Shellbrook Chronicle March 23rd

Shellbrook www.shellbrookchronicle.com VOLUME 101

Chronicle

The Voice Of The Parkland Since 1912 SHELLBROOK, SASKATCHEWAN

FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2012

PMR #40007604 No. 12

Government tables balanced budget

Nearly six months after being elected to a second term, the Sask Party government tabled a budget featuring a slight increase in spending, a transfer to the provinces rainy day fund along with a few areas where funding was cut.

Finance Minister Ken Krawetz tabled the budget Wednesday stating that it improves access to health care and makes life more affordable for Saskatchewan citizens while ensuring spending on government services remains affordable and sustainable.

Krawetz said the budget keeps government promises made in the recent provincial election campaign and focuses on keeping the Saskatchewan Advantage of sound fiscal management, sustainable spending and a strong economy.

“The Saskatchewan Advantage is real,” Krawetz said. “The people of Saskatchewan have worked hard to make the gains that have made life better for everyone, and we want to ensure that they keep those benefits.”

The 2012-13 Budget posts a pretransfer surplus of $95 million in the General Revenue Fund and a surplus of $15 million in the Summary Financial Statements, which take into account all government operations, including the Crown corporations.

The Growth and Financial Security Fund is forecasted to finish the year with a balance of $756.4 million – money that can be used to deal with emergencies and unforeseen expenses, if necessary.

Revenue for 2012-13 is forecasted to be $11.29 billion, while expense is expected to be $11.2 billion, up by 4.7 per cent over last year. This is consistent with the plan outlined in the 2011-12 budget and in the government’s recent election platform.

“This budget provides funding for health care, education, highways, assistance to those in need and many other services to improve our quality of life in Saskatchewan,” Krawetz said. “While government has a responsibility to provide these important services, it also has a responsibility to live within its means, to balance the budget and to ensure our programs for people are sustainable.

Meanwhile, as previously announced, funding for the provincial Enterprise Regions is winding down and as a result Enterprise Saskatchewan will save $4.0 million in this current budget year.

The Ministry of First Nations and Métis Relations is also ending its $800,000 in funding for the Northern Enterprise Region program. Once the programs are fully phased out, the approximate savings for taxpayers will be a total of $6.8 million.

Continued on page 2

Rosthern Shellbrook MLA Scott Moe and Sask Rivers MLA Nadine Wilson flank Premier Brad Wall at a fund raising dinner at Prince Alberrt’s Art Hausr Centre March 15.

Former Shellbrook Ec Dev consultant speaks at Chamber of Commerce luncheon Former Shellbrook Economic Development consultant Doug Eddy was the keynote speaker at the March 15 Shellbrook Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

Eddy is currently on his third stint with the Buffalo Narrows Economic Development Corporation (BNEDC) after attempting to retire twice.

He said that economic development is an important part of community building, both of which require serious planning.

“It is silly to build a house half way and then walk away from it because the plan is to complete a house and to live in it,” said Eddy.

“In a community, you plan to build it and make it grow and live in it.”

The key is to take stock of the region’s assets and shortcomings and develop a strategy based on that. From that, a community can plan where they want to be in a year, five years or 25 years.

“It depends on the emphasis you place on where you want to take your community,” said Eddy

Through the presentation he outlined the projects undertaken by BNEDC and their subsequent benefits.

Over the last 10 year, the for profit corporation has forged partnerships to become shareholders of companies like Northern Resource Trucking, Northwest Communities Wood Products and North West Fabricators.

With profits made through their various dealings the corporation was able to construct an $8.5 million town centre that houses the Keewatin Yathe Health District offices, an Innovation Credit Union Branch a Northern store and a Tim Hortons franchise.

A key to the growth of the BNEDC has been identifying what the community and the region has to offer industry and turning that into partnerships that have resulted in multiple streams of revenue.

Through their Mamawi Partnership, which includes nine other northern communities, the corporation is able to create partnerships with southern companies looking for preferred bidding status on

jobs in the mining sector. Because some companies operating in the north will give preferred bidding status to companies from the north, southern companies are forming partnerships with Mamawi in an effort to help themselves get these jobs. With no capital input, Mamawi gets a 51% share in the newly formed company and is able to provide jobs to northern residents. Getting the ball rolling on a partnership can be as simple as owning a piece of land that may be of use or being able to provide a service that others may not be able to provide.

He noted that many northern communities have full time economic development officers but there are many different scales of economic development.

“Everything from putting in a small convenience store to putting in a 500 job manufacturing plant is economic development,” said Eddy.

“Not everything is powered by industry it can be that small little needed item like a barber or a hair dresser that is economic development.”

Page 2

Shellbrook Chronicle

March 23, 2012

Saskatchewan balances budget, increases spending Continued from page 1

Each Enterprise Region is an independent organization that can continue to operate with other sources of funding such as municipalities and local businesses. The Government of Saskatchewan is committed to working with the regions whether they continue to operate or choose to wind down.

The key budget investments, include: • $98 million increase or 3.5 per cent for Regional Health Authorities; • $60.5 million for the Saskatchewan Surgical Initiative, to perform 8,000 more surgeries and continue reducing surgical wait times; • $16.9 million more for the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, for 6,000 new patient referrals, almost 30,000 chemothera-

py treatments and 39,000 mammograms; • $4.0 million to expand the colorectal screening program province-wide, providing early cancer detection and improved survival rates; • $5.5 million more for the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) Helicopter Ambulance; • $3.5 million for the Senior Personal Care Home benefit, estimated to be $278 a month, rising to $369 per month by 201516; • $24.2 million, a $3.3 million increase to provide Seniors Income Plan benefit increases of up to $50 per month starting July 2012, an increase of up to $10 per month in each of the next three years; • $113 million, a $17.8 million increase to provide expanded Saskatchewan

Reloading Class

Sat., March 31 10:30 a.m.

Wildlife Federation Club House Cost $20 - Members $25 - Non Members To register call: 747-2783

NOTICE

SASK VALLEY BANTAM CHAMPS -- The Shellbrook Bantam Kings came out on top of an all Shellbrook Matchup for tops in the Sask Valley Hockey League. The Kings defeated the Bantam Elks in game 1 8-1 March 12 and narrowly won game two of the best of three series by a 6-5 score. Pictured here are Back row:Todd Lande(coach),Lyle Banda(coach),Josh Beckman,Alex Castillo,Sam Williams,Connor Boyes, Center:Kobe Whitecap,Nic Davies,Zachary Banda,Kirkland Lande,Clinton Muller, Tavis Wason,Keith Wason(coach), front: Noah MacPherson,Colby Brown,Austen Kalyn,Cameron Roy, Goalies:Terrel Pechawis,Evan Beaulieu.

Assured Income for Disability eligibility. The benefit will increase and the number of clients will expand from 3,000 to 10,000; • $237.4 million in Municipal Revenue Sharing, an increase of $20.6 million or 9.5 per cent; • $4.6 million to meet the commitment to establish the Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship, that will provide new high school graduates with up to $2,000 toward tuition fees at any Saskatchewan postsecondary institution; • $3.0 million increase to expand the Active Families Benefit Program to include all children and youth under • A new rental hous-

Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the R.M. of Leask No. 464 intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 6-92 known as the Zoning Bylaw.

INTENT - The proposed bylaw will add the Zoning District: Duncan’s Beach Resort District. The affected area is shown within the bold dashed line on the map that is attached to and forms part of this bylaw.

AFFECTED LAND - The affected land includes a fraction of SW 33-48-7 W3.

REASON - The reason for the creation of a new zoning district is to recognize the existing Duncan’s Beach residential buildings and their uses as conforming, and to allow for their upgrading, improvement or replacement.

PUBLIC INSPECTION - Any person may inspect the bylaw at the R.M. of Leask office between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed from Noon until 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available at cost.

PUBLIC HEARING - Council will hold a public hearing on April 25, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the R.M. of Leask office to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing, or delivered to the undersigned at the R.M. of Leask office before the hearing.

Issued at the R.M. of Leask No. 464 this 12th day of March, 2012.

Sheri McHanson Budd Administrator

ing construction initiative providing a 10 year rebate of Corporate Income Tax equal to 10 per cent of the expected rental income from new multi-unit residential rental projects; and • The new Saskatchewan First-Time Homebuyers’ tax credit of up to $1,100 against Saskatchewan income tax payable.

The 2012-13 Budget also includes a total of $788 million in capital expenditures including: • $42.7 million to begin construction of seven previously announced Long Term Care (LTC) facilities under a new co-ownership model with health regions.

Construction will continue on six LTCs already begun; • $88.7 million for 21 approved major school projects; and • $581.5 million in highways spending, commencing the government’s commitment to spend $2.2 billion over four years.

In order to make these improvements and ensure that government programs remain sustainable, the Budget also seeks efficiencies across government.

Third parties such as Regional Health Authorities, post-secondary institutions and school divisions are all being asked to look for savings within their operations.

Efficiency measures in this budget include: • The Film Employment Tax Credit will be wound down, saving $8.0 million a year after previously approved productions are completed; • The province will no longer fund the Enterprise Region program, saving $4.0 million this year; and • Charges under the Seniors’ and Children’s Drug Plan go up by $5 per prescription, which will save $10 million.

Star Search & Cabaret - Country at the Creek Friday, March 30 ~ Auditions 7:00 p.m.

Cabaret featuring ‘Trick Ryder’ to follow auditions Big River Community Centre Tickets Adults $15; 12 & under $5 Star Search open to all Non-Recording Artists Top 10 Finalists Selected then collect pledges (minimum $250).

Winning finalist will be opening act for

Aaron Pritchett on June 23.

For more info contact Jeanette 306-469-4558 or 4697958; Wanda 306-469-2066; Patty 306-469-7530 or email: countryatthecreek@sasktel.net Proceeds will be used for production costs

SCOTT MOE

MLA - Rosthern - Shellbrook Constituency Office #34 Main, Box 115 Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0 Telephone: (306) 747-3422 Facsimile: (306) 747-3472 Toll Free: 1-855-793-3422 Email: scottmoe.mla@sasktel.net Website: www.scott-moe.com

NOTICE Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the R.M. of Leask No. 464 intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 6-92, known as the Zoning Bylaw.

INTENT - The proposed bylaw will add the Zoning District: Country Residential Lakeshore District.

AFFECTED LAND - This is a textual amendment that will apply equally throughout the entire municipality REASON - The reason for the amendment is to provide for the regulation of development of country residential acreages bordering bodies of water in the municipality.

PUBLIC INSPECTION - Any person may inspect the bylaw at the R.M. of Leask office between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed from Noon until 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available at cost.

PUBLIC HEARING - Council will hold a public hearing on April 25, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at the R.M. of Leask office to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing, or delivered to the undersigned at the R.M. of Leask office before the hearing.

Issued at the R.M. of Leask No. 464 this 12th day of March 2012.

Sheri McHanson Budd Administrator

March 23, 2012

Shellbrook Chronicle

Page 3

Elks could win it all on home ice this weekend

The Shellbrook Elks have a rare opportunity to win championships on back to back nights in front of a home crowd this weekend.

The Elks won game one of both their Provincial A and Fort Carlton Hockey League final match ups setting up a possibility to win both titles at home Friday and Saturday night.

The Elks edged the Bienfait Coalers March 17 6-5 on the road setting up a potential series clinching match in Shellbrook Saturday March 24 at 7:30 p.m..

The Elks also won game one of their final series with the Bruno T-Birds Monday night in Shellbrook. If the Elks beat Bruno in Humboldt Thursday, they set up a possible series clinching game Friday March 23 at 8:30 p.m. in front of a home crowd.

Elks 6 Bienfait 5 Despite falling back early, the Shellbrook Elks came back to take game one of their three game series with the Bienfait Coalers Saturday night.

The Coalers’ got a pair of quick goals from Jordan Laich and Keegan Malaryk to take an early two goal lead.

But the Elks stormed back with three unanswered goals to take a 3-2 lead into the second period.

Chris Thompson scored with seven minutes

left in the first period followed by a goal from Ryan Gareau three minutes later.

Thompson scored his second of the game, on the powerplay, with 35 seconds left in the first period.

Brennan Wrigley tied the game for the Coalers 1:03 into the second period but the Elks again replied with three consecutive goals.

Ryan Robin scored 4:31 in followed by goals from Korey Diehl and Mark Walter to give the Elks a 6-3 lead going into the third.

The Coalers again found the net early in the third period, this time beating Shellbrook goalie Kelly Guard 41 seconds into the period. The goal was Wrigley’s second of the game.

Kyle Garagan made it 6-5 with a goal midway through the period but the Elks were able to hang on for the victory.

This game was all business with just four penalties called through three periods. The Elks went 1 for 3 on the powerplay while the Coalers were 0 for 1.

The Elks made the 12 plus hour round trip Saturday pulling into Shellbrook around 5 a.m.

The Elks could capture the Provincial A title on home ice Saturday night as they host the Coalers Saturday March 24 at 7:30 p.m.

Elks 6 Bruno 1

The Shellbrook Elks took down the Bruno T-Birds in convincing fashion in game one of their FCHL final series.

The Elks opened the scoring midway through the first with a goal from captain Hugh Hamilton.

Chris Thompson gave the Elks a two goal lead with 2:33 left in the first but Jarrid Dowhoy scored for the T-Birds as they tried to claw their way back into the game.

In the second, the Elks fired 15 shots on Ryley Boeschen and finally scored a pair of goals late in the period while David Clements made seven saves on seven shots for Shellbrook.

Curtis Olsen put the Elks with 4:34 left in the second and Korey Diehl added another a minute later to put the Elks up 4-1.

Thompson scored his second of the game midway through the third while Mark Walter capped off the scoring for the Elks with 5:58 left in the game for a 6-1 Elks win.

Shots on goal for the game were 19 - 39 in favour of the Elks while neither team was able to score on the powerplay.

The Elks received four penalties while Bruno was called for six infractions.

The T-Birds host game two in Humboldt Thursday March 22 at 8:30 p.m. and game three is back in Shellbrook Friday March 23 at 8:30 p.m.

Government committed to world-class services for everyone

Our government is committed to pro- creating further competition and more viding world-class wireless services to savings for consumers.

Specific measures written into the Canadians in rural areas.

In 2008, our government set aside 700 MHz auction will ensure that rural spectrum (frequency bands used for Canadians will have the same access to broadcasting, satellite and mobile servic- advanced services as their urban counteres) for new entrants and geared the pro- parts.

We will also cess toward creimprove and exating improved tend government competition. policy on roamSince this time, ing and towerCanadian mobile sharing in order wireless prices Desnethé-Missinippito create a more have dropped by Churchill River level playingmore than ten field for smaller percent. and/or new playWith addiers in mobile sertional spectrum vice provision to in the desirable 700 MHz frequency being made avail- compete upon.

Creating better access to world-class able by our government in the near future, changes to legislation will create even wireless services and encouraging more more incentive for competition from com- competition for business will provide savpanies outside of the established players ings and improved service for Canadians currently in place. This spectrum will al- living in rural areas.

As always, I look forward to your letlow companies to bring the latest 4G LTE mobile networks to Canadian customers, ters, e-mails and calls. Write me at: Rob Clarke MP, House of Commons, 502 Jusincluding those in rural areas.

Recently, our government announced tice Building, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6. that the Telecommunications Act will be I hope you will find time to visit my webamended to lift the most obstructive of site http://www.robclarkemp.ca To conforeign investment restrictions, allowing tact me via e-mail use clarkr@parl.gc.ca telecom companies with smaller market or call my constituency office toll-free at share to expand their services in Canada, 1-866-400-2334.

Rob Clark

Aki Seitsonen cuts toward the net during the Shellbrook Elks 6-1 win over the Bruno T-Birds Monday night in Shellbrook.

12034SS01

Page 4

Shellbrook Chronicle March 23, 2012

Opinions Brad Dupuis News Editor

Cooperation the key to redraft of essential services legislation With a remake in order for the provincial government’s essential services legislation, the unions representing many of those effected have offered their two cents as to how the government should move forward.

This week, the five unions representing health care workers, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), the Health Sciences Association of Saskatchewan (HSAS), the Service Employees International UnionWest (SEIU-West), the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union (SGEU) and the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN) submitted a framework for consultation with to the provincial government that includes what they see as the keys to drafting a workable piece of legislation.

The Public Essential Services Act, which limited the ability for union members to go on strike during a labour dispute, was deemed unconstitutional February 6 by Justice Dennis Ball. In drafting a new Act, the provincial government has stated that they would welcome input from the unions.

Perhaps the only way an appropriate act could be drafted would be to have direct involvement from the affected unions but there will definitely be some hurdles in working together to get this done but by no means is this task going to be an easy one.

At the best to times the unions and the Sask Party government seem to be at odds and during labour unrest, the situation seems to deteriorate into an all out media street fight.

Perhaps the most difficult of those hurdles will be defining essential. When peeling back the layers of health care, or any public service for that matter, there are so many that could be deemed essential under a number of different circumstances for if they aren’t on the job people’s lives are at risk.

On one hand, government can’t expect to operate business as usual during a labour dispute where workers have walked off the job. The right to strike is in the collective agreements and manipulate the term “essential services” to keep more people on the job simply isn’t fair.

On the other hand, unions can’t expect to send workers to the picket lines to completely cripple the province either. Striking is a tool to show the employer and the public what life would be like without the employee’s services but to safely do that, these methods can only be taken so far.

Essential systems need to continue to operate in a capacity that lives are not in danger. Putting the onus on government to cut a deal in this situation is unacceptable.

In order for a workable outcome, this legislation needs input from both sides of the fence but just how much input the government accepts in drafting the bill will be interesting to see. If there is little cooperation, I see us back where we are today.

The Paul Martin Commentary It`s called process engineering.

Normally we think of innovation in the field of science and technology it is also alive and well in the more world of business operations.

Here in Saskatchewan one of the leading examples is in health care where, rather than innovation being restricted to medical technology, it`s been successfully applied to things such as inventory management. Early successes in this area have produced savings of millions of dollars in the way our medical facilities are being operated.

A recent report out of the US is also helping to quantify the impact of `change` processes such as LEAN or Six Sigma. One hospital system, with only a dozen operating rooms, improved its booking process and added 900 surgical procedures a year. Another has created a `no wait emergency department.` Basically, it`s more evidence that this stuff works.

These activities used to be restricted to the manufacturing sector but Saskatchewan`s experience shows they are also very effective in the public sector realm with agencies such as health and the provincial assessment management agency producing impressive gains in doing more with less. *** Canadian car buyers started the year with a bang.

The tally of new vehicle sales in January in this country was nothing short of outstanding. Double digit gains for the year were the norm with Saskatchewan automotive dealers seeing gains of roughly 12 per cent. That was not the best in the country but extends a winning streak that has been going on for quite a while.

For other parts of Canada, the heightened activity on new car lots is a bit of catch up but – whether it is the

Paul Martin

continuation of growth on growth we`re seeing in the West or a return to more robust conditions evident other parts of the country – one thing is certain….consumers are showing a lot of confidence.

Buying a new vehicle is one of those major purchases we make on an infrequent basis and are quite discretionary. Owners can make a decision to keep a vehicle, drive it for another year, or they can upgrade.

Generally, the decision is a reflection of their economic mood…. if they feel good, they buy. And based on these figures, they feel very good. *** It is getting easier to own a house in this province.

The Affordability index – a quarterly calculation prepared by the Royal Bank – measures the percentage of average income it takes to pay for the average home in every market in the country. And the latest report says most types of housing are getting more affordable in Saskatchewan.

This snapshot, from the last quarter of 2011, suggests it takes roughly 37-per cent of the average paycheck to buy an average home. That is down slightly from the previous quarter – the second drop in a row – and roughly equal to the Calgary market when you factor in income levels and home values.

Only two-stories are less affordable while bungalows and townhouses become more manageable, according to this report. Yet, while the index is improving, the bank says strong demand from a growing population base is keeping prices from falling even faster.

Nonetheless, it is still a far cry from Vancouver where it takes 86 per cent of the average paycheck – more than twice the comparable Saskatchewan figure - to buy a house.

March 23, 2012

Shellbrook Chronicle

Page 5

Viewpoint Viterra takeover reminder of change It’s funny how the changes that most effect rural Saskatchewan often start somewhere else.

You don’t have to do much more than look out your window to see the result of those changes. They come in form of a semi driving by to the nearest grain terminal 40 miles away. Or maybe it’s the fact that there isn’t as much traffic where there were once kids on the way to school or people busily shopping at their local grocery store. But when you stop and think about it, it’s change that started somewhere else _ sometimes in a corporate board room half a world away but sometimes as close as the marbled halls of the Saskatchewan legislature. One recent story reminds how change to rural life can start as quiet rumble across the ocean.

News of late sees a possible takeover of Viterra Inc. as a result of Swiss commodities conglomerate Glencore International making an initial $5.44-billion offer to buy the Regina-based company.

As we all know, Viterra _ the country’s largest grain handler and this province’s biggest business at $8-billion in revenue _ is the remnants of what once

were the Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta Wheat Pools that abandoned its onemember, one-share co-operative approach a decade ago. That produced a visible change to the rural landscape, as smaller grain elevators in virtually every community were demolished in favour of the inland terminal model that private companies had already proved success.

From that sense, one might argue that further change to being owned by those with shares in a larger private multi-national conglomerates wouldn’t be that big a change. This might be the case. After all, other private grain companies and terminals in recent years have seen ownership changes with little or no effect on local operations. With change being the constant, it is important to not automatically assume it is always going to be a negative.

That said, it’s also be possible that a takeover of Viterra may be a bigger

Murray Mandryk

change that some might first realize.

If Glencore isn’t the successful bidder in what seems a relatively amiable takeover (it’s initial asking price is roughly 30-percent more than the average Viterra share trading price in 2011) there are still a number of other suitors waiting in the wings. A potential bidding war might even be possible, as The Wall Street Journal is now reporting that Cargill, Archer Daniels Midland and Bunge, and even Calgary-based fertilizer company Agrium are all interested.

Of course, any such bidding war is great for Viterra shareholders. But it might not be great for Saskatchewan _ and especially rural Saskatchewan. In Regina, there’s the lingering question of what happens to the head office jobs (the ones that haven’t already been moved to Calgary) if Viterra is swallowed up by any of these larger entities.

But a perhaps even more interesting impact for rural residents is the impact on the competition in the grain-marketing industry _ regardless of who winds up owning Viterra. Premier Brad Wall rightfully points out that the issue of competition _ something that might have to be sorted out by the federal Competition Bureau in Ottawa _ comes into play even if the Canadian-based grain is taken over by one of its current competitors or a consortium.

“That’s more of a strategic consideration, even though we don’t consider a grainhandling company a strategic resource,” Wall told reporters at the legislature in Regina.

Of course, all this is now happening because of another faraway decision _ the one made by the federal Conservative government in Ottawa to do away with the Canadian Wheat Board as a singledesk seller that has contributed mightily to making a takeover of Viterra much more inviting.

As suggested, the perpetual change to the rural Saskatchewan landscape comes about as a result of starts somewhere else.

Your Two Cents Some teachers in BC are thieves “Serving the Communities of Shellbrook, Canwood, Debden, Big River, Parkside, Leask, Marcelin, Blaine Lake, Holbein, Mont Nebo, Mayview” A Division of Pepperfram Limited Publications Mail Registration #07621

Published Every Friday Morning, P.O. Box 10, Shellbrook, Sask. S0J 2E0 Phone 747-2442 or Fax 747-3000 Editorial: chnews@shellbrookchronicle.com Advertising chads@shellbrookchronicle.com C. J. Pepper, Publisher, Brad Dupuis, Editor, chnews@shellbrookchronicle.com Madeleine Wrigley, Advertising Sales, chroniclesales@sasktel.net Kathleen Nording, Composition/Pagination, chnews@shellbrookchronicle.com Patt Ganton, Composition/Pagination, chads@shellbrookchronicle.com Cheryl Mason, Bookkeeping/Reception, Office Hours: Monday.-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 1 to 4 p.m.; Advertising Deadline: Mondays at 5:00 p.m. website:www.shellrookchronicle.com The contents of the Shellbrook Chronicle are protected by Copyright Reproduction of any material must be done so with expressed permission of the publisher.

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

Member of

Editor I once had occasion to speak with a fellow parent about how much teachers make and how absurd their pension plan is. We were in the hallway of my daughter’s school and when I mentioned the number of people in the education system who make six-figures a year, he grew tense. “Shh!” he said, “This is NOT the place to discuss this!”

Since when does a taxpayer have to concern himself with where he’s standing when discussing how his taxes are spent?

A teacher in B.C. rakes in $74,000 per-annum after just eight years on the job. There are some really good teachers out there who are worth every penny. But to pay that unGodly sum to all teachers and then guarantee a pension for life based on that amount (or greater) regardless of performance, is organized crime, plain and simple.

An employee of the federal government makes only $55,000 per-annum after eight years, and with a quarter the holidays! So where the hell does the B.C. Teachers’ Federation get off pretending their members need a 15-percent raise? Their members already earn a whopping 35 percent more than a

federal employee… double what most people in the private sector make!

I guess this parent was concerned for his daughter’s chances of passing grade three as we stood in that hallway. Whatever the case, he’s a hard-working businessman, but there he was, working his fingers to the bone so he could pay taxes that fund outrageous salaries and pensions, all the while feeling obliged to keep his mouth shut while on school property about how he’s being extorted.

I daresay this qualifies as a quite effective form of totalitarianism.

Another time I was talking on air about teachers’ salaries and benefits with the inimitable Phil Johnson on Kelowna AM 1150. I dared suggest teachers were paid aplenty, and Phil didn’t hesitate. “Watch it buddy!” he said, as if I was suggesting we get drunk after the show and shoot puppies or something. “Teachers are among the most important people in society!” he said condescendingly.

“Wait a second…” I retorted. “Are you saying teachers are more important than farmers, meat cutters and grocers?”

“Teachers teach our kids!” Phil implored.

“Fine,” I said, “but all the people I mentioned

FEED our kids. Isn’t that important too?”

“Well… sure it is.”

“Then why do all those people have to work twice as hard to pay teachers who put in half the time?”

Again, there are some really good teachers out there who’re worth every cent they’re paid, maybe more. But as long as the BCTF gets its way there’s no way to reward them.

Every teacher is paid based on seniority and the number of degrees he or she holds, degrees the rest of us are forced to pay for.

Teaching is a rewarding profession which, one hopes, people would freely enter into because, first and foremost, they actually want to teach and be really good at it. But standardized testing is out of the question so the rest of us have no choice but to stand by and watch as teaching goes from being a well-paying job, to a great-

paying job, and finally to a completely outrageous paying job.

And what, pray tell, will become of our children if we continue to allow those who teach them to believe they’re amongst a rare breed of highly dedicated professionals who perform heroic acts of pedagoguery… less than 200 days of the year? Well, I’ll tell you...

The next thing you know teachers will be making a whopping 35 percent more than their counterparts in the federal civil service, and they’ll STILL think they deserve more! Oh, wait. My mistake; we’re already there.

Whatever you do, don’t discuss this within the environs of a school, and certainly not on talk radio. If only the Mafia had it so good.

Mischa Popoff Osoyoos BC

Shellbrook Chronicle Polling Question: Should a second bridge for Prince Albert be an immediate priority for the government Vote on line at www.shellbrookchronicle.com

Page 6

Shellbrook Chronicle March 23, 2012

First Responder Appreciation Night

First Responders are there usually before the paramedics arrive on the scene and are an important part of our communities emergency response team.

On March 17th the volunteers that make up Prince Albert Parkland Health Region’s (PAPHR) First Responders were honored

for their service with a banquet and presentations.

When asked what the best part of being a First Responder was Al Dion from Shellbrook said “Keeping your mind active.” and “Giving something back to the community because the community has been so kind to us.” Others from

Shellbrook agreed that it was a “rush” at times because you never knew exactly what kind of call you were going to, it could be a vehicle roll over, a senior’s injury or a slip on the deck.

Dave Siegel from Rabbit Lake replied saying “It’s a way to give back to the people. The communi-

FIRST RESPONDER OF THE YEAR: Gail St. Onge, Irene Fee and Cheryl Aarrestad

The Mayor and Council of the Town of Shellbrook proclaims

Monday, March 26, 2012 as Shellbrook Library Day in honor of the

60th Anniversary

of the Shellbrook Branch of Wapiti Regional Library

ties appreciate it.” Gladys Henri from Leoville said “A small community is like family and you care for your family so this feels like you’re caring for your family.” Sabrina Parenteau from Chitek Lake enjoys the social aspect of being a First Responder.

She enjoys the classes and getting to know everyone.

The Spiritwood Co-op

generously donated a Beetles Rockband for PS3 that was raffled off throughout the night. The funds raised were being donated to the family of First Responder Kevin Roberts from Big River whose daughter, Abigail had recently been diagnosed with a brain tumor. The winner, Allison Irvine from Shellbrook then donated the prize to

Abigail.

The First Responder group of the year was the Ahtahkakoop First Responders with a total of 34 calls. The First Responder of the year came from Chitek Lake and is Irene Fee. She’s been a First Responder since 1997 and went on 13 calls last year.

GROUP OF THE YEAR: Gail St. Onge, Terry Isbister, Sheila Reimer and Cheryl Aarrestad (Missing are: Janice Sasakamoose, Joan Genereaux, Faith Ahenakew, Marjorie Hyman and Geraldine Pratt)

The Little Black Book of Scams While Fraud Prevention Month is nearing its end, consumers and businesses can consult The Little Black Book of Scams, launched by the Competition Bureau, year-round to avoid falling victim to Internet scams, fake lotteries, romance scams, and many other schemes used to defraud Canadians of their money or personal information.

The booklet offers information on how these scams work, how to recognize them, as well as practical tips on how consumers can protect themselves.

It also debunks common myths about scams, provides contact information for reporting a scam to the correct authority, and offers a step-by-step guide for scam victims to reduce their losses and avoid be-

coming repeat victims.

Canadians and their families have an important role to play, as the best way to fight fraud is to take measures to avoid becoming a victim. Canadians are encouraged to get their copy of The Little Black Book of Scams by downloading it from the Com-

petition Bureau’s website.

The Competition Bureau is grateful to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission who originally developed The Little Black Book of Scams and granted the Bureau permission to produce a Canadian edition.

12034MM01 12034MM01

LEADING PRODUCTS AND EXPERT ADVICE Viterra offers exceptional crop protection products to meet your every need. From our own exclusive VT Crop Protection line to other leading brands, you’ll find the right products for your unique situation. Our team of experts ensure that you’ll get the valued advice you need to protect your crop investment.

For proven products and trusted advice, visit your local Viterra ag retail today.

One Solution • Combines 3 modes of action to deliver powerful control of both grass and broadleaf weeds in an All-In-One solution.

• Controls Group 1 herbicide resistant wild oats and green foxtail.

• Registered for use on spring and durum wheat.

• Excellent crop safety.

In a Class of its Own • It’s unique mode of action provides superior and fast broadleaf weed control of over 16 species, all while providing a valuable resistance management tool.

• Excellent crop safety.

• Registered for both ground and air application.

• Tank mixable with Puma®120 Super, Puma® Advance, Axial®, Horizon® and Liquid Achieve®.

Canwood Ag Retail - 306.468.2022 Leask Ag Retail - 306.466.2050

Leoville Ag Retail - 306.984.2169 Parkside Ag Retail - 306.747.2251

12034GG00

March 23, 2012

Shellbrook Chronicle Page 7

Agriculture Bull sales evolving with technology Spring is the time of bull sales.

While the snow melts cattle producers begin the process of purchasing new genetics.

When it comes to options, cattle producers have a range of breeds, although less than 35-years ago when European breeds were arriving and making a splash on an almost annual basis.

Breeds such as MeuseRhine-Yssel, Chianina, Romagnola and others have come, and while there might be a handful of the breed remaining, they never caught on in a major way. There are still many breeds to pick from and dozens of breeders, and dozens of sales.

In Yorkton alone Heartland Livestock is hosting

several breeder production sales, while the Yorkton Exhibition Association hosted its annual all breed sale this week, and of course there are a number of on-farm sales in the area too.

In that regard Yorkton is not unique, as sales are being held across the Canadian Prairies.

In some respects the sales are as much a social outing as they are a marketplace for beef genetics.

While less a factor today, a few decades ago farmers tended to stay pretty close to home once snow hit. Truck technology and road conditions were far from what they are today, so cold weather and snow made travel more difficult.

When spring hit head-

Calvin Daniels On Agriculture

ing out to a few sales was almost a tonic to overcome cabin fever.

Today that isn’t the case, but a sale is still a place to meet like-minded producers to discuss how cattle wintered, prices, and which team is going to win the Stanley Cup. So it’s not a huge surprise to walk into a sale barn, like Friday for the Pheasantdale Cattle Co. & Highway 5 Simmentals production sale and

find the stands full. There were likely more people than cattle on offer which means some were looking and enjoying the camaraderie of the event, but probably weren’t hauling a bull home at the end of the sale.

Yet, while sales still attract a lot of people, perhaps as much culture as need, sales are also turning to technology to broaden the reach they have.

More and more sales

Bull Sale Catalogues – What is Important?

By Kim McLean, PhD, A.Ag. Regional Livestock Specialist, Tisdale As calving approaches, bull selection may be one of the lowest things on your “To Do” list this month.

However, this is also one of the busiest times of the year to purchase purebred bulls. With endless bull sale catalogues arriving in the mailbox it is inevitable that, if you are in the market for a new herd sire this year, you need to begin shopping. It seems each catalogue is bigger, shinier and “better” than the next. So, how do we weed through all of the information that is provided to us?

Some of the most important information in these catalogues will be pedigree information, performance (birth weight, weaning weight and possibly ultrasound data), expected progeny differences (EPDs) and management style of the sellers operation. It is important that the selling producer’s management style is similar to your operation. If they describe in detail their feeding or vaccination protocols you can determine if the bull will fit smoothly into your operation. If the animals are on a high forage based diet they are likely more able to easily fit in to most operations than those fed a higher concentrate based diet. This will also be key information when evaluating performance numbers on the animals. If the animals have been creep fed you can expect that the calves will be heavier than yours if you do not typically creep feed your calves.

Performance numbers are excellent indicators of the birth weight and weaning weight you can expect in your calves. However, environment should be taken in to consideration. If you are looking for bulls that will have a higher calving ease be sure to pay attention to birth weight. If you are looking to optimize weaning weight be sure to focus on the adjusted 205 day weight which represents a typical weaning age. Keep in mind that these two traits are highly correlated. By selecting for higher weaning weights you are likely to increase birth weights as well.

EPDs are numbers calculated for the animal using data from all immediate family members. On yearling bulls these are often low in accuracy as they rely heavily on offspring data. After a few years, with many calves reported, these EPD accuracy numbers will significantly improve. Even though these numbers are less accurate, they provide you the option to compare animals by evaluating their genetic potential. One word of caution is that EPDs can be used within a breed but cannot be compared across breeds.

It will be important to determine what the goals are for your operation so that you can systematically evaluate the bulls in the catalogue. Once you select a few bulls that interest you on paper you need to critically

evaluate the physical characteristics of these bulls to determine which bull will fit with your program.

For more information on this, or other livestock related topics, please contact Kim McLean, at (306) 8788847, the Agriculture Knowledge Centre at 1-866-4572377 or visit our website at www.agriculture.gov.sk.ca.

12034MS04

are being broadcast live via the Internet, which allows producers to watch from anywhere, and bid through the click of a mouse.

“It seems to be a trend,” said Shaun Morin, manager of the Yorkton Exhibition Association.

Morin said there are many bull sales each spring, adding “guys can’t get to them all.”

However a farmer can come in from chores, turn on his computer “and watch the sale for an hour then go back to doing whatever he was doing.”

Certainly in terms of genetics sales are not just local.

At the aforementioned Simmental sale one lot was sold to Bruderheim, AB., in the brief time I was at the sale.

The atmosphere of the sale barn might not transfer to a computer screen well, but it will potentially mean more producers giving the cattle a look.

It is likely the trend of all things to move to digital will mean a growth in Internet bull sales, but something more than trade in genetics will be lost if live auctions come to an end, although in time that does seem likely the way the world is moving in terms of most things.

TOP PRICES PAID For Feed Barley, Wheat, Oats,

Rye, Triticale & Heated Oil Seeds

Priced At Your Bin

PEARMAN GRAIN LTD. Saskatoon (306) 374-1968

Page 8

Shellbrook Chronicle March 23, 2012

SARM announcements to help farmers Scott Moe, MLA, Rosthern/Shellbrook, (306) 747-3422 or 1-855-793-3422 ; and Nadine Wilson, MLA Saskatchewan Rivers, 1-888-763-0615

There were a couple of big announcements at the annual SARM convention in Regina. We announced that we are partnering with the federal government to provide $1.8 million to help producers and rural municipalities (RMs) control beavers, rats, wild boars and gophers. These animals can be a significant economic liability for our farmers and ranchers and this funding will help

them mitigate the damage they cause.

Imagine a line of grain bags stretching from Moose Jaw to Regina.

That’s the equivalent of what Saskatchewan farmers recycled in the first year of the Grain Bag Recycling Pilot Project. We announced at the SARM Convention that we are partnering with the federal government to provide another $210,000 to extend

this pilot project for another two years.

And, last but definitely not least, Canada’s currently longest-serving provincial Minister of Agriculture announced at SARM that he is stepping down from his position.

Bob Bjornerud told delegates that he asked the Premier to leave Cabinet in the next shuffle, expected this summer. Bob Bjornerud was first elected in 1995 and

has served the province as Agriculture Minister since the 2007 election. He has been a strong voice for Saskatchewan producers and will be missed There was some really great news this week for Saskatchewan’s farm and ranch families. For the first time ever, Saskatchewan’s agri-food exports topped $10 billion. That beats out Ontario as the top agri-food exporting

province in Canada. In 2011, the top exports were canola, canola oil and nondurum wheat. We have worked to expand market opportunities throughout the world, including places like India and China.

The top five markets for Saskatchewan agriculture products are the U.S., China, Japan, Mexico and India. This accomplishment is thanks to the work of our farmers and ranch-

Shellbrook Chronicle is celebrating it’s

100

th

OVER

1/2

SOLD TO DATE

Friday, May 11, 2012 Be part of our Commemorative 100th Anniversary issue that will feature 100 Front Pages We invite individuals, families, businesses and corporations to sponsor a ‘Front Page from the Past’ with your name & message for

$100.00 + GST Book Early! Only 100 pages!

Shellbrook Chronicle Madeleine Wrigley (Sales Rep) Ph: 306-747-2442 Fax: 306-747-3000 Email: chroniclesales@sasktel.net

Box 10, Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0 Email: 100@shellbrookchronicle.com

DEADLINE FRIDAY MARCH 30 2012

ers, who are vital to the Saskatchewan Advantage we all enjoy.

Our government was proud this week to announce a service that will benefit youth who have nowhere else to turn. We took part in the official opening of Saskatchewan’s first emergency shelter for youth. The coed facility called Downtown Browne’s Emergency Youth Shelter is located in Regina. It will provide a temporary home for 15 youth between the ages of 16 and 18. Shelter is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of services the shelter will offer.

The kids will also be able to access programs that will help them either get a job or go back to school. Saskatchewan is enjoying a period of unprecedented economic growth which allows us to use that prosperity to invest in services for society’s most vulnerable citizens.

Local teams in Provincial final Three local minor sports teams are still in the hunt for a provincial titles in their respective divisions.

The Big River Peewees advanced to the Provincial B Final with a win over Humboldt. They are currently down 4-5 in their two game total goal final match up with Muenster.

The Spiritwood Peewees are in tough in their series with Strasbourg in the Provincial C bracket after losing game one 8-1.

The Peewees earned their spot in the Provincial final in a close match up with Wynyard. After winning game one of the series 2-1, the two teams played to a 3-3 tie in game two.

The Spiritwood Bantams also have a hill to climb as they take on Melville in the Provincial B bracket. Melville won game one of the series 7-2.

The Bantams earned their spot in the Provincial final after coming from behind to beat Warman in the Northern Final. After losing 4-2 Spiritwood won game two 9-5 Meanwhile, the Spiritwood Midgets fell out of the northern semi finals at the hands of Delisle losing 6-3 and 7-4.

March 23, 2012

Shellbrook Chronicle

Page 9

A focus on plant and garden societies – part II Gardenscape (http:// www.gardenscapeshow. ca/; March 30 – April 1) is an excellent place to sample what Saskatoon has to offer for the yard and garden. And it’s not just about you can buy for the garden. There are also several non-profit plant and garden societies that are at their heart service organizations. Some offer tours through the

summer, others maintain public gardens and all are happy to share their knowledge. Following up on last week’s article, here are three more societies that will be at Gardenscape this year.

The Canadian Prairie Lily Society - Margaret Driver, President The Canadian Prairie Lily Society will be host-

12034NN00

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY TOWN OF BIG RIVER is receiving applications for

Maintenance Assistant Summer Employee position Successful applicant will: • be available to work a 40 hour week for a 16 week period from May 1st to September 30th, 2012; • provide 2 pt photo id and a driver record (abstract); • assist in daily duties under the supervision of qualified maintenance personnel.

Forward resumes by 1:00 p.m. April 13th, 2012 to: Town of Big River by mail at: Box 220, Big River SK S0J 0E0 by email at: bigriver@sasktel.net by fax at: (306) 469-4856 or in person at: 606 1st St North.

For more information please contact the Town Office 469-2112.

R

BELIEVE BECAUSE IT WORKS! Introducing +

TM

2012

SAVE

$21

Shellbrook Tues: 5:45 p.m.

Hospital (basement) Call: 1-800-651-6000 or click wwsk.ca R

Offer valid until March 31, 2012 in Alberta and Saskatchewan only.

ing a booth and sponsoring a speaker at Gardenscape this year. We have been an integral part of Gardenscape since its inception in 1990. Our main aim is to promote lilies as a reliable garden flower for our prairie gardens. We will be able to provide gardeners with information on how to grow lilies in their gardens and then how show them at our Annual Lily show in July. There will also be some bulbs for sale at Gardenscape as spring planting is possible. To help you get really up close and personal with lilies we will have for sale a very informative book -’Let’s Grow Lilies’. For more information about lilies, the society, our events, or how to join, visit us during the show. Not going to Gardenscape? You can visit us online any time during the year: www. prairielily.ca.

The Saskatchewan Orchid Society - Cal Carter, President The Saskatchewan Orchid Society is an organization that encourages and promotes interest in the cultivation of orchids in Saskatchewan and encourages the conservation of orchids worldwide. We have an active membership of about 60 individuals that vary in skills from beginner to master growers with plants collections ranging from a handful on a windowsill to hundreds of plants in a four season greenhouse. Our monthly meetings are a blend of education and information, social activity, plant sales and an opportunity to show off our plants when they are in bloom. The Society brings in guest speakers several times per year in order to provide a varied and interesting program. Members also benefit from purchasing inexpensive growing materials and have access to group plant orders from vendors around the world. Our Society enters displays at the annual Orchid shows in Calgary and Edmonton and take advantage of Gardenscape to show off our passion for these wonderful, spectacular flowers.

Orchids are now the most valuable potted plant crop in North America, recently surpassing Poinsettias. Many orchids can be grown successfully in a windowsill like a common houseplant and can be purchased very inexpensively at local retail-

ers. There will be a number of orchid vendors in attendance at Gardenscape and it will be an excellent opportunity to start a small collection of your own or add to one that you already have. The rule of thumb for Orchids is that there is always room for one more!

You can visit us at the show or at our website at www.saskorchids.com Prairie Water Gardening Society -Karen Fradette, Treasurer The Prairie Water Gardening Society was founded in 1994 by a group of water gardening enthusiasts to allow members to share their enjoyment of water gardening.

The Society’s objective is to provide encouragement, information and activities related to water gardening. With currently close to 200 members

from Saskatoon and surrounding area, we are dedicated to promoting water gardening, from the small water feature on a deck to the large pond and waterfall project on an acreage.

Members are at various stages of water gardening - in the creative idea stage looking for inspiration while on a pond tour, in new construction or expansion phase of a current water feature, or are just sitting back and enjoying the fish in a pond they have had for years. But all share an enjoyment and interest in what a water feature can add to their yard or deck.

Full Membership ($25.00 per year) includes: A full year subscription to The Gardener for the Prairies magazine (4 Issues) The Wet Thumb newsletter (3 Issues)

Annual Playing With Water booklet of water gardening articles Two-three scheduled pond tours of various Saskatoon and area yards Information meetings/programs Swap N Shop Educational display at Gardenscape Annual Meeting with slides from our pond tours Members discount offered by some stores Networking with other water gardeners Basic Membership ($10.00) includes everything above except a subscription to The Gardener for the Prairies magazine.

More information and the membership registration form are available from www.prairiewatergarden.ca

DONATION TO FOOD BANK - Reverend Doug Schmirler accepts a $659.60 check from Golden Host Players Marj Bradley, Merle Roberts, and Pat Grayston on behalf of the Shellbrook Area Ministerial Food Bank. The Golden Hosts donated $5 from each ticket of their recent performance and audience members donated money plus a welcome 262 lbs of food.

12032JJ00

For the past 35 years, the Saskatchewan Junior Citizen program has been recognizing the outstanding youth of Saskatchewan.

This year four deserving youth, aged between 8 and 18 years old, will receive $3000 bursaries to help pay for their future post-secondary education.

Someone you nominate could be one of them.

Visit www.swna.com for more information and nomination forms or call Nicole Nater at 1-800-661-7962 Nomination closes April 30, 2012.

Page 10

Shellbrook Chronicle

March 23, 2012

Magic show kicks off Leask pre-centennial festivities More than 100 took in a magical evening of entertainment as the Leask Centennial Committee kicked off their fund raising efforts for this summer’s celebrations.

Magician Roger Boucher provided the entertainment for the Leask Centennial Committee’s fund raiser at the Leask Community School March 16.

Nicholas Kisters uses the “broken” magic wand to help Roger Boucher with a magic trick.

According to Jenn Kreese of the Centennial Committee the event was less of a fund raiser and more of an event to help people get excited about the community’s upcoming centennial.

“We’re just trying to get everybody pumped up for the summer,” said Kreese.

To celebrate Leask’s Centennial, a weekend of events have been planned for the community June 29 through July 1.

It was also the cheapest night out one could ask for as the $20 admission per family included dinner and a show.

Kreese said that the committee did everything they could to make the evening an affordable family outing at a time when those are usually few and far between.

The evening began with Boucher making balloon animals for the children in attendance before

dinner was served. Thanks to a great outpouring of support from local businesses, the school and residents costs were kept low with the bulk of the food being donated. Leask Community School also provided the venue, provided food and paid for a portion of the entertainment.

The evening ended with Boucher’s Watching Eye Magic show.

The event also pro-

vided a bit of a plug for another Leask Centennial Project -- the Savoring the Memories Cookbook.

Many of the items on the menu for the evening were prepared from recipes from the cookbook.

The book features recipes from families from across the area including stories about how they came upon the recipe and how it carried through their families.

Sections of the book are

broken down into decades featuring the happenings in and around Leask during that time period.

“It’s a good read. It’s not just recipes,” said Kreese.

The committee’s next fund raiser takes place March 31, steak night in Saskatoon at Dino’s Bar in the Venice House at 7 p.m. with tickets for sale at McHanson’s Home Hardware.

Taylor Soroka helps Roger Boucher with a magic trick.

Golden Hosts put on golden show

Kids line up as Roger Boucher creates all manner of balloon animals.

ATOM ELKS GOLD MEDALISTS -- The Shellbrook Atom II Elks captured the Gold Medal at the Saskatoon Knight’s Hockey tournament March 16-18. Pictured here are back, Darian Daniels, Estyn Hyman, Braden Schneider, Sam Miller, Mathew Collins, Seth Sasakamoose and Jordy Genereaux. Middle, Austen Larsen, Linden Bird, Colby Moe, Burk Gosselin, Dallas Galloway and Brooklyn Anderson. Front, Tyler Storey and Zach Bernath.

Gerald Lanes and Friends and the Ordale Singers provided the opening act for a pair of two act comedic plays as the Golden Hosts produced their inaugural production March 17 and 18 at the Shellbrook Theatre.

According to Pat Grayston, director and actor in “Old Folks” they didn’t have the biggest crowds but you wouldn’t know if from the laughter and reaction they received.

“Both crowds were

very warm in that they were extremely responsive. The laughter was almost constant,” said Grayston.

Old Folks followed the follies of a group of long term care home residents that didn’t exactly belong as they compete for the affections of the lone male resident Leonard (Doug Schmirler).

Meanwhile, the John Hein directed High Tea provided a glimpse into the life of Mr. Pugh (John

Hughes) as he discovers that one of his two sisters has died. Believing that it is his favourite sister that has died he agrees to pay for the funeral only to discover that it is the one that he loathes, the wife of Dan Watkins, the undertaker.

With the first production out of the way, Grayston said the Hosts will definitely look at putting on another in the future.

Miss Pratt (Bonnie Schmirler) succumbs Mr. Pugh’s “high altitude tea” as Dan Watkins (Gerald Strube), Liz (Karen Spencer) and Mr. Pugh (John Hughes) come to her aid.

March 23, 2012

Shellbrook Chronicle

12034MC02

Page 11

Page 12

Shellbrook Chronicle March 23, 2012

Changes needed to ‘Amber Alert’ system

It doesn’t look as if an “amber alert” would have saved Victoria (Tori) Stafford, the Woodstock, Ontario girl who was abducted in 2010 and whose murderers are currently on trial. Prosecutors now believe she was probably murdered within hours of her abduction.

But that hasn’t stopped the continuing controversy—or the sense many Canadians have that police should have given her parents the benefit of the doubt and issued an alert straightaway.

Since Tori’s disappearance, thousands have signed an online petition urging changes to Ontario’s amber alert system that would require an alert to be issued without question if a child’s parents find it “out of character for the child to be missing for any length of time.”

Who could disagree?

The police should err on the side of safety and not get hung up on applying strict criteria in the first chaotic moments when parents first fear their child has gone missing and frantically contact them.

Police have also got to act more quickly. In Tori’s

case, it took them six hours to alert forces in other jurisdictions and nine hours to alert the media about her disappearance. In the U.S., police are required in such cases to notify the FBI within two hours.

Since amber alerts were implemented in Canada in 2002, 31 (out of 35) children who were declared classic “amber cases”—and whose names went out on highway message signs, radio, TV and the Internet—were found and returned home safely.

Four were found dead. In Saskatchewan, the amber alert was instituted in 2004 and used only once, in 2006, when two boys were abducted by pedophile Peter Whitmore.

With some 60,000 Canadian children reported missing annually, however, some say that the overuse of amber alerts could lead to alert fatigue among the media and the public and that the majority of disappearances are the result of custody disputes or runaway cases.

Tori Stafford, however, was with neither of her parents when she went missing. And she was eight years old—an unlikely

SMSA 2012 Ball Season Registration

runaway.

Had she turned up at a friend’s house, no one would have been inconvenienced had an amber alert been issued. As a society, we waste money on

drika Provencher from Trois-Rivières, for example, went missing in 2007 after telling neighbours she was helping a man find his dog. Her abandoned bicycle was found half-an-

Bronwyn Eyre all kinds of things: Witness the $18 million or so on the latest fishing expedition into the past dealings of former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. So let’s not fret over the relatively minor expense of an amber alert to try to save a child’s life.

Tori’s isn’t the first controversial case. Cé-

hour later. And her parents were immediately alarmed because they said she was a “dutiful, punctual girl” who had never run away.

She’s never been found.

Her parents still maintain an amber alert should have been issued immediately, and that Cédrika’s photo should have been sent to U.S. border guards. This

has led to a lot of tension between police and the Provenchers.

The anger over such cases goes to a deeper issue about the perceived disconnect between authorities and families.

Saskatoon mother Marla Gordon wrote a letter to the editor to say her kindergarten-age daughter pricked her finger twice with a discarded syringe in Cumberland Park, while her playmates played with other needles nearby.

This despite annual assurances from authorities that parks and other public areas are made safe by the needle pick-up carried out by firefighters and volunteers (who, incidentally, have to pay for their own safety disposal kits).

Meanwhile, this child continues to undergo painful Hep A/B tests.

Ms. Gordon advises other parents to teach their children, through role-play and the like, not to pick up needles—just as others are saying, in light of the Tori Stafford case, that parents will have to find better ways to make their children safe.

But that’s not the job of parents alone. Authorities must also adjust their thinking to put children first.

That means issuing an amber alert if there’s a possibility a child’s been abducted—and making parks and byways utterly safe for children to play in.

As a demographic, children and families can no longer be subordinate to the demands of everyone else.

Bischler Potato Plant toured by Pre-K Thirty-five people were in attendance on Friday, March 9th at the Pre K Family Day in Canwood.

We went bowling and then had a tour of the Bischler potato plant. We were shown how the potatoes are washed, sorted and bagged.

Tues. April 3rd ~ 5:30 – 7:30 pm Shellbrook Skating Rink.

Registration fee plus post dated uniform/Sport day cheque required. If unable to make registration night, forms available from the town website on April 2nd and can be mailed to: Box 1114, Shellbrook S0J 2E0.

Registration will be accepted until April 20th

Find It In The Classifieds

747-2442 Jason Bischler shows the potato sorting machine

SPIRITWOOD STOCKYARDS (1984) Ltd.

Office: 306-883-2168 Regular Sales Every Wednesday @ 9 a.m.

Join us as sales are now on the internet.

Herd Dispersal Bred Cow Sale

Wed., April 18 - 1 p.m.

Complete Herd Dispersal consisting of 25 cow/calf pairs from Amie & Annette Arcand 30 Bred Cows May/June calving To book into this sale contact

Brian @ 883-3044, 883-7375 or Fred @ 883-2797, 883-7368 visit us at www.spiritwoodstockyards.ca Spiritwood Stockyards is the progressive, practical and positive choice to market your cattle.

Parents and students on potato tour

March 23, 2012

Shellbrook Chronicle

Page 13

Canwood supper and silent auction a success There was an overwhelming crowd that attended the annual Supper and Silent Auction in Can-

wood on Saturday, March 10th.

The proceeds for this event will go towards the

Canwood Regional Park improvements.

There were two 50/50 draws, participants could take part in a loonie draw for a fire pit, and a raffle table. Besides the items being auctioned on the tables there was a live auction for four items. Our auctioneer was Greg Tymchak.

The door prize of a set of golf clubs and a bag was won by Louise Person. Several Scotia Bank employees worked at the auction because the bank had offered to match funds up to $5,000.00. The executive was pleasantly surprised to find out that the evening brought in over $20,000.00. Well done, Canwood.

Eager participants looking at the auction tables.

Shellbrook Royal Purple news highlights

Nicholas Quessy picked the winning ticket for the Golf Set. Winner Louise Person

CROWN HILL AUCTION Wil Gjerde Auction Sale st

SAT., MAR. 31

10:00 am

Legion Hall (1st. Street) Leask, Sask.

Commercial - Stainless steel sinks, stainless steel sandwich station.

Antique wood washing machine plus wringer. Household - V-shaped Shuffle Board, brass & glass shelving, Oak bedroom suite, fold-up ladder, large table, living room furniture, doors & windows, wood fireplace, complete vanity, plus much, much more. Complete listing and pictures at www.saskauctioneers.com or phone 306-497-

3539 for info.

Auctioneer John Priestley, PL #917023

Ph 306-466-2210

SPIRITWOOD AG SOCIETY’S

39th Annual Bull Sale

Sat., March 24 Sale 1:00 pm

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

883-2767 or 883-2566

Shellbrook Royal Purple #102 held their March meeting at the Community Hall at 7 p.m. Installation was held at 8 p.m. Honored Royal Lady Leola Skrupski presiding.

Members present - 12, visitors - 4.

Minutes approved as read.

Treasurer Grace Cromartie gave her report.

She moved the bills be paid, seconded by Sylvia Savage. Carried.

Communications Invitation re: Coming events are: National Convention, Chilliwack, B.C., July 24-26.

Town of Shellbrook re: Emergency Social Services.

Chronicle 100th Anniversary; Public Library Tea. Parkland Appreciation Tea. District Meeting, Sunday, March 25 at Big River.

Reports given: Motion approved.

Meetings will start at 7:30 p.m.

Completed plans for District Meeting.

Pin Orders taken re: Royal Purple of Canada’s 100th Anniversary.

Good of the Order: H.R.L. presented Maxine Smith with her 30 year bar of Purpledom.

District Deputy Meada Wilson presented H.R.L. Skrupski with her third term bar as Honored Royal Lady. H.R.L. Skrupski thanked the Big River ladies for attending and the members for all their support this past Lodge term.

50/50 draw Sylvia Savage.

Following installation, a lovely lunch was pro-

vided by Sheila Smith and Shirley Nagy.

In recognition of Past Honored Royal Ladies Night, table was centered with a special cake, and spray’s of flowers, one for each P.H.R. Lady.

Installing Officer: District Deputy Meada Wilson, Assistant Installing Officer: Loretta Osinchuk, Assistant Installing Secretary Sharon Homer andPianist Rhonda Fitch.

Slate of Officers for 2012-2013 are: Honored Royal Lady: Edith Turner, Immediate Past Honored Royal Lady: Leola Skrupski, Associate Royal Lady: Melba Souch, Loyal Lady: Madeline Jim, Lecturing Lady: Gladys Rudolph, Secretary: Maxine Smith, Treasurer: Grace

Cromartie, Chaplain: Sheila Smith, Conductress: Sylvia Savage, Guard:

Sharon Korody, Pianist: Rhonda Fitch, Historian: Shirley Nagy.

Hidden Hills of Shellbrook Golf Course

CASH ELIMINATION DRAW & DANCE

Featuring REWIND (70’s music)

Music sponsored by The Shellbrook Co-op Cash Elimination & Dance $30; Dance Only $15

SATURDAY, MARCH 31

Shellbrook Community Hall Cocktails 8 p.m. ~ Dance 9 p.m. ~ Midnight Lunch ~ No Minors For tickets contact: Cash Elimination Draw Larry Ritchie 747-1010 (Home) $ 1st & every 50th Number Drawn - Wins 100 714-7714 (Cell) 3rd Last Number Drawn - Wins $250 2nd Last Number Drawn - Wins $500 Sally Gunderson 747-2587 (Home) Last Number Drawn - Wins $1000 Ron Cripps 747-3326 (Home)

Page 14

Shellbrook Chronicle March 23, 2012

From the desk of the Recreation Director By: Cassie Bendig Movie Nights are back at the Shellbrook Theatre!

Friday night at 7:00 pm you will see The Muppets playing. Doors open at 6:30pm and admission is $5.00. Don’t forget to grab some popcorn – that is the best part about going to the movies.

Do you want to learn some pitching techniques or just brush up on how to pitch? Peter Postnikoff and Becky Fisher are going to put on a pitching clinic that will run every Tuesday and Thursday at the Elemen-

tary School starting March 27th. Please make sure to wear NON-MARKING sole shoes and bring a parent or catcher with you.

There are only about 15 spots open, so to ensure a spot register early with Becky Fisher at Designer’s Edge Hair Salon. There is no end date set yet as moving to the diamonds would be beneficial, weather permitting, and will continue right into ball season!

May is coming fast which means everyone dust off your ball gloves and it’s time to be active outside.

As many of you know, an After-School Program is looking very possible for us here in Shellbrook.

Tara and I have been working on making this happen.

The Elementary School is on board and the School Board has approved for us to use the Elementary School as the facility.

There was a survey that was handed out and will be picked up and reviewed today; March 23. If you did not receive a survey and would like to have some input, please email me and I will email you a survey.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

BLAINE LAKE: Wapiti Library: Books, DVDs, Internet, Study/Meeting Space, Proctor Service. *New Hours*: Tuesday 1-5, Wednesday & Friday 1-5, Thursday 5-8. Weekly Programming: After School Club (Crafts, Stories, Homework Help) Thursday 2:15-5:15, Craft n’ Chat for Adults Thursday 6-8, Drop In Computer Help Friday 2-4. 306-497-3130.

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

Internet services available at the library.

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

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

SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Branch of the Wapiti Library located at 105 Railway Ave., West (Provincial building). Library Hours: Mon., 2 - 6:00 pm; Tues., 2 - 8 pm; Wed. 2 - 8 pm; Thur., 2 - 6:00 pm; Fri., 10 - 4 pm. Children’s Story Time: Fri. 10:30 am (Oct. - May). Ph. 747-3419.

SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook & District Ministerial Association presents 2012 Lenten Lunch Series, “They Heard Him Gladly”. Wed., March 28 - Knox United Church, Pastor Chris Dean - guest speaker; Topic “The People Heard Him Gladly” - Mark 12: 35-37. 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: 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: Shellbrook Theatre Movie Night. Next Movie Night in Shellbrook, Friday, March 23. The movie showing will be: “The Muppets” - 7:00 p.m.

Bring the family and enjoy! Doors Open 6:30 p.m. Cost is $5 for movie BIG RIVER: Star Search & Cabaret - Country at the Creek on Friday, March 30 ~ Auditions 7:00 p.m. Cabaret featuring ‘Trick Ryder’ to follow auditions Big River Community Centre. Tickets Adults $15; 12 & under $5. Star Search open to all Non-Recording Artists. Top 10 Finalists Selected then collect pledges (minimum $250). Winning finalist will be opening act for Aaron Pritchett on June 23.

For more info contact Jeanette 306-469-4558 or 469-7958; Wanda 306-469-2066; Patty 306-469-7530 or email: countryatthecreek@sasktel.net Proceeds will be used for production costs.

SHELLBROOK: Reloading class on Sat., March 31, 10:30 a.m. at the Wildlife Federation Club House. Cost $20 - Members; $25 - Non Members. To register call: 747-2783 SHELLBROOK: SMSA- 2012 Ball season: Registration will be on Tuesday, April 3rd from 5:30 – 7:30 at the skating rink. Registration fee plus a post dated uniform/Sport day cheque will be required. If unable to make registration night, forms available from the town website on April 2nd and can be mailed to Box 1114, Shellbrook S0J 2E0. Registration will be accepted until April 20th.

TRIPLE YOUR ADVERTISING

We’ll advertise your important community event in our Community Calendar FREE for two weeks prior to the event with a purchase of a 2 column x 2” Display ad for only:

$50.00 plus G.S.T. - A savings of over 30% Available to Non-Profit & Community Organizations Only

Call Now For Further Details

“Don’t miss out on letting your Community and others know of your event!”

Shellbrook Chronicle

Phone 306-747-2442 Fax: 306-747-3000 Box 10, Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0 email: chads@shellbrookchronicle. com

If you are interested on being part of a Parent Board for the After-School Program, please email me as well.

Next weekend the Spring Fling is coming!

Support the Golf Course and be part of their annual fundraiser. When you buy your tickets, you have the choice of being part of an elimination draw or not.

There is no pressure to do either – but word has it there are some great prizes if you are part of the draw and win.

Weekly Health Tip: Have troubles sleeping?

Check this health tip I found at www.cand.ca; “Fluorescent lights decrease the hormone melatonin, which is necessary for sleeping. Change to full spectrum lights, better still spend more time outside and enjoy the benefits of natural sunlight.”

Who knew that maybe the reason we are not properly sleeping could be due to the florescent lights – I knew being at work was bad for me. I am jokingI love my job, but all that means, is everyone needs to spend more time outside before and after work.

Take the dog for a morning walk or walk to work.

Have a great week!

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

In Memoryy In memoriams may be put in the Chronicle for $

19.00

(30 words) plus 20¢ per additional word Photo

10.00 Shellbrook Chronicle $

306-747-2442 email: chads@ shellbrookchronicle.com

Regular Church Services, Sunday School and Special Church Events will be listed with the Directory FREE OF CHARGE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fr. Tru Le St. Henry’s - Leask

Mass Saturday 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

March 23, 2012

Shellbrook Chronicle

Page 15

Bryce Harper a phenom in waiting He hasn’t played a single game in the big leagues yet, but Bryce Harper may already be more of a household name than 80 per cent of Major League Baseball players. If he’s not a household name where you happen to live, just wait.

Harper won’t be 20 until this October and has been on the national sports radar since about the age of 14. He made the cover of Sports Illustrated when he was a 17-year-old high school phenom in Las Vegas and added to the myth when he hit the longest home run in the history of Tropicana Field, home of the Rays, during a showcase for high school stars.

His power is legendary: Besides the Tropicana blast, he also belted a 570-foot home run in high school that had every pro scout salivating at the mere thought of picking him in the amateur draft. Ultimately, that stroke of luck went to Washington Nationals, who chose Harper in 2010, one year after having the good fortune of picking the consensus best pitcher in decades, Stephen Strasburg. If both Strasburg and Harper live up to their press clippings, the Nationals could bring more attention to Washington than Barack Obama going out to the street for the morning paper in his underwear.

Harper was a catcher through high school, but his power and speed (he mythically scored regularly from second base on wild pitches) persuaded the Nationals to turn him into an outfielder to save wear and tear on his multi-million-dollar body.

You’ll almost certainly be hearing plenty about Harper this summer, even

though he will start the season with Triple A Syracuse, but one of the reasons he’ll be so well known is that he has already developed a reputation of being . . . well, a bit of a jerk. In fact, Gentleman’s Quarterly magazine recently featured Harper and focused on his cockiness, calling him “the LeBron of baseball.” That translates to the “Sean Avery of hockey.”

In the minors last year, he reportedly blew a kiss to the pitcher while jogging around the bases following a home run. He’ll be the type of player hometown fans love and opposition fans despise.

Love him or hate him, the people in your household, if you follow baseball, will probably have an opinion on Bryce Harper before too long.

• So why did Tiger Woods withdraw from the Cadillac Championship at Doral a couple of weeks ago? Said one Twitter cynic, who doubted Woods’s story of a strained Achilles: ”He was a lot closer to the parking lot than the lead.”

• Comedy writer Jim Barach: “The Washington Nationals will be selling an eight-pound “Strasburger” named after pitcher Stephen Strasburg. In a related story, the Yankees are thinking of naming their overpriced hot dogs after Alex Rodriguez.”

Bruce Penton

• R.J. Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Five-time Canadian curling champ Colleen Jones has un-retired to try to get into the Olympic trials, where four-time champ Jennifer Jones already has a berth.

In a related story, it just got harder to keep up with the Joneses.”

• Headline at Fark.com: “49ers sign Randy Moss; organization begins treatments for clubhouse cancer.”

• Brad Dickson of the Omaha (Neb.) World-Herald: “In tennis, Agnieszka Radwanska defeated Akgul Amanmuradova in the inaugural Spell Check Classic.”

• Roger Bannister, 82, to AP, putting his breakthrough 1954 feat in perspective: “It’s amazing that more people have climbed Mount Everest than have broken the four-minute mile.”

• The Cleveland Browns announced that they will not pursue Peyton Manning.

Said Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel: “In related news, I am announcing that I will not pursue Penelope Cruz.”

• Headline at TheOnion.com: “Recent 6-Game Losing Streak Shows Jeremy Lin Finally Starting To Mesh With Knicks.”

• Steve Rushin of SI.com on Twitter: “NCAA’s ‘March Madness’ is a total ripoff of our local Hyundai dealer’s ‘March Mania” sales event.’ “

Aging opportunity

By The Canadian Taxpayers Federation

Did you know that Saskatchewan has significantly more government employees than all other province in Canada?

This glut of government employees means taxpayers are paying a small bundle each year.

Fortunately, the solution is fairly pain free for politicians – as bureaucrats retire, don’t rehire.

To be more specific: don’t automatically rehire.

To be sure, in some cases you may have to fill key spots, but overall, the government should have the flexibility to move people around and reduce the total number of staff on the government payroll; at least down to the national average.

Consider research from the Frontier Centre for Public Policy that shows per person, Saskatchewan had the highest number of provincial and municipal employees in all of Canada for 2010.

Classifieds Work!

747-2442

The study uses Statistics Canada data and notes Saskatchewan had 114 people working for either the provincial and municipal government for every 1,000 citizens. That number is significantly higher than the Canadian average of just 84 municipal and provincial government employees per thousand citizens.

Clearly, if Saskatchewan could get by with 84 employees per 1,000 citizens (like other provinces do), your family could save a small fortune each year as a result of lower government staffing costs.

While the study didn’t place a figure on potential savings for Saskatchewan taxpayers, it did provide one for Manitoba; another province with an oversized government workforce. At 103 municipal and provincial bureaucrats per thousand citizens, the Frontier Centre calculated that Manitoba could save its taxpayers $1.2 billion in salary and benefit costs each year merely by bringing its workforce size inline with the national average.

Given Saskatchewan

has a larger government workforce than Manitoba, no doubt Saskatchewan taxpayers could see, at worst similar savings and at best larger savings if government downsized to the national average.

Thankfully, scaling back Saskatchewan’s bloated bureaucracy shouldn’t be too hard as the civil service is aging and many are nearing retirement.

Freedom of information data obtained by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation shows that over the next ten years, 4,329 provincial government employees are expected to retire. At the municipal level, it’s not known how many employees are about to ride off into the sunset, but it’s probably safe to assume many are also nearing retirement.

Fortunately, the provincial government already appears to be heading down the bureaucracy reduction path. In their 2010-11 budget, they announced a goal of reducing the number of provincial employees by 15 per cent over four years.

Freedom of information data obtained by the CTF

suggests the provincial government has already achieved some success in that area; having reduced the number of full time employees from 11,962 in 2009-10 to 11,574 in 2010-11.

Certainly there’s more work to do, but we’ve seen a step in the right direction.

Continuing to reduce the bureaucracy will allow the province to continue to pay off the province’s core debt and reduce both school taxes and income taxes.

At the local level, reducing bloated staffing levels will allow local governments to invest more funds in infrastructure, pay off debt and perhaps even freeze property taxes.

Clearly, there’s savings to be had when it comes to reducing the number of government employees in Saskatchewan. Fortunately for taxpayers and politicians, achieving such savings can come without much in the way of labour pain.

Colin Craig is the Prairie Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation

• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “Prized free-agent QB Peyton Manning and the Tennessee Titans huddled for eight hours in Nashville on Wednesday. It would’ve been three, but he kept changing his menu order when they broke for lunch.”

• Another one from Perry: “Randall McDaniel, who plowed his way to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a 6-foot3, 287-pound guard for the Minnesota Vikings, is now an elementary-school teacher in Minnetrista, Minn. Classroom discipline, we assume, is not a problem.”

• From David Letterman’s The Late Show ‘Top 10 reasons this year’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue is the best ever: “Ten models, nine swimsuits.”

• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “Harvard was in the NCAA tournament, but UCLA was not. That is like a hot dog eating contest where Joey Chestnut is replaced by Ashley Olsen.”

• Two more Kaseberg quips, on Harvard making it into the NCAA tourney: — “Harvard calls March Madness ‘Spring-induced competitive-related temporary psychosis.’ “ — “Not to say there is a discrepency between the educations of Harvard and the other teams in the NCAA tournament, but many of the teams could not spell NCAA. When asked how they did on their SAT scores, the other teams besides Harvard said: “We don’t play in that conference.”

Care to comment? Email brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca

blanket classifieds Reach more than 500,000 readers.

Call: 747-2442

Open House in Spiritwood Sun., March 25

1-4 101 Memorial Place 1444 sq. ft., 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, in-floor heat, vaulted ceilings, huge garage, open kitchen/dining. This home is a must see! Come and see one of the nicest homes in the Spiritwood area.

MLS #421663 Marty Friedrich in attendance. 306-441-8573

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Signature Services

• Plush Toys • Chocolate • Decorating Kits • Easter Baskets Easter Hours: Thur., April 5 - 9 am to 6 pm Fri., Apr. 6 - Closed Sat., Apr. 7 - 9 am to 6 pm Sun., Apr. 8 - Closed Mon., Apr. 9 - 9 am to 6 pm

Woodland Pharmacy 9 Main Street ~ Open Sundays 12 Noon to 5 p.m.

Ph: 747-2545 Fax: 747-3922

Page 16

Shellbrook Chronicle March 23, 2012

BUSINESS

AUTOBODY REPAIR

WHITROW STOBBS & ASSOCIATES

Drs. Degelman, Miller, MacDonald & Fink

STUCCO/STONE/DRYWALL

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

www.carltontrailhearing.com

FARM EQUIPMENT

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

AGRICULTURE

BRONZE CASTER

FINANCES

This Space Is Waiting For You

NISSE FOUNDRY

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

Bronze cemetery plaques made at Mont Nebo, Sask.

Call Today:

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

Consultants for Simply Accounting

Carlton Trail Hearing Clinic

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

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

764-2773 1-800-561-4357

STUCCO SERVICES

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

...THE PULSE OF THE REGION

G. Whitrow, Prof. Acct.

B. Stobbs, Tax Acct.

OPTOMETRIST

Dr. Jodi Haberstock,

DIRECTORY...

ACCOUNTING

HEARING CLINIC

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 tmkasner@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 23, 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 1st week.

Additional weeks: $7.75/week + GST. Classified Display: $17.50/column inch. Minimum 2 column in. = $35 + 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.

TENDERS

12035MM05

LAND TENDER IN CANWOOD RM 494 NW 23-51-5 W3, 160 ac., 150+/- cult. Assessment 71,300, new well into Hatfield water system.

TERMS: 1. It is the responsibility of each bidder to inspect each parcel for accuracy and conditions.

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

3. Highest or any bid not necessarily accepted.

4. Submit bid(s) by mail to : Gilbert Provencher (Canag Ventures) Box 7, Site 2, SHELLBROOK, SK S0J 2E0 5. All bids must be postmarked or received by: 5:00 pm on March 30, 2012.

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

7. For more information call Gilbert @ (306) 7473181 or Fax @ (306) 747-3332 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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

MACHINERY FOR SALE

FOR SALE - Computer desk $50; Gazelle exerciser with spare parts $150; 27 “ color TV $150; green leather sofa $100; Green leather recliner $200; Kitchen table with six chairs $100; Venmar air exchanger $600; Eureka vacuum $150. Call 7641363 TFCH

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

FOR SALE - Samsung Energy Star tall tub stainless steel dishwasher, white front, new condition with 1½ year transferable warranty. $300.

747-3381 leave message. 2-13CH 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 REC. VEHICLES FOR SALE

FOR SALE - 2007 650 Kawasaki quad. Good shape. $5,500. Ph: 7472909 2-13CH

FOR SALE - New Bourgault packers, 48 run, Bourgault 2115S air seeder tank, very good condition. FH2832cultivatore with air seeder kit. Liquid fertilizer kit.

Ph: 984-4606 evenings.

3-14CH

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE 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 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 - Registered Black Angus bulls. Year-

ling 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 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 nonsense 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 yearlings, 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 SimmentalRed Angus Cross.

Foxdale Farm and Ranch. Glenn and Christine.

7473185 TFCH FOR SALE - Quality Red and Black Salers bulls for calving ease. Elderberry Farm Salers, Parkside 7473302 8-17CH FOR SALE Fleckvieh influenced Simmental bulls.

Traditional Red and Black. Four D Ranch 306-3424208 10-21CH FOR SALE - Black and Red yearling Simmental bulls,

Muirhead Cattle Co. 763-2964, 7478192 6-17CH

HOMES FOR SALE FOR SALE - #14 2nd St. East, Shellbrook, 1978 1,500 sq. ft. bungalow, main floor recently renovated with a 500 sq. ft. addition onto the back of the house. Upgrades also include new windows, doors, Styrofoam and siding. On a double lot close to schools and downtown.

Beautiful Maple kitchen cupboards with undermount sink and bay window. 3 bedroom, 3 bathrooms. Large second bedroom.

Master suite is very spacious with a large walk in closet and four piece bathroom which includes walk in shower with shower panel and regular shower head, 42x66 soaker tub, heated tile and TV. Laundry on main floor. Central air, new water heater and sand point.

Partially finished basement. Fenced in yard with underground sprinklers, wiring for outdoor speakers, and a 12x16 shed.

Drive through attached garage. A real must to see!

Possession to take place July 9, 2012 (arrangements can be made for earlier) $309,000 Ph: 747-3306 2-13CH

FOR RENT FOR RENT - Pasture land for lease, 7 quarters, will split up, cross fenced.

Lyle Muller 7472805 4-14CH FOR RENT - Pasture for rent, 4 wire fence, good water supply in RM of Spiritwood #496, Ph: 306-883-2902 or 306-883-7907 3-13CH FOR RENT - Older house/farm yard.

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

2-12CH

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 WANTED - Grain land to rent north of Shellbrook. Call Scott 747-9322 2-12CH WANTED - Hay bales.

747-3362 6-17CH WANTED - Used elliptical trainer in good condition.

Call (306) 4682633 2-13CH WANTED - Hay and pasture land to rent or buy in Shellbrook or Leask area. 7473362 6-17CH

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED - First Responder Training Course, Part One, April 13, 14 and 15, Part Two, April 20, 21 and 22, East Base - Training Centre, 555 13th Street East, Prince Albert, SK. Contact Murray Cameron 7472364 or Al Dion 747-3301 3-12CH 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

The Classifi fieds

Page 18 Shellbrook Chronicle March 23, 2012

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED - Shellview Sod Farms is currently looking to hire a Class 1A delivery driver for the 2012 sod harvest. Work to begin approx.

May 1 and continue to freeze up.

Duties include, but not limited to basic truck/trailer maintenance, operating fork lift, and delivering sod through-

out the province.

Please fax resumes and abstract to 7473147 or call 306981-3910 for more information. 5-15C

HELP WANTED - Shellview Sod Farms Ltd. is currently looking to hire a field operator. This position will begin approx.

May 1 and continue to freeze up. Duties include but not limited to operating equipment and

providing labor directly related to sod harvest. Equipment included tractors, forklifts and mowers, etc. Applicant must have a min Class 5 driver’s license and be in reasonable fitness.

Please fax resumes to 747-3147 or call 306-981-3910 for more information.

5-15C BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY - WORK FROM YOUR CASTLE! Do you have 10 hrs a week? Teach over the internet.

Free online training. Flexible hours.

Great retirement income. www.key2wellness4all.com

TO GIVE AWAY CATS TO GIVE AWAY - 6 months old outdoor cats and litter trained.

Ph: 468-2142 2-12CH

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

IN MEMORIAMS

AUCTION AUCTIONS Spring Leask Antique Auction March 31, 2012 - 9:00AM. Leask, SK. 1000 Plus Items. bodnarusauctioneering.com 1-877-494-2437 PL#318200SK

Advertising Deadline is Monday 5:00 p.m.

SCHMALZ - Harry, April 30, 1921 March 28, 1992

CAMPBELL - In loving memory of George Campbell who passed away March 23, 1996.

Gone from our sight But never our memories, Gone from our touch, But never from our hearts.

- Forever loved, Stella and family.

Gone is the face we loved so dear, Silent is the voice we loved to hear; Too far away for sight or speech, But not too far for thought to reach.

Sweet to remember him who once was here, And who, though absent, is just as dear.

- Lovingly remembered by wife, Louise and Wayne, Myron, Valerie, Patty and families.

Shellbrook Seniors Association news Combined Meeting February 8 2012 Vice President Marlene Mason chaired the meeting There were 20 members present Minutes Adeline Fossey read the minutes, which were adopted as read.

Treasurer’s Report Joyce Brunton gave the treasurer’s report. Joyce moved the adoption of her report seconded

by Florence Fulton. Carried Moved by Alice Sandvold seconded by Bea Lande that the bills be paid.

Business arising from the Minutes Tourist Booth A vote by ballot was taken as to which members were willing to work at the booth.

The coordinators will phone the absent members to get their vote. This will determine our involvement.

Correspondence Notice of an Information Session by the New Horizons for Seniors Program regarding applications for grants.

Raffle Tickets for the SSAI raffle held at the Convention in June.

Reports Hall - Adeline Fossey – 2 bookings for February so far.

Donations of $580.00 were realized when we hosted the Prairie Women on Snowmobiles.

The rules for renting the Hall are being revised.

Conveners Tea, Bake and White Elephant sale Friday February 24 - Hall will be open at 12 noon. Baking and items for the White Elephant table need to be here by 1 p.m.

Admission $4.00.

A charge of $1.00 for a 2nd piece of pie.

We have 1 door prize donated by the Shellbrook Restaurant.

Plastic bags would be appreciated.

There will be no selling or putting away before 2 p.m.

Monday- games of choice –

11 people attended.

New Business Parkside Seniors have invited the club for an afternoon of Fun and Games Saturday February 18 at 2 p.m. We will leave from the hall at 1:30 p.m.

Henri Loiselle and Martin Janovsky are appearing at the Rawlinson Centre Sunday February 26 7:30 p.m. $20.30 a ticket.

For anyone interested Adeline will collect the money and get a block of tickets.

Nominating Committee – Joyce Brunton, Marlene Mason and Adeline Fossey volunteered.

Announcements Kaiser Thursdays – 7:30 p.m.

Exercises Thursdays - 9 ;30 a.m.

It’s a Fact No one reaches tradespeople like we do! blanket classifieds

reaches more people with a technical trade than any other medium.

Games of Choice Mondays 2 p.m.

Parkside Seniors Fun Day Saturday February 18.

Tea, Bake and White Elephant sale Friday February 24 2-4 p.m.

Next Meeting March 14, 2 p.m.

Meeting adjourned by Lorna Thompson – Games of choice followed Birthdays & Anniversaries February Birthdays – Stella Jones, Pauline Chalifour and Leo Moore.

Birthday cake supplied by Alice Dery, sandwiches by Margaret Smylie and Florence Fulton

89

%*

*2005 ComBase Readership Study: 89% of all people with a technical trade in our marketplace read their weekly community newspaper.

blanket classi¿eds classi¿eds@swna.com

March 23, 2012

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Adair Construction Ltd., Moosomin, SK is seeking a construction labourer. Wage starts at $11/hr. Able to assist in roofing, fencing, and carpentry. Criminal record check required.

1-306-435-7871 BISON TRANSPORT Excellent Earning Potential!!! Home Daily or Open Board Turnpike runs available for Company Drivers & Owner Operators. Are you looking for a new challenge in your career? Do you want to earn top dollar and have regular home time? If you are a professional Class 1 Driver with over the road experience we want to hear from you!

Bison Transport Offers: Paid Extended Length Training, Excellent Benefits, Dedicated Dispatch Team, Safe Driver Reward Program, Referral Bonus Program, Rider Program and more Contact us today: 1.800.462.4766 Recruit@BisonTranspor t.com www.bisondriv ing.com Bison Transport is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity 2012 BEST FLEETS TO DRIVE FOR. Couples Welcome!

ROADEX SERVICES requires O/O 1 tons and 3 tons for our RV division and O/O Semis and drivers for our RV and general freight deck division to haul throughout N. America.

Paid by direct deposit, benefits and company fuel cards. Border crossing required with valid passport and clean criminal record.

1-800-867-6233; www.roadexservices.com EXPERIENCED WINCH TRACTOR and Bed Truck Drivers for drilling, rig moving trucking company.

Phone, fax, email or mail. Email: rigmove@telus.net.

Phone 780-842-6444.

Fax 780-842-6581. H & E Oilfield Services Ltd., 2202 - 1 Ave., Wainwright, AB, T9W 1L7.

TH ROCK has positions for road construction workers, BASE - heavy equipment operators (Finish Grader Op).

Asphalt - (paver, roller, screed, raker). Heavy Duty Mechanic (service truck). General labourers.

Forward resume to: careers@southrock.ca.

Fax 403-568-1327; www.southrock.ca.

Looking to Relocate?

Great opportunity in Saskatoon!

INLAND CONCRETE in Saskatoon, SK is seeking Class 1A or 3A experienced drivers.

We offer industry leading wages, plus a great benefits plan and pension package. Fax resume with Driver’ s Abstract to (306) 373-1225 or email to lbrisson@lehighce ment.com IMMEDIATE POSITION in Provost, Alberta for Dispatcher. Rotate on 10-4 shift. Dispatch or oilfield experience an asset. Excellent organizational and computer skills, fastpaced environment.

Competitive wage and benefit package.

Resume to Withers LP, fax 780-753-6142.

Email: bryce.olson @witherslp.com.

Reference Job #Disp-1.

WELDERS/FITTERS required for busy Edmonton structural steel shop.

Top compensation, full benefits, indoor heated work, relocation assistance.

Fax resume: 780-939-2181 or careers@garweld.com.

HELP WANTED Full-time position on grain farm. Experienced operating equipment, 1-A an asset. Dental, RRSP, most weekends off and competitive salary. Resume: ghda genais@gmail.com Phone: 306-497-7720.

Blaine Lake, SK. NEED A HOME PHONE? Cable TV or High Speed Internet?

We Can Help. Everyone Approved. Call Today.

1-877-852-1122 Protel Reconnect

AUCTIONS

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. 1-877-796-0514. www.yourapproved online.com.

BUSINESS SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed record removal since 1989.

Confidential. Fast.

Affordable. Our A+ BBB rating assures employment/travel freedom. Call for free information booklet.

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366).

RemoveYourRecord.com.

CAREER TRAINING Heavy Equipment Operator Training monthly courses Dozer, Grader, Excavator, Loader, Scraper.

Tuition is $9700.00 Practicum Training Institute (306)955-0079 www.practicumtraining institute.ca E-mail: pti@sasktel.net

The Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel Visit www.saskrate review.ca for copies of the applications and supporting documents, or to submit comments.

SGI Auto Fund Rate Application Public Meetings March 28, 7:30 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Saskatoon April 2, 7:00 p.m., Delta Hotel, Regina

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

HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

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

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

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

FINANCIAL SERVICES

MORE JOBS THAN G R A D U A T E S !

Employers seek out CanScribe Medical Transcription graduates. New Course! New Low Price! We need more students!

Enroll Today!

1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com admissions@can scribe.com

COMING EVENTS Kindersley Trade Show June 7th & 8th, 2012.

Early Bird Deadline April 17th, 2012. For more information check out kindersleycham ber.com or call 306.463.2320.

The Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel Visit www.saskrate review.ca for copies of the applications and supporting documents, or to submit comments.

SaskEnergy Delivery Rate Application Public Meetings March 22, 7:00 p.m., Ramada Hotel, Regina March 27, 7:30 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Saskatoon

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

1-877-776-1660.

FOR SALE **HOME PHONE RECONNECT** Call 1-866-287-1348.

Prepaid Long Distance Specials!

Feature Package Specials!

Referral Program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to Connect!

1-866-287-1348

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.

* 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.

PS: WE ALSO SELL SOFTENERS AND PURIFIERS FOR TOWN & CITY WATER. COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE, 2 year old: $1.49/each for a box of 100 ($149.). Also full range of trees, shrubs, cherries & berries. Free shipping. 1-866-8733846 or treetime.ca.

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 this newspaper NOW or 306649.1405 for details.

SAWMILLS from only $3997 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill Cut lumber any dimension.

In stock ready to ship.

FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills .com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

HEALTH 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

Page 19

LAND FOR SALE

PERSONALS

PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT.

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 1-866-3119640 or #5015. Meet local single ladies.

1-877-804-5381. (18+).

SASKATCHEWAN’S NUMBER ONE SOURCE OF NEW, USED & MODIFIED SEA CONTAINTERS.

REAL ESTATE

YOU NAME IT WE CAN DO IT. CALL TODAY & TURN YOUR

SOLD EXAMPLES Aberdeen - 1 1/4’s Bengough - 22 1/4’s Bedson 2 1/4’s Bethune - 2 1/4’s Blaine Lake - 245 acres Bruno 14 1/4’s Cupar - 5 1/4s Davidson - 6 1/4’s Eastend - 2 1/4’s Elfross – 22 1/4’s Emerald – 22 1/4’s Eastend - 2 1/4’s Foam Lake - 7 1/4’s Grenfell - 3 1/4’s Keliher - 10 1/4’s Harwarden - 1 1/4’s Lestock - 21 1/4’s Lake Alma – 14 1/4’s Marcelin - 7 1/4’s Moose Jaw - 8 1/4’s Nokomis - 8 1/4’s Ogema - 56 1/4’s Prince Albert - 1 1/4’s Punnichy - 5 1/4’s Saskatoon - 2 1/4's Semans - 12 1/4’s Simpson - 10 acres Viscount - 5 1/2 Wadena - 4 1/4’s Wakaw - 5 1/4’s Watrous/Young 31 1/2 Mobile Home Park Weyburn - 21 1/4’s Call DOUG 306-955-2266 EMAIL: saskfarms@shaw.ca

DISCONNECTED PHONE? ChoiceTel Home Phone Service.

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

Call ChoiceTel Today!

1-888-333-1405. www.choicetel.ca.

Shellbrook Chronicle

Letter of appreciation: I have sold some land to Doug Rue in 2011. I am looking forward to selling more with hin in 2012. I have made a new trusted friend. Ed P.

MANUFACTURED HOMES 2012 Modular Homes have arrived! VESTA HOMES INC has 16, 20 & 24 wide homes in stock. Visit us in Vanscoy, or visit us on the web: www.vestamfghomes.com 306-242-9099

Modular, Manufactured or RTM homes.

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

50% OFF NEW PREFAB HOMES! Factory Direct Liquidation: repossessed pre-engineered inventory from $14,975.00, originally $30,000.00+. Energy saving solid foam pre-insulated 2x6 walls.

Details, toll free: 1-855-INSUL-WALL (467-8592). Sacrifice!

FOR SALE. 55 PLUS ACTIVE ADULT Living.

Large Ground Level Townhomes. 306 241 0123 www.diamond place.ca.

NAPLES FLORIDA AREA! Bank Acquired Condos Only $169,900.

Same unit sold for $428,895. Own your brand new condo for pennies on the dollar in warm, sunny SW Florida! Walk to over 20 restaurants/ 100 shops!

Must see. Ask about travel incentives. Call 1-866-959-2825, ext 15. www.coconutpoint condos.com HOUSE FOR SALE 672 SQ FT (ON MAIN), 1 1/2 STORY HOME, 2 BEDROOMS ON MAIN AND 2 ON UPPER LEVEL, WITH MODERATE SIZED KITCHEN. 14 X 26 GARAGE, NEW FURNACE (2010) AND BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED YARD. HOUSE IS SITUATED ON TWO ADJOINING CORNER LOTS, COMBINED SIZE OF APPROX. 104 X 120. LOCATED 30 MINUTES WEST OF YORKTON, 20 MINUTES FROM GOOD SPIRIT LAKE AND A SHORT DRIVE TO WHITESAND REGIONAL PARK. PLEASE CALL 306-272-3865 OR 306-373-1415 FOR MORE INFO.

STEEL BUILDINGS NOTICES ANGUS CAMPBELL CENTRE, Moose Jaw. Alcohol and drug detox and treatment. Now a fee-for-service non-profit society.

Approved facility thru Certifications Canada.

Go to www.angus campbellcentre.ca for full details.

STEEL BUILDINGS FOR ALL USES! Spring Deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands NOW! Call for FREE Brochure - 1-800-6685111 ext. 170.

PERFECT PORTABLE SECURE WEATHER PROOF STORAGE FOR THE FARM, ACREAGE OR BUSINESS.

STORAGE IDEA INTO REALITY.

Bond Industrial Direct Incorporated P: 306-373-2236 F: 306-373-0364 www.bondind.com E: : joe@bondlind.com

WANTED

Ph (306) 584-3640 Fax (306)-584-3643 info@maxcrop.ca

FARMLAND WANTED QUICK CLOSING! NO COMMISSION! PASTURE LAND FOR RENT IN OGEMA & KAYVILLE HIRING FARM MANAGER

Page 20

Shellbrook Chronicle March 23, 2012

WP Sandin hosts annual Science Fair

Grade six and seven students brought the findings of various experiments to the annual WP Sandin Science Fair March 14.

In all, students teamed up to put together a total of 33 entries witht he winners moving on to the Regional Science Fair at Carlton Comprehensive High School in Prince Albert March 24.

The various displays and presentations were judged by nine community members while Grade 11 and 12 students provided volunteer support.

Judges included Darrel Martin, Stephanie Kennedy, Kelly Bourgeault, Janelle Verbonac, Tracy

Dupuis from Shellbrook Public Health, Krista Moe from Shellbrook Pharmacy, Jennifer Brouwer and Lynette Lerat from Affinity Credit Union and Shellbrook Town Councilor Lyle Banda.

Grade Six Category winners were: Math & Physical Science 1st. “Diet Vs Regular by Shayden Smith and Pierce Crawford 2nd. “Battery Battle”

by Paxton Tremblay 3rd “Holy Speedo” by Janaya Fuller Earth & Life Science 1st “Lights impact on plants” by Ryan Potts and Nolan Ferster

2nd “Composting Bananas” by Evan Anderson 3rd “Potato Obstacle Course” Nathan Anderson and Sam Lafond Grade 7 category winners were: Engineering and Computer Science 1st “Bridge Stress Test” by Tanner Pilling and Adam Stene Math & Physical Science 1st “Flipping Food” by Hayden Gratias 2nd “ A day in the life of a heart” by Teigen Leather 3rd “Soda Holda” by Jared Renz, Kobe Whitecap, and Michael Jebsen Earth & Life Scienc

1st “Split Colour Flower” by Erica Archer and Jillian Mennie

2nd “Music Affect Animal Behaviour” Dawson Doucette, Jayden Skauge,

and Thomas Person 3rd “Icy Cup” by Jordanna Goodpipe

Kobe Whitecap, Jared Renz and Michael Jebson with their project “Crazy gravity soda holda.”

Janaya Fuller tests the differences in water dragof covered and un covered doll heads in Holy Speedo.

Ryan Potts and Nolan Ferster with their project “Does Light affect plant growth?” and Evan Anderson with his project on banana composting.

SARM president praises provincial budget The 2012 budget reaffirms the Province’s commitment to help address the unique concerns of rural Saskatchewan and to fiscal responsibility.

The provincial investment in the Municipal Roads for the Economy Program (MREP) stayed the same at $23.5 million

in funding for 2012.

“The continued investment in MREP demonstrates that the Province recognizes the need and importance of rural roads,” said David Marit, President of SARM. In agriculture, the Province announced record coverage and fund-

Shellbrook Housing Authority is accepting bid applications for Contract Maintenance/Caretaking Services This contractor will provide maintenance and caretaking services for 32 senior units and 9 family units located in Shellbrook.

The successful vendor is to provide the following services: • Regular seasonal grounds maintenance • General interior and exterior maintenance of buildings and suites • Mechanical and boiler maintenance • Accessibility to Housing Authority tenants for emergency calls • Regular inspection and maintenance of Housing Authority property • Regular activity reports to the Housing Authority.

Basic working knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, heating, electrical, appliance repair and general maintenance is an asset.

Must be able to perform manual labour and lifting tasks.

Tools & equipment to be supplied by contractor.

For further details, please contact John McIvor, Manager at 747-3995.

Please submit sealed, written bid application, outlining qualifications and references by April 9, 5 p.m. to: Eileen Chappell, Chairperson Shellbrook Housing Authority Box 339, Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0

ing levels for the 2012 Crop Insurance Program, including an Unseeded Acreage Benefit of up to $100 per eligible acre. The Provincial Rat Eradication Program (PREP) also received a funding increase of $250,000 for 2012. Other programs administered by SARM, including the Beaver Control and Feral Wild Boar programs, received continued funding for the next fiscal year.

“Sustained funding for the control of problem beavers and wild boar in Saskatchewan and the ex-

tension of the Grain Bag Recycling Pilot Project are welcome news for our members,” said Marit.

Other items of note include a balanced budget and increased revenue sharing projections.

“While we saw budget cuts in some ministries and limited increases in funding for others, the substantial increase in revenue sharing for municipalities is demonstrative of the Provinces’ appreciation for the growing demands on municipal governments,” concluded President Marit.

Seeking Investors

Habitat for Doctors

An opportunity to invest locally and help solve the Doctor Shortage problem.

A chance to be part of the solution If you care about Health Care in our Community Contact: Bob Ernst 747-3252; 747-7616 Amund Otterson 747-2438; 747-7977

Larry Ferster 747-2985; 747-8041

Classified Ads One Week! Two Papers!

List your For Sales, Wanted, For Rent, etc.

20 words for only $13.25 plus GST additional words 20¢; additional weeks $7.75

Spiritwood Herald ~ Shellbrook Chronicle Ph: 747-2442 ~ Fax: 747-2442 or email: chads@shellbrookchronicle.com

You are invited to come celebrate Community and Friends & Bid Farewell to

Dr. Alwyn and Loretta Fourie Sunday, April 15/12

Doors open 5:30 p.m. ~ Potluck Supper 6 p.m.

Shellbrook Community Hall Raffle of donated items with proceeds going to Shellbrook & Districts Hospital Fund. Tickets are $2.00 and are available at Shellbrook Medical Clinic and at the Farewell Party.

Thank you to Shellbrook Merchants who donated raffle items

Canwood Cafe

Spring & Summer Hours

Monday to Friday 8 am to 7 pm Saturday - Closed Sunday - 4 pm to 7pm - Smorg Only