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The Voice Of The Parkland Since 1912 SHELLBROOK, SASKATCHEWAN

FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2012

PMR #40007604 No. 9

Aboriginals Sask’s untapped labour market

Saskatchewan business owners will need to harness the power of the provinces’ fastest growing demographic if they want to continue to prosper according to Aboriginal Consulting Services (ACS) President and Owner John Lagimodiere.

The aboriginal awareness facilitator gave an abbreviated version of his typical presentation for the Shellbrook and District Chamber of Commerce February 28 at the Shellbrook Seniors’ Centre.

Lagimodiere said that First Nations and Metis people make up roughly 180,000 of Saskatchewan’s 1,0670,000 population, a demographic that is growing faster than any other in the province.

With the province’s growth and prosperity many employers are looking to other countries like the Philippines to fill their job vacancies but they are missing a large under utilized source of labour.

“We have a home grown solution here in Saskatchewan and it is the untapped, or undertapped, aboriginal community,” said Lagimodiere.

Through the presentation, sponsored by the North Central Enterprise Region, he explained some of the challenges some employers face in hiring, recruiting and retaining aboriginal workers.

He used the example of a concrete contractor he knew in the Lloydminster area that was having a difficult time competing with the oilfield companies for quality employees.

He hired an aboriginal man from the Onion Lake First Nation with some concrete experience who kept bringing more and more young workers from the First Nation onto the crew. To keep these employees he asked them what they wanted and he truly listened. Because employee cashflow was often a concern he moved payday to every Thursday from a traditional two week structure and when these workers needed time off they often arranged replacements to come from the reserve.

He noted that with the growth of aboriginal populations so do their enrollment in post secondary education. In all, he said there are about 7-8000 Aboriginal people enrolled at post secondary institutions across the province -- which is tops in the country.

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OLD FOLKS -- Bessie (Pat Grayston) pulls out her best moves to try to seduce Leonard (Doug Schmirler) during a rehearsal of the Golden Hosts’ production of Old Folks. Shellbrook’s senior drama troupe is set to stage a pair of plays March 17 and 18 at the Shellbrook Theatre along with musical guests with $5 from each ticket sold going to the Shellbrook and Area Ministerial Food Bank.

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Town of Shellbrook supports daycare group A group seeking licensed daycare spaces in Shellbrook attended the regular meeting of Shellbrook Town Council Monday in search of support for a daycare project in town.

Committee members of what has been dubbed Happy Hearts Daycare delivered their pitch for support for a 50 space licensed non-profit day care centre.

Committee member Karisa Klaassen outlined the current state of childcare in Shellbrook for council -- that there are currently five day home operators in the community and by the end of the year two of those will be ceasing operations.

She noted that the dayhome operators guidelines state that each individual caregiver has 15 spots with children of varying ages weighted heavier based on how young they are.

Under this formula an infant takes up 5 spots, a toddler 1.5 spots and a school aged child 1 spot. She noted that two families each with a child in each category would consume all of a care giver’s spaces.

What the committee was looking for was a letter of support for the venture to include in with the group’s letter of intent

to the provincial government. The group also asked that consideration be given to providing some land within town where the facility could be built, which they stated may help move them further up the government’s list of projects.

Because of building codes and standards that must be met for a government licensed daycare, the committee found through their contact with people involved with existing and up and coming projects in Leask, Spiritwood and Birch Hills, it would probably be best to build a facility rather than retrofit an older building.

Mayor George Tomporowski congratulated the committee for taking the initiative to get the process moving forward in hopes of making this project a reality.

“We are excited about young folks coming back to the community and if we want to continue to attract young folks we need something like this,” said Tomporowski.

Council later passed a resolution to draft a letter of support for the project and that the Town would give consideration to providing land for a building to be built to house a daycare centre.

The committee members outlined the results from a recent survey conducted with a participation rate of 50 families with children. Of those 50 families 35 currently need child care services in Shellbrook and 30 currently have child care arrangements while the remaining 20 did not.

Of those 50, 27 (54%) said they would definitely use a nonprofit daycare centre while 9 (18%) answered that they would not while 14 (28) per cent stated that they would maybe use the service.

Of the 41 that continued the survey, 21 (51%)indicated that they would be interested in full time survices while 14 (34%) and 6 (15%) stated they would use the service occasionally.

Most respondents were looking for care during traditional work hours as 23 (50%) were looking for weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 17 were looking for weekdays 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The two largest demographics of children were 5 years and older at 29 (41%) and 0-18 months at 18 (25%) followed by 3-4 years at 17 (24%) and 18 months to 3 years at 7 (10%).

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Former Shellbrook resident Briar bound Not even a European vacation could keep former Shellbrook resident Greg Skauge from next week’s Tim Hortons Brier in Saskatoon.

The Yellowknife, Northwest Territories teacher was asked to be the fifth for team Northwest Territories/Yukon and it was an opportunity that he just couldn’t pass up.

He had been scheduled to be a chaperone for a school trip to Italy and Greece but when Jamie Koe came calling he changed his itinerary from heading abroad to flying back to his home province.

“You can always go back to Italy and Greece but you may never get a chance to go back to the Briar, at least in this capacity,” said Skauge, who has been playing competitively in Yellowknife for the past six years.

This isn’t Skauge’s first brush with the Briar as he skipped his rink to a NWT championship in 2010, earning himself a shot at a Briar berth but lost in the NWT/Yukon Men’s Curling Championship.

Due to the size of both NWT and Yukon, the two territories send one team to represent them both.

That team is determined in a playoff between the top

two teams from each of the territories.

Koe’s rink consists of third Tom Naugler, second Brad Chorostkowski and lead Robert Borden.

Skauge’s role on the team would be as a substitution in the event that one of the players gets sick or injured or otherwise can’t compete.

“They needed a fifth player to go. It is always good to take one in case somebody gets sick or hurt that is a lot of games in a short amount of time,” said Skauge, noting that most teams in NWT don’t carry a fifth because there just aren’t very many players in the province.

He doesn’t anticipate that he will get much playing time unless one of his team mates gets hurt but he says he is in it for the experience.

“I’ve never been to the Briar before so it’ll be a great experience for future endeavours and just to see what all happens,” said Skauge.

The fact that the event is taking place in his home province, just an hour and a half from where he grew up didn’t make the decision any more difficult, either.

After going through his itinerary for the event

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he realized that there is far more to the event than just showing up to curl. From autograph signing in the Briar Patch to the mandatory Hotshots event the day before the competition.

His wife and kids are also making the trek to Saskatchewan but with all that is on his plate, he doesn’t expect that he will have chance to spend much time with them.

Team NWT/Yukon kicks off the Briar March 3 at 1:30 p.m. with a round robin game with Team Nova Scotia.

SNOW DAY -- About 125 snowmobilers hit the trails for the Cameo Community Club Snowmobile Rally Saturday February 25. Funds raised from the event each year are used to offset the costs of operating the Cameo Hall, west of Shellbrook, and completing necessary upkeep. A portion of this year’s proceeds will go toward replacing some of the building’s doors.

MS Clinical trial application process complete Applications are now closed for Saskatchewan multiple sclerosis (MS) patients interested in volunteering for a clinical trial in Albany, New York.

The two-year, doubleblind clinical trial at Albany Medical Centre will accept 86 Saskatchewan MS patients. In total, 682 people submitted applications online or by phone before the February 24 deadline.

“The high interest in this opportunity shows

just how committed Saskatchewan people are to finding answers about MS and being part of a possible solution,” Highways Minister Jim Reiter said on behalf of Health Minister Don McMorris. “We will be watching the research process unfold with great interest and with the hope that it will help MS patients in the future.”

It is expected to take several months to contact, screen and medically as-

Notice of Preparation of Assessment Roll Village of Parkside Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Village of Parkside for the year of 2012 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the following days: Tuesdays, March 6 to April 10, 2012.

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

Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal with: The Assessor, Village of Parkside, Box 48, Parkside, SK S0J 2A0 by the 10th day of April, 2012.

Dated this 2nd day of March, 2012.

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sess enough patients to fill all 86 spaces available to Saskatchewan residents.

Applicants will be contacted in the order that their names were randomly selected. Once all 86 spaces are filled, all remaining applicants will be individually notified and a public announcement will be made that the selection process has been completed.

The first of the eligible Saskatchewan patients are expected to travel to Albany in March. Half of those participating in Albany will receive the Liberation Therapy procedure and half will receive a placebo procedure.

The Saskatchewan

government is providing $2.2 million to cover the cost of having Saskatchewan patients involved in the Albany clinical trial.

The province has stated it is also willing to participate in any upcoming national MS research initiatives.

MS is a neurological disease in which the communication ability of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord is impaired or destroyed. An estimated 3,500 people in the province have been diagnosed with MS, meaning Saskatchewan’s incidence of MS is 340 per 100,000 residents, one of the highest in the world.

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Elks face Rosthern in Provincial A and league playoffs The Shellbrook Elks and the Rosthern Wheat Kings are bound to get sick of each other over the next few weeks. The Fort Carlton Hockey League rivals opened their best of five league semi final matchup Tuesday while the two teams open the best of their Provincial A northern final Saturday

March 3 in Rosthern.

The Elks dropped game one in their league match up 4-1 Tuesday and will be looking to rebound when they host the reigning FCHL champions Sunday night with a 5 p.m. puck drop. Game three of the series takes place in Rosthern Tuesday February 6 at 8:30 p.m.

while game 4, if necessary is back in Shellbrook Saturday March 10 at 8 p.m. Game five, if necessary, will go Tuesday March 13 at 8:30 p.m. in Rosthern.

Game 2 of the Elks provincial match up is set for Friday March 9 at 8:30 p.m. with game 3, if necessary, back in Rosthern

Sunday March 11 at 5 p.m.

The Elks advanced the the Provincial A northern final February 25 with a 5-2 win over the Lanigan Pirates to sweep the series 2-0.

Elks 5 Lanigan 2 The Shellbrook Elks kept the lead from start to finish as they eliminated the Lanigan Pirates from

Province inviting labour, investment to Sask Premier Brad Wall departs this week for London, U.K. where he will spend two days outlining the Saskatchewan Advantage to investors March 1-2. He will then join Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration Minister Rob Norris in Dublin, Ireland on March 3 at a labour recruitment mission to help fill the ranks of the province’s skilled workforce.

“In this time of economic turmoil and uncertainty European investors and businesses are looking for a safe, stable and secure financial climate, and

Saskatchewan is a wise choice,” Wall said.

Wall will meet with representatives of large multinationals based in the U.K. with interests in Saskatchewan (BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto, and AMEC) as well as with His Excellency Gordon Campbell, Canadian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.

Premier Wall will also deliver a keynote address to a luncheon hosted by the Canada-U.K. Chamber of Commerce to promote Saskatchewan’s growth and opportunity.

Minister Norris is leading a delegation of 27 Sas-

katchewan employers to the Working Abroad Expo in Dublin and Cork, which will feature a Saskatchewan pavilion that has more than 275 skilled jobs available immediately for Irish workers. Candidates who receive an offer of employment will work with immigration officers to apply to the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP).

“There is a tremendous pool of qualified skilled workers in Ireland who are actively seeking opportunities abroad,” Norris said.

“The mission will connect the people with the

Saskatchewan jobs they need.”

On March 5 and 6, Norris will also lead a brief mission to The Netherlands for meetings with representatives from Holland’s industrial, governmental and research communities. While in The Hague, Rotterdam and Delft, Norris will focus on specific subjects; clean coal technologies, peaceful nuclear research, health research in neuroscience as well as biotechnology.

Norris will also participate in the signing of two agreements involving the Regina-based Petroleum Technology Research Centre and its Dutch partners.

While in Europe, both Wall and Norris will focus on the high quality of life and growth-oriented economy in Saskatchewan.

“With record population growth and employment, an upgrade to AAA status from international financial firm Standard & Poor’s, and billions in infrastructure and resource development, we have important things to tell the world,” Wall said.

the Provincial A draw while advancing to the Provincial northern final.

Chris Thompson scored six minutes into the first period to take the lead. It would be more than a period before another goal was scored. Hugh Hamilton put the Elks up by two with four minutes remaining in the second period while Mark Walter chipped in with 1:07 left

on the clock to make the score 3-0.

Matt Bergen scored early in the third to further pad the Elks lead but Robert Sparks replied a few minutes later to make the score 4-1.

Hamilton scored his second of the game with 4:30 left on the clock while Derek Dychach scored for the Pirates to make the score 5-2.

GOLDEN HOST PRESENTS

A Mix of Music & Laughter 2 - One Act Comedies

‘High Tea’ & ‘Old Folks’ Sat., Mar. 17 - 7:30 p.m.

Sun., Mar. 18 - 2:00 p.m.

Shellbrook Theatre Plus Musical Entertainment Sat. - Gerald Lanes & Friends & Sun. - Ordale Singers $5 from each ticket sold donated to Shellbrook Food Bank.

Bring a non-perishable item for Shellbrook Food Bank and receive an entry for a door prize.

Advance tickets $15, available at Woodland Pharmacy.

At the door $18

JOB OPPORTUNITY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

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BARGAINS, BARGAINS -- Adeline Fossey and Anna Jacobs chat with Linda Paul over some merchandise at the Shellbrook Seniors’ Assocation White Elephant Sale and Tea February 24.

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He noted Stats Canada statistics that 48 per cent of aboriginals on reserve are reliant on welfare. He said that because of the lack of job opportunities on reserve a continuum of welfare is often created that can last for generations.

“Your on welfare, so what happens when your kid gets old enough to get a job but there are no jobs?

What do you get? Second generation welfare,” said Lagimodiere.

To help change that, he

said that Aboriginal Affairs is beginning to invest more funds into creating skills and abilities that are marketable and transferable in the territory through the Active Measures program.

Five tribal councils and 40 bands across the province have signed on to the program with the aim to eradicate welfare through the use of training programs that will give their members workforce skills.

Since starting ACS Lagimodiere has given presentations to thousands of employers and employ-

ees around Saskatchewan from Affinity Credit Union to SaskTel and said that people taking in the seminars are very willing to learn about a society that they have little understanding of.

“We give them that context, those parameters so they can understand the society issues that they see and it takes away some of that fear, loathing and hatred they have for aboriginal communities sometimes,” said Lagimodiare.

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Opinions Brad Dupuis News Editor

More jail time means more money The federal Conservative’s new crime bill could cost the provinces and territories an additional $140 million while reducing convictions and the time offenders are in government custody according to a new report completed by an independent parliamentary budget officer.

In the 97 page document 2008-09 Statistics Canada data is used to provide a detailed account of the impact of proposed restrictions to house arrest and conditional sentences.

Conditional sentences are only available to offenders who are to serve less than two years – provincial correctional centre sentences.

At present, Judges can not grant a conditional sentence to anyone who is deemed to be a danger to the community or who has been convicted of a serious, personal injury offense.

The new crime bill, which is currently before Senate, would limit the number of offenses eligible for conditional sentences.

Based on the report, one third of conditional sentences handed out in 2008-09 would be affected by the new bill.

I’ve always been troubled by the notion of conditional sentences and house arrest. I’ve always thought that they have sent the message to offenders that although your offense is serious enough for you to be charged with a crime it isn’t serious enough to warrant paying for your spot in jail so you can go home. But don’t get caught doing anything illegal or you MAY have to serve your sentence in a correctional facility.

One could argue that many of the crimes that are currently eligible for a conditional sentence would be low level property crimes.

One could also argue that these smaller types of infractions could be viewed as entry level crimes.

And one could also argue that the threat of being convicted of a crime but only being sentenced to house arrest or a conditional sentence is very little deterrent from doing the crime in the first place. With little deterrent or minimal punishment it makes it less serious for a would be offender to commit a crime or a criminal to reoffend.

If you are in the mindset that you are willing to commit a crime and you get a pass on your first offense do you think there is a pretty good chance that you will try a second?

Though I am in agreement with any crime bill that limits these free passes I think the federal government failed when they didn’t have these potential costs up front.

If you are going to increase enforcement it is obvious that costs are going to go up. A $140 million for me is a big chunk of change but for a country it is peanuts.

When submitted, the Feds should have had some figures worked out so that an independent budget officer report wouldn’t be the first time the public or the opposition is hearing about this.

The Paul Martin Commentary The average pay check in this province is continuing to go up – but not as fast as wages are rising in other parts of the country.

Late last year Saskatchewan wage earners moved into uncharted territory – claiming second spot in the national pay check sweepstakes.

It was a bit of a surprise when it happened because it was the first time in memory that we outpaced Ontario which has long been the province with the second highest wage rates.

But now we have an update on these figures and Saskatchewan has moved back into fourth spot, behind Ontario which is again in second place and Newfoundland as well as perennial first place holder Alberta.

These figures are usually more useful in charting trends than specific values because they can change fairly rapidly. Something as a simple as increased overtime can make a huge difference in the overall numbers. So this retrenchment in Saskatchewan could quite easily be a reflection of more people moving into the workforce, reducing the need for overtime and bringing down overall hourly pay rates. *** The life of a busy executive or CEO is often lionized in the imagination of those who see only the trappings but for those who are actually living it, well, isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be. In fact it’s often a life filled with regrets.

American psychologist Dr. Russ Riendeau says many executives find themselves feeling guilty when they come up short in their bid to balance the demands of their job with those of the family and the community.

Sometimes they try to make up for these shortcomings

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by going overboard like taking family members on exotic vacations.

The problem, says Riendeau, is the offer falls on deaf ears because family members have developed their own relationships in their absence.

He triggered thousands of responses when he wrote about this.

Obviously he hit a sore point so his recommendations for those who feel the weight of the balance issue start with putting five of the nagging issues in writing, rank the top two, share them with someone close, plan some holidays and then attack the most important issue. *** Christmas shopping last year was all about hitting the stores early.

Maybe it was the warm weather, maybe it was about getting that special gift early. Whatever the reason, Saskatchewan shoppers were a little more subdued in December than they were in November.

At least that’s what the latest retail sales numbers are telling. They show a slight decline in December when compared to November, only the second time we saw a monthly decline in the past year.

However, the number of transactions was roughly equal between the two months so it would seem that buyers were being a bit more frugal in December.

But, when compared to a year ago, total sales volumes at local retailers were running nearly 10 per cent higher. That’s one of the largest increases in the nation and is growing at roughly four times the inflation rate, an indication that free cash flow volume in the hands of the average consumer is still running fairly strong.

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Viewpoint Sask. Party’s nasty feud with PCs There is not much left of old Progressive Conservative party in Saskatchewan.

It’s been that way since the split on the right, although that split would be more accurately described as the PCs being small chip shaved off the mighty poplar tree trunk that is the Saskatchewan Party.

When the PCs went into hiatus in 1997 upon the formation of the Sask. Party, the right wing of provincial politics - as NDP detractors suggested was happening simply united under this different name.

While the Sask. Party did initially attract a sprinkling of right-wing Liberals (Rod Gantefoer, June Draude, Ken Krawetz and Bob Bjornerud) and while a few more ex-Liberals (Laura Ross and Rob Norris) have joined since, there is no dispute that the Sask. Party is the undisputed home of the conservatives in this province.

Those that remained - or perhaps better put, returned back to the old PC fold - largely did so for personal reasons rather than philosophical ones. Former PC cabinet minister Rick Swenson initially joined the Sask. Party, but parted ways after losing the Thunder Creek nomination to Lyle Stewart. Former PC and justice minister

Grant Schmidt won the Melville-Saltcoats nomination fair and square prior to the 1999 election, but had his win overturned by the Sask. Party hierarchy who wanted Bjornerud instead.

A few other lesser-known PCs have stayed true blue, so to speak.

Nevertheless, the Saskatchewan PCs today are very much today a sliver of a splinter of right-wing politics.

However, the chance of the two parties ever reuniting is virtually non-existent now. The bitterness over the split has deepened -- much of it, over a $3.4-million trust fund the new-old PCs laid claim to after their coming out of hibernation in 2005. According to PCs allegations from press conferences and their lawsuit now filed in civil court, the fund’s original trustees were allegedly connected to the Sask. Party.

And the PCs distaste for the Sask.

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Party recently deepened last month when Swenson received a letter from Sask.

Party Speaker Dan D’Autremont informing the PC leader that he and Schmidt will no longer be allowed in the legislative building without the accompaniment of legislative security following their every step. (As former MLAs, Swenson and Schmidt are permitted to go in the Chamber whenever the legislature is sitting. All other active politicians and party leaders have had free access to the building as visitors and use that access to talk to political reporters.)

So why are Swenson and Schmidt now deemed a security risk?

Well, according to D’Autremont -twice elected a PC MLA, himself -- the two gave false information to security on their last visit to the building on Dec. 15 when they didn’t inform the commission-

aire that they intended to talk to reporters in the legislature’s rotunda. Other political party leaders are not required to get permission from security before talking to journalists who work in the building.

Add to this petty squabbling, the fact that the PCs legacy has been questioned for decades. The NDP -- who, as government, did have to contend with the massive debt the PCs left behind -- took every available opportunity to remind the public of the ample evidence of PC government incompetence and corruption.

What has been less discussed over the decades are the PC government’s successes that include the building of two upgraders, a fertilizer plant, and the privatization of the resource Crowns that are now successful businesses like PotashCorp and Cameco.

However, some 30 years after Premier Grant Devine’s PCs stormed into office on April 26, 1982 with the biggest majority government in the province’s history, Devine’s successors aren’t even allowed to freely visit this very public building.

It’s been a strange and ugly feud.

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The economic bogeyman Dear Editor, Did your parents rely on the bogeyman to keep you submissive?

Federal Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver rattled an all too familiar economic bogeyman when he wrote, “Unfortunately, there are environmental and other radical groups that would seek to block this [pipeline] opportunity to diversify our trade.

Their goal is to stop any major project no matter

what the cost to Canadian families in lost jobs and economic growth. No forestry. No mining. No oil.

No gas. No more hydroelectric dams.”

The economic bogeyman is employed to keep us submissive as workers and consumers. When threatened with no forestry, do we consider how threatened our forests are by climate change? When threatened with no mining, do we design products to

last generations? When threatened with no oil or gas, do we conserve like crazy and demand our tax dollars go into researching renewables? When threatened with no hydro-electricity from mega-projects that alter ecosystems, do we legislate new housing use net zero construction so our homes produce as much energy from renewable sources as they use annually and stipulate renewable retrofits?

We need to stop reacting to threats and take action because behind our economic bogeyman lurks a genuine monster created by externalizing the true cost of our lifestyle onto our one and only planet.

We can live well without forestry, mining, and fossil fuels but we cannot live long without breathable air, clean water, and wholesome food.

Nancy Carswell Shellbrook, SK

Your help is wanted and needed Editor: Thanks to a mild winter construction on our new hospital is moving along at a good pace. The Hospital Health Services Project is entering a new phase in terms of fundraising efforts. We are now at a point where we can approach major corporate sponsors, asking for their support. In order to be as effective as possible it is helpful to present the corporations with stories as to WHY our hospital is so crucial. Stories also relate the life-saving impact the hospital has had on so many residents in this and surrounding communities.

We’d like to hear from you

folks! If you or a loved one has been positively impacted and helped by the Shellbrook Hospital we’d appreciate it you’d share your story with us!

The most heart-warming story will be featured and heard throughout the entire Province! It is imperative for us to paint an accurate picture of how vital and necessary this hospital is for all of us and for this we need to hear your stories, so that the major corporations in this Province will give freely. Your stories will have the power to move them to open their purse strings in order to contribute to this worthwhile project.

On the other hand, if you have been adversely affected by the recent closure, we’d also like to hear from you as well. A campaign to Brad Wall is currently under way to present the government with real-life stories of the impact of the closure in order to remedy the situation.

If you’d like your voice heard, please connect with us. Every voice counts and we certainly can and will be heard. The louder we speak, the faster this current crisis will be brought to a halt and life can go back to normal! But for this we need your help!

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PAPHR Public Health follows up positive giardia test The Prince Albert Parkland Health Region’s Public Health inspection unit is doing the follow up work after a Prince Albert child tested positive for giardia.

“Giardia is a reportable illness, which means anytime there is a positive test it is followed up by public health,” said Dr. James Irvine, Medical Health Officer. “The process being followed now is the same as it would be for any other positive result.

The boil water order does

not change that process.”

As of Feb. 23rd, out of more than 140 samples tested for parasites from Prince Albert and area residents, there has been one positive test results.

“It is not unexpected that with this number of tests done, that there would be some positive results,” Dr. Irvine said.

“It is uncertain whether the source is the Prince Albert water supply. Public Health has begun the process to follow up with the individual involved to

determine potential sources. In Saskatchewan last year there were 120 positive test results for giardia.”

The Region is following up with a child care centre that that patient attended. Public Health will also be contacting other child care centres to discuss the situation.

Since an Emergency Boil Water Order was issued on Feb. 7th, Public Health has been encouraging people to continue follow the precautions for

NOTICE OF ELECTION DEBDEN CREDIT UNION LIMITED Elections for the position of Director, Debden Credit Union will be held in the branches of the Credit Union, March 7, 8 & 9, 2012. There are six candidates running for three positions. They are as follows: Phillip Aarrestad Phillip farms and is married with two children and lives in the Park Valley area. Phillip enjoys curling in Debden and is the treasurer of the Park Valley Church and on the executive of the Jackson Lake Animal Breeders Co-op. Phillip has completed the one year appointment on the Board of Directors and wishes to continue serving the Credit Union and community.

Kevin Bendig Kevin is part owner and manager of the Big River Hotel and presently sits on Council for the Town of Big River. Kevin’s family has been doing business in the Debden and Big River area for more than 35 years. They have long been part of the various communities in the area and have been active in the pursuit of keeping these communities thriving. Kevin has travelled extensively through out Asia and before returning to Canada, was a teacher of English in South Korea. Kevin believes that a strong community is one where the people of the community are active and supportive in all the various areas of community life. With Kevin’s past and present experiences and knowledge he feels he would be a positive addition to the Board.

Richard Crashley Richard was born and raised in Big River. He has worked and lived in BC and Alberta for part of his adult life and moved back to Big River 14 years ago. Richard lives on a farm in the Ladder Valley area. Over the years Richard has worked in various occupations, as well as owning and operating his own business. He graduated from Grant MacEwan College with a diploma in insurance administration, is certified in numerous safety courses as well as a St. John Ambulance instructor. As director, Richard would draw in his skills, knowledge and experience as a way of giving back to the community. Richard has been a member of the Credit Union for 13 years.

Jennifer Lefebvre Jennifer has lived in Big River for five ears with her husband and two boys. Currently Jennifer works for PAPHR as a CCA for Homecare in Big River, Debden, Canwood and Shellbrook. She has previously held treasurer position on the Big River Minor Sports board and the Big River Chamber of Commerce for two years each. Jennifer was previously employed with Lakeland Credit Union for three years in accounting and was relief MSR. Jennifer feels that she can commit to the board as she presently does not sit on any other board and along with her previous experience in working in the Credit Union system she would be a good asset to the Board of Directors.

Muriel Runge Muriel is married with two children. She served in the Canadian Armed Forces for twenty years in the administration field. After retiring, she completed her Business Administration Certificate and then managed Express Mart Store. Muriel decided to come home to Saskatchewan and chose Big River because of its accessibility to hunting, fishing, camping, etc. Muriel is presently employed with the Co-op in Big River and also as a sub-librarian with Wapiti. She is a member of the Big River Canadian Legion and the Curling Club and enjoys golfing. In August of 2011, Muriel completed her three year term as a member of the Big River Housing Authority. Muriel is looking for new experiences and different ways to give back to the community.

She believes that her experience will help her fulfill the requirements of becoming a member of the Board of Directors.

Pauline Tetreault Pauline grew up in the Debden area and after a few years away at University and teaching in Prince Albert, she returned to teach at the Debden school. Pauline and her husband, Emile have four adult children and 5 grandchildren. Pauline has always believed in giving of her time to her community, church and profession; and over the years has been involved in many volunteer activities. Presently, Pauline volunteers as treasurer of the Debden Curling Club, choir director at the RC Church, ACF Provincial Delegate of the Debden Comite Culturel, Sask. Teacher’s Federation Provincial Councilor, PA & Area Teacher’s Association Councilor, staff Liason and Line Representative and member of the STF Provincial Arbos Award Selection Committee. In June, 2012 Pauline will be retiring as principal of the Debden School. She then hopes to have more time to spend with family, friends and extra time to dedicate to her community. Pauline’s father was a strong advocate of the Credit Union and was also a director for many years. Growing up in this environment, Pauline has always been interested in and supported the Credit Union and its philosophy as a co-operative.

boiling water or use a safe alternative such as bottled water. Public health will continue to monitor medical clinics, the Victoria Hospital emergency department and pharmacies. To date, there has not been an unusual number of cases of people being seen in the Victoria Hospital Emergency Department or at the city’s many medical clinics.

Giardia is a common parasite, and can be found in people (including children) who have no symptoms. It is important for people who are ill to stay home (away from school, work, child care centres, etc.), and to seek medical care if it persists. The same protocols for protection against something like norovirus will assist in reducing the transmission of giardia.

The normal time period for giardia to start showing symptoms is 7 to 10 days. It has been about 21 days since the incident date at the Prince Albert water treatment plant (which occurred on Feb. 3rd and a Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory was issued that day by the Ministry of Environment).

While 7 to 10 days is the normal range for symptoms to show, symptoms can occur as early as three days or take as long as several weeks to appear.

If people are having symptoms we encourage them to contact the Saskatchewan HealthLine.

If someone has symptoms for a longer period of time or more severe symptoms, they should see their family physician or primary care provider, or visit a walk-in clinic.

If symptoms are severe,

people are advised to consult with their physician/ primary care provider.

People who are ill should exclude themselves from work, school, daycare, etc., for 48 hours after end of symptoms. And people should practice thorough handwashing protocols (after using bathroom,

before eating, etc.).

If people have questions or concerns, they may be answered from the information sheet available on the Region’s website (www.princealbertparklandhealth.com), or they can contact public health at 765-6600.

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Agriculture Draft horsepower not a thing of the past Horse power on the farm for most is only a memory, or perhaps something read about in books.

So I am always intrigued when I have the opportunity to talk to someone still interested in draft horses. For many who remain dedicated to the big horses it is usually something that is deeply felt. They love the gentle giants which once powered the farm.

It is something I can relate to since my dad told the story of quitting school after Grade 8 so he could stay home and work the horses in the field.

I’ve written about Merlin Ford in this space before. He is the Kuroki area man hoping to create a book on the draft horse and their integral part in the history of Saskatchewan.

“I was looking at all the jobs horses did. There were a whole bunch many people had probably never seen,” he said in a Yorkton This Week (YTW) interview in 2011.

Ford said most peo-

ple are at least somewhat aware of horses doing farm work, pulling plows and binders and threshing machines, but at one point they did all the jobs in a city too.

“People think of milk wagon horses,” he said, but added basically everything that moved was moved with horses. Goods would arrive by train and then be taken to stores and homes by wagons drawn by draft horses.

Ford said even buildings moved drawn by 20, or more horses.

“People don’t realize, or remember that,” he said.

Some do remember and continue to breed and promote the big horses.

Take for example longtime Stockholm, SK. area farmer Louise Szumutku of Clydesdale Creek Farm who was named Clyde Person of the Year for her involvement with the draft breed.

“I have been involved with the Clydesdales over 20-years,” she said in a recent YTW interview with

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your’s truly. “I guess you could say I married into it as my husband, Delvin, has never seen a day on the farm without them.

“You call it a business and I guess that is what it is. I look at it to be the love of the Clydesdales. They are known to be Gentle Giants with each having their own unique personalities, and each holding a place in my heart.

“I look to it as having a personal relationship with each horse.

“My husband has taught me so much and my passion for the breed grows each year. Spring time is my favourite with having the nursery ready when each colt is born.

The time flies when we are out bonding with each

one.”

And there is Sandy Weber. She and her husband Klaus are emigrating to Canada from South Africa, and they are going through the long course of quarantines to bring their Clydesdale stallion with them.

“Firstly we had to go into quarantine in South Africa in Bronkhorstspruit for 26-days, then we flew to Mauritius, where we were in quarantine for a total of 92-days, then we flew to Germany, where we have to be for 90-days,” she said.

Yet the time and money to bring the stallion is something Weber said she was happy to deal with.

“In South Africa we did not have a farm, I bred Clydesdales from our

small holding as a hobby which took up a lot of my time,” she said in another of my YTW interviews.

“We decided to bring our horses, because they are part of the family - the stallion is registered, and is of good breeding, but the real reason is because he is ‘my boy’ and my daughter brought her gelding because him and the stallion are inseparable, and Bailie is Kayla’s best friend.”

And then there is Greg Gallagher of Canora. He is one of those who holds the big horse, in his case, the Clydesdale, close to his heart.

Gallagher is the breeder of Donegal Dr. Pepper which was named Supreme Champion Clydesdale of the world at the World Clydesdale Show held in Madison Wis. in late October of 2011.

Gallagher has been

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Seasonal weight restrictions to take effect Truckers and shippers are being advised by the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure to check its website frequently for upcoming weight restrictions, which begin taking effect March 1, 2012.

“Trucks need to be operating at the correct legal weight for this time of year, in order to protect and preserve our highways,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Jim Reiter said. “Operators are advised to monitor their loads and watch for restrictions during this sensitive time period.”

Winter weights, which have been placed on some Saskatchewan highways, will start being removed at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, March 1. The first winter weight restrictions, for this start date, will be published online Friday, February 24 under the “New Winter Order” link at www.highways.gov.sk.ca/restrictions/.

The winter restriction orders will be updated until March 15 every Tuesday and Friday by 12:30 p.m., at which time winter weights are no longer in effect for the entire province.

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involved in Clydesdales almost since birth. He explained his father was born in 1883, and when he turned 15 “took a team of Clydesdales to the bush in Quebec.” He said it was good business since a man made $8 a month, but a man with a team made $30.

Gallagher’s father would move west, settling just northwest of Yorkton, where he again raised Clydesdale until retiring to the city in 1960.

“So it’s in the blood,” he told me in an interview.

The amazing dedication to draft horses by people like those mentioned here may not make sense to many in this era of doing everything for the greatest returns, but when I think back to my Dad, I understand it completely and applaud such efforts to keep the big horse part of the farm story.

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Golden Hosts set to stage first production

The Shellbrook Golden Hosts plan to give the crowd a show they won’t soon forget when they stage their inaugural production March 17 and 18 at the Shellbrook Theatre.

The Hosts will stage a pair of comedies -- Old Folks and High Tea -combined with a musical set before each production. Saturday evening’s performance will feature Gerald Lanes and Friends while the Sunday after-

noon show will open with the Ordale Singers.

Old Folks follows the hijinx of the residents of an assisted living facility who are anything but dull.

Relationships are strained and laughs are plenty upon the arrival of new resident Leonard (Doug Schmirler) when the local ladies begin to compete for his attention.

John Hein directs High Tea, a play in which miscommunication causes for

some funny situations as English gentleman Edwin Pugh, played by John Hughes, makes arrangements for his sister’s funeral.

Old Folks director and actor Pat Grayston said that even though the productions of the Golden Hosts are a little smaller and a little less flashy they are no less engaging.

“The whole concept was to keep everything simple and clean and not

get mired into a lot of hard stuff.... but you know what it does, it forces the audience to participate because they’ve got to imagine,” said Grayston.

Though the Hosts have been working on this production for months, the actors had their first practice on stage this week.

This was due work being done on some electrical problems with the lighting system which were under repair.

The Shellbrook and Districts Ministerial Food Bank will be the beneficiaries of the generosity of both the Hosts and the crowd for both productions.

Each musical set will be about 25 minutes followed by a short intermission before the drama begins.

The Hosts will be donating $5 from every ticket sold to the Food Bank while organizers are also

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encouraging those planning to attend to bring a non-perishable food item to the production to exchange for an entry into the show’s door prize draw.

Show times are Saturday March 17 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday March 18 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are available at Woodland Pharmacy.

United Church looking for 100 year old bible Ahead of its’ 100th anniversary celebrations, the Knox United Church is in search of a piece of its’ early history.

A bible, placed in the Pleasantville School July 2, 1895 by F. Failman, had been used by the Church until 1952 but now its whereabouts are unknown.

Inscribed in the Bible is the following, “This Bible is presented by me to the inhabitants of Shellbrook as a remembrance, and it is my distinct wish and desire that it shall permanently remain at the present school house until the first church in this particular district is ready to receive it and be used in God’s service for the benefit and good of all denominations.”

“If someone’s got it or knows where it is we’d like it for that anniversary,” said Pastor Dave Whalley.

If you know the whereabouts of this book please contact Dave Whalley at 747-2804.

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The recruiting committee is doing a fantastic job and things are looking promising on the Doctor’s front, but it never hurts to be a squeaky wheel. With the vision for Shellbrook to become the poster child for the best that rural medicine can achieve and has to offer, our voices can only lend added support. Every single person in this community counts and should be heard and your stories are the vehicles to make that happen, so please take a few minutes to gather your thoughts and share your story!

Please contact Elke Hutton at 306-747-2295 Elke Hutton, Shellbrook

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Silvertips set to play St. Louis in BLHL final The Shellbrook Silvertips have a date with the St. Louis Blues after sweeping the Leoville Huskies in three games in the Beaver Lakes Hockey League playoffs.

St. Louis earned their berth into the league final after winning game four of their series with the Big River Braves 5-2 February 25.

Silvertips 8 Leoville 2 The penalty box door saw lots of action as the Shellbrook Silvertips wrapped up their semifinal series with the Leoville Huskies February 24.

The two team each wracked up 20 infractions while Leoville collected 5 misconducts to Shellbrook’s 4.

The Silvertips jumped out to an early lead just 30 seconds into the first with a goal from Devin Dicus.

The Tips made it 2-0 before the end of the first minuite on a goal from Mitch Wourms.

Neither team could find the back of the net again until midway through the second period when Jamie

Jones of the Huskies put his team on the scoreboard.

A few minutes later, Daren Cheze tied the score at two.

The Silvertips fought back during a second period that saw them called for 9 infractions to Leoville’s 8.

Landon McComas scored the eventual game winner with 4:19 left in the second period to make the score 3-2.

Tips captain made the score 4-2 two minutes later.

Shellbrook’s offence really started to roll in the third kicked off with a goal from Derek Olson 30 seconds into the period.

Wourms had his second of the game at the 15:08 mark followed by a goal from Brendon Canaday at the midway point of the period.

Matt Mortensen capped off the scoring for the Silvertips with 5:25 left in the game.

And then players started dropping their gloves.

Matt Sommerfeld took on Cole Kozloski with 4

Matt Sommerfeld blocks a shot on the penalty kill during the Shellbrook Silvertips 8-2 win over the Leoville Huskies February 24.

minute left in the period and then Mortensen fought Tyler Wilson, with each player receiving a game

misconduct.

The Silvertips kick off their playoff series with the St. Louis Blues Satur-

day March 3 in Shellbrook at 8 p.m. before hitting the road for game 2 Friday March 9 in St. Louis with

an 8:30 p.m. puck drop.

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Church presents healthy eating series

The foods we eat and the effects they may have on our health were front and centre at session three of the six part series Eat Your Way to Better Health hosted by the The Shellbrook Seventh Day Adventist Church Saturday.

Saturday’s DVD presentation was titled Five Dietary Myths That Keep People Fat and Sick by Dr. John McDougall.

In the presentation, McDougall outlined that a whole food diet with minimal or no animal products

would be ideal for getting or staying healthy and getting to or maintaining a healthy body weight.

The five myths outlined were that starches make you fat, you need meat for protein, milk builds strong bones, chicken is low cholesterol food and vegetable oil is health food.

Dr. McDougall argues that contrary to contemporary wisdom a diet of fruits, vegetables and starches can meet our dietary needs from essential amino acids to our basic protein needs.

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He also proposed links between dairy product consumption and common ailment like Type 1 Diabetes.

Following the presentation, attendees were ushered to the meeting room for a meal of foods featured in the DVD presentation.

According to organizer, Laura Lepard, the church has often provided food educational seminars in the past but they have come fewer and farther between with their aging membership.

“This is part of the heath advocation of the church,” said Lepard.

“When people are not worrying about being sick they are not worrying about aches and pains they are so much more able to think about Christ and all kinds of other things.”

Titles of subsequent sessions, held Saturdays at 3 p.m. from March 3 to 17, include Effortless Weight loss, the GMO Trilogy: Unnatural Selection and The GMO Trilogy 2: Hidden Dangers in Kid’s Meals: Genetically Engineered Foods.

Laura Lepard introduces the video presentation Five Dietary Myths, by Dr. John McDougall.

Lepard hopes that those attending the presentations will walk away with the inspiration that they don’t have to settle for feeling sick and tired and the desire to change their eating habits.

“I would love to see (people) begin to change their lifestyle and start to

think that maybe I can be better, maybe I don’t have to be as sick as what I am, maybe I don’t have to put up with the aches and pains that I’ve got,. Maybe there is an answer for them that hasn’t been given to them in other forms,” said Lepard.

“I just think we can

have a longer, happier healthier time on this planet if we’re well.”

Presentations take place at 3 p.m. Saturdays March 3, 10 and 17 at the Shellbrook Seventh Day Adventist Church on 407 2nd Avenue East.

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Will Mexico overcome challenges?

Vamos amigo?

Just after I’d decided to book a one-week, allinclusive trip to Puerto Vallarta—my first trip to Mexico—the really alarming headlines started to hit fast and furious.

In particular, reports featured the serious escalation in gang violence, particularly in and around Cancún and Acapulco, and last month’s alleged attack of a Canadian woman by a Mexican drifter.

Canadians were advised to “exercise a high degree of caution due to a deteriorating security situation in many parts of the country.”

But we were headed to the less dangerous West coast, I told myself. You have to play the odds, right? After all, 1.5 million Canadians visited Mexico

last year. And travel advisories have been issued in the past about everything from rental cars in Florida to carjacking “bandits” in Sardinia—although granted, 15 decapitated bodies on a footbridge in one day (in Acapulco) is in a different league.

What can I say: I was sick of winter.

And, as it turned out, I fell in love with the country.

Aside from the welcome heat, there was the pure beauty of the place.

Puerto Vallarta bay, for example, is as beautiful as any bay, anywhere. The immaculate resort, serviced by a virtual army, offered great food, purified water—and free champagne.

People had warned me about “peddlers” on the

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Bronwyn Eyre hotel beach. But my experience was, a pleasant “no gracias” to them and they moved on—and besides, it was fun to look at their wares. I bought some beautiful, intricatelybeaded jewelry, including a lovely pair of dangly angels, at nowhere close to rip-off prices.

Excursions outside the hotel—in bone-rattling, non-air-conditioned-icondecorated buses, past a Home Depot zoned in beside a farm, or a Seňor Frog’s beside a strip club— only peaked my interest in the country more. I was tempted to hire a jeep and head inland. What a shame one daren’t.

It’s a tragedy that after so many centuries of struggles against the Spanish, the French, the Americans, Mexico—a young democracy whose coming-out

with NAFTA promised so much—risks being dragged down by its own drug wars.

In many ways of course, the demand for drugs represents a new, perverted kind of colonialism.

There’s a story, perhaps apocryphal, about an American senator opining that Mexico should burn down the farms of peasants who grow marijuana.

A Mexican senator is said to have responded that the U.S. should burn down the homes of everyone who consumes it.

Touché.

Drug-fuelled violence really took off in 2007, when President Felipe Calderón cracked down on the cartels. His efforts—forward two steps, back three—remind me of the situation in Sicily,

where many brave politicians and prosecutors continue to battle the parasitic mob against a backdrop of both equivalent beauty and equivalent decay.

In Sicily, as in Mexico, it’s the same old story: corruption, an inconsistent judiciary and a weak social structure.

Mexican novelist Carlos Fuentes, who’s written extensively about the country’s corruption and drug violence, believes drugs should be legalized.

“We have to do something different. Mexico is in danger of becoming a failed state.”

But Mexico is also complex. “It’s sometimes simplified for the consumption of newspaper readers, but you will never find out everything you need to know about it.”

Certainly, contradictions abound. The Mexican corruption index is on a par with Egypt, and poverty is rife, yet the richest man in the world, Carlos Slim, is Mexican. Mexico has oil, but production in aging fields is falling, and extraction expertise is limited. “Inviting foreign companies into the country

to help is one of the touchiest propositions in Mexican politics,” the New York Times wrote recently.

In his new book, The Right Balance: Canada’s Conservative Tradition, Canadian senator Hugh Segal espouses a closer relationship with Mexico, including a European Unionlike “cohesion fund” and even a North American assembly.

“With just a touch of statecraft and leadership, it could be about the coming together of our Canadian commitments to both economic performance and social justice with a far-sighted vision that sees Americans and Mexicans as among the very best allies in the world,” he writes.

A month ago, I would have been sceptical. Now, I’m not so sure. Surely, a functional Mexico is in all of our interests and enriches North America, in every sense.

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March 8th, 2012

- 12 Noon Special Feature - 250 Black Cows from Christopherson Farms, Weldon, SK * Complete Herd Dispersal 125 Black Heifers from Curtis Riemer Artesian Angus Farms, White Fox, SK To book your cows in the sale or for more information please call: Heartland Livestock at 306-763-8463 or Glen Smith cell 960-4732 or Roger Kostron cell 883-7717

The Sturgeon River Nordic ski team picked up some medals February 18-19 in Flin Flon, Manitoba as they competed in the SaskMan Cup. The event served as a a lead up to provincials, which the club is hosting at the Sturgeon River Nordic Centre, north of Shellbrook, March 10 and 11.

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Eleven skiers from the club competed in the two day event which featured a sprint qualification and Skiathalon.

Matthew Gill took second place in both the Peewee Boys (2000) 1.6 km race and Peewee Boys 0.27 km free sprint while Adam Crosby placed third among 2001 born competitors in the same events.

Alex Wilson had a first place finish in the Atom Boys 1.3 km Classic\ Free and second place in the 0.27 km sprint while Jessica Gill placed first in the Atom Girls 1.3 km.

Classic\Free race and 0.27 km sprint.

Shellbrook’s Jenna Beaulieu placed third among 1999 born skiers in the Midget Girls 5.24 km Classic\Free and fourth in the 0.42 sprint while coach Bill Jeffery placed first in the Master Men 7 10.18 km and Master Men 7 1.17 km Free competitions.

Other team members who competed in the event were Evan Beaulieu, Hannah Miller, Taryn Moe, Cassandra Crosby, Miranda Crosby and Simon Crosby.

Jenna Beaulieu skis the trails during the SaskMan Cup.

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March 2, 2012

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Heritage Day celebrated at Chico Hills

By Irene Nowosad Blue, clear, sky, vibrant sunshine weather, and the very best of Hank Williams resonated throughout the peaceful slopes of Chico Hills.

Surrounded by freerange goats, sheep, cats, llama, balloons and brilliant wavering banners, local neighbors gathered together for the annual Saskatchewan Heritage Day recognition, February 19, Sunday afternoon at Chico Hills farm, south of Shell Lake.

Many tender recollections of early school year experiences were explored and reminisced; raising the flag, lighting the school house fire, hauling drinking water, one room of 45 students - all grades, student-janitorial duties,

useful straps on the hand, pantry-size teacher accommodations, young teachers, and devoted responsibilities.

Of the local schools - Heart of Wheat School and Woodhill School still stand strong, as family residences, Lonesome Pine School and Ferrisdale are no longer around. The original (groomed) Woodhill School Wagon-Trail curves through Chico Hills land, crosses #12 highway and formerly East through the bush quarter, onward to Leask.

Along with an intensifying sparkler-candle, a traditional Heritage cake and our heads bowed, honorable tribute to our past (our roots) our ancestors and present pioneers, was acknowledged, and under-

stood deeply in our hearts, each in our own individual way. Lunch then continued into supper.

Since 1991 the Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation has annually recognized Heritage Week,so that Saskatchewan could acknowledge its participation in a national event (a program of the Heritage Canada Foundation), that focuses attention on the rich, cultural, architectural heritage of our great province and our country, Canada.

“Pioneers - our thanks to you, that we, today, can celebrate our history of valued achievements. Pioneers, you are the foundation from which we grew.

Our heritage will truly, always be honored, respected and never erased”.

By Len Fallows, SSAI President These news letters have always been directed at seniors but open at all times for any one else to read.

Maybe in reading the letters people have learned a little about seniors and their lives. Maybe they have also wondered about themselves as they approach their “ golden years”, and pondered on what it is to be a senior .Many people say that age is the big factor but if you talk to “older” people they will tell you that being “old” or being a “senior” is all in the mind. You are only as old as you feel!

Right.

Some one once told me that even though she was 84 years old she was much too young tyo be a senior.

She also said she did not have the time to spare to be one. On the other end of the scale there are people who are 55 years of age or so who can’t wait to be a senior so they can enjoy the privilege of the 10% off at some department store sale. Good luck to them.

The word Sask Seniors Assoc. Inc news letter for March 2012 These news letters have always been directed at seniors but open at all times for any one else to read.

Maybe in reading the letters people have learned a little about seniors and their lives. Maybe they have also wondered about themselves as they approach their “ golden years”, and pondered on what it is to be a senior

.Many people say that age is the big factor but if you talk to “older” people they will tell you that being “old” or being a “senior” is all in the mind. You are only as old as you feel!

Right.

Some one once told me that even though she was 84 years old she was much too young tyo be a senior.

She also said she did not have the time to spare to be one. On the other end of the scale there are people who are 55 years of age or so who can’t wait to be a senior so they can enjoy the privilege of the 10% off at some department store sale. Good luck to them.

The word senior has so many different meanings and they don’t all refer to people in their 80’s or 90’s.

Being a senior at school probably meant you were grade 12 and it may or may not carry some importance there. Being senior at work just meant you had been there longer than most other employees and you could enjoy what ever privileges it gave you. ( I personally like that one).

These privileges always came though with some responsibilities. Your experience, wisdom and learning were used to help your fellow workers along the road so that they could also become wiser people.

It probably is a fact that when you have reached retirement age, whatever age that is, you have more time to spend with family and friends. You can pursue hobbies and interests that were not available when

working for a living.

However we don’t stop getting older at retirement age, we may for some people seem to do that but nature has a way of bringing us down to earth. It hardly seems fair that just at the time we have the time, we may not be equipped, health wise to take advantage of it. A little arthritis here, and a little pain there, vision may have become a problem, and what’s that you said ?, who’s deaf. It may also be that you did not work out exactly how much money you may require when retired. Who could have guessed or estimated just how much money you would need 60 years after starting work.

Sure there is CPP but only if you had paid into it and the good old standby OAS. And if you are lucky you can maybe receive the supplement. So here we are.

All experienced, wise and full of learning, eager to pass on our knowledge and wisdom to those younger than our selves. It is our responsibility to do that so mistakes we made are not made by any of the younger eager to be seniors.

First of all, never, never rely on any one else to take care of your future, least of all governments. Make sure you get good financial advice and take the responsibility to start early in your life to prepare for your “golden years”. Too soon we get old and to late we get smart is something you should always bear in mind.

In the meantime stay active and stay healthy.

Saskatchewan Seniors news

Situated at Chico Hills, this Heritage log house was built from local trees, in 1926, by Pioneer Kenny Wood, whom at age 23 came from Washington, USA. Already the Lawrence Hart family relative (1912) and Dawn and Jack Day’s grandfather Hart were settled in the area (1914) arrived from England. Pictured here are Gerald Erickson, Dawn Mezzo, Dennis Fehr, Lawrence Hart, Irene Nowosad, Maureen Garand, missing Jack Day and Hazel Woychyshyn.

- Photo by Dawn Mezzo

COMMUNITY CALENDAR CANWOOD: Canwood Regional Park Supper and Auction at the Canwood Elks Community Center on Saturday, March 10. Happy Hour 5 p.m, Supper 6 pm, Auction to follow. Adults $10, 12 and under $8. Co-sponsored by Shellbrook Scotia Bank. Proceeds to Canwood Regional Park improvements.

SHELLBROOK: Telemiracle 35 Shellbrook Kinsmen & Kinettes will be doing the Annual Town Canvass For Telemiracle Donations on February 27, 28, 29 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Please make cheques payable to Kinsmen Telemiracle.Donations will be accepted at Woodland Pharmacy until March 01 SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook & District Ministerial Association presents 2012 Lenten Lunch Series, “They Heard Him Gladly”. Wed., March 7 - St. John’s Lutheran Church. Father Stephen Harnish – guest speaker. Topic - “Jesus and Bartimaeus” – Mark 10: 46-52 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.

SHELLBROOK: Eat your way to health, 6 week video health series of Cooking Demo’s & Food Tasting. On till March 17th. Every Saturday at 3 p.m. ~ $10.00 per week. Shellbrook 7th Day Adventist Church 407 - 2nd Ave. East, Shellbrook Contact Laura 747-3554, 960-1725 (cell) Fourth session - Effortless Weight Loss.

SHELLBROOK: Hidden Hills of Shellbrook Golf Course Spring Fling, CASH ELIMINATION DRAW & DANCE, Featuring REWIND (70’s music), Music sponsored by The Shellbrook Co-op, SATURDAY, MARCH 31, Shellbrook Community Hall, Cocktails 8 p.m. ~ Dance 9 p.m. ~ Midnight Lunch ~ No Minors - Elimination Draw - 1st & 50th Number Drawn - Wins $100; 2rd Last Number Drawn - Wins $250; 2nd Last Number Drawn - Wins $500; Last Number Drawn - Wins $1000. For tickets contact: Larry Ritchie 747-1010 (Home) 714-7714 (Cell); Sally Gunderson 747-2587 (Home); Ron Cripps 747-3326 (Home. Dance tickets available at the door.

SHELLBROOK: Golden Host Presents A Mix of Music & Laughter, 2 - One Act Comedies ‘High Tea’ & ‘Old Folks’ on Sat., March 17 - 7:30 p.m. and Sun., March 18 - 2:00 p.m. at the Shellbrook Theatre. Plus Musical Entertainment: Sat. -Gerald Lanes & Friends and Sun. - Ordale Singers. $5 from each ticket sold donated to Shellbrook Food Bank. Bring a non-perishable item for Shellbrook Food Bank and receive an entry for a door prize. Advance tickets $15, available at Woodland Pharmacy. At the door $18.00

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Obituaries

RUTTEN - Caroline, late of Saskatoon, passed away on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012 at 94 years.

Caroline was born on November 18th, 1917 in the Leask district and attended Skipton School where she completed Grade 11. In 1940, Caroline married Henry and together they farmed in the Marcelin district until retirement in 1980. Caroline resided in Marcelin until 2000 at which time she moved to Scott Towers in Saskatoon and in 2006 she moved to St. Ann’s Nursing Home. She belonged to the Marcelin Homemaker’s Club for a number of years, and was also a member of the Catholic Women’s League where she recently became an honorary lifetime member. One of her favorite activities was being the local Avon Lady, and at the age of 84 was one of the oldest Avon ladies in Canada.

Caroline is survived by her seven children, Gordon Rutten of Martensville, Doug (Elaine) Rutten of Saskatoon, Ken (Jan) Rutten of Battleford, Kathy (Bryan) Grams of Calgary, Lorraine (Bob) Postma of Martensville, Wade Rutten of Edmonton and Wanda Rutten of Saskatoon; eight grandchildren, Marlys (Dave) Derksen of Saskatoon, Dean (Kari) Rutten of Saskatoon, Kelly (Doug) Kozak of Calgary, Gregg (Kim) Rutten of Waskesiu, Nate Rutten of Waskesiu, Brandi Postma and Andrew Postma of Martensville; and Christine Murphy of Bolton, Ontario; five great grandchildren, Samuel, Lucas and Tiegan Derksen; Joshua and Olivia Rutten all of Saskatoon.

Caroline was predeceased by her husband, Henry; a baby daughter, Jane; a grandson, Mark Grams; her parents, Mike and Katherine Kasun; seven brothers, Mike, Frank,

John, Nick, Tony, Louis and Charlie Kasun; three sisters, Annie Boije, Katie Williams and Pauline Brown.

The Vigil for Caroline was held at 7:00 p.m on Monday, February 27th at the Chapel at St. Ann’s Nursing Home (2910 Louise Street, Saskatoon, SK) and the Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 28th at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Marcelin, SK. Rite of Committal followed at the Marcelin Cemetery.

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DESJARDINSMr. Simon Desjardins, age 95, late of Marcelin, passed away in Parkland Terrace Care Home in Shellbrook on Tuesday, February 14, 2012.

Simon leaves to cherish his memory, his children, Louise Desjardins of Marcelin, Norman Desjardins (Caroline Wilson) of Marcelin, Jo-Ann (Michel) Barre of Saskatoon; his grandchildren, Keith Desjardins of Marcelin, Kelly (Denise) Desjardins of Marcelin and their children Dylan and Kiara, Gina (Chris) Cook of Vancouver and their children Stella, Bijou, Willow, Jamie (Phil) deKoning of Red Deer, Brooklyn Barre of Saskatoon, Natalie Barre of Saskatoon; his sisters, Mariette Charbonneau of Ste. Therese PQ, Antoinette Desjardins of Ferme Neuve PQ, Francoise Desjardins of Ste. Therese PQ; two special friends, Blanche Ranger and Lucille Gauthier of Marcelin; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

He was predeceased by his dear wife, Lea (nee: Hamand) Desjardins; his brothers and sisters, Paul

Desjardins, Simone Willick, Dorilda Sanche, Leo Desjardins, Marcel Desjardins, Bernard Desjardins, Horace Desjardins, George Desjardins, Sr. Marguerite Desjardins, Rene Desjardins, an infant brother, Laurent.

The Liturgy of Prayer was read at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Marcelin on Friday, February 17 at 7:30 pm with Harry Lafond as reader.

The Mass of the Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Joseph’s on Saturday, February 18 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Fr. Tru Lee as celebrant. The crossbearer was Brooklyn Barre, and the readers were Joyce Willick

and Michelle Thompson.

The eulogy was given by Jo_ann Barre. The organist was Maria DeGirolamo and there was special music by Ron and Carol Schira. The pallbearers were Keith Desjardins, Kelly Desjardins, Dylan Desjardins, Denis Sanche, Wayne King, and Phil de-Koning.

Memorial donations may be given to the Marcelin Cemetery Fund. Interment was in Marcelin Cemetery.

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

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

By Rev. David Baldock Parkside Pentecostal Church In many ways we can see that we live life in stages.

First we are children and life is simple. Then we are teenagers and life is complicated, mostly because we make it so ourselves. Then we graduate and move out into the “real world”, working or furthering our educations. Then there is a stage where many people we know are getting married, and/or having kids. Eventually we come to the stage where many people know are becoming grandparents and/or are retiring from the workforce. Finally there is the stage where people we know start to pass away.

Sadly, my wife and I have discovered a new stage to add to the mix. The past 2 years have revealed to us a stage where many of the couples we know are separating and getting divorced.

The first one was a huge shock to us. We were stunned. In many ways it served as a wake-up call for us, causing us to look closely at our own marriage. We could see it was not perfect (what marriage is?) but we could easily see where we could make some improvements. Roughly two years later, there have been around half a dozen more such couples who are in varying stages of ending their marriages. Each and every story is heartbreaking to us, but nowhere near as much as it must be for the people involved. As a Pastor who performs marriages, it is disappointing on one level, but personally I still feel stunned every time I hear about it. It’s all so messy, and often made even worse than it needs to be.

Don’t get me wrong, I sympathize greatly with anyone who has endured a divorce; it can be more painful than a death in the family. Actually, I think it should be.

Marriage goes much deeper than modern society likes to think it does. There is a reason marriage is treated so seriously by religion. The Bible speaks of a married couple as becoming “one flesh.” That’s not something that can be easily or neatly undone. It leaves scars. And it grieves the heart of God, because He created us to love and to be loved, to trust, and to be trusted. Divorce destroys both trust and love in our lives, just as marriage should cause us to grow in them.

Struggling marriages do not have to end in divorce.

Divorce has become so socially acceptable that it is seen as being either the “easy way” or the “only way” out. But it is neither easy nor unavoidable. How can anyone imagine that treating a broken bone by amputation is easier or less painful or less traumatizing than wearing a cast?

Casts are awkward for a while, but they bring healing; amputation is over quickly but leaves you broken for the rest of your life. If your marriage is broken, or struggling, find someone who can help bring healing to it. Talk to a counsellor. Talk to a Pastor. We would much rather hear about your problems and work through them with you than be saddened to hear of yet another divorce. As a Pastor I am not here simply to marry, bury and baptize. My ministry calling is to walk with people through life and to bring light and healing into whatever places are dark or broken. That’s what Jesus did in the Gospels, and He is still doing it today!

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Are all Braun’s chances doomed?

The start of the regular baseball season is still almost a month away and already the biggest story of the spring is about drugs. Didn’t that topic hit the showers when Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens hung up their spikes?

This latest drug saga is a good newsbad news deal. Good for Milwaukee Brewers leftfielder Ryan Braun, who appealed his 50-game suspension for using performance-enhancing drugs; bad for Major League Baseball because its’ great plan to rid the game of juicers may have been jeopardized because of Braun’s acquittal.

Braun is no ordinary Ryan. He’s the reigning MVP of the National League, a superstar with offensive credentials that one day will be scrutinized closely by voters in Cooperstown, where the Hall of Fame resides. Unfortunately for Braun, having the drug allegations hanging over his head likely means the Hall will never call his name — innocent or not.

Bonds has not been convicted of anything drug-related (other than obstruction of justice) and we’ll find out next year, when he’s eligible for the Hall of Fame for the first time, just how anxious the baseball establishment is to have the highlysuspected cheater, Big Head Barry, given a big-head bust in Cooperstown.

Same goes with Roger Clemens, whose career stats would make him an automatic first-year selection to the hallowed Hall. Instead, he’ll be going to the Hall’s gallows, joining Pete Rose in the

non-existent wing for Automatic Hall of Famers Who Shamed Their Way Out. Braun, another “innocent” one, may join them one day. His 50-game suspension, scheduled to begin at the start of the 2012 season, has been set aside on appeal.

The urine sample he provided — and allegedly found to contain excessive and illegal levels of testosterone — apparently stayed in the drug tester’s home over a weekend instead of being sent immediately by FedEx to the drug lab. That 48-hour delay was all that two of the threeperson arbitration panel needed to uphold the Milwaukee slugger’s appeal.

So Braun is “innocent” after all. In the court of public opinion, though — the one that ultimately leads to the Hall of Fame — his guilt or innocence is yet to be decided. The likely outcome? The only way he’ll get into the Hall of Fame is to pay the $20 admission fee, like you and me.

• Blogger Chad Picasner, on the Yankees announcing their 40-man roster: “Three catchers, 19 pitchers, seven outfielders, eight infielders, two accountants and one banker.”

• Brad Dickson of the Omaha (Neb.) World-Herald: “Jose Canseco announced he’s making a comeback and joining a

Bruce Penton

From the desk of the Recreation Director By: Cassie Bendig This past Sunday, the Health and Fitness Awareness Day was held at the Community Hall.

This event went well. A few people showed up just to get their blood pressure checked, a few came to get their blood sugar checked and a few came to try out the classes. This is what the event was for – making health and fitness available to our community.

I believe this was a success as a couple people who were not doing fitness before, has decided to begin some sort of class they were not doing before. The admis-

sion was a donation of any kind. In which we raised $54.53 and donated it to the Shellbrook Elementary School. There were also door prizes at the event; Sask Energy and a representative from the SPRA donated these items to the event. The winners of these door prizes are as follows: • SPRA Bag – Bev Miller; Sask Energy Mug – Dorothy Miller; Saskfit Bag – Joyce Brunet; Saskfit Hat – Lisa Wallin; Sask Energy Water Bottle – Roland Riel; S a s k Energy Duffle Bag – Rita Laisell.

Hopefully next year we

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will get a better turn out and a busier event.

The past few weeks we have been interviewing for positions of our Summer Staff. We will miss our Head Guard from last year; Nicole Adams, but we are very happy to welcome in the new Head Guard Kayla Tomporowski! Another new pool staff member is Evan Beaulieu; a young man with great potential. We have also hired a new Head Playground Coordinator, and that would be Heather Keys; who we all must welcome to the Town of Shellbrook.

Otherwise our summer staff will remain the same as last year, prepare to see some familiar faces.

Weekly Health Tip: Coffee, as pretty much anything else, in moderation can be good for you.

If you are to pick a darker roast coffee bean and skip all the added sugar and creams, I have read (on WebMD) that coffee drinkers compared to non-coffee drinkers are less likely to get Type 2 diabetes and Parkinson’s disease. So go ahead, have your morning coffee.

Have a great week!

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

baseball team in Mexico. Mexican officials reacted by calling for an end to NAFTA.” • Comedy writer Alan Ray, on speculation that the next Dodgers owner will want to expand the team’s office facilities: “There is plenty of space in the trophy room.”

• Headline at The Onion.com: “Anti-doping agency has a bunch of old Tour de France titles lying around if anybody wants one.”

• Rick Reilly of ESPN.com, on Harvard grad Jeremy Lin’s big splash in the NBA: “Without his will and effort, the poor kid probably would be stuck running Goldman Sachs by now.”

• Norman Chad of the Washington Post, on Lin: “He’s a fabulous story — one part Tim Tebow, one part Roy Hobbs, two parts UFO.” • John Hawkins of golfchannel.com, on the Jeremy Lin hullaballoo: “For those who don’t understand all the fuss, imagine Jonas Blixt winning the Masters and U.S. Open.“ • R.J. Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Opinions are deeply divided on Kate Upton’s bikini on the SI Swimsuit Issue cover. I say it’s really something; my wife says it’s really nothing.”

• Comedy writer Jerry Perisho, on Upton’s $180 swimsuit: “ . . . roughly $120,000 per ounce.”

• Headline at TheOnion.com: “Little League World Series to begin testing players for mustaches.”

• Greg Cote of the Miami Herald, on the Dolphins’ 21-man coaching staff: “Lot of specialists there. I think the backup long snapper has his own coach.”

• Cote again, on the same subject: “Miami is the only team with an assistant coach in charge of counting other assistant coaches.”

• Brad Dickson in the Omaha (Neb.) World-Herald, on ads in Montreal newspapers encouraging people to ask God to help the last-place Canadiens: “God said he’ll get back to them after dotting the I’s on Tim Tebow’s new underwear-endorsement deal.”

• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: LeBron James says he could envision himself playing for the Cavaliers again.

Yeah, sure — right after Elin takes Tiger back, the Bobcats win this year’s NBA title and three pigs make an emergency landing at LaGuardia.”

• Chad again, unearthing a little-known fact at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show: “The Australian Terrier chases his tail counterclockwise.”

• Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe. com: “President Obama spoke recently at University of Miami, where it was 83 degrees. He loved the weather, saying “I don’t know how you guys go to class. It’s too nice outside.” And Miami football players responded: “Class?”

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

...THE PULSE OF THE REGION

G. Whitrow, Prof. Acct.

B. Stobbs, Tax Acct.

OPTOMETRIST

Dr. Jodi Haberstock,

DIRECTORY...

ACCOUNTING

HEARING CLINIC

922-2040

Phone: 468-2853 Fax: 468-2252

INSURANCE

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

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

1-877-898-8248 (TAIT)

Serving our Communities in Debden and Big River Debden

Ph:

For Drywall, Boarding, Taping, Texture & Small Renos

3 - 2685 - 2nd Avenue West

Phone 764-2288 Prince Albert

website: www.pavision.optometry.net

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

Frank (306) 427-4908

Ph:

Rodney (306) 427-4907

TRUCKING

Rocky Road Trucking Ltd. Debden, SK

Central Optometric Group

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

For all your Grain Hauling needs.

PHONE 764-6311

LAWYER

PLUMBING

VACUUM SALES

WilcoxZuk-Chovin Law Office

Shelltown Plumbing & Heating

P.A. VACUUM

Kimble Bradley

747-2641

724-8370

For Stucco, Parging or Stone

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

General Insurance Health Insurance Motor Licence Issuer

Building Futures Together

P.A. Vision Centre OPTOMETRISTS

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

Phone 747-4332

Service - Parts

(all makes of vacuums welcome

FREE ESTIMATES

SALES

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

Madeleine 747-2442

Build our community: Buy locally manufactured

AUTO ACCESSORIES

CONSTRUCTION

FUNERAL SERVICES

PLUMBING

WAITING FOR YOU

RED WING

AUTET

BEAU “LAC” FUNERAL HOME LTD.

BMW Plumbing & Heating

This Space Is Waiting For You

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

747-2828 (24 hours) www.beaulacfuneralhome.com

Allan Autet

CURBING

Ph 747-4321 anytime AUTOMOBILE

EAVESTROUGHING

TMK EAVESTROUGHING Eavestroughing • Fascia Soffits • Siding

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

Fax: 763-0410

Cell Phone Number

306•747•8169

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

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

Call Today:

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

Barry West, Owner/Operator

Owned & Operated by Ed and Brenda Beaulac

Spiritwood, SK. S0J 2M0

Madeleine 747-2442

REAL ESTATE

WELDING/REPAIR

FUNERAL SERVICES

RCM Curbing Prince Albert 960-8659 Kwik Kerb Continuous Edging Suits: • Garden Soil & Bark Retention • Mower Strips • Driveway Borders & Edges • Landscaping Contouring • Paving Borders • Carparks

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

REMCO MEMORIAL REPRESENTATIVE

Residential & Farm Building

AUTOMOBILE

For All Your Used Car and Truck Needs

Pre-Arrangements Available

• Framing, Concrete, • Exterior/Interior Finishing

466-2159 466-7771

A & A Trading Ltd.

Shellbrook

469-4944

• CONSTRUCTION • Leask, SK

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

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

Big River

Shellbrook, Sask.

LAWYER

DELBERT M. DYNNA Law Office 100A - 10th St. East Prince Albert, SK S6V 0Y7

FUNERAL SERVICES

RIVER PARK FUNERAL HOME Prince Albert, SK

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

Lesley Sully Wayne Timoffee Andrea Langlois

PARKSIDE WELDING & REPAIR MOBILE & SHOP

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

Your Best Move!

Preferred areas of practice: Wills, Estates, Real Estate

www.tbmason.com

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

METAL SIDING/ROOFING

WAITING FOR YOU

YARD CARE

METAL ROOFING METAL SIDING

This Space Is Waiting For You

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

306-466-7921

or visit www.versaframe.ca

922-1420

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

Call Today:

Madeleine 747-2442

Total Lot Care

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

Trac Skid Steer Dump Trailer ~ Tractor Call Cal at

1-306-714-7222

March 2, 2012

Shellbrook Chronicle Page 17

The Classifi fieds Shellbrook Chronicle Reaching over 10,000 people weekly.

Personal Classifieds: $13.25 for 20 words + 20¢ additional words for the 1st week.

Additional weeks: $7.75/week + GST. Classified Display: $17.50/column inch. Minimum 2 column inches - $35.00 + GST. For All Other Advertising Please Contact Our Office at: Ph: 747-2442 or Fax: 747-3000 Email: news: chnews@shellbrookchronicle.com advertising: chads@shellbrookchronicle.com P.O. Box 10, Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0 Advertising Deadline - Monday: 5:00 p.m.

Subscriptions $57.00 + $2.85 (GST) = $59.85/year

SWNA Blanket Classifieds Reaching over 6 million people weekly.

Cost for 25 words: 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) Career Ads “Reaching Over 600,000 People Weekly” Rates: $7.79 per agate line Size: 2 col. x 2” ............... .....$424.00 Deadline for Booking/Material Tuesdays @ 12 Noon Contact the Shellbrook Chronicle 306-747-2442 or Email: chads@shellbrookchronicle.com All prices plus applicable taxes.

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.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Estate of Eileen Martin, late of Prince Albert, SK, 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 before March 21, 2012 to: Delbert M. Dynna 100A - 10th St. E. Prince Albert, SK S6V 0Y7 Solicitor for the Executor, Randy Martin.

Classifieds Work!

747-2442 Advertising Deadline is Monday 5:00 p.m.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Estate of Nils Henry Hoback, late of Canwood, SK, 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 before March 21, 2012 to: Delbert M. Dynna 100A - 10th St. E. Prince Albert, SK S6V 0Y7 Solicitor for the Executor, Randy Hoback.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

Antique Store Closeout Auction Sale, Sat. March 17 – 10:00 AM Sharp Memorial Hall, Blaine Lake, SK. Complete liquidation-100’s of items, from milk bottles to bedroom suites.

LAND TENDER IN CANWOOD RM 494 1. NW-21-51-04-W of 3 , 160 acres , 155+/- cultivated. Assessment 71800 2. SE-30- 51-04 -W of 3, 160 acres, 155+/- cultivated.

Assessment 74600 3. NE-31-51-04-W of 3, 160 acres 150+/- cultivated.

Assessment 67400; SW-31-51-04-W of 3, 160 acres, 65+/- cultivated. Assessment 25200 4. SW-8-52-04-W of 3, 160 acres, 150+/- cultivated.

Assessment 55700 TERMS: 1. Bids on single parcels or multiple combinations.

2. It is the responsibility of each bidder to inspect each parcel for accuracy and conditions.

3.Year 2012 land taxes to be paid by purchaser.

4. Highest or any bid not necessarily accepted.

5. Submit bid(s) by mail to : Wesley Ledding Box 4, PARKSIDE, SK S0J 2A0 6. All bids must be postmarked or received by: 5:00 pm on March 30, 2012.

7. Successful bid(s) will be notified by April 12, 2012.

8. For more information call Wesley @ (306) 7477682 or Tom @ (306) 747-7688

Preview Fri. 4 pm to 8 pm, Sat. 8 am.

Auctioneers Ann Klassen & Gerry Laughren PL# 326291 2-10C

previous light use. $9,000. 747-3697 2-10CH

FOR SALE - Wing back chair $35; Folding utility table $20; Utility garden cart $50;; Phone Anne 7473494 2-9CH

FOR SALE - Black and Red Angus bulls on moderate growing ration.

Performance info available. Adrian, Brian or Elaine Edwards, Valleyhills Angus, Glaslyn, SK 342-4407 TFCH

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

TFCH

AUTOS FOR SALE FOR SALE - 1997 Ford 150 ½ ton, body and tires good shape, engine needs some work, $1,850. 466-4428 or 466-7817 (cell) 2-10CH REC. VEHICLES FOR SALE

FOR SALE - 1997 25’ Wildwood 5th Wheel. New tires and 30 lb. propane tanks. Sleeps 8, bunks, queen bed/sofa. A/C and awning. $10,000 obo. Ph: 724-2090 2-9CH

MACHINERY FOR SALE FOR SALE - 1998 Bergen 16’ stock trailer. Ph: 7473185 TFCH FOR SALE - Bale shredder, 2006 Highline Bale Pro 8000, large tires.

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE

deposit will hold until May 1. Tours welcome, for more information please call Christopher at West Cowan Apiaries 469-4970 or 469-7902 23-30CH FOR SALE - Registered Black Angus Heifers. Yearlings ready for breeding in the spring.

Leading bloodlines from very dependable no nonsence cows.

Approx. 30 available, for more information please call Christopher at West Cowan Apiaries. 469-4970 or 469-7902 6-13CH FOR SALE - Charolais Bulls selling at Spiritwood Ag Society Bull Sale, March 24, 1 pm. Two 2 year old bulls, 13 year-

lings, Mostly AI sired. Tans, Whites, Polled and Horned.

Isaac Hildebrand.

724-4907 4-12CH FOR SALE Fleckvieh-Simmental bulls, Traditional, Red and Black. Also Simmental-Red Angus Cross bulls and one Black SimmentalBlack Angus Cross.

Foxdale Farm and Ranch. Glenn and Christine.

7473185 TFCH

PETS FOR SALE PUPPY For Sale - Phone 984-2341 1-9CH

FEED FOR SALE FOR SALE - Alfalfa/Brome hay.

747-3752 2-10CH

FOR SALE - Hay, 1300 lb. bales Ph: 747-2669 2-10CH

WANTED

WANTED

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

Bulk Fertilizer For Sale

Marcel Seeds Debden Ph: 306-724-4461 FOR RENT FOR RENT - Older house/farm yard.

Alticane area. Ph: 306-480-7428, leave message.

2-10CH

PASTURE FOR RENT - 200 cow/ calf pairs, 4 wire fence, cross fenced into 5 fields. Ph: 306-883-7868 4-10CH

FOR SALE OR RENT FOR SALE OR RENT - RV lots for rent or purchase at Filion Lake Resort.

Unserviced lots @ $300 per month or $1000 per season.

Lot size 35’ x 40’ Lots for purchase starting @ $19,900.

60’ x 110’. Call 306-921-7792 or www.filionlakeresort.com 6-10CH

Advertising Deadline is Monday 5:00 p.m.

FOR SALE Johner Stock Farm bulls. Polled Herefords/Black Angus yearling and 2 year olds.

Guaranteed, Delivered. David 306-893-2714, Justin 306-2481305 20-26CH FOR SALE - Double “F” Cattle Co., 3rd Annual Bull Sale, March 23, 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 3-10C 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.

Transformer, Kodai, Raven, Master and Diversity bloodlines. $100

12025MM02

The Classifi fieds

Page 18 Shellbrook Chronicle March 2, 2012

LAND WANTED LAND WANTED - Wanted a scenic quarter of land in vicinity of Chitek lake, Leoville or Spiritwood. Will be site of hunting lodge that hosts international clien-

tele and so would like the land to showcase the best our area has to offer. Please call 1 306 821 2726 to speak with Devin Beebe 2-10CH

Buying? Selling?

Try the Classifieds!

747-2442

Pharmacy Assistant Required

Woodland Pharmacy Ltd. Part time position available Woodland Pharmacy is looking for a motivated individual to join our Pharmacy team. Technician training is an asset, but not required.

Attention Grand Hladun Box 160 Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0 We thank all those who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED - Shellbrook Motel now hiring housekeeping positions immediately. Call 306-747-2631 or drop in at Shellbrook Motel. TFC HELP WANTED - Memorial Lake Regional Park at Shell Lake, SK is accepting resumes for all positions for the 2012 Season. Please fax to: 306.427.2081 or email to: memorial.lake@sasktel. net by April 30th, 2012.

2-9CH

Great Family Home For Sale

3+1 bedroom 1,175 sq. ft. bungalow in Shellbrook.

Open concept with vaulted ceiling in kitchen and living room. Close to schools in a great neighbourhood.

Quick possession available. $254,000

Call 747-7545 for viewing

HELP WANTED Spiritwood Stockyards, part time seasonal jobs. Contact Brian 306-8832168.

4-11CH

HELP WANTED Canwood Regional Park is accepting applications for operation of the Clubhouse and Concession for the 2012 season from May 1 to September 30th.

Living accommodations available at the park for applicants if required. Send applications to Box 9, Canwood, SK S0J 0K0. For further information and list of duties contact Terry Hamborg at 306-468-4425 (cell) or Shirley Danberg at 4682114 (evenings).

Applications close on March 31, 2012.

5-13C HELP WANTED Honeywood Heritage Nursery Inc is looking for a University/SIAST student with an interest in Horticulture &/or Agriculture. Applicant must be currently registered as a full

WorleyParsonsCord offers extensive experience in field construction, module fabrication and assembly in the energy industry across Western Canada.

Operating in a fully integrated EPC environment or as a standalone general construction contractor, WorleyParsonsCord’s track record in oil and gas transmission, gas processing, petrochemicals, power generation and heavy oil sectors is unrivaled. Flight programs and living out allowance may apply.

WorleyParsonsCord is currently hiring for the following positions throughout Alberta: • Pipefitters • Rig welders • Welders Helpers • Iron Workers • Labourers • Crane Operators • CWB Structural Welders • Construction Managers • Project Managers • Construction Superintendents • Foreman • General Foreman • Safety Advisors Construct your career with us!

Apply online at www.worleyparsons.com/careers or via email: hr.cord@worleyparsons.com Phone 1-855-483-2626.

time student with confirmed registration for the 2012 – 2013 school year.

This would be a full time position for up to 16 weeks starting May 7th 2012. Send your resume to: Honeywood Heritage Nursery Inc. Atten: Judy Harley Box 48, Parkside, SK, S0J 2A0 Or: judyharley8@gmail. com 2-10CH

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

Biotherm Inspections, Stan, P.A. 306-961-6499 TFCH

WORK WANTED

PERSONALS DATING SERVICE. Long-term/ short-term relationships. Free to try!

1-877-297-9883.

Live intimate conversation, Call #7878 or 1-888534-6984.

Live adult 1on1 Call 1-866-311-9640 or #5015. Meet local single ladies.

1-877-804-5381.

(18+).

WORK WANTED - Will do house keeping in Shellbrook, Leask and Marcelin area. $17/ hr. Call 747-2877 3-9CH

SERVICES

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

M OORE TAX S ERVICE Mon. - Fri.

9-5

15 B Main St. Shellbrook, SK

747-2446

PERSONALS

COMING EVENTS

C O M I N G EVENTS - Deer Ridge St. Partick’s Dance, March 17, 2012. Doors open 8:30 Dance at 9:00 Midnight lunch.

Music by Vinyl $15/person at the door. For info call 747-3523 or 7472719 3-11CH

Zero In On New Employees Classifieds Work!

747-2442

IN MEMORIAMS DAHL - Dennis, March 7, 2009.

I heard the angels drawing near, I loved you much when you were here, I was so sad when you let me know That it was time to let you go.

I was your angel, now your are mine!

- Love Norma.

DURETTE - Maurice, September 6, 1923 - March 7, 2011 A year has passed and we keep our memories deep in our hearts.

The way your eyes lit up and you smiled when we arrived to visit.

Your hand that reached for ours and never wanted to let go.

Precious memories, ours to keep forever, now that you are at peace in God’s garden.

- Sadly missed, your wife, Bernadette; children, Jocelyne, Paul, Carole (Don), Luc (Lynn), Denis (Mefil) Real, Colette, Rejean, and their families.

Wish you were here Erland P. Sten July 31, 1949 March 7, 2011 Sadly missed along life’s way Quietly remembered every day No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts, he’s always there Those we LOVE don’t go away They walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard but ever near So loved, so missed, so very dear - Forever in our hearts Debbie, Justin, Tyler, Meadrien, Kevin and Kendra

83% of people surveyed read the last issue of their community newspaper.

swna blanket classifieds delivers an exclusive audience!

For more info call:

747-2442

March 2, 2012

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

HELP WANTED

FORT MCMURRAY JOBS! Jacobs Field Services Ltd. (JFSL Triton Division) is looking for Pipefitters and Rig Welders for camp job starting in March.

Excellent wages, CLAC benefits, flights provided to Edmonton, Calgary and Saskatoon.

Email: humanresources@ tritonprojects.com. Fax 780-485-6722. Phone 780-969-1890.

ASPHALT PAVING Personnel Required: Paving contractor in the beautiful BC Interior requires paving personnel for all aspects of Asphalt Lay-down.

Applicants should have minimum 1 years’ experience in Highway, Commercial and Residential Paving, although candidates with construction experience will be considered for training.

Please forward resume to paverswanted@ yahoo.ca.

HAZCO Environmental Services is seeking a Sales Representative to join our sales team. Work from your home town and grow professionally with one of the largest oil and gas service companies in the industry. CCS is welcoming resumes for the position of Sales Representative for our Saskatchewan area.

Please visit our website at www.ccscorporation.ca or submit your applications to Resumes@hazco.com

SERVICE MANAGER Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta).

Opportunity in a perfect family environment.

Strong team, competitive wages, benefits, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845.

Email: chrysler@telus planet.net.

DIRECT SALES REPRESENTATIVES. Canada’ s premiere home automation and Security Company is NOW hiring AprilAugust. No experience necessary.

Travel Required.

E-mail resume kkurtze@ vivint.com Visit: www.vivint.ca NEED A HOME PHONE? Cable TV or High Speed Internet?

We Can Help. Everyone Approved. Call Today.

1-877-852-1122 Protel Reconnect SUBWAY ROSETOWN - Wanted 1 Food Counter Attendant $11.80/hr, No Exp. Req. Rosetown, SK. rosetownsubway@ yahoo.ca AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE MANAGER. NORTHLAND CHRYSLER IN MEADOW LAKE IS SEEKING A SERVICE MANAGER.

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

We offer competitive rates and Co. Fuel cards. Paid by direct deposit. Must have clean criminal record and passport to cross border.1-866-7366483; www.speedway movingsystems.com TH Vac Services, Kindersley Sask is now hiring drivers & swampers. Competitive wage, benefits package, scheduled days off. Tickets an asset.

Fax resume to 306.463.2919 or call Don @ 306.463.7720.

PREVIOUS AUTOMOTIVE EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE FOR THE RIGHT INDIVIDUAL.

EMAIL RESUMES TO sales@northlandchrysler.ca

AUCTIONS HUGE RV AUCTION April 27th, 2012.

Mark this date, and follow us Online www.yorktonauction centre.com. Online bidding on sale day, 306.782.5999.

AEROFLEX ATHLETIC CLUB INC., 201 Athabascan Ave., Sherwood Park, Alberta.

Saturday, March 3, 10 a.m.

Selling complete premiere club including cardio, exercise equipment, free weights, racks, benches, tanning & massage, caf, lockers, TV’s, mirrors, rubber & hardwood flooring, & much more. See www.mont gomeryauctions.com.

1-800-371-6963.

Indoor public auction Saturdays at 1:00 p.m Cars/trucks/SUVs/ RVs/ATVs View vehicles on our web page or on site Questions? Contact us!

Phone 306.543.5777 Toll-free 1.800.463.2272 Email raa@sasktel.net Web site: www.ReginaAutoAuction.com

Sale Site: 310 Arcola Ave, Regina SK Buy or sell the auto auction way!

AUTOMOTIVE Guaranteed approval drive away today! We lend money to everyone. Fast approvals, best interest rates.

Over 500 vehicles sale priced for immediate delivery OAC. 1-877796-0514. www.your approvedonline.com.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES CAREER TRAINING Bring your future into focus by participating in program information sessions at Lakeland College. RSVP today for one or more of these events.

Vermilion campus March 5: Child and Youth Care, Early Learning and Child Care, Educational Assistant, and Office Administration; March 9: Environmental Sciences; March 16: Agricultural Sciences. Lloydminster campus March 13: University Transfer, Business, Esthetician, Practical Nurse, Event Management, Health Care Aide, Heavy Oil Operations Technician, Artificial Nail Technician, Driver Training, and more.

Details at www.lake landcollege.ca/infoses sions To RSVP phone 1.800.661.6490.

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No up-front fees.

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Complete training.

Continuous Operational Advertising Support; www.lormit.com.

MoneyProvider.com. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure.

1-877-776-1660.

FOR SALE Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’ s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.swna.com.

RURAL WATER TREATMENT Tell them Danny Hooper sent you.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY DON’T MISS this opportunity. 30 year manufacture expanding across Canada.

Fencing, decks and docks. Expanding your business or start new.

Email: info@friend lyearth.com; www.friendly earth.com. 1-800-4659968.

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

WORK FROM HOME. Largest Medical Transcriptionist employer in Canada looks to CanScribe for 100 more MT’ s. We need more students!

Enroll Today! 1-800466-1535 www.can scribe.com admis sions@canscribe.com

* IRON FILTERS * SOFTENERS * DISTILLERS * KONTINOUS SHOK CHLORINATOR * PATENTED WHOLE HOUSE REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM TIME PAYMENT PLAN O.A.C 1-800-BIG IRON (244-4766) CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR LOCAL REP AND PHONE NUMBER.

VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.BIGIRONDRILLING.COM ALSO VIEW OUR 29 PATENTED AND PATENT PENDING INVENTIONS.

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

PS: WE ALSO SELL SOFTENERS AND PURIFIERS FOR TOWN & CITY WATER.

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS growing perennials, shrubs, trees, fruit. Great selection, quality, price. Free catalog.

Boughen Nurseries Box 12, Valley River, MB R0L 2B0. www.boughen nurseries.net Ph: 204.638.7618.

Fx: 204-638-7172.

Get Fast Restless Leg Syndrome and Leg Cramp Relief. Safe with Medication, All Natural, Proven Results, Guaranteed!!! Sold in 75 Countries 1-800-465-8660 EST. www.allcalm.com IMMEDIATE CA$H for Gold, Diamonds, Silver, Coins, Ingots, Old Rings, Chains, Charms.

GMG Jewellers, 105 21st St E, Saskatoon. gmgjewellers@shaw.ca 1-866-464-7464 www.gmgjewellers.com PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 350,000 readers weekly. Call 306649.1405 for details.

HEALTH GET PAID TO LOSE WEIGHT. $5,000 For Your Success Story.

Personal Image TV Show. Call to Qualify: 416-730-5684 ext 2243. Joanna@mer tontv.ca. www.mer tontv.ca.

HERBAL MAGIC - With Herbal Magic lose up to 20 pounds in just 8 weeks and keep it off.

Results Guaranteed!

Start today call 1-800854-5176.

LAND FOR SALE SPECIALIZING IN FARM LAND SALES WHAT WE DO - Represent Buyers & Investors with CASH for large & small parcels - Lease back to Seller is a possibility ABOUT US - Long term Sask farmer & businessman - Fully licensed, professional service - Highly effective Farm Land sales team - References available upon request - We welcome your call or email to discuss the sale of your land or answer questions.

HARRY SHEPPARD #1 Top producer in 2011 at Sutton Group - Results Realty, Regina, SK.

Shellbrook Chronicle

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

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

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

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Shellbrook Chronicle March 2, 2012

Library and Queen Elizabeth II Share Diamond Jubilee Year As it prepares to celebrate its 60th Diamond Anniversary in late March, the Shellbrook Public Library has more interesting history to share. The Library is also presenting programs on how to use the Library’s databases, March 8, and the online catalogue, March 22, both at 7:00 pm.

After Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation on February 6, 1952, the Shellbrook Public Library opened its doors on March 26.

Librarian Vesta Massey reigned from the 1952 opening to 1960 with Dorothy Loth also serving in 1960. Following Massey and Loth, Doris Smith ruled the Library and served for fourteen years from 1961 to 1975.

When Smith retired, Dorothy Perkins became the librarian from 1975 to 1977.

More librarians followed: Anna Anderson in 1978, Brenda Kinnaird in 1978 to 1979, and the second longest reigning librar-

ian Hazel Barkway began working in 1979 and would retire fourteen years later in 1993.

The Library started in Halliwell Hardware, relocated to the Ladies Restroom, to the Elks Theatre, to Dorothy’s Floral Shop, and then to Norman Smith’s Furniture Store. The Library was in Norman Smith’s Furniture Store for about fifteen years before the 1977 move into the basement of the Shellbrook Credit

Union. Nineteen-seventyseven is a significant year for the Library as it marks the formation of the first Library Board. Members were Dick Hope, Mike Kinnaird, Harry Beilhartz, Ellen Nesdoly, Doreen Mumm, Shirley Tomporowski, Jean Seggie, Inez Helm, Inez Van Eaton, Pat Grayston, and Bonnie Gosslin. In 1977, the Board was awarded the Wallace Wapiti award for the most improved library branch in the Wapiti Region.

The Shellbrook Community Hall was a one stop shop for all things health and fitness related Sunday afternoon.

The Town of Shellbrook Recreation

Department organized a Health and Fitness Awareness day featuring a wide variety of health professionals and fitness instructors.

The day was funded

through a grant from the Community Initiatives Fund to promote physical activity in the community.

“It was a good way for people to come and ask questions, try some-

thing new and see where they go from there,” said Shellbrook Recreation Director Cassie Bendig.

“I think it was a successful day overall.”

The hall was set up tradeshow style with displays and booths where visitors could have their blood pressure, heart rate and blood glucose level checked by medical professionals or figure out their body mass index (BMI) with the help of a personal trainer.

A variety of fitness trainers were also on hand to answer questions about their offerings while also inviting visitors to take part in 25 minute classes given throughout the day.

In all, approximately 30 visitors came through the door to take in the event.

Shellbrook hosts health and fitness day

Notable fiction books published in the Library’s twentieth year 1972 were “Watership Down” by Richard Adams, “All Creatures Great and Small” by James Herriot, “Surfacing” by Margaret Atwood, “Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator”

by Roald Dahl, “Julie of the Wolves” (Julie of the Wolves series, #1) by Jean Craighead George, “In a People House” by Dr. Seuss, “The Secret of Mirror Bay” (Nancy Drew series, #49) by Carolyn Keene, and “The Masked Monkey” (The Hardy Boys series, #51) by Franklin W. Dixon.

The Library is offering two classes in March.

The first is using the many library databases. It is on Thursday, March 8, at 7:00 pm. There is a wide selection of online databases accessible for free with your library card. Then,

on Thursday, March 22 at 7:00 pm, learn how to use the online catalogue to find books, order in items, and what to do when you just can’t find the title you want! Openings are limited to available computer seats at the Library so hurry to register by dropping in or phoning Librarian Alanna at 747-3419.

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. Children’s Story Time is Friday at 10:30 am. As a Community Access Program (CAP) site, the Library offers free computer and Internet access to the public.

Leeta Harms tries her hand at Boxing Bootcamp with instructor Kristin McKay.

Present day Librarian Alanna Carswell displays two books popular in days gone by.

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Saskatchewan’s Highway Hotline is now reporting new and up to date road conditions from a group of motorists who drive the highways most - commercial truckers.

“We’re excited to have this new pilot project up and running with a Saskatchewan trucking firm that is dedicated to providing valuable information to Highway Hotline users,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Jim Reiter said. “It’s a new way to enhance service and provide better information for all motorists.”

Saskatoon-based Ridsdale Transport Ltd. has partnered with the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure to provide road condition information on 12 of their Saskatchewan routes, between the hours of 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.

Conditions will be reported on Highway 1 between Swift Current and the Manitoba border, Highway 6 between Regina and Melfort, Highway 10 between Regina and Yorkton, Highway 11 between Regina and Saskatoon, Highway 16 between Saskatoon and Lloydminster, and Highway 41 between Saskatoon and Melfort.

Visit http://hotline.gov.sk.ca/textreport.html.