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The staff at the Shellbrook Hospital poses for a photo during a barbecue on May 9, one of many events being held in order to say goodbye to their old facility.
Hospital staff prepares for move A number of different emotions are surfacing as staff and residents prepare to leave the Shellbrook Hospital and Parkland Terrance behind in order to move into the new Parkland Integrated Health Centre. Patricia Couture, Director of Care at both the hospital and the long term care centre, is “very excited” about the move. She is quick to add, however, that other emotions are also at play. “Of course (we are) a little nervous as well. We’re dealing with lots of families, employees, as well as residents that have lived in the long term care centre, Parkland Terrace, for a number of years. So they are anxious about the pending move and the new site. But everybody is very excited and cannot really wait to be in a new work environment that is safe and so much better.”
Many logistical elements must be considered while planning the migration, everything from physically moving the equipment to ensuring that staff are prepared to function in the new facility. “It is very hectic,” Couture said. “It’s really about making sure that everybody is safe in their work environment, that everybody gets the proper orientation, that they understand fire safety plans and evacuation plans, and that they understand the new equipment that will be utilized. That’s really important. So it is a hectic time because communication is difficult, you’re dealing with over 150 employees in many different areas and many different capacities. But we anticipated that it would be hectic.” Couture offered up an analogy that might help everyone see just how much work they have ahead of
them. “It’s like you’re moving from your house, only this is ten times larger.” Couture also said that the transition period will continue long after the final box is emptied at the new facility. “We are looking at the month of June as a settling in period, especially for acute care services. We haven’t had full 24-hour acute care services for almost two years. We have significantly more doctors now, and we anticipate more coming to the community. That increases the services that are being utilized as well because people are coming back to the area for their ongoing health and education. That in itself is going to be a transition period. We know that six months in we’ll probably be making changes. Continued on page 2
Construction work resumes on Highway 40 Construction work has resumed on Highway 40, west of Shellbrook. The project began last fall but was halted when winter conditions took over. The project involves the stretch of highway that begins at the junction of Highway 3 and Highway 40, and extends 13.5 km southwest, all the way past Parkside. Kirsten Leatherdale, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Highways and Infra-
structure, commented on the project in an interview on May 10. “The contractor started that job last September, and now the contractor is back out on site to fix up the granular material, compacting it and reworking it, and then he’s going to start paving next week, hopefully.” Motorists in the area know that the break in construction made for a rough patch of highway throughout the winter
months. “It wasn’t in great condition,” commented Leatherdale. “There was some maintenance work done to that section over the winter.” Now that work has resumed, motorists can expect the project to be completed sometime in June. Until that time, however, some slow and difficult driving conditions will be present on the highway, and motorists are instructed
to use caution when navigating through the terrain and passing construction workers on site. “Traffic is going to be accommodated through the construction zone with pilot vehicles running traffic on the one lane,” Leatherdale said. She also posed a reminder that it is the law to slow to 60 km/h when passing through a construction zone. Continued on page 3
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Dr. Collins Egbujuo visits Shellbrook
On Tuesday, May 14 a dinner was held at Neighbourhood Caterers where local community members gathered to greet Dr. Collins Egbujuo. Dr. Egbujuo was on a site visit to Shellbrook where he plans on taking up residency in the fall. Amund Otterson, Chairman of the Parkland Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee, explained what these
site visits are all about. “When we find a doctor who is interested, what we do is invite them to come and see the community (so they can) get a feeling for the community, what it’s like, what the environment is like. Some of the time they are coming from fairly foreign places.” This is true for Dr. Egbujuo, who is originally from Nigeria but has been living in
Winnipeg with his family for over a year now. The event was a great success as community members lined the tables of the restaurant and created a warm, receptive environment for Dr. Egbujuo. “It was twofold,” Otterson said of the evening, “in that it was also an opportunity for the new recruits, the three new doctors, to meet some community people
in a non-clinical environment. I was very happy with the participation and the friendliness of the people and the receptiveness of our existing recruits.” Dr. Egbujuo was in great spirits, and spent the evening socializing easily with everyone in the room. “He seems very excited to be able to come here and take advantage of the program,” Otterson said.
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He will have to temper that excitement for the time being, however, as there are still a few hurdles that must be passed before Dr. Egbujuo can set up shop in town. He has already written the Medical Council of Canada Evaluating Examination (MCCEE), and passed. His next step is to enter into the Saskatchewan International Physician Practice Assessment, or SIPPA, which will take place in Saskatoon. “His medical degree and training indicate that he has the background and educational skills and qualities to enter this program,” Otterson said. Following the two and a half
week SIPPA program, he will enter into a clinical field assessment period, during which he will be stationed in a different health region somewhere in the province. If all goes well, Dr. Egbujuo should be able to begin work in town in September. Otterson feels that the state of doctors in the area is certainly moving in the right direction. “We’ve had great progress,” Otterson said. “Six months ago we had one permanent doctor and now we have four.” This is certainly good news for everyone in the community, and a testament to the hard work that has been done in order to make it happen.
Hospital staff prepares for move Continued from page 1 What we do today isn’t going to be what we do tomorrow because what we anticipate is going to work, might not. So everybody is prepared for that. As much as this is a major change, there’s also going to be ongoing changes as we settle into the new site.” The final emotion that Couture mentioned experiencing was one of nostalgia for what they are leaving behind. “This has been our work-life home. For the residents down at the nursing home, that has been their home. They moved there to be in their communities. They are giving up a lot to move. They felt we were providing a really great service down there. At some point they don’t understand why they have to move. “ As the emotional roller coaster slows to a stop, however, Couture reiterates that it is her excitement that ultimately wins out. “It’s hard to say goodbye. But we’re just so excited to be going into such a wonderful, wonderful environment. And one that was community driven, which is really important.” The moving process will begin the week of May 20, and the new facility plans to open for normal services on Monday, June 3.
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Construction resumes on Hwy. 40 Continued from page 1
Construction workers prepare the road for paving on Highway 40. The project is expected to be completed sometime in June.
TOWN OF SHELLBROOK Notice As of May 18th, 2013 only Bio Bags for Yard/Spring Clean-Up will be picked up. These bags are available for $1.00 plus GST at the Town Office during regular office hours Monday to Friday 9 - 4. Bags must be placed in a visible location along the alley. Yard/Spring Clean up consists of grass clippings, leaves, tree branches - no refuse.
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As a part of the same project, the contractor, Anderson Rentals and Paving, will also be working on an acceleration lane and a few turning lanes on Highway 3. The acceleration lane will be added where Highway 40 meets Highway 3, and will be for eastbound traffic. The lane will provide motorists turning onto Highway 3 a chance to gain speed before merging with traffic. “That’s a safety measure,” commented Leatherdale. Two new turning lanes will also be added, according to Leatherdale. “Where 3rd Street East hits Highway 3 we’re building a right turn lane for eastbound traffic there, and a left turn lane for westbound traffic. That should be done later June, early July.” She reiterated that, while this is all part of the same project, the priority will be to first finish the work being done on Highway 40.
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Stripes Among the Stars It’s a good time of year for fans of televised sports. The NHL and NBA are both in the meaty part of their respective playoffs, and Major League Baseball is in full swing. These days, it’s easy to let an entire evening sink away into the cushions of your couch, letting all your muscles rest except the ones inside your thumb that flex onto the remote during commercials. It is the peak of relaxation; feet up with a drink in hand, pleasantly watching some of the world’s best athletes perform. Nothing can jar us from these slumbering moments more rudely, however, than a sudden burst of inadequate officiating. We need referees and umpires in order to make the games go. There’s no question about it, they are vital component of the JON sports we love. Just like you couldn’t play a game of football SVEC without the goalposts. And, ~ like goalposts, the best referees are ones that allow you to walk Reporter away at the end of the game not thinking about them at all. In fact, I’ve been involved in games where it seems as though the goalposts and the refs even share the same IQ. One thing that I always found hard to understand is the lack of accountability for professional officials. I cannot count how many times I’ve listened to an announcer berate a player for a “terrible” pass, scold a coach for a “dumb” decision, but then let the referee off the hook when he or she makes a “questionable” call. And when a commentator does finally point out an official’s mistake as bluntly as he would a coach or a player, you can be sure that his colleagues will downplay it, try to calm him down and change the subject in an attempt to douse the flames. These referees Nothing and umpires are professionals as can jar us well, they are performing on their from these game’s highest stage, and they should slumbering be subjected to the same level of scrumoments more tiny as everyone else. rudely than a There is another end to the specsudden burst trum, however, and it involves officiof inadequate ating at the minor sports level. These officiating. are not professional refs. They are often volunteers who may or may not possess a lot of experience, and they should be treated accordingly. There is no excuse for a parent threatening a community member who has come out to police a youth sporting event. That’s not to say, however, that youth officials don’t have a large amount of responsibility, because they do. They are the facilitators. Their job is to allow the game to function and to keep the players safe. There’s nothing worse than an already glacial minor sporting event being prolonged by an official who is trying to make the game about him or herself instead of the kids. They say that, in football, you could call holding on every play. That doesn’t mean that you should. Also, there is nothing wrong with pulling a young player aside after a play and explaining why he or she should have been called for a penalty, but then not calling it. Now you’ve taught a young athlete something about the sport, and you’ve done it in a way that keeps the game moving. No harm, no foul. It’s always important to keep minor sporting events in perspective, and this holds just as true for those who are officiating it. As the level of competition increases, however, and livelihoods become involved, things change. Players and coaches put in hours of hard work in order to perform, and so to should the officials. And when mistakes are made they should all have to answer to the same degree of criticism.
Paul Martin Commentary
The employment picture in April was a bit to fuel the upward trend. More resource inunusual. In this month, virtually every catevestment has led to population growth which gory saw a decrease which is a departure from has sparked increased activity in everything the trend that had been taking hold. from housing to retail sales. About the only thing that increased in the Although the potash sector was a little quimonth was the overall population. Monthly eter, the report says the underlying fundadeclines were registered in the number of mentals remain in place so they are optimistic people in the labor pool, the number of people it will continue to be a major contributor. working, full-time jobs and overall employSimilarly agriculture has been on a posiment. tive trend and while the late spring will cause Nonetheless, compared to a year earlier some problems, they believe it will not be an PAUL 16,000 more people had a job. In the two preeconomic drag. MARTIN vious months that figure was well over 20,000 *** and, given that these data compiled through a Every few months we get updates from the ~ survey, it might be better to think about this economics units of major financial and reover a longer term which suggests we are still search units on the outlook for the economy doing quite well. both nationally and regionally. Earlier this Collection mechanism anomalies could result in in- week we had a report from BMO Bank of Montreal and creases of 24,000 are high and growth of 16,000 low so we have a similar one from TD Canada Trust. an average might be more insightful. Both were similar in their findings. The economy of In the end, though, there is no doubt that this economy this province is still among the top two or three in the is still generating jobs and employers continue to scram- country – largely because of the resource sector and noble to find personnel and a move of a thousand here or a tably oil. thousand there does not bring much relief. TD’s forecast says Saskatchewan will lead the nation this year, tied with Alberta and fall slightly behind our *** The provincial economy is going to grow by 2.4 per neighbor to the West next year as our two provinces encent this year, ahead of last year’s pace. tered 2013 with the most momentum in the nation. And That comes from the economists and bankers at BMO we have the added benefit of a government with a surBank of Montreal. The institution has developed a new plus so fiscal rebalancing is a bigger issue next door. presentation for its forecasts, drawing on some models The underlying story here is one of economic shifts. being used south of the border. They drew on the exper- Western Canada is maintaining or strengthening its tise of both sides of the street – from the bankers and growing importance on the national scene. And, given from the economists – to compile this report which has that more people are moving here, that means over time this province among the top performers. we will also see that translate into increased political The report says Saskatchewan will out-perform last clout. year’s showing and will turn in an even better result next year as the resource sector – particularly oil - continues
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Helping disabled a big accomplishment When we talk about the need to build public infrastructure in rural Saskatchewan, we are usually talking about roads, schools and hospitals. But some of the most pressing needs that the Saskatchewan Party government has tried to address are far less tangible ... although, no less crucial. The need to address those with intellectually disabilities is one such infrastructure need. And while Premier Brad Wall’s government may not have quite satisfied everyone, it’s made remarkably strides in this particular area. Admittedly, the challenges facing intellectually disabled people in Saskatchewan is not an exclusively rural issue. City parents of adult children with intellectual disabilities struggle as well. That said, a larger population base makes it slightly easier for urban parents to get support services or establish group homes. For those in smaller cities, towns and rural areas, these particular problems have always been a greater struggle. Just five years ago, the Sask. Party government announced its Community Living Waitlist Initiative (better known as
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the 440 program) to address an identified 440 intellectual disabled people waiting for residential homes or day programming. Add another 215 Community Living clients that were being served beyond those identified on the initial 440 waitlist and what Wall’s government was dealing with was a
major challenge. In fact, it’s legitimate to ask how the waitlist got so long under the previous NDP government that prided itself on being more in tune to social needs. What is clear, however, is that the Wall government decided to make this issue a priority, with the largest investment in Saskatchewan history in support of the intellectual disabled a total of $62.5 million since 2008. The money for the 440 program provided new or expanded services s in 41 communities throughout Saskatchewan,
Standardized testing Dear Editor, The sign in front of a middle school informed parents, “No classes this week due to state assessments. We resume your child’s real education in two weeks.” In 2016, this sign could appear in Saskatchewan as the government intends to test every student every year from Grade 4 to 12. The new initiative has been given a starting budget of $5.9 million. The primary purpose of testing all students is to rank them and rank the schools they attend; as educator Alfie Kohn says, it tells us who is beating whom. The cost of standardized testing can be saved by measuring socioeconomic status. There is a correlation between income and scores; students in schools in wealthy communities consistently outscore students in schools in poor communities. Now that we have saved the $5.9 million, let’s use it to fund radical evidence based research. Find “twin” schools around the province and randomly assign one of the twins as a control school. In the experimental school, put a second teacher in every class. Design surveys, collect evidence, and analyze the data around our driving question, “Will two teachers per class improve learning?”
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funding 500 staff positions for community-based organizations (CBOs). As suggested earlier, with 75 new group homes built since the 440 program started, this social programming commitment has gone well beyond the cities. And what has emerged as a result of this major effort can best be described as a network of support services, involving the Saskatchewan Association of Rehabilitation Centres (SARC), Saskatchewan Approved Private Service Homes (APSH) Inc., Saskatchewan Housing Corporation, and many more individual CBOs. “This is a milestone day for every one of the 440 people on the original wait list, and the rest of our province as well,” Wall said in a press release. “I am very pleased to announce that services are now in place, or in development, for every one of the people on the list. “It is our government’s goal to make Saskatchewan the best place to live in Canada for people with disabilities, and this is another step toward that goal.” Of course, not everyone has been completely enamoured with the government’s boasts.
YOUR TWO C ENTS ~ We already know standardized testing does not improve learning. Even if our experiment’s answer is “No, two teachers per class do not improve learning,” at least our money will teach us something we did not already know. For the love of learning, please sign the petition at tinyurl.com/chcrdxe and contact your MLA www.legassembly.sk.ca/mlas/.
60th anniversary of Korean War Armistice Nancy Carswell Senior Researcher into Happiness “Incendium gloriae fax mentis” Dear Editor, In 2013, we mark the Year of the Korean War Veteran and the 60th anniversary of the Korean War armistice. As a member of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program, I am part of its Operation Legacy, a group of committed young people who are dedicated to preserving Canada’s military heritage. Throughout the year, tribute will be paid to the more than 26,000 Canadians who served in the Korean War, including the 516 who gave their lives. To learn more
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The NDP said the government’s hubris in announcing that it had met the needs of everyone with intellectual disabilities in the province resulted in several calls to the Opposition caucus office of people that don’t feel their children’s needs have been met. One such call came from Herbert resident Craig Bayliss. Bayliss said he traveled to the Premier’s Swift Current constituency office four times because he and his wife were desperate for help for their intellectually disabled 24-year-old son in need of constant care. There are additional complexities in such a case, but perhaps the lesson for government is to never assume that the work is ever done. That said, Wall _ whose own 23-yearold nephew, Darren, is intellectually disabled and benefiting from similar programming in Alberta _ should be given credit for addressing the overall issue with determination and compassion. There are many needs in Saskatchewan, but few are as worthwhile as providing help and hope to those who are the least fortunate.
about this anniversary and Canada’s role in the Korean War, we encourage the public to view The War Amps vignette, Canadians in Korea, on The War Amps YouTube channel (youtube.com/warampsofcanada). Projects like this are part of Operation Legacy’s goal to carry the remembrance message into the future. With the slogan, “It was their war, it is our legacy,” we pledge to never forget the sacrifices of those who fought for the freedom of South Korea. Sincerely, Keaton Grassie, Age 17 Saskatoon SK
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Report from the Legislature The worth of a society can be measured by how it treats its most vulnerable citizens. In keeping with our government’s belief in that statement, we continue to honour commitments made in both the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth and this year’s provincial budget. On May 6, 2013, we announced the first step toward implementing a comprehensive Disability Strategy. The Disability Strategy will focus on the priority areas specified in the Plan for Growth: accessibility, affordability and availability of housing; transportation; employment; education; support for community inclusion; and support for caregivers. Other priorities may emerge during the consultation process. Members of the public are invited to submit their nominations for the Citizen Consultation Team by downloading the applica-
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tion form from the Ministry of Social Services website at http://www.socialservices. gov.sk.ca/disability-strategy. Nominations will be accepted until June 28, 2013, and the team members will be appointed in the fall of this year. The public consultations will be held next spring, to be followed by the public release of the Dis-
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CLEAN-UP WEEKS The Town of Shellbrook has declared the weeks of May 18th to 29th, 2013 as Clean-Up Weeks. The Town’s landfill site will be open on Saturday, May 18th and Saturday, May 25th from 10:00am to 5:00 pm and Wednesday, May 22nd and Wednesday, 29th from 12:00pm to 8:00 pm to receive only the following: clean wood, and compostables; such as leaves, grass clippings, garden refuse and tree trimmings.Residents of the Town of Shellbrook will not be charged the regular landfill access fee during these four days. In conjunction with clean up weeks, we will also be hosting the SWEEPIT program on May 29th, 2013 from 1:00 to 7:00pm @ the Shellbrook Elk’s Hall. Recycle all of your unwanted electronics.
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The Village of Canwood is now taking applications for One Full Time Summer Student Position This position will be 40 hours per week for 13 weeks, from June 3 to August 30, 2013. (If we are unable to fill the position for June 3, we will then change the start date to suit applications) The successful applicant will work with in both the maintenance and administration departments as needed. Duties may include (but aren’t limited to): Water & Sewer Operations, Street Repairs, Operation & Maintenance of Village Equipment, Maintenance of Grass, Garbage Collection, Assisting Administration with Special Projects, Cemetery Maintenance and upgrades, Basic Computer work. This position is being funded by the Student Summer Works program, therefore it is targeted to students attending Adult Based Education programs, Aboriginal Student and students with disabilities (Human Rights Exemption Order EX09-08). The successful applicant must also be 15 years of age or older, legally entitled to work in Canada, enrolled as students at a secondary or post-secondary school or institution, or returning to school full-time pending completion of their employment. For more information, contact Lisa Quessy, Administrator at (306) 468-2016 on Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays. Please send applications to : Village of Canwood Box 172, Canwood, SK S0J 0K0 Fax: (306) 468-2805 e-mail: canwood.town@sasktel.net Closing date for Applications is May 24, 2013.
ability Strategy in late fall of 2014. This initiative builds on our existing record in terms of making Saskatchewan the best place to live in Canada for people with disabilities, including: • Theelimination of the 440 person wait list for programming for people with intellectual disabilities; and • The Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID) program, allowing more than 10,000 people with physical and intellectual disabilities to live with a greater measure of dignity and independence. A new federal/provincial program will allow for the next generation of agricultural producers to learn from current industry leaders. Over the next five years, $500,000 in funding will be provided to the Youth MentorshipProgram with the goal of assisting industry associations tomen-
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tor young producers into future industry leaders. This program will help young producers gain leadership skills and the networking opportunities needed to become future leaders. No provincial program aimed at developing leadership capacity for all sectors of the agriculture industry existed until now. On May 3, 2013 the federal
and provincial governments announced the Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) will continue for the next five years with $65 million in support. FRWIP, which was first introduced in 2008, helps farmers, ranchers, First Nation bands, rural municipalities and irrigation districts develop long-term, reliable sources of water and the related infrastructure necessary to support their agriculture businesses. Eligible projects include wells, dugouts, pipelines, community wells and irrigation infill. The program has now been enhanced to include a new component for Agricultural Business Development for intensive livestock and horticultural operations. As well, value-added agricultural businesses and non-district irrigators are now eligible for funding. Establishing secure water sources is crucial to the
long-term success of farmers and ranchers and is essential to the future growth of Saskatchewan’s agriculture industry and economy. For more information go to www.agriculture.gov.sk.ca/ GF2-FRWIP. Families and dependants of members Canadian Armed Forces relocated to our province will now receive immediate basic Saskatchewan health coverage. In the past, there was a 90 day waiting period for coverage, amendments to the Medical Care Insurance and Administration Regulations have been waved to make this change. This change is in line with other provinces and territories and will mean less interprovincial billing for health care services. Our government will continue to support the brave woman and men, and their families, who give so much for our country.
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Applications are being accepted for the position of Canwood Summer Youth Program Coordinator This position is for the months of July & August 2013 $13.00/Hour – 35 hours/Week The Coordinator will: • Set up and deliver the program • Supervise other employees, plan & organize daily snack and craft activities with weekly themes • Budget for purchases and materials • Maintain accounting records • Work successfully with parents & partners in the community PREFERRED SKILLS • To be in or have completed Gr. 12 • Must be between 15 & 30 years of age, a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident • Must have been registered as a full time student in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full time basis in the next academic year • Post-secondary education interest -preferably in Education or a child care field • Must have some experience working with youth or children • Aboriginal & Metis applicants are urged to apply • CPR & Play Leadership Training would be an asset Application and resume can be dropped off at the School Office, faxed to 468-2999, emailed to djohnson@srsd119.ca, or by mail to: Canwood Community School C/O Diane Johnson Coordinator Box 370, Canwood, SK S0J 0K0 DEADLINE for applications is FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2013
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RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF LEASK NO. 464 Public Notice is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the offices of: COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. 4 will be received by the undersigned at the municipal office during normal office hours until Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at 4:00 p.m., local time. Nomination forms may be obtained from the municipal office. Candidates’s will be required to submit a criminal record check in the prescribed form with completed nomination papers. Dated this 17th day of May, 2013. Riannon Nelson, Returning Officer.
The Village of Canwood is now taking applications for One Full Time Summer Student Position This position will be 35 hours per week for 9 weeks with the position starting July 2, 2013 and running until August 30, 2013. Duties include cutting grass, trimming grass, garbage collection, minor street repairs and other duties as assigned by the supervisor. This position is open to anyone between the ages of 15 and 30 who is returning to school in the fall of 2013 as it is partially funded by Canada Summer Jobs. For more information, contact Lisa Quessy, Administrator at (306) 468-2016 on Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays. Please send applications to : Village of Canwood Box 172, Canwood, SK S0J 0K0 Fax: (306) 468-2805 e-mail: canwood.town@sasktel.net Closing date for applications is June 7, 2013.
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Recovering producer’s cost-of-production I recently read an opinion piece suggesting Canada’s supply-managed systems should go. The main selling point of that idea is not a new one. There is a belief among some that Canada could sacrifice its supply-managed sectors, poultry and dairy primarily, and by so doing the doors of trade access would swing open to international markets for a broader range of Canadian farm production. In the process the Canadian poultry and dairy sectors might well take a major mauling, but those suggesting the change point out 90 per cent of Canadian farmers rely on export sales for their production, so the sacrifice of a few is justified for the good of the more. That thinking has always been one which escapes me, perhaps because I grew up in Saskatchewan once the bastion of socialism in this country, maybe because I’ve realized
that even the few need to have years from grain and oilseed protheir needs addressed among ducers because prices have taken the many. care of things. The dairy and poultry sysBut it wasn’t that long ago farmtems, and their quota-based ers gathered in town halls all over production limits are an inthe Prairies talking about the teresting sector of farming, government coming up with some a sector which is almost an relief system more closely tied to anomaly in agriculture. That a cost-of-production. anomaly is that for the most If anyone thinks the days of CALVIN part you rarely hear farmers general farm losses won’t come in those sectors complaining again they might want to talk to DANIELS about things. sheep producers who have seen ~ While they might well betheir good prices of the last coulieve they should have a bit ple of years evaporate this spring. more quota, or wish their marThe other thing supply mangins were better, they have agement does is create a system what many producers have wished for in where consumers actually pay a price for the past, a system which is based at least in what they eat more closely tied to producprinciple on recovering a producer’s cost- tion costs on a Canadian farm. of-production. There are those who argue milk and eggs We haven’t heard that lament the last few and chicken would be cheaper if supply
management was dismantled. If that means chicken and milk from Mexico I’m not impressed with the idea. If we pay a little more to assure we have milk produced under Canadian regulations and in our country, it’s a good thing. And in general the idea of consumers paying more is not a bad thing. The food in a grocery bag is still reasonably-priced. Take out all the non-food items we now buy at a grocery store, from laundry detergent to shoe polish, and the ‘grocery bill’ price looks far better. Is supply-management ideal? Of course not, but the dairy and poultry sectors have fared better in recent years than the hog sector which has been battered to the point the sector’s future was/is in question. So talk of dismantling the sectors on a hope of market access and limited consumer price relief just doesn’t make sense to me.
Area farmers improve lives with the help of $2500 grant The Blaine Lake Community Association is $2500 richer after area farmers Alan and Pam Lavoie of Blaine Lake, Saskatchewan nominated them for a community grant available through the Canada’s Farmers Grow Communities (www.canadasfarmers. ca) program supported by the Monsanto Fund. Their winning entry was drawn last November from more than 160 applications received from farmers across Canada. Winning entries covered a wide range of focus areas from agricultural societies, playgrounds, daycares and school projects to community sporting organizations, libraries and health/service groups.
In total, the Monsanto Fund shared $145,000 with charitable and not-for-profit groups that focus on improving the lives of rural residents. “We are so thrilled to win this grant from the Monsanto Fund and thankful we were nominated,” said Kara Fiala of Blaine Lake Community Association. “The funding is very important to a small group like ours and it is making a difference to our program and our community.” Blaine Lake Community Association is directing the much-needed funding to purchase and install a new deep fryer in the community rink kitchen. Applications are now being accepted for
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each of 30 different territories across the grain growing regions of northeastern BC (Peace River district), Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec. “The Monsanto Fund grants provided through the Canada’s Farmers Grow Communities program allow farmers to get actively involved in supporting their communities,” said Trish Jordan, public and industry affairs director with Monsanto Canada. “Growing communities and improving lives is the focus of the Monsanto Fund. It is rewarding to see so many worthwhile, local groups benefitting based on the recommendation of farmers.”
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Less than 2 months left for popular Saskatchewan retrofit grant program
June 30, 2013 is the last chance for Saskatchewan homeowners to enter the Saskatchewan EnerGuide for Houses grant program. The incredibly popular Saskatchewan EnerGuide for Houses grant program is scheduled to wrap up in 2013. Over the last 10 years, the Saskatchewan provincial government has established itself as a national leader when it comes to energy efficiency in housing. By subsidizing the cost of home energy evaluations and providing grant incentives for improvements, the province has assisted thousands of homeowners with energy-efficient renovations. This has reduced operational costs for homeowners, increased property values, stimulated local industry, and reduced greenhouses gas emissions all across Saskatchewan. Sun Ridge Residential, the province’s largest EnerGuide service organization, estimates that their energy advisors have evaluated and rated well over 60,000 homes in approximately 215 different comShellbrook Heritage Museum Mystery Photo of the Month: Can you identify this object from your local museum? Visit Alanna Carswell at the Shellbrook Public Library or call her at 306-747-3419 if you know, think you know, or have to know. (The last mystery photo was a mousetrap which did not really trap anyone so we hope this one is a bit more obscure.)
The Move from the Shellbrook Hospital and Parkland Terrace long-term care facility to the new Parkland Integrated Health Centre will start the week of May 20th. The move timelines are: - May 29-31, long-term care residents, furniture and equipment will move from Parkland Terrace into the new facility. This will also include the current alternative level of care clients at the Shellbrook Hospital. - May 27-31, equipment from the Shellbrook Hospital (including X-ray and laboratory equipment) will be moved into the new facility. Community-based program staff will also be moving during this week. There will be some disruptions of services during the moving process. These include: - NO Weekend Emergency Service from May 24 to June 2, 2013 Regular weekend services will resume in the new facility at 6 p.m. on June 7th (weekend coverage is from 6 p.m. on Fridays to 8 a.m. on Mondays). Laboratory services will be limited to blood and sample collection only. This will continue to be offered at the Shellbrook Hospital May 21-24, but no testing will be done on-site. There will be no collection available from May 27-31. Regular collection will resume on June 3rd. - Community service programs based at the Shellbrook Hospital will not be available May 27-31. They will resume normal programming on Monday, June 3rd. - Home Care will continue to provide services to people in their homes. Regular outreach programs will continue as previously scheduled. - While the Shellbrook Medical Clinic and the Shellbrook Primary Health Care Clinic will be operating regular hours, there will be no X-ray services from May 27-31 In addition to moving to a new facility, telephone numbers for all programs will be changing. The only exception is the main switchboard number for the hospital. It will continue to be 306-747-2603. The Region will be advertising the new numbers, and have them available on the Region’s website (www.princealbertparklandhealth.com). The old numbers, if called, will provide new number information. The new numbers will be in the next edition of the SaskTel Phonebook.
The new facility will open for normal services on Monday, June 3rd.
munities. As Darcy Bzdel, Director of Sun Ridge Technical Services, observes, “Because of EnerGuide ratings and labels, there are over 60,000 Saskatchewan homeowners with real knowledge about the best ways to improve their homes. The upgrades make sense since they pay for themselves, and the certified rating label increases the value of the home when it comes time to sell”. Homeowners can still take advantage of the Saskatchewan EnerGuide for Houses retrofit grant program, but the clock is ticking. To be eligible, homeowners must have a pre-retrofit evaluation completed by June 30, 2013. All upgrades and the postretrofit evaluation must be completed by October 31, 2013. For more information, please feel free to contact : Kent Mohn 306-665-2525 ext 125 (Saskatoon) 306-525-2900 ext 125 (Regina) kmohn.sr@sasktel.net
Police better than photo radar Plain and simple, people shouldn’t speed through construction zones. As Saskatchewan residents saw last year, such risky behavior can come with a tragic consequence – the loss of life. To address road safety in construction zones the government has hiked speeding fines and plans to hire a private photo radar company to take photos of drivers who speed through the zones. The photo radar company will then send the owner of each speeding vehicle a ticket in the mail a couple weeks later. But is that really the best option for improving safety? If one of your friends or loved ones was working in a construction zone, and a driver was approaching at a rapid pace, wouldn’t you want that driver pulled over? But private photo radar companies don’t pull dangerous drivers over; again, they just snap photos. Not to mention, when a speeder is pulled over by a real police officer, other drivers can see the flashing lights for miles away and then slow down as well. Photo radar programs don’t have that deterrent. When police or provincial transport officers pull drivers over, they can also determine if the driver is
drunk, on drugs or driving a stolen vehicle. Photo radar companies can’t pick up on those hazards either. Another advantage of using real police is the speeding driver actually gets the ticket. Conversely, photo radar programs send the ticket by mail to the owner of the vehicle; who may not have been the driver when the infraction occurred. The other obvious concern with photo radar is that weeks could go by between the time the person speeds through the construction zone and the time the ticket arrives in the mail. All the while the offender could go on speeding without feeling the sting of a hefty ticket. So with all those shortcomings of photo radar programs in mind, why would the government choose photo radar instead of using real police? Consider why photo radar was canceled in other jurisdictions. British Columbia and Ontario both previously had photo radar programs, but both provinces eventually canceled the programs after citizens grew upset with how the systems turned out to be a cash grab more than anything. The city of Winnipeg currently has a photo radar program and it too is all about the money. In
fact, a report to council in 2012 conceded that using real police could improve enforcement, but cautioned it would reduce the city’s “net revenues” from speeding tickets. Yes, real police can do a better job of enforcing speed limits, and they can collect enough revenue from tickets each day to cover their salaries, so it’s not a question of police being too expensive. The problem for politicians is that real police don’t produce the extra windfall of cash like photo radar programs provide. Consider what photo radar watchdog group Wise Up Winnipeg had to say about the program: “without a doubt the photo radar program is a cash grab. Money from photo radar tickets never seems to make its way back into education programs about speeding or better signage.” One thing is for certain, if the province is looking to balance the budget, they should cut spending, and not try to raise more cash through photo radar. And if it’s safety they’re after, they should use real police officers rather than a photo radar company. Colin Craig is the Prairie Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation
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Chemfallow a good option for unseeded acres this year A recent report from FarmLink Marketing Solutions is predicting a higherthan-anticipated number of unseeded — or summer fallow — acres, largely due to the delayed start to the season. The organization released adjusted acreage estimates earlier this month that predict there will be 5,600,000 summer fallow acres across the Prairies, up 1,100,000 acres from its previous estimates reported in February. FarmLink Marketing Solutions analyst Jon Driedger points to concern over a repeat of 2011 as part of the reason for the adjustment. “There has been a downward trend in intended summer fallow, which can turn out to be different from actual summer fallow,” he says. “For example, 2011 saw a fairly high summer fallow number, but that wasn’t necessarily by choice; farmers had wanted to plant much of that ground, but the weather prevented them from doing so.”
This past winter saw an unprecedented amount of snow accumulation across the Prairies, particularly in parts of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. That, combined with an unseasonably cold April with more snow accumulation, has delayed seeding in many regions. While Statistics Canada painted a more positive picture of seeded acres in the Prairies, Driedger points out the Statistics Canada survey was conducted in March. “Given the late start to the season, we feel pretty strongly that at least some of the intended acres won’t get seeded. If we had experienced a ‘normal’ spring, then we likely wouldn’t have revised our number very much from February,” he says. For growers who have unseeded acres this year, it is important that crop residue and weed pressure be managed. Research has shown a benefit to choos-
ing chemfallow over tillage to manage weeds while retaining soil moisture and nutrients for the subsequent year. Historically, glyphosate has been used in chemfallow rotations to manage soil residue. But recent herbicide innovations such as Distinct by BASF provide multiple modes of action for resistance management. Distinct controls glyphosate-resistant kochia and has been shown to deliver faster, more effective burndown of tough weeds than using glyphosate alone. In 2011, BASF conducted a growerapplied Yield Challenge for Distinct to compare effectiveness on chemfallow acres against its competitors. The nine growers who took part reported better control on average in favour of Distinct over its competitors. Hardy Entz from Delia, Alta., was one of the participating growers who submitted photos and journal entries from
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his chemfallow Yield Challenge. Entz reported a visible difference. “I walked through the field 16 days after spraying and I can see an obvious difference on the Distinct treated side compared to the other areas of the field,” he wrote. “Weeds are on their way to being controlled, while on the other side many of the weeds are still very green.” Additional feedback and photos from these and other trials can be found at www.yieldchallenge.ca. For a spring being compared to 2011, that Yield Challenge data will be a good reference for growers with unseeded acres, whether those acres are intended or not. Full summerfallow acre estimates from FarmLinks Marketing Solutions is available at www.farmlinksolutions. ca/2013-planting-estimates.
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Jody Smart (left) and Myron Wall perform a skit with the Host Players.
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Variety Show raises funds for Ghana trip A Variety Show fundraiser was held on Saturday, May 11 at the Shellbrook Theatre. Proceeds from the event went to support a group of local students who will be travelling to Ghana in the near future through the Free the Children and We Day initiatives. Karen Mason, who will be accompanying the students on their journey, gave some insight into the goals of the trip. “We’ll be travelling to Ghana at the end of August and we’ll be working in a community providing, basically, free labour. We’ll be working to either finish building a school or to build a water treatment plant. The goals for the children are that we will create a situation where children can be educated.” Each of these tasks would lead to an increased ability to educate the local children. Obviously the school building itself would serve this purpose, but the water treatment plant would contribute just as much. “If we provide water in the community,” Mason said, “then the children don’t have to carry the water,
which frees them up to be able to get their education.” The students, who have been fundraising for this trip since they were in grade 5, include Hannah Miller, Sara Shakul, Madison Bourgeault, Taryn Moe, Zack and Josh Boettcher, Lisa Forbes, and Susie and Josie Hamilton. An impressive crowd came out to support the students and enjoy a night of entertainment. The evening included performances by a number of groups, including the Shellbrook Elementary Grade 4/5 Choir, the Poltava Region Ukrainian Dancers, the Helm Family Singers, the Rhythm Works Dancers, the Host Players, a group of violinists and the band Audity. The crowd was also treated to a number of solo performances and duets throughout the evening. A group made up of Joel Provencher, Nathan Davidson and Stephanie Lloyd also performed. Lloyd, who travelled to town from Debden for the show, recently won the 2013 Global Country Star Search com-
petition which was held in Edmonton and included performers from all over the country. It was an easy decision for Lloyd to make the short trip down to Shellbrook once she heard what the fundraiser was all about. “I think this fundraiser is for a good cause,” Lloyd said. “I’ve been on a few mission trips myself, and so I really like the idea.” According to their website, Free the Children was founded in 1995 by a 12-year-old named Craig Kielburger. After reading a story in the Toronto Star about a young boy in South Asia who spent his short life tied to a carpet-weaving loom, Kielburger gathered 11 of his school friends in an effort to begin fighting child labour. Today there are more than 1.7 million youth involved in Free the Children’s education and development programs, spanning 45 countries. We Day is an initiative of Free the Children which works with schools in order to inspire youth into action.
Park experiencing flooding The Memorial Lake Regional Park golf course in Shell Lake experienced flooded conditions after the Shell River’s banks overflowed. Temporary closures were seen on access roads from Highway 3 and Highway 12. Memorial Drive on the north end of the village was still closed to traffic at the time of publication. - Photo provided by Sandra Howard.
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Protect your brain: wear a helmet
To reduce the risk of cycling-related head and brain injuries a properly fitted helmet should always be worn when riding a bicycle or other wheels. One out of every three children who are hospitalized with cycling-related injuries suffers a head injury. A head injury refers to any injury to the scalp, skull, or brain. The brain is a very fragile organ that is only protected by the skull. The skull provides little protection however when it comes in contact with a hard surface such as the road, compacted dirt, rocks, or a curb. A child’s skull can fracture from an impact at 7 km/hr. A bicycle helmet works by absorbing the impact of a crash, distributing the impact over a large area, and minimizing
violent movement of the brain within the skull. Bicycle helmets have been shown to reduce the risk of head and brain injury by as much as 85 percent. A head and brain injury can result in memory loss, loss of motor control, headaches, anxiety or depression, changes in taste, smell, vision, hearing, and touch, seizures, and death. Four out of every five cycling-related deaths in Saskatchewan are associated with head injuries. Saskatchewan youth, aged 12 to 19 years, have the lowest rate of helmet use when cycling out of all age groups. Only 17% of youth wear a bicycle helmet every time they ride a bicycle. Bicycle Safety Week 2013, ‘Be a Hero – Wear Your Helmet’,
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Establishing a new lawn: seed versus sod By Sara Williams There are two main techniques to start a lawn: sowing seed or laying sod. The commonality is site and soil preparation –control weeds prior to and after establishment, create a gentle slope away from buildings (approx. 1 foot drop over 30 feet), and ensure a minimum 6 in. depth of topsoil containing at least 5% organic matter. After that, there are advantages and disadvantages to each method. On the one hand, seeding offers more choices in grass species and varieties. However, although cheaper than sodding, establishing a lawn from seed takes considerably longer and involves labour over an extended period.
If seeding, use high-quality Canada No. 1 grass seed. This quality designation guarantees purity (85% or greater), negligible weed content (less than 0.5%), and a relatively high germination rate (70%). The best time to seed a lawn is mid- to late summer to avoid the spring flush of annual weeds. You should allow at least 6 to 8 weeks before winter. Because natural rainfall is at its lowest at this time, irrigation is usually necessary during the establishment period. Use higher seeding rates if you are unable to water; if trying to establish on slopes, banks or areas prone to erosion; or for quicker, denser establishment. Besides, lawn seed is relatively cheap. To spread, use a cyclone-type bag spreader
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or a push-type centrifugal or drop spreader. For uniform distribution, start by dividing your seed into two equal amounts. Set your spreader at the lowest possible setting and distribute half in a north-south direction and the rest in an east-west direction. Use a roller to make sure the seed is in firm contact with the soil. Expect 10 to 14 days before you see any signs of growth. Grass seedlings are very sensitive to heat and drought. Do not allow to dry out, especially during hot, dry, windy weather. Watering seedlings differs from watering an established lawn. It should be frequent and light, with little pressure and fine droplets. As the root system penetrates deeper, so should the amount and frequency of irrigation until you have a fully established lawn. An established lawn requires about 1 inch of water per week, taking into account rainfall. Mowing stimulates tillering and rhizome production, increasing the density of the lawn. Mow a newly seeded lawn to 3 inches when the grass reaches 4.5 inches. Leaving the grass slightly longer provides a greater leaf surface area for photosynthesis and enhances rooting. Do not remove more than one-third of the leaf blade at each mowing. Ensure that your lawn mower blades are sharp. Wait to use a newly seeded lawn until after its second or third mowing. Conversely, sod produces an almost instant lawn. It immediately reduces erosion and runoff and involves much less care and maintenance during establishment than seeding. But it is more expensive and
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your choice of grass is often more limited. If slopes and other difficult sites are to be grassed, sod is preferred. You can lay sod through most of the growing season provided rooting occurs prior to freeze-up. More water will be needed in midsummer. If possible, select a sod grown in the same soil texture as in your own yard to ensure better water percolation and faster root penetration of the sod into the soil. Good-quality sod is grown from seed under irrigation. It should be dense, uniform in size and thickness, weed free and hold together when handled. Sod should be harvested, delivered and laid within the same or next day. If left in piles, it is vulnerable to heating and drying. Upon delivery, place it in shade, cover with a tarp and lay it as quickly as possible. Purchase an extra 10% to allow for waste. Do not lay sod on dry, crusted soil. Rake and moisten the soil just prior to sodding. Begin at a building or sidewalk, laying the sod in brickwork fashion. Lay it perpendicular to slopes, starting at the bottom and working upward. Roll after laying to put the sod in firm contact with the soil. Water thoroughly, through the sod and six inches into the topsoil below. Sod has a limited root system and is vulnerable to drying out. Sara Williams is the author of the new and revised Creating the Prairie Xeriscape published by Coteau Books, February, 2013. This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (www. saskperennial.ca; email: hortscene@yahoo. com).
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Golf indsutry promoting a shorter game The golf industry is facing a 250-yard par-3. Yeah, that’s hard. Golf is struggling because the number of people playing the game has been on the decline for the past few years and that means — what else? — a decline in revenue. Golf courses sell fewer green fees and memberships; sales of golf balls and clubs go down. Golf resorts attract fewer tourists. Myriad reasons abound for golf falling on hard times but one refrain heard often is that the game takes too long and young people aren’t taking up the game because . . . well, they just don’t have the time in this go-go world we live in. But rather than just throw up their hands and saying “there’s no way I can get to this 250-yard par-3 in one shot,” the golf industry is coming up with what it hopes are solutions. One is encouraging a return to the nine-hole round. And why not? A baseball game takes a little over two hours; a curling game is two hours or so; a night out at a hockey game is maybe three, by the time you take travel time into account. A supper at a nice restaurant with that special someone takes around two hours. But golf is four hours, or more, and that is the obstacle the golf industry is facing as it tries to entice newcomers to the game. And to that end, Golf Digest magazine is leading the charge on the
nine-hole round. • Greg Cote of the Miami “We’re not trying to get evHerald, on Twitter: “Mareryone who plays 18 holes to lins closing upper deck for play nine holes instead,” Jerry some games. What a major Tarde, Golf Digest’s chairman inconvenience for the six and editor in chief, said. people who've been sitting “We’re after the people who up there!” aren’t playing because they • T.J. Simers of the Los think golf is a half-day propoAngeles Times, on the tersition, which it isn’t.” rible start by the powerful BRUCE As courses get longer and (on paper) Anaheim Angels: new equipment is helping “You just never know with PENTON golfers hit the ball farther, (team owner) Angry Arte ~ the sport might seem to be a (Moreno), a better chance marathon to non-golfers who that (manager Mike) Scimight consider taking up the game. oscia is going, going, gone these days That’s why the nine-hole initiative, and than anything Albert Pujols might hit.” the “play-it-forward” approach (where • Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: golfers are encouraged to play from “The Mets and Rockies played in 28-deforward tees to make the game easier gree weather in Denver on Thursday. and, ergo, more enjoyable) are giv- How cold was it? All the players wore ing hope to those in the golf industry No. 99 in honour of Wayne Gretzky.” that the game will not only survive, but • Steve Simmons of Sun Media: “It thrive in the future. seems all but certain that Mike Gillis, As for that 250-yard par-3? Bang a who should be fired, will fire (Canucks) driver, make a four, and consider it a coach Alain Vigneault, who shouldn’t par. It’s only a game. be fired.” • Golf Hall of Fame inductee Colin • Late night funnyman Jay Leno: “In Montgomerie on why everyone likes baseball news, the Chicago Cubs said fellow Hall of Famer Fred Couples: “All they will move if improvements are not the women want to be with him, and all made to Wrigley Field. And Wrigley the men want to be like him.” Field said it will move if improvements • Blogger Steve Burgess, on the Ca- are not made to the Chicago Cubs.” nucks’ early departure from the NHL • Oh, how they love hockey in Miplayoffs: “Let's look on the bright side. ami. This is from a recent Greg Cote When the Canucks suffer a catastroph- column in the Miami Herald: “In a lotic structural collapse, no one dies.” tery this week, the Panthers won the
second overall pick in the upcoming NHL draft. They are expected to select someone you’ve never heard of from a Canadian junior team with a funny name.” • R.J. Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Texas A&M reportedly plans to increase seating in their football stadium to 102,500. Not to be outdone, the Saskatchewan Huskies will add a folding chair to their luxury box.” • Currie again: “First John Morris claims he's lost the passion to curl, then a week later joins a B.C. team. In TV lingo, he jumped from My Favourite Martin to Welcome Back Cotter.” • Headline at TheOnion.com: "Derek Jeter transferred to 60,000-day DL." • Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “Patriots QB Tom Brady is $25,000 richer after Orb — sitting in 17th place at the three-quarters pole — roared back to win the Kentucky Derby. So that makes it three Super Bowl rings, a supermodel wife, a $57 million contract — and now a serendipitous Derby windfall. Just when is this poor guy going to catch a break?” • Robert Cox of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, after security guards in Oklahoma City nabbed a man trying to steal a Zamboni: “As with most Zamboni-related crimes, police said alcohol was a factor.” Care to comment? Email brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca
Registration held for local pool programs
Kayla, Raquel, and Tora Olsen lend a hand as Lindsey signs everyone up for swimming lessons. The registration took place on May 9 at the Shellbrook Community Hall.
Swimming pool registration was held on May 9 at the Shellbrook Community Hall. The event saw a great turnout as community members seem eager to be able to get out and enjoy the pool. Jenny Hosie, Shellbrook’s Recreation Director, was pleased with the interest shown at registration night. Kids of all ages came out to register for swimming lessons and buy passes for the pool. While she was pleased with the numbers, Hosie hopes to eventually see members of a slightly older crowd utilize the programs available at the pool. “We would like to see more teenagers getting involved. Obviously most of them can already swim, but if they were interested in becoming a lifeguard or taking the higher level of swimming lesson, like the Bronze Cross, which would prepare them for becoming a lifeguard, we would recommend that.” A new initiative that
has a lot of people excited is the Jr. Lifeguard Program. “The Jr. Lifeguard Program is totally new this year,” Hosie said. “(It provides a chance) to shadow our guards so they can learn what the job is and then hopefully it will inspire them to want and be a guard.” Kayla Tomporowski , Head Lifeguard at the pool, elaborated on the new program. “(It’s) something that we’ve been interested in for a while now, and I decided it was finally time to implement it. Basically it gives kids who are from 8-15 years old in the town a chance to come and see what it’s like to lifeguard. They can come and lifeguard with us, teach lessons with us, they can learn how to use the spine board, they can do community presentations and different things. So I think it’s a really great program and I’m excited to have it run this year.” Despite the cold spring, things seem to be on
track for the pool to open as scheduled. They hope to have things up and running by June 3. If you missed registration and would still like to sign up, you can come by the Town Office and fill out a form anytime before June 3. After June 3, you will be able to sign up directly at the pool.
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OBITUARIES ~ Ross Evans ROSS EVANS - December 2, 1926 – May 4, 2013 Ross Evans, late of Regina, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at the age of 86 years. Ross graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and later obtained a Master of Education from Colorado State University. He spent many years as an agricultural representative for the government of Saskatchewan, including twelve years in Shellbrook, before accepting the position of Director of Agriculture for the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities where he remained until retirement. He was a long-time member and active supporter of Wesley United Church and also served many years on the Board of Directors for Mutchmor Lodge. Predeceased by his wife Elizabeth (Dickey) in 2008 and his parents, J.A. (Alex) and Gladys Evans, Ross is survived by his son, Bob (Marilyn Bader); daughter Christina; three grandsons, R.J., Marlan, and Michael; his sister Norma (Fred) Fulton of Saskatoon; and his brother Ron (Norma) of Dundurn. A Memorial Service will be held at Wesley United Church, 3913 Hillsdale Street, Regina, SK on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Friends so wishing may make a donation in his memory to the Parkinson Society Saskatchewan, 610 Duchess Street, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 0R1or to the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre in Regina. 2180 - 23rd Avenue Regina, SK S4S 0A5. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com
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OBITUARIES ~ Sharon Kabaroff K ABAROFF – Sharon Margarite. It is with great sadness that we had to say good-bye to our wife, mom, grandma, sister and friend, Sharon Kabaroff (Boe) on May 13, 2013 at the Spiritwood Nursing Home. Sharon left us for a better life, with no pain or suffering. She was born on February 9, 1943 in Sherridon, MB. She came from a family of four brothers and one sister. She enjoyed living in Lynn Lake where on August 8, 1972 she married Walter Kabaroff. Together they blended their family of three. She will be sadly missed by her husband, Walter Kabaroff; children, Randy Kunitz, Sandy (Darryl Campbell) and Kevin Kabaroff (Kim Hay); grandchildren, Travis and Jordan Campbell; brothers, Don Boe, Doug Boe, Les (Lorna) Boe, Chris Boe; sister, Betty (Bryan Reid). Sharon was predeceased by her parents, Arne and Jeannette Boe. All who knew Sharon will remember her for her good humour and wit. In the summertime, she could always be found in her vegetable and f lower garden, which was her greatest passion next to family. She always enjoyed her Norwegian tradition of Lutefisk at Christmas and treated her children with her potato dumplings. Thank you to all of her caregivers at various medical facilities and to family and friends for cards, f lowers, and visits which she so enjoyed. A Celebration of Sharon’s life will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the Legion Hall in Leask, SK. In lieu of f lowers, donations may be made to the Riverhill Restoration Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences to the family may be sent at www. hawrylukfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to Hawryluk Funeral Home, Leask, SK.
Don’t let bugs ruin your summer fun It’s that time of year when families plan fun-filled outdoor adventures like going to the cottage, camping, hiking, picnicking, canoeing, or horseback riding through the woods. These activities are great for families to bond and create long-lasting memories. Unfortunately, these special moments can
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DEET repellents because they have a greasy feel and an odour. The new Avon Insect repellent has a pleasant scent, is non-greasy, has a light, clean feel when applied and also contains ingredients like vitamin E and aloe. Icaridin has been used worldwide since 1998, and is one of the best selling active ingredients contained in insect repellent products in Europe. The Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus Icaridin Insect Repellent Spray II offers protection when you want to enjoy outdoor activities like walks, evening barbeques and campfires without the nuisance and concern of mosquitoes and deer ticks. It is available through Avon Independent Sales Representatives. More information can be found at www.avon.ca.
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PRAISE & WORSHIP ~ Regular services, Sunday school and
special events will be listed at no charge. LUTHERAN CHURCH Zion - Canwood Sunday School, Worship Sunday, 9 a.m. St. John’s - Shellbrook Sunday School, Worship Sunday, 11 a.m. Pastor Doug Schmirler Parkside, Immanuel 11 a.m. - Worship Pastor Chris Dean -----------------------PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Parkside 11:00 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday School Shellbrook Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sun., 11 a.m. - Worship Wed., Mid Week Study 7 p.m. Pastor David Bodvarson 747-7235 Canwood 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School 11:00 a.m. - Worship Pastor Glenn Blazosek Leask Gospel Tabernacle Sunday 6:30 p.m. Pastor L. Trafford 306-466-2296 -----------------------EVANGELICAL FREE Big River 11:00 a.m. - Worship Bible Classes 9:45 A.M. Summer: 10:30 a.m. - 12 469-2258 Youth Nite: Fridays Mont Nebo Wed., 7:30 p.m. - Bible Study and Prayer. Sun., 10:30 a.m. - Worship Pastor Bill Klumpenhower -----------------------CATHOLIC CHURCH Debden Sun., 9:30 a.m. - Mass. Fr. Sebastian Kunnath Big River - Sacred Heart Sun., 11:30 a.m. - Mass Whitefish Sun., 2:30 p.m. - Mass. Victoire Sat., 7:30 p.m. - Mass. Fr. Sebastin Kunnath Eucharist Celebrations Muskeg Sat., 7:30 p.m. - Mass Mistawasis Sunday, 3 p.m.
St. Agatha’s - Shellbrook Mass Saturday, 7 p.m. St. Henry’s - Leask Mass Sunday 9 a.m.. St. Joseph’s - Marcelin Mass Sunday 11 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 Dan Guiboche 204-620-0309 -----------------------SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH Currently meeting in homes on Sunday morning. and Wednesday evenings. Parkside 747-2309, Leask 466-4498 Marcelin 226-4615 -----------------------ANGLICAN CHURCH Leask - All Saint’s 8 a.m. - Morning prayer Service. 9 a.m. Holy Communion Canwood - Christ Church 2 p.m. 1st & 3rd Sundays Evening Prayer 2nd & 4th Sundays Holy Communion Mont Nebo - St. Luke’s 2 p.m. - 1st and 3rd Sundays Holy Communion 2nd and 4th Sundays Evening Prayer St. Andrew’s - Shellbrook Sunday, 11 a.m. Holy Communion Father Harnish 468-2264 -----------------------UNITED CHURCH Big River 1st & 2nd Sundays 1 p.m. - Worship at Anglican Church All Other Sundays - 10 a.m. Shellbrook - Knox Sun., 10 am - Worship Pastor Dave Whalley
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Local engineering student’s team designs new product
Carter Moe of Shellbrook may still be a university student, but he has already contributed to the development of a new product that may one day be used by the public.
The Tetra Society works with volunteers to create devices to assist people with disabilities Carter has just finished his second year at the University of Saskatchewan where he studies mechanical engineering. In one of his classes last semester, Carter and his classmates were posed with an interesting task. The project involved creating a device that would provide wheelchair users with the ability to retrieve and access a backpack from the back of his or her chair. It was
a difficult thing to ask of second year university students, but Carter and his team were up for the challenge. The need for this product was brought to the class’s attention by members of the Tetra Society of North America, which, according to their website, is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1987 in Vancouver, BC. The Tetra Society works with skilled volunteers in order to create customized devices that assist people with physical disabilities in their day to day lives. Carter’s class listened to a story about a young man named Eric who was born with cerebral palsy and therefor needed to have his spine fused. As a result of this, Eric could not turn to retrieve objects from his backpack which hung from the back of his wheelchair, and the need for this device was born. The organization’s plan was to take a few of the projects back to Vancouver with them at the conclusion of the semester and see how far they could go with the designs. There was a lot of ex-
perimentation done by Carter’s team throughout this semester-long activity. “Our initial drawing and design didn’t look anything like what the final product was,” Carter said. “There was a lot of trial and error. A lot of the time we’d come up with a design and get a rough prototype going, then it wouldn’t pan out so we’d have to go back to the drawing board and do some more research.” At the end of the day, the design that Carter’s team came up with was selected as one that would be taken to Vancouver in order to find out whether or not it could be produced. Their design was selected because it was relatively cheap to produce, lightweight, and removable. Also, it didn’t change the footprint of the chair, which means that attaching it to the wheelchair didn’t hinder the chair’s mobility. Most importantly, as Carter stated, the product was successful because it worked. Carter admitted that there are many improvements that could be made to the design.
R.M. OF CANWOOD NO. 494 PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given, pursuant to The Planning and Development Act, 2007, that the R.M. of Canwood No. 494 intends to pass a bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw No. 20037 as hereinafter provided: It is proposed to amend the said Zoning Bylaw as follows: 1. The Zoning District Map referred to in Section 4.1 of Bylaw 2003-7 is to be amended to rezone from AR-Agriculture Residential District to S-Storage District all that portion of Parcel C on the SE 6-49-7 W3 as shown within the bold line on the map below: Rationale: The intent of the bylaw is a follows: To provide for storage development in an area which is currently zoned as agriculture at the request of the landowner. The demand for storage development for recreational and private needs related to lakeshore development has increased significantly. The purpose of allowing storage development in the R.M. is to provide for privately owned sites that can be used for cold storage. Bylaw Inspection The bylaw may be inspected by any interested person at the R.M. Office on any judicial day from Monday to Friday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and Noon and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Copies are available in person at a cost of $1.00 Public Hearing Representations respecting the amendment will be considered by Council on the 12th day of June, 2013, in the R.M. of Canwood No. 494 Council Chambers at 1:30 p.m. council shall hear any person or group of persons or person acting on their behalf who wishes to make a representation. Written submissions received by the Administrator prior to that date will be considered by Council as well. Issued at the Office of the R.M. of Canwood No. 494, this 17th day of May, 2013. Lorna Benson, Administrator
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“In our fabrication lab that we had at the school, we were pretty limited in our supplies. We had to work with a lot of aluminum and spruce where we would have rather had nylon runners. We had a sliding rail design, and we suggested that if it goes into production to use nylon-type material, something like in a desk drawer. We had to use spruce runners which weren’t ideal but got the job done.” Carter is uncertain as to what the future holds for his team’s product. He thinks that perhaps their design, once modified, may be able to be produced. If not, it may be used someday as a stepping stone for someone else to improve upon and make into a reality. Either way Carter is proud of his team’s achievements, and looks forward to numerous future accomplishments in the field of mechanical engineering.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Estate of Helena Archibald, late of Big River, in the province of Saskatchewan, retired nurse, deceased. All claims against the above Estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of seurity held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 24th day of May, 2013. Wilcox-Zuk-Chovin Law Office Barristers & Solicitors Box 820 (52 Main Street) Shellbrook, Saskatchewan S0J 2E0 Solicitors for the Estate. 2-20C
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE FOR SALE - 4 - 205-55-R16 Michelin X-Ice with steel rims. $50 each fits Madza 3. Phone 306-747-2297. TFCH FOR SALE - 21575-15 Radials, approximately 75% tread remaining. Matched pair $75. Four 225-75-15 $25 each. Some odd 14”. Offers? 306-7473166. CH FOR SALE - All steel utility trailer, built in ramps. $900. Ph: 306-747-3507 2-20CH FOR SALE - Butcher outside hogs, 300 lbs . Hay for sale. Wanted Converter from 3 phase back to one phase. 306466-2261. CH FOR SALE - The Village of Canwood is offering the follow-
ing items for sale. 15 Gallon Estate Sprayer, 10’ Coverage (2 Nozzles) $100 Magikist Pressure Washer, 600 PSI, 230V, 5HP Motor $50. ALL THE FOLLOWING ITEMS OPEN TO OFFERS: 60” Commercial Grill, 4 Burners, 27” oven, 36” Grill 1996 Ford F-350 XL Cab and Chasis. 298, 182 km, manual transmission, 7.5 L Engine, Regular Cab. Runs and Drives (Antifreeze in oil) 8 x 12 Flat Deck 25 Light Roof Mount Arrow Board. For more information, or to view items, please call Dean at 306-468-7666 or Lisa at 306-4682016 (office). 1-20C
AUTOS FOR SALE FOR SALE - 1997 Dodge Sport Minivan, 3 litre, engine, new windshield, fair 16” tires. good for farm use or parts. Too rusty to licence $250. 306-747-3166. CH FOR SALE - 2008 Buick Enclave SUV, 128,000 kms, $22,000, Ph: Wes 306-747-3782 NE FOR SALE - Handi Bus, 1997 Ford 350 Chassis Vortec V10 engine, dual wheels. Equipped with chair lift, 8 seats and tie downs for 4 wheel chairs. Asking $7,900. 306-7477779. 2-21CH FOR SALE - 1996 IHC 54 pass. school
Shellbrook Chronicle Reaching over 10,000 people weekly. Personal Classifieds: $13.25 for 20 words + GST 20¢ additional words $7.75 for additional weekds Classified Display: $17.80/column inch. Minimum 2 column inches - $35.60 + GST. For All Other Advertising Please Contact Our Office at: Ph: 747-2442 or Fax: 747-3000 Email: news: chnews@sbchron.com advertising: chads@sbchron.com bus, Thomas body, V8, diesel engine, 5 spd. trans. rubber 80%, Sask certified. Exc. cond. Asking $5,000. Don Moe 306-747-7874 3-21CH
REC. VEHICLES FOR SALE FOR SALE - 35 ft. Pace Arrow top of the line motorhome. 306-747-3210. 2-21CH FOR SALE - 1988 Prowler Lynx 25 1/2’ 5th wheel, very good condition, no leaks, new fridge in 2010, new water heater in 2011. modified for higher trucks. Will flip axles back if needed. $4,500 Phone 306724-4422. 2-21CH MOTORHOME FOR SALE - 1997 - 35’ Rexhall diesel pusher, 300 Cummins on Freightliner chassis, air brakes, 7000 watt generator, solar panels, queen bed, side by side fridge, sleeps 4, central vac, 4 pc. dinette suite. Loaded with extras. 306-468-2098 4-22CH FOR SALE: Canadian built “Bigfoot” well-appointed, lightweight 17’ fibreglass travel trailer in excellent condition. $10,900.00 OBO. 1-306-747-3221 2-21CH
BOATS FOR SALE FOR SALE - 15 1/2 ft. Fibreglass V-haul boat, 50 hp Mercury motor, fish finder,
tarp (boat), Easyload trailer, runs good. 306-4682007. 2-21CH
MACHINERY FOR SALE FOR SALE - 2001 JD 7710 PQ LHR, 3 hyd, 20.8x38 duals, w/2010 JD740 classic loader, very clean, shedded; 2002 Spray Coupe 4640, auto, 80 ft. booms, Outback Guidance, very clean, shedded. 306-468-7879. 2-21CH FOR SALE - 2012 J.D. 956, center pivot rotary mowerconditioner PRU $36,995 obo. Phone Phil 306-960-8323 TFCH FOR SALE - 20’ Melroe 202 drill $500; 14’ Melroe 201 drill; 3 coil spring packers, 24’ drill mover. Ph: 306466-4948 3-20CH FOR SALE - Melroe press drill, seeds grass or canola. $500 obo; 2½ ton galvanized diamond fertilizer tank VGC, $200 obo; Blanxhard hydraulic end gate drill fill, GC $300 obo 306-7473655 2-20CH
LIVESTOCK WANTED WANTED - Cow/ Calf pairs. Phone 306-468-2711. 2-21CH
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LIVESTOCK FOR SALE FOR SALE - Registered Black Angus bulls. Yearling and 2 year olds. Reasonably priced, well developed bulls. Not force fed, but carry enough condition to go out and work your pastures. Transformers, Raven, Master and Diversity bloodlines. $100.00 deposit will hold until May 1. Tours welcome. For more information please call Christopher at West Cowan Apiaries. 306-4694970 or 306-4697902 25-30CH FOR SALE - Black and Red Angus bulls on moderate growing ration. Performance info available. Adrian, Brian or Elaine Edwards. Valleyhills Angus. Glaslyn, SK Ph: 306342-4407 17-22CH JOHNER STOCK FARM BULLS, Polled Hereford/ Speckle Park yearling and two year olds. Guaranteed, delivered. 306-8932714 or 893-2667 25-28CH FOR SALE - Quality Red and Black Salers bulls for calving ease. Elderberry Farm Salers, Parkside 747-3302 8-22CH POPLAR RIDGE ANGUS offering: Registered purebred Black Angus yearling and two year old bulls. Quiet disposition, easy calving, semen tested and
pasture ready. Shellbrook, SK 306-7473038 TFC FOR SALE - Polled yearling Charolais bulls; Avg birth wt. 95 lb; avg WW Sept. 19 765 lb; avg yearling wt Jan. 19 1190, Mar. 24 1,443, semen tested, Vass. Issac Hildebrand 1-306-724-4907 6-24CH FOR SALE - Red and Black Gelbvieh bulls, quiet, semen tested, free delivery. RPS Gelbvieh at 306-342-4490 or 306-342-2136 8-26CH
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WANTED FEED WANTED - All kinds of feed grain, including heated canola. Now distributors of feed pellets with up to 36% protein. Marcel Seeds, Debden Ph: 306-724-4461 TFCH
FOR RENT APARTMENT FOR RENT - 2 bedroom. Looking for older renter, long duration stay, no pets, no smoking, call Jennifer. 306-747-3405 1-20CH FOR RENT Workshop 40’x50’ insulated, heated, close to Hwy. 3 near Mildred. 4 bedroom house, large parking area, ideal for mechanic. 306-8832443. CH
FOR SALE - Common #1 Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Timothy, Crested Wheat, Yellow Clover, Cicer Milkvetch, Alfalfa; also have certified seed. Grower Direct. Blending and delivery available. Competitive prices. Darrel Siklenka 306342-4290 or 306342-2189, Glaslyn, SK 12-26CH
HOUSE FOR SALE - in Debden, 1,120 sq. ft. bungalow built 1992. Great location 409 4th Ave. E. Contact 306-468-4470 TFCH
EARLY MATURING C.W.R.S. seed wheat. Zero graminearum. 4,000 bu. cleaned. $9.50/ bushel. Call 306226-2007, Marcelin, SK. Leave message. 3-20CH
FOR SALE - 1225 square foot energy efficient home in Leoville. Attached garage, large lot with detached garage, central air and appliances. Phone 306984-4933. 10-22CH
FOR SALE - Alfalfa seed tailings, Various Leaf Cutter Bee equipment. Contact Grant Wood, 306469-4893. 4-23CH
HOUSE FOR SALE - 2 bedroom house for sale in Shellbrook, located at #93 and Main, handy man special, appraised at
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HELP WANTED HELP WANTED Shellbrook Motel now hiring for summer staff in housekeeping, part time morning hours. Retention bonus. Ph: 306-747-2631 TFC HELP WANTED Shellview Sod Farms requires a part time office assistant. This position will be for approx. 24 -32 hours per week. We offer competitive wages and an excellent working environment. For more information or to email resume please contact info@ shellviewsod.com or fax to 306-747-3147 3-20C HELP WANTED Shellview Sod Farms is taking resumes for a field laborer. This is a full time position, duties will include forklift operation, and general labor. Experience with equipment would be an asset. We offer competitive wages and a great working environment For more information or to email resume please contact info@ shellviewsod.com or fax to 306-747-3147 3-20C
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Some antiques, household items and many more. Watch for signs, 20 miles South of Shell Lake, 20 miles North of Blaine Lake, 12 miles West of Leask. Call 306-466-4441. 2-21CH
CARD OF THANKS Thank you for all the support that I received during the last months of Terry Piguet’s life
and passing through phone calls, cards, visits and attendance at the memorial service. Your thoughts, kindnesses and caring mean so much to me. - Irene Piguet Thank you to Ken Person, Curtis Bloom and the Thrashers Hockey team for putting on the Jim Willoughby 2nd Annual Rec Hockey Tournament. To everyone
who helped out.... Thank you. For the teams who participated....Thank you. It was a fun time had by all and ending up with Jim’s hockey team The Thrashers winning the tournament. A big Thank You to everyone for keeping Jim’s love of the sport and his memory alive. Shelly, Shane, Paige and Emily.
Thank you friends: On behalf of the Arnold “Arnie” Anderson f amily. We would like to thank everyone for the donations that you contributed on behalf of “Arnie” (we are sure the recipients will appreciate them.) We also thank you for attending the funeral as your friendship was our comfort. Many thanks to the Beau”Lac” Funeral home.
May 17, 2013 MEMORIAMS IN MEMORIAM Mason - Mark. In loving memory of Mark, March 27, 1961 - May 16, 2003. Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for a while and leave footprints on our hearts, And we are never,ever the same. Forever loved and sadly missed. Love Mom and Dad.
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Parkside Centennial celebrations continue
Beulah Nolan (left) and Joanne Christenson enjoying themselves at the Strawberry Tea on May 11.
To celebrate Mother’s Day and to thank the ladies of Parkside and district a special Strawberry Shortcake Tea was held in the Parkside Heritage Center on May 11. Hats and utensils from the past supplied by various donors were on display for everyone to enjoy. The group was entertained as Jackie Bragg sang a couple of beautiful songs, Abbey Radics played her violin and Glennis Martin read a story about how people become important in our lives. The ladies at each table were asked to work together to make a list of as many past Parkside pioneer ladies as they could remember. Gwen Nolan asked the groups to share their lists and thus honor the people who made Parkside a great community to
grow up in. Gwen presided over the entire afternoon handing out door prizes, sharing stories and making sure that everyone had a great time!
Watch for continued celebrations for Parkside’s 100th Students from the Shellbrook Elementary school participated in a coloring contest featuring pictures of Parkside buildings of the past. Students aged 4 – 11 years old were encouraged to color their favourite pictures and enter them into the contest.
The results were great! Two Parkside grandmothers had a hard time judging the many entries but managed to choose winners in each category. The prizes donated by Monique Moe of Prairie North Surplus were handed out to the winners on April 30 at the Elementary school special assembly. Congratulations to the winners in each category: Girls Ages 4 – 7: 1st: Abbey Kyliuk 2nd: Payton Keyowski and 3rd Anik Moe Girls Ages 8 – 11: 1st: Erika Stene 2nd: Alexis Banda 3rd: McKenna Kyluik Boys Ages 4 – 7: 1st: Aaron Morgia 2nd: Cohen Tait 3rd: Carson Bissky Boys Ages 8 – 11: 1st: Evan Hunt 2nd: Ashton Ferster 3rd: Kes Sakebow
Canwood Pre K enjoy outing Wing Wednesdays $6 Wings - 5 to 8 p.m.
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On Monday May 6th the Volunteer Firefighter’s hosted a noon lunch with burger, potato salad, chips and a drink for $6.00. The Canwood Pre K class took advantage of Mr. Thompson’s and Mrs. Thall’s knowledge of the firetrucks to get a tour of the equipment and of course the loud siren sounds. Thanks for your time and patience.
SaskJobs.ca strong resource for students Check out our great supply of • Bug Spray • Sunscreen • Water Toys
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Employment opportunities in Saskatchewan continue to be plentiful – the busy Saskjobs website saw an increase in job vacancies of 9.26 per cent in April over March and an increase of 12.58 per cent year-over-year. Postings for summer jobs are abundant as well with close to 5 per cent of the postings in April targeted for students., Visits from cell phones and other mobile devices rose by 122 per cent in April year-over-year. Of the 1.1 million visits to the site, 319,500 of them originated from a mobile device. The majority of job postings in April were in the trades, transport and construction (35.2 per cent) and sales and service (30.5 per cent) categories. And 4.5 per cent of the opportunities posted were identified as Summer Student Jobs. Visits to saskjobs.ca remain steady at 1,134,078 in April; this
is an increase of 20,124 visits over March, 2013. This is also a year over year increase of 13.8 per cent from 996,565 visits in April, 2012. Job postings were placed in 350 communities with the majority being located in Regina (29 per cent), Saskatoon (21.5 per cent) and Estevan (5.5 per cent). Meadow Lake experienced the greatest increase year-over-year (182.4 per cent) followed by North Battleford (39.2 per cent) and Prince Albert (32.4 per cent). “Our economy continues to thrive and contribute to a great quality of life in Saskatchewan,” Boyd said. “Whether you are a student eager to make some good money this summer, or you are looking for something more permanent, Saskatchewan is sure to have what you are looking for and Saskjobs.ca is the place to find it.”