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Shellbrook Chronicle The voice of the Parkland for over 100 years Shellbrook, Saskatchewan Friday, November 30, 2012

VOL. 101 NO. 48 | PMR #40007604

Presentation explains new math curriculum Shellbrook and area parents went to school November 27 to learn more about the new math curriculum offered at WP Sandin Public High School.

The curriculum, which has been a work in progress at the school for the past few years, was outlined by math teacher Lindsay Kyliuk.

According to Kyliuk, the Ministry of Education discovered that the former math curriculum was not serving needs of all students and created a three stream system.

Workplace 10,20 and 30 are designed with the tradesperson or retailer in mind, dealing with the conversion of measurements , geometry and money calculations.

Foundation 10,20 and 30 is the strand designed for students who intend to enroll in a university programs that are not intensively mathematics based. Foundation 10 is the prerequisite for Pre-Calculus 20 and 30 and Calculus 30 which are required for math intensive programming like engineering and actuarial studies.

Because these programs are relatively new to Saskatchewan, Kyliuk warns that the prerequisites of today may not be what is required for a program in years to come.

Each school has their own minimum math requirements for basic acceptance and for each specific area of study which may change from year to year.

Saskatchewan is the last of the western provinces to adopt this type of programming.

Along with the new curriculum also came a new grading scheme.

The WP Sandin mathematics programs have shifted from the traditional 100 point grading system to a 4 point outcome based rubric system.

In the new system, certain outcomes or skill sets have been laid out for each level of achievement. A 1 represents that a student is beginning to achieve, a 2 represents that the student is approaching, a 3 states that they are proficient while a 4 represents mastery of that skill.

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Concrete contribution

Sterling Concrete owners Wayne Diehl, Bruce Mason and Terry Kennedy present a cheque for $20,000 to Shellbrook and Districts Health Services Project fund raising chair Ron Ferster. The donation was a means for the company to give back both as members of the community and as contractors who provided s service in the construction of the facility. Health Services Project volunteers are presently canvassing local and regional business for contributions to bring the project to a close. At present, $1.5 million is needed to reach the fund raising goal for the facility which is expected to be open in the summer of 2013.

One dead after Hafford area accident One woman is dead following a collision on Highway 40 east of Hafford November 22.

RCMP were called to the scene 20 km east of Hafford just after 11 a.m. November 22 following a collision between a minivan and a semi truck.

An adult female, a passenger of a westbound minivan, was declared dead at the scene while the driver of the minivan and the driver of the semi were both taken to hospital with undisclosed

injuries.

The semi was heading eastbound when the collision occurred in very poor weather conditions.

A section of the highway was closed and traffic was rerouted around the area for several hours following the accident to allow RCMP reconstructionist to investigate the scene.

Names were not released and further details were not available at press time.

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Contribution to Happy Hearts

Woodland Pharmacy owners Darryl Kress and Grant Hladun present a cheque for $5,000 to Tasje Sharron of the Happy Hearts Child Care Inc board. The board is currently raising money for a non-profit 33 space child care centre to be built in town.

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When was the last time your furnace was checked?

—It’s happened to many of us, on the coldest day of the year, you come home or wake up to a cold house. The furnace has quit, leaving you scrambling to get it fixed.

You can avoid this situation by having a licensed heating, ventilation and air conditioning technician check your furnace before the winter begins. “A well-maintained furnace is more likely to be there for you on the coldest days of the year,” says Jamie Milner, a professional engineer and the vice president of pipeline integrity and safety for Enbridge Gas Distribution.

According to Enbridge, keeping your fuelburning equipment maintained is also the first line of defence in protecting your family from the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) exposure. Not to mention that much like your car, regular maintenance may help you avoid larger issues and costly repairs.

Improper maintenance of fuel-burning equipment can cause CO to build up. Sometimes called the silent killer, it is very toxic and has no odour, taste or colour.

And as a second line of defence, install CO alarms. “The importance of having carbon monoxide alarms is heightened during

the winter months when we keep doors and windows closed and increase our use of fuel-burning equipment,” adds Milner.

Here are some tips for installing and maintaining the CO alarms in your home: • Before you begin, read the operating instructions to make sure you understand the function, maintenance and expiry date.

• Ensure it is approved by a recognized certification body accredited by the Standards Council of Canada, and has the appropriate Certification Mark for Canada.

• Install alarms near your home’s primary sleeping area, near rooms where your fuel-burning appliances are located, and near potential sources of CO. We are most susceptible to the effects of CO when we’re asleep.

• Ensure nothing such as furniture or draperies blocks air flow to the alarms.

And remember, if your CO alarm sounds, open windows and doors and evaluate your situation. If anyone is experiencing the flulike symptoms of CO exposure, seek medical help or call 911.

You can learn more about this topic at enbridgegas.com/safety.

How to protect your assets All too often these days, we hear reports from across country about unfortunate fraud victims who were robbed of their life savings.

For example, there’s the story of four Albertans who were arrested and accused of defrauding 1,000 investors of $60 million. Another tells the tale of a Montreal advisor who is now serving an 11-year sentence for bilking investors out of $50 million. And then there’s the one about a Toronto advisor awaiting trial for fraud in excess of $39 million. Luckily, there are ways in which you can protect yourself. The experts from Desjardins Financial Security have compiled a few simple suggestions that you can start doing today.

First, do your research: How well do you know your potential advisor?

Protecting yourself from a potential fraudster starts with being informed and selecting a reputable advisor. Start by checking the credentials of the person you are dealing with and the company they represent.

Every insurer must be licensed by a provincial oversight agency (for example, the Financial Services Commission in Ontario, the Superintendent of Insurance in Newfoundland and Labrador, etc.). The same applies to every representative who wants to sell you insurance.

To check the credentials of an

insurer, representative, financial services firm or financial planner, refer to the appropriate provincial regulatory body’s website.

Second, don’t believe everything you hear No matter what they call themselves — financial advisor or otherwise — be wary of anyone who promises unbelievably high returns or asks you to write a cheque out to his name instead to a recognized firm or company. And be extremely cautious if: • You are ever asked to keep things secret, or; • If a representative avoids stating who they work for, or; • If they claim that all their clients have purchased the investment they’re trying to sell you.

Third, understand what you’re buying If you’re looking to purchase life insurance, it’s important to first decide what you need. Once you’ve decided, do you know what’s available and which product

would suit your needs? Generally, there are three types of life insurance: • Term life insurance, which provides coverage for a set period of time; • Permanent life insurance, which provides lifetime coverage; • Universal life insurance, which provides lifetime coverage and tax-free savings opportunities Fourth, make a list of questions to ask your advisor, like: • Will the premiums go up?

• Are the returns guaranteed?

• Are there tax implications for withdrawing from my investments?

Also, to ensure that you’ve covered all the bases, visit the Consumer Information section of your province’s financial regulatory organization.

For more information and to access an insurance product comparison chart, visit Desjardins Financial Security’s website at www.desjardinslifeinsurance.com.

Rural Municipality of Leask No. 464 Public Notices Brushcutting Policy - NEW Council will pay ratepayers $400.00 per ½ mile for brush/tree removal at land locations that have been authorized by resolution of council prior to work being completed to ensure satisfactory land and budget management.

Council remuneration for 2013 will be discussed at the December 12, 2012 regular meeting of council.

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Benefits outlined at Shellbrook Chamber meeting Members of the Shellbrook and District Chamber of Commerce were given a run down of all the chamber has to offer at their November 22 meeting.

Representatives from the Prince Albert Chamber, of which Shellbrook is a chapter, outlined the perks of Chamber membership, including the Chamber Benefits Plan.

According to Prince Albert Chamber of Commerce CEO Merle Lacert some of the biggest benefits of joining any Chamber of Commerce is the creditability that it adds to any business as well as giving business a united

voice.

“The biggest benefit, moving forward, is to try to get all the benefits of the chamber while with issues of advocacy you can funnel it through Prince Albert,” said Lacert.

“It also provides another avenue for business to have their voices heard and that can be a huge benefit for Shellbrook.”

The Shellbrook Chamber has the best of both worlds as members meet in Shellbrook while also having arms reach access to city chamber assets. All of the admin-

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istration for the Shellbrook Chamber is done through Prince Albert so there is no need to hire local staff or rent office space.

The Chamber Benefits Plan is ideal for employers with 10 employees or less who may be struggling to find coverage elsewhere while chamber members also have the opportunity to take part in merchant services and chamber advertising programs. .

Currently about 15 members while the Prince Albert Chamber has about 500 members.

New math curriculum

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Continued from page 1 In order to move on to the next grade level, students must score a minimum of a two on the four point scale.

The outcomes based grading provides the parent, teacher and student with an understanding of what the student has accomplished and what their skill level is while a simple 100 point grade simply provides a number that may not correspond to anything.

The focus of outcomes based learning is to ensure that the student learns the material to a certain level. This may mean re-writing an exam to demonstrate that they have learned the concept to a higher level than previously shown.

Schools across the Sask Rivers School Division have incorporated the system to varying degrees but each will look differently as there was no central blueprint for implementation.

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Affinity Credit Union Business Development Officer Lisa Anderson, left, and Affinity District Council member Ian Lauder, right present a cheque for $5,000 to Marliese Kasner and Nicole Philp of the Happy Hearts Child Care Inc. board. The funds, which are provided through Affinity’s Community Development Funding, will go toward the construction of a 33 space, non-profit daycare centre in Shellbrook.

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Shift to outcome based learning welcome A recent presentation at Shellbrook's W.P. Sandin Public High School opened my mind to a whole new world in the concept of grading.

The presentation was designed to give parents some insight into the new math curriculum as well as the new grades assessment for math which is expected to branch out into other subjects.

Under the new program, which had its beginnings three BRAD years ago, students are assigned DUPUIS a grade on an exam based on a four point rubric, or list of ~ outcomes that must be accomNews plished. The student receives a mark between 2 and 4 based on accomplishing criteria under levels 2, 3 and 4.

One of the biggest problems with the previous 100 point scale for grading was that the grade tells you nothing about what has been learned. The kid writes an exam, the teacher evaluates the work and assigns a grade based on their own weighting of the importance of each of the questions. Whether the student scores a 55 or an 85 tells the student and parents very little about what the student actually knows in regards to that subject.

With a rubric in place, the students know right away whether or not they have achieved the outcome and likely know where they can improve. They also have a very clear idea of what is expected of them in that they know what they need to do to achieve each level. Other types of testing and evaluation aren't so clear.

Another facet to this system is that it is not designed to beat students down for a poor test mark but rather identify what they know and what they need to work on. As it was described, re-writes of exams are common place in this system for students who demonstrate that they want to improve their grade.

At first glance, this may sound like a soft approach to education but you really have to ask what's more important, the learning or the grade achieved?

Giving a student a second or third crack at passing an exam or increasing their grade sounds far more conducive to learning then handing them a failing grade and pushing them to make up the missed marks on the next exam or assignment.

Bombing a test early in the semester can create a gap that's nearly insurmountable to close. Without some type of reassessment, those odds may get to them and they may simply give in and quit.

Will this solve all of the problems out there in education? No, but it will a greater percentage of students a greater opportunity to succeed in school.

Editor

At first glance, this may sound like a soft approach to education but you really have to ask what's more important, the learning or the grade achieved?

Prairie residents saving their pennies The strength of the agricultural sector these days is They found that many of us – especially women – say the widely recognized but now we have some numbers to demands of meeting everyday expenses such as mortgage quantify just how strong. payments make it hard if not impossible to embark on a StatsCan has issued a tally of income and savings plan. However, those of us on the Praiexpenses for farming in Canada in 2011 and ries are doing a better job that most in putting a it turns out that Saskatchewan was largely relittle aside, even if we start late. Prairie folk were sponsible for the big jump in income levels. late bloomers but now we’re better than most at The improvement in prices, largely a result of maintaining a regular contribution regimen. the emergence of increased demand from the That last point – starting late in life with a Pacific Rim, was most evident for farmers who savings plan – was cited by many in this surproduce crops. Given that we have half the farmvey but, as the old saying goes, better late than land in the country, it probably is no surprise never. that Saskatchewan saw a dramatic improve*** PAUL ment in both revenues and profit. But what may It is getting easier to own a house in Saskatchbe surprising is that Saskatchewan accounts for ewan.

MARTIN more than half the profit generated by farmers Much has been made of the rising cost of ~ in the nation. homeownership in this province, however, when Saskatchewan farm receipts rose by roughly you track the actual numbers, it is not as daunt$2 billion from 2010 to 2011 but profits rose even slightly ing as you might think. more, closing the year at slightly more than $3 billion. The Every three months the Royal Bank issues what it calls rest of Canada generated a further $2.8 billion so 2011 was its housing affordability index, a ratio of the cost of a home one of those rare years when Saskatchewan agriculture in various parts of the country compared to the average turned half the farmland in the country into half the in- income in that region. dustry’s profit.

What we found in the last quarter was that housing be*** came more affordable in Saskatchewan, by quite a margin This is the final week of something called Financial Lit- as it dropped roughly a full percentage point. The end reeracy Month, a time established to help Canadians focus sult was that a standard detached bungalow took less than their attention on the demands and importance of fiscal 40 per cent of the average pay check to own and was just prudence and, perhaps more importantly, saving. two points off the 25-year average.

Many of the national banks have developed tips designed And that is below the national average which is in the to help us sort through the jungle of financial products. neighborhood of 42 per cent. What this tells us is that the Bank of Montreal, for example, is offering a tip of the day housing market is cooling a bit and that incomes have on their website. And ScotiaBank has conducted a survey maintained pace with the rising cost of home ownership of our attitudes towards saving and investing. in this province.

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Stop to Bullying begins at home

Lay off the attack ads Editor: When democracy works, the issues get debated. Attack ads only project negativity, dragging “everyone” down. Over the last couple of weeks I have seen adds that knocked all four contenders for the provincial NDP leadership because they were not protesting the views of the Federal NDP leader; meaning they were not defending the interests of Saskatchewan. There have also been SaskParty ads featuring Mr. Wall taking the high road to ensuring a prosperous economy.

If there is a connection, it makes me suspicious that once again someone is trying to pull the wool over our eyes. We live in a democracy. Let’s bring the debate into the open. I would like to see an economy that not only functions well in the short term, but one that is sustainable long into the future and I would like to have some say as to what form that economy takes. I really care about the world we leave to future generations. That is what really matters to me.

Lay off the attack ads and let’s have some forums where the best minds from all walks of life contribute the best they have.

Maybe we can decide how we can raise our royalties so even if demand for oil drops, we can still maintain or improve our resource revenues. If our Canadian ‘PETRO’ dollar drops, it will allow all other goods and resources to be more competitive on the world market.

This will allow Canada to have a healthier, more diversified economy and slowing down our resource extraction a little will help reduce effects on our environment and help ensure future generations a sustainable future Let the public decide what the issues are and who represents our best interests. We are all in this together.

Steve Lawrence, Prince Albert

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Dear Editor, Letter from Brian Rushfeldt regarding the bullying problem in Canada, The serious problem of bullying has “experts” and educators scrambling to solve the issue. Their attempted solutions are contributing to bullying by creating “classes” of students.

Is a student who is overweight worth less focus than a student who identifies as a homosexual? Is a “nerd” worth less focus than someone with a learning disability? What values are those attempted solutions based upon?

Legislation and policies being debated by educators and governments miss the point. Does anyone really believe that bullying can be legislated out of existence?

Bullying is a problem of attitude, character and heart.

External policies and pressure will not change this. Teaching Christian based virtues such as the golden rule, esteem other higher and love your neighbor would go much further towards creating an anti-bullying culture.

This teaching should be taught at home and must be reinforced by educators.

Brian Rushfeldt Canada Family Action

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THE SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS DESERVE TO MAKE THE PLAYOFFS?

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THIS WEEK’S QUESTION: Is the Provincial Government making the right move in allowing private liquor stores?

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New Sask. born in rural Sask.

For the longest time, rural Saskatchewan through massive restrictions. was far ahead of the rest of province when it But it is the latter liquor law changes came to political trends. where the new Saskatchewan may be on a The shift began in the mid-1990s when we collision course with the old Saskatchewan first began to see the expansion of the oil that still tends to be rather conservative in sector and talk of new potash mines. its values. For this reason, it will be worth But mostly, it was driven by a change in the watching rural Saskatchewan’s reaction to mindset of agriculture. these changes.

With the demise of the Saskatchewan For starters, it can be argued that all too Wheat Pool as a true co-operative, farming many of the SLGA changes are aimed at the MURRAY become agri-business. Farming operations urban audiences. These would likely include expanded as country elevators disappeared. things like serving alcohol in spas (most of MANDRYK It was also about this time that we saw the which are the cities) and the ability to bring ~ last of the great farm rallies and protests your own wine to restaurants (which would demanding more government subsidizaalso seem to cater to urban clientele). tion. Meanwhile, challenges to the Canadian Admittedly, other SLGA changes will be Wheat Board’s authority as a single-desk seller moved more applicable to the smaller towns and cities. beyond the radical fringe of the right, trying to delibThe Sask. Party government is doing away with reerately defy the law by driving their trucks over the strictions requiring establishments to also provide U.S. border. sleeping accommodations. It is for this reason that ruCoupled with the greater impact of farm implement ral pubs have been located in hotels, rather than funcmanufacturing and the influence of the oil and gas sec- tion as stand-alone bars you see just across the border tor, rural voters began to take on a more free-enter- in Montana and North Dakota. prise outlook. Even traditional areas of NDP support While this change that will be applauded by many, around Yorkton _ the rural seats once known as red some rural hoteliers will likely be less pleased. In the square _ abandoned the NDP for political alternatives. cases of smaller communities, it may mean the demise The demand for better roads and Internet service of the local hotel, which would be the demise of a busito meet new economic needs was often not answered ness critical to many communities. by urban-dominated NDP governments. And as NDP Another liquor board change worth monitoring is MLAs failed to satisfy rural voters’ needs, support for the one that will allow limited stripping in bars. Many the right-wing alternative Saskatchewan Party only so- rural hotel/bar owners might see this as a great way to lidified. Really, this was the dawning of what is often create traffic for their establishments. referred today as the “new Saskatchewan.”

But with rural Saskatchewan generally older and Fast-forward to today and you are likely hearing a more socially conservative, it will also challenge what’s lot about that new Saskatchewan _ especially in the been considered acceptable in many rural communicontext of several recent Sask. Party policy changes. ties.

Those would include simplifying the labour laws to In fairness, it might be wrong to suggest that rural the liking of private employers, the privatization of In- residents _ who have become very good at adapting to formation Services Corp. (ISC), private liquor stores change and have often led change _ will be any less in the cities and _ most recently _ changes to the li- willing to adapt that city residents. quor regulations that treat drinking as more of a busiNevertheless, it may be a good measure of exactly ness opportunity than something in need of policing how much Saskatchewan has changed.

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Report from the Legislature

Our government’s commitment to continuing to move Saskatchewan forward was seen again in this week’s announcement regarding the Information Services Corporation (ISC).

We introduced legislation that will allow ISC to take the next steps to expand into new markets and continue growing. This legislation will allow for shares in the provincially owned corporation to be sold to the public with the province retaining 40 per cent ownership.

Of the 60% of shares open for public offering, 45% are available for Saskatchewan

your private records remain in government hands and ISC’s head office stays in Saskatchewan. This move is also about using the benefits of growth to improve the quality of life for you and your family.

Going public with ISC is expected to raise between $90 million and $120 million, which will then go towards addressing the infrastructure needs of our growing province. .

Two other recent announcements showcased using the benefits of growth.

Under the Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship program, our government has

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million. This program was introduced last spring and is open to Saskatchewan grade 12 graduates enrolled in post-secondary education in our province. Students approved will receive up to $500 per year to a lifetime maximum of $2,000 over ten years.

Using the benefits of growth also meant the second largest highways budget in Saskatchewan’s history with more than 1,200 KM of highways improvements.

This brings our highway investment since 2008 to $3.1 billion. Aggressively investing in improving our

highways means safer roads and meeting the infrastructure needs of a growing economy.

This week also saw historic changes which will reduce red tape and modernize Saskatchewan’s liquor regulations.

Under these changes, businesses such as salons, spas and movie theatres will be eligible for special use liquor permits. If the restaurant permits it, you can bring in your own bottle of wine.

In total, there are more than 70 changes. For a complete list, go to http:// bit.ly/Tf ME0z.

Take caution early in the snowmobile season With the snowmobile riding season already underway in most parts of the province, the Saskatchewan Safety Council would like to encourage everyone across the province to have a safe snowmobile season.

The winter season can bring with it some hazardous and risky situations for snowmobilers.

With freezing and thawing, thin ice is a major risk for snowmobilers early on. Riders should be particularly aware of freshly fallen snow which can hide thin ice and cause ditches, rocks, branches, drainage pipes and depressions to be covered.

Peter Huebner, Chief Snowmobile Instructor with the Saskatchewan Safety Council, recommends all riders become familiar with the terrain early in the season to prevent needless accidents from happening. “Most of what we call accidents, really aren’t, says Huebner. “With caution and foresight, you can eliminate a good 9 out of 10 of them.”

There are some basic tips that you should follow in order to have a safe and enjoyable snowmobile season: • Never ride alone. In case of an emergency it is essential to have someone there for help.

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Remember that all snowmobile operators born after January 1, 1989 are required to take the Snowmobile Safety Course in order to operate a snowmobile on public land.

Participants must be at least 12 years old to register for a course.

The Saskatchewan Safety Council offers Snowmobile Safety Courses around the province from November through March.

For more information on a course in your area please contact the Saskatchewan Safety Council at (306)757-3197.

The Saskatchewan Safety Council is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to the prevention of injuries and fatalities in the province of Saskatchewan.

Women step up with financial control

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Wear proper snowmobile gear including a helmet.

• Take extra precautions when riding in unfamiliar terrain.

• Don’t drink and ride. Alcohol is the cause of almost 70 percent of all snowmobile incidents.

• Use groomed snowmobile trails to prevent accidents from happening. There are over 10,000 km of groomed trails in Saskatchewan.

• Be careful when crossing roads, highways and railway tracks. Always come to a complete stop before proceeding.

• The legal speed limit for snowmobiles is 80 km/hour (50 miles/hour).

More and more women are taking control of the family finances and are often acknowledged as the “chief financial officer” of the household. According to a BMO study, 82 per cent of Canadian women are either the primary decision-maker or have equal responsibility for household financial decisions.

On a larger scale, women control about one-third of all wealth in North America, with this number increasing by 8 per cent every year.

Given these numbers, it is no wonder that women have become more engaged investors—and many are adopting online investing as a way to manage their portfolios.

However, studies also show that many women still lack confidence in managing their finances and tend to seek out advice more than men when making investing decisions.

“It’s great news that women are controlling an increasing amount of wealth in Canada and are becoming key decision makers for their household finances,” says

Viki Lazaris, the president and CEO of BMO InvestorLine. “However, for women to become more comfortable around financial matters, they need to develop the confidence to manage their investments.

With education and advice, women can become more engaged and assured investors.”

Lazaris points out that BMO recently introduced ‘adviceDirect’, an innovative service that provides investors with advice on how to manage their investment portfolio. The first service of its kind in Canada, it puts you in control by providing specific recommendations to help manage your portfolio. This online service is tailored for those who want to invest on their own but receive advice when making their decisions. “It lets you keep control without being on your own, just like having a co-pilot to guide you,” she says.

Alternatively, investors can choose a self-directed service that provides tools to help make independent decisions.

More information is available at www. bmo.com/advicedirect.

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Reduced value-added efforts increase food trade deficit There are words which over time come to reflect certain times in the continued evolution of agriculture.

We can think about the influence of 'zero-till' farming on the sector.

'Diversification' was certainly a key trend through the 1980s and the low price cycle which had farmers looking for alternate ways to make a living.

'Precision-farming' pretty much reflects farming today.

And then there is 'value-added".

In Saskatchewan in particular, and across most of the Canadian Prairies, the idea of adding value to what farmers produce has been much talked about over the years, in particular in those times when commodity prices were low and farmers needed options for increasing returns.

The idea of value-added has always been a good one in the sense such enterprises would offer local, alternate markets for farm produce, and at the same time create jobs here on the Prairies.

With commodity prices in the record high range these days, and overall economies on the Prairies percolating along at a near boom-pace which have employees in short supply in many communities, the need for local grain markets and jobs are not nearly so high, and the idea of valueadded processing for farm products has been pushed largely to the backburner.

Ultimately that may not be the best thing for our over-

all economy, since farm commodity prices are cyclical, and while they may not dip as low as they have in the past, input prices are also higher, meaning margins at times will be pressured based on the prices of export-bound grains and oilseeds.

The reduced interest in value-added farm produce processing has also pushed this country into an ever deepCALVIN er deficit in terms of trade in terms of food processing.

DANIELS While traditionally Canada has been ~ known for supplying raw produce to the world, whether it be minerals, wood, or grain, there has been a feeling we should do more processing here.

And in terms of food processing it simply never happened.

In fact the situation is getting worse.

A recent Western Producer story showed just how bad a deficit there is.

Author Doug Hedley, a former senior Agriculture Canada official, wrote “Canada’s net trade in value-added processed food has deteriorated from a deficit of about $1 billion in 2004 to $6.3 billion in 2011."

When you are talking billions, it is a massive deficit which

will honestly be hard to ever over come.

Now there are reasons for the situation, starting with factors such as it being easier to ship raw grains and oilseeds to processors closer to large population bases.

I have used the example before, but it remains a good one.

Farmers in the Kelvington, SK., area had the idea to make snack chips out of pea flour. It was an idea that had its merit, but the reality was bags of snack chips are bulky and expensive to transport to places like Los Angeles where there are enough people to create a market. It is easy to ship raw peas and make the chips closer to where large populations are.

The whole of Canada is a small market when compared to the U.S., or in a global economy, India, South Korea, China and Japan, and that means processing here may never catch up to exports.

Of course the downside, beyond the aforementioned trade deficit in the area, is that processing jobs are being left to others.

And, in a world where more and more of our daily food which shows up on our table was processed into something microwaveable, we also leave a lot of our food security in the hands of corporations outside out borders.

With the current high process farmers are getting for their grains and oilseeds, value-added is not a priority, but it should remain something we aspire to see more of in this country.

Enhancing your marketing outcomes

BY LEROY BADER, PAG SASK MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

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While it will not guarantee that you always sell a commodity at the top price, it will help you to manage price risk and improve your market returns.

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Understanding the marketing tools available to you and how to effectively use them can mean the difference between marketing in the top third of the market or the bottom third.

A variety of training events are available every year that allow you to deepen you understanding of marketing tools and principles and improve the net results in marketing your commodities.

SIAST has two marketing courses that can be offered throughout Saskatchewan. “Grain Marketing Basics for Today’s Environment” will help you gain a sound understanding of basic grain marketing principles and strategies, enabling you to identify marketing opportunities to increase your market returns. This two day course is being offered in Tisdale on Dec 10-11, 2012 and could be booked in other areas.

“Advancing Your Grain Marketing Strategies” is a more advanced training focused on using the marketing tools available.

This two day workshop is especially suitable for

those wishing to incorporate the use of futures and/or options in their marketing plans.

It will be offered in Tisdale in February 2013 and can also be available in other locations.

The Ministry of Agriculture is offering a series of one day Grain marketing workshops this year.

The workshops will focus on market risk, market intelligence, grain contracts and developing a marketing plan for your farm.

Workshops are scheduled in Tisdale on Janu-

ary 17th and Prince Albert on February 7th.

The Farm Business Development Initiative through the Ministry of Agriculture can assist you in obtaining training to develop your marketing skills by providing information and funding to help offset any training tuitions.

The initiative focuses on adopting or improving progressive management practices in nine key areas of farm business management. Farmers have successfully used the program to assist with train-

ing and consulting in key areas such as succession planning, marketing, production economics, financial planning and strategic planning.

Other eligible areas include human resources, business structure, environmental strategies and risk assessment.

Contact Leroy Bader, Regional Farm Business Management Specialist at 878- 8841 for more information on any of these events or to apply for the Farm Business Development Initiative.

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 amend Accessory Uses of the zoning district Lakeshore Development District (LD).

AFFECTED LAND This amendment will apply to any Lakeshore Development District and Lakeshore Development District 1 zoned lands throughout the entire municipality.

REASON The reason for the amendment is to remove the accessory use of single-detached dwellings accessory to the principal use in this zoning.

PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the bylaw at the R.M. of Leask No. 464 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 December 12, 2012 at 9:30 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 16th day of November, 2012.

Sheri McHanson Budd Administrator

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New referral method speeds up medical care Saskatchewan patients are benefitting from innovative scheduling options that reduce the time spent waiting for consultations with specialists in order to receive surgery and other treatments.

Eight groups of specialists have adopted the streamlined process called pooled referrals, and a new provincial service is making it easier for specialists to participate even if they don’t share an office. Health Minister Dustin Duncan took part in the official opening for Referral Management Services, which facilitates referrals from physicians and other clinicians.

“Through the Saskatchewan Surgical Initiative, our government is encouraging the use of the pooled referral model that has been successfully implemented by several groups of surgeons in the province,” Duncan said. “This is a common sense approach that gets people to a specialist sooner so they can arrive at a diagnosis and agree on a treatment plan.”

Pooling referrals is about improving patient choice by of-

fering the patient the option of seeing the next available specialist. Patients are consistently assigned to an appropriate specialist with the shortest wait time or they can choose to see a specific specialist. “Before we started offering pooled referrals five months ago, the average wait for a gynecology appointment was 44 days,” Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region’s Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology Dr. Corrine Jabs said. “We’ve cut that almost in half to 24 days. By levelling their workloads, our gynecologists are able to see patients sooner and achieve a more manageable workload. This is just one of the ways our region is focusing on reducing surgical wait times and enhancing our patients’ experiences.”

The Obs-Gyn Department has outsourced the referral process to the new provincial service.

Referral Management Services confirms receipt of the referral with the referring physician and contacts the patient within two weeks about an appointment. Specialists receive regular reports about the types of medical conditions being

handled, the length of patient waits and other information that can be used to manage future demand and further improve health care delivery.

“Developing Referral Management Services from scratch was an exciting project for HealthLine,” Saskatchewan HealthLine Director Roberta Wiest said. “After extensive consultations we took part in a collaborative effort with medical department heads, the Surgical Initiative, the Saskatchewan Health Quality Council, the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region Information Technology Department and our project consultants to create more efficient business processes that support better service to patients.”

So far, two groups of specialists in Saskatoon, four in Regina and two in Prince Albert are using pooled referrals, with six more preparing to adopt this approach for improving access to care. Of these, two groups of specialists are using HealthLine’s Referral Management Services and three others will start in 2013.

Safe strategies to please your knees This season, Canadians who live with chronic pain associated with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee may feel like they are missing out on their favourite winter or vacation activities. Even simple things, such as standing

up or sitting down, can be excruciating.

The pain experienced can be so intense and debilitating, it often leads to isolation. Having to stay indoors when the family is enjoying the great outdoors - or skip

the annual winter getaway - leaves sufferers feeling disconnected from doing the things they once enjoyed, and the people they do them with.

In an effort to relieve pain and reconnect with their

lives, it is important that people living with the discomfort of knee pain inform their doctor to determine the cause and then manage the condition. While many options are available to help alleviate pain and/or in-

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flammation, some individuals have concerns or questions about the medications they rely on; this includes concerns about addiction, side effects, and remembering to take medications on a regular basis.

When considering treatments to manage OA knee pain, it’s important to speak with your healthcare provider about safe, effective, and convenient treatment options to help relieve pain and improve functionality.

“An abundance of treatments are available to help reduce chronic knee pain due to osteoarthritis,” says Dr. Philip Baer, rheumatologist. “But understanding the associated risks and whether they are the right fit for one’s lifestyle is an important first step in effectively managing OA knee pain.”

Follow these tips to ensure that your pain associated with OA of the knee is treated in the safest manner possible: • Know the risks associated with certain medications. For instance, opioids are a powerful pain reliever, but may be highly addictive.

Some serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) can provide effective pain relief and are well-tolerated.

• Acetaminophen, for example, could lead to liver damage if the maximum daily dose is exceeded. • Ibuprofen, or other similar medications, for example, could affect the protective lining of the stomach and may increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

• Always read and follow the label on non-prescription and prescription medications, and follow your doctor’s directions for use.

• Talk to your pharmacist about any potential interactions between medications you’re already taking.

SIDEBAR: Choosing the right pain medication

According to the Arthritis Society of Canada, 10 per cent of Canadians live with osteoarthritis (OA).

Those affected by chronic pain associated with OA of the knee often find that their symptoms prevent them from participating in the winter-time activities they once loved; from vacation sports like golf and tennis, to outdoorsy hobbies such as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, to the simple joys such as playing with their grandchildren.If you’re affected by chronic pain associated with OA of the knee, safe and effective treatments are available to help you reconnect with the activities you love.

But determining the right treatment option for you is extremely important. While there are a variety of medications available to relieve pain, there are many factors to consider before starting a treatment regimen: • Talk with your doctor to devise a plan to manage your pain, and ensure that you consistently follow their directions when taking medications.

• Know and understand the side effects and longterm risks of any medications you take to help you weigh the reported risks with potential benefits.

• Choose wisely. New treatments like some serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), for example, are proven effective and well-tolerated. Your doctor can help determine which treatment is right for you.

• Be aware of your family’s medical history and susceptibility to allergies, addiction or reactions to certain medications.

• Not all treatments involve medication. Ask your doctor about non-pharmacological therapies and lifestyle adjustments that can also help alleviate your pain.

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Clamping down on unlicensed motor vehicle dealers

The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) is raising awareness about the risks of buying vehicles from unlicensed vehicle dealers.

Unlicensed vehicle dealers - also known as curbers - are typically defined as individuals who do not possess a motor dealer’s license but are buying and selling multiple vehicles in a short period of time for the primary purpose of making a profit. This can be costly for the consumer and is a viola-

tion of The Motor Dealers Act. Buying a vehicle from a curber is risky for a number of reasons. Practices like odometer tampering, selling flood damaged or stolen vehicles and covering up safety issues are common among curbers. Often, curbers will lead the buyer to believe they are selling the family car when they are actually in the business of buying and selling vehicles for profit.

Additionally, resolving conflicts between buyers and these

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unlicensed dealers can be costly and frustrating.

In an effort to stop this practice, the FCAA has launched a campaign to investigate suspected unlicensed vehicle dealers.

The best way for a consumer to ensure they are buying from a licensed motor dealer is to ask to see their motor dealer’s license. Every licensed motor dealer must have one available for viewing on their premises.

CTF, grassroots & minister speak out on C-27 politicians The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF), Aboriginal and Northern Development Minister John Duncan and several grassroots band members spoke out today about the need to support bill C-27; legislation that will put chief and council salary information online for all to see.

Once passed, C-27 will ensure band members can access the information anonymously. This will especially help people in small communities where it’s either awkward to ask how much the chief makes or could result in shun-

ning or intimidation just for wanting to see the information. “We’ve been pushing hard for this legislation for three years so we’re quite pleased the government has responded to our concerns,” said CTF Prairie Director Colin Craig. “The bottom line is every politician in the country – federal, provincial, municipal and Aboriginal politicians, should have to disclose their pay to the public.”

Craig along with band members from the Squamish First Nation (B.C.), the Peguis First Nation (MB), the Tataskweyak Cree Na-

tion (MB) and the Odanak First Nation (QC) met with the Minister of Aboriginal and Northern Development to discuss concerns from a grassroots perspective.

“Bill C-27 is important to grassroots people as it will allow band members access chief and council salaries without fear of threats or reprisals. If First Nations want to govern themself they should be accountable and transparent as all other levels of government who make their salaries accessible for the public,” said Phyllis Sutherland - Peguis Accountability Coalition.

“I want accountability for all first nations in Canada.

Our politicians need to be held accountable too,” said Solange Garson, a recently elected councilor at Tataskweyak Cree Nation.

“Bill C-27 is something a lot of grassroots support. We want transparency like everyone else.”

“My spouse and I have been harassed, my house vandalized and members of our local accountability organization have been intimidated for speaking out,” said Michael Benedict, member of the Coalition of Abenaki Citizens for a Just,

Transparent and Accountable Abenaki Government.

“Local elected officials were afraid we would empower Abenaki citizens to take a stand against abuse of power, misappropriation of public money and unavailability of information. C-27 will help improve transparency.”

“When grassroots people request financial information from band council they are often threatened with support cuts from the band and are shunned in the community,” said Bev Brown of the Squamish First Nation. “C-27 will help

band members because it will allow them to view the material online and anonymously.”

To date the federation has exposed numerous cases of wild politician salaries on reserves and set-up a web site to help band members learn about their right to access information – www.

Reser veTransparency.ca.

CTF efforts to expose wild salary situations have even helped bands elect accountability-driven politicians such as Janette Peterson, Chief of the Annapolis Valley First Nation in Nova Scotia.

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Elks split home and home series with Prairie The Shellbrook Elks split their home and home match up with the Prairie Outlaws in Fort Carlton Hockey League action this weekend.

The Elks dropped game one of the series in a shootout in Waldheim Friday night before scoring a decisive victory Saturday nihgt at home.

Elks 4 Prairie 5 (SO) The Elks jumped out to an early lead in the first period in Waldheim Friday night but but lost in a shootout after a scoreless over-

time.

Aki Seitsonon and Lyndon Leard both scored for the Elks in the first period while Jordan Menke scored for the Outlaws.

Down a goal heading into the second, the Outlaws struck early with a goal from Chris Hahn 30 seconds into the period.

Luke Fritshaw took the lead back for the Elks three minutes later but a goal from Drew McDermott evened the score midway through the period.

Prairie’s Tory Stott and Shell-

brook’s Matt Bergen scored early in the third to maintain a tie.

The game went to a shootout, after neither team was able to score in overtime, with Tyler Bouey scoring the game winner.

Neither team spent much time in the penalty box with just two penalties a piece. Both teams were also perfect on the penalty kill.

Elks 6 Prairie 1 Saturday night’s game in Shellbrook was a battle of short benches as the Elks and Outlaws dressed 13 and 14 players, respectively.

The Elks got a pair of goals from Matt Swaby 30 seconds apart to end a fast paced first period. Prairie goaltender Brendon Thiessen faced 32 of 71 shots in the first period alone.

The Elks continued their barrage in the second with a goal from Aki Seitsonon a minute into the period. Chris Thompson and Ryan Gareau also scored for the Elks in the second to make the score 5-0 heading into the third.

Curtis Kulchar scored Prairie’s lone goal of the game on the pow-

erplay, breaking Devon Spencer’s shutout bid, with 14:22 left to play in the game.

Floyd Cook scored to restore the Elks’ five goal lead, with three minutes left in the period.

Prairie went 1 for 7 on the power play while the Elks went 0 for 3 on the powerplay. The Elks doubled up on their opponents on the shot clock 71 to 35.

The Elks’ next home action is Saturday December 1 when they play host to the Bruno T-Birds.

The puck drops at 8 p.m.

Blazin' Billy Hamilton will spark Reds Cincinnati Reds are a team on the fast track to success.

They’ve started to win championships, have on their roster a pitcher, Aroldis Chapman, who throws faster than any other Major League Baseball player and will likely have Billy Hamilton in their lineup in 2013.

Even if you’re a big fan of major league baseball, you likely haven’t seen Billy Hamilton. In fact, if you watched some of Hamilton’s Double A minor league games at Pensacola last season, you still may not have seen him. He’s but a blur on the basepaths, having obliterated professional baseball’s stolen base record with an astounding 155.

They call him Blazin’ Billy, and the Reds hope he’ll patrol their outfield next season, where Reds fans hope to see an array of legend-making plays. Like the one time he caught a fly ball at the warning track, from his original position at shortstop. Like the times he beat out infield hits on routine grounders to second.

Like the times he regularly scored from second base on an outfield flyout.

Hamilton reportedly goes from first to second in less than three seconds. Somebody timed him once at 13.8 seconds on an insidethe-park home run, even though he eased up halfway to home when it was obvious there wouldn’t be a play at the plate.

When Hamilton gets on first base, minor league pitchers threw fastballs to the next hitter 95 per cent of the time, hoping it might give the catcher a slim hope of preventing a stolen base.

And when a good hitter knows a fastball is imminent, he’s statistically far more dangerous. A hitter’s hitter like Reds’ slugger Joey Votto, batting behind a player like Blazin’ Billy, might hit .400.

Sports Illustrated recently named Hamilton the No. 2 minor league prospect and the Reds expect he’ll crack their roster next spring. For the first time since 1995, Cincinnati won a playoff game this past October and after winning 97 games in 2012, will be a heavy favourite to be a top World Series contender in 2012.

With the likes of Chapman and his 105 MPH fastball on the mound and Blazin’ Billy on the basepaths, the Reds are definitely expecting to be living life in the fast lane.

• Greg Cote, Miami Herald: “Hidden injuries, switched jersey numbers, intentionally deflated footballs. When USC said they wanted coach Lane Kiffin to set an example, I guess they should have specified what kind of example.”

• Brad Dickson of the Omaha (Neb.) World-Herald, on why the President got heckled during a late campaign stop in Cincinnati: “Obama's get-toughon-crime policy has cost the Bengals half their defence.”

• Comedy writer Jim Barach: “Taylor Swift will write a love column for Seventeen Magazine. She will give advice to the girls. Apparently they are still trying to work out a deal for relationship advice to boys from Tiger Woods.”

• From Sports Illustrated’s Tweet of the Week: ‘When I die, I want Tony Romo to be my pallbearer so he can let

BRUCE PENTON ~ me down one last time.’ — Kenny (Papa Bear).

• Scott Ostler of the San Francisco Chronicle: “Mike D'Antoni - the only NBA coach with three first names . . . Mike's brother Dan, a Lakers assistant coach, also has three first names, but

two of them are "Dan." Do the D'Antoni boys have another brother named Tony?”

• R.J Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Don Cherry told the Toronto Sun the material he buys for his suits is probably curtain fabric. Instead of Grapes, should we be calling him Drapes?”

• Norman Chad, Washington Post: “This season’s unexpected, undefeated-for-awhile New York Knicks are the oldest team in NBA history. They have the league’s oldest player, 40-year-old Kurt Thomas. They have the league’s oldest point guard, soon-to-be-40 Jason Kidd. They have the league’s oldest rookie, 35-year-old Pablo Prigioni. They have two 38-year-olds, Marcus

Camby and Rasheed Wallace, who have more collective wear and them on them than the Michelins on Willie Nelson’s tour bus. They reportedly even made an offer to Willis Reed, but the bad right thigh that limited him to 27 minutes in Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals apparently hasn’t healed yet.”

• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “Arriving online this week: the Mariners' Holiday Gift Guide. Prices range from $7.97 for an M's cuff-knit stocking cap to $8.5 million for a gentlyworn Chone Figgins.”

• Headline at TheOnion. com: “Bears trainers worried concussed Jay Cutler may never sulk again.”

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TheOnion.com: “Doctors refuse to clear concussed Michael Vick after he claims Eagles can still make playoffs.”

• Chad again, on Caltech, known for its brainiac students and losing teams, getting busted by the NCAA: “Banning Caltech from postseason is akin to forbidding Pope Benedict XVI from break-dancing.”

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REIDT - Lucille: Born April 4, 1942 in the D’Amour District, four months after her father’s sudden passing. She was lovingly raised by her widowed mother and older siblings.

She attended school at Beausite School until 1953 when her family moved to Leask where she and her youngest brother attended high school. Many teenage memories were made with best friend Alma Fouquette (Dube) and her many close friends.

She married Norman on August 13, 1960 and moved to the Silvergrove District 19 miles east of Leask to a farm purchased from Norman’s uncle. Here she assumed her role as a young bride and later a loving and dedicated mother to their two daughters. Lucille was very involved as a farm wife and mother. Ella Reidt, Lucille’s sister-in-law, lived on the neighboring farm. She gave Lucille great moral support in the earlier years on the farm and soon Lucille embraced farm life with a passion. She planted large gardens, picked berries, canned and helped Norm with the chores and raised their two precious daughters. The girls were her pride and joy, as were her five grandchildren years later. When they were on the farm Norm and Lucille would snowmobile for miles all over the country, sightseeing, touring and visiting friends. Lucille did much volunteer work for various groups and was a dedicated and active member of the Anglican Church Women for many years, where she would prepare the sanctuary for worship service, clean and make sure everything was in excellent condition. She was a skilled and accomplished seamstress who was more than happy to help friends and neighbours with alterations. She designed and created many special and unique projects in her sewing room, including the funeral pall for the church. Norman and Lucille moved to Leask in 1990. They loved to travel and throughout the years they visited most of the United States, taking in various attractions by land in their motor home or on occasion by sea. They also were able to tour Alaska and the eastern Canadian coast as well as enjoy fun times camping and fishing with friends up north during the summers.

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Fishing was another passion and she would often remark on what a peaceful feeling she had while sitting in the boat with a fishing rod in her hand, enjoying the scenery of the beautiful northern lakes. For fourteen years, they enjoyed winter months in southern Texas, where they made many new friends. Lucille had a genuine, gentle, caring spirit and always welcomed visitors. Never did anyone leave thirsty or hungry. Out of love for her family, Lucille always led by example: faith in God, family first and hard work. She will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed.

Lucille leaves to cherish her memory; her loving husband, Norman Reidt of Leask, SK., Her children, Sandra (Murray) Galambos of Laird, SK., Connie (Andy) Jessop of Leask, SK., Her grandchildren; Brett Galambos, Kelby Galambos, Jillian Galambos all of Warman, SK., Lynnae Jessop and Nolan Jessop both of Saskatoon, SK., Her brothers and sister, Oliver (Ingrid) Robin of Edmonton, AB., George (Olga) Robin of Spruce Grove, AB., Emile (Marie) Robin of Leask, SK., Olive (Paul) Garand of Rosthern, SK., Leon (Audrey) Robin of Prince Albert, SK., Her sisters-in-law and brother-in-law; Gaby Verbonac of Leask, SK., Ella Reidt of Shellbrook, SK., Lillian Reynolds of Saskatoon, SK., Ernest (Theresa) Coates of Saskatoon, SK. and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Lucille was predeceased by; Her parents, Arthur and Marie Anne Robin, her in-laws, John and Anna Reidt, Her sisters, Therese (Albert) Garand, infant Rita Robin, Her brother, Paul Robin Her brothers –in-law, Milton Reidt, Frank Reynolds and Lloyd Reidt, Sister–in-law, Charlotte Coates and numerous other relatives.

The Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Leask, SK. at 2:00 p.m. with Father Stephen Harnish as Officiant. The Readers were Lorraine Madsen, Art Robin and Dennis Coates.

Alma Dube shared memories of Lucille. The song, On the Wings Of A Snow White Dove was sung by Stella Robin and Julie Lamontagne. The music for the service was done by St. Henry’s Catholic Choir. The Leask Anglican Church Women formed an Honor Guard. The Pallbearers were her nephews, Brad Robin, Francis Robin, David Robin, Dean Reidt, Doug Robin, Greg Reynolds, Robert Garand. Memorial Donations may be made to The Butler Library Project Leask, SK. or The Shellbrook and Districts Health Services Project. Interment of Cremated Remains: at a later date. Beau “Lac” Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

Sask. Pulse Growers implement new governance policies In light of recent events surrounding the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) director election and the public endorsement of candidates, the SPG Board of Directors would like to communicate some recent changes to its governance policies. The Board acknowledges its responsibility to maintain the highest standards of governance and is continually working to serve the best interest of Saskatchewan growers.

New governance policies include: 1.

No director will actively campaign in an SPG election outside of campaigning for themselves.

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Neither the SPG Board, nor its directors will endorse candidates in an election.

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The SPG Board will review, and change where warranted, its nomination and election policies.

“The Board felt that it was necessary to address issues that have been raised during this 2012 election and to publicly clarify our governance policies to ensure that we maintain the support and trust of our growers,” says SPG Board Chair Morgan Nunweiler. “We have always had clear policies regarding director duties and conflict of interest at the board table, but felt it was essential to further develop our policies regarding director elections.”

Current SPG Directors Jim Moen, Bert Vandenberg, and Shawn Buhr apologize to the Board and candidates.

Accountable to and funded by growers, SPG’s strategic direction is guided by a seven-member, producer-elected Board of Directors. SPG’s mandate is to provide leadership for a profitable Saskatchewan pulse industry through research, market development, and communications.

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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, 11 a.m.

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

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

Sun., 11 a.m. - Worship Wed., Mid Week Study 7 p.m.

Pastor David Bodvarson 747-7235 Canwood 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School 11:00 a.m. - Worship Pastor Glenn Blazosek Leask Gospel Tabernacle Sunday 6:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

St. Agatha’s - Shellbrook

Mass Sunday, 9 a.m..

St. Henry’s - Leask Mass Sunday 11 a.m.

St. Joseph’s - Marcelin Mass Saturday, 7 p.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

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THE REVEREND STEPHEN HARNISH RECTOR FOR THE PARISH FAMILY OF LEASK AND SHELLBROOK SERVING ALL SAINTS, CHRIST CHURCH, ST ANDREW AND ST LUKE This past Sunday was the Sunday next before Advent in the Anglican Church, also known as Stir up Sunday because of our Collect Prayer “STIR up, we beseech thee, O Lord, the wills of thy faithful people; that they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works, may of thee be plenteously rewarded; through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (BCP259) As we say good bye to the season of Trinity and call upon God to stir us into action as we wait in anticipation for the Christ, our scripture lessons from Jeremiah 23:5-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 and our Gospel John 1:35-45 give us some direction about what it is we are entering into, what we are asking and what is expected of us. Quite often we get into a mindset where we see our relationship as one sided with God. We ask He gives. Today in our collective prayer we ask that God, through the Holy Spirit might stir us into action….. waking us out of a spiritual slumber….reminding us that if we expect Gods love freely given we must through our actions open ourselves to that love. We work very hard this time of year cleaning our homes preparing them for guests, preparing our favorite foods, and gathering in treasures which we will share with one another.

These are as I hope our response to the most important treasure we receive, our most important food and our most glorious guest. Of course, Christ, is our most important treasure and he is the food of everlasting life so we cleanse our hearts and we open ourselves to him that he might enter in and

remain. St Paul directs the congregation of Thessalonica that if they claim to be the children of the light then they must live as such and be ever ready for the coming of Christ. We do not know when this might be, and this is for good reason because we are each and every day called to live as though it were the day.

John the Baptist declared that Christ had come, he pointed to Jesus and said “behold the Lamb of God,” and John’s disciples followed Jesus, as did others.

They were ready they had prepared themselves listening to John who went before our Lord to prepare the way. Those disciples were the fruits of Johns labours because John declared who the Christ was. John, not for his glory but for the glory of God directed people through himself and then from himself to the truth found in Christ. John did not conform to the comfortable road; John did not take the easy way. He chose the way God gave him the narrow road which led to true comfort and ease found in Christ. John was not preaching a new fangled faith; he did not make it up as he went along. John showed the people that the one whom Isaiah and Jeremiah spoke of had come to be among them that the prophecy had come to fruition. “Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgement and justice in the earth……he shall be called THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS (Jer.23:5-6)

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Today we are reminded of the work required, the effort we must put into our worship of God; not our worship of his Church but worship as his Church; not the worship of his sacraments but worship of him through his sacraments. Just as John called out to others to tell them of the coming of Christ we call out also, to others, to prepare a way in their heart for Christ. And we do so through our works. How we behave, how we treat one another how we treat all those we meet must reflect the love of Christ. Our works should be such, that a complete stranger at first meeting us is able to come to a realisation that we are Christians. Our actions should say to them this person knows of the love of God and shows it. In our witness we are called to be true to what Christ teaches. Some people may be put off, or made to feel uneasy because of our devotion to Christ but like John we are called to stir people into following Christ and as I can attest, and I am sure many of you can, it is not always the easiest or the most comfortable place to be in. To be as John the Baptist was, we must remain steadfast in the truth, steadfast in following Gods Holy Law; just as we will see this coming Sunday the first in Advent when we read of Christ cleansing the Temple.

(Matthew 21:1-13) Our works should be pleasing to God not necessarily to others. John offered the people Baptism and the Christ, the Lamb of God, he also spoke of the immorality around him and he rebuked the Pharisees challenging them on their devotion to God. We ask that we will be rewarded by God through the fruit of our good works, good in the eyes of God not mankind. Advent is our time of preparation, anticipating the coming of the Christ Child, that time of preparation is a time of self examination, of discovering our gifts and discerning how best we might use them for Christ’s Holy Catholic Church. This is the end of the old Church year and we enter upon a new and hopeful year learning from the past as we move forward; striving to be a community which declares the love of the Lamb of God as we draw more disciples to him through our good works. Like John we offer the Lamb slain for us, like John we stand as an example to others of what it is to follow Christ. Becoming less that Christ becomes more.

Christ is to fill our hearts, our minds, our souls and our bodies that we might show Christ to others through faith, hope and charity. May you know a blessed Advent.

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How to keep Christmas shopping a positive experience

Online shopping has changed the way many of us buy gifts and, with the holidays upon us, gift-buying is in full swing. And, for that hard-to-shop-for-somebody, gift cards have grown in popularity, rating number two on most Canadians’ wish lists for favourite gifts to receive. No matter what you buy – or where you buy it − the smart consumer still needs to be diligent to avoid surprises.

Consider these seasonal-savvy tips: Online Shopping • Buy from a reputable business. Or risk losing your money.

• Consider the full cost of the purchase.

Avoid surprises.

• Make sure your credit card number and personal financial information is protected.

Trust only secure and protected websites and servers.

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Gift cards • Read and understand the terms and conditions of each gift card before you buy.

Expiry dates may be prohibited but fees can still be charged on some types of gift cards.

• Buy from a reputable, financially sound retailer, or your gift card may be valueless if the business goes bankrupt.

• Keep the receipt as a guarantee of the value of the card. It may be needed if the card is lost or stolen.

Nobody needs headaches over the holidays. Be a smart consumer and shop with caution together with the confidence that comes from dealing with reputable businesses.

More information is available at ontario. ca/consumerservices.

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BLAINE LAKE: Wapiti Library - Books, Movies, Magazines, Children’s Section, Internet, Printing, Study/Meeting Space, Proctor Service, Community Programming. Hours: Tuesday 1-5, Wednesday 1-5, Thursday 5-8, Friday 1-5. Contact us for more info 497-3130 www.wapitilibrary.ca.

CANWOOD: Branch of Wapiti Regional Library 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/BIG RIVER: Christmas Candlelight Services, Beau “Lac” Funeral Home would like to invite you, your family, and friends to join us on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012 at 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Shellbrook OR Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, 7:30 p.m. Evangelical Free Church Big River. Local ministers participating in services. If you have lost someone you love, the Christmas Season can be a difficult time. Lunch and fellowship following the services. For more information call: Beau “Lac” Funeral Home 306-747-2828 or 306-469-2277. Everyone Welcome.

SHELLBROOK: You are invited to experience “A Paper Bag Christmas” at Shellbrook Pentecostal Assembly. A ‘live’ Christmas Advent program for the whole family. Week One - Dec. 2 ~ ‘The journey begins.’ Week Two - Dec. 9 ~ ‘The Baby Shower’ Week Three - Dec.16 ~ ‘Don’t doubt in the dark.’ Week Four - Dec. 23 ~ ‘Heaven’s Dawn.’ Starting @11:00 am before worship service. In the New year we are looking at the possibility of starting a Sunday School bus ministry. Call Dave Bodvarson @ 747-7235 if you would like a ride to Sunday school.

SHELLBROOK: Advent Lessons & Christmas Carol Service at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Shellbrook on Friday December 14 at 7 p.m. Refreshments and fellowship to follow. Everyone Welcome.

SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Kinette Annual Cookie Sale, Saturday, December 1, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Shellbrook Legion Hall. Lots of delicious homemade Christmas cookies. Pay by the pound, bring your own containers. Also Pictures with Santa.

SHELLBROOK: Knox United Church Invites All Communities and Everyone for a special 100th Anniversary Service on Wednesday, December 12 - 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Don Schweitzer, Professor, St. Andrew’s College will bring the message. A Free Will Offering will be taken for the Mission and Service Fund of the United Church of Canada. Refreshments & fellowship following the service. Everyone Welcome!

LEASK/MARCELIN: Leask/Marcelin Fish & Game Horn Measuring & Social on Friday, December at the Leask Legion Hall - 6:30 p.m. (Bring your fish & photo entries or leave at Sprigg’s Fine Foods in charge of Tom).

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From the desk of the Recreation Director

BY JENNY HOSIE

In Hockey this weekend we have Silvertips vs. Whitefish on Friday 30thNovember at 8:00pm. We also have the Elks vs. Bruno on Saturday 1st December starting at 7:30pm. Go along to the Rec Centre and show some support!

Walks in the Theater are every Monday and Friday morning at 9am giving everybody the opportunity to take a walk within a safe environment during the winter months. The cost is $1.00 per person. We also have Seniors Exercise at the seniors’ hall starting on November 15th at 9:30am, and continuing each Thursday. The cost is $1.00 per person.

Fitness with Leeta Harms next week will be the last sessions this year, as she will be taking a well-deserved break for the Christmas Period! I just want to say a big thank you to Leeta for all of the hard work she has put in this year!

Classes will resume in January so keep an eye out here and

on the events calendar of the Shellbrook webpage for dates.

If you want to attend a class next week, they will take place Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 – 8:30pm in the Elementary School. You can purchase 12 passes for $50 or pay a drop in fee of $5.

Tammy Fulton instructs 2 Yoga classes in Shellbrook on Mondays; her first class starts at 5:15-6:30pm starting November 5th at the Seniors Hall. The second session starts at 6:30pm in the Elementary School. If you would like more details on these classes contact Tammy Fulton at 747-3030, 940-7580 or tfulton@skyvelocity.ca.

Find information about programmes and events running at www.shellbrook.org Weekly Health Tip During the Christmas period we tend to have a break in our exercise and physical activity regimes, and this time of

year is probably the most important time to maintain physical activity levels!

At www.fitwatch.com/exercise you can find ways of exercising in the home with no equipment whatsoever! Here are some examples; Crunches are something you can easily do in the comfort of your own home and are probably the best exercise for building and strengthening the abdominal muscles. Unlike a sit-up you do not need to lift your head all the way up into the sit up position. Another example would be jumping jacks! A great cardio exercise not just for the kids!

Find more examples of home work out techniques at -www. fitwatch.com/exercise/10-ways-you-can-exercise-at-homewith-no-equipment-10.html Office – 747-4949 Cell – 747-9098 Email – shellbrookrecdirector@sasktel.net

Saskatchewan Seniors Association Inc. news highlights 2012 appears to have gone the way of the Dodo bird, its just disappeared, and it seems to have done that so quickly. So what can we look forward to in 2013 ?. There’s an increase in the prescription drug charges which is just our provincial governments’ way of thanking us for all the hard work we did making this province what it is today. To go along with that the Federal government has just declared a deficit budget so we can look forward to probably little or no increases in CPP and OAS and we can certainly look forward to the ever increasing cost of living.

Remembrance day this year was another heart breaking day seeing all those wonderful faces of the WW 2 veterans standing proud and tall as they waited on that raw cold day in Ottawa for the ‘dignitaries’ to arrive. Maybe just on one November the 11th we could see the ‘dignitaries’ waiting for the decreasing number of veterans to attend the

parade. That sure would be a real recognition of their sacrifice.

Will we see peace and goodwill across the land or is it just as far away now as it was in 2011. From all accounts people are still being killed and slaughtered in mid east countries this year as they were last year and for what reason?. There comes to mind a news item of a brave small girl who was shot in the head just because she wanted to go to school, to be educated and be allowed to follow her dreams Despite all the money and manpower and other resources being poured into some of those mid east and far east countries will we ever see any real positive change?. Just how many young lives have to be sacrificed before we realize that for whatever reason there cannot or will not be any change in the lives of the people who inhabit that part of the world..

Here in our part of the world once again

we are hearing words like recession or even depression being tossed around and not just by the financial bigwigs but by our own Minister of Finance. Wouldn’t it be great just for once to hear words like “ no unemployment this year”, and “food banks closed down due to lack of customers this year” and “more affordable housing than applicants this year’. I know that right now spending money to put people to work is just a pipe dream but it’s at least better than spending money sending rockets to Mars. Now there’s a pipe dream.

As the weather gets colder and the snow lies on the ground, at least on the prairies and as the month of December progresses our thought will be turning to Christmas with all the happiness and joy that it brings.

It is a time when we should all be sparing a thought for those in this country who are less fortunate than we are. Kettles and other forms of collections will be all around us so

U of S to suspend Emma Lake Kenderdine Campus activities to 2016 University of Saskatchewan (U of S) officials today announced that courses and activities at the Emma Lake Kenderdine Campus will be suspended effective immediately through to 2016, during which time the future of the campus will be re-examined.

The Emma Lake Kenderdine Campus was opened in 1935 and has maintained a focus on the arts and ecology in addition to

being available for community use. However, the campus is in need of millions of dollars in repair to bring it up to today’s standards.

“We simply don’t have the funds at this time to make the significant capital investment that this campus needs in order to be running effectively,” said Greg Fowler, acting vice-president, finance and resources. “In a

time of budget restraint, we need to be very strategic, which unfortunately means making difficult decisions.” In addition to saving the university $500,000 in operating expenses over three years, a significant capital investment in the millions of dollars would need to be made to bring the facility up to standards, money which the university simply does not have at this time.

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The Emma Lake Kenderdine Campus had about 200 U of S students attend parts of courses in summer 2012 and offered experiential learning opportunities in courses such as biology, soil sciences, drama, art and art history, and land use and environmental studies. Additional noncredit courses such as wilderness and remote first aid certification, canoe tripping, photography, painting and camps have been previously offered. The campus has been utilized as an experiential learning site for courses which have taken place at the university’s main campus in Saskatoon.

“We are thankful to the volunteer Board of Directors and to the campus manager for their efforts and commitments to rejuvenate the campus over the past two decades,” said Brett Fairbairn, provost and vice-president academic. “We are committed to offering diverse and high-quality educational experiences for our students.”

Public questions about the suspension of the Emma Lake Kenderdine Campus operations can be directed to finances@usask. ca.

what ever form the giving takes, be it cash for the kettle or food for the food bank, we should all take the time to remember the folk worse off than we are. The thought of people living or existing in bleak circumstances here in Canada is bad at any time of the year, but that feeling becomes more intense at this special time of the year. As we celebrate the birth of Christ with gifts, much like the Magi did with the Infant born in a stable in Bethlehem, could we at this time give one less gift to each other and maybe, give that gift to some one who really needs it. The gift may just be a smile, a friendly word or a warm welcome to your home, but whatever it is let’s reach out and make the effort to show that we care .

I know that there will be many seniors spending the holiday season much like they have spent the remainder of the year; alone, and despite all the good intentions of a lot of well meaning folk to prevent that, some will still slip through the cracks.

There are lots and lots of lonely days for seniors and other people too who have only memories to keep them company, but at Christmas it’s especially lonely. When you speak to seniors about Christmas time in the past, their memories are not only vivid but so different from the Christmas that we know now. No matter the circumstances there was always that spirit of being together and celebrating the good fortune of just being together. It wasn’t presents under the tree or wine in the glass or even good food on the table, it was just the pleasure and warmth that the company of friends and family bring.

During the celebrations that take place at this time of year maybe we could also spare the time to say a little prayer for the health and safety of all those young men and women who are serving in the Canadian armed forces who, because of circumstances beyond their control, are separated from their loved ones Throughout my time with SSAI I have been blessed with meeting so many kind hearted and tolerant seniors who have sat and patiently listened to what I had to say about seniors and SSAI in particular. We have sat over a cup of coffee or tea and talked about the similarities and differences that exist between generations at this time but there was always a smile and a laugh to finish the day.. I hope that you learned a little from me because I know that I learned so much from all of you..

Now on behalf of all the members of SSAI’s executive board I would like to wish all seniors across this great province a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. God Bless you all.

Keep active and stay healthy.

Len Fallows. President SSAI.

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Bill Aug delivers the rock as Bob Miller and Roger Rask wait at the ready to B Event winner Team Ingram (St Walburg CC), Alison Ingram, Lisa Chambers, sweep.

Deb Tokarz Photo Blayne Nichol, Tessa Briscoe and coach Norman Ingram.

A Event winners Team Streifel (Saskatoon Nutana CC) Kristen Streifel, Elyse Lafrance, Robyn Despins, Karlee Korchinski and coach Tracy Streifel.

C Event winners Team Bertsch (Saskatoon Sutherland CC) Danielle Bertsch, Kayla Cormack, Rebecca Vereschagin, Jillian Moldenhauer and coach Micke Vereschagin.

Lloyd Helm calls the shot as former coach Paul Skopyk and Larry Brossart look on, during the trhowing of the first rock.

C2 Qualifiers Team Tokarz (Saskatoon Nutana CC) Brook Tokarz, Janelle Regier, Courtney Orsen, Brie Spilchen and coach Cheryl Boechler.

Shellbrook hosts Junior Womens Northerns Shellbrook was the host of some of the best junior curling northern Saskatchewan has to offer as the Shellbrook Curling Club hosted the Junior Women’s Northenr Championships November 24 and 25.

Four teams advanced through the bracket to earn a spot at the Provincial Womens Championships in Weyburn January 3-7, 2013.

The Kristen Striefel, of Saskatoon Nutana was the first to qualify for a Provinical berth with a win in the A Event. Striefel defeated Danielle Bertsch, of Saskatoon Sutherland, and then went on to beat fellow Nutana

Curling Club rink Brooke Tokarz.

In the B Event Allison Ingram, of St. Walburg, ran the gauntlet, winning three straight to win the event and a provincial berth. Ingram defeated Bertsch 7-5, Shelby Silze r8-6 of Martensville and Tokarz 7-6.

Bertsch defeated Silzer 7-5 and Tokarz 3-1 to win the C Event. Tokarz, who appeared in each of the three event finals also advances to the provincial championship.

Shellbrook Curling Club President Nathan Dzailo, who organized the event along with club member Bonnie Schmirler, was happy with the how the weekend turned

out from the opening ceremonies to the final rock. Reviews from parents and spectators alike were positive.

The crowd was taken back in Shellbrook’s history as the 1968-69 School Boy National Curling Champions threw the opening rock of the tournament during the opening ceremonies Saturday afternoon. Lloyd Helm called the shot, Bill Aug threw the rock as Bob Miller and Roger Rask stood at the ready to sweep while coach Paul Skopyk watched from the catwalk. The team took the nation by storm when they went 9-1 to win the national tournament.

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Great plants for Christmas gifts

BY SARA WILLIAMS

‘Tis the season when cold days, long nights and the approach of holidays make flowering plants in the market place all but irresistible. So, give in and add living colour to your holiday décor. With a bit of information about their care, most go a long way.

Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) is ideal as a hanging plant, allowing its naturally pendant branches to cascade gracefully over the pot edges. Flower colours range from red through magenta, pink, salmon and white. Native to the equatorial jungles of Brazil, where it grows in the clefts of branches in the forest canopy, flowering depends on day length where short days and long nights triggers flower development. On the Canadian prairies this occurs in the fall. Because it’s actually the long night that triggers the development of flower buds, the trick is to place them in a location where they receive uninterrupted darkness for 12 or more hours each night.

Occasionally, a second blooming occurs in late in the late February or March.

Mine has been in an east window for years and it blooms right on schedule.

Find an eastern exposure where lights are seldom

switched on at night (e.g. a spare bedroom). Once in bloom, don’t shift the plant to another location simply for your viewing pleasure as sudden changes in temperature, humidity or light often cause bud drop. Some of the newer cultivars are less sensitive to day length.

Christmas cacti flourish at normal room temperature in a well-drained potting mixture. Water moderately and fertilize occasionally in spring or summer. Repot every few years as needed. They’re easily propagated by stem cuttings If looking for a slightly more challenging house plant, why not an azalea? Dwarf shrubs with a range of colours that includes white, pinks, corals, salmons, reds and bi-colours, they bloom for four to eight weeks.

Azaleas first made their way into our hearts and homes in the early 1800s - fortunately arriving before the introduction of central heating - or their stay may have been of shorter duration. Introduced from China, within a few decades most of the colors commonly seen today were gracing Victorian parlours.

They thrive under bright but indirect light and cool

temperatures of 10-18°C. It is unfortunate that azaleas and humans can’t cohabitate in more mutually compatible temperatures.

Under warmer conditions flowers inevitably droop and leaves fall. Sudden changes from cooler to warmer temperatures aggravate these symptoms.

Even moisture is critical and high humidity helpful.

The higher the elevation within a room, the warmer and drier they are likely to become. I’ve found a position on the floor near a north or east wall with bright but indirect light works well.

Roots should never be allowed to dry out. But nor should plants be allowed to sit in water. Azaleas are usually potted in a media containing a high proportion of peat moss providing both acidity and moisture retention. Fertilize moderately when not in flower. They can be placed in a shaded area outdoors for the summer. Cut back excess growth in late summer to stimulate growth and bring them indoors prior to hard frost.

African violets (Saintpaulia ionantha) are native to the Usambara Mountains of northeast Tanzania. A popular house plant for over a century, African violets are shallowly root-

Christmas Ch i cactus. ed with a rosette of round to oval, hairy leaves. There are hundreds of varieties both standard and dwarf; flowers can be single or double, striped or speckled in blue, purple, white, pink, or red as well; and all with noticeable yellow stamens in the centre.

They do best with bright but indirect light at normal room temperatures.

For continuous flowering when the days become shorter, place them about 30 cm (12 in.) below flores-

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Photo by Chris Bren Schmidt cent tubes that are on for 12 hours per day. High humidity is beneficial. Water moderately, allowing the top half-inch of soil to dry out between waterings.

Never let the plants stand in water as this encourages root rot. Fertilize at onequarter strength at each watering using a complete soluble house plant fertilizer.

Allow African violets to remain somewhat rootbound. When repotting, use a potting soil con-

taining equal amounts of peatmoss, perlite and vermiculite. They are easily propagated using a leaf with an attached stalk.

Sara Williams’ new and expanded edition of Creating the Prairie Xeriscape will be published by Coteau Books in February, 2013.

This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (www14.brinkster.com/saskperrennial; hortscene@yahoo.com).

RM of Leask meeting highlights The Regular Meeting of the Council of the Rural Municipality of Leask No. 464 was held in the Leask Municipal Office on Tuesday, October 9.

The following are the highlights of that meeting.

The meeting was called to order by Reeve Len Cantin.

Present were Reeve Len Cantin, Administrator Sheri McHanson Budd and the following Council members: Real Diehl (Div 2), Marcie Kreese (Div 3), Myles Robin (Div 4), Robert Girod (Div 5) and Victor Unyi (Div 6) That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting of September 26, 2012 be adopted as circulated.

That the Statement of Financial Activities for the period ending September 30, 2012 be accepted as circulated.

That the accounts covered by cheques numbered 6212 to 6288 and other payments numbered 147 to 155 inclusive, totaling $223,657.32 be approved for payment.

That Council approve payment to Bill Nemish for road material at $1.00 per cubic yard for the Roschuk and Lac La Peche PDAP projects.

That Council approve payment to MGB Trucking for invoices numbered 258699, 258700 and 242701 to 242704 inclusive totaling $8,099.38 less WCB for channel clearing and trucking work completed from September 24 to October 4, 2012.

That Council approve payment of in-

voice 595962 to Ken Nelson in the amount of $210.00 for Beaver Control of the Co-op and Thiel culverts.

That Council Supervision and Indemnity Vouchers be accepted and approved as circulated.

That Council approve the payment for Beaver Tails to the authorized hunters as listed on the Beaver Control Program 2012 sheets dated October 3, 2012.

That the RM build the Radics/Verbonac North Trail this fall using the RM’s own graders.

That Council determine the costs of environmental studies on Lac La Peche, Iroquois Lake and D’amour Lake where there could be substantial development in the future.

That Council accept the following reports as presented and that they be filed Reports accordingly: Administrator’s Report and Bylaw Enforcement Report That the RM donate $100.00 to the Leask Community School Senior Girls Volleyball Tournament on November 3.

That Council approve payments to D & R Contracting for the progress payment dated September 24, 2012 in the amount of $62,616.59, on the condition that the Road Committee approves and releases the Grid 783 project.

That the RM send a correspondence to the property owners at Martin’s Lake that council directs that all encroachments must be moved from the road allowance by June 1, 2013.

That the RM write off invoice #201269 to Burton Concrete in the amount of $187.65.

That the RM provide the outside staff with a lay-off notice date of November 9, 2012 with the exception of our year round employees, Justin Nagy and HenryJonasson.

That Council advise Lot 8, Block 1, Plan 84B13551 Lakeshore Drive that they must install a drainage culvert and build property approach to RM specifications to restore the ditch drainage by November 1, 2012 or the RM undertake the repairs and charge it back to them.

That council requests the building inspector to inspect the old cabin at Lot 7, Block 1, Plan 84B13551 at Martin’s Lake.

That Council approve work at the Highway 12 Landfill at an approximate cost of $3,500.

That Council file a RCMP report regarding garbage in the road allowance in Division 5.

Councillor Robin left meeting at 4:30 p.m.

That Council accept the following correspondence as presented and that it Correspond be filed accordingly: Mike Roschuk – Concerns at Lac La Peche; Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan – September Update; PARCS Update Newsletters – September and October 2012; PARCS Convention – Bylaw Resolutions; Boutcher/Dunits – Email of October 2, 2012; Crime Stoppers

– Update; Federation of Canadian Municipalities – 2nd Call for Nominations for Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal; Lac La Peche Resort – Landfill Fees; Town of Blaine Lake – Abandoned Rail Line Use; Garrett Woytiuk – Abandoned Rail Line Use; SWA – Channel Clearing Additional Funding; Village of Leask – Joint Fire Committee Appointment; Ron Hlasny – Ministry of Environment – Dead Tree Management within 5 metre high water mark; SARM Midterm Convention – Agenda ; SARM – Wildfire Protection and the proposed Wildfire Act meeting November 15, 2012 3:30 p.m. at TCU place; EPS Management Services Inc. – request for input for direction to improve service areas; EPS Management Services Inc. – Update; Butler Library Project – Minutes of September 4, 2012; Leask Recreation Board – Minutes of September 19, 2012; PA Parkland Health Region – September News Release; 4-H Saskatchewan – Request for financial support; Ministry of Government Relations - PDAP 2012 – Advance Payment Notices; Ministry of Government Relations – PDAP 2011 – Nov. 30, 2012 deadline to apply for extension; Village of Leask Newsletter.

That Council send a letter to Derek Reid informing him that council wishes to review the proposed plan of subdivision with him. Prior to going forward with any further design costs.

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NOTICE Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997 Notice is hereby given that ShenDong Yao has applied to the Liquor and Gaming Authority for a restaurant permit to sell alcohol in premises known as New Century Restaurant at 2 Main Street, Shellbrook, SK of which the following is a correct legal description, Lots 1/3, Block 1, Plan M3438, 2 Main Street, SK. Written objections to the granting of the permit may be filed with SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this notice.

Every person filing a written objection with SLGA shall state their name, address and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objection(s). Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds and be legible. Each signatory to the petition and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number. Frivolous, vexatious or competition based objections within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered, and may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing.

Write to: Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority, Box 5054, Regina, SK S4P 3M3 2-48C

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE FOR SALE - Rough lumber and timber in all dimensions and lengths, up to 20’ long. Log siding, tongue and grove; panelling and Birch fire wood. Check out our website at www. christiansenlumber. ca. Call 469-2490, Big River TFCH HOUSEHOLD ITEMS - BOSCH Mixer 800watt

$459, VITAMIX Blenders $549, Yogurt makers, Breadmakers, Actifry Pasta makers, Lefse Grills & more call Hometech Regina 1-888-692-6724 CHRISTMAS TREES FOR SALE - White Spruce or Balsam Fir. You pick, you cut. Price $25 each. Phone 306-747-3905, Ruth or Earl.

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Best offer. 306-7472168 2-49CH FOR SALE - 1350 series Briggs & Stratton engine, 27” two stage power propelled snow thrower, used twice. Purchased 2009. 306747-2315 1-48CH

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE FOR SALE - 60 mixed bred heifers.

30 start calving in February, 30 start calving in May. 306747-3362 2-49CH FOR SALE – 13 excellent quality Black Angus heifers. Exposed to proven easy calving Red Angus bull, from June 20 to Aug. 25; preg tested, Ivemeced.

Very quiet animals, ready to go. Asking $1,650 or obo. Call Grant Goller 306883-3991 3-48CH FOR SALE – 20 bred cows $1,350 each Call 306-7477044, 306-747-2985 2-48CH

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FEED WANTED 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

HOMES FOR SALE FOR SALE – 2 smaller renovated 2 bedroom houses for sale in Spiritwood.

Ph: 1-306-883-2208 TFCH FOR SALE – Only $98.00 a square foot for a 2012 demo Park Model Home delivered to your location ($49,900). Comes fully furnished, full size appliances, central heat and air, ent. Ctr. Fireplace and more. 2 homes available now or order from over 40 floor plans of cabins, homes, offices, man camps, etc. Starting at $67.00 a sq. ft.

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Ph: 984-4933 8-49CH NEWLY RENOVATED house for sale – in Shellbrook, well built older 2

bedroom bungalow, priced right at $95,000 for quick sale. Ph: John 306229-1812 TFCH

LAND FOR SALE FARM LAND FOR SALE - FOR SALE

BY TENDER: RM of Redberry #435, Hafford, SK. NE11-44-09-W3 and E-1/2, SE-11-4409-W3. 240 total acres, 130 cultivated.

Yardsite adjacent to grid road. Power and water on site. 36’x36’ storage shed (wood, tar roof, concrete base) Tenders must be marked “Lydia Pyra Tender” incuding 10% of offered price by way of cert. cheque, bank draft, or money order payable to Scott Phelps & Mason in trust.

Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted. Buyer must provide balance of purchase price within 30 days of acceptance of tender.

All offers must be received by 12 Noon, December 13, 2012 at Scott, Phelps & Mason, Barristers and Solicitors, 400-135 21st St. E, Saskatoon, SK. S7K 0B4. For Info: Merving@shaw.ca

FOR RENT FOR RENT - Accepting 2013 offers to farm 5 linked quarters RM211 Churchbridge and also 2 quarters RM 434 Blaine Lake.

Call Michael 604767-8836, 778-8585968 4-50CH

Farm Land For Rent By Tender RM of Shellbrook 493 South Half 14-49-03 W3rd (1 mile east of Shellbrook, bordering Hwy. #3, south side). 295 +/- cultivated acres.

Assessed value $59,100 and $55,400 Cash rental agreement for 3 or 4 years Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

For further information and tender submission deadline please contact Brian or Linda at 306-380-4461

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED - Shellbrook Motel looking for housekeeper, good hours, good wage. Ph: 7472631 or drop in. TFC

SERVI CES SERVICES – MGB Trucking Ltd. Clarence Hoehne, Leask, SK Backhoe Work and Hauling. Rubber tired backhoe, Excavator, End dump.

Bus: 306-466-4487, Cell: 306-466-7420 5-50CH

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

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CARD OF THANKS The Gaudry family would like to thank everyone who sent condolences and cards, memorial donations and food.

Thank you to Pastor Doug Schmirler and the Lutheran Ladies for your support and services through our difficult time. Thank you to the doctors and nurses in Shellbrook and Prince Albert for taking such good care of

Mom over the years and the Prefontaine Care Home for giving Mom a wonderful home over the past few months, she came to love everyone there so much. We would like to send special thanks to Marlene for singing at the service, you made Mom proud; Vela Ell for being so supportive to Mom all these years, you will always be a part of our family and we love you. Thanks to all the friends

who came over and prepared food and sat with us during the silence and the tears and the busy times. The kindness that everyone has shown has made the grieving process much easier, thank you so much.

- Lorraine’s children, Doug, Ken and Brenda, grandchildren Karessa, Tyson and Travis.

We would like to thank everyone who helped out in putting on the benefit for Arlene Bischleer and family; whether it was through donations or items for the auction and to all those who came out to give their support.

We can’t thank you enough. God Bless you all.

- Howard, Brenda Smith and families

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. WARMAN 55 PLUS ACTIVE ADULT LIFESTYLE Large Ground Level Townhomes 306 241 0123 www.diamondplace.ca

To Freshwater Land Holding Co. Ltd. As a follow up to our recent sale of land in Saskatchewan I would like to offer our sincere “Thanks” for getting us a more than fair price.

You are a man of your word through the entire transaction with follow up and kept all promises which were all verbal by phone. Considering I never met you in person this was a very smooth transaction.

You can use my name as a reference any time!!!

Barry Kluz Territory Sales Manager

PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT. RENT BACK AVAILABLE SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 62 1/4’s South Central - 17 1/4’s East Central - 74 1/4’s South - 70 1/4’s South East - 22 1/4’s South West 58 1/4’s North - 6 1/4’s North West - 8 1/4’s East - 39 1/4’s

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Call DOUG 306-955-2266 saskfarms@shaw.ca www.cafarmland.com

MANUFACTURED HOMES

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

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

STEEL BUILDINGS “STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuild ings.ca” BIG BUILDING SALE... “THIS IS A CLEARANCE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!” 20x20 $3,985.

25x24 $4,595. 30x36 $6,8593 35x48 $11,200.

40x52 $13,100.

47x76. $18,265. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

TRAVEL HAWAII ON THE MAINLAND, healthy low-cost living can be yours. Modern Arenal Maleku Condominiums, 24/7 secured Community, Costa Rica “friendliest country on earth”!

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INSIDE

J O U R N E Y M A N AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta) needs a few more good people.

Busy, modern shop. $25. - $31./hour + bonus, benefits. Great community. Inquire or send resume. Fax 403-854-2845; Email Chrysler@telusplanet.net.

THE YUKON NEWS is seeking an experienced editor. We are located in Whitehorse, Yukon, are independently-owned and publish twice weekly. Salary begins at $75,000. Please see www.yukon-news.com/ editor for details.

Shellbrook Chronicle

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FLAGSTAFF COUNTY, Sedgewick, Alberta requires a full-time Licensed or 2nd to 4th year Apprentice, Heavy Duty Mechanic. Fax or email resume by 12 p.m., December 10, 2012.

Attention: Kevin Kinzer @ Fax 780-384-3635; Email kkinzer@flagstaff.ab.ca.

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November 30, 2012

2012 MODEL BLOWOUT!

NEW 2012 GMC ACADIAs ACADIAs DISCOUNTS UP TO $ 1,000 1 From

$

220.04

ONE!

SEDAN

ONE!

$

NEW 2012 1500 CREW 4x 4x4s

$

191.61

FROM $ 5,490 2

$

ONLY

3

LEFT!

173.02

Bi/Weekly O.A.C.

137.900

ONE! Bi/Weekly O.A.C.

FULL TERM

125 .01

Bi/Weekly O.A.C.

NEW 2012 1500 EXT. 4x4

ONLY

4

$

REMAIN

LAST

26,444

$

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NEW 2012 EQUINOX/TERRAIN

FULL TERM

0%

LAST

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FROM $ 6,835 2

LAST

NEW 2012 SONIC LT SEDAN

FULL TERM

160.54

$

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4 YEAR FULL WARRANTY!

$

0%

3

REMAIN

2 % .99

TURBO SEDAN

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NEW 2012 BUICK VERANO LAST

NEW 2012 CRUZ LT

ONE!

193.76

Bi/Weekly O.A.C.

CHEV/GMC 2500 CREW DEISEL DISCOUNTS ONLY 7 UP TO L E FT! $ 5,300 1 From

$

370.05

Bi/Weekly O.A.C.

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From

0%

USED! USED! AND MORE USED! at

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