Shellbrook www.shellbrookchronicle.com VOLUME 101
Chronicle
The Voice Of The Parkland Since 1912 SHELLBROOK, SASKATCHEWAN
FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2012
PMR #40007604 No. 15
SaskEnergy boring through golf course SaskEnergy is taking a round about way to connect the Shellbrook and Districts Integrated Health Complex to natural gas service -- through the Hidden Hills of Shellbrook Golf Course. SaskEnergy crews began setting up on site at the end of March. William Vandale, Crew Supervisor for SaskEnergy anticipates that the project will wrap up around April 20 but work on the actual golf course portion of the line will likely be finished by the end of this week. However that is completely dependant upon weather and whether or not they receive any emergency calls during that time frame. According to Vandale, spring is prime time for gas leaks and emergency calls take precedence over construction. When the crews are finished, there will be little evidence that they were ever there. Often, gas lines are laid in trenches with extensive excavation involved, which would have been bad news for a golf course that just recently completed a messy irrigation and expansion project. This particular line was sunk into the ground using a horizontal drilling process which allowed the crews to avoid trenching. The only digging required for the process are some holes at set distances where the pipe begins its decent and can be joined to complete the line. In all, the gas line will run along the north side of the first fairway which also involved boring under three tee boxes but will not interfere with any of the irriga-
A crew from Dagg Construction, of Tisdale, works on a pipe that will be pushed underneath the Carlton Trail Rail bed adjacent to the first fairway at the Hidden Hills of Shellbrook Golf Club. The line will eventually connect the Shellbrook and Districts Integrated Health Complex into to SaskEnergy service.
tion lines or heads. The line will run from Second Street West, at the entrance of the golf club,
down the first fairway where the line will take a sharp turn north to cross beneath Carlton Trail rail bed to connect the
new Shellbrook and Districts Integrated Health Complex and adjacent lots to SaskEnergy service.
Hidden Hills golf course set for April 16 opening A poor weekend weather forecast has pushed the opening of the Hidden Hills of Shellbrook golf course back until Monday, April 16 -- a full two weeks earlier than last year. The course has been in playable condition for the past few weeks but a little rain and some snow combined with cold temperatures have kept golfers off of the fairways. “We were hoping to open on the weekend but the forecast is cold. That isn’t good for the course.” said Ritchie. With temperatures so low, the grass isn’t growing and a busy opening week could cause damage to the greens. Since the course can’t open he said he is hoping for some rain before opening day to help provide some much needed moisture for the course. Because of the cold temperatures, the club’s water reservoir is still somewhat frozen so he expects that the irrigation system will be out of use for the next week or so. After a full scale reconstruction in 2010 and some minor changes last year, 2012 will be a very quiet one in respect to course construction. Over the weekend, the club held a volunteer work bee to increase the size of the white and red tee boxes on the second hole to make them less labour intensive. With the size increase, the tee boxes can now be mowed with a riding mower. The only other project on the schedule for
this year is a new, closer seniors’ tee on the seventh hole. Meanwhile, he also expects that SaskEnergy’s natural gas line project, which spans the length of the first fairway, will have little effect on the club’s opening. At press time, the bulk of the work had been completed on the course itself and crews were moving onto the club’s parking lot for the next phase of their gas line installation.
The club also opted to increase green fees and memberships this year in an effort to stay ahead of the rising costs of doing business. A nine hole green fee will now be $22, up from $19 and 18 holes will now cost $34, up from $30 last year. The club also boosted individual memberships from $450 to $500 while creating a 65+ seniors membership which will remain at $450.
Town begins search for new administrator Shellbrook Town Council voted unanimously to accept the resignation of Town Administrator Tara Kerber at their regular meeting Monday night. “She submitted her resignation for personal reasons and Council has accepted her resignation and now we are moving on,” said Shellbrook Mayor George Tomporowski. Kerber submitted her resignation during the last week in March and the April 9 meeting was the first regular meeting of council since receipt of the letter of resignation. Assistant Administrator Kelly Hoare will move into the role of acting administrator while council begins working through the process of finding a suitable replacement. Tomporowski said that the Town will begin advertising
immediately to fill the vacancy. Kerber first served as an assistant administrator under Ken Danger before being promoted to administrator upon his retirement. *** Meanwhile, Council has extended the use of the Town’s photocopier and fax machine to new Shellbrook Housing Authority Manager John McIvor for a monthly fee of $10 while monitoring usage for the first six months to determine actual costs. *** Council approved the Shellbrook Legion’s request for consent to purchase a liquor license for Shellbrook’s 2nd Annual Street Fair August 25.
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Parkside resident receives Sask Volunteer Medal
One good turn deserves another. Parkside’s Clarence Johnson will be recognized with a Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal May 1 at Government House in Regina. The news came as somewhat of a shock to Johnson, who will turn 81 years old in August. “I thought somebody was playing a trick on me at first,” said Johnson, of the conversation he had with a government representative who informed him of his receiving the honour.
Johnson is among nine recipients for 2011 from communities across Saskatchewan. He was nominated by his peers from the Parkside Golden Age Club that meets once a month at the Parkside Heritage Centre for all the good deeds he does for his friends and neighbours in the community. According to Johnson, the group must have discussed his nomination during one of the rare meetings he missed. The club also surprised Johnson a few years back with a surprise party also
Shellbrook Curling Club would like to thank the following sponsors who helped make the 2012 Farmers’ Spiel a huge success. Affinity Credit Union Agri-Trend Ken Person Alan Williamson Arysta Life Science BASF Bayer Crop Science Beau ‘Lac’ Funeral Home Ben’s Auto Glass Candle Lake Golf Course Carbin Contracting Chilliak Hail Insurance Crop Production Services Doug Labrash Dow Agro Sciences Dr. Denise Koberlin Dr. Fourie Dupont E & B Lumber Farm Credit Canada Farm Garden Center John Deere Farm World Flamans Glenn Mor Grain Groenen Accounting Hannigan Honey Happy Camper RV Heartland Livestock Home Hardware Investor’s Group Paul Bourgeault/ Paul Beaulieu Jeff Ledding Custom Spraying Jody and Karla Keyowski Larry’s Pro Shop Laura Simmonds Lehner Wood Preservers Leon’s Furniture Live Wire Electric Monsanto Meyers Norris Penny Naber Ford
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in recognition for his commitment to volunteering in the community. Johnson regularly chauffeurs those needing a ride to medical appointment in Shellbrook and beyond while also cutting grass in the summer and removing snow in the winter for those who need a hand. “There are seniors here that have got to go to the doctor and need their grass cut,” said Johnson. He also delivers Meals on Wheels and volunteers his time at the Honeywood Heritage Nursery. Though he is receiving the honour for all that he does to make others lives better he sees his efforts
as simply doing his part for those who may have a little trouble doing these things for themselves. Recipients are selected by the Saskatchewan Honours Advisory Council from nominations submitted by the public. Including the nine new recipients, the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal has been presented to 148 outstanding individuals since 1995. Saskatchewan has the highest rate of volunteerism in Canada. For more information on the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal or the Saskatchewan Honours and Awards Program, please visit www.ops.gov. sk.ca
Oil production figures reflect strength Saskatchewan’s oil production in 2011 was the second highest on record, according to year-end figures from the Ministry of Energy and Resources. Last year’s production was 157.8 million barrels, a figure exceeded only by the 161 million barrels produced in 2008 when, for a time, the price of oil exceeded $140 per barrel. The 2011 figure is up 3.5 million barrels from 2010. Oil and gas is one of Saskatchewan’s leading industries, accounting for $12.2 billion in value of sales in 2011 and an estimated $4.5 billion in investment in exploration and development. There were an estimated 33,200 jobs in the upstream oil and gas industry in 2011, a 9.0 per cent increase from 2010. The Fraser Institute’s 2011 Global Petroleum Survey ranked Saskatchewan the top jurisdiction in Canada for oil and gas investment.
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Clarence Johnson, of Parkside, will receive the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal at a ceremony at Government House in Regina May 1.
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Shellbrook Rec Centre Annual General Meeting Wednesday, April 25, 2012 @ 7:30 pm at the Rink
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Shellbrook Curling Club Annual General Meeting
Tuesday, April 24 7:30 p.m. Curling Lounge
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CFIB gives Federal budget a B grade The 2012 Federal Budget had some positive news for small business with major progress on 8 of CFIB’s top 12 priorities for 2012. However, this budget did not go fast or far enough in dealing with spending, the federal deficit or public service compensation and pensions. Employment Insurance (EI): Small businesses will be pleased that the EI Hiring Credit was renewed for 2012. “The recent
increase in EI premiums harms small Canadian businesses and extending this credit makes it easier for them to continue to support Canada’s economic recovery by creating jobs,” said Catherine Swift, president of CFIB. In addition, positive changes have been made to the EI rate setting process and future increases will be capped at 5 cents for employees and 7 cents for employers.
Spending: “We were disappointed in the baby steps taken by the federal government to restrain its spending,” commented Swift. While there has been a lot of talk about the amount of spending reductions in this budget, overall program spending continues to rise. Pensions: The government has begun to tackle unsustainable federal public sector and MP pensions. CFIB is particularly
pleased that there is a commitment to have public sector employees contribute more to their pension plans and measures were taken to discourage early retirement. “These are important steps in tackling the $150 to $230 billion unfunded liability currently facing the federal public sector pension plan,” said Swift. Old Age Security (OAS): While supportive of the idea of raising
Former resident making most of island life
Former area resident Dallas Pugh has seen a lot since moving to the Hawaiian Islands with his family when he was 10. From hunting wild pigs through the tropical outback to surfing, the move has allowed him to experience a different world. Pugh was born in PA and raised in the Wild Rose Briarlea district until 1990. He graduated from Kaleheo High School in Kailua HI and went on to worked as a waiter at Aeron’s Restaurant on top of the Ala Moans Hotel in Waikik where he worked with celebrities such as Pat Sajak of Wheel of fortune and the entire Denver Broncos Football team. He changed careers in
his mid-twenties moving to the outdoors and cook-
ing for a large construction company on the Island of
Kauai where he resides.
The University of Saskatchewan will need to decrease its expenses over the next four years in the face of budget pressures that include lowerthan-requested provincial funding, salary and benefit
costs rising faster than revenue increases, solvency and going concern pension issues, and the pressing need for capital renewal to support teaching, research and innovation. At a public town hall
meeting April 3, Provost and Vice-President Academic Brett Fairbairn and Vice-President Finance and Resources Richard Florizone outlined how the 2.1 per cent increase in the institution’s operating grant for 2012-13, announced in the March 21 provincial budget, affects financial projections for the future. The university had requested a 5.8 per cent grant increase. “Prior to knowing what our provincial grant would be, we projected a shortfall of $10 million over the next planning cycle, which is 2012-2016,” said Fairbairn. “Now that we know what the grant is, our projected gap is more likely $12-15 million in 2012-13, and $20-40 million per year until 2016. The provost pointed out that declining provincial funding is not unique to Saskatchewan, and that post-secondary institutions across the country are grappling with budget pressures similar to those being experienced by the U of S. Fairbairn explained that budget decisions will
be guided by the priorities outlined in the university’s recently approved third integrated plan, the academic mission of the institution and principles that include transparency, effective use of data and evidence, and decisionmaking at appropriate levels within the organization.
OAS benefits for those who delay their retirement, many small firms will be concerned with the increase in the eligibility age for OAS to 67. “Until all MPs and public sector workers start retiring at age 65 or older, there should be no increases in the eligibility age for Old Age Security for the rest of Canadians,” Swift said. Innovation Programs: While more details are needed, many small and medium-sized firms will be alarmed with the changes to Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SRED) tax credits. CFIB was also pleased to see movement in some other key areas: · increasing accountability at CRA by having it provide written responses in electronic form through the My Business Account, · the government’s commitment to make red
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tape reduction permanent by implementing a onefor-one rule, among other measures, · work to reduce the backlog and processing time for immigration and temporary foreign worker applications to help small firms their growing labour shortages.
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U of S trims expenses in face of budget pressures
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Annual Meeting
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 Canwood Legion Hall Supper 6:30 p.m. - Meeting to follow Supper $8.00/person
The Town of Shellbrook
will be accepting applications for a
General Maintenance Positions
with the Public Works Department. The successful applicant must have a Grade 12 Diploma, must be mechanically inclined, be willing to take training in the water and waste water treatment program and have a valid driver’s license. Preference will be given to applicants with mechanical aptitude and/ or a Class 3 driver’s license with an air endorsement. Submit your resume to the Town Office in person at 71 Main Street, or by mail: Box 40, Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0; email: townofshellbrook@sasktel.net fax: (306) 747-3111 Competition closes Wednesday, April 20, 2012 @ 4pm
Shellbrook Theatre Movie Night Next Movie Night in Shellbrook
Friday, April 20 The movie showing will be:
“Big Miracle”
- 7:00 p.m.
Bring the family and enjoy! Doors Open 6:30 p.m.
Cost is $5 for movie
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For the past 35 years, the Saskatchewan Junior Citizen program has been recognizing the outstanding youth of Saskatchewan. This year four deserving youth, aged between 8 and 18 years old, will receive $3000 bursaries to help pay for their future post-secondary education. Someone you nominate could be one of them. Visit www.swna.com for more information and nomination forms or call Nicole Nater at 1-800-661-7962 Nomination closes April 30, 2012.
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Opinions Brad Dupuis News Editor
Feds streamline immigration for foreign trades In an effort to feed a hungry labour market in parts of Canada, the Federal government had revealed a plan to streamline entry of skilled immigrant tradespeople. Immigration minister Jason Kenney said that the new system will help tradespeople, who were often overlooked in favour of other highly sought professionals, gain entry to the country. The program will help create a pool of foreign workers in in demand disciplines like construction, manufacturing and transportation while working closely with employers. Kenney, speaking to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce this week, described the old system as one that was “rigid, slow moving and passive that did very little to match skills of new Canadians to labour short comings of Canada.” He outlined scenarios where immigration applicants waited upwards of eight years to gain entry to Canada when countries like Australia and New Zealand were able to do it in just six months. Looking through the employment advertisements in any newspaper in this province definitely evidences that Saskatchewan and Alberta are in a labour crunch. From weeklies like the Chronicle to provincial papers like the Saskatoon StarPhoenix or Regina Leader Post, employers from across the prairies need skilled labour. If they can’t find it here, it has to come from somewhere or it will simply stifle progress. In gearing up for the 2010 Winter Olympics, Vancouver couldn’t get enough skilled trades people no matter how many relocated from other parts of the county. That constant need for labour, coupled with a drastic upward trend in construction in Saskatchewan, saw the cost of construction skyrocket because if you wanted it done today you were going to have to pay. This caused some slowdown in construction projects which would have been avoided if there was more availability of skilled labour. This new program may have helped avoid these slowdowns. However, the Feds have to be careful not to open those gates too wide or we could have a flood on our hands. These measures should be treated as a stopgap for vacancies across the country rather than a long term solution for skilled labour. Though it is great that an abundance of jobs means that Canada can provide a better life for someone coming from another county, the government’s first responsibility is to help make a better life for current Canadian citizens. A greater emphasis should be placed on creating more training opportunities for these sought after professions from bricklaying to general surgery. Though it is great that several parts of the country are currently experiencing a boom and there seems to be plenty of jobs to go around, times may not always be this good. If construction projects taper off or manufacturing dips even lower we could find ourselves with a glut of skilled trades who either can’t find jobs or don’t make enough to earn a proper living. Progress is great but sometimes too much too fast doesn’t work out in the end.
The Paul Martin Commentary A couple weeks ago Ontario’s premier Dalton McGuinty was complaining that Western Canada was messing up his province because our resource economy is so strong, it is pushing up the value of the Canadian dollar and making Ontario’s manufacturing sector less competitive. There’s probably a bit of concern over the West’s growing economic clout as well. That reality was underscored by a forecast from one of the major banks. The economics unit at Bank of Montreal’s updated provincial outlook has all four western provinces outpacing the rest of the country this year. Alberta is expected to turn in the highest growth rate, Saskatchewan is second at 2.9 per cent while Manitoba and BC are next at 2.3 per cent. All those exceed the national average of 2.0 per cent. And the story is expected to continue next year with Alberta once more leading the pack, Saskatchewan again in second spot with the growth rate set to rise to 3.1 per cent followed by BC and then Manitoba as the West’s dominance continues to grow. *** A team of academics and corporate leaders has come up with a concept to add further value to primary resources, a prospect that could be important for a provincial economy like Saskatchewan’s which is increasingly relying on this sector for its growth. Writing for a US=based business thought leadership publication, they advanced something called cradle-tocradle resource development which involves producers and users working together rather than as buyers and sellers to squeeze more value out of the commodities. Traditionally price and logistics have been the only variables in commodity sales. This idea would open up
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a new front. Among those espousing this model is an Air Canada executive who says the use of bio-fuels will help offset carbon levies being imposed by Europe. But this involves bringing together producers of bio-energy and consumers like the airlines which are fighting high fuel costs. As the group puts it, this will add more bit of value to the resource equation – knowledge and technology which will only go up in value. *** After a bit of a break Saskatchewan is once again turning up the volume on job opportunities in this province. A couple years ago, when the global economy melted down after the American bank failures, Saskatchewan was the talk of the continent. We were still creating jobs when the rest of North America was shedding workers. We were the lead story on CNN and called the ‘it’ province in Canada. AS a result we attracted a lot of new residents. Yet, employers are still complaining about the talent pool in the province. Jobs are going unfilled and companies are struggling to find personnel. And after those initial successes the Saskatchewan Show at job fairs and the like took a holiday, coasting on the momentum we earned two years ago. But now we’re back. After a successful mission to Ireland a couple weeks ago, the provincial government, employers and business groups are in Ontario this week. They are creating the Saskatchewan Zone at a major national job fair where 10,000 prospective workers are expected to be looking for new opportunities and this province will be front and centre.
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Viewpoint The entitlement of the boomers The notion that today’s kids must be the most spoiled, ungrateful and entitled generation is nothing new. It’s a sentiment that our parents’ generation felt and all generations before them. In fact, the writings of the Ancient Greeks express such sentiments. Certainly, it’s a notion I heard when I was young ... although, perhaps not without justification. I am a baby boomer, but I do take pride in the fact that I was born in the latter part of this generation. As such I take some solace in not being as caught up with the self-indulgence and entitlement most associated with those of the baby boom generation. Well, the first of the baby boom generation is now hitting retirement age and, sadly, it doesn’t seem as if that sense of entitlement has left them. Or so a couple recent stories emerging of the provincial and federal budget seem to indicate. The first revolves around the decision by the federal Conservative to increase to 67 years the age in which one can apply for old age security benefit … but not until 2023. Evidently, special considerations seem to still apply to the baby boomers -
or at least those born before 1958. Those born afterwards will now be robbed of two years of seniors’ benefit. For a generation that benefited from the building of new schools and recreational facilities to accommodate their needs, reasonable tuition rates in university, plentiful job opportunities when they graduated and cheap mortgages in 1970s and low housing prices, the old age security benefit becomes just latest entitlement granted to this generation simply because of its size. The generations that will follow-- especially our kids that will struggle with tuition debt, high housing costs and uncertainty in the job market -- will be working longer. So perhaps the generation that governments have always catered because of its extraordinary size needs tobe slightly careful when it talks about who has an inflated sense of entitlement and who doesn’t.
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The other story that causes one to pause and think about generational entitlement is the provincial government’s budget day decision to increase the deductible on seniors’ prescriptions to $20 instead of $15. Yes, it hits all current seniors (although it should be noted that provisions within the prescription drug act that prohibit rich seniors from qualifying also waive the deductible fees for those truly poor seniors that can’t afford it.) But perhaps most galling is the argument from recently or near-retirement-age baby boomers that this is some horrific policy aimed at them. The province will spend $11,195,913,000 in fiscal year 2012-13 $30,673,734 a day. Notwithstanding our fortunate, on-going rise in revenue, this is substantial amount of money that will leave us with a paltry $14.9 million sur-
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plus at year’s end. That is all we have this year to combat an overall provincial debt that will grow by a billion dollars this year. One might recall that debt. It was largely accumulated in the 1980s when the baby boomer generation did not demand better of governments that ran up 13 consecutive deficit budgets, One gets why the more elderly seniors that have already been paying the full cost of inflated prescription drugs would be justifiably angry. But those that most benefited from low taxes (i.e. the removal of the gas tax in the 1980s) are outraged by a slight alteration to cheap drug policy implemented to appease them? The cost of the province’s prescription drug plan has skyrocketed from $120.7 million 10 years ago to $309.5 million this year. Yet much of the grumbling seems to be coming from our newest seniors who can’t quite get why they shouldn’t continue to be treated as the privileged generation -- even if future generations will pay for it. Maybe it’s not necessarily the next generation that’s most spoiled.
Your Two Cents Tourism Sask’s Crown conversion
To whom it may concern: Our government recently released the 2012-13 budget. It’s a budget that we are proud of, and that will make Saskatchewan stand out in Canada. It is a balanced budget that improves access to health care and makes life more affordable for Saskatchewan citizens. It is a budget that focuses on Keeping the Saskatchewan Advantage. One particular change in this year’s budget, that works on Keeping the Saskatchewan Advantage, is a decision to transition Tourism Saskatchewan to a Treasury Board Crown. Making this change will help focus Tourism Saskatchewan’s mandate, better coordinate the provincial image, grow this industry, and support our government’s growth agenda. This decision was made after reviewing the results of the Tourism System Review – a review conducted by independent consultants. During consultations, we heard clearly from industry that government needs to decide if ‘it is in tourism, or not’. We are in, and we believe these changes will make the industry stronger. The consultations for
the Review included key stakeholder interviews, meetings with specific organizations including Tourism Saskatchewan’s management team, focus group sessions with industry and written input from interested organizations. The consultations showed that generally there is satisfaction with the current model, but that it could be better. We want to be better. I wanted to take this opportunity to address a few concerns we’ve heard about this transition. I want to assure everyone that the services Tourism Saskatchewan currently provides will continue. Members will still be able to access Tourism Saskatchewan programming such as partnership marketing opportunities, Quality Assurance Program, and promoting their businesses in Tourism Saskatchewan literature, promotional materials etc. We took the best practice from across the country to ensure that we kept the advantages of a corporate model. It is worth noting that every other jurisdiction in Canada has the tourism functions in either an agency of the crown or delivers it directly through a Ministry. For example, many people may have seen Newfoundland and
Labrador’s recent television campaign, which recently won the Tourism Industry Association of Canada’s Marketing Campaign of the Year award. Newfoundland and Labrador currently does this from inside the Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation. With this Treasury Board Crown model the Ministry of Tourism, Parks Culture and Sport and Tourism Saskatchewan officials will still have an opportunity and responsibility to ensure that the interests of the tourism industry are being heard. The ability to respond to shifts in the marketplace and technology; the ability to access private sector support and partnership through partnered marketing programs; the ability to market online; the longterm commitment to markets; the ability to enter multi-year agreements; the ability to carry over funds
between fiscal years; the ability to attract top quality marketing people; and, the ability to foster industry engagement will all continue under a Treasury Board Crown model. We believe that a Treasury Board Crown model offers the best balance of flexibility and accountability. In closing, I would like to thank the Board of Tourism Saskatchewan and all of the hard working and dedicated staff. They have helped grow the tourism industry – currently a $1.7 billion dollar industry in Saskatchewan – and we look forward to working with them to continue to grow this industry. Together, we are Keeping the Saskatchewan Advantage. Sincerely, Bill Hutchinson Minister of Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport
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Film subsidy decision the right one
Imagine if every business owner in Saskatchewan walked into a government office each year and was reimbursed for half the money the business paid to its employees. That would bankrupt the province. As strange as that scenario sounds, that’s what’s going on right now with the film industry. For years
film companies have been getting 55 per cent of their labour costs reimbursed by Saskatchewan taxpayers through a provincial government subsidy. If a film company in Saskatchewan spent $100,000 on wages, it would have received $55,000 from the government. While the base subsidy is 45 per cent, it’s often
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topped up to 55 per cent if the film meets certain criteria. The subsidy program is also called a ‘tax credit,’ but in reality it’s a handout program that has given away more than $100 million of taxpayers’ money over the past decade. So why should the film industry receive preferential treatment? Good question. Chances are, the corner store by your house, the mechanic you take your car to and the little machine shop you pass by on the way to work receive nothing in terms of government handouts. The vast majority of businesses do not receive any corporate welfare from government. Nor should they. If a company has a good business model, it should be able to get by without any handouts. Instead of choosing favourites and deciding to subsidize one business and not another, governments should reduce taxes and leave more money in peoples’ pockets. That way, taxpayers could decide for themselves which businesses receive their money. Some might choose to support the film industry by buying more DVDs, watching more movies in theatres or investing in the production of a film. Others may choose to support a struggling corner store or perhaps use the money on something else. The point is taxpayers, not bureaucrats and politicians, would decide. The film industry has rejected such an approach, noting that other Canadian provinces still take money from taxpayers and hand it to film companies. That’s true, but other provinces are also running deficits this year. Not to mention the fact that two wrongs do
not make a right. The reality is, the Wall government has tabled what many have called a “razor-thin” budget surplus this year. Thus, in order to balance the budget, it had to make some tough choices – give millions to movie companies or spend money on things like the new colon cancer screening program. Naturally, those in the movie industry are upset by the decision to discontinue their special subsidy. If you worked for a business that had grown dependent on government handouts, you would be upset too if the government pulled the funding. However, therein lies the danger with government subsidies. Organizations grow dependent on the handouts and cry out when governments decides to do things like fund cancer screening instead of the movie industry. There are plenty of businesses out there that
create jobs, buy local products and support the local economy without receiving subsidies. The film industry should be no different. Premier Wall’s next step should be to encourage other provincial pre-
miers to follow suit – not just on film subsidies, but all business subsidies. Like they say, there is strength in numbers. Some may not like the film subsidy decision, but the Premier made the right choice.
ANTIQUE AUCTION -- More than 300 came through the doors of the Leask Lions Hall to check out the wares on offer at the annual Leask Spring Antique and Collectable Sale March 26 hosted by Bodnarus Auctions.
EMERGENCY SOCIAL SERVICES -- Kim Maclean, Disaster Management Lead for Red Cross, discusses the ins and outs of delivering emergency social services at a workshop at the Shellbrook Community Hall April 5. The presentation brushed upon issues like registration and inquiry services for evacuees and providing shelter, clothing and food for the displaced.
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Agriculture Federal budget out of tune with consumers The recent federal government budget is an interesting document for agriculture and their end users, Canadian consumers. It’s not so much the dollars allocated to agriculture, let’s face it farming isn’t exactly a big ticket item these days in terms of federal government investment, but there is some interesting language which seems to be pushing farm regulation in this country farther from what consumers often say they want. In terms of consumers, we hear two common themes in terms of food supply. On one hand consumers want safe food. And consumers increasingly want to buy locally, as a way to ensure quality, and to support area producers. We have come to expect the food we buy to be
free of bacteria and such which might negatively impact our health. Foods are found to be the root of illness outbreaks they make media headlines, and scare consumers in a major way. Mad Cow Disease nearly ruined the British cattle sector, and one cow found in Alberta caused years of export bans being imposed on Canada, so we have seen firsthand the impact a food health scare can have. In the case of identifying, and tracing that Alberta cow also spoke volumes about how well the Canadian system worked in doing its job. To find one cow out of thousands being slaughtered in the country, and trace its history was actually quite amazing. So the systems Canada has created in terms of as-
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suring food safety is stellar, and have worked well for decades. Few of us even give a fleeting second thought to the idea of whether the food on our dinner plate is safe. So the budget includes eliminating the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s enforcement of non-health and non-safety food labeling claims. The question is why the government would be monkeying with the CFIA which clearly has worked rather well over the year?
The budget basically put the onus of accuracy of labeling on the consumer. Like many things in a budget, details are yet to be released, and therein lies the greatest fears, but as it stands consumers will have to carry the banner if they see a problem, and frankly the average consumer will not have the power against big companies that a federal government agency enjoys. And certainly labeling goes beyond ingredients these days.
applaud the integrity and courage of our elected CWB Directors for stand-
ing up for democratic rights too many Canadians take for granted.”
Farmers support appeal of Manitoba Court ruling on Wheat Board “Our membership strongly supports our elected CWB Director’s in their appeal of a ruling by Justice Perlmutter of Manitoba which ignored the rights of farmers to have a fair vote on the future of our single desk Wheat Board” said Bill Gehl, chairperson of the Canadian Wheat Board Alliance, a non-partisan group which supports orderly marketing. Gehl went on to remark “In our view, Judge Perlmutter’s decision did not give enough weight to the well accepted understanding in the farm community, encouraged by Minister Ritz, that we would have a fair vote on
the issue. “Not only did Justice Perlmutter come to a conclusion most farmers were not happy with, given the critical nature of the issue, he took an inordinate amount of time to do so. Justice delayed can be justice denied. We are fortunate this is still a country where people have a right to due process of law and time will tell if the appeal of this decision or one of the other ongoing legal challenges will overturn Ottawa’s heavy-handed wrecking of our single desk Canadian Wheat Board.” Gehl concluded by saying “this is a story that is not over yet and we
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930 Case Tractor, 20.8x38 tires, home built dozer; 2008 Zongshen quad, 2x4, 250cc, only 25 hr.; 1998 Suzuki quad, 4x4, 300 cc, shaft drive, stand. trans, H-L & Super L 5 sp, good condition; 15.5 ft. boat c/w 50 h.p. Mercury engine, new leg, trailer, boat cover, 12’ Fibreglass boat, tents, air packs, water skiis, special edition Ducks Unlimited buck knife, 16” Poulan chain saw; cross bow, 35mm. camera lenses, generators - 5000 & 1200 watt; valve grinder, 12V power supply, #32 meat grinder - complete; home theatre systems; unused beds woofers, amplifiers, guitars, keyboard, plus ,much much more. Complete listing and pictures at www.saskauctioneers.com or phone 306-497-
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Discounts offered on efficient lighting SaskPower is once again offering customers discounts on energy efficient lighting – but only for a limited time. “Offering these energy efficiency programs to our customers is an environmentally sound and cost effective way to meet our province’s growing electricity needs. The more we cut consumption, the more we can actually reduce the number of power stations and power lines we need to build,” said Hon Rob Norris, Minister Responsible for SaskPower. Over the next eight weeks, five retailers will be offering discounts at all their Saskatchewan stores on energy efficient lighting, fixtures and products: · April 1-30, 2012 – Costco, Lowe’s, Peavey Mart, Home Depot · May 4-31, 2012 – Canadian Tire Depending on customer response, this limited-time lighting discount program could reduce Saskatchewan’s electricity demand by over 1 million kilowatts (kWh), which is the amount needed to power about 126 homes. This is the fourth year that SaskPower has offered energy efficient product discounts. SaskPower’s long-term goal is to reduce customer demand for electricity by 100 megawatts by 2017. SaskPower’s energy efficiency and conservation initiatives include programs for resident, commercial and industrial customers. One of the most popular recent programs saw 55,000 automobile block heater timers distributed to customers across Saskatchewan in the fall of 2011. In addition, the SaskPower Refrigerator Recycling program, which is now being offered for a third year, offers customers the opportunity to save $100 a year on their power bills by recycling their old, inefficient fridges and freezers. SaskPower will pick up and responsibly recycle old appliances and give customers $50 for each unit collected. For complete details on the energy efficient lighting discount program, including a list of store locations, visit http://www.saskpower.com/save_power/residential/programs_and_offers/lighting_discount.shtml
We have consumers who want to purchase food locally, and that means a label such as made in Canada is rather important in making informed decisions to support Canadian farmers. Farmers will also face a significant change in the budget announcement as the Canadian Grain Commission will shift to full cost-recovery through fees for service. You can make the argument farmers should cover costs specific to their business, but the CGC is 100 years old and has been final authority for grain grading and grain inspection in Canada. There is a public benefit
to that authority, assuring quality for both domestic and export bound grains, and so having general taxpayer investment has long been deemed appropriate. The current government in Ottawa sees it differently, and as a result $44 million in costs will shift to fee-for-service. Consumers want increased safety assurances, the ability to trace food from table to farm being an example, and want to buy locally to reduce their carbon footprint. With that in mind the federal government moves in the budget appear illtimed, and out-of-touch with what consumers desire.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 21 at 10:00 a.m. TRACTORS: Versatile 750 FWD, 1977, Series 2, shows 4433 hrs, less than 100 hrs on overhaul, Versatile 145 FWD, 1972, Case 400, McCormick W9, Massey Harris 22, Massey Harris 44 w/FEL; DISC: Ford (Sunflower) 250, 26 ft HD tandem Disc. V. G.; DRILLS & TRANSPORT: JD PDA 26 ft press drill, 4 Wheel hyd transport, IHCl 510, 12 ft w/grass & fert., CULTIVATORS: Morris Challenger L320 36 ft., Case 22 ft Deep Tillage, Cockshutt 10 ft.; DISCERS: MF 36, 12 ft., CCIL 15 ft.; HARROWS: CCIL 15 sec hyd harrow; ONEWAY: MH 509 8½ ft hyd.; BREAKING PLOW: Shop built rubber tired, 36 in mouldboard V.G.; PLOW: IHC 4 X 14; ROCK PICKERS: Leon A3000 Series 2, Crown fork type; SPRAYER: Versatile 200 gal SS tank 36 ft.; AUGERS: Sakundiak HD 7-41 w/16 hp B&S; BINS: Westeel Rosco 1650 bu bin on wood floor; COMBINE: New Holland 985, recent rub bars & concave; SWATHER: CCIL 500, 18 ft.; TRUCK: 1984 Dodge Ram 150, 318 V8 auto, reg cab; CARS: 2004 Buick Le Sabre, custom, V6 auto, 4 dr, PL, PW, 107540 original km. Subject to owner’s approval of high bid. 1984 & 1988 Ford Crown Victoria; LAWN TRACTOR: Turf Trac 18 hp, 46 in mower; MISCELLANEOUS: Flaman 3 hp aeration fan, Shop built aeration fan w/3 hp motor, 2 V4 Wisconsin motors, parts, Several hyd cylinders, Ski Doos, 440 & 399, 60’s vintage parts, JD 14 in hammermill, 2 – 4 in Drill fill, 12 volt & 110 volt, McLeod 4 wheel wagon, Fuel tanks, 500 & 300 gal on steel stds, Slip tank from 45 gal., 2 Shop built PTO snowblower, 2 in Centrifugal water pump w/3 hp B&S, 5 hp Roto tiller, Canadian & Homelite XL chain saws, Rubber tired wheel barrow, Quantity iron, Several vehicles for parts, 1952 Merc 2 ton, 1967 Merc ½ ton, Misc. items. SHOP: A frame engine lift on rollers, 1½ ton Chain hoist, Herman Nelson type diesel fired heater, 2 Bolt bins & bolts, 3 – 48 in Jackalls, Motomaster 3 ton floor jack, Blanchard & Farmcrest air compressors, Air tire changer, Several crowbars, 230 amp welder, Dynamic 110 welder, Quantity logging chains, 2 Bench grinders on stands, 3 Vises, Combination wrenches 1 3/8 to 2 in., Several sets of combination wrenches, sockets, crescent wrenches, Several power tools, drills, grinders, Numerous misc. items; HOUSEHOLD & COLLECTIBLES.
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35TH ANNUAL SPRING CONSIGNMENT AUCTION
AUCTION COORDINATOR(s): Kim Kramer 306-445-5000 Brendan Kramer 306-445-5000
DIRECTIONS: Kramerʼs Bid Bid Barn, North Battleford, SK - 3 miles east of North Battleford on Hwy #16
PARTIAL LISTING ONLY. MORE EQUIPMENT BEING CONSIGNED DAILY. CONSIGN NOW! 1-800-529-9958 HI-LITES INCLUDE: CONSIGNMENTS BY HILL RIDGE FARMS LTD.: Darwyne & Wendy Rewerts 306-228-7513 • 21 Acres Ltd. - Brett Rewerts 306-398-7903 • Rewerts Farms Ltd. - Cory Rewerts 306-398-7338 COMBINES: 2011 JD 9770 STS s/p combine w/JD 615P p/u header, 20.8-38 frt duals, 185 thr/247 eng hrs showing (Warranty to July 26, 2016 or 3000 hrs. Protection Plan to August 15, 2015 or 2000 hrs, 25% down sale day); 2008 JD 9770 STS s/p combine w/JD 615P p/u header, 20.8-38 frt duals, 694 thr/916 eng hrs showing (25% down sale day); 2008 JD 9770 STS s/p combine w/JD 615P p/u header, 20.8-38 frt duals, 650 thr/924 eng hrs showing (25% down sale day); SEEDING & TILLAGE: 2005 Fargo Aire 4060 45' double disc air drill & 1990 Bourgault 2155 tow behind air tank; 1994 Bourgault 8800 50' air seeder; 1995 Bourgault 4350 tow behind air tank; Morris CP750 Magnum 50' cultivator; Flexicoil System 95 70' harrow packer bar; Flexicoil System 95 50' harrow packer bar; SELF-PROPELLED SPRAYERS: 2005 JD 4720 90' high clearance field sprayer, 20.8x38 tires & rims, 1902 hrs showing (25% down sale day); HEAVY TRUCKS: 2004 Kenworth W900 t/a highway tractor, w/475 hp Cummins ISX, Meritor 12 spd automatic, Loadline 19' box; 1975 Ford F600 s/a grain truck; TRAILERS: 2009 Load-Line GQHSP-30 8'6"x30'x63" quad hopper A-Train pup w/tandem axle, Michel’s roll tarp; 2004 Lode King Super B grain trailers w/air ride, Michel’s roll tarps
ITEMS FROM VARIOUS CONSIGNORS: 4WD TRACTORS: 1994 JD 8870 4wd tractor; 1983 JD 8450 4wd tractor; 1981 JD 8440 4wd tractor; 1977 JD 8430 4wd tractor; 1981 Versatile 895 4wd tractor; MFWD TRACTORS: 2004 Case MXM130 MFWD tractor 105 pto hp, 3 pth, PS trans, 1055 hrs showing; 1999 JD 6410 MFWD tractor; 1995 JD 7800 MFWD tractor; 2WD TRACTORS: 1984 JD 4450 2wd tractor & Ezee-On FEL; JD 4630 2WD tractor w/JD 158 FEL; 1985 JD 2950 2WD tractor; 1984 Case 2394 2wd tractor; 1984 Case 2294 2wd tractor; 1979 JD 3130 2wd tractor w/Ezee-On FEL; 1980 Case 2290 2WD tractor; 1974 Case 1175 2WD tractor; 1979 Ford 445 2wd industrial tractor w/Ford FEL; 1967 International 806 2wd tractor; MF 285 tractor; Ford 2000 2wd tractor; 1945 Massey Harris 102 Jr 2wd antique tractor; FEL, BLADES & ATTACHMENTS: Buhler pallet fork; Degelman 9' dozer blade & rock digger attachment; Leon 790S FEL w/8' bucket, 4 tine grapple; COMBINES & ACCESSORIES: 2007 JD 635 Hydra-Flex 35' str cut flex header; Bergen 3600 s/a header transport; 2003 MF 9790 s/p combine w/2003 MF 4000 14' header, 1717 eng hrs showing/1150 thr hrs showing; 2003 MF 8000 30 str cut header; 2002 Cat Lexion 450 s/p combine w/Swath Master p/u, 1258 eng hrs showing; 2002 Honey Bee SP 30 30' str cut header; 1997 JD 9600 s/p combine w/JD 914 p/u, 2568 thr/3351 eng hrs showing; 1999 Mac Don 962 30' str cut header & 871 header adapter; 1997 JD 9600 sp combine & JD 212 p/u, 2915 thr/3676 eng hrs showing; 1995 Case IH 2188 s/p combine & Case IH 1015 p/u header, 2400 thr/3120 eng hrs showing; 1996 New Holland TR 98 s/p combine & Westward 395 - 12' p/u header, 1736 thr/2468 eng hrs showing; 1987 JD 7720 Titan II s/p combine, 2700 hrs showing; 2000 Honey Bee SP36 36' str cut header; 1995 Honey Bee SP36 36' str cut draper header; 1992 JD 930R 30' str cut header; 1991 JD 930R 30' str cut header; JD 222 rigid str cut header w/s/a transport; Agco 25' str cut header; 1996 Honey Bee 994 36' str cut draper header; MF 30' str cut header; 2007 Roth Industries 30' header transport; MF F9122 22' flex header; SWATHERS: 2000 Case IH 8860 30' s/p swather, 1261 hrs showing; 1999 MacDon 2930 30' s/p swather, 1800 hrs showing; International 4000 24.5' s/p swather; JD 800 21' swather; selection of p/t swathers; SEEDING & TILLAGE: 2008 JD 1830 40' seeding tool & 2008 JD 1830 tow behind air cart (approx 3000-3500 acres usage); 2006 Bourgault 5725 Series II 40' air drill; Bourgault 40' air seeder & 3225 tank; 1989 Bourgault FH 536-42 42' air seeder & 1989 Bourgault 2195 air tank; Bourgault 8800 FH 36' air seeder & Bourgault 2130 Special air tank; Ezee On 30' air seeder & Ezee On 160 air tank; Ezee-On 5300 37' air seeder & Ezee-On 135 tank; 1990 Flexicoil 5000 57' air drill & Felxicoil 2320 tow behind air tank; Flexicoil 6000 40' disc drill; Flexicoil 3450 pull between air cart; Morris 731 31' air seeder; 1990 Morris Challenger L233 33' cultivator; 1993 Flexicoil 800 41' deep tillage cultivator; Morris CP750 Magnum 50' cultivator; JD 1610 35' cultivator; Kellough Bros 176 tandem disc; 1996 Morris Ranger II 60' packer harrow drawbar; numerous harrow packer bars & harrow bars; selection of rock pickers & equipment; GRAIN HANDLING & STORAGE: Large selection of grain augers, grain vacs, grain bins and more; SELF-PROPELLED SPRAYERS: 2005 JD 4920 100' s/p high clearance field sprayer, GS2 display w/Starfire Bubble, SwathPro Control; 1994 Spra-coupe 230 60' high clearance sprayer, 1744 hrs showing; Melroe 220 60' Spra coupe; PULLTYPE SPRAYERS: 2009 Southland HB24G-21 gooseneck flatdeck sprayer trailer w/3 - 7000 lb spring axles, 1 - 1200 gal tank & 1 - 1400 gal tank plumbed together ready for pump, mounted on trailer; Bourgault 1450 110' pt sprayer; 2002 Flexi-Coil 67XL 104' p/t ground sprayer; Bourgault Centurion II 850 100' p/t sprayer; Flexicoil #65 100' p/t sprayer; Flexicoil System 60 82' p/t sprayer; numerous others; HAYING & LIVESTOCK: 1990 International bale hauling truck (see details under Heavy Trucks category); 2001 JD 567 round baler; JD 567 round baler; 1996 New Holland 664 round baler; 1995 Case IH 8480 round baler; JD 510 baler; Rowse twin knife hay mower; 1997 JD 1600A MoCo 16' mower conditioner; New Holland 114 14' haybine; JD MoCo Haybine; JD 270 mower conditioner; JD 1424 14' haybine; JD 1380 12' haybine; New Holland 499 haybine; Case IH 5370 14' Hay conditioner; Morris 881 HayHiker bale wagon; New Holland 1033 Stackliner bale wagon; 2002 JD 3975 forage harvester; 2005 Leon 425 BUS manure spreader; 1997 NH 195 manure spreader; 1994 Wheatheart Heavy Hitter post pounder; large selection of other haying equipment & livestock handling & feeding equipment; INDUSTRIAL: 2000 Bobcat 863 G skidsteer; pallet fork & carriage attachment for skidsteer; 1976 MF 6500 2wd forklift; 2006 Assie GPS 12 land leveller; JD 644B wheel loader; Trogen wheel loader; Scoop Mobile wheel loader; TCM FGION3 fork lift; 10' Ultra scraper; Schulte 9600 front mount snowblower; Schulte FLX15 Flex-Arm; HEAVY TRUCKS: 2001 Kenworth T300 t/a highway tractor; 1991 International 2500 Series t/a grain truck 466 engine, 15 spd Fuller, 20' grain box w/5' sides; 1986 Kenworth W900 t/a grain truck, 3406 CAT-475 hp, 13 spd, 20' Midland box w/roll tarp; 1972 Mack R700 tandem grain truck 375 hp Mack, 20' box; 1990 IHC s/a bale truck 5 speed, Highline bale deck self-load & unload, 7.3L V8 Diesel; 1984 Chevrolet 7000; 1975 Ford F600 s/a grain truck; 1999 Freightliner s/a truck; 1992 International s/a highway tractor; LIGHT TRUCKS & CARS: 2005 Dodge 3500 4x4 truck; 2001 Dodge 2500 4wd ext cab truck, Cummins diesel; 2001 Dodge 2500 4x4 truck, Diesel; 1998 Chevrolet 2500 truck, 6.5T diesel; 1991 GMC 3500 truck; 2003 Ford F350 4x4 truck, V10; 1999 Ford F250 Super Duty Truck, V10; numerous other light trucks & cars; TRAILERS: 1996 Dutch high clearance sprayer trailer; 1995 Doepker grain trailer (lead of Super B); 2009 Southland HB24G-21 gooseneck flatdeck trailer; Univision Equipment trailer; 1996 SWS car hauler trailer; good selection of stock trailers; LAWN & GARDEN: 2008 JD 225Z zero turn riding mower; 2008 JD 115 lawn tractor; 2005 Kubota BX1830 yard tractor; 2008 Murray garden tractor; large selection of other lawn & garden equipment; ATVs, RVs & BOATS: 2009 Denali 315B 5th wheel loaded, like new ac, power jacks,electric awning, fireplace, convection microwave, 2 slides, free standing table and chairs, hide-a-bed, leather couch & chairs, lots of storage; 2006 Vanguard 288 SL 5th wheel holiday camper white, 31', electric jacks, hardwall, steel frame, Oak table, chairs & couch on slide-out (Superslide), oak cupboards, sleeps 4, sky light, fully enclosed underbody, air conditioning; 2005 Jayco 33' camper; 2002 Viking Epic 1906ST tent trailer; 1993 Air Stream land yacht 33' motorhome; 1988 Lynx Prowler 23.5DC 5th wheel trailer; other RV's; 2009 Suzuki LTF400 4wd ATV; 2004 Arctic Cat 400 quad; 2001 Yamaha Kodiak quad 400; 2000 Yamaha Kodiak quad 400; 2011 Kin road racer 150 dune buggy; 4 - NEW All Terrain Vehicle 4 stroke; 2006 Nadon 14' boat & Easy Loader trailer; 1986 Musky River 16.5' boat; 1982 Lund Pike Deluxe 16' alum fishing boat & EZ Loader trailer; SELECTION OF SHOP TOOLS & MISC; NEW MISC EQUIPMENT: 2 - NEW High Ceiling Farm Storage Building; 3 - NEW Commercial Storage Canopy; 2 - NEW Ornamental Bi-Parting Driveway Gate; 2 - NEW Marquee Event Tent; 2 - NEW Commercial party tent; CATERING EQUIPMENT: 2 - 45' Concession Trailers, fully equipped (see website for details); TREES, SHRUBS, ETC: 125 Colorado Blue Spruce Trees - 5years old; TIRES: 4 - Lots of 10-16.5 skidsteer tires; 4 - Lots of 12-16.5 skidsteer tires; 2 - Michelin XZA3 steering tires; 4 - unused recapped tires; and more; NEW SHOP EQUIPMENT: including pumps; generators; rototillers; etc; SURPLUS ENGINE STOCK FROM MANNIX MACHINE SHOP 306-236-3466; and much more. Partial listing only - See full list and pictures on the internet at www.kramerauction.com, or call 306-445-5000 for more information IMPORTANT NOTICE: This listing is only a guide and in no way a guarantee of size, description or year. Please inspect all equipment to your own satisfaction. Complete terms and conditions are available at bidder registration.
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Report from the Legislature Scott Moe, MLA, Rosthern/Shellbrook, (306) 7473422 or 1-855-793-3422 ; and Nadine Wilson, MLA Saskatchewan Rivers, 1-888-763-0615 An important facet of Keeping the Saskatchewan Advantage is properly funding services that are important to Saskatchewan people. This week we announced we were keeping one of our key campaign promises: increasing funding for the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency. Our commitment this year to the Cancer Agency is $113.8 million, an almost 14 per cent increase from 2011-12. In 2012-13, it is expected this funding will provide 30,000 cancer drug treatments, 39,000 mammograms and 6,000 new patient appointments at the cancers centres in Saskatoon and Regina. The latest data shows the number of people waiting to see a medical oncologist in Saskatchewan is down almost 50 per cent and that almost no cancer patient is waiting longer than eight weeks for their first appointment. Keeping the Saskatchewan Advantage is also about investing in the future. To that end, we are providing $1 million for a project at the U of R which will include student housing, child care and other amenities, including increased parking. Over the past four years, we have increased our investment in student housing by more than 3,000 per cent – today, there are more than 1,000 new beds for students across the province. Promise made, promise kept. You created the Saskatchewan Advantage, which includes creating the business environment that has the world looking at our province as the best place to invest. On March 20, Glencore International, in a deal that includes two Canadian companies, announced its takeover bid for Regina-based Viterra, a leader in the international grain marketing industry. At that time, Premier Brad Wall announced that just like during the proposed potash takeover, we would conduct a very thorough analysis to determine whether this deal was also in the best interest of Saskatchewan people. On March 29, the Premier announced that Informa Economics would conduct an independent review looking at all aspects of the deal, including employment and what effect it might have on the province’s economy and revenues. The deadline for their report is May 7 – it will be released to the public a few days later. More good news on the job front. According to a new StatsCan report, average weekly earnings in Saskatchewan are at an all-time high of $907.44. That’s an increase of 2.7 per cent over where we were at the same time last year. And, if the latest number of hits on Saskjobs.ca is any indication, people around the world know that Saskatchewan is the place to build a career. There were more than a million hits on the website in March. Close to 14,000 of those visits came from Ireland – further proof that Premier Brad Wall and Employment Immigration Minister Rob Norris’ recruitment mission to the Emerald Isle last month continues to pay off. In conclusion, I am pleased to announce the return of a very popular program that only seniors can take advantage of. For the entire month of May, seniors can ride anywhere on the STC bus network for only $10 one-way. Spring in Saskatchewan is a beautiful season to enjoy time with friends and families in our great province –by providing this service we give seniors an opportunity to do just that.
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Victims Services looking for volunteers While recognizing National Victims of Crime Awareness Week, April 22-28 the Prince Albert Rural Victims Services program is also looking to bolster their numbers so that they can help even more people. According to board member Al Dion, the area is served by a board of six members plus the of-
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ficer in charge at each of the included RCMP detachments and volunteers spread throughout the region. There is room for as many as 18 board members including the six RCMP members. Victim services is a program has been designed around providing support to those people who have been impacted by a criminal offence. “From our perspective, the person who has been charged gets all kinds of support, whether it is lawyers or whatever, but the person that has been impacted doesn’t really get anything. That person doesn’t have any real support,” said Dion. The Prince Albert Ru-
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NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL
Rural Municipality of Big River
Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll of the Rural Municipality of Big River No. 555 for 2012 has been prepared and is open to inspection at the office of the Assessor from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Friday, April 13th to May 13th, 2012. A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal, accompanied by a $50.00 appeal fee which will be returned if the appeal is successful. with The Assessor, RM of Big River, No. 555, Box 219, 606 First Street North, Big River, SK S0J 0E0, by the 13th day of May 2012. Dated at Big River Saskatchewan this 13th day of April 2012. Donna Tymiak, Assessor
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ral division is a sprawling stretch that covers an area from Smeaton to Spiritwood to Birch Hills and Wakaw in the south. Support provided by Victims Services include helping victims understand the court process, how to complete a victim impact statement and how to be a good witness. “(Outside of Victims Services) nobody really assists that person, they are just expected to know how these things work,” said Dion.
There has to be a criminal action in order for Victims Services to become involved. The program is funded by the Department of Justice and the Auditor General and situated at each of the RCMP Detachments where information pamphlets for their services can be found. Dion said that the board has been trying to establish some in roads with the 10 First Nations communities that they cover but it hasn’t been easy.
... I will rejoice and Be Glad in it. As I woke up this morning and laid in my bed for a few extra moments it was so nice to hear the early birds outside begin to sing their song. As I laid there those few extra moments I began with a thankful heart to mentally make a list ... not of the things I needed to do today but rather a list of things I was thankful for. My list began with thanking God for another day, for a good rest while I slept and health and strength to get out of bed by myself and start my day. I then became mindful that I should say Good Morning to my Heavenly Father and thank Him for His word (the Bible) and Jesus His Son who died on the cross and rose again so I get to have abundant life as I allow Him to guide my life each day. It seems as I continue in this attitude of gratitude that everything I do another thing in my day I find another reason to be thankful for all the blessings I enjoy and would tend to take for granted if I hadn’t chosen to start with a thankful heart. As my day begins to move a bit faster, I am finding more things that I can be thankful for and the day just keeps getting better, In fact now anticipation and expectancy are joined with my thanksgiving and I am moving along, accomplishing work with a glad heart and it hardly feels like work because of a choice I made when I first woke up this morning. As the psalmist wrote in psalm 118:24 “This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad” ... the best choice in my opinion, the right choice according to God’s word. Gladness is referred to many times as oil in the Bible. So if your life seems to be full of friction and a little sticky in spots, focus your eyes on God and make the choice to be thankful and glad for the things that you begin to notice you can be thankful for. As you make the choice to rejoice and ask God to help you in this I believe things will begin to change. You will have even more to thank God for. It’s a great cycle to begin because it is upward and positive, setting your life up to be blessed and be a blessing to others. God Bless you a lot and have a great day! Serving the Lord with gladness Pastor John Slemming.
“We need some volunteers in those communities that will help assist their people,” said Dion. They are also looking for board members from the First Nations and all of the surrounding communities to help establish policies.
The board is looking to recruit both board members and front line volunteers so the program can provide the services victims may need.
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Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Village of Marcelin for the year of 2012 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following days: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, April 16, 2012 to May 22. 2012. A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal with: The Assessor, Village of Marcelin, Box 39, Marcelin, SK S0J 1R0, by the 22nd day of May, 2012. Dated this 5th day of April, 2012. Leanne McCormick Assessor
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Coreen Spencer hitting the road for cancer research By Coreen Spencer The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer is by far one of the most amazing and fulfilling things I have ever done. It is a two day 212+ km ride through the foothills of Alberta. We leave Spruce Meadows south of Calgary Saturday, June 23 and cycle to our halfway point at Chain Lakes. The following day we cycle back. It is a gruelling ride and a good test of stamina, endurance and sheer willpower. Its’ purpose is to raise funds to continue cancer research, prevent cancer, and support those fighting
cancer and their families. But really is it so much more. It brings thousands of people together with a common goal and leaves us all with a desire to continue to make a difference in people’s lives even after the ride is finished. Last year we had 2 280 riders and we raised of 8.6 million just in Alberta alone! This ride also takes place in BC, Quebec and Ontario. What I have come to learn is the Alberta ride is by far the most difficult. While the views are incredible, so are the hills and wind. Last year I was very glad I had done a lot of hill training and in every
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complete strangers about the cause and meeting people who tell you their stories about cancer. I brings home just how this disease does or will affect us all at some point in our lives. It becomes very personal and often emotional when you find yourself hugging a stranger because you have this one common bond. I am now riding for more people this year to honour their journey through cancer. I have also found a fellow rider who also lives in Sylvan Lake. She is doing the ride in memory of her father who passed away from brain cancer. It is also nice to have someone to do some training with. She is a young RCMP member and a triathlete. I can say, I was somewhat nervous about my first ride with someone 20 years younger than I and surely more fit! Turns out, we are a very good match and have the same mindset. “We start this - we will finish it and we will do it together”. Ultimately, the ride is not about us. We also need to remind each other it’s not a race. I am blessed to have my husband David, as a Crew Leader again this year. Making sure all of we 2200+ riders have our gear transported to Chain Lakes (and back) and the 1200 tents set up so we can sleep. Also fortunate to have a good friend, Paul Prevost join the motorcycle crew that guides us through the towns and busy intersections and watches out for us on the highways. I cannot say enough about the volunteers, their enthusiasm and encouragement! To learn more about this Epic Ride or to donate to the ride, you can go to www.conquercancer.ca > ALBERTA > DONATE then search for Coreen Spencer
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The needles of springtime
Around this time of year, I have a recurring dream. Make that a recurring nightmare. My four year old and I are at a playground. As he begins to play, I experience a dreadful foreboding. He digs in the sand, crawls in and out of a tunnel tube, then suddenly runs into tall grass. “Mommy, what’s this?” he asks, picking up a discarded needle. It’s little wonder parents have subliminal—and not so subliminal—fears
of their children being harmed by these “hazardous objects.” Last year in Saskatoon, for example, 25,000 syringes were picked up by Fire and Protective Services alone. And this spring, in addition to the crocuses, “sharps” are appearing again. So far this month, fire crews have picked up hundreds of needles, mainly in the city’s core— including in parks and playgrounds. A “sharps walk day” is also planned,
Prince Albert Regional Victim Services Inc. is holding an
Information Session Tuesday April 24, 6-8 pm Seniors Hall in Shellbrook. The Prince Albert Regional Victim Service Inc., is looking for perspective Victims Service Volunteers, who are willing to be trained, provided with the knowledge and skills to provide assistance to victims of crime within the justice system. A Victims Service Volunteer provides victims of crime with Support, Referrals, and Education throughout their experience within the Justice System. This is open to persons living in the Regions of, Prince Albert Rural, Shellbrook, Big River, Smeaton, Wakaw, Spiritwood and Birch Hills, and are willing to provide information, support, referrals and education to any person who has suffered harm including physical injury, economic loss or emotional suffering as a result of a crime or traumatic event. in the Region.
when areas frequented by children will be searched again. Of the approximately one million needles distributed in Saskatoon last year, 90 per cent (some 900,000) apparently were returned. Problem is, 100,000 weren’t. And it’s estimated the needles handed out cover only 60 per cent of “injections”—so that’s presumably thousands more needles lying around out there. Concern and complaints over this outrageous situation finally led the provincial government to order a review of needle exchange programs last summer. But when the report was released two years ago, Health Minister Don McMorris sounded almost upbeat about the findings. Sure, he said, there are “more things we can do” to ensure a “higher return rate” (of distributed needles). But needle exchange programs are “go-
ing in the right direction.” Meanwhile, a committee has been struck to consider “next steps,” such as improving “public education.” Through the bureau-
Bronwyn Eyre cratic haze, you get the feeling that all those complaints from concerned citizens are being subsumed into some notion of the broader good—in this case, the supposed right of drug users to use needles and discard them at will. Part of the bureaucratic bamboozlement is the euphemistic term “sharps,” rather than “needles” or “syringes.” Then there’s the upbeat injunction that members of the public can dispose of syringes themselves as long as they exercise “extreme caution”— preferably by acquiring long pincers, a closed-top bucket and by wearing puncture-proof boots.
We’re regularly informed syringes are being found “across the city.” But I guess it’s thought that providing us with an updated web map of precise locations would whip the masses into a state of hysteria. Hysteria is often expected, but rarely materializes. In fact, it often provides a convenient pretext for greater secrecy. People can generally deal with issues, even alarming ones, as long as they know exactly what they’re dealing with. If more needles are being found in certain areas, it’s reprehensible to deprive people living there of that information. This isn’t about who lives where. It’s about dirty needles. And it’s about being able to make informed decisions about where to walk and take children and pets. Period. From AIDS Saskatoon, we’re told: “Needle exchange is one of the vital services that helps reduce cases of HIV and new transmissions.” Except that 2008 HIV rates in Saskatchewan are up 40 per cent from 2007. And sixty per cent of new cases
are associated with intravenous drug use—specifically the intravenous use of cocaine, for which the average addict apparently needs between 10 to 20 needles a day. Most cities that provide syringe exchange services also provide some sort of supervised injection rooms. That contrasts with Saskatoon, for example, where the majority of syringes are distributed from the Health Works Van. But surely, where you receive a needle should also be where you use it and dispose of it. A Dutch friend tells me, “In the days when AIDS was spreading, we used to have a big issue with drug addicts leaving their needles lying around, particularly in playgrounds. But somehow the authorities dealt with it, because you never hear about it any more.” Until the situation is dealt with here, we can forget the idyllic image of children rolling in leaves, for example, in a public park. Because right now, wherever they live, their right to play safely isn’t part of the social agenda.
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From the desk of the Recreation Director By: Cassie Bendig I apologize for no article last week. I was out of the office at the Humboldt Training Symposium taking courses. These courses opened my eyes a little more on the risk management side of things. I will be busy updating Policy and Procedure Manuals for my summer staff as well as looking at an appreciation event; our staff works very hard and deserves a little “Thanks”. Coming up during this week is the very first Parent Board Meeting for the before and after school Program. This meeting a board will be put together with 5 board members plus me and any other profes-
sionals whom believe they have advice to give. The 5 board members will hold voting authority for large decisions. We will also decide on a name and come up with some details on the Director Position that will soon be available for application. Spring means ball here are the up and coming ball opportunities; Saturday, April 14th will be a Grassroots Umpire Clinic starting at 9 am. Please bring non-marking sole shoes. The Clinic will be held at W.P. Sandin High School here in Shellbrook. Minor Ball Registration has officially come and gone – this means ball season is about to start! The
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schedule will be posted on the town website as soon as it is made. There has also been a pitching clinic that has been running at the Elementary School and is having great success. After ball is over get the kids to join the Shellbrook Silver Fins – our new competitive swim team! This will be available to kids age 7-16 (the age limit is a guideline, if you are interested please come to the registration night), must be able to swim a minimum of 15 meters and is developmentally able to understand and follow instructions. Registration will be the same night as Swimming Lesson Registration – May 10 from 5-7pm.
The cost is presently undetermined but the cost will cover the SwimSask Club Fee, a swim cap, t-shirt and other expenses for the program to run. The head coach; Regan Hamel, is doing this as a volunteer, she really wants to see a summer swim team here in Shellbrook and is prepared to dedicate her time. Street Fair meetings have begun! We are looking for more people to join the committee, volunteer, entertain and hold vendors. If you are any or all of the above please email shellbrookstreetfair@yahoo.ca. The next meeting is April 24 at 7:00 PM. Please RSVP at the previously mentioned email ad-
dress if you would like to attend. The location is still to be determined but if you sent an email, you will be filled in. Weekly Health Tip: I was reading an article written by Deepak Chopra about soluble fibre helping your heart. In the article (I am greatly summarizing) he states that eating soluble fibre such as oatmeal can help reduce the amount of LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) in your heart. This means less chance of heart problems. So take in that bowl of oatmeal in the morning – it’s helping you more than you know. Take a look at the article: http:// w w w. h u f f i n g t o n p o s t . com/deepak-chopra/fiber-
cholesterol_b_879059. html Have a great week! Cassie Bendig Shellbrook Recreation Director office – 747-4949 cell – 747-9098 email – shellbrookrecdirector@sasktel.net
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Obituary
VAUGHAN - Bonnie Vaughan passed away peacefully,surrounded by her loving family, on March 31, 2012. Bonnie was born June 3, 1960 to Milton and Mary Bruce of Deer Ridge. Bonnie started her schooling in Wild Rose School and finished her educational years at Composite High School. In 1976 she married Lyle Vaughan of Canwood and they farmed
in the community for all of their married lives. Their joy knew no bounds, with the births of their two sons, Denny and Neil. Bonnie was a dedicated housewife and mother. She was kept busy with a huge garden, decorating wedding and birthday cakes for people from miles around. She was active member of the Anglican Church. She was an enthusiastic baker and many enjoyed the fruits of her labours. She raised a brood of chickens and had many customers that she delivered eggs to each week. Despite her busy life-style, Bonnie found the time to socialize with the other young wives of the community, and her friendship was cherished by all who encountered her. He wit, charm and genuine acceptance of all she met, were her endearing qualities. At the tender age of 20 Bonnie was diagnosed with Lupus. Suddenly her world became one of fighting constant pain and taking medications. Her will to live and overcome these obstacles, inspired all who
knew her. Even the medical community were in awe of her resilient nature, as she defied all the odds, and fought her way back from critical conditions many times over 30 years. What was admired most of all was her positive nature. She never complained and was always way more worried about others, than she was about her own condition. Her greatest challenge was in overcoming the grief their family experienced, with the tragic death of their son, Denny in 1994. Her deep faith, her love for Lyle and Neil, and the hope for the future gave her the strength to go on. Bonnie proved she was a survivor. Her goals were to live long enough to see her boys graduate, (she did), to celebrate her 40th birthday (she did),and her greatest wish of all, to see grandchildren be born (she did, as Tye and Ryders’ births gave her the greatest joys she’d ever experienced.) Two years ago, Bonnie celebrated her 50th birthday. She spread love and joy everywhere she went, and the people in her world were grateful to have been blessed with her presence in their lives. Bonnie left to cherish
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her memory, her husband, Lyle, her son, Neil (Kirsten), and her grandsons, Tye and Ryder; her mother, Mary Bruce, her siblings, Rick (Elaine), Dale (Eileen), Jim (Edna), Don (Charlotte), Leroy, Wanda (Vince), Candace (Calvin), her brother-in-law, Gerald Vaughan, her sisters-inlaw, Loretta (Gordon) Person, Linda (Gerry) Straf and numerous other relatives. She was predeceased by, her son, Denny, Her father, Milton Bruce and her in-laws, Jim and Anna Vaughan. The Celebration of Life Service was held on April 5th , 2012 at 3 p.m. in the Canwood Elk’s Community Center with Pastor Dennis Serfas and Father Stephen Harnish as officiants. Sandra Benson and Susan Hansen shared memories of Bonnie. The organist was Grace Buhler. The Honor Guard were “All of the Renal Unit ANGELS who loved and cared for Bonnie over the years.” The Active Pallbearers were Darryl Willoughby, Bob Francoeur, Ryan Bruce, Chace Johnson, Kelly Straf and Brian Person. In lieu of other tributes memorial donations may be made to the choice of the donor. Bonnie was laid to eternal rest beside her son, Denny in the Canwood North Cemetery. E-mailed condolonces sent to www.beaulacfuneralhome.com will be forwared to the family.
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Obituaries
SWANSON -Eugene For Eugene, family and friends were of utmost importance. Born in 1934, he grew up in Big River on the shores of Cowan Lake in a loving household with his parents, Gus and Viola, and his three younger brothers; Roy, Howard and Bud. In 1960 he married the love of his life and best friend, Merle. They were married for 52 years and had three children together; Lee, Sherri and Glenda. Eugene enjoyed serving his community. He
was the Reeve for the RM of Big River for several years and was a member of the Kinsmen and Elks Clubs of Big River. He also served as a member of many committees, often as the chair. These included Community Futures Corporation and the Local School Board, School Division Board, Ambulance Board, and Hospital Board. He also served on the School, hospital and rink building committees. Family gatherings were times of joy and laughter for Eugene. Friends were often a part of these gatherings while camping at the lake or curling in the bonspiels in and around Big River. Eugene was a farmer for over 40 years until his retirement and eventual move to Saskatoon to be closer to medical services. Big River, however, was always his home. Eugene was born March 9th, 1934 in Canwood, SK, his passing occurred on April 1st, 2012 in Saskatoon, SK. At the age of 78. He leaves to cherish his memories: his loving wife, Merle of Saskatoon,
SK; his children: ~ Lee Swanson, Saskatoon, SK,~ Sherri (Cliff) Sanche, and children Dylan & Claire, Saskatoon, SK, ~ Glenda (Darrell) Oleksyn, and children Nick & Erin, Prince Albert, SK. His brothers: Howard Swanson of North Battleford, SK & Bud Swanson of Big River, SK, his sisters-inlaw: Denise Swanson of St. Albert, AB & Norma Marshall of Saskatoon, SK Nieces and nephews: Todd (Heather) Swanson, and son Roy; Val (Scott) Rutherford, and sons Jeff and Brad; Garth (Janet) Swanson and children, Samantha, Amy, Adam, Luke, Thomas, and Celeste; Darren (Cheryl) Swanson, and daughter Zoey; Joy Ann (Ken) Scott, and children Jesse and Sydney; Troy (Anne) Swanson and numerous cousins and many good friends who have shared in his life. He is predeceased by: his parents, Gus & Viola Swanson, his brother, Roy Swanson, his sisters-inlaw, Bernice Swanson and Bertha Swanson. The Funeral Service for Eugene took place on Thursday, April 5th, 2012 at 1:00 pm at the Big River Community Hall Big River, SK. Final Resting Place in the Big River Cemetery.
Memorial Donations in Eugene’s memory may be made to the Lakewood Lodge Auxiliary and /or the Big River Community Hall Fund Email condolences to www.beaulacfuneralhome.com will be forwarded to the family. Delores Beaulac of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.
BOECHLER - With family by her side Margaret’s passing occurred on March 29, 2012 at the age of 92. Margaret was born in Prince Albert on January 31, 1920. She was a teacher for 31 years teaching in various towns across
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Saskatchewan. It was when she was teaching in Mildred that she met the love of her life, Andrew Boechler. They were married in the St. Albert’s Church in Mildred on May 2, 1942, having shared 69 years together. Andy and Margaret raised three boys; Jack, Mark and Les on the farm where they resided until 1979 when they moved into Spiritwood. Margaret’s love of travelling took her throughout Europe and all across Canada. She loved to play the piano, work on puzzles, read and play bingo. Margaret had a great love and faith in the Catholic Church, and appreciated her special friends who picked her up for services. Margaret leaves to cherish her memories; Her children: Jack (Carol nee: Booth) and their children: Daphne & children, Kaitlyn & Lance Boyer, Vince (Christine nee:Hinke) & children, Jennifer, Andy, Greg, & Megan & Vicki (Raymond) Trach, and children, Bryanna, Dylan & Kayleen & Nola and her son, Lucas; Mark (Pat nee: Book) and their children: Lori (Dwight) Eberle and children, Brittany & Travis Pfeil & Brad (Jennifer nee:MacTavish) and their son, Josh; Les (Marlene nee: Riffel) and their children: Alison (Dale) Fulk-
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erth and children, Jordan, Delaney, Paige, Shelby & Britt & Tari Lynn (Randy) Sather and her son, Noah & Kathy (Don) Arsenault and children, Hanna, Lauryn & Hayley, her sistersin-law, Caroline Boechler and Della Boechler, Annette (Bill) Horning and Lil (Larry) Dupas and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. She is predeceased by: her husband, Andrew in November, 2011, her parents, Annabelle and John Gaston, her step-father, John Speechly, her granddaughter, Sherry Anne Boechler, and grandsonin-law, Blair Pfeil. Email condolences to www.beaulacfuneralhome. com will be forwarded to the family. Mass of Christian Burial for Margaret was held Monday, April 9th, 2012 ~ 11:00 am from the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Spiritwood, Saskatchewan. Margaret’s Final Resting Place is beside her husband in the Mildred South Cemetery. Memorial donations in Margaret’s name may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Delores Beaulac of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.
Under-the-radar-Rangers will reign It’s been a weird year in the National Hockey League to the extent that one of the least talked-about teams is the one which should be regarded as the favourite to win the Stanley Cup this spring. We’ve heard plenty about Pittsburgh Penguins and their stellar play without Sidney Crosby. We’ve heard lots about the defending champion Boston Bruins and their designs on two in a row. We’ve heard more than we need to about Vancouver Canucks and their rebound season after Stanley Cup heartbreak last spring and we’ve heard plenty about the underdog St. Louis Blues and their extraordinary play under undisputed coach of the year, Ken Hitchcock. And the New York Rangers? Oh, have they got a chance? Uh, more than a chance. They’re the best under-the-radar team in years, but over four seven-game series, goalie Henrik Lundqvist is going to be a tough man to beat. For the first time since 1994, the Rangers — who broke a 54-year drought by beating Vancouver that year — will do it again, giving the Canucks back-to-back seasons of June heartbreak. Hopefully the B.C. rioters will go on vacation for the month of June and let the Canucks lose in peace and quiet. Fresh from the Las Penton Casino are the approximate odds of 11 contenders for the Cup. NY Rangers (4-1) — Lundqvist, Gaborik and a smothering defence a potent combination. Vancouver Canucks (9-2) — President’s Cup winners are playoff hardened after last year.
Pittsburgh Penguins (5-1) — Sid and Malkin are back in full bloom Detroit Red Wings (7-1) — Never count out the experience from the Motor City. Boston Bruins (10-1) — Goaltending question mark leaves them on outside. St. Louis Blues (12-1) — Expended too much energy trying for President’s Cup. Nashville Predators (15-1) — Elite goaltending (Pekka Rinne) and late addition of triggerman Alexander Radulov make Preds an intriguing Cup threat. Philadelphia Flyers (18-1) — Third overall in the East, but difficult road to the Cup with so-so goaltending. Phoenix Coyotes (20-1) — Hot down the stretch. Ottawa Senators (22-1) — Will super year continue for coach MacLean, sniper Spezza and surprising Karlsson? Los Angeles Kings (35-1) — Las Penton Casino’s pre-season pick have the offence and the goaltending to scare a lot of teams. Not this year — San Jose (perennial playoff flop); New Jersey (102-point year, but the East is too tough); Washington (lousy year will continue); Florida (barely qualified); Chicago (Toews’ health a concern). • Scott Ostler of the San Francisco
Bruce Penton
Chronicle, relating a story proving Randy Moss comes by his bad reputation honestly: “Raiders coaches spotted a weakness in the opposing defence and sent in a pass play calling for Moss to cut across the Coliseum’s baseball infield. Moss broke off his route. Confronted on the sideline, Moss explained, “Randy don’t run on dirt.” • Comedy writer Jim Barach: “A Texas prisoner yelled ‘Go Cowboys!’ right before he was executed. Which is exactly the same that that would have happened if he yelled that in Oakland during a Raiders and Cowboys game.” • Len Berman of ThatsSports.com, noting that the first long-distance phone call from Boston to New York was made on March 27, 1884: “The caller, I think, yelled, ‘Yankees suck.’ “ • Brad Dickson of the Omaha (Neb.) World-Herald, after Sen. Dick Durbin called for an investigation of NFL bounties: “This may be a new low for the NFL: A politician from Illinois says you’re dirty.” • Steve Schrader of the Detroit Free Press, on the Texas Rangers’ $26 hot dog topped with chili, sauteed onions and shredded cheese: “Hey, these days, do you know a cheaper way to get gas? • R.J. Currie of sportsdeke.com: “A survey says Canadians rank No. 5 among the happiest people in the world. No. 1 if
you exclude Maple Leafs fans.” • Currie again: “The Government of Canada is phasing out the penny. This will end great Canadian traditions like penny jars, penny-ante poker and CFL signing bonuses.” • Comedy writer Alan Ray, on the Knicks’ interest in Kentucky coach John Calipari: “In the pros, he wouldn’t have to worry with player academics or NCAA rules and regs. In other words, a lateral move.” • Headline at SportsPickle.com: “Robert Griffin III trying to enjoy his final weeks of happiness before becoming a Redskin.” • Greg Cote of the Miami Herald, not impressed with the Mariners and A’s opening the MLB season in Tokyo: “What’s next? Japan opening its sumo-wrestling season in Des Moines, Iowa?” • The WHL’s Edmonton-Kootenay playoff series had a family twist — the Oil Kings’ Griffin Reinhart pitted against his brothers, Max and Sam. Tweeted Griffin: “Best comment on the ice goes to my little bro Sam saying when we were in a scrum: ‘If you touch me I’m telling mom.’ “ • Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe. com, on the NFL’s ‘Bountygate’: “Reaction around the NFL to the Saints locker room audio: One – “That’s despicable.” Two – “Quick, burn OUR tapes.” • Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel? “If Fred Couples had won the Masters, he’s so old they would have given him a plaid jacket.” Care to comment? Email brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca
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For All Your Used Car and Truck Needs Email: aatrading@sasktel.net Cell: 306-747-7168 Fax: 306-747-3481
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SWNA Blanket Classifieds Reaching over 6 million people weekly. Cost for 25 words: Saskatchewan market .........$209.00 One Zone ............................$86.00 Two Zone ..........................$123.00 Alberta market .......................$259.00 Manitoba market ...................$179.00 BC market .............................$395.00 Ontario market ......................$429.00 Central Ontario ..................$139.00 Eastern Ontario ..................$143.00 Northern Ontario ..................$82.00 Quebec market English ...............................$160.00 French ................................$709.00 Atlantic market ......................$159.00 Across Canada ..................$1,770.00 (excluding French) Career Ads “Reaching Over 600,000 People Weekly” Rates: $7.79 per agate line Size: 2 col. x 2” ............... .....$424.00 Deadline for Booking/Material Tuesdays @ 12 Noon Contact the Shellbrook Chronicle 306-747-2442 or Email: chads@shellbrookchronicle.com All prices plus applicable taxes. NOTICE This newspaper accepts advertisements in good faith. We advise that it is in your interest to investigate offers personally. Publications by this paper should not be taken as an endorsement of the product or services offered.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Estate of Violet Steinbart, late of Shellbrook, SK, deceased. All claims against the above estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held if any, must be sent to the undersigned before April 18, 2012. Delbert Dynna 100A - 10th St. E. Prince Albert, SK S6V 0Y7 Solicitor for the Executors Norma Drumheller and Donna Latham 2-15C In the Estate of Richard Smith, late of Leask (formerly of Debden), in the Province of Saskatchewan, farmer, deceased. All claims against the above Estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held if any, must be sent
to the undersigned before the 30th day of April, 2012. Wilcox-Zuk-Chovin Law Office Barristers & Solicitors Box 820 (52 Main Street) Shellbrook, Saskatchewan S0J 2E0 Solicitors for the Executors. 2-16C
TAX ENFORCEMENT TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF BIG RIVER NO. 555 Province of Saskatchewan Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land described in the following list are fully paid before the 13th day of June 2012, the treasurer will proceed to register an interest based on a tax lien in the Land Titles Registry in accordance with
Section 10 of the Tax Enforcement Act. Note: A sum for cost in the amount of $10.00 is included in the amount shown against each parcel (Section 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act). PT SE 6-55-6 W3 $646.16 PT NE 1-55-7 W3 $131.73 PT SE 1-55-7 W3 $123.74 PT SW 1-55-7 W3 $1,789.88 PT SW 1-55-7 W3 $116.78 NW 2-55-7 W3 $663.93 PT SW 2-55-7 W3 $120.70 PT SW 10-55-7 W3 $308.50 PT SE 16-55-7 W3 $158.38 PT NE 24-55-7 W3 $660.63 Lot 5, Blk 2, PL89B10650 W3 $491.17 NW 35-55-8 W3 $806.65 NW 35-55-8 W3 $1,154.81 SW 35-55-8 W3 $1,497.89 NW 30-56-6 W3 $388.34 SW 30-56-6 W3 $367.72 Lot 4, Blk1, PL84B15324 W3 $547.25 SW 23-56-7 W3 $186.40 PT NW 30-56-7 W3 $116.11 SE 31-56-7 W3 $386.68 SW 31-56-7 W3 $820.93 SW 31-56-7 W3 $830.73 PT NW 35-56-7 W3 $470.88 PT SW 1-56-8 W3 $879.74 NE 2-56-8 W3 $1,222.29 PT SE 12-56-8 W3 $923.67 NW 3-57-7 W3 $804.33 PT NE 16-57-7 W3 $122.96 PT SE 16-57-7 W3 $123.74 NW 20-57-7 W3 $130.44 PT SE 21-57-7 W3 $133.68 PT SW 21-57-7 W3 $128.48 NW 1-57-8 W3 $180.83 PT SE 2-57-8 W3 $737.59 PT SE 2-57-8 W3 $884.23 PT NW 31-57-8 W3 $118.03 NE 36-57-9 W3 $820.46 SW 28-58-9 W3 $2,970.67 Lot 5, Blk 1, PL69PA09224 W3 $1,267.19 Lot 6, Blk 1, PL82B12420 W3 $866.74 Lot 8, Blk 1, PL81B04919 W3 $512.61 Lot 1, Blk 3, PLAE598 W3 $643.60 Lot 12, Blk 32, PLBR763 W3 $1,470.42 Lot 3, Blk 4, PLAE598 W3 $1,512.54 Lot 3, Blk 3, PL80B12105 W3 $1,587.88 Lot 4, Blk 3, PL80B12105 W3 $509.16 Lot 7, Blk 3, Lot 30, Blk 1, PL82B12420 W3 $548.62 Lot 2, Blk 6, PL102067635 W3 $710.96 Lot 14, Blk 4, PL80B12105 W3 $518.99 Lot 15, Blk 4, PL80B12105 W3 $517.59
Lot 5, Blk 2, PL82B12420 W3 $864.27 Lot 2, Blk 3, PL82B12420 W3 $540.50 Lot 5, Blk 3, PL82B12420 W3 $545.84 Lot 5, Blk 2, PL84B11865 W3$512.61 Lot 18, Blk 3, PL82B12420 W3 $818.24 Lot 11, Blk 3, PL84B11865 W3 $512.27 Lot 18, Blk 5, PL82B12420 W3 $712.94 Lot 23, Blk 4, PL84B11865 W3 $512.61 Lot 24, Blk 4, PL84B11865 W3 $608.77 Lot 25, Blk 3, PL00B14292 W3 $648.32 Lot 26, Blk 3, PL00B14292 W3 $1,494.82 PT SW 1-55-7 W3 $590.20 PT SW 1-55-7 W3 $784.97 PT NW 25-55-7 W3 $1,878.06 Lot 8, Blk 102, PL101926728 W3 $548.62 Lot 11, Blk 102, PL101926728 W3 $539.71 Lot 15, Blk 104, PL101926728 W3 $539.61 Lot 21, Blk 104, PL101926728 W3 $539.70 Dated this 13th day of April, 2012 Donna Tymiak, Administrator
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
FOR SALE - Computer desk $50; Gazelle exerciser with spare parts $150; 27 “ color TV $150; green leather sofa $100; Green leather recliner $200; Kitchen table with six chairs $100; Venmar air exchanger $600; Eureka vacuum $150. Call 7641363 TFCH FOR SALE - Band sawn lumber, spruce 2x4 to 2x10 from 8 ft. to 20 ft.; 1x6, 1x8, 2nd cuts, and bull rails also timbers from 4x4 to 12x12. Phone 306-469-2490, Big River. TFCH FOR SALE - 1 year old laying hens for sale. $2.00 each dead or alive. Call Frank before May 1st 306-466-2249, ext 101 or 780870-7912 4-17CH FOR SALE - Storage shed. 12’x14’
105 1st Ave. E, Shellbrook 7473141 2-15CH
AUTOS FOR SALE FOR SALE - 1998 ½ ton Diesel, new rubber, front end redone, 175,000 km, cap on back, very nice shape, $6,900; 2009 G5 Pontiac, yellow, 2 door sports car, new rubber like new condition, great car for grad, 64,000 km. $7,900 obo. Ph: 747-7832 3-16CH FOR SALE - 1996 Chev Suburban, 350 Auto, 8 passenger, 345,000 Km, dependable transportation. Ph: 883-7124 or 9842431 2-15CH FOR SALE: 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser. Like new condition 25,300 km. Very clean BB Value $15,000. June @ 747-3221 2-15CH FOR SALE - 1992 Chev ½ ton, 6.2 Diesel, good fuel mileage. $3,200 W. Grayston 747-3330 2-16CH
BOATS FOR SALE FOR SALE - Blue Water 18.5 ft. deep hull 305, 1-0 Merc. Cruise drive, open front 4 pedestal seats, Bimini top travel tarp, tandem axle, stored under cover, excellent condition. $9,700 Ph: 468-2017, Cell 468-4221 2-16CH
MACHINERY FOR SALE FOR SALE - Hayliner 14 bale, bale wagon, dual arm for loading, double drums for push off, good condition. Asking $11,500. Ph: 306-342-4951 2-15CH
Advertising Deadline is Monday 5:00 p.m.
LIVESTOCK FOR SALE FOR SALE - Black and Red Angus bulls on moderate growing ration. Performance info available. Adrian, Brian or Elaine Edwards, Valleyhills Angus, Glaslyn, SK 342-4407 TFCH FOR SALE Johner Stock Farm bulls. Polled Herefords/Black Angus yearling and 2 year olds. Guaranteed, Delivered. David 306-893-2714, Justin 306-2481305 20-26CH FOR SALE - Registered Black Angus bulls. Yearling and 2 year olds. Reasonably priced, well developed bulls. Not force fed, but carry enough condition to go out and work your pastures. Transformer, Kodai, Raven, Master and Diversity bloodlines. $100 deposit will hold until May 1. Tours welcome, for more information please call Christopher at West Cowan Apiaries 469-4970 or 469-7902 23-30CH FOR SALE - Quality Red and Black Salers bulls for calving ease. Elderberry Farm Salers, Parkside 7473302 8-17CH FOR SALE Fleckvieh influenced Simmental bulls. Traditional Red
and Black. Four D Ranch 306-3424208 10-21CH FOR SALE Fleckvieh-Simmental bulls, Traditional, Red and Black. Also Simmental-Red Angus Cross bulls and one Black SimmentalRed Angus Cross. Foxdale Farm and Ranch. Glenn and Christine. 7473185 TFCH FOR SALE - Black and Red yearling Simmental bulls, Muirhead Cattle Co. 763-2964, 7478192 6-17CH FOR SALE - Panels and gates 10’, 12’ and 16’. 5 or 6 horizontal bars. Call for prices. 468-2070 3-15CH
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SEED FOR SALE SEED FOR SALE: Seed oats for sale. 97% germ. Phone 468-7909 3-17CH
LAND FOR SALE LAND FOR SALE - R.M. of Canwood,#494, Debden area. 160 acres of pasture, large dugout, electric fence. 724-4903 8-20CH
WANTED WANTED - Hay bales. 747-3362 6-17CH WANTED - Hay and pasture land to rent or buy in Shellbrook or Leask area. 7473362 6-17CH
Get the Jump on Spring - 2006 Larson Senza 206 BowRider boat w/5.0 Merc i/o, 260hp low hours, 2 swivel buckets w/bump up, open bow, back bench seat, Bimi top, stainless steel pop up cleats, snap out carpet, full gauge pkg., factory built-in stereo w/Sirius satellite radio, factory mooring cover, stainless Roswell wakeboard tower w/2 board racks, ski well, 2 factory engine compartment storage containers, Factory Larson HD tandem axle trailer w/ chrome wheels, disc brakes, break away hitch, very good condition, great family boat, stored under cover. $24,900.00 Call 306-747-3432
Great Family Home For Sale
3+1 bedroom 1,175 sq. ft. bungalow in Shellbrook. Open concept with vaulted ceiling in kitchen and living room. Close to schools in a great neighbourhood. Quick possession available. $254,000
Call 747-7545 for viewing
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WANTED WANTED - Second Hand store opened in Penn Store on April 1. Donations accepted. Phone Don Lewis at 9844997. Open 10 - 7 daily. 2-16CH
WANTED - All kinds of feed grain, including heated canola. Now distributors of feed pellets with up to 36% protein. Marcel Seeds, Debden Ph: 306724-4461 TFCH
HELP WANTED HELP WANTED Canwood Regional Park is now accepting applications for Clubhouse and Concession manager(s), Duties will include Col-
lection of all park related fees; clubhouse concession operation as a private business. The park will provide $400/month renumeration, free accomodation, power utilities paid. Interested applicants
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BLAINE LAKE: Wapiti Library: Books, DVDs, Internet, Study/Meeting Space, Proctor Service. *New Hours*: Tuesday 1-5, Wednesday & Friday 1-5, Thursday 5-8. Weekly Programming: After School Club (Crafts, Stories, Homework Help) Thursday 2:15-5:15, Craft n’ Chat for Adults Thursday 6-8, Drop In Computer Help Friday 2-4. 306-497-3130. CANWOOD: Branch of Wapiti Regional Library Hours: Tues. and Fri., 1 - 5 p.m. Internet services available at the library. DEBDEN: Wapiti Library hours: Monday 3 pm - 7 pm. Afterschool Program 3:30 - 5:00. Wednesday 11 am - 4 pm. Librarian: Aline Hannon LEASK: Wapiti Library Hours: Tues. & Fri.: 1 - 5:30 pm & Sat., 1:00 - 5:00 pm. MARCELIN: Wapiti Library is open Tues. 11 - 4 pm; Thur. 3 - 8 pm. For information on all your library needs, please contact 306-226-2110. SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Branch of the Wapiti Library located at 105 Railway Ave., West (Provincial building). Library Hours: Mon., 2 - 6:00 pm; Tues., 2 - 8 pm; Wed. 2 - 8 pm; Thur., 2 - 6:00 pm; Fri., 10 - 4 pm. Children’s Story Time: Fri. 10:30 am (Oct. - May). Ph. 747-3419. SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook & District Ministerial Association presents 2012 Lenten Lunch Series, “They Heard Him Gladly”. Fri., April 6 - Good Friday Ecumenical Worship. St. John’s Lutheran Church at 7:30 p.m. Pastor John Slemming - guest speaker. Topic. “A Friday They Call Good” - Hebrew 10: 16-25. Free Will Offering to be collected to further the work of the Shellbrook Ministerial. Shellbrook Kinettes Babysitting Course SHELLBROOK: The Shellbrook Kinettes will be offering a Babysitting Course to anyone turning 12 or older this year. Sunday, May 6th. Shellbrook High School Registration 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Bring a bagged lunch and $25 registration fee. Final Exam: Tues., May 15th, Legion Hall, 6:30 p.m. Bring your “Babysitting Kit” and practicum notes. Register prior to April 20th by phoning Karisa 747-3588 SHELL LAKE: Shell Lake & District Lions Club proudly presents Spring Fling & Silent Auction, Saturday, April 21, 2012. Doors Open 5 pm – Supper 6:30 pm Entertainment to Follow Featuring: Double Vision.Proceeds in support of Lions Dog Guide Program. 2012 Sponsors: Innovation Credit Union, Pine Ridge Cottages, Spiritwood Stockyards, Spiritwood & District Co-op, Martodam Motors, SaskTel, Shell Lake Hotel, Shell Lake Enterprises Inc. Tickets $25 - Available at: Shell Lake General Store 427-2044, Corrie 427-4922, Flo 427-4959 CANWOOD: Canwood Housing Authority invites you to an Open House at #15 Golden Acres - end of Main Street and #4 Silver Corner @ 2nd Ave West Canwood, Saskatchewan, Friday, April 13, 2012 – 10:00 - 4:00, Saturday, April 14, 2012 – 10:00 – 2:00. Join us for Coffee and view the wonderful homes we have to offer. SHELLBROOK: Foxdale Spring Dance on Saturday, April 21st at the Foxdale Hall. Live Music By Cherokee Rose. Cash Bar and Midnight Buffet. Doors open @ 8:00 pm. $35 per couple or $20 per adult ~ 15 and under free. All Minors must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. For more info or advance tickets call Gilbert @ 747-3181 SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Theatre Movie Night. Next Movie Night in Shellbrook, Friday, April 20. The movie showing will be: “Big Miracle” - based on a true story about a trapped whale. 7:00 p.m. Bring the family and enjoy! Doors Open 6:30 p.m. Cost is $5 for movie. CANWOOD: Canwood 4-H Beef members are hosting a Charity BBQ supper on Friday April 20th at the Canwood curling rink. Supper runs from 4-7pm and includes a burger, potato salad, beans, ice cream, and a drink all for just $10.00. All proceeds go towards the Charity Steer fund for Whispering Pine Place. In June, the Charity Steer, will be sold and all proceeds will go to the Whispering Pine Place to help purchase a van or bus for the residents. Thanks to CPS & Masterfeeds Shellbrook for supplying the feed.
please phone 4684425 by April 23rd, 2012. 2-16CH
HELP WANTED - Shellview Sod Farms is currently looking to hire a Class 1A delivery driver for the 2012 sod harvest. Work to begin approx. May 1 and continue to freeze up. Duties include, but not limited to basic truck/trailer maintenance, operating fork lift, and delivering sod throughout the province. Please fax resumes and abstract to 7473147 or call 306981-3910 for more information. 5-15C HELP WANTED - Shellview Sod Farms Ltd. is currently looking to hire a field operator. This position will begin approx. May 1 and continue to freeze up. Duties include but not limited to operating equipment and providing labor directly related to sod harvest. Equipment included tractors, forklifts and mowers, etc. Applicant must have a min Class 5 driver’s license and be in reasonable fitness. Please fax resumes to 747-3147 or call 306-981-3910 for more information. 5-15C HELP WANTED - Persons able to help work an occasional Bingo for the Woodland Bus Assoc. This is our only fund raiser for this vital community service. Please call Joanne at 7472134 or Doris at 468-2652 if you can help us out. 2-15C
HELP WANTED - Full time position on grain farm, experience operating equipment, 1-A an asset. Dental, RRSP, most weekends off. Competitive salary, Resume: ghdagenais@gmail. com Ph: 306-4977720, Blaine Lake, 2-16CH
Vanscoy & Surrounding R.M.’s & Villages Auction Sale Saturday, April 21,2012 10:00 AM Vanscoy, SK Watch for Signs bodnarusauctioneering.com 1-877-494-2437 PL#318200SK
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C O M I N G EVENTS - The Cameo Hilldrop Ladies Guild will host a Spring Tea on Friday, April 20 at the Shellbrook Senior’s Hall, 2 to 4 pm. Included will be bake table, tea table variety and raflles. Proceeds towards Telemiracle.
WORK WANTED - Housekeeper available for Canwood and Shellbrook, Professional, dependable, affordable. Call Laurie Skarra for details (306) 4682862 or (306) 2912632 1-15CH
AUCTIONS AUCTIONS - Dr. Peter Chau Retirement Auction Sale Sunday April 22, 2012 - 1:00 PM 928 8th St. E. Saskatoon, SK. Viewing Sat. April 21st from 1:00PM 5:00PM Sun. April 22nd from 10:00AM until sale time. bodnarusauctioneering.com, 1-877-494-2437 PL#318200SK
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COMING EVENTS
A big thank you to my family for helping me celebrate my 85th birthday, for the lovely dinners, flowers, cards, gifts, phone calls and beautiful big cake and to Jade and Casen for singing ‘Happy Birthday’ to me. That was so sweet. - Love Anna Jacobs.
IN MEMORIAMS
CARD OF THANKS We would like to Thank the Thrashers Hockey team for putting on the Jim Willoughby Memorial Tournament. For making the memory case with Jim’s jersey, skates, pictures and Senators puck which will be on display at the rink for years to come. To the many volunteers who made the tourny a complete success, for the generous donation from all, and for the teams that came to play. Thanks for keeping Jim’s memory alive. - Shelly, Shane, Paige and Emily Willoughby.
CHRISTENSEN Joyce We never ask for miracles, But today just one would do, To see our front door open, And have our dearest Joyce walk through. - With love from your mom Ethel, husband, Harold daughter, Michelle g r a n d d a u g h t e r, Taylor and friend, Evan
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Couples Welcome! Speedway Moving Systems requires O/O for our 1 ton and 3 ton fleets to transport RVs throughout N. America. We offer competitive rates and Co. Fuel cards. Paid by direct deposit. Must have clean criminal record and passport to cross border.1-866-7366483; www.speedway movingsystems.com DRIVERS WANTED: Terrific career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 wks. vacation & benefits pkg. Skills Needed Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License w/ air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE EXPERIENCED WINCH TRACTOR and Bed Truck Drivers for drilling, rig moving trucking company. Phone, fax, email or mail. Email: rigmove@telus.net. Phone 780-842-6444. Fax 780-842-6581. H & E Oilfield Services Ltd., 2202 1 Ave., Wainwright, AB, T9W 1L7.
DYNO EXPRESS INC. is now hiring 1A Drivers hauling crude oil and condensate, southwest Sask. Benefits. Wages $5,000 – $6,000. For information call Bob at 306-869-7995. Email resume along with drivers abstract to rjsdynoexpress@gmail.com
FLAGSTAFF COUNTY, Sedgewick, Alberta requires a Licensed Heavy Duty Mechanic. Fax/Email resume by 4 p.m., April 23/12. Attention: Steve Kroetch 780-390-0340 (cell); 780-384-3635 (fax). Email: skroetch @flagstaff.ab.ca.
NEEDED. Heavy Equipment Technicians and Maintenance personnel for expanding pipeline company in Olds, Alberta for work in shop and jobsites throughout Western Canada. Fax resume to 403-556-7582 or email: pdunn@parkland pipeline.com. RTL Construction, located in Yellowknife, NT is recruiting Crusher Operators. RTL offers; travel, competitive wages & meals /accommodations. Please send resume via email, jobs@rtl.ca or fax, 867.920.2661. SERVICE MANAGER Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, benefits, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telus planet.net.
KITCHEN POSITIONS A Winnipeg based heavy construction contractor is currently seeking an Assistant Cook and a Kitchen Helper for our rural construction camp operations. Positions will require extensive travel to various locations throughout Manitoba. These are seasonal positions, typically from mid May to mid October. Qualified persons can expect competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package. Send resumes to: 101 Dawson Road North, Winnipeg, MB, R2J 0S6 Fax: 204-237-8337 Email: hr@nelsonriver.com Only those considered for employment will be contacted.
South Country Equipment Ltd. is now hiring 10 Full time Heavy Equipment Servicers. You will be required to: Assist the Journeymen technicians and perform tasks as directed, perform basic equipment reconditioning and maintenance, perform basic diagnostics, with entry level familiarity re: equipment diagnostic software. Qualified candidates must be 3rd level apprentice equivalent or minimum 3 years experience. Wages are $20-$21 per hr depending on experience. Qualified candidates would be assigned to work in any of the following locations: Weyburn, Southey, Regina, Raymore, Mossbank, Moose Jaw, Montmartre, Assiniboia. Please reply in writing, fax or e-mail to: watsondrew@south country.ca South Country Equipment: attention Drew Watson or Chris Clements phone: 306-8842-4686 fax: 306-842-3833 company website: www.southcountry.ca SOUTH ROCK has positions for road construction workers, BASE - heavy equipment operators (Finish Grader Op). Asphalt (paver, roller, screed, raker). Heavy Duty Mechanic (service truck). General labourers. Forward resume to: careers@southrock.ca. Fax 403-568-1327; www.southrock.ca.
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AUCTIONS LARGE TREE AUCTION for Red Rock Nursery, Medicine Hat, Alberta. Saturday, April 28 at 1 p.m. 1400 Colorado Blue Spruce; www.schlenkerauc tion.com. 403-5272814.
Indoor public auction Saturdays at 1:00 p.m Cars/trucks/SUVs/ RVs/ATVs View vehicles on our web page or on site Questions? Contact us! Phone 306.543.5777 Toll-free 1.800.463.2272 Email raa@sasktel.net Web site: www.ReginaAutoAuction.com
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FEED AND SEED HEATED CANOLA WANTED!! - GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!! - BARLEY, OATS, WHT - LIGHT OR TOUGH - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!! HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252 Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS Wheat, barley, rye, triticale, feed pulses, spring threshed heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM Western Commodities 877-695-6461 www.westerncommodities.ca
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LAND FOR SALE PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT. SOLD EXAMPLES Aberdeen - 1 1/4’s Bengough - 22 1/4’s Bedson 2 1/4’s Bethune - 2 1/4’s Blaine Lake - 245 acres Bruno 14 1/4’s Cupar - 5 1/4s Davidson - 6 1/4’s Eastend - 2 1/4’s Elfross – 22 1/4’s Emerald – 22 1/4’s Eastend - 2 1/4’s Foam Lake - 7 1/4’s Grenfell - 3 1/4’s Keliher - 10 1/4’s Harwarden - 1 1/4’s Lestock - 21 1/4’s Lake Alma – 14 1/4’s Marcelin - 7 1/4’s Moose Jaw - 8 1/4’s Nokomis - 8 1/4’s Ogema - 56 1/4’s Prince Albert - 1 1/4’s Punnichy - 5 1/4’s Saskatoon - 2 1/4's Semans - 12 1/4’s Simpson - 10 acres Viscount - 5 1/2 Wadena - 4 1/4’s Wakaw - 5 1/4’s Watrous/Young 31 1/2 Mobile Home Park Weyburn - 21 1/4’s Call DOUG 306-955-2266 EMAIL: saskfarms@shaw.ca Letter of appreciation: I have sold some land to Doug Rue in 2011. I am looking forward to selling more with hin in 2012. I have made a new trusted friend. Ed P.
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Save thousands on New Modular Homes. 16x80’s starting at $62,900 20x80’s staring $85,900 plus tax and freight. Call John at 306.781.4130 or Al at 306.726.2108.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. WARMAN 55 PLUS ACTIVE ADULT LIFESTYLE Large Ground Level Townhomes 306-2410123 www.diamond place.ca HOUSE FOR SALE 672 SQ FT (ON MAIN), 1 1/2 STORY HOME, 2 BEDROOMS ON MAIN AND 2 ON UPPER LEVEL, WITH MODERATE SIZED KITCHEN. 14 X 26 GARAGE, NEW FURNACE (2010) AND BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED YARD. HOUSE IS SITUATED ON TWO ADJOINING CORNER LOTS, COMBINED SIZE OF APPROX. 104 X 120. LOCATED 30 MINUTES WEST OF YORKTON, 20 MINUTES FROM GOOD SPIRIT LAKE AND A SHORT DRIVE TO WHITESAND REGIONAL PARK. PLEASE CALL 306-272-3865 OR 306-373-1415 FOR MORE INFO.
STEEL BUILDINGS DIY STEEL BUILDING DEALS! Many sizes and models. Make an offer on clearance buildings today and save thousands of dollars. FREE BROCHURE - 1-800668-5111 ext. 170. STEEL BUILDING BLOWOUT SALE! 20x26 $5,199. 25x28 $5,799. 30x42 $8,390. 32x56 $11,711. 40x50 $14,480. 47x76 $20,325. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.
WANTED Ph (306) 584-3640 Fax (306)-584-3643 info@maxcrop.ca
FARMLAND WANTED QUICK CLOSING! NO COMMISSION! PASTURE LAND FOR RENT IN OGEMA & KAYVILLE HIRING FARM MANAGER
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l Let’s Al Go to for o n i t s i Kin ’s d l r o W Farm APRIL 16 TO 20
Closing Monday, April 16, 2012 at 3 pm
Closing Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 3 pm
Closing Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 3 pm
2006 Gleaner R65
2000 John Deere 9650
2001 Case 2388
1134 sep. Hrs. (PN2752B)
Opening bid is
$
2400 sep. Hrs. (N21472B)
90,000
Opening bid is
$
58,000
1813 sep. Hrs. (HN2459B)
Opening bid is
$
60,000
Farm World will be holding a Silent Auction for these five combines. Call for details. Closing Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 3 pm
2005 Gleaner R75 1332 sep. Hrs. (N21493B)
Opening bid is
88,000
$
THESE FIVE COMBINES COME WITH LOW RATE FINANCING, AND LOWER THAN AUCTION PRICING. Trades will not be taken on the silent auction items. Must be in person to bid.
Closing Friday, April 20, 2012 at 3 pm
2005 John Deere 9760 1033 sep. Hrs. (PN2753B)
Opening bid is
109,000
$
OTHER COMBINES WITH AUCTION PRICING These units come with a year of warranty, in season support, low rate financing, and lower than auction pricing. Trades are welcome. 1997 NH TX66, 3020 Eng, 2452 Sep 1998 NH TX 66 1995 NH TR97, 2926 Eng, 2278 Sep 1997 NH TR98, 2016 Eng,1561 Sep 1997 NH TR98, 3388 Eng, 2083 Sep 1997 NH TR98, 2537 Eng, 2214 Sep 1997 NH TR98, 3589 Eng, 2629 Sep 1998 NH TR98, 2134 Eng, 2001 NH TR99, 2697 Eng, 1666 Sep 2009 NH CX8080, 832 Eng, 656 Sep 2003 NH CR960, 1948 Eng, 1361 Sep 2003 NH CR960, 1503 Eng, 1084 Sep 2003 NH CR970, 2772 Eng, 1879 Sep 2003 NH CR970, 2877 Eng, 2124 Sep 2003 NH CR970, 2085 Eng, 1449 Sep
2003 NH CR970, 2070 Eng, 1411 Sep 2003 NH CR970, 2095 Eng, 1468 Sep 2004 NH CR970, 2231 Eng, 1583 Sep 2005 NH CR970, 1819 Eng, 1365 Sep 2005 NH CR970, 1679 Eng, 1160 Sep 2006 NH CR970, 1720 Eng, 1275 Sep 2006 NH CR970, 1323 Eng, 1000 Sep 2007 NH CR9070, 1367 Eng, 987 Sep 2008 NH CR9070, 1382 Eng, 1035 Sep 2008 NH CR9070, 1109 Eng, 606 Sep 2008 NH CR9070, 988 Eng 2009 NH CR9070, 1500 Eng, .999 Sep 2009 NH CR9070, 726 Eng, 537 Sep 2009 NH CR9070, 910 Eng, 702 Sep 2009 NH CR9070, 751 Eng, 529 Sep
2008 NH CR9070, 1015 Eng, 758 Sep 2008 NH CR9070, 865 Eng, 643 Sep 2009 NH CR9080, 617 Eng, 492 Sep 2010 NH CR9080, 709 Eng, 472 Sep 2010 NH CR9080, 591 Eng, 433 Sep 1991 Case 1680, 2750 Eng 1991 Case 1680, 2986 Eng 2000 Case 2388, 2371 Eng, 1643 Sep 2000 Case 2388, 3150 Eng, 2300 Sep 2002 Gleaner R62, 1900 Eng 1974 JD 6600, 3414 Eng 1996 JD 9600, 4627 Eng, 3334 Sep 2006 JD 9760, 1206 Eng, 862 Sep 2005 JD 9760, 1520 Eng, 1033 Sep 1989 MF 8460, 2735 Eng
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