headedness. High levels of CO can be fatal causing death within minutes. The most important treatment is to get the victim to fresh air immediately. Elder said every home should have a CO detector,. She added that regular maintenance of CO detectors is important.
“Make sure you change out your batteries if your CO detector is a battery-operated unit,” she said. “It’s also important to make sure that you check your chimneys and all your gas appliances to make sure everything is venting properly.” Elder said problems sometimes occur during periods of alternating cold and mild temperatures. “Mild conditions tend to get snow and ice melting around vents, and then if it suddenly becomes very cold, then you’ll get freezing. If there is ice covering a vent, then you could develop problems.” Differences in humidity between the air inside a home and outside the home during very cold spells can also sometimes lead to ice buildup around vents, said Elder. “It’s always a good idea to check these things regularly,” she said. “It’s always better to be safe than sorry.”
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Dalmeny preparing groundwork for growth By TERRY PUGH
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Commuters in Dalmeny could be filling up at a gas station in their home community in the near future. “We have signed an agreement with a petroleum company that will result in the construction of a gas station and convenience store,” said Dalmeny Mayor Nick Bakker. “We can’t go into any details at this point because there are still some issues to be worked out, but it’s in the works and hopefully it will be built by 2016.” That’s one of the big projects in store for the growing community of roughly 2,000 residents in the next year or so, as Dalmeny’s town council and administration prepares to revamp its Official Community Plan (OCP) and tweak its zoning bylaws. A motion was adopted at the Dalmeny town council’s February 23 meeting to proceed with updating the OCP. “It’s a good idea to keep it renewed every five years or so,” said Bakker, who was elected to the post of mayor in a byelection last October following the resignation of Allan Earle. “We want to stay abreast of what’s happening in our neighbouring communities as well. “We’re currently in good shape as far as our infrastructure capacity goes, but we have applied for a Building Canada Fund grant to go towards a new pumphouse and reservoir. For the most part we’re looking to ensure we’re able to keep up with the expected growth and maintain and replace infrastructure as it ages.” The anticipated cost of the pumphouse and reservoir is about $2.5 million. If the Building Canada Fund application is successful, the town would be responsible for about one-third of the cost, with the provincial and federal governments picking up the other two-thirds. The other big project for the town is the proposed construction of three storm ponds in strategic areas of the community. These ponds would ease the impact of sudden severe rainstorms as well as faster-thannormal snowmelt in the spring. The ponds are estimated to cost $1.5 million, and an application
has been made under a disaster mitigation program to costshare the project three ways with senior levels of government. Bakker said the town is still a couple of months away from adopting a new budget, noting the provincial government’s decision on funding levels for municipalities is an area of concern. “We won’t know what’s going to happen until the provincial budget comes down,” said Bakker. “But we’ve certainly been warned by Premier Wall that the funds may not be as freeflowing as they were in the past because of the drop in oil revenues. We may not get what we were promised, and we have to be cognizant of that.” Dalmeny’s new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Jim Weninger, started in the position in early January. He replaces former CAO Shelley Funk, who retired at the end of December after two decades of service to the community. Weninger is a former administrator for the towns of Rosthern and Unity, and also served as economic development officer in the City of Lloydminster for ten years. He served as President of the Urban Municipal Administrators Association of Saskatchewan. Weninger said the town is gradually paying off debts on major projects, including its lagoon, lift stations, town office building ad arena. “A lot of those debentures were paid off last year or will be paid off this year,” said Weninger. Bakker said he’s committed to holding a public meeting for all ratepayers and residents on Wednesday, May 20. “When we had our candidates meetings last fall during the byelection, I said that I would really like to engage the public and we’re going to do that,” said Bakker. “We’re going to start with our first meeting on May 20. It will be a kind of ‘state of the union’ presentation, and then we’re hoping to hear from our residents. I’m looking for feedback and issues that are of concern.” Weninger added the timing of the meeting would probably be appropriate because it would happen shortly after the municipal budget is unveiled.
Corman Park hopes five per quarter bylaws on track By JAMES TARRANT james@ccgazette.ca
The RM of Corman Park is looking for clarity from Community Planning, a branch of the Ministry of Government Relations, about how late revisions can be made to the Constraint Overlay Map areas proposed in the 5 per 1/4 bylaws 25/14 and 26/14. On July 21, 2014 the RM gave third readings to both bylaws which were the revised 5 per 1/4 or 3 per 80 acre residential bylaw amendments. RM Administration then submitted a bylaw package to Community Planning, but did not hear much feedback other than the fact that the bylaws were sent to their referral agencies for comment. In January 2015 RM Administration said most stakeholders favoured the bylaws, but they were waiting to hear back from the Ministry of Agriculture. Direction was then given to RM Administration to follow-up with Community Planning to inquire about referral comments, and at a January 19 Council Meeting a letter from Reeve Judy Harwood on behalf
of council was sent to the Minister of Agriculture regarding the delays in receiving the final approval. Community Planning did indicate that comments were pending from the Town of Dalmeny and the City of Martensville. RM of Corman Park Planning Committee documents state that the Town of Dalmeny is currently undertaking a five CONTINUED ON PAGE 17
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Dalmeny town council includes (back row, left to right) Councilors Jonathan Kroeker, Jon Redekop, Joel Mierau, Ed Slack, Matt Bradley (Front row) Dalmeny CAO Jim Weninger, Dalmeny Mayor Nick Bakker, Councilor Doug Wilson TERRY PUGH | CLARK’S CROSSING GAZETTE
RM OF VANSCOY No. 345
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Vanscoy No. 345 intends to review and make a decision on a Bylaw to provide for the Closing and Transferring of two parcels of dedicated lands - Municipal Buffer Strips, in accordance with Section 179 of The Planning & Development Act, 2007.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT in accordance with the Public Notice Policy Bylaw #2005-8 adopted by the RM of Montrose 315 in accordance with The Municipalities Act, the following item will be discussed by the council of the RM of Montrose at a regular meeting to be held at 10:00 am on March 17, 2015 at the RM Office Council Chambers at Donavan, Saskatchewan.
INTENT The proposed bylaw is to close and sell all that portion of Parcel # 164532258 and Parcel # 164532214 - Municipal Buffer Strips located on S ½ 1-36-07 W3 as shown below. The Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure has requested to purchase these dedicated lands as part of the Highway #7 Twinning Expansion Project.
1. The increase of Council Per Diem per meeting in the sum of $25.00/ day rate to $150.00/meeting and $12.50/half day rate to $75.00/meeting Dated this 13th day of February, 2015 at the RM of Montrose Office in Donavan, Saskatchewan. Donna Goertzen, Administrator
RM OF VANSCOY No. 345
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Vanscoy No. 345 intends to review and make a decision on a Bylaw to provide for the Closing and Transferring of a Municipal Road, in accordance with Section 13 of The Municipalities Act.
REASON The reason for this notice is to allow any members of the public to review and comment on the proposed closure and transferring of the dedicated lands (Municipal Buffer Strips) prior to Council making a decision.
INTENT The proposed bylaw is to close and consolidate all that portion of the Original Road Allowance East of NE 17-35-08 W3 as shown below, as the road plan has been abandoned and is no longer needed for use by the travelling public as illustrated by the creation of Registered Road Plan Parcel No. 119283419.
PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the proposed Bylaw at the R.M. of Vanscoy No. 345 administration office located in Vanscoy during regular office hours. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Council will provide the public with an opportunity to comment on the Bylaw for Closing and Selling/Transferring of a Municipal Road at a Public Hearing to be held Thursday, March 19th, 2015 at 2:00pm CST. at the R.M. of Vanscoy No. 345 Administration Office. Written comments may be forwarded by email to rm345@ sasktel.net, by mail to Box 187 Vanscoy, Sask. S0L 3J0 or by fax to 306-668-1338. All comments received by 4:30 pm Friday March 13th, 2015 will be presented to Council at the public meeting. Dated this 27th day of February, 2015 Jill Omiecinski, Administrator RM of Vanscoy No. 345
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COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. 1 will be received by the undersigned at the municipal office from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday until Wednesday, March 25, 2015. Nomination forms may be obtained from the municipal office at 314 2nd Street, Dundurn, Sk.
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REASON The reason for this notice is to allow any members of the public to review and comment on the proposed closure and transferring of the section of roadway prior to Council making a decision. PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the proposed Bylaw at the R.M. of Vanscoy No. 345 administration office located in Vanscoy during regular office hours. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Council will provide the public with an opportunity to comment on the Bylaw for Closing and Selling/Transferring of a Municipal Road at a Public Hearing to be held Thursday, March 19th, 2015 at 11:30 A.M. at the R.M. of Vanscoy No. 345 Administration Office. Written comments may be forwarded by email to rm345@ sasktel.net, by mail to Box 187 Vanscoy, Sask. S0L 3J0 or by fax to 306-668-1338. All comments received by 4:30 pm Friday March 13th, 2015 will be presented to Council at the public meeting. Dated this 27th day of February, 2015 Jill Omiecinski, Administrator RM of Vanscoy No. 345
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Corporate welfare: Risky, wasteful and an awful precedent
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By Aaron Wudrick Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation For decades, governments in Canada have funneled billions of dollars into the coffers of private, for-profit businesses. It’s hard to pin down an exact figure for this largesse, so numerous are the programs and forms: “grants,” “loans,” “investments” and so on. Some of the familiar names include such downtrodden businesses as Pratt & Whitney, Bombardier and General Motors. Many of these programs have continued, virtually unchanged, regardless of the stripe of government in power. Today, even governments that otherwise are at odds with each other on virtually every other issue – take the federal and Ontario governments – will find that one point of agreement is that there’s essentially no business too big or too small unworthy of taxpayer money. We’re often told about the “private sector jobs created” as a result of these “investments.” No one seems to stop and ask some obvious questions. If the only reason these jobs exist is because a government is transferring public money to a company so that they hire people, in what way are these private sector jobs? How is this different than the government just hiring more people directly? If these investments are so sound, why are no private investors taking up the offer? Surely the prospect for a sure thing would have a lot of takers. And if the investment isn’t sound, why is the government of Canada risking taxpayer dollars on it? If politicians want to gamble, they should go to a casino, and use their own money. They shouldn’t be doing it with public funds. We are also often told that Canadian governments “must compete in the global economy.” Every other government is funneling tax dollars into their own “strategic” industries. So surely Canada has to do the same? Except we don’t. There is no compelling reason why Canada needs to be in the business, for example, of manufacturing of airplane engines. And if other countries want to subsidize the production of goods that Canadians can then buy, so much the better: then all Canadians can benefit from their foolishness. Meanwhile, with freed up capital and resources, savvy Canadian entrepreneurs can look for new opportunities in new fields. The very idea that governments should always rush to the rescue of businesses in the name of saving jobs turns basic economic principles on their head. The reason that real, sustainable jobs are created and continue to exist, it is because they create a product or service that meets a need in the marketplace. If we are going to start ignoring this very basic fact, we may as well have the government “create jobs” by paying individuals $50 an hour to dig holes and then fill them back up again, because the waste of economic resources is little different. Worst of all, government subsidies send exactly the wrong message to businesses: that the way to succeed isn’t to compete in the market and win by offering higher quality and lower prices, but to come begging to the government for help – and to use the threat of pulling out jobs as a way to blackmail nervous governments into handing over public dollars. Sadly, the precedent for this madness was set long ago. Politicians love the photo-op and ribbon cutting opportunities. Too many businesses love the free money. Only the tax-paying public loses.
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Fire safety must be first priority Before we re-enter the mess that has emerged out of the decision by the Loon Lake fire department to not attend a deadly fire at the Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation, let us be clear about a few things. The fire chief and department clearly had no way of knowing that the lives of two-year-old Harley Cheenanow and 18-month-old Hailey Cheenanow were at risk when it made its decision. The arrival of the fire truck from the community 10 kilometres would not have likely made a difference, anyway. By the time RCMP arrived, the reserve home was so engulfed in flames that saving the children would not have been possible anyway. Chief Richard Ben of Makwa Sahgaiehcan band was given full and fair warning that fire protection services were being cut off in January over a $3,360.89 bill for services that was in arrears. An acknowledgment of this reality can be found in a letter bearing Ben’s signature. There were funds available from the federal government; some $40,000; dedicated to paying for exactly these services. While Chief Ben maintains the money was used for preventative fire measures like smoke detectors, the bills had to be paid to ensure this reserve of 1,000 people was properly protected in the event of a fire. There was a working fire truck on the reserve itself. That it didn’t
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have the proper fittings for the hoses or that it might not have started on this cold February night because the shed it was once housed in burned down are issues that the Chief and Band council needed to address long ago. And, finally, the Town of Loon Lake has no obligation to provide fire services beyond its own jurisdiction, meaning there was no legal reason why its firefighters had to attend. Moreover, with no joint agreement in place, there was the messy matter of no insurance coverage if the volunteer members had been hurt. So by all measures, the right thing happened that fateful night the two children died when the Loon Lake fire department chose not respond to that 9-1-1 call? Notwithstanding what you just read, my guess is a lot of you; even those of you who say you don’t fault the Loon Lake fire department for acting the way they did; have your nagging doubts. How could this possibly be the right outcome? No matter how remote a chance there might have been to save the toddlers; babies who clearly bore no responsibility for the decisions made by the adults
who were supposed to be there to protect them; a fire truck should have been there to do whatever it could. That is the way it is supposed to be in rural Saskatchewan. We look out for each other; especially in the middle of a cold winter’s night. We look out for our neighbours and especially our neighbour’s children. This is not to condemn the volunteers with the Loon Lake fire department for their decision, but it is to say that neither they nor any other volunteer firefighters should ever again be put such a no-win situation again. To ensure they aren’t, we need to do a whole lot of things differently. We need to ensure that reserves are affording their people as much fire protection safety as the can. That means better building-code standards on reserves, required smoke detectors in homes and better parenting to ensure such preventable tragedies don’t happen. We need a system where payments from reserves are ensured. Maybe payments to local firefighters should come directly from the federal government. Or how about a joint provincial government/Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority Fund that could properly insure volunteer firefighters (both from towns and First Nations) and arbitrate any disputes? Whatever it takes, we must find a better way.
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Fire hall tours educate kids about staying safe By TERRY PUGH
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Pre-school and elementary school-age children in Warman have a good understanding of what to do in case of a fire, thanks to a program run by Warman Fire Rescue. About 50 kids pass through the Warman Fire Hall every week on two-hour tours conducted by Warman Deputy Fire Chief Russ Austin and other members of the department. As they get a first-hand look at the inside of fire trucks and even try on firefighters’ turnout gear, the kids are so busy having fun they probably don’t realize they’re learning valuable lessons. Every winter, dozens of classes from preschools, kindergarten and primary grades take field trips to the fire hall. It’s all part of helping the kids feel comfortable around emergency personnel, and teaching them what to do in case of fire, explained Austin.
“We explain things to them in language they can understand,” he said. “And we get them to practice things so they know how to do it if the need ever arises.” One of those exercises is called “stop, drop and roll,” and is the best way of putting out flames if your clothing catches fire, said Austin. In the exercise, the kids don a specially-made white vest, and velcro “flames” are attached on the child’s back. The child then rolls over and over on a carpet. As they do so, the velcro flames become attached to the carpet instead of the vest. It’s a visual way of showing the kids that this puts out the fire. Every child in the class goes through the exercise and feels a sense of pride when they successfully accomplish the task. Warman Fire Rescue has been conducting school tours for many years, and they always try to change things up to keep it fresh and interesting, said Austin.
Four and five-year-olds in Deanna Schreiner’s preschool class learn how to extinguish flames from their clothing through the “stop, drop and roll” exercise at the Warman Fire Hall (Inset) A youngster tries on the fire chief’s helmet
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The Legends Centre in Warman set the stage for Saskatchewan’s largest cheerleading competition for both All-Star and School teams. The two day event saw over 1600 athletes compete in the 9th Annual Warman Cheer Classic the weekend of February 27 & 28, 2015. Approximately 2500 people attended the two day event. Pictured (top left) Warman High School, (top right) Martensville Venture Heights each competed in the Varsity level. The Pearls Ultimate team (pictured right & bottom left) were the youngest group in the All-Star Level. Placings in All Star Level included: Pearlsfirst place; Rubies-4th place out of 9; Garnet2nd place; Emeralds-2nd place; Opal-1st place; Citrine-1st place (as well as Grand Champs Level 2); Amethysts-1st place; Sapphires-2nd place; Peridot-2nd place; Topaz-1st place. Placings in Varsity (school) Level included: Warman High School-3rd place; Warman Community Middle School-2nd place; Venture Heights, Martensville-3rd place.
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circuit boards and how they work, how to add electronic modifications to the board and how to control everything with basic computer lan Five students at Hague High guage, said Berry. School will get the opportunity to challenge the province at the My Ro- The Robot 30 course provides stubot RUMBLE SUMObot Challenge at dents with the opportunity to strateSaskatchewan Polytechnic on March gize and test what they have learned and how to problem solve when 26. things go wrong. The history of the challenge dates back to March 2009 when Saskatche- “What is cool about it is that it is wan Polytechnic campuses in Moose a basic programming language and they really get the foundational ideas Jaw and Saskatoon hosted more than 160 high school students for the of ‘loops’ and ‘if,’ ‘then’ and other kinds of statements, which are realfirst ever SUMObot robotic competily applicable to every programming tion. language,” said Barry. “They [com During the fifth anniversary of puter programmers] might call it the competition in 2013 the competisomething different, but the foundation entertained about 200 students from 49 schools from across the prov- tions of programming are there.” This year will be Hague High ince. School’s second year entering the Brett Berry, vice-principal of competition, explained Barry. Hague High School, said Saskatch “Last year I considered it to be ewan Polytechnic reaches out to a great year because we had never school divisons who are interested in having new schools participate in seen or done anything like this before and we were competing against the project. all kinds of big schools from all over When a school agrees, they are the province. We won over half of furnished with unassembled robots that students then build, modify and our matches which, for me, was fantastic.” program. Students who compete in the com Barry set up two courses at the petition pair up in teams of two in a school. Robot 20 is a foundational circular sumo ring. course that teaches students about The goal is to stay in the ring while pushing the opposing robot out of the ring. The robot that stays in the ring the longest wins the match and the top prize for the competition is a $1,500 post-secondary entrance scholarship and an iPod Touch. JP Deprez is a Grade 12 student at Hague High School who said he learned a lot from the Hague students Dylan Zacharias, J.P. Deprez, courses. Matthew Haverstock (pictured above), Tyler Nankivell “After you take and Chris Ens are ready to take on all challengers By JAMES TARRANT james@ccgazette.ca
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Hague High School Grade 12 student J.P. Deprez works on his SUMObot. He and five other students will be competing in the My Robot RUMBLE SUMObot challenge at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, March 26. the foundation course and apply what you have learned, you are no longer crunching numbers and trying to get your robot to move forward, you are trying to outsmart other people’s strategies,” said Deprez. “I had no idea about gear ratios or torque or anything about that before I started this project.” Deprez said the multi-disciplinary approach is what makes learning about robots and how they work so enjoyable. “I am a very competitive person
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My Robot RUMBLE SUMObot competition over the years. However, he hopes more division schools will participate. “It is all about problem solving. I am a math teacher and I like math not so much for the computation, because it’s all about new situations and figuring out how to solve problems. “This SUMObot project is multidisciplinary. It gives students a unique opportunity in our school division and in our province.”
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snowmobile safety course Volunteers with the North Corman Park Search and Rescue organization got a refresher course in snowmobile safety from Dave Chalmers, a resident of Dalmeny and President of Trinity Safety, on Saturday, February 28 in Dalmeny. The course was provided free of charge for the members of the search and rescue team, which are often called upon to use snowmobiles or ATVs in the course of a search. Chalmers said the course was designed to cover the basics of snowmobile operation and maintenance. It was a hands-on, day-long course that focused on practical snowmobile handling. In Saskatchewan, all snowmobile operators born on or after January 1, 1989 are now required to complete an approved snowmobile safety course and obtain their snowmobile safety certificate before operating on public land. The Saskatchewan Snowmobile Association recommends all riders take the safety course and abide by the provincial snowmobile act as well as local municipal bylaws governing the operation of snowmobiles. TERRY PUGH | CLARK’S CROSSING GAZETTE
100-year-old Langham senior home resident lives life to the fullest By TERRY PUGH
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Mae O’Brien, a long-time resident of Saskatoon who moved to the Langham Senior Citizens Home last summer, turned 100 years old on March 2. She grins when she’s asked where she met her husband, Art. “At the Nut House,” she replies. True story. In the 1940s, the Nut House was a small operation between the old Caswell’s clothing store and a liquor board outlet on Second Avenue in Saskatoon. The store sold roasted nuts that were prepared in-house, and Mae worked there as a young woman after moving to the big city from Asquith, where she was born and raised. The Second World War was raging, and a young sailor lad named Arthur O’Brien came into the Nut House, ostensibly to buy some nuts. A mutual friend of Art and Mae introduced them, and it wasn’t long before they started dating. When Art came back from the war, the couple got married in 1947, and Art earned
his steam engineer papers. He landed a job with the Saskatchewan Power Corporation and eventually became the manager of the power plant in Prince Albert before moving his family back to Saskatoon where he managed the AL Cole and Queen Elizabeth power plants. It was Mae’s first marriage and Art’s second. Mae and Art made a great pair, said their daughter Pat McBeath in an interview following a birthday party for Mae at the Langham Senior Citizens Home on March 2. “They both loved sports, and Mom has always had a great sense of humour,” said McBeath. “She’s also been a very caring person all her life, and it’s nice to know she’s living in a place where she’s well taken care of. In a way, it’s come full circle.” Art passed away in 1999 at the age of 87. McBeath said her mother played many sports when she was growing up. “She played first base with competitive softball teams, and was a very good high jumper. She cleared five feet the same year that Saskatoon Olympian Ethel Catherwood set a world
record of five feet, two inches,” said McBeath. “She also had a beautiful singing voice, and still does. During the war, she sang with two ‘Andrews Sisters’-type vocal groups. One was called the Milk Maids, and the other was called We Three. They performed with the big bands at the Bessborough and the Capitol Theatre in Saskatoon during the 1940s.” Mae was also an all-star five-pin bowler in her younger years, regularly racking up 300 single-game scores and 900 three-game scores. After she and Art were married, Mae became a stay-athome mom like most of her contemporaries in the 1950s. Daughter Pat was born in 1950, and grew up very close to her older sister Joanne, who was Art’s daughter from his first marriage. Joanne currently lives in Chilliwack while Pat lives in Saskatoon. Mae and Art were very encouraging and supportive of their daughters’ sports activities. Mae came from a family of six boys and four girls, and longevity is in her genes. Her older sister Pearl, of Victoria, BC, is 106 years old.
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Hague Royals down Dalmeny Fury in provincial Senior A hockey playoffs By TERRY PUGH
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The Hague Royals are one step closer to the Senior A provincial hockey championship. The Royals advanced to the next round of provincial playoffs after polishing off the Dalmeny Fury 8-4 in Hague on Sunday, March 1 to win the best-of-three quarter-final series 2 games to 1. The Royals won the opening game in Hague on Tuesday, February 24 by a score of 4-1, while the Fury evened the series and forced a third and deciding game after winning Game 2 in Dalmeny by a score of 6-5 on Friday, February 27. Jesse Mireau led the way for the Royals in Game 3, scoring four goals and adding an assist in the Sunday game. Braeden Johnson accounted for two
goals, including one on a penalty shot, while Cody Folstad had a goal and three assists, and Kyle Lichtenwald scored one goal. Dalmeny snipers were Sheldon Erfle, David Richard, Nick Lanicki and Brody Foster. Fury netminder Dan Bauer faced 48 shots while Royals goalie Graham Hildebrant contended with 24 shots coming his way. Hague captain and playing coach Daniel Rauckman said it was a grueling series, particularly in the final game, because even though Dalmeny had a short bench, they brought a lot of determination. “It definitely was a tough series,” said Rauckman in an interview after the game. “They gave us everything we could handle. But we stuck to our game plan and pulled out the
24, and that 2-1 margin in chances was pretty consistent throughout the game. But Dalmeny was able to capitalize when they had the op• Royals captain Daniel Rauckman portunity. Hague took a 2-1 lead into the first interwin, so yeah, it feels pretty mission, but Dalmeny scored good.” two goals in the second peri Rauckman said the Royals od to gain a short-lived 3-2 lead. had a manpower advantage with 18 skaters compared to the Hague held a 5-3 cushion after forty minutes. In the final peFury’s 12 skaters. “We knew we had the bodies, riod, their short bench caught up with the Fury and they but we also knew we could deweren’t able to turn back the pend on every one of our playRoyals’ offensive push. Hague ers to go out there and do their added three more goals before job,” he said. “We wanted to Dalmeny replied with a power keep it simple. We knew we play marker in the dying mincould dump and chase and hit, and create our cycle and let our utes of the game. Both the Royals and Fury scoring chances translate into were winners at the box office, some goals, and that’s the way as the teams split the gate reit worked out.” ceipts from the biggest crowd of Hague outshot Dalmeny 48-
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the season in the Hague arena. Thanks to a two-hour delay because the Saskatchewan Hockey Association officials were late, and the coincidental timing of a Hague Royals midget provincial game against the Hillmond Hurricanes slated to follow the senior matchup, there were plenty of spectators by the time the opening faceoff took place.
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didn’t matter which team they meet in the next round. “We’re pretty familiar with Shellbrook because we play them during the Fort Carlton Hockey League (FCHL) season,” said Rauckman after the game on Sunday. “And we’ve also see what Lanigan has because we played them last year in provincials. Either way, we’re ready for the next series.” Rauckman said getting bounced from the FCHL league playoffs a few weeks ago by the Tisdale Ramblers was a tough pill to swallow, but the Royals have been focused right from ths tart of the season on the provincial championship rather than the league title. “Definitely, the provincial crown is the big prize,” said Rauckman. “That’s the one we’ve been building for and that’s the one we want.”
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clientsain the but complete financial and estate Logan Suter of the Warman Wildcats redirects shot Martensville Marauders goaltender Zack Riemer stoodplanning tall and made the save durprocess from the early ing the first period of the teams’ SHA Provincial Bantam A North SemiLet us help you final playoffs. The Wildcats took a 2-0 leadaccumulation after one period of play and to retirement periods through b) The proposedmap Bylawa No. 07/15 path will rezone from Agricultural held on for a 3-2 win to take the lead in the series. Holden Knights potted clear through your for the Saskatchewan Lotteries and post-retirement District (AG) to Country Residential 1 District (CR1) the lands two goals for Warman, including the game winner, while Connor periods Fairburnof life. described below. Proposed Bylaw 07/15 will provided for the also tallied for the Wildcats. Nate Daku and Kade Kobussen replied for Financial Maze rezoning of the subject parcel to allow for the development of a 300 - 1 Martensville. The second game resulted in a 1-1 tie. Warman now moves Saskat Financial Management Corp.multi-parcel residential development. on to the next round against Battleford. Non-Profit Community Sport, Culture & Recreation Programs Life Management Corp. AFFECTED LANDS Proudly serving Saskatchewan S7K 1M This grant is from Programs provided to a) all that portion of the SW 22-38-4-W3 shown shaded on Map Phone: Mortgage Corp. RM of Montrose Residents and Western Canada Fax: 1 forming part of this notice. Programs must run from: April 2015- April 2016 Map 1 Email:
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Warman Wildcats take on Meadow Lake in provincial Pee Wee A hockey playoffs PEE WEE A
The Warman Wildcats advanced to the northern semifinal of provincial playoffs after defeating Battleford in two straight games by scores of 10-3 and 5-4. Meadow Lake earned the right to play Warman after disposing of the Martensville Marauders in two games by scores of 9-1 and 13-4. The winner of the northern semi-final takes on the winner of the Estevan-Swift Current southern semi-final.
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The Dalmeny Sabers’ hopes for a provincial playoff championship were crushed by Kindersley last week. The Sabers lost in two straight games by scores of 6-5 and 6-3.
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The Delisle Bruins lost their bid to advance to the next round of playoffs after losing in two straight games to Rosetown by scores of 13-1 and 8-3.
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The Hague Royals were bounced from the provincial playoff picture when they were edged 7-6 in overtime by the Hillmond Hurricanes on Sunday, March 1. The teams had tied the first game in Hillmond 5-5, setting up an exciting final game.
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INTENT The proposed amendment of Bylaw 1983-02 will amend zoning within AR District to allow for a second ten (10) acre subdivision. Proposed Bylaw 2015-01 will provide for the rezoning of the subject parcel to allow zoining compliance.
The Delisle Bruins advanced to the northern semi-final against Dinsmore after disposing of Goodsoil in two straight contests by scores of 4-1 and 3-2.
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PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the RM of Montrose 315 intends to amend a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 1983 to amend Bylaw 1983-02 known as the Basic Zoning Bylaw.
b) all that portion of the SE 24-36-4-W3 shown shaded on Map 2 forming part of this notice. Map 2
AFFECTED LAND The affected land is that portion of the NW32-32-06-W3 shown shaded on the Map forming part of this notice.
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The Hague Royals are in the northern semi-final after defeating the Dalmeny Fury two games to one in a three-game series. The Royals won Game 3, the third and deciding matchup, by a score of 8-4 on Sunday, March 1. The Royals now play Lanigan in the northern semi-final. Lanigan came out on top in their series against Shellbrook two games to one, winning the third and deciding game 4-3 on Monday, March 2.
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PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the proposed Bylaw at the R.M. of Montrose No. 315 located in the Hamlet of Donavan, Saskatchewan, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, up to 4:00 Friday, March 13, 2015. PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 17th, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at the R.M. of Montrose No. 315 office to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. All written comments received by 4:00 (one week prior), will be forwarded to Council. Issued February 12, 2015 at the Hamlet of Donavan, in the Province of Saskatchewan. Donna Goertzen, Administrator
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Blaine Lake, Allan, Rosthern tops in bonspiel Submitted by
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The Central Valley Athletic Conference (CVAC) junior curling championship took place on February 27 and 28 at the Dalmeny Curling Club. A total of 18 teams registered to take part in the boys, girls, and mixed playoffs on a cold sunny weekend. The mixed event saw entries from Leask, Blaine Lake and Delisle. In the Girls category, Colonsay had two teams and there were entries from Allan, Aberdeen, Rosthern, Hanley and Laird. The boys event had eight teams including Laird, Martensville, Blaine Lake, Osler, Rosthern, Colonsay, Hanley and Aberdeen.
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A student from Osler School launches a rock during the Central Valley Athletic Conference (CVAC) junior curling district championships in Dalmeny on Friday, February 27
Prince Albert set to host provinical curling championships Three local teams will be competing in the SHSAA Provincial Curling Championships to be held March 6 - 7. Borden, Langham and Hanley are all in the mix as Prince Albert St. Mary High School hosts the championships on behalf of the SHSAA at the Prince Albert Golf and Curling Club. Each championship will consist of round robin pool play leading to a championship bracket to determine the medallists.
The eight teams participating in each championship advanced through Regional Championships that were held the weekend of February 27 - 28 at various locations around the province.
BOYS CHAMPIONSHIPS
The teams in the boys championships include: Regina LeBoldus, Swift Current, Maryfield, Foam Lake, Choiceland, PA St. Mary, St. Walburg and Borden.
Last year, Regina LeBoldus won the gold while Saskatoon St. Joseph won silver and Maryfield took the bronze. Colonsay placed fourth.
GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIPS
In the girls division, the rinks competing for the provincial title include Maple Creek, Regina Campbell, Carnduff, Lumsden, Saskatoon St. Joseph, PA St. Mary, Hanley and Unity. In 2014, Hanley won the gold
medal, Esterhazy took silver, Lumsden earned bronze and Meadow Lake placed fourth.
MIXED CHAMPIONSHIPS
There are eight teams in the mixed division, including MJ Peacock, Regina Thom, Balgonie, Rocanville, Carrot River, PA St. Mary, Meadow Lake Carpenter and Langham. Kelliher is the defending gold medal champion, while Debden placed silver in 2014, Strasbourg took bronze and Yorkton Regional placed fourth.
The mixed championship involved only three teams this year. An experienced Blaine Lake squad proved itself the best team in the category, sweeping through the double knockout draw against Leask and Delisle to capture the championship. The Blaine Lake rink consists of Abby Fiala, Emily Fiala, Austin Sherstobetoff (sp), and Mulaina Bossoneau.
ALLAN GIRLS CHAMPS
The seven team girls’ championship was dominated by a relatively young team from Allan. After receiving a first round bye, they won twice to advance to the A – B final. There they met the team from Colonsay whom they had defeated earlier in the draw. Once again, Allan demonstrated great draw weight, jumping into an early lead and finishing undefeated in the girls’ championship. The Allan rink includes
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ROSTHERN BOYS CHAMPS
The boys’ championship was a solid eight team competition with Colonsay and Rosthern the dominant teams in this year’s playoff. Meeting in the first round, Colonsay defeated Rosthern in a tight game. Rosthern shrugged off the defeat and proceeded to win four consecutive games on the B side, matching them up once against Colonsay in the A-B final. Rosthern came out firing, scoring multiple points in three of the first five ends and coasting to a relatively easy victory. This meant that the championship would come down to a ‘winner take all’ game. Once again, Rosthern had a strong start, scoring four points in the first two ends, and, once again, coasted to a relatively easy victory, capturing the boys’ championship. The Rosthern rink consists of Braylen Knoll, Dallas Reimer, Ian Loeppky, and Micah Wood.
GROWING THE SPORT
Looking forward, CVAC hopes to see the number of junior teams increase beyond 20. We will be working with the Saskatchewan Curling Association as we look to find ways to get a growing number of schools involved in the curling program being offered.
REGIONAL SR. CURLING
In the regional bonspiel in Meadow Lake, three teams from the district advanced to the provincial championship next weekend in Prince Albert. These teams include the Borden Boys team, the Hanley Girls team, and the Langham Mixed team.
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CAPRICORN December 22– January 19
Capricorn, find balance between your personal ambitions and things you have to accomplish at work and at home. Finding a middle ground is the best approach.
AQUARIUS January 20– February 18
Aquarius, you need a few extra people to contribute to a special task, but you do not know who to ask. If you think hard enough, you will know who you can depend on.
PISCES February 19– March 20
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Your demeanor makes it easy for others to enjoy your company, and that will come in handy as your social schedule fills up in the days ahead.
ARIES March 21– April 19
You impress everyone with your creativity this week, Aries. Allow this creativity to be the inspiration behind projects you have been putting off of late.
TAURUS April 20– May 20
Keep your goals relatively simple for the next few days, Taurus. You can benefit from the positive reinforcement of completing tasks and getting things done.
GEMINI May 21– June 21
Gemini, you have been immersed in work and are starting to show the ill effects of keeping long hours. Now is a great time to take a few days off or enjoy a mini-vacation.
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July 22
Cancer, you have a lot to get done, but resist the urge to micromanage every detail, as this could be a surefire path to burnout. You need to take a few breaths.
LEO July 23– August 22
Leo, avoid the temptation to get started on another new project. You already have a lot on your plate. Finish those tasks before moving on to something new.
VIRGO August 23– September 22
It is sometimes easy to miss the forest for the trees, Virgo. Try taking a step back so you can look at a puzzling project from a new perspective.
LIBRA September 23– October 22
Libra, you may be searching for a new adventure, but try to appreciate the present as well. It’s easy to get swept up in fantasies, but don’t let them carry you too far away.
SCORPIO October 23– November 21
Scorpio, you suspect that someone is hiding something, and that very well may be true. Perhaps a welcome surprise is coming your way. Resist the urge to dig too deep.
SAGITTARIUS November 22– December 21
You can probably talk your way out of trouble, Sagittarius, but this time it’s better to let things play out. Keep conversations light and free from controversy.
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The City City of of Warman Warman is seeking to fill a full time position of Finance Manager. The Manager. The Finance Finance Manager is responsible for directing and administering the The the day-to-day operations operations of the expenditure and revenue departments within day-to-day within the City City as as defined defined by policies, procedures and guidelines of the City. The the The Finance Manager Manager prepares draft financial statements and financial reports Finance reports compliance with the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB), as well as inin compliance as developing necessary. developing financial financial and accounting policies and procedures as necessary. AA Bachelor’s combination Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, or an equivalent combination of candiof education education and experience is required. Preference will be given to candidates dates with with aa professional professional accounting designation.
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Deadline: further Deadline: March March 13, 2015 at 3:00pm. Go to www.warman.ca for further details. details. Please references by by mail, mail, fax fax or or e-mail e-mail Please forward forward aa detailed detailed resume resume including including references to: to: City City of of Warman Warman P.O. S0K 4S0 4S0 P.O. Box Box 340 340 Warman Warman SK, SK S0K Attention: Clae Hack Attention: Stan Westby, City Manager Email:stanleyw@warman.ca claeh@warman.ca Email: P: 306.933.2133 F: 306.933.1987 P: 306.933.2133 F: 306.933.1987
The World-Spectator in Moosomin is looking for a full-time reporter/photographer to cover community events, write news, sports and feature stories. Must have own vehicle. To apply, email resume and writing samples to kevin@worldspectator.com.
WW1508 Agricultural Service Technicians Rosetown, Sask. Please visit westernsales.ca for full job description Email resume’s to: careers@ westernsales.ca
Petroleum Manger- Parkland Co-op The successful candidate will be responsible for sales and service, inventory control, marketing and merchandising of the bulk and cardlock petroleum and feed Department. Applicants must possess strong organization, controlling and interpersonal skills, with a customer focus, must be highly motivated & possess leadership skills. Please apply online at https://www.coopconnection.ca or submit a detailed résumé to: Cory Leichert, General Manager Parkland Co-operative Association Ltd. Box 219, Porcupine Plain, SK S0E 1H0 Phone: (306)278-2022 Fax: (306)278-2221
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OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES Requires: 2 Resource Workers Permanent Position DEADLINE DATE: March 16, 2015 Submit applications to: Human Resources Coordinator Opaskwayak Cree Nation Child and Family Services Box 10550, 225 Waller Road Opaskwayak, Man. R0B 2JO For full job description please visit www.firstnationsjobsonline.com
OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES Requires: 1 Social Worker Permanent Position DEADLINE DATE: March 16, 2015 Submit applications to: Human Resources Coordinator Opaskwayak Cree Nation Child and Family Services Box 10550, 225 Waller Road Opaskwayak, Man. R0B 2JO For full job description please visit www.firstnationsjobsonline.com
Waldheim student named ACAC athlete of the week Zac Ens of Waldheim, who is currently attending Briercrest College and plays for that institution’s men’s volleyball team, has been named the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) Athlete of the Week for February 2-8. Going into a huge weekend for Briercrest men’s volleyball as they try to move up the ACAC standings and into a playoff position, 5th year veteran Zac Ens came up with huge back-to-back Player of the Game performances. Friday night, February 6 saw Ens tally a massive game high 22 kills (36%) to go along with 15 digs, two solo blocks and 1 service ace. Sparking his team for a weekend split, Ens led the Briercrest men to a 3-2 win over SAIT in Sat-
Zac Ens urday’s matinee match in which he recorded some big numbers once again: game high 32 kills (39%), and also adding 11 digs and three large solo blocks. With a huge weekend of work, Ens and the Briercrest men’s volleyball team look to continue their push towards the playoffs. Zac is a fifth year AA Social Sciences student from Waldheim, a communty well-known for developing elite volleyball talent.
Part-Time Assistant Librarian
The City of Warman is currently accepting applications for the position of Part-time Assistant Librarian for the Warman Community Library located in the Warman Community Middle Years School. This position has a particular emphasis on customer service and will include circulation desk duties, assisting customers within the community, library and school. Knowledge of the SILS Library Management System is required with a preference given to applicants with library training or certification. Hours of work currently average 12-16 hours per week. Deadline: March 13, 2015 at 2:00pm. Go to www.warman.ca for further details. Please forward a detailed resume including references by mail, fax or e-mail to: City of Warman – Legends Centre #1 701 Centennial Blvd North Warman SK S0K 4S2 Attention: Paul McGonigal, Recreation and Community Services Manager Email: paulm@warman.ca P: 306.933.2210 F: 306.933.2245
Rural Municipality of Vanscoy No. 345
Permanent Part-Time Municipal police officer
Due to retirement, a vacancy exists for an experienced and qualified individual to fulfill the position of Municipal Police Officer within The RM of Vanscoy No. 345. Governed by the RM of Vanscoy No. 345 Police Commission, the position offers scheduling flexibility as the current role requires approximately 20 hours/week with the possibility of expanding as the RM continues to grow. The role requires a great deal of community enthusiasm as working with ratepayers within the community to promote safety and security are essential portions of the role. The RM of Vanscoy is a very diverse municipality centrally located 10 minutes west of the City of Saskatoon. The municipality has a population of over 2700 residents, including a wide range of agricultural, residential, commercial and industrial developments. In an effort to provide a smooth transition the RM has established a suggested start date of April 20, 2015, therefore providing the successful candidate the ability to work alongside the retiring officer for a short time prior to his retirement. However, there is room for flexibility within this schedule. The successful candidate will be offered a comprehensive benefits package and be included in the Municipal Employee Pension Plan Program. The successful candidate must: • Have been employed as a member of a police service within the last three years • A valid Class 5 driver’s license • Extensive knowledge of Traffic, Transportation, and Municipal Bylaw Enforcement Procedures • A proven history of volunteerism, community, and cultural involvement. • Exemplary employment record. • Excellent communication skills, written and oral, and computer skills. • Excellent health with no medical conditions that would prohibit your ability to safely perform all aspects of police work. 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 prior to 5:00pm, March 20, 2015 to: rM of Vanscoy no, 345 police commission Box 187, Vanscoy SK. S0l 3J0 phone: 306 668-2060 email: rm345@sasktel.net fax: 306 668-3118 The RM of Vanscoy welcomes all applications; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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High-altitude dogfight
A player with the Dalmeny Cougars battles with a defender from the Hepburn Hawks during a game at Dalmeny High School (DHS) on Saturday, February 28. A total of six teams took part in the Dalmeny Senior Boys Cougar Classic basketball tournament, including Dalmeny, Hepburn, Leask, Langham, Sandy Bay, and Shaunavon.
Five per quarter bylaws face delay year review of the Town’s Official Community Plan over the coming months and their consultant Crosby, Hanna & Associates will be recommending that additional lands be added to the town’s future land use map and identified for future residential development. The town is also requesting that a section of land north of the CN rail line be added to the 5 per 1/4 Constraints Overlay Map, which would restrict additional rural residential development on those parcels. Northeast and Southeast were already included in the 5 per 1/4 Constraints Overlay Map, however the new requested area was not included. After already receiving three readings for the proposed bylaws Division 8 Councilor Wendy Trask felt there needed to be come clarification on the process from community planning or the Town of Dalmeny because the public consultation on revising the constraint land use area was already complete. “It kind of caught me off guard at the last meeting,” said Trask. “I am disappointed in the Town of Dalmeny for having done this, but I am second guessing how I feel about this and how I want to proceed.” Judy Harwood, Reeve of Corman Park agreed with Councilor Trask. “I think in a lot of different areas we do set deadlines, said Harwood. Harwood added that Division 6 Councilor Bas Froese-Kooijenga also had areas where he wanted the map redrawn but was denied because the consultation process for revisions had passed. “I think we were trying to be accommodating but there are times when we have to make a decision and stick with it,” said Harwood. Council’s concern with allowing the Town of Dalmeny to make changes to the map is that the process will delay the approval of both bylaws and that three readings of both bylaws would have to be given again. Froese-Kooijenga also feared that if the Town of Dalmeny’s addition is approved it would invite the possibility of other towns and cities in the RM to make more changes and delay the process even further. Rebecca Row, Director of Planning and Development with the RM of Corman Park, said her suggestion would be for council to come up with a valid argument to the Town of Dalmeny as to why the RM doesn’t want to necessarily consider this amendment. There was also debate on whether this clarification should just be made with community planning. Adam Tittemore, RM of Corman Park Administrator, said the RM has asked the Town of Dalmeny to let
them know if there have been consultations with landowners who would now be affected by this. “We are also contacting the landowners to find out what their thoughts may be and we are getting clarification from the province as to what the province would do if we were to make a change to that map,” said Tittemore. “If we have to go through the entire consultation process again or if it would be a separate map change and if they would accept that.” The City of Martensville did have concerns that undue strain will be put on the city’s resources if the RM proceeds with 5 per 1/4 and major infrastructure and services are not put in place to accommodate the population growth. The City also suggested that they wanted to see the Regional Plan completed before Community Planning approved the bylaws. The RM was surprised at the comments because the City of Martensville had previously provided verbal support to the 5 per 1/4 Constraints Overlay Map at regional meetings. The City of Martensville later withdrew their comments. On February 25 the RM participated in an industry stakeholder meeting with Community Planning, Ministry of Agriculture, SaskMilk, Sask Egg Producers, Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association and the Chicken Farmers of Saskatchewan and other groups of producers to discuss the proposed bylaws. Tittemore said the meeting mainly had to do with concerns the Ministry of Agriculture had the ability to allow existing Intensive livestock operations (ILO) to expand in the RM and what it would mean for new ILOs to set up in the RM. Tittemore said the RM alleviated those concerns during the stakeholders meeting, which he said was very positive. “We won’t have any more meetings with the Ministry of Agriculture. They are compiling their comments and are going to be submitting next week to the Ministry of Government Relations,” said Tittemore. “It will be up to the ministry to see how they want to proceed with these bylaws.” On the Town of Dalmeny’s latest request Tittmore said the RM was upset with last minute changes. “We submitted our comments last summer so we certainly feel that those agencies had a lot of time to comment,” said Tittemore “We are disappointed that these comments are coming out this many months later, but it is the province’s right to submit those things for comment.”
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The driver of an SUV escaped serious injury when her vehicle skidded off the northbound lanes of Highway 11 just south of the railway overpass near Warman on Monday, March 2. Warman Fire Rescue, Warman RCMP and MD Ambulance responded to the incident, which occurred about 2:30 p.m. Strong westerly winds combined with blowing snow created hazardous conditions on area roads throughout the day.
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Police called in to stop fight BIG KIDS FIGHTING
On February 19 at 12:30 a.m. police received a complaint of a disturbance at a residence in Martensville. The caller reported her two children were fighting in the residence. Police attended and spoke with the 29-year-old and 33-year-old males. They advised they got into an argument and began fighting. Neither male was willing to proceed with charges. There were no injuries.
SUSPICIOUS MALE
On February 21 at 1:30 a.m. police received a complaint of a suspicious male at a business in Martensville. The caller reported an intoxicated male came to their compound and advised he had been waiting outside for a cab for two hours and was cold. He left the area on foot. Police made patrols but were unable to locate anyone matching the description provided.
TRAILER GETS STUCK
On February 24 at 7:45 a.m. police received a complaint of a single vehicle accident on Highway 16 near Maymont. The caller reported that they witnessed a truck pulling a U-Haul trailer enter the ditch at that location. Police attended and found that the truck and trailer had entered the ditch and the trailer was stuck in the snow. The trailer required towing from the ditch. There were no injuries or charges. Alcohol was not a factor in the accident.
HIGHWAY 16 ROLLOVER
On February 24 at 9:15 a.m. police received a complaint of a single vehicle rollover on Highway 16 near Langham. Police attended along with EMS. The 29-year-old male driver of the vehicle from North Battleford was treated for a minor cut to his head. He was issued a ticket for driving at a speed that was greater than reasonable and safe.
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IMPAIRED DRIVER
On February 26 at 12:05 a.m. police received a complaint of a possible impaired driver on Highway 11 near Warman. Police attended and located a 20-year-old female from Saskatoon who had consumed alcohol. She was arrested and taken back to the Detachment to provide a breath sample. She was released on documents for an upcoming court date. There were no injuries.
WARMAN COLLISION
On February 26 at 8:50 a.m. police received a complaint of a two-vehicle collision in Warman. A 38-year-old male from Warman failed to yield at an uncontrolled intersection and struck a car. The male was issued a ticket for failing to yield. The 28-year-old female driving the car from Warman was not injured. Both vehicles required towing from the scene.
HIT BY A TRUCK
On February 26 at 9:20 a.m. police received a complaint of a two-vehicle minor collision in Martensville. The caller reports that her son was driving down an alley in Martensville when his vehicle was struck by a truck that was pulling out of a residence. The 38-year-old male from Martensville that was driving the truck was issued a ticket for backing a vehicle when unsafe. There were no injuries.
ANOTHER IMPAIRED
On February 28 at 2:30 a.m. police stopped a vehicle for speeding in Warman. The police spoke with the 42-year-old female from Osler who admitted to consuming alcohol. She was arrested and transported to the Detachment to provide a breath sample. She was released on documents for an upcoming court date. The vehi-
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cle was towed from the scene. There were no injuries.
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HIGHWAY 11 ROLLOVER
On February 28 at 11:55 p.m. police received a complaint of a single vehicle rollover on Highway 11 near Warman. Police attended and located a 47--yearold male driving the vehicle. EMS also attended and transported the male to hospital for treatment of his injuries. He was issued a ticket for driving at a speed that was greater than reasonable and safe.
STOLEN VEHICLE
On February 23 at 11:54 a.m. police received a complaint of an abandoned vehicle in front of a residence in Martensville. Police attended and found that the vehicle had been previously stolen from Saskatoon. It was towed back to Saskatoon for further investigation by Saskatoon Police Service.
SNOWMOBILE FIRE
On February 23 at 1:20 p.m. police received a complaint of a snowmobile on fire in Osler. Osler Fire department had the fire extinguished upon police arrival. There were no injuries or charges.
On February 26 at 5:30 p.m. police received a complaint of mischief to a residence in the RM of Corman Park. The caller reports that someone smashed all the windows in a residence. There was also some type of paint substance sprayed on the residence. Investigation into this matter is ongoing.
SUSPICIOUS CUSTOMERS
On February 24 at 8:30 p.m. police received a complaint of two suspicious males at a business in Martensville asking customers for cigarettes. Police attended but the males had left the location. There were no charges.
NOT DRESSED FOR COLD
On February 25 at 11:10 a.m. police received a complaint of a hitch hiker on Highway 7 near Delisle. The caller reports that the male was not dressed for the weather as he was wearing pajama pants and a hoodie. Police made patrols in the area, but were unable to locate any persons matching the description provided.
NOT APPROPRIATE CALL
On February 23 at 10:25 p.m. police received a complaint of a possible firearm being fired. The caller reports that he thought he heard what was a high powered rifle being shot near his residence. Police attended and made extensive patrols of the area, but were unable to locate any persons. No further complaints were received.
On February 25 at 8:40 p.m. police received a 911 call from a residence in Langham. Police spoke with the occupants of the residence and found that the 42-year-old male and the 46-year-old female residents had been arguing and used 911 as a threat to diffuse the problem. Police attended and spoke with the occupants and advised them that this was a misuse of 911. There were no charges.
WORK TRUCK STOLEN
DRIVER SUSPENDED
SHOTS REPORTED
On February 25 at 6:35 a.m. police received a complaint of a stolen vehicle from a work site near Martensville. The caller reports that he came to work and found the vehicle missing. The vehicle was left unlocked with the keys inside. A short time later, the vehicle was located at a rural address near Saskatoon. Investigation into
On March 1 at 3:30 a.m. police were on patrols when they located a vehicle in Martensville. They stopped the vehicle to do a license check. The 23-year-old male driving the vehicle from Martensville admitted to having consumed alcohol. He provided a breath sample and was issued a threeday driving suspension. There were no injuries.
PARKING LOT COLLISION
On February 25 at 12:40 a.m. police received a complaint of a two-vehicle collision in the Super Value parking lot in Martensville. The caller reports that her vehicle was hit while she was leaving the parking lot. The 25-year-old female advised that she injured her shoulder in the accident. Charges on this matter are pending.
HIGHWAY 16 COLLISION
On February 25 at 3:45 p.m. police received a complaint of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 16 near Saskatoon. A 65-year-old male from Saskatoon and a 49-year-old female from Young received minor injuries in the collision and were transported to hospital by EMS for treatment of their injuries. Charges are pending on
Town of Dundurn
NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office of:
COUNCILLOR (2 Seats) will be received by the undersigned during regular business hours (9am - 12pm & 1pm - 5pm) Monday to Friday from: March 2, 2015 to April 22, 2015 at the Dundurn Town Office, 300 Third Avenue, Dundurn, Saskatchewan. Nomination forms may be obtained at the Dundurn Town Office. (if you would like a form emailed please contact - town.dundurn@sasktel.net) Dated this 27th day of February, 2015. Eileen Prosser, Returning Officer
Public Notice of A Discretionary Use Application
Public notice is hereby given that application has been received for a secondary suite, located within a single detached dwelling, which is a discretionary use in the R2 – Residential District. The land to which this notice relates is: Lot 17 Block 9 Plan No. 102152821 534 Palmer Cres, Warman The Council will consider this application at 6:30pm on March 23rd, 2015 in Council Chambers at Warman City Hall, located at 107 Central Street West. Council will hear any person or group wishing to comment on the proposed application. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the City Hall before the hearing. Issued at Warman Saskatchewan, March 2nd, 2015 Brad Toth, Municipal Planner
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grooming the ski trails The City of Warman has purchased some equipment to help provide better Cross Country Ski trails. According to Warman Recreationa nd Community Services Manager Paul McGonigal, the city purchasde a new groomer, trail setter and cabbed John Deer Gator to make the trails, which will be located at the Legends Golf Course and are available for all ages at no cost. McGonigal said the trails were expected to be ready this week. He noted that the restaurant at the Legends Golf Club is available for that hot cup of hot chocolate or coffee to warm up afterwards.
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APAS targets grain backlog as a priority issue By JAMES TARRANT james@ccgazette.ca
A delegation from the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) provided a breakdown of some of the association’s past issues and ongoing concerns during a presentation to the RM of Corman Park Council, February 17. APAS Field Representative Bruce Dodds and RM of Corman Park APAS representative Ken Rosaasen made the presentation. GRAIN BACKLOG Rosaasen said with the province’s second straight year of record crops and the grain backlog currently 12,000 cars behind, getting grain moving is one of the association’s top issues. The losses are estimated to be much larger than anyone expected, and stem from a lack of service and accountability by the two rail lines that have the monopoly, said Rosaasen. “We need an effective grain moving system with maximum revenue entitlement caps and pressure to have a costing review by railways so they could actually show what it costs. The railways are not willing to provide it and there are ongoing problems with this issue,” said Rosaasen. APAS has been working
with agriculture groups to address the need for creating a logistics oversight body with producer representation so they can have a better voice at the national table. They have also been working on ways to attract more track competition with different rail companies and service guarantees. Dodds said business risk management programs such as Agri-Stablity provide financial stability when producers face financial losses. Over the years these insurance programs have been cut significantly, which Dodds said he would like to restore. COMMUNITY PASTURES APAS is also looking at the difficulties PFRA Community Pastures have in Corman Park and are looking at ways where they can be successful, said Dodds. Corman Park’s community pastures are located in Division 8, which is northwest of Saskatoon. In a press release issued by APAS on February 10 the association, along with the Community Pasture Patrons Association of Saskatchewan (CPPAS), Public Pastures-Public Interest (PPPI) and the Saskatchewan Wildlife Association (SWA) examined Saskatchewan’s approach to pasture transition and found that it would affect the livestock in-
dustry in Saskatchewan. A few of the principle partners in the study felt it was important to include the need to conserve native grassland. They felt that land use should reinforce the economic viability of Saskatchewan’s livestock sector, and natural working ecosystems must be preserved over the long term. Ian McCreary, Chair of CPPAS said in the press release that “the approach taken by Saskatchewan is to increase revenues at the expense of producers and to off-load responsibility for the environment from the public sector to pasture patrons. “Pasture patrons are being asked to pay a full Crown land grazing rate. They are required to provide full public access and manage and report on the ecological, environmental and endangered species on native landscapes without required resources.” Dodds said APAS will continue to fight for intellectual property rights and Bill C18 (Involves a farmers right to save and store seeds); a resolution to change crop insurance in Saskatchewan so those affected by periodic flooding will have some coverage, and they will continue to be active on the Indian Head Tree Nursery file.
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Corman Park ratepayers will take advantage of is the Chrysler Fleet Program, which is a discount of up to $14,000 for all 2014 and 2015 cars and trucks. All a ratepayer would need is their tax notice and a GST number to qualify. Dodds said APAS also recently replaced Viterra as the Saskatchewan Agricultural Owner/Member of the Cooperators so all ratepayers are now eligible for owner member pricing. The RM of Corman Park pays $22,626 for its yearly membership for APAS. This year association membership will reach 100 RMs. At the February 17 Council Meeting Dodds presented Harwood will a plaque to thank the RM of Corman Park for its continued support. “Our mission is to have a thriving agricultural sector. Our vision is a well respected and unified voice influencing positively agriculture in rural communities,” said Dodds.
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Water-borne invasive species could spell higher utility rates By TERRY PUGH
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Saskatchewan may be a welcoming environment for new residents, but there’s one type of aquatic creature that Saskatchewan Environment is determined to keep out. Zebra mussels and quagga mussels are closely-related freshwater species threatening to spread into Saskatchewan’s lakes and rivers. If they do get established in the province, it will cost the provincial government and municipalities an estimated 30 million dollars annually in additional maintenance costs for water intake and treatment systems. “These mussels are not native to Canada, or even to North America,” said Collin McGuire, a fisheries biologist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment. “The difference between zebra and quagga mussels and native mussels is that these invasive species can attach themselves to underwater surfaces. They clog up water intake pipes and contaminate the water. “This isn’t just an environmental issue. It’s an economic issue that has very serious implications for everyone,” said McGuire. “That’s why it’s important for folks to take some simple steps to clean their boats and prevent the spread of these invasive species.” McGuire was speaking at the South Saskatchewan River Watershed Stewards Inc. (SSRWSI) meeting in Osler on Wednesday, February 25. The public session was designed to provide information on a range of issues affecting surface and ground water quantity and quality across the province. McGuire said the provincial environment ministry is launching a major education campaign this spring and summer to alert residents and visitors of the potential damage invasive mussel species can cause. He noted that preventing the introduction and spread of the species is the most cost-effective option for the province, and noted that BC, Alberta and Manitoba are also taking measures to deal with the issue. This summer, the provincial environment ministry will be monitoring shorelines and taking substrate samples from high-risk water bodies. McGuire said the province is looking to partner with the watershed associations, recreational boating groups, regional parks and other organizations to get the word out to the general public. The invasive mussel species were introduced into North America from eastern Europe in 1986, and have been gradually spreading after becoming established in the Great Lakes. The mussels can lay up to 1 million eggs at a time, and in their early stages are invisible to the naked eye. Additional information is available online at www.saskinvasives.ca .
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Fisheries biologist Collin McGuire explains how a simple device is used to monitor for the presence of invasive mussel species including quagga mussels, which can contaminate water and clog water intake systems. (Inset) A display shows how quagga mussels can clog water intake pipes.
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Watershed stewards tackle issues By TERRY PUGH
tpugh@ccgazette.ca
Protecting the quality of source water is the main priority for the South Saskatchewan River Watershed Stewards Inc. (SSRWSI) organization, according to Ben Buhler, Mayor of Osler and board chair for the non-profit group’s northern area. At an SSRWSI open house in Osler on Wednesday, February 25, Buhler said several watershed stewards groups were formed 13 years ago in the wake of the Walkerton, Ontario, disaster which saw several people die because of contaminated drinking water. “We got started because of public concern over the quality of drinking water, and the need to protect surface and groundwater sources,” said Buhler. “We have 11 watershed associations in the province, and ours is one of the biggest because the South Saskatchewan River takes in such a huge area, and it’s also one of the main sources of freshwater for communities, industries and agriculture.” The Town of Osler and the RM of Corman Park are among the communities that pay membership fees into the SSRWSI. These fees, along with a small annual grant from the provincial Water Security Agency (WSA) and agriculture environmental stewardship program grants from the provincial agriculture minister keep the watershed associations going. But it’s a challenge to keep the educational and environmental programs operating, noted Buhler. SSRWSI Watershed Coordinator Renny Grilz of Aberdeen outlined the projects undertaken by the group. These include an assessment of fish habitat on tributary creeks such as Fish Creek. Grilz noted that the sewage lagoon for Aberdeen will be moved because of its proximity to the headwaters of Fish Creek. The SSRWSI is also pursing educational and communications programs through social media and the schools. It has tentative plans for a Nature City Festival this summer. Drainage and the threat of invasive species are among the major issues the SSRWSI is tackling this year, said Grilz.
Program aims to protect public and environment by sealing off abandoned wells By TERRY PUGH
tpugh@ccgazette.ca
South Saskatchewan Watershed Stewards Board Chair Ben Buhler (top) South Saskatchewan Watersheds Stewards Coordinator Renny Grilz (left)
There are literally thousands of abandoned wells across Saskatchewan that pose a hazard to people, livestock and the environment. But a provincially-funded program is looking to help farmers, ranchers and landowners deal with those sites in an evironmentally-responsible way. Jeremy Brown, an agrologist with the provincial Water Security Agency (WSA) said the province is encouraging landowners to “decommission” abandoned wells by properly sealing the wellhead and ensuring there are no leaks below the surface. “In Saskatchewan, our groundwater, which is a major source of drinking water, is contained in both shallow and deep aquifers,” said Brown. “People tend to think of these aquifers as underground rivers and lakes, but in reality they are sand or gravel layers that contain water. Those layers of sand or gravel are interspersed with other layers of clay, which are impermeable to water.” Speaking at the South Saskatchewan River Watershed Stewards Inc (SSRWSI) open house in Osler February 25, Brown said when wells are drilled, the shafts penetrate through various layers of rock, sand, gravel and clay. These shafts, if they are not properly sealed, can allow water, as well as contaminates within that water, to move between underground layers. “Every well should Water Security Agency agrologist have a proper screen Jeremy Brown vent and cap, and the area outside the casing should be properly sealed and landscaped to ensure the water doesn’t pool around the wellhead,” said Brown. “While newer wells are better-designed, older wells may not have had those safeguards.” Brown said abandoned wells are those that are no longer used, but which have simply been left to fall into disrepair. Decommissioned wells, on the other hand, are those that are no longer used but which have been properly sealed to prevent the vertical movement of water and to improve the safety of the site. “Large diameter bored wells present a significant hazard to people, machinery and livestock,” said Brown. “I’ve personally seen a bull and a dog that met their demise in abandoned wells, and I’ve pulled tractors out of old wells. So obviously there is a safety risk, but there is also considerable environmental contamination risk as well.” Sealing up large-diameter bored wells and small-diameter drilled wells involves different techniques, but the provincial program covers 90 per cent of the cost of decommissioning, said Brown. He noted that rural municipalities, farmers, ranchers and First Nations bands are eligible for the program, which was first implemented in 2012 and will continue until February, 2018. “To get the grant, you have to go through the proper steps,” said Brown. “The first step is to contact the local Watershed Stewards organization, which will help you write the application.” The WSA has an online database containing 15,000 records of wells that have been dug (www.gis.wsask.ca ). Brown noted that virtually all wells dug over the past 40 years are in the database, but anything older than that may not be included. “It’s hit and miss,” said Brown. “Some records go all the way back to the early 1900s, but there are an awful lot of hand-dug wells that were done in the 1930s and 1940s for which no records exist.”
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Province urges caution on payday loans Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) wants to remind consumers that if you want to borrow money from a payday loan lender, know the costs before making a decision. “Sometimes people don’t have a lot of options when it comes to borrowing money,” FCAA Consumer Credit Division Director Cory Pe-
ters said. “We want to make sure that people are aware of the fees and re-payment timeframes that are associated with payday loans.” In Saskatchewan, payday loan borrowers are charged up to $23 for every $100 borrowed. Loans are due on your next regular payday and loan agreements must be in writing, dated and signed by the borrower.
Wholesale trade sets record in December Wholesale trade in Saskatchewan has hit a new alltime high for the province, reaching $2.4 billion in December 2014. According to the numbers issued on February 18 by Statistics Canada, wholesale trade in December increased by 25.6 per cent compared to $1.9 billion in December 2013 (seasonally adjusted). The jump put Saskatchewan in the top spot for year-over-year percentage growth among provinces. “This is an unprecedented figure for wholesale trade
value in Saskatchewan, and it represents five straight months of growth in this category,” Economy Minister Bill Boyd said. “This kind of activity in our provincial economy really shows how competitive and well-positioned we are heading into 2015.” On a seasonally-adjusted basis, wholesale trade in Saskatchewan increased by 3.7 per cent in December 2014 compared to November 2014, ranking Saskatchewan third in month-to-month percentage change among the provinces.
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North American auto sales projected to increase in 2015 The North American auto sector is on pace for another record-breaking year with sales projected to surpass 18.5 million units in Canada and the U.S., according to new data from BMO Economics. “The Canadian economy is expected to downshift to a slower growth path this year given the effects of dropping oil prices,” said Alex Koustas, Economist, BMO Capital Markets. “However, the economy should still see average growth, enough to lead to a drop in the unemployment rate at the national level thanks in part to the lower dollar. Combined with rate cuts by the Bank of Canada, this should provide enough momentum in new vehicle sales to approach last year’s performance.” Koustas noted that the outperformance of light trucks relative to cars is expected to continue this year, with consumers splurging on bolder trims and engine sizes as a result of
spending less at the pumps. Truck sales have benefitted significantly in the U.S. as a result of lower gas prices. Canadian auto sales are expected to grow again for the sixth year in a row. In 2014, passenger vehicle sales were at 1.85 million unions, up 6 per cent from the previous year (1.74 million). This year, January sales showed promise with a 3.4 per cent increase in sales, putting the industry well on pace to match and even surpass 2014’s record breaking year. “Unlike many, the automotive industry is one that is reaping the benefits of lower oil prices and a falling Canadian dollar,” said Robert Sadokierski, Head, Automotive Finance Group, BMO Financial Group. “In some provinces, lower oil prices may lead to high consumer discretionary spending, including automobiles, and a lower Canadian dollar may support automobile manufacturing activities in Canada.”
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