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At its regular council meeting on December 7, the RM recognized Isaac Wiebe for 31 years of service. RM Administrator Adam Tittemore (left) and RM Reeve Judy Harwood presented Isaac with a watch and his wife Stella with a bouquet of roses.
RM cruises into year-end decisions Lottery funds help build playground By HILARY KLASSEN hklassen@ccgazette.ca The R.M. has grant funds from the Saskatchewan Lotteries Community that are designed to support the development of sport, cultural and recreation programs. If these funds are not used, the R.M. is responsible to pay them back to Saskatchewan Lotteries. On December 7, R.M. councillor Bas Froese-Kooijenga recommended allocating the remaining Saskatchewan Lotteries grant funds to Valley Christian Academy (VCA) for playground equipment. The opening balance on the grant funds was over $28,000 and just over $9,000 of that remains. Council voted unanimously to allocate these funds to VCA. Valley Christian Academy is a K to 12 school located one mile west of Osler. In the grant application, VCA principal, Syd Laskowski indicated that the school is currently building a new playground and that the project is long overdue. The anticipated cost of the project is between $60,000 and
$70,000 for the equipment, construction, ground preparation and base around the play structures. The school community has been actively raising funds for the project. Funds provided through the R.M. are designated toward the equipment itself. Laskowski also stated that VCA soccer fields are used in spring by Osler Community Soccer and that the public is present regularly on their campus. The new equipment will be available to the public outside of school hours. The R.M. decision stipulates that if the school closed, playground assets would remain part of the community.
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Craddock takes Gold Medal Plates for second time By HILARY KLASSEN hklassen@ccgazette.ca There’s no magic formula for winning Gold Medal Plates (GMP). But having won it twice (the only one to have done so) and gotten silver last year, Darren Craddock’s may be as close as they come. Gold Medal Plates is an exceptional celebration of excellence in Canadian cuisine, wine and athletic achievement. “The competition itself has a two-fold purpose – it’s one part culinary competition and one part fund-raiser for the Canadian Olympic foundation,” said Craddock. GMP crowns the premier chefs in 11 cities across Canada. Craddock won the 2015 Gold Medal Plates competition on November 20 at Prairieland Park. His winning dish featured wild boar, accompanied by sunchokes (Jerusalem artichokes), as well as crab apples and cherries prepared two or three different ways, micro mizuna and a wine pairing. Eight chefs were invited to participate in the event. “Everyone chooses their own style of food they want to make. There’s no template,” said Craddock. The Warman resident has been executive chef at the Riverside Country Club for close to five years. His team began by narrowing down their wine selection and built their dish around that. They chose a 2014 Trebbiano which Craddock said had a lot of acidity along with apple and citrus flavours. Craddock loves to use local products when possible, settling on wild boar from the Bartons at Foam Lake. Over the summer they experimented with dishes that could complement wild boar. “At one point we had a smoked cauliflower puree, because the smokiness went well with the meat. And we had sunchokes (Jerusalem artichokes) and when we made that it tasted so much
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to work with, just so we can make it look a bit nicer. We might take that little bit of extra care in making that dish look perfect. Every plate that every other guest got had exactly the same components on the plate.” The dish has to have that wow factor which has the judges asking, ‘Oh what’s this?’, ‘how did you do that?’ It’s got to look visually appealing and it’s got to taste good. “Taste is the highest points you can get,” he said. There’s high marks for using contrasting textures too, like sweet, sour, salty, crunchy, soft, crispy, etc., and using different cooking techniques. At the GMP, each chef was allowed to have 10 peo-
ple on their team. Craddock had his Riverside sous chef Shaun McConnell, and junior sous chef Alyson Lafrentz. At the national competition in Kelowna in February, he’ll have Shaun and Alyson, and some local culinary students whose skill level will be an unknown. The Canadian Culinary Championships begin with a wine pairing competition. Early the next morning the black box competition presents a mystery box of ingredients. Chefs have an hour to prepare 14 plates in front of a live audience of about 80 people. The only thing they’ll know ahead of time is the pantry they’ll have, with staple items like potatoes. “You’d be amazed what food will come out of you when you’re pressured like that!” said Craddock. For the main event, Craddock and his team will cook the same dish they did for GMP here in Saskatoon. The main unknown is the black box competition. “That’s the part we’ll practice ahead of time with other chefs here. I’ll go to the Delta Bessborough at 8:00 a.m. and the chef there will give us a mystery box of ingredients and they’ll try to stump us. We’ll travel with our pantry and they’ll give us an hour,” said Craddock. Craddock got his initial training in England in a “Hell’s Kitchen” type environment and has had a lot of additional international experience. He’s thrilled to be working at Riverside and equally thrilled to be living in Warman with its small town feel, something he’s never had before. “We wanted to win, absolutely. So we wanted to make the best dish possible to get that win,” said Craddock who also won in 2012. “It’s a high stress environment. You have to love it to do it. To do something that’s fun and get recognition for it, it’s great!”
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By HILARY KLASSEN hklassen@ccgazette.ca A retention pond on the east side of Dalmeny that was completed this year is now fully operational. Town administrator Jim Weninger said the final phase was implemented earlier this year, with fairly extensive landscaping. “We planted trees around it this year - a bunch of shrubs, a bunch of rhubarb, a bunch of Saskatoon bushes, evergreen trees, different deciduous trees and there’s a walking trail around it,” he said. Picnic tables are slated for next summer. The pond facilitates drainage on the east side of town. Now, councillors have begun a process that would see the construction of a second retention pond to address drainage in the west half of Dalmeny. It’s located at the southern boundary of town. In local speak, that means just south of where the chicken barns were, and adjacent to the old lagoons. The proposal portends to offer a highly desirable solution to long-time drainage issues. “Every spring when the water came down the highway the town foreman would pump water over to the lagoon so it wouldn’t flood out somebody downstream,” said Weninger. The plan is to create one large retention pond with a total land mass of about 32 acres, plus the land from the previous lagoons. The biggest piece of the puzzle was acquisition of the land. The town has entered into an agreement with Elizabeth Bartsch for the proposed location. A geo-technical engineering firm has drilled a number of test holes to determine the suitability of the land. Weninger says that report should be ready just before Christmas and they’ll read it over during the holiday season and respond early next year. “We want to style the pond in such a way that it’s not a rectangular body but it’s got some artistic flavour to it. And then maybe go with walking paths and trees, but everything is in preliminary discussion,” he said. “We just want to make sure right now that the land is suitable and then we can design it in conjunction with our engineering firm, Cattarall and Wright, at a later date.” Construction of the pond would take place in phases. The retention pond will also accommodate the drainage requirements for the proposed Co-op Convenience Store and Gas Bar. “It sets us up for a number of years to come and we finally have a place for water to go. If somebody wants to develop on industrial land that’s been sitting idle for 50 years they can consider that, they’ve got a place for their water to go,” said Weninger. The land in consideration is currently farm land. From the west side of town, everything flows to the south east, so the location is a natural low spot. Weninger said without the cooperation of the Bartsch family this solution would not have been possible. “We see it as a win-win situation for everybody concerned.”
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Provincial grants keep community rinks affordable for residents By TERRY PUGH tpugh@ccgazette.ca Every qualified community that applies for Community Rink Affordability Grant is guaranteed approval, according to Hon. Nancy Heppner, Minister of Highways and Infrastructure and MLA for the Martensville constituency. “It’s $2,500 per ice surface, and we pay out as per the applications,” said Heppner in an interview. “You’re guaranteed to get it if you apply, so it’s beneficial for any community that has an indoor ice surface to apply for the grant, because the funding is there.” The deadline for applications under the program, which provides funding for community-owned indoor skating and curling rinks, is December 15. Communities, schools, non-profit organizations and First Nations are eligible to apply for the program. The funding can be used to offset operational costs, improve energy efficiency, or to provide free or reduced cost programing for citizens. Heppner said every community in her constituency qualifies for the grant, and she said her office has urged each community to apply. Heppner presented a cheque to the City of Warman in the amount of $7,500 at a news conference at the Legends Centre on Friday, December 4. The funds represent the province’s contribution towards keeping Warman’s three in-
door ice surfaces operating over the winter. Warman’s three indoor ice surfaces include the Legends hockey arena, the Legends leisure ice surface, and the Warman Diamond Arena. “We know that it’s important for every community to have these recreational facilities,” said Heppner. “They add to the quality of life by promoting the health and well-being of citizens. But we also understand that it’s a great expense to you as a community to keep these facilities open. “Since this grant program began, we have contributed almost $5 million to Saskatchewan communities.” Warman Mayor Sheryl Spence said the city has received a total of $30,000 over the past four years under the program. “The City of Warman uses this money to assist with the utility costs for each of our ice surfaces,” said Spence. “The grant allows the city to minimize the increase in rental costs to community groups and assists us in providing affordable options to public programs such as public skating, public shinny, parent and tot skating and so on. This increases the number of participants in these programs and helps nurture the healthy community we’re trying to build here in Warman.”
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The City of Martensville received $5,000 in funding under the program to help offset the cost of operating
the indoor hockey arena and the curling rink, confirmed Martensville Recreation and Community Services Director Dave Bosch. “We received $2,500 for the hockey rink and $2,500 for the curling rink,” said Bosch. “We use the funds to help offset the operating costs, and to do upgrades and maintenance projects. Last year we repaired insulation in the ceiling of the curling rink and we’ve also changed out the hockey arena lighting, putting in more energy-efficient LED lights that make a huge difference in lowering our costs while making the whole ice surface area much brighter.” Warman Recreation and Community Services Manager Paul McGonigal said the grant funding helps with maintenance costs in both the Legends Centre and Diamond Arena. He noted the Diamond Arena in particular has benefited from upgrades in recent years. “For an old building that was built in 1965, it’s actually in pretty good shape,” said McGonigal. “We invested $25,000 in redoing the header trench this year and also put in about $13,000 to replace all the boards by the lobby. “Every year there is a lot of work done to keep it running, but it pays off. We used a new product this year called ‘Rink Seal’ to reinforce the refrigeration lines underneath the ice surface. Those lines were installed fifty years ago by volunteers, and so you al-
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Hon. Nancy Heppner, Minister of Highways and Infrastructure and MLA for Martensville constituency, presents a cheque to Warman Mayor Sheryl Spence for funding from the Community Rink Affordability Grant program at a news conference in Warman on Friday, December 4. ways get shifting and little breaks in the lines which lead to brine leaks. This year we used it to seal all
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Martensville Pharmasave now part of Rubicon By HILARY KLASSEN hklassen@ccgazette.ca With the retirement of Gord Beresh after more than 25 years, Rubicon Pharmacies welcomed the opportunity to acquire several Saskatoon Pharmasave stores in November, as well as the Martensville Pharmasave. “We’re very excited to be in Martensville,” said Al Chilton, CEO of Rubicon. “We’re not going to revolutionize the industry, but there will be some innovation and new initiatives.” Rubicon added the Warman Diamond Centre Pharmacy to its roster of properties in September. Customer service as well as new and expanded pharmacy services, are top priorities for the new ownership. Michael Wright, chief business development officer for Rubicon said government is leading some of the change to a more service-based model, from typical distribution. “Whereas previously you just went to get medication, now most patients go to a pharmacy to get information.” Services like medication review and vaccinations have been introduced as a way to take pressure off the health care system. “Any of those opportunities coming out of government, we want
to lead that,” he said. One of Rubicon’s goals is to address drug adherence patterns in the public. They are conducting a study with the College of Pharmacy on drug adherence in one community, and hope to do more. Chilton said it’s a huge health concern. He cited a study out of the U.S. that says, when people take the right drugs at the right time at the right dose, it will reduce health costs. Rubicon recently launched their ‘SIMPL’ program which is all about drug adherence. “Medicine doesn’t really work very well if you don’t take it,” said Chilton. Life is complicated, so keep it simple and take your meds. Chilton said the Martensville store hasn’t had a lot of immediate change. But over the last month they’ve added things and they’ll continue to do that. “In January if everything goes well we’ll have a Post Office. Going forward, as more and more people shop the internet, there’s a place to pick up parcels.” Rubicon also expects to broaden product selection in its stores. With a younger population in Martensville, that means a greater focus on toys and other younger products in general.
Within the next two to three months, they hope to introduce a one-hour delivery service. “If mom is at home and the kid’s got a fever and they need something, they can get it,” said Chilton. Hours are being extended to serve commuters. On December 7, they’ll start opening at 8:00 a.m., Mondays to Fridays. Staffing has been increased to respond to busy times and vaccinations are being offered. Rubicon hopes to partner with Saskatchewan Polytechnic through their pharmacy technician program, by placing students in their stores for work experience. “The college of pharmacy is near and dear to our hearts, and we’d like to develop closer ties with them,” said Wright. Such an arrangement would be mutually beneficial. Rubicon has a community minded approach, and with 62 locations across Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba, they are well positioned to make an impact. “We believe there’s real value in a community drug store,” Chilton said. Rubicon intends to support some local events. They also want to get to know and engage their clientele, building relationships with each and every
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The Martensville Pharmasave is now under the Rubicon rubric. patient. “Our job as pharmacists is to give them comfort and education.” The company mantra is, ‘Community before commerce. Care before commerce.’ They’re also available to listen. “If the people of Martensville have positive or negative comments, share them with us. We can’t bring change without their input,” he said. “None of us is as smart as all of us.” The Martensville Pharmasave is located at 70 Centennial Drive North.
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est and most effective way to protect yourself and your loved ones against influenza, including flu-related hospitalizations and deaths for those at risk of complications.” Seasonal influenza poses serious health risks to the elderly, young children, pregnant women and those with weakened immune systems or other chronic health conditions, and their care-
givers. The last public influenza clinic was held on November 27, 2015. Those individuals who still want to be immunized can: • Call 306-655-4358 to book an appointment at a public health office. Please be advised that appointment availability may be limited depending on the volume of calls received. Make an appointment at a
physician’s office. Visit a pharmacy (for people nine years of age and older). For a list of physician offices and pharmacies that offer the influenza vaccine, visit www.4flu.ca. As of November 21, a total of 69,206 people in the Region have been immunized; 52,198 by Public Health nurses and others, and 17,008 by pharmacists.
Residential housing starts in Saskatoon area rise
Housing starts in the Saskatoon Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) were trending at 2,114 units in November compared to 2,013 in October, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The trend is a six month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates (SAAR) (1) of total housing starts. “The trend in total hous-
ing starts moved higher in November after the trend in multi-family construction rose from the previous month. Nonetheless, local builders have continued to slow the pace of new construction in 2015 as they face weaker economic conditions and elevated inventory,” said Goodson Mwale, CMHC’s Senior Market Analyst for Saskatchewan. CMHC uses the trend
measure as a complement to the monthly SAAR of housing starts to account for considerable swings in monthly estimates and obtain a more complete picture of the state of the housing market. In some situations, analyzing only SAAR data can be misleading in some markets, as they are largely driven by the multiples segment of the markets which can be quite
variable from one month to the next. The standalone monthly SAAR was 3,462 units in November, up from 1,620 in October. While the SAAR measure increased from the previous month, total actual housing starts were 24 per cent lower in November than a year ago, largely due to a significant reduction in single-detached construction.
Highway 11 collisions Wanuskewin collision
One person was taken to hospital with undetermined injuries following a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Wanuskewin Road and Highway 11 during the early morning hours of Friday, December 4. The collision occurred shortly after 6:00 a.m.. Saskatoon Fire Department responded to the collision and were assisted by Warman Fire Rescue members. Warman RCMP investigated the collision, which tied up traffic for several hours. (Photo from Warman Fire Rescue twitter)
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One man was injured in a two-vehicle collision between a half-ton truck and a semi-tractor trailer unit on Thursday morning, December 3. Saskatoon RCMP responded to the collision near Kenaston. One adult male was transported to hospital in
Saskatoon by STARS with unknown injuries. As a result of the collision south-bound traffic on Highway 11 was reduced to one lane in the area for the next several hours. Drivers were reminded to slow to 60 km per hour when passing emergency workers.
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councilloR, town of Radisson number to be elected (1) will be received by the undersigned on the 23rd day of December, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Town of Radisson Administration Office. and during regular business hours on Thursday, December 10, 2015 to Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at the Town of Radisson Administration Office. Nomination forms may be obtained from the Town of Radisson Administration Office.
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Wall unequivocally states that “Crowns are not going to be privatized and (subsidiaries) are not going to be wound down”. Yet, here we are some 8 years later with Wall proposing the sale/giveaway of yet another Saskatchewan money maker, namely the Saskatchewan Government Liquor stores, while we, the taxpayer will be saddled with the problems that liquor abuse seems to be responsible for. Wall has sold off dozens of jobs previously done by the Crowns and their subsidiaries. For example, Sask. Tel alone contracted out or sold seven of its services. Sask. Energy is forced to sell 3 of it’s subsidiaries to comply with Wall’s “Saskatchewan First”. Never mind Sask. Power’s Carbon Capture fiasco, Sask. Power as well was forced to divest itself of assets that did not conform to Wall’s ‘Saskatchewan First’ policy. Under Wall’s tutorage, Sask. Landing, Cypress Hills and Greenwater Lake Provincial Parks sold/privatized Cabin rental, as well as services such as clearing an d maintaining hiking trails, firewood supplies etc. to private sectors. The Saskatchewan First policy was a thinly disguised policy adopted by Wall , whose purpose was to prevent Government owned companies from competing against the private sector. Under a premier who stated that Crowns and their subsidiaries would not be privatized, Saskatchewan has sourced out more jobs than one can imagine. Hospital laundry services to Alberta, Sask.Ferco to Norway, Power to Northland Power, Ontario –on and on. Now Premier Wall (Premier Pinocchio) wants to privatize 40+ Saskatchewan Government Liquor stores. Every one of these stores employ several people who shop local, enroll their children in the local schools, pay taxes to the community, partake in local churches, organizations and sports – These will be gone. The local grocery store will no doubt apply for the privilege of supplying local customers with their liquor supplies. This in itself will create many problems. Now, where should we display our stash of booze – next to the soft drink display – no it is a beverage how about the juice department – better still right with the mil,…And how will one monitor the “under drinking age” clerk who is operating the till. And what of the convenience store that is open 24-7. Just who will monitor the sale of liquor at all hours of the day? Joyce Neufeld Waldeck, Sask.
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at his word that he really has no aspiration to jump to federal politics. Certainly, the realities of politics don’t exactly work in his favour. Charles Tupper was about the only Canadian prime minister who ever made the transition from a premier’s job to federal politics. However, we’ve seen our share of failed efforts from Tommy Douglas to Robert Stanfield. As a long-time student of politics, Wall would recognize this. He would also recognize that federal politics is a completely different game than provincial politics where, for starters, some level of fluency in French would be needed. Even more critical would be a national team extending well beyond Wall’s capable Saskatchewan political staff. Former and present Conservative MPs would have spent decades honing such contacts for the possibility of such a political run. And with more than 100 Conservative MPs there are a lot out there who would consider themselves equally qualified. That said, there is a draftBrad-Wall-for-leadership Twitter account and FaceBook page. And there are
lots of rumours abounding that someone is trying to put together a national committee on his behalf. And there are a couple more factors. With “conservatives” losing in Alberta, federally _ and everywhere else in the country after the Liberal win in Newfoundland and Labrador; we have pretty much run out of governing Conservatives. Of course, that doesn’t make every federal Conservative MP or former cabinet minister a loser. Some of them would surely have the credibility to rebuild this party. That said, the taint of that unpopular Harper government will make that harder. And after Wall’s performance as the lone “conservative voice” at the First Ministers’ meeting and the Paris summit on climate change, there are many who believe Wall can and should make a move now to federal politics. This creates a dilemma for the Sask. Party: If Saskatchewan is about to vote for Brad Wall to lead for the next four years, shouldn’t we know for sure that he’ll be there for that entire time?
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Stormwater pond ice unsafe, says city By TERRY PUGH tpugh@ccgazette.ca City officials are warning residents to stay off the ice on storm water retention ponds. “It’s very unsafe right now due to the extremely mild weather,” said Paul McGonigal, manager of recreation and community services for the City of Warman. “Right now we have signs up all around our storm water retention ponds to advise people of the danger.” Dave Bosch, Director of Recreation and Community Services for the City of Martensville, said residents should not venture out onto the ice. “It really hasn’t been cold enough yet to support any outdoor activities like skating,” said Bosch. “We strongly advise people to stay off the ice for their own safety.” Civic employees in both Martensville and Warman monitor the thickness of the ice on storm retention ponds. “As soon as the ice starts to form on the ponds, we put up the ‘Danger, thin ice’ signs around the ponds,” said McGonigal. “Our city policy states that when the ice gets to be eight inches thick on a consistent basis throughout the pond, then we’ll cover the signs because the ice is safe to use.” McGonigal said while the city does not clear snow on the ponds, residents are not prevented from using the ice at their own risk. “Once the ice is deemed to be safe and the signs are covered, then residents can go out and shovel the snow to clear a patch of ice,” said McGonigal. “We would rather they didn’t have any motorized vehicles on the ice.” Bosch said the City of
Martensville follows provincial guidelines for ice thickness. He noted the ice is so thin now that regular testing of the ice won’t begin until a prolonged cold snap occurs. “The guys will start testing within the next couple of weeks, depending on the weather,” said Bosch. “Right now it’s still too early in the season.” McGonigal noted that monitoring ice thickness throughout the winter is necessary because the water levels in the pond may vary. “They’re water retention ponds, so when you get a melt for a few days and water runs down the street and into the storm drains, it ends up in the storm retention ponds,” said McGonigal. “That means the water level changes and that could mean a shifting of the ice. So it’s not as stable as a lake. You always have water coming in and going out. That’s why we monitor the ponds at the water intakes and outlets, because that’s where the water levels are most likely to change.”
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The mild weather has also put a damper on the creation of outdoor skating surfaces in both cities. Warman has two outdoor facilities: one at the Warman Fire Hall across the street from the Warman Elementary School; and one at Lions Park. Martensville has one permanent outdoor rink outside the city’s sports centre arena, and Bosch said a second outdoor ice rink is being built near one of the storm ponds across the street from the North Ridge Centennial Community Centre. “We’re doing things a little differently this year,” said Bosch. “In the past
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Warning signs have been posted around storm water retention ponds in Warman we’ve cleared and maintained skating areas on the retention pond, but that’s been challenging because of a lot of factors. Last year the guys noticed a lo of shifting in the ice because the temperature was so variable, and we were struggling to get a good flood. “This year we’ve decided to level a patch of ground near the pond so we can draw water for flooding from the pond, but we don’t have to contend with the shifting ice.” Bosch said the city will still clear snow and maintain the ice on the canal that connects two retention ponds in Kinsmen Park. The canal has a footbridge that passes over it. Bosch said the depth of the water in the canal is only about four feet deep so it tends to freeze quite solid and is not subject to as much ice shifting as the pond itself.
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“The canal from Kelly’s pond to the pond on the east side of 10th Avenue is not really an issue,”’ said Bosch. “At some point we’ll likely open that up for people if they want to skate on it because it’s a neat experience to go under the bridge.” McGonigal said the parks personnel will begin flooding the outdoor rinks in Warman once the weather turns consistently cold enough. He noted many thin floods are needed to create a strong, thick base, and a single unseasonably mild day can undo many days of work involved in preparing that base. “We watch the forecast for a stretch of cold days. Once we get started, we’ll work around the clock to get it ready,” said McGonigal. “I’m hopeful we’ll have the outdoor rinks ready to go in time for the Christmas break.”
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Coralie Bueckert named Warman 2015 Citizen of the Year By WAYNE SHIELS essenceofsask@gmail.com Coralie Bueckert received the 2015 Warman Citizen of the Year Award during the annual City of Warman Christmas Gala on Saturday, December 5 at the Brian King Centre. Mayor Sheryl Spence presented the award on behalf of the City, noting Bueckert’s dedication to her community “will no doubt be part of her legacy with an involvement and com-
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Chocolate fundraiser gives Valley Manor School a sweet boost
By TERRY PUGH tpugh@ccgazette.ca The gym at Valley Manor School was never designed to host an assembly for over 700 students, but once in a while there’s a good reason to pack the kids in. Like last week, when it was time to hand out the prizes to the lucky winners of the school’s big chocolate fundraising drive. The only other occasion was the first day of school back in September. “Yeah, there’s not a lot of room when the whole student body files in here,” said Valley Manor Vice-Principal Michael Cox after the assembly on Friday, December 4. “Our school enrolment is actually over 750, but we didn’t have the kindergarten kids involved, so they’re not at the assembly. We didn’t really have the room, anyway.” Cox said the kids were excited. They’re not the only ones. The school’s community council, which is raising money to go toward revamping the playground for the Grades 3-5 students on the east side of the building, is also pumped. Last year, the playground for the Grades 6-8 kids was completed. “The new 3-5 playground will take a few years of fundraising before it’s finished,” said Cox in an interview. “It’s a long-term project.” In the meantime, the school community council is also putting money to-
mitment to community that is second to none. Through her efforts and skills she has made outstanding and extraordinary contributions to this community of Warman.” Bueckert moved to the city eleven years ago. She is married with two children. In addition to working behind the scenes to make sure citizens enjoy major events such as Canada Day, Family Day and Remembrance Day she also dedicates time to many Warman groups including; Warman Community Association, Warman Minor Soccer, Lutheran Church Board Outreach, Warman Girl Guides, Communities in Bloom and KidsSport. Also being a board member on the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association has allowed her to have an important role in provincial and local recreation opportunites. The knowledge she gained in
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ple with everything she gets involved in and attempts to create a positive and fun environment.” A very humble Bueckert, in thanking the city for the award summed up her commitment to the community. She said, “I do what I do because I love what I do. I do it because I care about the community and the kids.”
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ward programs that promote more physical activity among students. This includes field trips to pools, the Physical Activity Complex (PAC) at the University of Saskatchewan, and other facilities. With such a large enrolment, each class has limited time in the school’s gymnasium for physical eduction. The full total raised during the fundraising drive is not yet tallied, noted Cox. He said traditionally the chocolate drive is held in the spring, but this year they opted for the fall to avoid competition with
Venture Heights School’s fundraising efforts. However, there is also competition from many other community organizations’ fundraising efforts in the fall, said Cox. “It was a successful drive, but unfortunately, we didn’t make as much this year as we usually do, so it looks like we will likely have to go back to a spring campaign next year.” Part of the money raised from the campaign went toward prizes for the students, which were distributed to the winners during the December 4 assembly.
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By HILARY KLASSEN hklassen@ccgazette.ca Renie Schnitzler is making waves in the barrel-racing world, both in Canada and in the U.S. Most recently, this amazing young woman placed second overall at the Canadian Western Agribition. In October, Schnitzler placed in the American Qualifier in Silesia, Montana, with her 99 Goldmine horse, Fastball. This means the 20 year old Delisle resident will be heading to Texas in February for the American Rodeo Semi-Finals in Fort Worth. She grew into the sport quite naturally. “My parents had horses and my mom was a barrel racer and I kind of grew up with barrel racing,” said Schnitzler. But she said she does it now not because she grew up with it, but because it’s her passion. Her sister did it too, but stopped 10 years ago. “It takes a lot of time and hard work. It’s not very easy,” she said. Schnitzler started out in the Kakeyow Cowboys Rodeo Association (KCRA) and did really well as a peewee and then moved up into juniors for a couple of years. “It was a really good place to start, with a lot of smaller rodeos in more of an amateur association.” Then she made the transition to the Canadian Cowboys Association. “I didn’t find success in that for a
long time, but I kept going. And finally, it worked out. And here I am today!” she said. In 2013, Schnitzler was the Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association (SBRA) reserve champion. In 2014 she was the SBRA provincial finals champion. This year she was the 2015 Warman CCA Rodeo champion and finished her 2015 CCA season in second place. Schnitzler said she’s probably been to 50 events this summer. Traveling to competitions is a major commitment. “On the weekends you do a lot of miles - between 2,000 to 10,000 miles a weekend.” They travel a lot to Manitoba and Alberta, sometimes on the same weekend. “You pull up somewhere, you have to leave somewhere right after the purse and then you have to drive all night to get somewhere. You have to like the miles or you have to really love the sport to be in the vehicle that long,” she said. Schnitzler took Fastball to Agribition, and he’s going to Texas as well. Typically, in this climate, her horses get a break in January and February. Fastball will get a couple of weeks off and then she’ll start riding him again. “We’ll go down to Texas the beginning of February to get them acclimatized, and go ride at the arena, and
Renie Schnitzler of Delisle has gained tremendous success in Canadian barrelracing both provincially and nationally, and will soon be preparing to race in the American Rodeo Semifinals in Texas. maybe go to a couple of jackpots so we can get start getting back into our running shape,” she said. Jackpots are one of several types of barrel races. Others are futurities which involve horses five years old and under, and of course rodeos. Schnitzler has other horses besides Fastball, two of which got her to CCA finals in Regina. The horse she uses depends on where she’s racing. One horse is better
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that drive to be fast because I’m a perfectionist and laid back. So I really have to try to get myself pumped up because it’s a race and you’ve got to go fast to win.” Part of Schnitzler’s success is having great horses that have helped get her where she is. These are not average horses. “They’re quarter horses that are very talented genetically and they have very good training too.”
Schnitzler has grown to really love various aspects of the sport. “It’s an adrenalin rush and I love the bond between the horse and myself, just getting them to love it and want to be the best that they can for you,” she said. “They have their own mind, and they can do what they want, so having them want to do it is the best part. “And how fast they are.”
Prairie Outlaws’ perfect record out the window as first three wins nullified By MACKENZIE HEINTZ mackenzie@ccgazette.ca The Prairie Outlaws haven’t lost a game so far, but they are currently fourth in the Fort Carlton Hockey League (FCHL) standings with a 3-3 record. Their first three wins were nullified because the team had two ineligible players playing in those games. In addition, Outlaws manager Darrell Epp
has been suspended for one month, as he was in charge of player registration. Before the season began, the two players, Brett Blatz and Jeremy Margeson, had tried out for the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) hockey team but they didn’t make the roster. So when the Outlaws had their tryouts, they thought those two players were eligible to play in the FCHL since they
weren’t playing for the university team at the time, according to Ron Schultz, a Prairie Outlaws representative. Apparently, the players’ names were still on the U of S hockey team’s list and they were not released from the team, and the players were unaware of that, Schultz added. “It was nothing willful on our part and it was nothing
willful on their (the players) part,” Schultz said. After the game against the Shellbrook Elks on November 21, the Saskatchewan Hockey Association (SHA) notified the Prairie Outlaws and said that Margeson and Blatz couldn’t be on the team because they were still on the U of S hockey team’s list. Schultz said once the Outlaws became aware of the
situation they then got the proper documents from the university stating that Blatz and Margeson were officially no longer with the team, and that they are eligible to play in the FCHL. The SHA suspended Epp, which was in effect a few days after the Shellbrook game, as they felt he should have done more research to make sure that the players were eligible to play,
Schultz said, adding it was the FCHL’s decision to nullify those three wins and fine the team, as well as to disregard the points earned by Blatz and Margeson in those games. FCHL president Ray Bauman declined to comment on the situation. Schultz said the team has moved on from the whole ordeal and is just focused on the rest of the season.
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Hague Panthers hand out hardware at annual awards night By MACKENZIE HEINTZ mackenzie@ccgazette.ca The Hague High School Panthers football team recognized its players with an awards banquet on Thursday, November 26 at Hague High School. Even though the night was meant for team recognition, it was also a night to thank the parents and sponsors for their dedication and support to the team as well. “We want to thank the parents as well and the sponsors and all of them for everything they do, because without them we’d never be able to have a team because it’s so expensive,” Coach Clay Kirby said. He also added that the parents help a lot with the fundraising and he is also grateful to them for allowing their children to be away from home so much and understanding the dedication it takes to play football. All three coaches, Kirby, Kim Schau and Tom Mufford gave out awards to players which included Special Teams Player of the Year, Mr. Panther Award, PJ Mufford Award, Most Improved Player, Linemen of the Year, Best Defensive Player, Best Offensive Player and Most Valuable Player. The Special Teams Player of the Year was a new award for this season and since they didn’t have it last year, the coaches recognized Brenten Fehr, who led the team in special
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The award winners included back row (l-r) Jaxon Funk, Devin Fehr, Carter Fehr, Dalton Deprez, Brady Unger and Ken Wiebe. Front row (l-r) Jackson Warnock, Jayden Heinrichs, James Thiessen, Riley Reese and Brenten Fehr. team tackles last year. For 2015 though, the award was co-shared as the coaches couldn’t just pick one player. The award went to kicker Dalton Deprez who had a great season at the position, according to Kirby, and James Thiessen, who was always reliable when called upon to return kicks. The Mr. Panther award went to Jackson Warnock, as the award usually goes to a player who perseveres under the toughest circumstances. Kirby noted that Warnock overcame injuries throughout his four years of football, including this year, but he kept with the
sport and always gave his best effort. The PJ Mufford Award went to Jayden Heinrichs. Kirby said he always had a positive attitude and was willing to do anything to help the team. Carter Fehr won the Most Improved Player award. Coach Mufford presented the award and said Fehr dominated every position they asked him to play, as well as improving from the previous year. Lineman of the Year went to Jaxon Funk, who according to coach Schau stood out on offence and defence. He played mostly offense,
which Schau thought he excelled at. Brady Unger won Best Defensive Player for the second straight year and Schau mentioned he worked hard, made great tackles and interceptions throughout the year. Quarterback Devin Fehr and running back Riley Reese shared the Best Offensive Player Award. The coaches thought both players were exceptional ath-
letes and contributed to the offence in a huge way. Ken Wiebe earned Most Valuable Player honours. Kirby said he was always focused and worked hard, even in practice. He was also a good teammate as he knew what everybody’s
responsibility was on the field, Kirby mentioned. The awards banquet was also a way to show appreciation to the Grade 12 players for the years they put into the program and for the team to celebrate the season.
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ABSOLUTELY AMAZING ALICE By WAYNE SHIELS essenceofsask@gmail.com Warman High School presented ‘Wonderland! The Musical Misadventures of a Girl named Alice’ on December 1-4. The upbeat adaptation based on the novel ‘Through the Looking Glass’ by Lewis Carroll was delivered with great enthusiasm by a cast of 13 members of the drama club. The coming-ofage story touched on friendships and how unusual situations can help you grow. Chelsea Doerksen played the title role of Alice, a girl trying to become a queen and experiencing several adventures on her way to accomplishing that goal. Doerksen did a great job of expressing the roller coaster of emotions experienced by Alice. The role also gave the audience a chance to enjoy the great range of her singing ability. To show the talent runs in the family, her youngest sister Hayley Doerksen also performed a riveting solo. While the play had some of the familiar characters of the original story, it also introduced some new ones including a baseball team, a train conductor, star-struck tourists, and
light-saber wielding knights. Its hip-hopping music including toe-tapping renditions of “Jabberwocky”, “The Walrus and the Carpenter”, and a real favorite by Humpty Dumpty and the Dixie Chickens, “I Was a Good Egg But Then I Done Went Bad”. With the exception of the role of Alice, the other members of the cast; Bree Petkau, Adam Parenteau, Jonny MacPherson, Darian Neil, Alison Forsberg, Brenna Bagnell, Hayley Doerksen, Brooke Blackmon, Kennedy Simonson, Phoebe Petkau, Ayshia Guenther, and Halley Barker performed in multiple roles, giving them plenty of opportunity to display their talents; a task they accomplished with great enthusiasm. A total of 1200 students from Warman and Osler enjoyed the performances, with the appearance of Humpty Dumpty played by Ayshia Guenther being a real highlight for the younger audiences. During intermissions at evening performances the audience was able to enjoy a birthday cake in honour of Alice, as 2015 is the 150th anniversary of the writing of “Through the Looking Glass.” The performance offered a modern take on a real classic and was enjoyed by audiences of all ages.
Jonny MacPherson as White King and Chelsea Doerkson as Alice
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“Wonderland! The Musical Misadventures of a Girl named Alice”
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The cast of ‘Annie’ gather for a group photo prior to opening night of their performance at Venture Heights School
Orphan Annie tugs at the heartstrings By TERRY PUGH tpugh@ccgazette.ca Little Orphan Annie is still as sweet and mischievous as ever. And her heart-of-gold character shines through in Venture Heights School’s production of the timeless musical, ‘Annie’, ably directed by teacher Craig Chase and performed December 8 and 9 in front of capacity crowds. This is the fourth year the elementary school has staged a musical, and for many of the veteran student actors in Grade 8, there’s a bittersweet taste with this one. “I’m really excited and nervous,” said Kaelyn Coulthard, who portrays the title character in the production and shoulders most of the singing, dancing and acting load. “But I’m also a little sad because this is the last one I get to be involved in. It’s just been so much fun, and I’ve learned a lot.” Two other Grade 8 students: Connor Hamelin, who plays Oliver Warbucks; and Kate Jalbert, who plays Warbucks’ secretary, Grace Farrell, both agree that while the four-a-day rehearsals were challenging, they benefited from the direction of the teachers who put so much time and effort into the play. The choreography, costumes, lighting, background music and stage design all set the moods for a fast-paced, single-act play. The young actors have been working on this since the beginning of the school year, and their commitment and hard work paid off. The students showed musical talent beyond their years in their renditions of such classics as “It’s a hard knock life”, “Tomorrow” and “Little Girls.” The story revolves around Little Orphan Annie’s escape from a dingy orphanage run by the shady Miss Hannigan (Emma Ens) and her eventual adoption by the kindly Oliver Warbucks after she learns her real parents have died. But in the meantime, she has to escape the clutches of the scheming Miss Hannigan and her charmingly-seedy partners: Rooster Hannigan (Rylan Gabruck) and Lily St. Regis Kaylee Gerbrandt). The young actors do a great job conveying the social divide between rich and poor
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Little Orphan Annie (Kaelyn Coulthard comforts her dog, Sandy (Macy Sackmann) on the cold, harsh streets of 1930s New York City in a scene from Venture Heights School’s production of ‘Annie’
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3. Spittles 4. Very small 5. Ethiopia 6. Filled with sediment 7. An antiviral AIDS drug 8. Saudi king to 2005 9. Early word forms 10. Yes in Spanish 11. Ketchup veggies 12. Used to have (Scottish) 13. Old Greek storyteller 14. Den 15. Stockings 25. Scottish road surface 26. Diego, Francisco, Anselmo 27. Bodily cavity 29. Durations 31. About gene 33. “Footloose” actor Kevin
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Biggar & Landis Insurance Services CAREER OPPORTUNITY Insurance Broker – Biggar Looking for a rewarding career in a growing organization? Interested in insurance, agriculture, or business? Want to work and play in a progressive, rural community less than one hour from Saskatoon? Biggar & Landis Insurance Services requires a permanent, full-time Insurance Broker. Applicants must possess Grade 12, Level 1, 2 or 3 Insurance Licence , positive attitude towards learning and change; show initiative, work independently, be teamoriented, and enjoy working with the public. We offer competitive compensation, 8% matched retirement plan, excellent group benefits with Healthcare Spending Allowance, and moving expense reimbursement. You’d work with a committed team in a challenging, rewarding and fun environment. Biggar is a dynamic, family-orientated community of approximately 2,200 citizens, offering two school divisions, hospital, parks, sports, arts. The town is located 90 km west of Saskatoon, and 90 km south of North Battleford. Interested? Submit your resume by December 11, 2015 to: Biggar Insurance Services Box 729 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 Email: anita.silvernagle@ biggarinsurance.ca We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those under consideration will be contacted.
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CAPRICORN December 22– January 19
Capricorn, you are riding high and looking to share your good fortune with others. Make the most of this chance to improve the lives of those around you.
AQUARIUS January 20– February 18
Aquarius, you have an idea about how to tackle a difficult obstacle, but someone crosses your path with a different agenda. Perhaps there’s a way to work together.
PISCES February 19– March 20
Pisces, avoid open conflict without being a pushover this week. Find the middle ground and try to understand another’s perspective.
ARIES March 21– April 19
Aries, although you are full of excitement this week, rein in some of those feelings so you can focus on the tasks at hand. Use your energy to your advantage.
TAURUS April 20– May 20
Taurus, motivation may not be strong this week, so begin with some menial tasks around the house and build up to bigger plans. Eventually you will find a groove.
GEMINI May 21– June 21
Try to avoid focusing on just one issue for too long. Sometimes you simply must trust your instincts and forge ahead anyway. Let past experience guide you this week.
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CANCER June 22– July 22
Cancer, avoid the temptation to take on too many responsibilities this week. If you don’t, you might not get much done. Think before you accept more work.
LEO July 23– August 22
Financial matters are looming and a decision must be made. Don’t be overcome with anxiety, as all you need to do is examine your finances to come up with a solution.
VIRGO August 23– September 22
Spontaneity beckons, Virgo, even though you are a careful planner who puts a lot of thought into your decisions. Overthinking is more hassle than it’s worth this week.
LIBRA September 23– October 22
Someone may catch you off guard this week, Libra. This person will bring a welcome surprise, so look forward to this unexpected encounter.
SCORPIO October 23– November 21
Back up your promises with decisive action. That’s the only way to prove to others that you are committed to honouring your commitments.
SAGITTARIUS November 22– December 21
There may be more to the big picture than you are seeing. Gather the facts before you jump to any conclusions. You may just see things from a different perspective.
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DIFFERENT BY DESIGN Join the momentum at MNP, as we are seeking an Accounting Technician with an agricultural focus for our growing Agriculture Assurance & Accounting team. Delivering quality in everything we do, MNP is a leading national accounting, tax and business consulting firm in Canada. Our Agriculture Assurance & Accounting team is committed to providing meaningful and reliable financial information that ensures our clients are always well protected and positioned. Flexible work opportunities such as seasonal and part time employment may be available upon request. Credentials • Completion of an Accounting Business Diploma or Certificate is an asset • Experience with preparing T4’s and T5’s, knowledge of personal and corporate tax, understanding of payroll, bookkeeping and record keeping practices on a manual and computerized system(s), experience working with, or exposure to, accounting and tax software such as Caseware, Profile, Quickbooks and Simply Accounting, strong computer literacy including effective working skills of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint • Knowledge of the agricultural industry and/or a farming background is considered an asset, but is not required.
Rush gears up PUBLIC NOTICE for new season Town of Dalmeny
After kicking off the 2016 season on the road in Calgary against the Roughnecks on January 2, the defending National Lacrosse League (NLL) champions Saskatchewan Rush play their first home game on Friday, January 15 against the Vancouver Stealth. The Rush will hit the turf for the first time at SaskTel Centre with a lineup that features a host of 2015 NLL award nominees in MVP candidate Mark Matthews, Goalie of the Year front-runner Aaron Ward, sure-bet Rookie of the Year Ben McIntosh, and a pair of nominees for Defensive Player of the Year in Kyle Rubisch and team captain Chris Corbeil. Matthews, a former NLL Rookie of the Year, is coming off a superb 2015 season that saw him finish second in league scoring with 115 points, become one of only a handful of players in the NLL’s exclusive 50/100 club (50 goals and 100 points in a single season), and claim the Champion’s Cup MVP award as he led the Rush to the title with 27 points in the playoffs. The Rush roster also boast returning playoff heroes Robert Church, Zack Greer, and Matthew Dinsdale plus a great supporting cast of talented players led by Jarrett Davis, Jeremy Thompson, and Ryan Dilks. The Rush are led by General Manager/Head Coach Derek Keenan, who is nominated for his fourth Les Bartley Award as the NLL Coach of the Year honor. Keenan, who recently signed a new two-year deal, is also a three-time GM of the Year. The Rush’s first home game against Vancouver launches a three-week, three-game homestand for Saskatchewan. The following week, the Rush will take on another perennially tough West Division foe when the Colorado Mammoth stampede into Saskatchewan. The homestand rounds out with the first visit of theseason from the Roughnecks. Calgary’s roster features Shawn Evans, who established a new NLL single-season scoring record last year with 130 points. At the end February, the Rush will host two straight weekend matchups against rivals from the NLL’s East Division as the Rochester Knighthawks and Buffalo Bandits come calling. The Rush’s 2015 NLL championship ended Rochester’s three-year reign atop the league but the Knighthawks still have one of the best rosters in the league. Buffalo boasts one of the NLL’s top shooters in Ryan Benesch, who led the NLL with 58 goals last year.
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We welcome students, semi-retired, seasonal or shift workers and those with flexible schedules. Wages start at $17/hour for this union position. Visit our website: www.spiritsd.ca/careers or contact Brenda Thibodeau, Operations Assistant (306-683-2919), for more information and to apply. Note: a current criminal record check will be required. Prairie Spirit School Division has 45 schools and over 10,000 students in 28 communities surrounding the City of Saskatoon.
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INTENT The proposed bylaw will: • provide for the sale of the following dedicated land at fair market value: Buffer Strip B1, Registered Plan 80S28628 as shown within the bold dashed line on the Plan of Proposed Road Closure by Webb Surveys dated April 2015 and included in this notice below:
REASON The reason for the bylaw is: • To allow the dedicated lands to be released by the municipality and sold at fair market value. PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the bylaw at the Town Office, located at 301 Railway Avenue East, in the Town of Dalmeny, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM (closed between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM) on Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. Copies of the proposed bylaw are available at the Town Office at a cost of $5.00. PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, January 11, 2016 at 7:20 p.m. at the Town Office to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing, or delivered to the undersigned at the Town Office before the hearing.
Saskatchewan has lowest illegal tobacco rate
Substitute Caretakers Substitute Caretakers for schools in Warman, Langham, Martensville and Clavet.
Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Dalmeny intends to adopt a bylaw under The Dedicated Lands Regulations and The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to provide for the sale of dedicated lands.
Issued at the Town of Dalmeny this 10th day of December, 2015. Jim Weninger, Chief Administrative Officer
Please visit our website, www.mnp.ca, for more information on this position and to submit your application.
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Saskatchewan convenience store retailers are praising the Government of Saskatchewan following the release of a study showing the province has the lowest rate of illegal tobacco in western Canada. The Western Convenience Stores Association commissioned a contraband tobacco study which examined discarded cigarette butts at 30 sites throughout Saskatchewan to determine if illegal (contraband) cigarettes were being purchased and smoked. Samples were gathered between September 20th and October 10th, 2015. The average rate of illegal tobacco use at sites tested across Saskatchewan was 9.5%. In British Columbia the rate was 15%; in Manitoba the rate was 12.7%; and in Alberta it was 9.8%. “Saskatchewan has a relatively low tobacco tax rate and it does not regulate flavoured tobacco,” said Andrew Klukas, President of the Western Convenience Stores Association (WCSA). “We believe these two fac-
tors are helping to keep the illegal tobacco rate lower in Saskatchewan than in other western provinces.” Saskatchewan’s rate was also much lower in high schools compared to other provinces. The WCSA sampled more high schools in Saskatchewan (per capita) than any other western province. The average in Saskatchewan was 6.3% illegal tobacco rate. Contraband tobacco is sold without mandated health warnings on packages and without age-verification checks. Increased taxes and regulations drive the tobacco market underground, meaning these products are both more affordable and accessible to youth. According to the RCMP, illegal tobacco is also linked with organized crime, thereby impacting local safety. “We must continue to be vigilant,” said Klukas. “It’s clear the illegal tobacco trade is growing across the West and Saskatchewan should consider fine-tuning their enforcement provisions.”
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Warman Diamond Rodeo Committee presented a cheque in the amount of $2000 to the Warman Fire Department Chief Gord Thompson and several members of the department on Wednesday, December 2. Rodeo Committee members at the event included: Grant Brunen, Glen Braun, Albert Taylor, Janice Germo, Edgar Bergen, Pete Dyck, John Giesbrecht Committee members not picture include: Michelle Boy, Raylene Hildebrandt, Todd Boulding, Kelly Weber, Cara Hildebrandt
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The Martensville Christmas Hamper Program, an annual Christmas tradition, received a monetary donation from the Martensville and District Lions Club on Wednesday, December 2. A cheque for $500 was presented to the Martensville Fire Department. Martensville Fire Department Deputy Chief Dean Brooman and Firefighter James Taylor accept a $500 cheque for the Christmas food hamper drive from Martensville and District Lions Club President Syl Serblowski (right) and members Geoff Passy and Carol Conrad (Photo submitted)
Job cuts in health, education hurt: SGEU The provincial government’s decision to cut millions in funding from postsecondary education and health care in order to offset a budget deficit is short sighted and undermines public services that Saskatchewan families rely on, according to the Ssakatchewan Government and General Employees Union (SGEU). Among the institutions affected by these clawbacks are Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Gabriel Dumont Insti-
tute and the seven Regional Colleges. “At a time when we are experiencing a skilled labour shortage, it doesn’t make sense to cut skills training,” said SGEU President Bob Bymoen. “It’s counter-productive to cut funding from institutions that provide job-focused training to people and get them into the work force.” “We don’t yet know the impact these cuts will have,” he added, “but we an-
ticipate they’ll lead to program cuts, which will hurt young people trying to get the training they need.” The Saskatoon Health Region has also announced a plan that will erode health services and cut jobs, leaving many families concerned about job losses during the holidays. These cuts are a sign of things to come if the provincial government moves ahead with its plan to close 40 public liquor stores, says Bymoen.
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The following is the local media release for the Warman Detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for the week of November 30 – December 7. NO LICENSE, NO WONDER On December 2 at 9:40 a.m. police received a complaint of an erratic driver on Highway 16 near Radisson. The caller reported that the vehicle was all over the road and having difficulty maintaining a constant speed. Police attended and spoke with the 51-year-old female from North Battleford who was driving the vehicle. She was not impaired. She was issued a ticket for failing to have a valid drivers license. MARTENSVILLE CRASH On December 3 at 7:40 a.m. police received a complaint of a two-vehicle collision at Highway 12 and Centennial Boulevard in Martensville. Police and ambulance attended the scene. A 32-yearold female from Martensville was issued a ticket for proceeding from a yield sign before safe to do so. The 52-year-old female from Warman who was driving the second vehicle was not injured. HIGHWAY 12 COLLISION On December 3 at 12:40 p.m. police received a complaint of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 12 near 71st Street in Saskatoon. Police attended and found that a vehicle driven by a 43-year-old female from Saskatoon entered the highway before it was safe and struck a vehicle driven by a 60-year-old male from Rosthern. The 60-year-old male was transported to Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. The female was issued a ticket for failing to yield right of way when entering a highway. Both vehicles required towing from the scene. vehicle on fire On December 3 at 1:15 p.m. police received a complaint of a vehicle fire in Asquith. Police attended the scene and found that the vehicle was driven by a 52-year-old male from Asquith. It was found that the male had consumed alcohol. He was ar-
rested and taken to a Rehab facility until his upcoming court date on impaired driving charges and theft under $ 5000.00. He was not injured. The vehicle was towed from the scene. HIGHWAY 11 COLLISION On December 4 at 7:25 a.m. police received a complaint of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 11 at the Waneskewin intersection. Police, Saskatoon Fire Department, Saskatoon EMS, Warman Fire Department and Saskatoon Police Service attended to assist with the accident. A 47-year-old male from Alberta crossed the Highway and was struck by a vehicle driven by a 34-year-old female from Warman. The male admitted to causing the accident and was issued a ticket for proceeding before it was safe after yielding right of way. The female was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment of her minor injuries. Both vehicles required towing from the scene. Highway 305 collision On December 5 at 1:15 a.m. police received a complaint of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 305 near Martensville. Police attended the scene and found that a vehicle driven by a 21-year-old female from Martensville stuck a vehicle driven by a 36-year-old male from Martensville. A 10-year-old and 32 year old female passengers in the vehicle received injuries in the collision. The 21-year-old female also received minor injuries. During the investigaton it was found that the 21-year-old had consumed alcohol. She was taken back to the Detachment to provide a breath sample and was released on documents for an upcoming court date on Impaired driving charges causing bodily harm. Both vehicles received extensive damage and were towed from the scene. The 32-year-old female passenger had to be removed with the use of the Jaws of Life. YOUTH RETURNED HOME On December 5 at 6:05 p.m. police received a complaint of a hitch hiker on Highwy 11 near the south access to Warman. Police attended and located a 15-year-old male from Saskatoon. He was given a ride back to a family member’s residence. There were no charges or injuries. SEVERAL THEFTS
On November 30 police had numerous complaints of thefts from construction sites Warman, Martensville & surrounding areas. A number of tools and construction items were taken in each of the theft. Investigation into these matters are continuing. SALVAGE YARD FIRE On November 30 at 11:50 a.m. police received a complaint of a vehicle on fire at a business in the RM of Corman Park. Police attended and found that the fire started when staff was outside doing welding work when they accidentally caught the vehicle on fire. There were no charges or injuries. ANIMAL SKULL FOUND On December 1 at 3:20 p.m. police received a complaint of a found skull in Osler. The caller reported that his dog brought home a skull and he felt that the skull could possibly be human. Police attended and looked at the skull and determined it to be that of a small animal. There were no charges. SUSPICIOUS MALE On November 30 at 10:00 p.m. police received a complaint of a suspicious male on Highway 7 near Vanscoy. The caller reported that the male was walking on the shoulder of the highway into oncoming traffic. The caller also advised that a short distance away a vehicle was parked on the shoulder of the road. Police made patrols of the area, but were unable to locate anyone matching the description provided. DOMESTIC ASSAULT On December 3 at 12:05 a.m. police received a complaint of an assault in Warman. Police attended the location and found that a 29-year-old female was assaulted by her 42-year-old boyfriend. The male was arrested and released on documents for an upcoming court date on assault causing bodily harm charges. The female received minor injuries. LANGHAM DISTURBANCE On December 6 at 3:20 a.m. police received a complaint of a disturbance at a residence in Langham. The caller reported that a 26-yearold male from Saskatoon was intoxicated and causing problems at the residence. Police attended and removed the male and provided him a ride home. There were no charges or injuries.
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Ski trails just waiting for snowfall
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By TERRY PUGH tpugh@ccgazette.ca Cross-country skiers can take to the trails again this winter in both Martensville and Warman. Just as soon as the snow comes, that is. Both cities have plans to lay cross-country ski trails again this year, according to civic officials. Warman’s trails will be laid out at the Legends Golf Course, while the location of the trails in Martensville has yet to be decided. “The City of Warman has a track-setter to make the cross-country trails, and the staff at the Legends Golf Club actually are the ones that lay out the trails and provide maintenance on them,” said Warman Recreation and Community Services Manager Paul McGonigal. “The city supplies the equipment, the signage and the fuel, and the golf club employees lay out the tracks because they know best the areas they want people to keep away from; the danger areas, downslopes and so on..” McGonigal said as soon as there is enough snow and the trails are set, notices will be posted on the city’s website. The City of Martensville contracts with a private individual who owns his own equipment for track-setting. Martensville Director of Recreation and Community Services Dave Bosch said the trails through Kinsmen Park were well-used last year, but there was a problem due to snowmobiles periodically wrecking the trails. “The city bylaws prohibit the operation of snowmobiles in city-owned parks,” said Bosch. “But enforcement is a challenge. “People are not supposed to use the parks for snowmobiles or quads. The bylaw states that they should exit the city by the most direct route possible but also avoid main streets and parks.” McGonigal noted that snowmobiles also pose a problem in many parks in Warman, where a similar bylaw prohibiting motorized sleds and quads in public parks is in place. He said having the cross-country ski trails on the golf course helps to ensure the trails are not destroyed. “It’s a closed environment,” said McGonigal. “There are absolutely no snowmobiles allowed anywhere on the golf course grounds.”
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MIDGET AA TEAMS TAKE ON MIDWEST (Left) Warman Midget AA Wildcats’ Logan Suter lays a hit on Midwest’s Darian Gamble during a game in Warman on Saturday, December 5. Midwest won the contest 5-0. (Right) Martensville Midget AA Marauders’ Colten Adair and Quinn Macdonald battle with Midwest’s Darian Gamble during a game in Martensville on Friday, December 4. The game ended in a 4-4 tie.
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