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Search warrant nets Grow Operation in Blaine Lake A search warrant produced a marijuana growing operation in Blaine Lake. On January 26 at 5:00 PM members of the Blaine Lake RCMP detachment executed a Search Warrant for a residence in Blaine Lake to search for a suspected Marijuana grow Operation. Three members of the Blaine Lake detachment, three members of the Saskatoon Integrated Drug Unit, one member of Shellbrook detachment, and one member of the Spiritwood detachment were involved in this investigation. As a result of the execution of the Search Warrant on January 26, 2013, a hydroponic marijuana growing operation was located in the residence. Eleven plants were seized weighing 11 pounds, with an estimated street value of $5000.00. Twenty grams of drying marijuana were seized, and various pieces of hydroponic growing equipment were also seized. During the search, several stolen items were recovered with an estimated value of $20,000.00. Facing charges in relation to this search are the following: Sharon Mielczarek, 35, of Blaine Lake: Production of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Stolen Property Richard Mielczarek, 38, of Saskatoon: Possession of Stolen Property Sharon Mielczarek will be appearing in Provincial Court on March 7, 2013 in Blaine Lake. A future court date will be established for Richard Mielczarek.

Clearing the way for future upgrades. The Shellbrook Grader was out and about January 25th, clearing the runway at the community airport after the big dump of snow that fell the day before. Two days later we received even more snow. Photo: Tom Pierson Winter in Saskatchewan!

Shellbrook Airport ready to expand By Tom Pierson The Shellbrook Community Airport is ready to expand, and Council is working on making that happen by looking for matching grant money. The estimated cost of the upgrade is expected to cost about $350.000. Council is also open to the idea of private investors. The half-dozen hangars all have aircraft in them, and a runway upgrade might see that number rise. Shellbrook Mayor George Tomporowski said, “The last couple of years, because of the wet conditions, the east end of the runway has been unusable.” Interest from Naber Performace has given the Town reason to look into upgrading the runway. Ted Naber, General Manager of Naber Performance says, “Last year we upgraded our float plane to one that has amphibious floats on it. The amphibious floats give us the opportunity of flying off an air strip and landing in the water.” This new plane needs the full runway. Mayor Tomporowski says, “The existing property there is a half a mile or 2,640 feet. We want to make as much of that usable as possible, so minimum will be 2500, and hopefully we will have 2600 feet.” The Mayor says Council has done some engineering work and have come up with a preliminary design. In order to meet its share of the $350,000, Council is looking for grant money through the

Ministry of Highways and the community airport program. It would be a 50/50 cost sharing arrangement. It is a three year proposition, “if we proceed with it,” said Tomporowski, “and the decision has not been finalized. In the first year the east end would get built up, followed be the remaining half in year two. The final year would include making it a sealed surface, mud free and dust free. “We’ve also had some other folks in the region express interest, if we can improve the air strip,” says Tomporowski. “If its more usable and it is reliable, usable on a year round basis, the potential to attract more folks is good. “We are thinking about the rebirth of the forest industry, as it’s looking like that can come on stream fairly soon. There is nothing definite, but those are the kinds of things we are looking at.” Naber sees it being used for more business, “The sky’s the limit, but all those things would take a bit of encouragement.” He added, “Until there is a facility that warrants that kind of use, nobody will want to use it. I think there is lots of opportunity but the first step in any of it is just having the facility. For his business, there is an added advantage with his new plane. Not only can you fly on and off an air strip, “It lets you keep your investment inside,” says Naber. The old float plane sat outside all summer, so it was subjected to the elements. “Every storm that came by you were crossing your fingers it wasn’t a hail storm or tornado cause it wreaks havoc on the plane.” Continued on page 3

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Th These were not my sentiments i when h I snapped d this hi photograph h h at 2:40 pm on S Sunday, d J January 27th. In the movies they say, On a clear day you can see forever.” Unfortunately as you can see in this photo, you can barely see the end of Main Street or the Museum in Shellbrook. Photo: Tom Pierson

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School year becomes uniform across Sask. All Saskatchewan students will receive more consistent face-to-face, instructional time in schools starting this fall. Legislative and regulatory amendments that set instructional hours in a school year at 950 were proclaimed on January 1, 2013. The changes will apply to the 2013-14 school year. “We have been working with our stakeholders for the past year on these changes,” Education Minister Russ Marchuk said. “These changes will help to ensure all Saskatchewan students benefit from more consistent instructional hours and will bring us in line with our western Canadian counterparts.” Following consultation, a minimum of 950 instructional hours was chosen to be the standard as there was a variance of approximately 30 hours between schools divisions. This move is also consistent with other provinces. The Provincial Auditor raised concerns in 2011 that Saskatchewan school divisions do not offer a minimum amount of instructional time resulting in inconsistency in instructional hours. The regulatory changes introduced for the 2013-14 school year provide school divisions the flexibility to work with their local communities to develop calendars that include consistent and adequate instructional hours. The amendments were developed in consultation with education stakehold-

ers. Consultations began in December 2011 and included the Saskatchewan School Boards Association, the League of Education Administrators, Directors and Superintendents, the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation and the Saskatchewan Association of School Business Officials. School divisions are required to submit their calendar year plans to the Ministry of Education by May 1, and these regulatory changes must be incorporated, with classes scheduled after Labour Day and ending by June 30. School divisions, in partnership with the school community councils and local teacher associations, develop school calendars outlining breaks and professional development days within the framework of 950 hours of instructional time.

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Naber Performance deals with lots of camps in the north that are very remote, “It is fly in only.” Also a recreational flyer,

The early 2000s it’s kind of starting to make its way back - Ted Naber

Naber has an added vested interest in upgrading the air strip. Tomporowski also sees the need for the upgrade. He spoke of the forest spray planes for which the strip, “just wasn’t usable at all.” Naber says that people who use their aircraft for tourism and need a stopover point divert to Birch Hills or Prince Albert. Talking about Birch Hills, a smaller community than Shellbrook, it has a paved runway. Naber comments that since they paved the strip, “They have seen an explosion in general aviation there because their facility is decent. Shellbrook’s

missed out on that because we haven’t had the facility.” In the late 1980s and early 1990s, aviation saw a huge decline. Insurance and fuel costs went up and sparked the general decline in interest in aviation. “The early 2000s it’s kind of starting to make its way back,” says Naber. Add to that is the perfect initiative to upgrade the strip - having the new Health Complex being constructed. Tomporowski says, “To be on the Air Ambulance list you have to have a minimum (airstrip) of 2500 feet.” With upgrades completed, Tomporowski said Council is under the understanding it would qual-

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ify to be on that list. Naber says, “I have bumped into people from all over Western Canada that have used it (Shellbrook Airport), and the last few years everyone is complaining that it is unsuitable for general aviation because of the wet conditions. “We applaud the Town for taking the initiative. It speaks volumes of the aggressiveness of Shellbrook and the town to get behind this project.” The bottom line is that with an upgraded strip that is completely usable, Naber says, “It would absolutely encourage more aviation, not only locally, but from outside.”

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Derril Rogerson- 50 Year Lion Member, Debbie Watier WLL Foundation, Roger Straf- President Leask Lions Club.The Wheatland Lodge Foundation received a generous donation from the Leask Lions Club of $499. The monies went toward the maintenance of the Wheatland Lodge Residents van. Accepting on behalf of the Wheatland Lodge Foundation was Debbie Watier.

Derril Rogerson- 50 Year Member, Marlene Straf & Gina Pelletier Activities, Roger Straf- President Leask Lions Club. Wheatland Lodge Activities Department received a donation toward dining room centerpieces and Christmas decorations in the amount of $ 200.00 from the Leask Lions Club.

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Investors Group is proud to again be giving back to the community through the True Sport Community Volunteer Program. We share the belief that good sport can make a great difference – not only in individuals but in the communities in which they live, and as such, we are proud to support the volunteer efforts that it takes to make this happen. Tina Stene (left) is seen accepting a cheque from Kelly Bourgeault, representing Investor Group.

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Are we too politically correct?

Are we getting too politically correct or are we there already? Is it Chairman or Chairperson? Is it Mr., Miss, Mrs., or Ms? These are just little things we deal with on a day to day basis, and does not affect our lives significantly. But what about the more serious things we have to deal with, and can common sense prevail? I have heard there are schools where teachers or adults must adhere to the ‘five foot’ rule. What that means is a teacher or adult can not get within five feet of a child. Have we really gone that far to protect our offspring that a friendly pat on the back accompanied by a, “Well done,” can be considered inappropriate? When I was growing up, I was fortunate to have very supportive teachers and coaches. Not once did I ever have reason to fear their intentions. Some teachers just didn’t care, but that was okay, my parents did. TOM When I strayed from the path, PIERSON I was informed in no uncertain terms. Some put a hand on my ~ shoulder, looked me in the eye and News explained the error of my ways. This was not done in a threatening manner, but in a kind and caring way. One of my hockey coaches would skate up behind me and slap my rear end with his stick if I was slacking off. Not done with malice of intent, he would then smile, at having caught me unaware, and encourage me to, “get the lead out.” Incidents such as those only Coming off the proved to me that they cared about me as a human being and ice after scoring a goal, they wanted me to do my best. I the pats on the did not see anything wrong with back from my that then, and I don’t see anything coaches were wrong with that today. These were people I respected, and their very well actions only served to increase my received. respect for them. On the other side of the coin is when I did well on a test, the praise I received reinforced my desire to do better. Coming off the ice after scoring a goal, the pats on the back from my coaches were very well received. Human nature, being what it is, dictates that touching be an essential part of a healthy life. I can’t imagine, and don’t want to imagine, what my life would have been like without it during my formative years. When my son was much younger, about 9 years old, he played baseball. His team needed a coach and I stepped in to help out. It was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Not only did I get the opportunity to play with him, but I got to meet and interact with a team full of enthusiastic kids with varying skill levels. Their personalities were all different and required different approaches to teaching them. When one of them would learn something that was difficult for them, the smile I was greeted with was infectious. And when they received a pat on the back with a, “Well done,” their smiles grew even wider. Incidentally, so did my smile. I can see the need for caution in today’s world. It is not the same world I grew up in. All I am asking for is to use common sense. Keep the things that are helpful and remove the threats and actions that truly are harmful.

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Paul Martin Commentary Saskatchewan consumers seem to be settling in = azine who now operates his own business in southern spending in the neighborhood of a billion and a half dol- Ontario, has come up with a few tips for developing an lars a month. effective elevator speech. First he says, focus on a probThe latest figures on consumer spending which is lem. What is the problem, who’s problem is it. Then move measured by retail sales are from November. The total to solutions. was just under $1.5 billion. That is the fourth Talk about current solutions that are out month in a row that the total volume was in there – in other words, the competition. Then this range. November’s number was up maryour solution and finally why it is unique or ginally from October on a seasonally adjusted why someone should do business with you inbasis, an important factor because November stead of the competitor. is one day shorter so it suggests momentum And then here’s the challenge…get everyone was picking up, heading into the all-important in your company to articulate it in the same Christmas shopping season. way. That increase was also one of the strongest *** in the nation. It was running in to the top Residents of this province who have retired PAUL two or three on both the monthly and annual are among the happiest in the country about growth charts, underscoring the strength of their lot in life. MARTIN the provincial economy as a whole but, more An interesting survey conducted for CIBC ~ importantly, how the economic activity is imon the attitudes of retirees says people in this pacting average consumers. province are generally happy about the state of In broad terms wages are rising and so is purchasing affairs in their lives. Roughly three out of four say they power while the population is increasing…all factors are living the retirement life they expected. That’s the that are contributing to increased consumer spending highest ranking in Canada, tied with Quebecers. To put which is the primary indicator of consumer confidence that in context, only 60 per cent of retirees in BC can say as a whole. the same thing. *** There is, however, one dark cloud hanging over all of It’s called an elevator speech. this – they’re happy but living close to the financial line. That’s a well-known catch phrase for a short summary When asked if they were worried about running out of what you or your business does. It is handy at cocktail of money in retirement, one-third of Saskatchewan resiparties or networking events, a way to pass along infor- dents said it was an issue, second highest in the nation. mation about your business in 30 seconds or less – the And, when asked if they could handle an unexpected bill length of time it takes for a routine elevator ride. of $500 a month – say for a loan for home repairs – But not all elevator speeches are created equally since about half said they would have trouble managing it. not all of us can get to the point, in an informative way, With life expectancy rising retirement savings have in less than a minute. Think politicians…. to last longer, making financial planning early in life all So Randall Litchfield, a former editor of Profit Mag- that much more important.

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Gov’t sponsored study needed Dear Editor: I really hope this comment on 13/1/18 “We need to embrace GM Tech” by Calvin Daniels isn’t too harsh on him as I enjoy most of his work. However, the Gen-Tech types don’t deserve the same appreciation he does. At a 1993 Seed Growers meet the majority of scientists were horrified (their word) that the prominent proponent was putting it out to the market. They held back as they initially thought there was a breakthrough. When they discovered “no breakthrough”, the word Frankenfood was coined as they had tried and didn’t like the results. The major GMO Co. name we see bounced around the media is not a good scientific company, it is a very sharp-like-afox business company. It dropped its top highly paid scientist into the F.D.A. as Congress was taking up the GMO issue. They called the ‘Top” F.D.A. knowledgeable scientist who testified there was NO DIFFERENCE from the prior grown crop. Congress went with this, so no studies were performed on the safety of it. Every time I eat GMO (spuds, corn) my gut reacts. Fortunately, spuds went the way of fishy “cold weather” tomatoes. Please, do not stick your neck out on pseudo-scientific medicinal crops until you have inadvertently, sans notice, had a number of feeds on it, thinking you were having your normal feed. We know normal feed is going to acquire these loose genes. You know organics cannot grow a crop in Canada because of these loose genes. Ask. Sask.’s Bernie S.

YOUR TWO C ENTS ~ The Chinese have just come out with the fact that we seem to absorb through the intestines the genes of some plants. In the scramble for research dollars, some was devoted to checking American human guts and found them Round-Up-Ready. There is a fight going on now re: GMO wheat. If allowed there will be no other wheat. We aren’t even thinking about the increase in Celiac disease causes. One can say that all bread yeast is now GMO. I have found you don’t need commercial yeast to make bread - it’s there. Science is at it’s true best when work is peer reviewed. There has been work, as noted above, but only a few pursued it and kept it secret. The GMO companies spent many millions in California to keep it from becoming law that you have to label GMO foods. Other States want labeling. This hasn’t even begun to be an issue ... yet, but it’s coming. You have to know companies records. Aboriginals getting turfed off their soil in Mexico and India so GMO corn can be grown is Colonialism in action. BT Cotton giving workers a serious rash is not a fun trip. The growing populations food will be best taken care of by stopping the “executive estates” taking up the best farm land in the province, stopping waste, urban farms, etc. Please read “Seeds of Destruction” with an open mind to gain the needed perspective. We don’t need to create more problems. Let’s solve existing. I’d like to see a government sponsored study on GMO’s increase in yields done by a neutral group approved and watched by anti-GMO’s to keep them honest in the long term

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- crops aren’t grown one year. P.S. Keep on keeping on Daniels, I’ve learned much from you! N. Levandoski, Chitek Lake, Sask.

The words we should use A recent study from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives shows that Canada’s best-paid 50 CEOs breezed through the end of the recession with earnings 235 times higher than the average Canadian income earner in 1991. For comparaison, the earnings of these first 50 CEOs were 85 times higher than the average income earner 16 years before, in 1995. I am not sure there are words to fully express my feelings with regards to these stats. Some words, though, can help me express the reasons behind such discrepancies - words that we would need to name and repeat if we wish to put an end to such a situation. They are: selfishness, contempt, cynicism, corruption, abuse and patronage. And if we want to push deeper, they are: political parties financing, lobbying, propaganda, media concentration, diversion of democracy and nonworking democracy. I am sure Canadians do not only think this is unfair. An increasing number of them must also realize that only an equal sharing of powers - which is what would be a real democracy - would lead us towards an equal wealth sharing. Bruno Marquis Gatineau QC

Aboriginal jobs a problem for us all Regardless of how you feel about the way aboriginal people have been recently expressing their concerns and frustrations, there does seem to be an undeniable reality. In Saskatchewan where the economy has been moving forward for a decade now, aboriginal people are headed in the opposite direction. Or so seems to be the conclusion of a study on the gap in aboriginal education and employment in our province, conducted by University of Saskatchewan economic professor Eric Howe. And according to the university professor, the consequences of this could be quite bad. “By the middle of this century, Saskatchewan is going to be majority aboriginal,” Howe said. “If the gap between education and the gap between employment aren’t addressed, then they will result in social upheaval on a level that has not been seen in Saskatchewan since the Great Depression.” The reason? Even during this economic boom, Saskatchewan is not doing a very good job of finding work for its aboriginal people. Take 2009 when one out of every four aboriginal persons that was employed in January of that year was unemployed by December _ what Howe called a “disaster for First Nations employment.” “If a quarter of (all working) people had lost their jobs, we probably would have had the Regina Riot,” said Howe,

noting that the loss job rate in the aboriginal community would be equivalent to the province shedding a 100,000 jobs in a single year. And while the loss of aboriginal jobs isn’t quite as severe as 2009, there were still 400 less aboriginal people working in Saskatchewan in 2012 than there was in 2011. The university professor cited the government’s abandonment of speMURRAY cific aboriginal employment proMANDRYK grams as part of the problem. Another possible part of the equation was ~ the increase in immigration through the province’s immigrant nominee program that resulted in increase in unskilled workers. Of course, there will be those less sympathetic with the notion of new immigrants eagerly taking jobs that might have once went to aboriginals. And as an economics professor grounded in the reality of business, Howe understands the rationale. “Would an employer rather hire a person who’s family has been on the welfare cycle for two or three generations?” Howe asked. “Or are employers more inclined to hire someone whose wages in another country were far less?” But the head of economics at the U.S. believes employ-

ers, the public and the government aren’t grasping how big problem this problem truly ... or even how badly Saskatchewan is doing when compared with other jurisdictions. For example, Saskatchewan is doing the worst job of educating First Nation people of any province west of the Maritimes. In 1996, 65.7 per cent of aboriginal people between 15 and 69 had a high school diploma, Howe noted. By 2006, that figure for that age group had fallen to 55.8 per cent. In a society where more education is need, that is not good news for the ability of aboriginal people to find jobs. Moreover, Saskatchewan has the worst record of employing aboriginal people in Western Canada. Even Manitoba, that hasn’t enjoyed a resource boom, has been hiring more. And if Saskatchewan’s aboriginal employment could simply catch up the level of Alberta and Manitoba, it would add $6.7 to provincial GDP. It’s also here when Howe begins to successful challenge the notion that the problem can be chalked up to an unwillingness of Saskatchewan aboriginal people to work. The question becomes, “why are they less lazy” in Manitoba and Alberta? Howe asked. It may be that other jurisdictions have been more slightly more dedicated to putting aboriginal people on the path towards finding jobs. Saskatchewan needs to be similarly committed. Regardless of how anyone feels about this issue, it is a problem desperately in need of addressing.

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Access to affordable, quality health care is one of the most important services a government provides for its citizens. That is why our government has been working in conjunction with other provinces and territories to provide lower cost generic drugs. This plan will see a great reduction in cost on six of the most commonly used drugs. The new prices will come into effect April 1, 2013 on: â&#x20AC;˘ Atorvastatin - used to treat high cholesterol; â&#x20AC;˘ Ramipril - used to treat blood pressure and other cardiovascular conditions; â&#x20AC;˘ Venlafaxine - used to treat depression and other mental health conditions;

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equally important to educate youth about the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle. This is why we are continuing our efforts to reduce the use of tobacco, especially in

our youth. The Ministry of Health has launched the second phase of the youth antitobacco campaign which will include television, cinema ads, on-line and Facebook ads about the negative impact of tobacco use on your health. This campaign will feature messages from Saskatchewan youth directed to the ages of 11 to 14. This is one element of an overall effort to reduce tobacco use. Right now,stats show that the daily smoking rates in Saskatchewan are at an all-time low. Another important aspect of preparing our youth for successful futures is through education. To that end, our government is taking action to ensureour students have

uniform instructional time across Saskatchewan. Until now instructional times have varied throughout the province which was a noted concern for the Provincial Auditor in 2011. After extensive consultations beginning in 2011 with the Saskatchewan School Boards Association, the League of Education Administrators, Directors and Superintendents, the Saskatchewan Teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Federation and the Saskatchewan Association of School Business the school year will now be set at950 instructional hours. This change will bring us in line with our western Canadian counterparts and take effect in the 2013-14 school year.

Escape from Willow Cree Healing Lodge On January 27, inmates Royce Virgil Bear and Brandon Avery White were discovered missing during the Willow Cree Healing Lodge 5:00 p.m. count. The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) immediately contacted the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and warrants have been issued for their arrest. Royce Virgil Bear, 31 years

old, is described as 191 cm (6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 3â&#x20AC;?) in height, his weight is 126 kgs (278 lbs), he has brown eyes and brown hair and has tattoos on both hands and both arms. He is currently serving a sentence of 5 years, 10 months for Assault With A Weapon and Manslaughter. Brandon Avery White, 23 years old, is described as

173 cm (5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 8â&#x20AC;?) in height, his weight is 61 kgs (135 lbs), he has brown eyes and black hair, and has tattoos on his right hand and right arm. He is currently serving a sentence of 8 years for Manslaughter â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Use of Firearm. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Royce Bear or Brandon White is asked to contact police.

CSC and Willow Cree Healing Lodge will be conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident and are working with the RCMP to locate these offenders as quickly as possible. CSC has given the police all available information to assist in the inmates apprehension.

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Community rinks across the province are benefitting from the Community Rink Affordability Grant launched in September. The Government of Saskatchewan invested more than $1.6 million in 554 facilities in 387 communities through the program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pleased that so many communities took advantage of this grant,â&#x20AC;? Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Kevin Doherty said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Paying the bills should be a little easier this season for the facilities that received funding, which is great. One of our governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main priorities is to enhance quality of life. Community rinks do just that. They provide people with a huge variety of social and recreational opportunities.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association is proud that we were able to play an important role in this program,â&#x20AC;? Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association Board President Darrell Lessmeister said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As program administrators, we were able to deliver the program in a timely, efficient manner and we are confident these funds are helping community rinks remain vibrant hubs for Saskatchewan communities.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our community thanks the Government of Saskatchewan for choosing to support and invest in local rinks,â&#x20AC;? Town of Balgonie Superintendent Shaun McBain said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our ice facilities hum with activity during these cold winter months - curling games, hockey practice and public skating. Every additional dollar helps keep these facilities running smoothly and effectively and ensures they can continue to host a wide variety of activities.â&#x20AC;? The Community Rink Affordability Grant was launched September 10, 2012, following a 2011 elec-

tion promise to support community rinks. Until December 21, communities, non-profits, schools, rink boards and First Nations registered their indoor rinks for the $2,500 per ice surface grant to help fund operating costs and minor capital upgrades. Local rinks include Blaine Lake, Shellbrook, Big River, Birch Hills, Dalmeny, Leask, Shell Lake and Spiritwood.

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In Saskatchewan hunger certainly exists The issues of food security and of hunger among Canadians, is one I constantly struggle getting my head around. I tend to get the idea of someone living on the streets of Toronto, or Vancouver, likely to face hunger as an all too regular occurrence. People without a fixed address and no income quickly fall through the cracks of most special services supports, and have limited ability to affect change directly. In Saskatchewan hunger certainly exists. Anyone doubting that only needs to talk to the Salvation Army at the seeming ever longer list of those needing Christmas hampers, or to those operating food banks, which seem to face a growing need as well. Certainly as housing costs rise in reaction to a stronger economy, and utility rates seem to continually inch higher, wages are hard-pressed to keep pace, and so household budgets get stretched and that can mean the larder goes empty as month-end nears. But the question is why the larder is empty?

I recently sat down to a coffee with Warren Crossman, one of the founders of the Assiniboine Food Security Alliance, a Yorkton and area organization dedicated to helping people take some greater control of their own food supply. I remarked that in 25-plus years as a journalist there are two things I have seen change in a city such as Yorkton. CALVIN The first is that there was a time a reporter in need of a photograph in DANIELS winter could drive down just about any ~ residential street and find kids playing street hockey. Today you might burn a half tank of gas in search of that game. And in the summer a drive down back alleys would have shown a large vegetable garden in most backyards. Again today, you can do a lot of driving and barely find a

backyard with a tomato plant, or row of radishes. Fewer and fewer people grow their own food. Fewer still have cold storage and deep freezers to prepare and store food for the winter. We have come to rely on a supermarket as our food source, making near-daily trips to fill the table. The shelves are full, but every bag of groceries comes with a cost attached, unlike a cold storage bin filled with vegetables from a person's own garden. Even for those in apartments, there are garden options, from a community garden organized by the Assiniboine group, to the opportunity to talk to area farmers about a small garden area. There are opportunities to take greater control of our food supply and in so doing lessen our dependence on cash and products coming from other provinces and around the world. In small communities and cities, at least across the Prairies food security is something we can have a direct hand if we only want to take the step.

Lead poisoning in cattle a perennial problem BY U OF S NEWS BY MYRNA MACDONALD

Lead poisoning in cattle herds causes economic loss, animal suffering and food safety concerns — plus it can be a major blow to a producer’s breeding program. What’s frustrating for veterinarians and producers alike is that lead poisoning in cattle is completely preventable. “It’s a farm management problem that can be prevented by the proper disposal of used batteries,” says Dr. Barry Blakley, a toxicologist at the University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine. “Part of the challenge is that every producer doesn’t think it’s a problem that will affect them. But if they don’t think about it and let their farm management practices slide during busy periods, they could eventually run into a problem in their own herd.” On average, the WCVM-based toxicology lab for Prairie Diagnostic Services (Saskatchewan’s provincial veterinary laboratory) sees about 50 to 60 lead poisoning cases in cattle herds each year. Sixty per cent of those cases coincide with the most hectic times on Prairie farms. “When farmers are busy with spring and fall work, they may forget and leave their used batteries hanging around without properly storing them. Cows are attracted to used batteries because of the salty taste: they’ll lick it, chew it and even eat the whole battery,” says Blakley. It just takes one battery to kill one or more animals and cause clinical signs of poisoning to appear in additional cows. Depending on the cow’s age and size, somewhere be-

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tween 400 and 800 milligrams of lead per kilogram is necessary for an acute poisoning. In chronic poisoning cases, cows can slowly poison themselves if they’re licking or eating small amounts of lead-based paint, old tarpaper or shingles every day. “When we test blood or tissue samples for lead, anything above .1 parts per million (ppm) is considered lead exposure. More than .35 ppm is considered acute lead poisoning,” says Blakley. As well, some herd mates may have higher lead levels in their blood and still not show any clinical signs. These asymptomatic animals pose a serious food safety issue that often goes undetected. One or more sudden deaths in a herd could indicate lead poisoning. In live cows, the clinical signs include blindness, convulsions, depression or hyperactiveness. Lead salts irritating the cow’s stomach lining may also cause an inactive rumen. Calcium disodium edetate (Ca-EDTA) and thiamine are chelating substances that reduce the levels of lead in affected cattle. But because lead residues in food-producing animals are a food safety risk, the WCVM’s recommendation is to slaughter and properly dispose of carcasses so they don’t enter the human food chain or cause lead poisoning in other species like coyotes, eagles and wild animals. “Cattle account for about 95 per cent of the cases we see while other cases involve wildlife,” says Blakley. “We also see some cases involving dogs that have ingested a lead toy or found old supplies of lead-based paint.” He stresses that local livestock producers can prevent lead poisoning incidents among their cattle by following these tips: • Contact your province’s recycling program, find the nearest depot that accepts used batteries and follow proper disposal methods.

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• Don’t bury used batteries since the soil will eventually erode and expose them. Plus, lead seepage can potentially contaminate soil and water. • Don’t allow cattle to graze in areas containing machinery or abandoned buildings. Ensure pastures are clear of junk before putting your cows out to graze.

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Lyndon Leard (9) protected the puck behind the Warman Wildcats net in first period action January 26th, while Dean Baptist (23) of the Wildcats tries to knock him off it. Ryan Gareau (19) of the Elks and Cory Jones (20) hover nearby. It was the last regular home game of the season, and they won 9-0 in a glass shattering shortened game. Photo: Tom Pierson

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Elks Captain Hugh Hamilton went hard to the net in first period action January 23rd against the Prairie Outlaws. While Hamilton made it into the net, the puck did not. However, the Elks defeated the Outlaws 9-0. Photo: Tom Pierson

Elks arrest Outlaws and tame the Wildcats By Tom Pierson The Prairie Outlaws came to Shellbrook January 23rd to turn themselves in. The Elks arrested the Outlaws chances to improve their record in the standings by shutting them out 9-0. Kelly Guard earned the shutout and the win. It was all Elks from the moment the puck dropped to start the game. In typical Elks fashion, they scored early, after exactly one minute of play. Matt Swaby swooped into the Outlawsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; zone on the left wing and wristed one past Brendan Thiessen. Aki Seitsonen and Matt Bergen assisted. Mid way through the first period, Josh Peterson tipped a Luke Fritshaw past Thiessenon the power play. Seitsonen earned his second assist of the game. Out-shooting the Prairie Outlaws 16-9 after one, most of the Outlaws shots came on their three successive power plays in the final 7 minutes. Actually, they only mustered one shot on goal in the first ten minutes of play. Going the other way with the puck, the Outlaws had a timing problem. The kept going off-side, limiting their chances of building some offensive spark. The Outlaws fi xed their problem with off-sides and managed to enter the Elks zone. Some offence was raised and Kelly Guard shut the door keeping the Outlaws off the scoreboard. Despite the eventual lop-sided score of 9-0, Thiessen played well in the Prairie net. Fritshaw was given a nice feed which let him walk in for a good scoring chance. A wrist shot destined for the top shelf was snatched up by Thiessen with a great glove save. A timely pass led to a shot over a sprawling Thiessen at 7:14. Chris Thompson scored from Ryan Gareau and Hugh Hamilton. By this time, the shots on goal favored the Elks 30-17. There did not seem to be much hitting. There did not

seem to be much point to it. The Elks took a 4-0 lead when Leigh Spencer was sprung on a breakaway. Craig Hayden and Kelly Guard picked up the assists. After nine minutes of scoreless play in the third period, Aki Seitsonen cut across in front of Thiessen then put it home on the short side. The goal was unassisted and opened up the flood gates. Over the next three minutes, the Elks scored thee more times. Bergen fired a rebound over the fallen netminder, with assists going to Peterson and Seitsonen. Cruising through the high slot, Spencer scored again with a perfectly placed one-timer. Thompson and Hamilton assisted. Seitsonen (5 point game) completed the barrage of scoring at 8:54 with Hamilton (3 assists in game) and Shane Callaghan being the helpers. With only a minute left in the game, Spencer completed his hat trick on a long breakaway. Gareau and Callaghan assisted. The final shot tally was Elks 53, Outlaws 22. Elks 9 Wildcats 0 The Warman Wildcats came to town January 26th and did not get to play a full 60 minutes. However, that was probably a blessing in disguise, as the Elks made the tabbies roll over in defeat. It was the Elks last home game of the regular season. With 16 minutes left in the game, a glass panel on the end boards behind the Elks net shattered. Both teams decided it would be best to end the game there. The Elks held a 9-0 lead. Just like in the Outlaws game, the Elks struck quickly. At 17:53 Leigh Spencer scored from Curtis Olsen and Cody Belair. Floyd Cook scored from Josh Peterson and Aki Seitsonen at 15:50. At 14:00 Luke Fritshaw received a nice pass that

put him in alone. With a nice smooth move, he undressed the Wildcats goalie, Jordan Aimoe. Seitsonen and Cook received the assists. Seven minutes later, the Elks went up 4-0 on a goal by Chris Thompson, who re-directed a slap shot out of mid air. Ryan Gareau and Brock Fitch assisted. The Elks would score two more times before twenty minutes expired. Lyndon Leard redirected a point shot along the ice to hit the twine. Thompson and Fitch assisted. Seitsonen let go a howitzer from the point to the top shelf for his third point of the game. By the time the buzzer sounded, the Elks laid claim to a 20-8 advantage in shots on goal. Do the math... that is one shot per minute. The Elks won every other important category as well, such as out-hustling the Wildcats at every turn. Special teams took over in the second period. The Elks Cook scored short-handed at 15:28 from Fritshaw and Devon Spencer, the Elks netminder. Then at 11:59 Olsen scored a power play goal. Leigh Spencer and Cody Belair were the helpers. The ninth Elks goal was another while killing a penalty. It was Thompson from Hamilton. Next up The Elks play their last two games of the season February 1st in Rosthern, followed by an away game against the Prairie Outlaws on February 2nd. Provincials The Elks take on the Lloydminster Bobcats February 3rd in the first round of AAA action headed for the Allan Cup, hosted by the Bentley Generals in Red Deer, Alberta. The Bobcats have home ice-advantage. Game two is set for February 10th in Shellbrook at 4:30. Game three, if necessary, will go in Lloydminster February 16th.

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U of S tour with Sara Williams: Wales & it’s gardens BY JILL TURNER

If you’re thinking about a small group holiday in September, think about Wales! Hauntingly beautiful, Wales is a unique corner of Great Britain with its own history, culture and language. (Pronunciation can be a challenge!) Mark the dates on your calendar: September 3 to 18, 2013. Accompanied by Sara Williams, gardening author and teacher who has a long association with the University of Saskatchewan and has organized many previous tours, it will led by Idwal Jones, an experienced Welsh guide. “We’re very fortunate to have Idwal, from rural Snowdonia, as our guide on this small group tour. Born in Wales, and a Welsh speaker, he is passionate about his land and has been leading tours since 1994. He’s a long standing member of the Penrhyn Male Voice Choir which our group will to listen to in their rehearsal rooms”, notes Sara. Among the horticultural highlights will be visits to the world famous gardens of Bodnant, Powis Castle, the secret gardens of Plas Cadnant, and the National Botanic Gardens of Wales. Other gardens on the tour, perhaps not as well known to Canadians, are The Garden House Erbistock, Gwaenynog Hall (where Beatrice Potter wrote The Flopsy Bunnies), the small cottage garden of Rena Griffiths, Cribyn Garden cre-

ated by Dutchman Will Ackerman, Dyffryn Gardens (of the Arts & Crafts movement), the modern Veddw House Garden and the early 20th century gardens of Windcliffe Court. The tour will also include some interesting nurseries. “The scenery is spectacular. Our route will take us through Snowdonia National Park, including a train ride to its summit, a tramway ride to the summit of Great Orme with its unique geology, wildlife and archeology; and a personal tour of Blaen y Nant, a National Trust working farm high in Snowdonia where we’ll see sheep dogs in action among miles of dry stone walls.” There will also be a visit to the National Trust’s 18th Century Llanercaeron Estate and Farm including a dairy, brewery and organic fruit and vegetable production areas. Historic sites include a canal boat journey (with a traditional Welsh tea aboard!) that features Thomas Telford’s famous aqueduct; the walled town and castle of Conway; Bryn Celli Ddu, a Neolithic passage tomb; the Slate Museum; and the unforgettable ruins of Tintern Abbey in the Wye Valley. Among the historic homes will be Erddig (reflecting the upstairs-downstairs life of a gentry family) and Plas Newydd, once the home of the “Ladies of Llangollen.” St. Fagans, a large open-air museum, focuses on Welsh history and heri-

tage with over 40 original buildings moved to the site that reflect Welsh history from Celtic times to the present. There will be walking tours of Langollen, Ruthin, and Conway as well as a leisurely paced coastal walk. And for the more ambitious, a walk to the summit of Castel Dinas Bran (the ruins of an ancient hill fort) with its spectacular views. Quilters and crafters will enjoy Jen Jones’ Quilt centre, the Welsh Wool Museum, a tour of the Trefriw Woolen Mills and Weavers Garden, and the craft centre of Ruthin with its artists studios. And foodies will see the best of Welsh Foods at The Welsh Food and Honey Bee Centre. “We always try to achieve a balance between gardens, history, heritage and culture. Having the expertise and personal knowledge and contacts of Idwal Jones ensures that this will happen. I think this will be a unique and truly memorable tour”, says Sara. For more information or a brochure please email master. gardener@usask,ca or call 306 966-5546. To register, call 306 966-5539. Turner is a program manager in the Centre for Continuing and Distance Education at the University of Saskatchewan (http://ccde.usask.ca).

PSAC’s updated 2013 Canadian drilling activity forecast In its first update to the 2013 Canadian Drilling Activity Forecast, released today, the Petroleum Services Association of Canada (PSAC) increased its forecasted number of wells

drilled (rig releases) across Canada for 2013 to 11,475 wells. This is an increase of 75 wells from PSAC’s original 2013 forecast released in early November 2012. PSAC is basing its updated

2013 forecast on average natural gas prices of $2.95 CDN/mcf (AECO) and crude oil prices of US$90/barrel (WTI) and the Canadian dollar averaging $1.00. On a provincial basis for

Tele-tummy: U of S imaging tech brings personal inner space to your smartphone A University of Saskatchewan research team has developed technology that promises to provide doctors a clearer, more complete picture of illnesses such as Crohns disease and cancer, ported right onto patients smartphones. Khan Wahid, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, leads the team that is developing the new patentpending technology for video endoscopy capsules. Doctors are not satisfied with the current image quality from endoscopy capsules. We are working to improve the technology in several ways, which will lead to more consistent, accurate diagnosis, Wahid said. Endoscopy capsules contain a video camera, computer chip, battery, light-emitting diode (LED) and a transmitter. Invented in 2001, they have become invaluable for doctors, allowing them to examine parts of the gastrointestinal tract that cannot be looked at any other way. Wahid explained that one of the problems with endoscopy capsules is they can jump areas of tissue without imaging them,

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so doctors don’t get a continuous picture. Proposed solutions include robotic control systems or 3D imaging capability, but these require more on-board computing capacity, which draws more power. It’s a serious challenge in a device that measures only 11 millimetres by 26 millimetres. To meet the challenge, Wahid and his team have developed algorithms to much more efficiently capture and process images, decreasing the workload of the onboard computer chip while increasing quality and the frame rate to provide images more frequently. This helps extend battery life, ensuring the capsule remains in operation throughout its eight-to-10-hour journey. These advances should allow more complete, real-time diagnosis of gastrointestinal diseases, and may make it possible to add features to future endoscopy capsules. Wahid and his team have also developed an alternative to the rather intrusive data recorder worn by patients after swallowing the capsule. Their solution is a mobile device application and a SIM-card sized adapter that transmits information directly to the patient’s smartphone. With two patents pending, the U of S Industry Liaison Office (ILO) is evaluating ways of taking the technology to market, whether it be through licensing or a start-up enterprise. Research work so far has been supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada and the Canada Foundation for Innovation. The ILO has also provided funding through their Forge Ahead Fund for Wahid and his team to develop a prototype.

2013, PSAC now estimates 7,165 wells to be drilled in Alberta representing a two per cent increase from the original forecast. British Columbia is also expected to experience an increase in drilling levels from 385 to 435 wells, a 13 per cent increase. Estimates for Saskatchewan remain steady at 3,199 wells. Manitoba is now forecasted to drill 100 fewer wells at 650 for the year representing a 13 per cent change. “Due to continued natural gas development in northeastern British Columbia we’ve adjusted our numbers to reflect that activity,” said Mark Salkeld, president & CEO of PSAC. “While at the same time we are seeing increased activity in northern Alberta with exploratory wells around the oilsands in situ plays.” Mr. Salkeld, continued, “Alternatively, infrastructure bottlenecks in Manitoba, including re-

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Janice “Jan” L ee Mei x ner passed away peacef ully w it h her family by her side on Januar y 22, 2013 at t he Lillooet Hospita p l. Janice was bor n on Januar y 15 , 1952 in Rosetow n, SK . She is lov ingly remembered and sad ly missed by her husband, Luke Mei x ner of Lillooet; step son, Luke (Lise) Mei x ner Jr. of Winnipeg, MB and t heir children Jeff rey and Joey; sister, Gail Pask iw of Shellbrook, SK; brot her, Glen (Ly nn) Westbur y of Innisfail, A B; f ive nieces, Candice Westbur y (Rober to) of A irdr ie, A B, K r ista (Tyler) Hirsche of Innisfail, A B and t heir children Trenton and Jocely n, Stacey (Doug) Collins of Bon Accord, A B and t heir children, Gar ret t, Gav in and Jaeren and Car ma (Shaw n) Smit h of Shellbrook, SK and their children L ogan and Hunter and A nita McL ean (Colin) and children Evan and Gabr ia l; nephews Steven (Janet te) Br unton of Victor ia B.C and t heir children Hayden and Isobel, Quinn Mei x ner (R ichelle) and t heir children Elija h, Tar y n, and Jar is; t wo aunts, Bet t y D yer of Ca lgar y, A B and Dorot hy Hendr y of Sw if t Cur rent, SK; uncle A lan (T illy) D yer of Penticton, BC; brot her in law, Jer r y Mei x ner( Va l) of Mer r it t, BC as well as an ex tended family of cousins. Jan was predeceased by her parents, Clif ford and L aura Westbur y (nee D yer). A memor ia l ser v ice w ill be held at a later date. Memor ia l tr ibutes may be made to t he Lillooet Distr ict Hospita l Foundation, P. O. Box 1657, 683 Main Street, Lillooet, BC, V0K 1V0 or Canadian Cancer Societ y, 101-166 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2 A 5 A 4 . Condolences may be sent to t he family t hrough prov idencef unera lhomes.com.

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Richard “Rick” Maurice Laycock 1952 - 2013 Rick was born and raised in Shellbrook on June 4, 1952, the eldest of three brothers. Rick obtained a teaching degree at the University of Saskatchewan, majoring in physics. He taught math and chemistry in Tramping Lake and St. Louis, returning to Shellbrook where he operated the lounge at the Shellbrook Curling Club. Rick maintained active membership in the Shellbrook Elks Club for many years. He was an accomplished piano player, an avid stamp collector and achieved Advanced Senior Life Masters in the American Contract Bridge League. Rick was dedicated to his faith, family and friends. His sarcastic humour and accepting nature will be fondly remembered by those who knew him. Rick is survived by his first cousins Clark (Lenore) Pepper of Shellbrook, SK, Maureen Pepper (David Mulgrew) of Prince Albert, SK, Claudette Dupuis of Saskatoon, SK, Lee (Karen) Pepper of Saskatoon, SK, Dixie (Carl) Weiss of Parksville, BC, Margo Stering-Laycock (Rob Liddicoat) of Nanoose Bay, BC, Gayla (Ted) Strong of Parksville BC, Maurice (Lena) Laycock of Sechelt, BC and Greg (Danova) Laycock of New Westminster, BC; as well as other relatives. He was predeceased by his parents Stu and Betty Laycock; his brothers Dean Laycock and Gary Laycock and his cousin Graham Pepper. Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 1, 2013 at Gray’s Funeral Chapel, 575 – 28th Street West, Prince Albert, SK with The Reverend Norbert Haukenfrers officiating. Interment will be held at Prince Albert Memorial Gardens. In lieu of other tributes, memorial donations can be made to Muscular Dystrophy Canada, 2345 Yonge Street, Suite 900, Toronto, Ontario M4P 2E5. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.grays. ca. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Gray’s Funeral Chapel, Marianne Turcotte, Funeral Director.

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MISZANIEC (nee Fielden) Iris Anne. It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Iris on January 25, 2013 at the age of 72, with her loving family by her side. Iris was born in Shellbrook in 1940. She attended school at Cresco, Shell Lake and then t graduated in Spiritwood. w On July 27, 1959, she s married Harry, her husband h of 53 years. They began b their lives together in a small house in Shell Lake L before moving to the farm f east of Shell Lake, where w she lived the rest of her h life. Iris’ pride and joy was w caring for her husband and a home as well as raising her h six children. She grew large la gardens every year and a preserved over 22,500 jars/bags ja of food in her life, keeping k detailed records of it all since 1959. In 2001, s entered the Spiritwood she H Horticultural Society Rural G Garden Competition and p proudly won second place, I Iris also enjoyed cooking, s sewing, knitting and croh cheting. Iris travelled many miles taking her children to various sporting events. She also valued the preservation of the local history, assisted in creating the Shell Lake History Book as well as being active on the Shell Lake Museum Board for many years. She also participated in helping with many community causes such as church fundraisers and Shell Lake Minor Sports. Iris spent many evenings playing Kaiser with friends and family as well as skunking Harry at Cribbage. Mom was generally very quiet in personality, rarely getting upset. She had a gentle and level way about her and was very generous by nature. Mom never hesitated to help out anyone who asked. She will be dearly missed by her husband Harry of 53 years. Her children and grandchildren: Donald Miszaniec, Shell Lake, Quinnton, Saskatoon; Katherine Baker (Darwin) Laura, Nichole, Saskatoon; Gordon Miszaniec (Debbie) Courteney, Logan, Calgary, Alberta; Karen Pfisterer (Steve) Sydney, Alexz, Consort, Alberta; Irene Giesbrecht (Don), Joshau, Caleb, Shell Lake. Brother: Robert Fielden, London, England. Brothers-in-law, Stanley Miszaniec, Hafford; John Miszaniec, North Battleford. She was predeceased by her parents Hubert and Edith Fielden, infant son Edward and son David. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Iris’ memory can be made to the Shell Lake Museum, c/o Don Weiers, Box 345, Shell Lake, SK. S0J 2G0. A celebration of her life will be held at the Shell Lake Lions Hall, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to the Beau “Lac” Funeral Home, Spiritwood, Sask.

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Allan Mackie

What does it mean to get older?

Allan Sidney Mackie was born July 22, 1926 in Prince Albert, SK, the third child of Oliver and Elizabeth Mackie. He lived and went to school in the Prince Albert District. In 1944, Allan joined the Royal Canadian Navy and served overseas on the HMCS Prince Robert. In 1946, after the war, Allan took up the trade of brick laying. In 1947 he married Phyllis Couldwell. In January 1948 Allan and Phyllis moved to Calgary where Allan worked for Poole Construction. At 22 he was brick layer foreman and by 1951 superintendent of 83 bricklayers. During that time he was involved in the construction of many schools, hospitals, grocery stores and apartments still in use today, such as; Spray Lakes Power House, Exshaw Cement Plant, Rockyview & Colonel Belcher Hospitals and the Children’s Hospital. In 1965 Allan and Phyllis made a bold decision to give up city life and moved to Briarlea to farm with Phyllis’ father John Couldwell. They farmed successfully for 20 years and then retired to Prince Albert. While farming Allan was active on the Wild Rose School Board and the Wheat Pool. Allan is survived by his wife Phyllis Mackie (nee Couldwell); his son Philip (Janet) Mackie; his daughters Carol Mackie and Tracy Mackie; grandchildren Erin Zatylny, Travis and Katherine Mackie and his great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents Elizabeth (nee Robinson) and Oliver Mackie and his siblings Roy, Hazel Nielsen, Adeline Herriott, Grace McRae, Josephine Fidler, Wilbert “Red” and Victor. Memorial Service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Gray’s Funeral Chapel, 575 – 28th Street West, Prince Albert, SK with Celebrant Val Bodnaryk. Interment was held at Prince Albert Memorial Gardens. In lieu of other tributes, memorial donations can be made to the Lung Association of Saskatchewan, 1231 – 8th Street East, Saskatoon, SK S7H 0S5. Condolences may be sent to the family at www. grays.ca. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Gray’s Funeral Chapel, Marianne Turcotte, Funeral Director.

by Pastor David Baldock Parkside Pentecostal Assembly As I sit at my computer, typing these words, I am presently 32 years old, but by the time you are able to read them, I will be 33. The more I think about it, the more it makes me feel old. You may not think that 33 is very old, but it will be the oldest I have ever been. Perspective is everything, so in some ways it’s true: 33 is not all that old. I am probably the youngest Pastor in the Parkside/Shellbrook area (though I haven’t asked anyone to be sure). If I live to a good old age, then I am perhaps a third of the way through my time on Earth. Of course there’s no way of knowing how long I actually have left. Life is uncertain like that, and there’s nothing wrong with ref lecting on it and taking stock of things. Better to look at a few uncomfortable truths now than to ignore them and hope they go away. Experience thus far has taught me that’s not very likely. So, I have a few (more!) gray hairs in my beard than I did last year, and 5 years ago I had practically none. I’m not as strong or as fit as I was 5 years ago either. Five years doesn’t seem like such a long time for such seemingly drastic changes. Yet, Proverbs 20:29 says, “The glory of young men is their strength, gray hair the splendor of the old.” So far, I’m still somewhere in the middle. I think I will choose to believe this is a good thing. I’d like to think that I am wiser than I was. At least I’m wise enough to understand that my body is not the same as it was back then. Some days I’m tempted to complain, at least to myself. But I’m certainly not alone in experiencing these kinds of feelings. Proverbs has also reminded me that the same process has been affecting people for a very long time. I’m not the first to feel this way, and I won’t be the last. Still, it feels strange to be thinking of myself as being in my “middle years.” I’m no teenager, but even that truth is a more recent revelation than I like to think it is. Last year on my birthday, I posted on facebook something about entering my 32nd year. A guy I carpooled to Bible College with (a guy 2 years younger, I might add) was kind enough to point out that I was actually then entering my 33rd year, as we are all born at age zero instead of age 1. So, as I prepare to end my 33rd year and enter my 34th, I have come to understand that I still have a lot to be thankful for. I have a great family: a wife and kids who love me (and say so!). I still have my health, even if it comes with a few more pounds attached than I prefer. I continue to be able to grow as a person, as a parent, and as a Pastor. Lastly, I have been accomplishing something with my time, serving a great church, a great community and a great God. Who could ask for anything more and reasonably expect to receive it?

Saskatchewan manufacturing shipments second highest in Canada The province’s manufacturing shipments are maintaining a leading position in Canada for 2012 and continuing to set monthly records. Manufacturing shipments were up 4.7 per cent in November 2012 over November 2011, according to Statistics Canada. Nationally, Saskatchewan had the second highest increase among provinces in terms of percentage change, and set a record once again for the month of November. “Saskatchewan’s manufacturing sector continues to have a solid performance for 2012,” Economy Minister Bill Boyd

said. “Not only are we second among all provinces, but results for November are more than nine times the national average of 0.5 per cent.” On a month-to-month basis (seasonally adjusted), Saskatchewan’s manufacturing shipments slipped slightly, down 0.4 per cent compared to October 2012. “Saskatchewan manufacturers are producing products the world needs, and the quality of goods produced is second to none,” Boyd said. “That creates jobs, supports families, and builds careers right here at home.”

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Visitor restrictions are in place at Victoria Hospital

Visitor restrictions are in place at the Victoria Hospital’s Medical-Palliative unit (Level 5) after patients and staff members became ill with gastrointestinal systems this week. The outbreak was declared by Dr. Khami Chokani, Medical Health Officer, on Tuesday, January 29, 2013. As of noon today, patients on that unit have been experiencing symptoms of a gastrointestinal illness suggestive of norovirus. In addition, staff members on that unit have also called in with similar symptoms within the past 48 hours. A total of five individuals are currently affected. The Region’s Medical Health Officer and infection control practitioner, along with the managers and staff members follow precautions and protocols to reduce the risk of illness spreading to more patients and staff members. Visitor restrictions help reduce the risk of illness spreading both

within the facility, and to other members of the community. The Medical-Palliative Unit is closed and considered on isolation, and until the outbreak is rescinded no admissions are accepted. Patient transfers from the unit to long-term care are on hold during this time; however, discharges to Home Care and home are to continue. Transfers to other acute care facilities will continue as required. Receiving facilities will be made aware of the current outbreak status and the status of the patient being transferred. The Region will be focusing on minimal movement of staff between units. Visitors and family members are discouraged. In extenuating circumstances (e.g., compassionate care), patient cases will be reviewed by nursing staff with Medical Health Officer prior to visiting the unit. The norovirus family (which includes Norwalk) is a com-

mon cause of vomiting and diarrhea illness has often been referred to as “stomach flu”. The Norovirus group consists of related viruses that share similar symptoms and epidemiology. This virus group causes viral gastroenteritis, predominately during the winter in temperate climates. The Victoria Hospital Medical-Palliative Unit (Level 5) is a 36-bed unit that provides inpatient medical and palliative care. The Prince Albert Parkland Health Region provides services and programs to about 80,000 people in one city, and 40 towns, villages and rural municipalities, as well as 12 First Nations. It is a major referral centre for health-care services for residents of northern Saskatchewan. For more information or to arrange interviews contact: Doug Dahl, Communications Officer (306) 765-6409

From the desk of the Rec Director By Jenny Hosie If you like keeping up with all things Hockey, visitwww. shellbrook.org/calendar. asp to view a full up to date schedule for Shellbrook Skating Rink.

Fitness with Leeta is as normal 7:30-8:30pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Elementary School. Leeta is a certified group fitness leader and offers a range of workouts that

BLHL Standings Unofficial as of January 29, 2013 GP W L TIE OTL GF GA PTS St. Louis 16 15 1 0 0 121 51 30 Muskeg 14 11 1 0 2 110 60 24 Shellbrook 14 8 5 0 1 118 62 17 Meadow Lake 15 8 7 0 0 81 97 16 Whitefish 13 5 8 0 0 87 96 10 Birch Hills 15 3 12 0 0 75 117 6 NW Rebels 15 1 14 0 0 63 172 2

BLHL Scoring Leaders Unofficial as of January 29, 2013 Troy Regnier Jason Mccomas Cory Alexson Lee Regnier Gil Ledoux Jr. Lyndon Chamakese Chris Gamble Ryan Watson Brett Senger Brett Springinotic Nathanial Martin Devin Thorpe Derek Becker Brendon Canaday

GP St. Louis 14 Shellbrook 12 Muskeg 12 St. Louis 15 Muskeg 11 NW Rebels 12 St. Louis 14 Muskeg 10 Birch Hills 15 Birch Hills 13 Shellbrook 14 Shellbrook 11 Birch Hills 13 Shellbrook 14

G A PTS 17 28 45 19 24 43 27 15 42 15 22 37 16 19 35 18 14 32 11 19 30 14 16 30 14 14 28 11 16 27 11 15 26 11 15 26 12 13 25 11 14 25

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will improve your cardio, strength, endurance and flexibility. If you have any questions regarding these sessions, contact me using the details that follow. Here is your Yoga schedule! Beginner/Gentle Yoga; Mondays, 5:15-6:30pm at Shellbrook Seniors Halls (10 weeks) January 7th – March 25th (no class January 28th or February 18th) Thursdays, 5:30-7:00pm at Wild Rose School (10 weeks) January 10th –

March 28th (no class January 31st or February 21st). Both of these sessions have a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 12 students per class. All –level Flow Yoga; Mondays, 7:00-8:30pm at Shellbrook Elementary School (10 weeks) January 7th – March 25th (no class on January 28th& February 18th). Minimum of 5 and a maximum of 15 students per class. Intermediate Flow Yoga; Thursdays, 7:15-8:45pm at Wild Rose School (10 weeks)

FCHL Scoring Leaders Unofficial as of January 23, 2013 GP G A PTS Aki Seitsonen Shellbrook 17 14 34 48 Robbie Holoien Tisdale 16 21 21 42 Brody Foster Dalmeny 16 14 22 36 Justin D’Entremont Dalmeny 18 19 17 36 Brett Novak Bruno 17 15 19 34 Shaun Vey Rosthern 15 13 20 33 Daniel Rauckman Hague 17 13 19 32 Jordan Menke Prairie 17 16 16 32 Justin Edin Dalmeny 18 10 22 32 Travis Goebel Hague 15 8 23 31 Kolten Fyfe Dalmeny 16 17 13 30 Lyndon Leard Shellbrook 17 12 18 30 Chris Thompson Shellbrook 17 14 16 30 Ben Kelley Tisdale 17 17 11 28 GOALTENDERS W L T GA GAA Devin Spencer Shellbrook 8 1 0 20 2.22 Kelly Guard Shellbrook 7 2 0 25 2.78 Dan Bauer Rosthern 11 5 0 51 3.19 Lane Hildebrandt Bruno 5 4 0 29 3.22 Ryley Boeschen Bruno 7 3 0 40 3.64

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‘Wreck-It Ralph’ ~ 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY, March 15

“LINCOLN” Doors Open 6:30 p.m.

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Famous Medieval Feast Shellbrook

Friday Evening, March 1 Enjoy a fun, delicious, medieval couple’s night out

Tenders accepted until March 8, 2013.

Entertainer - ‘Sir Randall of Albert’

For more information please call 466-2000.

Sales are by advance tickets while they last. Poster and tickets at the Shellbrook Flowers or phone Shellbrook Wildlife Federation For more information call Barbie Clark 747-3781 or 922-1767

Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

January 10th – March 28ths (no class January 31st& February 21st) Minimum of 5 and a maximum of 15 students per class. Attention!! Please contact me via our Facebook page ‘Shellbrook Recreation’ or using the contact details at the end of this article, if you would like to put your name down for pre- registration for a possible new Zumba session here in Shellbrook. Health Tip: So February is approaching and that means its Heart Month which is the

Heart and Stroke Foundations opportunity to alert millions of Canadians about the risks of heart disease and stroke. The Heart and Stroke Foundation website www. heartandstroke.ca explains that heart disease and stroke take one life every 7 minutes. Visit the website to find out more about the foundation and how to donate. Office – 747-4949 Cell – 747-9098 Email – shellbrookrecdirector@sasktel.net

Threat to Leask School

The Shellbrook RCMP received a complaint on January 11th, 2013 at 12:50 pm regarding a threat that had been posted on a social media site which was directed towards the school in Leask, SK. The school in Leask, Saskatchewan implemented their SAFE Plan and the school was locked down. Shellbrook RCMP went to the youth’s house who was arrested without incident. An air soft pistol, resembling a handgun was recovered. The youth, a 16 year old male, was released before a Justice of the Peace and will appear in court at a later date to answer to his charges. The youth has been charged with uttering threats, possess a weapon dangerous to the public peace and making obscene material. The investigation was conducted with the assistance of the Blaine Lake RCMP Detachment.

FCHL Standings Unofficial as of January 23, 2013 GP W L TIE OTL GF GA PTS Shellbrook 18 15 0 0 3 113 45 33 Bruno 18 12 5 0 1 82 61 25 Rosthern 18 12 6 0 0 90 64 24 Hague 19 9 9 0 1 100 107 19 Dalmeny 18 8 8 0 2 100 86 18 Prairie 17 7 10 0 0 59 85 14 Tisdale 18 7 11 0 0 85 126 14 Warman 18 2 14 0 2 62 117 6

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Our programs are based on student focus Student-centred. Our small class sizes offer effective one-on-one interaction with faculty. Mutual respect and shared accountability characterize our student / faculty relationships and our educational approaches accommodate diverse learning styles. Flexible delivery options let you take programs on campus, in the community and through print-based distance or online delivery. Practice-focused. Nursing is a hands-on profession and SIAST provides you with a practice-focused education. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll receive a solid foundation in the practice and theory of modern nursing, with a strong clinical practice component. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll receive a well-rounded education that will help you develop into a competent, adaptable practitioner. Near-life and real-life experiences. Our state-of-the art Simulation Learning Centres (SLCs) let you practice what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learned in reality-based, near-life simulated environments. Clinical practice education placements provide you with practical experience in a vari-

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Take time to champion a cause or expand your social network through student clubs. Provide leadership by participating in the campus Student Association and with the Canadian Nursing Student Association Chapter. Get moving, get mingling, get in involved in Student Life! High graduate success rates. Our nursing graduates consistently exceed Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s average pass rate on national licensure examinations - and have gone on to build careers in patient and family centered care, education, research, leadership and management. Relevant knowledge and skills. SIASTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to job readiness means ensuring that your education is relevant to the workplace. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why we have program advisory committees (PACs) for all our programs. PAC members range from nurses working in the field to government representatives in charge of policy. Their input helps us stay relevant and current with best practices, new technologies, educational innovations, regulatory requirements and work processes.

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University of Regina helping cancer treatment patients Cancer can be a devastating disease, even for those who are fortunate to survive. Although most cancer patients adjust well over time, some are often left with feelings of anxiety and depression. University of Regina Clinical Psychology Doctoral student Nicole Al-

berts has devised an eightweek internet treatment program for those people, and she’s looking for volunteers to complete the program. Participants must be over 18, and must have completed their treatment at least one month prior to taking part in the program.

“We’re finding that people who are transitioning out of cancer treatment are facing quite a few challenges at that point,” said Alberts. “What people often tell us too is that they are losing a safety net. They had a team of medical professionals when they were getting treatment, and

now that’s gone.” Alberts also indicated that patients sometimes feel like they are receiving less social support from family and friends and that they sometimes experience conflicting emotions once treatment is finished. Alberts says participants are asked to fill out online

questionnaires before, during and after the program to measure their progress. Each week they have a brief online course to review. Alberts also acts as a therapist for participants via email. She says a lot of patients are worried about the cancer coming back.

“We have an additional document that people can access, that’s focussed on fear of re-occurrence, which can be a significant concern for many patients.” For more information contact Nicole at 585-4203 or nicole.alberts@uregina. ca

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Saskatchewan Aboriginal apprenticeship The Aboriginal Apprenticeship Initiatives (AAI) program is designed to increase Aboriginal access, participation and success in apprenticeship trades by delivering training and work experience close to First Nations communities where they feel more comfortable with their training and can learn from each other. AAI projects work to create long-term employment and economic development opportunities for the communities. It’s a win-win program for the Aboriginal

workers and for their communities. Saskatchewan’s Aboriginal Apprenticeship Initiative is developing programs to help meet the needs and aspirations of Aboriginal people. It currently offers apprenticeship training in several construction trades, including carpenter, plumber and boom truck operator. For more information, call 1-877-363-0536. The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies

(SIIT), in partnership with the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission and various levels of government, provides relevant Trades & Industrial (T&I) programming for First Nations students. The T&I department manages seven Career Centers in Regina, Saskatoon, Prince Albert, La Ronge, Yorkton, Meadow Lake and North Battleford. For more information, visit the SIIT website.

Designated trades offered Designated Trades Agricultural Machinery Technician Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Technician Automotive Service Technician Boilermaker Bricklayer Cabinetmaker Carpenter Framer Scaffolder Construction Craft Labourer Cook Crane and Hoist Operator Boom Truck Operator A Boom Truck Operator B Hoist Operator Hydraulic Crane Operator Lattice Boom Crane Operator Tower Crane Operator Drywall and Acoustical Mechanic Electrician Electronics Assembler Esthetician-Nail Technician Esthetician-Skin Care Technician Food and Beverage Person Gasfitter Glassworker Guest Services Representative Hairstylist Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic Horticulture Technician Industrial Instrument Technician Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Insulator Ironworker Reinforcing Rebar Ironworker Structural Locksmith Machinist Meat Cutter Processor Slaughterer Motor Vehicle Body Repairer Motor Vehicle Body Refinisher Painter and Decorator Partsperson Pipeline Equipment Operator Dozer Operator Excavator Grader Side Boom Plumber Pork Production Technician Breeder Facilities Maintenance Farrowing

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U of S Scholarships Contribute to Student Success When Melody Wong received a letter informing her she was the recipient of a prestigious University of Saskatchewan scholarship, she couldn’t believe her eyes. Wong, who attended high school at Regina’s Campbell Collegiate, was awarded the George and Marsha Ivany President’s First and Best Scholarship. Valued at $24,000 -- $6,000 over four years – the scholarship is provided annually to five students beginning their studies at the U of S. The students must graduate from a Canadian high school, go directly from high school to the U of S and achieve a minimum high school average of 95%. Wong was thrilled to receive the scholarship, which she says “secured my path to the U of S.” “I felt extremely excited, happy and honoured to be chosen for this scholarship. I couldn’t believe my eyes; I had to read the letter over twice to be sure it was real,” she said. “I recall running down the stairs in joy to tell my parents, and they were just as happy as I was. It was a great day.” Wong is currently in her first year in the College of Arts and Science. She dreams of becoming a doctor. “Receiving the scholarship helped my family and I tremendously in funding my education. It makes it easier for me to pursue my ultimate goal to become a physician, as it will take additional years of financial resources,” she said.

Su Ping Ng, an international student from Selangor, Malaysia, also felt “really surprised” when she received an email informing her she was the recipient of a scholarship for international students. The news that she would receive the scholarship – valued at $45,000 over four years -- was a determining factor in her decision to study at the U of S. “Knowing that there would only be two recipients, I tried my best to apply for the scholarship but I didn’t get my hopes up too high to avoid disappointment. I have to admit that I still couldn’t believe the good news after two weeks of receiving the email,” said Ng, a second-year student in the Edwards School of Business. “I needed a scholarship to finance my studies, and that was a huge amount of scholarship,” she added. In the 2011-2012 fiscal year, the U of S awarded $35 million in scholarships, bursaries and prizes. Arvelle Van Dyck, awards administration officer at the U of S, said awards provide a way for students to offset the financial investment of a university education. She noted scholarships, awards and bursaries are “free money,” as they are not paid back, and students can enhance their resumes by listing the awards they have received. “Awards lead to student success. Financial support allows students to focus on their studies and excel academically,” Van Dyck said. “The U of S and its donors use awards to recognize excellence in certain academic areas and provide financial support to students who need it most. As a university community, we believe everyone should have access to a university education. Also, we want students to attend the U of S and graduate with a University of Saskatchewan degree.” At the U of S, there are two types of awards for undergraduate students: Guaranteed Entrance Scholarships and Competitive Entrance Awards. Guaranteed Entrance Scholarships are based entirely on high school academic achievement. Competitive Entrance Awards are based on academic achievement and other criteria, such as participation in extra-curricular activities, athletic ability or financial need, and require a separate application form and, often, supporting documents. The deadline to apply for Guaranteed Entrance Scholarships and Competitive Entrance Awards is Feb. 15, 2013. For more information, go online to explore.usask.ca and look under the Money Matters tab. “My advice is you can’t win if you don’t apply, so apply, apply, apply,” said Van Dyck.

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I’m Graduating from High School – NOW WHAT? I’m graduating from high school – now what? As many students head into the final few months of high school, a popular question being asked is “So what are your plans after high school?” Did you know that a university education will help you earn more money than just having a high school diploma - 78% higher, according to the 2006 Census. University graduates also have a job placement rate of 88% - well above that of those with just high school (61.4%) according to www.td.com. Where to begin? Start by asking yourself some questions. What subjects do I like? What interests do I have? Think about your favourite subjects or activities. If there are more than one, that’s okay, you don’t have to have all the answers right now. Once you have an idea of the subjects that interest you, or to look for ideas, check out the Web. The University of Regina has designed a special site – uregina.ca/futurestudents – to help you. You’ll find information about programs, admission requirements, scholarships, services and more. There is even a special section for parents. Over the next couple of months admission counsellors will be visiting schools across the province to help you with your admission application and give you tips on how to apply for scholarships. They are armed with information to help you select a program that meets your interests, and they’ll make sure you have all the supporting documents. We even conduct admissions “on-the-spot” sessions in a number of communities, so you can find out right away if you are admitted. Check with your guidance office for more information. Tip: Apply by March 15, 2013 - our Priority Deadline. Submitting your application by this date will enable you to take advantage of scholarships, early course registration and our residence guarantee. For details go to uregina.ca/futurestudents/apply-now. Don’t forget to visit the campus. Campus visits are the best way to find out why the U of R will be a good fit for you. The University of Regina offers daily campus tours, special events and our Open House in May, where you can spend a night on campus and experience residence. For more information visit www.uregina.ca/futurestudents. Good luck!

Financial Planning for University Education Many students who plan to attend university inquire about scholarship programs. However, few students look into all of the funding opportunities available, or know all of the costs associated with university education. It is important to understand the costs of attending university and to have a sense of how you will fund your studies. Here are some tips and time lines you should consider. Step 1: Determine the costs. It is important to have a clear understanding of the costs for the specific program you are looking at. Tuition fees vary from program to program and from institu-

tion to institution. Residence costs can also vary significantly, depending on the style of residence and the meal plan. To help you get a sense of the costs visit uregina.ca/futurestudents/money-matters/ costs. Step 2: Apply for entrance scholarships, awards and bursaries. The University of Regina offers a number of entrance scholarships and awards. Some are automatic and others require an application form. Application-based scholarships have a March 15 deadline. Full details are available at uregina.ca/futurestud e n t s/m o n e y - m a t t e r s/ scholarships-awards.

Tip 1: One common mistake made by students is waiting for an offer of admission or waiting until they accept an offer of admission before applying for scholarships and bursaries. This is too late. Students should apply for scholarships and bursaries at the same time they submit an application for admission. Tip 2: Be strategic when responding to scholarship application questions. When listing activities and accomplishments, students should focus on quality, not quantity. Providing a list of everything you have been involved in does not provide depth about who you are and what you have accomplished. For example,

if you were a member of a student club, write about what you did as a member of the club and highlight your specific accomplishments. Step 3: Apply for external scholarships and awards. There are many private companies and organizations that provide funding. Popular Web sites to access external scholarship information are Studentawards. com and Canlearn.ca. Step 4: Apply for the government student assistance program available in your home province, such as Saskatchewan Student Loans. Government student assistance programs

provide funding in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. To ensure students receive funding in time to pay for tuition fees in September, it is recommended that applications and any supporting documents are submitted by mid-June. For more information visit u reg i na.c a/f ut u re st udents/money-matters/government-assistance. Following these steps will help ensure your access all possible sources of funding to pay for university. Every student will have different needs and each institution will have different costs, and that’s why it is important to look at your specific situation and take

advantage of all opportunities available. For more information visit www.uregina.ca/futurestudents.

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One of Canada’s premier social science research facilities, the Social Sciences Re-

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innovative projects that are setting new standards for interdisciplinary and student

temporary issues that saw results published through major media outlets—was

the Spatial Analysis for Innovation in Health Research Laboratory.

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inspire far-reaching benefits for the people of Saskatchewan and all Canadians,”

analysis,” said Keatings, who was hired as a student mentor and research assis-

U of S’s Social Science Research Lab breaking new ground search Laboratories (SSRL), held their official grand opening recently. Home to five research laboratories, the SSRL has already made possible several

research at Canadian universities. For example, Taking the Pulse of Saskatchewan—a comprehensive survey examining public opinion on a range of con-

made possible by the SSRL’s Survey and Group Analysis Laboratory. Another project, mapping primary health care facilities in major Canadian cities, is being led by

U of S business school wins School of the Year Award The Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan took home the highly-coveted School of the Year trophy from Western Canada’s largest business school competition. JDC West was held from January 18 – 20 at the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia and saw over 600 business school students compete in 10 academic disciplines, a parliamentary debate, an

athletic tournament and a social competition. The School of the Year award is a composite of the performances of each team in the competition. Edwards School placed in the top three of several categories: finance, not-for-profit, marketing, management information systems, sport and social. The Edwards School also placed first in the participation section of the competition. “These are outstanding

results and I couldn’t be happier,” said Edwards School of Business Dean Daphne Taras. “Our JDC West team has done the school proud.” The Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan is a comprehensive business school with over 100 faculty and staff, four degree programs, three certificate programs and five specialized centres across two campuses.

The grand opening marked the completion of all five labs and the unit’s general office, all of which are located on the second floor of the Arts Building. The SSRL was made possible through a combined investment exceeding $3.5 million in funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation, the Government of Saskatchewan and the University of Saskatchewan. “The SSRL is a shining example of how the University of Saskatchewan is leading research that is interdisciplinary, community-based and student-focused,” said Karen Chad, vice-president research at the U of S. “The facility is unique within Canada and has significantly augmented our international reputation for excellence in social science research.” “The kinds of synergies realized by the SSRL’s interdisciplinary approach to research have the potential to

said the Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology). “That’s why our government invested $520,000 through the Canada Foundation for Innovation to support the development of five labs that make up the interconnected Social Sciences Research Laboratories.” Trisha Keatings, a graduate student in her second year of study towards a master’s degree in political studies, can attest to the opportunities the SSRL offers students. After completing her undergraduate education at the University of Toronto, the SSRL played a pivotal role in attracting her to the U of S. “Not only have I had the chance to work with a huge group of interdisciplinary researchers as well as a number of different university departments and offices, I’ve also learned a variety of new skills I would not have learned otherwise, such as mentorship and data

tant for Taking the Pulse of Saskatchewan. “These are all things I can put on my CV to set me apart from other candidates … and are transferable to a wide range of careers and other opportunities.” Attendees at today’s event were able to meet with SSRL researchers and staff, and partake in an interactive tour of all five labs. Groups participated in online experiments and games in the Experimental Decision Laboratory. They also designed, tested and implemented online and telephone surveys in the Survey Group and Analysis Laboratory. “The SSRL has played an important role in social science research in the short time they’ve been operational,” said Don Morgan, Minister of Advanced Education. “We are proud to help fund this exciting endeavour.” For more information on the SSRL, please visit www. ssrl.usask.ca.

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Kaepernick shines as Smith sits You may not have heard of Wally Pipp, but if you have, you know that he and Alex Smith are two of the most famous members of an exclusive club. It’s the ‘Step Aside for Sports Greatness’ club and Pipp, a first baseman for the New York Yankees did it to allow Lou Gehrig into the Yankees’ lineup in 1924, and Smith, a quarterback with the San Francisco 49ers, did it to give Colin Kaepernick an NFL stage on which to shine in 2012-13. Pipp was the Yanks’ regular first baseman in 1924 but had a headache one day, so the manager inserted the rookie Gehrig into the lineup in his place. That rookie turned out to be a guy nicknamed ‘The Iron Horse’ for he was so good, and so sturdy that he played 2,130 consecutive games, a record that stood until Cal Ripkin, Jr., finally eclipsed it in 1995. Wally Pipp, meet Alex Smith. Smith, the No. 1 overall NFL draft pick in 2005, finally emerged as a reliable starting quarterback for the 49ers in 2011, and led them to the NFC championship game, where they lost to the New York Giants. They were doing fine in 2012, too, with a 7-2 record in November, when Smith suffered a minor injury and watched while his backup, Kaepernick, took over at QB. And boy, did he take over! He showed off his rocket arm with long, accurate passes. He was unstoppable as a scrambler, when the need arose. He looked like . . . well, the baseball equivalent of Lou Gehrig some 90 years ago.

When Smith was healthy again, 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh said, basically, ‘Sorry, Alex, I’m sticking with the understudy.’ The secondyear coach was taking a big chance, putting the fate of a Super Bowl contending team in the hands of an inexperienced second-year player, while the seasoned, playoffhardened vet watched from the bench. The 49ers earned a firstround playoff bye and swatted away the Green Bay Packers in their divisional matchup as Kaepernick ran for 181 and two TDs and passed for 263 and two more. The 49ers juggernaut then dispatched the topseeded Atlanta Falcons to advance to Feb. 3’s Super Bowl. And Alex Smith? He’s on vacation with Wally Pipp and his family in Tradingblockville. • Brad Dickson of the Omaha World-Herald: “To give you an idea of Lance Armstrong's demeanor during his interview with Oprah, picture a cat that was mistakenly locked in the ready room at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show.” • Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington, to AP, after the team traded Michael Young to the Phillies: “If there was crying in baseball, I guess I would cry.” • Dr. Rick Sponaugle, to AP, on the brain damage ex-QB Bernie Kosar accumulated over 13 NFL seasons: "Bernie, in effect, put his head through the windshield every Sunday." • Brad Rock of the Deseret News, after Jose Canseco listed reality-TV appear-

BRUCE PENTON ~ ances and getting elected to public office among his New Year's resolutions: "Is it just (me), or does Jose Canseco always seem about one pitch short of a full count?" • Steve Schrader of the Detroit Free Press, after Lions running back Kevin Smith denied tweeting that he wants to play for the Dolphins: "Good thing, too, before the league fines him for tampering with himself." • Brad Dickson again: “In the past few days we saw a once great cyclist humbled on national TV, and one of the best college football players caught in some kind of Internet hoax involving a fake dead girlfriend. See, this is why I love sports.” • R.J. Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Yankee star Alex Rodriguez is slated for hip surgery this month. Doctors say he'll be 100 per cent ready for his October collapse.” • Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel: “There are reports Tiger Woods and ex-wife Elin are considering getting back together again. This might be the first case in matrimonial history where a ‘no-Perkins’ clause is written into the pre-nuptial agreement.”

Curlers help themselves By Tom Pierson The Senior Curling Club in Shellbrook hosted a fund raising lunch January 25th. It was a way of helping their Club and the rink at he same time. It was a good way to warm up the innards on such a cold day. About 150 people took advantage of the hospitality, said Lounge Manager Debbie Cripps. The luncheon has been going on for over five years. This year, they raised over

$1,000. This event is organized by Eileen Chappel. “She’s the driving force behind it, said Cripps. Besides the Seniors, several other members helped out. The Seniors’ Club generously donates the money raised beck to the Curling Rink. Some people made cash donations, says Cripps, which helps pay for supplies such as bread. She says the Seniors’ Curling Club would like to thank everyone who donated soups or bought the lunch.

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• Comedy writer Jim Barach: “Tiger Woods has reportedly proposed to his ex-wife Elin, who is demanding a $200 million nocheating clause in their prenup. It will go down as the most expensive mulligan in history.” • NBC’s Jimmy Fallon: "A week after saying, 'I'm not leaving Oregon for the NFL,' Chip Kelly has agreed to be the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles. Even Lance Armstrong was like, 'Pick a story and stick with it.' " • Among the top 10 ‘other Lance Armstrong revela-

tions,’ from CBS's David Letterman: "Still never leaves the house without several vials of clean urine.” • Seattle Times desk editor Tony Guadagnoli (from Dwight Perry’s ‘Sideline Chatter) envisioning the New York Jets' next threering circus: "T.O., Te'o and Tebow." • Comedy writer Alan Ray, on why it took so long for NHL owners and players to reach a labor agreement: "The union's original demand would have bankrupted the league — free dental." • Another one from Fal-

lon, on Jets backup QB Tim Tebow selling his own line of headphones: "You can tell they are Tim Tebow headphones. Once you hook it up to your iPod, it barely plays." • Headline at SportsPickle.com: "Gary Bettman warmly booed following resolution of NHL lockout." • New slogan for the Southeast Conference (SEC), from Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel: “Real football! Real girlfriends!” Care to comment? Email brucepenton2003@yahoo. ca

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BLAINE LAKE: Wapiti Library - Books, Movies, Magazines, Children’s Section, Internet, Printing, Study/Meeting Space, Proctor Service, Community Programming. Hours: Tuesday 1-5, Wednesday 1-5, Thursday 5-8, Friday 1-5. Contact us for more info 497-3130 www.wapitilibrary.ca. CANWOOD: branch of Wapiti Regional Library - NEW HOURS - Tues. - 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Thurs. - 12 :00 noon - 5: 00 p.m. STORYTIME - Thurs. 3:30 - 4:00 p.m. Internet services available at the library. DEBDEN: Wapiti Library hours: Monday 3 pm - 7 pm. Afterschool Program 3:30 5:00. Wednesday 11 am - 4 pm. Librarian: Aline Hannon LEASK: Wapiti Library Hours: Tues. & Fri.: 1 - 5:30 pm & Sat., 1:00 - 5:00 pm. MARCELIN: Wapiti Library is open Tues. 11 - 4 pm; Thur. 3 - 8 pm. For information on all your library needs, please contact 306-226-2110. SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Branch of the Wapiti Library located at 105 Railway Ave., West (Provincial building). Library Hours: Mon., 2 - 6:00 pm; Tues., 2 - 8 pm; Wed. 2 - 8 pm; Thur., 2 - 6:00 pm; Fri., 10 - 4 pm. Children’s Story Time: Fri. 10:30 am (Oct. - May). Ph. 747-3419. SHELLBROOK: Kinette Club of Shellbrook Sweethearts Night Out Dine & Dance, Friday, February 8th, Shellbrook Community Hall, Cocktails: 6:30, Supper: 7:00, Dance: 9:30. Enter our Sweetheart Photo Contest by submitting a photo of you and your sweetheart to: shellbrook_kinettes@hotmail.com for a chance to win a free couple ticket. Tickets available at Woodland Pharmacy or Kim (306)747-8270. Proceeds to Kinsmen park Revamp Project CANWOOD: Canwood Curling Club Annual Billy Spiel on Fri., Sat. & Sun., Feb. 1, 2, & 3. $120.00 per team, includes 4 dance tickets. Cash Prizes. Steak Supper - Friday Night $12 ~ 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dance - Saturday Night - Midnight Lunch from 8 pm to 10 pm ‘The Happy Wanderers’ 10:30 pm to 2 am ‘Dust ‘Til Dawn’ Dance Tickets ~ $10. All minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Phone Curling entries to: Richard 468-2623 or Grant 468-2881. SHELLBROOK: St. Andrew’s Anglican Church will hold a Valentine Bake Sale in the Shellbrook Affinity Credit Union Friday, February 8 beginning at 11 a.m. SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Theatre Movie Nights. Next Movie Nights in Shellbrook, Friday, February 15, The movie showing will be: ‘Wreck-It Ralph’ ~ 7:30 p.m., FRIDAY, March 15 Movie “LINCOLN” - 7:30 p.m., oors Open 6:30 p.m. Cost is $5 for movie. SHELLBROOK: Famous Medieval Feast in Shellbrook on evening of March 1. Enjoy a fun, delicious, medieval couple’s night out with entertainer Sir Randall of Albert. Sales are by advance tickets while they last. Poster and tickets at the Shellbrook Flowers or phone Shellbrook Wildlife Fed. Barbie Clark 747-3781 or 922-1767.

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TENDERS FOR SALE BY INFORMAL TENDER - Land and Farm Yard in Shellbrook Area. 360 farmable acres,140 fenced, 70 in grass. Property is located approximately 15 miles SW of Shellbrook. LLD - SE 1-48-5 W3, NW 1-48- 5 W3, NE 1-48-5 W3. Approx. 1500 sq ft bungalow with finished basement built in 1982, newer well and water system. 25 X 40 garage. 29 X 19 tractor bay. 24 X 40 barn. 50 X 60 Quonset. Informal tenders must be received by February 15th, 2013. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Please submit tenders by mail to: Rick Muller, 692 Branion Drive, Prince Albert, Sk. S6V 2S2. For further details, contact Rick Muller at 306-922-3519 or 306961-3383. 5-6C

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE FOR SALE - Great Valentine gift. Tickets for famous Medieval Feast in Shellbrook on March 1. Enjoy a fun, delicious, medieval couple’s night out with entertainer ‘Sir Randall of Albert’. Sales are by advance tickets while they last. Poster and tickets at the Shellbrook Flowers or phone Shellbrook Wildlife Fed. Barbie Clark 747-3781 or 9221767 2-6CH FOR SALE - Moose snow plow blade, 5’ wide to fit ATVs. Offers? 306-724-4406 1-5CH

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Estate of Donald Henry Crawford, late of Mont Nebo, in the Province of Saskatchewan, retired farmer, deceased. All claims against the above Estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 8th day of February, 2013. Wilcox-Zuk-Chovin Law Office Barristers & Solicitors Box 820 (52 Main Street) Shellbrook, Saskatchewan S0J 2E0 Solicitors for the Estate. 2-5C

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HELP WANTED Wilcox-Zuk-Chovin Law Offices Permanent Full-time Receptionist/Legal Assistant Available in Shellbrook Office Qualifications: • Computer skills and proficiency • Organizational skills • Positive and enthusiastic attitude • Legal or other office experience preferred. Contact: Wendy Hoffman email: hoffman@wzclaw.com Ph: 306.922.4700 Fax: 306.922.0633 Please respond by end of day, February 6, 2013

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Auditions!! Singers and dancers wanted for Saskatchewan Express 2013 Summer Tour. Auditions in Regina and Saskatoon February 9 & 10. Must be 15 years or older and live in Saskatchewan. Call Michele at 306-5223402 or e-mail michele@saskatchewan express.com to book audition. This will be the summer of a lifetime! Day & Ross Now Hiring in Saskatoon. P&D Work with 5 Ton Tailgate. AVAILABLE NOW. Call Fazal Today for Details at 1.855.872.7206 EDMONTON BASED COMPANY looking to hire a qualified Field Clerk to assist with paperwork and maintain top safety standards during jobs. Prepare and present safety meeting each morning, file, organize, prepare and maintain all paperwork, assist Foreman when needed. Out of town work, drivers licence, top compensation, OT paid, accommodation provided. Fax 780-488-3002; jobs@command equipment.com. O P E R A T O R S WANTED. Edmonton based company seeks: Processor Operators; Skidder Operators; Buncher Operators. Fax resume: 780-488-3002. Email: jobs@command equipment.com.

HUFNAGEL LTD. is a constantly growing fluid hauling company based out of Lloydminster, SK area. New drivers are needed. Starting wage will be $25/hr and will be adjusted accordingly based on skill and attitude after a 3 month probation. Due to record low turn around within the company, this is your chance to see if you can be part of an extraordinary team where family and safety come first. Oilfield Tickets, Clean Drivers Abstract, and 1 year fluid hauling is required. The shift work is 2 weeks on and 1 off. Holiday Pay, Over time after 8hrs Daily, New Housing Accommodations, Full Benefit pkg. For You and Your Family, Scheduled Holidays, Company Vehicle, $1/hr Extra Bonus for night shifts as well as a $2000/Yearly Bonus. Serious applicants fax resume and abstract to 306-825-5344, call 780-893-0120 or email: hufnagel@me.com. N E W C A R T CONTRACTING LTD. is hiring for the upcoming turnaround season. Journeyman/Apprentice; Pipefitters; Welders; Boilermakers; Riggers. Also: Quality Control; Towers; Skilled Mechanical Labourer; Welder Helpers. Email: resumes@newcartcontracting.com. Fax 1403-729-2396. Email all safety and trade tickets.

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Celebrating the Shellbrook Heritage Museum Collection

T Two boxes b from f th the Sh Shellbrook llb kM Museum collection ll ti show superb examples of First Nations points and scrapers. Comparing the two hammerheads in the photo, a binding grove in the middle and round ends suggests one was a war club and a binding groove offset from a flat end suggests the other was a flat peg hammer for pounding in tent pegs.

To celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2013, the Shellbrook Heritage Museum will be sharing a monthly spotlight on a segment of its collection. While the majority of items in the Museum collection are from the early decades of the 1900’s, there are some tools, including exquisitely crafted arrowheads, from First Nation people who lived in this area for thousands of years. Dolores Greyeyes Sand says, “Thank heavens I was born in this time when I think of all the work involved in the life of a First Nations person.” Band members were very interdependent and therefore very egalitarian. The men would hunt, fish, and trap, and protect tribal boundaries, and they respected the women who gave birth, gathered and prepared food, and produced lodging, clothing, and other necessities. Young people too would have had responsibilities like gathering firewood and picking berries. “Everybody had a job

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to do and it was all for the common good,” explains Greyeyes Sand. There would have been clear protocols for sharing the bounty. There are many edible and medicinal plants in the Shellbrook Canwood Big River area and it is rich in wildlife—fish, birds, mōswa (moose), wāwāskīsiw (elk), apisimōsos (deer), and other furbearing animals. This area is the northern edge of the paskwāwimostos (plains bison) historic range so they too would have been a resource. Paskwāwimostos hunting would have been especially cooperative. The band would have constructed a circular aspen palisade called a pound. The members then would drive the paskwāwimostos in and the hunters would kill them. In the museum collection of First Nations tools, as well as arrowheads that can be identified as Duncan, Hanna, and Pelican Lake, there is one that is noticeably larger than

the others. It may be for a spear point on a light throwing spear that would have been hurled with the use of a throwing stick, called an atlatl. Like all technology, the atlatl amplifies what humans can do, in this case, extending the arm. Archaeologists agree the use of the atlatl ended around 1,500 years ago so a spear point could be the oldest artifact in the collection. The museum collection also has examples of scrapers used in tanning. Greyeyes Sand mentions that Cecilia Masuskapoe at age 95 is still making birch bark baskets, harvesting sweetgrass and wīhkēs (rat root) with her grandchildren, and up until a decade ago she was preparing hides in the traditional manner. Tanning hides is hard work and enormously time consuming. Scrapers for tanning and other tools would have been very valuable and obtained through a trading network. It is probable that some tools in the collection

are from the Cypress Hills area and further south into the United States. One arrowhead looks like a Knife River flint from North Dakota and another could be Obsidian from the Yellowstone River in Wyoming. The Museum Committee and Friends of the Museum are investing energy in inventorying the collection this winter. The inventorying process is the first step as the museum moves from storing artifacts to telling their stories. If you would like to help, please drop in to see Alanna Carswell at the library or call Marlene Fellows at 747-2475.

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