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Continued from page 1 The course is for all ages, and Eddy encourages a parent or guardian to sit in if they have a child in the course. Let’s face it, machines are a lot different today than they were a generation or two ago. Between the ages of 12 and 16, “The laws riders must be under the supervision of an adult rider. Eddy says, covering “Once they turn 16 they still need to have this safety course, but they drinking and no longer need to be supervised.” Snowmobile use in Town is driving are covered under the Town’s Bylaw, which is essentially the same as covered by the the ATV Bylaw. Eddy says, “They (riders) must Criminal Code. take the most direct route out of Town and into their residence, and It is no different there are restricted zones. The Seniors’ home is one place, than driving a “they don’t want anybody driving by there,” comments Eddy. car.” Other areas include rink on Main Street, parks, schools, hospi- Cpt. Dion Eddy tals, and the golf course has posted signage for snowmobiles to keep out.
Reason and common sense need to come into play. Eddy says people need to understand and accept that riders want to enjoy their sport. The flip side is that riders need to understand, “People need to be able to enjoy their residences in town.” To make sure that happens, Eddy asks riders to, “Leave town in a calm manner and not by ripping it up.” It goes without saying that snowmobiling and alcohol do not mix. “The laws about liquor in public places on a snowmobile, on a groomed trail or in a snowmobile shelter is no different than drinking on the street here in Shellbrook, Eddy says. “It’s illegal!” “The laws covering drinking and driving are covered by the criminal code. It is no different than driving a car. It is a motorized vehicle. You will and can be charged with impaired.” The number one cause of fatalities in snowmobiling across Canada is ice, and falling through ice. Eddy says local trail makers try to minimize the risk by avoiding water whenever possible. In this province, the number one cause of fatalities and accidents is collisions. You don’t even need to collide with another vehicle. It’s the crash and impact that does the damage. Eddy says, “Trees hurt. Power poles can cause a person to sustain a serious injury.” He added, “In the 7 years I’ve been here, there has been one fairly major collision.”
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There are three parts to snowmobiling safety - there is the machine itself, the equipment that you are driving and wearing should be appropriate, and the operator and their mind-set. Eddy wants to make sure they come home safely, that they don’t go as fast as they can. So there is a little bit about the operator’s attitude involved when they leave home. It is important to maintain your driving skills, says Eddy, because every operator has different driving skills and abilities. Lastly, it is the environment, which involves the safety of the trails and the facilities. There could be anything hidden under the snow. On a sunny day you may not see an obstruction or a dip in the snow. “If it all looks safe that’s the falsity of it,” says Eddy. “It all looks soft and fast to go, but in the end there could be a rock or a dip and when lighting conditions are bad, you can’t tell what’s under the surface.” Eddy wants people to be aware of liability insurance and to put license plates on your snowmobile, “It is required.” He also provided information many may not be aware of. “There is a fee built into the licence plates that goes back to the local skidoo clubs to ensure the maintaining and signing of all the trails.” He said that’s why the Canwood club can run 120 kilometres of groomed trails and at the same time make it safer for snowmobilers.
Saskatchewan provincial parks important dates Saskatchewan Provincial Parks had a great 2012 and as the popularity of parks continues to grow, planning for a successful 2013 season is underway. “It has been a great year for Saskatchewan Provincial Parks, setting a new visitation record and introducing the new online reservation system,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Kevin Doherty said. “As we plan for our 2013 season, we continue to look for ways to enhance programs and services to ensure parks are accessible to as many visitors as possible.” The 2013 season will begin
with the seasonal camping application process opening online at www.saskparks.net on Monday, January 7. Seasonal camping offers the opportunity to secure a campsite for the entire park season from May until September. The online reservation system saw more than 60,000 reservations made during the 2012 season. Parks has already been receiving inquires for the 2013 season. Since demand for seasonal sites exceeds supply, the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport allocates sites using a lottery system for the 21 provincial
The RM of Spiritwood No. 496, one of the largest RMs in this area has employment opportunities available for the following positions: Full Time Foreman Seasonal Full Time Grader Operator Seasonal Full Time Buggy Operator All Applicants must be motivated, enthusiastic, goal oriented & willing to work unsupervised in a team setting. The foreman must be able to lead and motivate other workers in the performance of their duties. The ability to establish good working relationships with ratepayers, suppliers, tradesmen and co-workers is essential. The foreman must be well versed and knowledgeable in all areas of municipal road construction projects as well as the operation & maintenance of heavy equipment, evaluating employees & various administrative duties. Operators will be responsible for the maintenance & construction of municipal roads, the operation & maintenance of heavy equipment, shop duties as well as other duties that may be assigned by the foreman. Please submit resume complete with certifications, references, valid drivers license and a criminal record check to: Box 340, Spiritwood, Sk. S0J 2M0 Ph: (306)883-2034, Fax: (306)883-2557 or email to rm496@sasktel.net by Friday, January 18, 2013. Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.
parks that offer the program. Campers complete a park specific application form and submit it. The deadline for applications is Thursday, January 31. The draw to award sites will be held Monday, February 4. There will be some changes to the sites offered so campers must check the listing for their park of choice on the parks website. For people who prefer, a paper application will still be available by contacting 1-800-2057070, or parksinfo@gov.sk.ca. The campsite reservation system for overnight camping will start as a staggered launch
during the week of March 4 to 8. Parks will be sharing more details about this program as it gets closer to the dates. Campers will now be able to plan further ahead when booking group campsites. Reservations can be made up to two years in advance by contacting the individual park. This will be great for those who are planning family reunions, group vacations and special events. During 2013, three provincial parks will be celebrating milestone anniversaries. Saskatchewan Landing and Douglas Provincial Parks located on Lake Diefenbaker will be celebrating
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their 40th year. Buffalo Pound Provincial Park, located 20 minutes northeast of Moose Jaw, will be turning 50. There will be more information and dates for special events and celebration announcements coming in the New Year. Government has invested $33 million to improve Saskatchewan’s provincial parks from 2008 to 2012. Government is continuing to improve Saskatchewan’s provincial parks by investing, over and above base capital funding, an additional $10 million in park upgrades from 2012 to 2016.
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Cold weather feeding
BY KIM MCLEAN, PHD, PAG REGIONAL LIVESTOCK SPECIALIST, TISDALE REGIONAL SERVICES BRANCH SASKATCHEWAN MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE
One thing that we can be sure of in Saskatchewan is that it is bound to get cold, very cold, throughout January to March. Not only does this make everyday work that much harder for the producer, the cattle also have to work harder to simplymeet their maintenance requirements. Severe weather can cause what used to be a wellbalanced ration, to become inadequate because of the increased animal requirements. Weight loss and reduced performance can be seen in prolonged periods of cold weather as cattle require more energy to maintain body temperatures and body condition score. The degree to which the animals are affected by the cold weather will depend on stage of production, breed,
acclimatisation, and hide or backfat thickness. These factors will all vary and affect how much energy is required for maintenance of the animal. When cold weather hits, the cows will have an increase in dry matter intake. By supplementing with a low quality hay or straw, the cow will be consuming too little energy while taking in a more fibrous feed, potentially resulting in impaction. This energy level cannot be improved by grinding. The animals will need to be supplemented with a higher energy feed. When the temperature drops below -20C(mid-day temperature) an additional pound of grain or pellets per head per day should be fed for every five degrees below -20 C. For example, in -35 C weather an additional three pounds of pellets or grain should be fed on top of the current ration being fed. If the cattle have not been fed grain yet you will want to limit this to no more than four pounds per cow per day to prevent rumen upsets. It may also be a good idea to feed
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the extra energy to the cattle later in the afternoon or early evening so that when the peak of digestion occurs (four - six hours) after feeding the energy created while ruminating will act to keep the animal warm. In addition to the extra energy provided to the animals when cold weather hits, it will be key that adequate windbreak, shelter and/or bedding are provided. It is important that the animals hide remain clean and dry. When the hair and hide have moisture building up the temperature will seem much colder than it really is and more energy is needed for maintenance. By separating the cow herd in to older and younger cows you can also help make sure that each cow is receiving the energy it needs to be prepared for the cold weather. For more information on this, or other livestock related topics, please contact Kim McLean at (306) 8788847, or the Agriculture Knowledge Centre at 1-866457-2377 or visit our website at www.agriculture.gov. sk.ca.
Motivation for academic success For a child to become motivated about school, they need to see learning as an enjoyable experience. Learning must be something children do for themselves, not for parents or teachers. There are several steps parents can take to promote academic motivation in their children: • Set attainable goals. Teach or help your children to establish many goals within projects, both in school and with respect to everyday activities such as cleaning their room and getting dressed in the morning. • Celebrate when your child has achieved a goal. Recognition and praise are powerful factors that encourage motivation. Reward your child with your time and attention. • Be specific with your praise. “You did a great job” is
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Domremy - 1 La Ronge - 1 Paddockwood - 1 Shellbrook - 1 Smeaton - 1 Wakaw - 1 Big River - 1 Kinistino - 1 Marcelin - 1 Canwood - 1 Prince Albert - 5 Nomination forms are available at the Food Store at each location, except Shellbrook, where they can be picked up at the Agro Center Nominees must do the majority of their Co-op purchases at the location for which they are nominated, or be a resident of the district.
school to build excitement around learning and that’s where after school programs can come in. These programs, often offered by community-based organizations, provide structured and supervised activities such as computer instruction, sports, literacy tutoring, music and art lessons, nutrition guidance, and help with homework. “We’ve funded hundreds of Canada’s after school programs and have learned that kids enrolled in these programs actually become more motivated to excel and stay in school,” says Jasmina Zurovac, director of corporate donations at RBC. The RBC After School Grants Project supports programs that help kids learn, grow and reach their full potential. Visit www.rbc.com/after school.
More than 200 impaired drivers charged during Operation Overdrive
Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill MP Rob Clarke
During December’s month-long Operation Overdrive traffic safety blitz, law and traffic enforcement officers in Saskatchewan checked more than 8,600 vehicles and issued more than 2,400 tickets. The 2,416 tickets issued include: • 217 for impaired driving • 188 roadside suspensions • 621 for aggressive driving (speeding, driving without due care & attention, unsafe passing, failing to stop at stop signs, red lights, etc.) • 133 for improper or non-seatbelt use • 46 for cellphone use while driving • 41 for open alcohol in a vehicle • 1,170 other tickets In December 2011, the two-day Operation Overdrive traffic safety blitz resulted in 4,200 vehicles being checked by law enforcement officers, and saw a total of 241 tickets issued, with 25 drivers charged with impaired driving.
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not clear enough. Tell your child specifically what you think is wonderful about them and what you liked about what they did. This will highlight the behaviours that you would like to see again. • Help your child see the progress they are making. Remind your child regularly of their accomplishments. Point out to an older child how their academic skills have increased gradually. • When you learn something new, share your excitement with your child.If they see you getting excited about learning something new, or they see you reading or taking a course about something that interests you, they too may begin to feel excited about their own learning. Some kids need to participate in activities outside
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New Year’s resolutions... Why? With the approach of a new year, tradition seems to demand that we make a list of New Year’s resolutions. These are supposedly to live a better life, a healthier life, be wealthier, and happier in our home life. I have a simple question...Why?! Aren’t these resolution items supposed to be part of our everyday lives? Why must we wait until a new year comes around to decide to improve something in our lives. Chances are, that by the time you read this most of your resolutions will have been broken. So, does that mean you are exempt for another year from trying again? Many people resolve to lose weight. Others resolve to quit smoking. If I made New Year’s resolutions, these two items would be on my list. Why? For obvious reasons. TOM However, I stopped with the craziPIERSON ness many, many years ago. I decid~ ed that I didn’t want get that feeling of disappointment every time I broke News a resolution. There are enough disappointments in life, I don’t need to unnecessarily add to the list. We all, or mostly all of us, want to be healthier, fitter, wealthier and above all happy. I am of the opinion that New Year’s resolutions be a part of our everyday lives as we endeavor to be healthier, fitter and wealthier. We can be happier knowing we are not putting added stress on ourselves, at a particularly stressful time of the year. If making New Year’s resolutions works for you, fine. If it doesn’t, just remember there is always tomorrow. Call it your life plan instead, but do not give up on the ideals that those resolutions represent. For example, the basic premise of quitting smoking is to become a nonsmoker. What relationship is there between the date you quit and the first day of the year? In reality, the first day of the year is, to quote Paul McCartney, “It’s just another day.” When it comes to my efforts to quit smoking, I really don’t want to talk about it. I have tried so many times, but I have not given up trying to quit. I will be successful one day, and I am not relying on January 1st of any year to do it. I will quit when I quit. Until then, I will keep on trying. Isn’t that what life is about? The journey and not the details. Why put a deadline on being happy. Just be happy. Mark Twain, a famous author, once said, “New Year’s Day… now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions. Next week you can begin paving hell with them as usual.” New Year’s resolutions began around 62 BC with the Babylonians. The ancient Babylonians made promises to their gods at the start of each year that they would return borrowed objects and pay their debts (says Wikipedia). At the end of the Great Depression, about a quarter of American adults formed New Year’s resolutions. At the start of the 21st century, about 40% did. Haven’t we come far enough from Babylonian times in 62 BC to not have to rely on making silly resolutions one a year. Shouldn’t they be a part of our everyday lives?
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New Year’s Day… now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions. Next week you can begin paving hell with them as usual. –Mark Twain
Paul Martin Commentary To tip or not to tip. That’s a big question on the minds sector. The first evidence is anecdotal. I’ve been to retail of Saskatchewan residents planning to travel abroad this districts in several Saskatchewan cities in the last week summer. or two and it seems busier than usual. Actually the more accurate question might The second bit of evidence comes from a surbe: how much to tip. A survey conducted by the vey from ScotiaBank which determined that TD Bank as part of its research for promoting more people are getting out of the gate later its credit card products shows Saskatchewan than usual this year so that may account for residents are the most likely Canadians to stores and parking lots feeling busier this year. admit they don’t know what is proper tipping And finally there is the population numbers. procedures in many parts of the world. RoughMore people live here so it stands to reason ly 60 per cent us were willing to say we weren’t that there will be more shoppers and more sure. spending. So when it doubt, they would do what they *** PAUL do at home – tip between 10 and 15 per cent. Owning a home still ranks highest for young The survey amounted to a quiz of internapeople looking to live out the Canadian dream. MARTIN tional travel etiquette ranging from which A national survey of young people – between ~ countries consider it proper to barter with 18 and 34 – conducted for the Royal Bank merchants to whether it was alright to chew asked these 20-somethings to rank their figum in Singapore. It’s not. nancial priorities. Topping the list was buying a home And what is the right answer? According to TD, tips but it just barely squeaked ahead of paying off debt. in the US should be in the 20 per cent range while in For many of these young people dealing with student Australia, tipping isn’t required. Europeans on the other loans, juggling tight cash flow and still worrying about hand generally include a gratuity in the bill. saving, money management can be a stressful topic. *** And, in a world where the baby boomers – the biggest It will be a month or two until we get the final num- generation in terms of numbers - are headed into retirebers on how Saskatchewan retailers fared in this year’s ment seem to attract all the headlines, advice for young Christmas season but if the feel of the malls is any indi- people tends to get drowned out. cation, it will be a good one. So the bank has crafted a few suggestions with one, in Many in the retail community spend the first eleven particular, that stands out. months of the year covering overhead and operating Their top piece of advice is….live below your means. expenses and a black bottom line comes in the last few Someone earning $25,000 a year and saving 10 per cent weeks. is soon going to be better off than someone earning We don’t get sales tallies for a few weeks but there are $100K but spending $110,000. Being rich isn’t measured indicators that this will be a profitable year for the retail in terms of income, it is about accumulating wealth.
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Where to find 40 hours ...Teachers Dear Editor, The Saskatchewan government has done the math and determined that 950 hours of instructional time is better than 197 days. Their math appears based on the linear equation *y* = *mx* where “*y*” equals hours of schooling, “*m*” instructional time, and “*x*” number of students. In the shift to 950 hours, Saskatchewan Rivers School Division (SRSD) estimates it must add 40 instructional hours to the school year. As SRSD has x = 9000 students, schooling will increase from *y* = 910*x* = 8,190,000 hours to y = 950*x* = 8,550,000. As the government does not address the issue of where teachers are to find the additional instructional time, I suggest these hours come from time wasted sleeping or rejuvenating family time or that ridiculously long summer holiday. I recommend teachers avoid using productive hours currently spent preparing student-centered learning experiences after the school day has ended or the countless hours involved in extracurricular activities with students building trust and relationships. The government must be confident every student has a positive learning experience so no student would ever consider the equation shifted from -910* x* to -950*x*. Why, if x = 379 students in SRSD found school negative, it would wipe out the total increase.
YOUR TWO C ENTS ~ Please remind your MLA (http://www.legassembly.sk.ca/ mlas/) there is a distinction between schooling and learning—schooling can be measured by counting the bodies in attendance while learning requires minds at attention. Better yet, suggest they study the book *Finnish Lessons* and learn how less schooling can mean more learning. Nancy Carswell Shellbrook, Saskatchewan
Air ambulance worth $10 mil? As reported in the Regina Leader Post of Dec. 20/2012, the Wall government plans to rob some Saskatchewan Crown Corporations to the tune of 10 million dollars, then turn that money over to a private company that is trying to operate an ambulance service with helicopters. The article further explains two Sask. Power employees received a non fatal electrical flash that warranted a call for the air ambulance. But, due to weather conditions, the helicopter was unable to transport the employees for treatment. A fair question for Sask. Power - By what method were the injured employees transported for medical treatment? Henry Neufeld Waldeck, Sask. 306-778-2218
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Broken promise costs $700,000 Dear editor, The Sask. Party did not hold a single public consultation meeting on its new Employment Act, but still spent $700,000 of taxpayer money after promising not to spend a dime. Labour Minister Don Morgan promised in committee on May 7 that his party’s overhaul of workplace laws would be paid for within the ministry’s current budget. This broken promise is an expensive one for taxpayers. Despite the cost, working people and business owners still don’t know what the new law will mean to their working lives and livelihoods. The Saskatchewan Labour Act bill is still unfinished, as most the detail is left to regulations, to be drafted by the Sask. Party cabinet and changed at its will. The new Employment Act was a surprise that Saskatchewan people didn’t ask for, and to find out that we’re paying an extra $700,000 for an incomplete law is adding insult to injury. Respectfully submitted, David Forbes, MLA NDP Labour Critic
2013 brings old and new challenges The ringing in of 2013 will certainly bring some of the same old problems for rural Saskatchewan... albeit, perhaps less of them. And it will undoubtedly bring some new problems ... albeit, a few that might be preferred problems to have. This is the reality of a province still enjoying a relatively strong economy. So let us explore some of the potential economic challenges and how we might expect to meet them. Agriculture and the uncertainty of the weather and markets: Weather and markets are issues rural residents can do very little about, but agriculture will continue to be the mainstay for the rural economy in 2013. The heavier snow cover we are now seeing generally bodes well for getting the crops off to a better start. Unfortunately, in can also mean flooding or late seeding. Similarly, the value of our crops will depend largely on crops elsewhere in the world along with how other economies perform _ something equally unpredictable. That said, the trend towards larger market-oriented farming operations (a trend likely to continue with the demise of the Canadian Wheat Board) plus the emergence third-world economies should continue to result in wealthier producers in Saskatchewan. Unfortunately, this trend also means fewer producers to support smaller rural communities. This trend will also continue, although the impact of this on rural life is slow enough that it isn’t necessarily felt from year to year.
Economic activity and opportunities: A high tide floats all boats. And the high tide from the boom in oil drilling and potash mine development has been felt everywhere in Saskatchewan in the past decade. What should be said, however, is that some boats rise faster than others. Communities closer to potash minMURRAY ing development projects and drillMANDRYK ing will obviously continue to receive more benefit than communities fur~ ther away. In fact, communities like Estevan, Weyburn, Moosomin, Esterhazy etc. would probably suffer less from any economic slowdown because it might give the chance for the local economy to catch up with the increase in housing prices and shortage in housing. Of course, high costs and shortages of housing is one of those so-called preferred problems that only come around when the economy is better. Nevertheless, it is a problem and a problem that shouldn’t be understated. Losing the lower-living-cost advantage rural communities have traditionally enjoyed is a problem. And it’s an even bigger problem when you consider growth can mean new problems normally associated with larger urban centres like
increased violent crime, more drug offences or simply providing adequate infrastructure to meet the needs of growth. Government support and programming: On the latter point in particular, the Saskatchewan Party government with its predominate rural-based caucus has been both rather generous and sensitive to the needs of rural Saskatchewan in the past five years. The problem, however, is that the government’s 2012 budget demonstrated it can only offer so much and will likely continue to slow down its spending. That means things like less flexibility to meet the needs of highways that have literally been absorbing the impact of the boom’s increase in economic activity. Rural voters have enjoyed the advantage of long-awaited breaks on agriculture land education tax and increased support for health care initiatives under this Sask. Party government. We will start to see the results come to fruition this year, with the completion of projects like the Radville hospital. But this will be the second budget of this term _ a time when the government focus is traditionally more on austerity than buying your votes before an election. That said, it would seem unlikely that Premier Brad Wall’s government has any intention of simply abandoning rural Saskatchewan _ especially given the political efforts to add more MLAs to preserve rural seats. While there are clearly challenges ahead, 2013 should be another year of opportunity for rural Saskatchewan.
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Farmers Grow Communities applications
The Monsanto Fund, the philanthropic arm of the Monsanto Company, announced today that Canada’s Farmers Grow Communities is now accepting applications for 2013. Canada’s Farmers Grow Communities is about growing communities and improving lives. With the generous support of the Monsanto Fund, Canada’s Farmers Grow Communities will give back to farmers and rural communities by providing farmers with a chance to win $2,500 for a local charitable or not-for-profit group important to them and their rural community. “Supporting rural communities and improving the lives of rural residents is a key focus for the Monsanto Fund and our corporative giving activities in Canada,” said Trish Jordan, public and industry affairs director with Monsanto Canada. “Canada’s Farmers Grow Communities gives farmers the opportunity to strengthen their communities while highlighting the important role farmers play in improving the lives of rural residents and society as a whole.” First offered on a Canada-wide basis in 2012, a total of 58 winners nominated by farmers in Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and Northeastern B.C. received $145,000 in grant money to support charitable and not-forprofit groups in their community. Winning entries last year covered a wide range of focus areas from agricultural societies, playgrounds, daycares and school projects to community sporting organizations, libraries and health/service groups. A complete listing of last year’s winners is posted online at the www.CanadasFarm-
ers.ca. In 2013, two (2) $2,500 grants will be awarded in each of 30 different territories across the grain growing regions of northeastern BC (Peace River district), Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec. A total of $150,000 in grant money will be made available across Canada to charitable and not-for-profit groups that are making a difference in the lives of rural residents. The application submission period has been extended for 2013, giving farmers more time to consider and submit an application between January 7, 2013 and September 30, 2013. All it takes is a visit to www.CanadasFarmers.ca where complete contest rules and an online application form are available. Under the official program rules for the Canada’s Farmers Grow Communities program, farmers who are 19 years of age or older and actively engaged in farming corn, soybeans and/or canola on at least 160 acres in Western Canada, or corn or soybeans on at least 80 acres in Eastern Canada, are eligible to participate in the program. An additional feature of the program allows other nonfarming residents living within rural communities to go online and make suggestions of worthy groups or projects for a farmer to consider using in his/her Canada’s Farmers Grow Communities application. “This program is about farmers helping their communities and we want to make it as simple as possible for them to participate,” explained Jordan. “All they have to do is tell us
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a bit about their favourite charitable or not-for-profit group and how that group would benefit from a $2,500 grant and they could win.” The entry period for Canada’s Farmers Grow Communities program runs until September 30, 2013. No purchase is necessary in order to enter or win. Farmers who meet the eligibility requirements may submit one application. Complete program details and terms and conditions are available at www.CanadasFarmers.ca. Winners will be selected by random draw and notified by November 15, 2013. Grant recipients will have funds made available to them prior to the end of 2013. About The Monsanto Fund The Monsanto Fund, the philanthropic arm of the Monsanto Company, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the communities where farmers and Monsanto Company employees live and work. You can learn more at www.monsantofund.org. About Monsanto: Headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Monsanto Canada Inc. is part of the larger global Monsanto family. Monsanto Company is an agricultural company and a leading global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products that improve farm productivity and food quality. Monsanto remains focused on enabling both small-holder and large-scale farmers to produce more from their land while conserving more of our world’s natural resources such as water and energy. Learn more about our business and our commitments at www.monsanto.ca.
Getting girls engaged in constructive playtime How many times have you walked into your child’s classroom only to see the boys and girls separated into two different groups, playing with completely different toys? The boys are likely huddled around the building blocks, creating skyscrapers and forts, while the girls are busy painting and colouring. Sure, you can chalk it up to society’s gender expectations to explain this play divide but does it mean girls have no interest in construction play at all? Unsurprisingly, the answer is no. Toy companies that specialize in the design of building toys have long researched the patterns of construction play among girls, specifically, and understand its long-term benefits. From developing language skills to boosting a sense of achievement, construction play serves as a stepping-stone for a young child’s intellectual future. “Playing with building toys provides children an ideal way to engage in discovery-based learning,” says Dr. Maureen O’Brien, devel-
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opmental psychologist and child play expert. “It is through this type of learning that children are able to build their confidence through trial and error and develop a sense of achievement, enabling them to physically link their world to the play world, building their brains in the process.” The learning benefits of block play are further enhanced when layered with open-ended, imaginative play, such as make-believe with dolls. Children begin to understand their world and give it perspective by playing with toys that enhance exploration through customization and storytelling. This combination of block play and role play is a boost to your child’s development. Understanding that girls love and benefit from creative construction as much as boys do, O’Brien has some tips on incorporating building play as a regular activity for your daughter: Make construction playtime a group activity – Girls are able to spend time collaborating, assisting and supporting one another over a building project when in groups. This strengthens interpersonal relationships. Emphasize storytelling – By connecting a story to their creation, children learn and understand problem solving skills, language development and the elements of decision making – all important next steps in the learning process.
Construction toys designed specifically for girls can help them tell their story. Have you seen the Mega Bloks Barbie Build n’ Style Luxury Mansion, for example? It is considered the perfect balance of building and playing. The playset allows girls to build, design and re-design, decorate and style Barbie doll’s home any way they want. Incorporate familiar characters A way to motivate girls with construction play is with characters they already know and love. The Mega Bloks Barbie example is a great fit here as well. The construction line features mini figures and iconic Barbie details that appeal to girls. When girls recognize characters, they will likely be more inclined to try something new. Join and guide the fun – Playing with your daughter during building time increases her chances of learning from the activity. Even when parents and children sit and walk through building instructions together, children are exposed to problem solving skills needed to assemble the construction set. O’Brien encourages parents to break through the traditional playtime expectations to instill life-long benefits of construction play – especially for girls. The skills they will acquire through a simple shift in their play routine can expose them to numerous future opportunities.
Volunteer work benefits children at every stage Any parent will tell you that their to-do lists are brimming with schoolwork and extracurricular activities. Family calendars are jam-packed with homework assignments, reading lists, hockey practice, dance recitals, swimming lessons and community service. If you haven’t scheduled volunteering in your family calendar, it might be time to put it on the list this month. Whether your children are in kindergarten or in their teens, introducing them to volunteer opportunities helps to embed a spirit of service and builds their lifelong commitment to civic involvement, like this: Ages 6-10 Keep it simple and fun Food banks are a great way to get kids to volunteer alongside their parents. All children love working with their hands and can help categorize and label food items. Another idea is
to take your child to a nursing home where they can meet and bond with seniors, play board games and work on fun arts and crafts projects together. Ages 10-12 Take volunteering to the next level Fine-tune their passion for volunteering by getting your kids to think about what they’d like to see improve in their school, neighbourhood or community centre. Ask them to come up with a plan and have them enlist the help of their friends to get the job done. Painting a community centre room or cleaning up an abandoned area of their neighbourhood will make a social impact, and they’ll be thrilled at the results. Ages 12-15 Turn every passion into a volunteer opportunity Children in this age group have established interests and know what
they’re good at. Those who do well in school can tutor a friend or a younger child in their subject of choice. If your teen loves animals, have them volunteer at an animal shelter or join a local animal rights group. Ages 15-18 Get them involved in a cause that excites them Working in a homeless shelter distributing meals or getting involved with an environmental or human rights group are just some of the ways older teens can give back. Spreading the word about children in need of clean water, nutrition and education for child development organizations like the Christian Children’s Fund of Canada (www.ccfcanada.ca) can help educate your teens about the poor living conditions in developing countries and instill gratitude in their daily lives.
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Some winners and some losers with new system If there are two themes which seem to permeate the federal government's stance on agriculture, it's that farmers will face marketing and associated costs increasingly on their own. And that consumers might want to become more aware of change and what it might ultimately mean in terms of Canada's food security. Some of the changes are now old news, and were at least wanted by a good-sized chunk of farmers, such as the end of the single-desk selling monopoly of the Canadian Wheat Board in terms of western wheat, durum and export-bound barley. The jury is still a long way from bringing down a verdict on whether the change will mean more money for farmers over the long term, or not. Given the high prices for grains at present it won't be until the next low price dip when we know how the market works best for farmers. That said there are likely to be some winners and losers in terms of their bottom line, among farmers at least. Those sitting in Parliament will go on without impacting their bottom lines regardless of what their decisions means.
But the CWB is only the tip of a very large iceberg of change for farmers. The federal government is divesting itself of community pastures previously operated by the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration. The provinces may work through on some of the pastures, but in the end farmers are going to face more costs moving forward if they had cattle in those CALVIN pastures. The Canadian Grain Commission DANIELS has closed its Winnipeg Service Cen~ tre, which will push lab testing services to Weyburn, which the National Farmers Union has come out suggesting could create delays and back-logged. The more worrisome aspect of the Winnipeg closure it that it continues a trend where the federal government is trimming services.
Greenhouse gas emission reduction on the farm BY JOANNE KOWALSKI, PAG REGIONAL CROPS SPECIALIST, PRINCE ALBERT REGIONAL SERVICES BRANCH SASKATCHEWAN MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE
There are six recognized greenhouse gases, three of which have significance in the agriculture industry: carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrous oxide (N2O) and methane (CH4). CO2 is released mostly through the burning of fossil fuels in field operations; N2O is much more damaging, and is created as the result of biophysical processes during the production of food, including crops and livestock. In fact, the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC is the international body that has been responsible for addressing climate change issues since the early 1990s) defines agricultural greenhouse gases as those released strictly through the soil/ plant/livestock production cycle. Agricultural release of carbon dioxide comes from the use of fossil fuels
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in the production process, especially for field operations such as cultivation, seeding, spraying, swathing, harvesting and so on, and through transportation. Nitrous oxide has 310 times the warming potential of CO2. Emissions of N20 are released during the use of nitrogen fertilizer through denitrification (break down of organic matter) and volatilization (release of gaseous forms of N). Methane is released through anaerobic fermentation (without oxygen) and has 21 times the warming potential of CO2. Release of CH4 occurs in wetlands, stockpiples of manure and from ruminant livestock. Other sources include landfills, sewage treatment and burning of biomass. Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan (two in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources and one in the College of Engineering) will lead three projects that examine how producers in Saskatchewan can reduce greenhouse gas emissions right on the farm. All three projects will explore the issues that all Prairie farmers face when they strive to find balance in the need to increase production, while at the same time act as environmental stewards. New Production Management Options Drs. Dan Pennock, Fran Walley and Rich Farrell with the Department of Soil Science will explore how greenhouse gases can be reduced through changes in management associated with forage seed production. As well, development of practical sampling methods to measure greenhouse gas emissions in the field will help researchers decide where to invest limited resources. Shelterbelt Designs Dr. Ken Van Rees, director of the Centre for Northern Agroforestry and Afforestation will look for the most effective way to sequester carbon using shelterbelts. Part of the project will look at how various tree species sequester (“lock up”) carbon both above and below ground in
various soil zones, providing farmers with information on the valuable role shelterbelts can potentially have in reducing greenhouse gases. Irrigation, Fertilizer Use and Nitrous Oxide Dr. Warren Helgason with the department of chemical and biological engineering will work to identify the influence of irrigation and fertilizer use on emissions of N2O. Nitrous oxide is the most powerful greenhouse gas at 310 times the effect of CO2 (i.e.,CO2e). Since irrigated land has the potential to sequester more carbon than non-irrigated land but also requires increased use of fossil fuels, recommendations will be developed that will aid producers in improving irrigation water management. The projects are all funded through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) Agricultural Greenhouse Gases Program (AGGP). Strategies in Agriculture to Reduce Greenhouse Gases Mitigation and adaptation are two strategies used in agriculture, and other industries, to address climate change and reduce emissions from greenhouse gases. Mitigation strategies are used to reduce and remove greenhouse gasesthrough making agriculture production more energy efficient. Adaptation strategies involve adjusting production and management to changes in the climate; i.e., changing where, how and what crops are gown, changing livestock productions areas and methods and introducing production options (e.g., agroforestry, fruit production). The above projects will provide producers with the opportunity to utilize alternative production choices that provide the double benefit of improving the sustainability of the agriculture industry, and reducing the cost of production. For more information contact your Regional Crops Specialist, or the Agriculture Knowledge Centre at 1-866457-2377.
One is left to wonder if the federal government sees itself financing lab testing into the future, or whether farmers will have to seek out private services? If that were to occur the likelihood of higher costs looms for farmers, and less control in terms of our export customers, and end consumers. We have seen the government make changes to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, and again there is the concern more change/cuts could be forthcoming, and that could mean greater costs and more consumer concerns. One might be less worried about where the changes might end if this government had not already shown a strong desire to reshape agriculture policy, but also a willingness to push through change at least skirting close to the rules of Parliament as was the case in changing the CWB. While there are times farmers and consumers might seem to be links at the ends of a very long chain, at this time, they have a shared reason to watch what the Conservative government in Ottawa is doing with farm policy.
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RM of Canwood #494 meeting highlights
A summary of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the Rural Municipality of Canwood No. 494 held on November 21, 2012. The following motions were passed: That the Council of the R.M. of Canwood No. 494 has no objections to the sale of the following Crown Land to the existing leaseholders: NE 3554-6 W3. That we approve Order No. 20148857 presented by SaskPower to service Filion Lake Bornhorst Subdivision Plan 102030635 on the SW 30-52-04 W3. That we approve the Application to Demolish or Move a Building to demolish the existing residence on Lot 13, Block 1, Morin Lake, Plan 64B01372, in the R.M. of Canwood No. 494. That we approve the Development Permit and Building Permit application to build a seasonal dwelling on Lot 13, Block 1, Morin Lake Plan 64B01372, with approval pursuant to Section 9.1.1(1)(a) of the Lakeshore Development District, Municipal Zoning Bylaw No. 2003-7. That we approve the Development Permit and Building Permit applications to build a seasonal dwelling on Lot 5, Block 1, McTavish Subdivision, Pratt Lake Plan 83PA19457, with approval pursuant to Section 9.1.1(1)(a) of the Lakeshore Development District, Municipal Zoning Bylaw No. 2003-7. That we instruct the Administrator to prepare and send by registered mail a Stop Work Order pursuant to subsection 242(4) of the Planning and Development Act, 2007 to the owners of Lot 16, Block 1, McTavish Subdivision, Pratt Lake, Plan 79PA23538, as no Development Permit was obtained prior to the commencement of construction. That we agree to pay the authorized individuals participating in the Beaver Control Program with S.A.R.M. who captured beaver tails and provided them to the area Councillor between the dates of May 23, 2012, and July 17, 2012, based on the to-
tal program payment of $3,516.00 divided by the number of beavers tails. That we agree to continue with the $150.00 Hospital Base Tax for the 2013 tax year as set out in Bylaw No. 2010-13 to provide the Municipality’s commitment towards the construction of the new Shellbrook and Districts Health Care Facility. That we write a letter to the owners of the SE 1749-6 W3, indicating that the R.M. is absolved of any responsibility for actions taken by them on the SE 17-49-6 W3. No permits will be considered or issued until all regulations stipulated in the Basic Planning Statement Bylaw No. 2003-6 and the Zoning Bylaw No. 2003-7 have been fulfilled. That we approve the proposed Application to Subdivide Land on the NE 2-51-5 W3 for the purpose of subdividing 10 acres for the yard site from the remainder of the quarter section. That we agree to renew our annual membership with Federation of Canadian Municipalities at a cost of $387.00. That Council has no objection to the Administrator delegating the duties of the Development Officer as appointed pursuant to Section 2.1 of the Zoning Bylaw No. 2003 – 7 and Municipal Official pursuant to the Uniform Building and Accessibility Standards Act to the Assistant Administrator in order to issue Development Permits, Building Permits, Demolition Permits and Moving Permits. That one-third of all Indemnity and Supervision time paid to Council members in 2013 be designated as expenses for income tax purposes as provided for in Section 82(2) of The Municipalities Act, 2006. That the Administrator be appointed as Assessor and Tax Collector for the Rural Municipality of Canwood No. 494 for the year 2013. That we agree to the appointment of the Councillors whose divisions border the First Nation, the Reeve and the Administrator to act as a First Nations Relations Committee
with the three First Nations Communities within the boundaries of the R.M. of Canwood No. 494. That we agree to the appointment of Mr. Ken Aiken, Canwood, Sask., to act as our Poundkeeper for the year 2013 unless the finder agrees to be the Poundkeeper. That we agree to appoint Mr. Gerald Fillmore, Prince Albert, Sask., as the R.M. of Canwood No. 494 Pest Control Officer for the year 2013. That we agree to appoint Mr. Gerald Fillmore, Prince Albert, Sask., to act as the Weed Inspector for the R.M. of Canwood No. 494 for the year 2013. That for the year 2013, we hereby make the following appointments to the following Boards: Canwood Branch Library – Barbara Person, Roy Crawford, Diane Puddicombe&Lynn Nelson Debden Branch Library – Claude Ruel, Melanie Duret & Arnold Berscheid Highway 55 Mutual Aid Board – Colin Hughes Wapiti Regional Library – Ken Heimbechner Canwood Regional Park – Terry Hamborg, Trevor Kvinlaug& Lyndon Pease Morin Lake Regional Park – Rosaline Duret, Wade Reiter & Don Paquette Fire Rangers – Councillors for their respective division Road Committee (Bylaw 82-2) – Councillors for their respective divisions Hwy. 55 Waste Management Corporation – Roland Svendsen & Colin Hughes Big River Health Recruitment Committee – Ivan Beaulac Shellbrook Doctor Recruitment Committee – Colinn Hughes District 33 Rat Eradication Board – Ralph Korody Parkland Agri-Environmental Committee – Colin Hughes 55–40 Working Group – Lorna Benson That we agree to maintain a Public Works Committee to function as a group for matters related to the operation of the shop and equipment and that we agree to appoint
Councillors Ralph Korody, Roland Svendsen and Arnold Berscheid to this committee. That effective January 1, 2013, the rates for custom work by municipal equipment be charged as follows to R.M. of Canwood No. 494 ratepayers: Patrol $110.00/Hour Cat 627 Buggy $165.00/Hour Summer/Winter Driveways $35.00/Time Mowing $100.00/Hour Backhoe $100.00/Hour Loader $100.00/Hour Gravel Truck $80.00/Hour Dozer $130.00/Hour It is further agreed that non-ratepayers be charged an additional 25 percent of the above rates with an arrangement for payment to be made in advance of the commencement of the work. That we agree to set a policy of charging the two Regional Parks and other community organizations within our boundaries at the ratepayer rate for custom work and the Municipality donating back 80 percent of the invoiced amount. It is further agreed that this work shall be limited to twelve (12) hours and for additional time, Council’s approval is required. That it be policy that no custom snowplowing be done until such time that all roads that are normally plowed have been cleared. The assessed land owner must sign an Agreement to Enter Upon Land and when custom snowplowing is required, a flag must be placed at a visible location at the end of the driveway. That we establish the following policy for the R.M. of Canwood No. 494 regarding removal and replacement of fences for the purpose of municipal work: Removal $700.00 per half mile Replacement $900.00 per half mile These figures apply to a working, lawful four-wire fence and if the fence is in
any less of a condition, a lesser price shall be negotiated with the owner. That the 8.2 ton limit be removed from the road known as the Canwood Park Cut-Across Road and the Old Parkside Highway at such time that the Provincial winter weight restriction is declared. That we instruct the Reeve and Administrator to complete the required form(s) requesting cancellation of the respective leases and payment of tax arrears on Provincial Crown Land which is in arrears of taxes in accordance with Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food Policy. That for the purposes of the Trust Initiatives Program (T.I.P.S.) for the year 2013, we designate 617 of our population to the Canwood Recreation Board, 612 of our population to the Debden Recreation Board and 195 of our population to the Mont Nebo Recreation Board. That we agree to purchase an additional $3.0 Million Liability Insurance through S.A.R.M. That we agree to maintain a Human Resources Committee to function as a group for employee relations and that we agree to appoint Reeve Colin Hughes and Councillors Arnold Berscheid and Ken Heimbechner to this committee. That we agree to appoint Reeve Colin Hughes to the District Development Appeals Board for the purpose of exercising the powers conferred upon the Board by Section 214(3) of the Planning and Development Act, 2007. That we appoint Reeve Colin Hughes to the Shellbrook & District Health Services Project Committee for the year 2013. That we appoint Mr. Peter Halayka, Halayka Building Inspections Inc., Shellbrook, Sask., as the Municipal Building Inspector for the year 2013. That we appoint Mr. Courtney Skrupski, Certified General Accountant, Rosthern, Sask., as the Municipality’s auditor for the year 2013. That we appoint AMEC Infrastructure Limited as
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our Consultant Engineer for the year 2013. That we appoint Councillor Ivan Beaulac to represent the Municipality on the Sturgeon Plains Bison Stewards Committee for the year 2013. That the R.M. of Canwood No. 494 appoint GordKrismer& Associates Ltd., Regina, Sask., to provide the services of a Board of Revision with the following appointments to the Board being: GordKrismer, Reg Skinner, Brian Lynch, Murray Hovland, and Secretary Christina Krismer. That pursuant to Section 113(1) of The Municipalities Act, it be noted that the Administrator’s Bond was presented by the Reeve. That we agree to tender our diesel fuel requirements for the year ending December 31, 2013, with tenders being sent to Millsap Fuel Distributors Ltd. and Shellbrook Co-op. All tenders are to be in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Fuel Tender” and in the possession of the Administrator on or before 4:00 p.m., Friday, December 14, 2012. That we approve the payment of Cheques 7881 to 7975 for a total of $436,126.56 from the R.M. General Account as listed on the attached account listing to theses Minutes and Payroll Direct Deposits made for Pay Periods 21, 22 and 23. That we agree to pay the R.M. of Big River No. 555 the cost of one tip per month for 12 months at the tipping fee set by Highway 55 Waste Management Corporation, commencing December 1, 2012, for the use of the R.M. of Big River No. 555 waste bins by Canwood R.M. residents. That we agree to hire Northwest Bridge Services Ltd., in care of Lynn Combres, Red Deer, Alberta, for the 2013 construction year to perform bridge repairs as follows: Bridge ID 307-52-05E Located East of the SE 5-52-7-3 (Duret Bridge) Bridge ID 307-54-07E Located North of the NE 7-54-7-3 (Deep Lake Bridge) That we now file the correspondence.
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Carson Kalyn moves in for a shot on goal when he felt something tugging at his arm. It looks as if he is asking, “What is this?” A second later the referee watching the play closely answered Kalyn by calling a hooking penalty. Photo: Tom Pierson
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Shellbrook Silvertips goalie Brady Jacobs has a very acrobatic style reminiscent of Martin Brodeur of the New Jersey Devils of the NHL. Here Jacobs spreads out and makes a good save in the second period of the Silvertips 9-2 win over the Birch Hills Blackhawks January 4th. Photo: Tom Pierson
Silvertips clip Blackhawks 9-2
By Tom Pierson In Friday night hockey action the Silvertips played host to the Birch Hills Blackhawks. They were not very accommodating in a penalty filled game as they sent the Blackhawks home with a 9-2 loss. It took less than a minute for Shellbrook to score the game’s first goal. Devin Thorpe scored from Josh Sommerfeld and Jason McComas. Mark Peterson in net for the Blackhawks made a good initial stop, but was out of position when the rebound was flipped over him into the net. A minute later, it was Brady Jacobs turn to be tested. A Blackhawk cut across in front of him with the puck and fired it up to the half-open cage. With a feat of acrobatics mindful of Martin Brodeur, Jacobs did a roll with his pads flying high in the air and made the save. He made several more high profile saves to keep his team in the game, such as shown in the photo here. The Silvertips went up 2-0 when Mccomas scored at the 3:37 mark with assists going to Thorpe and Casey Muirhead. A pretty close checking game between two seemingly
evenly matched teams. Both took turns in the offensive zone and getting scoring chances. The difference was Jacobs goaltending and the Silvertips firepower. At 16:32 the Silvertips went up 3-0 on the second goal by Thorpe. Mccomas and John Sommerfeld got the helpers. Thorpe completed his Hat Trick on the power play at 12:54. Assists went to Josh Sommerfeld and Mccomas. It was a slap shot from the point that Peterson never saw, until it bounce back out of his net. The last half of the second period the penalties came in earnest. Instead of trading scoring chances, the two opponents traded penalties. That made for a very long night. When Birch Hills were on a 5-on-3, they finally got on the scoreboard at 2:14. Adam Olchowy scored from Derek Becker. The second period ended with Shellbrook up 4-1. The third period began as 4-on-4, then a 4-on-3, then back to 4-on-4 hockey. The penalty parade was continuing. The Silvertips scored five unanswered goals in the final twenty minutes to take a 9-1 lead. Brett Mason scored at 13:41, assisted by Brendon Canaday and Cody Spencer. Muirhead netted a power play goal from Nick Martin and
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Mason at 8:23. Another power play goal was scored at 7:44 by Carson Kalyn. The helpers were Nathaniel Martin and Derek Olson. Kalyn worked through the entire Blackhawks penalty killing unit to score his highlight reel goal. At 3:07, Thorpe scored his fourth of the game when he pounced on a juicy rebound from a point slap shot. John Sommerfeld and Devin Waterhouse assisted. John Sommerfeld hit the twine with a wrist shot with 2:43 left in the game. Waterhouse and Thorpe picked up the assists. Birch Hills would add a second goal with only 2:09 remaining on the clock. Brett Springinotic was in alone when he got Jacobs moving and slipped the puck through the 5-hole. Brett Senger assisted. The shots on goal ended with Shellbrook firing 50 to Birch Hills’ 25. The Silvertips take on the Whitefish Flyers at home January 9th at 8:00 pm. The Muskeg Lake Blades come to town on January 18th at 8:30 pm. The Birch Hills Blackhawks come in for a return visit January 19th at 8:00 pm. See Ya There!
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Shelbrook’s Lyndon Leard (9) carries the puck into the Tisdale zone with wing mate Aki Seitsonen (12) on the way to making a play at the net in the home game January 5th. The Elks went on to win the game 8-2. Photo: Tom Pierson
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Curtis Olsen gets ready to fire a backhand into the open net while Tisdale goalie Karsten Felske is sprawling out of position. Unfortunately for the Elks and Olsen, his shot hit the outside of the post. Leigh Spencer (10), Cody Belair (13) and Luke Fritshaw are ready for any rebound. Photo: Tom Pierson
Elks out-shoot Ramblers in lopsided victory By Tom Pierson The Tisdale Ramblers goalie was put on the hot seat by the Elks shooters during the January 5th game in Shellbrook. At one point, the shots on goal were 41-7 in favour of the Elks. That is more than 5 Elks shots to one by Tisdale. In the absence of a Referee, the two linesmen called the game. Curtis Olsen returned to the line-up and was the first to score a goal in the game. At 17:45 Olsen stretched out Ramblers goalie Karston Felske and slipped a backhand into the open side. Leigh Spencer picked up the lone assist. That was the second scoring chance for the Elks. The first came in the first minute when a slap shot rang off the post. Devon Spencer was minding the net for the Elks, and his first test was a breakaway, which he stopped handily. It also happened to be the Ramblers first shot of the game at 12:40. The Elks went up 2-0 on a wrister from Chris Thompson at 2:22. Lyndon Leard and Matt Bergen assisted on the play. The Ramblers got on the board at 1:35 on just their third shot. Scoring was Garrett Legare from Rhett Fair Fairburn. Before the period was over, Devon Spencer was required to stop a second breakaway. Despite the little amount of work, Spencer stayed focused and stayed sharp throughout the game. The shots on goal in the first period was a true indicator of the play of the game. Elks led the Ramblers 19-3 after twenty minutes. The Elks either stole the Ramblers passes, or just stole the puck outright. With so much of the puck control and so much time in the
offensive zone, Tisdale’s Karston Felske was in a shooting gallery. He was good and made the stops when he could, and when he couldn’t, he was lucky. Shellbrook hit several posts or just missed with their shots. A quick run at the Tisdale net in the second period resulted in Shellbrook’s third goal. Shane Callaghan scored from Ryan Gareau and Matt Bergen at 18:49. It also did not take long for a fight to break out. The Elks won that too. A long point shot left a rebound that was found by Bergen who easily fired it home at 11:37. 4-1 Shellbrook. Just after a power play expired and while the Elks still had momentum, Joel Belair found the twine at 6:10 when Felske whiffed on the save. Gareau and Luke Fritshaw were the helpers. Shots on goal were an incredible 38-7 in favor of the Elks. The Elks did score on the power play a little later at 4:58 when Lyndon Leard scored from Thompson and Aki Seitsonen. The Elks ran the score up to 7-1 on the second goal by Bergen. Hugh Hamilton assisted with two minutes on the clock. The Tisdale Ramblers began the final period with a little more gusto. That change in attitude produced their second goal of the game at 19:34. Rob Holouin scored on a one-time on the pass across from Cody Felstad. The added enthusiasm by the Ramblers was too little, too late to do any real good, but it made for a more exciting finish for the spectators. Seitsonen scored the Elks final goal when he roofed one.
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Leard earned the lone assist. In the end Shellbrook defeated Tisdale by a count of 8-2 with the advantage in shots on goal of 57-23. Elks 9 Royals 4 The Elks were in Hague the night before and took home a convincing 9-4 win. Hague scored only one goal in the first period. Travis Fehr scored from Spencer Marshall. On the other side of the scoreboard, the Elks scored four times. Hugh Hamilton scored unassisted. Shane Callaghan scored from Chris Thompson and Josh Peterson. Thompson scored from Aki Seitsonen and Lyndon Leard. Ryan Gareau scored unassisted. In the second period Hague scored once more on a goal by Dillon McFadyen and Steve Kosreman. The Elks scored twice in the middle frame. Thompson scored from Leard and Hamilton also scored from Leard. Hague doubled their output in the third period scoring twice. Fehr scored from Nathan McNaught and Brad Hoffiart. Trent Sievert scored the last goal unassisted. The final three goals of the Elks were scored by Gareau from Leard; Leard from Seitsonen and Thompson; and Leigh Spencer from Brock Fitch and Matt Swaby. As of January 7th, the Elks are at the top of the league and three points up on the Bruno T’Birds. The two teams will face off January 11th in Bruno. The Rosthern Wheat Kings sit in third place with 18 points, and they roll into Shellbrook Saturday night, January 12th at 8:00 pm. See Ya There!
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Tough house plants
BY ERL SVENDSEN
As I look out at leafless trees and snow, I am not the least surprised that houseplants have been popular since classical times and reached one of their pinnacles during the long reign of Queen Victoria. And it doesn’t take snow on the ground to want to bring a little natural colour into our homes. No plant ever evolved naturally or was bred specifically to survive in a home. Compared to much of the outside world, houses are dark, dry, and occasionally drafty (hot or cold, depending on the season). And rarely does it rain in your house unless the upstairs bathtub overflows. Thus, potted plants rely on YOU to supply all essential care. Fortunately, many plants are easily grown indoors. Truly tough plants: For novice house plant caregivers or those convinced that they may have something other than a green thumb, here are some truly tough plants that have a proven track record and have occasionally been known to thrive on neglect. The appropriately named cast-iron plant (Aspidistra elatior) was the epitome of Victorian plants, able to survive under the low light conditions of parlors and with little water. While the species has dark green leathery leaves, there are varieties with variegated foliage. This plant must be kept on the dry side and prefers to be pot-bound.
The mother-in-law-tongue or snake plant (Sansevieriatrifasciata) has thick, long, narrow, dark green, upright, sharply pointed leaves, growing up to four feet long in time. Dwarf and variegated varieties exist. It can survive neglect but should be given adequate light (within 2-3 feet of an east or west window; within 4-6 feet of a south window). Keep out of cold drafts and do not over-water. Prefers to be pot-bound. The Chinese evergreen (Aglaonema sp.) resembles the cast-iron plant in many ways and may even be as tough. The leaves are generally a pale green with a silvery splotched pattern, and are closely attached to one another on a short stem. Numerous varieties exist, differing mainly in leaf pattern. Another plant that you must not over-water, they thrive at room temperature and indirect light The amaryllis (Hippeastrum sp.) does not usually make the list of tough plants; however, if you have a south exposure and don’t care if it flowers on cue, this is a very tolerant plant. Long, narrow, light green leaves arise from a bulb and usually last 6-8 months. Remove them with a gentle tug as they yellow. If you’re not trying to force it to flower for Christmas, it will flower in the fall and again in the spring. New bulbs called off-sets are formed at the base of the mother bulb. Re-pot your amaryllis when it breaks its pot. Keep it on the dry and warm side. Gift plants like poinsettias,
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chrysanthemums, azaleas, hydrangeas and Reiger begonias should be enjoyed while they are flowering. Do not feel guilty about throwing them out when they stop. Very specific light and temperature regimens (not found in the typical home) are required to bring them back into flower. It can be done but may involve considerable stress on your part. You might be spending time and effort keeping a marginally attractive plant alive that might in fact be detracting from your otherwise beautiful home. Easy rules for success: Water: apply only when top inch of soil is dry and allow to drain completely. Never allow your plants to sit in water. Fertilizer: apply regularly according to package instructions. Your options are water soluble (e.g. 20-20-20) or slow release (many formulations). Temperature: whatever you enjoy in your shirtsleeves is the same as what your plants require. Do not expose to cold or hot drafts. If in a window, do not trap between window and curtain or you’ll end up with plant-sicles. Light: keep out of direct south exposure. Otherwise keep in as bright a light as possible. This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (www14.brinkster.com/saskperrennial; hortscene@yahoo.com).
10 ways to reduce your tax bill The days are starting to get longer, and you can feel that spring is right around the corner. With spring, of course, comes tax-filing season, so as “filing taxes” joins “spring cleaning” on your to-do list, here are 10 ways to save you money—and even land you that refund you’ve been hoping for. • Tax-free savings account: Using a TFSA is a smart way to save on tax. Generally, the interest, dividends, and capital gains earned on investments in a TFSA are not taxed—not when they are held in the account or when they are withdrawn. • Registered retirement savings plan: Pay less tax and
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save for your retirement at the same time. Any income that you earn in your RRSP is usually free from tax as long as the funds stay in the plan. • Charitable donations: Donations of cash, goods, land, or listed securities made to a registered charity or other qualified donee may be eligible for a tax credit. • Parents: All those mornings spent at the hockey rink and afternoons spent at the ballet studio can mean savings—with the children’s fitness and arts tax credits. Child care is also deductible, so gather up your receipts. • Family caregivers: If you have a dependant with a physical or mental impairment, you could be eligible for an additional $2,000 this year with the new family caregiver amount. • Student: Were you a student in 2012? You may be able to claim tuition, textbook, and education amounts, as well as moving expenses if applicable. And if you’ve recently graduated, you can claim the interest you paid on your student loan. • Public transit amount: If you are a public transit
rider, you may be able to save by claiming the cost of your transit passes. You can get up to 15% of the amount claimed. • Seniors: If you receive income from a pension, you can split up to 50% of eligible pension income with your spouse or common-law partner to reduce the taxes that you pay. You may also be eligible to claim the age amount, medical expenses, and the disability amount. • Home buyers: You may be able to claim up to $5,000 if you bought your first home in 2012. • Hiring an apprentice: Did your business employ an apprentice? An employer who paid a salary to an employee registered in a prescribed trade in the first two years of his or her apprenticeship contract qualifies for a non-refundable tax credit. Make filing your taxes this spring even easier by doing it online. It’s fast, secure and you may be able to use costfree filing software. The Canada Revenue Agency offers step-by-step instructions at www.cra.gc.ca/getready.
Break bad habits for a better lifestyle Bad habits tend to accumulate like drops in a bucket. They are the little things we do daily that add up and ultimately impact our overall health and wellbeing. To reveal bad habits that are common today, and how to turn them around to make positive changes in our lives, Dr. Janet Tamo, a consulting dentist for Crest and Oral-B, plus fitness expert, Kathleen Trotter, met recently to share their thoughts. “Inactivity throughout the day is one of the habits I see most often,” says Trotter. “Many people drive to work, search for the closest parking spot to the entrance door or sit in front of the TV for hours after sitting behind a desk all day. There are so many quick and easy ways to integrate activity into your day without sacrificing valuable time with family and friends.” Trotter recommends integrating exercise into your routine with these examples: • Bike to work instead of driving. • If it’s safe to do so, park at the end of the parking lot and walk. • Opt to take the stairs instead of the elevator. If it’s too much, get off the elevator early and walk at least one flight. • Do some resistance exercises with an exercise band or exercise ball while watching TV. • Schedule and commit to weekly walking dates with your family or a friend. Dr. Tamo echoes this advice when discussing oral health habits with her patients, “There are a lot of factors that contribute to having a healthy body, including exercising and eating right, but many people don’t realize that taking care
of their teeth and gums can be just as important,” she explained. “Some of my patients are physically fit, but struggle with dental plaque buildup, which may lead to more serious oral health issues if left untreated. The first line of defense I recommend is regular cleanings at the dentist, and in between visits, to use products that reduce and control plaque such as Crest and Oral-B’s Pro-Health Clinical toothpaste, toothbrush and floss.” The effects of bad habits can accumulate and have a negative impact on your overall health over time. By choosing to make healthier choices every day, you can feel better about your health – and have something extra to smile about. More information is available online at www.facebook. com/CrestCanada.
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Big year ahead for Jays, Wozilroy Almost guaranteed to happen in 2013: January — Donald Fehr and Gary Bettman meet on Jan. 20 for a rock-paper-scissors game to determine the most despised hockey personality. February — The Super Bowl is staged in New Orleans and Seattle Seahawks shock the sporting world by beating Denver Broncos.
Toronto Blue Jays announce starting pitchers March — Major League Baseball teams get ready for the 2013 season, with the new-look Toronto Blue Jays making plans to print playoff tickets for October and the Chicago Cubs doing the same for October, 2029. April: Fourteen-year-old Tianlang Guan of China tees off
as the youngest player in Masters history, and is voted by the media to be the least likely to shoot his age. May: Rory McIlroy pops the question to Caroline Wozniacki and after she says yes, he asks one more: Do you think we can beat out Kate Middleton for most magazine cover photos? June: The NHL season is supposed to conclude with the crowning of the Stanley Cup, but instead, fans gather to present the Toilet Bowl to co-winners Bettman and Fehr. July: Wimbledon fans are rooting for Wozniacki to claim the women’s title, which would give McIlwoz (or is it Wozilroy?) a mini grand-slam after McIlroy’s victory at last month’s U.S. Open. August: Winnipeg Blue Bombers win their fourth straight game in their brand new Investors Field and plans for new stadiums in cities full of envious fans start to pop up all over Western Canada. September: The National Football League kicks off, with headline-grabber Tim Tebow back in the news again: For what team will he be third-string quarterback this year? October: Toronto Blue Jays announce their starting pitching rotation for the World Series — R.A. Dickey, Josh John-
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son, Mark Buehrle and Ricky R o m e r o (with Brandon Morrow waiting in the wings) — and the National BRUCE L e a g u e PENTON champion A t l a nt a ~ Braves make a forfeiture request to Commissioner Bud Selig. November: Lance Armstrong calls another press conference to insist he’s innocent. December: NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman calls a press conference to gloat about the first sellout — in Tampa Bay no less — since the NHL finally resumed play in November. “We knew the fans would come back,” he said. “We’re not worried about those lower-thannormal average crowds of 7,200 in Toronto and 4,350 in Calgary.” The sellout in Tampa Bay, meanwhile, came as a result of a Tim Tebow autographed football giveaway to the first 17,000 fans. • Brad Dickson of the Omaha World-Herald: “Chicago Bears receiver Brandon Marshall claims NFL players are using Viagra to get an edge. After hear-
ing this, Lance Armstrong leapt off the sofa shouting, “Viagra! I knew I missed one drug.” • Steve Simmons of Sunmedia on Twitter: “Mayans offer a correction via press release. They didn't predict the end of the world, just the end of of the National Hockey League.” • Greg Cote of the Miami Herald: A high-school girls' basketball team, Bloomington South of Indiana, won a game, 107-2. Yes, one-hundred and seven to two. If coach Larry Winters also teaches at the school, I'm guessing what he teaches isn't sportsmanship. • One more from Dickson: “Alex Rodriguez just underwent hip surgery. Doctors advised him to take it easy and not exert himself. They told him, “Just pretend it's the playoffs.” • NBC's Jay Leno, saying Manny Pacquiao getting knocked out was no big deal: "Passing out face-first in Vegas — who hasn't done that, really?" • Baseball blogger Michael Powell in the New York Times: “The Mets now have pulled off a perverse daily double, in consecutive seasons dumping the N.L. batting champion, Jose Reyes, and the Cy Young Award winner, R.A. Dickey. God help a Mets player if he wins the most valuable player award this season. That player should imme-
diately call a transcontinental moving company.” • Len Berman of ThatsSports. com, on 2012: "So to recap, the last year in New York sports was highlighted by R.A. Dickey, Tim Tebow and Jeremy Lin. In other words, going, going, gone." • Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “Fans at this year's Famous Idaho Potato Bowl in Boise got quite a postgame treat: Complimentary spuds tossed into the stands. Just be thankful the game wasn't sponsored by Brunswick bowling balls.” • Steve Schrader of the Detroit Free Press, after a Glendale, Ariz., church invoked Luke 18:27 to offer hope to the hapless Cardinals: "That's fine, but do they know about Seahawks 58:0?" • Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe.com: “An unhappy Tim Tebow says he doesn’t understand why the Jets traded for him last March. That makes about 2,000,001 of us.” • R.J. Currie of sportsdeke. com: “The Packers' Mason Crosby missed two field goals against Chicago (in a mid-December game), giving him misses in eight straight games and an average below 60 per cent. There's one Crosby who was dreaming of a wide Christmas.” Care to comment? Email brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca
From the desk of the Rec Director By Jenny Hosie Happy New Year Everyone!!!! Fitness with Leeta is back and I know that Leeta is ready and raring to go! 7:30-8:30pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Elementary School. $5.00 drop in cost or 12 passes for $50.00. Leeta is a certified group fitness leader and offers a range of workouts that will improve your cardio, strength, endurance and flexibility. If you have any questions regarding these sessions, contact me using the details that follow. Now a reminder of the current 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). Intermediate Flow Yoga; Thursdays, 7:15-8:45pm at Wild Rose School (10 weeks) January 10th – March 28ths (no class January 31st& February 21st) Minimum of 5 and a maximum of 15 students per class. For more information, contact Tammy Fulton by email at tfulton@skyvelocity.ca or by telephone 306-747-3030. Weekly Health Tip:
We all know that Christmas time is the time of year when we all eat way too much!! Now that it’s all over we can start concentrating on a more controlled diet. I have found a website that gives us some tips on how to start 2013 on the right path towards living a healthier lifestyle. One of the tips given by www.huffingtonpost. comadvises that practicing portion control is the single best way to lose weight and keep it off, whilst still enjoying all of your favorite foods. Another tip is to keep a food diary for a month or so to review where our eating problems lie. We can then see how much of each type of food we are getting and can manage our intake accordingly, especially if you notice you are consuming too much of one thing and not enough of another. To read about these tips in more detail go to www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-lisa-young/health-tips. Office – 747-4949, Cell – 747-9098 Email – shellbrookrecdirector@sasktel.net
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GR AYSTON – Mrs. Olive 1930 – 2012 On December 27, 2012 Olive Mary Grayston late of Shellbrook passed away peacefully at Parkland Terrace at the age of 82. Olive was born to Ervin and Rachel Stene on February 21, 1930 in Saskatoon, SK. She married Robert (Bob) in March, 1952 and they raised 5 children in Shellbrook and area. Olive leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Beverly (Dale) Ledding and their children, Chantelle and Shaun; Diane Grayston; Cheryl Grayston and children, Luke and Shana (Brandon) Herzog; Dale Grayston; Alan (Teresa) Grayston and children, Tyler and Lauren; a brother, Calvin (Mary) Stene; brothers in-law, Don (Helen) Grayston; Wilbur (Pat) Grayston, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Olive was predeceased by her husband, Robert Walter Grayston in 1997; her parents, Ervin Stene in 1966 and Rachel Stene in 1995; her parents inlaw, Lillian Grayston in 1950 and Robert Beverley Grayston in 1976. Olive will be remembered as a people person and a great mother and grandmother .A Memorial Service for Olive took place on Monday, December 31, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. from the St. Andrews Anglican Church in Shellbrook with Father Stephen Harnish as Officiant. Linda Bator was the organist, Olive’s nephew Dwight Grayston shared memories of Olive and Luke Grayston, a grandson was the urn bearer. Interment took place in the Shellbrook Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Olive to either the St. Andrews Anglican Church or to the Shellbrook & Districts Health Services Project. Emailed condolences sent to www.beaulacfuneralhome.com will be forwarded to the family. Beau “Lac” Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
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PROVENCHER - Denise Yvonne Provencher was born Dec 30, 1925 in Hoey, SK. She was the 2nd oldest of 12. Denise moved to Saskatoon at the age of 16 to attend Normal school and at the age of 17, Denise was hired to teach 38 students in grades 1-8. She always said it was a, learn by doing situation, given her lack of training. Several years later she ended up teaching in Henribourg which was a special time in Denise’s life because that is where she met Dominique and in her words ‘married the best looking man in the country’ in 1950. In August they celebrated 62 yrs of marriage. The first 30 years off their life together was very full raising 5 kids, gardening, leading 4-H groups, sewing, knitting as well as teaching school, piano and knitting. Denise taught at the Foxdale school for 8 years (1967 to 1975) and a further 7 years (1975 to 1982) at Shellbrook. Denise also played the organ at church for more than 50 years, having started at the age of 14. Denise loved her family, Dominique, gardening, canning, making jams, sewing and knitting. She loved reading, playing games, travelling, dancing and curling, her music, a good joke, her church and God. And she loved the color red. After the kids left the nest the adventures grew to include travel. Denise and Dominique began to see the world often with a backpack. They always wanted to meet the people of the country and see how they really lived. They travelled through China, Europe, Indonesia, Thailand, All of Canada, the US, New Zealand, Australia, Mexico, Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, Tasmania, Morocco, and the Holy Land. Even after the age of 80 she still made it to Panama, Cuba, Quebec and Alaska. During retirement Denise continued to give quietly to her community by visiting at the Parkland Terrace, playing the organ at church, being an RCIA sponsor, working regular bingo’s for the new church and she was always ready with a pot of soup as needed. Mom will be greatly missed. But she lived life to the fullest and gave us 86 great years. We all have great memories of her to sustain us for the rest of our lives. Denise leaves to cherish her memory;Her husband, Dominique Provencher, Her children, Raymond (Murielle) Provencher of Sherwood Park, AB., Yvette (Murray) Jacobs of Whiteswan Lake, SK., Lorraine (Craig) Young of Shellbrook, SK.,Gilbert (Janice) Provencher of Foxdale, SK.,Julie (Brian Nordquist) Provencher of Lloydminster, AB.,Nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren;Raymond (Carrie) Provencher and their children, Ayla and Samuel, Michelle (Travis) Titley, Rachael Young, Drew Young, Carlie (James) Olson, Shane (Tiffany) McAleese, Kyle McAleese, Adam Nordquist, Hannah Nordquist. Her siblings, Therese (Gerry) Beauchamp, Sr. Lucille Dupuis, Helene Kendel, Dorothee (Harold) Gray, Alberta Nerbas, Diane Mansfield, Paulette Ainsley, Andre (Helen) Dupuis, Eugene Dupuis, Lucien (Donna) Dupuis, Bernard (Peggy) Dupuis and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Denise was predeceased by; Her parents, Albert and Delima Dupuis, Dominique’s parents, Albert and Rosa Provencher, Dominique’s two brothers and six sisters. The Memorial Service was held on Monday, December 31, 2012 at St. Agatha’s Catholic Church in Shellbrook, SK. at 10:30 a.m. with Father Tru Lee as celebrant. Interment will be at a later date in Prince Albert Memorial Gardens. Memorial Donations in memory of Denise may be made to the Shellbrook and Districts Health Services Project or to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. E-mail condolences sent to www.beaulacfuneralhome.com will be forwarded to the family. Beau “Lac” Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
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OBITUARIES ~ Patrick Letendre LETENDRE - Patrick Wilfred Letendre was born on October 15th, 1937 in Mont Nebo Saskatchewan to the proud parents of John and Eugene Letendre. He was raised on a farm and grew up with 3 brothers Marcel, Leo, Alfred, and 4 sisters Ilene, Mary, Theresa, and Mona. Pat attended school in both Hawkeye and Mont Nebo and after completing Grade 8 decided it was time to enter the workforce. Pat worked on farms, the railroad, in the bush & sawmills, but found his true calling as an underground miner. Pat worked in underground mines all over North America and as far away as Australia. During his years in the mines he was considered by his peers as one of the best raise miners in the industry. Pat and his first wife Lorraine raised three children, Shane, Trevor, and Sheri in the small BC town of Fort Fraser. He was a proud grandfather to nine grandchildren, Kyren, Joshua, Aaron, Olivia, Hope, Taren, Riley, Hannah, and Katie. After retiring he left B.C. and returned “home” to Saskatchewan where he met and fell in love with Theresa Rejc. On August 9th, 2003 Pat married Theresa and became the proud step father to Theresa’s son Edward. Pat and Theresa called Leask Saskatchewan their home. Pat was proud of his heritage & enjoyed attending Batoche days. During the summer months he could be found outside working in the garden & doing yard work. He enjoyed country music & was passionate when it came to politics. He was a loving & loyal husband, a devoted father & grandfather, and a brother you could depend on. Pat passed away peacefully in his sleep on New Years Day Jan 1st, 2013. The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 1:00 PM at St. Henry’s Roman Catholic Church in Leask officiated by Rev. Fr. Tru Le. Interment at a later date. Music ministry was provided by the St. Henry’s Church Choir directed by Julia Lamontagne. The eulogists were his children, Shane Letendre, Sheri Grimm and Trevor Letendre. The readings were done by Edward Kozinski and Sheri Grimm and intentions by Suzanne Mantyka. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www. hawrylukfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to Hawryluk Funeral Home, Leask, SK.
Walter Larson L A R SON - Wa lter L arson, bor n July 20t h, 952 in Shellbrook, and grew up in K indersley, passed away December 17 t h in Chilliwack, BC at age 60. He was loved and respected by so many, and had a life f ull of advent ure and laughter. He is sur v ived by his w ife of 30 years Debora h, children Julia (Dav is) and Mitchell, mot her Winnif red, and siblings Caroly n, A nne, Debbie, Ter r y and t heir families. He was predeceased by his fat her Torbjon and brot her Dav id. A memor ia l ser v ice was held Januar y 3rd, 2013 at t he Centra l Communit y Church (46100 Chilliwack Centra l Road, Chilliwack BC V2P 1J6). Reception followed at t he L arson home.
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Living In Peace PASTOR JOHN SLEMMING “I am leaving peace with you, I give my peace to you ... These things have I spoken unto you that in me you might have peace, in the world you have distress; but be of good courage I have overcome the world.” Jn 14: 27, Jn 16:33 In the middle of economic uncertainty on a world wide scale, natural disasters happening regularly or more often than ever before in the earth’s recorded histor y, and those disasters taking place with greater intensity than ever before, with school shootings and other crazy stuff happening all around us, many people I cross paths with from day to day are feeling a bit of stress if not a whole lot of stress. In the Jn 16 passage, Jesus warns of distress that will be in the world, but in the same breath tells us to “be of good courage, I have overcome the world.” Jesus indicates that because He has overcome we can have peace rather than distress while living our lives out day by day in this troubled world. So the question is: what did Jesus teach in these preceding passages that can make the difference between living with peace in your life rather than distress? In a nutshell, He taught that He was the Son of God, the Saviour of the world and that no one can have access to Heaven unless they confess their sin, ask forgiveness and believe on Jesus Christ for their salvation. He also taught
that all of the above is based on God’s great love for each one of us no matter who we are or what we have done. Peace happens in our lives when we focus on the truths and promises of His word as we live our lives for Him rather than focusing on all the negative surrounding us. In Jesus Christ we are secure and we have hope for the future.
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Airborne allergens and pollutants can cause much grief to homeowners who suffer from various breathing problems such as asthma and seasonal allergies. With spring on the horizon, the potential for increased irritation is heightened. Sufferers seek long-term, consistent relief anyway they can. In the home, pollutants and airborne allergens can penetrate even the smallest of gaps and combined with airborne moisture, the potential for breathing problems is high. Canadians typically spend around 90% of their time indoors, so improving indoor air quality is an investment in lifestyle comfort and well-being. One smart solution for homeowners is spray foam insulation since it helps minimize the potential of respiratory distress. The air-sealing qualities of spray foam insulation (like that available from Icynene), helps reduce the infiltration of pollutants, airborne allergens, and airborne moisture. The materials work to insulate and air seal a home by expanding up to 100 times its size within seconds to fill any gaps and cracks within the building envelope. It is these qualities that work to mitigate the potential of airborne irritants from entering the home. In addition to helping alleviate respiratory distress, spray foam insulation works to provide constant indoor comfort and protection as well as the opportunity to noticeably reduce energy bills. More information can be found online at www.icynene.com.
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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. LEASK/MARCELIN: Leask - Marcelin Fish & Game Annual Banquet & Dance on Fri., January 18, 2013 at the Leask Lions Hall. Cocktails 5:30 p.m. Supper 6:30 p.m. Dance 9 p.m. Adults ~ $15; 12 & under ~ $10; Dance Only ~ $10 (at door) Music by Cherokee Rose Tickets available at: Leask Mart; Banda Sales; Bramshott Spirits SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Host Players presents Arsenic and Old Lace Friday, January 18 Doors open 6:30 pm, Show 7:00 pm; Saturday, January 19 - Dessert Theatre. Doors open 6:30 pm, Show 7:00 pm; Saturday, January 26 - Dessert Theatre Doors open 6:30 pm, Show 7:00 pm; Sunday, January 27 Doors open 2:30 pm, Show 3:00 pm. Tickets available at Woodland Pharmacy, Shellbrook or South Hill Mall, Prince Albert. For more information call 306-747-4499 (leave message!) Come out for a night of fun and laughter!
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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
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Estate of Gordon Gary Gunderson, late of Box 523, Big River, SK S0J 0E0, 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. Politeski Strilchuk Milen Solicitors for the administrator, 5009 - 47 Street. P.O. Box 20, Lloydminster, SK S9V 0X9 2-2C
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sume and to request more information. CONTRACT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY at the Shellbrook Post Office. The Town of Shellbrook is looking for a custodian/janitor at the Shellbrook Post Office. For more information, call Kelly at 747-4900 or email kelly.h@sasktel.net Tenders will be accepted until January 25, 2013 @ 4pm. 2-3C
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Many thanks to my family, Allan & Carol Budan, Debbie & Brian Watier and Sandra & Garry Ecklund for putting on a surprise 80th birthday party for me on Saturday, December 29. Thanks to all who came, all the well wishes, cards and gifts of money. God bless you all. Much appreciated. - Alex Budan The Grayston family would like to thank everyone for the many acts of kindness during this difficult time. Thank you for the cards, memorial donations, food, flowers and phone calls. We would
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like to thank Father Harnish for the meaningful service and Linda Bator for being the organist. Special thanks to Dwight Grayston, the eulogist and Luke Grayston, the urn bearer. Thanks to the ACW ladies for the delicious lunch. To Tammy and staff at Beau “Lac” Funeral Home, we appreciated your compassion. We would like to thank Parkland Terrace staff for the care given to Mom. - Olive’s children, Bev (Dale), Diane, Cheryl, Dale, Al (Teresa) and families.
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MEMORIAMS GRAYSTON - Robert (Bob), March 7, 1928 - January 11, 1997. It broke our hearts to lose you But you did not go alone For part of us went with you The day God called you home. - Love always your family.
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ARCAND - Victor ‘Vic’, April,1,1944 January,11,2010. The beauty of a life well lived becomes a legacy, That stays behind and warms the heart with every memory. - Loved and always remembered Lucille Scott
STRUBE - In loving memory of Arthur, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend; who left us January 13, 2011. The Broken Chain We little knew that morning That God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly In death we do the same. It broke our
hearts to lose you, You did not go alone; For part of us went with you, The day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, Your love is still our guide; And though we cannot see you You are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, And nothing
seems the same; But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again. - Author unknown. - Karin, Carolyn, Judy, Glenn and families. JOHNSTONE - In memory of Clifford, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather who passed away January 1, 2001 at 86 years.
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Time has gone by so quickly But memories remain the same. Sadly missed, ever loved. - Iris, Monty, Alex and Faye Johnstone, Gwen and Jack Wilson and families.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY NOW HIRING: Carpenters, Journeyperson & Apprentice, Millwrights, Scaffolders and Pipefitters for an industrial site near Vanscoy, SK. All wages depend on experience. We offer a $2.00/hour retention bonus & $2.00/hour completion bonus (Total $4.00/hour). Living out allowance is provided to those that qualify. Monad has excellent benefits, pension plan & RRSPs. The successful candidate must have CSTS 09 and complete a pre-access A&D test. Apply with resume In person: 9744 - 45th Ave Edmonton AB T6E 5C5 or by fax: 1-888-398-0725 or email: jobs@monad.ca Attn: Monad Recruitment Team.
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