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Elks blow a tire on road in Rosetown

By Tom Pierson There was plenty of excitement in the air surrounding Game 3 of the Provincial AAA Senior series between Shellbrook Elks and Rosetown Redwings. The Elks were up two games to none and the stands were filled with Elks fans hoping to see their team finish the series.

Unfortunately, the Redwings came out strong and it looked like the Elks had blown a tire. They couldn’t get anything going.

After the game, Elks Captain Hugh Hamilton said, “I think they wanted it more than us in the end. They came out and competed for the puck all over the place and we got shy.”

Less than two minutes into the game, Rosetown lit the red light on their third shot on goal. Jared Jagow scored from Jason Wagar and Chad Starling.

The Redwings were back to winning all the face-offs, giving them control of the play and many scoring chances.

There were some good hits, but they were not a factor. Neither was the fact that the Elks were holding their own in battles for the puck along the boards.

The Redwings looked very comfortable skating and moving the puck, while the Elks were clearly not in their comfort zone. The boards seemed dead compared to the Shellbrook rink. The amount of snow on the ice was a lot deeper, making stick-handling and passing more difficult for the Elks, who were unaccustomed to these conditions.

At 8:49 Rosetown struck again. Kyle Ireland scored from Steve Gillen and Derek Endicott. The Redwings were out-shooting the Elks 18-9 by then.

Rosetown gave the Elks a chance to get in the game early in the second by taking some penalties. The Elks built up some momentum and scored a power play goal at 14:33. Drew McDermott scored from Chris Thompson. That would also be the last Elks goal of the game.

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This tap dancing crew were everything they were supposed to be, beautiful and talented. In no particular order are: Hillary Archer, Madison Bourgeault, Taryn Moe, Erica Archer, Chloe Banda and Sara Shakul.

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Gala Night for Telemiracle a success

By Tom Pierson WP Sandin High School in Shellbrook hosted a wonderful Gala Night February 28th to raise funds for Telemiracle. The event also provided a chance to engage the general public.

The students presented a variety show of all kinds of acts from singing to dancing and a lot more.

Nicole Philp said, “The students wanted to do something that would bring the community into the building. We wanted to reach out and invite the community into our school and we thought this would be a good way to not only do that, but to fund raise for a worthy cause.”

Evan Beaulieu was Master of Ceremonies for the evening.

He did a fine job of providing relevant inspiring stories when technical difficulties arose once or twice.

Katie Burns sang Locked out of Heaven. Once she got over her stage fright, being first up, she performed well.

Next up was Kaitlyn Stene.

She entertained the crowd by creating some amazing string hand art. She created a fence, a star and several other images, using just one piece of string. Kaitlyn received a healthy round of applause.

Young Ryan Potts performed Ping Pong Polka on his violin with Mrs. Nicole Philp accompanying on keyboards. Ryan then thrilled the crowd with Devil’s Dream.

Students ended up raising $1,500 for Telemiracle

Sarra Hazelwood and Janaya Fuller performed Thousand Years and Please Stay with Janaya on keyboards and both on vocals. It was nice to see them having fun on stage, and singing well too.

Before Tony Potts sat behind his drum kit, he told the assembly that he was dedicating his performance to the late Mr. Brian Tremblay, a WP Sandin staff member who passed away recently.

Potts provided some terrific cascading rhythms that caused a lot of foot tapping. He did Mr. Tremblay proud.

During the intermission, people stocked up on beverages and treats provided by the Foods Class, while the very young played with balls and ran around the gym having a high old time.

Then it was time to shake things up with a high energy medley performed by Adam Jones on guitar (supplying great riffs) and Evan Wall providing the well played backbone on the drums. The medley included pieces by Nirvana, Rush and Led Zepplin.

Madison Bourgeault and Hannah Miller sat at a desk with a couple of plastic cups. The cups were their instruments and the staccato movements and sounds were very entertaining. So were the movements of the two laughing and smiling performers. It was a lot of fun.

Rebekka Potts teamed up with Sarra Hazelwood in a wonderful dance routine that was well rehearsed and even better received by the audience.

Cheverin Martell was just like the song she sang, Shine Bright Like a Diamond by Rihanna. Cheverin certainly let her talent shine and she was rewarded with a great round of applause.

The best was saved for last, it seemed, when Hillary Archer,Madison Bourgeault, Taryn Moe, Erica Archer, Chloe Banda and Sara Shakul took to the stage in beautiful dresses. They tap danced their way into the hearts of all who witnessed their dance routine.

After it was all over, the students were successful in achieving their goals. They brought the community into the school, and they raised $1,500 for Telemiracle.

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Town Council discuss doctors, community groups and the RCMP

By Tom Pierson The Council for the Town of Shellbrook met in chambers Monday, February 25th.

One of the topics discussed concerned the currently under construction interactive health complex. Alderman Amund Otterson said the specifics for plants and other materials are in the hands of the landscaper. The next step is to receive a price from them.

Mayor George Tomporowski indicated he would like to have a tour of the new facility arranged for Town Council.

Moving on, Otterson talked about Doctor recruitment.

He said, “We held the AGM last Tuesday, a week ago, for the Doctor Recruitment Committee. The $5 per capita levy remains.”

A letter was drafted to send out to local MLAs and the Ministers of Health. “The intent is to encourage the Medical

Services Branch or the Minister of Health to take a look at how physicians in high volume, on-call areas are compensated.”

Visits to Council A suggestion had been made in the past that it might be a good idea for community groups to meet with Council on a regular basis.

Council indicated that these visits would be a good opportunity to dispel rumours and open lines of communication.

To that end, Council will prepare a list of groups and possible topics of discussion.

RCMP request The Shellbrook RCMP have requested that Council consider implementing an anti-bullying bylaw.

While in theory, it seems like a good idea, closer examination of the issue and legal ramifications may indicate other-

wise.

With a new Provincial Policing Agreement on the way, the enforcement of such a bylaw would change how the RCMP are allowed to participate.

Being under the Criminal Code already, that basically takes it out of the municipality’s hands.

So if the Town of Shellbrook were to create an anti-bullying bylaw, the Town would also have to create enforcement of the bylaw as well.

Council came up with many questions and possible objections. In the end, Council decided it would be best to have someone from the RCMP visit Council and discuss the issue in greater detail.

While on the subject of the RCMP visiting Council, it became clear that Council would like to see the RCMP visit Council and provide a policing report on a regular basis.

Affordable high-speed internet access for all Canadians

BY MARC GARNEAU

A while ago a friend of mine told me a story and it stuck with me.

My friend is from a rural area where there is no access to affordable highspeed Internet. He has a neighbour with two young children and, on many school days, their family drives an hour to the town’s local library so his kids can do their homework. For this family and

others, the Internet is no longer a novelty that allows us to watch YouTube.

It is now an essential tool for our kids’ futures.

Today the Internet connects citizens and communities, connects us to everyday services from banking, to local businesses, to education, to health services. Bottom line, now, and into the future, if some Canadians do not have access or grow up not know-

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ing how to use the Internet, they will not have the same opportunities to find a decent job and succeed.

If we are to build a society where all Canadians have that opportunity, we cannot allow this to happen.

Unfortunately, that is a challenge we now face.

Last year, the CRTC reported that almost all Canadian households had access to broadband Internet services. However, many Canadians – notably those living in rural and remote areas – aren’t able to access them at affordable rates.

Mobile and satellite broadband, while part of the solution, can be prohibitively expensive to use.

The problem is that building networks requires significant investment in infrastructure. In cities, where populations are dense, a kilometre of

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wire will connect many people. In rural areas, you have to install many kilometres just to reach one person. Whether the service is electricity, telephone or Internet, the economics of network investment in rural areas are poor, and for this reason, Canadians living in cities get leading-edge services first, as well as the benefit of competition and lower costs.

While the basic economics of this reality cannot be changed, it does not mean we must not act. Other nations such as Australia and the US have led the way in outlining national broadband plans. We must create our own.

I believe it is time for the federal government to step up and, through the CRTC, designate affordable highspeed Internet access under what is known as the “basic service objective,” or BSO. What would this do? It would establish a system that would ensure affordable high-speed Internet for all Canadians.

Today, Canadians from

c oa s t-to - c oa s t-to - c oa s t take for granted affordable telephone access regardless of where they live.

Why? Because many years ago, using the BSO, the federal government deemed phone service to be a necessary “basic service” for all Canadians. It required telephone companies to provide all Canadians with service capped at an affordable monthly rate. Under this law, all telephone companies, regardless of where they serve, are required to pay into a fund that is used to help defray the high cost of serving customers in rural areas.

It is now time to expand the BSO to the Internet.

This designation would be costless to the federal government. In effect, we would be saying to telecommunications companies if you want to do business in Canada you cannot simply exist in big cities – the cost of doing business is that everyone must contribute to ensuring highspeed Internet service in rural Canada as well.

This is a necessary choice and, I believe, the right choice - one that has been echoed recently by Jean-Pierre Blais, the new Chair of the CRTC. We must not wait any longer. Aspirations without action are meaningless.

I have committed to open our telecommunications markets to competition in order to lower Canadians’ cellphone bills and give them choice. And through the BSO I am committing to ensure the benefits of new technology are available to all Canadians.

We must ensure no Canadian is left behind. We must make sure our families no longer need to drive an hour to ensure their children have a fighting chance at success.

Marc Garneau is Canada’s first astronaut, a former Captain in the Canadian Navy, the former President of the Canadian Space Agency and a candidate for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada.

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Prince Albert Parkland RHA board notes

Prince Albert Parkland RHA board learns about efforts to improve quality of care and patient experience at the Victoria Hospital.

The Prince Parkland RHA board of directors heard how the Region is working to improve the experiences of surgical patients at the regular board of directors meeting on February 27, 2013 in Prince Albert.

Sheila Cooper, Nursing Unit Manager for the Victoria Hospital Surgical Unit, discussed the inpatient unit’s team is working at: • Utilizing best practice for post-surgical care, particularly in the Hip/Knee pathway targeting expected lengths of stay; • Development of a 2-bed observation unit for patients who have received an epidural to assist in pain management; and • Prepare for the Accreditation Canada survey in

June 2013.

Cooper said there are regular surveys of patients, including asking about how staff are courteous and respectful (96 per cent); Staff wash or disinfect their hands (90 per cent); and staff respected my individual culture, beliefs and values (100 per cent).

Communication with patients and family members about care plans is an important part of improving the patient’s experience.

“A common concern from patients is that they don’t know what is happening, what their diagnosis or the plan of care,” Cooper told the board members. “They are not sure what is going to happen to them.” She said that the entire care team needs to be aware of the care plan, and often is the apparent confusion that creates stress rather than never being given the informa-

tion. “I might know that the doctor sat with them for an hour when they were admitted, but it is a stressful time and people may miss important information,” Cooper said. “Talking to a patient about the care plan is always something to take the time to do.”

The unit’s goals for improving patient and staff safety include: • Decrease medication errors by implementing medication reconciliation.

• Decrease number of falls by utilizing best practice standards.

• Maintain low surgical site infection rates.

• Continue Lean Methodology in day to day practice.

• Continue to decrease sick time and overtime premiums.

• Decrease Workman’s Compensation Board

Claims by ensuring workplace safety. **** Other notes from the regular board meeting include: • The Health Region has an operating surplus of $1.19 million as of December 31, 2012. With required transfers to the capital account included the Region’s surplus decreases to $426,863.

Taking into consideration cyclical expenses such as utilities, employee benefits and vacation pay accruals, the Region is currently forecasting a year-end deficit of $1.6 million. Increasing sick time usage and workplace injuries are major factor in the deficit projection. Workload issues due to overcapacity at the Victoria Hospital also contribute to the deficit projection.

• The board of directors was provided information

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The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed the month of March as Rural Women’s Month in Saskatchewan.

“The contributions of Saskatchewan’s rural women have played a vital role in placing our province as a global leader in agriculture,” Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart said. “I am pleased to see more women getting involved and taking leadership roles within the agriculture industry. Women will be key contributors to our industry’s continued success as we prepare to meet the growing global demand for food.”

Nearly one quarter of farm operators in Saskatchewan are women.

Rural Women’s Month is a time to recognize these women and the valuable contributions they make in their communities and on their farms.

“Rural Women’s Month is an opportunity to recognize the multiple roles that rural women play that are key to maintaining our farms, our families and our communities,” Social Services Minister and Minister responsible for the Status of Women June Draude said.

“They are small business owners, agrologists, health care providers, teachers, caregivers, mentors and community leaders ensuring that our province continues to be the best place to live and

work and to raise a family.”

about a survey to assess the preferred additional hours of service for expanded primary care clinics in Spiritwood. The survey is being distributed in the Spiritwood service area, and includes options for later day services, as well as weekend services. The Region has received additional funding for a third full-time physician, and that position is currently being shared by two physicians working part-time.

The expanded hours plan is expected to be implemented in April 2013.

• Prince Albert Parkland has received funding from the Ministry of Health to support a pilot peer-to-peer initiative as part of the provincial HIV Strategy. The

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Region’s HIV coordinator for the region will be in charge of formulating a plan for the initiative which focuses on establishing support systems for those who are under treatment for HIV. The next Regional Health Authority meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 27, 2013 in the main boardroom at 1521 6th Avenue West, Prince Albert. The meeting begins at 1 p.m.

The Prince Albert Parkland Health Region provides services and programs to about 80,000 people in one city, and 40 towns, villages and rural municipalities, as well as 12 First Nations.

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What’s worse, talking on cell or smoking while driving?

How the world has changed over the past few decades.

It used to be socially acceptable to smoke, if not encouraged. Do you remember the old black and white Perry Mason television show? He was always lighting up, and/ or offering cigarettes to others, regardless of where he was at the time.

Today, smokers are outcasts. Smoking is not allowed in public buildings, bars, restaurants, hotels and many other locations.

I am old enough to remember lighting up when grocery shopping, riding public transportation and even in hospital waiting rooms. All bad things I know, but that was the norm back then, including smoking in other peoples homes.

Somewhere down the line, people got smarter and more health conscious, sort of. While it is unthinkable for many people to light up these days, there have been many replacements to the dangers of smoking. Obesity is high on the list, as is diabetes. The biggest threat, if you believe all the hype, is driving while talking on a cell TOM phone or texting.

PIERSON Texting while driving is a nobrainer. What I mean is if you do ~ not have a brain you will text and News drive. Talking on a cell phone while driving, is just like talking to a passenger, right? Wrong. People are far more distracted while talking on a phone, not to mention taking one hand off the wheel to hold the phone. It’s best to let your BlueTooth hold the phone while you are parked.

“The Getting back to smoking, there was, percentage for a great many years, a strong push for people to kick the habit. That big of car accidents push turned into a gentle nudge to a caused by footnote on the packs of cigarettes smoking is themselves. It has long been pushed out of the public eye 76%.” wiki.answers.

According to a story by Ishani Gancom guli “Quit (smoking) while you’re ahead” on her blog, she states smoking is, “Still the leading cause of preventable death worldwide.” She cited surveys and records of nearly 200,000 Americans and found that current smokers were three times as likely to die of any cause than those who’d never smoked. Adults who quit gained six to ten years of life compared to their counterparts who maintained the habit – the younger they quit, the larger their return in life-years.

An EMT in New York responded, “the most repetitive comment I hear is I wish I never started smoking.”

In all the years of anti-smoking I do not remember hearing or reading about any study regarding smoking and driving. Well, e-How Health has addressed this issue. Their website states, “Inattention while driving is a major contributor to automobile accidents. Smokingrelated tasks are considered in the category of driver inattentiveness as noted in a 2006 report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Drivers who are engaged in tasks not related to driving, such as reaching for a cigarette, lighting or extinguishing the cigarette and smoking while driving, increase the risk of having an accident by two-to-three times that of normal driving.”

At http://wiki.answers.com, they pose the question, “What percentages of car accidents are caused by smoking?” Their answer, “the percentage of car accidents caused by smoking is 76%.”

I guess the only thing worse is smoking while talking on a cell phone, and hopefully not texting too.

Editor

Paul Martin Commentary The way we look at retirement is changing. tools for retirement savings.

A study of older Canadians attitudes towards their However, one survey conducted for CIBC shows a own retirement conducted by SunLife has produced bit of a gap. While more than 60 per cent report they an about face in the way those approaching retire- plan to contribute, past experience – drawn from inment are seeing things. SunLife has been tracking come tax data - shows that about half of those don’t what it calls the retirement index – a metric for mea- get it done. The primary reason for coming up short suring how many people figure they’d be is availability of cash, something the banks fully retired by age 66. say can be addressed by making regular, And for the first time in five years, it headsmaller contributions through the year ed in a different direction. More people now rather than trying to find a big lump sum at think they’ll still be working at that age. the deadline.

The reasons they cite for the change is *** their fiscal reality. The downturn of a few The debate over the proposed increases to years ago kicked the daylights out of reinsure motorcycles in this province is not tirement or pension plans so some of these an unusual development. people feel they must keep working to make While motorcycle owners are understandPAUL ends meet. But others attribute it to the fact ably upset over the magnitude of the prothat life expectancy is rising and they worry posed hikes – average more than 70 per MARTIN about running out of money. cent – they can find some comfort in the ~ This last reason is a key one. Because peofact that Saskatchewan is not the first jurisple are more vital at older ages, they simply diction to face such a challenge. Three years want to keep on working and that has less to do with ago the insurance company in the State of Israel promoney than simply remaining active, productive and posed a big rate hike, catching bike owners off guard. contributing.

And how did those riders respond? They took to the *** streets in a protest.

With the RSP season now headed into the final What was unique about it, however, was that the turn, the push from financial institutions and plan- riders wore only their underwear and helmets as part ners to get us to contribute for the last tax year is of the protest, proclaiming the “insurance was stripapproaching a crescendo. ping us.”

One interesting thing about the campaign, however, The background to the story in Israel is similar to is that a good chunk of us are saying we’re going to what we’re hearing here. The motorcycle insurance put money into an RSP but, then, we don’t actually fund was chronically in a deficit position but the profollow through. test, arguing that bikers couldn’t afford both clothes Separate surveys conducted by the major banks and insurance, worked. The parliament in that counsuggest that somewhere between a third and two- try intervened and sent the two sides back to the thirds of us are planning to put money into an RSP or table after a modest increase in rates to work out a will contribute to a Tax-Free Savings account, both lasting deal.

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Wall should focus on problems at home It’s not as if Premier Brad Wall does not have a point about the U.S. government’s dithering on approving the Keystone XL Pipeline.

Caught up in the pre-election politics in 2012, American President Barack Obama chose not to overrule local opposition in states like Nebraska to building the pipeline over aquifers.

This was applauded by the American environmental movement _ that happens to be big supporters of the U.S. Democrats _ as a major victory in the effort to stop the import of “dirty” Canadian oil. It’s about here where Wall makes some critical points.

For starters, Canadian oil _whether from Alberta’s oilsands oil or not _ should not be seen as an affront to American environmental standards.

This is, after all, a country that contributes more to greenhouse gas emission and world pollution than any other on the planet. Or at least, it contributes more pollution on a per capita basis.

Wall rightly argues that Americans hardly have much room to talk about when it comes to CO2 emissions _ whether it’s from its car culture or its coal-fired power plants. By contrast,

Saskatchewan and Canada have become world leaders in trying to address emissions from the latter.

The Saskatchewan Premier also extends the “ethical oil” argument well MURRAY beyond the railings of federal ConserMANDRYK vative Environment ~ Minister Peter Kent or Sun TV self-promoter Ezra Levant.

Notwithstanding how this term has become the rallying cry for federal government/political interests, there is a legitimate argument here. The pollution and human rights violations of Middle Eastern or African nations cannot be ignored and should be balanced off against Canada’s more ethical treatment of its citizens.

Similarly, the potential of environmental damage through an offshore drilling rig accident in the Gulf of Mexico or a grounded tanker off the Alaskan coast should also factor into the

Demanding answers on missing and murdered Aboriginal women Dear editor, Over the past several decades a tragedy has quietly unfolded in our own backyard: disproportionate and disturbingly high rates of Aboriginal women and girls have gone missing or been murdered. If this happened to our non-native Canadian women at the same rate, there would be over 20,000 victims.

While indigenous women and girls account for 10% of all female homicides in Canada, they make up just 3% of our female population. About 85% of all homicides are solved by police investigations, but that “clearance rate” drops to just 50% when the victim is an Aboriginal woman or girl.

Our indifference towards this injustice must end.

That’s why the Liberal Party has been pushing for years for a transparent National Public Inquiry to get to the bottom of these cases and their root causes. Yet each time we advanced the idea, we were rebuffed.

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alleged damage caused by piping oil in either from the oilsands or the Bakken Play.

Finally, Wall makes a further solid point that it makes no sense for the U.S. try to change another country’s environmental standards _ environmental standards, that by the way, may exceed those in your country. And it especially makes no sense if the only one you are hurting is yourself, economically.

These will be the messages that Wall takes to Washington next week. And given that the Saskatchewan economy has become as dependent on oil production as it is, one can see why Wall might be sincerely eager to delivery them.

There again, maybe Wall could put his energy to better uses than trying to change the mind of a foreign government.

Notwithstanding political friendships Wall has cultivated with a few mostly Republican Senators, he really has no inf luence on the Obama administration as a Canadian provincial premier.

This leaves one to question whether the Washington trip is really designed to exercise inf luence on Washington’s

YOUR TWO C ENTS ~ Finally there is a breakthrough: Parliament has passed a Liberal motion with the support of all parties to create a special Parliamentary committee to look into these cases and to find ways to address the root causes of this intolerable violence.

While we still firmly believe that a National Public Inquiry is needed, this is a small, but important first step. Now it is up to all MPs, including Randy Hoback, to ensure the committee conducts serious work without interference from the Prime Minister’s Office. It is high time to provide justice for the victims, healing for their families and an end the violence.

Yours sincerely, Carolyn Bennett, MP Liberal Party of Canada Aboriginal Affairs Critic

Harpauer should resign Dear Editor: Minister Harpauer should resign over alleged conf lict of interest in IPAC-CO2 funding at the University of Regina The Green Party of Saskatchewan (GPS) is demanding Crown Investments Minister Donna Harpauer re-

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domestic policy or whether it’s really for domestic consumption back home in Saskatchewan.

One suspects the latter. It’s always good for a Premier to say he’s fighting for Saskatchewan’s interests ... even if he is exercising zero inf luence.

And then there is the issue of whether such exercises become a distraction from matters Wall truly can do something about.

Heaven knows, there’s a wide array of local issues in need of addressing _ especially a week before the delivery of the provincial budget.

For example, a recent fiscal report card by the C.D. Howe Institute ranked Saskatchewan dead last in the accuracy of its spending projections. It awarded Saskatchewan the dreaded “Pinocchio award” for cumulative spending overruns _ some $4.2 billion or 38 per cent between 2002-03 and 2011-12.

Isn’t this an issue more critical to Saskatchewan taxpayers? Aren’t there a hundred more such issues?

Yes, Wall may have a point about the Keystone XL pipeline. But maybe his time would be better spent on problems he can actually solve.

sign. The demand comes after word that her bureaucrats sat on an audit for over one year into alleged conf lict of interest over money and ownership of assets related to climate change research at the University of Regina. The allegations f low from the audit done by MNP into the International Assessment Centre for the Geologic Storage of Dioxide (IPAC-CO2).

The Saskatchewan Government has invested $5-million in the project. It is alleged a private company was paid for services to IPAC-CO2 under questionable circumstances.

It is alarming that Crown Investments Minister Donna Harpauer was not briefed about the audit.

Harpauer has lost the confidence of the electorate over this scandal, and she should resign from cabinet immediately.

Victor Lau, Leader of the Green Party of Saskatchewan Regina, Saskatchewan

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Shellbrook Open Bonspiel

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Time to drag Senators - and MPs - into the 21st Century

BY GREGORY THOMAS, FEDERAL DIRECTOR CANADIAN TAXPAYERS FEDERATION

The Shellbrook Open Bonspiel took place from March 1st to March 3rd. The spiel consisted of 14 teams from around the area. Apart from the regular curling events, there was a shoot-out for Co-op gift vouchers won by the Brad Ledding Team. A Putt to the Button was won by Ken Person who received a reverse osmosis system. Organizers wish to thank all the sponsors for their generous donations. The Spriggs Team from Leask won the First Event. Pictured from left to right are: Dana Spriggs, Lead; Paige Spriggs, Second; Art Spriggs, Third; and Tom Spriggs, Skip.

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The Second Event in the Shellbrook Open Bonspiel was won by Ron Cripps Team. Pictured from left to right are: Shynelle Stochmanski, Lead; Wayne Bazley, Second; Amund Otterson, Third; Ron Cripps, Skip.

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The Third Event in the Shellbrook Open Bonspiel was won by Richard Bell’s Team. Pictured from left to right are: Brennan Tomporowski, Lead; Corey Tomporowski, Second; Gord Goudal, Third; and Richard Bell, Skip.

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Now that Senator Mike Duffy has agreed to pay back his $42,000 housing allowance, it’s time for Canadians to put some heat on all Senators and Members of Parliament to come clean about how they spend taxpayer dollars. And it’s time to ditch the housing allowance all together and relax current residency requirements for Senators.

Since 1867, the Constitution has required Senators to own at least $4,000 of real estate in the province they represent. It also requires them to “be a resident” of the province or territory.

Canada’s two best-known Senators, Pamela Wallin and Mike Duffy, are under fire for claiming housing allowances, and critics are asking whether they are actually “residents” of Saskatchewan and Prince Edward Island.

The Constitution was written before the invention of driver’s licenses and provincial health cards (items that would help prove “residency”), and before some provinces, like PEI, started stipulating that you need to live there for at least 183 days a year to be a resident. It was also written before an expanding Senate schedule of sittings and committee work started making it tough, if not impossible, to meet a 183-day residency requirement in any city other than Ottawa.

Of course, these residency requirements are not placed on Members of Parliament, otherwise Prime Minister Harper wouldn’t be able to stand for election in Calgary.

Similarly, NDP MP Ruth Ellen Brousseau wouldn’t have been able to seek and win election in rural Quebec as an Ottawa-region resident.

While opening the Constitution to remove resi-

dency requirements for Senators is highly unlikely, naming Senators as “ residents” by provincial cabinets might just be a plausible work-around.

Wallin stays in hotels when in Ottawa, maintains homes in Toronto, Manhattan and Wadena, Saskatchewan – and apparently – spent 138 days in Saskatchewan last year.

Mike Duffy similarly keeps Air Canada in business ferrying him back and forth to PEI, where he has a cottage. Duffy’s schedule, like Wallin’s, probably isn’t going to get him a PEI health card anytime soon.

Duffy and Wallin are targets because they’re both celebrities, and they’ve claimed the Senate’s $21,000 yearly Ottawa housing allowance even though Duffy probably lives in Ottawa, not PEI, and Wallin probably lives in Toronto, not Wadena.

Also caught in the dragnet is Senator Dennis Patterson, who represents Nunavut, although he probably lives in Vancouver.

Lost in the matter are the original offenders, newlyindependent Senator Patrick Brazeau and Liberal Senator Mac Harb, who have been pocketing the $21,000 yearly allowance, even though they’ve both lived nowhere but Ottawa for a very long time, and they both represent the Ottawa area in the Senate.

The blame and the scorn for these Senators’ expense shenanigans should fall on every member of the Senate and every MP. For starters, the housing allow-

ance for maintaining a second home in Ottawa was only brought into place in 1990. Before that Senators and MPs used their healthy salaries to find modest accommodations while in Ottawa. Now, the housing allowance is simply another way for politicians to pocket tax-free income.

If the Senate deems the current level of remuneration for being a Senator insufficient to also cover the cost of renting a bed while in Ottawa, they should make their case to the public for it to be increased.

But the bottom line is that it should all be rolled into one, lump-sum salary so that nobody can be accused of gaming the system in the future.

However, eliminating or rolling the housing allowance into the current salary might solve half the problem; it doesn’t address the decided lack of transparency and accountability of how MP and Senators’ budgets are spent.

Anybody can go on the internet and examine expense receipts for any Alberta MLA or any Toronto city councillor, including Alberta’s premier and Toronto’s mayor. But MPs and Senators have placed themselves above the auditor general, and outside the federal Access to Information Act, and refused to release their expense receipts to the public.

So long as Senators and MPs can access public money, tax free, with no accountability and no disclosure, we will keep having these expense scandals.

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What crop is best to plant this year?

It is the time of year crop price prognosticators spend a lot of their days, and likely a few of their nights, over their crystal balls and Ouija boards trying to get a handle on what prices will do in the coming months.

And farmers f lock to producer seminars and read every article they can to figure out what is best to plant once the snow disappears.

In the last couple of years farmers have been able to focus more on crop rotations and worry less about potential prices because almost every crop has seen profitable prices.

This year there is more volatility on the horizon for prices. That is not unusual given the current situation.

High prices mean there was a generally tight supply of grains and oilseeds, and that usually means farmers, not just here, but around the world, will push production. They will plant more acres of crops which they think can make them the most money.

That is a pattern about as old as supply demand economics and food supplies.

When supplies grow tight prices rise, farmers produce more, and prices drop.

Regardless of outside inf luences, government subsidies, weather and similar, prices were going to face downward pressure based on inCALVIN creased production.

But this year appears one of those DANIELS when prices could topple off the ta~ ble, or bounce back to record highs.

The trend lower is the easy scenario. Higher production and normal yields would be enough to take prices lower.

The better worldwide yields, the greater the inf luence

downward.

In normal circumstances, recognizing normal in crop production is a f leeting thing, one would expect pressure on prices.

The reverse though is certainly possible.

Less than ideal weather in 2012 puts American production this year into question.

Less than ideal spring weather south of the border would be the signal for markets to move higher.

If any other weather issues were to affect the 2013 crop, for example here on the Canadian Prairies, then the sky could be the limit for prices.

Of course the triggers for the highest prices could mean farmers face low yields, meaning capturing the high prices may be difficult.

So like most years, farmers will face price uncertainty, but there are scenarios which could see recent strong prices continue through 2013.

Increase in livestock cruelty cases this winter The Saskatchewan SPCA is concerned with the increase in both the number and the severity of cases involving cattle and horses this winter.

There has been roughly a 76% increase in cases involving horses, and an approximate 89% increase in cattle case files this winter (Dec. 2012 to Feb. 2013), compared with the previous winter.

As well, the livestock cases have been more severe. In the winter of 2012/13, the Saskatchewan SPCA had a total of 11 Priority 1 files involving cattle and horses; in contrast, there were a total of two Priority 1 files for cattle and horses in the previous winter.

A Priority 1 case is one requiring immediate action by the Saskatchewan SPCA. These are cases involving dead or dying animals; animals without water; starving animals; or other situations where the life of the animal is at immediate risk.

This winter has been particularly challenging, with many areas of the province experiencing heavy snowfall and extended periods of extreme cold. The current high cost of feed is creating additional pressure for owners.

“Producers have an obligation to care for their animals,

year-round, even when conditions are tough,” says Kaley Pugh, Manager of Animal Protection Services.

The Saskatchewan SPCA reminds producers to check on their cattle and horses frequently throughout the winter in order to ensure they are maintaining an adequate body condition. Changes in feed and/or management may be required to protect animals from distress.

According to The Animal Protection Act, an animal is in distress if it is deprived of adequate food, water, care or shelter; injured, sick, in pain or suffering; or abused or neglected.

“The majority of Saskatchewan cattle producers and horse owners do a very good job caring for their animals, says Pugh.

“That’s why it’s particularly disturbing when we encounter situations where animals have suffered long-term neglect and are clearly in distress.”

“If you are worried about animals that may be suffering due to a lack of food, shelter, water or care, please call our office as soon as possible to let us know about the situation: 1.877.382.7722. All calls are confidential.”

About Saskatchewan SPCA

Saskatchewan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Saskatchewan SPCA) is a charitable organization dedicated to animal welfare.

Established in 1928, the Saskatchewan SPCA promotes the humane treatment of animals through education and prevention programs, and the responsible enforcement of animal protection legislation. Experienced Animal Protection Officers investigate reports of animal abuse or neglect, and work with owners to ensure the animals receive adequate care.

Saskatchewan SPCA is governed by a volunteer board of directors, with the head office located in Saskatoon.

For more information about this story or about Saskatchewan SPCA, please contact: Kaley Pugh, MSc, BSA Manager of Animal Protection Services Saskatchewan SPCA Direct line: 306.382.2418 Office: 306.382.7722 (1.877.382.7722) Email: kpugh.saskspca@sasktel.net Web: www.sspca.ca www.facebook.com/SaskSPCA

Seasonal weight restriction in effect Weight restrictions on some of Saskatchewan’s highways will begin taking effect March 1, according to the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure.

“The province’s Plan for Growth will require reliable roads and infrastructure for the safe and efficient movement of goods and people, so it’s imperative we protect and preserve our network,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Don McMorris said. “Truckers and shippers are advised to monitor their loads and watch for restrictions during what is a very sensitive period for some of our highways as the roadbed thaws.”

Since December, winter weights which allows trucks to carry heavier loads, have been placed on some Saskatchewan highways.

These will start being removed at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, March 1 with the first winter weight restrictions to be published online at www. highways.gov.sk.ca/restrictions under the "New Winter Order" link.

Regularly scheduled updates of the winter restriction orders will be provided every Tuesday and Friday by 12:30 p.m. until March 15 when winter weights are no longer in effect.

The freeze period during winter strengthens the road and supports heavier truck loads, providing shippers an opportunity to transport heavier loads during the colder winter months. Typically, these winter weights run from mid-November through mid-March.

Meanwhile, truckers also need to be aware of upcoming spring road bans and follow weight limits on secondary roads during this most fragile six week thaw period. Truckers can see the latest road restriction orders and related information online at www.highways. gov.sk.ca/restrictions or by calling 1-888-335-7623.

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2013 big year for events in Saskatchewan

Tourism Saskatchewan today kicked-off a year in which the province will play host to several national events, in addition to a number of longstanding annual festivals and events that attract thousands of visitors.

To assist with the promotion of these events,

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Tourism Saskatchewan unveiled a new website, Saskatchewan2013.com.

The website is a one-stop resource for information on major events, notably the 2013 JUNO Awards (Moose Jaw and Regina, April), 2013 MasterCard Memorial Cup (Saskatoon, May), Craven Country Jamboree (Craven, July), 101st Grey Cup (Regina, November), and many others that will take place throughout the province this year.

“The events featured on Sa sk atchewa n201 3 .c om are opportunities to position Saskatchewan on the national and international stage,” Minister Responsible for Tourism Tim Mc-

Millan said. “Investing in events aligns with the government’s goals identified in the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth and will yield benefits for Saskatchewan citizens, communities and the province.”

“Saskatchewan has a stellar reputation for hosting large-scale, national and international showcases,” Tourism Saskatchewan CEO Pat Fiacco said. “Community spirit and the strength of Saskatchewan’s volunteer core are commonly recognized forces behind the success of these events that contribute significantly to the province’s economy. From conferences to performances to

sporting competitions, these events enhance our profile and benefit communities and the province on many levels. By creating this comprehensive and convenient online tool, Tourism Saskatchewan is not only simplifying travel planning, but adding another promotional element to help spread the word about the great experiences our province has to offer.”

“The MasterCard Memorial Cup is expected to have an economic impact of $19 million and will bring widespread attention to Saskatoon and Saskatchewan,” MasterCard Memorial Cup Co-Chair Tim Gitzel said. “With

less than three months before Saskatoon is abuzz with Memorial Cup activity, we appreciate Tourism Saskatchewan’s assistance in promoting this prestigious championship and welcoming Memorial Cup athletes and fans.”

In addition to providing consumers with basic details about featured events, Saskatchewan2013.com offers information about other activities to consider while visiting the province.

Pages offer easy access to schedules and information about activities one week prior to and following each major event. Information about nearby

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attractions and accommodations is also included. The site is viewable on computers, tablets and smartphones and includes links to the wealth of travel planning information featured on Tourism Saskatchewan’s main website.

Saskatchewan2013.com is the latest addition to Tourism Saskatchewan’s complement of online resources that includes its consumer websites, TourismSaskatchewan.com and fishing-in-Saskatchewan.com, its SaskSecrets e-newsletter, several mobile apps, and presence on Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms.

University of Saskatchewan wins five awards The University of Saskatchewan won several awards at the Saskatchewan Masonry Institute’s recent masonry design awards ceremony in Regina, which

NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL VILLAGE OF PARKSIDE Notice is hereby given that the Assessment Roll of the Village of Parkside for the year of 2013 has been prepared and is now open for inspection in the office of the Assessor from 9 am to 5 pm, on the following days, Tuesdays, March 12, 2013 to May 7, 2013.

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

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recognize the achievements of architects, engineers, designers, builders, and owners for their use of masonry in construction.

Among the awards the U of S received was the Presidential Masonry Design Award for the D Wing of Health Sciences. The building was honoured for its imaginative and creative use of masonry which includes its dolomite limestone veneer and sawn-face Tyndall stone exterior trim and window surrounds, as well as the interior use of elements like thin Tyndall stone veneer and ground face masonry units. Together, the use of masonry provides for visual experience that closely links the building to existing architecture on campus.

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“Application of masonry materials throughout the University of Saskatchewan campus has been a consistent design feature for over a century,” said Colin Tennent, university architect and associate vice-president, facilities management division.

“Masonry, in its many forms, speaks to our commitment to the values of durability and quality of materials. It has also become a metaphor that captures the enduring commitment the university has to the highest level of knowledge creation and scholarship.”

Awards of Excellence also went to the College Quarter student residences in the multiple unit dwelling masonry design category, and to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in the renovation and addition ma-

sonry design category. In the same category, the Place Riel addition received an Award of Merit and the Heating Plant expansion received honourable mention.

“While we value other materials in our architectural expressions, masonry has contributed to the remarkable Collegiate Gothic ensemble that has been readily identified with the

University of Saskatchewan by such esteemed bodies as the National Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada and the international Association of University Architects,” Tennent said.

“We are truly honoured by the recognition bestowed through these awards by the Saskatchewan Masonry Institute.”

Public Notice To: Residents of the Leask District Sask Lotteries Grant A committee, consisting of two members from the Village of Leask Council, is accepting applications for funding under the Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program until March 29, 2013 at 4:00 P.M. Application forms may be picked up at the Leask Village Office. The funding will be distributed in accordance with the guidelines as set out by Saskatchewan Lotteries.

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Spring Renewal at the U of S

Lyndon Penner

By Vanessa Young With warm weather peeking around the corner, gardeners across the prairies are starting to dream in green! The University of Saskatchewan’s Spring Renewal is the place for gardeners both new and experienced to find your garden information and inspiration this year. Both Sara Williams, author and 2013 Agriculture Hall of Fame recipient, and Lyndon Penner, CBC radio horticulturist, will be speaking Saturday, Feb. 23, with more of Lyndon’s classes to follow on Sunday, Feb. 24.

Saturday morning kicks off with Dutch

Growers staff showing you the latest and best plants and products on the market and answering your questions. Next, Sara Williams gives us a sneak peek of her hot off the press book Creating the Prairie Xeriscape with time for questions and a book signing to follow. The remainder of the morning is dedicated to finding your garden muse.

“How do we keep our gardens from becoming boring or stale or uninteresting?” asks Lyndon Penner. “The key is inspiration”. What is inspiration? How do we find it? How do we turn it into a garden that both uplifts and stimulates? Join Lyndon in Gar-

deners that Inspireas he takes you on a journey unlike no other, as he introduces you to gardeners from the past and present who have helped him to create stylish and unique gardens. You’ll meet gardening pioneers like Isabella Preston and Christopher Lloyd, as well as more modern gardeners like Thomas Hobbs and Lorraine Johnson. This class combines the best things about both history and landscape design—you don’t want to miss it!

Saturday afternoon offers you a choice of workshops. If you’ve ever wondered what the trick to growing rhododendrons is, or if it were even possible to grow them here, you need to come to Lyndon Penner’s Azaleas & Rhododendrons. Let Lyndon be your guide to all things azalea-related in our dry, windswept gardening environs. Learn about hardiness, species, cultivars and where to locate them in the garden. Lyndon is also full of interesting and entertaining facts. For example did you know that rhododendron honey is poisonous? Or that they are closely related to blueberries?

The other choice in the afternoon, Botanical Latin, is for the new gardener looking to understand plant names and why they matter, or for the experienced gardener pursuing their certificate as a Master Gardener.

Vanessa Young, U of S Master Gardener Program Coordinator, leads this entertaining workshop where previous Latin knowledge not required.

On Sunday, Lyndon ventures into the pond in Care & Selection of Water Plants. When designing your water garden, don’t forget to think outside your local garden center.

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ate your own little ecosystem right in your own backyard? What are the best plants to choose? Lyndon will help guide you through all these decisions, as well as helping you to become more familiar with water lilies and their relatives!

If you thought your landscape was less than spectacular, you’ll feel MUCH better after attending the Bad Landscaping class.

We’ve all said or thought, “I think I’m doing this wrong”at some point in our gardening journey. We’ve also driven past gardens and wondered, “What in the WORLD were those people thinking when they did THAT!” Join Lyndon for a fun class focusing on what NOT to do. Lyndon has seen it all, and he will take you on a hilarious and heartbreaking voyage through all the horticultural mayhem and monstrosities that he has had to deal with over the years. Everything from bad pruning jobs to crimes involving colour, and everything in between!

After the Spring Renewal, Gardening at the U of S has a whole host of spring classes offered throughout March, April and May. From basic know-how of Best Heirloom Vegetables or Common Plant Diseases, to the educational enjoyment of Botanical Sexuality (adults only!), or the more spiritual stories of sacred and mythical flowers in the Divine Goddess. Get your hands dirty learning about your soil in Garden Fundamentals, or learn a new craft in Hypertufa Pots and Gazing Ball. These and more!

For more details on our classes or to register online visit http://ccde.usask.ca/spring renewal (for other classes, http://ccde.usask. ca/hort). Or simply call 966-5539 or email master. gardeners@usask.ca for more information.

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Katie Burns sang Locked out of Heaven kept on improving the more she sang February 28th at WP Sandin School.

Kaitlyn Stene created a star from a piece of string.

She created other images that were surprising in their complexity.

Cheverin Martell took her cue from the song title to Shine Bright Like a Diamond.

Tony Potts dedication of his drumming to the late Brian Tremblay was bang on.

Ryan Potts and his violin was the audience’s dream when he played Devil’s Dream.

Rebecca Potts, left, and Sarra Hazelwood performed a highly polished dance routine.

Janaya Fuller, left, and Sarra Hazelwood performed admirably singing Thousand Years and Please Stay.

Madison Bourgeault and Hannah Miller provided some light hearted fun with their Cup Song.

The Oddity performed a high energy medley the composed themselves. Adam Jones played guitar and Evan Wall played the drums.

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Continued from page 1 On the next Rosetown power play a few minutes later, the Elks penalty killing unit was perfect, keeping the Wings to the outside.

Kelly Guard made some good saves to keep the score 2-1 for the Redwings.

But, Rosetown kept coming and scored again at 10:13 on a failed clearing attempt. JJ Hunter scored from Dean Beuker and Mark Hinz.

The Elks were getting closer to winning some face-offs in the second period, and they did get some quality scoring chances. Unfortunately the Redwings kept winning the draws and their goalie David Spooner shut the door with some excellent goaltending.

When the third period came around, Rosetown were playing like they owned the rink and the puck and didn’t want to let the Elks play.

In the first half of the third, The Elks couldn’t seem to get past centre ice.

Then to make matters worse, Rosetown scored a shorthanded goal to put them up 4-1. There was a race for a loose puck between Guard and Casey Lee. Lee won.

The final shots on goal favoured Rosetown 45-24 in their 4-1 victory.

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Rosetown Redwings goalie David Spooner kicked out an almost sure goal in Game 3 action in Rosetown March 1st. It was saves and agility such as this that helped the Redwings keep the Elks off the scoreboard when they got some scoring chances.

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Shellbrook Kinsmen and Kinettes busy for TeleMiracle

Robert Chuback of the Shellbrook Kinsmen stands beside the 5th load of crashed milk cartons and jugs for Telemiracle.

By Tom Pierson The Shelbrook Kinsmen and Kinettes have been very busy of late, working hard raising funds for TeleMiracle.

The Kinsmen “Crush It” program ran throughout the month of February. Five truckloads of milk jugs and cartons were transported to Sarcan. Cleaned and crushed cartons and jugs were picked up from outside the Elementary School, which gave permission for use of the site. TJ Disposables donated use of the bins.

Through this program Sarcan donated $51,411.69 this year. Sarcan Communications Officer Sidney

Smith said it was their most successful year ever. They donate $350 for every tonne of plastic Milk Jugs recycled and $150 for every tonne of paper milk cartons recycled.

Tasha Cyr; Kim LaMotte; Savanah Price; Jill Booth went on TeleMiracle 37 and presented them, on-air, with a cheque for $11,358.46.

The proceeds came from the door to door town canvass of $10,654.00. Hand sales at businesses raised $304.46 and hand sales at the elementary school raised $400.00.

The Kinettes took time off from their planning and fundraising for Kinsmen Park improvements to participate in TeleMiracle.

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Ransomware: To pay or not to pay

Picture yourself at your computer, innocently conducting your personal business when your screen displays a logo of your local police force and advises you that your computer has been used for an illegal purpose. At this point, your computer is locked and you no longer have access to any programs. Don’t panic, there is a simple solution, as soon as you pay your fine you will be able to access your computer again.

Should you pay your fine?

It’s surprising how many people pay the fine. What is perhaps more surprising is the fact that some people, being well aware that the above scenario is a scam, still pay the fine hoping to gain access to their computer programs again, which is unfortunately not the case. It’s astonishing that although the percentage of people who pay the fine is estimated at only approximately 2.9% of those who are targeted by this scam, the scammers are profiting at least $5 million dollars a year.

This type of scam is called Ransomware. It has evolved from the Microsoft anti-virus scam and was first detected in Russia in 2009. Canada and the USA started seeing this in the third quarter of 2012. It is a type of crime which is growing exponentially due to its high profitability. Because of the high profitability, various organized crime groups are hiring programmers to develop increasingly complicated malicious software. Since all the groups work independently and create their own software, it becomes increasingly difficult to protect the public as it is nearly impossible to know what variation will hit the public next.

There are different ways for the culprit to get onto your computer, but the most common one is referred to as driveby downloads. This is as simple as visiting a site which has been compromised and the software is automatically in-

stalled on your computer without your knowledge. Voila, your computer is now held ransom and you’re made to believe you owe a fine.

Since using a computer has almost become a necessity for the average Canadian, it is impossible to be completely protected against these issues. However, certain steps can be taken to lower your risk. The main one is to avoid advertisements on adult websites. Most Ransomware is located on these sites. The idea behind this is to play on the fact that people who go to these sites usually want to keep it private.

Also, never pay someone over the Internet if you don’t know who they are and if you’re unsure about the need to pay a

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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.

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fine, call the originating agency to clarify. Please do not use the number the suspicious page provides - get the correct number from the phone book or 411. If you think your computer has been compromised, you may want to have a professional computer technician look at it.

The public is invited to join Cpl. Kelly Hall with the RCMP Federal Investigations – Economic Crime Section this Thursday from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. for a live-Twitter chat discussing how to avoid being a victim of Ransomware. This chat is an opportunity for the public to speak directly with an experienced fraud investigator. People can follow along @ RCMPSK or @GRCSask.

RCMP warn public of scams in area Shellbrook RCMP want to warn the public about some scams that have showed up in Shellbrook recently.

The first scam goes something like this. The victim receives a phone call at home and the caller refers to the victim as “Grandma” or “Grandpa” or “Auntie”. Once the scammer is satisfied that the victim believes they are speaking to a family member the scammer tells the victim that he is in legal trouble and needs them to immediately send him some money via a wire transfer usually through Money Gram at the post office. Continuing the scam often another male

will come on the phone and speak the victim and identify themselves as a lawyer and confirm the phony family member (the scammer) needs money because he is legal trouble.

The scammer will instruct the victim step by step on how to make the money wire transfer and provide an account number to them. This scam is known as the “Grandparent Scam”.

The other scam that has appeared in Shellbrook is another telephone scam. The scammer calls the potential victim at home and the scammer informs them he is calling on behalf of a business and the business owes

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Trestman has successful trail to follow THistory is on football coach Marc Trestman’s side as he makes the move from Montreal to the Windy City, from Olympic Stadium to Soldier Field and from the professionalism and stability of quarterback Anthony Calvillo to the . . . well, to Jay Cutler.

Trestman, the highly respected coach of the Montreal Alouettes for five seasons, during which he won two Grey Cups and was a contender every year, was named head coach of the National Football League Bears in January, replacing Lovie Smith.

Pressure? About 10 times greater in the NFL than the Canadian Football League.

Expectations? When the coach you’re replacing is coming off a 10-win season, the expectations are close to unrealistic. Media? From perhaps a dozen media members following your team, the number will now be in the hundreds. Money? Trestman goes from being one of the highest paid coaches in

the CFL in the $300,000 to $400,000 range to an average head coaching salary in the NFL — somewhere around $3 million per annum.

Trestman’s arrival in Chicago is not exactly akin to moving up from a Pop Warner team. He has extensive coaching experience in the U.S., including 17 years in the NFL — the highlight being when he served as offensive co-ordinator and QB coach with the Super Bowl Oakland Raiders of 2002.

As for history being on his side, we invoke the names of Blue Bomber legend Bud Grant and the Alouettes’ Marv Levy. Both had successful head coaching stints in the CFL and went on to NFL success, too; Grant leading the Minnesota Vikings to four Super Bowl titles and Levy the same number of Super Bowl appearances (without a win, however) with the Buffalo Bills.

It’s fitting that Trestman, the author of a book titled ‘Perseverance: Life Lessons

on Leadership the Lakers are runand Teamning the wrong ofwork’, would fence. Kobe Bryant rely so heavagrees. Why are ily on perseverthere four other peoance to finally ple on the court?” achieve his goal • Barach again: of becoming “Former Texas a head coach Ranger Josh Hamilat the highton says that Dallas BRUCE est level of the isn’t really a basePENTON game. Now, if ball town. Of course, ~ the ‘leadership’ he says that after and ‘teamwork’ moving to Anaheim parts also work where the most popout, there could be some ‘su- ular hat in town has mouse per’ times in the years ahead ears.” around Chicago.

• R.J. Currie of sportsdeke.

• Brad Dickson of the Oma- com: ha World-Herald: “President “There's been talk ManitoObama played 18 holes with ba curler Mike McEwen sufTiger Woods. Just think, a fered a concussion. A followman who has devoted his up MRI of his head showed entire life to golf. And then Jeff Stoughton inside it.” there’s Tiger.”

• Headline at SportsPickle.

• President Obama, to com: "Latest cheque from KGO-TV, on why he and Ti- 'Linsanity' copyright nets ger Woods made a perfect Jeremy Lin $1.37." golf pairing: "He knew that • Dwight Perry of the SeI wasn't a big threat to his attle Times: “The 12-40 world ranking, and I knew Charlotte Bobcats have a betthat I better keep my day job." ter chance of winning: a) the • Comedy writer Jim NBA playoffs; b) the WestBarach: “Phil Jackson says minster Dog Show.”

• NBC's Jay Leno, after Pope Benedict XVI cited physical problems for his surprise resignation: “Apparently it's an old football injury from throwing all those Hail Marys.”

• Perry again: “Yankees GM Brian Cashman has been ordered to pay more than $1 million a year in alimony and child support. Even worse, he's still stuck with full custody of A-Rod.” • Mike Bianchi of the Orlando (Fla.) Sentinel, on NASCAR lovebirds Ricky Stenhouse and Danica Patrick: "In true racin’ fashion, I’m thinking Stenhouse got Danica a heart-shaped box of chocolate-covered lug nuts for Valentine's Day or maybe a dozen long-stemmed socket wrenches."

• Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe.com: “FIFA says they will use goal-line technology at the 2014 World Cup. Now if they can just get experienced actors or drama teachers to judge flops.”

• Hough again: “Tampa Bay DE Da’Quan Bowers was ar-

rested at La Guardia airport after police found a loaded handgun in his carry-on bag.

Jeez, what was he thinking?

Trying to get traded to the Bengals?”

• Bianchi again: “Does the winner of the Westminster Dog Show get a beef-andlamb gravy shower?”

• Leno again: “Lent has officially began. Do you know what the Lakers are giving up for Lent? The playoffs.”

• Another one from R.J. Currie: “Competing in the recent Canadian Scotties curling championship: Jennifer Jones of Manitoba with four titles, but also six-time champ Colleen Jones of Nova Scotia. How tough is curling?

Even the Joneses can't keep up with the Joneses.”

• TNT's Conan O'Brien, on speculation that the next Pope could be the cardinal from Boston: “If he gets the job, he'll be the first Pope to make you kiss his 2007 World Series ring.”/.

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Debden School Curling team wins Provincial silver The Debden School Senior Mixed Curling Team had a very successful season this year.

The team consisted of: Skip-Wesley Smith, Third-Quinn Smith, Second-Darrin Gustafson and Lead-Brooklyn Belair.

They won the North Central District Bonspiel on February

8th in Shellbrook. Teams competing at districts were from Debden, Canwood, Shellbrook and St .Mary’s School. They went on to regional competition in Prince Albert on February 15th& 16th and advanced from there to the SHSAA Provincial Mixed Curling Championship. The Provincial

Championship was held in Moose Jaw on March 1st&2nd.

Two long days of curling and 8 games later they were playing in the gold medal game Saturday evening. It was a very close game. When it was done the Debden team had won the Silver Medal.

Congratulations for an excellent season and a great finish.

The Prince Albert Co-operative Association Limited

Annual Membership Meeting Saturday, March 23, 2013 10:30 a.m.

John M. Cuelenaere Public Library 125 12 St. E Prince Albert, SK All members welcome!

Wesley Smith, Quinn Smith, Darrin Gustafson & Brooklyn Belair of the Debden School Mixed Curling Team with their medals and plaque after winning Silver at the SHSAA Provincial Mixed Curling Championship held in Moose Jaw March 1st and 2nd.

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OBITUARIES ~

Allan Stene, late of Prince Albert, SK passed away March 3, 2013.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 8, 2013 – 2:00 pm at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Shellbrook, SK. Arrangements in care of Northern Funeral Service, Shellbrook Funeral Home. Brian and Bev Stobbs, Funeral Directors. www.northernfuneralservice.ca

gg Eileen Egg

EGG- Mrs. Eileen 1925 - 2013 Mrs. Eileen Egg, of Leask Saskatchewan, passed away peacefully in the Wheatland Lodge Home on Saturday March 2, 2012 at the age of 88. The funeral service was held at the Leask Lions Hall on Thursday March 7th, 2013 at 2 pm with Rev. Dave Whalley officiating.

Interment is to follow at a later date. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Eileen to the Wheatland Lodge Foundation.

Eileen is survived by her husband of 59 years Milton, two sons Calvin (Wendy) of Winnipeg, Manitoba and Lyle (Jackie) of Red Deer, Alberta and grandchildren Brandi Rosiak of Martinsville, Jessica and Rychelle Dorosz and Calvin Egg Jr. of Winnipeg, Jesse and Kayla Egg of Red Deer and great grandson Lucas Rosiak of Martinsville. Eileen is also survived by herniece Linda (John) Garden of Calgary Alberta. She was predeceased by her mother and father Calvin and Lillian Church of Blaine Lake, brother Lawrence, sister-in-law Ann and nephews Dr. Ervin (Amy) Church and Percy Church.

Eileen was born in 1925 on a farm just outside of Blaine Lake, Saskatchewan. She held fond memories of those years,especially going to school by horse and carriage with her brother Lawrence in the winter, often wearing a buffalo fur coat. She completed her last two years of high school by correspondence which allowed her to care for her Mother while still receiving schooling through the Toronto Royal Conservatory School of music for piano. She met her husband Milton while vacationing at Waskesiu, Saskatchewan and they later married in Leask on July 2, 1954. Eileen was the not only the farmer’s wife but also worked beside her husband in the family SGIO insurance business for decades.

Eileen had an unprecedented love for animals. In 1980 the Western Producer had a picture of a horse reaching through a fence eating grass. She called the paper and asked if it was her horse. They were so astonished that she had recognized her horse by only seeing the picture and sent her a personal framed copy of it. Milton and Eileen attended Knox United Church in Leask and dearly loved the Lord.

Eileen was renowned for her culinary talents and her family and friends savored many fabulous meals she prepared with love. She adored her husband, her children, grandchildren and probably every four legged creature that ever walked the earth.

Eileen passed away peacefully on her 88th birthday with her husband of almost 60 years by her side ending a full and wonderful life. On her final birthday with us, she received the ultimate gift; returning home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ.

Emailed condolences sent to www.beaulacfuneralhome. com will be forwarded to the family. Beau “Lac” Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements

John Midgett

It is with great sorrow that the family of John Franklin Midgett announce his passing on the 27th day of February 2013 at the age of 91 years.

John was born in Red Cross, Saskatchewan on October 27, 1921 to John Harvey and Eula Midgett. In the early 40’s he went to work packing fish in Buffalo Narrows for Clarke Fisheries from Meadow Lake hauling fish by bombardier. He farmed with his dad in Makwa and during the winter months he freighted fish by cat for Waite Fisheries Limited in Big River.

John was the first person to make an overland trip from Buffalo to U City with a bombardier checking for land road location in the 50’s. He was a fish buyer in the 50’s and 60’s for Clarke Fisheries. In 1956 he got his private pilot’s license and f lew fish out of northern lakes into Buffalo. He formed C&M Airways with Grover Clarke from Meadow Lake based in La Loche. In the early 60’s John and Lloyd Rueling purchased land at Lloyd Lake and started a f ly-in fishing camp. In 1979, they sold Lloyd Lake camp and in 1980 purchased Crystal Lodge on Cree Lake with Al Maier selling this in 1998.John spent most winters making and maintaining winter roads into Fondulac and Black Lake taking up supplies and fuel to the businesses and transporting fish out to Buffalo Narrows to Waite & Company. John and Lenora retired in Big River in 1985. John enjoyed his coffee trips, a good cribbage game and visiting with his many friends. They have resided at the Lakewood Lodge nursing home for the past 2 years He leaves to cherish his memories: His wife, Lenora, his daughters and step-children: Leola Rattliff of Fairview, AB; Dianne Amboe (Ernest) of Charlie Lake, BC; Jewel (Peter) Moehling of Barrhead, AB; Sandra Dawson of Kelowna, BC; step-son, Leonard (Linda) Peterson of Kissimmee, Florida; step daughter, Melanie (Les) Bueckert of Big River, SK; step-son, Marlen (Judy) Peterson of Battleford, SK. His grandchildren: David Rattliff, DevrynRattliff, Dianna (Pat) Chartier, John Midgett, Kari (Wes) Sutherland, Donna (Thomas) McDonald, Natasha (Cameron) Campbell, Andrew (Kelly), Vern (Toni) Moehling, Kelsey Dawson, Dane Dawson, Jillian (Jeremy) Batting, Kimberly (Andrew) MacLean, Ian Peterson, Karen (Justin) Lindskog, David Bueckert (Keana Ready), Brittany Bueckert, Randy Clarke, Cassandra (Jeff ) Wasilewski, Nickolas Peterson and Etta Peterson. 24 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. His sister, Mary McGehee of Texas, USA He is predeceased by: his first wife, Agnes Petch; his second wife, Rita Nadeau; a son, Lavourn; his sons-in-law, George Rattliff and Arlen Kauffman and his brother-in-law, Richard Waite.

The funeral service for John was held on Sunday, March 3rd, 2013 at 2:00 pm from the Community Hall in Big River, SK with Pastor Jake McCrea officiating. Organist was Laura Wilson.

The eulogy was given by Leola Rattliff and Donna McDonald. The Pallbearers were: Marlen Peterson, Pat Chartier, Ian Peterson and David Bueckert. Honorary Pallbearers were “All relatives and friends who have shared in John’s life.” Memorial Donations in memory of John may be made to the Lakewood Lodge Auxiliary.

Edward Beaulac of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home of Big River was entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

Email condolences can be forwarded to the family through www.beaulacfuneralhome.com.

March 8, 2013

PRAISE & WORSHIP ~ Regular services, Sunday school and

special events will be listed at no charge.

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 District Pastor Dan Guiboche Lay Pastor - John Redlich 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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Elks rain on Royals playoff parade

By Tom Pierson The Shellbrook Elks Senior Hockey Team has been busy with playoff games this week. They played the first two games of the series with the Hague Royals on their ice.

The Elks won 4-3 March 4th and 9-6 March 5th.

After a motor malfunction in the Shellbrook arena’s ice plant, many of the scheduled games were cancelled last weekend. But, since their is a deadline as to when this series needs to be completed, it was decided to move the Sunday, March 3rd game to Hague on the 4th.

The opening game was a close one, with no scoring in

the first period. They each scored once in the second period. So after 40 minutes, it was a brand new game.

Hague scored first at 17:53.

Daniel Rauckman scored from Travis Goebel and Jesse Mireau.

Leigh Spencer answered for the Elks at 13:33 from Chris Thompson and Lyndon Leard.

The Royals went up 3-1 in the final 20 minutes, setting up an exciting finish. At 8:42 Jesse Mireau scored unassisted. Then Travis Fehr scored at 7:18 from Nathan McNaught and Preston Cicchine.

The Elks revved up their offense in front of Devon Spen-

cer and scored three unanswered goals to win the game.

Jared Boehm was credited with the loss.

Brock Fitch scored from Curtis Olsen at 5:54. At 4:20 Josh Peterson scored unassisted before Ryan Gareau scored the game winner at 1:05 left on the clock. Lyndon Leard added the lone assist.

Elks 9 Royals 6 The very next night the teams were back in action for Game 2.

Spencer and Boehm were the two goalies again. The outcome was the same, but the score was different.

The Elks took a 2-0 lead when Floyd Cook scored from

Hugh Hamilton at 18:55 and Josh Peterson scored from Luke Fritshaw at 1:22.

However, the period wasn’t over yet, as the Royals still had time to score, and they did with 16 seconds left.

Chris Sawatzky scored from Ryan Winkler.

Both teams scored four goals in the second period with the Elks keeping their one goal lead at 6-5.

Scoring for the Elks were: Leigh Spencer, unassisted; Fritshaw from Cook and Leigh Spencer; Chris Thompson, unassisted; and Peterson, unassisted.

Scoring for the Royals were: Daniel Rauckman from

From the desk of the Rec Director

BY JENNY HOSIE

We had a bit of a hectic weekend last week with the Hockey so a few changes with the sched-

ule. This weekend we have the Silvertips vs. Muskeg at 8:30pm on Friday 8th March and Elks vs. Hague Royals at 8:30pm on Sat-

Old and The Young Variety Night Sponsored by Golden Host in support of Happy Hearts Childcare Center

Sun., March 17, 7:00 p.m.

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, LP Quartet Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill MP Rob Clarke La Ronge 711 La Ronge Ave Box 612 S0J 1L0 Phone: 306-425-2643 Fax: 306-425-2677

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Please contact my office if you are having problems with EI, CPP, Passports, CEP, Status cards, CRA, Agriculture Canada or any other Federal Government programs or departments.

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We have in stock hearing aid and watch batteries!

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Ph: 747-2545 Fax: 747-3922

urday 9th March.

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

Fitness with Leeta is as normal 7:30-8:30pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Elementary School.

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 7:008:00pm. Contact Stacey Dayton for more information at; yecatsnotyad@hotmail.com

Health Tip: So because it is National Nutrition Month I am going to talk about food and drink alternatives. Many people drink energy drinks and coffee because they contain caffeine and because they give a boost of energy. This energy is only temporary and will most likely leave you feeling more tired than before! A great alternative to this would be water! If you are feeling sluggish, water will hydrate you, keep you alert and focused.

Travis Goebel and Preston Cicchine; Jesse Mireau from Goebel and Winkler; Sawatzky from Cicchine and Winkler; and Dillon McFayden from Winkler and Sawatzky.

At 11:30 of the third period, the Elks extended their lead when Peterson completed his Hat Trick from Leigh Spencer.

Peterson scored his fourth goal at 7:36 from Leigh Spencer and Curtis Olsen to run the score to 8-5.

Then it was the Royals turn

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to score. At 5:57 Nathan McNaught scored from Spencer Marshall and Travis Fehr.

That would be as close as they would come.

Josh Peterson was not finished scoring yet. With a mere 23 seconds left in regulation, he scored his fifth, unassisted.

Future Games The Hague Royals pay a visit to Shellbrook Saturday, March 9th for Game 3.

See you there!

Everyone is Invited to a

Come & Go Tea

in honor of Camille Bonin’s

96th Birthday

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Sun., March 17/13 ~ 1 - 4 p.m.

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ATTENTION To All Motorists Who have sustained vehicle damage on the construction zone portion of Hwy. 40 you can contact: Bonnie Milles, Regional Coordinator Highways and Infrastructure Ph: 306-953-3556 Email: bonnie.mills@gov.sk. ca

NORTH WEST REGIONAL COLLEGE BOARD MEMBER RECRUITMENT Mandated through provincial legislation, North West Regional College provides academic and skills training opportunities in response to regional and industry needs of the north west. The College is recognized as an integral part of education and training, contributing to a strong vibrant regional economy through its preparation of the workforce and by active participation in regional initiatives.

North West Regional College is governed by a seven person Board of Governors, with representatives from across north western Saskatchewan. To ensure a full complement, we are recruiting Board members to serve now or in the near future. The College is looking for individuals from around our region who may be interested in providing public service by sitting on the Board.

An ideal governor will have the understanding of the needs of the region, a commitment to post-secondary education and training, and have the capacity to meet the time commitments to serve and be effective as a Board member. A time commitment of approximately two days per month is required in order to meet the requirements of this role.

The College wishes to ensure the Board is comprised of committed individuals that are representative of the region. Aboriginal and female representation is important at this time, but applications from all would be welcomed.

We invite interested parties to express their interest in writing. Include in your submission your professional background, previous experience on boards, and describe your interest in serving on the Board of the College. Your submission will be held in strict confidence.

For more information, please contact the President’s office at North West Regional College at 306-937-5120 or email President@nwrc.sk.ca Send submissions by April 5, 2013 to the attention of: WALLY LORENZ, ACTING CHAIRPERSON BOARD OF GOVERNORS NORTH WEST REGIONAL COLLEGE 10702 DIEFENBAKER DRIVE NORTH BATTLEFORD SK S9A 4A8 Email: boardnwrc@nwrc.sk.ca Fax: 306-445-6110

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Your Best Move!

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PLUMBING

TRUCKING

Rocky Road Trucking Ltd. Debden, SK

Courteous, professional, reliable, plumbing, heating, gas fitting services

Phone 747-4332

For all your Grain Hauling needs.

Now Also Available 53’ Step Deck.

FUNERAL SERVICES

WAITING FOR YOU

VACUUM SALES

Northern Funeral Service

This Space Is Waiting For You

P.A. VACUUM

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

(all makes of vacuums welcome

Tammy Smart

Prince Albert • Birch Hills • Shellbrook

EAVESTROUGHING Tyson Kasner

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REAL ESTATE

101 RAILWAY AVE. SHELLBROOK, SK

John Couture Greg Spencer Fred Pomrenk Donna Lovberg Marjorie Brossart

Eavestroughing • Fascia Soffits • Siding

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

BEAU “LAC” FUNERAL HOME LTD.

TMK

Shellbrook & Area Tel: 306-747-3170 Cell: 306-981-6869 Cell: 306-747-9317

PHONE 764-6311

CC Carbin Contracting Ltd.

Build our community: Buy locally manufactured

email nisse@sasktel.net web: www.nissefoundry.com

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

WAITING FOR YOU

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

Phone: 468-2853 Fax: 468-2252

Central Optometric Group

LAWYER

NISSE FOUNDRY Bronze cemetery plaques made at Mont Nebo, Sask.

Dr. Jodi Haberstock, Au.D., BC - HIS

ELECTRICIAN

922-2040

BRONZE CASTER

Carlton Trail Hearing Clinic

Shellbrook Funeral Home We will be there when you need us 24 hours

747-2494

82 Main Street, Shellbrook, SK email: northfh@sasktel.net

www.northernfuneralservice.ca

Claude Tucker, Brian & Bev Stobbs INSURANCE

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

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

1-877-898-8248 (TAIT) General Insurance Health Insurance Motor Licence Issuer

OPTOMETRIST

Drs. Degelman, Miller, MacDonald & Fink

P.A. Vision Centre OPTOMETRISTS A division of FYI Doctors 3 - 2685 - 2nd Avenue West

Phone 764-2288 Prince Albert

website: www.pavision.ca

Shellbrook, Sask.

Call Today:

Madeleine 747-2442

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

Service - Parts

FREE ESTIMATES

SALES

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

WAITING FOR YOU

WELDING/REPAIR

This Space Is Waiting For You

PARKSIDE WELDING & REPAIR MOBILE & SHOP

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

Call Today:

Madeleine 747-2442

Greg Olson Ph:

747-2990 Cell: 747-8148 Derek 747-9114

Parkside g-welding@hotmail.com

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Subscriptions $60.00 + $3.00 (GST) = $63.00/year

Shellbrook Chronicle Reaching over 10,000 people weekly.

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

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Saskatchewan market .........$209.00 One Zone ............................$86.00 Two Zone ..........................$123.00 Alberta market .......................$259.00 Manitoba market ...................$179.00 BC market .............................$395.00 Ontario market ......................$429.00 Central Ontario ..................$139.00 Eastern Ontario ..................$143.00 Northern Ontario ..................$82.00 Quebec market English ...............................$160.00 French ................................$709.00 Atlantic market ......................$159.00 Across Canada ..................$1,770.00 (excluding French)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Estate of Eva Boutin late of Debden in the Province of Saskatchewan, retired, deceased.

All claims against the above estate duly verified

by Statutory Declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before March 15, 2013.

Concentra Trust Executors 333 - 3rd Avenue North Saskatoon, SK S7K 2M2 2-9C

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE - 1997 Malibu, 4 door, 6 cylinder, auto, power, Contact Phil at 306466-4462, Leask 2-10CH 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

FOR SALE - Kawaski blade for quad $450 obo. Ph: Jeff at 306-747-7438 4-11CH

WANTED TO BUY - Looking to buy gently used alto saxaphone. Call 306747-7151 TFCH

AUTOS FOR SALE

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

FOR SALE - 2008 Buick Enclave SUV, 128,000 kms, $22,000, Ph: Wes 306-747-3782 NE

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NOTICE This newspaper accepts advertisements in good faith. We advise that it is in your interest to investigate offers personally. Publications by this paper should not be taken as an endorsement of the product or services offered.

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE

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, 306747-2376, 306747-7498, 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. 306-4694970 or 306-4697902 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 FOR SALE - Quality Red and Black Salers bulls for calving ease.

Elderberry Farm Salers, Parkside 7473302 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

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LIVESTOCK FOR SALE FOR SALE - Yearling bulls, Red Simmental, Simmental-Red Angus cross, Traditionals including Full Fleck Fullbloods.

Foxdale Farm and Ranch, Glenn and Christine Strube, 306-747-3185, Shellbrook.

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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

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

net, 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 13 - St. Agatha’s Roman Catholic Church. Reverend David Whalley– guest speaker Topic - “Headlines and Holiness” - Luke 13: 1-9 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 CANWOOD: Canwood Regional Park Supper and Auction, Canwood Elks Community Center, Saturday, March 9 Happy Hour 5:00 p.m. Supper at 6:00 p.m. Auction to follow.

Adults $10.00 ~ 12 and under $8. For information call Karen 468-2073 or Donna 4687040. Proceeds to Canwood Regional Park improvements 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. # RR120590. For tickets contact: Larry Ritchie 747-1010 (Home) 714-7714 (Cell) Sally Fitch 7472587 (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 Brundson, Host Players, Who’s on First, Jennie Hosie and LP Quartet

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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. Angle H Stock Farm Debden, SK 306-724-4907 4-11CH

PETS FOR SALE FOR SALE - Four year old Black Lab $100. Call Murray or Vicki Fraser 306763-7641 3-9CH

HOMES FOR SALE HOUSE FOR SALE - in Shellbrook, 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, bathroom on main floor, 2 bedrooms, bathroom with toilet downstairs. Comes with washer, dryer, fridge, stove. New windows, doors and furnace about 2 yrs. ago, single attached garage, back deck, shed. Asking $98,500. Ph: 306984-2234 or 306984-4483. Can email pictures if wanted.

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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 306-468-7099.

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M OORE T AX S ERVICE Mon. - Fri.

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747-2446 NEW LOCATION

R & D Tax Service

Income Tax Prep Bookkeeping Service IN NEW E & B Lumber Building 511 Service Rd East Shellbrook MON. to FRI., 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Rosalyn or Donna

306-747-4344

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

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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March 8, 2013 BUILDINGS FOR SALE FOR SALE - in Marcelin, 16’x36’ greenhouse, wood frame, woven poly, 36” exhaust fan.

Peggy Grenier 306226-2046 2-10CH

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED Class 1A driver for six weeks to haul liquid fertilizer. Ph: 306-747-7616 or 306-747-3252 after 6 p.m.

2-10CH 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.

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TO GIVE AWAY TO GIVE AWAY - Urgently wanted home for two great yard dogs. Good to chase coyotes. For more info please call 306-747-3220 1-10CH

Marching forward at the Library The Shellbrook Public Library would like to inform you of some exciting policy changes and invites you to learn about the online ebooks and audiobooks at Library2Go. Laura Lepard offers a health presentations with a focus on cancer and diabetes. The Parkland Pens Writers Group meets every month at the library and is always open to new members. Storytime continues to march forward through the letters sounds Friday mornings.

March marches in with a slew of changes to Wapiti Regional Library’s borrowing policy that are all in the borrower’s favour. Big film watchers be able to borrow DVDs from outside the region now. So if you want a DVD that only Regina has, bring it on in! DVD TV series will now be kept together by season and not separated into individual disks. (For all DVDs the 1 week loan period remains the same with two renewals if there are no holds.) Magazines are now available with a 1 week renewal.

Book hunters will be pleased that their allowable numbers of holds has doubled from 50 to 100. There is also a new category in the online catalogue “Popular Picks/Hot Picks/I Feel Lucky”. These items are for “in-person pickup only” at the branch listing them.

On Tuesday, March 12th at 2:30 pm Wapiti Regional Library’s Youth Intern, Corey Desjarlais, will be doing a presentation on Library2Go.sk.ca. Library2Go is the Library’s online ebooks service and the presentation is a step-by-step guide on Library2Go for anyone who is interested in ebooks or ereaders.

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and the Library invites you

to join us on Tuesday, March 12th at 7:00 pm for “Diabetes and Cancer.” Laura Lepard will share material from Tim Riesenberger’s DVD as he discusses diabetes and cancer connections with diet. Carcinogenic-free refreshments will be served.

Writers become writers by writing. If you are looking for a community to begin writing in, or if you would like to do more writing, the Parkland Pens Writers Group meets at the Library once a month on every third Monday at 7:00 pm. Local writers gather together to discuss how their writing is going, or not going, and to participate in fun timed writing challenges selected by that meeting’s leader. If you would like more information call Alanna at 306-747-3419 or drop by the Monday, March 18th meeting.

Story Time continues to sail forward following the “Anchors and Sails” reading program on Fridays at 10:30 am.

The Library continues to offers free computer and Internet access to the public even with the cancellation of the Community Access Program (CAP) in March 2012. Would you like to bring back funding and keep public computer access for everyone? Drop on by the Library to sign a postcard to the Prime Minister.

Shellbrook Library hours are Monday 2:00pm - 6:00pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 2:00pm - 8:00pm, Thursday 2:00pm - 6:00pm, and Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm.

Weekly library hours are determined annually by materials checked out; the more materials checked out, the better.

March 8, 2012

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Attention Semi Operators! Are you looking to downsize?

Haul RVs from USA to western Canada! 5-6 day round trip. Looking for 1 ton and 3 ton O/O. 1-866-736-6483; www.speedwaymoving systems.com

NOW HIRING: Journeyperson 30 MILLWRIGHTS 50 PIPEFITTERS 20 WELDERS with industrial experience for a large project in Vanscoy, SK. Wages $34 - $40/hour, plus retention & completion bonuses,14/7 shift rotation, paid benefits, RRSP’s. Travel & living out allowance (for eligible candidates).

Successful candidates must complete a pre-access A&D test & CSTS 09 training.

Apply with current resume and references to jobs@monad.ca or WWW.MONAD.CA or fax 1-888-398-0725 or in person at 9744-45 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T6E 5C5

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N E W C A R T CONTRACTING LTD. is hiring for the upcoming turnaround season.

Journeyman/Apprentice; Pipefitters; Welders; Boilermakers; Riggers.

Also: Quality Control; Towers; Skilled Mechanical Labourer; Welder Helpers.

Email: resumes@new cartcontracting.com.

Fax 1-403-729-2396.

Email all safety and trade tickets.

SALES REPRESENTATIVE If you love to sell and are interested in a new challenge, want to pursue selling in a new industry, or are mechanically inclined and enjoy talking about the way equipment works, we'd like to talk to you.

Ram Industries Inc. is growing and we need individuals to join our sales team!

Candidates must be able to relocate to Yorkton, SK. www.ramindustiries.com Apply by email to jobs@ramindustries.com

DRIVERS WANTED: Terrific Career Opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects.

No Rail Experience Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 weeks vacation and benefits package. Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time, Valid License with air brake e n d o r s e m e n t .

Compensation based on prior driving experience. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE

AUCTIONS 1 HOME QTR & 18 Parcels of Farmland D a v i d s o n , Saskatchewan.

Sorgaard Ranches Ltd - 2290+/- title acres.

3 bedroom bungalow, 30 X 50 ft. garage, selling at the Saskatoon Auction March 19/13. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers: 1-800-491-4494; rbauction.com.

AUTO PARTS WRECKING TRUCKS all makes, all models ..Dodge..GMC..Ford..

Imports. Lots of 4X4 stuff...Diesel..Gas..

Trucks up to 3 tons..

We ship anywhere.

CALL 306-821-0260 Bill... (lloydminster) reply text.....e-mail...call blackdog2010doc@ hotmail.com... We ship same day bus..dhl... transport

FEED AND SEED HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

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

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

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

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Guaranteed approval drive away today! We lend money to everyone.

Fast approvals, best interest rates. Over 500 vehicles sale priced for immediate delivery OAC. 1-877-796-0514. www.yourapproved online.com.

DISCONNECTED PHONE? ChoiceTel Home Phone Service.

No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available.

Call ChoiceTel Today!

1-888-333-1405.

MANUFACTURED HOMES

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Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions: www.bigirondrilling.com.

Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON.

LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER R.M. 494, C a n w o o d , Saskatchewan. 800 acres pasture plus 880 acres crown lease.

Closing 31/03/13.

Information: Box 88, Parkside, Sask. S0J 2A0 or jaunrau@sasktel.net.

SMART. SPACIOUS. Stylish. Why not a Modular Home? Now available in 9’ ceilings.

Call Craig’s Home Sales for exciting new ideas! 1-855-380-2266; www.craigshome sales.com.

CANADIAN MANUFACTURED backed by 10 year warranty -multi family, single section, motel style homes -Qualify for C.M.H.C.Financing -starting at $69,000 FOR MORE INFO CALL 1.800.249.3969

Modular, Manufactured or RTM homes.

A variety of homes in production or ready to ship Regina,SK 1-866-838-7744 Estevan, SK 1-877-378-7744 www.sherwoodhome.ca

dean.medallion@sasktel.net jason.medallion@sasktel.net

www.medallion-homes.ca Hwy 2 South Prince Albert

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CCCN_VOICE_6 High Quality Canadian Built Modular Homes & Cottages Over 175 Plans to Choose from.

60-90 Day Turnkey 10 Year Warranty Regina, SK Toll Free: 1-(855)-494-4743 Visit us online: www.prairiebilt.com

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Prices based on 25 words or 2 1/2 inches in height.

S T E E L BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuild ings.ca

Advertise in the classifieds. swna.com/classifieds

FINAL PHASE FOR SALE. 55 PLUS ADULT ONLY Ground Level Townhome INFO www.diamondplace.ca.

CALL 306 241 0123 WARMAN, SK

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BIG BUILDING SALE...

“THIS IS A CLEARANCE SALE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!” 20x20 $3,985.

25X24 $4,595. 30X36 $6,859. 35X48 $11,200.

40X52 $13,100. 47X76 $18,265. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

STAY AHEAD OF THE COMPETITION.

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PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 550,000 readers weekly.

Call this newspaper NOW or 306-649.1405 for details.

FOR SALE

AUTOMOTIVE HELP WANTED

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Diamond Jubilee Medal presented to David Moe

Participants in the second annual ski loppet.

Second Ski Loppet Mayor of Parkside, David Moe, received The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. David was selected by The Federation of Canadian Municipalities and is pictured above with his nephew MLA Scott Moe.-

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Wednesday, April 3

Registration: 5:30 pm Meeting: 7:00 pm

Supper or Refreshments: 6:00 Partnership Vote: 8:00 pm

AGM will be broadcast live from Saskatoon, to each of the following locations:

Saskatoon.......Sheraton Cavalier, 612 Spadina Crescent E Shellbrook.......Senior Citizens Hall Rosthern.......Community Multipurpose Center (Elementary School Gymnasium)

Watrous........Civic Centre Regina........The Executive Royal Hotel, 4025 Albert Street Kamsack........Ukrainian Catholic Hall Langham.......Affinity Credit Union Hall *Included in the agenda will be proposed Bylaw changes.

YOUR CREDIT UNION. YOUR VOICE.

The second annual ski loppet was held at Wild Rose School on February 28, 2013.

There were participants from area schools: Shellbrook, King George School, Christopher Lake and Wild Rose School students.

There were 80 + participants taking part in this event. Bill Jeffrey of the Sturgeon River Nordic Club was also in attendance and helping out with the day.

The weather and the trails were perfect and made for a wonderful day of skiing, great exercise and camaraderie between the participants. Skiers were treated to a hot lunch, lots of chances to win door prizes and an opportunity to meet other area skiers.

The success of this year’s event left the participants and the organizers looking forward to next year.

Partnership Vote The Boards of Directors of Advantage Credit Union, Affinity Credit Union and Spectra Credit Union are recommending to members a partnership by Arrangement.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting for Affinity Credit Union will be held on April 3, 2013. The members of Affinity Credit Union will be asked to consider and, if thought fit, to approve by special resolution an Arrangement Agreement of Advantage Credit Union, Affinity Credit Union and Spectra Credit Union. The effective date of the proposed Arrangement shall be July 1, 2013.

SUMMARY OF THE ARRANGEMENT AGREEMENT 1. As part of an overall business and service strategy and risk management plan, Advantage Credit Union, Affinity Credit Union and Spectra Credit Union (the “Existing Credit Unions”) wish to come together to create Affinity Credit Union 2013 which will acquire the assets and assume liabilities of the Existing Credit Unions and provide for the exchange of shares (the “Arrangement”).

2. The Arrangement Agreement will be presented to members and shareholders of the Existing Credit Unions for approval.

3. The Boards of Directors of those Existing Credit Unions whose members and shareholders, if applicable, approve the Arrangement Agreement (the “Approving Credit Unions”) will apply for incorporation of the Affinity Credit Union 2013 under The Credit Union Act, 1998.

4. The Approving Credit Unions agree to sell, transfer and assign their loans, deposits and other financial assets (“financial interests”) to Affinity Credit Union 2013 at a purchase price equal to the fair market value of the financial interests.

5. Affinity Credit Union 2013 will assume all liabilities of the Approving Credit Unions other than liabilities in relation to the assets which are not transferred or any unknown claims or liabilities or specified existing liabilities.

6. Members and shareholders of the Approving Credit Unions will exchange their shares in the Approving Credit Unions for shares in Affinity Credit Union 2013 on a onefor-one basis with all rights, entitlements and interests remaining the same. The Approving Credit Unions will apply to the Court for an order approving the exchange of shares.

7. All property not transferred to Affinity Credit Union 2013 will remain in each of the Approving Credit Unions.

The Approving Credit Unions will then be continued under The Business Corporations Act and will become subsidiaries of Affinity Credit Union 2013, to be licensed under The Trust and Loans Corporations Act, 1997 as financing corporations.

8. The first Directors and Delegates of Affinity Credit Union 2013 are named in the Agreement.

9. The Agreement includes proposed Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws for Affinity Credit Union 2013.

10. The Arrangement is subject to, and shall only become effective upon, its approval by the members and shareholders of two of the Existing Credit Unions, one of which must be Affinity Credit Union, and upon receiving all required regulatory approvals.

11. The effective date of the Arrangement shall be the July 1, 2013.