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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2011
No. 48
Ahtahkakoop fire suspects arrested and in custody Three suspects are in custody following a fatal fire November 21 on the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation. Dominic Chase Ahenakew Kimmy Randall Bear and Carl Anthony Albert have each been charged with two counts of second degree murder for the deaths of William Ahenakew and Trez SparvierScott and one count of attempted murder for a four year old girl pulled from the burning house on the reserve November 21. She was taken to hospital and treated for smoke inhalation. Ahenakew turned himself in after RCMP issued a Canada-wide warrant for his arrest. A pair of Canada-wide warrants were also issued for Bear and Albert which lead to a three day search on the reserve for the two suspects. Shellbrook RCMP, with the assistance of surrounding detachments, surrounded a home on the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation November 24. Following a brief standoff, Bear finally turned himself in. Albert was arrested the following evening without incident on the reserve by members of the Shellbrook RCMP. Ahenakew appeared in court and has been remanded in custody until his next court appearance on Decmber 12, at court on the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation. Shellbrook RCMP responded to a complaint of two injured men at a residence on Ahtahkakoop November 21. Family members located two injured males in the house but left the residence to call police due to poor cell service. When responding, the home was engulfed in flames. Prior to members arriving, a four year old girl was rescued from the house. Attempts to further search the house were thwarted by heat and heavy smoke. The remains to two deceased males, later identified as William Ahenakew and Trez Sparvier-Scott, were removed from the residence by RCMP Forensic Identification Section.
THE ODD COUPLE -- Oscar (Myron Wall), right, yells at Felix (Wade Reddekopp) in the process of kicking him out of the apartment during the Host Players’ production of “The Odd Couple.” Story and pictures on page 10.
Prince Albert Lab services resume normal operations The Prince Albert Parkland Health Region will resume normal laboratory services after regular computer system functions were restored on November 30. The Lab Service Centre at the South Hill Mall will resume regular operating hours on Thursday, Dec. 1st at 7:15 a.m. The staff members from the Lab Service Centre had been reallocated to the Victoria Hospital to assist the main laboratory with processing issues caused by the computer system failure.
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Due to the expected backlog of patients coming to the center on Thursday, patients with non-urgent health conditions are being requested to wait until Friday or next week to come for tests. This may help reduce waiting times at the centre for patients with more urgent health conditions. On Sunday, laboratory services at various health facilities within the province were suddenly disrupted due to this computer system failure.
Prince Albert Parkland Health Region laboratory staff members worked as quickly as possible to resolve the issue and continued to provide services to those with emergent health issues at the hospital site only. The Prince Albert Parkland Health Region wishes to thank the public for their patience during this time period when technical work was underway to restore the computer system.
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December 2, 2011
Elks split pair of weekend games
The Shellbrook Elks earned three of a possible four points in a pair of games in the Fort Carlton Hockey League over the weekend. The Elks opened the weekend with a shootout loss to the Prairie Outlaws in Waldheim Friday night before dominating the Hague Royals in Shellbrook Saturday night. Elks 8 Hague 3 David Clements made his first start of the season as the Shellbrook Elks rebounded from a three game losing streak to defeat the Hague Royals in Shellbrook Saturday night. Mark Walter opened the scoring for scored the lone goal of the first
period, giving the Elks a 1-0 edge heading into the second. Travis Goebel evened the score early in the second but consecutive goals from Dane Lindskog, Ryan Gareau and Walter gave the Elks a commanding 4-1 lead going into the third. Korey Diehl scored a pair while Gareau and Josh Peterson each scored singles while Matthew Loophey and Spencer Marshall scored for the Royals in the third for the 8-3 finish. As the game wore on, and slid further in the favor of the Elks, the penalties began piling up for both teams.
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In the first period, two of the games 18 penalties were called. Elks 4 Prairie 5 (SO) Former Elk, Bret Peppler scored the shoot out winner as the Prairie Outlaws edged the Shellbrook Elks Friday night in Waldheim. Prairie’s Trevor Hiebert got the ball rolling with a goal 2:30 into the first period however Shellbrook’s Mason Wallin evened the score before the end of the first. The Elks took their first lead of the game midway through the second on a goal by Mark Walter but a pair of goals from Peppler and Tory Stott just a minute apart regained the lead for the Outlaws. Stott’s goal was with the man advantage. A goal from the Elks’ Matt Bergen with 1:26 left in the second sent the teams into the third period tied at three goals a piece. The Prairie powerplay struck again in the third as Tyler Bouey scored with the man advantage two minutes into the third. Korey Diehl tied the game with a shorthanded goal midway through the third to send the game to
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Korey Diehl waits out Hague goaltender Curtis Sibley before sliding the puck in the net.
overtime. After a scoreless overtime period, Peppler gave his team the win with a goal in the shootout. The powerplay proved to be difference maker in this game as the Outlaws
capitalized on two of their nine opportunities while the Elks went 0 for 7 on the night. The Elks play a pair of away games this weekend against the Tisdale Ramblers and the Bruno
T-Birds before playing back to back home games when they host the Rosthern Wheatkings Friday December 9 and the Dalmeny Fury Saturday December 10.
Canwood Pre K Program Family Day
The Pre K Program in Canwood held a Family Day on Friday, Nov. 18th with a total of 35 students, siblings and parents attending. There was a First Nations theme and we were happy to welcome Elder Mrs. Ethel Isbister to our program. She showed us how to make bannock. While our bannock was baking students engaged in making a paper teepee and moccasin. Books were read about these items and a video about Alan Sapp (First Nations Artist) was shown. To round off the activities we had fresh bannock and chokecherry jelly for snack.
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Riders’ nightmare of a season finally ends Finally! This topsy, turvy, rollercoaster of a 2011 Canadian Football League season came to a conclusion Sunday in Vancouver with a thriller of a Grey Cup. The B.C. Lions vanquished the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 34-23 before a sellout crowd of over 54,000 fans at B.C. Place. And that was the feeling I got from a Roughrider perspective; finally it’s over. In a year which felt like two seasons in duration, this 5-13 campaign for Canada’s Team is finally behind us. It’s time to look ahead. The next news you’ll hear from Riderville will be the hiring of a new head coach. There was a moratorium on any team announcements during Grey Cup week but the stadium was barely empty on Sunday when the news broke that the Toronto Argonauts have an agreement in place for Scott Milanovich to become their new sideline boss. You can scratch him off the Riders’ list, and you can also be sure he was on it. General Manager Brendan Taman has been remarkably tight-lipped about the whole situation but his list of candidates is rumoured to be at seven or eight. The popular
Rider Insider With the Voice of The Riders, Rod Pedersen notion in CFL circles is that Hamilton Tiger-Cats defensive coordinator will replace Ken Miller, making him the youngest coach in the CFL at 34 years of age. However anytime I’ve asked Taman if he has decided on a coach, he says no. Taman and Chamblin worked together in Winnipeg and have a great deal of mutual respect for each other. And you can also be sure Taman won’t make this decision on a whim. He has just one year left on his contract so this is a pivotal move for all involved. It’s also not a slam dunk either. Taman said there will be no announcement until at least Christmas and this is a thorough process which will also include talks with the Dickenson brothers, Dave and Craig, along with Richie Hall, Bomber defensive coordinator Tim Burke and a few others. It’s also a critical off-
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season for Saskatchewan. The club is eager to prove
that this dreadful season was just a blip on the screen, and not a sign of things to come. There are a dozen free agents left to sign and the club also holds the number pick in the CFL Draft. That needs to be a homerun too. Not only Rider fans are pulling for this team to return to glory. The 2012 Grey Cup in Toronto has
been a tough sell, we’re told, and organizers are hoping to see the Riders back in the big dance because that guarantees a successful Grey Cup. The Roughriders are considered the heartbeat of the CFL and along with their struggles this season, TV ratings went down by as much as 30%. However this franchise has a lot of
things going for it, not the least of which is the greatest fanbase in sports who stick with the team through thick and thin. It will be very interesting to see how it all turns out. (Rod Pedersen is the voice of the Riders on CKRM radio)
Potential Shellbrook doctor makes site visit
A candidate to fill one of the physician vacancies in Shellbrook made a site visit to see if the community will be a fit for him and his family. Dr. Imram Ibrihim, his wife Ferzana, son Abdulahad and daughter Ifra made the trek from their home near Birmingham, England to see what Shellbrook has to offer. The site visit, funded by the local doctor recruitment committee, featured tours of various facilities including the Shellbrook Hospital, the medical clinic, pharmacies and the school. The family attended a catered meal with various members of municipal and rural municipal government and the medical community Tuesday night while a community pot luck was held Wednesday. Dr. Ibrihim and family were set to fly back to England Thursday.
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Shellbrook Mayor George Tomporowski, Dr. Imram Ibrihim and RM of Shellbrook Reeve Bob Ernst during a meet and greet at Arnie’s Grill Tuesday night.
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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
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Opinions Brad Dupuis News Editor
Three years tax free continues... for now As happens every year about this time, Shellbrook Town Council had the opportunity to go through the pros and cons of their three year tax free policy and once again the policy has been renewed for another year. And once again, the policy was instituted for another 12 months. The policy provides a three year tax exemption on new residential and commercial construction as well as renovation projects which increase the structure’s value by 50 per cent or more. The policy itself was born out of stagnation. The Town had a large inventory of lots and people just weren’t building on them. Rather than hang on to that inventory and just wait for lots to start selling, the council of the day opted to take a proactive approach and formulate this policy. Whether the policy provided the encouragement needed or it was just lucky timing remains to be seen but lots did begin moving, peaking a few years back when about 20 construction projects took place and the Town simply ran out of lots to sell. That run on lots pushed the Town to produce even more inventory to meet that increasing demand. Also during that time, the Town changed its policy of selling lots on a cost recovery basis. The long standing practice had been put into place to keep lots inexpensive to help encourage growth. The Town incorporated a profit into the lot prices to help offset lost income from the three year tax free policy as well as to help cover increased infrastructure costs brought on by a steadily growing community. However, after a few boom years, lot sales and building permits dropped off considerably with just a few construction starts taking place this year. So, was Shellbrook Town Council correct in continuing on with the policy? Absolutely. The policy is just another tool in helping the Town increase its’ tax base while also working as a marketing tool for the community. It likely isn’t going to be the reason a person builds here but with all things being equal, the incentive just may push Shellbrook over the top. In fact, it may be needed just to keep up with the competition as similar programs are being launched in towns and villages across the province. This isn’t to say that the Town couldn’t use the money. We pay a pretty big chunk of change in taxes and the Town is on the hook for about $2.7 million for the new sewage lagoon project while maintenance of services seems to be a greater expense every year. There is a lot going on but there is a growing number of people to pay for it. If the town has to wait an extra three years to start collecting a lifetime of taxes, it is a necessary evil. After all, you can’t collect taxes on an unsold lot and there is likely no going back if the policy is turfed as I can’t see a school board voting to put this through a second time. If there were a consistent demand for lots in the community this would be an entirely different discussion but until that happens staying the course is the Town’s best option.
The Paul Martin Commentary We’ve been hearing for quite a while now that the agriculture sector has been doing quite well. Now we’ve got some numbers to verify just how well. The latest quarterly calculation of revenues – now this is top line and doesn’t take expenses into account – show the past three months have been especially strong. For the first nine months of the year, Saskatchewan farm revenues were roughly $7.7 billion. That’s a billion dollars more than the same nine months of last year. That means the province’s farmer saw their revenues rise by 26 per cent, the highest jump in the nation and another reason the province is seeing such strong retail sales figures. Any farmer will tell you that if they have a dollar in their pocket, they will spend two…basically farmers are good for others in the economy. What is surprising in these numbers, however, is that Saskatchewan is not the biggest in revenues in the nation. That title goes to Ontario at $7.8 billion. We’re second and Alberta is just a touch behind us at $7.6 billion. *** This one came as a bit of a surprise but Saskatchewan workers are now in second place in the country when measuring the average weekly pay packet. Every month StatsCan tallies the average wage paid to workers in each province and territory. Historically it`s always been Alberta first, then Ontario second… way out front as the rest of us fought for third through tenth place. Three years ago Saskatchewan stood in sixth place, usually bumping up against Quebec for fifth. But then, as the economy in this province took off, we started climb-
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ing. Before long we were fourth, then third. But the latest figures – from September – delivered a breakthrough. Saskatchewan is now in second spot. We edged out Ontario which saw a decline in average wages while we posted the highest increase in the country – nearly seven percent over this time a year ago. What we`re seeing is that the economic buoyancy in this province is indeed trickling down. This is a seller`s market for labor and employers, who are scrambling to find talent, are upping the ante…offering high pay to fill their jobs. *** Saskatchewan consumers remain the most bullish in the country. The updated figures on consumer spending covering September were extremely upbeat in this province. Sales in local stores rose by nearly two per cent from August and were more than eight percent of the level we saw a year earlier. These represent the largest increase in the nation – on both a monthly and annualized basis. It is also consistent with figures we`ve been getting in other `consumer-related-categories such as vehicle sales and revenues in restaurants and pubs. In broad terms Saskatchewan residents appear to have significant disposable income and they`re spending it. Economists see these indicators as signs of consumer confidence. Expanding spending patterns point to a public that is optimistic about its near-term prospects and they feel comfortable enough with their economic outlook to open their wallets with increasing regularity. When they are feeling down, discretionary spending tends to decline. But these figures point to an upbeat audience that is feeling pretty good about the state of the marketplace.
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Viewpoint Stronger NDP may still be useful One can understand why rural folks might not care too much about the rebuilding of the Saskatchewan NDP. After all, the NDP and the rural Saskatchewan actually began parting ways decades ago. While the NDP was resisting change and virtually demanding that rural Saskatchewan stick to the philosophies of the Wheat Pool and the co-operative movement, rural Saskatchewan was clearly headed in a far more entrepreneurial, marketing direction. (It is an interesting coincidence that the annihilation of the NDP in rural Saskatchewan came mere weeks before the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce presented the Weyburn Inland Terminal with a lifetime achievement award for entrepreneurship. The farmer-owned terminal -- the first of its kind in the province -set up shop in Tommy Douglas’s Weyburn three decades ago in the face of massive opposition from the then Allan Blakeney government and New Democrats that predicted such large terminals would be the ruination of rural Saskatchewan life.) And while the Saskatchewan Party in the 2011 campaign unfairly blamed the 1990s budget cuts to rural Saskatchewan on an NDP government without taking
into account the fiscal disaster left behind by the previous Progressive Conservative administration, there is also little doubt that Roy RomanowLorne Calvert governments took rural Saskatchewan for granted. One might forgive the bad highways and closure of 52 rural hospitals as the reality of the fiscal challenges the NDP was left to deal with. But why did an NDP government hold an election in the middle of harvest? Why did it repeatedly refuse to address the education tax on agricultural land even when it had the economic capacity to fix the problems? Rural Saskatchewan people often felt like second-class citizens under NDP governments -- a feeling best reflected in the fact that three-quarters of them voted Saskatchewan Party in the most recent election. But are public interests going to be served in this new legislature with a nine-
seat Opposition -- none of whom are from rural Saskatchewan? This may be why the rebuilding of the NDP is an issue for us all. Of course, some will argue that a strong Opposition is something we need to worry less about in the so-called New Saskatchewan. They will point to Alberta to the west and note that province has done rather well without much of any opposition in the past 40 years. Well, also consider the rise of the Wild Rose Party is directly attributable to Alberta residents’ dissatisfaction with the ruling Progressive Conservatives. And let us not forget the volatility of our resource wealth or the fact that Alberta is a different province -- one with a comparatively small rural area to service that’s made it much easier for Alberta governments to meet the needs of its rural residents. Even if past NDP governments have sometimes failed rural Saskatchewan, it is
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the job of and the interest of any opposition to point out where a government is not delivering. A strong opposition in the legislature is more capable of doing that. Admittedly, nothing says that strong opposition has to be New Democrat. But given that the Liberals and Progressive Conservatives fell to historic lows this election and that the Greens didn’t come close to electing anyone, the simply practical reality is the best hope to keep the Sask. Party government in check -- at least for now -- is the NDP. And for whatever legitimate complaints or philosophical differences rural people and others have with the current NDP, it is likely important to remember that this is a party with a deep tradition that’s served the people’s interest in both opposition and government where it has delivered things like rural electrification and medicare. Yes, the recent vote suggests a lot of people might not have much interest in the NDP and its plans to rebuild. But we all should be interested in seeing a strong opposition.
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Income inequality increasing Editor An interesting message from Statistics Canada. Income inequality in Canada has increased over the past 20 years. The richest group of Canadians (Top 20%) increased its share of the total national income, while the poorest and middle income earners lost share. The increase in inequality can be attributed to institutional forces like declines in unionization, stagnating minimum wage rates and national policies that favor the wealthy. In Canada, the falling top marginal tax rates explain
the rise of the richest one percent of the population, (the super rich). What Statistics Canada is saying to you that work for the weekly pay cheque, if more of you were unionized your chances would be much better to keep up with your fair share of the National income. But, that only works when governments want labour to receive a fair share of the National Wealth. It never works when governments work against labour. Think back four years when the first pieces of legislation passed by this
new corporate backed government in Saskatchewan were anti-labour laws. The benefactors of such labour laws are those that hire workers, not the workers themselves. These new labour laws in Saskatchewan give management the right to interfere with workers exercising their legal right to unionize. Some tactics used by management to keep workers down and the Union out are: -Dismissing Union organizers and supporters -Communicating anti-
union sentiments directly to employees -monitoring employees -Threatening to close the plant or spreading rumors that this will happen. -Training managers to take action against organizing campaigns With government and business teaming up to undermine workers rights, it is a safe bet those in the labour force will never receive a fair share of the National income. Henry Neufeld Waldeck, Sask.
Which is the most probable, war with Syria or Iran?
Dear Editor, Canada’s government has stated it is prepared to go to war yet another time in lands far away that pose no threat to our well being. Action against Syria is with this proviso, that the “UN must okay any military move on Syria, MacKay says.” Harper says, however, “Canada ready to take action on Iran if needed “ without qualification. In that “There are growing indications that
Israel and/or the United States might be prepared to take pre-emptive military action to destroy Iran’s nuclear weapons-making capability.” it must be concluded that war with Iran is the more probable. Will “Israel and/or the United States” make pre-emptive war on Iran despite opposition from both China and Russia? Hopefully not, but in their calculations they know this, Canada is fully prepared to support attacking Iran, the coun-
try Harper considers to be “probably the most significant threat in the world to global peace and security.” Most certainly a 180’ shift from fifty-five years ago when Prime Minister
Pearson’ had “success in establishing an international police force to resolve the 1956 Suez Crisis.” Yours truly, Joe Hueglin Niagara Falls, Ontario
Wait times a concern Dear editor, I’ve heard of people dying while waiting to be admitted to hospital, like the one in Manitoba. I should let people know it nearly happened to me but I got word to some wonderful nurses who took it on themselves to help me, or I wouldn’t be here today. Ray Fee, Chitek Lake
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Saskatchewan Seniors Association newsletter Len Fallows President SSAI. 2011 just seems to have flown by in a flash and apart from from leaving us a little older, nothing of a positive nature affecting seniors has happened. It may have happened but it could be that it was so insignificant that we just didn’t notice it. A lot like receiving .08% increase in our old age security payments, now that was easy to miss. Was that increase meant to make up for the so called 4.4% increase in the cost of living or was it just a down payment on what we can expect in the future. As the Federal government just increased its majority and our Provincial government did the same here in Saskatchewan my guess is that seniors cannot expect too much in their Christmas stocking this year. So what else is new!!!!. Maybe the fact that income is falling drastically behind the cost of living is news to CBC but it isn’t news, not to low income people living here in good old Saskatchewan. Peace and goodwill across the land is just as far away now as it was in 2010. People are still dying from starvation and disease in parts of Africa just as they did last year and still people are being killed and slaughtered in mid east countries this year as they were last year. To keep all that company we
are still hearing words like recession and depression being tossed around by all the big name financial pundits. Wouldn’t it be great just for once to hear words like “ no unemployment this year”, and “food banks closed down due to lack of customers this year” and “more affordable housing than applicants this year’. I know it’s maybe just a pipe dream but it is after all something worth while striving for, at least better than rockets to Mars. As the weather gets colder and the snow lies on the ground, at least on the prairies, and the month of December becomes a reality our thought will be turning to Christmas and everything that it means to us. “Christmas is coming, and the geese are getting fat, so please put a penny in the old mans hat” was something we chanted a long time ago as the sound of Christmas carols echoed around us. Most of us, I presume, dug down into our pockets and placed into the ‘old mans hat’ whatever pennies we could spare. From all that I read and hear from the media there’s going to be lots more ‘hats’ and lots more ‘old men’ this year. What ever form the ‘hat’ takes, be it a kettle or box for food to go to a food bank, we should all take the time to remember the folks worse off than we
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are. The thought of people living or existing in bleak circumstances here in Canada is bad at any time of the year, but that feeling becomes more acute at this special time of the year. As we celebrate the birth of Christ with gifts, much like the Magi did with the Infant born in a stable in Bethlehem, this time we could give one less gift to each other and maybe, just maybe we can give that extra gift to some one who really needs it. The gift may just be a smile, a friendly word or a warm welcome to you home, but whatever it is let’s reach out and make the effort to show that we care for those less fortunate than ourselves. I know that there will be many seniors spending the holiday season much like they have spent the
remainder of the year, alone, and despite all the good intentions of well meaning people to prevent that, some still slip through the cracks. There are lots and lots of lonely days for some people, but at Christmas its especially lonely with just memories to keep them company. When you speak to seniors about Christmas time in the past, their memories are not only vivid but so different from the Christmas that we know now. No matter the circumstances there was always that spirit of being together and celebrating the good fortune of just that, being together. It wasn’t presents under the tree or wine in the glass or even good food on the table, it was just the company of friends and family.. My thoughts also go
out at this time to all those young men and women who are serving in the Canadian armed forces, no matter where they may be, who protect and serve us so very well and who, because of circumstances beyond their control are separated from their loved ones. Certain organizations come to mind especially at Christmas when I think about those less fortunate than ourselves and those in special need. Their work never seems to end, it truly is twenty four hours a day and seven days a week just to keep abreast of the endless demands placed on them. For all that you do I give thanks, and I wish all of you the very best that this season can give you. Throughout my time with SSAI I have been blessed with meeting so
many kind hearted and tolerant seniors who have sat and patiently listened to what I had to say about seniors and SSAI in particular. We have sat over a cup of coffee or tea and talked about the many problems that face seniors, and we have discussed and sometimes argued about the probable solutions to those problems. I hope that you learned a little from me because I know I learned so much from you all. The same determination to represent SSAI in the coming year will continue to be one of utmost priority for myself and other members of the Provincial Executive. Now I want to wish all seniors across this great province a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. God Bless you all.
Prairie Garden out in time for holidays By Sara Williams The arrival of the Prairie Garden (http:// www.theprairiegarden. ca/2012.html) in my mailbox is always a welcome surprise and the 2012 issue is exceptional. This year’s theme is trees and the guest editor is the highly qualified Rick Durand. Armed with an Honours degree in Forestry from Lakehead University dating from 1978, Rick has spent the intervening 30 plus years evaluating research plots of woody ornamentals on the Canadian prairies. In the process he has himself introduced more than a dozen new tree cultivars. One of the problems with writing a review such as this is that I’d much rather be reading than writing about this new edition! The articles are timely, thought-provoking, and full of the latest available information on a wide range of subjects dealing with trees as well as other horticultural topics. Here’s a very small sampling of what I’ve learned about trees: • ‘Mancana’ ash, originating in Asia, has a very high degree of resistance to the emerald ash borer as long as it is not drought-stressed. • A new selection of bur oak with an exceptionally fast growth rate and excellent form is being introduced by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada from the Agri-Environment Services Branch (AESB) Agroforestry Development Centre [formerly known as the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation
Administration (PFRA) Shelterbelt Centre]. • Sour cherries begin changing color about 3 weeks before they are at their peak of ripeness. In Saskatoon, the optimum picking time for the best flavour has been around August 15. And frozen cherries have more flavour than those that are dried. • The combination of the withdrawal of federal funds for evaluating new trees and shrubs coupled with the introduction of new and potentially devastating insects and diseases has left our prairie woody plant repertoire in a perhaps critical situation. Fortunately, the Western Nursery Growers Group stepped in to fill the void and established the Prairie TRUST (Testing of Rural and Urban Shade Trees) project. There are 150 cultivars/selections under evaluation in 4 locations over 8 years. The Saskatchewan test plot location is at Lakeshore Tree Farms in Saskatoon. These trees are either new to the region or previously not in widespread cultivation but have shown evidence of hardiness. Stay tuned for the results. • Research about why the famous crooked trees of Hafford, SK are the way they are has been ongoing for a number of years. Now there are answers to what is causing this phenomena. But you’ll have to read the article to find out! Additional tree-related articles focus on prairie pines, trees and wildlife, the bur oak, Japanese tree
lilac, pests and diseases, pruning, stump removal, tapping maple syrup, and trees and shrubs for both large and small landscapes. Although the theme of the 2012 Prairie Garden is trees, a wide range of other horticultural topics are also covered. Fruit lovers will enjoy two articles by Dr. Bob Bors of the University of Saskatchewan, one of sour cherries and the other on haskaps or blue honeysuckles. There are also good reads on apricots, the Kerr apple, and an inside view of Fruit Share Winnipeg. Other articles are about tall bearded iris, butterfly gardens, perennials, dill, the impact of that Agriculture and AgriFood Canada’s Morden Research Station has had on prairie gardens as well as several very timely book reviews. This is the 73rd annual edition of the Prairie Garden (and the first one in full colour), a non-profit publication dedicated to the advancement of horticulture in the prairie provinces. The committee and editor are to be commended on a job very well done! Copies of the 2012 Prairie Garden are available at local book stores, garden centres or through the Saskatchewan Perennial Society ($13) by calling 343-7707. Also available through the Saskatchewan Perennial Society is the classic Japanese hand hoe – expertly crafted, long lasting, and the hand tool of choice of two genera-
tions of prairie gardeners. The price is $15. Please call 343-7707. And last but not least, for gardening friends with an interest in prairie horticultural history, there is In A Cold Land, the stories and introduction of Cecil Patterson, Bert Porter, Percy Wright and Less Kerr ($14), also available through the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (3437707) or through local book stores. Sara Williams, with co-author Hugh Skinner, has most recently written Gardening, Naturally, A chemical-free handbook for the prairies. This column is offered by the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (www14.brinkster.com/ saskperrennial)
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Agriculture Food prices may not be recession proof The world’s economy seems to be teetering on recession based on economies bathed in red ink and little idea of how to turn the tide. We see that south of our own border where the American economy is stagnant and the ability of the federal government to influence it greatly hamstrung by its massive debt and continuing deficits. The situation in Eu-
rope is not much better. We have seen the situation in Greece nearly topple a government, and threatens to shake the very concept of the European Union. The great concern with Greece is that the situation there may only be the first glimpse of a very large iceberg of problems, which could spread as other countries face financial problems, including Italy and Portugal.
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If one country were to default it could send a domino effect across West-
Prairie farmers are one step closer to grain marketing freedom Western Canadian grain farmers are one step closer to reaping the benefits of an open market for wheat and barley as Bill C-18, the Marketing Freedom for Grain Farmers Act, is expected to pass third and final reading in the House of Commons later today. The legislation will then move forward for consideration by the Senate. “It will be great to see this legislation clear the House,” says Kevin Bender President of the Wheat Growers. “We can’t wait
to have the freedom to sell our own grain.” Kevin is one of more than 50 prairie farmers who have travelled to Ottawa to witness and commemorate this historic event. Prairie farmers are on the verge of having the freedom to sell their own wheat and barley for the first time since 1943. The legislation is expected to pass the Senate and be enacted into law prior to the New Year. At that time farmers will be able to sell their food-
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The Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) are pleased to see the details released last week on Environment Canada’s temporary import standards for “Tier 4 flexibility” diesel engines. The approval by Cabinet of new temporary standards to fill a gap in the regulations resulting from regulations set to expire on November 29th, 2011 prevented a situation which would have disrupted to the importation of combines into Canada during a critical time of year for equipment delivery. “With a potential gap between the old import rules and the new diesel engine regulations taking effect on January 16th, 2012, there was an immediate need to have temporary standards in place so that grain growers could take delivery of equipment before year-end,” said Richard Phillips, Executive Director of the Grain Growers of Canada. “The temporary import standards will be critical in helping equipment manufacturers import into Canada the combines and tractors that growers had placed orders for delivery in December.” “We are certainly pleased that the Canadian government moved forward with a clear set of rules during the transition period,” said Russell Fowler, President and CEO of Krone NA Inc. and 2012 AEM Chair. “The temporary standard will allow combines and tractors equipped with transition engines to be shipped during an important market period without any market uncertainty or import delays. Manufacturers and dealers understand the importance of the December delivery period for Canadian farmers and grain growers.” The temporary standards are part of the “Regulations amending the off-road compression-ignition engine regulations” which govern exhaust emissions created by the diesel engines used to power tractors and combines, as well as other off-road construction and forestry equipment. Environment Canada has been working with industry stakeholders to ensure that the regulations are consistent with those of the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
quality wheat and barley directly to any buyer, providing delivery takes place on or after August 1, 2012. “This legislation can’t pass soon enough,” says Cherilyn Nagel, Past President of the Wheat Growers, who also made the trip to Ottawa. “We urge the Senate to pass this legislation quickly so we can start reaping the benefits of an open market.” The Wheat Growers note the Canadian Wheat Board is again turning in a dismal marketing performance in the current crop year. Last Thursday the CWB issued its monthly Pool Return Outlook which projected a final return to farmers of $6.60 per bushel for milling quality wheat (1 CWRS, 13.5% protein), basis Saskatchewan. Open market prices available to U.S. farmers since the start of the crop year (August 1, 2012) have averaged Cdn $8.57 per bushel for wheat of the same quality. [Spreadsheet showing price comparison is available upon request.] “Western farmers can no longer afford to be shackled to the CWB,” says Bender. “Creating an open market for wheat and barley will give us the opportunity to capture higher returns and generate greater prosperity throughout the prairies.” The Wheat Growers congratulate and thank federal agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and the Conservative government for ensuring the Bill was dealt with on a timely basis in the House. Speedy passage of the legislation by the Senate will be important to create market certainty and ensure farmers and the trade are in a good position to capture all available market opportunities in the 2012/13 crop year.
ern Europe. If that were to happen it could signal a recessionary period which will have effects for farming, which at present is experiencing good prices across almost every commodity from the Canadian Prairies. There are those who believe agriculture might be buffered from a recession, at least past the short term reaction of markets. According to a Western Producer story, “Perez Dominguez of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development told a meeting held during the Agritechnica farm show in Hanover last week that fears of food prices falling because of recession are unfounded because of fundamental strengths in global supply and demand. “There is increasing pressure on a limited land base, higher demands be-
ing placed on every hectare to produce more and the technology that has been improving yields is delivering smaller and smaller gains,” he said in the article. Dominquez is correct about the growing food requirements of a growing population having to come from what is basically a finite land resource. The truth of the situation is one experts have pointed to for as long as I have been a farm journalist (22-years), as the reason agriculture has a bright future. For the most part, the good times have been fleeting for farmers the last two decades, and world population has climbed steadily over that period. While supply and demand is a commodity driv-
er, the unwritten policy of low food prices in countries such as the United States drags on that driver. So too does the fact much of the demand lies with the poorest countries, which are not in a position to pay high prices regardless of the supply situation. That is a situation of world wealth distribution, something which is basically ignored when world leaders meet. Dominquez is correct agricultural commodities should be better able to withstand economic upheavals because they are essential to survival, and one day that will be the reality of things, but that may not be the reality just yet, so farmers will want to watch how the world economy reacts to the uncertainty that is out there.
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Premier makes changes to Cabinet and committees
Premier Brad Wall today announced a few changes to cabinet responsibilities and cabinet committees as the government prepares for the new session of the Legislature which begins on December 5. Energy and Resources Minister Bill Boyd takes over from Highways and Infrastructure Minister Jim Reiter as Minister responsible for the Global Transportation Hub (GTH). Reiter will serve as the Vice-Chair of a new cabinet committee to oversee development of the GTH. Cypress Hills MLA Wayne Elhard has been named Provincial
Secretary, taking over that role from Education Minister Donna Harpauer. Elhard will not serve as a member of cabinet in his new role but will also become Legislative Secretary to the Premier and will receive the additional Legislative Secretary allowance of $13,287 per year. Wall said he will not be appointing any other Legislative Secretaries at this time. Reiter and Harpauer both retain their main cabinet responsibilities for Highways and Education respectively. Wall also named a new Treasury Board and Crown Investments Corporation (CIC) Board.
Shellbrook Town Council highlights Shellbrook Town Council voted to continue the Three Year Tax Holiday policy for construction in 2012 at their regular meeting Monday night. After a lengthy discussion of the policy, council voted 4 to 2 with one abstention in favour of continuing the policy. Councilor Don Moe declared a conflict of interest and excused himself from the discussion and did not vote on the matter. The policy provides an exemption of both municipal and education property tax on new residential and commercial construction. *** Council passed a motion to approve the new Emergency Plan for the Town and RM of Shellbrook, pending RM approval.
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Treasury Board oversees the province’s General Revenue Fund finances and oversees ministry budgets while the CIC Board oversees the operations of Saskatchewan’s Crown Corporations. The Treasury Board members are Deputy Premier and Finance
Minister Ken Krawetz (Chair), Thunder Creek MLA Lyle Stewart (ViceChair), CIC Minister Tim McMillan, Social Services Minister June Draude, Regina Northeast MLA Kevin Doherty and Martensville MLA Nancy Heppner. The Crown Investment
Corporation Board members are CIC Minister Tim McMillan (Chair), SaskTel Minister Bill Boyd (Vice-Chair), SaskPower Minister Rob Norris, Regina Douglas Park MLA Russ Marchuk and Saskatoon Sutherland MLA Paul Merriman. Wall also creat-
ed a new GTH Cabinet Committee consisting of GTH Minister Bill Boyd (Chair), Highways and Infrastructure Minister Jim Reiter (Vice-Chair), Municipal Affairs Minister Darryl Hickie and Enterprise Saskatchewan Minister Jeremy Harrison.
Ducks Unlimited Canada encouraged by recent SARM resolution on drainage legislation Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) commends the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) on the organization’s recent resolution to lobby the Saskatchewan government to enforce provincial land drainage legislation. SARM is the independent association that represents 296 rural municipalities in Saskatchewan. “Unlicensed drainage is having a profound effect on downstream landowners and infrastructure throughout Saskatchewan,” says Brent Kennedy, manager of provincial operations for DUC in
Saskatchewan. “This resolution recognizes the danger and hardship drainage causes both municipalities and landowners. DUC congratulates SARM on taking this step towards ensuring unlicensed drainage stops.” 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, resulting in far worse flooding as seen this last spring.
Also, flooding causes significant damage to infrastructure throughout the province. In the 2011-2012 mid-year financial report released on November 28, 2011, the province estimated flooding costs to be in excess of $240 million, which is in large part due to expenses like disaster claims and emergency highway repairs. Non-permitted drainage of wetlands needs to stop. The recent SARM resolution is crucial in preserving wetlands now and into the future, and reducing the damage that is being caused throughout Saskatchewan. DUC con-
tinues to work closely with government and industry across Saskatchewan to strengthen regulations and policies to ensure wetlands are protected. Healthy wetlands are critical for clean water, biodiversity, habitat protection for species at risk, greenhouse gas reduction and flood protection. Ducks Unlimited Canada (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.
Firefighters douse fire at Neighbourhood Caterers The Shellbrook Fire Department was called to a fire at Neighbourhood Caterers on Main Street Shellbrook Tuesday afternoon. While preparing for a meal for a catering job that evening, owner Lorraine Johnson noticed a smoke smell throughout the building but could not see any smoke or flames. She called the fire department and fire was traced to the rear south wall of the building. Firefighters opened up the wall and doused the embers found in the wall. The fire was believed to be started by wiring in the wall. No further details were available at press time.
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Tanner Moar learning the ropes with WHL’s Kelowna Rockets by Glen Erickson When the Kelowna Rockets make their annual December trek through Saskatchewan, a particular northern community is likely to supply some incremental game tickets revenue at a couple of Western Hockey League rinks. Canwood’s Tanner Moar a 17-year-old forward with the Rockets, is playing in his first season of major junior hockey. By some accounts, the small Saskatchewan town has collectively marked an “X” or two on the WHL calendar. Kelowna plays in Prince Albert against the Raiders on Dec. 16, then in Saskatoon the next night against the Blades. Moar has been transformed from a defenceman to a forward. At 6’3 and 185 pounds, both Moar and the Rockets coaching staff hope can cut a wide swath across the ‘Dub in the coming years. “He was a defenceman and he’s come in here trying to learn a new position,” explained head coach Ryan Huska. “That adds to some of the struggles for a young guy. But he’s had more on his plate because of that. He’s handled it very well and we see him continuing to get better over the course of the year and the next couple of years here.” Moar, who was selected by the Rockets in the seventh round, 141st overall, at the 2009 WHL Bantam Draft, has taken it all in stride, comfortable that he is being taught and developed by an organization he trusts. “I feel like it’s been pretty easy, because I didn’t really know much about playing forward,” Moar shrugged. “I could just learn from scratch and learn what they teach me and focus on that.” Among 17-year-old WHL forwards, Moar is, well, huge. For many of these youngsters, an early growth spurt can pose tremendous challenges, whether it be fatigue or just being viewed as an uncoordinated athlete. Thankfully, the people who are really in the know recognize the pitfalls and are prepared to exercise some patience. “Sometimes people look at guys like Tanner and they maybe call them a project,” Huska said. “But they are in a growing stage where they don’t have that physical maturity in their body yet. Tanner is slight and you can tell
he’s stretched out quite a bit over the last little while and it takes awhile for that coordination all to kind of get back in order again. “Sometimes it may not look the prettiest, but there have been stretches where we have seen him skate in straight lines up the ice, and he can skate. Once he puts that package together and he understands how to handle his growth and he puts on some more weight, I think he’s going to be a good, solid, bigger player for us, and that’s important.” For his part, Moar admits the transition from midget hockey to major junior can be a challenge in many ways. However, he feels confident he’s making progress on the ice, and he’s quick to give credit where he believes it is due. “It hasn’t been super, super hard,” Moar said of the current learning curve. “That’s because the guys have been able to help me out and teach me things that help me even if I’m not as strong as the others. Things like just making sure that I focus on keeping my knees bent and my feet moving and keep trying to battle.” Speaking of battles, part of his early education in the WHL came when he was forced to chuck knuckles in a tilt against Vancouver. He delivered a body check, then was taken to task by Giants’ Kiefer McNaughton, an 18-year-old who checks in at 6’3 and 210 pounds. “The first fight was my first fight ever,” Moar smiled. “It was good for to learn that I could do it and protect myself. I know I don’t have to be scared out there.” In a late November game against the Victoria Royals, Moar opened the scoring for the Rockets in a 6-5 victory, banging home a rebound on a shot from another Saskatchewan product, defenceman Damon Severson from Melville. It was his first career WHL goal. Then later that evening, the Royals’ 6’2, 195-pound forward Tim Traber came calling. Moar quickly responded, accommodating one of the western conference’s grittiest agitators. With his second WHL bout and first goal in the books, Moar finished the night just an assist shy of a Gordie Howe hat trick. “The goal was just another boost of confidence,” Moar said. “I hope I can keep getting points
and keep helping out the team as much as I can.” Huska, who played in the Phoenix Coyotes system briefly with Canwood’s own Tavis Hansen, will leave the Rockets in mid-December and attend to duties as an assistant coach with Team Canada at the World Junior Championship in Alberta. He is building a solid coaching resume, which should bode well for Moar in the long run. To date, Huska likes what he sees. “I don’t want to say he’s had a tough start, but he’s had the kind of start that most young guys do have,” Huska said. “He’s found himself in the lineup, then missing a couple of games in row early in the season. But over the last five games, he’s been consistently in our lineup and has been improving every game. That’s what we want to see as a coach. “He’s a positive guys around our dressing room and if there’s one thing we can say about Tanner is that he is very coachable. If you ask him to go to the net, he’s going to go to the net. If you ask him to finish his checks, he’s going to try to finish every one of his checks. So, I think with time he can turn himself into a good player for us. He has a great attitude about the game and that can go a long way.” Away from the rink, Moar is becoming used to life away from Canwood. “It’s been a lot different,” Moar said. “I’m used to knowing every single person in my town and being able to talk with them. Here in Kelowna, they might know me, but I might not know who they are. So it is a lot different going from small town to city life. It’s totally different. Like driving, and just the way people look at everything.” Life in a small town was good to Moar, the youngest of four children. His father Ken, known in the area as a very good athlete, has been an important part of Tanner’s development, especially the move to Kelowna. “He’s been very supportive, since I began skating he was always taking me to the rink, whether it was public skating or a game or practice, he’d be pushing me. Even if I made one little mistake, he’d lean on me and tell me how to work it up and get going. “Being out here (in Kelowna), well, he’s had
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three kids go through it (living away from home), so he wasn’t a heartbroken parent, but he knew he had to keep me motivated and made sure I wasn’t missing home. He’s helped me to make sure I was focusing on hockey.” While Tanner works hard at school and on the ice in Kelowna and other WHL cities, Ken Moar makes his daily commute from Canwood to work in Blaine Lake. Tanner’s father will also hit the road for Prince Albert and Saskatoon when the Rockets come calling, although there is no truth
to the rumour that he’s renting a bus for the occasion. “Well, no,” Moar laughed. “We’re only about 40 minutes from P.A., but the whole town is pretty excited about it. We’ve heard from a lot of people, people we didn’t even realize, who have been paying a lot of attention to what Tanner’s doing. It’s been pretty exciting for everybody.” Coincidentally Ken says, he also coached Tavis Hansen in minor hockey. And recently, Ken was able to travel to Montreal and watch his nephew Chris Kunitz playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins against the Canadiens. He says that Canwood is very much a hockey community, yet the town hasn’t really had a homegrown player move on to the WHL since Hansen toiled in Rockets organization, albeit while the team was in Tacoma, Washington. These days, it’s Tanner Moar carrying the “Canwood” name across the map of junior hockey. Of his son’s move from
the blueline to a forward position, his father agrees there will be some challenges to start. “Yeh, the learning curve is pretty steep. I think he’s still enjoying himself and he wants to play hockey. He did play some forward early on, growing up in small town Saskatchewan when quite often you might only have nine players, you kind of learn to play wherever the puck goes.” And of course, the question begs for a hockey parent in Moar’s situation; what’s it like to see your 17-year-old son leave home to play hockey? “Well, Tanner is the youngest of four here,” Ken said. “We understood that when you live in a small town in northern Saskatchewan, if the kids want to pursue their dreams, they might have to move away from home to do it. “We just tried to prepare him the best we could to be ready for whatever he has to do.”
Protect yourself while on-line shopping this holiday season
With the ever increasing use of the internet to get the best possible deal, and the convenience of shopping on line while everyone is busy around the holidays, the RCMP’s F Division Commercial Crime Section would like to advise the public to use caution when on-line shopping this holiday season. One of the top three mass marketing frauds in Saskatchewan continues to be the ‘merchandise purchased but not received’ scam. This involves buying items on-line through common classified ad websites. In these cases, the seller (fraudster) generally instructs the purchaser (victim) to send payment via a commercial money transfer service (which does not have buyer ‘protection’). In the end, the seller never sends the item to the purchaser. Be aware that should the transaction be determined to be fraudulent, you will not likely recover your money. Some signs a purchaser can watch for which indicate the transaction could be fraudulent include that the item is normally a high priced item but the selling price is unusually low, or that there is an urgency to sell the item quickly. “Even when making on-line purchases from brand-name companies, before you enter your personal and financial information, ensure that the website is secure.” says Constable Tyler Buchanan, Mass Marketing Fraud Coordinator for the Saskatoon Office. “You can tell a website is secure by looking at the website’s
address bar. Look for the closed padlock or a URL address that begins with https.” Another prevalent mass marketing fraud involves selling merchandise online. The seller (victim) places an item for sale listing a certain price. The buyer (fraudster) contacts the seller willing to purchase the merchandise, and eventually sends payment (usually in the form of a cheque/money order) for an amount exceeding the asking price, citing varying reasons for the “overpayment”. The victim is instructed to send the extra money back to the fraudster usually through a commercial money transfer service, does so and later finds out that the cheque/ money order is fraudulent. In the end, ask yourself, is this deal too good to be true? If it sounds like it might be, then it probably is. Fraud Awareness is part of a national crime prevention campaign to increase Canadians’ awareness of and knowledge about different types of fraud in order to help citizens to not become fraud victims. RCMP Saskatchewan’s “F” Division Commercial Crime Section has offices in Regina and Saskatoon. Their role is to reduce the impact of economic crime on Canadians by maintaining the integrity of our economy through public education, crime prevention, and enforcement. To better educate yourself with this scam and others, please visit www.rcmpgrc.gc.ca/scams or www.antifraudcentre. ca
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The Host Players stage ‘The Odd Couple’ The Host Players are hoping that good news will travel fast of their latest production, The Odd Couple, at the Shellbrook Theatre. First time director, Jody Smart said that they received positive reviews from many theatre goers about Friday night’s show and he hopes that everyone tells a friend or two. “Everybody came out with good things to say about it so we are hoping word of mouth brings everybody else out,” said Smart. November 25’s opening show brought in approximately 150 to take in the Neil Simon comedy classic and the drama troupe is hoping for an even better response as they stage three shows
over the next two weekends. Shows take place Friday December. 2, Saturday December 3 and Friday December 9. With each production, the players always say that they should do more shows for each play so this year they decided to take the leap. The four showings really makes it worth the while of the cast who have put a few months of preparation into the production. The multiple shows also nearly ensures that the production will get better with each performance. “The more we do it, the easier it gets,” said Smart. “The actors get to really know their lines and feel way more comfortable.” The troupe planned
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three showings initially but added a fourth to accommodate the Town of Shellbrook, who purchased a block of seats as part of their Christmas party. The players are also currently selling blocks of seats to any other business or group that wishes to purchase groups of seats. Of his first directing experience, Smart said it went fairly smoothly due to a great script and a seasoned group of actors. In fact, the only glitches to speak of had to do with the facility and not the players. Malfunctioning lighting just an hour before the show’s start time had techs scrambling to iron out the kinks. In the play, Myron Wall and Wade Reddekopp play Oscar and Felix, a pair of journalists who have been friends for years but couldn’t be more different from one another. The personalities clash when the long divorced slob Oscar allows the soon to be divorced neat freak Felix to move in with him after being thrown out by his wife. “It is probably the
funniest thing that we’ve done,” said Smart. The longer the mournful Felix stays with Oscar, the more frustrated his host becomes before a big blowout once again sends Felix packing. Rumours that the show contains some objectionable material are completely false said Smart “It’s not dirty and we don’t swear or anything in it,” said Smart. Doors open at 7 and show time is 7:30 p.m. and tickets available at Woodland Pharmacy or South Hill Mall Administration. Office in Prince Albert or at the door.
Oscar and Felix’ poker buddies, played by Jody Smart and Dave Hjertaas, try to calm Felix (Wade Reddekopp) after he receives news that his wife is divorcing him.
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Public Notice is hereby given That the Council of the RM of Big River No.555 intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 6/99, known as the Zoning Bylaw. INTENT: To prohibit the use of sea containers within the RR- Resort Residential District. REASON: To ensure the integrity of the Resort Residential neighborhoods. PUBLIC INSPECTION: The bylaw may be inspected by any interest person, at the RM Office on any judicial day between the hours of 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Copies are available to persons at a cost of $1.00. PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing on the 12th day of December, 2011, in the Board Room of the RM of Big River No.555, located at 606 First Street North, Big River Community Centre, at 3:00 pm 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 municipal office before the hearing). Issued at Big River this 25th day of November, 2011. Donna Tymiak Rural Municipal Administrator
Maybe you’ve already had ‘the talk’ with your kids. Well, now’s the time to have ‘the talk’ with your parents. The anxious moments and uncomfortable feelings may be the same but the topic is decidedly different. You need to talk to your parents about their health and financial issues now before a crisis occurs that can reduce their estate planning options and increase costs. While their health allows it, your parents should be involved in making decisions regarding their living arrangements, level of care, and estate planning. Your role is to be a supporter and information gatherer. Here are some tips for getting ‘the talk’ going: • Offer an opening – your parents may be waiting for an opportunity to have this discussion; you can provide it. • Use ice-breaking
strategies like offering help with their estate and retirement planning. • Keep in mind that your parents want and need to maintain their independence and dignity. • Listen – try to understand their fears and anxieties. Here’s what you should include in the discussion: • Sources of income – including any changes in monthly income should one of them die. • Investments – as well as beneficiaries for their registered investments. • Expenses – will their income (including government aid) cover their expenses as they are likely to escalate with age? • Insurance – what coverage do they have; are there holes that need to be filled? • Existing wills – have they designated per-
sonal representative (executor/liquidator) to wind up their affairs and distribute their assets according to their wills? • Enduring powers of attorney for property (in Québec, mandates in anticipation of incapacity) – be sure they have appointed someone to make financial decisions on their behalf should they become incapacitated. • Powers of attorney for personal care, living wills, health care directives – be sure they have appointed someone to make personal and health care decisions on their behalf should they become incapacitated • Location – know where their wills and other legal papers are kept; know the location and content of their bank accounts and safety deposit boxes. Having ‘the talk’ with your parents can be dif-
ficult but the benefits of knowing their wishes can be extraordinary. There are many financial and estate planning strategies available to your parents. A professional advisor can provide a valuable outside perspective and help sort out the details and ease the awkwardness of ‘the talk’. 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.
SaskPower reminds customers to warm their homes safely this winter As the weather turns colder throughout Saskatchewan, SaskPower is reminding customers to have a licensed gas contractor check their furnaces, chimneys and gas fireplaces. “With winter weather underway it’s important for families to put safety first and ensure their gas appliances are operating properly,” said Rob Norris, Minister responsible for SaskPower. “Taking the time for proper maintenance each winter can literally save lives.” Poorly maintained gas appliances can lead to malfunctions that release carbon monoxide, an odourless, colourless, tasteless and potentially deadly gas. But annual maintenance is often overlooked as the first line of defense in preventing carbon monoxide poisoning, said Robert Watson, SaskPower President and Chief Executive Officer. “Carbon monoxide detectors, while a good safety back-up, are not a proper substitute for regular maintenance,” Watson said. “They may help you feel secure because they can alert you to danger, but they do not replace your responsibility in maintaining a safe home.” To stay safe and warm this winter season, SaskPower urges customers to keep the following safety tips in mind: • Once a year, have
a licensed gas contractor check your gas appliances. Find one in the Yellow Pages under Heating Contractors. • Have them show you how to check your chimney and side wall vents yourself. Check them monthly for snow and ice build-up that can result in blockages.
• If you remove the glass screen from an indoor gas fireplace for cleaning, be sure that it seals tight against the gaskets when replacing it. • If everyone in the home is suffering flu-like symptoms, or your carbon monoxide detector alarms while someone is experiencing symptoms, ensure
everyone moves to a safe location outside of your home and phone 9-1-1. For more information on preventing carbon monoxide poisoning, and to view videos on how to safely clean your gas fireplace and furnace exhaust vents, visit saskpower. com.
Official Opposition Leader John Nilson unveiled the responsibilities of the NDP MLAs today and pledged to provide an effective and responsible opposition. “Our team of NDP MLAs will do our best to listen to Saskatchewan people, to speak up for the issues that matter to them, and to hold the government to account,” Nilson said. “That is the job that we have been given for the next four years and we will work hard to fulfill this important responsibility.” With just nine MLAs elected in last month’s election, each member has been trusted with a long list of portfolios. The full list of opposition caucus assignments is as follows: John Nilson: Leader of the Opposition; Crown Investments Corporation; Intergovernmental Affairs; Justice and Attorney General; Consumer Affairs; Executive Council; and the Capital Commission. Buckley Belanger:
Deputy Leader of the Opposition; Environment; Forestry; Highways and Infrastructure; SaskTel; and the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority. Warren McCall: First Nations and Métis Relations; SaskEnergy; Corrections, Public Safety and Policing; Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority; Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation; Provincial Secretary; and Opposition House Leader. David Forbes: Labour; Municipal Affairs; Housing; Saskatchewan Housing Corporation; Saskatchewan Worker’s Compensation Board; Enterprise Saskatchewan; Saskatchewan Water Corporation; and Caucus Chair. Cam Broten: Health; Seniors; Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration; and Deputy Whip. Trent Wotherspoon: Finance; Education; SaskPower; Global Transportation Hub; and Information Technology
Office. Doyle Vermette: Northern Affairs; Tourism and Parks; Saskatchewan Transportation Company; and Opposition Whip. Danielle Chartier: Social Services; Childcare; Disability Issues; Community Based Organizations; S a s k a t c h e w a n Government Insurance; Status of Women; Culture and Sports; Public Service Commission; and Deputy Caucus Chair. Cathy Sproule: Energy and Resources; Agriculture; Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation; Information Services Corporation; Innovation Saskatchewan; Saskatchewan Research Council; Government Services; and Deputy House Leader. “I am honoured to lead this team of talented MLAs who are committed to Saskatchewan and want to see a stronger, fairer and more sustainable province,” Nilson concluded.
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Obituaries
STRAF - Adeline (Lena) Matilda Straf Adeline Straf passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 27, 2011 at the Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert, SK. Adeline was born on the family farm in the Brightholme District near Leask on June 23, 1922. She was the sixth out of eight surviving children and the youngest daughter. She was educated at Mount Teviot – a one room country school. In her younger years, she loved dancing, cooking, gardening and get togethers with neighbours, friends and family. After her parents’ passing in the late 1940s she continued to live on the farm helping her brothers until the mid 1960s at which time she moved to Prince Albert. Lena became a housekeeper and child care provider for the Golla family for several years. She also was a custodian for various downtown office buildings. In 1985 she moved to Northcote Manor which became her home for almost a full 25 years. In July, 2010 she moved to
the Mont St. Joseph care home where she was made very welcome and comfortable. She is lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews and their families: Denise (Albert) Balla, Gerald (Linda) Straf, Roger (Marlene) Straf, Brent (J.J.) Straf, Dawn Straf and Allision (Greg) Solberg; her sister-in-law Betty Straf and her “adopted” son Marc Trottier. She was predeceased by her parents Max and Julianna Straf; her brothers Robert, William, John, Albert and Ted; her sisters Martha and Lydia and her sister-in-law Paulette Straf. The Funeral Service was held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at Gray’s Funeral Chapel, 575 – 28th Street West, Prince Albert, SK with Reverend Dan Haugen officiating. The eulogy was read by Denise Balla and J.J. Straf. Music was played and sung by Leah Hardy. The Pallbearers were Albert Balla, Brent Straf, Gerry Straf, Greg Solberg, Marc Trottier and Roger Straf. A lunch was provided and then the interment was held at the Brightholme Cemetery. The family expresses their gratefulness to the wonderful staff at Mont St. Joseph Home who cared for her so lovingly during her last year and a half. In lieu of other tributes, memorial donations can be made to Mont St. Joseph Foundation Inc, 777 – 28th Street East, Prince Albert, SK S6V 8C2. Condolences may be sent to the family at www. grays.ca.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Gray’s Funeral Chapel, Marianne Turcotte, Funeral Director.
BROWN - William James “Bill” Brown was born on June 9, 1928 to George and Nellie Brown in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. William passed away peacefully in Big River, Saskatchewan, at the age of 83. Bill will be sadly missed by his partner Linda Halsall, his 5 Children; Donna Halsall, Glenn Brown, Darlene (Harley) Isbister, Lana Brown, and Debbie (John) de Winter; 14 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren; his sister Lucille (Ed) LeClaire, of Shellbrook, Sk; one sister-in –law, Ellen Brown, of Ottawa ON, as well as numerous other relatives. Bill was predeceased by his parents, George and Nellie Brown, his brother, Glenn Brown, his sisters Pearl (Eric) Anderson, and Hazel (Doug) Johanson. The funeral service was held at the Big River Community Hall on Thursday, November 24, 2011 with Delores Beaulac officiating, and the Eulogy was given by Barry Moule. The honorary pallbearers were all relatives and friends who shared in Bill’s life.
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Delores Beaulac of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.
CHRISTMAS AUCTION FRI., DECEMBER 9/11 6:30 p.m.
Marcelin Hall TOYS - transformers, remote helicopters, cars, trucks, Tonka loaders, porcelain dolls, Barbie dolls; DIE CAST - semis, John Deere tractors, Farmall, cars, trucks; HUNTING - Pellet guns, crossbow, spotting scopes, binoculars, hunting knives, pocket watches, sling shots, flash lights, camo gloves; GIFTWARE - mink blankets, candle holders, gift baskets, necklaces, watch sets, thermoses, cast iron kettles, clocks, Christmas dinner plates, peanut jars; PLUS Christmas trees, L.E.D. lights, decorations, Santas, ornaments; FURNITURE - electric fireplace, queen size futton, table and chairs, lamps, etc. Most items new in boxes. Many more items. Sale held at Marcelin Hall.
Blaine Lake Auction Phone: Tom (306) 466-4650
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The active pallbearers were Bill’s grandsons and great grandsons; Dustin Brown, Jordan Isbister, Colten Brown, Daylon Adamson, and Brennan Halsall. The interment was held at the Big River Cemetery. Beau “Lac” Funeral Home Ltd. administered the funeral arrangements, and the family would like to thank them for their compassionate and professional service to the family in this time of loss. Bill touched many lives and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. We all have our special memories of Bill; Dad, Brother, Uncle, Grandfather, and Friend; and may we be comforted by remembering the special times. We will miss him, always. Memorial Donations in Bill’s memory may be
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McLEOD - Astrid “Archie” McLeod (nee Edwardson) February 9, 1932 – November 21, 2011 It is with sadness that the family of Astrid McLeod announces her passing on Monday November 21, 2011 at the Victoria Union Hospital in Prince Albert. She will be missed and lovingly remembered by her children Connie (Gerry) Sanche of Saskatoon, Cameron (Connie) MacLeod of Cold Lake, and Glenn McLeod of Shellbrook and her grandchildren Michelle (Pat) O’Brian of Saskatoon, Marc (Kelly) Sanche of North Battleford, Sheena MacLeod of Edmonton, Brandon MacLeod of Cold Lake and her great grandchildren Aidan, Caelan, Alisha, Eric, Sonja, and Nathaniel and her sisterin-law Isabel Edwardson, numerous nieces and nephews and relatives and many friends. She was predeceased by her parents Conrad and Dagmar Edwardson, her brother Eddie Edwardson, her sisters Lillian Cochet and Ragna Sinclair, her brothers-in-law Bob
Cochet and Ken Sinclair. Mom was born in Birch Hills and grew up on the farm near Hagen. She attended Bastnes School and took her grade twelve at Northern Lights School. For most of her adult life Mom lived in Shellbrook where she worked at the hospital until her retirement. Mom’s greatest pleasure in life was being with family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren with whom she made many memories. She always had fresh baking and special treats for all of us when we visited. Her rosettes and krumkake were a favorite of family and friends. Mom was an avid gardener and a talented seamstress. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, coffee with friends and most of all a good game of Scrabble. Mom was a kind gentle person whose inner strength is an example to us all. Memorial donations in her memory may be made to the Saskatchewan Lung Association. The funeral was held on Saturday, November 26, 2011 at 2:00 at Knox United Church in Shellbrook. Interment of the cremated remains will take place at a later date. Emailed condolences sent to www.beaulacfuneralhome.com will be forwarded to the family. Beau “Lac” Funeral Home is entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
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REIGERT, Louise Ellen (Heimbechner) Louise Ellen Reigert of Kingman, Alberta passed away on November 25, 2011 at the age of 64 years. She is survived by her son Robert (Nelma) Heimbechner; Shelly Heimbechner (Jeff Rodigues); grandson Chase and granddaughter Hailey; sisters Wanda Heimbechner, Ada Reigert and Mavis Sugenor; her ex-husband Lloyd Heimbechner; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Ann & Albert and one sister Arlene. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be made at www.weberfuneralhome.ca Weber Funeral Home.
SANDRY - Ethel Mary Sandry (October 20, 1955 - November 13, 2011) It is with heartfelt sadness that the family of Ethel Mary Sandry announce her passing on Sunday, November 13, 2011 at the age of 56 years. Ethel was born in Big River on October 20, 1955 and was raised on the family farm in the West Cowan area. She attended school in Big River and spent her spare time being a typical farm girl. She especially enjoyed helping care for the animals. In 1973, her son Ryan was born and the two continued to live on the farm. In 1978 Ethel began working at the Big River Forest Nursery and remained there until it closed in the early 90’s. During this time she met Paul Bisson and eventually moved to Debden to live together on their farm. Daughter’s Ashley and Brittany were born in 1986 and 1992. The four lived together on the farm until Paul’s untimely passing in 2002. In 2006, and again in 2009, Ethel became a proud grandmother. During the last few years Ethel had worked as a custodian at the Debden School and from there moved to the Big River School until she was diagnosed with cancer in July 2011. Ethel
enjoyed spending time with her family and relatives, often going camping or spending time at the lake. She will be remembered for being a loving mom and a devoted, hard worker. Ethel is lovingly survived by her children: Brittany Bisson of Big River, SK; Ashley Bisson (Todd Simister) of Saskatoon, SK; Ryan Sandry (Leann Strube) of Holbein, SK and their children Talon, Cashian & Kyler; Her siblings: Nancy Sandry of Big River, SK; Lawrence Sandry of Big River, SK; Norman Sandry of Big River, SK; Pat (Ron) Kristian of Prince Albert, SK and their children: Pam (Duane) Galloway and children Chelsea & Kendra; Kevin (Kerri) Kristian and son Morgan; Margaret (Lee) Donald of Big River, and their children: Tammy (Tony) Serzisko of Big River, and children: Eric & Devon; Jennifer (Keith) McLean of Lloydminister, AB, and their children Zoe & Dominic of Lloydminister, AB; Robin (Mike Martel) Donald of Lloydminister, AB; Cathy (Weston Neufeld) Donald of Lashburn, SK and their children Ethan & Jeorgia; Her mother in-law Evelyn Bisson of Debden, SK; Her In-laws: Lucy Bisson of Saskatoon, and her children Justin & Jordan. Guy Bisson of Saskatoon, SK, and his children Cory & Cody; Luc (Anne) Bisson of Neilburg, SK and children Adam, Summer & Paige; Alain (Lynn) Bisson of Duck Lake, SK, and children Melanie, Stephanie & Felix. Ethel was predeceased by her partner Paul Bisson; her infant son Damian Sandry; her parents, Jim & Doris Sandry; and her great nephew Mathew Kristian. The Mass of Christian Burial took place on Friday, November 18, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Big River Roman Catholic Church with Father Sebastian Kunnath as the celebrant. Interment will take place at a later date. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Ethel to either the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Saskatoon Cancer Center. Emailed condolences sent to www.beaulacfuneralhome.com will be forwarded to the family. Beau “Lac” Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
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LUTHERAN CHURCH Zion - Canwood Sunday School, Worship Sunday, 9 a.m. St. John’s - Shellbrook Sunday School, Worship Sunday, 11 a.m. Pastor Doug Schmirler Parkside, Immanuel 10 a.m. - Worship & Sunday School Pastor Chris Dean -----------------------PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Parkside 10:00 a.m. Time of prayer 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday School Pastor David Baldock Shellbrook Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sun., 11:00 a.m. - Worship Pastor David Bodvarson 747-7235 Canwood 11 a.m. - Worship Pastor Glenn Blazosek Leask Gospel Tabernacle Sunday 6:30 p.m. Pastor L. Trafford 306-466-2296 -----------------------EVANGELICAL FREE Big River 11:00 a.m. - Worship Bible Classes 9:45 A.M. Summer: 10:30 a.m. - 12 469-2258 Youth Nite: Fridays Mont Nebo Wed., 7:30 p.m. - Bible Study and Prayer. Sun., 10:30 a.m. - Worship Pastor Bill Klumpenhower -----------------------CATHOLIC CHURCH Debden Sun., 9:30 a.m. - Mass. Fr. Sebastian Kunnath Big River - Sacred Heart Sun., 11:30 a.m. - Mass Whitefish Sun., 2:30 p.m. - Mass. Victoire Sat., 7:30 p.m. - Mass. Fr. Bernabe Millan Sajonas Eucharist Celebrations Muskeg Sat., 7:30 p.m. - Mass Mistawasis Sunday, 3 p.m. St. Agatha’s Shellbrook Sunday, 9 a.m. Fr. Tru Le
St. Henry’s - Leask Sunday 11 a.m. 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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Taylor vs Tyler? We have a new leader Your Honour: The hockey jury may wish to change its mind. Remember the ‘Taylor vs. Tyler’ hysteria leading up to the 2010 National Hockey League entry draft and the feeling that the poor Boston Bruins were the big losers when Edmonton Oilers, picking first, grabbed Taylor Hall, thus winning the biggest prize in the draft pool? Some win. Some loss for Boston, which wound up with the consolation prize, Tyler Seguin. It felt like winning a plastic replica when first prize was a cherry red Corvette. Poor, poor Boston. Stuck with Seguin. At the time, the hockey world was ostensibly sending letters of sympathy to Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli for losing out on the majestic Hall, a player some were calling a onein-a-decade star. That was then. This is
now. Those people doing cartwheels down Nashua Street in Beantown? Chiarelli, Bruins coach Claude Julien and the thousands of Bruins fans who some days feel like the Chicago Bulls did in 1984 when Sam Bowie was picked No. 2 (behind Hakeem Olajuwon) by Portland in the NBA draft and the Bulls, choosing third, were saddled with a North Carolina collegian by the name of Michael Jordan. Perhaps you’ve heard of him. Hall entered the NHL with the blaring of trumpets and superstar predictions. Seguin sat on the Bruins bench a lot, and played third- and fourthline minutes. Hall finished with 22 goals in 65 games before breaking an ankle in March to finish his season. Seguin managed just 11 goals in 74 games. But oh, by the way, Seguin won a Stanley Cup while
playing a far more prominent role in the playoffs; Hall’s Oilers missed the post-season. Year two? Seguin has
Julien told Steve Conroy of Bostonherald.com. And Hall? Still getting plenty of minutes, still a great player, but with only
Bruce Penton
been dazzling. He leads the Bruins in goals and points (11 and 21) in the first 18 games. As of Nov. 19, he led all NHL forwards in plus-minus with a plus-17. He is Bruins’ offensive spark on a squad that will likely contend again for the Cup. “I think we knew he’d be a good player for us this year, but no doubt, he’s probably playing even better than we expected,”
six goals (including a hat trick) in the first one-fifth of Edmonton’s season. Maybe the pressure of trying to live up to being the No. 1 pick is weighing on him. Maybe being No. 2 has motivated Seguin to try just a little bit harder. • Comedy writer Jerry Perisho: “A Democrat congressman is comparing the NCAA to the Mafia. The big difference is that when young kids are com-
Big River Braves knock off Leoville 9-4
The Big River Braves outgunned the Leoville Huskies in Beaver Lakes Hockey League action Saturday November 26. After losing Friday night to the Shellbrook Silvertips, the Braves improved their record to 2-1 with a 9-4 drubbing of the Huskies. Cory Randall put the Braves on the scoreboard first 4:26 into the first. Trevor Sakebow replied for the Huskies midway through the period but the Braves would retake the lead with a pair of quick goals from John Germs and Roan Blampin. The Huskies pushed back in the second, striking first with a goal from Taylor Arnold. Clay Hodgson scored for the Braves a minute and a half. Rocky Penner brought the Huskies back to within one with a goal just two minutes later. Carrying a 4-3 lead into the third, the Braves buried the Huskies with three goals in three minutes from Moyer, Joey Kaufold and Randall.
Sakebow scored again for the Huskies with 12 minutes left in the third but that was all the offence they could muster. Randall completed the hat-trick with a goal at 4:29 and Germs capped off the Braves’ scoring with a goal at 2:11. Penalties were 14 Big River to 10 Leoville with three of the huskies infraction coming in the form of misconducts. Huskie Cole Kosloski received a game misconduct for fighting along with the Braves’ Mike Miller and a 10 minute misconduct for checking to the head. Rocky Penner, of the Huskies, also received a 10 minute misconduct for checking to the head for an incident later in the second period. The Braves play their next two games on the road against the North West Rebels December 2 and the Leoville Huskies December 9 before returning home Saturday December 10 when they host the North West Rebels. The puck drops at 8 p.m.
BLHL Standings
FCHL Standings
Shellbrook Big River St. Louis Birch Hills Leoville NW Rebels
GP 2 3 2 3 1 1
W 2 2 1 1 0 0
L OT GF GA PTS 0 0 18 7 4 1 0 20 17 4 1 0 11 11 2 2 0 15 17 2 1 0 4 9 0 1 0 1 8 0
BLHL Scoring Leaders Shawn Opekokew John Germs Troy Regnier Ryan Shore Scott Macfie Darcy Rask Devin Dicus Brock Tilford Roan Blampin Nicholas Martin Brendon Canaday Mitch Wourms Cory Randall Justin Schmaltz
Big River Big River St. Louis Birch Hills Birch Hills Shellbrook Shellbrook Birch Hills Big River Shellbrook Shellbrook Shellbrook Big River Big River
GP 3 3 2 3 3 2 2 3 3 2 2 2 3 3
G 2 6 7 4 3 3 1 4 1 4 2 2 4 1
A PTS 8 10 2 8 0 7 3 7 4 7 3 6 5 6 2 6 5 6 1 5 3 5 3 5 1 5 4 5
Prairie Outlaws Rosthern Wheat Kings Shellbrook Elks Bruno T- Birds Dalmeny Fury Beardy's Blackhawks Warman Wildcats Tisdale Ramblers Hague Royals
GP 6 6 8 5 5 6 5 4 5
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ing up through the Mafia, they’re expected to go to class.” • Hall of Fame QB Joe Namath, to ESPN Radio, after Jets coach Rex Ryan was spotted at a mall wearing a Namath jersey: “I’m just stunned that the jerseys with No. 12 come in that size.” • Brad Dickson of the Omaha (Neb.) WorldHerald, on the arrest warrant issued for Terrell Owens for missing childsupport hearing: “Don’t worry about Terrell; he’s spent his entire career building an insanity defence.” • Cam Hutchinson of the Saskatoon Express: “The Yankees signed CC Sabathia to a five-year, $122 million deal. That works out to $400,000 per pound.” • Ah, the poor Maple Leafs. The world of humour just won’t leave them alone. Here’s a quick one: “I met a fairy today that granted me one wish. ‘I want to live forever.’ I said. ‘Sorry’ said the fairy, ‘I’m not allowed to grant wishes like that!’ ‘Fine’ I said, ‘I want to die after the Maple Leafs win the Stanley Cup!’ ‘Oh, you’re crafty ,’ said the fairy. • Comedian Argus Hamilton, on the Dodgers being put up for sale: “It will take a while to sort out the best offer. Peter O’Malley’s interested in buying the team, Mark Cuban’s interested in
buying the team and Kim Kardashian is interested in marrying the team.” • Greg Cote, Miami Herald: “Kneeling to pray in public has come to be known as ‘Tebowing.’ Meantime the practice’s namesake, Tim Tebow, continues to take way too many sacks for the Broncos. Analysts think Tebow would have more mobility in games if he’d ditch the flowing robe and sandals.” • RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “A new study has shown that prolonged sitting puts you at greater risk for illnesses like diabetes, arthritis and cancer. This can’t be good news for Denver QB Brady Quinn.” • NBC’s Jay Leno: “A man is recovering after accidentally shooting himself in the leg at Sunday’s Patriots-Giants game. The guy’s lucky. If his gun had gone off at a Raiders game, 50,000 fans would have returned fire.” • Headline at Fark. com: “City of Orlando still preparing for NBA AllStar Game, halftime entertainment from the Easter Bunny.” • Comedy writer Alan Ray on Matt Kemp’s $160 million contract extension windfall: “The last person Frank McCourt gave that much money also took his house and the Ferrari.” Care to comment? Email to brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca
Silvertips pick up another win Nic Martin had a hat trick and Jason McComas and Mitch Wourms each scored a pair of goals as the Shellbrook Silvertips defeated the Big River Braves in Shellbrook Friday night. The game opened with a fight just four minutes in that saw the Silvertips’ Matt Mortensen drop the gloves with the Braves’ Evan Williams. Three minutes later, Wourms put the Tips on the scoreboard only to have Cory Randall tie the game up three minutes after that. The Silvertips then went on a four goal tear to finish the period with a 5-1 lead. McComas scored a pair while Martin and Darcy Rask scored singles. Four goals were scored through the second period with the Silvertips emerging with their four goal lead intact. Brian Moyer opened the scoring for the Braves at 10:33 of the second followed by a goal two minutes later by Martin, who scored his third of a game with just 0:49 left on the clock. Justin Schmaltz brought the Braves back within four with a goal 15 seconds later. John Germs scored a pair for the Braves in the third while Wourms answered for the Silvertips. Shellbrook was penalized 13 times to Big River’s 9 with each team scoring twice on the powerplay. The Silvertips next action is Friday December 9 when they host Birch Hills with an 8:30 p.m. start time.
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BUSINESS
AUTOBODY REPAIR
WHITROW STOBBS & ASSOCIATES 764-2773 1-800-561-4357 Consultants for Simply Accounting AGRICULTURE
306.747.8124
Carlton Trail Hearing Clinic
Drs. Degelman, Miller, MacDonald & Fink
STUCCO/STONE/DRYWALL
2995 2nd Ave. West South Hill Mall, Prince Albert, SK
306-922-0003 TF 1-877-477-6863
www.carltontrailhearing.com
FARM EQUIPMENT
• Complete Autobody Repair • Lifetime Warranty • Auto Glass Repair • Paintless Dent Repair 492 South Industrial Dr. Prince Albert
PARTS Larry Adamko, Joe Clyke After Hours 960-1921 SERVICE Chris Lucyshyn After Hours 960-4916 SALES Brent Karr 232-7810
BRONZE CASTER
FINANCES
922-2040
INSURANCE
email: office@taitinsurance.ca www.taitinsurance.ca
SHELLBROOK 747-2896 CANWOOD 468-2227 LEASK 466-4811
1-877-898-8248 (TAIT)
Bronze cemetery plaques made at Mont Nebo, Sask.
Phone: 468-2853 Fax: 468-2252 email nisse@sasktel.net web: www.nissefoundry.com
Building Futures Together Serving our Communities in Debden and Big River Debden
Ph:
For Drywall, Boarding, Taping, Texture & Small Renos
3 - 2685 - 2nd Avenue West
Phone 764-2288 Prince Albert
website: www.pavision.optometry.net
OPTOMETRIST Dr. Wayne Diakow Dr. Stephen Malec Dr. Carolyn Haugen Dr. Nicole Lacey
Frank (306) 427-4908
Ph:
Rodney (306) 427-4907
TRUCKING
Rocky Road Trucking Ltd. Debden, SK
Central Optometric Group
OPTOMETRISTS 3 - 210 - 15th Street East, Prince Albert S6V 1G2
For all your Grain Hauling needs.
LAWYER
PLUMBING
VACUUM SALES
WilcoxZuk-Chovin Law Office
Shelltown Plumbing & Heating
P.A. VACUUM
747-2641
Big River
For Stucco, Parging or Stone
PHONE 764-6311
Kimble Bradley
724-8370
P.A. Vision Centre OPTOMETRISTS
Contact Rocky Couture Cell (306)468-7872 or (306)724-2176
General Insurance Health Insurance Motor Licence Issuer
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STUCCO SERVICES
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...THE PULSE OF THE REGION
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OPTOMETRIST
Dr. Jodi Haberstock,
DIRECTORY... ACCOUNTING
HEARING CLINIC
Saalmic Mechanical Services Ltd. Courteous, professional, reliable, plumbing, heating, gas fitting services
Phone 747-4332 Shellbrook, Sask.
Service - Parts
(all makes of vacuums welcome
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For All Your Used Car and Truck Needs
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Email: aatrading@sasktel.net Cell: 306-747-7168 Fax: 306-747-3481
TMK EAVESTROUGHING Eavestroughing • Fascia Soffits • Siding
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Fax: 763-0410
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• Framing, Concrete, • Exterior/Interior Finishing
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Pre-Arrangements Available
• CONSTRUCTION • Leask, SK
Ph: 306-922-2210 Fax: 306-922-2689
A & A Trading Ltd.
Shellbrook
469-4944
Cell Phone Number
306•747•8169
Licensed Gas Fitter/ Journeyman Plumber New Construction & Renovations Furnace/Boiler/ Airconditioning Free Quotes 1-306-883-2350 Cell: 1-306-883-7467
Keep Your Business In The Public Eye And A Quick Reference At Your Customer’s Finger Tips. Call Today:
Dave Hjertaas ~ Tammy Smart ~ Donna Lovberg John Couture Greg Spencer Marjorie Brossart Fred Pomrenk
Barry West, Owner/Operator
Owned & Operated by Ed and Brenda Beaulac
Spiritwood, SK. S0J 2M0
Madeleine 747-2442
REAL ESTATE
WELDING/REPAIR
FUNERAL SERVICES
LAWYER
Northern Funeral Service
DELBERT M. DYNNA Law Office
Prince Albert Shellbrook Birch Hills
Shellbrook Funeral Home We will be there, when you need us.
100A - 10th St. East Prince Albert, SK S6V 0Y7
PARKSIDE WELDING & REPAIR MOBILE & SHOP
phone (306) 764-6856 fax (306) 763-9540
Your Best Move!
Brian & Bev Stobbs
Preferred areas of practice: Wills, Estates, Real Estate
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Greg Olson Ph: 747-2990 Cell: 747-8148 Parkside g-welding@hotmail.com
FUNERAL SERVICES
METAL SIDING/ROOFING
SECURITY
YARD CARE
24 Hours 82 Main Street 747-2494 Shellbrook, SK email: northfh@sasktel.net www.northernfuneralservice.ca
Claude Tucker
RIVER PARK FUNERAL HOME Prince Albert, SK
306-764-2727 1-888-858-2727 Pre-Arrangements Available Don Moriarty Colette Kadziolka Louise Robert
Lesley Sully Wayne Timoffee Andrea Langlois
922-1420
METAL ROOFING METAL SIDING
• MANUFACTURER DIRECT • Steel Roll formed to custom lengths • LOWEST PRICES Call Leonard
306-466-7921
• Municipal Bylaw Enforcement • Special Occasions Owner/Manager
Glen Andrusyk
306-747-8146
or visit www.versaframe.ca
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Total Lot Care
• Snow Removal • Roto Tilling • Levelling • Material Hauling • Finish & Rough Cut Mowing
Trac Skid Steer Dump Trailer ~ Tractor Call Cal at
1-306-714-7222
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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
FOR SALE - 4’ x 8’ slate pool table. Phone 469-5671, Big River. TFCH FOR SALE - Band sawn lumber, spruce 2x4 to 2x10 from 8 ft. to 20 ft.; 1x6, 1x8, 2nd cuts, and bull rails also timbers from 4x4 to 12x12. Phone 306-469-2490, Big River. TFCH HOUSEHOLD ITEMS BOSCH 800 watt Mixer $459, LEFSE Grills, Dehydrators, Breadmakers $99, Port Ice Makers $189 Margaritaville Blender $199. New! Kitchen Aid
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FEED FOR SALE HAY FOR SALE - Alfalfa & Brown & Timothy round bales. $35.00 each. Call: Rick 7648482 evenings. 2-48CH
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FOR RENT House in Parkside, reliable working or retired person/ couple. No pets. Available Dec. 1. For application contact 306-7472775 or Box 836, Shellbrook, S0J 2E0 2-48CH
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FOR LEASE/ RENT - The Village of Canwood has a fully equipped Restaurant available for immediate lease. Lease amount is $700.00 per month plus utilities. $700.00 damage deposit also required upon signing of lease. For more information, please contact Lisa at (306) 4682016 or (306) 4687465 (cell). 2-49C FOR RENT - 2 bedroom house in Shellbrook, 4 appliances included, main floor laundry. Ph: 763-0782 2-49CH LAND FOR RENT - 430 acres on four adjoining quarters in the Valbrand area. Further details available at email: cweber@ accesscomm.ca or fax 306-949-6010. 8-3CH
REAL ESTATE R E C R E AT I O N AL PROPERTY - Open Houses at show cottages at Asessippi Ski Area & Resort (north of Russell, MB) will be held Dec. 10, 11 and 29 from 2:00 6:00 p.m. For info call 204-821-5049. w w w. a s e s s i p p i cove.com
WANTED
WANTED
All kinds of feed grain, including heated canola. Now distributors of feed pellets with up to 36% protein. Bulk Fertilizer For Sale
Marcel Seeds Debden Ph: 306-724-4461
WANTED - 100 bu. feed oats; Metal grain bin 500 bu. and up. Ph: 7472666 (answering machine) 2-49CH
SERVICES
Winter’s Here! Time to Start Thinking “Tropical Get-a-away” For info & a quote contact
Rhonda Martin (306) 468-2633
Advertising Deadline is Monday 5:00 p.m. Classifieds Are An Easy Sell!
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IN MEMORIAMS
C O M I N G EVENTS - Big Game, Horn and Antler Measuring Night. Members free. 3 to 8 p.m. Sat. Dec. 10, Shellbrook Wildlife Fed. Clubhouse. Lloyd Thomas, 747-2999. Notice, Shellbrook Pistol and Rifle Annual Meeting, Feb. 7, 7 p.m. and Shellbrook Wildlife Annual Meeting, Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m. at Clubhouse 99, 2nd St. W. 2-48C
SWAN - In loving memory of our mom, Rena Swan who passed away November 24, 2009. Dearer to us than words can tell, Are the thoughts of one we loved so well. - Lovingly remembered by her children.
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SERVICES - Let us inspect before you remodel, buy or build a new home. We check for heat loss, electrical problems, water damage and mold. Call today to avoid future problems. Biotherm Inspections, Stan, P.A. 306-961-6499 TFCH
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WANTED - Used snowmobile, 2005 or older. 550cc to 700cc. Ph: 306468-2282 1-48CH WANTED - by local collector any antique and collectible furniture, signs, advertising promotions, lighters, clocks, jewelry, toys, automotive, motorcycle parts. 466-4948 3-50CH
COMING EVENTS
Call 747-7545 for viewing
LANDE - George 1926 - 2001 It’s been 10 years since you have been gone, Always thinking about you, Always missing you. Love you Dad and Grandpa - Todd, Darcy, Chelsea, Broden, Sydney, Kirkland.
W1172 ADVANCE YOUR CAREER WITH AN TAIT - In memory of Vance Tait, November 22, 1969 December 4, 2001 Ten years ago, on this sad day The one we loved was called away. God took him home, it was His will, But in our hearts Vance still lives. - Mom, Dad and family.
INDUSTRY LEADER REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY For All Locations, Seasonal or Permanent Operators for Hydro-Vac, Vac Truck, Combo Truck, Water Truck, Nitrogen, Coil Tubing, and Heavy Duty Mechanics
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Put some ‘green’ in holiday plans
With the holiday season on the horizon, many people’s thoughts turn to charitable giving and other altruistic efforts. Amid giving a helping hand to those who need it and donating to worthy charities, individuals can think about giving back to the planet
as well. Many people equate the holiday season with trying to do more or give more. While these efforts are well-intentioned, the “bigger is better” mantra often turns into a season of excess. From thousands of twinkling lights adorning homes to
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pounds of wrapping paper used on gifts, the toll the holiday season takes on the environment is substantial. There are several ways to reduce the impact the holidays have on the environment. Making smart choices and being conscious of when you could be adopting the “bigger is better” philosophy could help. * Switch holiday lights to LED ones. LEDs use 80 to 90 percent less energy than incandescent bulbs. Plus they are supposed to last longer before burnout. Although their initial cost is higher than standard bulbs, energy savings and longer lifespan mitigate these initial costs. * Place lights on a timer so that the light display turns off overnight. If you don’t have a timer, simply turn the lights off when going to bed. * Buy items with less packaging to reduce waste. If you plan to purchase the same items as other friends and family (i.e. adhesive tape or tissue paper), think about buying one bulk package and splitting the contents. * Reduce reliance on wrapping paper. Many people now forgo wrapping paper for gift bags because they are easily portable and can be used over and over. If you select wrapping paper, choose types that can be recycled and papers that are already made of recycled materials. You can also use unique materials for wrapping items, such as cloth with ribbon or handkerchiefs. * Trim the tree with handmade items. Stringing
popcorn and berries to make a homemade garland is a much greener option than plastic tinsel. Use pine cones collected at the end of autumn and decorate with acrylic paints and hang with ribbon. To add to a Christmas decoration collection, shop at thrift stores or tag sales to find gently used decorations that are new to you. * For those who want a real Christmas tree this year, buy one with the root ball intact. Then plant the pine tree in the yard after the holidays are over. * Choose locally grown or organic food for holiday feasts. These foods might be more fresh, and you will know they were raised in a way that doesn’t compromise the environment. * Limit gifts that require batteries. Batteries routinely end up in landfills and damage the environment when they are carelessly discarded. Select toys and gadgets that use rechargeable batteries or ones that can be easily recycled later on. * Reduce reliance on disposable entertaining items. Skip the plastic cups and paper napkins. While it may take a little extra effort to clean up, using china dishes and stainless flatware reduces waste that ends up in the garbage. Plus, all of those plastic and paper products that will end up in the trash require energy and resources to make. This holiday season, when the spirit of giving reigns supreme, don’t forget to give back to the planet as well. GG11B494
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
GREAT OPPORTUNITY Member Service Representative $1000/week Guaranteed Farm Business Consultants (FBC) Inc., Canada’s Rural Tax Specialist requires motivated individuals to collect financial information from our clients. You will be: -A Good communicator -Proficient with numbers -Able to travel within rural Saskatchewan and have a reliable vehicle We Offer: -Guaranteed weekly minimum pay of $1000/week, with most reps earning in excess of $1400/week -Ongoing training with potential for long term career development Please submit resume with cover letter to: Saskatoon: sktcareers@fbc.ca Regina: regrec@fbc.ca Please visit our website: www.fbc.ca HEAVY EQUIPMENT REPAIR in Slave Lake, Alberta requires heavy duty mechanic and industrial parts person. Experienced apprentices may apply. Call Herb 780-849-0416. Fax resume to 780-8494453.
MEAT CUTTER and Sausage Maker. Fulltime employment. $18.50/hour. Benefit plan. Accommodations available. Monday to Friday. Contact Provost Packers 780-753-2415 or fax 780-753-2413. Speedway Moving Systems Requires O/O for our 1 ton and 3 ton fleets to transport RVs throughout N. America. We offer competitive rates and Co. Fuel cards. Paid twice monthly-direct deposit. Must have clean abstract and ability to cross border. 1-866-736-6483; www.speedwaymov ingsystems.com WANTED PROVOST, Alberta area: Derrickhands and Roughnecks. Current five year driver’s abstract required when applying. Tri 3 Well Servicing. Phone 780-753-2927. Fax 780-753-2982. Email: tri3well@telus.net.
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SASKATCHEWAN TRADE WORKERS WANTED. Carson Energy Services, a division of Flint Energy Services is hiring trade professionals for various locations in Saskatchewan. We offer competitive wages and benefits! Please apply at www.flintenergy.jobs or call 1-(866)-463-5468
HEATED CANOLA WANTED!! - GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!! - BARLEY, OATS, WHT - LIGHT OR TOUGH - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!! HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP"
DOG LOVERS! Enjoy a healthy, profitable career as a professional dog trainer. Government accredited program student loans and grants. Ben Kersen & the Wonderdogs. www.wonderdogs.bc.c a 1-800-961-6616.
DRIVERS WANTED: Terrific career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 weeks vacation & benefits package. Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License w/ air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE. NEED A HOME PHONE? Cable TV or High Speed Internet? We Can Help. Everyone Approved. Call Today. 1-877-852-1122 Protel Reconnect.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Give the gift of warmth...
Temple Gardens Gift Cards Buy online at www.templegardens.sk.ca
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AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/ U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, sulfur, smell, manganese from well water. Since 1957. Phone 1-800-BIG IRON; www.bigirondrilling.com.
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A T T E N T I O N R E S I D E N T I A L SCHOOL SURVIVORS! If you received the CEP (Common Experience Payment), you may be eligible for further Cash Compensation. To see if you qualify, phone toll free 1-877-988-1145 now. Free service!
AUCTIONS Online Land Auction: 2 Quarters R.M. of Hudson Bay, SK #394, SE & NE 16 42 5 W2. Bidding closes December 10. Harvey Balicki 306-922-6171, Lorne Campbell 306-921-9736. www.balickiauctions.com. P.L. 915694
AUTOMOTIVE Guaranteed approval drive away today! We lend money to everyone. Fast approvals, best interest rates. Over 500 vehicles sale priced for immediate delivery OAC. 1-877-796-0514. www.yourapproved online.com.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY GRANDE PRAIRIE older well kept 44 unit, one storey motel. Booming again! Owned since 1997. $3.2 million. Consider farm etc. as trade. May finance. 780-488-7870.
Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252 Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS Wheat, barley, rye, triticale, feed pulses, spring threshed heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM Western Commodities 877-695-6461 www.westerncommodities.ca
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FOR SALE ADVANCE ENGINE SUPPLY. Proven quality replacement parts, carry remanufactured & used engines, transfer cases, transmissions, fuel injectors & turbos. Call toll free 1-877465-2702. Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of
THINKING OF SELLING FARMLAND? If you have farmland to sell in any part of Saskatchewan, I have buyers. NO COMMISSION FOR SELLERS. I have sold tens of thousands of acres of farmland in SK in 2011, and have buyers with cash for more. TO BE SURE, deal with a licensed, experienced, high success rate Farm Land Real Estate Professional. Contact me at; 306-530-8035 or Email harry@sheppardrealty.ca
HARRY SHEPPARD SUTTON GROUP RESULTS REALTY Regina, SK Specializing in Farm and Ranch Properties.
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Shellbrook Chronicle December 2, 2011
Local company designs permanent lighting solutions Faced with the dilemma of putting up and taking down Christmas lights each year, a pair of local entrepreneurs created what they thing is a permanent solution. Mark Giradin and Elise Selby started building their business, Eco Innovative Illumination in Spiritwood last year after commissioning a prototype lens and bracket for LED lights that would be resistant to our climate. “The original idea came from the thought of ‘Wouldn’t it be great to not every have to do this (put up Christmas lights)’ but the product is so much more diverse than that,” said Selby. The lights, controlled by an indoor switcher, can be changed to a multitude of colours by the push of a button, which made them
bracket and they were in business. They completed their first project last year with the lights but the technology has since caught on. Highly durable, the polycarbonite lens is the same material used in the construction of bullet proof glass. The lights themselvess are 12 Volt and are rated to last upwards of 60,000 hours or approximately 5 A recent permanent lighting install completed by Eco Inovative Illumination.
the ideal choice for a permanent Christmas light solution. In addition to Christmas light uses, they are also targeting RVs and cargo trailers and in home construction for under cabinet and under stairway lighting.
The initial prototype was glued together and just couldn’t withstand a cold Saskatchewan winter. This led them to contract engineers to design a new casing for the lights. The light modules themselves were never the problem, it was a matter of
designing a unit that could be mounted to a house, RV or shop that would protect the lights from the elements. They found a firm in Edmonton that specialized in the extrusion and injection they needed to create the polycarbonite lens and
or 6 years of continuous use. “Very few people would do that but if you always left them on they’d last that long,” said Selby. When they do burn out or fade, the strips are relatively easy to replace. The retail price of the lights are $12 to $16 per linear foot plus installation and taxes. For more information call 883-2292.
Wall’s Road Ahead By the Canadian Taxpayers Federation
Put yourself in Premier Brad Wall’s shoes for a moment. You’ve just won one of the largest majorities in Saskatchewan history, the provincial government is rolling in resource revenues and more and more people are investing in and moving back to Saskatchewan every day. So now what should you do to make things even better? First, it would be wise to pause for a moment and reflect on why Saskatchewan is doing so well. The “Saskaboom” can be largely traced back to two significant factors – lower rates charged by the government on companies that pull resources from the ground and lower taxes. Think about it. Potash, oil and other resources have always been in the ground, so why have they suddenly become huge industries in Saskatchewan? There are a few reasons why, but the most significant is that the former NDP government reduced rates that they charged businesses for extracting and selling resources like oil and potash. As a result, private businesses have invested hundreds of millions in Saskatchewan, hired thousands of workers and paid billions to the government in additional taxes and fees. Tax reductions by the provincial government went hand in hand with the new royalty structure. By reducing taxes, the province was able to lure investors and workers, as well as keeping existing ones in the province. For example, over the past decade, the business tax rate has dropped from 17 per cent to 12 and the small business tax rate is now just 2 per cent. Both moves helped Saskatchewan close the gap with provinces that were charging lower tax rates or dropping their rates at the same time. Thus, it also helped Saskatchewan businesses improve their competitiveness. On an individual level, taxpayers have saved thousands through lower personal income taxes, school taxes and through a lower sales tax. That has not only made Saskatchewan a more attractive place to live, it has given Saskatchewan entrepreneurs a solid crop of good workers who are no longer fleeing the province. That brings us to the second point number for the premier to consider – there’s more work to do. Yes, Saskatchewan’s school taxes, business taxes, sales tax and personal income taxes are lower than they were five years ago, but they’re still higher than Alberta’s rates. Closing the tax gap will help ensure Saskatchewan businesses compete, attract more businesses and keep people in the province. One way for the government to do that is to continue to focus on debt repayment. After all, once the provincial government’s general revenue fund debt is paid off, it will free up over $400 million in annual interest charges. It’s very similar to paying off your credit card and no longer having monthly charges. Just imagine if the province was able to put $400 million back in taxpayers’ pockets on an annual basis. That brings us to the final major consideration – spending. Next door in Alberta, they were able to pay off their debt and drop taxes to some of the lowest rates in Canada, but they also increased spending. And boy did they ever. Over the past decade spending in Alberta has skyrocketed. So much so that when the revenue slowed down, the government couldn’t close the spending taps; they’ve rung up almost $7.5 billion in deficits over the last three years alone. Learn from the past, continue to close the tax gap and be mindful of Alberta’s mistakes. If Mr. Wall can do that, the road ahead will be smooth for Sask taxpayers. Colin Craig is the Prairie Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation