Shelbrook Chronicle December 9th 2011

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Community Christmas Party nets $9,700 Three hundred and twelve paying customers helped raise approximately $9,700 for the Shellbrook and Districts Health Services Project at Saturday’s Community Christmas Party at the Shellbrook Community Hall.

Saskatoon based band England was the evening’s entertainment providing three different shows for the price of one.

The band opened their set with their tribute to the Beatles before moving on to the Beachboys and capped off the evening with the hits of Creedence Clearwater Revival, all of which kept the dance floor busy throughout the evening.

According to organizer Bev Ferster, the community response was overwhelming as the event was sold out nearly a month in advance. In planning, she said they had initially looked at having just 250 tickets but with demand so high they later increased to 300 and then 312.

“It was a shock that we filled it so quick,” said Ferster.

“When people kept phoning, I thought we would go with 300 because you just hate to turn people away.”

Even after increasing the number of tickets to the highest comfortable threshold for the hall, she said they still turned away about eight tables. Those were added to the event’s waiting list and some were eventually accommodated through cancellations.

She felt that the big difference maker was the band itself.

“The band was amazing. I think that is what made it such a success. They were just a little bit different,” said Ferster.

With the massive contributions from event volunteers, Ferster said that the event came off without a hitch.

“Once it was all planned, the volunteers were awesome. There is no way you could do something like that without all of the volunteer help,” said Ferster.

Funds from the event will go toward the Shellbrook and Districts Integrated Health Complex which began construction this spring. The facility will replace the Shellbrook Hospital and Parkland Terrace nursing home featuring 20 acute care beds, 34 long term care spaces and community services such as public health and homecare.

England performs their Beatles tribute set for a sold out crowd at the Shellbrook Community Christmas party Saturday night at the Shellbrook Community Hall. Proceeds from the event will go to the Shellbrook and Districts Health Services Project.

Throne Speech promises delayed start to school year The Sask Party set the course for the next 12 months Monday as they released the first Throne Speech of their second term in office.

The speech outlined a plan to keep promises made leading up to the November 7 election which includes a mandate to delay the start of school until after Labour Day, legislation that will allow corrections workers to further crackdown on crime in prisons and expand degree granting powers beyond the provinces two universities.

“Simply put, our vision is that Saskatchewan will be the best place in Canada—to live, to work, to start a busi-

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ness, to get an education, to raise a family and to build a life,” read Lieutenant Governor Dr. Gordon L. Barnhart to kick off the fall session of the Legislature.

Other promises set to be fulfilled include the introduction of scholarship that will give new high school graduates up to a $2,000 credit over four years for post-secondary tuition costs and the province pledged to match 10 per cent of contributions to a child’s Registered Education Savings Plan account.

What was missing from the speech, according to NDP Leader John Nilson, was a real solution to rising rental costs around the province.

He noted that the solution the Sask.

Party put forward at the opening of the Legislature for renters is to extend the notice period for rent increases only for those landlords who do not belong to the voluntary, unregulated Saskatchewan Rental Industry Housing Association.

“This plan is no plan at all,” said Nilson. “This organization represents landlords, not renters. It fails the test of good governance to assume that’s a solution that will protect people.”

The NDP also raised concerns with the Sask. Party’s plans for early learning and childcare.

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Diefenbaker Bridge set to open all lanes for December 25 Christmas Day is the target date for four lane traffic to be restored on Prince Albert’s Diefenbaker bridge.

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City Manager Robert Cotterill announced that the project is running on schedule at a press conference at City Hall

December 2.

“At this time we are confident that four lanes will be open by Christmas,” said Cotterill.

“It is our hope that we will also be able to make some adjustment to increase the limit to accommodate more heavy truck traffic,

but we will not be in a position to make that call until later this month.”

Tower erection was set to be complete December

10, followed by bridge jacking December 15-16 and steel cutting is scheduled to begin December 16.

The actual repair is set to be complete by December 22 with live load testing set to take place the same day.

A crack in a support girder of the Diefenbaker Bridge was discovered on August 30, 2011. Since that time the southbound lanes have been closed and a weight restriction of 15,000kgs has been implemented.

The girder repair will constitute the completion of the first phase of four phases identified for the bridge repair.

The fix constitutes phase one of a four phase project.

Phase two consists of a constraint induced fracture retrofit which will prevent this type of cracking in the future. That work is expected to take place in 2012.

Phase three will see the ongoing monitoring of the bridge with a long term strategy put into place to ensure that it maintains its expected service life.

Phase four will include the longer-term repairs to the bridge including repairs identified in earlier bridge inspections. This includes the railing, bearings, rocker plates, utility supports and repairs to the transverse floor beams.

Police continue to monitor the bridge to ensure compliance with the existing weight restriction. Those that require information on alternate routes should contact the Ministry of Highways – Transport Compliance Branch at 1-866-933-5290.

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RCMP search for missing woman RCMP are looking for the public’s assistance in finding a missing North Battleford woman.

Olivia Georgette Pahtayken (also known as McADAM), from the North Battleford has not been seen since leaving Leoville November 20, 2011.

Pahtayken was last seen near the Leoville area on the night of November 20th while apparently attempting to hitch hike back to North Battleford.

Unconfirmed information indicates that Pahtayken may now be in the North Battleford area or has traveled as far west as Edmonton, Alberta.

Pahtayken is described as approximately 30 yrs old, 5’4”, 180lbs, with light brown medium length hair with various tattoos

on her shoulders and scars on her back.

Pahtayken suffers from schizophrenia and is not believed to be taking her medication recently.

If you have information about this or any other crime, please contact your nearest police service or RCMP, or you may call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477), through SaskTel Mobility at *8477, text TIP206 plus your message to CRIMES (274637) or submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com .

If your information leads to an arrest or a case being cleared, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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Opinions Brad Dupuis News Editor

The things we do for money “I am not the editor of a newspaper and shall always try to do right and be good so that God does not make me one.”

Mark Twain Galaxy Magazine, December 1870 I first read that quote in a makeshift journalism textbook in my first year of university and I thought it was ridiculously funny. Today I feel the same way, not about my chosen profession, but for telemarketers.

We’ve all received their calls and some of us have even done the job. I once worked as a collections officer which ranks about two or three rungs below telemarketer simply because nobody is ever happy to hear from a debt collector and I don’t imagine anyone is happy being one either.

With every call, the best case scenario is that the debtor is compliant and reasonable and the worst case is that the debtor is a raging lunatic, has a penchant for vulgarity and, consequently, is not paying their bill.

Having gone through that, I have always done my best to take it easy on telemarketers when they call the house but some make that job easier than others.

Over the years, I have learned to tell just how experienced these telphone sellers are based on their sales pitch.

The newbies just started that week and woodenly read from their script hoping that they don’t mangle the text too badly. When told no, some say thank you and hang up while others stammer and sputter with desperation in hopes that you will reconsider. They need that sale.

The veterans, those with two or more weeks experience, hammer through the script without missing a beat and have mastered all of the company supplied responses for “No” in an attempt to sway you back into the conversation. In my experience, this never ends well for them as I get irritated and hang up as politely as possible.

And then there are the zen master Yoda types that simply know when they are done. They can hear in your voice that you aren’t buying what they are selling and know it is smarter to move on to the next call than argue with a stranger.

Sadly there are far too many of the first two and far too few Jedi telemarketers out there which is why I think society dislikes them so much.

My most recent escapade involved a lady trying to sell me a magazine subscription.

The lady on the other end of the phonecall asked me a series of questions and based on my answers provided me with list of magazines I would get with my long term subscription to the main magazine.

I told her very politely that I was not interested in a five year magazine subscription to which she argued that it was indeed a four year subscription.

I told her that the term was irrelevant and I could still hear her arguing with me when I hung up the phone.

So, are telemarketers so disliked because of the simple nature of their job or is it because the job itself isn’t attractive and can not attract the best and brightest pitch people?

I’ve never heard of a kid telling their parents that they want to be a telemarketer when they grow up and I imagine that most people accepting the positions do so as somewhat of a last resort.

But then again, some would probably say the same about newspaper editors.

The Paul Martin Commentary The level of scrutiny in today`s corporate world has never been higher. After the debacle with companies like Enron and WorldCom, executives and board members are growing increasingly sensitive to every move they make.

And here`s one that`s coming under the magnifying glass – corporate Christmas cards and charitable donations that are frequently made in lieu of sending cards to colleagues, clients and so on.

Balajai Krisnamurthy is from the American northwest.

He`s an expert in the field of leadership development and drew my attention to this one.

After asking whether it`s appropriate for a CEO to give corporate money – effectively the shareholders`money – to his favorite charity, he addressed the issue this way.

He challenged CEOs to use this holiday season to try a new approach. Instead of sending cards or making a donation, he suggests executives email all their corporate contacts and offer to match a personal donation that the recipient makes to his or her favorite charity. *** This province’s potash industry just keeps on growing.

German potash producer K + S yesterday formally approved $3.25 billion to proceed with taking its Legacy project into production. The project, located north of Moose Jaw, was once known as Potash One. When Potash One obtained all the necessary regulatory approvals K + S stepped in and bought the company.

K + S is a prominent name in the industry. It started producing about a hundred years ago and actually was in

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the province once before but was one that left when its assets were nationalized by the Blakeney government.

And now they are back with a solution mine that will take a few years to build and then put into production.

That amounts to a vote of confidence in the province’s industry outlook and it probably is not a coincidence that the final approval comes less than a month after the election where the voters decided the option of leaving potash royalties alone was the right approach. *** The cost of buying a house – whether new or used – is getting more affordable in this province.

Every three months the economics branch of the Royal Bank calculates what it calls the housing affordability index for each province. It is a ratio that measures percentage of pre-tax incomes it takes to buy the average home in each market.

For the last year or so the affordability index in this province has been deteriorating as home prices went up faster than incomes. But in the third quarter of this year it went the other way – the index improved, dropping nearly one point on every category.

The bank says the price of homes will continue to rise in this province as demand remains strong but recent improvements in income levels has provided something of an offset for home price increases.

Right now the index shows it takes roughly 38 per cent of the average paycheck to buy a bungalow in Saskatchewan. Compare that to Vancouver where it is now around 90 per cent.

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Viewpoint Budget reveals interesting farming stat Sometimes even uneventful news events reveal something eventful.

Last week’s mid-year update for the 2011-12 budget was just such an event one that told us little we already didn’t suspect about our finances, but something interesting about the changing face of farming.

Finance Minister Ken Krawetz revealed a modest $25-million surplus in the general revenue fund budget - the part that includes just the taxes and royalties we collect versus the departmental spending. Add in the Crown corporations and we have a slightly bothersome $304.3-million deficit.

As we all surely expected, the problem has been spring flooding that cost us about $240 million extra in crop insurance, road repair, etc. However, the increased flooding costs were partially offset by an extra $106 million from the federal government that is paying its share of flood assistance and jointly shared programs like crop insurance.

Moreover, overall government spending only increased $247 million since the March budget plan - a modest amount considering the flooding bill.

And also to no one’s surprise, oil rev-

enue and land-lease sales were down because of lower oil prices and tougher drilling conditions in the wet spring. This, in turn, is producing less corporate tax revenue. However, potash recovering in both prices and sales allowed the province produce an extra $157 million in revenue.

Yes, it’s a little worrisome that we seem to be just scraping by at a time of near-record prosperity for the government. At the very least, it’s a sign that we are spending too much and should be putting more aside for those literal rainy days. But as mid-year financial statements go, Krawetz’s news last week was comparatively uneventful.

However, that didn’t make it completely uninteresting. A couple very interesting numbers revealed during the technical briefing with reporters said a lot about farming.

Finance Ministry officials explained that there study of Saskatchewan employment (one of the many things finance keeps

track of so that it has a more exact idea of how much income and other tax they will be collecting) showed that the province has only created 1,600 jobs so far significantly down from the 6,000 new jobs that it predicted by fiscal year’s end.

But while overall job creation was off, finance took solace in a 4,000-job increase in “non-agriculture” jobs. This means that much of the job-loss centred on agriculture. Had farm employment been more stable, officials speculated, Saskatchewan job creation would clearly have been on track.

Of course, officials attributed this directly to the wet spring that meant less seeding, less people employed at harvest and, generally, less people employed on the farm.

Such numbers are telling on a couple of accounts First, it does show how vulnerable rural Saskatchewan’s economy is to weather

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- especially when the weather also affects things like oil drilling.

Second, it shows how vulnerable farming is for some and perhaps how easily some farmers are simply converting to other forms of income. (That increase in non-agricultural jobs may has to be at least partly attributed to those who once got their income primarily from farming now getting it from another kind of work.)

Third, it probably tells us something about the changing face of agriculture.

That seemingly smaller operators are more frequently slipping out of agriculture into more lucrative employment, might also say much about how why the federal Conservative government has eagerly pushed through its legislation to end the Canadian Wheat Board’s monopoly.

While a majority of farmers (those with permit books) may have voted to keep the CWB, it may be that many of the smaller producers aren’t as dependent on the land for the bulk of their income.

They may be unhappy about the CWB’s potential demise, but these farmers may be phasing out of farming, anyway.

It’s just one of the many things one can learn from a seemingly uneventful news event.

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Killing Kyoto… finally and painlessly Editor If Prime Minister Harper has any guts he’ll remove Canada from the Kyoto Accord the same way we got into it: with the stroke of the pen in the comfort of his office.

Never mind those big rooms down the hall full of elected representatives.

Prime Minister Chrétien ratified the Kyoto Protocol at a brief ceremony in his office in 2002. He did not consult scientists, economists or anyone in his Cabinet, nor was David Anderson − Canada’s longest serving Environment Minister − consulted. Only Preston Manning and the Reform Party spoke out and were attacked as stooges for Big Oil. Most Canadians remain blissfully unaware that there was never a vote on Kyoto in Parliament. I repeat, no vote.

They’re also blissfully unaware that oil companies have all agreed to support this asinine treaty.

After all, oil execs already support exorbitant taxes on fuel which amount to about half the cost we pay at the pump. So why would they be worried about a few more percentage points going to the government?

Do you remember any oil

companies complaining when Gordon Campbell gave BC the first carbon tax in North America?

President Clinton had attempted a similar stunt in 1997 but, unlike those wily Canadian despots Chrétien and Campbell, he was overruled by his own Democratic allies in the Senate who united with Republicans to kill Kyoto unanimously.

Unanimously! That’s the benefit of having checks and balances. In absence of those checks and balances, Harper should hurry up and reverse what Chrétien singlehandedly saddled us with.

Interestingly, Chrétien is a close friend of the man who started all this socialist-environmental madness. Maurice Strong, a Canadian traitor who lives in China and runs some sort of bureaucratic office through the United Nations that no one comprehends, had tried for years to get everyone in developed countries to feel guilty for our standard of living. Finally, he united the new breed of professional environmentalists with old-guard socialists left over after the collapse of Communism, and it was all downhill from there.

You see, spreading free enterprise and democracy can be so difficult these days what with all the accusations of racism from social relativists. So, Strong and Co. decided to just destroy Western economies to make everyone equal rather than do anything to actually improve quality of life in the Third World.

Don’t believe me?

Here are Strong’s words from the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro which laid the groundwork for the Kyoto Protocol of 1997: “What if a small group of world leaders were to conclude that the principal risk to the Earth comes from the actions of rich countries? … So, in order to save the planet, the group decides: Isn’t the only hope for the planet that the industrialized civilizations collapse? Isn’t it our responsibility to bring that about?”

And so it was decided that Western economies would be undermined through cap-and-trade schemes and carbon taxation, and gullible Liberals like Chrétien and Campbell played along.

Never mind that all the CO2 trapped in fossil fuels came from the

earth’s atmosphere which once held ten times more CO2. Never mind that any farmer can tell you that increasing CO2 levels boosts agricultural yields, and that scientists estimate 15 percent of the earth’s population exists today thanks to rising CO2 in the last century. You’re supposed to ignore all that.

You’re also supposed to ignore the news that Michael Mann’s muchtouted “hockey-stick graph” − which multi-millionaire environmentalists like Al Gore claims shows that we’re living in the warmest period ever − was shown back in 2005 to produce its hockey-stick shape even if random data were used. Yeah… never mind the facts. Strong’s anti-Western legacy lives on here in Canada thanks to Chrétien’s anti-democratic actions nine years ago.

Billions of dollars in government subsidies have been wasted trying to comply with Kyoto. If Harper doesn’t stop this madness dead in its tracks right now, he’ll be just as guilty as Chrétien for hurting Canada’s prosperity.

Mischa Popoff Osoyoos BC

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Agriculture The evolution of crop insurance An interesting anniversary was celebrated last week in the province as the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation hit 50 years.

The idea of crop insurance has come a long way in five decades.

“Before 1961, crop insurance was offered on an area basis through the Prairie Farm Assistance Act. Premiums were based on a percentage of sales: the higher the yield, the higher the premium. Coverage was the same across the province resulting in townships with low average yields paying lower premiums but receiving indemnities more often than townships with higher yields,” detailed the SCIC website.

“In 1961, the federal and provincial governments granted permission to operate a pilot program in 25 areas of the province, mainly in the east and northeast. (That year) 194 producer applications were accepted from a total of 439 province-wide.

“Approximately 31,700 acres and three insurable crops were covered. Wheat, oats and bar-

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ley were insurable with a coverage of 60 per cent of the long term average yield. The price option was $1/bushel for spring wheat.”

In retrospect those are rather humble beginnings, but the trial year was enough to show crop insurance was both wanted, more than 400 applicants that first year showed that, and that it could work in terms of providing farmers with some level of security in regards to their main farm crops.

That is really what insurance comes down to.

You invest some dollars in a program which kicks in as a safety net in times of distress, whether car insurance and you are in an accident, fire insurance if a home burns, and crop insurance if drought or other problem impacts production.

Like any insurance, crop insurance is not perfect, in respect to covering every producer for every problem which might arise, at least in terms of making them a profit, but it does provide a rather stable base safety net for the majority of producers.

So fast forward to 2006 and numbers on the SCIC website, where it states “SCIC insured 66 per cent of all land seeded in Saskatchewan, with approximately 28,200 customers insuring 22.1 million annual acres and 500,000 forage acres under the multi-peril programs. An additional 2.5 million acres were covered by weatherbased insurance products.”

What is also interesting is how the insurance program has diversified as have farmers. The trial run before 1961 covered only three cereal crops.

Funding For Young Farmers and Ranchers

by Cyril Laforge Regional Farm Business Management Specialist, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture On January 27, 2011, new funding was announced for young farmers and ranchers in Saskatchewan. The Farm Business Development Initiative for Young Farmers, or YFBDI, is one of a number of programs that focus on helping farmers build their business by supporting innovation, commercialization, sustainability and profitability.

The application process for financial support from this initiative starts with a self-assessment tool called Taking Stock for farmers. This will help young farmers examine the current status of their farm

business management practices in the following areas: business strategy, financial management, human resource, production economics, business structure, succession planning, environmental planning, marketing strategy, and risk management.

Upon review, young farmers may find they want to improve their business management skills in one or more of the above mentioned areas.

The next step is to complete a Farm Development Plan for Young Farmers with their local Regional Farm Business Management Specialist. This will aid in setting goals and determining actions for those areas needing attention.

Once the plan is created they may apply for fund-

ing to access information, training and/or consulting services. Applicants will be reimbursed 90 per cent of their eligible costs to a maximum of $10,000 for training and/or consulting services provided by a third party.

Who is eligible?

Farmers and ranchers, ages 18 to 39, are eligible for funding to cover the cost for business consulting services or farm related education and training through this initiative.

For more information contact: • your nearest Regional Services Office • the Agriculture Knowledge Centre at 1-866-457-2377 • or visit the Saskatchewan Agriculture’ website at agriculture.gov. sk.ca.

Today the list of crops is long, covering such crops as canary seed, triticale, faba beans, camelina, corriander, wild rice, vegetables and even honey.

Farming has changed in 50-years, significantly so, and the SCIC has played a role in allowing that to happen. By diversifying what it covers in recent years it has become more relevant as a safety net program for producers who have evolved into much more diverse producers.

The SCIC has grown and evolved and been

there for farmers through a number of federal and provincial governments, and while most of the time farm programs get buried in paperwork and ultimate-

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‘Tis the Season ... CAA urges drivers to stay sober With the season of holiday festivities upon us, CAA Saskatchewan is again supporting SADD’s (Students Against Drinking & Driving) Red Ribbon Campaign as part of its efforts to help prevent impaired driving.

CAA distributes the ribbons through its offices across the province. The red ribbon symbolizes opposition to drinking and driving and is intended to

be placed on a vehicle aerial or mirror to serve as a visible reminder that fatalities and injuries caused by drinking and driving are preventable.

“As a safety advocate for motorists, CAA Saskatchewan is proud to assist SADD in its work to eliminate drinking and driving,” said Lisa Wilson-Sturm, Director of Corporate Communications with

Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill MP Rob Clarke

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“We encourage drivers to pick up their red ribbon today and help support this important campaign.

Most importantly, we urge everyone not to drink and drive. Especially during the holiday season, ensure you have a designated driver to get you home safely.”

Research conducted by CAA has found that 82% of Canadians believe driving after drinking remains a very serious threat to their personal safety.

SGI statistics from 2010 show some positive and negative trends regarding drinking and driving on Saskatchewan roads.

While the total number of collisions involving a drinking driver, 1,435, and injuries caused by those collisions, 762, were down

by about 8% and 17% respectively compared to the previous three-year

average, the number of fatalities increased by 9.5% to 69.

Please don’t drink and drive and help keep our roads safe for everyone.

PA SPCA joins IAMS “Home 4 the Holidays” Campaign The Prince Albert SPCA has joined the IAMS “Home 4 the Holidays” campaign with other shelter and rescue organizations world-wide participating. The campaign runs from October 1, 2011 to January 5, 2012 and the goal is have 1.5 million pets adopted over the Christmas season.

“More families bring pets into their homes during the holidays than at any other time of year.

What better gift can any of us give during the holiday season than to give a home to an orphaned animal?” said Debbie Lehner, Manager of the Prince Albert SPCA. “Nobody wants to think about an orphaned pet waking up behind bars on a holiday morning.”

In the past some shelters have discouraged families from adopting pets during the holidays. Iams “Home 4 the Holidays” shelters work together to match the needs of the pets with the desires of the families.

“It’s a situation where everybody wins,” said Lehner. “Let’s share the joy of adoption this holiday season, and bring Peace on Earth - Good Homes to Pets!”

The shelter is currently full to capacity with 49 dogs who are looking for new homes and cats continue to arrive on a daily basis.

The shelter only has 29 kennels and have had to double up puppies and place other dogs into foster care. “We cannot take any more dogs at this point until we adopt some out.”

Discussions are underway with other humane societies to transfer out some of the dogs and puppies to free up some kennels.

The Prince Albert SPCA is open Monday to Saturday from 11:00 A. M. to 5:00 P. M. and Sundays 12:00 to 4:00 P. M. to allow the public more flexibility to choose a pet.

Tender FENCE LINE CLEARING

Sealed tenders for the work listed below will be received by the Saskatchewan Pastures Program (SPP) of the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture to the attention of Norm Kohle until 12:00 p.m., Friday, Dec. 16, 2011 by fax at (306) 933-5715 or by mail to Saskatchewan Pastures Program, 3830 Thatcher Avenue, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 2H6.

The successful contractor will supply all labour, equipment and accommodations to complete the job. Contractors are responsible for the safety and insurance coverage of their employees. All work must be completed to the satisfaction of the Ministry representatives before payment will be authorized. Contractors are encouraged to inspect the site prior to placing bids. Commencement date will be dependant on weather and snow cover at these locations. The Ministry has the right to withdraw any or all work and to limit the work awarded to each contractor to allow for a timely completion of this project. Please include equipment to be used, hourly rate and all transportation rates to and from the pasture location in the bid.

Work at the following pastures includes a minimum of 25 hours of clearing fence lines using cat equipment. Minimum accepted equipment is D6 RX. Consideration will be given to newer and larger equipment, per pasture location. All brush and debris must be piled away from the fence line, not in a continuous row. All fence lines will be cleared back approximately 30 feet on the inside of the fence and 16 feet on the outside, conditions permitting.

• Big River Pasture: 10 miles northeast of Bodmin, SK. • Bluebell Pasture: 12 miles northwest of Rapid View, SK. • Cabana Pasture: 16 miles southeast of Meadow Lake, SK. • Makwa Pasture: 4.5 miles east of Makwa, SK. For additional information, equipment specifications and the required tender forms, contact: Norm Kohle, Pasture Technician, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan by phone at (306) 221-1991 or by e-mail at: norm.kohle@gov.sk.ca.

Lowest or Any Tender Not Necessarily Accepted.

Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture

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Saskatchewan to assist with beetle fight

Saskatchewan will be contributing $150,000 to the fight against mountain pine beetle in Alberta.

The funding will be provided as part of a multiyear agreement with the

Government of Alberta that will allow the two provinces to more effectively co-operate in mountain pine beetle management. The program aims to control the outbreak in

Alberta to prevent or significantly slow the eastern spread into Saskatchewan’s northern forest.

“Saskatchewan and Alberta have worked together and shared insect and dis-

Discounted bus pass program The province has allocated nearly $850,000 in funding to renew the Discounted Bus Pass Program to the end of March 2012.

“This program is a good example of how the province and municipalities are working together to support people with lower incomes to enter or remain in the workforce and participate in community activities,” Social Services Minister June Draude said.

“Renewing the Discounted Bus Pass Program means that people with lower incomes in six Saskatchewan cities will continue to have affordable access to public

transportation.”

As part of this latest funding renewal, the province will boost its contribution per bus pass to $24 from $21, an increase of more than 14 per cent. Cities are permitted to adjust the price of the discounted bus pass, provided the price they charge to clients is kept at least $24 lower than the price of a regular monthly pass. Cities that participate in the program also help promote the discounted bus pass with the goal of increasing ridership.

The Discounted Bus Pass Program is avail-

able in Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert, Swift Current, Yorkton and Moose Jaw. To qualify for a discounted bus pass, individuals must be receiving benefits through the Saskatchewan Assistance Program, Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability program, Transitional Employment Allowance, Provincial Training Allowance, or Saskatchewan Employment Supplement. Approximately 67,000 monthly discounted bus passes are sold each year through the program.

Emergency preparedness needs a plan

by Theresa Whalen When a farm emergency happens, knowing what to do and having what you need to do it – could mean the difference between life and death.

To help you be prepared for farm emergencies, a new farm management tool called the Canada FarmSafe Plan has been developed by the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association. As part of this free resource, a Farm Emergency Preparedness Plan template is available for you to adapt to your operation. Download the core Canada FarmSafe Plan at www.planfarmsafety.ca .

The Canada FarmSafe Plan initiative supports the theme Plan • Farm • Safety, a three-year focus for the Canadian agricultural safety campaign. In 2010, the campaign promoted “Plan” with safety walkabouts and planning for safety. This year, the focus is on “Farm” including implementation, documentation and training. And in 2012, emphasis will be on “Safety” including assessment, improvement and further development of safety systems.

“The true value of emergency preparedness isn’t always apparent until you need it. Developing a plan about emergency processes and responsibilities

will reduce confusion and mistakes – possibly saving someone’s life,” said Ron Bonnett, president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture. “That’s why we are being proactive in encouraging producers to develop a business-risk management strategy that includes emergency preparedness as part of an over all health and safety plan for their operations.”

There are four basic components of an Emergency Plan. First, post important information where it may be needed around the farm. For example, next to each phone post farm location details; emergency support phone numbers; information about how many people typically work on the farm and the locations of emergency supplies such as first-aid kits, spill kits and fire extinguishers. It is important to have this information readily available as it could be a young family member or visitor who calls for emergency assistance or has to take action.

Next, list all the possible emergency situations that might occur on your operation. These may include a chemical spill, machinery or livestock injury, fire, explosion, and so on.

Write out an action plan for each potential incident, clearly noting what will

need to be done and how to do it. For example, ensure everyone knows how to shut off machinery and power sources as well as a general understanding of how most of the farm processes occur. Remember, emergency responders may not be familiar with your type of farming operation and equipment, therefore having someone available to explain processes will make the responder’s work more efficient.

Third, have workers trained in basic first aid and CPR, as well as specific procedures for dealing with the potential incidents you listed in step two. Ensure all resources needed to respond to an emergency situation are readily available and functioning such as first-aid kits, eye wash stations, fire extinguishers and spill kits.

And finally, create a communication system for people working alone.

This may include ensuring they have two-way radios or cell phones as well as arranging to regularly go and physically check the worksite throughout the day. This way, if help is needed, it may be summoned more quickly.

“It only takes a short time to prepare for emergencies, yet it can prevent a lifetime of regret,” summarizes Bonnett.

ease information for many years,” Environment Minister Dustin Duncan said.

“This agreement builds on that history of collaboration and establishes a framework for further partnerships with other jurisdictions to address an issue of national importance.”

The funding will be used to support mountain pine beetle control actions

in areas of Alberta that pose the most risk to Saskatchewan. These include enhanced surveillance and monitoring, aggressive removal of infested trees and research and modelling to effectively direct program efforts.

The mountain pine beetle outbreak has killed almost 70 per cent of British Columbia’s lodgepole

pine forests. In the five years since the infestation breached the Rocky Mountains, the beetle has spread halfway across Alberta. Recent research confirming that mountain pine beetle can survive in jack pine means that forests in northern Saskatchewan, and across Canada, are at risk.

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PROVINCIAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) designation has been established for residents of the RM of Big River, No. 555 (RM) that includes flooding damages that occurred in the RM between April 1 and May 31, 2011 inclusive. Designation has also been established for the residents of the RM that includes plow wind damages that occurred July 18th, 2011 to August 1st, 2011.

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Will it soon be time to dip into those Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) funds you’ve wisely accumulated over the years? If you’re turning 71 by the end of this year, you have no choice: the law requires you to wind down your RRSP before 2012. But most people start using their RRSP dollars for retirement income before then. Either way, you have three basic rollover options to choose from and the right choices can help make the most of those funds through all your retirement years.

Your options are: • Cash out your plan. Not recommended because you will likely be taxed on the total amount right away at your highest marginal rate.

• A Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) -- the preferred roll-over choice for most Canadians. Just like an RRSP, a RRIF generates investment returns that combine with the principal amount to create an income stream. Your money will continue to grow tax free until you take it out as income. You can’t contribute any additional money to a RRIF and you’ll pay taxes on the amounts you withdraw. Depending on your age, you must withdraw minimum amounts from your RRIF each year but there is no limit on the maximum amount you can withdraw (although you won’t want to deplete your RRIF too soon).

• Purchase an annuity -- the second most

popular RRSP roll-over option. You contract with a financial institution to receive a regular income (usually monthly) for life or to a specified age in exchange for a fixed amount of money. There’s no need to manage the securities but your payments will be fixed and won’t increase to compensate for inflation or rising living costs. As well, if you purchase an annuity at a low interest rate, your payments will be lower over the life of the annuity.

Many types of annuities are available, from ‘life annuities’ to ‘term to 90’ annuities that provide income to age 90.

There can be definite advantages to transferring a portion of your RRSP assets to a RRIF and the remainder to a life annuity

that provides the income to pay for basic expenses.

To be sure you make the right roll-over decisions, start planning well in advance – and talk to your professional advisor about the best conversion options for your situation.

This column, written and published by Investors Group Financial Services Inc. (in Québec – a Financial Services Firm), and Investors Group Securities Inc. (in Québec, a firm in Financial Planning) presents general information only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any investments. Contact your own advisor for specific advice about your circumstances. For more information on this topic please contact your Investors Group Consultant.

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In 2010, the province hired more than 750 students to work in various ministries, and in positions across the province. Jobs ranged from highway crew members and park gate attendants to researchers and office relief workers.

Amy Deibert is a stu-

dent at the University of Regina and worked for the Public Service Commission as a summer student in 2011. Amy’s job was to help match hiring managers and students.

“I was surprised to discover such a variety of opportunities - working outside in one of Saskatchewan’s beautiful parks, helping in government offices, or on a highway crew,” Deibert said.

“There are also jobs that provide experience in students’ fields of study.”

Previous students like Amy have expressed their appreciation at working in the public service for the summer. In fact, many

hope to find a job in the public service once their education is complete.

“These students are the talent we need to attract to ensure the public service continues in the future,” Draude said. “A summer job is a great way for them to experience our workplace and plan to come back once they’ve finished school.” While the majority of students are hired from May to the end of August, there are also opportunities available throughout the year, including co-op work terms, student jobs and internships.

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The promise to add 2,000 new childcare spaces, bringing the province to a total of 13,000 from 11,000, is still dramatically short of what is needed.

Manitoba, for example, has nearly 30,000 licensed childcare spaces.

“This is a promise to continue to be the worst in the nation when it comes to early learning and childcare,” said Danielle Chartier, the NDP critic for childcare.

Highlights from the Throne Speech include: * Legislation to extend notice periods for rent increases from six months to one year for property owners who choose not to participate in the newly created tenant assistance initiative established by the Saskatchewan Rental Housing Industry Association. * Building on the Saskatchewan Advantage Housing Plan by exploring additional new-growth tax incentives to encourage construction of new, affordable rental housing. * Starting January 1, 2012, improvements to the Secondary Suite Program will be implemented. * Effective January 1, 2012, the Saskatchewan First-Time Homebuyers Tax Credit will provide a $10,000 non-refundable income tax credit to all first-time homebuyers – creating savings of $1,100. * Effective November 15, the Provincial Sales Tax exemption on children’s clothing was extended to children under 18, up from age 14. * Extend the Active Families Benefit to all children under 18. * Starting next year, every new Saskatchewan

high school graduate will be eligible for a $2,000 credit toward post-secondary tuition - $500 per year for up to four years. * Further assistance to seniors by increasing Seniors Income Plan benefits by over 40 per cent over the next four years. * A new Seniors Personal Care Home Benefit will subsidize the difference between a senior’s monthly income and the cost of their personal care home space – up to a threshold of $1,800 in 2012, increasing to $2,000 by 2015. * In the next four years, an additional 2,000 child care spaces will be created. *Expand the Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID) program, providing direct benefits to up to 7,000 additional individuals living outside of the residential care system. * Further, SAID benefits will increase over the next four years by $100 per month for those in residential care, $350 per month for a single person living outside of residential care and $400 per month for a couple. * An additional $4 million to improve services for individuals and families living with autism. * Work with community-based organizations to develop and implement better programs and services for adults with autism. * Continued attention and resources toward the stated goal that by 2014, no patient will have to wait longer than three months for surgery. * Up to $120,000 in student loans for new physicians and up to $20,000 in student loans for new

nurses and nurse practitioners will be forgiven for those agreeing to practice for five years in rural and remote communities. * A new 20-doctor rural locum pool will be established to provide relief for existing rural doctors. * A total of 20 new nurse practitioner training seats will be added over the next four years - a 67 per cent increase from the 30 training seats that exist today. * Bring the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society emergency medical helicopter service to Saskatchewan to provide added emergency coverage and complement existing road ambulance services in our province. * Long-acting insulin will be moved from Exceptional Drug Status to the full formulary. * Children’s Insulin Pump Program will be extended to people 25 years old and under, from the current cut-off of 17 years of age. * Additional funding to the highly successful Prince Albert Community Mobilization Partnership, a first of its kind in all of Canada. * A further $10 million in maintenance and upgrades to Saskatchewan parks. * A new Community Rinks Affordability Grant providing $2,500 a year to help with the cost of operating roughly 750 municipally owned indoor ice surfaces in Saskatchewan. * legislation to standardize the start of the school year so that instruction will begin after the Labour Day long weekend across the province; teachers and school board trustees will be fully consulted

SCHOOL SKATE -- School skating kicked off last week for students at the Shellbrook Elementary School. Students from Grades 1 to 5 will take part in skating each Friday from now until late February.

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on the effective implementation of these changes; * strengthen the enforcement of maintenance orders; * increase penalties for those who fail to pay fines; * strengthen the ability of corrections officers to crack down on drug related, gang-related and other illegal activity within our

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correctional institutions; * more clearly define the powers and responsibilities of the Children’s Advocate; * introduce degree granting legislation providing more opportunities for our students while protecting the tradition of excellence associated with Saskatchewan degrees;

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* streamline the business registration process across the three western provinces under the New West Partnership Trade Agreement; and * ensure that any future provincial election campaigns do not overlap with a federal election campaign.

HOLIDAY GIVING -- Shellbrook Arts Council President Judy Hjertaas, right, presents a cheque for $279 to Pastor Dave Whalley of the Shellbrook and Area Ministerial Association. The money, raised through a free will offering at the canteen of the Shellbrook Carol Festival, will go toward the purchase of goods for Christmas hampers distributed by the Ministerial Association.

Online Health Card application expanded Saskatchewan’s online Health Services Card application service has been expanded to other categories of new residents, including foreign nationals and returning Canadian citizens.

After the service expansion, all new Saskatchewan residents living in the province are eligible to use the online application process.

Since its launch in August, more than 1,700 health card applications have been submitted

through the online service, averaging 14 applications per day. The number represents approximately 51 per cent of applications received last year during the same period.

Online submissions accompanied by the required documents are handled and finalized within two working days.

Initially, the online service allowed only Canadian citizens and permanent residents moving inter-provincially to access the web-based application.

Now, new Saskatchewan residents arriving from other countries are also eligible to use the online service.

Saskatchewan is the first province in Canada to implement an integrated online health card application service. It is estimated that about 15,000 additional people will take advantage of the enhanced process.

Visit www.health. gov.sk.ca, clicking on the health card icon.

LADIES NIGHT OUT -- Shellbrook Scotiabank staff pitched in to help make the Hidden Hills of Shellbrook Golf Course Ladies Night Out fund raiser a success November 5. In addition to the staff members donating their time, the bank also matched the first $5,000 raised at the event. Pictured here are Sally Gunderson, Patty Miller, Shellbrook Scotiabank Branch Manager Connie Bahnuick, Cher Bloom, Shelley Kennedy and Sherri Mortensen.

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Arts Council Carol Fest ‘Home for Christmas’

David Palm performs “O Holy Night” on the Violin.

Kerri English with her violin students Georgia Hamborg, Harleigh Hamborg, Abby Radics, Kimberly Poppel, Caleb Smart. Back row Emma Proulx, Ryan Potts and Joy Beam.

The Christmas spirit kicked into high gear Sunday night as the Shellbrook and District Arts Council hosted their annual Christmas Carol Festival at the Shellbrook Theatre.

Once again the organization put together an outstanding line up of local talent, throwing both new-

comers and veterans into the mix.

Arts Council President Judy Hjertaas said that this year’s theme, “Home for Christmas” was somewhat brought on by the coinciding production of “The Odd Couple” by the Host Players. The production has been playing at the theatre the last two week-

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ends and rather than taking down the homey set, they simply dressed it up a little with some holiday cheer.

Because the stage space was a little more limited than it has been in previous years, organizers opted to go with smaller groups of performers rather than some of the larger

choirs that have graced the stage in years past.

Those smaller groups, along with a little proding from MCs Nicole Philp and Sandra Larsen, kept the show moving quickly and smoothly.

The event itself was largely planned on the way back from an Arts Council

Convention by Hjertaas, Sylvia Jones and Hannah Korody.

And once again, lining up the talent was just the matter of making a few phone calls and once again they managed to put together a unique and diverse line up of musicians.

“It’s all Shellbrook area entertainment and somehow each year we tend to get something a little bit different,” said Hjertaas.

Proceeds from this year’s Carol Festival will help pay for a pair of art pieces constructed

by Nisse Foundry commissioned by the Arts Council to be placed at the Shellbrook Centennial Leisure Park. Proceeds from the free will offering at the canteen were donated to the Shellbrook and District Ministerial Association for their annual Christmas Hamper program. Pictures on page 21

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Obituaries

STEN - Janice (McAndrew) Sten was born on March 14th 1953, the first child of Ted and Laura McAndrew. The McAndrew family grew up in the Canwood Area. Mom’s family was very close, she had 10 cousins to play with, fight with and be up to no good. Mom graduated from high school in 1971 with a class that still remains very close. In May of 1972 she moved to pursue nursing in Saskatoon and then completed her practical nursing in Yorkton. Janice moved back to P.A where she started her first job in pediatrics at the Holy Family Hospital. Mom lived with Dale Schwehr and often we still laugh about all the fun and silly times they had together. Janice loved nursing; she was a LPN at the Shellbrook Hospital and Whispering Pine Place, until she was diagnosed with MS. Mom accepted she had Multiple Sclerosis and never complained about the disease. Mom was so strong and determined to keep going and look after her family. I enjoyed that my mom became a stay at home mom, she waited on me hand and foot. My parents and I spent a lot of time together. One of mom’s favourite things to do was go camping. She loved spending time with family and friends. One thing my mom did not do was talk much about herself. If someone asked her how she was doing she would change the subject and start talking about how proud she was of Todd and Megan’s accomplishments or the cute things Brooke and Aksel have done. Mom had a hard life, she struggled physically, but she always inspired me for how stubborn she was.

I would do anything for that woman - we love her so much and still can’t believe our beautiful grand-

ma is gone. I hope you and dad are holding each other tight. May you be free of all illness and rest in peace.

Goodbye mom, you will be missed but never forgotten. I love you!

Janice will forever be remembered and cherished by: daughters: Dyan (Josh) Nordquist and Renae (Mike) Bazley; grandchildren: Brooke and Aksel Nordquist and Todd and Megan Bazley; sister: Glenda (Tom) Wilson; niece: Erin (Serge) Gaudet; nephew: Neil Wilson; sisters-in-law: Debbie Sten and June Rislund; brother-in-law: Ted Sten (Marlene); as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends.

She was predeceased by: her husband: Ed Sten; parents: Ted and Laura McAndrew; parents-inlaw: Pete and Maggie Sten; and brothers-in-law: Herman Sten, Erland Sten and Lorne Rislund.

The Memorial Service was held on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 1:00 PM at the Community Hall, Canwood, SK officiated

by Pastor Dave Whalley.

The Urn Bearer was Dale Schwehr.

Interment in Stump Lake Cemetery. The organist was Grace Buhler and the eulogist was Dyan Nordquist.

The Honor Guard were her past nursing colleagues.

Donations in memory of Janice may be made to the MS Society or Whispering Pine Place Activity Centre.

Arrangements entrusted to Hawryluk Funeral Home, Canwood, SK.

GRIMM - Mrs. Ellen.

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Ellen Christina Grimm on Sunday, December 4, 2011.

She was the loving wife of the late Lawrence Grimm.

Left to cherish her memory is her son Byron (Lucille) Grimm; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and greatnephews; many friends.

Ellen was born on January 17, 1917 in the Silent Call district near Polworth.

She married Lawrence Grimm in 1938 and together they farmed in the Silent Call district later retiring to Canwood.

A private ceremony will take place at a later date.

Family and friends may send email condolences to www.riverparkfuneral. ca. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of River Park Memorial Chapel, Prince Albert, Don Moriarty, Funeral Director

SMITH - Mr. Richard (Dick) Smith, age 84 years, late of Debden, passed away in Leask on December 1, 2011 The funeral service was held at the Big River Hall in Big River on Wednesday, December 7th, 2011 at 2pm, with Delores Beaulac officiating. Interment followed at the Big River cemetery.

Richard leaves to mourn his children Corinne (Jack) Benner of Dalmeny, Clarence (Trudy) Smith of Debden, Carol (Grant) Hastings of Birch Hills, Lynn (Roy) Webb of Canal Flats, BC, Connie (Ronald) Prefontaine of Bruno, Larry (Judy) Smith of Grandora, Brenda Arabsky (Grant) of Shellbrook, Calvin (Corrine) Smith of Debden, Kim (Yvette) Smith of Lake Lenore, Hal (Karen) Smith of Middle Lake, Melody Smith of Saskatoon, Jennifer (Rocky) Gaudry of Debden, Tanya (Kevin) Voinorosky of Saskatoon.

Richard also leaves to mourn 38 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, his brother Frank (Bertha) Smith of Big River, his sister Alice Eliason of Salmon Arm, BC., a sisterin-law Leona Smith, numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives.

Richard was prede-

ceased by his wife of 58 years, Lilly, in 2003, a son Wayne in 2009, his grandson Dawson, his parents Thomas and Mary Smith, his sisters Joyce, Linda, and Edith, and his brothers Lewis, Albert, Bill, Bob, and Ernie.

Richard was born on April 17th, 1927 in Silver Creek, Manitoba. He started school at age 13, attended for 4 months, but because there were no teachers, he quit and went to work. He worked as a logger in a sawmill, and then went threshing in Shellbrook. When harvest was done, he went up north to fish. In 1944 he was called to the army.

He completed the medical and received his birth certificate, which proved he was too young. His future father in law John Anderson managed to get him a reprieve for 1 year so he could stay and work on the farm, and by the time the year was over, the war had ended.

It was during that year that he met his wife, Lilly Anderson.

They were married in 1945 and soon settled where the family farm is now. Together they raised 14 children on the farm. They had cattle and mixed seed crops, and they grew huge gardens.

Richard was involved in the farm until his passing.

Richard drove the schoolbus for 29 years, he was a member of the schoolboard, a Sno Traveller, and was very involved in the Debden community.

He loved to curl and started the Smithspiel to raise funds for the curling rink.

He also enjoyed playing cards, and spent much time with family and friends sitting at the kitchen table visiting and telling stories.

The eulogy was given by his daughter Melody and his son Hal. The pallbearers were his sons Clarence, Larry, Calvin, Kim, Hal, and Wayne’s son Shawn.

The soloist was Lorna Parent.

Memorial donations can be made to the Shellbrook Hospital and Heritage Manor in Debden.

Email condolences to www.beaulacfuneralhome. com will be forwarded to the family.

Beau “Lac” Funeral Home was entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

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St. Joseph’s - Marcelin Saturday, 7 p.m.

Fr. Tru Le -----------------------PRESBYTERIAN Mistawasis 2nd & 4th Sunday Worship 3 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Obscurity no concern to Garrison, Panthers Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin and Nick Lidstrom are among the most famous names in the National Hockey League, but if you were looking to find the most obscure, you might not be too far wrong to suggest it’s Jason Garrison.

Jason Garrison? Who? Exactly.

You might be surprised to learn that Jason Garrison, a native of White Rock, B.C., who played Junior A in Nanaimo and then spent three years at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, is one of the top scorers on one of the NHL’s best teams this year.

That would be the Florida Panthers, of course. Which fits perfectly with the obscure Garrison because of the NHL’s 30 teams, Florida is certainly among the most obscure, even to their dozens of fans in footballmad Florida.

Garrison and the Panthers are rising at the same time, which is probably not a coincidence.

When the U.S. celebrated its Thanksgiving holiday in late November, the Panthers had the best winning percentage in the Eastern Conference, a few ticks ahead of Pittsburgh, whose engine was revving again with Crosby back in the lineup.

Florida was not the only relatively obscure team to lead a conference.

The best record in the West at U.S. Thanksgiving was Minnesota Wild.

Hockey fans all over North America — except perhaps in the hockey-mad state Minnesota — were yawning at the possibility of a Minnesota-Florida Stanley Cup final.

But we digress. Back to Harrison . . . sorry, Garrison. Jason Garrison.

The 27-year-old, playing his second full season with the Panthers, led all NHL defencemen in goals with eight, leaving Drew Doughty, Lidstrom, Dion Phaneuf, Dustin Byfuglien and other more famous defenders in the dust. He wasn’t alone with his scoring exploits from the blueline, however, since five of Florida’s top nine pointgetters were defencemen.

The Panthers offensive charge was being led by castoff forwards Kris Versteeg and Tomas Fleischmann and goaltender Jose Theodore, a former Hart and Vezina trophy winner with the Habs.

The Panthers are guided by rookie coach Kevin Dineen, one of the early leaders in coach-of-theyear discussions. Dineen had a great six-year run in the American Hockey League, winning 111 more games than he lost. Along the way, he nurtured guys like Jason Garrison, who are quietly — and quite anonymously — skating their way toward a possible flirtation with the

NOTICE

Stanley Cup. • Comedy writer Jim Barach: The Houston Astros will move into the American League West from the National League

Cutler (bad thumb) and Washington’s John Beck (bad passes).”

• Barach again: “The wife of an Illinois high school football coach was

Bruce Penton Central division next year. The fans aren’t concerned about American vs. National. They are just glad no one has seen fit to put the team where they belong: In Double A. • Rick Reilly of espn. com, comparing the last two Green Bay quarterbacks: “(Brett) Favre . . . is Halle Berry in a bikini.

But (Aaron) Rodgers is Halle Berry in a bikini carrying an ice-cold 12-pack and the keys to a free Maserati.”

• This week’s groaner, from R.J. Currie: “Pius Heinz, a 22-yearold German, won the $8.72-million prize at the World Series of Poker.

Once he got ahead, Heinz had his opponents playing ketchup.”

• From Steve Harvey’s Bottom 10: “And, so, the number of sidelined quarterbacks grew, including Houston’s Matt Schaub (bad foot), Chicago’s Jay

Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the R.M. of Leask No. 464 intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 6-92, known at the Zoning Bylaw.

INTENT The proposed bylaw will amend the Zoning District: Lakeshore Development District 1 and it’s regulations by adding a principal use and regulations for Duncan’s Beach. The affected area is shown within the bold dashed line on the map that is attached to and forms a part of this bylaw.

AFFECTED LAND The affected land includes a fraction of SW 33-48-7 W3.

REASON The reason for the amendment is to recognize the existing Duncan’s Beach residential buildings and their uses as conforming, and to allow for their upgrading, improvement or replacement.

PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the bylaw at the R.M. of Leask office between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed from Noon until 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available at cost.

PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing on December 14, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at the R.M. of Leask office to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing, or delivered to the undersigned at the R.M. of Leask office before the hearing.

Issued at the R.M. of Leask No. 464, this 28th day of November, 2011.

Sheri McHanson Administrator

caught changing the grades of some of the team’s players. Remember when the economy was good and coaches could just reward players with money under the table?”

• Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe.com: “The Kansas City Chiefs signed Kyle Orton off waivers, and the Chicago Bears signed Josh McCown.

That’s it, Brett Favre is officially ‘chopped liver.’ “ • After Dustin Brown of the LA Kings made YouTube history by hilariously squirting water out of the bottom of the bottle after holding it upside down, he tweeted:

“Heading to the rink early today have to help the trainers mark all the water bottles with arrows.”

• R.J. Currie again: “The Saints beat the Falcons in overtime after Atlanta got stuffed going for it on fourth down at their own 29. Can’t imagine a more questionable gamble — unless another guy agrees to marry Kim Kardashian.”

• Steve Schrader of the Detroit Free Press, on the Tigers’ Justin Verlander winning the AL Cy Young Award by a 28-0 vote: “Wow. If they can get 28 sportswriters to agree on something, how come Congress can’t work like that?”

• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times on

recent NFL fines: “Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford’s fine for grabbing an opponent’s helmet and throwing him to the ground: $7,500. Bears receiver Earl Bennett’s fine for wearing orange shoes: $10,000. Moral of the story: Good thing for Stafford he wasn’t wearing orange shoes when he did it.”

• Ian Hamilton of the Regina Leader-Post: “As part of their divorce settlement, Dodgers owner Frank McCourt has to pay his ex-wife Jamie $131 million. Through force of habit, the Yankees offered her $175 million.”

Care to comment?

Email brucepenton2003@ yahoo.ca

Prince Albert Raider Hockey Schedule Tues., December 13 ~ 7 p.m

P.A. VS Kamloops Fri., December 16 ~ 7 p.m

P.A. VS Kewlona

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Scott Moe MLA Rosthern/Shellbrook

Nadine Wilson MLA Sask. Rivers Constituency RR 5, Site 16, Box 4 Prince Albert, SK

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1-888-763-0615

Rob Clarke MP clarkr@parl.gc.ca

1-866-400-2334

Shellbrook Hotel 747-2233

Shellbrook Pharmacy 747-3435 Shellbrook

Shellbrook Co-op 747-2122

DUI Laws - The blood alcohol content (BAC) for 24-hour roadside suspensions is .04. The Criminal Code (federal law) BAC for all drivers is .08.

This is the level at which drivers can be fined, convicted and/or charged under the Criminal Code.

Education and addictions screening provisions for drivers who exceed .04 BAC is applied.

Statutory licence suspensions for Criminal Code convictions and certain offenses under The Highway Traffic Act is one year for a first offence, three years for the second offence and five years for the third offence. Mandatory alcohol addictions screening and completion of a prescribed recovery program is required for licence reinstatement.

Convicted impaired drivers may apply for a restricted licence after completing their education or treatment program, and will receive driver’s licence reinstatement after 50 per cent of the suspension period has been served if education or treatment has been completed.

Details of the probationary drivers’ program are: The probationary licence period is two years in length, not including the required minimum sixmonth learning period. There is an immediate 30-day licence suspension for new drivers who drive with a BAC over .04. The suspension period is 90 days for second and subsequent offences. It is mandatory for new drivers with a 30-day driver’s licence suspension to complete a Driving Without Impairment (DWI) course. For second-time offenders, an addictions assessment, followed by education or recovery treatment is required before licence reinstatement.

Randy Hoback MP

Blaine Lake Ambulance Care

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747-2644

Blaine Lake

Shellbrook

Wilcox - Zuk - Chovin Law Office

TBS Collision

Naber Ford Sales 747-2213

naber PERFORMANCE DIVISION 747-6100 Shellbrook

R.M. of Shellbrook No. 493 747-2178

747-2944 Shellbrook

747-2641 Shellbrook

Carla’s Hair Place

747-2577 J. K Plumbing and Heating 747-7756 Shellbrook

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Parkland Ambulance Care Ltd.

922-2040 Prince Albert

Woodland Pharmacy Shellbrook, Canwood, Leask

PA Auto Wreckers & Salvage

Prince Albert

Town of Shellbrook 747-4900

Hair Studio 747-3077 Shellbrook

Swift Sure Screw Piles 747-7461 (cell)

764-2400

Debden

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‘Tis NOT The Season For Accidents...

t ’ n o D e s Plea ! e v i r D & Drink

Shellbrook & Leask Medical Clinic Big River Esso and Restaurant 469-5774

Cottage Bakery & Deli 724-4737 Debden

Designer’s Edge Hair Salon & Tanning Studio 747-2277 Shellbrook

1.877.898.8248 (TAIT) Shellbrook • Canwood • Leask

Prefontaine Care Homes

Creative Image Salon

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724-4414

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Debden

Midtown Holdings

C&J Towing & Recovery

469-5666

468-2799

Big River

Debden Credit Union Debden ~ 724-8370 Big River ~ 469-4944

Drinking & Driving do not mix!

If you plan on drinking this Holiday Season then plan a safe ride home!

• Call a friend or family member • Have a designated driver - someone who will consume no alcohol before or during the outing.

Bring them back alive!

Spiritwood Big River Ambulance

724-2002

Canwood

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Earle Beebe Trucking

Chay’s Florist

469-2289

469-4485

Big River

Wheels 4U

Big River

Hannigan Honey Inc.

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Ritchie Construction Ltd. 469-2013 Big River

Shellbrook Bigway DNA Tire & Auto Inc.

747-2329 Shellbrook

McHanson’s Hardware Ltd. 466-2203 Leask

747-3142 Shellbrook

427-2200 Shell Lake

Lamplight Cuisine

Red Wing Auto Recyclers

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Welcome Inn Spiritwood ~ 883-2058 Debden Hotel 724-2140 Canwood Hotel 468-2256 Big River Hotel 469-2030 Teddy Bear’s Den Shell Lake ~ 427-2025

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Choosing and caring for your Christmas tree

By Erl Svendsen Christmas just isn’t Christmas without a Christmas tree. And yet, Christmas trees are a relatively recent introduction to North America. The first one recorded in Canada was in 1781 in Quebec, while the first record south of the border didn’t occur until 40 years later.

However, evergreens have been used to celebrate the winter season much longer than that and were widely used in northern Europe to celebrate Yule and before that, the Romans brought evergreens in to decorate for Saturnalia. In any event, Christmas trees are here to stay as a fixture of the season.

When purchasing a live or ‘real’ Christmas tree, you have a few options from big box stores to tree lots in shopping centre parking lots. Getting your tree from an unheated greenhouses at garden centres will get you out of the weather and you usually have more room to select and compare trees. Another benefit of visiting a greenhouse is that you’ll be hit by the intense fragrance of all those evergreens. For the more adventurous, you can bundle up your family and drive to a Upick Christmas tree nursery where the elves, um, I mean sales staff will cut your ‘perfect’ tree down and help you

load it up. There may even be fun activities to distract the kids while you are on your hunt.

Bundled trees, usually found at big box stores, may be cheaper but you will not be able to properly assess their shape: you won’t be able to tell if they have a flat side, bare spots, a wide bottom, etc. Having a flat side isn’t all bad, since in many cases your tree will be against a wall or in a corner. But I like to know what I’m buying.

So for me an unbundled tree is the answer, typically found in tree lots and garden centres.

After you’ve assessed for size and shape, you should lift the tree up and

Sask Perennial Society coming events Don’t know what to get the gardener in your life? Here are a few options available through the Saskatchewan Perennial Society by calling 343-770: (1) the classic Japanese handhoe - expertly crafted, long lasting and quickly gets to the root of the problem [$15], (2) In a cold Land by Sara Williams: the stories and plant introductions by prairie horticulture pioneers Cecil Patterson, Bert Porter, Percy Wright and Less Kerr [$14], and (3) The 2012 Prairie Gardener, Western Canada’s only gardening annual since 1937; this year’s theme is trees for the prairies [$13]. The latter two are also available at local book stores and garden centres.

Get out of the cold and enter an inviting year-round garden by visiting the City of Saskatoon Civic Conservatory found adjacent to the Mendel Art Gallery, 950 Spadina Cr. In addition to an interesting collection of orchids, tropical and arid or dessert plants, this time of year you can enjoy a seasonal display of poinsettias in all their glory. Admission is free, open daily. http://www.mendel.ca/visit/conservatory

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

BLAINE LAKE: Wapiti Library: Books, DVDs, Internet, Study/Meeting Space, Proctor Service. Hours: Tuesday 2-5, 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 10 am - 4 pm. Librarian: Aline Hannon LEASK: Wapiti Library Hours: Tues. & Fri.: 1 - 5:30 pm & Sat., 12:30 - 5:30 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 - 6:30 pm; Tues., 2 - 8 pm; Wed. 2 - 8 pm; Thur., 2 - 6:30 pm; Fri., 10 - 4 pm. Children’s Story Time: Fri. 10:30 am (Oct. - May). Ph. 747-3419.

LEASK: Leask/Marcelin Fish & Game Horn Measuring & Social on Friday, December 9 at the Leask Legion Hall 6:30 p.m. (Bring your fish & photo entries or leave at Sprigg’s Fine Foods in charge of Tom) SHELLBROOK: Advent Lessons and Christmas Carol Service at the St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Shellbrook on Sat., December 17 at 7 p.m. Refreshments and fellowship to follow. Everyone Welcome.

CANWOOD: New Years Eve Dance on Saturday, December 31 at the Canwood Community Centre, 9 p.m. Advance Tickets $20; At the door $25; Tickets available at Canwood Co-op or by calling 468-2164 ~ Midnight Supper. Music by “Bannock Country”. Sponsored by Canwood Royal Purple & Elks.

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drop it on its base. You can expect a few needles and small branches to drop, but if there’s excessive needle drop, move on to a different tree. If your tree passes the ‘drop’ test, have the staff cut off the bottom inch or two (2 – 5 cm). This will ensure that it will drink up water when placed in its stand.

If you are not planning on setting your tree up for a few days, you can store it outdoors away from the sun and wind. But remember to cut the bottom just before setting up, even if it was cut at the time of purchase.

Like your Uncle Albert, your tree will drink excessively. Expect a 2 or 3 litres of water a day for at least the first few days.

After that, the volume should drop off. Use a tree stand that has an ample water well and keep it filled up above the bottom of the trunk. Most trees sit up on a spike so while there may appear to still be water in the well, the tree has no access to it. Your tree should last three to four weeks if you do nothing else other than making sure it never runs out of water. So keep an eye on the water level every day.

Floral preservative may help to extend your tree’s life, but it won’t compensate for allowing your tree to dry out. Adding sugar, aspirins and the like do little to help either. Final message: DO NOT LET YOUR TREE GO DRY. When placing your tree in the house, heat is your enemy. Heat will cause your tree to dry out. So keep it away from furnace vents (or close them off temporarily). Strings of lights generate heat too.

And while lights have come a long way from when I was a kid (we went from strings of largish and hot lights to mini low-watt bulbs and now to very cool, ultra low watt LED lights), even the new LEDs generate some heat.

All this means is limit the amount of the time the lights are on to save your tree and to reduce your electricity bills.

When the season is over and the ornaments are put away for another year, drop off your tree to be ground up for mulch if your town or city has a program for that. That way your Christmas tree has a life beyond the season and contributes to the health of parks and gardens in your community. Last year, the City of Saskatoon had 8 convenient drop-off

A line up of Scots Pine in a garden centre.

Erl Svendsen Photo

points, starting December 26 and running until the end of January. Check out the City’s website (www. saskatoon.ca) or the newspaper later this month for this year’s dates and loca-

tions.

This column is provided by the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (www14.brinkster.com/ saskperrennial)

Jehovah Witnesses Assembly Local spokesman Melvin Monus said that about 25 delegates from the Blaine Lake area attended a two-day assembly of Jehovah’s Witnesses at the Kingdom Hall Complex in Saskatoon on November 26 and 27. The assembly theme, ‘Let God’s Name Be Sanctified”, was highlighted throughout the two days.

Individuals and family groups were encouraged to learn how to identify - and avoid - the potential snares of social networking, pornography, harmful gossip, and bad association that could bring reproach to God’s name.

A series of talks, demonstrations interviews, and faith strengthening experiences encouraged young and old alike to fulfil their serious responsibility as bearers of God’s name by being mindful of their thoughts, speech decisions and conduct.

On Saturday three individuals symbolized their dedication to do Jehovah God’s will be water immersion. On Sunday, Mr.. Wayne Thorgeirson, guest speaker from Georgetown, Ontario, delivered the keynote address entitled, “Jehovah Will Sanctify His Great Name at Armageddon”.

According to Monus, the 570 in attendance from the nine congregations in mid-northern Saskatchewan appreciated the encouragement they received to sanctify their Creator, Jehovah God. He said that they were already looking forward to their next assembly in the spring of 2012.

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Pat Grayston voted onto Sask Culture board Local artist, Pat Grayston is one of the new members of the Saskatchewan Culture Board following an election in October.

Grayston, who lives in Shellbrook, was voted into one of two seats up for grabs, with the other going to an incumbent board

member up for reelection.

Within the board there are a number of committees.

Grayston is hoping to get onto the board that oversees where the money brought in to Sask Culture goes.

“Quite often we think of these organizations as

having all this money to spend and we really don’t think of all the committments that are placed on them by agencies and the expectations that are placed on them,” said Grayston.

One of the items that Grayston is excited about is the Creative Kids pro-

gram. The program provides funding to reduce financial barriers for children participating in arts and culture, similar to the Kids Sport program for sports.

The Town of Big River and the Big River First Nation are local communities that have been chosen to pilot the Creative Kids program.

An example of the work the program does is they would provide a guitar, art supplies or lessons

to a student who qualifies.

“They are definitely giving to those kids that are wanting to be a part of something and don’t have the necessary means of doing it,” said Grayston.

She is also interested in researching where funding comes from as not all of Sask Culture’s funding comes through Sask Lotteries.

Members of the Sask Culture Board are voted in by voting members of the Sask Culture organization.

“Those are people that want to have a say in what Sask Culture does,” said Grayston.

SaskCulture Inc. is a community-based, volunteer-driven organization, which works with its membership and other community partners to build a culturally vibrant province, where all citizens celebrate, value and participate in a rich, cultural life.

World Vision: Text you later

CHRISTMAS GIVING -- Pastor Chris Dean and June Moe present Pastor David Baldock, of the Shellbrook and Area Ministerial Food Bank with a cheque for $250, to go toward the Ministerial’s annual Christmas Hamper project. The funds are the proceeds of a Lasagna supper organized by the Emmanuel Lutheran Church Ladies.

In today’s fast-paced world where kids text their parents instead of calling them to let them know they will be late for dinner and twitter is where they get their daily news, why not give as well as get from the social game? Here are some fun, rewarding and easy ideas.

Paying it forward: Next time you are getting your morning coffee or paying at a drive-thru, offer to buy a small coffee for the person behind you in line and bring a smile of surprise to their face.

Be the difference – click a button – change a life: Maybe instead of buying that coffee you could put that dollar towards a charitable gift in the name of a loved one, like school supplies for a child in need, or even the life-changing gift of child sponsorship

DUC disappointed by lack of commitment to wetlands in Throne Speech Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is concerned the provincial government did not specifically reference wetlands or the protection of wetlands, as a part of the solution to Saskatchewan’s flooding and water quality problems in the recent Speech to the Throne.

“We are disappointed, as will be our more than 24,000 volunteers and supporters across the province,” says Scott Stephens, director of regional operations for DUC in the prairie region. “Given all the environmental issues wetlands address, it is somewhat disturbing that protecting wetlands was not made a key component in the Throne Speech.”

Saskatchewan has one of the highest wetland loss rates in the country. Twenty-eight acres of wetlands are lost every day in southern Saskatchewan alone.

This drainage reduces or eliminates a watershed’s ability to store water during peak water movement and the end result is flooding.

“In Saskatchewan, drainage is having a profound impact on downstream landowners and

infrastructure, which was obvious this past spring,” adds Stephens. “Currently, Saskatchewan wetlands are not being used effectively and as a result, communities are paying the price in flood damage costs, drought compensation and degraded water quality.

Saskatchewan needs an effective provincial policy to protect and restore these valuable wetlands.”

The recent flooding in Saskatchewan caused significant damage to infrastructure throughout the province. In the 2011-12 mid-year financial report released on November 28, 2011, the province estimated flooding costs to be in excess of $240 million.

This high price tag is in large part due to expenses like disaster claims and emergency highway repairs. With every wetland drained, those costs will only escalate with the next flood.

On behalf of our supporters and concerned Saskatchewan residents, DUC continues to encourage government to promote wetland conservation.

DUC has 70 years of ex-

perience assisting government and stakeholders in the development of wetland policies and we look forward to the opportunity to work with government and industry in developing an effective wetland policy for Saskatchewan.

Ducks Unlimited Can-

ada (DUC) is a private, non-profit organization that conserves, manages and restores wetlands and associated habitats for waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people.

Elks win close match with Tisdale Korey Diehl had two goals and two assists to lead the Shellbrook Elks to a win over the Tisdale Ramblers on the road Saturday night.

The Elks held the Ramblers scoreless through two periods but nearly blew a two goal lead in the third period.

Diehl and Mark Walter scored goals in the first and second period, respectively, while Ryan Gareau put the Elks up by three early in the third.

The Ramblers’ Robbie Holoien and Eric Anderson scored 13 seconds apart midway through the period to bring Tisdale within striking distance of the

Elks.

Dan Hrebeniuk scored with 4:36 left in the third to briefly tie the game at three goals a piece but Diehl, with his second goal of the game scored the eventual game winner 40 seconds later.

Curtis Olsen scored an insurance goal with 1:35 left on the clock, to seal the Elks win.

Both teams ran a short bench, with the Elks dressing 11 skaters to Tisdale’s 13.

The Elks next home action will be Saturday night when they play host to the Dalmeny Fury with an 8 p.m. start time.

costs little more than a dollar a day. Charities like World Vision offer a catalogue ( www.worldvision.ca/gifts ) full of charitable gifts that let you be the difference in the life of someone far away.

How about volunteering? Visit www. charityvillage.comand see which charities in your neighbourhood need a few hours of your time. Become more aware of issues related to poverty and injustice.

Explore the world around you: The next time you use the Internet to check the local weather or your bank balance, try visiting a site that you have never seen before, perhaps to learn about another culture or part of the world. Then share what you have learned with others in your social network so they too gain the benefit of understanding something new.

Shellbrook Hospital Auxiliary news The Hospital Auxiliary meeting was held November 22nd with seven members present.

A wreath was bought for Remembrance Day. We discussed what we will buy the residents of Parkland Terrace and Hospital for Christmas.

The Nursing Home and Hospital Family Christmas Party is Sunday, December 11th at 2:30 p.m. Members of the Hospital Auxiliary were invited.

Decorate Nursing Home November 25th for Christmas.

Next meeting Tuesday, January 24th, 2012.

FCHL Standings Prairie Outlaws Shellbrook Elks Rosthern Wheat Kings Bruno T- Birds Dalmeny Fury Beardy's Blackhawks Warman Wildcats Tisdale Ramblers Hague Royals

GP 8 9 6 6 7 7 7 6 8

W 8 5 5 5 4 2 2 1 1

L OTL 0 0 3 1 1 0 1 0 3 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 7 0

GF GA PTS 61 25 16 46 27 11 40 26 10 32 25 10 34 44 8 30 43 4 27 47 4 29 44 2 36 54 2

FCHL Scoring Leaders Jordan Menke Prairie Outlaws Travis Goebel Hague Royals Tory Stott Prairie Outlaws Bret Peppler Prairie Outlaws Chris Hahn Prairie Outlaws Justin Edin Dalmeny Fury Cory Perkins Warman Wildcats Brett Novak Bruno T- Birds Tanner Gillies Rosthern Wheat Kings Garett Cameron Rosthern Wheat Kings Hugh Hamilton Shellbrook Elks Ryan Gareau Shellbrook Elks

GP 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 6 6 6 9 9

G 14 8 8 8 8 8 8 6 10 7 3 4

A P 12 26 15 23 15 23 10 18 10 18 9 17 8 16 9 15 5 15 8 15 12 15 11 15

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LIGHTS UP -- Town of Shellbrook employee Jason Lamotte installs a lighted star on a light standard on Main Street Shellbrook.

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Arts Council Carol Fest ‘Home for Christmas’

Top left, The Ordale Singers perform “Silent Night.”

Top right, Three Plus One perform “Sleep Little Tiny King.”

Right The Shellbrook String Quartet performs “Joy to the World.”

Bottom right, Hannah Korody’s voice students Mya Sommerfeld, Jade Keyowski, Sara Shakul, Natalie Wall, Janaya Fuller, Brooke Andreae, Nikita Skarpinsky and Cheverin Martell perform “Little Drummer Boy.” Bottom left, David Hjertaas accompanies Kelsey Fitch on Guitar.

Right, Debbie Helm provides some moral support for grand daughter Emma Zawislak during her song “That’s what I want for Christmas.”

Above, The Parkside Lutheran Quartet performs”Do you hear what I hear.”

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Enhanced support for people with Diabetes

Saskatchewan is following through on its commitment to provide more support for people with diabetes. Health Minister Don McMorris announced today the government is meeting its election commitment to move two long-acting insulins from Exception Drug Status listing to full formulary listing, and expand the insulin pump program to cover residents up to the age of 25.

“Diabetes is a serious disease affecting a growing number of residents in our province,” McMorris said. “These two measures will realize significant cost savings for families affected by the disease.

The enhancements also help individuals with diabetes to better manage

their conditions and make real progress in improving their quality of life. This is another way our government is putting patients first.”

Effective immediately, two long-acting insulins, Lantus and Levemir, will be moved to open formulary, meaning patients do not need to meet any medical criteria to receive coverage. The amount a patient will pay for their insulin will be determined by their level of coverage under the Drug Plan.

Currently, only children under the age of 18 with type 1 diabetes are covered under the Children’s Insulin Pump Program.

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to include young type 1 diabetic adults 25 years of age and under.

The Saskatchewan Insulin Pump Program will cover insulin pumps up to $6,300 and also help patients with the cost of insulin pump supplies, which cost approximately $250 per month.

Insulin pumps regulate blood sugar levels by delivering insulin at a steady rate. This in turn helps to prevent many long-term complications associated with diabetes, such as stroke, kidney failure, heart disease, blindness and amputation.

“Increasing access to long-lasting insulins, as well as expanding insulin pump coverage, are two strong moves in the right direction for the more than 75,000 Saskatchewan residents living with diabetes,” Canadian Diabetes Association in Saskatchewan Regional Director Warren Wagne said. “We applaud the government’s commitment to helping lead the fight against diabetes in our province and look forward to working together to keep the conversation on this serious, growing

disease, top of mind.”

It is estimated these changes will cost the government approximately $2.5 million annually.

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in Saskatchewan. More information on diabetes preven-

tion and treatment can be found at www.health.gov. sk.ca/about-diabetes.

Full-time job growth in Saskatchewan Statistics Canada reports today that November’s full-time employment in Saskatchewan increased by 7,800 jobs compared to November 2010.

Total full-time employment at 435,600 is the highest on record for the month of November as a result of part-time jobs changing to full-time employment opportunities.

“Saskatchewan workers have a wide range of employment opportunities,” Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration Minister Rob Norris said. “Today there are more than 9,300 positions posted on SaskJobs. ca.”

Off-reserve Aboriginal employment had a yearover-year increase of 4,400

jobs (12.2 per cent), for six months of gains.

Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate increased to 5.1 per cent in the month of November from 4.1 per cent in October. The unemployment rate is second in the country behind Alberta

at 5.0 per cent and well below the national average of 7.4 per cent.

Regina’s unemployment rate was 3.5 per cent, the lowest in the country and Saskatoon’s (5.5 per cent) was sixth lowest.

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Beware of NDP leadership hopefuls bearing policy gifts from Greece By the Canadian Taxpayers Federation In his campaign to become the next national leader of the NDP, candidate Brian Topp is proposing a radical program of huge tax hikes. To understand why a serious contender for the leadership of Canada’s official opposition would put forward such a destructive program, it’s important to consider his world view.

When the Greek debt crisis was unfolding this past summer, Mr. Topp was at the centre of it all, in Athens, admiring the leadership skills of for-

mer Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou.

To most of us the summer was frightening; watching Papandreou plunge the world economy into near-chaos – first agreeing to a bailout package from the European Union, then announcing a national referendum on the deal (without consulting the EU or his cabinet), triggering a global stock market sell-off and finally calling off the referendum vote and resigning under pressure. Investors took a 50 per cent loss on Greek

‘Give a Little Life Day’ brings in 393,000 The Victoria Hospital Foundation’s 6th annual GIVE a little life DAY received more than $393,000 in donations from across central and northern Saskatchewan.

The goal was to raise as much as possible to help fund the purchase of up to three new anesthetic machines for the operating rooms at the Victoria Regional Hospital in Prince Albert. The hospital is one of the busiest in the province and serves as a major regional referral center.

Last year more than 5,100 operations were performed at the Victoria Regional Hospital.

Starting a 6:00 am, donations poured in throughout the day. The event is hosted by Rawlco Radio in Prince Albert with all three stations relocating to the main lobby of the hospital for the day.

By 6:00 pm the total stood at more than $393,000 with donations still coming.

Rob Dalziel, executive director with the Victoria Hospital Foundation said, “Each year the generosity of the people of Prince Albert as well as central and northern Saskatchewan continues to amaze us. We are so thankful for their selfless giving. It really shows just how important access to quality health is in everyone’s mind. New machines will go a long way towards helping the hospital address both wait times and increasing the number of surgeries performed”.

Dalziel added that anyone wishing to donate can still do so by contacting the foundation office or by going to the Foundation’s web site: www.helpthevic.ca.

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bonds, pensioners saw across-the-board reductions in their retirement benefits, while Greek employers and workers prepared for a severe recession.

For Topp, then serving as national president of Canada’s NDP, it was business as usual.

In Athens on Canada Day, for the worldwide convention of Socialist International, he wrote home to his blog , that Papandreou “is a quietly inspiring figure.” Topp said the Greek leader “opened the meeting with a calm, thoughtful, and determined overview.”

“Perhaps his most important words were his final ones,” Topp wrote, as he thrilled to the uplifting rhetoric. “We will survive, and we will win.”

Everybody knows the next chapter in the story: Papandreou and the NDP’s Socialist International counterparts proceeded to default on Greece’s debt.

This would all be pretty funny if Brian Topp were not the most likely successor to Jack Layton, poised to become the leader of Canada’s official opposition.

In the current fiscal year, the government of Canada expects to collect record revenues. Even so, finance minister Jim Flaherty is forecasting a $35 billion deficit on account of spending that has soared 31 per cent since his government took office in 2006. And Flaherty is forecasting spending to increase a further 13 per cent over the next five years, before revenues overtake spending and we finally enjoy a balanced budget.

Like most of his colleagues in Socialist International, Brian Topp believes the solution to the worldwide debt crisis (a crisis caused by overspending) is higher taxes.

In his policy paper released in late November, Brian Topp promises that, as Prime Minister, he will hike the top federal income tax rate from 29 per cent to 35 per cent, double the taxable capital gains rate from 50 to 100 per cent, tax stock options like employment income and boost the federal business tax rate from 15 per cent to 22.12 per cent.

He explains his $18 billion tax grab, saying our current tax rates are “benefits given to people

who don’t need them.”

Apparently in Mr. Topp’s world, any money you earn is rightful property of the government and any amount they let you keep is a gift for which you should be grateful.

For now, the people Brian Topp claims to really want to squeeze – 173,570 people earning over $250,000 – (less than the population of Barrie, Ontario) already pay $29 billion dollars in federal income tax each year. Or put another way, they are the 0.7 per cent of all taxpayers who happen to provide 20 per cent of all federal income tax revenue.

In comparison, 12 million Canadians (52 per cent of taxpayers) pay $6 billion in federal income taxes – only 4 per cent of the total.

Topp’s solution is to target the people who already pay $29 billion each year in federal income tax and take another $3 billion from them.

And what would he do with that $3 billion tax grab? Topp says the money “would then be available for productive investment.”

Many of us could probably be classed as sceptics on that point: if you needed to find a truly productive investment for that money, you might be tempted

to leave it in the hands of the people who earned it, rather than turn it over to the president of the NDP,

the former prime minister of Greece and all the big brains in Socialist International.

Upgrades to Saskatchewan’s Highway Hotline The Highway Hotline has officially launched its upgraded Internet map that allows motorists to see road conditions from four cameras and to customize the information they want.

“We want motorists to have as much information as possible,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Jim Reiter said. “We’re also piloting the use of these cameras for the first time with the Highway Hotline.”

The upgraded map shows the locations of national and provincial parks, border crossings, ferry crossings, road construction, weather activity and four highways cameras.

Motorists can choose to see the information they wish by clicking the appropriate box in the upper-right area of the map. Road information is available by clicking a segment of highway. Drivers can also click the icons (pictures) on the map to get more information about a specific park, border crossing, ferry, construction activity or view real-time images from a highway camera. The four camera locations are: one along Highway 2 near Weyakwin between La Ronge and Prince Albert; two along Highway 11 between Saskatoon and Regina with one south of Dundurn (Blackstrap) and another at Davidson; and one along Highway 3 near Paradise Hill northeast of Lloydminster.

“These four road cameras were originally installed to give our maintenance crews a look at the road, but it made sense to see if they could also be used as part of the Highway Hotline map,” Reiter said. “We’re now offering the public the same view, so if it’s snowing, for example, the cameras see the road and motorists can decide whether or not to travel. We wanted to offer this additional service to motorists this winter, even though the interface of the cameras with the Highway Hotline is still a pilot initiative.”

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Advertising Deadline for the December 23/11 and December 30/11 issues of the Shellbrook Chronicle and Spiritwood Herald is

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747-2442 The Shellbrook Office will be closed from December 23/11 to January 2/12 Regular office hours will resume on January 3/12.

As we close out the year, we want to thank our customers and friends for your continued support; and we send out our best wishes for the holiday season to you and yours.

Merry Christmas

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THANKS - The family of the late Janice Sten would like to thank everyone for their support through this hard time. The loss of a loved one is so hard and having friends and family around to bring a few meals by and hugs means the world to us. The support is greatly appreciated.

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surrounding communities certainly helps. Please know I won’t forget your kind gestures.

Thank you again from the bottom of my heart.

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But most especially thanks for your friendship. To the Debden Community and surrounding communities, I can’t begin to express what your gifts mean to me and my family. The money is most definitely helpful and will go to extremely good use, there’s no doubt about that.

But more than the monetary value, I so greatly appreciate the thought behind the gift, The accident was so unexpected but with your actions have really lightened the load. For that especially I thank you. This time has been difficult for us, but knowing we have the support of people like you in our community and

IN MEMORIAMS STERLING - In memory of Robert (Bob) Thomas Sterling, July 22, 1922 - Dec. 12, 2009.

Just a memory, fond and true, To show we still remember you.

Though two years have passed away, Still we miss you day by day.

- Wife Betty and family.

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What to know about esophageal cancer Experts predict that roughly 17,000 new cases of esophageal cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. and 2,000 cases in Canada this year, according to the American Cancer Society and the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation. Although not as prevalent as some other cancers, cancer of the esophagus is a concern for many men, who are more likely than women to be affected. Despite its prevalence, esophageal cancer remains relatively under the radar among the general public.

Anatomy of the esophagus The esophagus is a hollow tube that connects the mouth to the stomach and the remainder of the digestive system. It lies just behind the trachea and in front of the

spine. Food that is chewed and swallowed will travel down this muscular tube -which averages 10 to 13 inches long in most adults -- until it reaches the stomach to start the digestion process.

Called the upper esophageal sphincter, this is a muscle that relaxes to open and allow food to enter. At the bottom of the esophagus is the area that connects the esophagus to the stomach, known as the gastroesophageal, or GE, junction. Part of the lower esophagus is the lower esophageal sphincter, which regulates the flow of food into the stomach and prevents stomach acid from entering the esophagus.

Inside of the esophagus are different layers. The first layer is the mucosa, which

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has different layers of its own. The innermost layer of the esophagus is the epithelium, which is made up of flat, thin cells called squamous cells. This layer is where most cancers of the esophagus begin, according to the ACS. The other layers of the esophagus are the submucosa, muscularis propria and the adventitia. These layers are largely made up of connective tissue, muscles, nerves, and blood vessels.

In many cases, the cancer will begin in the inner-most layer of the esophagus (mucosa) and work its way outward.

However, the cancer can occur anywhere.

Risk factors for esophageal cancer There are no definitive causes of esophageal caner, but doctors surmise that

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chronic irritation of the esophagus may contribute to the mutation of DNA, which leads to the presence of abnormal cancer cells.

Behaviors and factors that may cause this irritation include: * Alcohol consumption * Smoking * An esophageal sphincter that won’t relax * Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) * Frequent consumption of very hot liquids * Obesity * Consuming foods preserved in lye * Barrett’s Esophagus, a condition where the lining of the esophagus is damaged from acid reflux * Gender and age: men over the age of 70 are at greater risk Symptoms The Mayo Clinic says that very early stages of esophageal cancer may cause no symptoms. However, as the disease progresses and tumors form, there may be some symptoms. One of the more common is a feeling of a lump or blockage in the throat that disrupts the ability to swallow. Sufferers may choke on food or feel that it gets stuck going down.

Chest pain or burning similar to GERD heartburn also may occur. Coughing or hoarseness can be symptoms as well. Over time, individuals may lose weight without trying due to their impaired ability to eat.

Screening for esophageal cancer is not frequent because of the rarity of the condition and a lack of evidence of an identifiable risk group. Therefore, it is often up to patients to ask for screening from their doctors.

Treatment Doctors can do a series of tests to diagnose the cancer. These may include an endoscopy to see inside of the esophagus, different imaging scans to take pictures of the esophagus and checking the function of other organs to see if cancer is present.

Depending on the severity of the cancer, an oncologist may recommend the following treatments. * Surgery to remove a tumor. * Surgery to remove a portion of the esophagus and reconnect it to the stomach by pulling the stomach up or using a piece of the colon. * Surgery to remove a portion of the stomach, esophagus and surrounding lymph nodes. * Insertion of a stent to hold open the esophagus and relieve esophageal obstruction. * Insertion of a feeding tube that bypasses the throat. * Chemotherapy and radiation treatment used separately or together.

Again, the type of treatment will be based on a doctor’s recommendation.

Survival rates for esophageal cancer continue to improve through the years as doctors have better methods of diagnosis and treatment at their disposals. However, statistics do indicate that the majority of esophageal cancer patients will die within five years of diagnosis. Getting diagnosed early and reducing behaviors that can lead to the cancer are a person’s best precautions. HM121650

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LAND FOR SALE

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Phone Bryon at 306278-2425 or Phil at 306-278-2299.

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2008 FORD F150 XTR SUPERCAB 4X4 4.6L V8, Auto, Fully Loaded & Power Equipped Very Clean Truck

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2008 FORD RANGER XLT FX4 SUPERCAB 4X4 4.0L V6, Auto, Fully Loaded & Power Equipped Very Clean, One Owner PST Paid $15,995

$40,998 -$8500 -$2500

2011 F150 XTS SUPERCAB 4X4

2011 F350 XLT CREW CAB 4X4 Sale Price Delivery Allowance Recycle Your Ride

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2011 F150 XLT SUPERCREW 4X4

2011 FUSION SE 4 DR SEDAN Sale Price Delivery Allowance Recycle Your Ride

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