Shellbrook Chronicle April 6th

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FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2012

No. 14

Shellbrook Elks 2012 Provincial A Champs

The Shellbrook Elks defeated the Bienfait Coalers 5-2 in Estevan Saturday night to win their fourth Senior Provincial A title in eleven years. Pictured here are, back, Ron Hollowell, Jim McComas, Craig Hayden, Hugh Hamilton, Aki Seitsonen, Tyson Turgeon, Joel Belair, Chris Thompson, Josh Peterson, Curtis Olsen, Matt Bergen, Chris Walter, Owen Walter, Korey Diehl, Derek Klein, Brock Fitch, Shaun Kerber and Myles Nagy. Front Ryan Robin, Ryan Gareau, Mason Wallin, Kelly Guard (lying down), Mark Walter, Matt Swaby and Bret Peppler.

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Before and after school program coming to Shellbrook Elementary

Shellbrook area parents are getting their wish as a before and after school program is set to be launched out of the Shellbrook Elementary School in the fall.

The program is being established in response to a pair of parent surveys conducted over the past few months by Shellbrook Recreation Director Cassie Bendig.

The first was conducted on the social media site Facebook to gauge the appetite of local parents for such a program.

With the favourable results received from that survey a second was launched with surveys going home with Shellbrook Elementary School students.

About 50 surveys were returned with a vast majority expressing a need for

before and after school care for their children.

Through those surveys alone it was determined that at least 80 children would potentially use the program.

“We can only have so many spots because of staff and liability,” said Bendig.

The program will be based on the template of Ecole Vickers in Prince Albert which has established a very successful program.

The plan is to establish 48 full and part time spaces with a cost yet to be determined. Bendig is currently pursuing grants to help fund the program in order to keep costs low but there are no guarantees.

Ecole Vickers currently charges $200 a month for full time and $120 for part

time without any grants.

Decisions will be made for the program through a parents board while a director and some high school students will be hired to do the hands on work with the children.

A parents meeting has been set for April 18 at 7 p.m. at the Shellbrook Town Office to elect parent board members.

Sask Rivers has given permission to use the Shellbrook Elementary

School as a home for the program, which will be offered for Shellbrook Elementary students from K to Grade 5. Students must be self capable to be accepted.

According to Bendig,

this will not just be a baby sitting service as there will an emphasis on physical activity and nutrition with goals of providing 90 minutes of physical activity per day and nutritious, nut free snacks.

Recruitment committee looking for investors for ‘Habitat for Doctors’ The local physician recruitment committee is looking for investors to help provide suitable homes for incoming doctors.

The Shellbrook and Districts Doctor Recruitment Committee is seeking people who may be interested in investing in real estate which could be a home for doctors relocating to Shellbrook.

However, suitable housing options don’t appear readily available as there are homes for sale but few available to rent and the bulk of those would not be suitable for an incoming physician.

“The quality of house that you would want to put a doctor in is not available,” said Committee Chair Amund

Otterson.

The committee, along with the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region and the Province, are in the process of trying to recruit upwards of six doctors to the community.

As a part of the package offered to incoming physicians, the committee offers six months free rent to help them get settled.

The committee began advertising in the Chronicle seeking investors a few weeks ago which has been met with some interest.

“We put the ad out there to drum up some interest.

We’ve had a little, could use some more,” said Otterson.

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April 6, 2012

Good times had at Hidden Hills Spring Fling

The Hidden Hills Golf Club scored another ace with their annual Spring Fling fundraiser March 31 at the Shellbrook Community Hall.

Hidden Hills treasurer Sally Gunderson estimates a net income of around $8,000, to go toward paying down the loan on courses irrigation and expansion project.

The club presold 264 elimination draw tickets and sold an additional 60 dance only tickets at the door.

According to Gunderson, the pre-sale was an absolute necessity for the elimination draw to keep everything organized. Many of those who bought the presale tickets couldn’t attend but they still received value for their money as they were still entered in the cash draw.

Classic rock cover band Rewind was a hit at the Hidden Hills Golf Course Spring Fling event.

For the past two years the club has distributed tickets for the event through their membership.

Every club member is responsible for two tickets whether they decide to

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Shellbrook Kinettes Babysitting Course 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

Interested in Starting or Expanding Your Business?

Marcelin and District Small Business Co-op can help you!

We offer loans up to $15,000.00 at a competitive interest rate to help local entrepreneurs realize their business dreams.

The Small Business Loans Association (S.B.L.A.) Program has assisted thousands of small businesses through their funding services. By making funding available through community-run organizations, the program encourages diversification of the Saskatchewan economy and supports community economic development.

Contact Sue Bold at 226-2033 or Wendy Stupnikoff at 226-4727 for additional program information.

Application forms can be obtained from the Marcelin Village Office.

Marcelin and District Small Business Co-op Box 1, Marcelin, SK S0J 1R0 “The SBLA program made it easier for me to start my small business.”

Ted Turner, Owner Warner Enterprises

keep them or sell them to friends and family is their own choice.

“It made a lot less work for the few of us (executive) that usually chase everybody down and try and sell them,” said Gunderson.

“You’re hitting up the merchants all of the time and there are so many different events going on and everybody is always asking for a donation.”

The club also opted not to hold a silent auction at the event in an effort to reduce volunteer work

load and to give the local merchants a break.

“That takes a lot of work and a lot of members weren’t around this year we decided to just do it as a dance and see how it worked,” said Gunderson.

Though a number of members were away on holidays and could not attend, there were still they still had a shot at the cash elimination prizes. Executive member Clarence Bowes could not attend the event but still took the top prize of $1,000, while Bendig,

Dog treated for poisoning Pet owners in the Shellbrook area need to keep a close eye on their animals to ensure that they don’t get into rat or mouse poisons.

Carol Thorburn called the veterinarian recently after noticing that her dog Buddy was bleeding.

Upon inspection, the vet surmised that the dog had ingested poison.

“He survived but it was $1,400 later,” said Thorburn.

“I have no idea where he picked it up but he is one very lucky little dog.”

The dog is generally at home under the control of his keepers but has gotten out a few times which is when Thorburn suspects Buddy got into the poison.

Thorburn reported the incident to the Shellbrook RCMP but at press time no other reports of poisoned dogs had been received.

Klassen Law Firm of Prince Albert won the $500 prize, and the $250 third prize went to Gordon Piprell, of Shellbrook.

The Shellbrook Coop sponsored the hiring of the band Rewind while Bigway and Parkland Meats helped with the bottom line of the event with donations and reduced rates on goods.

“Everybody really enjoyed them,” said Gunderson of the band noting that organizers are planning to bring them back for next year’s event.

The club’s next fund raiser is the Community Cash Calendar. The calendar provides purchasers with an opportunity to win their money back, or more, everyday of 2013.

Distribution for the calendars will work much

the same as the tickets for Spring Fling. Each member will be provided with five calendars to sell at a cost of $20 each. The calendar provides opportunities to win as much as $250 while also including valuable coupons for the Candle Lake Golf Resort and the Elk Ridge Golf Course.

The funds raised through the calendar will replace those raised through the Ladies Night Out fund raiser which the club has opted not to hold this year.

Gunderson said that with numbers on the decline, the difficulty in finding unique entertainment for the event and the work involved, the club decided to forgo that particular fund raiser.

‘Habitat for Doctors’ Continued from page 1 “We are just exploring options with this.”

Otterson, who also sits on Shellbrook Town Council, said that the Town has limited resources to purchase or construct a house to be rented by a doctor.

The town is currently serviced by two resident physicians -- Dr. Alwyn Fourie and Dr. Anatole Nguegno.

That number will drop to one at the end of April as Dr. Fourie has plans to relocate. Meanwhile, the Shellbrook Primary Health Clinic staffs a nurse practitioner and a rotating staff of doctors from Prince Albert.

The committee is awaiting the arrival of one physician this summer with the potential for more to follow in the future.

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Early catch excites fishermen With a catch only minutes into the derby start, some 500 fishermen become excited that $10 000 cash could be easy bait at this 12th annual ice fishing derby on Cowan Lake in Big River, SK on March 24th.

Now by habit, work for this event started months ago with acquiring gold sponsors and beginning the advertising. Twentytwo gold sponsors participated by contributing more than $15,000 in cash and prizes. Sponsors were SaskTel, Jim’s Tub Repair, Krienke’s T-Shirt Shop & Liquor Vendor, Panter Agencies, SaskEnergy, CJVR, CKBI, Credit Union, MNP, The Fishin’ Hole, Co-op Hardware, Rally Motorsports, Big River Elks Club, Riverside Arctic Cat, Poplar Point Resort, Timberland Motel, Scrimshaw Gallery, Adrian & Shirley Schwab, Len’s Trucking, Prescription Works Pharmacy, Coop Grocery and Northern Exposure Trading Co. for being so generous. More than forty other companies or individuals added prizes to make our prize table one we were very proud of with 120 prizes to give away.

As always, this event takes many volunteers to work together. Arlene Gil-

bert, Maisie Krienke, Gary Cooper, Peter Lamothe, Betty Dunn, Clint Panter, Chad Dunn, Doug & Kathy Panter, Darlene Arcand, Diane Delisle, Noreen Olsen, Erin Gunderson, Arlene Ritchie, Brenda Bradley, Scott Reed, Susanne Miller, Wanda Neufeldt and Gordon Bettcher served as conveners of the various committees. These people all needed help and had no problem recruiting assistants to help carry out their responsibilities.

They seem to have a way of making work seem like fun, so much so, that even visitors to our community put their hand out to help.

Erin Gunderson’s family came up to fish but also volunteered to help cook breakfast for more than 250 hungry people.

Early bird ticket sales began in December in order that they could be used for stocking stuffers.

What at great idea for that fisherman in your family!

A new feature added this year was the early bird 50/50 draw. This draw opportunity, guaranteed at $1000, proved very popular as the prize money grew to $1560. Only fishermen who registered by the early bird date had the chance to purchase these tickets. Brooke Archibald of Saskatoon was the lucky

winner of this cash.

Last year, our local artist and business owner of Right Angle Gallery, Pam Yule, took the opportunity to use her talent to paint during the derby. She donated one of these pieces of artwork to the community auction last fall and saved the other for a donation to the derby this year. It was a mystery as to who these fishermen were, until this year when Pam presented prints of her art to display at the derby. As luck would have it, the gentlemen in the art, both dedicated fishermen, returned to fish again this year. Jim Desrosiers of Saskatoon and Kydor’s Ben Herman were presented with the prints from Right Angle Gallery and a tote with refreshments from Krienke’s Liquor Vendor. These guys will proudly display their prints.

Not much snow, lots of ice and mild temperatures made it the perfect day to hit the road to Big River and 375 people did just that. They were joined by locals, making 510 fishermen attempting to hook the $10,000 fish. After arriving at the Community Centre to complete their registration, appetites were whet by the delicious aroma of sausage and pancakes. Prizes were

displayed for viewing and raffle tickets were available for purchase. Once again Sask Energy donated a natural gas BBQ for raffle. With this being the 8th year this donation has been made over $6000 has profited from it.

Then it was time to hit the ice. The early morning Scott Reed crew of Scott had been up early drilling over 800 holes and by 12 noon the hooks dropped.

Only minutes into the competition Dan Heil weighed in a 4.45 lb pike.

Now, everyone knew they had a very challenging task before them. Time went on. The fishermen were hungry, not only for a catch but for one of the delicious burgers and a hot coffee from the canteen.

Apparently the fish were not so hungry as before the bell rang only eight more fish had been weighed in.

Back at the Community Centre the team was organized for presentation of the prizes. All early bird registrations were entered in a draw for a Koender Fishing Hut of which Nathan Lamothe was the winner. Dan Heil, Cole Bay, SK was presented with

the $10,000 cheque for his 4.45 lb pike. The second biggest fish hooked

by Curtis Lindsay so he went home with the Koender Trappers’ sled. Orest Huem won an under water camera for 3rd biggest.

Biggest pickerel draw went to Spencer Cybulskoe, Vanscoy, while biggest perch draw was won by Justin Betchel, a hometown lad. Scott Reed, a local, proven fisherman won the Saskatchewan Rough Rider BBQ for 4th to the envy of his brotherin-law Peter; Dan Heil a Scrimshaw print for 5th.

Many fishermen chose to fish a second hole also giving them a chance at a blue tooth prize. Burt Sinclair was the lucky winner of this prize. We now have 50-tagged fish swimming about in Cowan Lake so hopefully one of these years one of these special fish will be snagged.

Ryan Leer of St. Walburg came over to visit a friend for the weekend and went home $2880 richer after holding the lucky 50/50 ticket. The winner of the SaskEnergy BBQ was and the 133 oz jackfish winner was Debbie

Buckingham.

All in all, it was a fantastic day. How good does it get when you can spend a day relaxing, jigging for a catch that could be worth $10,000 or picking up one of more than 100 terrific prizes or having the good fortune of hanging out with your friends or just having the opportunity to spend a day in the beautiful town of Big River with Big River hospitality. Fun was had by all and success was achieved for the Community Centre Building Committee. With profits around the $28.000 mark another payment has been made on the loan. This annual event has now reached the $310,000 point in assisting with the loan payments.

Big River folks are very grateful for the participation of all sponsors and participants, particularly those from out of town.

We also love the chance to entertain our guests.

We look forward to seeing you again at the 13th annual on March 23, 2013, the second last Saturday in March.

The Federal New Economic Plan

The new Economic Action Plan will Our government recently launched its Economic Action Plan for 2012. By cre- provide greater integrity and fairness by ating 610,000 jobs since 2009, we have closing loopholes in the tax system which helped maintain a strong economic base have allowed some individuals and busiand the Economic Action Plan for 2012 nesses to avoid paying their fair share. By broadening will continue to bolthe tax base ster the economic and keeping growth of Saskatchtax rates low ewan. we will proOur government vide an enviis showing strong ronment even backing for SasDesnethé-Missinippikatchewan schools, more attracChurchill River tive to investhospitals and other ment in Sascritical services katchewan. through record transWe are fer support of nearly $1.3 billion for Saskatchewan in 2012- investing in the improvement of drink2013. This represents an increase of $190 ing water on First Nations reserves, in million, or 17%, over the funding provid- the promotion of active lifestyles, in the improvement of the Registered Disability ed by the previous Liberal government.

With independent bodies such as the Savings Plan, in enhancing the Victims IMF and the OECD predicting that Can- Fund, in community infrastructure and in ada will continue to lead the pack in eco- many other areas which will provide lastnomic growth in the years ahead, our gov- ing benefits and employment for Canadiernment understands the importance of ans. responsible spending in the maintenance By continuing to save Canadian famiof our strong economic position. That is lies money through our low-tax policy, why we are streamlining government op- by making strategic investments in joberations, seeking out and ending wasteful creation and by safeguarding a healthy fuspending and moving ever-closer to bal- ture for Canada’s economy, the Economic anced budgets.

Action Plan for Canada 2012 ensures that Our strategy of lowering taxes and Canada will continue to lead the way in supporting job-creating businesses has the years to come. helped hard-working Canadian families As always, I look forward to your letget ahead, with the average family paying ters, e-mails and calls. Write me at: Rob $3100 less in tax under our government. Clarke MP, House of Commons, 502 JusWe will continue to invest in job creation tice Building, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6.

- in the areas of advanced research, sci- I hope you will find time to visit my webence and technology, but also in small site http://www.robclarkemp.ca To conbusinesses, which are the backbone of tact me via e-mail use clarkr@parl.gc.ca Saskatchewan’s economy - without rais- or call my constituency office toll-free at ing taxes and without cutting transfers to 1-866-400-2334. provinces.

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Opinions Brad Dupuis News Editor

Time to take smoking out of casinos

I found myself in two places this week I rarely ever go -- a bingo hall and a casino. Both gave me the inspiration necessary for this column.

In fulfilling a volunteer commitment at the bingo hall, my colleagues who had worked these things in the past shared stories of the “good old days” when smoking was legal in public gathering places. The place was packed and every other person in the place had a cigarette lit at all times. There was a constant blue haze.

On that particular night the place was a little less than half full. When the caller announced intermission, there was a relative stampede for the smokers patio and the main access doors.

Meanwhile, a few blocks over, the casino was still relatively busy, even after midnight on a Monday and didn’t really show any signs of slowing down. Unlike my previous casino experiences, there was now a completely separate glassed in smoking section.

The casino reportedly paid about $3.5 million on expanding the floor space and constructing their state of the art designated smoking room.

The whole thing led me to wonder why SIGA would go to all that expense when they could be sending people outside just like any other establishment.

Looking at the bingo hall, people played their games and when there was a break in the action they went outside for a smoke. The same thing takes place in bars and lounges across the country everyday so perhaps it is time for SIGA run casinos to follow suit.

Looking at the business case, there wouldn’t really be much of a downside to this as there isn’t really much for industry competition simply because there isn’t anywhere else in the city where you can legally smoke and gamble at the same time. The only competition would come from local pubs and bars with VLTs which doesn’t really sound like much competition at all.

Back when the Saskatchewan Hotels Association was still fighting the smoking ban on behalf of its membership one of the arguments was that bars and lounges could construct sophisticated designated smoking rooms employing HVAC technology to allow smoking patrons a place to smoke indoors.

The government refused, citing that the technology wouldn’t make the rooms safe for patrons and staff and the technology was likely too expensive for many bars and lounges to install in the first place.

Back then, the provincial government handed the SIGA casinos a strategic advantage over bars and lounges because of their reluctance to enforce the law in Federal jurisdiction. The Feds in turn passed the buck back to the province and nothing was done. Meanwhile, bars not complying with the law were fined or dragged into court.

The argument could be made that SIGA chose profits over the health and safety of their employees and patrons.

Instituting sophisticated technology to filter out the smoke is a step in the right direction but following the provincial government’s earlier line of logic, designated smoking rooms just aren’t enough to protect employees and patrons.

In a time when smoking is banned in all public buildings, in cars where children are present and outdoor stadiums, it is probably also time that casinos follow suit.

The Paul Martin Commentary After years of promoting cheap loans and turning the equity in your home into cash, we are starting to see the banks heading in a different direction: they`re promoting saving.

In part this might be a reaction to a push from the central bank and the federal finance department. In the last year or two these organizations have been cautioning Canadians about the level of debt we`re carrying.

Ottawa has even been making it harder to get bigger mortgages.

Now TD Canada Trust has released its second study into saving in Canada. And what they`ve found is that most of us – 97 per cent of us actually believe it is important to have a little cash set aside for the unexpected or any emergency. But hardly any of us have created that rainy day fund.

The biggest obstacle, according to the survey, is debt repayment. More than half of us have been in the situation where we needed some money for medical expenses or a big house repair and …nearly half of them had to borrow from friends or family to cover the bill. *** Saskatchewan remains the volunteer capital of the country but we prefer to give time rather than money.

The latest numbers on volunteerism in the country are from 2010 and they confirm something this province has always been proud of: we offer up more time and energy than anyone in Canada. More than 58 per cent of us serve as volunteers. That is about 10 points above the national average and stands out compared to some provinces where they participation rate is in the 35 per cent range.

The assessment also looked at how we give money.

On that count Saskatchewan is just average. Just under

Paul Martin

half of us make cash donations to charitable causes, giving on average $544 per person. That is above the national average and two-and-a-half times the figures seen in Quebec.

But for us, it`s about putting a shoulder the wheel rather just opening our wallets.

And that`s the greatest gift of all.

As one wise businessperson once said….I can always make more money, I can`t make more time. *** Saskatchewan`s economy is on the rise and so is Asia`s.

That commonality is the underlying theme of a recent opinion piece issued by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, the country`s leading think-tank on our Asian ties.

Jointly written by the organization`s president and Len Edwards, a Melfort native who rose to the rank of Deputy Minister of Canada`s foreign affairs department and served as Canadian ambassador in the Pacific Rim, the article says Saskatchewan is Canada`s power player in the region. Our exports to China are approaching $2 billion. We represent less than five per cent of Canada`s economic output but we account for more than 10 per cent of the country`s exports to China.

The story in India is even more impressive as we generate 35 per cent of Canada`s exports to that nation. And our sales to Japan are rising, despite their economy`s challenges.

The pair also say, though, Saskatchewan can do more arguing that this Asian renaissance is an opportunity to build on our strengths including selling our expertise in the area of resource development….not just the resources themselves.

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Viewpoint Politicians shouldn’t mess with democracy The generation before mine takes democracy a lot more seriously.

It’s likely because that generation fought in a war to maintain it. My generation and the generations that followed are more disengaged in a modern world with all too many distractions. For these generations that followed, it’s been all too easy to cynically accept things that violate democratic principles as “just politics” that we shouldn’t worry about.

Well, a couple stories recently - one federal and one provincial - should remind all of us that the democratic process is sacred and not to be taken lightly.

The first story is the so-called robocalls you are hearing so much about - a story that suddenly is hitting close to home in rural Saskatchewan with the news that Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar is one of the seats involved.

For those unfamiliar, the allegation is that some one or some organization used automatic calling to pretend to be Elections Canada and to direct voters to the wrong polling stations. No one has yet been fingered for the wrongdoing, but that the complaints seemed to all come from supporters of either the NDP or Liberals and occurred in close ridings that the

Conservatives are suspicious. (That some Conservatives are busy trying to blame others including the Liberals or even Elections Canada, only further heightens suspicions.)

In fact, the Council of Canadians has now applied to federal court to have the results overturned in seven ridings _ including Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar where Conservative MP Kelly Block edged out the NDP’s Nettie Wiebe by 538 votes.

Again, these are just allegations. And that they come from the Council of Canadians headed by Maude Barlow (famous for fighting the Free Trade deals) has been cause enough for some Conservatives to suggest the legal action, itself, is playing politics. Meanwhile, others argue that there are always shenanigans in politics and that these are somehow no worse.

Such justifications are sheer and utter nonsense. It should be investigated. And

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if the allegations are proven true, those responsible should be charged and jailed.

This is the kind of thing we might expect to see in some emerging third-world democracy. The previous generation certainly wouldn’t have stood for it.

In a far lessnefarious development provincially, Premier Brad Wall is proposing three more seats (an increase to 61) after the next election to account for the rising population.

Wall would specifically add one rural seat because rural constituencies are becoming too physically large.

Of course, this is a redistribution year and a re-balancing of the seats is needed because of population shifts. (And not just in rural Saskatchewan. Interestingly some of the province’s seats with the smallest population are inner-city urban riding -most of which were won by the NDP last election.)

Moreover, many in rural Saskatchewan would argue it’s valid to add seats

- especially in under-populated rural Saskatchewan. Besides, all governments engage in minor gerrymandering to make seats more advantageous to them. (On the last electoral boundaries map, Coronach wound up in Weyburn-Big Muddy while Radville wound up in Estevan _ moves advantageous to the NDP hopes of winning Tommy Douglas’s old seat.)

But what’s irksome is that we just went through an election campaign where Wall made no mention of wanting to expand the legislature. If the Sask. Party was so concerned about democratic representation, why did it not mention it to the voters when they an opportunity to cast judgement on the idea?

Admittedly, this is nowhere near as serious as allegations of what may have gone on the federal election. Nevertheless, any political party playing politics with the democratic process in any way, shape or form is something we need to care about.

We should demand better _ the most fair and balanced election system possible. The generation before us that fought for our freedoms certainly demanded better.

Your Two Cents Greater police presence needed Dear Editor: I would like to commend the Big River RCMP for their swift apprehension of the thief who stole a pair of shoes from the Big River Health Center’s Clinic a few weeks ago.

Within a couple of hours the shoes were returned to their rightful owner.

Our tax dollars being put to good use with an annual increase to the RCMP policing costs, starting on April 1, 2012.

We can all sleep a little easier knowing that if our shoes get stolen they will be returned to us promptly by the strong arm of the law, but if we get our homes broken into and our belongings stolen, our property damaged, our sense of safety and security we once had in our own home taken from us, I guess we are S.O.L. The above has hap-

pened to my family, and I have yet to hear anything from the RCMP. I had phoned the RCMP after a month had gone by with no word from them regarding my robbery. I was told by the receptionist that of course I had heard nothing because it was still under investigation. A phone call from the RCMP themselves telling me this would have been sufficient enough to put my mind at ease. It has been over three months with no word about my robbery from the Big River RCMP, even with several good leads from the public.

In the meantime homes and businesses in the area continue to get broken into and people robbed of their belongings and I feel very little is being done to stop or prevent these crimes from happening.

Rural and Urban

Pick up after your pets

Dear Editor: While strolling through the park one day in a not-so-merry month I’d say, For I was thrown for a loop Too see all the doggy poop In a public place where little children play.

Thank you to all the dog owners who clean up after their pets and make an effort to keep Shellbrook clean for its residents and visitors.

Patricia Sonntag Shellbrook

Municipalities with a population of less than 5,000 people will see an annual increase in their RCMP policing costs. Hopefully this will help to decrease the crime rate in rural and urban areas, but I am doubtful that it will.

In the meantime remember the Retrieve Cross trainers More Promptly is out there to serve and protect us from shoe thieves.

Sharon Collins, Debden, Sask.

No guaranteed path to pro sports

Dear Editor: The three-week NCAA March Madness men’s basketball tournament is perhaps the most covered sports event every year in North America. There will be 67 games this year, every one of them widely covered

by TV, radio, print media and even live on the internet. Media attention and television ratings are huge.

Revenues in the tens of billions are generated for everyone associated with “March Madness, except the athletes themselves. Coaches make up to 7 million each, universities get hundreds of millions in TV royalties, and the TV networks sell advertising at millions per minute.

Yet, no player may be personally paid or given anything, directly or indirectly. Not a cent. Not a shoelace.

Not $5.00 toward their lunch.

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April 6, 2012

Elks capture Provincial A title

After nearly two months of battling, the Shellbrook Elks emerged from this year’s playoffs as Fort Carlton Hockey League and SHA Provincial A Champions.

The Shellbrook Elks captured their fourth Provincial A title in 11 years Saturday night as they knocked off the Bienfait Coalers 5-2 in front of a huge crowd at Estevan’s Spectro Place.

The Coalers forced a game three at home with a 3-2 win in Shellbrook March 24 but the Elks really took it to them in game three to win the series.

Through this year’s playoffs, the Elks saw a lot of must win games also going the distance with the Rosthern Wheatkings in both the FCHL and Provincial semifinals.

Assistant captain Mason Wallin was with the team four years ago when the Elks won both the FCHL and Provincial A title. With the caliber of talent they matched up with this year, he said this time was far more rewarding.

“It’s different when you are playing junior and you only have to focus on hockey. Guys (in senior) have families and jobs,” said Wallin.

After knocking off the Meadow Lake Stampeders in a pair of 4-1 games many thought that the Elks’ path to the provincial final was certain. the team gained momemtum with a sweep of the Lanigan Pirates winning 4-0 and 5-2.

And then there was a physically and mentally draining pair of series with the Rosthern Wheatkings which saw the Elks battle back to win four straight games in the final weekend to win both series.

The two teams played each other eight times over a two week span.

The team also went into this year without a head coach as Jim McComas had retired from the position only to come back and help out on the bench for provincials along with alumni Derek Klein.

“That was awesome.

You need that structure.

In provincials it is serious hockey, you can’t try and

play and coach at the same time,” said Wallin.

Ron Hollowell, Myles Nagy and Shaun Kerber kept the team running through the year providing management and helping with running the bench.

“You definitely gain respect for people that volunteer their time when they don’t have to,” said Wallin.

Additions to their league team at the beginning of the year and key pick ups for their provincial run allowed them to get as deep as they did.

The Elks picked up goaltender Kelly Guard, Korey Diehl, Aki Seitsonen and Matt Swaby for their FCHL team while signing Chris Hahn and Bret Peppler from the Prairie Outlaws and bringing in regular provincial component Tyson Turgeon to complement their roster for the Provincial run.

Elks 5 Bienfait 2 A powerplay goal 7:21 into the first period

by Chris Thompson gave the Elks the early lead, which they wouldn’t relinquish all game long. Bret

Thank you

To all the hockey teams, referees, time keepers & fans who participated in the March 28 - 31st,

Jim Willoughby Memorial Hockey Tournament.

Rec Tourney teams were: 1. Willoughby’s 2. Shellbrook Thrashers 3. Shellbrook Predators 4. E & B Lumber 5. Shell Lake 6. Shellbrook Chev Olds 7. P.A. Hitmen 8. Shellbrook Silver Tips 9. P.A. Napa 10. Lakeland Icehogs.

A Side Winners - P.A. Hitmen; B Side Winners - Shellbrook Silver Tips; C Side Winners - E & B Lumber Tournament organizers were Duane & Janet Nyberg and Ken Person Referees were Curtis Bloom, Craig Klemmer, Tyson Bloom, Daryl Martin, Karen Cromartie, Jerad Buckingham, Greg Spencer, Greg Muller, Ken Person, Lyle Banda and Jay Ferster Time Keepers - especially Mike Sharron and everyone else who helped Shadow Box - special thanks to Keith Wason; Livewire Electric (Curtis Bloom); Willoughby families; Shellbrook Predators; Shellbrook Silver Tips; Greg Spencer; Daryl Kress; Jerad Buckingham; Les Archer; Bud and Liz Strube and the Shellbrook Chronicle Drink Tab - Gerald Ernst Trucking Jim Willoughby Rec Tourney Trophy - donated by Shellbrook Chev Bucket of Fun - organizer Les and Carmellie Archer. Selling 50/50 tickets Carmellie, Cher Bloom and Dori Banda The wheelbarrow was donated by Shellbrook Home Hardware

Peppler put the Elks up by two goals with five minutes remaining in the first.

Peppler gave the Elks a three goal edge scoring on the powerplay seven minutes into the second period.

The Coalers countered with a powerplay goal of their own with 3:30 left in the second scored by Brennon Wrigley.

Korey Diehl scored two minutes into the third period to regain the two goal cushion for the Elks but the Coalers would get back on the board midway through the period with a goal from Preston Erickson to make the score 4-2.

Mark Walter scored with five minutes left in the third period.

Jackson Walliser

turned aside 45 of 50 shots for the Coalers while Kelly Guard made 18 saves on 20 shots for the Elks.

The powerplay played a big factor for both teams as the Elks were 2 for 12 with the man advantage while Bienfait capitalized on one of seven powerplay opportunities.

50/50 DOUBLE UP -- Mason Wallin, left, and Ron Hollowell, right, receive a cheque for $2,128 on behalf of the Shellbrook Elks from Ashley Barkway and Kelsey Fitch of the Shellbrook Scotiabank Branch. The funds match the total tickets in the 50/50 draw at the Elks final home game of the year March 24 against the Bienfait Coalers.

No guaranteed path to pro sports Continued from page 5

Even a player’s mother cannot receive a Christmas card from a university or a sponsor or even a potential sponsor, or the player will be suspended from being able to play and possibly expelled from their university. Yet everyone around them is getting rich from the tournament. The same goes for high-profile NCAA football.

Although the players in “March Madness,” other university sports, high school sports, and some community sportsincluding here in Canada, dedicate much of their lives to acquiring the skills that may lead to elite-athlete status, very few will ever make a living in sports.

Less than one percent of the players in NCAA “March Madness” basketball will go on to play professional basketball, even as bench warmers. The other 99 percent will have to make a living doing something else completely unrelated to sports.

This is something for university and high school students and their parents to keep in mind when experiencing pressures to

choose athletics, always at the expense of developing livelihood and marketable career skills.

Dennis Hall, M.Ed., Ph.D.

Regina/Saskatoon Director and Head Coach YAS - Young Athlete Saskatchewan Inc.

The Town of Shellbrook

will be accepting applications for a

General Maintenance Position

with the Public Works Department.

The successful applicant must have a Grade 12 Diploma, must be mechanically inclined, be willing to take training in the water and waste water treatment program and have a valid driver’s license. Preference will be given to applicants with mechanical aptitude and/ or a Class 3 driver’s license with an air endorsement.

Submit your resume to the Town Office in person at 71 Main Street, or by mail: Box 40, Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0; email: townofshellbrook@sasktel.net fax: (306) 747-3111 Competition closes Wednesday, April 20, 2012 @ 4pm

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We are seeking an enthusiastic person who enjoys working with the public. In this role, you will need to have the ability to multi-task & pay close attention to detail.

Experience in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word is required as well as the ability to balance bank deposits.

If you are the person we are looking for please submit your resume to the Town Office in person at 71 Main Street, or by mail: Box 40, Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0 email: townofshellbrook@sasktel.net fax: (306) 747-3111 Competition closes Friday, April 20th @ 4pm

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Agriculture Viterra sale a further erosion of local control Somehow it seems farmers on the Prairies, and particularly in Saskatchewan seem to be finding themselves thrust into a modern version of Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World, and that book wasn’t exactly the happiest vision of the future.

On one hand farmers face the uncertainty the federal government’s arrogance has cast upon the Canadian Wheat Board.

That is a theme touched on in this space before, it remains primarily a question of the high-handedness of the government, and its willingness to ignore the legislation as written in this country -- all too much Huxley for my liking -- regardless of which side of the CWB debate you fall.

And now we have the spectre of Viterra being chopped up like some carcass in a butcher shop and

sold off to feed the voracious appetites of other corporations to grow.

The issue came up when Glencore PLC, a major international commodity trading firms, paired with two Canadian companies, James Richardson & Sons Ltd. and Agrium Inc., to announce intentions to buy Regina-based Viterra.

This is a difficult offer to get one’s head around, but it does speak to a continuing erosion of local farmer control of marketing grain.

It was not so many years ago speakers at almost every farm forum spoke of farmers needing to gain greater control of the system. It was reasoned the producers only gave farmers little control and they needed some investment up the chain toward the consumer.

When founded the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool was

Calvin Daniels On Agriculture

doing that, years ahead of speakers in the 1980s and ‘90s.

With the creation of Viterra of course the direct farmer control was already gone, but at least management remained in the province.

And now Viterra may be lost to the wind.

Not surprisingly Prime Minister Stephen Harper has come out as supportive of the idea. Sorry folks given his CWB handling that endorsement rings as a warning bell.

To his credit Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall has

Does my seed have what it takes?

by Kim Stonehouse, PAg Regional Crops Specialist, Tisdale Regional Services Branch As spring approaches growers will be finalizing their seeding plans. For any producer planning to use their own seed this year, seed testing should be a must. Knowing the quality of your seed as far as germination and vigour can go a long way in giving peace of mind when it comes to planting time.

As well, combining germination and vigour values with a thousand kernel weight can help in calculating the most accurate seeding rates.

Seed quality in all crops can be affected by sprouting, frost damage and disease. In the case of sprouting the problem is obvious; seed that has germinated once will not germinate again. Frost damage is a little less clear but, research shows that germination and vigour will be affected relative to the degree of frost damage. For both sprouting and frost damage a simple germ and vigour test may

be sufficient to indicate seed quality.

The next concern is disease. With some reports of high incidence of diseases in last year’s crop, testing for the level of disease in seed will also be important. While some seedborne diseases will affect germination and seedling vigour, others will affect tillering and seed set. Still others can affect all aspects of growth. All have the potential for yield reduction. The level of infection and the type of disease will determine if the seed can be treated, sprayed with a fungicide later in the growth stage or used for seed at all. For more information on managing seedborne diseases consult the Guidelines for Seed-Borne Diseases of Cereal Crops as well as Pulse Crops on the Government of Saskatchewan website.

Indications of poor quality seed early will give producers a chance to look at whether or not the seed can be cleaned enough to improve quality. Consequently, if it can not, the other options might be to test grain that was saved from a previ-

make rulings -- farmers are seeing an erosion of control.

Farm members are not in control of Viterra, or of any potential buyer, nor do they site at the board table for whatever version of the Wheat Board may, or may

ous year or start to source certified seed for the 2012 crop year. However, while certified seed has met standards for germination and purity, there is no guarantee that it will be disease free. Therefore, in the absence of a certificate for disease, producers may want to get this seed tested for disease as well.

Ultimately, there is no substitute for good germination, vigour and minimal disease. Low germ and vigour means something is wrong with the seed and even higher seeding rates may not ensure a good crop. Seed treatments can help with diseased seed but won’t improve germ or vigour.

A final note is that if you had your seed tested earlier now is the time to retest any seed lots that had questionable results to make sure it didn’t get any worse.

For more information on seed testing and quality, or other crop related topics, please contact your local Saskatchewan Agriculture Regional Office or the Agriculture Knowledge Centre at 1-866-457-2377.

announced his government will review the proposed takeover. The government will hire Informa Economics to review the bid.

Wall has said the government will use the independent analysis to help decide if the takeover is in Saskatchewan’s best interests or not.

The Wall government, as business oriented as it may be, did come out against a recent proposed bid for PotashCorp so the Viterra study should prove interesting.

Regardless of the outcome of the Viterra situation, and ultimately the CWB -- once the courts

not emerge once Harper’s government have their way.

Funny how what everyone said farmers needed only a few years ago is being forgotten and in fact lost now -- A Brave New World indeed.

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Debden Bowling League results

Year end report and awards night was held on Friday 30th March 2012 The awards went to: Edward Boutin for men’s high average Laurna Parent for women’s High average Marc Bonneau for men’s high single No picture: Rita Bonneau for ladies’ high single Philippe Duret for men’s high triple Doris Isbister for ladies’ high triple Norman Aarrestad for men’s most im-

proved Chantal Bisson for ladies’ most improved Irene’s Harem for the team high single Terry and the Towners for team high triple Country Pins for team total points award Club 300 – Back Row: From left to right: Ed Boutin, Marc Bonneau, Jim Braun Front Row: From left to right: Denis Chretien, Diane Beaulieu, Diane Duret, Leon Bonneau Irene’s Harem winners of the Roll Off

Edward Boutin

Laurna Parent

Doris Isbister

Philippe Duret

Marc Bonneau

Irene’s Harem for the team high single

Norman Aarrestad

Chantal Bisson for ladies’ most improved

Irene’s Harem winners of the Roll Off

Club 300 – Back Row: From left to right: Ed Boutin, Marc Bonneau, Jim Braun. Front Row: From left to right: Denis Chretien, Diane Beaulieu, Diane Duret, Leon Bonneau

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Unrobed and ready for examination

by Darryl Fehr BSc. The awesome majesty of the large trees and shrubs that stand along our streets and boulevards and in our yards is seldom appreciated.

These long-lived plants shed their leaves in the fall and stand naked in the prairie winter for 7 months. They endure temperature fluctuations from balmy Chinook weather to extreme cold that will freeze human skin in less than 5 minutes. They endure winds that can reduce the visibility on our roads to zero and then remove ice from the step without leaving even a wet spot.

And finally, with the awakening warmth of spring, they make new leaves and continue to protect and coddle the environments we so enjoy.

March and April is the perfect time to appreciate the amazing architecture that enables these trees to array their leaves so efficiently. The leaves are always arranged to catch as much of the life giving energy from the sun as possible. For the most part, this

is done without any human intervention at all.

However, like all living things, trees are subject to injury, disease, and the deterioration that comes with old age. When the trees are “naked,” it is easy to examine them thoroughly.

Look first for dead and broken branches. It is normal to find these lifeless branches in the interior of the tree where they have “self pruned” because they are being shaded by younger and higher growth. Removing these branches will improve the appearance of the trees and reduce the hazard of falling branches in the future. Usually this work can be safely done with a long handled pole pruner.

When doing this kind of work, the minimum safety equipment is a hard hat and safety glasses.

In rare cases, for very large trees such as poplars, maples, birch, and willows, you may find major branches or even entire trunks of clump forming trees to be dead or dying.

This can be the result of

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mechanical damage, physiological stress, or disease.

Approach these projects carefully. It is often best to call in the experts who have the equipment and experience to do the work correctly and safely.

In most cases these distressed trees have provided decades of shade and shelter. Start by diagnosing the problem and assessing the viability of the remaining parts of the tree that still appear to be healthy. Is the best course of action remediation or removal? Will the remaining parts be able to withstand high winds?

Are they likely to remain healthy and safe for another 10 years? Sometimes the best course of action is complete removal. Again, consult a qualified arborist.

These trees are valuable and irreplaceable.

Happily, many conditions that show themselves when trees are naked are easily remedied.

Look for very narrow crotches that will be susceptible to wind damage. For smaller trees the best solution is pruning. For larger trees, cabling is usually a viable option. Cabling, that is connecting the branch to the trunk with a cable attached to large eye-hooks drilled through the branches, can be done by the home owner but it is best left to a professional arborist.

If you have mayday trees, Schubert (purple) chokecherries, or plums, look for signs of black knot. Black knot is a fungal disease that is most contagious during wet

spring weather. It can seriously damage and kill large trees. In advanced cases, you will see black “knots” or cankers on branches and twigs that can be up to 4 cm wide and 10 cm long.

New infections are easily spotted. Look for unusual swelling of medium and small twigs. The infected parts of these small branches will be about double the thickness of the twig above and below the infection. The only practical control of Black Knot is the removal of infected parts. Prune during dry weather. Remove infected parts along with about 10 to 20 cm of healthy wood.

Remember to disinfect your pruning equipment regularly. Disinfect with full strength rubbing alcohol rather than a bleach solution to avoid rusting your tools.

If you have apples, plums, pears (fruiting and ornamental varieties), cotoneaster, mountain ash, and hawthorn, look for signs of fire blight. Fire blight is a bacterial disease that can be very destructive and can eventually kill the entire tree if left untreated.

Look for shrivelled, blackened, and curled growing tips. Sometimes the most obvious symptom is a flag of dry leaves that still cling to the infected tips. The only effective control is the removal of infected parts. Cut back at least 20 cm (8 in.) below the infected parts. Remember to disinfect pruning equipment regularly, again with rubbing alcohol.

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blight are easily controlled if caught early. In both cases, discoloured oozing patches of bark on major branches and trunks are late stage infections that are probably terminal.

However, this is at least 3 or 4 years after the first easily treatable symptoms appear. With careful annual examination of susceptible species, at least annually, these beautiful productive plants will thrive indefinitely.

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Jim Willoughby recognized at inaugural tournament A coach, player, referee and volunteer was recognized at the Shellbrook Rec Centre Saturday afternoon.

A shadow box in remembrance of Jim Willoughby, who died in December, was unveiled in the lobby of the Rec Centre Saturday just before

the B Final of a rec hockey tournament that now bares his name.

Jim’s wife Shelly spoke on behalf of the family, thanking those involved in helping to keep her husband’s memory alive.

The shadow box contains Willoughby’s skates, which his wife said where

a huge part of who he was, along side a Shellbrook Thrashers team jersey, some team photos from years gone by and an Ottawa Senators puck.

Willoughby’s Thrashers team mates Ken Person and Curtis Bloom were among the organizers of the inaugural Jim

Shelly Willoughby speaks following the unveiling of the shadow box built in her husband Jim’s honour at the Shellbrook Rec Centre.

Willoughby Memorial Tournament which drew 10 teams from Shell Lake to Prince Albert. They felt it was important to recognize and remember a man who gave so much to his community.

“Jim was on the Rec Board for years, he helped put ice in every year, he helped put lines in,” said Person.

“He volunteered a lot of time, he played rec hockey and he reffed as well so the rink was his

second home.”

“You know he’s dedicated to hockey when he’s reffing,” added Bloom.

The Prince Albert based recreational league that the Thrashers play in also recognized Willoughby, who was in the running for top scorer before his death, by renaming the regular season scoring trophy after him. This year’s winner was Willoughby’s Thrashers teammate Devon Thorpe.

In the tournament A

final, the Thrashers lost a narrow 7-5 decision to the PA Hitmen.

“We tried to win it for Jim but we just couldn’t pull it off,” said Person.

In the B side, the Shellbrook Silvertips defeated the Shellbrook Predators and in the C side E and B Lumber defeated Shell Lake.

Proceeds from the tournament have been donated to the Willoughby family.

Jim and Shelly’s daughters Emily and Paige Willougby present the A side trophy to Jessie Heit of the PA Hitmen.

Debden student makes Canada floor hockey team Kyle Couture, of Debden School, has been selected to be on Team Canada’s Olympic Floor Hockey team to compete in the 2013 Special Olympics in Korea.

Kyle and Team Saskatchewan, out of Saskatoon, competed in St. Paul, Alberta to qualify on to the next rounds in Korea.

Way to go Kyle!

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A side runners up, the Shellbrook Thrashers.

B side winners, the Shellbrook Silvertips.

Kyle Couture.

SaskJobs.ca experienced more than one million hits in March - the highest ever number of visits in one month since the site went live on November 1, 1999.

There were 1,074,900 visits to the site in March - an increase of 13.5 per cent over the same month last year.

Ireland ranked as the country with the most international traffic on SaskJobs.ca with 13,706 visits.

Last month, Premier Brad Wall and Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration Minister Rob Norris led a labour recruitment mission to Ireland along with 27 Saskatchewan employers.

Today, there are 12,249 vacancies posted on www.

SaskJobs.ca.

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Who are playgrounds designed for?

Over the past few warmish days, I’ve spent some time with my son at neighbourhood playgrounds.

And by playgrounds, I mean playground “units,” or “creative playgrounds,” as they’re known.

My four year old invited me up on one of them— partly because, I think, he couldn’t quite figure out how to get down.

And no wonder. His choices were a vertical pole directly beneath the platform, a horizontal monkey bar ladder with a six-foot drop or a steep plastic slide-tube, which is what we finally opted for—although I hit my tailbone at the bottom.

At the risk of sounding terribly “helicopterparenty,” I have to say

I’d be happy if they dismantled every last one of these things. Because the bottom-line is, they’re dangerous.

Apparently, more than 10,000 Canadian children are injured every year on playgrounds. And 70 per cent of serious injuries, including head injuries, are caused by falls from climbers, slides and swings.

Although I’ve never witnessed an accident, I’ve seen plenty of near misses—including a toddler coming within inches of being creamed by a spinning metal merry-goround.

A recent medical report found up to 80 per cent of fractures could be prevented by modifying the height of playground equip-

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Bronwyn Eyre ment and by using impactabsorbing surfaces, such as sand instead of wood chips or rubber padding.

Brussels Eurocrats recently passed a regulation that advises municipalities to limit the height of playground equipment and use soft surfacing. It’s not a law, but communities— nervous about litigation— have tended to enforce it anyway.

Detractors include the current London mayor, Boris Johnson, who points out there’s been only one death on a British playground unit “every three or four years” for the past 20 years. In Canada, 18 playground deaths have been reported since 1982.

“When I was a child,” Johnson recently wrote, “we used to knock around Camden on our bicycles and walk to school and

k without ih hi back even thinking about it. We took so much outdoor exercise that an obese child was a genuine curiosity.”

I’m not suggesting we shouldn’t encourage children to engage in outdoor play or exercise. But why does everything have to revolve around a “unit,” conveyance or organized activity? What’s wrong with running or kicking a ball?

I bet when Johnson “knocked around” Camden, there weren’t many playground units in evidence.

There weren’t here, either.

This past summer, a childhood friend visiting Saskatoon made a pilgrimage to the old French School (now the Albert Community Centre). On seeing the former play-

field, she said she experienced “flashbacks” of our happy play times—and that was before it was elaborately re-landscaped and a tennis court and playground unit were installed. She recalled how our “playhouse” used to be behind one of the ball diamonds. It was a “creative playground” in the truest sense.

But equipment-shy playgrounds apparently don’t cut it anymore. The British government, for example, recently announced it was giving communities millions of pounds to make playgrounds “more exciting” and to end “cotton wool culture.”

“More exciting” apparently means more sand pits, too. Without sand pits, wrote one commentator, “children are denied a blank 3D canvas to build, dig and discover.”

Problem is, many sand pits were previously dismantled because, as one British councillor put it, “they were being used regularly as a loo by a large number of cats”—not to mention urban foxes—and as a receptacle for broken

glass and needles.

When you think about it, a lot of this “child friendly” stuff is more about playground chic than safety.

In a recent letter to the StarPhoenix, for example, a reader described his visit to Saskatoon’s River Landing. The model of the Saskatchewan River is nice, he said, but he also noticed “children slipping on the wet concrete. The fact that it’s been made convex creates an extremely slippery slope.”

It’s the same, incidentally, at the Pike Lake pool, where the paddling area is also sloped—and treacherous.

Do the designers of these things really have children in mind? And when it comes to modern playgrounds, are we actually discouraging children from exercising their imaginations by doing their work for them?

If you spot me at a playground next spring, I’ll be the hopeful-looking one carrying the bat and ball.

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Both the Prince Albert River Park Funeral Home staff and Shelley Fraser of Debden teamed up to help raise funds for the Marion Aquatics swimming pool which has been run by the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary for many years.

Fraser says, “I certainly felt honored to be a part of this fund raising project and working along with the funeral homne staff. They were definitely a wonderful team to work with! I have to admit though it was rather strange to have a fund raiser at a funeral home. Nonetheless, it certainly didn’t keep the people away from attending,” The fund raiser project included a pizza lunch and silent auction. The amount raised for this project was over $2,000.

The funeral home was very pleased when they realized they raised $1,000 more than they expected, The initial goal needed to keep the swimming pool open was $30,000. As of last Sunday the goal surpassed that amount closing at a total of over $66,000 raised.

Shelley Fraser is shown with the staff of the Prince Albert River park Funeral Home.

Shellbrook Hospital Auxiliary meeting highlights The Hospital Auxiliary meeting was held on Tuesday, March 27th at 2 p.m. at Parkland Terrace.

There was nine members present. Treasurers report was given. Member-

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ship fees were paid.

New Business: Easter Bingo April 3rd at Parkland Terrace.

Auxiliary will be buying a Easter favor for each resident of Parkland Terrace and the hospital.

Members of Auxiliary will be helping make Easter Bonnets for residents April 4 at 1 p.m.

April 5th Easter Tea at Parkland Terrace 2 p.m.

Auxiliary invited April 23rd Volunteer Tea at Parkland Terrace at 2 p.m.

May 12th Hospital Day. Next meeting May 22nd, Year end meeting we will have lunch at Red Lion at noon.

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Report from the Legislature

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Scott Moe, MLA, Rosthern/Shellbrook, (306) 747-3422 or 1-855-793-3422 ; and Nadine Wilson, MLA Saskatchewan Rivers, 1-888-763-0615 Last week our government brought down the only balanced budget in Canada. The theme of this year’s budget is Keeping the Saskatchewan Advantage. One of the ways it does that is providing responsible fiscal management within a framework of sustainable spending on services and initiatives important to Saskatchewan people and keeping the promises we made in last fall’s election, an advantage created by the hard work of all of us. This is a budget with a vision to make Saskatchewan the best place in Canada

to live, to work, to start a business, to get an education, to raise a family and to build a life. This is a big vision but we are well on the way. Our government has identified four goals that will set the direction for the province, there are Sustainable growth and opportunities for Saskatchewan people, improve our quality of life, making life more affordable, and delivering responsive government.

This budget supports these goals by keeping our budget balanced, keeping our spending sustainable, keeping our economy

strong and growing, and keeping the promises we made in the recent election campaign. The best indicator of future behavior is past behavior which is why, even before the budget was announced, we put in place the necessary changes to expand the Active Families Benefits and the PST exemption on children’s clothing. This was a promise we made in our election platform and we delivered on it.

Our government knows to keep the Saskatchewan Advantage we must keep our economy strong. This means being fiscally re-

Search warrant results in arrest for Blaine Lake RCMP

A search warrant executed by Blaine Lake RCMP resulted in charges of theft over $5,000 and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000.00, for one RM of Redberry resident April 1.

Blaine Lake RCMP received information March 30 that a resident of the Rural Municipality of Redberry was in possession of stolen property, and was responsible for numerous thefts in Saskatchewan and Alberta.

The RCMP obtained a warrant April 1 and conducted a search of the property just outside of the Town of Hafford, and as a result seized two stolen vehicles, and a large amount of stolen building materials. As small amount of Hydromorphone and Methamphetamine were also seized. The value of the items seized at this location is $25,000.00.

One male was arrested during the search.

Further investigation was able to produce information concerning the whereabouts of a stolen skid steer construction vehicle stolen from the Kindersley area. The vehicle was located in the High River, Alberta area, and has been recovered.

This vehicle was valued at $20,000.00.

The Blaine Lake RCMP charged Danton Dumont with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000.00, and the Kindersley Detachment has charged Danton Dumont with theft Over $5000.00.

RCMP are still actively investigating the whereabouts of other vehicles that are reported stolen and

have not yet been recovered.

Members of the public are reminded that information concerning the whereabouts of stolen vehicles or other property can be reported to their local RCMP Detachment of Police Service. Crime Stoppers can also be con-

tact where anonymous information about crimes committed can be supplied.

Anyone with any infoformation about this or any other crime can contact the Blaine Lake RCMP at 467-3600 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477.

Shellbrook Legion meeting highlights The Legion meeting of March 21 was held at the Legion Hall with 4 men and 4 women present.

The meeting opened with singing O Canada with Pastor Tucker at the piano.

President Lloyd Rudolph welcomed everyone, especially our guests - Comrade Ed Buhler, Keith O’Reel and Harold Mill who are going to be potential members.

Lloyd commented on our St. Patrick’s Day stew supper which was well attended. Congratulations to our door prize winners.

Poster winners in the Remembrance Day contest were Rachel Diehl- 3rd in black and white; Braden Schneider - Junior Poster, Morrie Tanchuk and Homer Bator to attend emergency services meeting on April 5, at town office.

Birthday Party April 19 at Parkland Terrace at 2:30 p.m. Anne Gaboury to purchase the cake and ice cream, also see to the entertainment Zone golf at Shell Lake on June 9, Zone Rally at Duck Lake on April 22 at 1 p.m.

President Lloyd then introduced Comrade Ed Buhler.

Ed welcomed the two new members. He commented on the Fun Curling which was hosted by Shellbrook with 28 curlers playing. A good weekend was had by all.

Ed talked about scholarships for anyone wanting to apply.

Track and Field in Saskatoon.

Next meeting will be held April 18 at the Legion Hall.

President Lloyd then adjourned the meeting with coffee and fellowship following.

sponsible with a balanced budget and setting aside for a rainy day. This budget does just that. We have also limited overall government spending to less than five per cent while providing the services we all need. The Growth and Financial Security Fund will grow to $978.9 million over the next four years to provide for those unexpected events we know all too well.

The economic growth we seek is so families can enjoy a quality of life second to none, but this growth comes with some challenges. One of these challenges is the need for safe and dependable child care spaces. This budget provides funding for 500 new child care spaces, this will go a long way to provide child care, but we know there is more to do.

This budget also provides funding to deliver on the election promise to help students build their future right here in Saskatchewan, through the Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship. This scholarship will provide all

new high school graduates with up to $2,000 over four years to be applied to tuition fees at any Saskatchewan post-secondary institution or recognized training course. This is another way we are ensuring everyone benefits from Saskatchewan’s growth.

When our government came to office we learned that the Seniors Income Plan had not been increased in 16 years, this was not acceptable. We doubled this benefit for

low-income seniors by the end of our first term, but there is still more to do.

This is why we promised to increases this plan by $50 a month this year, with a further increase of $10 a month in each of the next three years. By the end of 2014, this will increase to $270 per month; triple what the SIP benefit was when we formed government in 2007. Another promise made, and kept.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY TOWN OF BIG RIVER is receiving applications for

Maintenance Assistant Summer Employee position Successful applicant will: • be available to work a 40 hour week for a 16 week period from May 1st to September 30th, 2012; • provide 2 pt photo id and a driver record (abstract); • assist in daily duties under the supervision of qualified maintenance personnel.

Forward resumes by 1:00 p.m. April 13th, 2012 to: Town of Big River by mail at: Box 220, Big River SK S0J 0E0 by email at: bigriver@sasktel.net by fax at: (306) 469-4856 or in person at: 606 1st St North.

For more information please contact the Town Office 469-2112.

We would like recognize the following students on the success of completion from

Targeted Initiative Older Workers Program (T.I.O.W.) Which ran from December 2011 - March 2012

Lawrence Black, Eva Ledoux, Verna Ledoux, Harvey Dreaver, Marlene Sanderson, Bernice Sanderson, Sydney Head, Margaret Morrissette, Randy Bird, Barb Wolfe, Arnold Nayneecassum, Arnold Bear, Eilleen Longmore Completion date of the program March 30th/2012

We would also like to thank the Provincial Government of Advanced Education Employment and Immigration for the partnership with Iron Buffalo Centre.

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The program was designed for individuals aged 55 to 64 and the purpose was to give education in the following areas: • Portfolio development • Life Skills • Resume Writing • Computer Skills • English and Math Skills • Standard First Aid/CPR • WHIMIS • Job Placements • Safe Food Handling • Diabetic Mapping

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Obituary

McIlroy - Dean Douglas McIlroy, Jan 6, 1965 – Mar 29, 2012 - 47 years Dean was born on Jan 6, 1965 at the Holy Family Hospital in Prince Albert, to Gordon and Doris McIlroy, a little brother to Carol

and Serena. He followed in his father’s footsteps and worked for the Sask Wheat Pool (Viterra) for 27 years.

He has two sons Dustin and Tyler who he was very proud of. He was very blessed to have had an Angel in his life Brenda Aley who was by his side 24-7 since he was diagnosed in Dec 2011 of incurable cancer.

Dean left this world to join his Dad (Gordon) who passed away at 50 years old in 1991. He left this world on Thursday, March 29 after a brave battle with cancer, that took him in only 4 months.

He leaves to morn his passing: The love of his life (Brenda); his sons: Dustin and Tyler; his moth-

er Doris (Diehl-McIlory ) Hunter; sisters: Carol and Serena; very special uncles and aunts Re-al and Louise Diehl and Mark and Deb Deihl; as well as many friends and relatives.

We will all miss you my dear Son. Love Mom In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Motorcycle Ride For Dad, 424-300 Earl Grey Dr., Ottawa, ON K2T 1C1, The Canadian Cancer Society, 54 – 11th Street East, Prince Albert, SK S6V 0Z9 or a Charity of your choice.

A Funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Marcelin, SK at 2:00 pm.

Arrangements in care of Northern Funeral Service, Shellbrook Funeral Home. Brian and Bev Stobbs, Funeral Directors. www.northernfuneralservice.ca

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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.

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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

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Watch out: here come the Blue Jays You can’t shove a square peg into a round hole, nor squeeze a camel through the eye of a needle. And the Blue Jays can’t win the American League East.

OK, maybe that last ‘can’t’ is a ‘not usually’, but contending in the toughest division in baseball (which includes highspending Yankees and Red Sox and ultratalented Tampa Bay) hasn’t been easy for Toronto.

But that appears about to change.

Don’t look now, but the 2012 Blue Jays are threatening to bring baseball excitement back to Canada reminiscent of the early 1990s, when they won back-to-back World Series titles on the talents of Joe Carter, John Olerud, Roberto Alomar, Pat Hentgen and Jack Morris.

The Jays were an absolute freight train during the spring season, mowing down the opposition with power, pitching and defence — standard ingredients when you’re building a championship team.

Heading into the final days of spring training, the Jays had a gaudy 22-5 record and although only a fool would seize spring stats and suggest they are likely to foretell the team’s fate through the gruelling 162-game regular season, some of the best baseball minds in America are looking at the Jays and saying ‘this is a team that could contend.’

While the Jays had a decent 81-81 finish last year, most observers say the youthful squad is on the verge of a breakout season. B.C. boy Brett Lawrie played only 43 games last year (.293 with nine homers) but is being whispered as a potential MVP candidate after he batted over

.500 most of the spring. Outfielder Jose Bautista is the game’s most feared slugger, catcher J.C. Arenchibia is coming off a 23-homer season and veteran first baseman Adam Lind slugged 26 homers last year.

On the mound, Ricky Romero (42 wins in his first three years with the Jays) heads a pitching staff that is no longer a laughing stock, featuring Brandon Morrow (11-11 last year) and closer Sergio Santos, who saved 30 games in 36 opportunities with the White Sox last year. Waiting in the minors for his chance in the bigs is Kyle Drabek.

Major League Baseball annually produces surprising teams. Underdog St. Louis Cardinals, remember, won the World Series last year. Arizona Diamondbacks, picked to finish last in the NL West after a 65-win season in 2010, finished first with 94 wins in 2011. Texas Rangers, also-rans for so many years, are now an established power.

Don’t bet the rent, but don’t be surprised if the high-paying Red Sox and Yanks are sitting at home this October while the Blue Jays are reliving their glory days of 20 years ago.

• Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe.com: “Congrats to Jamie Moyer, 49, who made the Colorado Rockies, and

Bruce Penton

will now be the oldest pitcher ever on an MLB Opening Day roster. Moyer’s next challenge: To become the first pitcher whose age is a higher number than his pitch speed.” Meanwhile, Hough reports that after hearing that 44-year-old Omar Vizquel, had cracked the Blue Jays roster for 2012, Moyer sent his congratulations, adding “Omar is such a hardworking young man.”

• Brad Dickson of the Omaha (Neb.) WorldHerald, on the $500,000 firstplace prize in the Bassmaster Classic: “Eleven Kansas City Royals immediately announced they’re leaving baseball for the big money in fishing.”

• Scott Ostler of the San Francisco Chronicle: “It was rumored the Jets were jealous of Linsanity and wanted to trump it with Timsanity. Done. New York has cemented its claim as the world capital of sports-related mental disorders.”

• Another one from Ostler: “The government of Qatar is still questioning the need to sell beer at World Cup matches in 2022. Isn’t Qatar in the desert? Yo, vendor, gimme a hot chocolate!”

• R.J. Currie of sportsdeke.com: “NFL linebacker Joey Porter called Tim Tebow the Justin Bieber of the NFL. I’m not sure this insults Bieber’s arm or Tebow’s singing.”

• Currie again: “The N.Y. Jets acquired

Tim Tebow from Denver for a fourth- and sixth-round pick. And a prayer to be name named later.”

• David Whitley of FanHouse.com, on Tiger Woods’s return to competitive prominence: “Cheering against Tiger Woods used to be as futile as cheering against the sun coming up. Bad news, Tiger haters. It’s time to start squinting again.”

• Another one from Hough, on Chipper Jones saying he’ll retire at the end of the 2012 season: “Responded Brett Favre: ‘The first time is the hardest.’ “ • After TV evangelist Pat Robertson criticized the Denver Broncos for trading Tim Tebow, saying that Peyton Manning could be injured and the Broncos would be left without a quality quarterback, Scott Ostler of the San Francisco Chronicle wrote: “I’m no theologian, but I’m pretty sure TV evangelist Pat Robertson offered God a bounty for a Peyton Manning cart-off.”

• Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel, on Tiger’s comeback: “Tiger winning is infinitely more fun than Tiger sinning.”

• Another one from Hough to finish up: “For all those disappointed folks who spent money on Mega Millions and still haven’t given up on chasing the impossible dream, the Cubs are considering taking nonrefundable deposits on World Series tickets.”

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Increased funding supports better access to cancer care

Saskatchewan cancer patients will have improved access to cancer care and services, thanks to a funding increase this year to the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency.

The provincial government committed $138.8 million for the agency in the 2012-13 Budget, an increase of $16.9 million (nearly 14 per cent) over 2011-12. It will be used to enhance access to cancer screening, cancer drugs and oncologists.

“We’re committed to giving Saskatchewan people the best can-

cer care available anywhere,” Health Minister Don McMorris said. “The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency is doing an exceptional job providing services to patients, and its focus on improving access to cancer care is clearly paying off.”

Saskatchewan Cancer Agency data shows that patients are getting more timely appointments with oncologists at the cancer centres.

Between April 2010 and February 2012, the number of people waiting to see a medical oncologist

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in Saskatchewan dropped almost 50 per cent. The number waiting for a first appointment at a cancer centre dropped 64.5 per cent during the same period. Almost no cancer patient currently waits longer than eight weeks for a first appointment.

“Although we have improved access, we know there is more work to do

with our partners in health care,” Cancer Agency Board Chair Dr. Stewart McMillan said. “Ensuring clients, patients and their families have access to the care and services they need is our top priority.”

The funding increase will support approximately 30,000 cancer drug treatment visits, 39,000 mammograms, and about 6,000

Canwood Seniors news Canwood Seniors held their regular meeting on April 2 with President Doris Bazley presiding. The meeting opened with singing O Canada followed by repeating of the Lord’s Prayer.

In the absence of the secretary, Joan Andersen read the minutes. Joan moved the adoption of the minutes, seconded by Stella Campbell. Carried.

Eileen Olsen read the Treasurer’s report. She then moved the adoption of the report, seconded by Bertha Johnson. Carried.

Joan Andersen made a motion we pay all outstanding bills. Seconded by Pat Bartley. Carried.

Correspondence - Reminder re: financial statements to Information Services Corp.

- Parkland Health Region, re: appreciation barbecue for volunteers on April 26 at 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Thank you from Canwood Regional Park (golf course) for the use of the Seniors Room for the Silent Auction.

- Newsletter from National Pensioners.

- Walk-a-thon pledge sheets ready to be passed out.

Old Business:: Doris Schwehr had new information on change table for bathroom. Margaret Wyatt made a motion Doris Schwehr order the table for us and take care of details.

Doris Bazley reported on going to meeting for New Horizons Grant.

Twenty-one members answered roll call.

Happy Birthday was sung for April birthdays.

Doris Bazley adjourned the meeting.

new patient appointments at the cancer centres in Saskatoon and Regina in 2012-13. It will also enable expansion of the Screening Program for Colorectal Cancer to all health regions in the province.

“The Canadian Cancer Society is pleased with the attention that has been given to cancer care and

is particularly encouraged that the government is supportive of policies that will prevent cancer and of early detection programs that will save lives,” Canadian Cancer Society’s Saskatchewan Division Executive Director Keith Karasin said.

Information on cancer services is available at www.saskcancer.ca.

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• Applicant must have a valid drivers license • Spiritwood Co-op offers a competitive Salary and benefits pkg.

• Experience in Tires would be an asset, but is not required.

• Advancement opportunities are possible in Spiritwood, or with the Co-op Retailing system in Western Canada.

Application form and resume can be dropped off or sent to: Spiritwood & District Co-operative Box 906 Spiritwood, Sask S0J-2M0 Att Will Batty, General Manager email: spiritwoodcoop@sasktel.net

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Personal Classifieds: $13.25 for 20 words + 20¢ additional words for the 1st week.

Additional weeks: $7.75/week + GST. Classified Display: $17.50/column inch. Minimum 2 column inches - $35.00 + GST. For All Other Advertising Please Contact Our Office at: Ph: 747-2442 or Fax: 747-3000 Email: news: chnews@shellbrookchronicle.com advertising: chads@shellbrookchronicle.com P.O. Box 10, Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0 Advertising Deadline - Monday: 5:00 p.m.

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Cost for 25 words: Saskatchewan market .........$209.00 One Zone ............................$86.00 Two Zone ..........................$123.00 Alberta market .......................$259.00 Manitoba market ...................$179.00 BC market .............................$395.00 Ontario market ......................$429.00 Central Ontario ..................$139.00 Eastern Ontario ..................$143.00 Northern Ontario ..................$82.00 Quebec market English ...............................$160.00 French ................................$709.00 Atlantic market ......................$159.00 Across Canada ..................$1,770.00 (excluding French) Career Ads “Reaching Over 600,000 People Weekly” Rates: $7.79 per agate line Size: 2 col. x 2” ............... .....$424.00 Deadline for Booking/Material Tuesdays @ 12 Noon Contact the Shellbrook Chronicle 306-747-2442 or Email: chads@shellbrookchronicle.com All prices plus applicable taxes.

NOTICE This newspaper accepts advertisements in good faith. We advise that it is in your interest to investigate offers personally. Publications by this paper should not be taken as an endorsement of the product or services offered.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Estate of Violet Steinbart, late of Shellbrook, SK, deceased. All claims against the above estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held if any, must be sent to the undersigned before April 18, 2012.

Delbert Dynna 100A - 10th St. E. Prince Albert, SK S6V 0Y7 Solicitor for the Executors Norma Drumheller and Donna Latham 2-15C

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE - Computer desk $50; Gazelle exerciser with spare parts $150; 27 “ color TV $150; green leather

sofa $100; Green leather recliner $200; Kitchen table with six chairs $100; Venmar air exchanger $600; Eureka vacuum $150. Call 7641363 TFCH FOR SALE - Band sawn lumber, spruce 2x4 to 2x10 from 8 ft. to 20 ft.; 1x6, 1x8, 2nd cuts, and bull rails also timbers from 4x4 to 12x12. Phone 306-469-2490, Big River.

TFCH FOR SALE - 1 year old laying hens for sale. $2.00 each dead or alive. Call Frank before May 1st 306-466-2249, ext 101 or 780870-7912 4-17CH

FOR SALE - Storage shed. 12’x14’ 105 1st Ave. E, Shellbrook 7473141 2-15CH

AUTOS FOR SALE FOR SALE - 1998 ½ ton Diesel, new rubber, front end redone, 175,000 km, cap on back, very nice shape, $6,900; 2009 G5 Pontiac, yellow, 2 door sports car, new rubber like new condition, great car for grad, 64,000 km. $7,900 obo. Ph: 747-7832 3-16CH FOR SALE - 1996 Chev Suburban, 350 Auto, 8 passenger, 345,000 Km, dependable transportation. Ph: 883-7124 or 9842431 2-15CH FOR SALE: 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser. Like new condition 25,300 km.

Very clean BB Value $15,000. June @ 747-3221 2-15CH

MACHINERY FOR SALE FOR SALE - New Bourgault packers, 48 run, Bourgault 2115S air seeder tank, very good condition. FH2832 cultivator with air seeder kit. Liquid fertilizer kit.

Ph: 984-4606 evenings.

3-14CH FOR SALE - 1991 946 Ford Versatile, original owner, 4300 hrs. 4 remotes, plus aux. shedded, 20.8 x 42 duals; 1982 Case 4490 original owner. 4 remote, shedded 18.4 x 34 duals, 3300 hrs; 40’ Airseeder, Flexcoil 400 cultivator 9” spacing with 2320 Flex-Coil air tank; Flex-Coil 65 sprayer 80’ w/800 gal tank; Flex-Coil 95 harrow packer bar 60’ #240 Valmar. Call 306-7473932, Cell 306747-8225 2-14CH FOR SALE - Hayliner 14 bale, bale wagon, dual arm

for loading, double drums for push off, good condition.

Asking $11,500.

Ph: 306-342-4951 2-15CH

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE FOR SALE - Black and Red Angus bulls on moderate growing ration.

Performance info available. Adrian, Brian or Elaine Edwards, Valleyhills Angus, Glaslyn, SK 342-4407 TFCH FOR SALE Johner Stock Farm bulls. Polled Herefords/Black Angus yearling and 2 year olds.

Guaranteed, Delivered. David 306-893-2714, Justin 306-2481305 20-26CH FOR SALE - Registered Black Angus bulls. Yearling and 2 year olds. Reasonably priced, well developed bulls. Not force fed, but carry enough condition to go out and work your pastures.

Transformer, Kodai, Raven, Master and Diversity bloodlines. $100 deposit will hold until May 1. Tours welcome, for more information please call Christopher at West Cowan Apiaries 469-4970 or 469-7902 23-30CH FOR SALE - Quality Red and Black Salers bulls for calving ease. Elderberry Farm Salers, Parkside 7473302 8-17CH FOR SALE Fleckvieh influenced Simmental bulls.

Traditional Red and Black. Four D Ranch 306-3424208 10-21CH FOR SALE Fleckvieh-Simmental bulls, Traditional, Red and Black. Also Simmental-Red Angus Cross bulls and one Black SimmentalRed Angus Cross.

Foxdale Farm and Ranch. Glenn and

Christine.

3185

747TFCH

FOR SALE - Black and Red yearling Simmental bulls, Muirhead Cattle Co. 763-2964, 7478192 6-17CH FOR SALE - Panels and gates 10’, 12’ and 16’. 5 or 6 horizontal bars.

Call for prices.

468-2070 3-15CH

FEED FOR SALE FOR SALE Round hay bales year old. excellent horse hay, cattle oiler, cattle head gate, pen, alleyway, Ph: 747-3182 2-14CH FOR SALE - Large round bales, approx. 1500 lbs.

Also trucking available. Call 4662261 2-14CH

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

FOR RENT FOR RENT - Pasture land for lease, 7 quarters, will split up, cross fenced.

Lyle Muller 7472805 4-14CH FOR RENT - 430 acres for harvest 2012, Mildred 8832443 1-14CH

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 - All kinds of feed grain, including heated canola. Now distributors of feed pellets with up to 36% protein.

Marcel Seeds, Debden Ph: 306724-4461 TFCH

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED Canwood Regional Park is accepting applications for operation of the Clubhouse and Concession for the 2012 season from May 1 to September 30th.

Living accommodations available at the park for applicants if required.

Send applications to Box 9, Canwood, SK S0J 0K0.

For further information and list of duties contact Terry Hamborg at 306468-4425 (cell) or Shirley Danberg at 468-2114 (evenings).

Applications close on April 20, 2012.

2-15C HELP WANTED - Shellview Sod Farms is currently looking to hire a Class 1A delivery driver for the 2012 sod harvest. Work to begin approx.

May 1 and continue to freeze up.

Duties include, but not limited to basic truck/trailer maintenance, operating fork lift, and delivering sod throughout the province.

Please fax resumes and abstract to 7473147 or call 306981-3910 for more information. 5-15C HELP WANTED - Shellview Sod Farms Ltd. is currently looking to hire a field operator. This position

will begin approx.

May 1 and continue to freeze up. Duties include but not limited to operating equipment and providing labor directly related to sod harvest. Equipment included tractors, forklifts and mowers, etc. Applicant must have a min Class 5 driver’s license and be in reasonable fitness.

Please fax resumes to 747-3147 or call 306-981-3910 for more information.

5-15C HELP WANTED - Kel Dal Ventures Ltd. is now accepting applications for full time employment for the following positions: Liquid Fertilizer/Grain Haul (Sask.); Tridem end dump for gravel haul (Sask., AB); Part time shop mechanic/ farm hand (Shell-

brook). Accommodation available.

Super B and farm experience an asset. Applications must possess a VALID CLASS 1 Licence, be physically fit, pass drug and alcohol testing and criminal record search. All positions to start no later than May 1st.

Please fax resumes to 306-747-4324 or email keldalventures@sasktel.net.

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Get the Jump on Spring - 2006 Larson Senza 206 BowRider boat w/5.0 Merc i/o, 260hp low hours, 2 swivel buckets w/bump up, open bow, back bench seat, Bimi top, stainless steel pop up cleats, snap out carpet, full gauge pkg., factory built-in stereo w/Sirius satellite radio, factory mooring cover, stainless Roswell wakeboard tower w/2 board racks, ski well, 2 factory engine compartment storage containers, Factory Larson HD tandem axle trailer w/ chrome wheels, disc brakes, break away hitch, very good condition, great family boat, stored under cover. $24,900.00 Call 306-747-3432

Great Family Home For Sale

3+1 bedroom 1,175 sq. ft. bungalow in Shellbrook. Open concept with vaulted ceiling in kitchen and living room. Close to schools in a great neighbourhood. Quick possession available. $254,000

Call 747-7545 for viewing

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HELP WANTED HELP WANTED We are now accepting applications for the following positions: Full time office assistant, must have working knowledge of Word, Excel, Publisher and Powerpoint, knowledge of basic office procedures, be open minded, friendly and able to work with the public.

Wages negotiable.

Part time bookkeeper, must have working knowledge of Simply Accounting, Word and Excel programs,

ability to work with the public is an asset. Hours of work and wages are negotiable.

Please reply in confidence to: Box 1236, Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0 2-14C

HELP WANTED - Persons able to help work an occasional Bingo for the Woodland Bus Assoc. This is our only fund raiser for this vital community service. Please call Joanne at 7472134 or Doris at 468-2652 if you can help us out.

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SERVICES

Now Open

Goller’s Tire Service Ltd.

in new Spiritwood location.

Call 1-306-883-2992 or cell 1-306-841-7980 Mobile tire repair truck, mechanical repairs, parts and accessories, welding and more. Also now hiring. Email gollerstire@ sasktel.net

TO GIVE AWAY TO GIVE AWAY 2 female purebred Black lab pups.

4 months old Ph: 747-3276 after 6 1-14CH

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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: Shellbrook & District Ministerial Association presents 2012 Lenten Lunch Series, “They Heard Him Gladly”. Fri., April 6 - Good Friday Ecumenical Worship. St. John’s Lutheran Church at 7:30 p.m. Pastor John Slemming - guest speaker. Topic. “A Friday They Call Good” - Hebrew 10: 16-25. Free Will Offering to be collected to further the work of the Shellbrook Ministerial.

Shellbrook Kinettes Babysitting Course SHELLBROOK: The Shellbrook Kinettes will be offering a Babysitting Course to anyone turning 12 or older this year. Sunday, May 6th. Shellbrook High School Registration 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Bring a bagged lunch and $25 registration fee.

Final Exam: Tues., May 15th, Legion Hall, 6:30 p.m. Bring your “Babysitting Kit” and practicum notes. Register prior to April 20th by phoning Karisa 747-3588 SHELL LAKE: Shell Lake & District Lions Club proudly presents Spring Fling & Silent Auction, Saturday, April 21, 2012. Doors Open 5 pm – Supper 6:30 pm Entertainment to Follow Featuring: Double Vision.Proceeds in support of Lions Dog Guide Program. 2012 Sponsors: Innovation Credit Union, Pine Ridge Cottages, Spiritwood Stockyards, Spiritwood & District Co-op, Martodam Motors, SaskTel, Shell Lake Hotel, Shell Lake Enterprises Inc. Tickets $25 - Available at: Shell Lake General Store 427-2044, Corrie 427-4922, Flo 427-4959 CANWOOD: Canwood Housing Authority invites you to an Open House at #15 Golden Acres - end of Main Street and #4 Silver Corner @ 2nd Ave West Canwood, Saskatchewan, Friday, April 13, 2012 – 10:00 - 4:00, Saturday, April 14, 2012 – 10:00 – 2:00. Join us for Coffee and view the wonderful homes we have to offer.

NEW LOCATION

R & D Tax Service

Income Tax Prep Bookkeeping Service IN NEW E & B Lumber Building 511 Service Rd East Shellbrook MON. to FRI., 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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306-747-4344 IN MEMORIAMS

MONTIETH - In loving memory of John Montieth who passed away April 6, 1999.

This day is remembered And quietly kept, No words are needed, We will never forget.

- Mary and family.

In Memory

WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT

Calvin & Tammy Barkway are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Barkway to Kaz Rudolph, son of Lloyd and Cori Rudolph.

They are to be wed on September 8, 2012 in Shellbrook.

In memoriams may be put in the Chronicle for $ 19.00 (30 words) plus 20¢ per additional word Photo - $10.00

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Adventure + Agriculture = AGRIVENTURE! Live & work on European, United Kingdom, Australian, New Zealand or Japanese agricultural/ horticultural operations.

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CITY OF YELLOW KNIFE. Lifeguard/ Instructor. We are seeking an experienced individual to be a Lifeguard/ Instructor. Refer to: www.yellowknife.ca for the required qualifications. Submit resumes by April 13, 2012, quoting competition 602-106U to: Human Resources Division, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, YK, NT, X1A 2N4. Fax to: (867) 669-3471.

Email: hr@yellowknife.ca Couples Welcome!

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 DRIVERS WANTED: Terrific career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects.

No Experience Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 wks. vacation & benefits pkg. Skills Needed Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License w/ air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE

EXPERIENCED WINCH TRACTOR and Bed Truck Drivers for drilling, rig moving trucking company.

Phone, fax, email or mail.

Email: rigmove@telus.net.

Phone 780-842-6444.

Fax 780-842-6581. H & E Oilfield Services Ltd., 2202 1 Ave., Wainwright, AB, T9W 1L7.

Fluid Haulers needed for AB/SK Qualifications: Class 1 License Truck equipped with fluid pump and positive air shut down info@heavycrudehauling.com

Fax: 780-875-5825 RTL Construction, located in Yellowknife, NT is recruiting Crusher Operators. RTL offers; travel, competitive wages & meals /accommodations.

Please send resume via email, jobs@rtl.ca or fax, 867.920.2661.

HELP WANTED NEED A HOME PHONE? Cable TV or High Speed Internet?

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AUCTIONS

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

Phone 306.543.5777 Toll-free 1.800.463.2272 Email raa@sasktel.net Web site: www.ReginaAutoAuction.com

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

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HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

- GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!!

- BARLEY, OATS, WHT - LIGHT OR TOUGH - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!!

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1-866-287-1348 Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’ s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.swna.com.

BERRIES: Ben Hope Black Currant at $6.99/tree for full box of 80. Also cherries, Haskaps, raspberries, saskatoons. Free shipping. 1-866-873-3846 or treetime.ca.

PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 350,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or 306649.1405 for details.

WWW.BIGIRONDRILLING.COM ALSO VIEW OUR 29 PATENTED AND PATENT PENDING INVENTIONS.

PS: WE ALSO SELL SOFTENERS AND PURIFIERS FOR TOWN & CITY WATER. SAWMILLS from only $3997 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill Cut lumber any dimension.

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PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT. SOLD EXAMPLES Aberdeen - 1 1/4’s Bengough - 22 1/4’s Bedson 2 1/4’s Bethune - 2 1/4’s Blaine Lake - 245 acres Bruno 14 1/4’s Cupar - 5 1/4s Davidson - 6 1/4’s Eastend - 2 1/4’s Elfross – 22 1/4’s Emerald – 22 1/4’s Eastend - 2 1/4’s Foam Lake - 7 1/4’s Grenfell - 3 1/4’s Keliher - 10 1/4’s Harwarden - 1 1/4’s Lestock - 21 1/4’s Lake Alma – 14 1/4’s Marcelin - 7 1/4’s Moose Jaw - 8 1/4’s Nokomis - 8 1/4’s Ogema - 56 1/4’s Prince Albert - 1 1/4’s Punnichy - 5 1/4’s Saskatoon - 2 1/4's Semans - 12 1/4’s Simpson - 10 acres Viscount - 5 1/2 Wadena - 4 1/4’s Wakaw - 5 1/4’s Watrous/Young 31 1/2 Mobile Home Park Weyburn - 21 1/4’s Call DOUG 306-955-2266 EMAIL: saskfarms@shaw.ca Letter of appreciation: I have sold some land to Doug Rue in 2011. I am looking forward to selling more with hin in 2012. I have made a new trusted friend. Ed P.

2012 Modular Homes have arrived! VESTA HOMES INC has 16, 20 & 24 wide homes in stock. Visit us in Vanscoy, or visit us on the web: www.vestam fghomes.com 306-2429099

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HOUSE FOR SALE 672 SQ FT (ON MAIN), 1 1/2 STORY HOME, 2

LAND FOR SALE

MANUFACTURED HOMES

HEALTH

Shellbrook Chronicle

Modular, Manufactured or RTM homes.

A variety of homes in production or ready to ship Regina,SK 1-866-838-7744 Estevan, SK 1-877-378-7744 www.sherwoodhome.ca

BEDROOMS ON MAIN AND 2 ON UPPER LEVEL, WITH MODERATE SIZED KITCHEN. 14 X 26 GARAGE, NEW FURNACE (2010) AND BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED YARD. HOUSE IS SITUATED ON TWO ADJOINING CORNER LOTS, COMBINED SIZE OF APPROX. 104 X 120. LOCATED 30 MINUTES WEST OF YORKTON, 20 MINUTES FROM GOOD SPIRIT LAKE AND A SHORT DRIVE TO WHITESAND REGIONAL PARK. PLEASE CALL 306-272-3865 OR 306-373-1415 FOR MORE INFO.

STEEL BUILDINGS PERSONALS

DIY STEEL BUILDING DEALS! Many sizes and models. Make an offer on clearance buildings today and save thousands of dollars.

FREE BROCHURE 1-800-668-5111 ext.

170.

AVAILABLE BACHELORETTE Attractive single mom 41, 5'4”, 128lbs.

Between soccer practice, cooking, washing, grocery shopping, running to the drycleaners, baking where is the time to find a man?

I like camping, fishing, lakes, canoeing, and relaxing in the outdoors.

Would love to have a nice man in my life to talk to, spend time with and build a life with.

I haven't been out on a date in sometime. I have a black evening dress hanging in my wardrobe with the price tag still on it.

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REAL ESTATE

WANTED

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FARMLAND WANTED QUICK CLOSING! NO COMMISSION! PASTURE LAND FOR RENT IN OGEMA & KAYVILLE HIRING FARM MANAGER

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FOR SALE. WARMAN 55 PLUS ACTIVE ADULT LIFESTYLE Large Ground Level Townhomes 306 241 0123 www.diamond place.ca

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INSIDE EACH ISSUE Place Yours!

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l Let’s Al Go to for o n i t s i Kin ’s d l r o W Farm APRIL 16 TO 20

Closing Monday, April 16, 2012 at 3 pm

Closing Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 3 pm

Closing Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 3 pm

2006 Gleaner R65

2000 John Deere 9650

2001 Case 2388

1134 sep. Hrs. (PN2752B)

Opening bid is

$

2400 sep. Hrs. (N21472B)

90,000

Opening bid is

58,000

$

1813 sep. Hrs. (HN2459B)

Opening bid is

$

60,000

Farm World will be holding a Silent Auction for these five combines.

Call for details.

Closing Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 3 pm

2005 Gleaner R75 1332 sep. Hrs. (N21493B)

Opening bid is

$

88,000

THESE FIVE COMBINES COME WITH LOW RATE FINANCING, AND LOWER THAN AUCTION PRICING. Trades will not be taken on the silent auction items.

Must be in person to bid.

Closing Friday, April 20, 2012 at 3 pm

2005 John Deere 9760 1033 sep. Hrs. (PN2753B)

Opening bid is

109,000

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OTHER COMBINES WITH AUCTION PRICING These units come with a year of warranty, in season support, low rate financing, and lower than auction pricing. Trades are welcome.

1997 NH TX66, 3020 Eng, 2452 Sep 1998 NH TX 66 1995 NH TR97, 2926 Eng, 2278 Sep 1997 NH TR98, 2016 Eng,1561 Sep 1997 NH TR98, 3388 Eng, 2083 Sep 1997 NH TR98, 2537 Eng, 2214 Sep 1997 NH TR98, 3589 Eng, 2629 Sep 1998 NH TR98, 2134 Eng, 2001 NH TR99, 2697 Eng, 1666 Sep 2009 NH CX8080, 832 Eng, 656 Sep 2003 NH CR960, 1948 Eng, 1361 Sep 2003 NH CR960, 1503 Eng, 1084 Sep 2003 NH CR970, 2772 Eng, 1879 Sep 2003 NH CR970, 2877 Eng, 2124 Sep 2003 NH CR970, 2085 Eng, 1449 Sep

2003 NH CR970, 2070 Eng, 1411 Sep 2003 NH CR970, 2095 Eng, 1468 Sep 2004 NH CR970, 2231 Eng, 1583 Sep 2005 NH CR970, 1819 Eng, 1365 Sep 2005 NH CR970, 1679 Eng, 1160 Sep 2006 NH CR970, 1720 Eng, 1275 Sep 2006 NH CR970, 1323 Eng, 1000 Sep 2007 NH CR9070, 1367 Eng, 987 Sep 2008 NH CR9070, 1382 Eng, 1035 Sep 2008 NH CR9070, 1109 Eng, 606 Sep 2008 NH CR9070, 988 Eng 2009 NH CR9070, 1500 Eng, .999 Sep 2009 NH CR9070, 726 Eng, 537 Sep 2009 NH CR9070, 910 Eng, 702 Sep 2009 NH CR9070, 751 Eng, 529 Sep

2008 NH CR9070, 1015 Eng, 758 Sep 2008 NH CR9070, 865 Eng, 643 Sep 2009 NH CR9080, 617 Eng, 492 Sep 2010 NH CR9080, 709 Eng, 472 Sep 2010 NH CR9080, 591 Eng, 433 Sep 1991 Case 1680, 2750 Eng 1991 Case 1680, 2986 Eng 2000 Case 2388, 2371 Eng, 1643 Sep 2000 Case 2388, 3150 Eng, 2300 Sep 2002 Gleaner R62, 1900 Eng 1974 JD 6600, 3414 Eng 1996 JD 9600, 4627 Eng, 3334 Sep 2006 JD 9760, 1206 Eng, 862 Sep 2005 JD 9760, 1520 Eng, 1033 Sep 1989 MF 8460, 2735 Eng

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