Shellbrook Chronicle November 2nd

Shellbrook Chronicle The voice of the Parkland for over 100 years Shellbrook, Saskatchewan Friday, November 2, 2012

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Flu clinics back on schedule in PAPHR After a few days of uncertainty, influenza clinics in the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region (PAPHR) will resume November 1.

Clinics were temporarily suspended October 26 as a result of a Health Canada review of flu vaccine made by the pharmaceutical firm Novartis.

The review has been completed, and there are no concerns about the safety or effectiveness of the Novartis flu vaccine distributed in Canada.

This means that anyone who has received the vaccine this year does not need another dose. The temporary ban on distribution was lifted the morning of October 31.

“We understand that this delay may result in questions about influenza vaccine,” said Dr. Khami Chokani, Medical Health Officer.

“The influenza vaccine is one of the most effective methods of reducing your risk of getting influenza and spreading it to your loved ones and in your community. We strongly encourage everyone to get their flu vaccine at a local clinic.”

The review was a result of a Health Canada recommendation that flu vaccine made by the pharmaceutical firm Novartis not be used pending a review after the discovery of clumping of particles in the vaccine in Europe.

In addition to all of the previously scheduled clinics for November, Public Health will be holding clinics on Thursday, November 1st and Saturday, November 3rd at the South Hill Mall in Prince Albert.

A clinic in Shellbrook has been scheduled for November 13th 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and , 2 to 6 p.m. at the Shellbrook Seniors hall.

The public is encouraged to check the schedule of immunization clinics in the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region online at www.princealbertparklandhealth.com or by calling (306) 7656500 or your local Public Health Office.

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Students d from f Shellbrook h llb k Elementary l Public bli School h l Grade d 1,2 and d 3 classes l entertain i the h rest off the h school h ld during i an assembly Wednesday afternoon. The performance was the debut of the new choir risers purchased with funds raised at last year’s Hoja Concert at the Shellbrook Theatre. The school day concluded with the students taking their performance to the Parkland Terrace Nursing Home and the Shellbrook Hospital.

Bentley Generals coming to town Saturday night’s match-up between the Shellbrook Elks and the Bentley Generals will be an exhibition game in name only according to the Alberta club’s General Manager Jeff McInnis.

The two teams, who hope to be vying for the Allan Cup next spring, will be using one another as a measuring stick Saturday night to help see what they need to win at the AAA level.

“These exhibition games are huge for us. They could be some of the toughest games of the season,” said McInnis.

McInnis saw the Elks as an ideal test for his club based on their winning pedigree and solid reputation as a fast and skilled team.

McInnis said that after a disappointing early exit from the tournament last year, his team made some moves to improve the roster in hopes of winning the AAA title in front of a home crowd.

“We got bounced in the first year of the playoffs so that indicated to us that we were getting a little long in the tooth,” said McInnis.

So they brought in players like Eric Schneider, Shawn Germain and Matt Stephanishion, who have enjoyed successful careers in junior, senior and professional hockey. The Generals have made it to the Allan Cup final four of the last five years but have won the championship just one of those times, in 2009. The team won the bid to host the tournament in April in Red Deer.

Meanwhile, the Elks have been doing some building of their own around a returning core of players who won Fort Carlton Hockey League and Provincial A titles last year. Sniper Bret Peppler will be returning to the Elks full time after dressing for the Prairie Outlaws for league last year. Other newcomers include Floyd Cook, and Brett Robillard, of Prince Albert, Josh Belair, from Debden and Lindon Laird.

The puck drops at 6:30 Saturday night at the Shellbrook Rec Centre with a guaranteed 50/50 payout of $1,000.

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Shellbrook compiles asset management plan

The Town of Shellbrook unveiled its’ asset management plan at the October 16 Shellbrook and Districts Chamber of Commerce meeting.

Mayor George Tomporwoski outlined the program that has taken stock of three Town assets --

roads, sewer and water.

The report reveals that the Town has a road funding deficit of $376,000 to maintain and replace current roadway infrastructure. The projected cost of providing road service is $4.5 million over a 10 year period, or $451.000 per

year. The Town’s current budget for roads is approximagely $75,000 per year or $750,000 over 10 years.

“That is the shortfall but there are things you can do as a council to mitigate some of that. Things like local improvement tax,” said Tomporowski.

Sask Rivers Chair and Vice-Chair named The Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Board has elected a Chair and Vice-Chair for the 2012-13 school year.

At their Organization Meeting October 20, the Board acclaimed Barry Hollick as Chair and Jaimie Smith-Windsor as Vice-Chair.

Both expressed appreciation for the confidence the trustees placed in them

and committed themselves to working in the best interests of students.

The Board meets on the frist and third Monday of each month. The front doors of the Education Centre open at 6:15 p.m. for the public, with the Regular session beginning at 6:30 p.m. Go to http:/// www.srsd119.ca/ and look under Board of Education for meeting dates.

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The Town’s road system includes 20 km of roads with a total replacement cost of $5.3 million.

Having an idea of what the asset is worth and how much it will cost to continue that level of service will be very valuable for the Town going forward as it will allow for greater financial planning. A cost will be associated with the work that needs to be done rather than a rough estimage.

The report takes stock of these assets and provides a value for them, including replacement costs and depreciation.

The Town’s sanitary sewer alone has a $19 million replacement value which includes 17,186 metres of sanitary mains. Of that 9,862 metres are PVC and 6, 657 metres are clay. The system also includes 205

manholes, three lift stations, one pumping station, a waste water treatment plant and a sewage lagoon.

The Town got involved after Vemax Management made a presentation at a SUMA convention two years ago. From there, the Town signed up for a pilot project which also included the communities of Humboldt, Macklin and the RM of Wilton.

They began collecting the data in hopes that the process could be all completed inhouse but it soon became evident that more help was required. They engaged Vemax and now have a complete handle on each of the three assets.

Vemax provides the technical framework and the Town collects the data and decides how to proceed with the report once its

completed.

“It is evident to pretty much everybody on council that if you are going to run an organization it is the kind of information that you absolutely have to have,” said Tomporowski.

Actually having a number to attribute to infrastructure deficits allows for some type of financial planning.

“Now we have some concrete numbers that tell us where we are and I think we now have a pretty good vision of where we want to be. Now it’s just a matter of figuring out how we’re going to get it done and that’s not going to be an easy task,” said Tomporowski.

He hopes that the Town can engage stakeholders in the community to help decide what level of services the town should provide and at what cost.

PAPHR continues to monitor for measles The Prince Albert Parkland Health Region continues to monitor for any new cases of Measles, (also known as Red Measles, Rubeola, or 10-day measles), after an adult in Prince Albert was confirmed to have the illness earlier this month.

“While we have not seen any additional cases in Prince Albert Parkland, we now know that another individual has been confirmed to have the Measles in the Saskatoon Health Region,” said Dr. Khami Chokani, Medical Health Officer. “The two cases have been linked. The Region’s public health unit continues to monitor for any new cases, and has followed up with individuals who were know to be exposed earlier this month.”

Individuals who may have been exposed to the measles virus may become ill if they have not had the vaccine for measles or have not had the disease before. Dr. Chokani said.

Measles is caused by a virus that can spread easily from one person to another in the 2 days before the fever starts and until 4 days after the rash appears. Symptoms usually occur 8 to 12 days after exposure but this time frame can range from 7 to 18 days. Persons generally feel quite ill and usually present with a combination of the following symptoms: * fever, * cough, * a red blotchy rash, * spots in the mouth, * runny nose, and * redness of the eyes and inner eyelids and/or light sensitivity.

If you were potentially exposed, and develop the symptoms listed above: Talk to your doctor and tell them you may have been exposed to measles and are now having symptoms. When at the doctor’s office you should not be seated in the waiting room as you could be exposing others. Discuss this immediately you arrive.

If the doctor feels you may have

Measles, you will have blood and urine testing and a nasopharyngeal or throat swab. If your doctor has questions about the testing, they can contact the staff at the Public Health Nursing Communicable Disease Program at 765-6504.

Measles vaccine is commonly provided in childhood. If you were born in Canada before 1970 or have received two doses of Measles containing vaccine, or have had the infection in the past, you are considered immune. If you will be traveling outside of Saskatchewan, check with our Travel Health Clinic at 765-6506 or on the Health Region website at: www.princealbertparklandhealth.com. You can also go to the the Public Health Agency of Canada Travel Health website (http://www.phacaspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/index-eng.php) for information about outbreaks and how to protect yourself. The site provides various health updates including the locations of active Measles outbreaks in Canada and elsewhere in the world.

“This situation is reminder about the need for individuals, both adults and children, to have the most current immunizations recommended,” Dr. Chokani said.

“The best protection against disease occurs when immunizations are provided on the recommended schedule. For optimal protection against measles, children should receive their first dose of measles containing vaccine at 12 months, with a second reinforcing dose at 18 months.

Protection against other vaccine preventable diseases begins at two months of age, when parents bring their infant in for first immunizations.”

If you require any further information or have questions about Measles or any other vaccine-preventable illness, please contact the Public Health Nurses in the Communicable Disease Program at (306) 765-6504 or your local public health office. Immunization schedules can be found at www.princealbertparkland.com in the Public Health section.

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Leask to install new water treatment system

Councilor Gordon Harris, Maintenance Foreman Murray Donahue, Administrator Brenda Lockhart and Maintenance Person Mike Rogers in front of the Village of Leask’s new reverse osmosis water treatment system.

The Village of Leask hopes to have a new water treatment system up and running by Christmas, according to Village Administrator Brenda Lockhart.

The new Sapphire Re-

verse Osmosis system, delivered in mid-October, is expected to provide the community with safe, treated water for years to come.

The system has been

plumbed and will now be wired in the coming weeks and will be efficacity tested before being replacing the village’s green sand filtration system.

Lockhart said that the

Dealing with greenhouse gases While we are all keenly aware of environmental concerns and the challenges they present, our Conservative government chooses to take a measured, considered approach in dealing with the reduction of greenhouse gases and the elimination of environmental destruction.

Thomas Mulcair’s NDP, however, are proposing a crippling carbon tax that would drastically raise heating and fuel prices for Canadians in order to fund new government spending.

Raising taxes on energy will hurt seniors and those living on fixed incomes by taxing one of life’s necessities. Small- and mediumsized businesses would also suffer under a carbon tax,

ROB CLARK ~ Desnethé Mississippi Churchill River not to mention the monumental cost to farmers.

Raising the cost of transportation will drive prices higher for groceries, as well

as numerous other consumer items. With the cost of energy already on the rise, the last thing we need is a prohibitive tax driving the cost of heating to astronomical heights. Our Conservative government will oppose any attempt to raise taxes on hard-working Canadians.

As always, I look forward to your letters, e-mails and calls. Write me at: Rob Clarke MP, House of Commons, 502 Justice Building, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6. I hope you will find time to visit my website http://www.robclarkemp.ca To contact me via e-mail use clarkr@parl. gc.ca or call my constituency office toll-free at 1-866400-2334.

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change in water treatment was a long time coming as Sask Environment had been pressing them to change their system.

She said that with the old system the village couldn’t consistently meet the Ministry of Environment guidelines and they were needing to use more and more chemical to try to get there so a change was in order.

“We were to the point where they said we had to do something. There was no waiting,” said Lockhart.

Village Council looked at all of the water treatment options available and reverse osmosis turned out to be nearly a tailor made solution. The village’s water has a high ammonia content, among other contents, which is addressed by the reverse osmosis.

Lockhart said that there were cheaper options in the short term but with upkeep and maintenance costs the reverse osmosis was the best long term value.

The total cost of the project is expected to come in around$350,000. The project will be completely funded through the Village as no infrastructure money was received. To help cover

this cost and future maintenance of the village water system, council opted to put an infrastructure fee in place. The charge two separate charges of $10 to fund both water and sewer service.

This way, utility rates pay for the water and sewer service while the infrastructure fee pays for updating and maintaining the delivery method of those utilities.

“Not only will it help in paying for the water treatment plant but at the same time it is something we should have had long ago, building up a (fund) to address our aging infrastructure,” said Lockhart.

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The Village has also done away with its flat rate sewer fee in favour of a pay for use model, at the recommendation of the Sask Municipal Board.

The Village used to charge $9 monthly for sewer service but now charges 20 per cent of water usage which takes into account how much water is being put back into the village’s sewage lagoon.

“For the majority of the people the cost stayed the same or went down but for those who use a lot more water.... it puts a lot more money toward the use of the lagoon because they do put a bigger strain on it,” said Lockhart.

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Sometimes gambles just don't pay off One of the things I was sort of looking forward to about moving out of town was the short commute to work. Not the bumper to bumper, horn honking cuss word kind of commute I left in Calgary but just that 10-minutecoffee-drinking-head-clearing kind of drive to and from work. Those types of drives tend to generate story and column ideas out of thin air. Well it appears that this week's commute generated at least one idea.

Anyone who has driven Highway 40 between the Highway 3 Junction and Parkside over the past week know that it is a mess. I can't understand how the contractor or the provincial government, who is funding the project, didn't realize that the timing was less BRAD than stellar.

DUPUIS Crews worked for the better part of a month removing asphalt ~ and then adding and compacting News a new base on many sections of the road between the Highway 3 and 40 Junction and an area just west of Parkside.

The trouble is they ran out of time.

One single lane section has some pavement on it but that seems almost more dangerous than the rest of the currently muddy, pockmarked roadway. The lip formed at the centre line provides a hazard as the surface drops off considerably and could easily cause a driver to lose control. Leaving the paved surface is another adventure as you go from smooth highway driving to a slippery, pounded out roadway which also seems like a recipe for an accident.

I drive the road a couple of times a day so I understand the importance of taking it slow but those passing through really have no idea what they are in for. Here a little signage could go a long way. The short sections of asphalt lull us back into the idea that we are now driving on a highway and so we resume highway speed.... And then you abruptly drop back onto the dirt road mess and have to brake hard to avoid damage to your vehicle.

If we had a hard freeze to start the winter season, this may have been a gamble that could have paid off. The road base would have been hard and just would have requires gravel. Ideal, no.

Acceptable, yes. It still wouldn't have been a regular highway experience but I likely wouldn't be writing this column.

I'm no expert but it makes sense to me to only take on what you can finish safely for a season. If there isn't time to replace the entire surface of a roadway it's probably a good idea to only chop up as much of the previous surface as you can feasibly replace. Not only were road users subjected to ridiculously long waits when using that stretch while construction was active but now they have to deal with a heavily rutted mudhole through the fall/ early winter months .

If we end up with a mild, wet winter we could be dealing with this off and on through to spring. Spring will bring an interesting experience when the road base is completely thawed and we are dealing with both spring melt and rain. The word detour comes to mind. Sometimes it just doesn't pay to gamble.

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Spring will bring an interesting experience when the road base is completely thawed and we are dealing with both spring melt and spring rain.

Internet changing face of business Saskatchewan employers appear to be embracing an idea suming, uncertain financially and full of challenge, the that gives workers a bit more freedom in choosing majority of those who were leaning in that directheir workplace. tion said the lure of being their own boss was the Telecommuting has long been touted as a way principal driving force in their thought process. to reduce travel time for workers, especially in Making more money also ranked right up there, big cities where traffic congestion can be a big roughly equal with the lure of personal achieveproblem. It also has been considered as environment in building an enterprise. mentally friendly as it cuts down on cars on the The bank – in releasing the study – said one road by allowing employees to work from home of the factors every business owner has to think or some other remote location rather than coming about is succession and for those who arrive in into the office. the world of entrepreneurship late in life, this is PAUL This has turned out to be a popular idea with particularly important. companies who operate on the internet. Rather *** MARTIN than build or rent office space, one Saskatchewan Saskatchewan consumers continue to set the ~ businessperson has given his personnel a budget pace in the country. to spend time in their favorite coffee shop where A by-product of a growing population base is they do their software programming. rising retail sales. More people to visit local shops means But a study conducted by the Bank of Montreal has turned more sales volumes. up that you don’t have to be in a big city to make telecomThe trend in this province has been unmistakable. The muting work. latest retail traffic figures show sales rose more than half a Saskatchewan employers are the second-most likely in percentage point in August compared to July. That is one Canada to deploy this tactic, ahead of Alberta, BC, Quebec largest increases in the country, reflecting three things: and the national average with 36 per cent of companies ofFirst is a growing population base fering this perk to their workers.

Second is rising payroll numbers which translate *** into more disposable cash and purchasing power and As Canadian baby boomers begin their trek into retireThird is continued consumer confidence. ment, it seems a majority of them are eyeing one more stop The increase in August is the sixth consecutive month before the end of the road: owning their own business. we’ve seen growth, a fact that caught StatsCanada’s eye and A study by TD Canada Trust turned up this unexpected re- prompted them to note that in their monthly summary. It sult when they asked baby boomers if they had ever planned also contributed to a year-over-year hike of more than 9 per to test the world of entrepreneurship. It turns out more than cent. That is tops in the country. half of them did. And for most of them – roughly two out So what we’re seeing is increased strength on this particuof three - it involved trying something outside their field of lar indicator throughout Canada, but this is especially true work. in the oil producing provinces where income growth seems Given that owning a small business is usually time con- to be the strongest.

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LAST WEEK’S QUESTION: DO YOU BELIEVE A MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE IS NECESSARY?

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Royalty rates need review Dear Editor, The Green Party of Saskatchewan (GPS) likes the Wall Government’s decision to propose a Heritage Fund for the province. This is long overdue for Saskatchewan.

It is wasteful to take the revenue of non-renewable resources and use it for day-to-day government operations.

Windfalls from Potash and Oil should be put in the Heritage Fund after our accumulated debt is eliminated.

But there also needs to be a formula created for determining the royalty rates of natural resources in Saskatchewan. This formula needs to take interest rates and the inflation rate into consideration.

It is irresponsible to say that Saskatchewan will never change its current royalty rate structure, but it is equally irresponsible to suggest that royalty rates need to change without explaining how the structure should be changed.

Any change to natural resource royalty rates needs to strike a balance between creating an environment for entrepreneurship and having enough resources to meet the social needs of Saskatchewan people.

As the inflation rate rises in Saskatchewan, natural resource royalty rates should increase by a certain amount, and then remain locked in. And as interest rates in Canada fall, our province’s royalty rates should also be set to increase. This will allow the province to gain more revenue from our natural resources, regardless of the state of our economy.

Yours sincerely, Victor Lau, Leader, Green Party of Saskatchewan

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Dear Editor, I am a member of The War Amps Operation Legacy, which consists of young members and graduates of the Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program who are dedicated to preserving and commemorating Canada’s military heritage by teaching younger generations about our nation’s wartime history.

I have had the privilege to learn about Canada’s military heritage and also know what it is like to live without a limb – a strong bond that I share with war amputee veterans. CHAMP was started by war amputee veterans and I want to give back to those who have given me so much.

It is important to remember our veterans and those who gave their lives because we need to ensure that their sacrifices do not go unrecognized. It is also important because we want our future generations to carry on the legacy that our veterans have created.

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The time for a Heritage Fund is now If most other jobs had the same philosoHe added that when the fund starts is phy towards savings as government, they something MacKinnon will be tasked to exwouldn’t do very well. amine.

After all, would there be many viable farms This is a hopeful sign. if every dollar made were instantly ploughed One practical problem for Saskatchewan back into paying down machinery loans with is that our current budgets are razor-thin no thought of how to keep the operation vi_ even with the strong resource economy. ability in the lean years?

This begs the question: How do we fund So why would it make sense to wait until the Fund? Raising potash or oil royalties is the Saskatchewan debt is fully paid down something that Wall said he has no interest before we begin to start to save any money in doing.

MURRAY through Premier Brad Wall’s Saskatchewan And whether we will naturally gain more MANDRYK Heritage Initiative? revenue through resource expansion and ~ Despite all the other good ideas in Wall’s increased production is a question. For exgrowth agenda, the Heritage Fund proposal ample, the mine at Kronau has already been doesn’t seem all that well thought out. nixed. PotashCorp is shutting down its opPerhaps this isn’t surprising. erations for eight weeks. And the latest development Governments do tend to think in four-year cycles sees BMO warning BHP Billiton that pouring money that generally involve things like tax breaks, utility into the massive Jansen mine _ what would be the bigrebates and spending or more tangible infrastructure gest in world _ makes little sense when the world is projects they can talk about when they seek voter sup- already suffering from an over supply of potash. port. Savings are seldom top-of-mind.

But despite all this, it doesn’t make sense to wait for This Heritage Fund also an idea borrowed from debt to be paid down.

Dwain Lingenfelter and the NDP, who campaigned on In fact, it’s especially critical that we don’t wait, giva Heritage/Sovereign Fund in the election a year ago. en the nature of such Heritage Funds. They are quite To simply adopt the Lingenfelter model _which didn’t capable of generating their own revenue through interseem all that well defined in the first place _ makes no est or putting the dollars in investments. sense. More thought was obviously required.

One gets that this has become a province _ at least For that reason, it makes sense for Wall to get former on the political rhetoric level _ obsessed with debt payUniversity of Saskatchewan president Peter MacKin- down. It’s what politicians tell us is necessary. It’s what non (who happens to the husband of former NDP fi- people say they want. nance minister, Janice MacKinnon) to explore the But if the current debt situation is manageable, is it model that would best fit this province. MacKinnon really necessary to wait until every penny of debt is will travel the world in the coming year looking at paid before we start saving? Would any of us decide funds from Norway to Alaska _ two models Lingenfel- not to start saving for our own retirement until our ter cited last year. mortgage is paid off?

It also likely makes to ensure that MacKinnon’s paAt the current snail’s pace of debt paydown, it will be rameters are as open-end as possible. In fairness to another 60 years before our debt is eliminated. Only Wall, he has suggested in interviews that there may then would be able to start the fund. be more flexibility than the paper’s suggested when it The sooner we start looking at putting something comes to waiting for the debt to paid off before start- aside from our one-time non-renewal resources, the ing the fund. better off we will all be.

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Stay safe, stay social on-line

Social media offers the ability to immediately connect with other people – and that has both good and bad implications. Offering spaces where people virtually gather, social media is evolving to establish rules about what is acceptable behaviour online. Safety needs to be part of that evolution.

The Canada Safety Council encourages safe social media practices.

These following safety tips have been compiled in collaboration with social media expert David Hall, of David Hall Social Media.

• Recognize that anything you do or say online becomes part of the public domain. In other words, once it’s out there, it’s nearly impossible to completely remove, even if you shut down your accounts.

• If it’s inappropriate in real life, it’s inappropriate online too. Never post anything to your social media profiles that you wouldn’t be comfortable sharing with your employer or grandmother.

• Confidential information should remain confidential. This can include your cell phone number, home address,

full birth date, credit card and banking information, etc.

Educate yourself about the dangers of online predators and scams, and learn how to avoid problems.

• Understand and use the privacy settings of your social media accounts. Teach children and teens that social media reaches far beyond their group of friends. It extends to friends of friends and complete strangers.

• Monitor what other people post on your social media profiles. Again, if it’s potentially embarrassing or problematic, and especially if it reveals confidential details, delete the content as soon as possible.

• When posting on your friends’ profiles, consider whether you might be endangering their safety by publicizing the information. For example, publically talking about their upcoming vacation dates may provide would-be thieves with useful information on the best times to break into an unoccupied home. Talk about topics such as these in private messages instead.

• Be selective of who you add as friends and contacts on profiles such as Facebook and LinkedIn. Just like in real

Fuel tips for your vehicle According to Natural Resources Canada, the average age of the typical Canadian car is seven years, so to get the best fuel economy and life out of your vehicle, consider these top tips: • Check your tire pressure: The most overlooked factor is the effect an underinflated tire has on fuel consumption and safety. Most tires lose about one psi per month naturally. A tire that’s under-inflated by just two psi increases fuel consump-

tion by 1%. It may not seem like much, but according to the Rubber Manufacturers Association it adds up quickly. Around 4.5 billion litres of fuel are wasted each year in North America because of under-inflated tires.2 Visually, you cannot tell if a tire is underinflated by two psi. This is why it’s important to check the pressures on a regular basis.

• Choose the right fuel: The enemy of engine efficiency is engine “gunk,” or

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harmful carbon deposits left behind on intake valves and fuel injectors. This gunk acts like a sponge, absorbing and trapping gasoline.

“By simply selecting a high-quality gasoline, you can cut down on the buildup of engine gunk,” agrees Jim Macias, a fuels technology manager at Shell. “Tests prove that Shell Nitrogen Enriched Gasolines can protect your engine from gunk and can even clean up gunk left behind by lower quality gasolines. And a clean engine performs better and will help to maximize the fuel efficiency of your engine.”

• Keep up with your maintenance schedule: To prevent costly breakdowns, 94% of Canadian mechanics surveyed by Leger Marketing recommend that vehicle owners change their engine oil at regularly scheduled intervals outlined by the owner’s manual.

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life, some people have less than good motives for gathering information.

• If your safety is compromised because of repeated harassment or abuse, learn how to block people and change your identity online.

If necessary, shut down your social media profiles, either temporarily or permanently. If you do decide to set up new profiles, make it difficult for people to find you unless you invite them to be part of your network.

• If you use a public or shared computer, remember to log out of your profiles before leaving the computer. Never share your passwords.

• Parents, guardians and educators should monitor the social media activity of children and teens in their care.

Open, honest conversations need to be had about safety online, and what is and what is not allowed.

Social media safety starts with recognizing the potential for danger when your personal information is so easily accessible by so many people. Exercise good judgment to stay smart and stay safe online.

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Shellbrook and Districts Heath Services Fund Raising Chair Ron Ferster, far left, and Shellbrook and Districts Doctor Recruitment Committee Chair Amund Otterson, far right, receive $2,000 cheques from Derek Olson, Jeff Ledding and Randall Johnson of the Parkside Community Club. The donations were funded through money raised at the annual Parkside Demolition Derby.

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Where will the evolution of the farming industry lead?

As an agricultural journalist nothing is better than spending time talking to people involved in the industry.

I don't mean with me sitting there pad and paper in-hand firing questions and recording the answers for some story.

While that is the job, and is usually as informative for me as it is readers of the stories, some of the best conversations have me holding a cup of coffee, not a pen, and simply talking about farming.

Recently I have had that opportunity twice in very different circumstances, and in both cases the vision of farming for those I spoke with was rather unclear.

In the first case I was actually at a meeting of the local Canadian Association of Farm Advisors where I was the guest speaker for an early morning breakfast gathering.

My topic was simple enough, some of the trends I see in farming, the debate of genetically modified technologies such terminator and lethality genes, the potential of operator-less tractor drones, and how we balance grains for food, or fuel.

But the discussion turned to much more of a simple chat among like-interested people just having coffee around a table.

That is where it became interesting.

The biggest question we all ended up kicking around is what farms might look like in the years ahead.

There is the now decades-long trend of ever larger farms and we quickly agreed that trend was likely to continue.

The real debate is where the move to ever-larger farms will take us.

There is a limit in regard to how large CALVIN a farm which has any semblance of being a 'family farm' can continue. The DANIELS ever larger units require massive cash ~ outlays to purchase the day someone wants out.

There will always be buyers for land. It's a finite resource and retirement funds and off shore dollars will see the long term value in a world of ever more people. Today boundaries to offshore purchases of farm land, but long term those are likely to disappear in a world where borders seem ever less important in terms of trade.

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The 2012 growing season is lining up to be ideal for Saskatchewan forage producers. Droughts in Ontario and the U.S. have forage brokers working overtime to find high quality weed free hay to meet the demand. At the same time, most areas of Saskatchewan are reporting above average rainfall and yields. It is not often that high commodity prices coincide with high yields, so when they do it is a good idea to take advantage. Here are some ideas on how to

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Crop residues Crop residues can be an excellent source of fall grazing. Not only is there stubble, chaff, straw and those bits left by the combine, but also consider the value in the sloughs, water runs, and fencelines. Fields with higher grain content due to harvesting challenges could likely be used longer, and since you are not concerned about plant vigor for regrowth, they can be grazed hard. Creep feeding and minerals may be required depending on forage quality and stage of growth of your animals.

Secondary Rangeland Secondary rangelands are areas that are not preferred by livestock and so tend to be underutilized.

Often moving salt, mineral or water to these areas will encourage the livestock to move to these areas and can extend the grazing season.

Riparian and Forested sites Grazing management in forested and riparian areas is quite different than uplands so many producers have opted to fence them separately. Properly managed these areas can provide valuable wildlife habitat and preserve water quality.

Short duration grazing in the fall is an excellent way to provide the habitat di-

versity need to cater to the widest variety of wildlife without causing irreversible damage. In the fall shrubs and trees are less palatable, birds are done nesting, and the ground is dry enough to minimize impact on shores and streambanks. In areas where trees and shrubs are desired, graze forage to 6-8inches and remove livestock when they start to brows. Properly managed these areas can be used to extend the grazing season.

Sell and Buy Back Not all of the hay produced in Saskatchewan is eligible to be shipped to the drought areas. Many areas have restrictions on importing weeds, or on the size and shape of bales being transported. The cost of transportation limits the movement of lower quality forages, so do the math. If selling your high quality alfalfa more than off sets the cost of buying your neighbors lower quality grass hay or greenfeed, you may be better off to sell and export, and buy local hay that is not eligible for export. It has been a while since high forage prices have coincided with high yields. Take some time to consider your options and maximize your opportunities.

For more information on this topic or related matters, contact Linda Hunt, Regional Forage Specialist, at (306) 953-2361 or the Agriculture Knowledge Centre at 1-866457-2377.

The future seems almost assured to be one of fully corporate farms, where Canadian farmers are essentially tenant operators once more, not so different from those of early settlers leaving Europe for a different future.

But as they say history does tend to repeat itself.

The second impromptu meeting was at a coffee at Heartland Livestock recently after a sale of Charolais genetics feeder cattle.

The farmers at the table all raise cattle, an industry impacted by Bovine spongiform encephalopathy in the recent past, and now again by an E.coli scare.

The future they see is one of uncertainty based on not only the issues specific to the cattle sector, but one based on razor thin margins over the years, and the issues facing a world economy battered by the situation in several European countries and that of the United States.

But they were all still willing to take the risks to keep raising cattle and to farm, and therein was the most compelling part of coffee, to see the producers dedicated to a vocation which is ever evolving but still one they love.

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Medical profession amendment act introduced

Saskatchewan patients will benefit from legislative changes that will support physicians and nurses working to their full scope of practice.

The Medical Profession Amendment Act, 2012 was introduced in the Legislative Assembly today to replace legislation originally enacted in 1981. It will create the opportunity for both doctors and nurses to work to full scope and identify circumstances where the delegation of medical functions between providers is in the best interest of patients.

“These amendments support our efforts to provide appropriate care for patients and the safest possible health care environments for both patients and health providers,” Health Minister Dustin Duncan said. “This is a positive step forward in putting our patients’ interests first.”

“The College of Physicians and Surgeons strongly supports the change to its legislation,” College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan Registrar Dr. Karen Shaw said.

“The changes will allow for more flexibility in appropriately licensing physicians, as well as providing more opportunity for care to be provided by the professionals who are appropriately skilled to provide that care.”

The amendments also provide the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) with the authority to create bylaws that will: •allow the College to respond more quickly to the anticipated national changes in categories of licensure of health professionals; and •improve the ability of the CPSS to contact physicians and

facilitate protection and storage of patient files.

“The Saskatchewan Registered Nurses’ Association (SRNA) has been involved in ongoing dialogue with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan,” SRNA Executive Director Karen Eisler said. “We are committed to working collaboratively to a patient-centred health care system that meets present and emerging health needs.”

A wide range of health professional organizations were consulted before the proposed amendments were finalized, including the Saskatchewan Medical Association, Saskatchewan College of Pharmacists, Saskatchewan Association of Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan and all regional health authorities.

Increased penalties for Orange Zone speeders The Province of Saskatchewan is increasing the fines for drivers caught speeding in Saskatchewan’s construction zones. Effective November 1, Saskatchewan’s fines for speeding in the Orange Zone will be among the highest in the country.

“Our government is proud to announce new measures designed to move forward on safety improvements in the Orange Zone for both construction workers and motorists,” Highways and

Infrastructure Minister Don McMorris said. “We will be undertaking a strategic review designed to prevent tragedies from occurring on our roads.”

The Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure is working closely with contractors, ministry crews, and motorists to review the three Es of traffic safety: education; engineering (site enhancements such signs, lighting, rumble strips and barricades); and enforcement.

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Both devices are intended to slow traffic to 60 km/h in construction zones. The ministry will review the effectiveness of these devices and develop guidelines for their use at other locations starting in the 2013 construction season.

Fines in the Orange Zone will: •Now see a base fine of

$210, which is triple the base fine for speeding; •See a per kilometre increase from $2 to $3 for every km/h over 60 km/h, for speeds up to up to 90 km/h; and •See a further increase from $4 to $6 for every km/h over 60 km/h, for speeds in excess of 90 km/h.

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In September, the government committed to work with the RCMP to address the issue of motorists speeding in construction zones following the death of 18 year-old flag person Ashley Dawn Richards by a vehicle speeding in an Orange Zone.

Degree-granting legislation Legislation enabling the government to extend degreegranting authority to post-secondary education institutions other than the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Regina was proclaimed today.

“The new Act and regulations provide greater accessibility and opportunity for students in our province, ensure a robust and fair quality assurance process for new degrees, and protect the longstanding reputation of our two Saskatchewan universities,” Advanced Education Minister Don Morgan said. “We have consulted broadly to ensure changes will enhance options for students and improve our ability to meet labour market needs.”

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“The RCMP dedicated Traffic Unit has written over 415 tickets for speeding in a construction zone throughout the past two months,” RCMP ‘F’ Division Sgt. Paul Dawson said.

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Dr. Grant Isaac of Saskatoon has been appointed Chair of SHEQAB. Dr. Isaac is Senior Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of Cameco Corporation. Prior to joining Cameco, Dr. Isaac was the Dean of the Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan.

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Further details on degree-granting legislation and quality assurance are available on the Ministry of Advanced Education website http://www.aeei.gov.sk.ca/degree-granting.

PUBLIC NOTICE To Residents of the Leask District Green Family Memorial Fund The Green Family Memorial Fund Committee is accepting applications for funding until December 3, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. Application forms may be picked up at the R.M. Office. The funding will be distributed in accordance with the Last Will and Testament of Jessie Green which SPECIFIES the residue (referred to as “the Fund”) being paid to the Village of Leask and the R.M. of Leask (referred to as “the Trustee”) be administered in the following manner: to invest the Fund for 20 years; to pay one-twentieth of the Fund annually amongst organizations local to the Village and district of Leask (including but not limited to, Leask Sports Centre, Leask Health Clinic, Leask Cemetery, Leask Senior Citizens, Leask Golf Course and other sports organizations of Leask) the choice of organizations to benefit in any year and the amount of payment to each to be at the sole discretion of the Trustee; That the Trustee chooses a committee comprised of councillors, mayor and/or reeve of the Village of Leask and R.M. of Leask to administer the fund.

The members of the “Green Family Memorial Fund” committee wish to publicly acknowledge the approximate sum $288,362.00 which was left to the Leask District. The generosity of the Green Family is greatly appreciated.

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It’s time to plant… Amaryllis

BY SARA WILLIAMS

Amaryllis Apple Blossom.

Photo by Steve Drolet.

In 1828, a young physician from Leipzig, Germany, Eduard Frederich Poeppig, became the first European to come across the amaryllis. Poeppig was on a plant hunting expedition in the Andes Mountains of Chile.

He was so thrilled with his discovery that, in the words of a biographer, he was “often compelled to relieve his full heart by uttering loud shouts of joy. His faithful dog, sole companion and witness to his delight,” responded with howls of equal delight, provoking alarming attacks by condors.

Life is easier for those wishing to grow amaryllis (Hippeastrum spp.) today.

And now is the ideal time to pot up a few for your own enjoyment and another few to give away to friends. You’ll find them in garden centres as well as large box stores.

Readily available as dormant bulbs or complete with potting soil and pot, amaryllis are simple to prepare, and develop at normal room temperature. They form large plants, generally 4560 cm (18-24 in.) in height with blooms 10-15 cm (4-6 in.) wide and some as large as 20 to 25 cm (8-10 in.). Co-

lours range from pure white to salmon, pink, red and biciolours. Some have single flowers, others have double flowers, and some are multiflowering.

Bulbs can be brought into flower from late fall until early spring, generally blooming six to eight weeks after potting. By planting a few every two weeks, you assure yourself of a long and continuous show. As an added bonus, they are seldom troubled with insects or disease. Purchase large, firm bulbs that show only the scars or stubs of old foliage but no new leaves. Bigger bulbs are always better, producing more flowers. Use a pot with drainage holes that is 8-10 cm (3-4 in.) wider than the bulb and a light, well-drained potting mixture containing some peatmoss. Place the bulb on top of 2-5 cm (1-2 in.) of soil and then fill it so that about twothirds of the bulb is covered and one third remains exposed above the potting mixture. Firm the soil, water well and allow it to drain.

Place the pot in a sunny warm room with a temperature range of 18-25°C (6577°F). Night temperatures can be slightly cooler. Wa-

ter sparingly until the first shoots appear. Once growth begins, water whenever the soil is dry – ensuring that it is evenly moist but not overly wet. Turn the pot every few days to ensure that the foliage growth is evenly balanced. Cultivars with larger blooms may need staking to prevent toppling over.

Fertilize with a complete soluble houseplant fertilizer such as 20-20-20 once a month while in active growth, remembering that it’s generally better to under-fertilize rather than apply too much. The bulb nourishes the current year’s bloom, but good nutrition will ensure large, healthy bulbs and flowers for future years. Once the flower buds begin to open, move the pot to a cooler location with indirect light. This will prolong flowering and promote more intense colouring. Remover flowers as they fade.

After flowering, return the pot to a sunny location and water and feed regularly to promote healthy dark green foliage. Food manufactured in the leaves will enlarge and feed the bulb that has shrunk during flowering. If cared for properly, amaryllis bulbs should increase 1-2 cm

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in diameter each year. Bulbs in their pots may be placed outdoors in a semi-shaded location provided they are protected from spring and fall frosts. As they turn yellow, leaves can be easily removed with a sharp knife or a gentle tug. Bring the potted bulbs indoors in September and store them in a cool (12°C) dry location until signs of growth appear, in about two months – and begin the cycle again.

There are many varieties.

‘Moonlight’, ‘Mount Blanc’ and ‘White Dazzler’ are single whites; ‘Papilio’ is a purple and creamy-green bicolour; ‘Black Pearl’ is a deep dark red, almost chocolate. ‘Red Lion’ is red. ‘Vera’ is a salmon-pink. ‘Flamenco Queen’ is red with a white centre, while ‘Sydney’ is a red and white bicolour; ‘Apple Blossom’ is a pure white brushed with soft pink. Sara Williams’ newest book, the revised and expanded Creating the Prairie Xeriscape, will be published by Coteau Books in February, 2013.

This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (w w w 1 4 .br in k ster.com/ saskperrennial; hortscene@ yahoo.com).

Completion of Highway 40 repaving set for 2013 The Highway 40 repaving project won’t be completed until Spring of 2013 according to Doug Wakabayashi, Director of Communications for the Department of Highways.

Wakabayashi said that because the project is a little more involved than a typical repaving project it has taken the contractor, Anderson Paving and Rentals, a longer

span of time to complete.

“We are adding an extra layer of gravel underneath the pavement. There was some grading involved in this project which obviously takes a little longer than street repaving,” said Wakabayashi.

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Celebrating National 4-H Day November 7 Across Canada, 4-H members and leaders are gearing up for National 4-H Month which is celebrated during the month of November. Wednesday, November 7 has been declared National 4-H Day. On November 7, in recognition of National 4-H Month, 4-H Canada will be launching “We See Green”, a month-long social media campaign encouraging 4-H’ers to post their best 4-H spirit photo on Facebook and to tweet the good word about 4-H on Twitter (#4Hday).

Selected photos, clubs and members from the Facebook campaign will be featured in the first issue of the redesigned national 4-H magazine to be released in January 2013, and posted through the month of November on 4-H Canada’s website.

4-H Canada has also requested, through Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, that Parliament declare November 7 National 4-H Day. Clubs throughout Saskatchewan will be recognizing National 4-H Month/day by participating in a variety of ways, such as creating a special 4-H display, dressing in green, or planning a special 4-H event in their community.

The Canora 4-H Multiple Club is making arrangements for a display in the town’s pharmacy window.

Last year they made a wreath that was laid at the town’s cenotaph on Remembrance Day. General Leader Bev Spearman emphasizes that public awareness of National 4-H Month is important so that people know that 4-H is in their community.

“We’re a new club.

We’re striving to grow our club and need the community’s support. 4-H teaches kids skills that they can use the rest of their lives.”

The Silver Spurs 4-H Club in Prince Albert will be hosting an Open House Sunday, November 4 to kick off National 4-H Month. Members of the community are invited to attend.

Harold the Hare, 4-H Saskatchewan’s mascot, also has a busy month ahead with his first stop being the Old Wives 4-H Club in Moose Jaw on November 3.

National 4-H Month is a prelude to 100 years of 4-H in Canada. 2013 is the centenary celebration with events planned throughout the year, including a special gala May 30, 2013 at the Fairmont Winnipeg in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

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Let it snow

Students at Shellbrook Elementary Public School play on giant snowballs built throughout the day October 24. The year’s first real taste of snow gave kids from across the region plenty to work with.

Shellbrook Town Council highlights Town of Shellbrook residents will be getting a little less of a pre-payment discount on their property taxes for the 2013 year.

Shellbrook Town Council voted to reduce the pre-payment discount from 15 per cent to 10 per cent if paid in January. Under the new policy, the tax discount will reduce by one percent per month, ending with a 5 per cent June discount.

The policy also eliminates discounts from July to December. In 2012, residents who paid in those months were eligible for discounts ranging from 5 per cent in July to 1 per cent in November.

Council also voted to approve the policy governing the three year tax holiday for construction and com-

mercial tenancy. The policy has been in place for more than 10 years but the new wording simply clarifies the policy so that it is applied consistently.

The policy provides those constructing or moving a new home or construction of a new commercial building in the community with a tax holiday what is constructed. Land owners are still required to pay tax on the land. This also applies to additions providing the newly constructed portion is equal to at least 50 per cent of the original assessment.

Under the policy, the Town also offers an incentive for businesses to relocate to Shellbrook. New businesses in owner occupied or rented premises are eligible for a 75 per cent tax reduction in year one, 50 per cent reduction in

year two and 25 per cent reduction in year three, providing that the building was previously vacant. In the case of a rented premises, the reduction would be paid to the renter in the form of a grant. *** Council received one tender for the planned renovations at the Kinsmen Campground and opted to re-tender the work.

Council voted to abate the hospital levy on the doctor rental house during the time that doctors are living there.

A duplex was purchased by a private citizen for the purpose of renting both suites to incoming physicians. *** Meetings of council have been set for November 19 and December 10.

Report from the Legislature Over the last five years, the number of people living in Saskatchewan has increased by 80,000 people. Almost half of those newcomers are immigrants.

Since 2007, almost 39,000 people from 190 different countries have settled in over 320 communities across the province. In 2012-13, our government intends to nominate 4000 people under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP); including accompanying family member that number climbs to more than 12,000. By comparison, Saskatchewan attracted only 8,000 newcomers between 2001 and 2006.

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it t to t improving i commitment safety in highway construction zones. Effective November 1st, the base fine for speeding in an Orange Zone increases to $210. There’s also a per kilometre cost:

$3 a click between 60 and 90 km/h, doubling to $6 per kilometre if your speed is more than 90. So for example, going 70 through an Orange Zone would result in a $231 fine – at 100 km/h, the fine would be $370.

Rumble strips and gates that narrow the approach to construction zones will also be used. Photo radar will be introduced in the 2013 construction season. This past summer, an 18 year old highways worker named Ashley Richards was killed by a driver who allegedly ignored signs in a construction zone. She was only 45 minutes into her first day on the job when it happened.

Flu clinics are resuming across the province follow-

ing a temporary suspension due to concerns over this year’s vaccine. Health Canada tested the flu vaccine made by the drug company Novartis and has confirmed it is safe for use.

The clinics were put on temporary hold after clumping of particles was observed in vaccine being used in Europe. The European batch was different from the one supplied by the drug company Novartis to Canada.

Health regions are now rescheduling flu clinics – to determine which health region you are in, go to http:// www.health.gov.sk.ca/public-health-offices.

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Author Todd Devonshire was at the Shellbrook Library or a reading of his book Rink Burgers October 17.

Born an raised in Big River, Devonshire always enjoyed writing in high school in but didn’t decide to write a book until he moved to Japan to work as a teacher.

“The story just kept bugging me and bugging me. I was thinking, I think I’ve got something here. One day I just picked up a pen and pad from a downtown Japanese department store and I wrote,” said Devonshire.

He had long breaks in between classes which gave him ample time to record his thoughts.

“It just came out. I couldn’t stop writing all of these stories. It was just fabulous,” said Devonshire.

The name of the book came from the central symbol that was included in each of the stories as he talked about playing hockey and growing up in 1980’s Big River.

“Whether we won, whether we lost the real reward was the rink burger after the game,” said Devonshire.

He admits that the burgers at the rink in is native Big River were mighty tasty but plugs the Canwood Rink as having the best of his childhood.

By the time he left Japan, he had about 400 pages written. He decided that it was time to try and get it published.

So he sent copies to 23 publishing houses and received 23 rejection letters.

He went to the Saskatoon Writer in Residence program where he was able to really fine tune the book . Writers Alice Kuipers and Terry Jordon told him what to cut, what to

A few of the stories poke fun at the rivalry between Big River and Shellbrook

U of S College of Law establishes Estey Chair in Business Law A $2 million donation to the University of Saskatchewan will establish the Estey Chair in Business Law in the College of Law. John and Bill Estey, sons of the late Willard “Bud” Estey, former Supreme Court of Canada Justice, have given the largest-ever private donation to the college in their father’s honour to establish the chair.

Estey graduated from the College of Law in 1942 and went on to serve as a member of the Ontario Court of Appeal, Chief Justice of the High Court and as Chief Justice of Ontario. In 1977, he was appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada.

The Estey Chair in Business Law is intended to attract outstanding scholars in the area of business law. Chairholders will be expected to teach business law courses within the college, conduct world-class research in their field, as well as share their expertise and engage in outreach activities with the wider legal community.

By founding the chair, it is the donors’ hope that the initiative will help position the College of Law as one of Canada’s leading institutions in business law.

“We are very pleased to be able to contribute to the establishment of the Estey Chair in Business Law, in honour of our father and his legacy in the law in Canada,” said Bill and John Estey in a joint statement. “He was very proud of his Saskatchewan roots and was honoured to be a graduate of, and a teacher at, the College of Law and the University of Saskatchewan.”

Sanjeev Anand, dean of the College of Law, said he is excited for what the chair means for the future of the college. “The presence of this chair will really enhance the research culture of our college and create opportunities for increased collaboration between chair-holders, other faculty members and our students,” he said.

keep, where to show and where to tell to make the stories flow.

In the end, he pared the book down to half of its original size.

A few of the stories poke fun at the rivalry between Big River and Shellbrook.

He starts of chapter 3 with the line “I knew by the age of 5, the words ‘He’s from Shellbrook’ could start a fight.”

The computers teacher at Saskatoon Business College published the book through Your Nickel’s Worth Publishing, a company that helps authors who are looking to self publish their works.

The company provides the option to work under their banner or to go it alone. Devonshire opted to work with Your Nickel’s Worth because of his inexperience in the publishing world.

Perhaps one of the biggest thrills of being published for the Boston Bruin’s fan was receiving an autographed postcard from Don Cherry.

He had 50 promotional copies of his book to send out, with a few left over he decided to fire one off to Cherry.

A month later, he opens his mailbox and sees small package with a CBC logo on it.

The inscription reads “Best wishes Todd, thanks for the book. It looks great.” On the back it reads “ I will read the book and get back to you but I’m on vacation right now. But tell your dad he was right, Lamaire was off side but what could I say. All the best, your friend Don.” The passage refers to the infamous 1979 Montreal Canadiens - Boston Bruins game which the Bruin’s lost as a result of a too many men on the ice penalty. In the book, Devonshire shares his and his father’s belief that the Canadien’s Jacques Lamaire was offside on the game winning goal scored by Guy Lafleur.

“If nothing else happened to me, getting that autograph from Don Cherry was the best because I’m Boston Bruins fan.

Paperback copies of the book are available at McNally Robinson in Saskatoon, various Coles/Chapters/Indigo book stores across Saskatchewan and Krienke’s T-Shirt Shop and The Twisted Tool in Big River. Ebooks can be purchased through Kobo, Amazon and Apple.

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Former Big River resident, Todd Devonshire, talks about his first book “Rink Burgers” at the Shellbrook Library.

Scotiabank donates to Sand Green Golf championship

Left to Right, Coach – Mr. Grant Person, Paige Benson – Girls Gold Medal Winner (Team Gold), Nikolas Person – Boys Gold Medal Winner (Team Gold), Quennel Bear – Team Gold, Steven Adrian – Boys Bronze Medal Winner (Team Gold), Brennan Tomporowski – Boys Silver Medal Winner (Team Gold), Connie Bahnuick – Manager Scotiabank.

Manager, Connie Bahnuick of Scotiabank Shellbrook presented a cheque to the Canwood High School Provincial Sand Green Golf Team and their Coach Mr. Grant Person in the amount of $731.40. This donation matched funds re-

ceived from a Hamburger Sale to help raise funds to host the High School Provincial Sand Green Golf Championships which were held at Canwood Regional Park on Sept. 21 and 22.

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After we have all celebrated Thanksgiving and believe me when we look around the world as it is today and we take the time to listen to the world news, we here in Canada have a great deal to be thankful for. We are not being bombed and shelled, and we are not being blown up with roadside bombs. We are not living in a makeshift home after traveling 100’s of kilometers to escape, and we are not hoping and praying that there will be enough food to feed us when we get there. We should give thanks every day and not wait for that special day once a year.

When we talk about special days that should also apply to November 11th (Armistice day or Remembrance day ) and we should spare more than a passing thought for all those brave and unselfish souls who gave their lives so that we may live in a better world. There are still a lot of young men and women who are still putting their lives on the line every day that passes so that we might be able to continue to live our lives as we do. The least we can do is to hold them in our hearts and pray for their safety every day. The poppy is not just a symbol of remembrance, it’s a symbol hopefully of what we must do in the future to prevent nations trying to remove other nations from the face of the world. Learning to live in peace must be the hardest lesson of all but its one we do have to learn.

There are lots of occasions when older people and younger people go back in their memories to recapture some precious times. It just seems that those occasions happen to seniors more and more often as each year passes by. Memories of happy times and sometimes not so happy times come galloping through our minds and its at those times we like

to be able sit with friends and share some of them. Recalling days gone by has proven to be very good for us, as psychologists and psychiatrists will tell us. It keeps our minds active but in truth its not all what remembering does for us. We can start to appreciate more and more how our lives have changed and how every day life around us is changing.

We can appreciate it but we can also realize that some of the changes that have occurred have left us old people behind, probably to some extent that we may start to believe we are forgotten. I don’t believe that’s true. We just have to come to terms with the fact that its different and the difference is what makes us old people unique.

We can still truly appreciate some of the wonders of the present world around us. TV and all its additions, cellular phones with all their applications and to some extent credit and debit cards have all played their part in changing our lives. All these things that we appreciate as being different the modern generation takes for granted. Not only taking them for granted but showing on a daily basis the inability to cope in their daily lives without these amenities around them.

Most of the seniors I know surely appreciate TV but they do have a lot to say about some of the programs being shown. Likewise with appreciating the phone, but not always happy with the process involved in making what we believe should be a simple call to somewhere or some one.

To be faced with choosing from a list of numbers and having to listen to a voice telling you that you only have a few more seconds to make a choice before its all going to be repeated is not one of the good changes. Another not so good

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change is that some how a large number of telemarketers ( where did that name come from ) happen to have our phone number and names. How they get them I do not know but they do seem to know the exact time to phone when its going to annoy us the most. Always at supper time and always in the middle of the news which I do like to watch. I am always amazed at just how many businesses out there want to have my opinion on their product, a product which I have never even heard of, or they want me take part in a survey of some kind. I was told once there was a phone number to call!!! to stop those nuisance calls but I guess those people making the nuisance calls seem to know more about the phone system than the people whose job it is to stop those nuisance calls.

Despite the changes and in some cases because of the changes our lives go on, and because of our experience we look forward to each new day and wonder what may be in store for us. Probably not just us but all those people around us.

Sometimes I do wonder how long there will be a postal system that will still be delivering letters, or will it all give way to an electronic world?. Will we all have to own an Ipod or an Ipad or a smart phone or be connected to internet before we are able to receive “mail”.?

Just in case you are tempted to sit around until that day happens I need to remind you to go out and keep active and stay healthy. If you are going out on Halloween be careful, there are going to be a lot of little ghosts and goblins out there with big sacks of goodies, so please watch out for them Len Fallows. President SSAI.

From the desk of the Recreation Director

BY JENNY HOSIE

Happy Halloween week everyone!

Walks in the Theater are starting November 5th 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.

Also starting soon is Seniors Exercise at the seniors’ hall on November 15th at 9:30am. The cost is $1.00

per person.

Just a reminder that Fitness with Leeta Harms is every 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 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.

Coming up we have the SHA Skills of Gold Skills Development Camps and Coach Speciality Clinics.

The Skills Development Camp runs November 10& 11 and costs $125 per child.

You can register at www.

sha.sk.ca. The Coach Speciality Clinic runs November 9th 6-9pm and is free of charge. This is open to all Coaches, Assistants and Parents. For more information contact saskhockey@ shaw.ca or 370-2323 Another reminder for you that Volleyball for adults will continue every Sunday in the High School Gymnasium. The cost is $2 per person and sessions will run

until November 25th.

Find information about programmes and events running at www.shellbrook. org Weekly Health Tip Avoid catching nasty cold and flu viruses this winter by increasing the number of times you wash your hands!

According to an article on w w w.medicalnewstoday. com, experts believe hand washing to be the most im-

portant element of germ control and disease prevention. So whether you use soap and water or hand sanitizer gel, take the extra precautions this winter to avoid catching and spreading viruses.

Shellbrook Recreation Director Office – 747-4949 Cell – 747-9098 Email – shellbrookrecdirector@sasktel.net

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Riders need to halt losing streak There are very few positives one can take out of the Saskatchewan Roughriders' current three-game losing streak. Really the only one which comes to mind is the fact they ARE on a losing streak, which will eventually end, a winning streak could be just around the corner.

It had better be, because the playoffs start in two weeks!

The latest defeat was another close one, 31-26 to the visiting Toronto Argonauts at a frigid Mosaic Stadium on Saturday. It was minus-9 with the windchill but it felt a lot colder. Ironically it was the Argos who came out hot, jumping to a 14-0 lead after the first quarter and never looked back. They were in control all the way.

ROD PEDERSEN ~

Voice of The Riders The loss dropped the Riders' record to 8-9 and now they need a win at B.C. on Saturday to ensure Corey Chamblin doesn't have a losing record in his rookie season

has head coach. Really that's all that's at stake, semantics, because the team will be going on the road to either Calgary or Toronto for a division semifinal.

A radio show in Toronto asked me last week if the Roughriders are legitimate Grey Cup contenders. The question caught me offguard because I'd never stopped to think about it. The point of the question was, will the 2012 Saskatchewan Roughriders be content just to make it to the playoffs in this rebuilding year or will they not be satisfied without the ultimate prize?

No one can answer that right now. The fact is they're not playing like a championship team as of late as teams have been able

to move the ball on them at key times, they've lost the turnover battle in all these losses and kicker Sandro Deangelis has had some costly missed field goals. To his defence, it must have felt like he was kicking a cindercrete block but there's still one more outdoor game to go, possibly.

Despite this, now is not the time to be panicking. The key is they're in the playoffs and their success will come down to who's better on that given Sunday and Chamblin knows he needs to keep his group upbeat.

"It was one of those games where they got points early," Chamblin told CKRM radio. "Our guys did a good job of fighting to the end.

I told the guys I was proud of how

they fought and this team will be ready when it's time."

Really? Can you be sure? I think he definitely believes it but at the same time this streaky team has proven to be so unpredictable. It is possible to flip the switch when the games start to matter more but is this team veteran enough to do it?

"We're in the playoffs and we'll be ready to go," Chamblin advised.

"Football and winning streaks have been around longer than me so I can't explain it. But I'm waiting on the winning streak."

Realistically they can afford one more loss but that's all. After that the real bullets go in the gun.

(Rod Pedersen is the voice of the Riders on CKRM)

Is it the end of an era for the Yankees?

Are the New York Yankees at a crossroads? Will the start of the 2013 season mark the beginning of a new era for the Bronx Bombers?

Now that Major League Baseball has wrapped up for the season, it’s never too early to start looking ahead, especially since there’s no NHL hockey to obscure the view.

When you look at the Yankees, you can’t help but wonder whether the iconic team’s Big Three — Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera and Alex Rodriguez — will still be wearing the pinstripes when the team gathers in Florida next March.

The Yankees had the American League’s best record during 2012, but their playoffs ended with a whimper — four straight losses to Detroit Tigers in the A.L. Championship Series. Jeter didn’t finish that game after suffering a broken ankle while falling awkwardly after scampering to his left for a ground ball. He’s 38, and the ankle repair might take four or five months. He’s doubtful to start the season.

Rivera, undoubtedly the game’s best relief pitcher of all time (and absolutely amazing in the post-season), missed most of the 2012 season after tearing his ACL during a freak ball-shagging exercise in early May. He’s 43 years old — definitely doubtful about returning in ‘13.

And then there’s A-Rod, the posterboy for overpaid, underperforming athletes who has five years remain-

ing on a mega deal that pays him around $23 million annually. He was so ineffective in the playoffs that ignominiously, he was benched for two of the four games against Detroit. His playoff record is atrocious and embarrassing, but he’ll be getting that $23 million each year through 2017. If you’re a Yankee hater, it couldn’t happen to a better team.

Maybe it’s time for Jeter and Rivera to say au revoir to baseball and start the five-year countdown to their election to the Hall of Fame.

If they retired together, they could be elected to the Hall together — and they would both be automatics, in the mold of the Babe, Mickey and Joltin’ Joe. That would be quite a spectacular induction ceremony in Cooperstown in 2018.

As for A-Rod? Well, he’s just going to have to wallow in his money and on-field embarrassment while the Yankee brass tries to pawn him off on somebody willing to take a chance on an aging superstar with a big name, a big contract and little pop in his bat.

• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “A world-record 35 consecutive handsprings were uncorked by: a) a 16-year-old girl, on a Texas football field; b) Alex Rodriguez, upon remembering he has the Yankees on the hook for $114 million the next five years.

• Perry again: “Not that the Yankees are trying to get rid of Alex Rodriguez or anything, but rival GMs are

BRUCE PENTON ~ suddenly baseballs d l getting tti b b in the mail with the Yankees' phone number scrawled on them.”

• CBS's David Letterman, on the latest air-quality study: "They said New York's air has more chemicals in it than Lance Armstrong."

• Steve Harvey, in his weekly ‘Bottom 10’: “Transactions: ACTRESS EVA LONGORIA — Put N.J. Jets

QB Mark Sanchez on waivers as her boyfriend.”

• Retired pitcher Jamie Moyer, on the last time he hit a batter intentionally: “Maybe in the minor leagues. With my velocity, they would pick it up and say ‘Hey, you dropped something.’”

• Scott Ostler of the San Francisco Chronicle: (Prince) Fielder is 5-foot-11 and 275 pounds. He runs well for a vending machine.”

• Ostler again: “Justin Verlander falls out of bed pumping high 90s. I saw valet parking attendants Wednesday driving faster than Barry Zito's fastball.”

• R.J. Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Canadian researchers have successfully tested underwear that jolts the buttocks with electricity.

Sadly, it's too late to help the

Winnipeg Blue Bombers.”

• Another one from Currie: “Eagles quarterback Michael Vick revealed he now has a dog. He took it out to play fetch and three of the sticks were intercepted.”

• Times reader Bill Littlejohn, on Hall of Fame catcher Carlton Fisk's recent DUI arrest: "Officers said he failed the field sobriety test when he tried to wave himself fair."

• Texans defensive tackle J.J. Watt, miked up by NFL Films during last Sunday's game, to 5-foot-8 Ravens running back Ray Rice: "I've eaten burritos bigger than you."

• Comedy writer Bob Mills, on commissioner Bud Selig's request to cut alcohol consumption in baseball clubhouses: "Most teams have more players in AA

than Triple-A." • Ian Hamilton of the Regina Leader-Post: “A referee penalized a Dallas-area middle school football team because its band was playing too loudly. So now the sport has a concussion problem and a percussion problem?"

• Perry again: “Rejected Tour de France ad slogan: ‘You can't spell pedal without P-E-D.’ “ • Bill Dwyre of the Los Angeles Times, recalling when one of Notre Dame coach Frank Leahy's players got six teeth knocked out: "When the player balked at returning to the game, Leahy asked if he was there to play football or eat a sandwich."

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OBITUARIES ~ Gordon Sterling Russell Harrison Lafrentz LAFRENTZ - Russell Harrison Lafrentz - October 14, 1950 - September 27, 2012.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a dear husband, brother and uncle, and friend to all who knew him. He was born in the Shellbrook Hospital on October 14, 1950 to Julius and Isabella (nee Smart) Lafrentz of Shellbrook, he was raised in Shellbrook and took his schooling in Shellbrook. Russell always liked the outdoors, especially in the summer. He loved to visit on farms. They lived on the farm until 1957, when they moved into town, he didn’t like it in town, and wanted to move back home to the farm. He lived in Shellbrook from 1957-1971, and then moved to Calgary, Alberta. He worked at Hutton’s Auto Electric from 1972 - 1979 and at Canada Post Corporation (in the plant) from 1979 - 2004. Because of health problems he was forced to retire.

Russell’s desire was to buy land in Saskatchewan which (he never did), but always wanted to. He always liked to visit on farms - especially around Shellbrook, and visit with all his many friends and relations out there, whenever he could. Russell married Barbara Ambury of Calgary on April 19, 1980. They lived in Calgary the whole time. They never had children of their own, but cared for many over the years, not only children, but adults as well. There was one person who lived with them a long time ‘Joseph’. Russell grew to depend on Joseph a lot in the past few years.

Russell was predeceased by his father Julius Lafrentz and his mother Isabella Lafrentz (nee Smart) and his father-in-law Howard Ambury, and his mother-in-law Doris Ambury and his grandparents John and Grace Smart and William and Maude Lafrentz.

He is survived by his loving and faithful wife of 32 years, Barbara Lafrentz (nee Ambury) and by Barbara’s sisters Maureen, Linda, Lorraine and Carol, and all of their families. And by his only brother Donald and his wife Shirley Lafrentz and nephews Kenneth and Kevin and niece Heather Lafrentz and great nieces Andie, Belle and Eden, and great nephew Julius and their mother Cathy Lafrentz and also Greg Granerud and his wife Michelle and boys, Brett and Lane and also Alice Sokulski, were special in his life, too.

A memorial service was held on October 12, at Bridges Church, Calgary, Alberta conducted by Rev. JamieLee Haskell and Rev. Bruce Dowbush.

Russell was laid to rest at Mountain View Memorial Gardens, Calgary, Alberta.

Rest in peace Russell, we all love you, you will be in our hearts forever.

You can take the boy from the country, but can’t take the country from the boy.

STERLING – Mr. Gordon - 1916 – 2012 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mr. Gordon Edward Victor Sterling, late of Shellbrook, announce his passing on October 13, 2012 at the age of 96 years.

Gordon was born on May 28, 1916 in Shellbrook, SK, to Eveline and Edward Sterling. Gordon is lovingly survived by his daughters, Sandra (Stan) Rowden of Prince Albert, SK; June (Don) Moe of Shellbrook, SK; his sister Joyce Horsley of Campbell River, BC; his grandchildren Trevor (Erika) Rowden of Red Deer, AB; Jeff (Jill) Rowden of Prince Albert, SK; Shawn (Rhonda) Rowden of Prince Albert, SK; Scott (Krista) Moe of Shellbrook, SK; Cheryl (Brad) Ledding of Parkside, SK; Sheldon (Monique) Moe of Shellbrook, SK; Kris (Melissa) Moe of Parkside, SK; Tyrel Moe of Regina, SK; his great grandchildren Conor & Shea Rowden; Alexi & Mason Rowden; Carter & Taryn Moe; Carson, Abby, & Bella Ledding; Colby, Rylan & Anik Moe; Brody Moe; and his sister in-law, Betty Sterling of Shellbrook, SK. Gordon was predeceased by the love of his life, Dorothy (nee: Goudal) Sterling of 64 years; his parents Ned and Eva Sterling; his brother Bob Sterling; his parents in-law, Marcel and Hazel Goudal; his brother in-law, Tom Horsley; his brothers and sisters in-law, Harry and Ileen Gordon; and Ken and June Hansen.

Gordon began trucking in 1939. He bought his first ½ section of farmland in 1941 N.E. of Shellbrook. It was in the early 1960’s that he began running school buses which he continued to operate until he retired. In 1964 he sold his land and bought land west of Shellbrook where he farmed until his retirement. He custom hauled grain at first them moving to hauling fuel for CO-OP until he sold his trucking business in 1964. Whether it was helping to fix a vehicle, or going to the grandchildren’s ball or ringette games or many hours of fishing and camping, Gordon always made time for family and friends. Every spring and fall Gordon could be found spending time helping out on the farm, driving the combine or fixing equipment. Gordon’s grandchildren remember him having a gadget to fix everything. Some of Gordon’s passions were his love for gardening and working in his green house with his infamous tomatoes and his RV’s and the many trips he and Dorothy made in them. Gordon’s family will remember him for always taking the time for others.

The Memorial Service for Gordon took place on October 18, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. from the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkside. Pastor Chris Dean officiated; special music was performed by David Palm and Bernice Labrash. Gordon’s grandchildren Scott Moe, Cheryl Ledding and Jeff Rowden shared memories of their grandfather, and Shawn Rowden and Cheryl Ledding were the urn bearers. Great grandchildren Alexi Rowden and Taryn Moe did the readings, and interment for Gordon took place in the Shellbrook Cemetery.

Memorial Donations may be made in memory of Gordon to either the Shellbrook & Districts Health Services Project or to the Whispering Pine Place Care Home.

Emailed condolences sent to www.beaulacfuneralhome.com will be forwarded to the family.

Arrangements were entrusted to Beau “Lac” Funeral Home.

October 26, 2012

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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OBITUARY ~ Dorothy Breker BREKER - Dorothy was born Dorothy Boychuk in St. Julien, Sk, March 22, 1924.

She was third of eight siblings born to Elko and Lena Boychuk.

Early in her life she moved to Big River with her family where she attended the Greenmantle School until Grade 4.

Being the eldest daughter she left school to help on the farm, particularly in the home where she honed her cooking skills to near perfection. Dorothy entered the workforce away from home at the age of 14 in order to supplement the family income. While waitressing at the Rex Café, she met the man who would one day become the love of her life. Their relationship did not blossom until she was working in Prince A lbert at the Dair y Pool. Marriage had to wait while Lewis ser ved in W WII for three years; they were wed upon his return.

Like many of their generation, they worked numerous jobs to make ends meet from delivering ice to repairing shoes and finally settled on militar y life and Lewis “re-upped” to ser ve an additional 20 years in the Canadian Army. They moved from FlinFlon, MB(technically Creighton, SK) to Victoria, BC, to several communities in Southern Ontario before coming full circle to live out their retirement years in Big River, SK. Dorothy worked almost 8 years as a short order cook for the militar y prior to their retirement in 1970. Retirement did not mean a cease to working as she put in many years as a matron for the Big River RCMP. Dorothy was well known for her baking and her hugging and they generally went hand in hand. As her ability to bake decreased her skills in hugging increased right on through to her final days lived out at the Lakewood Lodge in Big River, SK. Dorothy cherished her four children and leaves to cherish her memories: Barr y (Debra) Breker of Gem, AB, Linda (Norman) Ethier of Big River, SK, Jerr y (Kathy) Breker of Regina, SK. Her grandchildren: Amy (Jason) Easterbrook of Crowsnest Pass, AB, David Breker of Calgar y, AB, A llan (Miranda) Breker of Kyle, SK, Keith (Dianne) Ethier of Shellbrook, SK, Michelle (Mike) Wolf of Carievale, SK, Julie (Mark) Katona of Saskatoon, SK, Trish (Mike) Harley of Regina, SK and 12 great-grandchildren.

Dorothy also leaves her memories with her siblings to cherish: Andy Boychuk of Regina, SK, A lice Kalyn of Prince A lbert, SK, Ann Wasyliw of Prince A lbert, SK as well as in-laws, other relatives and countless friends.

She is predeceased by: her loving husband, Lewis in 1995, her son, Larr y(1955), her parents, Elko and LenaBoychuk, her brothers, Pete, Mike, Nestor and Eddie.

Funeral Ser vice for Dorothy was held Saturday, October 27th, 2012 ~ 2:00 pm at the Big River Community Hall Big River, Saskatchewan, Officiated byPastor Kevin Roberts.

Memorial Donations in Dorothy’s name may be made to the Lakewood Lodge Auxiliar y.

Dorothy’s Final Resting Place is in the Big River Cemeter y Dorothy left this life to join her beloved saviour on Monday, October 22, 2012. She is missed.

Email condolences to w w w.beaulacfuneralhome. com will be forwarded to the family.

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Remembering to say thanks

—When you think of Canada’s multicultural society and all the freedoms and opportunities that we experience on a daily basis, devoting a few minutes of silence on Remembrance Day to think of our troops is an important and meaningful gesture. Our soldiers and veterans sacrificed their time, personal comforts, and in many cases their lives so we could enjoy ours. Here are some other ways that you can show gratitude: Wear a poppy. From the last Friday in October to November 11, pin a poppy on the left lapel of your garment or as close to the heart as possible. This will publicly remind you of our soldiers’ sacrifices and will encourage others to do the same.

Write to soldiers. Send a letter or card to express your ap-

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preciation. Mailing addresses are listed on the Department of National Defence website. You can also post a message to troops on the site’s message board.

Donate in honour of a soldier.

Just as the Canadian Forces aim to bring peace and security to countries in need, consider doing your part to help those around the world who are suffering. Organizations like Christian Children’s Fund of Canada offer a gift catalogue where you can purchase items such as fruit trees or insecticide treated bed nets in honour of one of Canada’s heroes.

You can also personalize a card and mail your thanks to a Canadian Forces member. More information is available at www.ccfcanada.ca/GiftCatalogue.

Low-salt: good for the diet but not the sidewalk As temperatures begin to dip across the country, it’s a good idea to start thinking about where you put the snow shovel last spring. Small business owners are responsible for ensuring that snow is removed from around their premises and that sidewalks and walkways are salted. Slips and falls can result in injured customers or employees, liability losses and increased insurance premiums, but by following a few simple steps, the risks can be minimized.RSA, one of the country’s largest business insurers, offers the following tips: • Inspect the interior and exterior of your premises regularly, monitoring for potential hazards and keeping a log of corrective actions;

SCOTT MOE

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• Implement a snow and ice removal program and make it one person’s responsibility. Be sure to have the appropriate gear – including snow shovels and salt – on hand. You may want to hire professional snow removal contractors to plow, sand and salt your parking lot and walkways. Ensure to keep a comprehensive log of the work performed; • Keep gutter and downspouts clean to ensure snow and ice melt away from sidewalks and walkways; • All entrances should have mats or rugs to keep the floors clean and dry – be sure to replace damaged mats as soon as possible; • Be sure to mop up additional water immediately and post a Caution – Wet Floor sign.

Election Declaration The Rural Municipality of Big River, No. 555 Municipal Elections 2012 Public Notice is hereby given that: I hereby declare the following candidates so nominated duly elected.

Reeve – John Teer Councillor for Division 1 – Darren Kennedy Councillor for Division 3 – J. Steve Raymond Dated this 24th day of October, 2012.

Donna Tymiak Returning Officer

In Memory In memoriams may be put in the Chronicle for $ 19.00 (30 words) plus 20¢ per additional word Photo - $10.00

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Marking a period of Remembrance

Once again Remembrance Day will soon be upon us. A time for Canadians of all ages to remember the more than one hundred thousand fellow citizens who fought, bled and died protecting our freedoms along with the countless others who have served our country.

But Remembrance Day should not only be reserved to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. It should also be a practical remembrance of the living – the disabled Veterans, RCMP members, widows, widowers, orphans and family members of those who served who are in need of a helping hand.

Members of the Royal Canadian Legion are, as one of their core responsibilities, the Guardians of Remembrance.

The Poppy Campaign organized by the Legion, in conjunction with Remembrance Day, helps alleviate suffering and addresses the needs of eterans and their families who may not have the financial wherewithal for basic necessities.

The Legion assists with purchasing medical equipment, awarding bursaries for needy students, providing support services such as meals-on-wheels and drop-in centres and helping with some basic residential repairs to name but a few.

So much of the Legion’s work in our communities goes unnoticed. Every day this organization of more than 330,000 people makes significant contributions, not only to enhance the lives of Veterans, but also for seniors, Cadets, Scouts, Guides, as well as serving members of the Canadian Forces and RCMP and their families.

The Legion remains fiercely proud to be Canada’s largest Veterans services organization. Our advocacy work on behalf of all who have served in the Canadian Forces and RCMP ensures that they receive life-long support and recognition for their service to this country.

Thanks to their desire to give back, the Legion was

U of S installs 9th president and vice-chancellor

An Aboriginal honour song, an oath of responsibilities and messages of congratulations were all part of a special ceremony held today to install Ilene Busch-Vishniac as the ninth president and vicechancellor of the University of Saskatchewan.

The installation was held in conjunction with the university’s fall convocation. Speak-

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ing to an audience of special guests, 994 graduates and their families and supporters, Busch-Vishniac pledged to chart a course for the future for the U of S and to work “tirelessly and with a narrowness of purpose—to serve this fine province through education and discovery.”

In her installation address, Busch-Vishniac paid homage to the vision of the U of S founders and the institution’s strong tradition of planning, adding, “it is also impossible to separate the future of the University of Saskatchewan from the future of the province.” The challenges of Saskatchewan’s economic boom include recognizing and removing barriers to post-secondary education, particularly for Aboriginal students, and equipping all graduates with the skills they need for success in life, she said.

The most important changes in the U of S since its founding, she continued in her address, relate to globalization and research intensity. Sharing discoveries—an imperative for universities— today extends beyond regions or countries to include the world, she said. “To balance our commitment to the province with the reality of a worldwide community of scholars, we must achieve what is encapsulated in the adage, ‘Think globally, but act locally.’”

The president went on to describe how the U of S, like most post-secondary institutions, has come to understand more fully how research and its outcomes can drive political change and economic growth, but also best practices in teaching and learning. The distinction between education and research, she said, is disappearing.

“Discovery must permeate every discipline, from history to dentistry, from engineer-

ing to law because the thorny problems of the world today demand teams of scholars from many disciplines working together to find innovative solutions. Discovery must be a part of all courses, from entry-level classes to those for advanced graduate students.”

Busch-Vishniac also spoke of the challenges of maintaining a traditional physical campus in a world of online connectivity, arguing that important non-academic factors related to student success like involvement in extracurricular activities and peer relationships cannot be provided by “canned” lectures served up to students online.

University of Saskatchewan campuses are where students determine their careers, develop social networks and are free to experiment with new ideas and experiences. These are, she said, advantages that must be emphasized, but they must also be adaptive enough to meet the needs of 21st-century learners.

“We cannot be arrogant and content to rest on our history. We must instead be proactive in defining and creating our place in the future.”

Busch-Vishniac assumed her duties as president July 1, having most recently served as provost at McMaster University in Hamilton. She holds undergraduate degrees in physics and mathematics from the University of Rochester, and Master of Science and PhD degrees in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Her academic career includes appointments at The University of Texas and Johns Hopkins University where Busch-Vishniac was dean of the Whiting School of Engineering.

Her research focuses on aspects of acoustics and on diversity issues related to engineering education.

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created and continues to this day to support our communities in countless ways. The Royal Canadian Legion’s Poppy Campaign provides everyone with the opportunity for practical remembrance and it is hoped that this year, with the recent conflicts in Afghanistan and Libya as with our aging Second World War and Korean Veterans, more Canadians will wear the Poppy than ever before.

There’s more to the Legion than you might think. We Care! Find out today how you can get involved by visiting your local Legion branch…because you care; because you can.

Lest We Forget, Gordon Moore, Dominion President The Royal Canadian Legion Gordon Moore is the Dominion President of The Royal Canadian Legion.

COMMUNITY ~ CALENDAR

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 4973130 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.

CANWOOD: Canwood Royal Purple Annual Craft & Home-Based Business Sale Saturday, November 3, Canwood Elks’ Community Centre, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Come & do your Christmas shopping from the wide variety of crafts, etc. Lunch Served * Free Admission SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Theatre Movie Night. Next Movie FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9th the movie showing will be “THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN”. Doors Open 6:30 p.m. Cost is $5 for each movie.

PARKSIDE: Parkside Community Fall Supper on Fri., November 2, 2012 from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Parkside Heritage Centre. Adults - $12; Children (6 - 12) - $6; Family - $40; Preschool - Free. Everyone Welcome!

MARCELIN: Marcelin & District Community Club Special Events at Community Hall - Monthly Bingo: November 21, Doors Open 6 pm. Bingo starts 7 pm; Craft & Bingo December 9, Craft Sale 10 am to 2 pm. To book a table call Louanne 306-226-4706 or Carey 306-226-4227, evenings. Table cost - $10; Lunch served 11:30 am to 2:00 pm; Ham and Turkey Bingo to follow Craft Sale.

CANWOOD: New Years Eve Dance MONDAY, DECEMBER 31 Canwood Community Centre, 9 p.m. Tickets available at Canwood Co-op or by calling 468-2164 ~ Midnight Supper Music by “Bannock Country”. Sponsored by Canwood Royal Purple & Elks.

SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Arts Council Annual Christmas Craft Sale Sat., November 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Community Hall Homemade Lunch Available for Purchase.

SHELLBROOK: 5th Annual Shellbrook Home Business & Trade Show, Shellbrook Senior’s Hall on Sat., November 10 from 10:00 to 4:00. For table info call Tracy at 7474323 or Call Carla at 747-4433.

SHELLBROOK: Senior Curling. Schedule begins Nov. 12. Tentative Practice Nov. 6 & 7. Phone: 306-747-3464 for information

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Estate of Leo Joseph Beaulac, late of Canwood, in the province of Saskatchewan, deceased. All claims against the above Estate, duly verified by statutory declarations and with particulars and valuation of security held if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 5th day of November, 2012.

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Throne Speech 2012: Planning for growth

The new session of the Saskatchewan Legislature will focus on meeting the challenges and opportunities of a growing province. That’s the message of the 2012 Throne Speech delivered last week by Lieutenant Governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield.

The Throne Speech builds on the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth released last week by Premier Brad Wall.

“In this session, our government’s priorities will be investing in infrastructure, addressing the skilled labour shortage and ensuring Saskatchewan remains competitive, while maintaining fiscal discipline and a balanced budget,” Wall said. “At the same time, it’s important to remember that we don’t seek growth for the sake of growth.

We seek growth to improve the quality of life of everyone living in Saskatchewan. That’s why this session will also focus on improving our health and education system, improving life for persons with disabilities and improving educational outcomes and employment opportunities for First Nations and Métis people.”

Some of the specific measures outlined in the Throne Speech include: • Creating SaskBuilds and a new $150 million SaskBuilds fund to drive infrastructure financing, design and delivery;

• Continuing efforts to add 12,600 new low-income housing units by 2016; • Developing 300 more apprenticeship spaces; • Lowering the business tax rate with a goal of reducing it from 12 to 10 per cent by 2015, which will bring Saskatchewan in line with Alberta and BC; • Establishing the Global Institute for Food Security; • Introducing new measures to improve worker safety in highway construction zones (Orange Zones) including increasing speeding fines to triple the normal penalty and use of photo radar in construction zones; • Creating the Saskatchewan Advantage Grant for Education Savings, which will help families who are saving for their children’s post-secondary education by providing up to $250 per year per child; • Introducing a new Student Achievement Initiative and the introduction of provincial assessments for every student in the K-12 system; • Continuing to make progress on the First Nations and Métis Education and Employment Joint Task Force; • Increasing efforts to retain Saskatchewan-trained physicians and to attract more international medical graduates through the Saskatchewan International Physician Practice Assessment;

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It will require the pad to be kept clear of trees, bushes, snow or any other obstructions; for nearby light poles to be removed or lowered; for a stretcher pathway from the pad to the hospital entrance; and for provisions for Security to stop visitor vehicle and pedestrian traffic on the pad and adjacent roadways to and from the hospital during the landings and takeoffs that the helicopter requires.

November 2, 2012

• Introducing a new team-based approach to providing primary and emergency care in rural and remote communities modeled on Nova Scotia’s Collaborative Emergency Centres; • Providing student loan forgiveness for new doctors, nurses and nurse practitioners who practice in rural and remote communities; • Introducing new legislation giving the Ministry of Justice the authority to oversee the seizure of criminal property; • Bringing forward new legislation to make the Global Transportation Hub west of Regina into a self-sustaining Authority, which will allow it to expand to new markets around the world; and • Introducing a new Saskatchewan Employment Act that will give Saskatchewan the most modern, competitive, fair and balanced labour and employment environment in Canada.

“This Throne Speech is about planning for growth because growth has been good for our province,” Wall said.

“Our government’s job today is to ensure Saskatchewan continues to grow, that we are meeting the challenges of growth, and that all Saskatchewan people are enjoying the benefits of growth.”

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Elias Shantz, right, on behalf of Parkland Terrace Foundation presented a cheque to Murray Kasun treasurer of the Shellbrook & Districts Health Services Project Inc. The cheque amounted to $ 12,500.00.

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