Clark's Crossing Gazette - March 19, 2015

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IMPAIRED, HIT THE DITCH

On March 10 at 12:45 a.m. police received a complaint of a single vehicle accident on the south service road near Martensville. A 24-year-old male from Martensville was operating the vehicle when he lost control, entered the ditch and hit a fence. He received minor injuries and was transported to hospital for treatment of his injuries. Alcohol was a factor in the accident. Charges on this matter are pending. The vehicle required towing from the scene.

IMPAIRED DRIVER

On March 13 at 6:45 p.m. police received a number of complaints of a possible impaired driver on Highway 14 near Asquith. Police made patrols and located the vehicle. The 32-yearold male from Warman had consumed alcohol. He was arrested and taken back to the Detach-

On March 9 at 9:45 a.m. police received a complaint of theft from a motor vehicle at a residence in Langham. The caller reported his family members vehicle was entered while parked in the driveway and a number of small items were taken. Investigation into this matter is ongoing.

LOCK YOUR VEHICLES

Police received numerous complaints of vehicles being entered in Langham. A number of small items were taken in the thefts. The police are reminding members of the public to remove valuables from their vehicles and ensure the vehicles are locked.

MARTENSVILLE BREAK-IN On March 10 at 3:35 a.m. police were on patrols in Martensville when they noticed damage to a business in Martensville. Further investigation revealed the business had been broken into. Investigation into this matter is ongoing.

HAZARD ON HIGHWAY

On March 12 at 11:36 p.m. police received a complaint of a large unknown object on Highway 12 near Saskatoon. Police attended and found the item was a large garbage bag. Department of Highways was also notified. The police removed the garbage bag from the Highway. There were no injuries or charges.

LANGHAM GAS & DASH

On March 13 at 5:30 p.m. police received a complaint of a theft of gas at a gas station in Langham. The caller reported A female driver left without paying for her gas. The vehicle left the gas station in an unknown direction. Investigation into this matter is ongoing.

HURT ON THE JOB

On March 9 at 11:25 a.m. police received a complaint of a workplace accident at a residence near Delisle. A 23-year-old male received minor injuries in the accident and was transported to hospital by MD ambulance. Occupational Health & Safety investigators are investigating the accident. There were no charges.

DANGEROUS PRACTICE

On March 10 at 7:25 p.m. police received a complaint of two female hitch hikers on Highway 11 near Warman. The caller reported the females were walking very close to the driving portion of the Highway and were concerned about them getting hit. Police made patrols of the area but were unable to locate any females matching the description provided.

ASSAULT IN DELISLE

March 10 at 8:20 p.m. police received a complaint of an assault at a residence in Delisle. The caller reported a friend was being assaulted by their partner. Police attended and arrested a 49-year-old male from Delisle and remanded him for court the following morning in Saskatoon. The victim received minor injuries in the assault.

SCRAP OVER MONEY

On March 13 at 1:25 a.m. police received a complaint of a fight at a location in Martensville. Police attended and learned that a disagreement over money got out of control. A 30-year-old male from Saskatoon was arrested and removed from the location and taken to a residence in Martensville. There were no charges or injuries.

OVERDUE TRAVELLER

On March 14 at 8:10 p.m. police received a complaint of an overdue traveler. The caller reported the 53-year-old female had not arrived at her destination and was concerned. The caller tried numerous times to contact the female on her cell phone without any luck. A short time later the female arrived safe and sound. There were no charges or injuries.

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On March 15 at 3:05 a.m. police received a complaint of an intoxicated female at a residence in Martensville. The female was trying to get into the residence. It appeared she was confused about where she was. Police attended and found the 36-yearold female a block away. She was intoxicated and confused about which house was hers, but was taken back to her residence. There were no charges.

amount of time. The caller was concerned as there had been a number of crimes taking place in the area. Police attended and spoke with the 27-year-old male from Saskatoon. He advised he was speaking with a female and wanted to do it privately. Checks on the male revealed he had a restriction on his license, so was given a warning.

On March 15, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. Police received a 911 call from a residence in the Pike Lake area. The male was very belligerent towards members. The 47-yearold male continued to call 911 and was issued a ticket for misuse of 911 under the Emergency 911 system act. He did not have an emergency.

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Twinning increases safety, says Delisle mayor By TERRY PUGH

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Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall shake hands at the conclusion of a ceremony on Thursday, March 12 announcing federal funding to twin Highway 7 from Saskatoon to Delisle

Feds, province share cost of twinning Highway 7 By TERRY PUGH

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One of Saskatchewan’s busiest stretches of highway is being twinned. Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall jointly announced in Saskatoon on Thursday, March 12 that their governments would contribute roughly $32 million each to twin 25 kilometers of Highway 7 from Saskatoon to Delisle. The money for the project is coming through the New Building Canada Fund. Harper said the highway upgrade is part of an overall national infrastructure develop-

ment plan. “This is part of the largest infrastructure investment in Canadian history,” said Harper. Wall said Highway 7 is an important route that connects Saskatoon to growing communities like Delisle, Rosetown and Kindersley, as well as to export markets. But in addition to economic benefits, safety concerns will also be alleviated. “Twinning will address the safety and congestion concerns that are a result of Saskatchewan’s remarkable economic and population growth,” said Wall. “I drive that highway a lot, and my wife Tammy and I

have two kids that attend university in Saskatoon. So to us as parents, safety is the most important concern.” The project is expected to begin this spring, with grading work between Saskatoon to just east of Vanscoy. The project is expected to be complete in the fall of 2018. Highways and Infrastructure Minister Nancy Heppner said in a prepared statement that the twinning project will complement the four sets of passing lanes on Highway 7 that are being built between Saskatoon and Rosetown. She noted that the stretch of highway between Saskatoon and Delisle has very high traffic volumes.

“Traffic on this part of Highway 7 has increased by 50 per cent in the last decade,” said Heppner. “This project is an example of our government’s commitment to ensuring growth improves everyone’s quality of life.” She pointed out the province is also working to twin Highway 16 from Saskatoon to Clavet. Kelly Block, MP for Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar, said the project will benefit residents of Saskatoon, Vanscoy, Delisle and other communities. “The twinning contributes to the local economy and provides a safe, easy route to and from Saskatoon,” said Block.

At a press conference following the formal announcement, Wall said consultations with residents and elected officials with the Village of Vanscoy are currently underway to determine the most viable route for the new twinned highway a round the village. “We’re working really hard to address their concerns,” said Wall. “There are always concerns when it comes to big projects, but if we consult we can solve a lot of these concerns. Maybe not one hundred per cent of them, but most of them. We want to get to the point where the route will be as accepted as possible by all the stakeholders involved.”

Prairie Spirit School Division warns of $6 million shortfall Faced with the prospect of a $6 million shortfall in its 201516 budget, the Prairie Spirit School Division (PSSD) is taking its case directly to the public in the hopes of putting pressure on the provincial government. In a mass e-mail letter to 10,000 parents of students throughout the division on Monday, March 16, PSSD officials say the expected funding

shortfall will have a negative impact on the school division’s operations and capital needs. The PSSD letter notes that since a new funding model was adopted by the provincial government in 2012, PSSD has not been funded “equitably” compared to other school divisions. “Prairie Spirit is funded significantly lower per student when compared to similar school divisions,” states the let-

ter. “We will have a $6 million shortfall in 2015-16 as a result of the funding model.” The letter states that PSSD’s funding per student has decreased each year since 2012 because of the new funding model. Compared to the highest-funded school division in the province, which is similar to PSSD, the local school division received “$4,000 less per student” and “$40 million less

overall for the school division.” The PSSD letter said school division officials have asked the Minister of Education and local MLAs on numerous occasions to provide additional funding until the funding model is full implemented and refined. It has also requested additional grants and project funding. To make up for repeated annual shortfalls, the PSSD has

cut $2 million from its operating budget over the past two years and dipped into its limited reserve funds to the tune of $3 million to balance its 2014-15 budget, according to the letter. The 2014/15 school year marks the ninth consecutive year of enrollment growth in Prairie Spirit School Division, CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

Funding shortfall concerns PSSD

The twinning of Highway 7 from Saskatoon to Delisle is good news, according to Delisle Mayor Dave Anderchek,. “It’s definitely going to have a positive impact in a lot of ways,” said Andercheck in an interview on Thursday, March 12. “From a safety perspective, it should help a lot.” The federal and provincial governments announced earlier that day they were each contributing $32 million to twin 25 kilometers of Highway 7 from Saskatoon to Delisle. The project is slated to begin this spring and be completed by the fall of 2018. Anderchek said the announcement has been a long time coming, and uncertainty over the future of Highway 7 had trickled down to create questions over the town’s future plans. “This announcement really helps our community move forward in our planning and development,” said Anderchek. “It removes the uncertainty about what was happening with the highway. Now we know for certain what is in the works, and we can move ahead accordingly.” The town has plans to expand residential and business development on the north side of the highway, said Anderchek. But more importantly, he noted, is the fact that the highway will be safer. A twinned highway will make Delisle a more attractive place for people who are looking to make a home in a community outside Saskatoon. “Traffic has increased substantially on Highway 7 over the past decade, and it will only increase further,” said Anderchek. “As a community, we’re looking forward to seeing this project completed. We’ve heard a lot of rumours for many years about possible twinning, and it’s nice to see that it will finally become a reality.”


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Oil price drop spells lower municipal revenue: Premier By JAMES TARRANT james@ccgazette.ca

The drop in world oil prices will likely translate into lower revenue transfers to rural municipalities, according to Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall. In his address to the Saskatchewan Rural Municipalities Association (SARM) convention in Saskatoon last week, Wall said impact could be significant. “Revenue declines of this magnitude won’t bring operations in government to a halt,” said Wall. “But it is serious and it needs to be addressed and it will be addressed.” Municipalities across the province depend on the one percent of Provincial Sales Tax (PST) they receive from provincial oil royalties to pay for infrastructure maintenance and

upgrades. With the provincial budget announcement just days away, Wall stressed that it will be a balanced budget despite the shortcoming. Wall said since his government has been in office, revenue sharing has increased by 100 percent and government revenue has increased by 20 percent. He said changing the revenue-sharing formula is last on his government’s agenda, but he also reminded SARM delegates that the province has been through this kind of thing before. In 2009, the price of oil was low, he said, adding that potash sales were also in a deep slump at that time, but the province pulled though. A big part of the province’s return to prosperity has been keeping the budgets balanced

during periods of unprecedented growth. In this year’s budget Wall hopes to introduce new growth tax incentives and create new jobs in manufacturing and processing. He also wants to encourage more corporate head office presence in the province. Ray Orb, acting president of SARM said in his speech at the convention that he plans on holding the provincial government to its commitment. “Municipal Revenue Sharing is an important funding source for all municipalities across the province. RMs and local taxpayers have taken on a growing responsibility to subsidize the countries exports,” said Orb. “So additional funding mechanisms must be created with the recognition that all taxpayers in the province are greatly benefitting from resource develop-

ment that occurs in rural areas.” A couple of ways SARM has asked the province to increase funding to the RM is through a P3 program, with funding earmarked for rural based infrastructure projects, said Orb. Other initiatives include a public-industry partnership program. Orb said a separate program like this would allow funding available for the Municipal Roads for the Economy Program. He said the funding could also be utilized for other infrastructure projects deemed important by the MREP committee. Lastly Orb asked the province to consider continuing its $25.5 million investment in MREP for 2015 and to provide MREP with a two-year funding commitment to allow qualifying RMs to acquire necessary permits.

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Funding shortfall concerns Prairie Spirit School Division with an enrollment of over 10,300 students in Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. For 2014-15, Prairie Spirit School Division reported an increase in student enrollment of nearly 300 students over last year. As of September 30, 2014, the school division has 10,312 students in its 45 schools in 28 communities. Since the school division was formed through the amalgamation of three school divisions in 2006, student enrollment has increased by 16%, an increase of approximately 1400 students. The greatest increases in student enrollment are in schools in the cities of Warman and Martensville. Despite this steady growth, PSSD officials say the funding Prairie Spir-

it receives per student has been declining every year since 2012. While the PSSD has among the highest graduation rates in the province, it will be a challenge to maintain that standing if there are fewer staff working directly with students, and less funds to support student programs, extra-curricular activities, and building and maintenance needs. The PSSD states that its expenses are similar or slightly lower than the average for school divisions in the province. The PSSD concludes its letter by asking parents to contact Premier Brad Wall, Education Minister Don Morgan and MLAs within the PSSD area.

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Langham facilities get huge funding boost from RM By JAMES TARRANT james@ccgazette.ca

Recreational opportunities for residents of Langham and area will be improved following the RM of Corman Park’s approval of a funding request for $84,652,00. Council granted the request during a meeting on Monday, March 2. The funding comes out of Corman Park’s Municipal Reserve Fund. A total of $62,000 will go toward renovations for the Langham Curling Club and $20,000 will go to the Centennial Arena. On February 2, Langham Curling Club President Maureen Kinch wrote a letter to the RM requesting the funds. In January 2012 the curling rink was closed due to excessive snow load and was later demolished in April of that year. The new building was recently rebuilt using insurance funds and is currently host-

ing an official grand opening event called the Icebreaker Open Bonspiel this week. The RM funding will go towards projects designed to make the new building energy-efficient, said Kinch. During the RM Council Meeting Division 3 Councilor David Fox questioned the amount of funding going to both Langham facilities. But Division 8 Councilor Wendy Trask said Langham serves a large rural area. She said most residents would rather use facilities close to home than travel elsewhere. Funding for the curling rink will go towards expanding the storage area for their icemaker, said Kinch. Right now the icemaker’s equipment is stored in a 16x12 room. Kinch said the funding will allow for the mechanical room to double in size and allow all ice making equipment to be stored in one room. Other projects that will be

covered by the funding include the purchase of new chairs and tables for the lobby, lounge and environmentally friendly ice decals for the rink’s three sheets of ice. This will cut down the time required for painting the ice in half. Kinch said she was shocked to receive all of the funding dollars she requested. “I was away for a few days when I heard through the grapevine that we were approved fully for it. It is huge because it cuts down on what we have to fundraise for,” said Kinch. “We weren’t too sure how we were going to build that storage for our ice maker. For the ice surface we would have had to go with paint.” The skating rink’s portion will go towards renovations of the arena kitchen by replacing cabinets, installing new flooring, replacing the ceiling, installing a fire wall and two energy-efficient refrigeration units, a range hood and ventilation system.

hot off the press The annual guide to the City of Warman was distributed to residents last week. The 160-page handbook, published by the city, includes a business directory and city map, as well as numerous articles about the history of the community, cityowned facilities and amenities, volunteer organizations and upcoming events throughout the year. Phone numbers for city facilities are also included. This year’s publication, unlike past editions, does not have a phone directory of residents. With more people making the switch over to cell phones and away from land lines, it has become increasingly difficult to maintain an updated list. In addition, the growth of the city population also created challenges in compiling information. The guide is available at Warman City Hall.

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City of Warman Official Community Plan provides window on future Estimates of projected population range between 20,000 and 65,000 by 2034 By TERRY PUGH

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The City of Warman laid out its vision for the future on Thursday, March 12. Roughly 200 people turned out for two open house sessions at the Brian King Centre in Warman to view the city’s proposed Official Community Plan (OCP). The latest OCP is designed to update the city’s current document, adopted in 2006. It spells out the city’s population growth projections over the next twenty years, and maps out future land use plans, including development proposals for residential neighbourhoods, infrastructure and servicing.

PROJECTED POPULATION

Warman Councilor Kendall Shram said many residents were surprised at the population growth projections outlined in the OCP, which varied from a modest 20,000 residents by 2034 (based on an annual increase of 4 per cent) to a high of

65,000 residents by 2034 (based on an annual increase of 10 per cent). But, Shram noted, the anticipated increases are based on current population growth trends. He said regardless of how fast that growth occurs, the city is aiming to have infrastructure and services in place to meet the needs of the growing population. Warman has a present population of 9,523 citizens, according to statistics from the provincial Ministry of Health. Shram said the city is looking to gather input and feedback from residents on all aspects of the OCP. A survey, available online and also in hard copies from Warman City Hall, is designed to solicit residents opinions. “Quite frankly, in order to have a successful community, it’s essential to have people’s input,” said Shram. “Through this survey, we hope to get grassroots involvement from residents in the plan.” Warman city councilor Zane

A map depicting Warman’s current and future population densities of various neighbourhoods

Dmytryshyn said one of the big projects that has attracted many people’s attention is the skate park, set to begin construction this spring in Prairie Oasis Park. “I’ve had a lot of people say they’re quite excited about it,” said Dmytryshyn. “Many young families are really looking forward to having that facility in place this year.” Warman Junior Planner Chris Hilash said the OCP lays out the goals and objectives of the community. He noted the city has recently annexed a considerable quantity of land sufficient to accommodate the projected growth outlined in the new OCP.

WHAT’S COMING UP?

Warman Manager of Planning and Development Brad Toth said the majority of people attending the open house were looking for information on the type of commercial services and recreation facilities likely to come to Warman in the next few years. “There are also questions about the new neighbourhoods and how quickly Warman may grow,” said Toth. “Some of these population projections may seem pretty ambitious, but the timeline is not set in stone. The population figures are tied to specific infrastructure milestones. What we are trying to do is ensure we have sufficient capacity at any given time to supply services to all the residents and businesses in the community.” Toth pointed out that the last couple of phases of the Legends neighbourhood are slated to be completed in the near future. After that, the Traditions and Southlands neighbourhoods will be developed. Toth said the current OCP was designed in 2006 as a 20 to 30 year plan, but faster-than-anticipated growth overtook the projections for land use, infrastructure and development. “It definitely needs to be updated,” said Toth. “We’ve grown a lot faster than anybody could have foreseen back then.” He noted that after public input has been incorporated into the new OCP, a set of bylaws, one for the OCP itself and one for zoning, will be brought before city council for first reading. That is likely to happen by the end of March. The bylaw

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Warman resident Pat Reid and Warman Mayor Sheryl Spence view future development plans for the city at an open house on Thursday, March 12

Partnership for Growth (P4G) Project Manager Christine Gutmann says growth plans for municipalities within the region are designed to promote shared goals and objectives will then be advertised in the local newspaper for four weeks before it comes back to council for second and third readings. Toth said the new OCP will need to be reviewed in five years to keep it current.

REGIONAL CONTEXT

While the OCP is specific to Warman, the growth plans outlined in the document reflect the larger growth strategy for the region as a whole, according to Christine Gutmann, Project Manager for the Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth (P4G) Regional Plan. “Warman is looking specifically at development within its own boundaries,” said Gutmann in an interview at the open house. “The role of the

P4G is to facilitate compatible development so that the different municipalities are all working together toward shared goals and objectives. “The P4G is all about coordinating everyone’s initiatives so that they’re not working at cross-purposes,” she added. “There are always going to be areas of conflict, but we can work through that by negotiation and communication. It’s important to have everyone at the table.” Gutmann said the P4G is currently working on an interim development strategy which will be released in the near future. “This strategy identifies projects that are ongoing right now and which everyone agrees make sense,” she said. “A larger regional land use

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plan that looks at the entire region will be coming out in the fall.” Gutmann said the P4G Regional Plan is encouraging public input, and will be utilizing a number of avenues to convey information to residents of the region. ‘We started this project in November and we’ve made good progress over the winter,” she said. “We’re starting now to come out and show people what’s been accomplished so far, and to gather feedback and input. “In the next couple of weeks we’ll have our vision and our principles and other information out before the public. This information will provide a lot of context for people going forward.”


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Librarians Cara Barrett (left to right) and Tena Wahl, Warman History Committee members Lori Vellacott and Sharon Martens unveil An antique Remington typewriter donated by former Warman residents John and Shelly Frie, now on display in the Warman library. The cabinet was custom built by Kevin Davis of Warman.

Warman History Committee seeks space in city-owned building for permanent museum By TERRY PUGH

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The Warman History Committee is hoping to find a permanent location to house its collection of artifacts, documents and other materials. Sharon Martens, a former Warman city councilor and a spokesperson for the committee, said there is a danger of losing much of the community’s local history as the population ages. “It’s too easy to let things like this slip away, and we often don’t recognize their value,” said Martens in an interview. “That’s why it’s important to have stuff out there for people to see where we came from and how this community got started. It’s very interesting to learn about our roots.” The committee is hoping to move into the former Warman Library location in a civicowned building on Klassen Street. The committee had displays in a meeting room in that building for several years. The committee asked Warman City Council for permission to move into that building, which is currently vacant, in 2013, shortly after the library relocated to its present location in the Warman Community Middle School (WCMS). At that time, the city was unsure about future uses for the building. A follow-up letter was sent by the committee to city council in November, 2014, repeat-

ing the request to use the building. The committee has not yet received a definite answer from the city. “Our proposal was that we could use the old library space, and the city would still be able to rent out the meeting room space, which has a separate entrance,” said Martens in an interview. “We realize it represents a cost to the city, but right now it’s basically empty and there are still costs associated with that.” The history committee currently has two permanent display cabinets mounted to a wall in the Legends Centre, and volunteers change the displays on a seasonal basis. Martens said the committee wants to continue to use the display cabinets at the Legends Centre because of the amount of pedestrian traffic through the building and the high profile the displays give to Warman’s history. But she said the majority of artifacts and documents donated to the committee are in storage in private homes, and added there needs to be a long-term plan to preserve the community’s history. “We feel a space like this is a good place to start,” she said, adding a small museum is needed in Warman. “The history committee has the potential to increase the umber of artifacts available through donations from individuals as well as surrounding

communities,” she said. “The town of Osler has recently offered us a substantial number of great articles. The challenge remains to find a venue to display these interesting windows of our past.” The committee also believes that local history can inspire elementary and high school students to research their own community and family roots. The committee has donated an antique manual typewriter to the Warman Library and Warman Community Middle School. A custom-built cabinet by Kevin Davis, who also built the cabinets in the Legends Centre, will house the typewriter. Martens said the typewriter not only shows kids the technology of the past, it also provides a visible link with current electronic computers. “Before there were computers people typed their manuscripts with typewriters. The keyboard of a computer is exactly the same as the keyboard on the typewriter,” she said. “When kids realize that, they want to find out how the technology changed over time.” The history committee began shortly after Warman celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2006. Currently the committee consists of Martens, Shane Janswick and Lori Vellacott. Martens said anyone who wishes to help on the committee is welcome. They can contact her at 306-934-5914.

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Canadians jet-setting despite sky-high household debt levels By JEFF SCHWARTZ

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Even the frugal can fall. You might have an air-tight budget, immune to most impulses, but this time of year serves up one of the biggest tests: March Break. Whether it’s pressure from your enthusiastic kids (who all seem to have a “lucky friend who’s going to Disney World again!”), or from within (it was a record-breaking winter, after all), many Canadians are feeling a tremendous urge to splurge on a getaway. Last year, a CIBC poll showed that the average March Break traveller was planning on spending an average of $2328 on their getaway. That means a chunk of the money spent on March Break this year will wind up on credit cards. “We all know that household debt is through the roof,” says Schwartz. “It’s a symptom of living beyond our means – people may not be able to afford a vacation but they’ll take one anyway and hope they can pay for it later.” Despite the fact that half of Canadians are living paycheque-to-paycheque, they seem driven to get away from the slush and snow that has made them miserable over the winter months. Airports are expecting some of the busiest days of the year, as bound-and-determined Canadians take to the skies. “I always like to stress the very simple test of assessing ‘wants’ versus ‘needs’,” adds Schwartz. “A vacation very clearly falls into the ‘want’ category, but many are treating it like a’ need’ and are going into debt as a result.” To make vacationing a little more financially attainable, Consolidated Credit reached out to some of Canada’s top financial bloggers and put together a series of tips and tricks that will easily bring down the cost of your trip, wherever you’re headed. 1. Consider connecting flights Connecting is tough, especially if your kids are young. However, it can shave tons of money off your airfare. Plus, if you can find a connecting flight out of a great destination, you can always push your connecting flight a day or two and see the sights while you’re there. Blogger Corinne McDermott from Have Baby, Will Travel has great tips on flying out of Buffalo, too. 2. Budget for indulgences, and bring that money in cash It’s inevitable that something will catch the kids’ eyes - or yours! - so plan accordingly. Bring that money in cash, so that when it’s gone, it’s gone and you won’t overspend and come home to a big credit card statement. 3. Bring just the essentials Airlines are hiking their baggage fees like no tomorrow, so make sure to bring only the essentials and get the kids to do the same. Blogger Globetrotting Mama put together a great list of everything you can bring in a carry-on. 4. Use Your Points It really pays to save up your credit card’s travel points. Not only can they be applied to flights, but you can often use them for travel insurance and car rentals. Try a credit card comparison site to find a plan you like. The Calculated Traveller has a great guide on using credit cards to save. 5. Think local Everyone wants to head south - especially during a long winter like this one - but there’s tons of fun to be had close to home, too. Use a service like Trekaroo to explore local, family-friendly options - get all the details at Gone With The Family.

More doctors isn’t the whole story Perhaps you live in one of the Saskatchewan communities fortunate enough to have recently received one of 20 new doctors that came to our province.

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Correction The Sask Valley Vipers played the Humboldt Broncos in the SBAAHL playoffs. Incorrrect information appeared in the cutline on the front page of the March 12, 2015 edition. The Warman skatepark will be located in the northwest corner of Prairie Oasis Park, not the northeast corner. Inccorect information appeared on page 7 of the March 12, 2015 edition.

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province that received at least one doctor. Of course, new doctors in Arcola, Lloydminster, Swift Current, Porcupine Plain, Leader, Kamsack, Fort Qu’Appelle and Estevan are good news. But there happens to be a lot of doctors in this province. And doctors tend to come and go. For the provincial government to spend this much effort announcing the arrival of handful is a more than a little suspicious. In fact, it’s quite suspicious, given all this came a week after the legislature saw about 70 protestors from Craik offering serious concerns that their doctor is being forced out of town by the Five Hills Health Region. The Craik protestors were joined by others as far away as Coronach and as close as Central Butte. This suggests perhaps the government isn’t quite telling the whole story when it comes to its success in finding rural doctors. Moreover, the government has been under fire for a lot of other health issues. First, there has been the money and resources spent on

“lean” training that has included sending regional and provincial health officials to the U.S. to tour an airbag factory in Utah. And then there is the problem of seniors’ care that the government would have us believe is confined to a few nursing homes in the cities. Well, according to the Provincial Ombudsman Mary McFadyen, the complaints she is getting after being assigned to look into the matter are “widespread” across the province. Finally, the Sask. Party government has most recently found itself under siege over the cost of ambulance fees that are much higher than other provinces and certainly much higher for rural people forced to pay more for mileage and for inter-hospital transfers. Rural and Remote Health Minister Greg Ottenbreit’s explanation that there have been other priorities is not good enough. Delivering good health care to rural Saskatchewan requires more than tooting your own horn over the hiring of a few doctors.

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Musicians tune up for Twin Rivers Festival Now in its thirteenth season, the Twin Rivers Music Festival (TRMF) is hitting all the right notes. The festival, which runs March 23 through 27 in Dalmeny, is attracting hundreds of musicians from communities around the region. The festival kicks off Monday, March 23 at 9:00 a.m. with Junior Piano competitors age 12 years and younger. The performances take place at the Dalmeny Community Church Instrumental, vocal and band performances are slated for Tuesday, March 24 at the Dalmeny Bible Church. The competition wraps up on Sunday, March 29 at 3:00 p.m. with the festival’s annual Awards Concert at the Dalmeny Community Church. Adjudicators at this year’s festival include: Terry Heckman, Principal Trumpet with the Saskatoon Symphony since 1991 and Bandmaster of the Saskatoon Brass Band; Pianist Peggy L’Hoir, past president of the Saskatchewan Registered Music Teachers Association and the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers Association; Vocalist Joy McFarlane-Burton, a member of the Canadian Music Festival Adjudicators Association; Pianist Claire Seibold, Pres-

ident of the West Central Branch of the Saskatchewan Registered Music Teachers Association. TRMF President Doreen Benson noted the festival will be presenting a number of scholarships and awards in piano,vocal, instrumental and general categories. Several area school bands and choirs are performing at the festival. Prairie Spirit West Junior Band and Senior Band are slated to take the stage on Tuesday, March 24 at the Dalmeny Bible Church. Both the Warman and Martensville High School Choirs are scheduled to perform on Thursday, March 26 at the Dalmeny Bible Church. There are also poetry and sacred readings included in the festival program.

The Warman Food Bank says Thank You to our community and area businesses. Through your generosity, we distributed more than $8,700 in gifts and gift cards to local families to help them have a happier 2014 holiday season.

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newspaper bound editions Warman Librarian Cara Barrett displays bound copies of back issues of two local newspapers, the Clark’s Crossing Gazette and the nowdefunct Village Press. The Village Press bound editions contain issues from the early 1980s to the late 1990s. The Clark’s Crossing Gazette bound editions currently cover the years 2008-2013. The newspaper articles provide coverage of events and issues of the day, and offer a great source for researching local history.

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New seed and crop protection guides By Kim Stonehouse, PAg.

Once again the SaskSeed Guide has been published and distributed in the Western Producer. The 2015 version of the SaskSeed guide contains information on seed grower concerns, Fusarium Head Blight issues, changes to plant breeders rights and much more. This new guide also contains the Varieties of Grain Crops insert for 2015 from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture. The insert represents an unbiased side by side comparison of crop varieties for four distinct growing regions of Saskatchewan. Canola varieties are included in the Varieties of Grain Crops insert. As well, more detailed information on canola varieties can be found within the section of the SaskSeed Guide entitled Canola Performance Trials 2014 Results. The guide and this insert can be a valuable tool for producers deciding what to plant this spring. One advantage to using the guide, as opposed to just the varieties insert, is that the last 20 pages of the SaskSeed Guide contains contact information for pedigreed seed growers in Saskatchewan that can supply many of the varieties listed within the insert. If you didn’t receive the 2015 SaskSeed Guide it is available at the Saskatchewan Agriculture regional offices. Another popular publication is the Guide to Crop Protection. The 2015 version is now available at regional offices as well as online at the Government of

Saskatchewan website www.agriculture.gov. sk.ca. The guide contains a number of new products for seed treatments, herbicides, fungicides and insecticides. There is also a new crop growth regulator found in the weed control section. As usual there are a number of new concept herbicides that consist of reformulated or new combinations of existing active ingredients. This is also becoming common practice with fungicides and seed treatments as resistance to individual active ingredients increases. This publication is evolving every year and in an effort to reduce duplication the guide continues to list the growing number of generic formulations under the name of the active ingredient rather than the trade name. To help applicators in this transition the original trade name of the product is listed as a false title with reference to the active ingredients page for a period of three years. The Guide to Crop Protection is quite often an invaluable tool for weed, plant disease and insect control products. In addition the guide contains information on proper tank mixing and cleaning, resistance management, field scouting, preharvest intervals, special weed problems and much more. An update to the 2015 Guide to Crop Protection can be found on the Government of Saskatchewan website on May 1, 2015. Hard copies of this update may be picked up at regional offices or the Agriculture Knowledge Centre in the spring.

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Processing forages By Bryan Doig, PAg Processing forages with bale shredders and tub grinders helps to reduce feed wastage. Cattle are selective eaters. They will pick through the hay, leaving the coarse stemmy material behind. Ground or chopped forage is consumed with minimal losses if fed in a feed bunk or selffeeder. Feeding forage on the snow increases the amount of waste. New research has shown when forages are rolled out onto snow, there is 12.3 percent waste and 19.2 percent waste when shredded onto the ground. If fed on snow, the fine material shorter than 3/4 inch or 1.7 cm cannot be picked out of the snow and creates 75 percent of the wasted feed. Generally this is the fine leaf material

that is high in nutrients, especially energy and protein. Processing forages and roughages allows for mixing. Good quality hay can be mixed with poor quality forages (slough hay, cereal straw and weathered hay) to provide a more balanced diet. Over- and underfeeding can be avoided. Grain and supplements can be added to the mix. Processing reduces the ration bulk. Grinding forage through a 1.0 cm or 1.3 cm screen can increase the rate of passage through the digestive tract. Daily feed intake and rates of gain are increased. Chopping forage longer than 2.5 cm does not result in increased intake or rate of passage through the digestive tract. Grinding through a 0.5 cm screen (or finer)

reduces the digestibility of the forage. Finely ground forage passes through the digestive system more rapidly, resulting in incomplete absorption of the digested feed. Processing a poorer quality forage increases intake to a greater degree than grinding high quality forage. The use of a 1.7 cm screen has the highest increase in digestibility for low quality forages. Twine is not generally considered a problem in feeding as long as it is cut into fairly short pieces (16 to 18 inches). Net wrap should be removed prior to processing. There have been cases of dead cows from impaction due to larger pieces of net wrap clumping and blocking the digestive tract. The occurrence of bloat may be increased

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Fine tuning production plans: Start with good seed By Joanne Kowalski, MSc PAg For many producers, the growing season of 2014 was rife with disease as a result of the warm wet weather, further resulting in seed issues for the 2014 crop. The issues at the forefront include below average germination and above average disease rates with rates for Fusarium species being the biggest problem. F. graminearum and F. culmorum can be seed borne or soil borne and cause head blights while all Fusarium spp. cause seedling blights and root rots. There are several species in the Fusarium family but F. graminearum is the most worrisome as it produces metabolites that are toxic to both humans and animals. The major mycotoxins produced by F. graminearum are deoxynivalenol (DON) and zearalenone. As we have

seen this year, the result is grain that is difficult to market and questionable to use as seed. Fusarium infection can be controlled by: Using seed lots with low levels of infection. In order to get the best control, have your seed tested for infection levels. Using seed treatments. Using a seed treatment can do these three things: 1) make good seed better able to resist infection, 2) impair the spread of seed-borne diseases from the seed to the seedlings, and 3) slow the infection of seedlings by soil-borne disease and increase vigour. Seed treatments are not a solution for moldy seeds. In the end, it is absolutely essential to get good coverage on the seed so when using older treating methods, increase the water content of the slurry for improved coverage. Using a fungicide for Fusarium head blight

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Canadian Agricultural Safety Association second round of applications now accepted The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) in partnership with Farm Credit Canada (FCC) and the Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) is pleased to announce five farmers have been awarded Back to Ag funding. The Back to Ag Program is a funding project focused on supporting the cost of adaptive technology that injured farmers or agricultural workers need to return to the work they love – farming. To kick-start the program, FCC donated $100,000 to the Back to Ag Program following a successful two week social media campaign. Individuals and other organizations also donated to the Back to Ag Program through both the RHF and the FarmSafe Foundation. “Recipient feedback has been extremely positive,” says Marcel Hacault, CASA’s Executive Director. “This funding fills a need that isn’t met

through insurance or government programs. This unique program is truly getting farmers Back to Ag.” Back to Ag recipients are from across Canada, all have experienced a traumatic injury and all are actively farming. Funds will be used to modify a cattle handling system, retrofit a tractor with a lift, provide a sitto-stand lift, modify a barn entry and purchase an accessible barnloft staircase. Each of the participants’ Back to Ag projects will make farming with an injury safer and more productive. “Across the country, FCC employees are constantly inspired by the passion, resilience and commitment of Canadian farm families, even in their most challenging times,” said FCC President and CEO Michael Hoffort. “We’re honoured to do our part by helping to provide injured farmers with the support they need to get back Back to Ag.”

“Seeing the direct impact the Back to Ag program and partnership is having on farmers is incredibly encouraging and inspiring,” says Rick Hansen, CEO of the Rick Hansen Foundation. “I urge more farmers to apply for the program to get the assistance they need to continue the work they love. Supporting our farmers is key to a sustainable and thriving agriculture industry in Canada.” CASA would also like to announce that another application period is now open to apply for Back to Ag Funding. Applications for the Back to Ag Program will be accepted from February 23, 2015 to April 24, 2015. Canadian residents who are 18 years or older, have experienced a life altering injury and are able to show their need and demonstrate how the adaptive technology will help them return to work on the farm are eligible to apply. The adaptive technology can come

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A total of fourteen boys and girls high school basketball teams from this area have a shot at making the Hoopla provincial championship finals this year. Conference playoffs last weekend saw the top two teams in each tournament qualify for regionals this coming weekend. Three area schools: Valley Christian Academy (VCA) in Osler, Warman High School, and Clavet Composite School are each hosting a regional tournament on Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21. Full tournament details are available on the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletics Association (SHSAA) website at www. shsaa.ca .

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In 1A boys basketball, the Hepburn Hawks are one of 16 teams in the mix. The Hawks play their first game in Davidson on Friday, March 20 at 6 p.m. Hepburn advanced to regionals after winning both their games last weekend at the conference playoff. The Hawks beat Hafford 87-67 in their first game and polished off Kerrobert 69-65 in the conference final.

2A BOYS REGIONALS

Rosthern Junior College (RJC) is a finalist in the 2A boys regional tournament. The Rosthern team plays Friday, March 20 at 6 p.m. in Balcarres. Stobart High School in Duck Lake is also in this tournament. They play at 8 p.m. at Saskatoon Ecole Canadienne. RJC beat Langham in the conference playoffs 63-46, and beat Ecole Canadienne Francais 62-52 in the conference final. Hague and Langham also competed in the conference tournament in Saskatoon.

3A BOYS REGIONALS

In 3A boys regional competition, VCA and Delisle are both playing in a tournament hosted by VCA. Delisle plays Friday, March 20 at 6 p.m. while VCA’s first game is at 8 p.m. In the conference playoffs last weekend in Saskatoon, VCA beat Dalmeny 82-66 in their first game, and defeated Saskatoon Legacy Christian Academy 76-64 in the conference final. Asquith also competed in that conference tournament. In the conference playoff tournament last weekend hosted by Clavet, the Delisle Rebels advanced after losing the final game 69-48 to Saskatoon Christian Academy. The hometown

Clavet Cougars lost 92-81 to Saskatoon and failed to advance.

4A BOYS REGIONALS

The Warman Wolverines travel to Moose Jaw to compete in the 4A regional tournament. The Warman team’s first game is Friday, March 20 at 8 p.m. at Moose Jaw Central Collegiate.

1A GIRLS REGIONALS

The Hepburn and Asquith girls teams are competing in 1A regional tournaments this weekend. Hepburn plays Friday, March 20 at 6 p.m. in Middle Lake while Asquith’s first game is Friday, March 20 at 8 p.m. in Lake Lenore. Asquith advanced to regionals after winning silver in the conference final at WW Brown School in Langham last weekend. Asquith lost to Kenaston by a score of 77-37 in the final. Asquith had earlier defeated the host Langham Vikings in a hard-fought game by a score of 85-72 to advance to the final.

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Langham Vikings Darby Chappell looks for an open teammate while Rachel Waycott of the Lord Asquith Athletics does her best to block a pass during a game at WW Brown School in Langham on Saturday, March 14. Lord Asquith School won the silver medal in the 1A girls conference tournament and will compete in a regional tournament this weekend

Hague and VCA are in the 2A girls regional tournament. Hague plays at 6 p.m. at Harvest City Collegiate in Regina while VCA plays at 8 p.m. in Meath Park. In the conference tournament last weekend in Osler, VCA beat Hague 9257 in the final. Both teams advanced to regionals. Earlier in the tournament, Waldheim beat Aberdeen 47-36, and Osler VCA beat Waldheim 80-27. Hague defeated Rosthern Junior College 79-64 to advance to the conference final.

3A GIRLS REGIONALS

In 3A girls regional competition, Dalmeny, Clavet and Delisle are in the mix. Dalmeny plays at 6 p.m. at Caronport High School. Delisle plays at 6 p.m. in Indian Head. Clavet Composite School hosts a home game between the Clavet Cougars and Tisdale at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 20. In the conference tournament in Macklin last weekend, Dalmeny beat Macklin 48-36, but then lost to Clavet by a score of 76-14. Unity beat Delisle 48-45 to advance to the final. Clavet beat Unity in the conference championship by a score of 88-36.

4A GIRLS REGIONALS

Warman High School hosts a 4A girls regional tournament. The hometown Wolverines play their first game at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 20.

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Warman High School (WHS) athletes scored a major takedown last weekend, capturing the 3A Boys Team Provincial Wrestling Championship title in Regina. The WHS boys team recorded a total of 14 points to take the crown, well ahead of five other schools, each of

which scored 5 points. Two wrestlers, Micah Heide and Brandon McKimmon, each won provincial silver medals in their respective weight categories: Heide in the 73 kg class, and McKimmon in the 110 kg class. “We figured we would do well, but it was a bit of a surprise to win the overall team championship,” said Jesse Reis, who along with Matt Lin-

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Wrestlers earn gold, silver the WHS administration, and a complementary wrestling program at the Warman Community Middle School (WCMS), which provides younger student athletes with experience and motivation. “The biggest accomplishment is that our team has been growing since Day One four years ago when I first got here, and with the help of Matt Linner here at WHS and Erin Hoffman at the middle school, we’ve been able to have the program take root,” said Reis. “I thought it was a big accomplishment to send 14 kids to regionals, because that’s the most we’ve ever had make it that far. And then to send another six on to provincials, and to come away from that with two silver medals and a team gold medal, that feels pretty cool.” Reis said the achievement speaks highly of the talent and dedication of the student athletes. “They’ve worked really hard all season,” he said. “Micah has really improved tremendously over the past three years, so winning a silver medal is nice for him in his Grade 12 year. And for Brandon, this was his first year in wrestling, and since he’s in Grade 11, he should be back next year for another shot at the championship.” The growing participation of girls in the sport is a bright spot, said Reis. ‘We had three girls in regionals and two went on to provincials,” he noted. “I’m hoping we can keep bringing out the girls to compete. Reis said the gold medal matches at provincials for both Heide and McKimmon were close, and could have gone either way. Reis noted that the gold medal is a team achievement, and he’s proud of every athlete in the program. “We sent six kids to provincials but we had 14 compete at regionals, and they all came out to practices right up until the very end. They were all there supporting the ones that were going to provincials,” he said.

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CAPRICORN December 22– January 19

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AQUARIUS January 20– February 18

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PISCES February 19– March 20

Chores are completely unappealing this week, Pisces. But they must get done one way or another. Delegate some tasks.

ARIES March 21– April 19

A debate forces you to reconsider some long-held opinions. Use this time to reflect on your point of view and if there is anything you might want to change.

TAURUS April 20– May 20

Life gets better and better as the week goes on, Taurus. Expect a few obstacles, but remember there’s nothing you cannot tackle, especially when you get some help.

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LEO July 23– August 22

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VIRGO August 23– September 22

Virgo, you and a superior at work are seeing eye-to-eye this week. This could mark the beginnings of a great partnership, so continue to work hard.

LIBRA September 23– October 22

Libra, you will sort out a complex problem in due time. Don’t let any initial struggles to find a solution keep you down. Continue to focus on the bigger picture.

SCORPIO October 23– November 21

Scorpio, use this week to address an unresolved issue. Tackle every project thrown your way head-on and with vigor. Others will notice your efforts.

SAGITTARIUS November 22– December 21

Sagittarius, try not to over-think things this week. Sometimes the simplest solution to a problem is the best solution. Keep this in mind at the office.

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Careers & Employment Regular Bus Drivers Substitute Bus Drivers Seasonal Recreation & Community Services Positions

SUMMER FUN COORDINATOR

The Summer Fun Coordinator is a full-time seasonal position. Reporting directly to the Community Programs & Special Events Supervisor; the Summer Fun Coordinator is responsible to plan, implement and evaluate daily programs, special events, arts and crafts for children in Kindergarten to Grade 7; and to supervise and evaluate the summer fun leaders.

Employment Opportunity The R.M. of Dundurn No. 314

Prairie Spirit School Division invites applications for regular and substitute bus drivers in areas surrounding Saskatoon. For more information, please contact Bill Steckler, Conveyance Assistant at (306) 374-2496 or visit our website: www.spiritsd.ca/careers to apply for these flexible positions that follow the school calendar. Prairie Spirit School Division operates 145 bus routes transporting over 5,000 students to schools in 28 communities surrounding the City of Saskatoon.

Carmen Corner Meats requires a full time

The Summer Fun leader is a full-time seasonal position. Reporting directly to the Summer Fun Coordinator, the Summer Fun leaders are responsible to plan and implement daily programs, special events, arts and crafts for children in Kindergarten to Grade 7.

Butcher / Meat Cutter for more information Contact Don at donwfriesen@gmail.com or cell - 306-945-7535

Resumes can be submitted before March 31, 2015 to:

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Community Programs & Special Events Supervisor 701 Centennial Blvd|Warman, SK|S0K 4S2| P: 306.933.2129 F: 306.933.2245 coralieb@warman.ca | www.warman.ca

The Parks General Labourer is a full-time seasonal position. Reporting directly to the Parks Supervisor; the Parks General Labourer is responsible for maintaining flower & mulch beds; assisting in maintaining clean and groomed parks; repairing and painting furniture.

Resumes can be submitted before March 31, 2015 to:

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Parks Supervisor #1 - 701 Centennial Blvd|Warman, SK|S0K 4S2| P: 306.933.2210 F: 306.933.2245 calvinb@warman.ca | www.warman.ca Further information, including qualifications, can be found at www.warman.ca The City of Warman wishes to thank all persons that apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

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Please forward resume with references to: RM of Dundurn No. 314 Box 159 -ORrm314@sasktel.net Dundurn, Sask. Phone: 306-492-2132 S0K 1K0 Fax: 306-492-4758 Closing date is March 19, 2015 at 4 p.m.

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Applications are being accepted for a full time seasonal operator. This individual must be able to operate heavy equipment, work with minimal supervision and be mechanically inclined. Some on the job training is provided.

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The Hague Royals’ provincial Senior A championship playoff run was fun while it lasted. The Royals made it all the way to the northern final series, further than they’ve ever gone before in the history of the team. But the run ended just shy of the ultimate goal. The Royals dropped a 3-1 heartbreaker to the Lanigan Pirates in front of a capacity crowd at the Hague Arena on Friday, March 13. The loss came on the heels of a 6-0 drubbing by the Pirates in Lanigan on Saturday, March 7, and eliminated the Royals from playoff contention. The Pirates now take on Bethune in the provincial championship series. Lanigan drew first blood in Friday night’s tilt in Hague, when Travis Statchuk scored the Pirates’ opening goal less than five minutes into the opening frame. But the Royals buckled down after a shaky start, and were able to kill off several penalties in a row to keep within striking distance. Royals’ goalie Graham Hildebrant played one of his best games of the season, turning away wave

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after wave of Lanigan snipers. Early in the second period, the Royals found themselves two men short for 45 seconds as a result of penalty trouble. Just as the first penalty expired, Jesse Mireau of the Royals stepped out of the box, took a long pass and skated in on a breakaway. He scored the prettiest goal of the night after deking Pirates goaltender David Reekie and slipping it into the net on an

easy backhand. Travis Goebel of the But in the third period, the Hague Royals slides wheels fell off the bus for the into goaltender Royals, as Lanigan’s unrelentGraham Hildebrant ing pressure resulted in two as he makes a diving more goals to ice the game. play to sweep the Brent Twordick and Evan puck away from the Bryksa tallied for the visitors. net during a game Lanigan outshot Hague 33-20, in Hague on Friday, but the Royals gave the visiMarch 14 tors a run for their money, and gave the fans their money’s worth this season.


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Dalmeny Sabres win SVMHL crown By JAMES TARRANT james@ccgazette.ca

The Dalmeny Bantam Sabres will add another Sask Valley Minor Hockey League (SVMHL) championship banner to their rafters after defeating the Shellbrook Elks 12-7 at Dalmeny Arena, March 12. The league champs got a bye past the first round of the playoffs. They went on to defeat the Beardy’s Blackhawks in two games in the second round. That led to the third round championship series against the Shellbrook Elks, in which the Sabres came from behind to claim the gold medal. In the opening game of the series in Shellbrook on Tuesday, March 3, the Elks won 7-2. The Sabres roared back in Game 2 on Tuesday, March 10, winning 6-5 on home ice. That victory set the table for Game 3 in Dalmeny on Thursday, March 12. It didn’t take long for both teams to get on the score sheet.

SABRES STRIKE FIRST

The Sabres’ Marc Bushman started the scoring when he tipped in a shot by teammate Andrew Mays to give his team a 1-0 lead just over a minute into the opening frame. The Sabres continued their offensive onslaught by adding two more goals minutes later when D.J. Debler and Nic Slobodian each tallied to increase their lead to three. In the latter half of the first period the Elks mounted an impressive comeback, scoring five goals from Colby Moe, Jorde Gener, Gustave Williams, Mathew Collins and Lynden Bird. Bird gave his team the go-

ahead goal with mere seconds remaining in the first period to take a 5-4 lead into the dressing room. It didn’t take long for the Sabres to tie the game in the second period, when Bushman scored his second and prettiest goal of the night when he backhanded the puck off the Elks goaltender while skating around the net. The 5-5 draw ended when the Elks’ Bird gave his team the lead on the power play to close out scoring in the second period. In the opening minutes of the third period Theoron Chamberlain scored an insurance marker to give the Elks a 7-5 cushion, which they were hoping to ride out until the final buzzer. But the Sabres proved determined to win, with seven goals coming off the sticks of three players: Debler, who scored in the first period, added two more in the final frame to secure a hat trick; Joshua Dunlop also scored three for a hat trick and Justin Sexsmith scored a pair to end the game with a 12-7 final score.

CLOSE GAME

Sabres head coach Kevin Slobodian said it was a close game that could have gone either way. “This is the way these two teams have played against each other the entire year,” said Slobodian. “The approach we had was skate hard, and be first to the puck. The players bought into that and we have done it every year like that.” This is the third straight league championship for mem-

bers of the Sabres bantam squad. The same group of players also won the league title at atom and peewee levels in previous years. Slobodian credited Sabres’ success to the ongoing support of parents, fellow coaches and players who have bought into the team concept from an early age. “The parents allow the coaches to do what we need to do. They support us 100 per cent,” said Slobodian. “I coached a lot of them since they were in pre-novice so it has always been about the team. For a lot of the players, going out on top and winning a league championship is bittersweet because only a few players will move on to the next level. “A lot of these kids will not play midget hockey. For a lot of them they will play other sports like football. But school and jobs will take over, so for a lot of them this is their last year of hockey,” said Slobodian. “It is good to go out a winner and I just want to thank the entire community for their support and for the parents and players who gave it their all and played with a lot of heart. The team includes: Craig Dunlop (Asst. Coach), Trevor Schlosser (Asst. Coach),, D.J. Debler, Rhys Tkachuk, Justin Sexsmith, Bailey Tisdel, Cody Cowley, Nic Slobodian, Andrew Mays, Drake Davies, Kevin Slobodian (Head Coach), Erin Tisdel (Asst. Coach), Liam Smith, Dylan Meek, Joshua Dunlop, Wyatt Holmgren, Carson Scheller, Marc Bushman, Dallyn Schlosser, Maeson Grueter, Zach Thiessen

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The Dalmeny Bantam Sabres won the Sask Valley Minor Hockey League championship with a 12-7 win over the Shellbrook Elks on Thursday, March 12 at the Dalmeny Arena

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championship berth with a 4-3 win in Game 2. The first game of the provincial final series takes place Tuesday, March 31 in Swift Current.

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The Warman Wildcats Bantam A team lost their provincial semi-final series after dropping a 5-2 decision to Battleford in Game 2 last week. The Wildcats went into the game with a slight edge after downing Battleford 2-1 in Game 1. Battleford takes on Yorkton in the provincial Bantam A championship series.

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Vipers dig deep for final game in Bantam AA provincial playoff series By JAMES TARRANT james@ccgazette.ca

It’s do-or-die time for the Sask Valley Vipers heading into the third and deciding game of their north division semi-final series against Prince Albert. The Vipers lost Game 1 of the series 5-4 in overtime on Sunday, March 8; but bounced back to win Game 2 by a score of 3-2 on Saturday, March 14. Game 3 was slated for Tuesday, March 17 at the Legends Centre in Warman. The score was unavailable at the Gazette press deadline. The Vipers’ loss in the first game was a result of bad luck rather than lack of effort. The Vipers outshot the Raiders 48 to 21 in Game 1, with 22 of those shots coming in the third period. The team also went 3 for 6 on the power play, but a bad clearing attempt by a Vipers player in overtime directed the puck accidentally into the home net and proved to be the overtime winner. The goal was credited to the Raiders Brayden Dirks. Vipers head coach Shaun Priel said it was something that unfortunately happened, but he didn’t want his team to dwell on it. “We had a breakdown in our zone off the face-off where we threw it up. One of our guys went to clear it and knocked it into his own net,” said Priel. “I told them after the game that they had until 10 o’clock to let it bug them, and then they had to get prepared for Game 2,” The Vipers took that advice into Game 2 at the Art Hauser Arena in Prince Albert, March 14 with a 3-2 win. Austin Lamotte, Kyle Kayter, and Kyrell Sopotyk tallied goals for the Vipers, who carried a 3-1 lead into the latter half of the third period before the Raiders’ Tanner Hendriks and Matthew Flodell got close but couldn’t pull out a win. In Game 1 the Vipers got the game rolling early when Matthew Ikert and Sopotyk put their team up 2-0 before the Raiders Brennon Parenteau shortened it by one. The Vipers maintained their slim lead deep into the third period before Owen Ozar evened the score with just over 3 minutes to go in the period. On the next two goal scoring plays the Vipers and Raiders traded power play markers

Outlaws, Elks battle for FCHL league crown The Shellbrook Elks and Prairie Outlaws will battle it out for the Fort Carlton Hockey League (FCHL) championship starting this week. The Elks earned a berth in the league championship series after disposing of the Bruno TBirds in their semi-final series. The Outlaws had earlier nailed down a spot in the final after beating the Tisdale Ramblers in their semi-final series. The first game of the FCHL title series is slated for Friday, March 20 in Waldheim at 8 p.m. Game 2 goes Tuesday, March 24 in Shellbrook. Game 3 is back in Waldheim on Friday, March 27. Game 4, if necessary, is slated for Saturday, March 28 in Shellbrook, and Game 5, also if necessary, will be on Sunday, March 29 in Waldheim. All games start at 8 p.m.

when Lamotte scored the goahead goal, which was tied by Parenteau’s second of the night to end first period scoring at a 3-3 draw. In the second and third periods both teams scored with Luke Reid tallying his first of the night while Ozar potted his second leading to overtime to decide the game. Priel said he has a lot of respect for the Raiders, saying

they are a high-pressure team that you can’t take for granted. What’s key for Priel is the Vipers simply sticking to their game plan. “If we play responsible defence and keep a man in their defensive zone, who puts us into spots to protect our own end,” said Priel. “Then keep attacking on offence and keep shooting pucks at the net. Eventually they are going to go in.”

Sask Valley Vipers forward Austin Lamotte (right) searches for a loose puck in the Raiders crease during a Saskatchewan Bantam AA Hockey League playoff game in Warman on Saturday, March 14. JAMES TARRANT | CLARK’S CROSSING GAZETTE

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Next year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the incorporation of Martensville as a village, and members of the community’s historical committee are already gearing up to mark the occasion. Terri Hetterly, a former Martensville City Councilor, and Stephanie Webb are compiling an archival database of documents related to the history of the community. Every Wednesday afternoon they can be found hard at work on their absorbing task in the Martensville Historical Committee office at the Civic Centre on Main Street. “It’s kind of fitting to be working out of this building, because it’s actually an historical location in the community,” said Hetterly. “The building itself was a school at one time, and the site itself was where the first school was located.” The original school in Martensville was a one-room country school that was moved to the site in 1953. Getting the school really marked the beginning of Martensville as a viable community, said Hetterly. “People came here because of the school,” said Hetterly. “That was really how Martensville got started.” According to the historical committee, 1953 was a watershed year because that was when Dave Martens, a farmer who owned the land alongside Highway 12, succeeded in getting permission from the Saskatchewan government to move an unused oneroom school onto property owned by another local farmer, Jake Gerbrandt Sr. The school was situated on the southeast corner of the intersection of the highway and Grid Road 384 (Main Street). Martensville was incorporated as a hamlet in 1961, as a village in 1966, as a town in 1969 and as a city in 2009. While the community is young in years, its history is fascinating, according to Hetterly. “It grew very quickly, and it’s still growing very fast,” said Hetterly. “2016 marks the fiftieth anniversary of village status, so we’re hoping to have some large displays to show people what it was like back then. But the big celebration, we hope, will be in 2019,

when we celebrate fifty years from when we achieved town status and ten years as a city.”

HUMBLE BEGINNINGS

Today Martensville is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, with a dynamic business sector, expanding residential subdivisions and many recreational amenities. But it started out almost by accident. A display in the Martensville Civic Centre shows the origin of the city. Maps of the time show the settlement as being a short distance south of “13 Mile Corner;” the informal name for the intersection where the highway turned west to Dalmeny. The name of the community was derived from the Dave Martens family, which owned the section of land north of Grid 384. The section south of the grid was owned by the Gerbrandt family. The display contains a copy of a 1953 letter from Dave Martens to theneducation minister Woodrow Lloyd. In the letter, Martens outlines the necessity for a school, and points out that residents of the area first raised the issue in 1948. Martens began to subdivide his 350 acres of farmland, selling 108 by 150 foot residential lots at a price of $175 each. In 1959, he had sold 46 building sites and had another 26 to sell in 1960. Gerbrandt also subdivided his property, carving out residential lots along Martensville Historical Committee volunteers Stephanie Webb (left) and Terri Hetterly are working to compile an archival database of documents related to the history of the community

Main Street. He donated a portion of his property for the new school in 1953. The historical committee has maps showing the evolution of early plans for the townsite. Dave Martens had an initial plan with lots and streets drawn up in the early 1950s. A survey was completed in 1960, and an official map of the hamlet was produced in 1962. Hetterly said the first house the

committee can verify that was built on a residential lot in the new community was in 1952. She noted that the current 5th Avenue North was originally the driveway to the Dave Martens family farmhouse. The original Martens family home, now extensively renovated, is still standing in its original location. A short history of Martensville in the Hague-Osler Mennonite Reserve history book by local historian Leonard Doell, published in 1995, notes that many young Mennonite families were attracted to the community because of cheaper housing and proximity to Saskatoon’s jobs and services. In the summer of 1968, the year before it achieved town status, residents voted overwhelmingly in a referendum to retain the name of Martensville, rejecting several other suggestions. By the late 1980s, the town’s population had grown to a little over 3,000 people. Today’s current population is estimated to be about 9,500.

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The history committee is currently funded by a grant from Saskatchewan Lotteries, and the office space is donated by the City of Martensville, which owns the Civic Centre. The funds from the grant were used to purchase a computer and software to compile and store the data collected by committee members. A grant application has been submitted to the province to enable the committee to continue its work for another year. Hetterly said while a lot of material has been unearthed, volunteers are excited about discovering more documents and recording the stories of long-time residents. “We’re concentrating on cataloguing our archives right now,” said Webb. “We have a lot of stuff and our intention is to make it available to the public. The database can be searched if you type in a key word, like a family surname, and documents containing that word will pop up.” Committee volunteers also plan to do oral interviews with anyone who has information they want to share. Hetterly said the committee is looking for stories and anecdotes, but is also using independent sources to verify information. “We use the provincial archives and other databases to determine the year when something happened, for example,” said Hetterly. “People’s memories are good, but dates and names are sometimes not always accurate.”

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Martensville coach gets call up to National Team By JAMES TARRANT james@ccgazette.ca

Martensville’s Todd McCulloch had the distinct honour of being named assistant coach of the Junior Men’s National Softball Team late last month. McCulloch is certainly no stranger to the game of softball. He has been a high performance coach since 2003 and has worked with many individuals and teams to improve their skills through the use of video analysis. He coached both men’s and women’s teams, including Team Saskatchewan at

the 2007 and 2011 Western Canada Summer Games, and is currently the coach of the U18 Women’s team. He also coached the University of Regina women’s softball team from 2009 to 2011 and has coached successful club teams since 2010. In 2010 his team won bronze at the Junior Women’s Canadian Softball Championship. As an assistant coach of provincial championship-winning teams he was part of two teams, the U18 Men in 2013 and U21 men in 2014. He has also been a guest

coach at Division 1 Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. McCulloch said it always is exciting to have the opportunity to wear the maple leaf. “Coaching at the national team level is something I’ve always had an aspiration to do. I’ve done everything I can do as a coach through professional development opportunities,” said McCulloch. McCulloch is a newcomer to the national team and applied three times to coach at the national level. His task right now will be

identifying the best U19 eligible players and scouting national tournaments for the 2016 ISF Junior Men’s World Championship, which will be played in Michigan, said McCulloch. “It’s probably one of the hardest things to do. If you have 100 players, there are some where it’s not hard to get rid of. When you have a 17-man roster and you have to go from 25 to 17 you have to ask yourself: what can this player do and who will fit into the mold that we need?” McCulloch said he might also have the opportunity to work with the Senior Men’s team this

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summer in Saskatoon when the city hosts the Senior Men’s World Softball Championship. With a young family that enjoys the game just as much as he does, it is an added bonus. “It will be exciting for them. When I told my daughter I was going to be assistant coach of the junior men’s national team she asked if I was going to be on TV. It’s an exciting thing,” said McCulloch McColloch, who has only lived in Martensville for three years, said a benefit of coaching at the national level is being able to help out minor softball assocatiations, which he hopes he will be able to do in Martensville and Warman in years to come.

Martensville’s Todd McCulloch is the new Assistant Coach of the Junior Men’s National Softball Team


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