Shellbrook Chronicle January 13th

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Dr. Fourie leaving his practice May 1 After 11 years in the community, Dr. Alwyn Fourie is moving on.

The Shellbrook Medical Clinic partner will be wrapping up practice in Shellbrook around May 1 in hopes of attaining a Emergency Medicine credential in the fall.

Emergency medicine is something that he has always wanted to try on a full time basis while the hectic schedule of working on call in the hospital on the weekend and then going to work in the clinic in the morning is taking its toll. “(Emergency work) is something I always liked. It is probably the work I enjoyed the most,” said Fourie.

“I have maybe 10 or 15 years of work left so if I do it now I might still be able to pull it off but if I wait another five years I’m just going to be too old.”

With it will come a little better quality of life as he will have regular scheduled shifts rather than erratic work hours.

“It is a lot more shift work but I think we are looking at a little better quality of life,” said Fourie, noting that after coming off of a weekend call rotation is becoming more and more difficult to recover from.

His departure will leave his partner Dr. Anatole Nguegno as the lone resident physician practicing in Shellbrook while the Shellbrook Primary Health Clinic continues to offer the services of visiting physicians and a Shellbrook based nurse practitioner.

“It’s maybe not a good time to do it right now but I don’t think it is ever a good time,” said Fourie.

Nguegno will remain at the Shellbrook Medical Clinic and will look after all of the clinic’s files.

Fourie’s initial plan was to continue working in Shellbrook until he wrote the exam in September but after speaking with some of the doctors who have taken the exam he realized that it wasn’t really an option.

Upon further research he discovered that the exam, which includes both written and practical elements, is not to be taken lightly as some who have specialized in emergency medicine in university have failed the exam.

“I thought I could just study and do it but I spoke to one of the ladies in Prince Albert who wrote it and she said there was not even a slim chance to make it if

IN THE COMMUNITY -- Austin Bourhis, Mark McNeill, Mathew Berry and Harrison Ruopp of the Prince Albert Raiders take turns reading from one of the “Brady Brady” hockey books to students from Kindergarten to Grade 3 at the Shellbrook Elementary School Monday as part of CIBC’s Read to Succeed Program. The program sends Raiders’ players to area schools to emphasise the importance of reading, receiving a good education and lifelong learning. With them, the players bring a complete 12 book set of the “Brady Brady” hockey books autographed by the team for the school library and 20 vouchers for tickets to a Raider game.

you don’t study extensively,” said Fourie.

He also said that he will need to spend some time in some bigger city emergency rooms to get the feel for it as big city emergency departments are far different from their rural counterparts.

Often times the role of the rural ER is to prepare patients for transfer to an urban ER where the patient will actually receive treatment. Often times, the two have a completely different scope of practice, making it even more important for some orientation before taking on the exam.

Because he has a great deal of emergency room experience from his time in Shellbrook and previous stints elsewhere he is isn’t required to go back to school before being eligible to write the exam but he feels he will need some exposure to emergency departments in a larger centre in order to pass.

Though he has practiced emergency medicine in smaller centres, he would be required to have the emergency medicine credential before practicing in a hospital like the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon.

He said that while staying in the community for 11 years has everything to do

with the community, his reason for leaving does not.

Shellbrook quickly became home for them as they made friends and the rural setting lent itself well to their outdoor lifestyle.

“It is not an easy decision to make. I know we will wonder (after leaving) if we made the right decision,” said Fourie.

“I really enjoyed it here and we are not going because we are unhappy here.”

He credits the staff at the Shellbrook Hospital with making his job there simpler for all of these years.

“The staff is just amazing, they are very supportive. If it wasn’t for the staff I would have left long ago because they take a lot of pressure off of our night work,” said Fourie.

What also makes the move difficult is it is that he may never get a chance to work in the Shellbrook and Districts Integrated Health Complex, which is currently under construction on Shellbrook’s west side.

Fourie was here for much of the campaign to raise money to renovate the current hospital or build a new one while trying to encourage the provincial gov-

ernment to approve a project.

He and his wife, Loretta had little intention of sticking around for long in the community when they arrived to fill a vacancy as a locum doctor.

When Dr. Henson said he was not planning to return, the Fourie’s decided to try it out for a while but probably not for long.

He and Loretta will be taking a long planned vacation to New Zealand and the Cook Islands in May to celebrate his 50th birthday and their 25th wedding anniversary.

Once they return to Canada, he will hit the books and begin putting work into his chosen area of focus in preparation for the exam.

However, beyond writing the exam, the family’s plans for the future are somewhat up in the air.

He is currently looking into the possibility of getting some ER practice through hospitals in Saskatoon and Regina.

If he were to study in Saskatoon he said he is open for future work in the Shellbrook Hospital’s emergency room if his schedule allows.

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Front street garbage pickup begins in Shellbrook

Shellbrook’s residential front street garbage pickup with minimal problems Friday January 6.

Garbage contractor, Greenland Waste delivered bins in December and

began providing garbage pickup last week.

According to Town Administrator Tara Kerber, everything went smoothly with the contractors able to complete the

whole town Friday.

However, there were still some residences where garbage bags were placed next to full bins which Greenland picked up this week. Kerber said

Achieving your financial resolution

The old year’s passed and the new one is just beginning. Time to think about establishing good habits and making those annual resolutions stick this time around.

Try the “Cash” diet If your credit and debit cards are the best friends that leave you in the red at the end of every month, it’s probably time you went on a cash diet. Every Friday, withdraw only the amount that will cover your living expenses for the week.

This includes groceries, household goods, entertainment and transportation. If you have a bit left over at the end of the week, treat yourself to something small and then put the balance into your savings account.

“S” is for slush fund Want to replace that hideous looking olive green fridge that makes a really annoying clicking noise every night between 3 and 4 a.m.? By creating a dedicated slush fund savings account, you can easily purchase a new fridge in a couple of months. Every time you get paid, put a set amount—let’s say $25—over a period of several weeks. In no time you’ll have enough saved to make your purchase.

TFSN: Tidy, Fix and Say No

Tidy: Maybe you don’t really need a bigger house. Maybe it’s time to de-clutter. Consider donating your gently used furniture, toys and kitchen wares to a local charitable agency near you. In some cases, you might even receive a tax receipt.

Fix: When buying an electrical appliance, consider whether it’s cost effective to get it repaired or to simply replace it. In most cases, it’s easier on your pocketbook and the environment to fix a higher end appliance than buying a new one of lesser quality.

Say No: It’s not easy to stick to a budget when you’ve got a busy social and family life. When you’re faced with an expense that doesn’t fit in with your financial strategy, you need to learn how to politely and firmly say no. Consider saying “I’m on a money diet right now, but thanks for the invitation,” or “I hadn’t budgeted for an extra night out this week.”

You’re friends should totally understand and support you.

For more tips on how you can achieve your financial goals this year, visit Desjardins Financial Security at http://www. desjardinslifeinsurance.com.

that was done as a courtesy and will not be repeated in the future.

To ensure garbage is picked up, residents are asked to place their bins on the street the evening prior or before 7 a.m. Friday morning.

Kerber added that the Town is also recommending that residents take their bins off of the street when

they get home from work on garbage days to avoid potential mischief and conflict with snow removal.

“It inhibits snow removal, should we be grading to have these bins sitting on the street so we want them off as quick as possible after pickup,” said Kerber.

There were some reports of mischief with

bins left on the street Friday.

Kerber also notes that putting bins out every week is not mandatory.

Some low volume garbage producers may not need their bins emptied every week so they can push them out only when they feel they need to if they choose.

A truck from Greenland Waste dumps a residential garbage bin on the first day of service in Shellbrook January 6.

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Children’s fitness tax credit Your children are always on the go and keep parents running around.

Just as one sport ends and you start to look forward to sleeping in on Saturday mornings, another sport begins and you’re spending early mornings at the hockey rink. With all the activities your kids are involved in, you won’t be the only thing flying—money may be flying out of your wallet too.

Registration fees, new uniforms and equipment, not to mention gas money for the carpool—it all adds up.

However, registering your children in physical activities may save you some money this tax season. The children’s fitness tax credit may allow you to claim up to $500 of

MOVING DAY -- Brendon Canaday passes E & B Lumber co-owner Rod Kalyn a hardware weigh scale as they pack up a few last odds and ends from the storefront portion of the business Tuesday afternoon. The lumber yard, which has been in operation at the location at the corner of Main Street and Service Road East since the the 1980’s, has moved to a brand new facility at 511 Service Road East. The new facility features a larger storefront and two warehouse areas which are all located on a much larger plot of land for greater storage of building materials.

Advertising Deadline is Monday 5:00 p.m.

Reducing obstacles with trade is essential Our government, and our nation’s live- nadian livestock producers will be given stock producers, were victorious in the a level playing-field for marketing their fight against the use of Country of Origin products in the United States, but also sets a clear Labelling (COOL) by the United States. precedent for all of the trade agreeThe ruling by the World Trade Organization clearly vindicates our position ments we have with other countries, guaron the matter – namely, that Country of anteeing fair treatment abroad for Canadian agricultural Origin Labelling products. is inconsistent The Market with World Trade Access SecretariOrganization obat, created by our ligations. government, has “Our governbeen instrumenment has always Desnethé-Missinippital in the acquisistood shoulder to Churchill River tion of beneficial shoulder with our agreements and cattle and hog terms abroad, producers against particularly withany unfair treatment, such as country-of-origin labelling, in the field of Agriculture, bearing fruit in and today marks a clear win for our indus- the form of new trade agreements with a try,” said our Minister of Agriculture, the number of countries and improved relationships with existing trade partners.

Honourable Gerry Ritz.

Our Conservative government is com“This day has been a long time coming but, by working closely with our cattle- mitted to a strong agricultural industry, men and pork producers, we have paved and the opening of new markets combined the way for a stronger and more profitable with the protection of established markets will provide a bright future for our livelivestock industry.”

Reducing obstacles to trade between stock producers.

As always, I look forward to your letCanada and the United States is essential, given that our countries enjoy the largest ters, e-mails and calls. Write me at: Rob and most mutually-beneficial trade rela- Clarke MP, House of Commons, 502 Justionship of any two countries on the face tice Building, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6.

I hope you will find time to visit my webof the earth.

The special relationship we share with site http://www.robclarkemp.ca To conthe United States provides employment tact me via e-mail use clarkr@parl.gc.ca on both sides of the border and the free or call my constituency office toll-free at flow of goods between our nations is vital 1-866-400-2334. to the financial health of North America.

This ruling not only ensures that Ca-

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the fees you spend on eligible activities. This gives you a non-refundable tax credit of up to $75 per child which could help

equip your future sports superstar.

More information can be found online at www. cra.gc.ca/fitness.

Canwood Cafe Opening Under NEW Management Lorraine Johnson & Carol Stocks (Neighbourhood Caterers)

Monday, January 30, 2012 Hours of Operation Monday to Friday ~ 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Closed Saturdays Sunday - Smorg Only 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

LEASK - MARCELIN FISH & GAME

ANNUAL BANQUET & DANCE

Fri., January 20, 2012 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: • Spriggs Fine Foods • Banda Sales • Bramshott Spirit

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Opinions Brad Dupuis News Editor

The Doomsday Clock Tick, tock, tick, tock. The Doomsday Clock clicked one minute closer to midnight this week after two years of sitting at six minutes to midnight.

The clock was put in place by the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists as a symbol to track the dangers of the nuclear age. The clock began in 1947 after atom bombs were used in World War II and has since been moved 17 times.

Midnight, on the clock symbolizes Armageddon with the minutes before being the gauge for just how much trouble the world is in as a result of nuclear weapon proliferation, potential for nuclear energy disasters and now climate change.

The closest it has been is two minutes to midnight which took place in 1953 in the wake of US and Soviet hydrogen bomb test.

The furthest we’ve been from annihilation, according to the clock, was in 1991 with the US and Soviets signing the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START).

This year the clock moved from six to five in relation to threats of nuclear proliferation from Iran and North Korea, the nuclear incident with the Fukushima powerplant, climate change and the need to find safe and sustainable sources of energy.

Of course, there is nothing concrete about this measure of how far we are from the end of the world -- it is simply the opinion of scientists that happen to be keeping score of the political climate around the world, but it gives me a case of the creeps all the same.

What I find most troubling is that the more “advanced” we become as civilizations the more trouble we seem to find ourselves in.

The clock itself started at seven minutes to midnight and has been all over the map ever since.

As deals with the Soviet Union and the United States were struck to stop the proliferation of nuclear arms new players entered the game increasing the threat conflicts going nuclear.

China, North Korea, India, Israel, Iran and Pakistan are all countries known to have or are suspected to have nuclear weapons programs.

Meanwhile, the somewhat averted nuclear disaster at Fukushima has many questioning the design and build of the hundreds of nuclear plants powering cities and countries around the world.

One would think that a threat that has lingered for 60 plus years would become less dangerous over time through education and understanding that the consequences are something that can’t be taken back.

A nuclear war between China and North Korea or Iran and Israel would be a no win situation with immeasurable consequences for all parties involved.

But political posturing continues in the name of economics, theology and ideology putting the entire world at risk.

One would think that world leaders would have evolved enough in their thinking that there is nothing to be gained from any of this.

However, the clock, however subjective it may be, is a reminder of how far we have left to go.

The Paul Martin Commentary Potash Corporation gets more than its share of headlines in this province – for everything from resource royalties to philanthropy – but it is also a dominant player in a field that gets little in the way of attention.

The company is one of the world`s leaders in corporate disclosure.

In the wake of corporate scandals and failures like Enron, the pressure on companies, auditors and regulators to ensure appropriate disclosure and transparency that make it possible for investor to make informed decisions. PotashCorp is among the best at answering this call.

For the ninth consecutive year, PCS has been recognized by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, picking up three national awards this past year. The company placed first among all entrants in Financial Reporting. It also earned the highest average ranking in a wide range of reporting categories. And it received an honorable mention for the way it puts out information electronically.

This particular contest is available to all publiclylisted companies in Canada as well as provincial and federal Crown Corporations. *** A lot is being written these days about exit and succession planning in the business world as the first of the baby boomers has hit age 65.

But while businesses get attention, the personal financial side needs planning too. It turns out that threequarters of retired Canadians want to leave an inheritance to their family but one thing making that challenging is notably financing family members.

Nearly half of retired Canadians still have a living parent or in-law and a big chunk of that group reports

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they are financing their aging parent’s expenses. Even more, though, are still supporting one of their children.

According to some analysis of this situation conducted by TD Bank, these realities are bumping up against plans for travel or leisure activities among retirees. They are recommending a few steps that will help retirees deal with these challenges. First and foremost is developing a plan with the help of a professional. There are tax issues to consider but you can also hire a pro to do everything from paying bills for your aging parents to filing their tax returns. *** If everyone in Canada who wanted to own a business did just that, it would nearly triple the number of small enterprises in the country.

An interesting study by the Royal Bank on business ownership suggests it takes more than a dream to start your own business. It also takes a decision to start one.

The survey showed one-in-three Canadians likes the idea of being their own boss and 20 per cent say they’re actually thinking about doing it. That compares to eight per cent of the population who are actual business owners. If the 20 per cent took the next step, the country would have two and a half times as many small businesses.

While wannabes say that start up capital is the biggest hurdle to overcome existing operators say the money was the easy part. Getting customers is a bigger obstacle. And nearly half the business owners surveyed said they made money in their first year.

In other words, finances should not be a roadblock to pursuing the entrepreneurship dream. It’s all about networking to meet clients, writing a business plan and then taking the plunge.

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Viewpoint Big changes on rural Sask. horizon To suggest to rural Saskatchewan people that change does not come easily seems both a tad ridiculous and condescending.

Far more so than their city cousins, rural people have done nothing but adopt to change for most of the past 100 years.

It wasn’t long after the settlement shortly after the turn of the last century _ settlement that meant the grandfathers and great grandfathers of today’s rural residents relocating from elsewhere in the world _ that change was thrust upon them again.

The dustbowl Depression of the 1930s forced many of these relatively new arrivals off their land. Those that did manage to hang on did so by either finding alternative sources of income or different ways of farming. That was followed by the disruption of the Second World War that even saw some women of the 1940s taking on much larger roles on the farms or in small rural businesses.

The 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s were largely about changing to increased world of mechanization on the farms that, in turn, changed the nature of rural communities

that grew sparse, as farms got bigger.

And the adjustment of the 1980s, 90s and 2000s has been all about adjusting to different crops and marketing strategies. As farmers turned into producers, the job took on a new dimension that required financial savvy. This will become even more important in the coming year with the recent demise of the Canadian Wheat Board’s monopoly. In turn, rural communities have become far less about servicing the agriculture sector and more about servicing small implement manufacturers, a growing resource sector in oil, natural gas and potash and even a burgeoning tourism industry.

Change has often seemed to be the only constant in rural Saskatchewan and it doesn’t look like it’s about to stop anytime soon. In fact, the new demographic changes in Saskatchewan are quickly becoming the province’s biggest challenge.

And the rural communities that will come out on top may be the ones that find a successful way of adjust to Saskatchewan’s changing demographics.

The first such change is adjusting to new immigration, which _ even for a part of the world built on immigration 100 years ago _ may be a lot tougher than it sounds.

The reason Saskatoon and Regina are suddenly become two of most rapidly growing places in Canada has a lot to do with the influx of non-white European immigrants finding gainful employment and comfort in making a home in Saskatchewan’s two largest cities. The challenge for rural communities is providing similar employment opportunities and a welcoming atmosphere for newcomers that want to move here _ something that’s harder in smaller centres where there just isn’t the infrastructure and resources to accommo-

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date those with different languages, skill sets, customs and religions.

But the even bigger challenge for rural communities in the coming decades may be finding a way to work with First Nations that are simultaneously becoming both a rising economic power and a bigger social-economic challenge.

The transition from reserve life to small town life for both rural communities and rural First Nations people has _ at least to date _ not exactly been a massive success. But as First Nations take increasing control of their resources and begin to develop more commercial enterprise both on and off reserve, this dynamic will change. Not all the change will be positive as such change is inevitably accompanied by social problems as well.

The difficulty for rural people may be to find away to embrace the good and bad that coming out of nearby First Nations communities that will obviously be dealing with their own transition issues in the coming years.

It won’t be easy. But if there is one certainty, it is that rural Saskatchewan people know how to deal with change.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: In the interest of readers of this newspaper, we will publish opinions of our readers. Letters To The Editor are most welcome; however, they must be signed. and include writer’s contact information and will only be published with the writer’s name on it. Letters should be limited in length and be typed or clearly written. We reserve the right to edit letters depending on available space.

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The corporate beast

Editor Compassion, honour, honesty, humility, healing, sharing and truth are capacities that identify us as being caring human beings. They prevail everywhere on Earth despite adversarial conditions. No matter the colour of skin, religion, creed or philosophy these values exist in our communities.

In times of disaster they still exist and can even blossom more dramatically. Historically they are understood as spiritual and practical prerequisites

if life is to prosper harmoniously and peacefully on this planet. They cannot be replaced by advertisements, biased media, propaganda or temporary diversions such as consumerism. They are constant and necessary for human existence to remain human. These qualities set us apart from the animal and plant kingdoms as they cannot practice with free will to subject their fellow life forms to extinction. We alone bear the burden of being the Stewards for the Earth and

for the future generations.

We as individuals have inherited the responsibility to maintain, for as long as possible, an environment capable of maintaining life on this planet.

The fundamentalism of corporate domination has no values. Corporations are not human. They may appear to have adopted certain animal instincts like survival of the toughest and most ruthless, but without natures mediating interference that corporate journey of destruction runs into the road block of

self inflicted suicide. Once they have devoured all competition and have consumed all the resources of Earth there will be nothing left to feed their growth, nothing left to maintain their structure or purpose.

Faced with starvation even the most ruthless of beasts eventually die. In the demise of the corporations they will be leaving even greater chaos as their dying legacy than the agony they subjected life to during their existence.

Greg Chatterson Fort Qu’Appelle

Government ignoring farmers, courts on CWB

To the editor, Embarrassing himself once again with his recent letter, David Anderson (MP) says nothing factual in his recent attacks against me and other farmer-elected Directors of the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB).

For instance, in his race to expropriate (without compensation) the contingency fund from farmers Anderson doesn’t even seem to know that in the past some of the monies eligible for the contingency fund were paid out to farmers through the pooling accounts. All contingency fund money was created by CWB employees paid by and working for farmers; without the sales of farmers, grain there would not have been any contingency funds created at all. The Conservative government’s move to

expropriate more contingency fund money by doubling the cap to $200 million has resulted in farmers receiving lower final payments for the 2010/11 crop year.

And such is the bunker mentality adopted by Anderson that he doesn’t seem to realize that a federal court ruling that he portrayed in his letter as “unwinnable” has actually been decided in favour of the farmers.

Yes, the court ruling is that he and his power-drunk friends have broken the law once again. Being too afraid to follow the law and let the farmers vote has put the Conservatives in the position of first saying “to hell with the farmers”. And now they are saying “to hell with the courts”.

Canadian constitutional experts are writing reports expressing the

Conservative attack on the court system and Canadian laws using the following language: “Canadians are no longer governed by the “rule OF law”Canadians are now governed by the “rule BY law”, the same system that China has.

It is a sad day when the Canadian courts and government can be so degraded by a single political party.

That’s why I’m encouraging everyone to stand up for Canada and contribute to the Friends of the Canadian Wheat Board (www.friendsofcwb. ca).

For the sake of past and future Canadians, please join us in moving our country back to the “rule OF law”.

Stewart Wells, Swift Current

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From the desk of the Recreation Director different ages. So please come and try out a class you have always wanted to try! Our Nurse Practitioner will also be in that day to introduce everyone to the importance of healthy blood pressures, cholesterol and glucose levels. This is just a taste of what will be available so please keep an eye out for advertising and a complete schedule of the day’s events.

The Shellbrook Seniors Association is always busy as well. Come check out some of the activities available at the Shellbrook Seniors Center including; • Mondays – Games of choice and socializing 2-4pm. Including Cof-

By Cassie Bendig As I had said in my last article, a lot is planned for the year of 2012. Something new that will begin in February is a Health and Fitness Awareness Day. On February 26th from 1-5pm at the Community Hall will be an event promoting health and fitness with in our community.

Physical activity rates are never at the level they should be, so come in to the hall that day and come to see what physical activity is all about and why it is important. Fitness instructors from Shellbrook and Area will be leading demonstrations of the classes they instruct for all

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applications are now available at the Town Office.

The Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program is a partnership among Sask Sport Inc., SaskCulture Inc. and the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association Inc. The grant program assists in the development of sport, culture and recreation programs by providing funds to non-profit

fee and Cookies ($2.00 charge) • Cards – Whist, Cribbage, Trump, Norwegian and more • Shuffleboard • Tile Rummy • Scrabble • Thursdays – Kaiser Night at 7:30pm. $3.00 Charge Everyone is welcome to come!

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Residents are urged to ensure health cards are valid Saskatchewan residents are being urged to contact Health Registration if they haven’t received the renewal stickers for their Saskatchewan Health Services card.

The majority of Saskatchewan Health Services cards expired on December 31, 2011, and the renewal stickers revalidate health cards to December 31, 2014.

“The Saskatchewan Health Services card confirms that a Saskatchewan resident is entitled to health coverage under the provincial health insurance plan,” Saskatchewan Health Services Director of Health Registration Pat Cambridge said. “Without a valid health card residents may not be able to continue receiving insured health benefits.”

Health card renewal packages containing renewal stickers were mailed to Saskatchewan residents in September 2011. While the success rate of reaching residents is more than 90 per cent, there are always those who are missed because they have not advised Saskatchewan Health of changes to their personal circumstances such as address changes, moves out of province or changes in marital status.

Residents who have not received their renewal stickers to date are asked to immediately contact Health Registration Branch by mail at 100-1942 Hamilton Street, Regina, SK S4P 4W2, email at hcrenewal@health.gov. sk.ca, fax at 306-787-8951 or by phone at 306-787-3251 or 1-800-667-7551.

For more information on health cards and health benefits, visit www.health.gov.sk.ca/health-benefits on Ministry of Health’s website.

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something you can handle.

Also, if you have a fitness partner, try to have a partner who is a similar fitness level as you and someone who will encourage you to keep pushing!

Remember if there are every any questions, comments or concerns please feel free to contact me any time.

Have a great week!

Cassie Bendig Shellbrook Recreation Director office – 747-4949 cell – 747-9098 email – shellbrookrecdirector@sasktel.net

SASKATCHEWAN LOTTERIES COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM

• Are you a non-profit volunteer organization located in or around the Town of Shellbrook?

• Do you offer access to sport, culture and/or recreation?

• Are you looking for some help funding?

The SaskLotteries Community Grant Program Applications are now available at the Shellbrook Town Office.

For more information please visit the Sask.

Lotteries website www.sasklotteries.ca Application Deadline is March 9, 2012 For any questions please call Cassie Bendig at the Town Office: 306.747.4949

Skate Canada Saskatchewan Region 12 Invitation Competition Saturday, January 14, 2012 Hosted by Shellbrook Skating Club Come and watch the STARSKATE competitors skate for Gold, Silver and Bronze Starts at 9:00 am and takes place throughout the day SKATE CANADA JUDGES IN ATTENDANCE

20 words for only $13.25 plus GST (One week)

Jct. Hwy. 3 & 55 N, Shellbrook

community organizations ran by volunteers. For more information on the grant please visit the Saskatchewan Lotteries Website; www.sasklotteries.ca.

Grant application deadline for Shellbrook is March 9th.

Weekly Health Tip: Many people join into a fitness program that is not designed for their fitness level. Don’t be intimidated to start a new fitness regimen, just make sure you do your homework on the class you plan to join so that way when you do start, you know it is

CANSKATE FUN FESTIVAL takes place on Sunday, January 15, 2012, 9:00 am - Noon Fun event - watch the young skaters take to the ice and Skate their skills Both Events - Free Admission OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 12012MF00

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Agriculture Public has role in maintaining biodiversity As grain and oilseed prices have climbed to near record levels across the entire range of Prairiegrown crops, there is a lure for farmers to turn every acre of land possible into crop land.

In general terms, that makes sense, since producers want to cash in on the high prices.

However, there is a downside to the decision to claim lands which have previously been left as wetlands and tree bluffs, and that is the impact on the natural biodiversity of

the Prairies.

When wetlands are drained, wildlife suffers.

Over the years we have seen that impact grow. It doesn’t take long when you are driving around the country in the spring and summer to recognize the duck population is not what it once was in farmland areas.

Ducks need potholes and sloughs for nesting, and every time a wetland is drained that impacts their ability to do that.

It often sends paired ducks to smaller water

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puddles, like accumulations in ditches, which in turn dry up, and leave the young vulnerable to predation.

Of course a slough is not only home to ducks, but a range of wildlife,

Grain bag storage and recycling

by Kim Stonehouse, PAg. Regional Crops Specialist, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Grain storage bags have become very popular and will likely continue to become more popular now that a recycling pilot project has been announced.

Some advantages to using grain bags include reduced trucking at harvest, a lower storage cost in the short term and a reduced overall diameter that allows grain to cool quicker. However, there are also some disadvantages such as grain spoilage due to wild life damage, limited access during winter and bag destruction when grain is extracted, making them a single use item with a large amount of waste left for disposal.

The main use of these bags is for temporary storage of cereals, particularly in years when extra storage is needed due to a large harvest.

Storage of canola in grain bags is a less common practice due to the high value that can be put at risk. Although, with the late harvest in 2009, a considerable amount of high moisture canola was temporarily stored in grain bags to take advantage of the quicker cooling rate. These bags were monitored very closely (every couple of days) and

extracted at the first sign of heating. Canola storage in bags is currently being evaluated at the University of Manitoba and more information on this practice will become available soon.

Regardless of the type of grain being stored in a bag there are a few points to keep in mind: • Keep bags close to roads so that access is not limited during winter.

• Empty bags before spring thaw to avoid potential spoilage when the bags are inaccessible due to soft fields.

• Monitor bags closely (at least once a week) at multiple spots along the bag until grain temperatures drop below 5 degrees.

Then continue to monitor but less frequently.

• Seal up wild life damage as soon as possible.

To deal with the large amount of waste plastic produced, the Provincial Council of ADD Boards (PCAB) began collecting grain bags and bale twine at the end of July 2011.

This is part of a one-year Grain Bag and Bale Twine Recycling Pilot Project with multiple collection sites throughout the province.

Grain bag rollers are available to assist producers in rolling the grain bags into a compact form more suitable for shipping. Eight locations have

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In addition, the Wascana Upper Qu’Appelle Watersheds Association (WUQWATR) has set up collection sites at Humboldt, Watrous and Raymore. From these sites the plastic will be transported to an Alberta facility for recycling.

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from other water birds, to salamanders and snakes and frogs.

Interestingly, anecdotally I must say there seems to be less frogs around these days too, although admittedly I don’t go looking for them like I did as a youth.

Trees too offer wildlife a home as well, and we have seen more and more of those cleared over the decades.

It’s to the point even planted windbreak rows of trees have been bulldozed away in order to salvage a few more acres of land.

In general terms many of the bluffs left behind when the land was initially cleared are there because of stones, or low spots, which means they were not seen as ideal farm land. Higher grain prices at times like we have now, and in the past justify the need to generate more gross dollars to pay bills, and has pushed farmers to claim the marginal areas.

You can’t blame farmers for attempting to influence their bottom line in a positive fashion.

But there is the ques-

tion of maintaining a level of biodiversity as well.

We as a society should see value in being able to take a drive and see a family of ducks, and for our grandchildren to still be able to go and catch frogs.

The problem is that wooded areas and wetlands generate to returns.

In fact, some farmers might argue the cost in relation to the fact wildlife can impact crops by eating them, and land close to a lot of trees must battle the trees extensive root system for moisture and nutrients.

So a growing question is how do we create a system whereby farmers save fringe areas from the plough?

For some it’s a case of raising cattle. Fringe land is still good for grazing, and cattle can replace grazers such as buffalo in an ecosystem which still allows other livestock to thrive.

But not every wood lot or slough is reasonable to become pasture either.

There needs to be an

element whereby society takes on some role in ensuring such lands are protected, most reasonably through some form of tax incentive. It would seem wildlife sustaining land could be allocated an annual value (think of it as a low level of rent), which on lands approved, those with significant wildlife value, farms could receive a cut on taxes, a program cost shared by the two senior levels of government and farmers. It could be administered through the existing crop insurance structure.

Sadly, saving wildlife land, while a priority for groups such as Ducks Unlimited, the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation and a few others, it does not seem to be high on government lists, so progress on smaller areas of wildlife suitable land seems limited.

Let’s hope that changes for the conservation of natural ecosystems and their wildlife.

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Elks win a pair over the weekend The Shellbrook Elks held their spot in the middle of the Fort Carlton Hockey League standings with a pair of wins over the weekend.

Elks 10 Dalmeny 1 The Shellbrook Elks won out a match of depleated rosters as they pasted the Dalmeny Fury 10-1 on home ice Saturday night.

The Elks dressed 11

skaters to the Fury’s 13 but the Elks held a decided advantage from the opening faceoff.

Matt Bergen, Korey Diehl, Tyler Harris and Ryan Gareau each scored for the Elks in the first to set the tone for the entire game.

To start the second, Mason Wallin scored a pair a 2:20 apart for the Elks before Justin Edin

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The Elks responded with goals from Chris Thompson and Diehl to finish the second.

Josh Peterson scored a single and Wallin completed the hat trick midway through the third for a 10-1 finish.

Just like they were nearly kept off the score sheet, the Fury also managed to stay out of the penalty column as the Elks were the recipients of all six penalties called during the game.

The Elks’ Kelly Guard had a relatively easy game making 20 saves on 21 shots while Kyle Yarskie made 35 stops on 45 shots.

Elks 6 Rosthern 2 A 34 save effort from Kelly Guard and a four goal third period powered the Shellbrook Elks past the Rosthern Wheat Kings Friday night in Rosthern.

Despite a slow start, with just eight shots in the first, the Elks came out of the first with a 1-0 lead on a late period goal by Curtis Olsen.

The Wheat Kings came back in the second with a pair of goals in the

Elks Captain Hugh Hamilton battles for the puck with Jeremie Houde in front of the Dalmeny net during their 10-1 win over the Fury Saturday night.

middle of the period from David Richard and Barry Sparvier.

Mark Walter tied the game at two goals a piece with 5:21 left in the second to send the teams to the third period tied up.

A pair of quick goals from Walter and Nataniel Martin gave the Elks the lead for good during a 13 shot third period.

Chris Thompson and Matt Swaby also scored for the Elks in the third.

The game was a penalty filled affair with the

The Elks host the Warman Wildcats in their next home game Saturday night at 8 p.m.

Elks receiving 14 infractions for 47 minutes while Rosthern received 11 infractions for 32 minutes.

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

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W L OTL 12 1 0 12 2 0 8 3 2 8 3 2 6 8 0 5 8 0 4 10 0 2 10 0 2 11 0

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New Canadian safety standard for augers

There’s a new Canadian safety standard for portable augers used on farms.

It could take a couple of years before producers see the results on the market but auger manufacturers are getting set now to work the new standard into their equipment designs.

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Jim Wassermann, an engineer with the Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute in Saskatchewan, is a member of the team that came up with the new CSA standard. He says most of the upgrades in the auger standards relate to the design of the intake guard and the auger driveline.

“Those are the areas where most injuries take place,” he says. “The standards team has now come up with practical options to prevent a hand or foot from contacting the rotating flighting without restricting product flow.”

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Wassermann adds, “a retractable intake guard is now an option in the new standard. It can stay inplace for most operations but in unique situations, it can be retracted and alternative safety precautions put in place.” The new standard also references all recent standards that relate to guarding auger drivelines and PTO’s.

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Statistics from Canadian Agricultural Injury Reporting show that augers are second only to tractors in their involvement in machinery-related injuries on the farm.

Wassermann says “that alarming statistic triggered the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association to support the development of a new CSA safety standard for portable agricultural augers”.

The CSA standard was produced with financial support from the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association in partnership with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through Growing Forward, a federal, provincial, territorial initiative.

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Protect your roof from ice dams this winter

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This starts with air leakage and it is preventable.

Experts at Decker Home Services tell us that as your heating system produces warm air, it spreads throughout the levels of your house and some of it can escape through the ceiling of the top floor.

This air then comes into contact with the inside edge of the roof and when

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As more ice builds, a dam is created on the edge, and this can cause water to leak into your house.

If any portion of the home is made of wood, water is especially harmful to it. This can cause mould and unwelcome, costly repair bills. If ice damming sounds familiar it is wise to fix the problem at

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Shellbrook community plan draft unveiled at openhouse Representatives from Crosby Hanna and Associates were on hand for an open house at the Shellbrook Community Hall to unveil the initial draft of the Town of Shellbrook’s Official Community Plan.

The Town of Shellbrook received a grant from the North Central Enterprise Region (NCER) to cover half of the cost of the plan which, once complete, will replace the Town’s zoning bylaw.

According to project lead, Jim Walters, the new plan will be a more precise, user friendly version of the zoning bylaw.

“We aim to have it more user friendly. It will be thicker because it will be more detailed. We will try to leave less to the imagination,” said Walters.

The landscape architecture and community planning firm used Saskatchewan Health Population and Statistics Canada data to project community growth to try to determine the town’s future zoning needs.

However, the projections used to create Shellbrook’s plan could be

altered as early as next month with the release of the most recent census data.

The plan also speculates on future commercial and industrial zoning needs and tries to identify the areas that may be best suited for those uses.

Infrastructure also plays a large part in the plan as it can determine the feasibility and affordability of servicing various pieces of land for future development.

If a proposed commercial area is a logical extension of an existing commercial corridor but may provide some challenges, it may be passed over for development.

Walters said that the next step is to put the plan up on the Town’s website to perhaps solicit further public input.

“That way people can look at them and see if they have any further comments,” said Walters.

From there, the firm would take it to town council for their approval.

Because it is a bylaw it requires three readings before it can be put into

place.

He doesn’t anticipate too much opposition to the current plan, based on a previous survey they conducted in the community.

“We do a lot of surveys and people aren’t always as happy as they are in Shellbrook,” said Walters.

The plan on display at

Tuesday night’s meeting was only an initial draft of the Town’s community plan and will be open to tweaks over the coming months along with the new zoning bylaw.

Walters said that the plan is designed for a 25 year time horizon but should be revisited every

five years for re-evaluation.

Factors like population growth, building permits and infrastructure needs can drastically alter the needs of a community.

He said that Shellbrook’s is about the 35th community plan the firm has worked on over the

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last five years which he attributes to the province’s growth.

“Instead of being ad hoc, reactionary communities are saying lets be proactive identify our priorities, our vision, our goals and identify a land use plan,” said Walters.

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RM of Leask meeting highlights

The Council of the Rural Municipality of Leask No. 464 had their regular meeting in the Leask Municipal Office on Thursday, November 3, 2011.

The following are the meeting highlights: The meeting was called to order by Reeve Len Cantin at 8:58 a.m.

Present were Reeve Len Cantin, Administrator Sheri McHanson Budd and the following Council members: Steve Nelson (Div 1), Real Diehl (Div 2), Marcie Kreese (Div 3), Myles Robin (Div 4), Robert Girod (Div 5) and Victor Unyi Div 6) That Council acknowledge oath of office by: Real Diehl, Myles Robin and Victor Unyi That the RM agree to purchase a watch for former Council m e m ber Boyd Donohue at the approximate cost of $200.00.

That the accounts covered by cheques numbered 5284 to 5359 inclusive, totaling $324,287.57 be approved for payment.

That Council Supervision and Indemnity Vouchers be accepted and approved for payment as

circulated.

That Council accept the administrator’s report as presented.

That we pay Riannon Nelson her regular wage for her duties as the Election deputy returning officer for the 2011 elections.

That the RM accept EPS Management Services Bylaw Enforcement Services Proposal of July 11, 2011 for the period of October 28, 2011 to November 28, 2011 at the monthly flat rate of $300.00, $37.50 per hour and 58.5 per kilometer and that they be appointed as Bylaw Enforcement Officer.

That Council accept the bylaw enforcement reports of October 28, 2011 and November 1, 2011 as presented.

That Councillor Kreese be appointed Deputy Reeve for the period of November, 2011 – November, 2012.

That Councillor Nelson and Councillor Unyi be appointed to the Green Fund Green Fund Committee.

That Council appoint Councillor Diehl to the 2011 Sask. Lotteries Community Grant Committee.

That the road commit-

tee consist of Reeve Cantin and Councillor Diehl in addition to the Councillor for the division concerned.

That Councillor Nelson be appointed to the grasshopper committee in accordance with Bylaw No. 2/86.

That Councillor Kreese be appointed as municipal representative to the Wapiti Regional Library for the year 2012.

That the following Fire Rangers be appointed in accordance with the Prairie Fire Act and each Fire Ranger be responsible for the area of the municipality for which they are appointed: That Councillor Kreese be appointed as Mutual Aid representative on the Parkland Mutual Aid Area Control Committee for 2012.

That Reeve Cantin be appointed as council representative on the D i s t r i c t 33 Rat Control Board.

That Council appoint Councillor Kreese to the Shellbrook & District Health Services Project Committee.

That Council appoint Councillor Kreese to the Doctor Recruitment Committee for the Shellbrook

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That Councillor Robin and Administrator be appointed to the 55-40 Municipal Working Group.

That Councillor Robin be appointed to the Leask Recreation Board.

That Councillor Robin be appointed as signing authority for the Leask Recreation Board.

That Ken Stene, Reeve Cantin and the Administrator be appointed to the Safety Committee.

That we appoint the following to the Joint Fire Committee Councillor Robin, Councillor Nelson. Alternating Member at Large Boyd Donohue November 2011- November 2013 That Councillor Kreese be appointed to the Wheatland Lodge Foundation.

That Councillor Kreese and Councillor Girod be appointed to the Martin’s Lake Regional Park Board Authority with the term to be the year 2012.

That Council appoint to the Emerald Lake Regional Park Board for the term of January 1, 2012 December 31, 2013 as follows: Div. 6 Councillor Victor Unyi, Members at Large Noreen Barbe and Glenn Weber.

- AND as presented annually by the Emerald Lake Leaseholders Association (ELLA): currently President Vicky Dreger That Council provide public notice that the RM intends to consider closing a portion of the undeveloped road allowance at NE 03-46-08 W3 directly east of Parcel 165261315 at our November 23, 2011 regular meeting of council.

That council adopt the following approach development policy: - applications for approaches must be submitted in writing to the R.M office in the form of a development permit; - there must be an appropriate site distance; - the approach must be constructed at a right angle; - the approach onto all developed roads must have a minimum 12 foot top and 3 to 1 slope; - a culvert must be installed where necessary as determined by the R.M; - any approach entering onto a gravel road must be graveled at the time of construction.

Permission for approaches may be granted between council meetings with consultation with the respective Councillor and Administrator.

That the council set a policy on widening existing approaches and development of new approaches be at the expense of the ratepayer and that it be approved in accordance with our approach development policy.

That we approve progress estimate number 2 dated November 1, 2011 with regard to the BCF Project.

That Council grant an extension of completion date to D & R Contracting Ltd. for the Project 207 to November 12, 2011.

That the RM Christmas Party for staff and Council be held in conjunction with the Rec – Christmas Party on December 10, 2011.

That we agree to invite members of the R.M. and Village Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) Committee and Fire Department to our annual Christmas Party and that the R.M. be willing to share the costs for 50/50 for the tickets with the Village.

That office be closed November 16, 2011 for staff training.

That the office be closed December 27, 2011 and January 2, 2012 in lieu of Christmas and New Year’s Day. That we notify the public that we will discuss Public Notice Indemnity at our December regular meeting.

That the Green Fund Committee meeting be tentatively set for December 8, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. to be confirmed with the Village members.

That signing authority at the Credit Union be given to Reeve Cantin or Deputy Reeve Kreese and Administrator Sheri McHanson.

That we advise the Mistawasis Specific Lands Claim Trust that we are interested in road widening along the Road proposed lands to 45 m : NE 12-47-06 W3 NW 35-47-06 W3 NE 35-47-06 W3 S ½ LSD 5 SE 13-4706 W3 And that there is buffalo fence along NE 12-4706 W3 that is encroaching

on the existing road allowance that needs to be removed.

That the RM send a correspondence to the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure that we are no longer interested in the gravel pit located at NE 25 and SE 36-47-03-W3 due to the expense of pit restoration and limited availability of product.

That Council authorize the administrator to implement direct deposit for payroll.

Councillor Nelson left the meeting at 4:52 p.m.

That Council authorizes the following road projects: 1. Lac La Peche Driveway Road – Raise 1 meter 2. Silver Beach – raise road ¼ mile at a maximum cost of $ 20,000.00 3. Jensen Road- fill ruts with gravel.

That the RM charge $1.75 for minutes of each meeting for anyone who requests minutes.

That Council approves the agreement for Landfill Services with the Village of Parkside.

That the RM abate 2011 taxes, in the amount of the recalculation considering missed exemption given as stated in section 293 of the Municipalities Act on the following properties: SW 12-46-04 W3 That Council inform Ashby’s that it is our intention to review our Basic Planning Statement & Zoning Bylaw in 2012 and will not be able to address the request to reorganize the sites at Nemish Point and Lac La Peche Resort until following that process.

That the request from Mr. Wonta be denied.

That Council accept the correspondence as presented and that it be filed accordingly.

That the RM offer to sell the silt fencing we have in inventory to D & R Contracting at cost for the Grid 783 road project and inform D & R Contracting that the R.M. is not available to complete installation of silt fencing for the project.

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Sure winners: 2012 All America Selection winners

By Erl Svendsen Thinking about what to plant in the garden this year already? Overwhelmed by all the new introductions?

It’s like going to a new restaurant with a 30-foot buffet: it’s impossible to fit everything on your plate so you have to make choices. It’s no different with your garden: you only have so much room to grow. And when you want to add a new plant or two in place of something that has performed well for you in the past, you want to make sure your new plant choices are guaranteed winners. One source of advice that I’ve relied on in the past is the All America Selections or

AAS (www.all-americaselections.org) organization.

AAS is a non-profit and independent organization that has been around for 80 years, testing and recommending new plant introductions. They have judges and test gardens across the US and Canada, along with numerous public demonstration gardens.

Winning plants must perform well in most locations from south to north, east to west and have at least two significantly improved characteristics such as earlier blooming, new flower form or colour, long flowering period and overall performance. For vegetables, improvements may include earlier har-

vest, length of harvest period, novel colours or flavours, total yield, or disease and pest resistance.

Where is all this leading to? To this year’s 4 top performers, of course.

First off the block is salvia ‘Summer Jewel Pink’, a dwarf (ww25 – 60 cm/10 – 24 in.), compact annual bedding plant that flowers prolifically throughout the summer, starting about 2 weeks earlier than other similar pink salvias. Plant in full sun and space 25 – 30 cm (10 – 12 in.) apart in the garden. As an added bonus, it attracts both bees and hummingbirds.

Another 2012 AAS winner is the ornamental pepper ‘Black Olive’. It

As infants grow into toddlers, it’s important that parents have the necessary guidance for introducing foods at the right time.

This type of information will ensure that children are getting proper nutrition through a balanced diet. To help get them started on the right track, take a look at these healthy eating tips geared to high-energy tots and busy parents: • As your toddler begins the transition to solid food, dietary iron is an important priority and therefore iron-rich foods, such as iron-fortified cereal, are important first foods. Iron is required to make red

blood cells which carry oxygen throughout the body.

It also helps tissues and organs function properly.

• When serving ironrich foods from non-animal sources, be sure to include those that contain vitamin C such as oranges, tomatoes and broccoli. Not only will the vitamin C help to improve the absorption of iron, but it will also help support the immune system and the development of healthy bones and tissue.

• When you introduce your child to solid food, include dairy and ensure it has high fat content. This is an important source of

energy for brain and tissue development.

• Dairy products also provide an excellent source of calcium and a source of vitamins A, D, and B6, which work together to help build strong bones and teeth.

• Include foods that are enriched with omega-3 DHA which supports the normal development of the brain, eyes and nerves primarily in children under 2 years of age.

• Some toddlers find regular milk difficult to digest at first. If this is the case with your tot, consider a transitional milk product. Those with a milk protein level and ratio (whey/ casein) closer to that of breast milk will make it easy to digest.

• Foods that contain less sodium are generally easier on toddler tummies.

• Avoid plant-based beverages such as soy, rice, or almond beverages, before 24 months.

• Be a good role model.

If your little one sees you enjoy nutrient rich foods, they are more likely to enjoy them as well.

• Try not to worry about what your child does and does not eat. A balance of nutrients might not happen in one day, but if you continue to serve a variety of food options, your toddler’s nutrient intake may average out over several days.

• Always talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian if you are concerned that your child isn’t eating a balanced diet.

More information on these topics, along with some additional tools and resources can be found online at www.natrelbaboo. com.

Instill good eating habits at a young age

Reduce the pain of hockey skates One of the rights of winter seems to be the foot pain felt when Canadians put on their skates to play hockey, whether it is for fun or on a more professional level.

Many people just suffer through the pain, health care specialists say, or turn to industrial or even hockey tape to try to keep their feet blister-free. As they turn and glide on the ice, skaters hope their bandage or tape will stay on their feet and protect their skin from the friction and distress caused by inflexible footwear.

Runners may already know the solution. A protective bandage called ReSkin can also be used in the winter with skates to keep feet pain-free.

As runners will attest, ReSkin (reskin.ca) is the first truly washable and reusable bandage. It uses a unique combination of a Lycra weave material with a soft silicone-based adhesive, meaning the bandage combines a material that is cut-able, flexible and washable with an adhesive that can re-stick even after a number of uses.

“The key to providing protection for the feet while skating is to ensure that the bandage is put on when the foot is dry,” says Dr. Alan Davis, chief scientific officer of Bescot Healthcare Canada. “This allows the adhesive to bond with the skin. The fact that the bandage is breathable means that sweat does not affect the performance of the bandage, and the bi-elasticity of the weave allows the bandage to move with the skin preventing the friction on the skin that causes painful blisters and chafing.”

It is now possible to enjoy the game of hockey without worrying about skin irritation. The bandage can be found in Shopper Drug Mart locations and in select Source for Sport stores.

is an upright plant (25 – 60 cm/10 - 24 in. tall) with draping, dark purple leaves. The fruit, in small clusters along the stem, start out dark purple, almost black, eventually maturing to bright red, contrasting nicely against the dark purple foliage and bright purple flowers. ‘Black Olive’ is a heat lover and does best in full sun; space 30 cm (12 in.) apart in the garden. Or use as a splash of colour in containers or as a startling contrast in a mixed cut flower bouquet.

The third winner, ‘Cayennetta’, is an easy to grow, prolific yielding, mildly spicy chili pepper with excellent flavour. The 7 – 10 cm (3 – 4 in.) long cylindrical red chili peppers are produced on sturdy upright plants (>

60 cm / > 24 in. tall; 50 cm / 20 in. wide). Staking is not required, making it suitable for both the garden and containers.

Among its superior qualities, ‘Cayennetta’ tolerates heat well; the dense leaves protect the fruit from sunscorch; and, surprisingly for a pepper, has good cold tolerance. Depending on the growing season, harvest can begin 69 days after transplanting.

Rounding out the crop of winners is ‘Faerie’ watermelon. ‘Fairie’ is a non-traditional watermelon in that it lacks the typical distinctive striped green rind. Instead, it sports a pale buttery yellow skin with a thin darker yellow stripe. The crispy flesh is, however, as expected – pink – with high sugar levels and great

flavor. Vines spread to 3.5 m (11 ft.), taking up less room in the garden than other watermelon cultivars. Fruit set begins early in the season, with harvest starting as early as 60 days after transplant.

Fruits are ‘family sized’ or 15 - 20 cm (7 – 8 in.) long, weighing 2 – 3 kg (4 – 6 lbs.). Set transplants in the garden in full sun, and protect from cool night temperatures.

To see past winners, visit the AAS demonstration garden by the south entrance of the Agriculture Building on the University of Saskatchewan campus this summer.

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

Sask Perennial Society coming events Janurary 25 (Wednesday), 7:30 pm. “For the Love of Lilies”: the video of an original play produced in Shellbrook in 2011. It is the story of Saskatchewan plant breeder and nurseryman, Bert Porter, who developed Honeywood Nursery near Parkside and introduced many hardy fruit varieties as well as lilies.

Sponsored by the Saskatchewan Perennial Society. FREE, everyone welcome. St. James’ Anglican Church, 607 Duffering Ave. (corner of 12th St.; side door, follow the signs).

February 4 (Saturday), 9 am - 2 pm. ‘Cultivating the Vision: Growing Together in Community Gardens’ conference; sponsored by CHEP (www.chep.org). Join community gardeners and local garden leaders as they meet to be inspired by one anothers’ actions and visions! Topics range from advice on starting a new community garden to how to make the most of a small garden plot: growing and harvesting tips.

WP Bates School 2515 18th St. W. $10 covers lunch. Must pre-register. To register or for more information contact Ruth Ann Rudack: communitygardening@chep.org or call 655-5322.

There are still a few copies left of ‘Of a Cold Land’ (Sara Williams: the stories and plant introductions by prairie horticulture pioneers; $14) and the ‘2012 Prairie Gardener’ (Western Canada’s only gardening annual since 1937; this year’s theme is trees for the prairies; $13). They are available from the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (343-7707) and at some local book stores and garden centres.

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Obituaries

MARTIN- Mrs. Eileen Martin, age 86, late of Parkside, passed away in Prince Albert on December 15, 2011.

Eileen was born on the Agrey farm near Parkside on December 24, 1924.

She attended Parkside school until grade 10, and her earliest memories were of the huge garden her mother tended. In 1944 she married Pat Martin, and they raised 3 children.

Eileen and Pat farmed near Parkside until 1966, then moved to a farm north of Canwood, where they lived until Pat’s passing in 1988. Eileen then moved to Shellbrook. Her favourite times were family gettogethers at Christmas, or at Mel and Patsy’s cabin at Fish Lake. She enjoyed watching ball on T.V., and two of her grandchildren took her to Toronto to watch the Blue Jays play the Boston Red Socks. She also attended many of her grandchildren’s ball and hockey games. Eileen enjoyed travelling and had many trips with her sister Mildred. She will be missed by her family and many friends.

Eileen leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Donald (Angie) Martin, Randy (Rhonda) Martin; her grandchildren, Jerri (Randy) Hoback, Jason (Twila) Moline, Jackie (Chetan) Thakore, Michael Martin, Candice (Tyler) Laczko, Trent (Tamara) Martin; seven great grandchildren; two brothers, Orville Agrey, Gerald (Thordiss) Agrey; a sonin-law Mel (Mary-Ellen) Moline; a sister-in-law, Margaret Agrey; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

She was predeceased by her dear husband, Patrick Martin in 1988; an infant son; a daughter, Patricia Moline in 1999; her step mother Agnes Agrey; her brothers, Wallace Agrey in 2002 and

Marvin Agrey in 2003; her sisters, Mildred Tuttroen in 1996 and Clarice Martin in 1951.

The funeral service was held on December 23 at 11:00 AM at the Pentecostal Church in Shellbrook with Pastor David Bodvarson as officiant.

The music was supplied

by Sharon Marek and Sara Harrington, with special music by the Parkland Four. The pallbearers were Grant Martin, Bruce Martin, Raymond Agrey, Bill Tuttroen, Bill Agrey and Lawrence Kwinlaug.

Memorial donations may be given to the Debden Heritage Manor.

Interment was in the Parkside Cemetery.

Condolences e-mailed to www.beaulacfuneralhome.com will be forwarded to the family.

Beau”Lac” Funeral Home is entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

WILLOUGHBY Hilda Mae, 5th child of Carl and Hilda Thall born August 18, 1923, died December 23, 2011 at Whispering Pines Place Canwood, SK. She married Ted Willoughby on June 24, 1941.

She is survived by her two sons, Dennis (Linda) and Darryl (Gloria); four grandchildren, Cheryl (Chris Washenfelder), Shannon (Lee Cowan), Dustin and Angela ( Chris Poelzer); five great grandchildren Luke & Cole Washenfelder, Brenna & Bo Cowan and Avery Poelzer; her sisters Alma Koshowki, Ann La Bounty, Esther Benson and Clara Stanhope; and her brothers Elmer and Melvin.

She was predeceased by her husband Ted (1999); her parents, Carl (1967) and Hilda (1994); her great grandchild, Michael Curtin (2007); and six siblings, Edward (1929), Millie (2005) Klepp, Ernest (2003), Edwin (2005), Arnold (1998) and Amanda (1939).

The Funeral Service was held on Friday, December 30, 2011 at 2:00 PM at the Community Hall in Canwood officiated by Doris Wideen-Basley.

Interment in Canwood North Cemetery at a later date.

The eulogists were Doris Britsky and Monica Johnson. Special music was sung by Kerri English.

The Honorary Pallbearers were “All her friends”.

The Urn Bearers were Hilda’s granddaughters.

Donations in memory of Hilda can be made to the Canwood Anglican Church.

Arrangements entrusted to Hawryluk Funeral Home, Canwood, SK.

THALL - Margaret Emily “Peggy” of Canwood, SK. passed away December 11, 2011 at the age of 86.

Peggy was born October 15, 1925 to Samuel and Emily Howat. She attended school at Nestledown.

After leaving school she worked at many hotel jobs in Debden, Canwood and Prince Albert, cleaning and doing laundry. On June 24, 1946 she married Ernest Thall of Canwood and took on a new job of milking cows and cooking for the threshing crews. They then put the farming life behind them and moved to Canwood. Again, she worked at various jobs including cafes, the bakery, Canwood Hotel and as janitor at the credit union.

Peg and Ernie loved life, spending countless hours with family and friends.

They had a great pride in their home, yard and garden. She was a wonderful loving mother, grand-

mother, great grandmother and best friend. Her family will never forget her favorite departing phrase: “Well kids, got to go now - going to toddle on home - going to love you and leave you”.

Peggy was predeceased by her husband Ernest in June, 2003; parents, Samuel and Emily Howat; sisters, Mae, Grace, Phyllis and Jean; brothers, Manuel and Samuel; sisters-in-law, Millie, Joan and Marion; and brothers-in-law, Bill, Hans, Lorne, Stan, Dan, Archie, Ted, Lloyd, Arnold and Edwin.

She is survived by her children, Gary (Karen) Thall and Gail (Dale) Westgard; grandchildren, Jonathan (Michelle) Thall, Shawna (Kelly) Deck, Tamara (Paul) Couture, Spiker (Charity) Thall; great grandchildren, Cheyenne and Gunner Thall, Lynlea and Derek Deck, Rylan, Tyra and Jaelyn Couture and Dakota Tuttroen; special friends, Phyllis Vaughan, Tammie Duncan and Bryce Sheehan; sister, Deanna (Tom) Clinton; brothers, Doug (Helen) Howat and Don (Barrie) Howat; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Elmer (Bernice), Mel (Anna), Alma, Hilda, Ann (Ralph), Esther (Adolph), Clara, Viola, Margaret and Norma; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

The Funeral Service was held on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 1:00 PM at the Community Hall in Canwood officiated by Pastor Doug Schmirler.

Interment at a later date in Canwood North Cemetery.

The organist was Grace Buhler, special music was sung by Rod Gjerde, a poem was read by Shawna and Tamara, “My First Christmas in Heaven” was read by her niece, TerriLynn Rask and “Memories” were shared her niece, Sandra Benson. The Urn Bearers were Jonathan and Spiker.

Donations in Memory of Peggy may be made to the MS Society, Canwood North Cemetery or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Arrangements entrusted to Hawryluk Funeral Home, Canwood, SK.

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LUTHERAN CHURCH Zion - Canwood Sunday School, Worship Sunday, 11 a.m.

St. John’s - Shellbrook Sunday School, Worship Sunday, 9 a.m.

Pastor Doug Schmirler Parkside, Immanuel 11 a.m. - Worship & Sunday School Pastor Chris Dean -----------------------PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Parkside 10:00 a.m. Time of prayer 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday School Pastor David Baldock Shellbrook Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Sun., 11:00 a.m. - Worship Pastor David Bodvarson 747-7235 Canwood 11 a.m. - Worship Pastor Glenn Blazosek Leask Gospel Tabernacle Sunday 6:30 p.m.

Pastor L. Trafford 306-466-2296 -----------------------EVANGELICAL FREE Big River 11:00 a.m. - Worship Bible Classes 9:45 A.M. Summer: 10:30 a.m. - 12 469-2258 Youth Nite: Fridays Mont Nebo Wed., 7:30 p.m. - Bible Study and Prayer.

Sun., 10:30 a.m. - Worship Pastor Bill Klumpenhower -----------------------CATHOLIC CHURCH Debden Sun., 9:30 a.m. - Mass.

Fr. Sebastian Kunnath Big River - Sacred Heart Sun., 11:30 a.m. - Mass Whitefish Sun., 2:30 p.m. - Mass.

Victoire Sat., 7:30 p.m. - Mass.

Fr. Sebastin Kunnath Eucharist Celebrations Muskeg Sat., 7:30 p.m. - Mass Mistawasis Sunday, 3 p.m.

St. Agatha’s Shellbrook Mass Sunday, 11 a.m.

Fr. Tru Le St. Henry’s - Leask

Mass Saturday 7 p.m.

St. Joseph’s - Marcelin Mass Saturday, 9 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Colts likely to have Luck on their side With any luck, the forgettable National Football League season that was 2011 for the Indianapolis Colts won’t be repeated any time soon.

With any luck, allstar quarterback Peyton Manning should be back in 2012 after missing the entire 2011 season following neck surgery.

And in Andrew Luck, the likely Colts’ No. 1 pick in this April’s college draft, Indianapolis will have its quarterback of the future and should be able to seamlessly move from one future Hall of Famer (Manning) to another potential superstar (Luck).

The 21-year-old Luck has been the consensus No. 1 pick ever since he was a third-year collegian at Stanford. He’s tall, super intelligent, has a rifle for an arm and is a proven winner, having led the Cardinals to a record of 31-6 over his three seasons.

All season long in the NFL, fans of downtrodden teams were heard urging their teams to “Suck for Luck” — in other words, play badly enough that their record would give them the first pick in the 2012 draft.

When Manning went down for the season following his neck surgery, few fans figured the Colts — a pre-season playoff favourite had Manning been healthy — to fall so far so fast. They wound up with a record of 2-14, locking up the top pick and, in all likelihood, Andrew Luck’s services for the next decade or so.

Two other teams were in contention in the Suck for Luck sweepstakes.

St. Louis Rams won only twice, and Minnesota Vikings were 3-13, but only the Vikings would seemingly need to draft a quarterback. The Rams used the first pick in the 2010 draft to take Sam

Bradford, a quarterback whose credentials at the time were close to what they are this year for Luck.

In Bradford’s rookie year with the Rams, he took them to respectability (one game away from a playoff spot), but Year 2 was a disaster.

In all probability, Luck won’t be thrown into the NFL fire as Bradford was with the Rams. Manning is good for a couple more seasons and the Stanford grad will be better in the long run for having a couple of seasons to learn the pro game under Manning the Master.

Colts fans, although they didn’t enjoy the 2-14 season one bit, will come to appreciate the shortterm pain for the long-term gain that Luck’s talents promise.

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Silvertips maintain perfect 8-0 record It took just 29 seconds for the Shellbrook Silvertips to take the lead in their Friday night tilt with the Leoville Huskies and they ran with it the rest of the night.

Mitch Wourms had a hat trick and Devin Waterhouse and Marshall Harris each had two goals and an assist to lead the Shellbrook Silvertips to a 10 - 5 win on home ice.

John Martin, Waterhouse (2) and Harris each scored in the first 12 minutes of the first before Daren Cheze replied for the Huskies.

Wourms potted a pair of goals in the last five minutes of the period to put the Silvertips up 6-1 heading into the second period.

The two teams traded goals through the second

period, with the Huskies able to mount a little more offence.

Harris scored his second of the game at 16:48 of the second, followed by a goal from Leoville’s Roper Jones.

Derek Olson put the Silvertips up 8-2 late in the period only to have Beau Vandale of the Huskies close the gap with a goal of his own.

Wourms completed his hat trick with 1:18 left on the clock.

Taylor Arnold, of the

Huskies opened the third period scoring at the 14:40 mark and neither team would score another until the 3:23 mark -- a goal by Darcy Rask.

Eighteen seconds later, Taylor Wilson brought the Huskies within five goals but that was as close as they would get.

The Silvertips play host to the St. Louis Blues Friday night at 8:30 p.m. before hitting the road Saturday for a matchup with the Birch Hills Blackhawks.

BLHL Standings Shellbrook Silvertips St. Louis Blues Big River Braves Leoville Huskies Birch Hills Blackhawks Northwest Rebels

GP W 8 8 8 6 9 6 8 4 9 2 10 0

L OTL GF GA PTS 0 0 79 25 15 2 0 60 23 12 3 0 85 45 12 4 0 68 46 8 7 0 34 62 4 8 0 24 149 0

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• Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe.com: “MLB has officially reinstated Manny Ramirez from the voluntary retirement list. Although any team taking a chance on signing him is probably doing the baseball equivalent of marrying a Kardashian – it’s exciting at first, it’s a lot of media attention, and it will probably blow up in your face.”

• The Globe and Mail’s Bruce Dowbiggin, on Leafs’ GM Brian Burke’s ongoing feud with the media, suggesting he should spend more time

trying to improve his hockey club: “Trading bon mots and bombshells with the vast collection of second guessers and pack followers is not the pursuit of a serious general manager.

Especially when said team is several spoons shy of a table setting.”

• T.J. Simers in the Los Angeles Times, talking about the lacklustre play of Lakers’ centre Andrew Bynum: “The next time he acts as if he cares will be his first. He gets more than $11 million this year, whether he goes all out or not, and much more for years to come as long as he remains 7 feet tall.”

• Headline at Fark. com: “Barkeep, give me an Alex Ovechkin — that’s a White Russian on ice with no cup.”

• Jerry Greene, ESPN. com: “What do you suppose is wrong with Barry Bonds’s mansion? Our government orders him to spend 30 days there, and he wants to appeal the decision. Maybe it’s drafty.”

• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “Just eight months after Peyton Manning’s wife gave birth to twins, Dan Orlovsky — the Colts’ latest QB — became the father of triplets. Top that, Andrew Luck.”

• A sports prediction for 2012, from Mark Whicker of the Orange County (Calif.) Register: “January: Texas signs Japanese pitcher Yu Darvish but stipulates that he must change his name to Y’all Darvish.”

• Steve Schrader of the Detroit Free Press, on 89-year-old Betty White doing the ESPN intro for the final “Monday Night Football” broadcast in December: “Which makes her the oldest performer on ‘MNF’ since Brett Favre.”

• Another one from Perry: “Power forward Kris Humphries — Kim Kardashian’s estranged ex — is back with the New Jersey Nets after signing a one-year contract. Alas, only the first 72 days are guaranteed.”

• Len Berman of ThatsSports.com, on threatened protests in Montreal because Canadiens coach Randy Cunneyworth doesn’t speak French: “Nobody knew what Casey Stengel was saying, either, and nobody picketed Yankee Stadium.”

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

BLAINE LAKE: Wapiti Library: Books, DVDs, Internet, Study/Meeting Space, Proctor Service. Hours: Tuesday 2-5, Wednesday & Friday 1-5, Thursday 5-8.

Weekly Programming: After School Club (Crafts, Stories, Homework Help) Thursday 2:15-5:15, Craft n’ Chat for Adults Thursday 6-8, Drop In Computer Help Friday 2-4. 306-497-3130.

CANWOOD: Branch of Wapiti Regional Library Hours: Tues. and Fri., 1 - 5 p.m.

Internet services available at the library.

DEBDEN: Wapiti Library hours: Monday 3 pm - 7 pm. Afterschool Program 3:30 - 5:00. Wednesday 11 am - 4 pm. Librarian: Aline Hannon LEASK: Wapiti Library Hours: Tues. & Fri.: 1 - 5:30 pm & Sat., 12:30 - 5:30 pm.

MARCELIN: Wapiti Library is open Tues. 11 - 4 pm; Thur. 3 - 8 pm. For information on all your library needs, please contact 306-226-2110.

SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Branch of the Wapiti Library located at 105 Railway Ave., West (Provincial building). Library Hours: Mon., 2 - 6:30 pm; Tues., 2 - 8 pm; Wed. 2 - 8 pm; Thur., 2 - 6:30 pm; Fri., 10 - 4 pm. Children’s Story Time: Fri. 10:30 am (Oct. - May). Ph. 747-3419.

LEASK/MARCELIN: Leask - Marcelin Fish & Game Annual Banquet & Dance on Fri., January 20, 2012 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: Spriggs Fine Foods, Banda Sales, Bramshott Spirit.

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BUSINESS

AUTOBODY REPAIR

WHITROW STOBBS & ASSOCIATES 764-2773 1-800-561-4357 Consultants for Simply Accounting AGRICULTURE

306.747.8124

Carlton Trail Hearing Clinic

Drs. Degelman, Miller, MacDonald & Fink

STUCCO/STONE/DRYWALL

2995 2nd Ave. West South Hill Mall, Prince Albert, SK

306-922-0003 TF 1-877-477-6863

www.carltontrailhearing.com

FARM EQUIPMENT

• Complete Autobody Repair • Lifetime Warranty • Auto Glass Repair • Paintless Dent Repair 492 South Industrial Dr. Prince Albert

PARTS Larry Adamko, Joe Clyke After Hours 960-1921 SERVICE Chris Lucyshyn After Hours 960-4916 SALES Brent Karr 232-7810

BRONZE CASTER

FINANCES

922-2040

INSURANCE

email: office@taitinsurance.ca www.taitinsurance.ca

SHELLBROOK 747-2896 CANWOOD 468-2227 LEASK 466-4811

1-877-898-8248 (TAIT)

Bronze cemetery plaques made at Mont Nebo, Sask.

Phone: 468-2853 Fax: 468-2252 email nisse@sasktel.net web: www.nissefoundry.com

Building Futures Together Serving our Communities in Debden and Big River Debden

Ph:

For Drywall, Boarding, Taping, Texture & Small Renos

3 - 2685 - 2nd Avenue West

Phone 764-2288 Prince Albert

website: www.pavision.optometry.net

OPTOMETRIST Dr. Wayne Diakow Dr. Stephen Malec Dr. Carolyn Haugen Dr. Nicole Lacey

Frank (306) 427-4908

Ph:

Rodney (306) 427-4907

TRUCKING

Rocky Road Trucking Ltd. Debden, SK

Central Optometric Group

OPTOMETRISTS 3 - 210 - 15th Street East, Prince Albert S6V 1G2

For all your Grain Hauling needs.

LAWYER

PLUMBING

VACUUM SALES

WilcoxZuk-Chovin Law Office

Shelltown Plumbing & Heating

P.A. VACUUM

747-2641

Big River

For Stucco, Parging or Stone

PHONE 764-6311

Kimble Bradley

724-8370

P.A. Vision Centre OPTOMETRISTS

Contact Rocky Couture Cell (306)468-7872 or (306)724-2176

General Insurance Health Insurance Motor Licence Issuer

NISSE FOUNDRY Let us give you the dirt on soil health!

Box 1236 Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0

STUCCO SERVICES

Au.D., BCC - HIS Doreen Chyz, BC - HIS

...THE PULSE OF THE REGION

G. Whitrow, Prof. Acct.

B. Stobbs, Tax Acct.

OPTOMETRIST

Dr. Jodi Haberstock,

DIRECTORY...

ACCOUNTING

HEARING CLINIC

Saalmic Mechanical Services Ltd. Courteous, professional, reliable, plumbing, heating, gas fitting services

Phone 747-4332 Shellbrook, Sask.

Service - Parts

(all makes of vacuums welcome

FREE ESTIMATES

SALES

763-3202 #2-150-32nd St. W. Prince Albert, SK (behind Pizza Hut)

www.back-to-your-roots.com

Fax: 306.747.3469

Build our community: Buy locally manufactured

AUTO ACCESSORIES

CONSTRUCTION

FUNERAL SERVICES

PLUMBING

WAITING FOR YOU

RED WING

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BEAU “LAC” FUNERAL HOME LTD.

BMW Plumbing & Heating

This Space Is Waiting For You

AUTO RECYCLERS Hwy. 2 North - Pine Village Mon. - Fri. 8 am to 5 pm Sat. 9 am to 3 pm (excluding long weekends) RR 5, Site 16, Comp 13 Prince Albert, SK S6V 5R3

747-2828 (24 hours)

Residential & Farm Building

www.beaulacfuneralhome.com

Allan Autet

AUTOMOBILE

CURBING

For All Your Used Car and Truck Needs

RCM Curbing Prince Albert 960-8659

Ph 747-4321 anytime

Kwik Kerb Continuous Edging Suits: • Garden Soil & Bark Retention • Mower Strips • Driveway Borders & Edges • Landscaping Contouring • Paving Borders • Carparks

AUTOMOBILE

EAVESTROUGHING

Email: aatrading@sasktel.net Cell: 306-747-7168 Fax: 306-747-3481

TMK EAVESTROUGHING Eavestroughing • Fascia Soffits • Siding

Tyson Kasner t.m.k.@sasktel.net • Pump & Fuel Injector Overhauls • Drive-In Bay Service • Power Performance Products email: padiesel@sasktel.net

Fax: 763-0410

REMCO MEMORIAL REPRESENTATIVE

• Framing, Concrete, • Exterior/Interior Finishing

466-2159 466-7771

1-131 Service Rd. East, Box 457 Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0

Pre-Arrangements Available

• CONSTRUCTION • Leask, SK

Ph: 306-922-2210 Fax: 306-922-2689

A & A Trading Ltd.

Shellbrook

469-4944

Cell Phone Number

306•747•8169

Licensed Gas Fitter/ Journeyman Plumber New Construction & Renovations Furnace/Boiler/ Airconditioning Free Quotes 1-306-883-2350 Cell: 1-306-883-7467

Keep Your Business In The Public Eye And A Quick Reference At Your Customer’s Finger Tips.

Call Today:

Dave Hjertaas ~ Tammy Smart ~ Donna Lovberg John Couture Greg Spencer Marjorie Brossart Fred Pomrenk

Barry West, Owner/Operator

Owned & Operated by Ed and Brenda Beaulac

Spiritwood, SK. S0J 2M0

Madeleine 747-2442

REAL ESTATE

WELDING/REPAIR

FUNERAL SERVICES

LAWYER

Northern Funeral Service

DELBERT M. DYNNA Law Office

Prince Albert Shellbrook Birch Hills

Shellbrook Funeral Home We will be there, when you need us.

100A - 10th St. East Prince Albert, SK S6V 0Y7

PARKSIDE WELDING & REPAIR MOBILE & SHOP

phone (306) 764-6856 fax (306) 763-9540

Your Best Move!

Brian & Bev Stobbs

Preferred areas of practice: Wills, Estates, Real Estate

www.tbmason.com

Greg Olson Ph: 747-2990 Cell: 747-8148 Parkside g-welding@hotmail.com

FUNERAL SERVICES

METAL SIDING/ROOFING

SECURITY

YARD CARE

24 Hours 82 Main Street 747-2494 Shellbrook, SK email: northfh@sasktel.net www.northernfuneralservice.ca

Claude Tucker

RIVER PARK FUNERAL HOME Prince Albert, SK

306-764-2727 1-888-858-2727 Pre-Arrangements Available Don Moriarty Colette Kadziolka Louise Robert

Lesley Sully Wayne Timoffee Andrea Langlois

922-1420

METAL ROOFING METAL SIDING

• MANUFACTURER DIRECT • Steel Roll formed to custom lengths • LOWEST PRICES Call Leonard

306-466-7921

• Municipal Bylaw Enforcement • Special Occasions Owner/Manager

Glen Andrusyk

306-747-8146

or visit www.versaframe.ca

andrusykgcmj@sasktel.net

Total Lot Care

• Snow Removal • Roto Tilling • Levelling • Material Hauling • Finish & Rough Cut Mowing

Trac Skid Steer Dump Trailer ~ Tractor Call Cal at

1-306-714-7222

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Estate of Astrid McLeod, late of Shellbrook, in the Province of Saskatchewan, home maker, 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 31st day of January, 2012.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Estate of Leo Kasun, late of Leask, Saskatchewan, 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 15th day of February, 2012.

Maurice J. Kasun, Executor 1152 3rd Street East Prince Albert, SK S6V 0J6

TENDERS MAKE US AN OFFER - 1981 Ford ½ ton, no transmission; 1986 Dodge ½ ton, no transmission/motor. Service truck body box off one ton dually; Mechanics box top for ½ or ¾ ton truck To view or for in-

quiries call 747-3510 To make an offer, please deliver written offer to Town of Shellbrook, Attn: Tara, Box 40, 71 Main Street Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0 Fax: 306747-3111. Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted.

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE - Band sawn lumber, spruce 2x4 to 2x10 from 8 ft. to 20 ft.; 1x6, 1x8, 2nd cuts, and bull rails also timbers from 4x4 to 12x12. Phone 306-469-2490, Big River.

TFCH FIREWOOD For Sale: Will cut to length and split. Jack Pine or Spruce available.

Also ice shack grab bags. Ph: 466-2272 4-5CH FOR SALE - 6” Jointer General International, c/w spare knives and roller frame; Sears Router table; 12” Delta portable planer, Sears professional 14” band saw; misc. power tools. Ph: 747-2903 2-3CH

MACHINERY FOR SALE FOR SALE - 1998 Bergen 16’ stock trailer. Ph: 7473185 TFCH

HELP WANTED

WANTED Farm Worker Modern grain farm, large equipment with GPS etc. Must be experienced. 1A an asset. Permanent full time. Top wages paid to qualified person. Marcelin/ Blaine Lake area.

For more info call Ryan 306-497-7730

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

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Free online training. Flexible hours.

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Are you confused looking through countless numbers of resorts Let my experience assist in your selection.

FOUND FOUND - in Parkside, male dog, Yellow Lab cross.

Ph: 747-3143 1-2C

FOR RENT FOR RENT - 3 bedroom apartment, available Feb. 1, 2012. Reliable working single or couple. No pets. No smoking.

Please call 7472611 for more information. 3-4CH

LAND FOR RENT LAND FOR RENT - Crop land for harvest 2012. Can rent by section. 8832443 2-3CH

WANTED

WANTED

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

Bulk Fertilizer For Sale

Marcel Seeds Debden Ph: 306-724-4461

My advice is free!

For info & a quote contact

Rhonda Martin (306) 468-2633 or email

rhonda@ixtapatravel.ca

SERVICES - Let us inspect before you remodel, buy or build a new home. We check for heat loss, electrical problems, water damage and mold. Call today to avoid future problems.

Biotherm Inspections, Stan, P.A. 306-961-6499 TFCH SERVICES - We do custom slaughtering and meat cutting. Beef, pork, wild game, sausage making ham and bacon curing. Leoville Meats 1-306984-4429 4-4CH

CARD OF THANKS John Koziol has sold his mobile tire business known as John’s Mobile Farm Tire Services to Roy Muller of Parkside, SK. It will be under the same name, John’s Mobile Farm Tire Services.

Phone Roy Muller at 7478000 (Cell), 7477832. I would like to thank all my customers.

- John Koziol

HELP WANTED Individual to watch our son, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm. Call Kim 7474450 or 747-7947 2-3C HELP WANTED Part time in-home child care required for three children in Shellbrook. Ph: 981-2551 2-3C

IN MEMORIAMS

FOR SALE

2010 GMC Denali ½ ton

Diamond White, chrome pkg., truck rails and running boards. Only 22,000 kms. Excellent condition.

For more info phone 747-3252 (h) or 747-7616 (cell).

ARCAND - Vic, April 1, 1944 January 11, 2010.

Two years have gone by, I think of you every day and I miss you.

- Love always Lucille Scott GRAYSTON - In loving memory of Bob, who passed away January 11, 1997.

Those we love we never lose, For always they will be.

Loved, remembered, treasured.

Always in our memory.

- Hugs from our hearts, your family.

STRUBE - In loving memory of Arthur, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend who passed away January 13, 2011.

A Heart Of Gold A heart of gold stopped beating Working hands at rest God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best If tears could build a stairway And memories a lane We’d walk up to heaven and bring you home again.

- Sadly missed and forever loved Karin, Carolyn, Judy, Glenn and families.

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Great Family Home For Sale

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

Quick possession available. $254,000

Call 747-7545 for viewing

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Five signs your roof might need replacing Replacing a roof is a costly venture few homeowners look forward to.

Such costs make it no small wonder that many homeowners fear the dreaded diagnosis that their home needs a new roof. While there’s little homeowners can do to reduce the cost of a roof replacement, there are warning signs homeowners can look for that might indicate a roof replacement is on the horizon. Recognition of these signs can help homeowners be more financially prepared should the

day come when the roof needs to be replaced.

1. The presence of algae If the roof has lots of dark streaks and stains clinging to it, that is likely algae, which can grow on the roof for quite awhile.

Algae does not necessarily do any damage to a roof, but it does do some damage to a home’s physical appearance, as algae on the roof is not very pleasing to the eye. Algae is most often found on the roofs of homes located in climates that have warm,

humid summers. If algae is a problem on your roof, spray washing with a mixture of water and bleach can effectively remove it.

2. Buckling shingles Like algae, buckling shingles are another unsightly problem on a roof.

But buckling shingles are more than just an eyesore, they actually might indicate significant problems.

When shingles buckle, that’s typically because hot air from the attic is forcing the shingles away from the home. Buckling shingles also indicate that the roof

is poorly ventilated, which can take years off the roof’s life expectancy while driving up home cooling costs along the way.

3. Granule loss Granule loss is typically a byproduct of normal shingle wear and tear that results from inclement weather, such as hail.

Older roofs might experience granule loss, but granule loss can also occur on a new roof if a defective roofing product was used. Any granule loss, even if slight, should be addressed, as the side ef-

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fects of granule loss include a weakened roof and leaking. If granule loss is not addressed, the consequences could be severe the next time a storm occurs.

4. Mold Unlike the warning signs already discussed, mold is not visible on the outside of the home. Instead, homeowners should look in the attic of a home to see if there is any mold growth. If there is, the roof is likely leaking, and the health risks of mold growth in a home are substantial.

Mold is not necessarily easy to detect, so a professional inspection might be in order if mold growth is suspected. If a professional determines mold is, in fact, present, then the mold will need to be removed and all options, including a roof replacement, must be considered to keep mold from coming back.

5. Roof rot Perhaps the most discouraging sign a homeowner can see on his or her roof is roof rot. Roof rot appears when a roof is in considerable decay and, if not addressed, its consequences can stretch far beyond the roof, damaging other parts of the home thanks in large part to water getting through the roof. If roof rot is either not noticed or just ignored, it won’t take long for water to get through the roof and blaze a destructive path through the rest of the home.

Homeowners might fear a full roof replacement because of the cost associated with such a project.

But if ignored, problems with a roof could eventually prove far more costly than the price of replacing the roof. SH122768

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE The City of Yellowknife invites applications from qualified candidates for the following positions: Senior Engineering Technologist - Public Works Department Competition #902-154 Closes: January 20, 2012.

Municipal Enforcement Officer Public Safety Department Competition #220-103 Closes: January 20, 2012 Submit resumes in confidence by the closing date, to: Human Resources Division, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, Yellowknife, NT., X1A 2N4; Fax (867) 669-3471 or Email: hr@yellowknife.ca Please direct all inquiries to the above listed email address.

For more information on these positions, including the required qualifications, please refer to the City of Yellowknife’ s web page at: www.yellowknife.ca or contact Human Resources at (867) 920-5603.

All CDL Drivers Wanted: Excellent mileage pay + bonuses.

Require valid passport.

Deliver new & used vehicles long haul in U.S. & Canada.

Piggyback training available. Toll-Free 1-855-781-3787.

EXPERIENCE FINISH Grader Operator and Field Mechanic required for Hwy Basework. Competitive wages and living allowance. Email resume: bernardw@knelsen.com or fax 780-928-3656.

FULL-TIME MEAT CUTTER required at Sobeys in Olds, Alberta. 40 hours per week. Benefits. Fax resume to 1-403-5568652 or email to: sby1148olds@sobeys.com HUGHSON TRUCKING INC. requires Class 1 drivers and lease operators for highway and oilfield. Pay hourly or mileage. Bonuses and benefits. Travel assistance provided.

Fax resume 403-6472763. Email: hr@hugh sontrucking.com.

LOCAL ROCKY Mountain House company looking for Class 1 Tank Truck Driver. Must have valid tickets. Experience an asset. Benefit package.

Fax 403-845-3903.

LOCAL ROCKY Mountain House company looking for day rate and hourly Vacuum Truck Operator.

Must have current oilfield tickets and upto-date drivers abstract.

Benefit package. Fax 403-845-3903.

Speedway Moving Systems Requires O/O for our 1 ton and 3 ton fleets to transport RVs throughout N. America.

We offer competitive rates and Co. Fuel cards. Paid twice monthly-direct deposit.

Must have clean abstract and ability to cross border. 1-866736-6483; www.speed waymovingsystems.com

TRADES & CONSTRUCTION HELP SASKATCHEWAN WORKERS WANTED CARSON ENERGY SERVICES, a Flint Company is seeking workers. Carson is hiring trade professionals for various locations in Saskatchewan. We offer competitive wages and benefits!

Please apply at www.flintenergy.jobs or call (866)-463-5468

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FEED AND SEED Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS Wheat, barley, rye, triticale, feed pulses, spring threshed heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM Western Commodities 877-695-6461

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HELP WANTED Canada Malting, Watrous seeking contractor to manage ground preparation and concrete work for small scale addition at elevator.

Spring completion preferable or first week of August.

Brian Jennett, Manager 306-946-2826, 306716-4160 brian.jennett @canadamalting.com.

HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

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

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

HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252

FINANCIAL SERVICES DOG LOVERS! Enjoy a healthy, profitable career as a professional dog trainer. Government accredited program student loans + grants available. www.won derdogs.bc.ca/careers/ 1-800-961-6616

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2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab, Gas. Loaded with power options. Gold with Tan/Blk cloth int. 99K. $19,500. Saskatoon.

1-306-291-6909 After 6.

IMMEDIATE CA$H for Gold, Diamonds, Silver, Coins, Ingots, Old Rings, Chains, Charms.

GMG Jewellers, 105 21st St E, Saskatoon. gmgjewellers@shaw.ca 1-866-464-7464 www.gmgjewellers.com

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PAWN SHOP ONLINE: GET CASH FAST! Sell or Get a Loan for your Watch, Jewelry, Gold, Diamonds, Art or Collectibles - From Home!

ONLINE: www.PAWNUP.com or Toll-Free: 1-888-4357870.

SOLD EXAMPLES Bengough - 22 1/4’s Bethune - 2 1/4’s Blaine Lake - 245 acres Cupar - 5 1/4s Davidson - 6 1/4’s Elfross – 18 1/4’s Emerald – 22 1/4’s Eastend - 2 1/4’s Grenfell - 3 1/4’s Harwarden - 1 1/4’s Lestock - 5 1/4’s Lake Alma – 9 1/4’s Marcelin - 7 1/4’s Moose Jaw - 8 1/4’s Nokomis - 8 1/4’s Ogema - 36 1/4’s Prince Albert - 1 1/4’s Saskatoon - 2 1/4's Semans - 7 1/4’s Simpson - 10 acres Viscount - 3 1/2 Wadena - 4 1/4’s Wakaw West - 41/4’s Watrous/Young 30 1/2 Mobile Home Park Weyburn - 21 1/4’s Call DOUG 306-955-2266 EMAIL: saskfarms@shaw.ca Letter of Appreciation When we were approached by Mr. Doug Rue of Freshwater Holdings in July 2011, it was an opportunity for us to sell our farmland at a very fair price.

Mr. Rue visited our home and he explained the process, which went forward very quickly. We received payment on September 15, 2011. We appreciated Mr. Rue’s friendly and understanding manner.

There were no difficulties and he kept in touch throughout the transaction.

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Shellbrook Chronicle January 13, 2012

Team Scotia’s community contributions tops $460,000

Scotiabank staffers Shelley Kennedy and Ashley Barkway box food items during a workbee for the annual Shellbrook and Area Ministerial association Christmas Hamper program.

In less than a decade, staff from the Shellbrook Scotiabank branch have turned their off time into nearly a half million dollars in donations for local causes.

Since 2003, Shellbrook Scotiabank staff members have donated 2,800 volunteer hours and have matched $460,000 in funds raised for local groups and organizations under the Team Scotia Community Program.

According to Shellbrook Branch Manager Connie Bahnuick, this makes Shellbrook one

of the most active branches in the province when it comes to volunteering.

“The purpose of this type of program is to offer (Scotiabank) employees the ability to increase their fund raising efforts to groups and activities that are near and dear to their hearts. The employees must actively participate in the fund raising event in a volunteer capacity,” said Bahnuick, noting that these volunteer activities are not mandatory for staff members to take part in.

Under the program, staff members volunteer for a fund raising event and Scotiabank matches the first $1,000 raised per volunteering staff member, to a maximum of $5,000.

Not only does the program match funds raised for the event, it also provides volunteer help to work the event.

Including Scotiabank contributions, the fund raising totals for Team Scotia sponsored events exceeds $1 million.

“It is important to note that every time we see those red Team Scotia shirts we should appreciate the fact that they are out there helping our community groups in a capacity where they are not receiving any pay and taking time away from their families to make our communities just a little bit better,” said Bahnuick.

In addition to their regular Team Scotia volunteer duties this Christmas, the Shellbrook branch held a raffle, 50/50 and hotdog sale raising $1,214 for the Shellbrook and Area Ministerial Association’s annual Christmas Hamper project.

Realistic New Year’s resolution: Change the world

It’s that time of year again—to consider the past and think about how we can improve in the coming year.

To some that means losing those holiday pounds for an upcoming beach vacation or taking a course to improve their employment options.

Here are a few suggestions of goals that will be good for the people around you, and maybe even the world.

I will become better informed about one global issue.

Choose an issue that interests you or moves you.

Whether it’s unfair trade or human trafficking, child brides or child soldiers, there are many worthy issues out there. Choose one cause and read a book or magazine article, watch a documentary, research it on the web. You might find an online group where you can receive regular updates. You can then look into whether there are steps you can take to get involved.

I will “go green” in my home and workplace, and support eco-friendly initiatives.

Maybe it’s time you changed all those old light bulbs and started to recycle or compost. You can even help people in the developing world live greener through the gift of solar panels or a wood-conserving stove (worldvision. ca/gifts) that will help provide a bright, clean future for generations to come.

I will make the people around me happier.

There are many little things we can do every day to warm a heart and make the world a better place. You can invite a neighbour in for coffee, offer to babysit your sister’s children, help your colleague with a move, or simply smile at one stranger every day.

I will spend more quality time with my children.

You can choose one fun activity that will mean more time with your kids. Perhaps start reading to your children every day or engaging in some kind of physical activity with them on a regular basis – preferably outdoors.

Your child’s teacher could offer some objective insight into your son or daughter’s particular gifts and challenges and how to help him or her reach his potential. And of course, there are books and courses galore to inform and inspire.

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