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Above normal runoff and flooding forecasted Minister responsible for Water Security Agency Ken Cheveldayoff released the March forecast and outlook on spring runoff. Based on the amount of snowfall this winter, an above normal runoff is expected for the majority of the province, while some areas have the potential for very high runoff and f looding.

“The rate of melt and how much additional precipitation falls as snow or rain in coming weeks will determine the risk of f looding this spring,” Cheveldayoff said. “However, if the precipitation conditions going forward are consistent with their historical averages, most of the province will experience an above average spring runoff.”

A hot summer and fall with below normal rainfall across the entire agricultural portion of Saskatchewan in 2012 produced relatively dry conditions going into the winter season, but a well above normal snowpack has created the potential for an above normal runoff.

The Water Security Agency will continue to monitor the 2013 spring runoff conditions across Saskatchewan. If necessary, more snow surveys will be conducted to verify snow accumulation. The Water Security Agency will be updating this forecast in April with the best information available.

“We provide this forecast so that communities and residents can look at their local conditions and consider the best strategies to protect their property and infrastructure,” Cheveldayoff said.

“Since 2010, the government of Saskatchewan has invested more than $25 million in 580 permanent f lood mitigation works across the province. Those works will protect communities and homes this spring and into the future.”

The March forecast should be used as a general guide as local conditions may vary. The full March forecast is available online at www.wsask.ca.

The Acapella singing group HOJA appeared with special guest Riley Crawford-Beauchesne at the Shellbrook Theatre March 5th with proceeds from the concert going to the Kinettes. They are raising money to revamp Kin Park. From left to right: Jeremy Mielke, Dave Paul Elder, Riley Crawford-Beauchesne, Matt Deroche and Jessie Froese.

Kin Park revamp news The Kinettes club of Shellbrook is hard at work with their Kin Park Revamp Project.

The club recognized that the Kinsmen Park was in need of some updates. Our project goal is to help our community by making this park a better place for our children and all those who come to visit Shellbrook. The park is used by the community and surrounding area and is due for some changes and upgrading.

We are going to restore and update the Kin Park by fixing current pieces of equipment, removing unsafe structures, bringing in new play structures, adding sand, and replacing the park’s crumbling cement border with a new walking/ bike path and traffic signs.

We will also be adding picnic tables and benches. We want to create essential play and opportunities for all children.

At last year’s Shellbrook Street Fair, the group raffled a cedar playhouse to start off our Park Project. Affinity Credit Union and Shellbrook Co-op donated the proceeds from their ‘Year of the Cooperators barbeque’ held last spring.

Bottle sorting with the Kinsmen has helped our Park Project, as well as support from local businesses, including Paul & Kelly Bourgeault’s Investors Group Community Grant, Shellbrook Sales and Services’ donation, and Affinity’s Community Spirit donations.

A Stella & Dot jewellery party was held in November with proceeds going to the Park Project. A Valentine Sweethearts Night Out was planned for early February, but was cancelled due to the lack of pre-sold tickets.

On Tuesday, March 5th, a HOJA concert was hosted by the club with proceeds going to the Park Project. HOJA is a high-energy

Photo: Tom Pierson

modern acapella group that travels across Canada performing for events.

The show was great, and kids and parents really enjoyed it!

Thank-you to everyone who came out to support our cause.

More fundraisers are in the works for the near future, including a Shoe party with all the latest trends and fashions. This event will be held in Shellbrook Friday April 12th, location and details coming soon; watch for posters!

We are very thankful that our Park Project was chosen as one of this years’ recipients that will benefit from the After Tax Party, May 3rd, at the Shellbrook Community Hall. Tickets on sale now.

This event is guaranteed to be a blast!

Along with the park project, the Kinettes club held their annual cookie walk in December with great success. The Kinsmen and Kinette’s annual Telemiracle town canvas, along with business donations, the elementary school fundraisers and Helping Hands around town, helped us present $11,358.46 to Telemiracle 37.

The club has a Facebook page that is updated regularly with all our upcoming events, including online raffles. Please send us any questions or concerns you may have. ‘Like’ our Kinettes page! Once our page reaches 100 likes, we will donate $100 to the Shellbrook and Area Food Bank. www.facebook.com/shellbrookkinettes.

Thank you to our community! Without you, these events would not have been such a success.

Tasha Cyr & Kim LaMotte President & Vice-President of the Shellbrook Kinettes

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Pederson versus half-ton

Every now and then a feel-good story comes along that makes you forget about a lot of the bad stuff people do in this world.

Travis Pederson of the Holbein area was travelling with his neighbour Matt Fiddler in Saskatoon March 3rd when he found himself in a position to do some good.

According to the StarPhoenix report, a half-ton truck ahead of Travis Pederson began to swerve wildly as it headed west on Eighth Street. “I thought, ‘Man, they must be drunk,’” Pederson said Monday.

When they saw the truck zigzagging, Fiddler thought it might have been a child driving, as there was no one visible above the head rest.

They drove closer to see what they could do. Pederson, a 21-year-old weldTravis Pedersen of the Holbein area er, turned on his hazard lights and was involved in an adrenaline filled honked his horn as a warning to other rescue in Saskatoon March 3rd. Photo: motorists.

Courtesy of Richard Marjan, The StarPhoenix The large truck continued through

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red lights on Eighth as it passed under Circle Drive, nearly missing several smaller vehicles, Pederson said.

Just after 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Pederson and his neighbour, Matt Fiddler, had finished a meal at a restaurant near the corner of Eighth Street and Acadia Drive.

The vehicle then mounted the snowy median. Just as it appeared headed for oncoming traffic, it struck a tree and stopped momentarily, he said.

“I told Matt to jump out and stop the truck,” Pederson said.

Fiddler got out of Pederson’s vehicle, but the truck began to move again down Eighth. It was headed for a crowded bus stop after crossing Arlington Avenue when it veered into a snow bank and came to a stop.

Pederson and Fiddler exited their vehicle and ran to the truck. In the driver’s seat, a middle-aged woman was slumped down with her right hand clutching her left shoulder.

With the doors locked, the vehicle in Drive and her foot still on the gas, Pederson and Fiddler were yelling at the woman. Unfortunately, she seemed disoriented and unresponsive.

They also shouted at pedestrians near the bus stop to get out of the area in case the truck started moving again.

Then Fiddler ran back to their vehicle for a baseball bat, it was only seconds later that emergency personnel arrived.

Firefighters used their equipment to quickly unlock the door. Medical staff removed the woman from the vehicle and treated her in an ambulance, Pederson said. Her condition was unknown.

An MD Ambulance official said the woman was treated for a “medical emergency” and released at the scene.

The 53-year-old woman, “appeared to be suffering from a medical issue,” said Saskatoon Police Services spokesperson Alyson Edwards. “Passersby were successful in assisting and played a big part in ensuring no one was hurt.”

Updating FaceBook status from remand As reported in the Chronicle March 1st, Jordan Thomas Lee McNabb, 21 of Debden sits in remand in Regina. He is facing charges of criminal negligence causing death and impaired driving causing death of 68 year-old John Boxall of Regina.

The fatal crash occurred February 20th and McNabb made his first court appearance the following day, when he was sent to remand.

This is where the story jumps out of the ordinary. On Saturday, McNabb posted to his account on Facebook: “Going Away For A Very Long Time So Ibm Some Numbers Show

Some Love.” Ibm typically stands for Inbox Me, reported News Talk 980 CJME. The Ministry of Justice claims any kind of access to the internet isn’t allowed. While it may appear that someone in their custody is accessing their FaceBook page, it is more likely that friends or associates are acting on their behalf.

Cell phone use is more prevalent these days, and the devices seem to be making their way into the hands of inmates more.

There was no comment about this instance of McNabb’s FaceBook posting.

Local choirs to sing classic rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar Easter goes retro when the combined choirs of Calvary United Church and Wesley United Church present Jesus Christ Superstar on Palm Sunday in Prince Albert.

Andrew Lloyd Weber’s rock classic, Jesus Christ Superstar, captured the hearts of Baby Boomers when the rock opera recording was released in 1970. It opened on Broadway a year later. The film followed in 1973.

The musical is loosely based on the Gospels’ accounts of the last week of Jesus’ life, beginning with

the preparation for the arrival of Jesus and his disciples in Jerusalem and ending with the crucifixion.

Four decades ago, Jesus Christ Superstar captured the imagination of a generation of young people searching for meaning in a rapidly changing world.

Today, that yearning for meaning is just as strong — and music still has the power to transport us into a realm of hope.

Two local choirs will recreate the Superstar experience on March 24 at 2 p.m. at Wesley United Church, 65 11th St. E. Admission is

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Jesus Christ Superstar Sunday, March 24 ~ 2 p.m.

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Admission $10 at the door ~ Lunch and fellowship to follow Proceeds to Camp Tapawingo

$10 at the door. Following the concert, dainties and coffee will be served in the fellowship hall.

Proceeds of this event will be donated to Camp Tapawingo, the United Church children’s camp at Candle Lake.

Well-known local musician Phyllis McTaggart di-

rects the performance and provides piano accompaniment with Bob Hayes on drums. This rock musical will appeal to all ages.

For information or comments about the concert please contact: Laura Carment 306-764-0088 l.carment@sasktel.net

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U of S president announces TransformUS task forces

University of Saskatchewan President Ilene Busch-Vishniac today announced the membership of the program prioritization initiative called TransformUS. “We were fortunate to receive 250 nominations in which 227 individuals were nominated,” said Busch-Vishniac. “A broad cross-section of the campus community was represented in the nominations, with variety in faculty, staff and students from several different colleges and units. This broad representation has been reflected in the chosen membership of each task force.”

Over the course of 2013, two task forces will be responsible for preparing reports that will review all academic programs and support services funded by the university’s operating budget simultaneously and equally against criteria that will be developed by the task forces.. The Academic Program Transformation Task Force will set criteria and review all academic programs, and the Support Service Transformation Task Force will set criteria and review the administrative support programs within both academic and administrative units.

Following receipt of the reports of the task forces on November 30, 2013, decisions will be made by the governing bodies of the university beginning in early 2014 to invest resources, make no changes, or eliminate or reduce programs or activities that rank as having lower priority according to the criteria.

“TransformUS will not only assist our university in prioritizing our resources, but also result in putting the programs in place to be among Canada’s most distinguished universities,” said Busch-Vishniac.

“I look forward to seeing the results of the work these task forces will undertake.”

TransformUS is targeted to achieve $20– 25 million in savings annually once fully implemented. Of this, a minimum of $5 million will be made available for new investment in the highest-ranking academic programs and administrative services.

A list of task force members is available online at http://www.usask.ca/finances/ project_initiatives/transformus/taskforces.php. For more information and updates throughout the project, please visit www. usask.ca/finances.

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Getting lost in The Digital Triangle Most people have heard about the Bermuda Triangle where strange things are supposed to happen and people, planes and ships disappear. It is also affectionately known as the Devil’s Triangle. The peak of its popularity seemed to be centred around WWII and the various equipment and people that went missing within its boundaries.

Today’s equivalent I shall call ‘The Digital Triangle’, where strange occurrences seem to happen on a daily basis, and yes, people do indeed disappear in this Triangle as well. The Digital Triangle is the space between the telephone, television and the computer hooked up to the world wide web.

Let me back up a moment. At one time communication depended upon face to face meetings, letters and post cards sent through the post office, and of course the telephone. Today’s telephones are smart, really they are. Just ask anyone under the age of 50 if they know what a TOM smart phone is. They will probPIERSON ably show you one.

No matter what you want to ~ do, watch a movie, a TV show, News send a text message or email, take a photo or actually talk to someone, it is easy to lose oneself in the new phone. Because whatever you want to do, there is an App. for that!

The amazing thing about smart phones is that they take the place of telephones, televiWhatever sions and the computer for surfing the internet. What’s more, it all fits you want in your shirt pocket without a fuss.

About.com cited, “A successful to do, there color television system began commercial broadcasting, first authois an App. rized by the FCC on December 17, 1953 based on a system designed by for that! RCA.” So in 60 years we went from getting colour television to phones that replace the corded phone in your kitchen, replaces your television and tape/cd/dvd player, camera and replaces your desktop and laptop computers all in one device.

Looking at it this way, what will our life be like in another 60 years? At the rate things changed over the last 60 years, I shudder to think of what can possibly come next. So much for Bill Gates’ sentiment that a 64K computer would be all the processing power you could need. Today’s average phone has more computing power than used to be housed by specially built, temperature controlled computer rooms.

While it is a wonder what can be achieved with a little device called the cell phone, why do we humans need to take things to the extreme? People are addicted to their phones, and must know what their friends are doing every waking moment.

Why? We used to go for days without hearing from friends without the world coming to an end. No, people can’t seem to go for an hour at dinner without constantly disappearing into their digital world to check their e-mails, text messages and FaceBook updates by their friends. They also must tell everyone what they had for dinner, and where. My guess is, these people need to prove to themselves they are living in a real world, and not just the virtual world of the Digital Triangle of telephone, television and internet.

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Paul Martin Commentary We won’t get definitive numbers until next year national numbers on capital investment and diveswhen tax returns for 2012 are tallied up, but early in- titures on Canada’s farms. They show that farmers dications suggest Canadians were much more aggres- across the country spent an average of $85,000 on sive about retirement saving this winter. new equipment in 2011. That is the most recent data A survey conducted by BMO Bank of Montreal in available, yet it provides a useful insight as this figure the last days of the RSP season which wrapped up represents a 50 per cent increase in capital investment last week showed that nearly two-thirds of when compared to two years earlier. us either had already contributed to an RSP The other interesting element of these data this year or would by the end of February 28. is that they’re holding on to older equipment That is a sizeable jump from last year – alor it is depreciating more rapidly as the value most double – the 38 per cent who offered of machines either traded-in or sold privatethe same answer back then. ly declined in that period.

The one difference, though, is that we con*** tributed less this time round: $4600 last There are signals that the global economy year and $3500 this year. The average conis gaining confidence which is translating tribution in Saskatchewan was slightly highinto improvements for commodity prices PAUL er at $3800. here in Canada.

That may be the result of more people parScotiaBank has created an index to moniMARTIN ticipating. Increasingly the average person is tor the ups and downs of a wide range of ~ realizing the importance of saving for retireproducts that Canadian companies produce. ment and even a small contribution – which The latest update, for January, suggests this probably brought average down – is a step in the right particular part of the economy began 2013 with on an direction. optimistic note. *** Overall, the index rose nearly four per cent for the Canada’s agriculture sector has been using the re- month of January. That is an especially strong gain. cent strength of commodity prices to retool their op- The uptick in the Chinese economy in the fourth quarerations. ter of last year was a key factor in January’s perforFarmers are well-known for their penchant to up- mance. grade equipment and, given the rapid improvement in For Saskatchewan, the big factors were agriculture technology these days, they often have no choice. It and potash. Both saw positive developments in Januis no longer a ‘keeping up with the Jones’” thing, it’s ary. For potash there was inking of a deal for delivmore about capturing the benefit of new design ad- eries to China, a deal concluded in February but it is vances. a sign that the market is opening up and effectively And, there’s also the issue of expansion. As farms set a f loor price for this year’s deliveries. On the farm grow in size, equipment has to match prompting ad- front, commodity index rose 1.2 per cent, a move the ditional investment in new machinery. bank considers strong as increases more than offset All of these factors are clearly evident in some new decreases in a wide range of product categories.

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Government gets drinking age right In all the talk about the new Saskatchewan, what sometimes gets lost is that not everything about the old Saskatchewan was bad.

There again, perhaps it is time every now and again to refresh old attitudes.

The Saskatchewan Party government’s decision to not change the drink age from its current 19 years speaks to both issues.

Some are already questioning whether the announcement by Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) Minister Donna Harpauer to keep the status quo and not lower the drinking age to 18 years is just another example of a risk-averse province holding on to its past.

The drinking age in Manitoba and Alberta is 18 years. And with a worse record of underage drinking and underage drinking and driving than either neighbouring province, there’s an argument that Saskatchewan’s more prudish approach simply isn’t working, anyway.

But a province _ always overly sensitive about its perception as a little more backwards than more urban provinces _

shouldn’t ever had to apologizing for doing the right thing.

And lest anyone think that lowering the drinking age to 18 years is the right thing, consider the tragic death of 17-year-old Jaiden MURRAY Lynn Slaferek.

Slaferek was the MANDRYK Grade 12 student ~ from Qu’Appelle who plunged 12 metres to her death from the catwalk above the stage at Regina’s Conexus Arts Centre on Jan. 15, 2012.

Jaiden and two companions _ 19-yearold Mason Smyth and 21-year-old Todd Horrocks _ were in a place they shouldn’t have been in. The trio went to great lengths to be there.

They got on a freight elevator, went up a series of stairs and through several unlocked doors including one reading “Dan-

ger, Do Not Enter” and under a girder to gain access to the catwalk that is no longer in use because of safety concerns.

They did what young people sometimes do: They made some very bad choices when their judgment was impaired by alcohol.

At the time of her death from head trauma, Jaiden Slaferek’s blood alcohol content was four times the legal limit _ some place between .30 and .37. Certainly, she was far too drunk to be navigating a 70-centimetre wide catwalk.

They had been drinking at a house party earlier and more alcohol was snuck into the high school dance at the Conexus Art Centre.

Now, some would choose to view this event as evidence that the age 19 drinking age isn’t working anyway.

But Jaiden’s father Rick Slaferek views it as a call to tighten up the law as it applies to those who would provide alcohol to underage kids.

“The whole issue seems to be acceptable in our society today,” Slaferek told reporters after his daughter’s coroner’s inquest. “I

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would really like to see it start at home that we clamp down on that.

“You get close to grad and multitudes of parents buy their kids liquor. They’re not 19. We need them to feel there are consequences.”

Of course, the issue is a complicated one. Many parents feel that under-age kids drinking in the controlled environment of a house party is a lesser evil than allowing their teenagers to sneak away to drink or drink and drive. There is legitimacy to this point as well.

However, Slaferek does seem to have a point that maybe we do need to rethink our approach. In our rural culture, the drunken bush party is often seen as a rightof-passage for both rural and urban kids.

And until we see a tragedy like that of the Slaferek family, we assume that is just the way it has to be.

Sometimes it is important to re-examine our old way of thinking.

But sometimes it’s also important to recognize what we are already doing works best.

YOUR TWO C ENTS ~ Beyond my own backyard Dear Editor: Last spring, the federal government announced that, after 80 years of successful operation, Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration’s (PFRA) Community Pasture Program ‘has met its objectives’ and will be shut down over the next five years. As part of the plan, the federal government is transferring 1.6 million acres of predominantly native prairie back to the care of the province. But rather than assume responsibility for the continuing stewardship of these vulnerable lands, the Wall government may decide to opt for a quick sale and a one-time profit.

The Dominion Lands Act of 1872 was designed to help settle the west. Homesteaders were given 160 acres of land under the condition that they build a residence and develop crops on a minimum of 10 acres in the first three years of occupancy. As we all know now, and probably should have known then, all land is not created equal. During the poor growing conditions and droughts of the 1930s, a lot of farmers were forced to abandon their dreams and leave their settlements. As a result, the government reclaimed large tracts of lands. The Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration was formed in 1935 in part to restore these degraded and abandoned parcels back to productive agricultural land.

Under PFRA management, land that had proven unsuitable for cropping was seeded back to grass. Together with

large acreages of natural prairie, these areas were then carefully managed, through grazing, to prevent further erosion of the soil. These protected lands were made available to local livestock producers for a fee per cow/calf pair. The pastures were managed by the PFRA to ensure the health of the grazing stock as well as maintaining the health of the pasture and ensuring there were adequate water resources.

These sustainable agricultural practices developed over eighty years have resulted in an environmentally sound ecosystem which houses many native species of birds and wildlife, including thirty-one federally protected species at risk. There are ongoing challenges in maintaining these large tracts of fragile land. In some areas invasive species like leafy spurge are a problem. This weed was kept in check partly by using sheep to graze these areas to control the problem. Unfortunately the sheep program has also been scrapped.

Suren Kulshreshtha, a Professor in the Department of Bioresource Policy, Business and Economics at the University of Saskatchewan, was hired from 1999 to 2005 to do an economic valuation of various private and public services provided by the PFRA Community Pastures. His findings showed that for every $1.00 spent on the pastures there was a net benefit of $2.75 to the patrons and the community at large. Kulshreshtha says that the true benefits were

even greater, since his study did not consider the benefits of drought proofing, ground-water quality, and flood reduction.

Although most of the costs of managing the PFRA pastures are currently covered by the fees paid by cattle producers, Kulshreshtha says that the majority of the benefits accrue to the public in the form of water quality, wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities and carbon sequestration. Now, the provincial government wants to sell, or perhaps lease, these public lands to their current users. Even though the government directly benefits from the oil and gas, gravel easements and recreational opportunities on these lands, they expect the current patrons to pick up the entire cost of management, while only reaping part of the benefits.

Let’s take the time to assess and study the problem, or opportunity, which was suddenly dropped in our laps by the federal government, and come to an equitable agreement with the pasture patrons while at the same time preserving these lands for future generations of Saskatchewan citizens.

Remember the song of the sixties, ‘this land is your land, this land is my land. This land was made for you and me.’ It would be a great mistake to sell these currently protected lands. We have a great resource here. Let’s not mess it up.

Bernadette Vangool Saskatoon, Sask.

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More lamb production needed In terms of agriculture on the Canadian Prairies I have always thought livestock should be more significant than it has been.

In that regard I felt the push to produce more hogs, a thrust made a decade ago now, made sense.

There was the land base to produce the feed and handle the manure as a fertilizer, as well as to keep barns relatively isolated to keep the smell issue somewhat under control.

At the time there was a need for rural jobs too.

Unfortunately hog production had evolved beyond manageable sized operations.

I say that not in terms of handling production in a unit where a thousand plus sows are kept, but rather in managing the cash flow such units require.

The larger a production unit the more borrowed cash involved. When hogs are profitable scale has little impact.

But when losses are being experienced, and there are always downturns in commodity pricing, they mount

quickly on larger operations. A dollar loss per animal on a thousand head is likely manageable for any producer.

But when a single business entity is producing a million hogs a year the pool of red ink gets pretty deep pretty quickly.

Obviously in terms of hog production things went south very quickly CALVIN on the Canadian Prairies. High grain prices and a tighter employee situaDANIELS tion pushed operating costs way up, ~ and when those pressures would put on barns carrying significant debt load it was a recipe for bankruptcy.

The long term situation for the hog sector remains a huge question mark, although the basic precepts of grain growing capacity and land base remain relevant.

And then there is the case of sheep.

The sector is one where Canadian production has long been less than consumption, even though Canadians aren't exactly noted for eating piles of lamb chops.

Of course with the new wave of immigrants, many coming from cultures where lamb rates far higher on the menu, demand will only grow.

So the potential for lamb production would seem poised to spike higher.

Yet production at this point in Canada is at best unreliable, at least in terms of year-round supply.

Producers at least appear poised to create a federal marketing organization to facilitate industry growth.

The federal government is likely to approve creation of a national lamb purchasing and marketing co-operative.

Such a co-operative could help the industry better coordinate supply to meet domestic demand.

The real work though will be how to build year-round production capacity as the sheep sector faces the same production pressures as does the hog sector, high grain prices topping the list.

Vehicle and machinery safety on the farm Picture a farm and you might imagine a quaint, wholesome place complete with green tractors, baby animals and hay bales. While this picture is idealistic, the tragic reality is that farms can be deadly places for their occupants, workers and visitors.

Machinery greatly increases efficiency and productivity in farm workplaces, but at the same time introduces some deadly hazards. In fact, 70 per cent of agricultural fatalities are machine-related due to machine rollovers, runovers and entanglements.

This National Farm Safety Week, the Canada Safety Council encourages all farming families, workers, and visitors to recognize the vital need for safety around all vehicles and machinery on the farm. Our goal is to raise awareness of the deadly hazards that exists and provide recommendations about what can be done to prevent injuries and tragedies.

The statistics From 1990 to 2008, an average of 104 people died every year from agricultural incidents in Canada, according to the Canadian Agricultural Injury Reporting (CAIR) program.

Agriculture ranks the fourth most hazardous industry in Canada, with 12.9 deaths per 100,000 farm population.

Agriculture creates a unique environment, where children have di-

rect access to the workplace. The most common locations for agricultural fatalities involving children are fields and the farm yard. Of the 248 children who died due to agriculture-related injuries between 1990 and 2008, 63 per cent of the fatalities were machinerelated.

Seventy per cent of agricultural fatalities occurred from May to October, and 92 per cent of people who died in agricultural injury events were male. Along with the human loss and suffering, economic losses from largely predictable and preventable agricultural incidents cost $465 million in one year.

Transportation collisions accounted for $91 million of this total.

Recommendations Make your farm a safer place by developing good practices for operating vehicles and machinery.

Do not operate farm machinery or vehicles when impaired.

Impairing substances include alcohol, some medications and drugs.

Impairment can also take other forms. These include fatigue, emotional stress and distractions.

Always walk around your machinery or vehicle before starting the equipment. Children, pets, farm animals or debris may be hiding in your blind spots.

Know the terrain of the land that is being farmed. When possible, avoid steep ditches and

other areas where rollovers are more likely to occur.

Use machinery and vehicles for their intended purposes only.

Do not carry more passengers on machines or vehicles than recommended.

Always keep your hands, feet and body in general clear of moving parts. Use safety guards and keep the machinery in good repair.

Keep work areas neat and clean.

Underage persons should not operate vehicles or machinery.

Teach children safety fundamentals. This

includes clearly identifying where farm machinery and vehicles are operated, and where they may not play. Children need to develop a healthy respect for the potential dangers of being near a moving machine or vehicle, and learn how to stay safe.

If you are the owner/operator of a farm, clearly communicate to your staff that risk-taking involving machinery or vehicles is not allowed or tolerated. Your employees should understand that you expect them to always operate in a safe manner. This includes no speeding and no impaired or distracted driving.

Make sure operators are competent, confident and capable when it comes to using machinery. If additional training or instruction is necessary, make safety the priority. Take the time to read manuals, ask questions and consult industry experts who can give you answers.

Have an emergency plan and review it often with anyone who is regularly at your farm.

This plan should include contact information for local emergency responders, and contact information for friends or relatives who can be called if something goes wrong.

Motorists, give farm-machinery operators the room they need on the road. Be patient and pass with caution when it is safe to do so.

Like many aspects of farming life, safety is a shared responsibility and a team effort. It is absolutely necessary that everyone does their part to reduce injuries or deaths involving machinery and vehicles.

Safety on the farm not only saves time and money, it reduces human suffering. Together, everyone can make the farm a safer and healthier place to live, work and play.

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Saskatchewan’s HealthLine number changing to 811

The Government of Saskatchewan is making access to 24/7 health advice easier by changing the province’s HealthLine number to 811.

“People can now access HealthLine for professional health advice any time, by simply dialing 811 from anywhere in the province,” Health Minister Dustin Duncan said. “HealthLine is a key part of our primary health care strategy to improve access to health services and I encourage Saskatchewan residents to take advantage of this valuable resource.”

Saskatchewan joins several other jurisdictions across the country in using 811 for its confidential health information and support telephone line. The old 10-digit HealthLine number (1-877-800-0002) will continue to work for a minimum of two years to ensure uninterrupted access to the

service.

HealthLine services are available free of charge 24 hours a day, seven days a week and are offered in English, with translation in more than 100 languages.

“Anyone with a health question or concern can call HealthLine,” HealthLine Director Roberta Wiest said. “We have an experienced and specially-trained staff, who can help callers make decisions about their health care options in a safe and confidential manner.”

HealthLine is staffed by Registered Nurses who assess callers’ symptoms and provide them with the most appropriate health support or information. Specially-trained social workers are also available to provide mental health and addictions crisis support.

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“I was pleased to hear that HealthLine is switching to an easy-to-remember phone number - 811,” Regina resident Jill Belof said. “My husband and I have used HealthLine on several occasions and we find its services very useful, particularly as parents of young children.”

HealthLine, which is operated by the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region for all Saskatchewan residents, answers an average of 5,800 calls per month.

More information on HealthLine is available at www. health.gov.sk.ca/healthline.

People can also find health information and advice online at www.healthlineonline.ca. HealthLine Online also offers interactive health tools and decision aids to help people make informed health

Water Security Agency releases March forecast Minister responsible for Water Security Agency Ken Cheveldayoff released the March forecast and outlook on spring runoff. Based on the amount of snowfall this winter, an above normal runoff is expected for the majority of the province, while some areas have the potential for very high runoff and flooding.

“The rate of melt and how much additional precipitation

falls as snow or rain in coming weeks will determine the risk of flooding this spring,” Cheveldayoff said. “However, if the precipitation conditions going forward are consistent with their historical averages, most of the province will experience an above average spring runoff.”

A hot summer and fall with below normal rainfall across the entire agricultural por-

tion of Saskatchewan in 2012 produced relatively dry conditions going into the winter season, but a well above normal snowpack has created the potential for an above normal runoff.

The Water Security Agency will continue to monitor the 2013 spring runoff conditions across Saskatchewan. If necessary, more snow surveys will be conducted to verify snow

accumulation. The Water Security Agency will be updating this forecast in April with the best information available.

“We provide this forecast so that communities and residents can look at their local conditions and consider the best strategies to protect their property and infrastructure,” Cheveldayoff said.

“Since 2010, the government of Saskatchewan has invested

When it rains, it pours Thawing snow and ice mixed with spring showers can wreak havoc on

homes. According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada, water damage is

R.M. of Canwood No. 494 Seasonal Heavy Duty Equipment Operator & Truck Driver The R.M. of Canwood No. 494 invites applications for a Seasonal Heavy Duty Equipment Operator and Truck Driver.

The successful applicant must have a valid Class 1A driver’s license and be able to carry out assigned duties without supervision and shall answer to the R.M. Council and the Foreman. Submit your drivers abstract and resume, including past experience and at least two references, to: R.M. of Canwood No. 494 Box 10, 641 Main Street Canwood, Sask., S0J 0K0 Fax: 306-468-2666 Email: rm494@sasktel.net Wages are negotiable based on experience. All resumes are to be in the hands of the Administrator on or before 4:00 P.M., Friday, March 22, 2013.

Only those contacted will be granted an interview.

Notice of Vote The Rural Municipality of Big River No. 555 Municipal By-Election 2013 Public Notice is hereby given that: 1) A vote will be held for the election of a Councillor for Division No. 1.

2) The vote will take place on Wednesday the 10th day of April, 2013, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at: DIVISION No. 1 POLL AT: The Big River Community Centre, 606 First Street North, Big River, Saskatchewan.

3) I will declare the result of the voting at the Municipal Office on the 10th day of April, 2013 at the hour of 9:00 p.m.

Dated at Big River, Saskatchewan this 7th day of March, 2013.

Donna Tymiak Returning Officer Identification will be required when you attend the polls.

For additional information and a full list of voter ID options please visit www.municipal.gov.sk.ca/voterID/voters

now the leading cause of property damage in Canada, costing insurers approximately $1.3 billion per year. However, Dave Minor, Vice President, TD Insurance, says there are precautionary measures homeowners can take to ensure their homes stay dry no matter how hard it pours.

Scan the perimeter: Are your eavestroughs and drains clear and does the downspout extend at least six feet away from your home? Has your driveway, patio or sidewalk settled? Is snow cleared at least three to five feet away from your house? Are your shingles properly repelling water?

Make the time to walk around the exterior of your home to check for these and other red f lags before they become big problems.

Be safe rather than sorry: Before a heavy rainstorm ruins irreplaceable valuables and family heirlooms, think before you store. Move valuable items to upper f loors or in waterproof containers, and secure appliances and furniture on cement blocks.

Be sure to keep a detailed inventory of your valuables – including serial numbers and dates purchased if you can – so that if you do have to make a claim, the process

will be easier.

Understand your coverage: Many homeowners and tenants don’t know the level and extent of their insurance policy, and this coverage may vary for water damage.

Speak to your insurance provider so there are no surprises if the unexpected occurs.

more than $25 million in 580 permanent flood mitigation works across the province.

Those works will protect communities and homes this spring and into the future.”

The March forecast should be used as a general guide as local conditions may vary. The full March forecast is available online at www.wsask.ca.

The Water Security Agency

was created to lead implementation of the 25 Year Saskatchewan Water Security Plan. It will improve water management capacity and service to individuals, businesses and communities across Saskatchewan. This new agency brings together, for the first time, all of the major responsibilities related to water quality and quantity.

Notice of Preparation of Assessment Roll Village of Canwood Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Village of Canwood for the year 2013 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the following days: Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays from March 8th to May 15th, 2013.

A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal with: Lisa Quessy, Village of Canwood Box 172, Canwood, SK S0J 0K0 Phone: (306) 468-2016 Email: canwood.town@sasktel.net by the 15th day of May, 2013.

Dated this 8th day of March, 2013.

Lisa Quessy, Assessor

R.M. of Canwood No. 494 & Highway 55 Waste Mgmt. Corp.

Employment Opportunity

Administrator & Secretary Treasurer Maternity Leave The Rural Municipality of Canwood No. 494 requires the services of a qualified Administrator to provide professional leadership and direction of the Rural Municipality for a one (1) year maternity leave term beginning July 2, 2013.

The R.M. of Canwood No. 494 is a progressive municipality located northwest of Prince Albert.

R.M. 494 serves a population of approximately 1425 people and includes 27 townships with a strong agricultural base and is surrounded by many lakes. The municipal office is located in the Village of Canwood, 75 km northwest of Prince Albert. Canwood offers a full range of services including a Pre K-12 Grade Community School, library, curling rink, skating rink, health clinic and pharmacy and beautiful Regional Park with a 9-hole sand green golf course.

Ideally you have a strong administrative background with technical skills in human resource management and municipal accounting. As the administrative head of the R.M., you are responsible for the overall operation of the R.M. in accordance with the objectives, plans, programs, bylaws and policies approved by Council along with various Provincial or Federal statutes. Candidates must have a minimum Rural “Class C” Certificate in Local Government Administration.

The successful candidate must have worked in a Municipal Office within the last five years and have knowledge and experience with: • Munisoft software and Microsoft Office programs; • Financial operations and capital budgeting • Entire tax process The Secretary Treasurer is responsible for the overall administrative operation of Highway 55 Waste Management Corporation. You will work closely with the Landfill Operations Manager and conduct meetings with the Board of the Corporation.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume, a covering letter, three work-related references, and salary expectations to the following address by no later than March 28, 2013: Rural Municipality of Canwood No. 494 Box 10, Canwood, SK S0J 0K0 Fax: (306) 468-2666 • Email: rm494@sasktel.net For more information about the R.M. of Canwood No. 494, please call 306-468-2014.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Report from the Legislature

Our government is committed to taking action that reflects the values important to Saskatchewan people. After extensive consideration and consultation, we have decided the drinking age in Saskatchewan will not be lowered from 19 to 18. The idea to look at possibly changing the drinking age was the result of a resolution from the Saskatchewan Party’s youth wing. So we said as a government, we would look at it and accept comments and feedback from some of the major stakeholders, as well as the public on this matter.

We received feedback from groups such as the province’s police chiefs, Mothers Against Drinking and Driving, Students Against Drinking and

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Driving, medical professionals and addictions counsellors. Based on what we heard, we have decided not to change the legal drinking age. With

this decision, Saskatchewan remains in line with most other Canadian provinces where the legal drinking age is 19. It has been 19 here since 1976.

Another area our government is seeking public input is on traffic safety. To that end, a new legislative committee has been created to explore ways to improve traffic safety and reduce fatalities. This new committee is made up of both government and opposition MLAs. In the coming months, the committee will be holding meetings throughout the province to consult with the public and stakeholders. Areas such as ways to improve traffic safety, reduce the number of accidents, injuries and fatalities caused by fac-

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tors like impaired driving, distracted driving, excessive speed, wildlife and intersections will be considered. The findings of the consultations

will be release in a report on August 30, 2013. Last year there were 175 traffic fatalities on our highways, the deadliest year in recent memory.

After the senseless death of an 18 year-old woman working in the Orange Zone, our government took action to implement safety improvements for highways workers, including rumble strips to be used in prioritized work zones, gates that narrow the approaches and increased fines for drivers caught speeding in the Orange Zone. We also introduced legislation for photo radar in the Orange Zones which will be implemented once it’s passed in the spring.

With the spring session of the Legislature upon us, our government is committed to

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moving forward on the commitments we made in the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth.

To that end, one of the first orders of business will be our sixth consecutive balanced budget. Overall spending increases will be less than four percent, but Saskatchewan people will not see any significant cuts or elimination of important programs and services. It’s been a more challenging budgeting process given pressures such as lower resource revenues, but we will move forward on Growth Plan initiatives such as SaskBuilds, a government agency that will look for innovative ways to address our growing province’s ongoing infrastructure needs.

The spring session of the Legislature began on March 4th.

13th annual ‘Teddy’ Gov’t Waste Awards By the Canadian Taxpayers Association

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) held its 15th annual Teddy Waste Awards ceremony, roasting the year’s worst and funniest examples of government waste.

CTF Federal Director Gregory Thomas, Master of Ceremonies, joined the charming and talented Catherine Brière and the CTF’s pig mascot Porky the Waste Hater at the swinestudded gala, held on Parliament Hill at the Charles Lynch Press Conference Theatre.

The CTF’s signature waste award, the Teddy, is named for Ted Weatherill, a former federal appointee sacked in 1999 after submitting a litany of dubious expenses, includ-

ing a $700 lunch for two.

Each year the CTF hosts the Teddy awards to shine the spotlight on corruption and waste in government at every level, whether it’s on Parliament Hill, in a provincial capital, at city hall, the band office, or the school board office.

“It’s enough to bring you to tears sometimes, these greedy scheming politicians,” said Thomas. “Once a year we can all have a laugh about it, and more importantly, about them.”

Federal Teddy Winner: Chief Roger Redman, Standing Buffalo First Nation When band members gathered to impeach him, the Chief padlocked the band office and confis-

cated the chequebook.

For leading the Standing Buffalo reserve, home to 443 people, Chief Redman took home more after-tax income than the Prime Minister, and each of his councillors out-earned Saskatchewan’s premier.

Provincial Teddy Winner: Former Alberta Tourism Minister Christine Cusanelli Alberta had a problem on its hands: cancelling a massive provincial junket to the London Olympics left the province with $113,000 worth of empty hotel rooms. The minister helped the province with the problem by taking her mother and her daughter to the Olympics with her, billing the entire trip to the

taxpayers before eventually paying the money back.

Local Teddy Winner: Toronto Maintenance and Skilled Trades Council The Toronto Maintenance and Skilled Trades Council billed the Toronto Public School District for 293,000 work orders totalling $158 million, including $143 to attach a pencil sharpener to a desk with four screws and $266 for hanging three pictures on a wall.

Union boss, Jimmy Hazel believes in being accountable – to himself. As he told a Toronto Star reporter “We don’t need to f----ing prove anything to anybody about costs.”

Lifetime Achievement Teddy: Bev Oda After expensing chauffeured limousines in cities from Halifax to London, England, expensing two luxury hotels in London on the same nights, ordering $16 glasses of orange juice, and charging taxpayers for an air purifier so she could smoke in her office, the former Harper cabinet minister left office, with only her $52,000 annual Parliamentary pension to comfort her for the rest of her life.

Other nominees included: Agriculture and AgriFood Canada: $826,000 to a private company to develop sausages that don’t explode when you cook them.

Metro Vancouver Translink: untold costs to mobilize the RCMP, the Coast Guard, Transport Canada,

Vancouver Airport security and Air Canada security, when the Metro Vancouver Transit Police forgot explosives on a commercial Air Canada plane after a training exercise with their bomb-sniffing dog.

The Senate of Canada: $106 million for this unelected group of unelected politicians who refuse to disclose details of their public expenses to the public.

New Brunswick MLAs: two former New Brunswick MLAs dragged taxpayers before the province’s human rights tribunal, seeking protection for their

gold-plated pensions.

Ontario Government: $225 million to $775 million in costs to move two gas-fired electricity plants from Mississauga and Oakville, the former during the last election as a vote-buying exercise.

Montreal’s Mr. Surprenant: $706,000 pocketed by the former city engineer in bribes on city construction contracts.

Hospitals in St. John’s, Halifax, and Windsor $1.9 million in losses operating unsuccessful Tim Hortons outlets with union staff and some refusing to sell doughnuts.

$5,546,712 Thank you, Saskatchewan Once again, you’ve madee miracles happen for people like Lois. It was donations like yours thatt provided her with funding ng for a new walker.

From Lois and countless other recipients, and from Kinsmen and Kinettes across ss the province, thank you for supporting the Kinsmen Foundation through Telemiracle. acle.

Please send your donations to Telemiracle 37, Box 83000, Saskatoon, SK S7K 9S1.

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Parkside Centennial celebration this summer Normally….not a lot happens in the quiet Village of Parkside; This summer, however …. Let the Party Begin!

It has been a long time since the residents of Parkside have had the pleasure of a parade going through their community. Not only will we have the excitement of the parade on Saturday morning June 29th ….. But all the fun and enjoyment of 2 full days packed with demonstrations – exhibits – food – tours – visiting – more food – entertainment for the whole family and of course…..Fireworks!

Plans for the celebration are starting to come together: Saturday begins with ….FOOD… a pancake breakfast at the sports grounds followed by THE PARADE through the Village, the rest of the day is chock full of activities for the whole family.

The hamburger and concession booths at the sports grounds will be open during the 2 days. The evening fun kicks off with FOOD …. two pigs on a spit BBQ served up on a first come first served arrangement.

Then comes entertainment…. with a mock up of the old fashioned ACT Amateur hour which originated in Parkside many years ago (so get your act polished up and join in the fun). When the music stops… there will be …. MORE FOOD with the cutting and serving of the Parkside Centennial birthday cake and once full dark arrives the day will close with a bang … FIREWORKS! Sunday begins with….. FOOD in the way of a Continental breakfast…. Followed by a inter-denominational church service under the big tent at the sports grounds. How can you have a centennial celebration and reminisce about the past

Job opportunities in Saskatchewan continue to grow Visits to the saskjobs.ca website continued at a steady pace in February. The popular jobs website saw a 7.0 per cent increase in visits over February 2012, with just under a million visitors this February and a 12 per cent increase in the number of jobs posted.

A total of 15,390 job opportunities were posted by employers in February, which is up more than 12 per cent year-over-year.

The sales and service category continued to make up the majority of postings at 34.5 per cent; this is a 44.2 per cent increase over February 2012. The trades, transport and construction

NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL TOWN OF BIG RIVER Pursuant to subsection 214 of The Municipalities Act, notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Town of Big River for the year 2013 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday inclusive until May 15, 2013.

Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment or classification to the Board of Revision is required to file his or her notice of Appeal with: The Assessor, Town of Big River, Box 220, Big River, Saskatchewan, S0J 0E0, by the 15th day of May, 2013.

Dated this 15th day of March, 2013.

Gail Gear Assessor

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category vacancies comprised the next largest segment of all jobs posted at 29.2 per cent, an 11.7 per cent increase year over year. Job opportunities in the processing and manufacturing category were also up by 21.2 per cent over the same month last year.

“Saskatchewan continues to offer valuable opportunities for those seeking new employment and for those employers seeking to fill positions,” Economy Minister Bill Boyd said. “And we continue to see new and exciting positions posted each and every day in virtually every category and industry and in both rural and urban markets across the province.”

In February, 326 communities posted job opportunities on the saskjobs.ca website. Visitors to the site are primarily from Saskatchewan but interest from those outside of the province is rising; visits from job seekers in Quebec were up year-overyear by 86.6 per cent. As well, interest from those outside of Canada continues to grow; web visits from interested job seekers in Ireland grew by 28.6 per cent and from India by 25.5 per cent over February 2012. Mobile use also continues to rise.

“Job seekers are using their cell phones and other mobile devices to search for jobs now more than ever,” Boyd said. “Mobile hits to the Saskjobs website have doubled over the same month last year and are up by 109 per cent, and we expect that trend to continue – especially with our new Saskatchewan Jobs Facebook page which launched last month.”

The Saskatchewan Jobs Facebook page can be found at www.facebook.com/SaskatchewanJobs.

Prince Albert Raider Hockey Schedule Fri., March 15 ~ 7 p.m WE

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without having an old fashioned Sunday afternoon picnic (food supplied) and games? Bring your ball glove and join in on a pick up ball game, or …. have some laughs by participating in one of the great old games of the past like…. a tug of war or the sack race.

The entire Village of Parkside will be part of the celebration with events scheduled between the Parkside Heritage Center (school) and the Parkside Sports Grounds. This is a very special time for past and present residents of Parkside enabling them to reminisce about the people and places that once made up the community.

Mark it on your calendar and get in touch with friends and relatives who once resided in or around Parkside and Let the Party Begin!

Let the Party Begin!

Parkside Centennial Celebration Pork Loin Dinner & All the Trimmings!

Parkside Heritage Center (School)

Friday, April 5th – 6:30 pm

Tickets: Adults - $10; Age 12 & Under - $6; Pre-school - Free Admission by Advance Ticket Only Ticket venues: Parkside General Store; Shellbrook Woodland Pharmacy; Leask - Bramshott Spirits; Contact: Gwen 306-747-2556; Judy 306-747-3522

SPIRITWOOD AG SOCIETY’S

40th Annual Bull Sale

Sat., March 23 Sale 1:00 pm Location - Spiritwood Stockyards 4-H Dutch Auction Heifer to start the sale 3 Buyer # Draws of $300 towards bull purchase 3 Breeds: Angus, Charolais & Simmentals New & existing breeders with their top breeding stock For More Info:

306-883-2767 or 306-883-2566

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Elks sweep Royals out of the way

While it looks like Curtis Olsen (14) scored this goal, it was actually Joel Belair (6) who was the last to touch the puck before it crossed the line in first period action against the Hague Royals March 9th. Matt Swaby (24) earned the assist for his pass. Shane Callaghan earned the other assist. The Elks went on to defeat the Royals 10-4 and move on to face Rosthern for the FCHL League Championship. Watch for game dates and times.

Photo: Tom Pierson

By Tom Pierson The Shellbrook Elks were on a mission March 9th when they hosted the Hague Royals for Game 3 of their semi-final series. The Elks were up two games to none, and a win would

put them into the league’s championship final series.

Shellbrook came out a little sluggish, while the Royals were sharp and skating hard. Devon Spencer looked sharp between the pipes for

the Elks, who soon found their rhythm and their scoring touch.

Josh Peterson said this about the Royals, “They showed up tonight with a short staff but they did not give up. It certainly says a lot about their character and their pride.”

By the end of the first period, the Elks enjoyed a 3-0 lead. At 12:38 Josh Peterson was the beneficiary of a blocked shot right off the face-off to the right of Jared Boehm, Hague’s goalie. Peterson made no mistake on the screened shot. 1-0 Shellbrook. Cody Belair assisted.

A power play at 7:58 was the ticket for a goal

by Joel Belair, assisted by Matt Swaby and Shane Callaghan.

Less than a minute later, Luke Fritshaw scored from Peterson and Matt Bergen. Shots on goal favoured the Elks heading into the dressing room at 14-7.

Both sides scored three goals in the middle twenty minutes.

Shane Callaghan scored on a nice pass for a one-timer at 15:34. Joel Belair and Hugh Hamilton assisted on the play.

Hague then scored two consecutive goals.

At 14:46 the puck bounced out from the end boards to the slot where Travis Fehr fired it home. Chad George and Nathan McNaught assisted.

Ryan Sisson scored at 12:34 from Daniel Rauckman and Travis Goebel. That made the score 4-2 Elks.

A three-way give-and-go in close gave the Elks Brock Fitch the game winning goal. Curtis Olsen and Matt Swaby assisted.

The Royals Nathan McNaught scored on a fabulous one-time blast from the slot that

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went top shelf in an instant. No real chance for Spencer on the play. Goebel and George assisted.

Joel Belair scored his second goal of the game with 1:42 on the clock. Fritshaw and Olsen assisted. Heading into the dressing room after two periods, it was 6-3 Elks who also led in shots on goal with 33-21.

Hague came out ready to play some serious hockey in the third period and scored 25 seconds after the puck was dropped. Goebel scored from George and Ryan Sisson. That would be the Royals last hurrah.

After that goal, the Elks mounted their horses and mounted a tremendous offensive attack.

They threw everything at Boehm for several minutes, but only managed to hit the post.

From there on it was all Elks, who added four goals. Fritshaw scored from Peterson and Olsen while short-handed. Joel Belair completed his Hat Trick from Olsen and Callaghan.

Ryan Gareau scored from Chris Thompson and Peterson. The last goal of the series was scored with 1:08 to go in regulation. Peterson scored short-handed from Brock Fitch.

So, it was ‘10-4 good buddy’ for the score and the shots on goal were 48-32 in favour of the Elks.

For Peterson, after scoring 5 goals against Hague in Game 2, 1 goal against Rosetown and another two in this game, he said he credits his new stick for the streak. “It’s nice the puck is finally going in.” He also earned three assists.

Next up is the League Championship series between the Shellbrook Elks and the Rosthern Wheat Kings. Dates and times to be announced.

Village of Leask council highlights The minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the Village of Leask which was held in the Leask Village Office on Wednesday January 16 2013 commencing at 7:00 PM. with Councilors Gordon Harris, Joan Rogers, Arthur Spriggs, Thomas Spriggs, Mayor Maurice Stieb, and Administrator Brenda Lockhart present.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Maurice Stieb at 7:00 P.M. That the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 19, 2012 be accepted as presented Councilor Harris declared a pecuniary interest and left the room prior to discussion and voting on the following resolution.

That we approve invoice from Leask Agro in the amount of $843.29 That we approve invoice from Gordon Harris in the amount of $367.50 Carried unanimously by all members of Council present and eligible to vote.

Councilor Harris returned to Council Chambers.

That the accounts covered by cheques numbered 4332 to 4368 inclusive and totaling $27,666.02 be approved for payment, identified as Schedule “A” and attached to these minutes.

That we approve the Financial Statements for December 2012 as presented.

That the following reports be accepted as presented: 1. Water Treatment Plant Report – December 2012 2. Employee Time Sheets – Dec 16,2012 to Jan 12, 2013 3. Administrator’s Report That we hire Andy Cyr to repair the interior wall of the Credit Union Building for $535.00 plus GST That we change the signing authority at the Affinity Credit Union to Maurice Stieb and Brenda Lockhart for the Safety Deposit Box In order to close it.

That council appoint the following committee as the operating authority of the Leask Golf Course for the 2013 year: President: Roy Hamilton Member of Board: Gilbert Lenz Treasurer: Joanne McHanson, Member of Board: Robert McHanson Secretary: Joanne McHanson, Member of Board: Gordon Harris; Member of Board: Tom Spriggs; Member of Board: Arthur Spriggs That the following persons be appointed to the Leask Local Library Board for the year 2013 Jean Verbonac and Heather Ranger

That the following persons be appointed to the Wapiti Library Board for the year 2013 Jean Verbonac That the following persons be appointed to the Fire Department Committee for the year 2013 Joan Rogers and Gordon Harris That the following persons be appointed to the Parkland Mutual Parkland Aid for the year 2013 Derril Rogerson That the following persons be appointed to the Emerald Lake Park Board for the year 2013 Maurice Stieb That the following persons be appointed to the Butler Library Committee for the year 2013 Maurice Stieb and Gordon Harris That the following persons be appointed to the Dr. Recruitment Board for the year 2013 Arthur Spriggs That appoint Arthur Spriggs to the 55-40 Municipal Working Group.

That we appoint Tom Spriggs and Joan Rogers to the Green Fund Committee That Murray Donohue be appointed dog/cat catcher and pound keeper for the 2013 year with the Village maintenance shed on Lot 11, Block 1, Plan S3969 to be designated pound That the Village retain the firm of Wilcox Zuk as municipal solicitors

for the year 2013 and pay a retainer fee of $50.00 That we appoint Peter Halayka of Halayka Building Inspection as 2013 Building Official for the Village of Leask That we set the 2013 truck allowance for Murray Donohue at $225 per month and tool allowance at $100.00 per year That we set the 2013 allowance for Mike Rogers to run his vehicle at the landfill at $25.00 per Saturday That we hire Milly Lamontagne to fill in for the Administrator while on holidays from February 26 to February 28, 2013 That the Administrator’s vacation of February 21, 2013 to February 28, 2013 be approved.

That we close the office on Tuesday January 22, 2013 for Administrator Brenda Lockhart to attend an Administrator’s Meeting in Shellbrook That we disconnect the utility services to the following residences Derek Bates, 717 Elder Ave. Stephen Meech 3 6 4 - 2 n d Avenue Stacy Neubuhr, #58 Main Street Anand Sugrim, 2 6 7 - 1 s t Ave. That a letter be sent to all parties involved advising of

the pending action and that failing payment by February 20, 2013, that the following outstanding utility accounts be added to taxes.

Marilyn Doucette – service for 717 Elder Avenue (Derek Bates) Ronald Craig – service for 233-1st Avenue Cree Developments – service for 513-2nd St North Dallas Inglehart – service for 313-2nd Avenue ( Muskeg Holdings) Justine Nokusis – service for 313 – 2nd Avenue (Muskeg Holdings) Leroy Ledoux – service for 563-1st St North That the following individuals be charged the meter reading fee of $25.00, Jordan Skwark, 360-2nd Ave. Toth Elevator Janelle Pechawis, 274-1st Street N Peter Kartas, 339-2nd Ave. S Gabriell Chappel, 438-3rd Avenue N Gina Pelletier, 503-2nd St. N Paul Ledoux, 355-2nd Avenue N Charles Smith, 5 5 4 - 1 s t Street N Anand Sugrim, 267-1st Avenue N Toth, 225-1st Avenue Stephen Meech 3 6 4 - 2 n d Avenue N

Thunder Ridge 5 6 1 - 1 S t Street N Toth, Thunder Ridge Shop Clifford Gjerde 810 South Rd Allowance That we reimburse Bruce and Beth White the cost of $40.69 to repair a closet door in the Credit Union Building suite and forward a letter advising in the future, all repairs requests must be brought to council prior to the work being performed.

That the following correspondence be accepted as presented: Email – Administrator’s Meeting Ministry of Labour Relations SUMA – Audited Financial Statements SUMA – Resolutions Ministers of Government Relations Letter to Council – Bruce & Beth White Concept Saskatchewan Lotteries Crosby Hanna & Associates That we send a letter to Leask Community School advising the Village does not have employment opportunity at this time for Nigel Ferster That we adjourn the meeting at 10:05 pm

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At this stage, it is unknown whether this recent trip would become an annual event, but judging from the positive feedback received from students, parents/guardians, the education department may review for future student career planning.

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Excellent service and complimentary breakfast buffet for each guest.

Rise and shine occurred at 6:00 am and the bus and group were ready to make the long trek back home on Friday, March 1st.

By in large the trip was a memorable one and it really opened the eyes of the students. They were exposed to one of the most aggressive and controversial industry in Canada. The students experienced firsthand of what Camp life all is about and in turn meeting various companies and corporations who have a very high interest in recruiting aboriginal youth for short and long term career opportunities.

Tristan Sakebow wrote in her essay about this trip, “Even though it’s quite away from home, in the end it’s all worth it”. Shania Morin was quoted, “I would consider applying for a job in Fort McMurray because there’s a lot of work in all fields”.

Autumn Breeze Thomas, had this to say about her experience, “The trip all together was a big success, I would definitely want the younger grades to enjoy the educational tour the way we

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Oil Sands industry. As their motto highlighted, “it’s the closest you can get without boots and a hard hat!”

Next on the agenda was participation at the Northeastern Alberta Aboriginal Business Association (NAABA), in conjunction with their 20th Anniversary, Aboriginal Business Showcase. This annual event draws businesses/ corporations/governments to showcase and offer networking opportunities of both aboriginal and nonaboriginal businesses. The Showcase is an excellent venue to gauge the employment and career possibilities for students to consider as part of their personal planning once out of high school.

Final tour of the day included a visit to the Beaver River Camp, roughly forty-five minutes north of Fort McMurray. This camp managed under PTI Group Inc., houses 800 workers of the Oil Sands Industry. The camp is one of many that provides catering, housekeeping, custodial and transportation of the thousands of workers that make Fort McMurray their home during their work period.

The students were able to see first-hand of what to expect at a Camp and the types of employment available in that sector of the industry.

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Recently a group of 14 senior Grades 10-12 students and 6 Chaperones made the long journey to tour Fort McMurray. The trip was fully supported by the leadership and Education Department of the Big River First Nation. The students boarded the First Nation’s Charter Bus and left home on Wednesday, February 27th, the trip took 9 hours with four rest stops on the way.

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by Big River First Nation on Thursday, November 29th, along with this event, the firm of PTI Group Inc., recently recruited Band Members to gain employment at one of their many camps under their management. It was through these events that the Education administration supported the initiative of having a field trip to Fort McMurray.

After numerous telephone calls and email correspondence, Garnet Eyahpaise, Guidance Counsellor and organizer felt enough contact and places of interest would complete their itinerary. The field trip started on Thursday, February 28th with a tour of the “Oil Sands Discovery Centre”. The Centre is an excellent combination of an educational facility and museum. The Centre offers the history, science and technology all related to the

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OBITUARY ~ Gordon Robinson ROBINSON - Gordon Stewart Robinson, its with great sadness that we announce the passing Gordon Stewart Robinson (Bud Robinson) was born on April 5, 1938 in Shellbrook, Saskatchewan to the parents of Cora Mathilda and George Stewart Robinson.

Gordon is survived by his loving wife, Reta, and his four children Valerie Robinson of Edmonton A lberta, Debbie McBean (Bob) of Sundre A lberta, Calvin (Cher yle) Robinson of Edson, A lberta, Scott (partner Pat) Robinson of Edmonton, A lberta.

Gordon also leaves behind 8 grandchildren: Theresa Lynn Sadler, Nicole McGill, Kristopher Backwick, Matthew Robinson, Ami Robinson and Candace Robinson; 10 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren, his sisters, Donna (Craig) Davies of Medicine Hat A lberta, Joanne (Ken) Prosser of Winnipeg Manitoba, his sister-in law Barbara Robinson of Fort St. John, and numerous Aunts, Uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many close friends.

Gordon was predeceased by his parents Cora Mathilda and George Stewart Robinson, his brother Ronald Arthur Robinson and son in-law A lbert (Bert) St. Onge.

Burial will be held at the Shellbrook Cemetar y in Saskatchewan.

There will be a graveside ser vice for family only.

The family of Gordon Robinson wishes to thank Edson Hospital and the Cross Cancer Clinic for all their help and ser vices.

GOOD NEWS ~ PASTOR DAVID BALDOCK PARKSIDE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

I have found myself wondering lately, “What has happened to my life?” It’s not that there has been a personal or family tragedy, or that I really even feel all that different.

What I have noticed, more than anything, is that life seems to be getting more complicated, more cluttered, busier and more distracted. In May we will have been in Parkside for 6 years. Longer than we have served anywhere else. In fact, more than half our married life we have now been here. And we’re perfectly happy about that. We enjoy so much of our lives here. Still though, things feel different than they once did.

Life just feels less straight forward for me. There seem to be more bumps and detours than there were in the past.

And I don’t mean the highway outside of town (as annoying as that is at times). I suppose it is a hazard of getting older and having 3 growing boys in the house. At times, with everything that is going on from week to week, life can feel just a bit out of control. I suppose it is a good reminder that very little of our lives is actually under our control. Nearly everything around us can be unpredictable: the weather, other people’s schedules, expenses, and so on. Maybe it’s just a consequence of being more set in my ways than I like to think I am. Then again, if I haven’t realized yet that life is full of changes, I had better start paying more attention.

In all the changes though, it is very good to have even a few things we can rely on.

Which is where God really comes into play in my life.

What He has said will not change. The way He has made the universe to work and the ways He has given us to behave are both powerful and beneficial when we understand them. If we follow them, work within them, then the results will be good. If we ignore them, then the chaos of life will only be magnified for us. As Easter is approaching, it is good to remember all that God has done, and the many ways we benefit from the works of God on the earth. I once had someone complain to me that salvation and theology are too complicated. Their claim was that it should be simple, very simple, or they weren’t going to bother trying to figure it all out. My response was simply this: the world around us is far from simple. Life is complicated, varied, multi-layered. It is rarely simple. So why should we expect God to be simple? Our universe is not small because God is not small. Sin and salvation might be simple enough on the surface, easy enough to explain to children, but full understanding and application to our lives is the greatest ongoing challenge we face. It is no wonder Paul challenged us to “work out our salvation with fear and trembling” (Philippians 2:12). Not because we need to be afraid of the Lord who created us, but because it is such a weighty matter that affects the entire rest of our lives.

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LUTHERAN CHURCH Zion - Canwood Sunday School, Worship Sunday, 9 a.m.

St. John’s - Shellbrook Sunday School, Worship Sunday, 11 a.m.

Pastor Doug Schmirler Parkside, Immanuel 11 a.m. - Worship 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 a.m. - Worship Wed., Mid Week Study 7 p.m.

Pastor David Bodvarson 747-7235 Canwood 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School 11:00 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.

St. Henry’s - Leask Mass Sunday 7 p.m.

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

Fr. Tru Le -----------------------PRESBYTERIAN Mistawasis Sunday worship 11 a.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 morning. 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

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Nike might be regretting McIloy deal MEMO: To: Rory McIlroy From: Nike board chairman Phil Knight Dear Rory: We want our money back.

As you remember, in December we paid you the first $20 million instalment of a 10-year, $200-million contract. In exchange for that money, you agreed to start using our Nike clubs, hitting a Nike ball, wearing Nike clothes and a Nike hat.

But we didn’t expect you to start playing golf like the assistant janitor at the Nike plant. He’s got a bad slice, but it looks like you’ve got a bad everything.

Including a bad attitude.

Walking off the course after completing only eight holes at the Honda Classic isn’t exactly what we had in mind when we agreed to pay you handsomely for being our company representative.

Being seven over par after eight is, understandably, not very good, but you’re a professional and you should act like it.

I know, I know, your bud-

dy Tiger did that all the time, claiming a sore knee, or a wonky shoulder when things weren’t going well and he was closer to the parking lot than he was to the top of the leaderboard. But we were hoping you wouldn’t be like Tiger — except for playing brilliantly as he did before he had his little ‘fire hydrant’ incident in 2009.

Maybe our clubs aren’t the greatest. Maybe they’re not like your old Titleists, the ones you used like magic wands to weave a record that vaulted you into the No. 1 spot in the world by the age of 23. That’s the Rory we want to see — not the one shooting 75-75 at Dubai, losing in the first round of the big Match Play tournament to some guy named Shane, who nobody’s ever heard of, or walking off the course at the Honda in mid-round.

We need the old Rory back, or our lawyers will be calling your lawyers. In the meantime, how about a plan for recovery — one step at a time.

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tice round questions of sexual with our Nike orientation by askjanitor. Suning prospects how day morning at many children they 9. Bring your have.”

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• R. J. CurAnd a better rie of sportsdeke. attitude. com: “Skip Stacie • Norman Devreaux, NewChad of the foundland's repBRUCE Wa s h i n g t o n resentative at the PENTON Post on wresScotties, works as a ~ tling being border services ofdropped from ficer. There's a curler the Olympics: who knows about “Here’s what you need to sneaking past a guard.” know about today’s Olym• Ian Hamilton of the pics: It has less to do with Regina Leader-Post: “The “Citius, Altius, Fortius” and NFL's Dallas Cowboys have more to do with “Cashius, added ‘The Elegant Lady’ to Wealthius, Greedius.” their stable. She’s a motor • Brad Dickson of the coach that lists for between Omaha World-Herald: “Ac- $1.5 million to $2.5 million, cording to a poll, 61 per cent depending on the options of NFL players disapprove selected. Her addition gives of commissioner Roger disillusioned Cowboys fans a Goodell. Goodell responded new bus to throw Tony Romo by announcing he is fining under.” all 61 per cent for “some• Another one from Dickthing or other.” son: “Dennis Rodman went • Comedy writer Jim on a trip to North Korea as Barach: “The NFL is looking an unofficial sports ambasinto whether teams are ask- sador. If seeing a guy with ing some players if they like 200 tattoos, 50 body piercgirls. The NBA gets around ings and a wedding gown

doesn’t make North Korea open its borders to the west, nothing will.”

• Before he got into legal trouble over allegedly shooting his girlfriend, Oscar Pistorius was being questioned about whether he used performance-enhancing drugs.

But, says Bill Williams, the controversy is what’s a performance-enhancing drug and what’s WD40.

• Barach again: “A study says that pessimists live longer lives. No wonder there are so many old people in the stands at Wrigley Field.”

• Cam Hutchinson of the Saskatoon Express, after fans threw rolls of toilet paper at Canada's Scotties Tournament of Hearts: “Good thing the curling championship wasn't sponsored by Swiss Army Knives.”

• Headline at SportsPickle. com: “49ers trade Alex Smith and Colin Kaepernick to the Chiefs just to torture Smith.”

• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “A judge in Richmond, B.C., sentenced peewee hockey coach Martin

Tremblay to 15 days in jail for sticking his leg out in the postgame handshake line and upending two opposing players — ages 10 and 13. In other words, 21,600 minutes for tripping.”

• Greg Cote of the Miami Herald, on John Huh being named PGA Tour rookie of the year: “Huh? Yes. Who? Huh!” • Jack Finarelli of SportsCurmudgeon.com: “The president of the U.S. makes $400,000 this year to run the country. Kobe Bryant makes $27.8 million this year to run around in blue and gold underwear.”

• Blogger Bill Littlejohn, on the Bills’ plans to interview linebacker Manti Te’o at the NFL combine: “Hopefully, in person.”

• Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel: “Did you see where Manti Te’o clocked a lumbering 40 time of 4.82 at the NFL Combine? Evidently, his fake girlfriend also doubled as his speed coach.”

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Saskatchewan Provincial parks reservation sites beats record The Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport announced today that the staggered spring launch for camping reservations has set a record during the first week.

In 2012, the online reservation system saw 13,500 campsites booked on opening day, with 15,014 in the first week. By creating staggered release dates, the website traffic was spread out through the week, giving more campers the opportunity to book a site. This resulted in 19,436 bookings over the week which was a 29.5 per cent increase

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over last year.

“We know people are passionate about camping in Saskatchewan provincial parks,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Kevin Doherty said. “We continue to work on improving our service and making our parks available to as many people as possible.”

To ensure this year’s launch was smooth, Saskatchewan Provincial Parks staff returned calls, replied to emails and posted inquiries on Facebook to troubleshoot any difficulties some campers may have expe-

rienced. The online reservation system was the most popular option as campers were able to make reservations from their computer or using the mobile site from any smart device, desktop or laptop computer.

For those campers who preferred to call to make reservations, they did so through the call centre at 1-855-737-7275.

The reservation system https://skmobile. goingtocamp.com will remain open until the September long weekend.

Visit www.saskparks.net or the Saskatch-

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Government has invested $33 million to improve Saskatchewan’s provincial parks from 2008 to 2012.

Government is continuing to improve Saskatchewan’s provincial parks by investing, over and above base capital funding, an additional $10 million for park upgrades from 2012 to 2016.

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Why would someone you don’t know, who lives in a different city, in the United States for example, want to sell you a $30,000 vehicle for $20,000? Plainly and simply, they wouldn’t. It’s that easy.

Therefore, it must be easy to avoid getting “ripped-off” on that dream car you found down in Texas, right?

Unfortunately, it’s not that easy for everyone. People can make bad decisions when they think they are getting a good deal. Think of the last time you got an unexpectedly good deal on something you really, really wanted. It’s a rush. And that rush of endorphins can encourage you to make bad decisions. Be honest with yourself; have you ever made a bad call when you were too much having fun?

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Online vehicle purchase scams about that wrong decision that felt so right, there are some things to keep in mind when making an on-line vehicle purchase. Even if you think you are immune to getting “ripped-off” keep reading; there are some good resources presented in this article for everyone thinking about making an on-line vehicle purchase.

The internet is an invention that changed our lives, arguably as much as the invention of the wheel. The wheel changed human behaviour slowly at first, speeding up with its use in the automobile.

The internet, on the other hand, has changed human behaviour in less than a generation.

Before the internet, how could you have found that mint 1984 Nissan 300ZX

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF SHELLBROOK NO. 493 NOTICE ASSESSMENT ROLL Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll of the Rural Municipality of Shellbrook No. 493 for the year 2013 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the Assessor from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, until the time for lodging appeals has expired.

A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Any person who wishes to appeal his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal with: The Assessor, R.M. of Shellbrook No. 493, Box 250, Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0 by the 15th day of May, 2013.

Dated this 15th day of March, 2013.

Karen Beauchesne Assessor

turbo at a dealership in Ohio; or the 1957 Harley that looks just like the one your Grandpa used to ride? The list goes on and on. The internet has been a great tool for the motor vehicle enthusiast whether it’s for finding your dream chariot or just talking to someone who has a great interest or knowledge about it. But it also has opened the door for thieves and fraudsters to take advantage of your raised pulse and excitement about that great find.

There are no “ten commandments” on how to purchase a vehicle online but if a proper strategy could be summarized, it would be in one word; research. The internet is perhaps the greatest research tool you will ever have and it can be used to dramatically lessen the risk you expose yourself to when buying a car “electronically.” There are so many resources that allow you to make informed decisions. At the end of this article there are two links that pres-

ent an abundance of information on importing a vehicle to Canada. You are spending your money and you may lose it. It is difficult enough to extradite suspected murderers from one country to another so once you become victimized by a relatively less serious internet fraud, chances are very high that nobody is going to be arrested and you won’t be getting your money back.

Before you even decide to buy a vehicle on-line, ask yourself if you even need to.

There are many local dealerships that are very reputable.

They have access to auto auctions and can bring in the specific vehicle you want from anywhere across Canada.

They have the experience to handle these matters. It’s their business. Even if you buy a car locally and have problems, there are laws and policies in place to deal with them.

If you buy a vehicle at a dealership or worse, from a private seller who is 3000 kilometres away, how easy will

it be to get them to fix a bad transmission they hid from you? Is that dealership going to worry about getting your repeat business the way a local dealership should?

The thought of buying a vehicle south of the border in order to save thousands of dollars is not always worth it or even valid. Is it worth the trouble to spend 60 hours on the road, deal with the paperwork of importing a vehicle and have no warranty in order to save $1000 or more? It might be, but after adding everything up, a local purchase may present the smarter buy.

Do the research and decide; it’s your money.

Keep in mind that the Police and your lawyer may not be able to help you after the money is gone.

If you decide that you want that vehicle online or the one listed at an established dealership, do your research. You will dramatically lessen the risk. But remember that you are taking a risk and nothing

will completely eliminate it.

Here are some websites you can check. There are many more sites available so don’t limit yourself; the more you learn, the better you will be able to make an informed decision. Major on-line auction sites present a lot of information that helps protect the consumer.

- Registrar of Imported Vehicles http://www.riv.ca - Canada Border Services Agency http://www.cbsaasfc.gc.ca/publications/pub/ bsf5048-eng.html The public is invited to join Sgt. Dave Kozicki with the Saskatoon Police Service this Thursday from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. for a live-Twitter chat discussing how to avoid being a victim of online vehicle purchase scams.

This chat is an opportunity for the public to speak directly with an experienced fraud investigator. People can follow along @RCMPSK or @GRCSask.

Knox UCW news highlights The March 7th meeting of Knox UCW was called to order at 7:29 p.m. by President Marjorie Bradley. She welcomed all present and extended a thank you for all assistance with last month’s activities.

Roll call was answered with

North West Regional College North West Regional College has provided innovative and comprehensive academic and skills training programs to our region for over 30 years. We recognize the importance of providing personal attention and relevant programming to clients and students throughout our region. Working at North West Regional College means you are part of the educational experience. Whether you are interacting with students in the classroom and labs, working within one of our coordination teams or supporting the learning from behind the scenes, you can find your place among a vibrant and dynamic group at North West Regional College. If you are dedicated to ensuring a positive learning experience, join us as…

Instructor Framing Program Duck Lake Reporting to the Coordinator, Skills Programs, the successful candidate will instruct the SIAST Framing program for North West Regional College at Duck Lake. You must hold a Provincial Journeyperson Carpentry Certificate. The successful candidate will have at least two years post-journeyperson experience. The candidate will plan, develop and facilitate the instruction of theory and practical training. Candidates with experience teaching adults will be given preference. The term for this assignment is April 8 – June 11, 2013 (46 days), rate of pay is dependent on years of experience in the trade and education level but will most likely fall within the range of $37.68 to $59.61 per hour.

A more detailed description of the position can be found on the NWRC website at www.nwrc.sk.ca NWRC wishes to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Apply your exceptional talents in a unique academic atmosphere. Please apply in writing, quoting file # 83-DL-1213, by March 19, 2013 at noon to:

Human Resources North West Regional College 10702 Diefenbaker Drive North Battleford, SK S9A 4A8 Fax: (306)445-2254 e-mail: careers@nwrc.sk.ca NOTE: This is an in-scope position. Internal applications from North West Regional College staff, with seniority, will be considered prior to outside applicants. The commencement of this position is subject to funding decisions, which are beyond the control of North West Regional College, and therefore subject to change.

each lady present naming a special woman who had/or is mentoring them in their life (ex: a teacher, a friend, a group leader, etc.)

Deb Mervold led devotion/ study.

This month we are studying “Our Service” as we continue in the series from “Ordinary Heroes”. The text was a Biblical Monologue based on 2nd Kings. Deb also shared the 2009 message from then United Church Moderator Marion Pardy. UCW’s are “servers” - learn about a need and do something about it. Deb closed with a prayer of encouragement.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and declared as such with no errors or omissions.

Treasurer, Edith Turner presented the financial report.

Meeting highlights: 1. Correspondence - Invitation from Volunteer Services PAPHR to attend Regional Appreciation April 4 in Prince Albert - Allison Irvine and Marion Miller will be attending; Newsletter from Tamarack Corresponding Secretary in regard to the “Spring Renewal” April 27 in Melfort; a letter from St. Andrew’s College, U of S acknowledging our continued support and a “Certificate of Recognition’. 2. New Business - Lenten lunch (set up and workers); the purchasing of Easter lilies; upcoming events: our Strawberry Tea and the monthly Birthday/ Social at Parkland Terrace.

As part of our study we had a discussion in regard to “Random acts of kindness” and the “Pay it forward” idea. Can you

think of something that has happened like that for you or to you? Have you done that for

someone?

Respectfully submitted, Bev Irvin.

Election Results of Co-op Delegates at Shellbrook - Ken Skarpinsky at Marcelin - Linda Nelson We would like to thank the members who participated in the 2013 Co-op Delegate elections.

The Prince Albert Co-operative Association Limited.

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Elks fall to Redwings in AAA Provincials

The Shellbrook Elks threw everything they had at the Rosetown net March 7th trying to finish off the Redwings in their AAA quest for the Allan Cup. This would be as close as they came, besides hitting the odd post or two. The Redwings won this game 3-2 on overtime to pull even at two games each in the series.

Photo: Tom Pierson When the Elks decided to go AAA for provincials and try for the Allan Cup, they put a great team together, and had tons of support behind them.

After sweeping Lloydminster in the opening series, the Elks were riding high.

And that high carried them to a 2-0 series lead over the Rosetown Redwings for the Provincial title.

In the end, it was Rosetown who would move on after coming back to win three straight games.

Elks Captain Hugh Hamilton summed up the series this way, “Disappointing!

There’s not too much else to say.”

Game 4 was in Shellbrook

March 7th and if Lady Luck was on their side, they would have won the series then and there, because they played well enough.

During the first eight minutes, neither team dominated as caution was the watchword of the day. There was some body-checking being done, but mostly it was of the, “Excuse me” variety.

Rosetown, as always, were winning most of the face-offs. The difference was in how often the Elks would end up with control of the puck afterwards.

But it was the Redwings who mounted a 2-0 lead in the second period, after a scoreless first.

Casey Lee scored from

JJ Hunter at 17:43 during a two-man advantage. Then after a failed breakout attempt, the Elks turned the puck over to the Wings.

At 14:06 the Wings struck again on a well executed 2-on-1.

Chris Thompson commented, “I thought it was a good game. I thought both teams played well. We battled back and tied it up 2-2.”

A pass out from the corner through traffic in front of a red-hot David Spooner, in net for the Redwings, found its way home. Josh Peterson was credited with the goal, unassisted at 12:22.

The Elks pulled even at 9:56 when Jordan Menke scored to finish off a nice

breakout and passing play.

It started with Dave McDougall passing to Tory Stott, who passed it across to Menke to the back of the net.

The capacity crowd was lifted to its feet with a long ovation.

After two periods, Rosetown enjoyed a 29-21 shot lead. Coming out for the third period, it was a brand new game.

Chris Thompson said, “I believe we had quite a few good scoring chances in the third and in the first overtime. For whatever reason we just couldn’t bury the puck.”

After twelve minutes of end to end action, the Elks poured on the pressure turning the Redwings net into a shooting gallery. As time ran out on regulation, play became more intense.

Ten minutes of overtime solved nothing, as both sides restated their desire to win, with many ooh’s and aah’s being elicited from the crowd.

It did not take long before Rosetown would score the winner, sealing the fate of the Elks. Thompson said, “They ended up picking one off the boards and firing it on net and it went in.” That was just 84 seconds into the 5th period.

Thompson added, “We knew it was going to be a simple goal to win a game like that. We just came out on the other end of it.”

Series tied 2-2 and play shifted back to Rosetown March 10th for Game 5.

Thompson said, “It will be exciting, that’s for sure. We expected it (series) to be a battle and that’s what it is.”

A standing room-only crowd at the Rosetown rink generated a lot of noise

from start to finish. As you walked up to the building, you could feel the excitement in the air as the smells of the barbecued burgers meshed with the sound system pumping out high energy tunes.

Inside, people began finding their seats nice and early. Many of those seats were filled with Shellbrook fans, who made plenty of noise themselves.

Redwings 4 Elks 1 The game started out with a lot of promise, and the play of both teams fulfilled the promise in many ways. Both Kelly Guard for the Elks and David Spooner for the Redwings were at the top of their respective games.

Rosetown, known for winning face-offs, were up to their old tricks in that department. Even with some they won, they could not hold onto the puck for very long.

Cautious optimism was how the game started, with one exception, the body checking was for keeps.

Penalty killing units were also very good at both ends.

What started out as a tame game in the first period, ended with intensity.

Rosetown was ahead 16-11 in shots on goal.

Lots of end to end rushes opened the second period, punctuated by a lot of whistles. That seemed to work better for the wings After a rush and good save by Spooner, the wings raced the other way and scored.

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Denny Johnston put them on the board.

Less than a minute later, with a lot of traffic in front of Guard, Rosetown went up 2-0. The Redwings stayed in control for another five minutes.

The Elks caught their breath and a slap shot found the twine under Spooner’s arm at 6:53. Curtis Olsen scored from Aaron Starr.

The excitement did not last long for the Elks as the Redwings answered right away at 6:22. With that third goal giving Rosetown a two goal lead again, came the confidence that the Elks could not shake.

Fate had spoken, and the Redwings were destined to face Manitoba in the next round headed for the Allan Cup. JJ Hunter scored Rosetown’s final goal at 4:41, on an unexpected turnover just beside Guard’s net. Rosetown also won in the shots on goal department 43-29.

Hamilton said, “I honestly thought we were going to win right to the very end. I was proud of the guys and how they played. But in the end we lost to a team who played better than us.”

One last piece of provincial business needed to be taken care of. Hamilton said, “Thanks to all the fans that showed up over the last few games. Thanks to the guys who committed and joined us as affiliates,” and finally, “Thanks to our families for letting us play. It was a fun ride!”

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MLS® 455688 Leoville Area - 311 acres within 2 miles of Town. Over 1,200 sq. ft. home, plus 40x60 quonset and other farm buildings including barn & corrals. Approx. 50 acres cross fenced with elk fence. The 250 acres of cultivated land are seeded to tame hay. The sellers have started a small fruit orchard with very interesting results for further development. MLS®452767 Spiritwood - This large family home is located at 236 Iris Bay. 2,260 sq. ft. on 2 levels, loads of kitchen cabinets and extra bathrooms. Developed basement. Large single attached garage and a single detached garage. If you are thinking of a larger family home you need to view this property.

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I am also in need of good grain and pasture land in most RMs.

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Call Lloyd Ledinski With Rosetown goalie way out of position and an open net, Josh Peterson (4) could not dig the puck off the post and put into the net quick enough. Aaron Starr (20) had his man tied up. This play seemed to characterize the series with Rosetown. No matter how close they came, for one reason or another, the Elks had difficulty scoring goals.

Photo: Tom Pierson

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Wildlife Federation hosts bounteous medieval feast

The 2013 Shellbrook Wildlife Federation Medieval Feast began with some good marksmanship as the ladies, men and youths tried their talents in a simulated medieval wild boar shoot.

The Medieval Feast was a great sensation with its rituals of salt and the capes, gowns and crowns from medieval times. Many knights and ladies of the knights ventured in from surrounding areas to attend this Shellbrook Wildlife Federation medieval function which had Scotia Bank as the gold sponsor and major event sponsors Shellbrook Coop, Arnie’s Guns and Archery, Applebee Glass/ AirRide building movers, Woodland Pharmacy, Affinity Credit Union, Triple S Transport, Sterling Concrete & Hauling, Shellbrook Pharmacy, Carbin Contracting.

The Shellbrook Community Elks hall was dressed up with the old castle appearance and theme with cooked glazed pig’s head decor, swords, crossbows, medieval weapons and many fancy shields representing the different clans and fiefdoms which were painted by the youth members of the Shellbrook Wildlife federation. Blaize Clark wore a 65 lb. coat of medieval knight’s chain mail armour.

The Feast Master was Sir Randall of Albert. He and his team of master cooks, squires and serving wenches did a great job of preparing and serving the bounteous 5 course feast.

Eating tools were not in style in the 14th century, so the King, Queen, Lord

and Lady, Dukes and Duchesses, monks and peasants all enjoyed supping and slurping the cold, flavoursome visshey shwaah from the bowls and chewing the succulent roasted meat off of the very delectable ribs of King Phil’s beef and off the legs of Queen Mindy’s game hens along with many other delectable edibles and dainties.

Even High Lord Chad and High Lady Mardell enjoyed the finger licking at the nobility table.

A fine pair of knights, Wayne Diehl and Lyndon Tieszen entertained the nobility and guests with their humorous action performance of the ancient knight sword and ring contest on their wild and unreal steeds.

Tina Stene and Jamie Paschke thrilled the event guests with their duet of a rollicking ballad from the 14th century.

Max Jupe received his medieval award for the outstanding job of court jester and performing the very amusing jester hop.

Cheryl Arcand enacted the witty bard with her talented rendering from the medieval playwright scroll.

The great feast hall was rocked at times with the laughter and merriment as a result of the talent displayed by the many other medieval event participants and Myron Wall the historian date keeper.

The two monks, Bill and Matt Wolfe were honoured as a result of their hushed and affable presence.

Ray Blakeney was the Purveyor of Stout with the

assistance of Lloyd Thomas as the Keeper of the Juice.

The best-dressed lady of the knight, Karen Spencer lead the great feast toast.

The annual wildlife and fish awards ceremony was included at the feast with a variety of wildlife and fish prizes like electronic game calls, Ladies’ camo gun cases, adjustable shooting stand rests, large tackle boxes, and certificates that were awarded to the winners from the major event sponsors and from the local award sponsors.

This historic, tasty, fun and entertaining evening was enjoyed by all, including teens and seniors.

High Lord Chad Clark and Lady Mardell Clark enjoy some juicy ribs from the Queen’s Beef at the Medieval Feast March 1st.

Shellbrook Wildlife Federation award winners for 2012 are pictured at the awards ceremony at the Medieval Feast. Back row, left to right: Tineille Clark (Ladies’ Non Typical Mule Deer), Ian Clark (Typical Mule Deer), Mardell Clark (Northern Pike), Kassandra Stene (youth Whitetail Deer), Rebecca Grimard (youth Northern Pike), Don Stenabough (Walleye), Barbie Clark (Non Typical Mule Deer). Front row- Youth fish runner ups, Keiten Clark, Blythe Cobb, Chayton Clark, Crick Clark…. absent from photo… Keith Wason (Elk), Luke Diehl (youth Non Typical Mule Deer), Ralph Harris (White Tail Deer).

Thank you to these sponsors for making our Shellbrook Wildlife Federation Medieval Feast a great and enjoyable success: Master Event Sponsor: Scotiabank Major Event Sponsors: Shellbrook Co-op, Arnie’s Guns and Archery, Applebee Glass/AirRide Building Movers, Triple S Transport, Sterling Concrete & Hauling, Woodland Pharmacy, Affinity Credit Union, Carbin Contracting, Shellbrook Pharmacy.

Wildlife Award Sponsors: Naber Ford, Shellbrook Flowers, Parkland Meats, E&B Lumber, Shellbrook Bigway, Shellbrook Chev, Applebee Signs, Northwood Esso, Integra Tire, Beau “Lac” Funeral Home, JRT Excavating, Shellbrook Home Hardware.

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The knight contestants Sir Wayne Diehl and Sir Red Lyndon Tieszen listen closely to the rules of the serious competition between their respective kingdoms. Sir Randall of Albert gives the instructions for very entertaining and fast moving sword and ring contest.

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AUTOMOBILE

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

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• Electrical Contracting • Residential • Commercial • Farm • Telephone & Data • Commercial Contracting Trench • Maintenance • Trenching •Services Contact

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Sheldon Moe Contact: Sheldon Moe

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Now Also Available 53’ Step Deck.

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FOR SALE - Kawasaki blade for quad $450 obo. Ph: Jeff at 306-747-7438 4-11CH HOUSEHOLD ITEMS - BOSCH Mixer 800watt $449 VITAMIX Blenders $529, Juicers, Breadmakers, ACTIFRY, Pasta makers, Lefse Grills & more call Hometech Regina 1-888-692-6724

AUTOS FOR SALE FOR SALE - 2008 Buick Enclave SUV, 128,000 kms, $22,000, Ph: Wes 306-747-3782 NE FOR SALE - Black truck box cover, fits Ford 150 truck, (7 ft. long). Trifold for easy installation and storage. Used for a very short time.

Purchased new Nov. 12/12. Cost $850 labor and tax; Sale $450. Ph: 306-7473047 or 306-7473779 2-11CH

WANTED WANTED TO BUY - Looking to buy gently used alto saxaphone. Call 306-747-7151 TFCH WANTED - All kinds of feed grain, including heated canola. Now distributors of feed pellets with up to 36% protein. Marcel Seeds, Debden Ph: 306-724-4461 TFCH

Double ‘F’ Cattle Co., 4th Annual Bull Sale, March 22, Heartland Livestock, 1:00 p.m., Prince Albert, SK. Selling 50 rugged Black Angus bulls and 45 elite Black and Baldy replacement heifers. Call Kelly Feige, 306-7472376, 306-7477498, www.doublefcattle.com FOR SALE - Registered Black Angus bulls. Yearling and 2 year olds. Reasonably priced, well developed bulls. Not force fed, but carry enough condition to go out and work your pastures. Transformers, Raven, Master and Diversity bloodlines. $100.00 deposit will hold until May 1. Tours welcome. For more information please call Christopher at West Cowan Apiaries. 306-469-4970 or 306-469-7902 25-30CH FOR SALE - Registered Black Angus heifers. Yearlings ready for breeding in the spring. Leading bloodlines from very dependable, no nonsense cows. Approx.

30 available. For more information please call Christopher at West Cowan Apiaries. 306-4694970 or 306-4697902 8-13CH

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Personal Classifieds: $13.25 for 20 words + GST 20¢ additional words $7.75 for additional weekds Classified Display: $17.80/column inch. Minimum 2 column inches - $35.60 + GST. For All Other Advertising Please Contact Our Office at: Ph: 747-2442 or Fax: 747-3000 Email: news: chnews@sbchron.com advertising: chads@sbchron.com FOR SALE - Quality Red and Black Salers bulls for calving ease. Elderberry Farm Salers, Parkside 747-3302 11-13CH FOR SALE - Black and Red Angus bulls on moderate growing ration.

Performance info available. Adrian, Brian or Elaine Edwards. Valleyhills Angus. Glaslyn, SK Ph: 306-342-4407 17-22CH FOR SALE - Yearling bulls, Red Simmental, SimmentalRed Angus cross, Traditionals including Full Fleck Fullbloods. Foxdale Farm and Ranch, Glenn and Christine Strube, 306-7473185, Shellbrook.

TFCH FOR SALE - 16 yearling Charolais bulls consigned to Spiritwood People Chose Bull Sale, March 23/13. Most are polled, Whites and Red factor, many of the bulls are AI sired, by the most popular bulls in the Charolais breed. Some sired by our own herd bulls Angle H URGE 423U, Angle H Xcell 946X. Ave. birth wt.

95 lb.; Ave. wt. Sept.

19, 765 lb.; Ave. yw. Jan. 19, 1190 lb. Ave. expecting wt. Sale Day 1,400 lb. You are always welcome to view the bulls at the farm.

Isaac Hildebrand.

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HOMES FOR SALE FOR SALE BY OWNER

Residence or Business Opportunity in Shellbrook 3,000 sq. ft., 6 bedrooms, new in 2008. 700 sq. ft. game room, 3-three pc. bathrooms, 1,000 sq. ft. unfinished basement, 4 entrances, privates water/sewer, 200’ frontage lots, Can be sold as residential or personal care home.

Priced at $235,000.

Serious inquiries only.

Call Larry at 306-7477779 HOUSE FOR SALE - in Debden, 1,120 sq. ft. bungalow built 1992. Great location 409 4th Ave. E. Contact 306-468-4470 TFCH FOR SALE - 950 sq. ft. 4 bedroom home, double lots in Debden, Includes appliances, central air, hot tub, new kitchen, 2 bathrooms. $105,000 obo. Ph: Daryl 306468-7099. 4-13CH

FOR RENT FOR RENT - One quarter farm land for lease in RM of Shellbrook. Legal Description: NW 2-51-02-W3rd.

Please contact: Alice @ 306-715-8888 4-12CH FOR RENT WAKAW HOUSING AUTHORITY has one bedroom Senior Units and three bedroom Family Units for rent. Contact Terry at (306) 2337909.

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WANTED TO RENT WANTED TO RENT - Pet friendly accommodation required for single working man and his dog.

Call 306-714-7998 TFC

LAND FOR SALE LAND FOR SALE

BY TENDER - R.M. of Canwood #494 5 quarters of pasture for sale by tender, plus 5.5 quarters of Crown grazing lease to accompany the successful tender.

Tender information packages are available at Box 88, Parkside, SK. S0J 2A0 or jaunrau@ sasktel.net. Tenders to close March 31, 2013.

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FOR SALE OR RENT FOR SALE OR RENT - Sturgeon Valley area , ¼ section, SW 1/4 12-51-02 W3. Call Maureen Pepper 306-960-5899 or 306-764-6345 1-11CH

HELP WANTED Parkside Housing Authority is accepting applicatons for a Maintenance Person Duties include some shovelling, grass cutting and minor repairs.

Preference will be given to those who live in Parkside. Successful candidate must have their own equipment.

Please call 306-747-2369 evenings for info.

HELP WANTED - Memorial Lake Regional Park at Shell Lake SK is accepting resumes for all positions for the 2013 Season. Please fax to 306.427.2081 or Email to memorial.lake@sasktel.net

by April 30th, 2013.

2-11CH HELP WANTED Elk Ridge Resort, in Waskesiu Lake, is currently accepting applicants for Full Time Housekeeping Room Attendants.

Please send Resume and Cover Letter to: careers@elkridgeresort.com HELP WANTED Integra Tire is looking for Mobile Truck operator. Competitive wages, variable hours, experience an asset. Incentive bonus paid. Must have valid driver’s license.

Apply in person or call Derek 306-7473142 1-11CH

COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS Parkside Centennial Parade Committee is accepting submissions for entries to their parade to be held Saturday June 29th. For entries & information contact Greg: 306-747-2997 or cell: 306-7478148 COMING EVENTS - The family of Mary Stene invite you to Mary’s 90th birthday on Sat., March 23 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2:00 p.m.

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The Bilyk family would like to thank everyone for their condolences and kindness at our loss of a loved one - wife, mother, and grandmother. A special thank you to all the staff, nurses, and doctors at Parkland Terrace who gave Ann such wonderful care for the past four years; also Father Stephen Harnish, the Community Choir, A.C.W. Ladies for a very tasty lunch and Beau “Lac” Funeral Home for a very well planned funeral. God bless you all.

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The Battlefords & District Co-op Ltd., one of Saskatchewan’s top 100 companies, Agro Centre is now accepting applications for a

ASSISTANT AGRO CENTRE MANAGER The successful candidate will assist in: - The organization, co-ordination and direction of all operations as they pertain to the Agro Centre.

- Crop Input supply and sales.

- Supervision of staff.

- Marketing and merchandising.

- Customer relations.

- Administrative responsibilities.

Qualifications: - Knowledge and experience in all aspects of customer service and agro sales.

- Strong agronomy knowledge preferred.

- Proven ability to supervise staff.

- Strong interpersonal, leadership and delegation skills.

- Proven technical competence related to Crop Input.

- Knowledge and experience in budget preparation.

- Proven successful management experience an asset.

The Battlefords Co-op offers a competitive salary and a full benefits package.

Submit resumé no later than March 29, 2013 to: Human Resources Manager Battlefords Co-op Ltd. 9800 Territorial Drive North Battleford, SK S9A 3W6 Fax: (306) 445-6011 Email: glen@battlefordscoop.com We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR ~ BLAINE LAKE: Wapiti Library - Books, Movies, Magazines, Children’s Section, In-

ternet, Printing, Study/Meeting Space, Proctor Service, Community Programming.

Hours: Tuesday 1-5, Wednesday 1-5, Thursday 5-8, Friday 1-5. Contact us for more info 497-3130 www.wapitilibrary.ca.

CANWOOD: branch of Wapiti Regional Library - NEW HOURS - Tues. - 1:00 p.m.

- 5:00 p.m. Thurs. - 12 :00 noon - 5: 00 p.m. STORYTIME - Thurs. 3:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Internet services available at the library.

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

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

SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Branch of the Wapiti Library located at 105 Railway Ave., West (Provincial building). Library Hours: Mon., 2 - 6:00 pm; Tues., 2 - 8 pm; Wed. 2 - 8 pm; Thur., 2 - 6:00 pm; Fri., 10 - 4 pm. Children’s Story Time: Fri. 10:30 am (Oct. - May).

SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook & District Ministerial Association presents 2013 Lenten Lunch Series “Salvation at the Skull” Weekly Schedule. Wed., March 20 - Knox United Church Rev. Father Tru – guest speaker Topic - “The Waster” - Luke 15: 1-3, 11B-32 Presentation begins at 12 Noon. Soup and bun lunch to follow. Free Will Offering to be collected to further the work of the Shellbrook Ministerial. Fri., March 29 - Good Friday Ecumenical Worship Knox United Church at 7:30 p.m. Pastor Dave Bodvarson - guest speaker Topic - “Costly Extravagance” - John 12: 1-8 SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Theatre Movie Night. Next Movie Night in Shellbrook, Friday, March 15. The movie showing will be: “LINCOLN” - 7:30 p.m. “As the Civil War continues to rage, America’s president struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield and as he fights with many inside his own cabinet on the decision to emancipate the slaves.” Doors Open 7:00 p.m. Cost is $5 for movie BIG RIVER: Fish Derby on Saturday, March 23 at Cowan Lake, Big River. $10,000 for biggest fish, total prize pkg. Over $20,000 value. Registration fee: $50/fisherman (2nd hole $20). Registration & Pancake breakfast 8 a.m. Fishing Noon to 3 p.m. To register phone: 306.469.2354. For more info visit www.bigriver.ca or email: krienkemaisie@ sasktel.net.

SHELLBROOK: Hidden Hills of Shellbrook Golf Course Spring Fling Cash Elimination Draw & Dance. Featuring Rewind (70’s music) on Sat., April 6 at the Shellbrook Community Hall. Cocktails: 8:30 p.m.; Dance: 9:30 p.m.; Midnight Lunch. Cash Elimination Draw - 1st & every 50th Number Drawn Wins $100; 3rd Last Number Drawn Wins $250; 2nd Last Number Drawn Wins $500; Last Number Drawn Wins $1000; Music sponsored by Shellbrook Co-op; Scotiabank will match proceeds up to $5,000.00.

Tickets for Cash Elimination Draw & Dance $30.00; Dance Only $15.00. No minors allowed. Lic. # RR12-0590. For tickets contact: Larry Ritchie 747-1010 (Home) 714-7714 (Cell) Sally Fitch 747-2587 (Home) Ron Cripps 747-3326 (Home) Dance tickets will be available at the door.

SHELLBROOK: Irish Stew Supper at the Senior Citizens Centre on Friday, March 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. All proceeds for Hospital Fund. Food donated by Shellbrook Seniors.

SHELLBROOK: Old and The Young Variety Night sponsored by Golden Host in support of Happy Hearts Childcare Center on Sun., March 17, 7:00 p.m. at the Shellbrook Theatre. Admission $15 at the door. Entertainment by Eddie LaClaire, Kerri English and Fiddlers, Don & Irma Brunsdon, Host Players, Who’s on First, Jennie Hosie and LP Quartet.

PARKSIDE: Let the Party Begin! Parkside Centennial Celebration, Pork Loin Dinner & All the Trimmings! Parkside Heritage Center (School) Friday, April 5th – 6:30 pm; Tickets: Adults - $10; Age 12 & Under - $6; Pre-school - Free; Admission by Advance Ticket Only. Ticket venues: Parkside General Store; Shellbrook - Woodland Pharmacy; Leask Bramshott Spirits; Contact: Gwen 306-747-2556; Judy 306-747-3522

The family of the late Henry Rydde would like to extend their thanks to all relatives, friends & neighbors who showed their love and support during this difficult time.

The cards, letters, phone calls, messages, visits and donations were very much appreciated.

Special thanks to the Whispering Pines Care Home in Canwood who provided him with love and made him feel at home.

Thanks to Dr. Nguegno, all your caring and compassion will never be forgotten. Thanks

to the Beau “Lac” Funeral Home in Shellbrook for all the arrangements for the Celebration of his Life. Thank you to the Lutheran Church in Shellbrook and Pastors Doug Schmirler and Chris Dean for the beautiful service.

Also to the Ordale Singers and organist for the wonderful music; and to the ladies who prepared and served lunch.

Our beloved husband, dad, grandpa and papa is now at peace. His memories will be with us forever.

- Janet, Sandra, Greg, Debbie & families

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March 15, 2013

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The Shellbrook Branch of Scotiabank gave a matching donation to the Shellbrook Seniors’ Centre March 11th to the tune of $934. This donation matched the funds raised at the Seniors’ Tea Bake and White Elephant Sale that was held February 22nd. Pictured from left to right are: Joyce Brunton, Shari Mortensen (Customer Support), Gehad Al-Kheilhen (Branch Manager), Ashley Rudolph Photo: Tom Pierson (Personal Banking Officer), Adeline Fossey.

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Shellbrook Scotiabank donated $5,000 to the Cameo Club as a matching donation to what was raised at the recent Poker Rally. Pictured from left to right are: Keith Mason (Cameo Club President), Sharon Korody, Dianne Ethier (Customer Representative), Shelley Kennedy (Customer Service Manager), Gehad Al-Kheilhen Photo: Tom Pierson (Branch Manager), Jason Bucknell (Financial Advisor).

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They were very professional to deal with an upfront with the details of the land deal. We would recommend them to anyone wanting to sell their land.

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An evening of gospel and fellowship

Making sure Rover isn’t a driving distraction

Most people don’t think twice about grabbing their pet to take a ride in the car, to run some errands or to visit friends and family. However, with an increased focus on distracted driving and overall driving safety, there is growing concern about pet

Happy

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March 16 to Vivian Willick Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma With all our love from your family

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safety in the car.

There are a number tips that drivers can follow to ensure their pet is safe and secure when they go for a ride in the car. They include: • Don’t let your pets run loose in the car.

• Don’t let your dog hang its head outside the window.

• Secure your pets using a pet friendly seat belt or safety harness.

• Small pets should be crated at all times.

• Avoid letting your pets sit on your lap when driving.

• Never leave your animal in the car unattended, especially in the summer months.

• Consider installing a dog barrier in your vehicle if you have a hatchback, van or SUV. There are already enough things that require your attention on the road, and you pet should not be one of them. For more information contact your insurance broker or go to AvivaCanada. com.

Doug and Bruce Rawling brought their unique brand of Gospel music to the Shellbrook Pentecostal Assembly March 12th. A large crowd turned up to listen to songs from the Rawling Brothers various CDs and enjoy some fellowPhoto: Tom Pierson ship afterwards.

UNRESERVED PUBLIC AUCTION

From the desk of the Recreation Director

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Early

March 19, 2013

BY JENNY HOSIE

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If you like keeping up with all things Hockey, visitwww.shellbrook.org/calendar.asp to view a full up to date schedule for Shellbrook Skating Rink.

Fitness with Leeta is as normal 7:308:30pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Elementary School. $5.00 drop in cost or 12 passes for $50.00.

Leeta is a certified group fitness leader and offers a range of workouts that will improve your cardio, strength, endurance and f lexibility. If you have any questions regarding these sessions, contact me using the details that follow.

Here is your Yoga schedule!

Beginner/Gentle Yoga; Mondays, 5:15-6:30pm at Shellbrook Seniors Halls (10 weeks) January 7th – March 25th (no class January 28th or February 18th) Thursdays, 5:30-7:00pm at Wild Rose School (10 weeks) January 10th – March 28th (no class January 31st or February 21st). Both of these sessions have a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 12 students per class.

All –level Flow Yoga; Mondays, 7:00-8:30pm at Shellbrook Elementary School (10 weeks) January 7th – March 25th (no class on January 28th& February 18th). Minimum of 5 and a maximum of 15 students per class.

Intermediate Flow Yoga; Thursdays, 7:15-8:45pm at Wild Rose

School (10 weeks) January 10th – March 28ths (no class January 31st& February 21st) Minimum of 5 and a maximum of 15 students per class. Drop in and partial sessions cost $12.00 per class. For more information, contact Tammy Fulton by email at tfulton@skyvelocity.ca or by telephone 306-747-3030.

Attention!!Zumba sessions have started but we have a time change so take note! Zumba every Wednesday at Shellbrook Seniors Hall, now 7:00-8:00pm.

Drop in rate $7.00 and 12 passes for $70.00. Contact Stacey Dayton for more information at; yecatsnotyad@hotmail. com Health Tip: Carrying on with nutrition this month I have found a website that gives some really interesting facts about food! At www.mercola.com/nutritionplsn/foodalert.htmit tells us some great facts about the benefits of eating certain things. For example, Avocados have twice the amount of potassium as a banana and contains monounsaturated fat which is burned easily for energy.

Pumpkin seeds are high in zinc, which is good for the prostate and building the immune system and for maximum nutritional benefits, eat them raw!

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Office – 747-4949 Cell – 747-9098 Email – shellbrookrecdirector@sasktel.net