Shellbrook Chronicle April 20th

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Community says farewell to the Fouries Residents from across the region filled the Shellbrook Community Hall Sunday night to say their farewells to Dr. Alwyn and Loretta Fourie.

The long time Shellbrook doctor and his wife are leaving the community after 11 years of providing service through their Shellbrook Medical clinic.

“This is not a decision we made lightly. We really love you guys and we would never have stayed in any place for close to 11 years if it wasn’t very close to our hearts,” said Dr. Fourie, who is relocating to Regina.

Friends, colleagues and representatives from the Health Region and local government took turns on the microphone sharing anecdotes and giving thanks to a couple that gave so much to the community.

“It is always mixed emotions. You want to wish the Fouries the best but on the other hand we are sad to see you leaving,” said Shellbrook Mayor George Tomporowski.

Though there was much praise for the couple, many of those who worked with them also took the opportunity to give them a few parting jabs ranging from their wide vary of vehicles to the good doctor’s hand writing, which at one point was likened to “barbed wire”and impatience while waiting for a patient’s lab results.

Chief Medical Officer Dr. Edmund Royeppen brought regards from the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region.

Royeppen pointed to the evening’s attendance as a measure of what the service Dr. Fourie has provided meant to the community.

“Your turnout today is in respect to all that they contribute. The medical leadership, the wonderful care provided by Dr. Fourie is something that they deeply respect,” said Royeppen.

He went on to say that their deep faith also added an extra element to the care they provided.

“They are a couple that not only put their trust in the Lord but they have extended their deep sense of faith and commitment to God to their community,” said Royeppen.

While some took to the microphone to show their appreciation others saw fit to perform for the honoured couple as some sang songs, others played music and others still demonstrated their dance steps.

Fourie’s clinic partner, Dr. Anatole Nguegno took the opportunity to thank the departing doctor for his friendship and guidance over the past year.

“He’s my partner, he’s my friend he’s my mentor and he’s the one who convinced me to come to Shellbrook,” said Nguegno, who came to Shellbrook from Montreal as a locum.

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Dr. Alwyn and Loretta Fourie were toasted and roasted at a farewell party thrown in their honour Sunday night at the Shellbrook Community Hall.

North Central no longer pursuing purchase of Meadow Lake -- Denholm line A group formed to purchase the rail line running from Meadow Lake to Denholm has given up its pursuit in light of a lack of federal funding for the project.

North Central Rail Chair Ray Wilfing issued a press release this week stating that the entity has given up in its three year bid to purchase the line from the Omnitrax owned Carlton Trail Railway.

“Provincial funding commitments were adequate however, with the major cuts in the Federal budget last month no Federal funds were allocated to assist with the rehab of the rail line,” said Wilfing, in the press release.

Late last year, North Central received a $3 million commitment from the provincial government through the Community Development Trust Fund. The funding was allocated to assist in improving and maintaining the line, pending the successful purchase from Carlton Trail.

However, the federal funding the group was counting on never came through and the company was forced to fold.

According to Wilfing, a deal was in

place with Omnitrax for the purchase of the rail line and the board was simply waiting for the Federal Budget to be released to determine their next course of action.

With no mention of money for the rail line in the budget they had no other choice but to fold as Omnitrax had given them a specified amount of time to come up with the money for the purchase.

NCR share holders included rural and urban municipalities from Meadow Lake all the way to Denholm and business interests like Meadow Lake Mechanical Pulp and Tolko Industries.

The NCR was formed in 2008 following the announcement that Carlton Trail was going to discontinue service on the line. The company’s mandate was to purchase, rehabilitate and eventually operate the rail line to provide transportation options for farmers and industry.

After months of negotiations between the two parties, a price was agreed upon and it was up to NCR to come up with the money for the purchase and rehabilitation of the line.

Wilfing said it would have been possible for NCR to purchase the line but there wouldn’t have been enough money to get it up and running.

“We could buy it but we have no money to rehab it. Do you buy it and sit on it hoping you’re going to find money?

The board didn’t have enough confidence in that,” said Wilfing.

He went on to say that that reopening that rail line was important to help maintain the viability of industries in the area.

With trucking being the only option going forward he wonders how it will impact forestry in the region.

“If somewhere down the road we see some of those industries folding we can say ‘I guess we missed the boat on that,” said Wilfing.

The NCR was funded through the purchase of shares by rural and urban municipalities and business interests.

Money remaining within the corporation will be returned to shareholders, according to Wilfing.

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Health region outlines strategic priorities

Prince Albert Parkland Regional Health Authority CEO Cecile Hunt outlined the Region’s strategic priorities to support the Ministry of Health’s provincial health plan for 2012-2013 during the board of directors regular meeting held Wednesday, April 11th, 2012 at Anglin Lake.

“This is a profound shift in how we are setting priorities both provincially and within the health regions,” Hunt said.

“It builds upon the

Region’s Lean and other quality improvement initiatives. This process will focus the Region’s efforts.”

The Ministry of Health released a provincial health plan. It includes the high-level objectives of Better Health, Better Care, Better Teams and Better Value. As part of Strategy Deployment, health regions choose specific breakthrough initiatives to focus on for 12-18 months, which will support the provincial priorities.

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“One of the key differences in this type of strategic planning is the engagement of staff at all levels of the organization in the development and implementation of the priorities,” Hunt said.

“Our efforts will be focused on what can make a difference for our patients, long-term care residents and community clients. It means taking the time to focus our resources on key changes and priorities over the next 12 to 18 months, and finishing those before setting new priorities.” *** Carol McKnight, president of Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 477, made a presentation to the board of directors about the full utilization of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) within the Health Region’s programs. She included a

report prepared by CUPE on the utilization of LPNs in Saskatchewan’s health regions. The information is from a survey conducted by the Saskatchewan Association of Licensed Practical Nurses, the licensing body for LPNs. The survey showed that only 50.1 per cent of LPNs say they are working to their full scope of practice in Saskatchewan. In Prince Albert Parkland, the response was 55.8 per cent, which is decline from previous surveys.

“We want to work with our staff and union representatives to ensure we are utilizing all of the skills our staff have,” said Jamie Callahan, Vice-President of Human Resources for the Health Region.

“We currently have about 220 LPNs, and we know their job satisfaction will increase if they are using their competencies. This can benefit our patients, community clients and long-term care residents.”

The Health Region has indicated to CUPE that it would like to discuss strategies to ensure LPNs are used to full-scope of practice. Working together to reduce barriers will be a priority. *** Other notes from the regular board meeting include: * As of February 29, 2012, the Region has an operating surplus of $2.2 million (after subtracting required transfers to the capital fund).

The Region is forecasting a 2011-2012 yearend surplus of $433,000 after the transfers to the capital fund for mortgage payments, long-term care reserves and the energy performance loan payments. * As part of the regular reporting on the Region’s strategic plan initiatives, an update highlighted efforts

to listen to the voice of the customer. Surveys are being done in 67 per cent of the Region’s departments/facilities/programs.

Among the responses from the 1,389 surveys received so far, 87 per cent said they were always treated with courtesy and respect

by staff.

One area of concern is that only 43 per cent said they always noticed that staff washed or disinfected their hands before caring for them. Survey results will help inform all program areas what concerns are being identified by patients, long-term care residents and community clients.

The next Regional Health Authority meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 17, 2012 in the main boardroom at 1521 6th Avenue West, Prince Albert. The meeting begins at 1 p.m. Please note that this is a different day of the week than usual.

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New family of prehistoric birds found in Saskatchewan The Royal Saskatchewan Museum (RSM) has identified a new species of prehistoric birds, based on fossils discovered in Grasslands National Park in southwest Saskatchewan.

“This discovery is yet another example of the great scientific work going on at the RSM,” Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Bill Hutchinson said. “The RSM’s impact on the international stage, and through research proj-

ects like the one using the Canadian Light Source in Saskatoon, continues to make the RSM the centre for palaeontological research in Saskatchewan.”

In a paper just released by the journal Palaeoworld, authors Larry Martin of Kansas University, the late Evgeny Kurochkin of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and Tim Tokaryk, of the RSM, announce an entire new family of loonlike, toothed, aquatic birds, from the end of the Creta-

ceous Period. Named Brodavidae, it includes a new genus - Brodavis - and four new species. The species Brodavis americanus was discovered in Grasslands National Park in southwest Saskatchewan, as well as other parts of North America.

“This is an amazing series of discoveries that fills in the gaps in our timeline,” Curator of Palaeontology for the Royal Saskatchewan Museum Tim Tokaryk said. “What

also makes these discoveries significant is that it appears that the birds were adapting, moving from a coastal marine habitat to inland freshwater rivers and lakes. This gives us the tantalizing possibility that, unlike in earlier times when their ancestors were foot-propelled, flightless, divers, these Brodavid species may have retained the capacity for flight.”

It was known that some types of these aquatic birds (Hesperornithiforms) ex-

Investors Group launches grant program The Shellbrook and Area Investors Group launched its Community Matching Grant program with a $500 donation to the Woodland Bus

Association.

Paul Bourgeault and Paul Beaulieu of Investors group made the first ever presentation for the program late last month

“We are pleased and proud to making these investments back into our community,” said Bourgeault.

The group has bud-

geted to give back a total of $5,000 in 10 matching grants of $500 every calendar year.

The Bus Association maintains the Woodland Bus which is used to transport seniors and Parkland Terrace nursing home residents to community events throughout the year.

More information and grant applications are available from Paul Bourgeault, Kelly Bourgeault and Paul Beaulieu or call 747-2934.

isted at the time of the Tyrannosaurus rex and Triceratops.

However, little was known about the diversity of these birds at the time just prior to the extinction event of 65 million years ago, which

wiped out the dinosaurs.

Scientists have long wondered how close to the end of the Cretaceous period this group of birds lived and whether they were still as abundant as they were at earlier times.

Farewell/Appreciation

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Paul Beaulieu, left, and Paul Bourgeault, right present a cheque for $500 to Richard Porter and Joanne Helm of the Woodland Bus Association.

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Cutting taxes good for economy By cutting taxes 140 times since 2006, es, which comprise the backbone of our our government has put more money nation’s economy - we have helped create where it belongs – in the pockets of hard- employment, expanding the tax base and working Canadians. We have cut personal removing the necessity of punitive and income rates and removed over one mil- job-killing tax increases.

Our low-tax policy is not only paying lion low-income families, individuals and seniors from the tax rolls entirely. Our dividends for ordinary Canadians, but also for businesses policies have relarge and small, sulted in tax savand for the counings of $3100 per try’s economy as year for a typical a whole, which Canadian family. has become the Pension inenvy of the world come-splitting, Desnethé-Missinippi- earning Forbes instituted by our Churchill River magazine’s recgovernment, has ommendation given seniors as the number sensible, and one place in the much-deserved, tax relief. Another of our government’s world for businesses to grow and create innovations, the Tax-Free Savings Ac- jobs. We can face the future with conficount, gives Canadians the ability to dence as a major power in the world econput aside money without undue penalty, omy thanks to our government’s sound strengthening our nation’s economy in the low-tax policy.

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Opinions Brad Dupuis News Editor

NHL playoffs becoming a sideshow Is it just me or are the NHL playoffs becoming more and more reminiscent of a third rate professional wrestling show.

Don’t get me wrong, some of the hockey has been unparalleled in caliber but the cheapshots combined with missed calls by the referees are making the league look like one of the biggest jokes going.

It began in the opening game of the playoffs when a clearly offside Danny Briere skated into the Penguins end and fired the puck past Marc Andre Fleury to get his Philadelphia Flyers rolling in what was, until then, a losing effort. The Flyers came back to win that game 4-3 in overtime.

And then there was the hit by Raffi Torres on Marian Hossa in Tuesday night’s game between the Phoenix Coyotes and Chicago Blackhawks. Torres left Hossa in a heap on the ice after a crushing hit where Torres’ clearly left his feet and made contact with Hossa’s head with his shoulder. No call was made on the play but the league will more than likely levy a suspension.

The problem here is that Marian Hossa is an elite hockey player can be a difference maker anytime he is on the ice. Raffi Torres is a thug with a history of questionable hits who happens to chip in the odd goal. He can be replaced by any minor leaguer the Coyotes opt to plug into the lineup in his absence.

Not counting Torres’ imminent suspension, the NHL has handed out 15 games worth of suspensions to 7 players through the opening games of this year’s playoffs.

This does not count the gloved sucker punches (Milan Lucic) or the ramming of faces into the glass (Shea Weber) that the league essentially ignored (Weber received a fine the equivalent of three shifts of ice time).

At at time of year when skill is supposed to be at centre stage, the acts of goonery sure seem to be stealing the headlines which is never a good thing for growing the league’s appeal -- especially when those acts of goonery are taking out the league’s stars.

Ultimately, the league needs to draw a clear line of what will be acceptable and what won’t by simply serving notice to the 16 teams still in the hunt for the Stanley Cup. They need to be made aware that head hunting, attempts to injure and these ridiculous scrums after the play will not be tolerated and that serious consequences will be attached to any of these infractions.

On ice officials will also need to be put on notice that they need to be on their game and that if there are infractions they need to be called in order to keep order in the game. This notion of the referees keeping their whistles in their pockets to avoid messing with the flow of the game is pure nonsense. If you want to stay off the penalty kill then identify the line and stay below it. This doesn’t mean that players need to dial down the intensity, they just need to try to stick to the rules.

Rivalries magnify in the playoffs due to over exposure, resulting in short tempers and frustration but these guys are also professionals and need to act accordingly.

Referees and the NHL brass need to be consistent with their rulings going forward or the next big headline generated may be “Ex-NHL superstar sues league,” and that is one none of us want to see.

The Paul Martin Commentary Another of Canada`s major banks has concluded that Saskatchewan will be a top economic performer in the next 24 months.

TD Bank`s economists have updated their provincial forecasts and say Saskatchewan will trail only Alberta in economic expansion this year. They point to Saskatchewan as having the most diverse group of commodities to sell to the world and, even though global demand is likely to soften a bit, we are the only province that has returned to pre-recession levels in terms of export volumes.

The Bank also points to continued population growth which is fueling retail sales activity and demand for housing. In fact they singled out housing a key factor in our economy as new home starts will top the nation this year.

While the private sector is viewed as buoyant, the bank took time to mention the provincial budget. It suspects we will be the only province in the nation to target a surplus budget this year. It was an interesting choice of words as they chose to stop short of saying the government `would` have a surplus. *** Changes to Canada`s Old Age Security benefits or OAS are not much of an issue for most people who will be affected by new rules. That according to a study by the economics unit at CIBC. The Harper government`s latest budget contains provisions to raise the qualifying age for OAS benefits from 65 to 67 for anyone currently under the age of 54. But the CIBC study says most people in that age category were planning to work past 65 anyway. So the changes are unlikely to result in any significant changes to their pension savings plans.

Nonetheless, there is still some work to do on this front. Many of those surveyed said they expected they would be carrying some debt into retirement and about one-sixth figured they`d still be paying off their mortgage.

But they don`t have unreasonable expectations about relying on the government to fund their retirement. More than half said they would be relying on their own savings or a private pension plan for retirement income with only one-quarter of the respondents saying the government check would be a primary income source in their golden years.

*** This province`s housing market seems a little out of step with the rest of the country.

The majority of people in Saskatchewan say it might be smarter to wait until next year to buy a house. That`s exactly opposite to the feeling in every other part of the country where prospective homeowners figure now is the time.

Saskatchewan home buyers also feel this is a seller`s market – meaning there are more buyers than houses on the market.

Again, that is exactly opposite to sentiment being expressed in a Royal Bank survey on home ownership that has just come out. And we`re not equivocal about it….roughly twice as many of us feel that way than in any other region of the nation.

Nonetheless, it doesn’t matter what part of the country you live in when asked if you have confidence in the real estate market. On that count, we`re all on the same page – people feel good about the stability of the market and their ability to weather any potential economic downturn. *** It is little wonder that employers are finding it difficult to secure new talent.

This is the biggest complaint in the business community these days. Employers want to hire but they`re struggling to find applicants.

Evidence of this tight labor market was abundantly clear in the monthly job numbers issued by StatsCan on Friday. They showed the province`s unemployment rate dropping, the number of full-time positions rising and the overall size of the workforce in the province shrinking. In other words, there are more jobs and fewer people available – even if a business wanted to poach from a competitor.

The total number of jobs in the province in March was up about 5,000 from a year earlier but the size of the labor pool rose by only a couple thousand in that time frame. So the market just got tighter – more jobs than people. As a result employers are looking to nontraditional talent pools – older people for example. That age category was one of the fastest rising cohorts in this report.

Paul Martin

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Viewpoint C of C amalgamation idea worth a look For some, there’s never a great time to revisit an unpopular idea ... or so the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce may soon find out if it pushes its idea of municipal amalgamation much further.

The Chamber may find that the notion is no more popular than it was in 2000 when the University of Saskatchewan political science professor Joe Garcea released his report on the Task Force on Municipal Legislative Renewal -- work that was financed by the NDP government’s Municipal Affairs department.

Garcea’s report 12 years ago recommended that the 1,006 local governments at the time (rural and urban municipalities, hospital boards, school boards, etc.) be dissolved and replaced by 125 municipal districts.

You may also recall that the idea was met with a firestorm of protest -- much of it from the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities who proposed a referendum on what rural citizens favoured “forced amalgamation.” (Generally, people don’t favour being “forced” to do anything.)

But equally adamant was the then Sask. Party Opposition. Then Opposi-

tion MLA Bob Bjornerud suggested that: “Garcea never did one bit of homework to find out if we save one dollar by what he is talking about.” (Really? The Sask. Party couldn’t see saving in reducing bureaucracy back then when its own budget is now cutting programs and reducing the number of civil servants by 16 per cent?)

Well, fast-forward 12 more years and what’s intriguing is how much has changed in the rural Saskatchewan economy and how little has changed in local governance.

For example, the timing of the Garcea report coincided with the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool’s “Project Horizons” that closed 235 local elevators. Yet at this year’s the 107th annual SARM convention, we didn’t see many less rural municipalities than the 297 RMs that were around during the controversy of the Garcea report.

In other words, if local governments don’t like forced amalgamation, they don’t seem particularly eager to do it on a vol-

untary basis, either. But given the Sask.

Party’s past positions and close alignment with SARM, it would seem doubtful that the government will have much interest in “forcing” the issue.

All this makes the timing of the Chamber of Commerce’s bold proposal to reduce the 800-odd urban and rural municipal governments to a more manageable number that much more intriguing.

Interestingly, the Chamber’s arguments are similar to what was presented

by Garcea more than a decade ago. There are surely cost-savings and other efficiencies to be found _ especially since a lot RMs don’t have much responsibility beyond gravel and pest control and haven’t had much of role in rural governance for 40-plus years. But what may be most interesting in the Chamber’s proposal _ to be voted on a resolution at its annual gathering May 9 to 10 _ is that the argument about the untold lost economic opportu-

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nity.

Also interesting is SARM President Dave Marit argument: “Nobody’s been able to prove it’s going to more efficient.”

It’s near identical to what we heard from his predecessor Sinclair Harrison and Bjornerud a decade ago.

Again, it would seem relatively easy to find efficiencies in reducing government size. What is truly tougher, however, is identifying the economic opportunities lost or services that can’t be delivered because their jurisdictions are just too small and disjointed.

In fairness to the RMs and smaller municipalities, there is a lot of creativity and innovation at the grassroots level _ something I see every year as a judge for the Saskatchewan Municipal Awards.

What’s also evident, however, is that there is still too much local squabbling and too little co-operation. It is for that reason the Sask. Party government should at least examine the Chamber’s amalgamation proposal.

Sure, some find amalgamation unpopular. But that doesn’t mean it’s not worth a serious look.

Your Two Cents

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Dear “Your Two Cents” This is in response to Mischa Popoff’s 4 columns on 12/3/23 Page 5, regarding teacher’s income.

I really can’t say too much about my fellow humans comments as there was more bleeding than facts. We don’t know whether the $74 thousand refers to an administrator/ teacher, but not likely a new hire.

I remember in the 70s

reading that in undeveloped countries, corporations were pulling off the “if workers don’t accept peon-pay, we’re leaving.”

Administrators and executives are usually increased in pay. This is being done in Canada now, so what does this say about us?

Further, where cut backs should start is with our prime minister as an example. Then the cabinet.

While there is some mention of a politicians minor cut back, no prom-

ise of how much or whether in 8 years or less they are up to 6 figures pension for life (courtesy us) and can then double dip in some cushy job for the favors they did for some 7 to 8 figure corp. executive.

While we don’t want any ex-politicians starving, there should be a claw back $1 for $1 over $1000,000 same as Social Insurance.

Some people may find comfort in striking out at a neighbor but let’s start at

the top people who coast on the economy all of us make and take credit for all of our hard work - employees and entrepreneurs, MP left off too much for analysis such as test making, test reviewing, motivating these bundles of joy, PTA meetings ... to spend time on the 4 columns. Hope this helps.

Sincerely, N. Levandoski Chitek Lake

Federal budget cuts made in wrong places Dear Editor, Are you prepared to give up $13,000 during your golden years? MP Maurice Vellacott and Prime Minister Stephen Harper think you are.

That’s what the average Canadian will have to give up thanks to the federal budget introduced by the Conservative Party.

The Budget cuts retirement benefits by raising the age of eligibility for Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement from 65 to 67 years, forcing Canadians to postpone their retirement for 2 years. For low income seniors it’s even worse. They stand to lose up to $30,000 which could

hike seniors’ poverty by up third.

It’s a massive hit to the least-well off. It’s meanspirited and it’s wrong.

The Conservatives offered zero financial analysis to justify the cut because there is none. The OECD, the Parliamentary Budget Officer and other leading experts have all confirmed that Canada does not face a pension crisis.

The Conservatives are also using the Budget making deep ideological cuts. They are cutting $310 million from Agriculture and Agri-Food, threatening farm risk management programs that have seen family farms through

flood, drought and disease.

They are cutting $166 million from Aboriginal Affairs, reducing funding for the fastest growing and most impoverished group in the country.

How skewed are these priorities? Take a look at what the government is not cutting: polls, advertis-

ing, bigger jails and stealth fighters.

Canadians should be asking Stephen Harper and Maurice Vellacott how they can justify such a small-minded Canada.

Yours sincerely, Bob Rae, Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada

Shellbrook Chronicle Polling Question: Did the provincial budget address the needs of Saskatchewan residents?

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United Church celebrates Holy Humour Sunday

Holy Humour Sunday is usually held on the first Sunday after Easter. That, in Europe, was the time when Christians had the

last laugh because Jesus did rise from the dead and then proceeded to walk among us as the risen Christ.

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The church service at Knox on Holy Humour Sunday, April 15, 2012 was done in reverse order and there were several jokes, including Knock, Knock jokes as part of the liturgy. The theme of the service was, “Let’s Go Fishing.”

Many of the congregation dressed up in their fishing gear and fun was had by all in attendance.

Some people debated whether to dress for ice fishing instead, as it had snowed on Saturday night.

Pastor Dave Whalley said, “The Bible tells us to rejoice and God’s humour is quite prevalent so why not go to church and have fun once in awhile. We take ourselves too seriously in our everyday lives!”

The theme of the message was that seven of the disciples were fishers and Jesus said, “Follow me and I will make you fishers of people.” Pastor Whalley

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The first quarter of 2012 has seen a new record for Saskatchewan’s nonresidential construction according to a report released

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Construction totalled $407.4 million in the first three months of 2012, a 7.6 per cent increase over the same period in 2011 and the highest value on record for the first quarter period in Saskatchewan (seasonally unadjusted).

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also said, “God must be smiling when people are worshiping with a smile on their face.”

The service opened with the Fisherman’s

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Their Sunday best was replaced by their fishing gear as the congregation of the Knox United Church celebrated Holy Humour Sunday April 15.

“There is a high demand for trades’ people and construction workers in our province because businesses are building and growing in order to capitalize on the opportunities here in our province,” Enterprise Minister Jeremy Harrison said.

“It bodes very well for the province that we are at record levels in the first few months of this year when we know there are more large projects coming on stream as the year progresses.”

On a seasonally-adjusted basis, investment in non-residential construction in Saskatchewan increased by 7.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2012, compared to the fourth quarter of 2011. In terms of percentage change, Saskatchewan ranked second among the provinces.

“The economic health of our province is the envy of many jurisdictions,” Harrison said.

“With the only balanced provincial budget in the nation to date, a growing population, record investment and a strong economy, we are poised for more good news in the remainder of 2012.”

Prayer which says, “I pray that I may live to fish until my dying day, and when it come to my last cast, I then most humbly pray: When I’m in the Lord’s great

landing net and peacefully asleep, that in God’s mercy I be judged --- big enough to keep. Amen”

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Agriculture Farmers only as successful as weather allows If there is one thing April 2012 should be teaching anyone not already aware of it, weather ultimately determines farming.

Farmers have garnered a reputation of never being completely happy, and the fact they spend most of the time between spring thaw and the first snows of the next winter watching the weather has a lot to do with that.

The truth is perfection in weather for farmers is almost an unattainable dream.

That said even having a good year is something so based in weather patterns that one actually has to wonder how they ever grow a crop.

The recent weather is a prime example.

When the snow disappeared in March and the sun allowed people out on the streets in their shortsleeves for a few days, there was the prospect of an early spring. Farmers had to be thinking about getting to the fields early.

April has changed that.

Rain, snow and cold has reminded us all just how fickle Prairie weather can be, and how quickly it can change.

The recent weekend certainly reaffirmed that for me. Saturday in Moose Jaw it was warm, and shortsleeve weather, even into the evening.

Sunday morning as we left the southern city the

Genetically modified canola delivers many benefits

There are substantial economic and environmental benefits to using genetically modified canola, according to a professional research associate with the College of Agriculture and Bioresources at the University of Saskatchewan.

“Canola is the most environmentally friendly and sustainable crop option currently in use in Canada today, including organics,” said Stuart Smyth.

According to Smyth, Canada has a 92 to 98 per cent adoption rate of genetically modified canola. “The benefits to farmers are substantial, with savings averaging $15 per acre and more, in part thanks to minimum-till and zero-till land management practices,” he said. Minimum- and zero-till practices exist because herbicide tolerant crops mean farmers do not having to till the ground to control weeds.

For example, in 1999, the cost of tilling was approximately $214 million, compared to today’s cost of about $60 million.

But it is not only farmers that see the positives of genetically modified canola. Benefits to the environment are also significant. Smyth claims that research shows an 83 per cent increase in soil moisture along with an 86 per cent reduction in soil erosion. “That is all good news for the environment,” he said.

The news gets even better when taking into account the environmental impact quotient, which measures the effects of pesticides and herbicides on ecology, farm workers and consumers. “Farmers are using safer, more benign chemicals,” he added.

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temperature was plus-six, and it steadily declined all the way back to Yorkton where we arrived to minusfour temperatures, having drove through freezing rain for half the trip.

That rain turned to snow and once again things went white.

Forecasts for the week ahead are not going to set any records for warm ei-

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While spring moving back to a more normal time in terms of farmers hitting the field is not a major concern, the fact is weather only needs to be bad a week, or two longer than normal, and the spring seed window could tighten significantly for farmers.

And that is something, those of us who head to the

grocery store fully expecting the aisles to be wellstocked with safe food, we need to appreciate, farming is a very precise undertaking in terms of ideal weather.

Farmers can buy the best seed, optimize soil nutrients with fertilizer, and have advances on their side such as global positioning systems, and still lose a crop to a late spring frost.

Too much spring moisture, as has been the case in many areas in both 2010 and 2011 can leave acres idle, too wet to seed.

A hot streak in July as canola is flowering can impact the amount of pods which ultimately produce

seeds.

A dry week as crops fills their heads can reduce yields.

An early fall frost reduces grades.

So when we hear farmers complaining that it is too hot, or dry, or too cold, and wet, it is because the ideal to produce a crop is an elusive thing.

And when you consider the investment of farming, both in terms of money, and effort, and realize it hinges ultimately on weather for a grain farmer to be successful, it explains both the preoccupation with weather farmers have, and their tendency to rarely be completely satisfied with what the weatherman is saying.

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April 20, 2012

Challenging year for SGI Canada and Sask Auto Fund

Storm claims and volatile investment markets significantly impacted the bottom lines of SGI CANADA and the Saskatchewan Auto Fund in 2011.

SGI released its financial and operational highlights today when the 2011 annual reports for both entities were tabled in the Legislative Assembly.

SGI CANADA is the competitive arm of SGI, selling property and casualty insurance in seven provinces. The Saskatchewan Auto Fund is the self-

sustaining, compulsory auto insurance plan administered by SGI on behalf of the province. It is a public fund for motorists, cannot pay dividends and is not intended to earn profits.

SGI CANADA saw a record for net storm claim costs in 2011, totalling $32.4 million. Its out-ofprovince operations experienced a high number of fire losses. All regions posted a small loss, with the exception of Ontario where the Coachman Insurance Company posted

a profit of just over $3 million. The consolidated profit for SGI CANADA and its subsidiaries was $441,000.

“These results demonstrate why it’s sound business for insurance companies like SGI CANADA to spread their risk across different geographic regions,” Minister responsible for SGI Tim McMillan said. “Despite the challenges faced in most regions, including here in Saskatchewan, SGI CANADA was able to stay in

the black thanks to its Ontario operation.”

While the Auto Fund faced the same challenges as SGI CANADA in 2011, it benefitted from its Rate Stabilization Reserve (RSR). The RSR acts as a cushion that allows the Auto Fund time for regular and reasonable rate changes.

“Last year the RSR did exactly what it was intended to do,” McMillan said.

“While the rate proposal currently before the Saskatchewan Rate Review

Shortline railways to benefit from Provincial government grants The Saskatchewan Government announced today $700,000 in grants is being awarded for 11 shortline railways through the Shortline Railway Sustainability Program.

“Our government recognizes shortlines are an effective transportation alternative for grain producers and other shippers to get products to market,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister and Minister

responsible for the Saskatchewan Grain Car Corporation Jim Reiter said.

“In addition to supporting economic development in rural Saskatchewan, shortline railways help reduce heavy truck traffic and road wear on our highways.”

This 50-50 cost-shared infrastructure grant program, funded provincially by the Saskatchewan Grain Car Corporation

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and matched by eligible recipients, is designed to improve provincially-regulated shortline railways and can be used for projects such as track maintenance, railway tie replacements and bridge repairs.

“Funding for this grant program is consistent with last year, which increased 40 per cent from the previous year,” Reiter said.

This year’s eligible shortlines and their respective provincial grant amounts are as follows: Southern Rails Co-operative based out of Avonlea, $35,000; Carlton Trail Railway based out of Prince Albert, $76,382; Red Coat Road and Rail based out of Viceroy, $47,739; Great Western Railway based out of Shaunavon, $205,901; Thunder Rail based out of Arborfield, $35,000; Wheatland Rail based out of Cudworth, $35,000; Fife Lake Railway based

Rural Municipality of Big River, No. 555 Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the RM of Big River, No. 555 intends to adopt bylaws pursuant to Section 207 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 6/99 known as the Zoning Bylaw.

INTENT The proposed zoning bylaw amendments will: 1. Provide a definition for a remote cabin in the Forestry District.

2. Amend the Regulations in – F – Forestry District to reflect the Basic Planning Statement.

3. Amend the Regulations in the AG – Agriculture District to give provision for reduced setback distances in certain instances.

AFFECTED LANDS 1. F – Forestry Districts and AG – Agriculture Resource Residential Districts.

REASONS 1. The reason for the Remote Cabin amendment is to ensure Zoning Bylaw 6/99 reflects the Basic Planning Statement 6A/99.

2. The reason for the reduced setback amendment is to accommodate further development on buildings that were established prior to December 9th, 1999 in Agriculture Resource District that do not conform to the current Zoning Bylaw 6/99 setback requirements.

PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the bylaws at the RM Office on any judicial day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Copies are available at a cost of $1.00.

PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing on May 9th, 2012, in the Board Room at the Big River Community Centre at 606 First Street north, Big River, SK at 3:00 pm. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the municipal office before the hearing.

Issued at Big River this 20th day of April, 2011.

Donna Tymiak Rural Municipal Administrator

out of Coronach, $40,267; Torch River Rail based out of Choiceland, $35,000; Great Sandhills Railway based out of Leader, $78,458; Last Mountain Railway based out of Regina, $56,457; and Stewart Southern Railway based out of Fillmore, $54,796.

“Our association appreciates the provincial government’s ongoing commitment in supporting shortline rail in Saskatchewan,” Saskatchewan Shortline Railway Association President Conrad Johnson said. “These grants have provided the funding necessary to grow our transportation sector.”

Since its inception in 2008, up to $5.8 million will be invested into the shortline railway system in Saskatchewan by the end of the current fiscal year. Shortline railways and their track are regulated by the province and connect to approximately 6,200 kilometres of federally-regulated rail lines in Saskatchewan.

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Panel addresses longer term trends, the RSR was able to absorb the impact of 2011 claim costs and investment volatility.”

The RSR declined by $142.9 million during 2011, but maintained a balance of $134.3 million at the end of the year.

The Auto Fund remained focused on traffic safety in 2011, with the introduction of the Motorcycle Graduated Driver’s Licensing Program and the province-wide expansion of the Report Im-

paired Drivers program.

SGI continued to reward safe drivers. Customers earned $104.5 million in discounts under the Safe Driver Recognition and Business Recognition programs in 2011, an increase from $97.6 million in 2010.

The complete SGI CANADA annual report can be found at www.sgicanada.ca. The complete Auto Fund annual report can be found at www.sgi. sk.ca.

Shellbrook Minor Sports Association

Annual General Meeting

Tuesday, May 8th 6:30 pm The Meeting Room

in the Groenen Accounting building.

This meeting is open to the general public.

SCOTT MOE

MLA - Rosthern - Shellbrook Constituency Office #34 Main, Box 115 Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0 Telephone: (306) 747-3422 Facsimile: (306) 747-3472 Toll Free: 1-855-793-3422 Email: scottmoe.mla@sasktel.net Website: www.scott-moe.com PUBLIC NOTICE YourLink Inc. proposes to design and construct a new CSA 120 ft selfsupport communication tower on Lot 5, Block 10, Plan 96PA06234 in Parkside, SK, with GPS coordinates of 53°, 09’ 58.36”W, 106°, 32’ 08.68”N. The services and related equipment will be in compliance with Health Canada’s safety code 6.

The tower will hold a microwave antenna to provide Internet service to the local and surrounding area.

Application will be submitted and the tower will be marked in accordance to the directions of Transport Canada’s aeronautical regulations.

General information is available from Industry Canada regarding antenna systems by visiting http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/antenna Written comments will be accepted from the public by sending your concerns on or before May 22nd, 2012, to YourLink Inc at 204 Cardinal Cres, Saskatoon, SK S7L 6H8, or by email to moreinfo@yourlink. ca.

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Specialists streamline patient appointments Patients in northern Saskatchewan can now have better access to orthopedic specialists in Prince Albert. The specialists have started sharing patient referrals, so that patients can choose to take the next available appointment rather than waiting for a particular specialist.

Victoria Hospital’s Department of Orthopedics has introduced “pooled

referrals”, a process that gives patients the option of seeing the first available specialist who is qualified to treat their condition.

Four orthopedic specialists work within the department.

“This is another innovative way to help streamline the surgical care process and provide better service to patients,” Health Minister Don McMorris

CROWN HILL AUCTION

Roland Grenier & Franklin Steger Farm Auction

SAT., APRIL 28th 10:00 am Marcelin, SK - 1½ miles E on Grid #783

Tractors - 1977 JD4430, duals; 1977 Volvo 810, 150 hp; 44MF; JD AR, 35 hp, runs; 1940s Case LA; Combines - 1992 8570 MF SP; Cummins 6CTA, 220 hp, PU header & Victory Super 8 belt, long auger, chopper, spreader $16,000 work order, shedded; 750 MF; 1987 JD 7721 Titan II; 1976 JD 6601; Swathers - Versatile 4400 22’ double swather, 6 cyl. gas; 1976 CCIL R550 18 ft. water cooled; Air Seeder - 32’ Ezee-On 3500 series cultivator, 9” spacings, 3175 tow-behind air cart, 175 bu. ground driven fan, one owner; Morris 24’ cult. w/Valmar’ Bins - 15 1650 bu Westeel & Chief Westland bins w/wood floors, 2000 bu.

Chief Westland w/floor, 2 - 2800 Westeel bins; 10” x 50’ auger, hyd. swing out. Grain vac.; Sprayers; Yard sprayer; Trucks - 1993 GMC ¾ ton, 4x4, 6.2L, 7,000 km on new motor; 1979 F600 3T, 5&2 steel box, roll tarp; 1965 F500 2T, wood box & hoist; 1985 F350, service box, V8 auto, duals, fuel tanks; 1200 gal. water tanks, 300 gal. water tank, pump, on trailers, plus much much more. Complete listing and pictures at www.saskauctioneers.com or phone 306-497-3539 for info.

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TRACTORS: 1995 Case IH 5250 w/520 loader & grapple hook, FWA; 1975 1175 Case, 8 ft blade sold separate; 1970 Ford 2000, 25hp 3 pt hitch, NH mower to be sold separate. HAYBINE: 1991 116 NH Haybine; BALER: 1996 NH 664 Baler; MISC MACHINERY: Vicon Lily 9 wheel hay rake; 50 ft. harrows; JD tandem disk; 14ft JD press drill; 20 bale, bale wagon. COMBINE: IH 914 Combine, red top. TRUCKS : Ford, cabover 3 ton, needs fuel pump, good hoist; 1993 Ford 1/2 ton, runs good; LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: Creep feeder; Tipping table; 1/2 ton stock rack; Bale feeder. LUMBER: 2x6, 2x8, 8’, 12’ 16’ pine or spruce. AUGERS: 1 - 35 ft; 1- 60 ft.

STOCK TRAILER: 16 ft stock trailer, home built. RECREATION: 2004 Yamaha Grizzly 660 Quad, new rubber; 16 ft fiber glass boat & trailer w/40 hp Johnson, needs starter motor & tune up. SHOP: Miller Welder, Model 225 amp; Craftsman 33 gal air compressor; Tile cutter w/accessories; Smith Rolis bench grinder; 10” table saw; Craftsman 5/8” 5 spd drill; Craftsman pressure washer 5.5 hp; Jepson cut off saw; Heavy duty press drill, home built; Gas powered metal saw; Acetelyne w/hoses; Table vice; Numerous NH haybine parts; Reciprocating saw; 5” angle driver; Bolt racks; Skill saws; Portable air tank, 11 gal; 1000 gal tank; 500 + 300 gal fuel tanks; Superior mitre saw on stand; Numerous wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers; Many more items too numerous to mention. CATTLE: 54 head of Cows & Calves, *CATTLE TO BE SOLD AT 2 PM*. HOUSEHOLD: China cabinet; 1 chest of drawers; 1 chest of drawers & dresser w/mirror; Microwave stand; Bread maker; 3 electric heaters; Artificial Xmas tree; Xmas decorations; Quantity of tupperware; Quantity of dishes; Quantity of Lighted Xmas houses; Many more items too numerous to mention.

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said. “I thank the specialists involved for working with the Ministry of Health to introduce this new option for patients.”

Pooled referrals are part of the provincial government’s commitment to improving access to surgical care. Wait times to see a specialist have been identified as one of the “bottlenecks” in the surgical care system.

“Pooled referrals streamline the referral process and ensure that patients will be seen by the most appropriate surgeon in the shortest time, hence reducing wait times,” Orthopedic Surgeon and

Department Head Dr. Shashi Brijlall said. “The main aim is to be patientfocused and to improve quality of care.”

General surgeons in Prince Albert also plan to begin pooling referrals later this spring.

Several specialist group practices across Saskatchewan are currently using pooled referrals, and others are preparing to adopt the process. It has been shown to even out the workload between specialists, reduce the number of longest waiting patients and offer timely access when a specialist is away from the office for

an extended period.

Pooling of referrals is endorsed by the Saskatchewan Medical Association, Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association and the province’s Senior Medical Officers.

“The pooled referral system means faster access for my patients to the surgical care they need,” Regina family physician and Senior Medical Officer Committee Chair Dr. Brian Laursen said.

“Past experience with pooled referrals has taught me that for the nonemergent and non-urgent patient, this system offers

the shortest wait for a consult with a specialist.”

Patients may still opt for a specific surgeon if they wish, but they may end up waiting longer.

Pooled referrals are part of the Saskatchewan Surgical Initiative (SkSI) four-year plan to improve surgical patients’ experiences and reduce wait times.

The SkSI is working to provide all patients with the opportunity to have surgery within three months by 2014. More information is available at www.health.gov.sk.ca/ surgical-initiative.

The April 5th meeting of Knox UCW came to order at 7:34 p.m with eleven ladies answering the roll call.

President Marion Miller welcomed all and extended appreciation for all help received during the month of March.

As this date was Maunday Thursday the 38th day of Lent - devotion led by Deb Mervold was based on this Lenten Day. Her reflections/meditations were taken from the books 1) “Rethinking the Cross - Reflections for Lent and 2) Give Us This Day - Lenten Reflections on baking bread and discipleship.” The texts were taken from the books of Matthew (chapter 4 verses 1-4 included. Quote “This is Maunday Thursday, a day when we remember the

Last Supper and the first communion, What does the Lord require of you?

And Has God’s presence helped you in your Lenten Reflection and Faith journey? Unquote. Deb closed her devotion with prayer.

Items of note from: Business arising - The Church plate gifted to the UCW from Mrs. Ann Porter now has the plaque on it and will be blessed by Pastor David Walley on Easter Sunday, then hung for viewing in the Church hall.

Correspondence: The UCW received a congratulatory certificate and letter from MP Randy Hoback honoring the United Church Women’s 50th anniversary.

An invitation to the annual PAPHR Volunteer Appreciation at Parkland Terrace.

Upcoming Events the UCW are hosting/assisting with: - Confirmation potluck lunch.

- Mother’s Day Strawberry Tea (May) - Parkland Terrace Monthly Birthday Party (May) - North Battleford Sask.

Hospital Fun Day (June).

On a wider Presbyterial note, members of Knox UCW will be attending the 50th anniversary celebration/annual meeting of the United Church Women for Tamarack Presbytery April 21st at Calvary United Church in Prince Albert.

Thought for the month: “Lent is a time for each of us to reflect on our lives -

a re-thinking time that allows us to re-evaluate the meaning of our faith journey - a time of new beginnings”.

Respectfully submitted Bev Irvine, General Secretary

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Farm Auction ESTATE OF ALLAN LEFRANCOIS HOEY, SK LOCATION: 4.8 KM West of Hoey

SATURDAY, APRIL 28 at 10:00 a.m.

TRACTORS & F.E.L.: JD 4440, 1981, shows 2557 hrs. Shedded; JD 8440 FWD, 1981, shows 5788 hrs, 3 hyd LPTO; Ford 8N; IHC B275; LAWN TRACTOR & MOWER: Kubota B7510, 2005, 104 original hrs, HST 4WD, 3 pt hitch, PTO, purchased new & shedded; Land Pride FER 1660 Patriot, 60 in, 3 pt rear discharge finishing mower; TRUCKS: 2005 GMC SLE 2500 HD, 73710 original km, w/Duramax Diesel, ext. cab, 4X4, purchased new & shedded. Excellent cond.; 1994 Dodge Dakota SLT, ext cab, 4X4, 318 V8 auto,, 104,000 km; 1994 IHC 4900 DT tandem gravel truck, 466 diesel engine, 13 speed RR trans, shows 150,234 km, w/Renn mfg 15 ft w/mechanical rolltarp, 11R 22.5 tandem duals; 1992 Dodge Ram 250 ext cab, diesel; 1989 Dodge LE, 250 RAM diesel; 1969 GMC C60 tandem, 427 V8 4+, w/8X17X5 ft WI B&H rolltarp.; 1981 IHC S 466 diesel , 11R 22.5 tandem duals, w/Renn Cupit 14 ft gravel box; 1966 Ford F100; TRAILER: 1996 20 ft tandem gooseneck; CAMPER TRAILER: 1989 Travelaire 26 ft 5th wheel tandem; BINS: 3 Westeel Rosco 2200 bu metal bin w/ hopper; Westco 75 ton fertilizer hoppered; 2 Taylor Industries 75 ton hopper fertilizer; 2 Chief Westland approx 2400 bu on hoppers; DISCS: John Deere 230 25 ft tandem; CULTIVATOR: Bourgault 528-34 32 ft.; AUGERS: Brandt 850 8 X 50 w/SP hyd mover; PRESS DRILL: JD 9350 20 ft. Auctioneer’s Note: Very large amount of shop, miscellaneous, household & antiques. See website www.balickiauctions.com for more information.

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Rhythm Works dancers top competition

Shellbrook’s Rhythm Works Dance Studio were back to their winning ways as they competed at last weekend’s Aberdeen Dance Festival in Saskatoon.

Rhythm Works produced a number medals including some gold with distinction through the weekend but the crown jewel was a Gold Medal in Sunday’s Dance Off. The group of Taryn Moe, Sara Shakul, Chloe Banda, Madison Bourgeault, Erica Archer and Hillary Archer won the dance off along with a $300 cheque for their dance “Meet me at the Roxy”, choreographed by Patrick McGratten.

“The girls were very

excited because they were competing against dancers as old as 18,” said club executive member Karen Mason. The Roxy group was comprised of 13 and 14 year olds.

For the Dance Off, the 32 most entertaining numbers of the weekend are chosen and brought back to compete against one another Sunday night.

The dances are not chosen for their technical perfection but for their entertainment value.

Of the 32 dances chosen for the Dance Off, four came from Rhythm Works. Other locals competing in the Dance Off were the group of Teigan Leather, Jillian Mennie, Chloe Banda, Kassandra

Stene and Erica Archer for “Who’s that chick,” and soloists Madison Bourgeault and Sara Shakul.

“We were really well represented and all of our age categories did really well,” said Mason, noting that dancers under each of the club’s instructors, McGratten, Johanna Clancy and Michelle Fortin, excelled in competition.

The club will now take their talents to the Tisdale Dance Experience April 19 to 22 to close out their competitive season.

The club will wrap up for the year with their annual year end recital April 28 and 29 at the Shellbrook Theatre.

Taryn Moe, Sara Shakul, Chloe Banda, Madison Bourgeault, Erica Archer and Hilary Archer took gold in the Aberdeen Dance Festival’s Dance Off Sunday April 15.

Community says their farewells to Fouries Continued from page 1

Shellbrook Hospital Director of Care Patty Couture emceed the event and expressed her gratitude to the couple.

“What a blessing you both have been. I’m so glad and honoured that God called you to our community 11 years ago when you came just to be a locum for a short duration and ended up spending quality time with us for 11 years,” said Couture.

The Fouries came to Shellbrook in 2011 with the intention of Alwyn serving as a locum doctor for a term of six months.

A short time into that stint, the physician he had been brought in to cover for, Dr. Len Henson, announced that he would

be leaving the clinic to practice in Australia and the clinic would be Fourie’s if he wanted it.

They accepted the offer and stuck around for 11 years.

“Looking back, I’ve never been sad about that decision,” said Dr. Fourie.

They gelled well with the community and the location could not be beat for their love of outdoor pursuits.

Registered Nurse, Lynne Farthing spoke on behalf of the Shellbrook Hospital Staff and thanked the Fouries for all that they brought to the hospital.

From Loretta’s hugs and prayer and Dr. Fourie’s calm demeanor in a stressful situation, the staff and patients gained a lot from

PINK SHIRT DAY --- On April 4th, 2012, Innovation staff members wore pink shirts in support of Pink Shirt Day and the Red Cross bullying prevention program – Beyond the Hurt. This is a province wide initiative to bring awareness to bullying issues and what we can do to create a safe and respectful environment in our schools and communities.

On behalf of our board, management and staff, Innovation Credit Union will be making a $1000 donation to this cause.

The support we provide enables the Red Cross to offer the program at schools across the province.

ily.

Hoop dancers from the Muskeg Lake First Nation perform for the large crowd at the Shellbrook Community Hall.

their services.

As busy as things could be, Dr. Fourie was never too busy to teach the hos-

pital staff valuable skills on the job.

Dr. Fourie took the opportunity to thank the

staff at the hospital as well as his clinic for making his life much simpler, referring to both staffs as fam-

“I don’t know if I’ll ever get the opportunity to work with staff like that but I pray to the Lord that I will have that opportunity,” said Dr. Fourie.

Dr. Fourie announced in January that he would be leaving his clinic in Shellbrook effective May 1 in pursuit of a career in Emergency Medicine. In his absence, Fourie’s partner Dr. Nguegno will take over the clinic.

Meanwhile, the PAPHR, in conjunction with the Shellbrook and Districts Doctor Recruitment Committee continue in their search for resident physicians to serve the community’s needs.

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DDT ban doing more harm than good

If you follow the news even lightly, you’ll know that bed bugs—flat-bodied bloodsuckers that can hide in all kinds of small crevices and live up to a year without eating—are making a horror-movie-like resurgence everywhere, Saskatchewan included.

Pest control experts say the infestation already comprises a global pandemic.

Nice. So are we going back to the bad old days when, to fight this resilient vermin, people regularly poured oil or boiling water into floor crevices and traced kerosene around bed mattresses?

Pray not—although even the odious bed bug played a role in one artistic flowering.

The French writer Simone de Beauvoir attributed no small part of the Parisian café culture to the bedbug. Such was its infestation of hotels and dwellings that, to converse and write, everybody sought refuge in cafés.

My pioneer grandmother told of similar scourges here—how visitors’ coats tossed onto a bed might well transfer bedbugs and how households would, at regular intervals, boil a

chemical brew on the stove (of what exactly, I know not) so as to fumigate the house against the pests.

But in 1939, after four years of work, Swiss chemist Paul Müller developed a synthetic insecticide—DDT—which was basically safe for humans but deadly against malaria-causing mosquitos, typhus-causing lice, plague-spreading fleas... and bedbugs.

For preventing the deaths of tens of millions of people, Müller was awarded the 1948 Nobel Prize for Medicine. “To only a few chemicals,” stated a 1970 National Academy of Sciences (U.S.) report, “does man owe as great a debt as to DDT.” But in the wake of Rachel Carson’s 1962 antichemical blockbuster Silent Spring, in which she distorted scientific data to suit her purpose, chemophobic zealots began lobbying for a ban on the wonder insecticide.

In June, 1972, the Environmental Protection Agency in the U.S., despite considerable evidence of its safety, outlawed DDT. After seven months of testimony, the EPA’s own administrative law expert

Town of Blaine Lake Notice Assessment Roll Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Town of Blaine Lake for the year of 2012 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the Assessor from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, April 20 to May 22 2012, excepting Monday, May 21st, 2012 when the office will be closed.

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, Town of Blaine Lake, Box 10, Blaine Lake, Sk. S0J 0J0 by the 22nd day of May, 2012.

Dated this 20th day of April, 2012.

Tony Obridgewitch, Acting Assessor

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declared that the insecticide “is not a carcinogenic, mutagenic, or teratogenic hazard to man” and its proper use “does not have a deleterious effect on freshwater fish, estuarine organisms, wild birds or other wildlife.”

But those who apparently find no problem in the consequent deaths of millions who die from malaria and other insectcaused illnesses—or who would rather put up with the bedbug affliction than acknowledge the wonderful efficacy of DDT—still celebrate that 1972 ban as a great victory.

Why do these enviro-fa-

k us bback natics want to take to medieval times? How do they always manage to triumph on such matters?

And why does one instinctively know that, despite the building chorus of “Bring back DDT,” these people will prevail?

Instead of returning to a procedure that has proven its worth, we’re left with prescriptions for fighting bedbugs that are lame and laughable—the planting of mosquito-repelling trees such as neem or oak, for example.

Paul Driessen, author of Eco-Imperialism: Green Power, Black Death (2003), writes contemptu-

ously of how New York City’s Bedbug Advisory Board recommends that people dealing with the problem “use blowdryers to flush out (maybe 5 per cent of) the bugs, then throw away (thousands of dollars worth of) infested clothing, bedding, carpeting, and furniture. Hire (expensive) professionals who have insecticides that (may) eradicate the pests—and hope you don’t get scammed.” (Obviously, the parentheses are Driessen’s, not the Board’s.)

So-called volumetric heating, the super-heating of bedbug-infested spaces to 60C—recently conducted in a U of S residence, for example—apparently works, but it’s expensive, time-consuming, shortterm and localized.

So if DDT is the allaround best prevention against malaria and other tropical diseases and is also effective against bed-

VOLUNTEERS GIVE THE BEST GIFT OF ALL – Themselves.

The Prince Albert Parkland Health Region (Parkland Terrace and Shellbrook & District Hospital) invites our volunteers to join us in “Celebrating You” on April 23rd at 2:00pm in the Parkland Terrace Dining Room. We invite anyone who would like to perform their talent to join our variety show at this special time. To book your spot please contact the Recreation Therapy Department (747-4292).

Congratulations to our VOLUNTEERS who received PAPHR Long Service Awards on April 2, 2012. Introductory remarks were made by CEO Cecile Hunt and Regional Health Authority Chair Gordon Dobrowolsky. The guest Speaker was Prince Albert’s Citizen of the Year, Police Chief Dale McFee. The Recognition Event grows every year as more and more volunteers reach these special milestones. If you were unable to attend, please be sure to join us April 23rd to receive your award.

Did you know…New VOLUNTEERS are always welcome! We are flexible when it comes to service hours. You can contribute your gift of time once a day, week, month or even a few times a year.

Please consider becoming part of the team that makes a difference in the lives of others.

Mother’s Day Raffle Tickets are now available for $1.00 each and will be drawn at the Tea Friday, May 11th.

First Prize is a single bed quilt, second prize is a pair of pillow and an apron is third prize. All were home made by Norma Dahl. Drop in and get yours today.

Hats off to the Shellbrook and District Health Services Project planners and organizers. The Walk, Run, Stroll Event on May 13th, 2012 has inspired many of us to become involved in fundraising efforts which will benefit our new Health Care Facility.

When I asked for a resident volunteer to join me and my children, Shirley Morris said she would give it some careful thought.

By the end of the day, she was excited to sign on and has plans to walk for a ways then stroll. Shirley challenges others to meet or beat her first donation of $10.00 – made by fellow resident Grace Colby. If you are not already registered for this great event,

please do so or consider making a donation through the Parkland Terrace Team.

The new Integrated Health Care Site will house the Shellbrook & District Hospital and Long Term Care. In Long Term Care, the Eden Alternative will ensure a homelike atmosphere and be clientand family-centered. To learn more about the Eden Journey, log on to www. edenalt.org.

Parkland Terrace Foundation is made up of a group of community volunteers. Donations are accepted and in turn requests for financial support for special purchases can be made. Most recently our Foundation approved purchases for the Recreation Therapy Program. Some of the items include sensory stimulation, fine motor, range of motion, and music therapy tools and resources. This will greatly assist with residents opportunity for “engagement” which will enhance their quality of life.

Mark your calendars for the annual yard sale

Bronwyn Eyre

bugs, let’s bring it back— if only to test claims that some bedbug resistance to it now exists, or remains.

As Driessen also says: “If not for the economy and mental health of Americans afflicted by bedbugs, then do it for Africa’s sick, brain-damaged and dying parents and children.”

In 2006, the World Health Organization finally acknowledged that DDT is an unrivaled insecticide that ought not be banned.

But in 2009, the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) nevertheless announced its intention to rid the world of DDT by 2020.

If only the millions who are vulnerable to the ravages of malaria—and now the trauma of experiencing bedbugs—could have a say on the matter. bronwyn.eyre@sasktel.net

to be held Thursday, May 31st, 2012 from 9:00am2:00pm with drinks and hot-dogs for sale from 111. Those interested can reserve a spot for $10.00 (bring your own tables).

The Recreation Therapy Department is accepting donations; all proceeds go to enhancing the residents’ recreation opportunities.

Gardening season is just around the corner; Residents, Family and friends are encouraged to adopt a planter/space. This will help beautify our yard with greenery and flowers which, in turn, will bring much pleasure to our residents and their visitors.

Calendars of events are always available at the entrance to Parkland Terrace.

Please feel free to pick one up and join in on the fun!

There is always room for a few more.

If you have questions, comments, concerns or ideas please do not hesitate to drop in or contact me.

Submitted by: Trina Chamberlain Recreation Coordinator Parkland Terrace

Parkland Terrace news

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Shellbrook Chronicle’s

100th anniversary on Friday May 11, 2012 Open House - all day the Chronicle office Barbecue lunch, 11:30 a.m. at Shellbrook Senior’s Hall Proceeds to Hidden Hills Golf Club

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From the desk of the Recreation Director By: Cassie Bendig Just before writing this article, I had just finished a museum meeting. During this meeting many topics came up that really need to be touched on. Please feel free to respond to this article on my Facebook page. Our volunteerism in town has been declining fast. What motivators would anyone of any age

like to see to begin helping around town? Our museum needs tons of TLC and hiring someone to get everything completed is not a possibility. So when you come by the museum, please leave a donation, it will go towards continued restoration of our museum.

If you would like to be part of our Museum Committee please contact me.

Brochures for the Pool and Recreation department will be out next week!

Look in the Chronicle next week for the stuffer… this year an event calendar is included! The brochure will include everything anyone needs to know about the pool, information on the campground, playground program, museum, golf course and street fair. If

you do not end up receiving a brochure next week (April 27) please contact me and I will make sure you get one.

The Shellbrook Street Fair is in full swing of planning. If you would like to be part of the planning, entertainment, volunteering, vendors, food, heck even if you just want to ask a question. Email

Shellbrook Seniors Association news President Myrna Burgess chaired the meeting .

There were 18 members present.

Adeline Fossey read the minutes, which were adopted as read.

Business arising from the minutes Bea Lande has been added to the nominating committee A reminder that Joyce needs the raffle tickets in by the next meeting

7 members enjoyed the supper and concert of Henri Loselle and Martin Janozsky 23 members have indicated they are willing to work at the Tourist Booth.

One resolution was presented to the members for the SSAI Convention in June.

Adeline read the treasurer’s report. Adeline moved the adoption of the report seconded by Bea

R.M. of Leask No. 464

RATEPAYERS MEETING

Tuesday, April 24 7:00 p.m.

Leask Legion Hall All Ratepayers are invited to attend R.M. of Leask No. 464

Office Staff Wanted Part-time Temporary The R.M. of Leask No. 464 is now accepting applications for a temporary part-time office position working 15 hours per week. This will be a term position to assist with processing of the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program grant. For more information or to apply please send resumes to: R. M. of Leask No. 464 Box 190, Leask SK S0J 1M0 Phone: (306) 466-2000 Fax (306) 466-2091 Email: rmleask.464@sasktel.net Deadline for applications will be noon, May 8, 2012 MANAGEMENT POSITION SHELLBROOK HOUSING AUTHORITY A contract Manager is required for the management of the Shellbrook Housing Authority. The successful candidate will report to the Board of Directors and be responsible for the day to day operators of the Housing Authority.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Good oral and written communication skills • Financial analysis • Budgeting • Property management • Supervision of contracted personnel • Good interpersonal skills • Well organized • Ability to maintain confidentiality Closing date: Monday, April 30, 2012, 6 p.m.

Submit your resume and cover letter outlining experience and qualifications in confidence to: Eileen Chappell, Chairperson Shellbrook Housing Authority P.O. Box 339, Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0

Lande Moved by Marie Laberge seconded by Alice Bruce that the bills be paid.

Correspondence Notice from Coordinator Ed Simonar that the Regional B annual meeting will be held in Big River Wednesday April 18 starting at 10 a.m. at the Legion Hall Thank you notes were sent to the Shellbrook Restaurant and Scotiabank for their contribution to the very successful Tea, Bake and White Elephant sale.

A poster from the Library celebrating 60 years.

A poster from the Chronicle requesting the Club sponsor a page for their 100th year edition.

A letter from the EMO advising us of a meeting Thursday April 5. Marlene Rudolph volunteered to attend.

From SSAI 1.the minutes of their January Board meeting, 2. a copy of the resolutions presented to the Sask.

Government 3. Information and forms for the Walkathon Reports Hall – Adeline reported 4 bookings for March Sunshine – Ulwina Hinz reported 2 visits and 3 cards sent.

Conveners – Bea Lande reminded members of the Pot Luck noon lunch Monday March19 and to Bring a Friend I7 members enjoyed the Fun Day with Parkside Seniors on February 19 !2 members went to Canwood for a Fun Day with Canwood Seniors on February 21.

New Business Moved by Harry Fulton seconded by Margaret Smylie that we staff the Tourist Booth only 1 day a week, that will be Tuesdays. Carried Moved by Marlene Rudolph seconded by Marlene Mason that we donate Carpet Bowls to Parkside Seniors. Carried Forms for the SSAI Walkathon taking place from April 1 to May 15 are available on the table at the

back of the hall.

Announcements Pot Luck noon lunch Monday March 19 - Bring a Friend Memberships are due April 1.

District B annual meeting in Big River Wednesday April 18 10 a.m.

Next meeting Wednesday April 11 with the annual meeting to follow.

Please have your reports ready.

Lorna Thompson adjourned the meeting Birthdays: Marlene Mason, Dale Lepard and Pauline Bird, Ella Reidt supplied the Birthday cake, Myrna Burgess and Eileen Chappell the sandwiches.

shellbrookstreetfair@yahoo.ca. The next meeting is April 24 at 7pm. Please RSVP at the email I previously listed.

The School Community Council is having a presentation called “40 Developmental Assets of Successful Kids”. It is going to be very informative to all parents - elementary and high school age - or anyone else wanting to come out to hear about it.

This will be held April 25 starting at 7pm at the WP Sandin High School Library. The SCC will also be holding a meeting May 2, 7 pm at the WP Sandin High School Library.

Swimming Lesson Registration Night is coming much sooner than you think! The Registration Night runs May 10th from 5-7pm at the Community Hall. Registration Forms

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will be available online to fill in ahead of time by the end of next week (April 27).

Ball registration is now over, the schedule will be available online when it has been made available to me.

Weekly Health Tip: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome affects many people. I just finished reading an article from http://www.ato-z-wellness.com/chronicfatigue/chocolate-andchronic-fatigue-syndrome. htm basically saying that there are studies going on in which test subjects eat chocolate regularly to help with the Syndrome.

Studies were showing an improvement in subjects that were eating their daily dose of cocoa. I wish I was one of those test subjects.

Have a great week!

2nd Annual Shellbrook Street Fair We are looking for participation!

• Committee Members • Vendors • Entertainment Please RSVP to: shellbrookstreetfair@yahoo.ca if you would like to attend the next meeting:

Tuesday, April 24th @ 7:00 pm.

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Shellbrook Chronicle April 20, 2012

Is it time yet?

By Darryl Fehr To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; (Ecclesiastes 3:1,2) Although the writer of these famous words was thinking about worlds much bigger than your garden or mine, we would do well to ponder these words of wisdom. Every gardener, every nursery person, and every farmer enjoys incredible bounty and contentment when their efforts align with the forces of nature.

This alignment is sometimes difficult to achieve and misalignments can really take the fun out of gardening, especially if there are actions (or in this instance, inactions) that you can take to prevent problems.

So, in April on the prairies, the best advice is to relax. Enjoy the sounds of the running melt water.

Bask in the increasing heat of the sun. Enjoy a barbeque; go for a walk; go to the park; give the seed cat-

And while it is OK to pick is insufficient air space to up candy wrappers and support healthy root syssuch, do not attempt to tems, and roots have an wash away the dust with extremely difficult time your garden hose. The growing through such soil. natural April showers In essence, you can end up will do this soon enough. hard pan.

Finally, avoid the rush Furthermore, in April, there is no such thing as to buy the green, very lush a good irrigation. Little is plants found at many retail growing yet because the outlets. These plants have soil hasn’t warmed up and just come off a refrigerated because there is insuffi- truck from literally more cient oxygen in the soil to than a thousand miles support active root growth. away. They are out of Soil warming and oxygen- step with the prairie seaation will be delayed if sons. All the other plants that live here already are you apply water in April.

Another factor to con- still fast asleep. These sider is that during and imported plants if planted immediately following the out now will be susceptispring melt, the soil is sat- ble to late frosts. Although urated with water. Water some plants are fairly forcannot move downward giving in this regard, many because the subsoil is still are not. It makes sense to frozen. But by early May, wait for the locally grown the large spring puddles material to come around.

My grandma said, and sloughs seem to disappear overnight. This coin- “leave the planting until cides with the underground the 3rd week of May.” frost barrier thawing. Now She was right. Nothing the ground water can final- really grows before then ly move downward, draw- anyway because the soil is ing air behind it so that still too cold.

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Regular Church Services, Sunday School and Special Church Events will be listed with the Directory FREE OF CHARGE

LUTHERAN CHURCH Zion - Canwood Sunday School, Worship Sunday, 11 a.m.

St. John’s - Shellbrook Sunday School, Worship Sunday, 9 a.m.

Pastor Doug Schmirler Parkside, Immanuel 11 a.m. - Worship & Sunday School Pastor Chris Dean -----------------------PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Parkside 10:00 a.m. Time of prayer 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday School Pastor David Baldock Shellbrook Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Sun., 11:00 a.m. - Worship Pastor David Bodvarson 747-7235 Canwood 11 a.m. - Worship Pastor Glenn Blazosek Leask Gospel Tabernacle Sunday 6:30 p.m.

Pastor L. Trafford 306-466-2296 -----------------------EVANGELICAL FREE Big River 11:00 a.m. - Worship Bible Classes 9:45 A.M. Summer: 10:30 a.m. - 12 469-2258 Youth Nite: Fridays Mont Nebo Wed., 7:30 p.m. - Bible Study and Prayer.

Sun., 10:30 a.m. - Worship Pastor Bill Klumpenhower -----------------------CATHOLIC CHURCH Debden Sun., 9:30 a.m. - Mass.

Fr. Sebastian Kunnath Big River - Sacred Heart Sun., 11:30 a.m. - Mass Whitefish Sun., 2:30 p.m. - Mass.

Victoire Sat., 7:30 p.m. - Mass.

Fr. Sebastin Kunnath Eucharist Celebrations Muskeg Sat., 7:30 p.m. - Mass Mistawasis Sunday, 3 p.m.

St. Agatha’s Shellbrook Mass Sunday, 11 a.m.

Fr. Tru Le St. Henry’s - Leask

Mass Saturday 7 p.m.

St. Joseph’s - Marcelin Mass Sunday, 9 a.m.

Fr. Tru Le -----------------------PRESBYTERIAN Mistawasis Sunday worship 11 a.m.

Rev. Bev Shepansky -----------------------SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 407-2nd Ave E, Shellbrook Sat., 9:45 a.m. - Sabbath School.

Sat., 11:00 am Worship Broadcast on VOAR 92.1 FM Pastor Stanislav Kondrat 306-764-6853 -----------------------SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH Currently meeting in homes on Sunday morn. and Wednesday evenings.

Parkside 747-2309, Leask 466-4498 Marcelin 226-4615 -----------------------ANGLICAN CHURCH Leask - All Saint’s 8 a.m. - Morning prayer Service.

9 a.m. Holy Communion Canwood - Christ Church 2 p.m. 1st & 3rd Sundays Evening Prayer 2nd & 4th Sundays Holy Communion Mont Nebo - St. Luke’s 2 p.m. - 1st and 3rd Sundays Holy Communion 2nd and 4th Sundays Evening Prayer St. Andrew’s Shellbrook Sunday, 11 a.m.

Holy Communion Father Harnish 468-2264 -----------------------UNITED CHURCH Big River 1st & 2nd Sundays 1 p.m. - Worship at Anglican Church All Other Sundays -10 a.m.

Shellbrook - Knox Sun., 10 am - Worship Pastor Dave Whalley

-----------------------ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH Big River Sun., 10:30 a.m. - Worship

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Moyer reaches 50 (age not MPH) Important aspects of a 50-year-old’s life usually involve a comfortable chair with a footrest; playing with the grandchildren; and maybe, for recreation, a little golf on the weekend. For others, semi-retirement.

Jamie Moyer, it could be argued, is already in semi-retirement. He’s a baseball pitcher who will turn 50 this November and he works only once every four or five days.

Moyer, though, is a pitcher in the starting rotation of the Colorado Rockies and when he wins his first game of the 2012 season, he will become the oldest player to ever win a game in Major League Baseball history.

What the ageless wonder is even doing in a major league uniform is a question most baseball fans are asking. He was thought to be far too old for the professional game two years ago when, at 47, he hurt his elbow so badly it needed surgery.

Time to call it a career, right? Hardly. Moyer, about whom it’s joked his fastball speed and his age are about the same number (his fastball actually hits about 80 mph), underwent Tommy John surgery, missing all of the 2011 season, and vowing to come back as a 49-year-old.

The Rockies invited him to camp and while somewhat of a novelty because of his age in spring training, he surprised almost everyone except himself by using his guile and

pinpoint pitch placement to earn the No. 2 spot in the Rockies’ rotation.

“I’ve learned to appreciate things a little bit more and understand things a little bit more without trying to get too sentimental or too deep into it,” Moyer told MLB.com. “I’m just really appreciating the opportunity that I’ve been given.”

Moyer lost his first two regular-season starts with the Rockies, but both outings were decent and there has been no indication the Rockies will send him to some 50-and-over slowpitch league anytime soon.

With 267 career wins, it’s unlikely Moyer will threaten to win 300, the number which almost guarantees a player entry into the Baseball Hall of Fame. He’d need a couple of 17-win seasons to reach that hallowed number, which is unlikely, considering he’s only topped that figure twice in his 25-year career.

On the other hand, what’s to stop the ageless wonder from winning nine games a season for four more years and getting to 300 that way? After all, he’d only be 53.

• Jim Caple of ESPN. com, on soft-tosser Jamie Moyer still pitching at age 49: “The scouts no longer point the radar gun at him; they just count “one-Mississippi, two-Mississippi . . .”

• Brad Dickson of the Omaha (Neb.) World-Herald, affixing the blame for 49-year-old Jamie Moyer’s

Classifieds work Phone 306-747-2442

Bruce Penton 0-2 start with the Rockies: “The AARP magazinecover jinx.”

• Norman Chad of the Washington Post, on 49-year-old Colorado pitcher Jamie Moyer: “In a world of Ferraris, Moyer is a horse-and-buggy; in a world of smartphones, he’s a rotary dial.’

• Chad again: “Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck threw 32 touchdown passes while maintaining a 3.5 GPA last season, but his football stats were goosed by playing Sacramento State and his academic stats were goosed by taking Introduction to Car Washing.”

• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “At least six racehorses have been named after the Jets’ new backup quarterback: Tebowing, Tebowmania, Tebow Go, Tebow Gator, Tebow Time and Tebows Big Play. And if they want to make them all run faster? Just name the next one Here Comes Manning.”

• Another one from Dickson: “Mike Tyson told a Detroit radio station, ‘If I were president, I’d put Pacquiao and Mayweather in jail if they refuse to fight.’

At least I think that’s what he said. I briefly passed out while pondering ‘President Tyson.’

• David Letterman head writer Eric Stangel on Twitter: “Five runs (allowed) in three innings.

Apparently “Yu Darvish” is Japanese for “A.J. Burnett.”

• R.J. Currie of sportsdeke.com: “The Toronto Triumph are one of four

Lingerie Football teams that will compete in the new Canadian division.

Toronto Triumph? There’s two words that don’t usually go together.”

• NBC’s Jimmy Fallon, on the Mets’ 4-0 start: “I don’t want to say it’s sur prising, but today the

Mets tested themselves for steroids.”

• Perry again: “The Yankees got off to an 0-3 start this season — their worst since 1998. Just for old times’ sake, the ghost of George Steinbrenner tracked down the ghost of Billy Martin and fired him.”

• Celebration Church pastor Joe Champion, to AP, on why he invited Tim Tebow to address 15,000 worshippers on Easter Sunday: “In Christianity, it’s the pope and Tebow right now. We didn’t have enough room to handle the pope.”

• NBC’s Jay Leno, with bad news for Tebow: “Now there’s rumors that the church has been talking to Peyton Manning.”

• ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel, on why he’s happy for the start of baseball season: “I was getting sick of paying only $2 for a beer.”

• “When Gregg Williams eats a chocolate Easter bunny,” tweeted Eric Stangel of the shamed ex-Saints defensive coordinator, “he goes for the head first, then the outside ACL.” Care to comment?

Email brucepenton2003@ yahoo.ca

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Phone 764-2288

For all your Grain Hauling needs.

website: www.pavision.optometry.net

Contact Rocky Couture Cell (306)468-7872 or (306)724-2176

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Prince Albert

Dr. Wayne Diakow Dr. Stephen Malec Dr. Carolyn Haugen Dr. Nicole Lacey Central Optometric Group

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Dave Hjertaas

466-2159 466-7771

CONTRACTING

A & A Trading Ltd.

CC Carbin Contracting Ltd.

For All Your Used Car and Truck Needs Email: aatrading@sasktel.net Cell: 306-747-7168 Fax: 306-747-3481

Ph 747-4321 anytime AUTOMOBILE

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WELDING/REPAIR

WilcoxZuk-Chovin Law Office

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FUNERAL SERVICES

RIVER PARK FUNERAL HOME Prince Albert, SK

306-764-2727 1-888-858-2727 Pre-Arrangements Available Don Moriarty Colette Kadziolka Louise Robert

Wayne Timoffee Kelsey Bremner Andrea Langlois

Licensed Gas Fitter/ Journeyman Plumber New Construction & Renovations Furnace/Boiler/ Airconditioning Free Quotes 1-306-883-2350 Cell: 1-306-883-7467

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Shellbrook

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Greg Olson Ph: 747-2990 Cell: 747-8148 Parkside g-welding@hotmail.com

LAWYER

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747-2641

747-7905 TMK

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Tammy Smart

John Couture Greg Spencer Fred Pomrenk Donna Lovberg Marjorie Brossart

AUTOMOBILE 1-131 Service Rd. East, Box 457 Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0

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Shellbrook & Area Tel: 306-747-3170 Cell: 306-981-6869 Cell: 306-747-9317

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FOR SALE

BY TENDER

NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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.

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BY TENDER Ford 8N Runs, needs work, ideal for restoration. Tenders close April 30th, 2012. Send tenders to Meeting Lake Regional Park, Box 40, Rabbit Lake S0M 2L0. Mark envelope “8N Tender”.

Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

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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

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 - 2006 Dodge Dakota Quad cab, 4x4, short box, 4.7L motor, air, cruise, tilt, AT, power windows, electric door locks, electric driver’s seat. Grey in color. Trailer package. Clean vehicle, Reason for selling, too small. Asking $14,000.

Please call 1-306-4495770 (h) 449-4997 (w).

2-14CH FOR SALE - 2004 Honda Pilot LX, 113,000 Km, seats 8, very clean in and out, no accidents, $13,500 obo. Ph: 747-3220 2-17CH 5TH WHEEL FOR SALE

FOR SALE - 2004 Mallard 31 ft. 5th Wheel, double slides, bunks. $15,000 obo. 4977757 2-17CH

HOMES FOR SALE FOR SALE

House in Shellbrook, 725 Cardinal Court, 6½ yrs. old. 1,345 sq. ft. fully finished up and down. Large mature yard. Main floor 3 bedrooms, 2 baths; down, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Available immediately. $359,000 obo.

841-7980

BOAT 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

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 - Black and Red yearling Simmental bulls, Muirhead Cattle Co. 763-2964, 7478192 6-17CH

SEED FOR SALE SEED FOR SALE: Seed oats for sale.

97% germ. Phone 468-7909 3-17CH SEED OATS FOR SALE - Variety Morgan, no Wild Oats. $3.00/bushel.

Bin run. Ph: 7472669 4-19CH

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 WANTED - Second Hand store opened in Penn Store on April 1. Donations accepted. Phone Don Lewis at 984-4997.

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

a private business.

The park will provide $400/month remuneration, free accommodation, power utilities paid.

Interested applicants please phone 468-4425 by April 23rd, 2012.

2-16CH 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 HELP WANTED Shellbrook Motel hiring for summer help. Drop in to office or call 7472631 TFC HELP WANTED Part time/full time employment available at large cattle operation. Experience needed. 7472376, Parkside TFCH

LOST

COMING EVENTS

LOST - Cat five miles south of Shellbrook on April 8th. Brown with black stripes, female, answers to Mia. Ph: Ron 7473030 or 714-7666 1-16CH

C O M I N G EVENTS - Strawberry Tea and Bake Sale, Sat., May 5th, 2012. 2 to 4. Knox United Church hall. Shellbrook.

GARAGE SALE YA R D / C O L LECTIBLES SALE - 207 4th Ave. West, Shelllbrook, April 27 & 28, 10 am to 4 pm.

Weather permitting. Cups and saucers, bells, brass, copper teapots and much more.

1-16CH MOVING SALE 102 5th Ave. East, Shellbrook. Fri., April 20 at 2 p.m., Sat, April 21 at 9 a.m.

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C O M I N G EVENTS - St. Agatha Soup and Sandwich Wed., April 25 from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Everyone welcome.

C O M I N G EVENTS - St. Andrews ACW will hold a Cold Plate Spring Luncheon on Thurs., May 17, 11:30 - 1:30 at Shellbrook Seniors Hall. Proceeds to St. Andrew’s Anglican Church.

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Great Family Home For Sale

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED Canwood Regional Park is now accepting applications for Clubhouse and Concession manager(s), Duties will include Collection of all park related fees; clubhouse concession operation as

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

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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: 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 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.

SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Curling Club Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, April 24, 7:30 p.m. at the Curling Lounge.

SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Rec Centre Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 @ 7:30 pm at the Rink.

SHELLBROOK: Rhythm Works Dance Studio 2012 Dance Recital, Sat., April 28, 6:30 p.m. and Sun., April 29 1:00 p.m. Shellbrook Theatre. Admission Adults $10.00, 12 & under $5.00, Preschool Free. Tickets available at the door.

SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Minor Sports Association will be having an Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, May 8th at 6:30pm at The Meeting Room in the Groenen Accounting building. This meeting is open to the general public.

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We would like to express our appreciation for all the prayers, visits, cards, flowers and phone calls while Raymond was in RUH. We are very grateful to David Christiansen, Roger Provencher, Dale Benson, Ken Aiken and Lester Wyatt for sorting the bison. We want to thank Ken and Lester for doing the chores and also Mom and Margie for everything they have done. We are thankful for all of you support.

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April 20, 2012

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ARNETT & BURGESS PIPELINERS is accepting resumes for experienced Pipeline Construction Labourers, Superintendents, Foremen, HE Operators, Pipefitters & B Pressure Welders.

Visit www.abpipeliners.com for more details. Send resumes to: Fax 403.265.0922: email hr@abpipeliners.com EXPERIENCED D R I L L E R S , Derrickhands, Motorhands and Floorhands. Seeking full rig crews. Send resume c/w valid tickets.

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Phone 780-955-5537.

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.

Looking to Relocate?

Great opportunity in Saskatoon! INLAND CONCRETE in Saskatoon, SK is seeking Class 1A or 3A experienced drivers. We offer industry leading wages, plus a great benefits plan and pension package. Fax resume with Driver’ s Abstract to (306) 373-1225 or email to lbrisson@lehighce ment.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.

FLAGSTAFF COUNTY, Sedgewick, Alberta requires a full-time Grader Operator. Fax or email resume by 11 a.m., April 30, 2012.

Attention: Gary Longhe at 780-390-0310 (cell); 780-384-3635 (fax) or glonghe@flagstaff.ab.ca.

MORLEY MULDOON TRANSPORT is seeking qualified Heavy Duty Mechanics or Heavy Equipment Technicians, Dispatcher, HR/Safety Supervisor. Fax resume to 780-842-6511 or email to: dispatch.mmt @telus.net.

ROADEX SERVICES requires O/O 1 tons and 3 tons for our RV division and O/O Semis and drivers for our RV and general freight deck division to haul throughout N. America.

Paid by direct deposit, benefits and company fuel cards. Border crossing required with valid passport and clean criminal record.

1-800-867-6233; www.roadexservices.com 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@telusplanet.net.

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 STARPRESS LOOKING for experienced Maintenance Technician in Wainwright, Alberta.

Experience working with Goss Community an asset.

Phone 780-842-4465. Fax 780-842-2760 or email: joel@starpress.ca.

AUCTIONS

CAREER TRAINING

Antique/Collectable Auction Sat, April 21, 2012 @ 10.00am.

Schmaltz Auction Center, Hwy #2 South, PA, SK. Gas Station pumps, signs, guns, tins, furniture, money, tools.

Website www.schmaltzauc tions.com or auction bill.com or call 306-922-2300.

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Indoor public auction Saturdays at 1:00 p.m Cars/trucks/SUVs/ RVs/ATVs View vehicles on our web page or on site

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Sale Site: 310 Arcola Ave, Regina SK Buy or sell the auto auction way!

SUPERB 24TH Annual Auction. Horse drawn carriages & sleighs.

Plus incredible offering horse era antiques.

Sunday, May 6, 12 Noon, Al Oeming Park; www.aloemingauc tions.com. Bodnarus Auctioneering. Phone 306-227-9505.

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FREEHOLD MINERAL Owners’ Seminar & Freehold Owners Association Annual General Meeting April 28, 2012, Crossroads Church, Red Deer County, Alberta.

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HELP WANTED Full-time position on grain farm. Experienced operating equipment, 1-A an asset. Dental, RRSP, most weekends off and competitive salary.

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Come experience a taste of LCBI. Everyone is invited to: Open House April 28, 4:00 – 10:00 pm For more information: www.lcbi.sk.ca office@lcbi.sk.ca 306-867-8971 Look for us on Facebook

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MANUFACTURED HOMES CRAIG’S HOME SALES. Spring promotion! 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 20’ X 76’ plans starting at $99,900. Call for details 1-855-380-2266. New website! Check it out! www.craigshome sales.com.

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PERSONALS

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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 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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