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The Voice Of The Parkland Since 1912 VOLUME 100
SHELLBROOK, SASKATCHEWAN
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2011
No. 45
Moe elected in Sask Party landslide The Saskatchewan Party gained an even bigger majority while the NDP lost 11 seats and their leader in Monday night’s election. Brad Wall and the Sask Party emerged from Monday’s vote with 49 of a possible 58 seats while NDP leader Dwain Lingenfelter lost his seat in the Regina Douglas Park riding and promptly stepped down as party leader. In their run, the Sask Party set a record gaining nearly 65 per cent of the popular vote while the NDP came in at just shy of 32 per cent. Nine months after winning the Saskatchewan Party Scott Moe was elected the new MLA of the Rosthern Shellbrook Constituency. Moe’s numbers mirrored the Sask Party’s as he received just over 64% per cent of the vote in the riding. Moe received 4,410 votes passing NDP candidate Clay DeBray at 2,167 (31.9%) and the Green Party’s Margaret-Rose Uvery at 209 votes (3.1%). All voting numbers are unofficial until verified by Elections Saskatchewan. The action was frantic through the evening in the campaign office of Scott Moe, the new MLA for the Rosthern Shellbrook riding. Long after most media outlets had declared him the winner, Moe and his team continued to tabulate results as they came in. “We just didn’t take anything for granted right til the very end here and we are thrilled yet humbled here this evening,” said Moe. Moe said he ran his campaign focusing on what he could do rather than what his opponents were doing. “We were very inward focused on this campaign on, first of all, what the Saskatchewan Party can do for our province and second of all what we can do to represent our constituency,” said Moe. “There’s going to be a learning curve for me as a new MLA now , I suppose, I’m just looking forward to getting through some of that learning curve and maybe seeing my family a little bit more in the next six months than in the last six months,” said Moe. Continued on page 2
New Rosthern Shellbrook MLA Scott Moe addresses the crowd at his victory party at the Shellbrook Legion Hall Monday Night. Moe was one of a number of new candidates elected Monday night.
Chronicle website to go live November 11 Starting Friday November 11, the Shellbrook Chronicle will once again have an internet presence. Unlike the previous subscription based website, the new shellbrookchronicle.com will feature the best of the print edition, including stories, pictures and columnists free of charge. According to Chronicle publisher, Clark Pepper, a web presence is just one more avenue in which to serve readers
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Debden Boy’s win 9/10 Volleyball Extravaganza
Once again, Debden school athletes have been successful! Congratulations to the Grade 10 Boy’s Volleyball team who dominated at the 2011 P4A Extravaganza! After participating in a 6 week league which took the team to St. Mary’s High School in Prince Albert every Wednesday, the boys were unstoppable during the Extravaganza tournament.
The boys began by defeating one of the Carlton teams in 2 sets. They then went on to beat St. Mary’s 1, again in 2 sets! For the gold medal and proud owners of the P4A banner, the boys took down the second Carlton team. Congratulations boys for making our school proud! You displayed true sportsmanship this season and you made your coach-
es very proud! Well done! A big shout out goes to
Rylan Couture, Micheal Jean, Joey West, Tristan
West, Darrin Gustafson, Kalen Gillies, coaches
Mrs. Bouchard and Kyle Couture!!
Wanted for the Village of Marcelin Water & Sewer Works Certified Operator or Operator in Training Please submit resume by November 15, 2011 with salary expectations and references to: Village of Marcelin Box 39, Marcelin, SK. S0J 1R0 Phone: 226-2168 • Fax: 226-2171 Email: vmarcelin@sasktel.net Office hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs 8:00am to 4:00pm Note: hours and rate of pay to be negotiated
MANAGEMENT POSITION DEBDEN HOUSING AUTHORITY
A contract Manager is required for the management of the Debden Housing Authority. The successful candidate will report to the Board of Directors and be responsible for the day to day operations of the Housing Authority. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Good oral and written communications skills • Financial analysis • Budgeting • Property Management • Supervision of contracted personnel • Good interpersonal skills • Well-organized • Ability to maintain confidentiality Closing Date: November 30, 2011 Submit your resume and cover letter outlining experience and qualifications in confidence to: Evette Bailey, Chairperson Debden Housing Authority Box 549, Debden, SK S0J 0S0
Saluting our Veterans Throughout history, at home and overseas, they’ve put their love for their country above all else. On Remembrance Day we proudly honor these brave men and women for their courage, commitment and patriotism.
We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
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Saskparty increases majority, decimates NDP Continued from page 1
Meanwhile, in Spiritwood, the mood was much more somber as NDP candidate Clay DeBray learned that the polls did not go his way. Asked if he would take another run at politics, the defeated DeBray just shrugged and said he didn’t know. “It was all across the province,” he said, referring to the wave that crushed him and the NDP on Monday night. Moe won the party nomination in March over incumbent MLA Denis Allchurch. Nadine Wilson was reelected to a second term as the MLA in the riding of Saskatchewan Rivers by a large margin. Wilson received 4,680 votes (65.9%) doubling her nearest competitor Jeanette Wicinski-Dunn at 2,219 (31.2%). The Green Party’s Paul-Emile L’Heureux came in a very distant third at 206 votes (2.9%). “I’m just humbled and honoured to receive the support for the second time from the constituents of the Sask Rivers riding and I’m eager to get back to work,” said Wilson. Though many polls leading up to the election were projecting a landslide Sask Party victory Wilson was still surprised by the support she received from the constituents.
“We do our own polling and we have some idea of how things are going however I was overwhelmed by the measure of support that was shown to our party and myself,” said Wilson. It was a change of pace in the Meadow Lake constituency as what is usually a tight race turned into a big victory for the Sask Party. Incumbent Jeremy Harrison received 4,124 votes (62.1%) while the NDP’s Helen Ben received Helen Ben 2,433 (36.6%) votes. The Green Party’s Mary Susan Merasty received 89 votes (1.3%). Due to the close races that have taken place in the past in the riding Harrison was very surprised by the margin of his win. “Historically this constituancy has been very close for well over 30 years. It has been close for every election. I was expecting it to be a close race again, I think everybody was, and for that reason we conducted our campaign like we were 10 votes behind at every step of the process,” said Harrison. Though this is Harrison’s fourth general election, it was his first time being re-elected. He was first elected as Member of Parliament in the Desnethé—Missinippi— Churchill River with the Conservatives but lost
his seat in the 2006 election. He then turned to Provincial politics in 2007 where he narrowly defeated Maynard Sonntag for the Meadow Lake seat. The riding of Cutknife Turtleford has a new MLA but it still remains Sask Party green. Larry Doke won the Sask Party nomination last year after MLA Michael Chisholm announced his
retirement and continued that success Monday with his first election win. Doke received 3,948 votes (63.4%) while nearest competitor Bernadette Gopher of the NDP received 2,071 votes (33.2%). The Green’s Vinessa Currie-Foster received 211 votes (3.4%)
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Who will be the Riders’ next head coach? The party is over but the clean-up has just begun. And it really wasn’t much of a party to begin with. The Saskatchewan Roughriders wrapped up their season Friday night with a 23-20 last-minute loss to the Eskimos in Edmonton. Kicker Derek Schiavone booted a 47-yard field goal with 42 seconds left to seal the win after the Riders valiantly fought back to tie it at 20-20 on the second of Chris Getzlaf’s two touchdowns. The Riders were planning on marching the field in the final minute, riding the arm of starting quarterback Ryan Dinwiddie however kick returner Tristan Jackson fumbled the kickoff and the Eskimos recovered at
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With the Voice of The Riders, Rod Pedersen the Saskatchewan 16-yard line to end the game. And why would we expect a miracle finish in a 5-13 season which had no miracles? I suppose it’s just our prairie optimism. Or perhaps this stretch of nine straight years in the playoffs, or Grey Cup appearances in three of the last four seasons, spoiled us and made us expect more. But no, the party is in
fact over. The question is, is this the last party for a good long time or is another one right around the corner? The only thing we know is there will be a post-season party in 2011 but the Saskatchewan Roughriders weren’t invited. “Certainly when you don’t make the playoffs there are a lot of regrets,” said Rider head coach Ken Miller, who coached his
Student vote not far off of provincial election results
Almost 20,000 students under the voting age cast ballots as part of Student Vote’s first ever provincial election program in Saskatchewan. After learning about the democratic process, researching the political party platforms, hosting candidate forums and debating the future of the province, students cast ballots for the official local candidates running in their school’s electoral district. At press time, 19,469
votes were submitted from 276 schools, representing 57 of the 58 electoral districts in Saskatchewan. Students elected a Saskatchewan Party majority government with an NDP opposition. In the unofficial results, the Saskatchewan Party won 44 of 58 seats and attracted 54 per cent of the popular vote. The NDP took 28 per cent of the popular vote, but only elected 13 candidates. No other parties
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 5, 2011 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. Sheri McHanson Administrator
won seats, but the Green Party won 15 per cent of the popular vote. Students in the Shellbrook region elected Sask Party candidates in each of the three ridings but the margin of victory was somewhat different. In Rosthern Shellbrook Sask Party candidate Scott Moe won by just 24 votes receiving 190 or 46.57 % of the popular vote. NDP candidate, Clay DeBray was close behind with 166 votes or 40.69%. The Green Party’s Margaret Rose Uvery received 52 votes for 12.75% of the total. In Monday’s General Election Moe received 64% of the vote to DeBray’s 31.9% while Uvery received just 3.1%. In Sask Rivers Nadine Wilson was re-elected for the Sask Party with 54.55% of the popular student vote. The NDP’s Jeanette Wicinski-Dunn received 40.15% of the vote and the Greens’s Paul-Emile L’Heureux received 5.3%. In Monday’s election the numbers were 65.87% to 31.23% in favour of Wilson while H’Leureux received 2.9%. In Meadow Lake students voted in the Sask Party incumbent Jeremy Harrison with 49% of the vote over the NDP’s Helen Ben with 43.08%. They were followed by the Greens’ Mary Susan Merasty at 7.91%. Monday’s results were 62.055 for Harrison, 36.31% for Ben and 1.34% for Merasty.
last game Friday night. “There’s nothing that feels worse than that, not being included in the chase for the Grey Cup. It’s a bitter disappointment.” And that’s where we pick things up. Miller announced his resignation/ retirement earlier in the week and a lineup quickly formed by those hoping to be his replacement. It included current Rider assistant coaches Richie Hall and Craig Dickenson and Hamilton TigerCats defensive coordinator Corey Chamblin. It’s likely Edmonton offensive coordinator Marcus Crandell will like to be talked to, but it appears unlikely the Eskimos will allow that to happen. It’s my belief Rider General Manager Brendan Taman will be retained with a year left on his con-
tract and it will be up to him to decide who replaces Miller. It’s very early on in the process and the list of candidates will grow substantially. As for the 2011 season, there’s no use crying about it now. It was a disaster for the Riders but a boon for some other teams. Edmonton will host a playoff game for the first time since 2004 while
Winnipeg finished first for the first time since 2001. The Riders accomplished all those things over the past few years. It’s time to miss a party for a change. Sometimes you feel a whole lot better the next morning when you do. (Rod Pedersen is the voice of the Riders on CKRM radio)
Shellbrook Seniors Association and Cameo Hilldrop Ladies Guild will hold a
Soup, Sandwich & Dessert Luncheon
Friday, November 18 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Shellbrook Seniors Hall Proceeds to the Shellbrook & Districts Health Services Projects Cost $7
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Opinions Brad Dupuis News Editor
A different approach to health care
A recent conversation has lead me to think somewhat differently about healthcare in rural Saskatchewan. Out in the “country” we seem to be on a wheel where at any given time we are desperate for something. At one time we were clamoring for registered nurses because there simply weren’t enough to go around. The focus then switched to doctors when hospitals began closing their doors due to a lack of physician coverage. I don’t think the nursing shortage ever went away, it’s just that the search for doctors has made more noise. Government and, by extension, health regions spend millions of dollars to keep hospitals staffed and clinics in rural Saskatchewan. But what if patient demand wasn’t so high? What if the people simply had fewer health problems to treat and the clinics and hospitals slid back to a manageable level of busy? What if the answer to the rural healthcare problem could be found at the rink? In this conversation my friend, who is in his 50s admitted that if he didn’t have his local curling rink he’d likely be sitting around watching TV rather than going out and throwing rocks twice a week. With the conveniences of modern life society as a whole has become softer. Diabetes and obesity have become epidemics leading this generation to become the first to have a lower life expectancy than their parents. And all of this is with modern health care. Being overweight or obese can lead to a series of other health conditions like heart disease. We simply don’t have to be physically active to exist anymore. We don’t need to chop wood or haul water or do any type of manual labour. We don’t even have to walk anywhere but to and from our cars. This may sound unconventional but what if a portion of our health care budgets were allocated to help with the operation costs of recreation facilities? Being active is healthy behaviour, no one can deny that. So rather than continuing to treat these issues with a band aid why not make strides to cut them off before they begin. Recreation in small communities is almost always funded through user fees, supplemented by the municipality and fueled through volunteer efforts. Small town rinks often barely break even without much left over to complete capital projects. This often leaves them kinda rough around the edges and when something breaks, like a zamboni or an ice plant, it puts that rink’s very survival at stake. What if a portion of health care budgets were allocated to help maintain these facilities so that more of the user fees could be directed toward programing? I’m not talking about footing the whole bill for each facility or programbut $20,000 here and $100,000 there would go along way for programing and facilities in a lot of rural communities. Spread across the province this is millions of dollars but if it helps prevent some of the major health problems that are costing the government billions then I think it is a fair trade off. This way the government would by working with a variable that they have some control over rather than one that is partially out of their hands. In reality, this is the election issue that should have been.
The Paul Martin Commentary It turns out the polls were right. Throughout the election campaign the prospects for the Brad Wall Saskatchewan Party were consistently tracking higher, causing long-time observers to question the validity of the polling. After all, no one had ever generated support in excess of 65 per cent so it seemed like there was something wrong with the numbers. But, now that the vote is in, the pollsters actually did get it right. Now the Saskatchewan Party has a firm beach head in both urban and rural Saskatchewan. Especially notable was the party’s improvement in Regina where it had trouble last time round. This is especially important given the amount of money the public sector unions devoted to getting the government defeated. What happened instead was an improvement for the Saskatchewan Party. So not only will the NDP be headed back to the drawing board to develop a new strategy, the public sector unions will no doubt have to rethink their strategy as well….In effect the public - the shareholder - set the record straight, reminding the unions who runs the show and who is the employee. *** Prairie people like to think of themselves as savers. They envision a day when they can retire debt free because they’ve been effective money managers throughout the lifetime. It turns out that day they are envisioning will arrive when they are 63. That’s the finding of a poll on Canadian retirement saving patterns commissioned by CIBC. It shows Saskatchewan and Manitoba residents as being among the most optimistic when it comes to picking their own retirement date. And we believe we will have saved enough money by the time we turn 63 to
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leave the workforce. However, that same survey shows the optimism about retiring debt free fades as we get older, with onein-five Saskatchewan residents believing they will actually carry debt into retirement. That is still the lowest in the country but drives home the reality that as devote money to debt service, there is less available for retirement savings. But maybe it’s just that we’re more practical. 63 is one of the latest retirement dates idealized by the majority of Canadians. Only BC had a later number, at age 64. *** The performance of Saskatchewan consumers is same-old, same-old. This province’s citizenry has been digging into its pockets for months now, driving up virtually every retail sales marker…. everything from general retail spending to patronage of bars and restaurants. Sales of new vehicles has also been strong. And the latest monthly figures on auto sales show more of the same. The figures comes from August and the overall value of new vehicle transactions was nearly four per cent higher than figures posted in July. And compared to a year ago, it was up nearly three per cent. That means the pace of activity is increasing. This also is in contrast to the national trend which was declining in the July to August period, largely because Quebec saw a big reduction in vehicle sales in that month. Ontario also produced a zero change so it provided no upward support. But back here in Saskatchewan, the increase is just one more indicator that consumer confidence remains high, a sign that the average person believes their economic prospects in the near term are positive.
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Viewpoint Big Sask Party gov’t could be problem By the time you read this, the Saskatchewan election campaign will be over, which is a problem for those of us who still practice the black art of writing political columns in advance. As of the writing of this column I don’t know the results of the Nov. 7 vote _ although, the outcome of the 2011 campaign has never really felt like it was in doubt. In fact, in the 28 years since I’ve covered Saskatchewan politics, never has an election campaign seemed so predictable. One dares venture to guess that no Saskatchewan election campaign has ever been so predetermined, but that might be overstating matters. Premier Brad Wall’s Saskatchewan Party government will be re-elected on Nov. 7. The only real question is just by how much, which will be a critical in determining what kind of government it will be. One thing that determines the quality of a government is the quality of the Opposition. Governments that feel threatened by the prospect or losing power or feel under siege by an opposition that can keep them on their toes (remember: leg-
islative assembly funding for opposition research is largely based on the number of MLAs elected) are generally better governments. That this election campaign might produce a very small opposition with the loss of several veteran NDP members may not necessarily be a good thing for the province. Moreover, not only does a small opposition make a big government more complacent and perhaps less vulnerable to opposition scrutiny, but also big governments create their own problems in themselves. They can become consumed by their own selfinterest, like the desire of many MLAs (especially, veteran backbenchers and socalled star candidates) to be in cabinet. It’s here where governments can lose focus and misplace priorities. Rural voters, in particular, might not want a Nov. 7 landslide because they’ve actually had it pretty good when it comes
cabinet and issue representation with the Sask. party government. With 28 of the 38 government members in the last legislature coming from ridings that are regarded as rural seats, rural voters might find themselves competing more with city voters’ interests in the event of a major Sask. Party win. But by far the biggest problem with any government that comes with a near landslide is the sense of entitlement _ perhaps even arrogance _ that a big election win brings. The notion that the voters have just told them that everything they campaigned on must be right and everything their opponents campaigned on is wrong and must be rejected can be a destructively powerful one. And for as much as voters don’t seem to like some the big-spending platform of that Dwain Lingenfelter based on rather nebulous potash revenue projections, a lot
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of NDP ideas proposed are worthy of consideration. First and foremost would be some version of the NDP’s Bright Futures Fund that would allow future generations to benefit from the one-time resources in Saskatchewan. Similarly, once this election is over, maybe it wouldn’t be a bad idea if Brad Wall and company to sit down with the potash companies and talk about more equitable royalty structure. If this wasn’t a conversation that the Dwain Lingenfelter could have with the private potash companies, it’s surely one a less-threatening Sask. Party government can have. And while there is no way we could likely afford to do everything in the NDP platform, attracting rural doctors, establishing rural clinics, re-instating chiropractor subsidies, more daycare spaces and twinning Hwy. 10 to from Balgonie to Regina or highways south to the U.S. border are not bad ideas. We will have a Sask. Party government this week. But just what kind of government it will be may still depend on the election’s outcome.
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West ignored in CWB debate Editor: What does the Canadian Wheat Board mean to you? This past week we have seen how eager Prime Minister Harper and his Government have been to dismantle one of the most successful institutions in our country. At the centre of the Government’s agenda on the Wheat Board has been the silencing of voices that oppose their view, especially the voices of farm-
ers. Prime Minister Harper ignored the plebiscite that indicated that a majority of farmers support the Wheat Board. He has also failed to follow the Wheat Board Act which stipulates in section 47.1 that farmers have a right to vote in the restructuring of the Wheat Board. As the MP representing Churchill, a community that stands to lose a great deal if the Wheat Board is lost - our voices are not being heard. Much has been said in
the House of Commons about the freedom that farmers will have if the Wheat Board is gone. What about the freedom to speak? The freedom to have a say in the future of an institution that is at the core of our livelihoods and our future? Where is the freedom to choose our own destiny? The West has always sought to be heard on the issues that matter to us. But instead of being counted, farmers are being
silenced. Instead of being heard, Western Canadians are being ignored. Instead of being at the decision making table, the West is being taken for granted. It’s time to remind Prime Minister Harper and his MPs that we must be heard. Its time to let him know what the Wheat Board means to you. Niki Ashton Member of Parliament (Churchill)
Editor: Corporate taxes makes up 18% of Saskatchewan’s total tax revenue. This is higher than every other province except Quebec. Our heavy dependence on corporate taxes drives Saskatchewan’s marginal effective tax rate (METR) on capital investments higher. A high METR means we will have a harder time attracting new investments because our tax structure requires businesses to earn a higher return on their investment to compensate for the higher taxes. Many other provinces
across Canada are pushing their METR lower. Ontario, B.C, Manitoba and New Brunswick are all making changes, so we need to take steps to protect our competitive position. The funding partners of A Tax Framework for Saskatchewan’s Continuing Prosperity agree that reducing the general Corporate Income Tax rate to 9% would provide the businesses of Saskatchewan with a similar “net tax” relief offered to businesses in provinces that have embraced an HST without shifting an
additional consumption tax onto residents. In fact, the last time Saskatchewan cut its corporate tax rate, moving from 17% to 12%, revenue grew from $989 million in 2005/06 to an estimated $1.3 billion in 2010/11. This is because businesses were able to build and grow under a lower tax rate, thereby creating more jobs and generating more economic spinoffs. It is time for our province’s political parties to commit to making Saskatchewan’s corporate tax climate more attractive and competitive.
Steve McLellan, CEO Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce
It is time to counter HST
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Attending Remembrance Day ceremonies on November 11 is the bestknown way that we can
50 ways to Remember
publicly honour the men and women who served Canada in times of war, military conflict and peace.
In addition, there are many other ways that we can show throughout the year that we care about the sac-
rifices and achievements of these one and a half million brave Canadians who served, and continue to
serve, our country at home and abroad. Remembering can take many forms: music, cer-
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emonies, poetry, private reflection, discussion, art and shared memories from those who took part in protecting peace and freedom worldwide. In the following pages, you’ll find 50 different ways that individuals and groups can share the importance of Remembrance. More than 110,000 men and women died so that we may live in peace and freedom today. Taking an active role to remember these people, along with the Veterans who experienced the hardships of war, military conflict and peace efforts, is one way of saying “thank you.” General Interest • Wear a poppy to honour those in uniform who have served Canada and also those who have died in service to our country. • Attend Remembrance Day ceremonies or if you can’t go watch them on television. • Lay a wreath at the cenotaph with classmates and friends. • Pause for one minute of silence at 11:00 a.m. on November 11 to honour those who served and died in times of war, military conflict and peace. • Help plan and participate in a commemorative ceremony at school or with a community group. • Thank a Veteran or Canadian Forces member for supporting peace and freedom efforts around the world. • Organize, participate in, or attend a candlelight tribute ceremony at a cemetery to remember citizens in your community who died during military service to Canada. • Spread the word about Veterans’ Week, Remembrance Day and other commemorative events using your school’s newspaper, Web site or daily announcements. • Organize an essay or poster contest on the topic of Canada’s role in the First or Second World War, the Korean War or Peace Support missions. • Organize, participate in, or attend a candlelight tribute ceremony at a cemetery to remember citizens in your community who died during military service to Canada. • Spread the word about Veterans’ Week, Remembrance Day and other commemorative events using your school’s newspaper, Web site or daily announcements. Continued on page 10
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Agriculture Strong cattle and grain markets generate optimism Farmers are enjoying what is a near anomaly in terms of agriculture, good prices on both the livestock and grain side of things. The idea of mixed farms, producing both grain and livestock, was once the norm as a natural buffer against low prices. Farmers reasoned if grain prices were low, livestock would be higher, and vice versa. That has been the norm in most years, even as farmers moved away from the idea of mixed operations. This year things have been good on both sides and the expectation for 2012 are for good prices to continue for both livestock, and grains and oil-
seeds. The prospect for livestock may be longer term as well. Sheldon Wilcox, manager of DLMS Alberta, a speaker at this year’s Grain Millers Harvest Showdown said he sees “two, three, maybe four years,” of good prices ahead for cattle, adding “if I had to guess I’d say four.” The reason for the strong prices and prospects is simply, the Canadian and North American beef industry went through a huge down-sizing in terms of cow numbers over the last few years. “Where we are right now is a much smaller cow herd in Western Canada,” said Wilcox. “… We’re
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no longer producing twice what we consume … We’re producing a lot less beef.” The same trend occurred in the sheep industry and that sector is enjoying currently strong prices. The continuing change in the ethnic mix of Canada with more immigrants from countries where lamb is a more traditional food may help carry that industry forward too.
Analyst Mike Jubinville was among the speakers at this year’s Saskatchewan Canola Expo held in Yorkton as part of the Grain Millers Harvest Showdown. He said the year ahead will see prices soften, but not dramatically. “I don’t think canola markets are in threat of collapse … I don’t look at the year ahead as a calamity in the making,” he said.
Wheat Growers file legal action against the CWB The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association has today filed legal action against the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for its misuse of farmers’ money. The Wheat Growers and three of its farmer members have filed an application with the Federal
Court today seeking a judicial review to determine whether the CWB and its Chair Allen Oberg are in violation of the CWB’s own legislation and Governor Orders in Council instructing the CWB not to expend funds, directly or indirectly, advocating for the retention of its mo-
nopoly. The Wheat Growers are also seeking an injunction to prevent the CWB from advancing its legal action against the federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, which attempts to prevent the federal government from passing legislation to create an open
Canola oil is the smart choice Bombarded with conflicting messages in the media, consumers can find it difficult to make
smart choices in nutrition. According to Dr. Keith Downey, a senior researcher with Agriculture and
Notice of Abandonment of Poll [Subsection 160.23(2) of the Local Government Election Act] Murray Willoughby, nominated for the office of Division One Councillor in the Rural Municipality of Canwood No. 494, has withdrawn his candidature for the office; therefore, the following person has been elected by acclamation: Ralph Korody I hereby give notice that no voting for the office will take place on December 7, 2011. Dated this 3rd day of November, 2011. Lorna Benson, Returning Officer
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market for wheat and barley in western Canada. The CWB case is causing needless uncertainty in the marketplace. Such uncertainty imposes a cost on the industry by undermining the ability of farmers and the trade to make forward plans. “The Wheat Growers contend the CWB and its directors have no right to use farmers’ money to advance a political agenda,” says Kevin Bender, President of the Wheat Growers. “If certain directors wish to spend money on a political campaign, they should be using their own money, not mine.” The Wheat Growers have retained the Saskatchewan-based firm of McDougall Gauley LLP to represent the Association in this action. Also joining the action are three individual farmers, one from each of the three prairie provinces. “The Wheat Growers are taking this action to ensure farmers’ money is not misspent,” says Gerrid Gust, Chair of the Wheat Growers. “We also want to ensure the CWB is not allowed to stand in the way of our grain marketing freedom.” To obtain a copy of the court application, please contact Blair Rutter, Executive Director at brutter@ wheatgrowers.ca or (204) 256-2353.
“I think the highs are behind us … “Assuming no production glitches … no real production threats … there will be slightly tighter margins to work with than we had this year.” That said, Jubinville said “we are trading new dynamics in this market.” He said the “… The old highs are likely the new lows.” While the returns may not be as good next year, Jubinville’s forecast suggests canola will again be profitable. Canola is becoming a crop which, with its unique oil profile, and ability to be diverted to the biodiesel sector, is buffered somewhat against broader trends in the vegetable oil sector. Jubinville said he also expects wheat prices to
move lower in the new year, but while cereal prices may back off from this year, profitability should still be possible with the market options available. But eventually farmers internationally will over-produce markets and prices will dip below the cost-of-production again. As Wilcox said about cattle markets strong prices will stay until the industry “screws up and over produces,” adding, “and we will.” As a result the good prices remain for “as long as it takes us to screw it up.” That statement is applicable across basically all agriculture commodities and tells the story of a supply/demand market, but for now producers have to look toward the year ahead with an expectation of another good year.
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Ladies Night Out a success for Hidden Hills
Shellbrook’s Hidden Hills Golf Club came closer to paying off its irrigation and expansion project with another successful Ladies Night Out fund raiser at the Shellbrook Community Hall. According to event chair, Sally Gunderson, the event raised an estimated $5,000 while Scotiabank will also be providing a matching grant for a portion of the proceeds. The event, which featured a variety of enter-
tainment by Watching Eye Magic’s Roger Bouchier and impersonator variety performers Mark Lebere and John Bell drew approximately 150 through the door. Local home-based businesses helped the event succeed further with the donation or products for raffle through the evening. Those in attendance purchased tickets totalling more than $1,300. To help streamline the event, Gunderson said that
she had lined up servers for each of the tables so that the ladies could enjoy the entertainment from their seats rather than lining up for refreshments. Since beginning the expansion and irrigation project in 2009, the golf club has dedicated all fund raising efforts toward making the annual loan payment to the Town of Shellbrook and have pledged to do so until the debt is retired.
Wall hosts Premier’s Luncheon in PA Premier Brad Wall rallied the party faithful one last time in Prince Albert one last time before Monday’s provincial election as he spoke at the Premier’s Luncheon at the Prince Albert Inn November 2. Wall briefly outlined the party’s election platform and made reference to the Sask Party’s record over the past four years. Wall pointed to $2.2 billion in highway infrastructure, the hiring of 900 nurses and the attraction of 200 more physicians as promises kept from their previous campaign. “On the day I called this election, I said “Today in Saskatchewan, I hope people are feeling the effects of a growing province and growing economy,” said
Wall. He also described the Sask Party’s vision for the future of Saskatchewan as being debt free and seeing considerable growth by 2015. “Our vision is a province that will lead the country economically as it is today,” said Wall. He discussed making life more affordable for students through the introduction of Saskatchewan Advantage scholarship and make it easier for parents to save for their kid’s post secondary education with the Saskatchewan Education Savings Plan. The new Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship will provide every new Saskatchewan high school graduate with up to $2,000 which can be applied to reduce tuition fees at any
Saskatchewan post-secondary institution or any recognized training course in the province. The student can use the scholarship to reduce his or her tuition cost by as much as $500 in any single year. Meanwhile, the Saskatchewan Advantage Grant for Education Savings builds on the Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) program. To assist parents with saving for their children’s education, a re-elected Saskatchewan Party government will match 10 per cent of contributions to a child’s RESP account, to a maximum of $250 each year. That’s on top of the 20 per cent grant already provided by the federal government.
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Magician Roger Bouchier gets some help from audience member June Schutte on a magic trick during Saturday’s Ladies Night Out.
Elks open season 2-0 Hugh Hamilton lead the Shellbrook Elks with nine points in two games as they opened the Fort Carlton Hockey League season with a pair of road wins last weekend. The Elks opened the season in Hague with 9-4 win over the Royals Friday night before heading to Tisdale Sunday where they defeated the Ramblers 9-2. Elks 9 Hague 4 The Elks and Royals traded goals to start a fast paced game in Hague Friday. Hague opened the scoring with a goal from
Preston Cicchine seven minutes in followed. The Elks evened the score a few minutes later on a goal by Josh Peterson but relinquished the lead again just 31 seconds later on a goal by Travis Gobeil. The Elks then took the lead for good with goals from Hamilton, Chris Thompson and Nathaniel Martin over a two and a half minute span to close the first period 4-2. The Elks dominated the second period with goals from Peterson and newcomers Dane Lindscog and Aki Seitsonon.
Hague’s lone goal of the game, scored by Cicchine, came with 6:28 left in the second. The Elks continued to roll in the third with goals from Curtis Olsen and Chris Thompson. Joel Fehr replied for the Royals with five minutes left in the third. Elks 9 Tisdale 2 Sunday night in Tisdale, the Elks didn’t even let their opposition get into the game firing 43 shots on goal while only allowing 24 on new goaltender Kelly Guard. Korey Diehl opened the scoring for the Elks early in the first followed by a pair scored by Mark Walter to take a three goal lead into the second period. The Elks continued their pressure in the second with goals from Diehl, Josh Peterson and Hugh Hamilton before the Ramblers finally got on the scoreboard with a goal from Ben Kelly with 2:17 left in the period. The Ramblers’ Aron Popescul made the score 6-2 seven minutes into the third but the Elks shut down their offence and added goals from Aki Seitsonnen (2) and Curtis Olsen for the 9-2 finish. The Elks play their third consecutive road game when they travel to Dalmeny Friday to face the Fury before returning home Saturday night to host the Bruno T-Birds. Game time is 8 p.m.
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One couple’s passion for Africa By Alicia Pereira What makes someone look at their life and think, I want to travel thousands of miles away, leave all my comforts of home behind and volunteer? For Christy and Colin Zacharias it was a no brainer, “we started sponsoring children in 1998. We (just) had a daughter and becoming a parent made me realize I needed to make the world better. I had always said I wanted to sponsor a child, and I finally put my proverbial money where my mouth was. In 2006 my sister told me about the World Vision Canada volunteer program and I signed up immediately. Colin jumped on board soon after. The volunteers and staff have become like family and doing World Vision events is a passion for us both,” says the bubbly mother.
The dynamic husband and wife really are a dynamic duo, sponsoring five kids in Zambia, Rwanda, Uganda and Malawi. They are excited to be a part of World Vision‟s Destination life Change program and will be visiting their newest sponsor child, a 5-year-old named Lozibe, “I can’t wait to meet her and her family,” Christy happily says. The Destination Life Change volunteers are child sponsors with the desire and ability to motivate others to get involved. These volunteers come together over one common goal – to meet the children they sponsor, see where their money is going and the impact it is making to the children and communities. Christy and Colin are expecting to see a lot and are ready for whatever
emotions may come up, “the statistics in Malawi are staggering - HIV/ AIDS, unemployment, orphaned children - so many heavy things that I know will give us pause and
As the seasons change and we move into winter driving conditions, Canadian drivers need to be extra conscientious on the road as they travel to places such as work or holiday gatherings. While drivers try to be aware of their surroundings during difficult driving conditions, a recent survey on road safety and driving near large
trucks found that some Canadians are uneasy around these vehicles, in part due to a lack of understanding of how large trucks operate differently from a regular passenger vehicle. The top concern — identified by close to 30 per cent of respondents — was that trucks would merge into their lane. At the same time, roughly the
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the end to see its success. So I think we’ll see the unique mixture of heartbreak and hopefulness.” What does Christy think about taking on this journey with her husband? She thinks it‟s fantastic. “We are so thrilled to be able to do this together! Through this process, countless times, we have said to each other „I am so glad I get to do this with you!‟ We have an amazing marriage and travelling together makes anywhere home. We each posses a unique set of skills and together we are able to create a fuller picture of what we see than we would working alone. These experiences remind me of all of the amazing abilities my husband has and makes me grateful that we get to be on this journey- combining our skills with our passion for Africa.”
The Zacharias‟ message to other Canadians is a simple one, “When we met our sponsored girl Phannet in Zambia last year, I remember feeling so blown away by how much value you get for your money. In Canada $40 doesn’t buy you much, but there it buys a life-changing hope. Having seen it myself, I can’t imagine not helping children and families in this way if we have the means to do so. For about the cost of a Timmy’s a day, we can be the difference in a child’s life. These first-hand experiences have made us re-think how we spend every dime we have been given.” For more information about sponsoring a child or Destination Life Change visit: www.worldvision.ca
— Large trucks have large blind spots in front, to the side, and behind them. Avoid passing trucks on the right side as this is the side with the largest blind spot. When in doubt, drivers should remember that if they can’t see the truck driver’s face in the trucks’ side-view mirrors, they are likely in a blind spot. • Give them their space — Trucks are much heavier than an average car, and as a result need much more time and distance to stop,
so drivers should avoid cutting in front of trucks or braking suddenly in front of them. • Don’t get caught on a roll — Large trucks can roll back when starting on an incline, therefore it is important to stay at least 15 feet behind them when on an upward slope. • Don’t get sucked in — Larger vehicles create more air turbulence at highway speeds; keep a steady grip on the steering wheel when approaching
them. • Wipe away the spray — Drivers should turn on their windshield wipers when approaching trucks in wet road conditions to increase visibility. Collectively, ‘Circle of Honour’ drivers have logged more than eight billion kilometres and more than 147,244 years of safe driving through their careers. That’s enough kilometres to circle the earth 188,000 times.
A lot has changed since Dr. Bruce Perkins received his first insulin pump in the 1990s. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a teenager, Dr. Perkins believes the technology used today has improved significantly. But even with this improved technology, he feels much more can be done to help people better manage their diabetes. Now an endocrinologist at Toronto General Hospital and the University Health Network (UHN), Dr. Perkins finds a challenge Canadians with type 1 diabetes face is getting consistent knowledge and advice from their diabetes centres and health care professionals (HCPs). To address this issue, Dr. Perkins is working with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Canadian Clinical Trial Network (JDRF CCTN) to develop a computer program that
Canadian diabetes centres might use to help HCPs more expertly assist their patients with insulin pump therapy. A perfect basal insulin rate is key to optimal diabetes management and avoiding complications. Dr. Perkin’s JDRF CCTN clinical trial is using sensor-augmented insulin pump therapy to help people with type 1 diabetes achieve just that. The trial begins by having participants estimate the correct measurements to program into their insulin pumps. Participants then learn key concepts of optimal diabetes management, especially basal insulin rates, and practice using their pumps. If the clinical trial is successful, the results will help better understand what causes fluctuations to basal insulin levels and when they can occur, so they can help prevent such
changes from happening in the future. Dr. Perkin’s research might also contribute indirectly toward developing a closed loop artificial pancreas system (www.artificialpancreasproject.com). An automated system to disperse insulin based on real-time changes in blood sugar levels, the artificial pancreas would enable people living with type 1 diabetes to better maintain blood sugar levels within a target range with minimal effort, resulting in better quality of life and lower risks of complications You can help this organization find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. For more information and to get involved, visit facebook.com/jdrfcanada.
break our hearts, but we get the extraordinary pleasure of not only visiting a newer project just beginning the sponsorship cycle, but we also get to visit another project that is near
Colin and Christy Zacharias.
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Highway designated ‘Saskatchewan’s Highway of Heroes’ Highway 1 between Moose Jaw and Regina has been named “Saskatchewan’s Highway of Heroes” as a permanent tribute to Canadian Forces personnel from Saskatchewan who have lost their lives in service to our country. Premier Brad Wall made this announcement today, alongside representatives from the Canadian military and family members of Saskatchewan’s fallen, where he unveiled a new sign to mark the highway’s new designation. “It is with honour and the deepest respect, that we take this opportunity to preserve the memory of our fallen soldiers by naming Highway 1 between Regina and Moose Jaw as Saskatchewan’s High-
way of Heroes,” Wall said. “This will serve as a visual tribute and reminder of the sacrifice of Saskatchewan soldiers who fought and died to preserve our freedom.” “The province and the people of Saskatchewan have time and again demonstrated by their actions the respect they have for fellow Canadians in uniform,” Commander Land Force Western Area Brig.Gen. Paul Wynnyk said. “We are extremely grateful for the incredible support from the hundreds of communities across Western Canada that our soldiers call home.” “The Canadian Forces greatly appreciate this tribute to the men and women who gave their lives in the
service of Canada and pay respect to Canada’s veterans and their families,” Commander of 15 Wing Moose Jaw Col. Marc Bigaouette said. In Saskatchewan, the Trans Canada Highway between Moose Jaw and Regina has been chosen as “Saskatchewan’s Highway of Heroes”. Both cities were important bases to the Air Training Program during the Second World War and an active military presence in both cities remains today. The naming ceremony took place just west of Regina, where the sign will be permanently mounted. An identical sign will be installed on Highway 1 in the eastbound right-of-way just outside of Moose Jaw.
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must cease at the end of the year in which the beneficiary reaches age 59 and the beneficiary must begin taking payments from the plan (known as Disability Assistance Payments/ DAPs) at age 60, although DAPs can be taken at an earlier age in some circumstances. • The federal government1 will usually contribute quite generous Canada Disability Savings Grant (CDSG) and Canada Disability Savings Bond (CDSB) amounts to an RDSP. The amount contributed will be based on the family net income of the beneficiary, the value of the contributions each year, and any CDSG or CDSB contribution room carried forward from the preceding 10 years. However, when DAPs are made, all the CDSG and CDSB received by the plan in the preceding 10 years will be clawed back. The best RDSP strategy is to start saving early and leave money in the plan for at
least 10 years. • By the way, if you’re setting up a plan for a beneficiary who will turn 50 or older in a year, that RDSP isn’t eligible to receive CDSG or CDSB. • DAPs do not affect eligibility for federal income-tested benefits or credits but may affect eligibility for certain provincial or territorial benefits or credits. If you intend to leave substantial assets to a disabled person, it is recommended that the assets in question flow into your estate, and that in your will you direct that the disabled person’s share of your estate is to be set aside in a testamentary trust known as a discretionary Henson trust, such that your trustee has the discretion to decide if, when and how much to distribute to or for the disabled person’s benefit. It would be useful to specify within the will that the trustee may, if he or she thinks it appropriate, use trust funds to make contri-
butions to an RDSP on the disabled person’s behalf, but the trustee should not be required to do so. An RDSP can be a valuable planning tool – but there are many others to consider. Talk to your professional advisor about what’s best for your situation. 1CDSG and CDSB are provided by the Government of Canada This column, written and published by Investors Group Financial Services Inc. (in Québec – a Financial Services Firm), and Investors Group Securities Inc. (in Québec, a firm in Financial Planning) presents general information only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any investments, nor is it intended to provide tax or legal advice. Contact your own advisor for specific advice about your circumstances. For more information on this topic please contact your Investors Group Consultant.
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• Organize an essay or poster contest on the topic of Canada’s role in the First or Second World War, the Korean War or Peace Support missions. • Plan, organize or participate in a debate or discussion looking at how Canada’s military history still influences our lives today. • Plan, organize or participate in a 1920s, 1940s, or 1950s dance or “Victory Ball.” Research the clothing, hairstyles, music, food and decorations of the time and include those themes in the event. • Bring examples of wartime art (such as paintings or posters), books and stories, poetry and music to school to show and talk about with your peers. Discuss what their purpose was during the war, why they were important, and what makes them unique. • Organize a concert featuring music from the war-era. Take the concert to a nursing home and perform for the residents. • Hold a series of community readings where citizens share their favourite passages from military-related books, novels, poems, letters and diaries. • Read a selection of books on the topic of remembrance. Visit Veterans Affairs Canada’s Web site • Show a video or film on Canada’s role in the wars and peace missions of the 20th and 21st centuries. Visits • Adopt a Veteran’s grave in your community. With the permission of the person’s family or the cemetery, visit and take care of the grave. You could dig weeds, plant flowers or clean the headstone. • Research the story of a family member, friend or neighbour who served Can-
ada in wartime or peacetime. Tell that person’s story to your class. Describe how his or her life was affected by their service and talk about the challenges they faced after the war. • Invite a Veteran or a Canadian Forces member to speak to your class. You can find a list of speakers by visiting the Dominion Institute’s “Memory Project” Web siteExternal link, Opens in a new window (Opens a new window). The Royal Canadian Legion’s Web siteExternal link, Opens in a new window (Opens a new window) also lists Veterans who may wish to speak in your community. • Listen to Veterans and Canadian Forces members talk about their wartime and peacetime experiences on the “Heroes Remember” feature of the Veterans Affairs Canada Web site. • Invite a Dutch immigrant to your school to speak about the special connection between the people of the Netherlands and Canadian troops during the Second World War - a connection still felt today! Your local chapter of the Dutch Canadian Association can help you find a speaker. • Contact your local or provincial War Brides Association and invite a war bride to visit your school. Ask her to describe what it was like to marry a Canadian soldier and move to a new country. Discuss what challenges war brides faced in Canada at the time. • Visit local nursing homes to spend time with those from the wartime generation. Prepare a question list as a class before going and report to other classes at your school following your visit. • Invite someone to speak to your class about their work with a community sup-
port or volunteer organization during the war years. These may include the Girl Guides, Boy Scouts, the Canadian Red Cross Society, the Salvation Army, St. John’s Ambulance and the Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire (IODE). Research their wartime activities prior to their visit. Research • Research how Canadians at home supported the war effort overseas. Discuss what you have learned as a class. • Interview a Veteran, relative, family friend, neighbour, war bride, nursing sister, factory worker or another person who was impacted by the war. Ask about his or her wartime experiences and how they contributed to the war effort. Prior to the interview, prepare a question list. Record the interview and share it with the class. • Find evidence that citizens in your community participated in the war - things such as memorials, Veterans’ graves or honour rolls in churches. Visit the local cenotaph or war memorial to study its inscription. Make a map of the community and mark where war memorials/ statues/monuments are located. Research what they commemorate, when they were erected, who erected them and why. • Using the Internet, research Canadian memorial sites located around the world. Show them on a map and describe their significance. Have your class design and construct its own monument. For information on Canadian memorials, visit the “Memorials” section of the Veterans Affairs Canada Web site. • Research memorials located around the world that commemorate animals in war. Show the memorials on a map and describe their significance.
• Make a list of animals that helped in war and peace support efforts - either overseas or in Canada. Explain what each animal did and why it was important. • Do a novel study, individually or as a group. Choose a fictional or historic book with a storyline based on Canada’s war or peacekeeping involvement. Symbols of Thanks • Write to a Canadian Forces member posted in Canada or overseas. Visit the Department of National Defence Web siteExternal link, Opens in a new window (Opens a new window). • Participate in the “Valentines for Vets” or “Christmas Cards for Troops” projects. Send special greetings to Veterans in local nursing homes or Canadian Forces members posted overseas. •Plant tulips, a tree or an entire memorial garden in memory of local citizens who died during their military service and/or Veterans from your community who have passed on. Creative Writing • Write a letter to a Veteran (it could be a relative, family friend or someone from your community) thanking them for their sacrifice and celebrating their achievements. • Play the role of a war correspondent from the First or Second World War. Write headlines, news stories, local interest features, or advertisements as if you went back in time. • Compile a list of scientific and technological innovations developed in times of war. Write an essay on their impact on today’s world. Continued on page 11
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Flowering tobacco (Nicotiana spp.) By Sara Williams My addiction to tobacco has to date been limited to the closely related flowering types. How could one not fall in love with these (mostly) tall, stately plants with a quiet understated garden presence? The icing on the cake is their evening fragrance and attraction to hummingbirds and butterflies. John Nicot (15301600), name-sake for the genus, first introduced tobacco to France from their native South America. And from there, the world. The good news is that several flowering tobacco species are available to prairie gardeners as annuals. Most are easily grown from seed. Selections vary in height from 30 cm to 2 m (1 to 6 ft.). Place in full sun to partial shade. The strong stems seldom need staking unless they are very tall. Flowers come
into their own in mid to late summer and continue until hard frost. Like their addictive relative, all parts are poisonous. All are moderately drought tolerant once established. You may find that some plants self-seed but are easily controlled. Depending on their height, plant toward the middle or back of the border or near a porch or patio to enjoy their fragrance. They make a good cut flower. The white and yellow types are wonderful in a night garden both for their color and fragrance. Among the species and their cultivars are: Lime tobacco (N. langsdorffi) has lime green flowers on well branched plants of 60 to 90 cm (2-3 ft.). Brazilian flowering tobacco (N. mutabilis), is native to Brazil and was introduced to North America only in the last
decade. It reaches 1.2 to 2 m (4 to 6 ft.) high with branching stems. The unique flowers open white, mature to pale pink, and then fade to a rose pink. This one is a hummingbird magnet! Hybrid flowering tobacco (N. sanderae hybrids and N. alata x N. forgetianna) are generally shorter (30 to 90 cm/1 to 3 ft.), available in red, pink, purple, green and white, and give off an evening fragrance. The Avalon series includes ‘Avalon Lime’, ‘Purple Bicolor’ and ‘Pink Picotee’. These are dwarf compact plants of 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 in.). ‘Lime Green’ has lime sherbet blooms on 30 cm (12 in.) plants. Nicki mixed (35 to 40 cm/14 to 16 in.) are well branched plants in red, white, pink and purple. The Perfume series (35 to 40 cm/14 to 16 in.)
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Sask Perennial Society coming events November 26, 27 (Saturday, Sunday). If you live in Regina or happen to be there for Agribition, join the always informative and entertaining CBC Horticulturist, Lyndon Penner, for the following classes: Proper use of Colour in Garden (November 26, 9 - noon); Overlooked and Underused Perennials (November 26, 1 - 4pm); Berries and Small Fruits (November 27, 9 - noon); and What’s New in Gardening (November 27, 1 - 4pm). All courses are $64 plus GST. For more information or to register call 306.966.5539. You now register online as well: http://ccde.usask.ca/mastergardener/workshops. Join Sara Williams on a spring garden and cultural adventure in Holland and Belgium. April 16 - 29, 2012. For more details, to receive a brochure or to register, contact the Centre for Continuing and Distance Education at the University of Saskatchewan: phone - (306) 966-5546; email - master.gardeners@usask.ca; website - //www.ccde.usask.ca/mastergardener (see left-hand column for link to tour information).
includes white, bright rose, red, deep purple, blue, lime and antique lime. These have, as the series name suggests, been selected for their evening fragrance and long bloom period. The Saratoga series has a wide range of colors on very uniform plants of 25 to 30 cm (10 to 12 in.). White shooting star (N. sylvestris) A perennial treated here as an annual, white shooting star is native to the Andean foothills of Argentina. The species name, sylvestris, means
of the woods, referring to its native habitat. Like the smoking tobacco type, the large, wavy, hairy leaves are lyre-shaped. The fragrant, tubular, white flowers are borne in drooping, loose panicles and resemble shooting stars or fireworks. Plants range from 1 to 2 m (3 to 6 ft.) in height and are strongly branched, with stems becoming woody toward the end of the season. Little breeding work has been done; however the species itself remains a great garden plant.
‘Only the Lonely’ is a seed strain that has such a presence that you may need only one to make an impression. The large (12 to 15 cm/5 to 6 in.) tubular flowers are white. Sara Williams, with co-author Hugh Skinner, has most recently written Gardening, Naturally, A chemical-free handbook for the prairies. This column is offered by the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (www14.brinkster.com/ saskperrennial)
Affinity funding announcements in Leask Affinity Credit Union rounded out their 2011
Community Development Funding with a pair of
donations in the community of Leask.
The Royal Canadian Legion # 79 and the Happy Homesteaders, both of Leask, received funding toward renovations at their respective facilities. The Homesteaders
received $4,000 to replace flooring at the Leask Senior’s Hall while the Legion received $1,000 for general repairs to the Legion Hall. Funds donated came
from $50,000 in additional Community Development funds which are provided to each of the nine Affinity districts on a three year rotating schedule.
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Present your findings to your class. • Research and write an essay on a Canadian who earned the Victoria Cross and present your findings to your classmates. For information on Canadian recipients of the Victoria Cross, visit the Veterans Affairs Canada Web site. • Create a war memorabilia exhibit or a “Wall of Honour” in your school. Display photographs, newspaper articles, artifacts and pictures of community members who served in the military. Invite family members and the public to visit. To see an example of a “Wall of Honour,” visit the Canadian Forces section of the Veterans Affairs Canada Web site. • Prepare a menu, a cookbook or a meal-plan based on wartime rations. What was substituted for rationed items such as sugar? Sell the cookbook to raise funds for another school project. • Plan and organize a play that tells the stories of Veterans from your community who have served in wars and peace support missions.
• Make “Izzy” dolls and send them to Canada’s service men and women to give to children who live in troubled areas of the world. • Encourage your local public library or local businesses to create a display of wartime memorabilia. Ask them to include photographs, uniforms, badges, military medals and decorations or diaries in the displays. • Volunteer at an elementary school library to read wartime stories to young children. You could also share the personal stories of local Veterans and members of the Canadian Forces. • Visit the Veterans Affairs Canada Web site regularly for news, information and ideas on how to mark Veterans’ Week and other important times of remembrance. • Last but certainly not least: never forget the contributions and sacrifices of the men and women who have served Canada in times of war, military conflict and peace - especially those who did not return.
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The Leask Chapter of the Royal Canadian Legion #79 received a $1,000.00 boost for repairs to their hall as a part of Affinity’s Community Development funding. Pictured here are John Priestley, District Council Member Heather Ranger, Business Development Manager Lisa Anderson and George Diehl.
Affinity District Council member Heather Ranger and Business Development Manager Lisa Anderson present Fred Schultz a cheque for $4,000 for the Leask Happy Homesteaders to replace flooring through Affinity’s Community Development fund.
Activities • Research the contribution of Aboriginal, African or Asian-Canadian soldiers during the First or Second World War or the Korean War. Present your findings to your classmates. • Create a flag, crest or symbol commemorating the contribution of certain groups during the First or Second World War or the Korean War. These groups could include women, or Aboriginal, African or Asian-Canadians. • Prepare a graph showing various statistics on Canada’s involvement in the First or Second World War or the Korean War. Compare the numbers of those who died, were injured or taken prisoaner of war to the population of your school, town, city or province. How do these statistics compare to other countries involved in the war? • Research and prepare a report on the various war service medals awarded to Canadians. Look at the reasons why specific medals are awarded, their “order of precedence,” and at the stories of people who have earned certain ones.
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Shellbrook School students observe Remembrance Day The Shellbrook branch of the Royal Canadian Legion made their school rounds November 9 in observance of Remembrance Day. The Legion Members conducted their annual service at the Shellbrook Elementary School before giving a presentation at W.P. Sandin and moving on to Wild Rose in the
afternoon. Legion President Lloyd Rudolph told students of the sacrifice Canadian soldiers have made fighting overseas in the name of Canadian freedom. The morning service also included student participation as Pam Boettcher’s Grade 5 class sang Kumbaya while others read Remembrance
Day poems they had written. The Elementary service culminated with a parade from the school to Cenotaph Park where a single wreath was placed by students Kimberly Poppel, Ethan Matchee, Cameron Berg and Rebekka Potts. Details from subsequent services were not available at press time.
Dave Hjertaas pipes the students into the gymnasium.
Cameron Berg, Rebekka Potts, Ethan Matchee and Kimberly Poppel lay the wreath at the Cenotaph.
Groenen Accounting holds another successful Pumpkins in the Park
Principal Dwayne Tournier looks on as Sam Miller reads his poem and Shelby Pritchard, Sierra Boettcher, Kimberly Poppel and Tyson Crawford.
Participants make their way through the pumpkins and voting for their favourites.
Once again Shellbrook and area residents got a little more mileage out of their Jack-O-Lanterns as Groenen Accounting organized its third annual Pumpkins in the Park November 1 at the Shellbrook Kinsmen Park. A total of 50 Jacko-lanterns entered to be judged by those in attendance. This year’s winners were Lynden Kerber who came in first place and Ciera Smith who placed second. Rich Hildebrand was the random draw winner. The mild fall weather held and a large number of people came out to view
the Jack-O-Lanterns end enjoy hot dogs and hot chocolate . The event is held each year as a community event while also to get one more day of use out of Jack-OLanterns the day after Halloween
The pumpkins are also recycled following the event as Trailrunners Kennels out of Big River collected all of the pumpkins to be used as an ingredient in their homemade dog food.
The Colour Guard raise their flags following the “Last Post”.
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Obituary
BRAD - Pauline Marie Viverais passed away on October 16, 2011. She was born in St. Boniface, Manitoba on Dec.12, 1921 to Marie and Robert Viverais. She had three older sisters; Viola, Margaret, and Marie Louise and three brothers; John, Fred and Louis. After her father died, the children were split up and placed in foster care and she lost track of all her siblings. Pauline was placed in the care of nurses in an orphanage. At age 9 she was sent to the St Agnes Priory School in West Kildonan, MB. At age 13 the nuns told her she was going to live on a farm in Saskatchewan with Eugenie and Tiberse Brien. She came to help them with the farm work which was quite an experience for a city girl who was used to running water and electricity. The Brien’s had three other children, and one, Raymond, was especially close to her. He became her little brother and they remained in close contact for the rest of their lives. She finally reconnected with her mother and siblings in 1956 through the Children’s Aid Society after 21 years of not knowing where any of them were. Her child-
hood must have felt like a little boat on open water bobbing around like a cork with no moorings. One rainy June day Pauline was fetching the cows for milking, when she met a young man on horseback, named Julien Brad. He sent Pauline home and went and got the cows for her. He really caught Pauline’s eye, and he told her years later that he knew immediately that someday she would be his wife. They were married October 30, 1939. She worked with Julien on the farm; they grew grain and also had sheep, pigs, chickens, and cattle. Pauline helped Julien with carpentry, and the building of both the house on the farm and in the one in town. Pauline had many jobs after they moved to town; reading water meters, working for Charlie Mack at the Paris Café, painted many houses, and took in many boarders over the years, mostly teacher interns. They were blessed with three children; five grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. Pauline was like a lioness protecting her young when it came to her children and grandchildren; she valued family above anything else. Her life was fulfilled, her bonds were tight, and they were never to be broken. Pauline could be fierce when she needed to be. She had auburn hair and hazel eyes and the proverbial redhead’s temperament. She was quick to stand up against wrongdoing or unfairness, always ready to take some poor downtrodden soul under her wing, and she was even quicker to offer love and support to anyone who was in need of it. Pauline loved to cook and bake. She always made sure there was a plenty to eat for everyone. She always
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encouraged us to eat, eat, and eat. She loved to garden. She always had large gardens on the farm, in town, and at both of her daughter’s farms. Pauline loved to collect teddy bears and on one occasion when Julien scolded her for having too many of them she responded that she planned to get more and even wanted to be buried with one when the time arrived. Her hobbies included curling, knitting, crocheting, dancing, bowling and cake decorating. Pauline was not afraid to tackle any job, even if it required climbing tall ladders or getting dirty, often finishing them on her sheer willpower to succeed. Her grandchildren remember the countless hours that they spent at her house after school. She would always watch for them to get there to make sure they made it safely. She would have a snack ready for them, and if Kevin, Elliot or Michael brought their friends along, she would make sure they got fed too. Kevin remembers how she always made sure that there was ice cream in the house for him. She taught him how to dance in her kitchen, although Jenn probably wishes that she would have given me him few more lessons. Kevin says he always knew from a young age that when Grandma started talking French that either he was in trouble or Grandpa was - either way they both behaved. Grandma taught Rhonda the love of baking and she will cherish all of the hand written recipes she has in her recipe box at home. They also both loved to dance and listen to their music in the evenings when Rhonda got to stay with Grandma and Grandpa. Pauline also loved her great-children and was so proud of all their accomplishments. She loved it when Garnet, her grandson-in-law, would tease her and was not afraid to give it right back to him. Pauline loved to celebrate everyone’s birthday, and whether you were part of the family for a short time, long time or just a friend, you would get a birthday cake. Pauline’s faith in God was strong. One can’t imagine how many rosaries she said for all of her family. Tina has heard it said somewhere that there are no more powerful prayers than those of a Mother for her children. I’m sure that Pauline’s prayers helped us all get through many trials and tribulations. Julien was the great love of her life. On their last anniversary they cel-
ebrated 70 years together. They squabbled a lot and loudly, because they were both strong minded people and grandpa developed quite selective hearing as a result! They were as affectionate with each other as a young couple newly in love. They marked every birthday, anniversary and Valentine’s Day with a mushy greeting card and a celebration. She missed him terribly when we lost him, and now they are hand in hand once again. Pauline we will miss you so much; your sense of humour, your remedies from everything from ear aches to garden pests, your help for everything imaginable and your undying love for us all. Enjoy your rest. Pauline is survived by: her son, Philip; daughter, Marcie (Herb) Kreese and grandchildren and great grandchildren, Rhonda (Garnet) Hoffart and Sarah and Keith; Kevin (Jenn) Kreese and Jesse and Vayda; Raechelle (Doug) Janzen and Logan; daughter, Tina Hoehne (Gerald Dagenais) and grandchildren, Elliot (Jenn) Hoehne and Michael Hoehne (Michelle Conan); niece, Yvette Arsenault and family; niece-in-law, Pauline Viverais; and in-laws, nieces and nephews of the Brad family. She was predeceased by: Julien, her loving husband of 70 years; parents, Marie and Robert Viverais; special foster brother, Ray Brien (May); brothers, John, Fred and Louis; sisters, Viola, Margaret and Marie Louis; nephews, Larry and Robert Viverais. The Prayer Service was held on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 7:00 PM officiated by Bernadette Hoffman and Raymond Langlois. The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday, October 21, 2011 at 11:00 AM with Father Tru Le as celebrant. Both services were held at St. Henry’s Roman Catholic Church in Leask. Interment in Leask Cemetery. Music was provided by Mary Stocker and St. Henry’s Choir. The readers were Raechelle Janzen and Jenn Hoehne. The eulogists were Rhonda Hoffart and Kevin Kreese. The Pallbearers were Denis Brad, Elliot Hoehne, Garnet Hoffart, Robert Brad, Michael Hoehne and Doug Janzen. Donations in memory of Pauline may be made to the Shellbrook and District Health Services Project. Arrangements entrusted to Hawryluk Funeral Home, Leask, SK.
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LUTHERAN CHURCH Zion - Canwood Sunday School, Worship Sunday, 9 a.m. St. John’s - Shellbrook Sunday School, Worship Sunday, 11 a.m. Pastor Doug Schmirler Parkside, Immanuel 11 a.m. - Worship & Sunday School Pastor Chris Dean -----------------------PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Parkside 10:00 a.m. Adult Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday School Pastor David Baldock Shellbrook Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sun., 11:00 a.m. - Worship Pastor David Bodvarson 747-7235 Canwood 11 a.m. - Worship Pastor Glenn Blazosek Leask Gospel Tabernacle Sunday 6:30 p.m. Pastor L. Trafford 306-466-2296 -----------------------EVANGELICAL FREE Big River 11:00 a.m. - Worship Bible Classes 9:45 A.M. Summer: 10:30 a.m. - 12 469-2258 Youth Nite: Fridays Mont Nebo Wed., 7:30 p.m. - Bible Study and Prayer. Sun., 10:30 a.m. - Worship Pastor Bill Klumpenhower -----------------------CATHOLIC CHURCH Debden Sun., 9:30 a.m. - Mass. Fr. Sebastian Kunnath Big River - Sacred Heart Sun., 11:30 a.m. - Mass Whitefish Sun., 2:30 p.m. - Mass. Victoire Sat., 7:30 p.m. - Mass. Fr. Bernabe Millan Sajonas Eucharist Celebrations Muskeg Sat., 7:30 p.m. - Mass Mistawasis Sunday, 3 p.m. St. Agatha’s Shellbrook Sunday, 9 a.m. Fr. Tru Le
St. Henry’s - Leask Sunday 11 a.m. St. Joseph’s - Marcelin Saturday, 7 p.m. Fr. Tru Le -----------------------PRESBYTERIAN Mistawasis 2nd & 4th Sunday Worship 3 p.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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‘McWin’ new king of Canadian curling Mike McEwen has been making a mockery of the men’s world curling scene this season, but the 31-year-old Manitoban, whose trophy case is filled to overflowing, has yet to win Canada’s most cherished curling prize: The Brier. In fact, the closest McEwen has even got to the Brier has been watching it on TV. That might change this year. In back-to-back years, McEwen and his rink of third B.J. Neufeld, second Matt Wozniak and lead Denni Neufeld suffered heartbreak in the final of the Manitoba men’s championship. Favoured going into the final in 2010, they lost to veteran Jeff Stoughton. Favoured again in 2011, they lost again to Stoughton, who not only went on to win the Brier in Halifax but the world championship in Regina. So while Stoughton continued to pile up the silverware and the memories, McEwen and Co. has been settling for cash — gobs of cash. The Winnipeg-based rink won three of the first five World Curling Tour titles to start the 2011-12 season, losing in the final in one and in the quarterfinals of another. They were runaway leaders in the money race, with more than $70,000, and moved
to No. 1 in the world rankings. George Karrys in the Toronto Sun said rivals have begun referring to the foursome as “McWin.” But no matter how many thousands of dollars McEwen and mates bank this season on the cash circuit, the season will be a failure if McEwen again fails to reach the Brier. Since he’s ranked No. 1 in the world, he’ll undoubtedly be the No. 1 seed in the Manitoba championships in February. But that means little; he was the No. 1 seed last year until Stoughton’s experience and a little bit of luck handed McEwen his only loss of the week — in the winner-take-all final. Losing back-to-back finals to Stoughton hurt, and McEwen made a thoughtless comment in the immediate aftermath of 2011 loss, saying “We still believe we’re the best chance Manitoba has to win a Brier.” Ouch! He quickly apologized to Stoughton and Co., telling Paul Friesen of the Winnipeg Sun that “I shouldn’t have said it, and I didn’t really mean it. It was one of those things that came out.” “Hopefully, it will be our time in the future,” he said. Judging by the team’s quick start to this season,
the future is now. The Brier, with Stoughton likely in the way again, awaits. • Comedy writer Jerry Perisho: “The Oakland
Premier Brad Wall today announced that his first campaign commitment will be fulfilled on November 15 when the
Provincial Sales Tax (PST) exemption on children’s clothing is expanded to include children 17 and under. It currently applies
to clothing purchased for children 14 and under. “We made this announcement to make life a little more affordable for Saskatchewan families and today we are keeping our promise,” Wall said. “We wanted to bring this tax break into effect right away, in time for families’ Christmas shopping.” The cost of the current tax exemption on children’s clothing to age 14 is $7.3 million in the 2011-12 budget. Expanding it to include those 15 to 17 years of age is estimated to cost approximately $3 million a year and will cost about $1 million in the remainder of the current 2011-12 fiscal year. Retailers are required to maintain a record of the declaration made at the point of sale verifying that the purchase of adult sized clothing is made for a person 17 and under.
Bruce Penton Raiders signed wide receive T.J. Houshmandzadeh on Tuesday. He finished signing his name early Wednesday morning.” • Perisho again: Frank McCourt has agreed to sell the LA Dodgers. That’s a little like a demolition derby driver agreeing to sell what’s left of his wreck. • Norman Chad in the Washington Post, on player safety in the NFL: “Isn’t the whole point of football to hit the other guy really, really hard? If you don’t want people hitting each other, they should just play backgammon then.” • From Steve Harvey’s Bottom 10: “ Minnehaha defensive end Brian Robison was fined $20,000 for kicking Green Bay guard T.J. Lang in the groin during the previous week’s game. Robison
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insisted he did not “maliciously aim for genitalia,,” but would not say whether his errant kick was off to the left or to the right.”
• R.J. Currie of sportsdeke.com: “An Illinois man is on trial for killing someone who wouldn’t buy him Avril Lavigne tickets. A Toronto man faces similar charges after someone bought him Argos tickets.” • Currie again: “A suggestion for St. Louis reliever Mike Rzepczynski should he ever meet Finnish curler Markku Uusipaavalniemi. Buy a vowel.”
• TNT’s Conan O’Brien, on the Mets moving in the walls at Citi Field to pad the home-run count: “Call me old-fashioned, but isn’t that what steroids are for?” • Headline at TheOnion. com: “Theo Epstein disgusted to find Cubs playing in old stadium with weeds growing all over walls.” • CBS’s David Letterman, among the top 10 things that lasted longer than the HumphriesKardashian marriage: “Every one of Brett Favre’s retirements.” • Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “The NBA lockout reached its 125th day Wednesday, or to put it in terms the players can relate to: 1.7 Kardashian marriages.” • Rice running back Jayson Carter — a 4-foot9, 135-pound walk-on — has yet to see any action this season. Cracked Perry: “Maybe they’re saving
him for third-and-short.” • Janice Hough, of leftcoastsportsbabe.com: “Peyton Manning told reporters that he’s spending every day in rehab and hasn’t given up on playing in a game in 2011. Colts fans who have been watching the team this year and watching (potential No. 1 draft pick) Andrew Luck responded “Peyton, take it easy. Spend time with your family and don’t push it . . . ” • Hough again: Freeagent lefthander Jamie Moyer, who is about to turn 49, has been throwing for scouts recently and apparently stands a good chance of being offered a big league contract. Moyer’s goal, to be the first MLB player whose age is a higher number than the speed of his fastball.” Care to comment? Email brucepenton2003@ yahoo.ca
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BLAINE LAKE: Wapiti Library: Books, DVDs, Internet, Study/Meeting Space, Proctor Service. Hours: Tuesday 2-5, Wednesday & Friday 1-5, Thursday 5-8. Weekly Programming: After School Club (Crafts, Stories, Homework Help) Thursday 2:15-5:15, Craft n’ Chat for Adults Thursday 6-8, Drop In Computer Help Friday 2-4. 306-497-3130. CANWOOD: Branch of Wapiti Regional Library Hours: Tues. and Fri., 1 - 5 p.m. Internet services available at the library. DEBDEN: Wapiti Library hours: Monday 3 pm - 7 pm. Afterschool Program 3:30 - 5:00. Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm. Librarian: Aline Hannon LEASK: Wapiti Library Hours: Tues. & Fri.: 1 - 5:30 pm & Sat., 12:30 - 5:30 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 - 6:30 pm; Tues., 2 - 8 pm; Wed. 2 - 8 pm; Thur., 2 - 6:30 pm; Fri., 10 - 4 pm. Children’s Story Time: Fri. 10:30 am (Oct. - May). Ph. 747-3419. SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Theatre Movie Night, Saturday, Dec. 10 Free Christmas Show 2 p.m. “Polar Express”. SHELLBROOK: 4th Annual Shellbrook Home Business & Trade Show at the Shellbrook Senior’s Hall on Sat., November 12 from 10 am to 4 pm. For table info call Tracy at 747-4323 or Carla at 747-4433 SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Arts Council Annual Christmas Craft Sale, Sat., November 12 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Shellbrook Community Hall. Home made lunch available for purchase. SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Host Players presents Myron Wall & Wayne Reddekopp as ‘The Odd Couple’ on Fri., Nov. 5 & Dec. 2; Sat., Dec 3. Reserve Seating Dessert Theatre ~ December 9. Block Seating & Group Rates Available. For more information call 747-4499, 468-2510 or 747-5890. Tickets available at Woodland Pharmacy, Shellbrook or South Hill Mall Admin. Office, Prince Albert SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Seniors Association and Cameo Hilldrop Ladies Guild will hold a Soup, Sandwich & Dessert Luncheon, Friday, November 18, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Shellbrook Seniors Hall. Proceeds to the Shellbrook & Districts Health Services Projects. Cost $7
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The Walk (crossing the Red Sea of Life) Dave Whalley, DLM(R) Knox United Church This story happened thousands of years ago, but the message is still valid to all of us today. Read Exodus 14: 19-31. This passage tells us that
the people of Israel were trapped between the devil and, in this case, the deep Red Sea. The devil was the Pharaoh. The Red Sea, which is not red, but the mountains surrounding it have a red tint, was considered impossible to cross,
by humans in those days. The Red Sea is 1200 miles long, and in some places, over one mile deep. Some archaeologists believe the crossing took place at the Gulf of Aquaba. This place was a perfect place to box in the Israelites, with mountains to the south, and Egyptian forces to the north and east. They had the Pharaoh’s army behind them and the sea in front of them. At this spot the sea is some 5 to 8 miles across, with a depth of 250’ to 300’ deep. The exodus is one of the best known stories of
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Youth Curling Clinic As proud sponsors of Team Lawton, Affinity Credit Union is pleased to host
Youth Curling Clinic with Marliese Kasner Saturday, November 26, 9:00 am Shellbrook Curling Club
This event is open to students in Grades 5-12. There are limited spots available, so book early. Lunch will be provided. Deadline to register is November 22nd. To register, phone: Marliese Kasner: 306.747.4392 or Lisa Anderson, Affinity Credit Union: 306.747.6306
history and one of the very first recorded stories of God’s power. Let’s take a moment to look at how the Israelites got trapped. This wasn’t a military blunder; it was by the Creator’s design. It is only about 350 miles from Egypt to Israel. Some suggest there were about 2,000,000 people, and they could have walked that distance easily in 6 to 8 weeks. God told the Israelites if they took the short cut, they would encounter the war-equipped and trained Philistines. The Israelites were in no position to get into a war after 400 years of slavery. This diversion would be like going from Prince Albert to Regina via Toronto before there were any settlements in the land. There was no escape possible for the Israelites, but, of course they didn’t understand God’s design for them. They must have panicked when God showed them the parting of the sea, which is a symptom of a lack of trust. The Israelites responded like most people that are trapped. They cry out to the Creator in prayer. Isn’t that what happened after Sept. 11? It seemed that everyone was calling out to God in prayer, including our world leaders. But, how much of that praying do we see today? Or to be really blunt, how much praying for peace did we see 6 months after that event. We must remember that there are all kinds of things that can trap us. For some, it seems almost impossible to quite drinking, or gambling, or using drugs, or loosing our temper. We can feel trapped in dead-end relationships, or feeling like it’s hopeless. Some may believe their marriage is unfulfilled.
There is no communication. Some people may feel trapped in a deteriorating body. Maybe you are trapped in tragic circumstances. The important question is: When we face times in our own lives, where we feel trapped, how do we respond? Who do we turn to? Well, the Creator intervened for the Israelites and delivered them out of their bondage. So I tell you, God will deliver us out of our bondage, whatever that may be. That is the truth from our Creator. All we have to do is put our faith fully in God’s hands. God told Moses and the Israelites: 1) Don’t be afraid! You only need to remain calm. Now that is a tough assignment sometimes, isn’t it? When we are faced with impossible situations, we tend to withdraw, strike out, or look for some way to manipulate our situation, in order to escape. God told Moses and the Israelites: 2) Keep moving! This was God’s command to Moses, even though the Israelites were blocked by the sea. Even after the sea opened up, it must have been terrifying, walking between two walls of water, probably 250’ – 300’ high. Moving forward in life is risky and uncomfortable for all of us. We don’t want to risk being alone, so we hold onto beliefs and relationships that we know are wrong. We don’t want to risk insecurity, so we hold on to a lifestyle or a job that is running us into the ground and stealing our spiritual growth. We don’t want to make a mistake, so we don’t do anything. I heard someone say to me recently, “I no longer hope for the best, I just hope to avoid the worst.” That is exactly opposite to
what this exodus story is telling us about God’s wish for us. The Scriptures give us patience and encouragement, so that we can have hope in our lives. I want us to see two very practical insights from this exodus story. The first insight from this story is that trials always require trust – let us place our complete dependence on our Creator. God occasionally allows us, not makes us, but allows us, to be in “dire” situations so that we will turn to our Creator. I heard a person say at an A.A. meeting some time back, “I didn’t realize that God was all I needed, until God was all I had!” I also recall another A.A. member saying, “I always remember that my desperations are God’s opportunities!” Sometimes the going gets rough for awhile on this earth. These trials are only to test our faith and strengthen our faith as we grow in trust of our creator. The second insight from this story is that depending on God’s will for us, the rewards may not always be immediate. I firmly believe that the creator answers all prayers with any one of the following – a) yes b) no c) not right now. By faith and prayer we have the wisdom to know which of those answers the Creator gives us in each and every prayer. It seems to me, that the ultimate test of our faith is, when the sea isn’t parted overnight or the sea may never be parted on this earthly life, and we still believe in God’s grace, mercy and goodness –that is faith. May God be with each of us as we face the trials of this earthly life and give us peace to face them and action to solve them.
In Flanders Fields by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae
In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.
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Government supports Bill on War Memorials The Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today announced that the Government of Canada is supporting Private Member’s Bill C-217, which would make it an offence to commit mischief in relation to a monument that honours Canadians who died as a consequence of war. “Our cenotaphs and monuments are powerful reminders of the sacrifices that generations of Canadians have made for the peace and freedom we enjoy today,” said Minister Blaney. “Our Government is proud to support Bill C-217 which will enforce strict punishments for those who dishonour the memory of our Veterans by defacing war memorials within our communities.” The proposed bill would make it an offence to commit mischief in relation to property, buildings, or structures, including a war memorial or cenotaph, that primarily serve as a monument in honour of persons who were killed or died as a consequence of war. The bill also proposes the creation of mandatory minimum penalties that would be the same whether the Crown proceeds by indictment or by way of summary conviction: a $1,000 fine for a first offence; fourteen (14) days imprisonment for a second offence; and, thirty (30) days imprisonment for a third and subsequent offence. “As Canadians, we have a duty as a nation to preserve our memorials in honour of our
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fallen men and women, our Veterans and those who continue to
serve Canada today,” said Minister Blaney. “We must respect our
war memorials as they symbolize the important contributions of
our Veterans and service men and women.” An online version
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New superintendents join Prairie Spirit team
Prairie Spirit School Division is pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Beaulieu and Lori Jeschke as Learning Superintendents, effective November 1, 2011. Kim Beaulieu has been with Prairie Spirit School Division since 2001 in a variety of roles, including classroom teacher, Learning Support Facilitator and, most recently, Coordinator of Schools and Learning. He brings a wide range of experiences to his new position as he has administered learning and technology rollouts in schools, coordinated the student engagement goal, coordinated professional development for the new Middle Years curriculum, led distance learning in the Division and worked with First Nations and Métis learning initiatives. Beaulieu also taught for seven years in Southern Africa and says that experience taught him the value of relationships and community and emphasized the importance of education for society. “I am looking forward to learning and working with school communities to support them in attaining their learning goals,” said Beaulieu. “I am excited to be part of this team, at a time when so much is changing and challenging us to reflect on our
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practices. This is a very exciting time to be working in the field of education.” Beaulieu added that he supports providing opportunities for all learners to think, be innovative, persevere and develop a love of learning. “As Learning Superintendent, Kim will bring a high level of competency in relationshipbuilding with Prairie Spirit’s diverse communities and schools,” said John Kuzbik, Director of Education. “Kim’s beliefs, experience and commitment to excellence will make him a valuable addition to our team of Superintendents.” Lori Jeschke brings over 24 years of experience with Prairie Spirit School Division to her new position as Learning Superintendent. Lori has been a Coordinator of Schools and Learning with Prairie Spirit since 2008, working in the areas of assessment, evaluation, research and professional development. Lori has also been a classroom teacher, vice principal, principal and Human Resources Principal. Lori completed a Masters of Educational Administration from the University of Saskatchewan in 2006. “I am excited about supporting my cluster of schools through learning conversations, interact-
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improving student learning, building school culture and leading system initiatives through vision and reflection, shared leadership and collaborative team building,” said Kuzbik. “Lori’s exceptional leadership skills and commitment to excellence will make her a valuable addition to our team of Superintendents.”
November is Osteoporosis Month
The risk of having a major fracture from osteoporosis in Canada is among the highest in the world — in the top quarter. Each year 30,000 Canadians break their hip, and that is just the tip of the iceberg. Many more Canadians suffer osteoporotic fractures of the spine, wrist, shoulder and pelvis. Broken bones from osteoporosis are extremely common, more common than heart attack, stroke and breast cancer combined. At least one in three women and one in five men will suffer from an osteoporotic fracture during their lifetime. The consequences of an osteoporotic fracture can be devastating: • Both spine and hip fractures are associated with an increased risk of death. • Twenty-eight percent of women and 37% of men who suffer a hip fracture will die within the following year. • At least 15–25% of hip fracture patients require admission to a nursing home. • Chronic pain and long-term disability are all too frequent. • The very real fear of falling, especially during Canadian winters, results in limitation of activities, isolation from community, family and friends, and depression. • Osteoporotic fractures place a significant burden on family caregivers, who are often required to take on extra responsibilities to care for their loved ones. • There is also a huge burden on the healthcare system, which currently pays an estimated $1.9 billion annually to treat the many osteoporosis-related fractures. • Once an individual has had an osteoporotic fracture, another is more likely to occur, especially if the individual is not treated.
In spite of these known facts, a huge care gap exists after a fracture. Over 80% of fracture patients are never\ offered screening and/or treatment postfracture, in spite of the fact that there are several effective medications that can reduce fracture risk by 30–70 %. By way of comparison, 80% of those who suffer a heart attack are treated with beta blockers. Without appropriate diagnosis and treatment, patients who have had a fracture remain at risk for more debilitating and lifethreatening fractures. What is the solution? Patients with hip, spine and other fractures from osteoporosis need appropriate assessment and treatment. If you have already had a fracture, you may be at high risk for another one. Any fracture after age 40 means you may need a bone mineral density test and a fracture risk assessment with FRAX or CAROC, two fracture-risk assessment tools available to Canadian physicians. Your risk of having another fracture can be reduced. Ask your doctor about diagnosis and treatment options. Make your first break your last — insist on assessment! Checklist for risk of broken bones and osteoporosis special information supplement PART A o Am I 65 or older? o Have I broken a bone from a simple fall or bump since age 40? o Has either my mother or father had a hip fracture? o Do I smoke? o Do I regularly drink three or more alcoholic drinks per day? o Do I have a condition that requires me to use a glucocorticoid medication such as prednisone? o Do I take any other medication that can cause osteoporosis such as an
aromatase inhibitor for breast cancer or hormonal treatment (androgen deprivation therapy) for prostate cancer? o Do I have a medical condition that can cause bone loss or fractures? Examples include rheumatoid arthritis, celiac disease, gastric bypass surgery, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) or chronic liver disease. o Did I have an early menopause, (i.e. before age 45)? o Have my periods ever stopped for several months or more (other than for pregnancy or menopause)? o Have I ever suffered from impotence, lack of sexual desire or other symptoms related to low levels of testosterone (male sex hormone)? o Do I currently weigh less than 60 kg or 132 lbs? o Have I lost more than 10% of my body weight since age 25? o Have I recently had an X-ray that showed a spinal fracture? o Have I had an X-ray that showed low bone mineral density? If you are over 50 and have checked one or more of the above, Osteoporosis Canada recommends that you talk to your doctor to see if you need a bone mineral density test and about doing a comprehensive fracture risk assessment with FRAX or CAROC. If you are under 50, it is very unlikely that you need a bone mineral density test unless you have a chronic medical condition or medication that puts you at high risk for fractures. If you are unsure, speak to your doctor. PART B o Have I lost 2 cm (3/4”) in height as measured by my health care provider, or 6 cm (2 1/2”) overall from when I was younger? o Do I have kypho-
sis (a forward curvature of the back)? If you are over 50 and have checked one or more of the above, Osteoporosis Canada recommends that you talk to your doctor about getting checked for the possibility of a spine fracture. This is done with a regular back X-ray. PART C Frequent falls can lead to broken bones. o Have I fallen two or more times in the past year? o Do I have an unsteady walk and poor balance? o Do I need to push with my arms to get up from a chair? o Do I need an assistive device such as a cane, walker or wheelchair? If you have checked one or more of the above, you are at risk of falling and you need to take steps to prevent falls. Fracture Facts • Over 80% of all fractures in Canada after age 50 are caused by osteoporosis. • Over 80% of fracture patients are never offered assessment and/or treatment for osteoporosis. • One in three hip fracture patients re-fracture at 1 year and over 1 in 2 will suffer another fracture within 5 years. • The risk of suffering a second spine fracture within the year following the first one is 20%. • Each year in Canada there are about 30,000 hip fractures — and many more Canadians suffer osteoporotic fractures affecting the spine, wrist, shoulder, and pelvis. • At least one in three women and one in five men will suffer from an osteoporotic fracture during their lifetime. • Osteoporotic fractures are more common than heart attack, stroke and breast cancer combined.
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6th annual ‘Give a little life day’ gearing up
Staff and volunteers at the Victoria Hospital Foundation are busy getting ready for the 6th Annual GIVE a little life DAY radio-a-thon. The 12 hour event will take place on Friday, December 2nd, 2011 from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. Rawlco Radio
will move all three Prince Albert stations to the Main Lobby of the Victoria Regional Hospital. Throughout the day donations can be dropped off in person or they can be phoned in to either a Local or Toll Free number. The Victoria Hospital
Firefighter EMT graduate Marcus Watt graduated from the Manitoba Emergency Services College in Brandon, Manitoba with honors on June 30, 2011. He is currently employed with the Yellowknife Fire Division, Yellowknife, North West Territories where he is a full-time firefighter/EMT. His very proud parents are Jim and Wendy Watt of Shellbrook, Grandparents Jim and Edith Henry of Shellbrook and Doris Watt of Prince Albert, Sask.
Marcus Watt
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
OUTSTANDING PROPERTIES FOR SALE RM of Spiritwood - Located on the edge of Mildred, SK. Approx. 10 acres with a 1,450 sq. ft. bungalow. Features developed basement, in floor heat, energy efficient, full oak package. 40 x 50 insulated and heated shop. Ideal for possible commercial venture. This property is subject to R.M. subdivision approval. MLS®413684 RM of Leask - 143 acres with 110 acres of good grain land with a small lake. 1½ miles off No. 12 highway, power and phone nearby. MLS®413775 RM of Meeting Lake - 163 acres with approx. 136 acres cult. located ½ mill south of the Jamboree grounds and Rabbit Lake. Possibility of more land available. MLS®413175 I am also in need of grain land in all RMs in the surrounding trading area. For more information Call Lloyd Ledinski, RE/MAX of the Battlefords, North Battleford, SK 1-306-4468800 or 1-306-441-0512. www.remaxbattlefords.com. Please call Lloyd Ledinski of the Battlefords, North Battleford, SK 306-446-8800 or 306-441-0512 website: www.remaxbattlefords.com
Foundation’s web site also offers the ability to make VISA and MasterCard credit card donations on their secure web site link using the DONATE NOW button. The GOAL this year
Harper government betrays voters on balanced budget promise The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is urging the Harper government to honour its election promise made exactly seven months ago to balance the federal budget by 2014-15 and cut spending to get the job done. “By walking away from the Prime Minister’s promise today, Jim Flaherty has betrayed millions of Canadians who voted for a balanced budget,” said Gregory Thomas, Federal Director of the CTF. The CTF toured around its National Debt Clock in advance of the recent 2011 Federal Election in order to secure the Prime Minister’s commitment. “Stephen Harper campaigned on balancing the budget, so he could double Tax-Free Savings Account contributions and extend income-splitting to working couples. If he doesn’t deliver a balanced budget, he’s not going to deliver tax relief. He’s only going to deliver more debt,” continued Thomas. “If Canadians wanted more spending, more taxes, and more debt, they would have voted for it.” Thomas urged the Harper government to cut costs and balance the budget sooner, rather than later. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has presented its plan on how to balance the budget in “Zero in Two: Taxpayers’ Deficit Action Plan.” “We’ve witnessed this past week in Europe and also recently in the United States, that the solution to the debt crisis is not more debt,” stated Thomas. “Jim Flaherty’s refusal to commit to balancing the budget in 2014 is an avowal of failure. It’s like a student in grade ten, giving up on his Grade 12 final exams.”
is to raise enough funds to replace and upgrade the Anesthetic Machines in the Operating Rooms at the Victoria Regional Hospital. Anesthetic Machines are used to put patients to sleep and monitor their vital signs during the operation. Last year the Victoria Regional Hospital preformed more than 5,100 operations. The Anesthetic Machines are now over ten years old. Parts for repairs and maintenance are getting difficult to locate. Rob Dalziel, executive director with the Victoria Hospital Foundations says: “Medical technology of this caliber comes with a cost, so our goals are high. Each machine costs $150,000. The Victoria Regional Hospital has four Operating Rooms”. This year the foundation has arranged for an Anesthetic Machine to be on display at GIVE a little life DAY and a Factory Representative will also be on hand to participate in the broadcast and give demonstrations. In addition, doctors and nurses from the O.R. Unit will also be participating throughout the day. Diane Matheson, volunteer chair, of the Victoria Hospital Foundation said, “This is a tremendous opportunity for: individuals, businesses, groups, and organizations to really support their hospital by making a difference in the type of health care offered through their donations”. Information about the 6th Annual GIVE a little life DAY is available on the Victoria Hospital’s web site: www.helpthevic. ca or by contacting the foundation office.
The goal of this year’s “Give a little life day” is to raise enough money to replace and upgrade four anesthetic machines at the Victoria Hospital.
We salute those who have served and those who presently serve, for their courage and dedication to a strong and free Canada.
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BUSINESS
AUTOBODY REPAIR
WHITROW STOBBS & ASSOCIATES 764-2773 1-800-561-4357 Reliable Advice & Solutions AGRICULTURE
306.747.8124
Carlton Trail Hearing Clinic
Drs. Degelman, Miller, MacDonald & Fink
STUCCO/STONE/DRYWALL
2995 2nd Ave. West South Hill Mall, Prince Albert, SK
306-922-0003 TF 1-877-477-6863
www.carltontrailhearing.com
FARM EQUIPMENT
• Complete Autobody Repair • Lifetime Warranty • Auto Glass Repair • Paintless Dent Repair 492 South Industrial Dr. Prince Albert
PARTS Larry Adamko, Joe Clyke After Hours 960-1921 SERVICE Chris Lucyshyn After Hours 960-4916 SALES Brent Karr 232-7810
BRONZE CASTER
FINANCES
922-2040
INSURANCE
email: office@taitinsurance.ca www.taitinsurance.ca
SHELLBROOK 747-2896 CANWOOD 468-2227 LEASK 466-4811
1-877-898-8248 (TAIT)
Bronze cemetery plaques made at Mont Nebo, Sask.
Phone: 468-2853 Fax: 468-2252 email nisse@sasktel.net web: www.nissefoundry.com
Building Futures Together Serving our Communities in Debden and Big River Debden Big River
Phone 764-2288 Prince Albert
website: www.pavision.optometry.net
OPTOMETRIST Dr. Wayne Diakow Dr. Stephen Malec Dr. Carolyn Haugen Dr. Nicole Lacey
3 - 210 - 15th Street East, Prince Albert S6V 1G2
P.A. VACUUM
Saalmic Mechanical Services Ltd. Courteous, professional, reliable, plumbing, heating, gas fitting services
Phone 747-4332 Shellbrook, Sask.
PLUMBING
RED WING
AUTET
BEAU “LAC” FUNERAL HOME LTD.
BMW Plumbing & Heating
747-2828 (24 hours) www.beaulacfuneralhome.com
CURBING
1-131 Service Rd. East, Box 457 Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0
For All Your Used Car and Truck Needs
RCM Curbing Prince Albert 960-8659
Ph 747-4321 anytime
Kwik Kerb Continuous Edging Suits: • Garden Soil & Bark Retention • Mower Strips • Driveway Borders & Edges • Landscaping Contouring • Paving Borders • Carparks
AUTOMOBILE
EAVESTROUGHING
Email: aatrading@sasktel.net Cell: 306-747-7168 Fax: 306-747-3481
TMK EAVESTROUGHING Eavestroughing • Fascia Soffits • Siding
Tyson Kasner t.m.k.@sasktel.net • Pump & Fuel Injector Overhauls • Drive-In Bay Service • Power Performance Products email: padiesel@sasktel.net
Fax: 763-0410
REMCO MEMORIAL REPRESENTATIVE
Residential & Farm Building
AUTOMOBILE
A & A Trading Ltd.
Pre-Arrangements Available
• Framing, Concrete, • Exterior/Interior Finishing
466-2159 466-7771
Cell Phone Number
306•747•8169
Donna Lovberg
John Couture
Tammy Smart Greg Spencer
Marjorie Brossart
Owned & Operated by Ed and Brenda Beaulac
FUNERAL SERVICES
LAWYER
Northern Funeral Service
DELBERT M. DYNNA Law Office
Prince Albert Shellbrook Birch Hills
Shellbrook Funeral Home We will be there, when you need us.
For all your Grain Hauling needs.
Shelltown Plumbing & Heating
FUNERAL SERVICES
Ph: 306-922-2210 Fax: 306-922-2689
Debden, SK
WilcoxZuk-Chovin Law Office Shellbrook
Dave Hjertaas
Rocky Road Trucking Ltd.
VACUUM SALES
CONSTRUCTION
Allan Autet
TRUCKING
PLUMBING
AUTO ACCESSORIES
Mon. - Fri. 8 am to 5 pm Sat. 9 am to 3 pm (excluding long weekends) RR 5, Site 16, Comp 13 Prince Albert, SK S6V 5R3
Rodney (306) 427-4907
OPTOMETRISTS
Build our community: Buy locally manufactured
Hwy. 2 North - Pine Village
Ph:
Central Optometric Group
Fax: 306.747.3469
• CONSTRUCTION • Leask, SK
Frank (306) 427-4908
For Drywall, Boarding, Taping, Texture & Small Renos
3 - 2685 - 2nd Avenue West
www.back-to-your-roots.com
AUTO RECYCLERS
Ph:
LAWYER
747-2641
469-4944
For Stucco, Parging or Stone
PHONE 764-6311
Kimble Bradley
724-8370
P.A. Vision Centre OPTOMETRISTS
Contact Rocky Couture Cell (306)468-7872 or (306)724-2176
General Insurance Health Insurance Motor Licence Issuer
NISSE FOUNDRY Let us give you the dirt on soil health! Box 1236 Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0
STUCCO SERVICES
Au.D., BCC - HIS Doreen Chyz, BC - HIS
...THE PULSE OF THE REGION
G. Whitrow, Prof. Acct. B. Stobbs, Tax Acct.
OPTOMETRIST
Dr. Jodi Haberstock,
DIRECTORY... ACCOUNTING
HEARING CLINIC
100A - 10th St. East Prince Albert, SK S6V 0Y7
Licensed Gas Fitter/ Journeyman Plumber New Construction & Renovations Furnace/Boiler/ Airconditioning Free Quotes 1-306-883-2350 Cell: 1-306-883-7467
Barry West, Owner/Operator Spiritwood, SK. S0J 2M0
REAL ESTATE
Service - Parts
(all makes of vacuums welcome
FREE ESTIMATES
SALES
763-3202 #2-150-32nd St. W. Prince Albert, SK (behind Pizza Hut)
WELDING
Welding & Fabricating • Industrial Supply Agricultural & Machinery Repair Grader & Loader Service
• Wishek Disc • Harrows • Post Pounder • Grain Vac • Trailers & More
306-497-2670
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WELDING/REPAIR
PARKSIDE WELDING & REPAIR MOBILE & SHOP
phone (306) 764-6856 fax (306) 763-9540
Your Best Move!
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Preferred areas of practice: Wills, Estates, Real Estate
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FUNERAL SERVICES
METAL SIDING/ROOFING
SECURITY
YARD CARE
24 Hours 82 Main Street 747-2494 Shellbrook, SK email: northfh@sasktel.net www.northernfuneralservice.ca
Claude Tucker
RIVER PARK FUNERAL HOME Prince Albert, SK
306-764-2727 1-888-858-2727 Pre-Arrangements Available Don Moriarty Colette Kadziolka Louise Robert
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922-1420
METAL ROOFING METAL SIDING
• MANUFACTURER DIRECT • Steel Roll formed to custom lengths • LOWEST PRICES Call Leonard
306-466-7921
• Municipal Bylaw Enforcement • Special Occasions Owner/Manager
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306-747-8146
or visit www.versaframe.ca
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Total Lot Care
• Snow Removal • Roto Tilling • Levelling • Material Hauling • Finish & Rough Cut Mowing
Trac Skid Steer Dump Trailer ~ Tractor Call Cal at
1-306-714-7222
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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
FOR SALE - 4’ x 8’ slate pool table. Phone 469-5671, Big River. TFCH FOR SALE - Band sawn lumber, spruce 2x4 to 2x10 from 8 ft. to 20 ft.; 1x6, 1x8, 2nd cuts, and bull rails also timbers from 4x4 to 12x12. Phone 306-469-2490, Big River. TFCH FOR SALE - Local farmer taking orders for Cornish giant roasting chickens for delivery in November. Ph: 466-4428, Cell 466-7817 4-45CH
FOR SALE - Selling a $370 Sears Craftsman 10” table saw with an expanding all aluminum top and stand. Saw still in packing case. $260. 747-3547, 403 2nd Ave. E, Shellbrook 1-45CH FOR SALE - Remodelling. Clean white electric stove $100; White fridge $100; or $150/both. Brand new prehung 36” 9 light steel door with molding $250. Can be seen in Shellbrook. Ph: 306-468-2224 2-46CH
Advertising Deadline is Monday 5:00 p.m.
AUTOS FOR SALE
PETS FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE - 1997 Olds 88 LS, 4 door, low mileage, good condition, $2,000 obo. 747-2216 2-45CH
FOR SALE - Great Pyrenees/Border Collie puppies, born Sept. 22/11. Eating and drinking on own. 4 males, 4 females, 3 all white, 2 resemble Border Collies, 3 white with black masks. Asking $175 each. For more info phone 724-2089 or 4684209 2-45CH
REAL ESTATE 2011 Quailridge Park Model Home, 12’x44’ fully furnished and move in ready. $54,900 delivered. 306-4682224 2-46C
FOR SALE Oldsmobile Intrigue GL, 4 door, 3.5 V6, auto, A/C, cruise, PW, PDL, P.Seat, Pwr Sunroof, Spoiler, 240 km, $3,850. 9813406. View at 200 - 2nd Street SW, Shellbrook 2-46CH
MACHINERY FOR SALE FOR SALE TJ430 2006 4WD NH, PS, CC, diff lock, 710 R42 tires, 2,350 hrs., mega flow hyd., 2007 Seedhawk 50’ 3380 Flexicoil tank, 10” spacing. Ph: 724-2225, Cell 468-7171 4-45CH
FEED FOR SALE
HOMES FOR SALE FOR SALE- Beautiful family home 725 Cardinal Crescent Shellbrook 3 bedrooms upstairs, 2 downstairs, jacuzzi tub, 3 way gas fireplace, laundry on main floor, maple cupboards and cabinets, central vacuum, large backyard. $319,000 Contact Dean at 883-2992 4-45CH
WANTED
FOR SALE - 700 sq. ft. house in Canwood, 2 lots, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, some appliances included. Ph: Edward 306-425-3213, 306-425-7741 or Lloyd 306-4682813 2-46CH
Marcel Seeds
FOR SALE - 1 bedroom house in Parkside on a 50 x 150 ft. lot, 900 sq. ft. $25,000. Ph: 306-747-2353 or 306-714-7150 2-45CH
FOR SALE - Hay bales. Ph: 7472559 2-45CH
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LAND FOR SALE LAND FOR SALE - ¼ of land, 15 miles southwest of Spiritwood. Approx. 48 acres hay, the rest bush, power and mobile home with 20’x12’ addition. Propane and septic tank, Asking $74,900. Ph: 306883-3964 or 306883-8025 2-46CH
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FOR RENT FOR RENT - Older 2 bedroom house close to downtown. Available immediately. 747-9310 2-46CH FOR RENT House in Parkside, reliable working or retired person/ couple. No pets. Available Dec. 1/11. For application contact 306747-2775 or Box 836 Shellbrook S0J 2E0 2-46CH
Great Family Home For Sale
3+1 bedroom 1,175 sq. ft. bungalow in Shellbrook. Open concept with vaulted ceiling in kitchen and living room. Close to schools in a great neighbourhood. Quick possession available. $254,000
Call 747-7545 for viewing
HOUSE FOR RENT - Three bedrooms, one bath, its own well, oil heat, utilities not included. Approximately 14miles south west of Shellbrook Sk. Non-smoking, come with references. Call 306 763-2172 or 306 960-9028 1-45CH FOR LEASE/ RENT - The Village of Canwood has a fully equipped Restaurant available for immediate lease. Lease amount is $700.00 per month plus utilities. $700.00 damage deposit also required upon signing of lease. For more information, please contact Lisa at (306) 4682016 or (306) 4687465 (cell). 2-46C
WANTED T0 RENT WANTED TO RENT - Room & Board in Shellbrook, Leask and Marcelin area for instructor, required approximately 60 days, scattered between November 15 and March 29th. Call 256-3986 or 233-8152 TFCH
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HELP WANTED - Little Wonders Clubhouse is a preschool program in Shell Lake and we are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Special Needs Facilitator. Hours of work are Tuesday and Thursdays from 8:45 am -12:00 pm to start asap. Please call 427-4548 for more information. 1-45CH
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NEW DISTRIBUTORS and DEALERS WELCOME across the WEST, to represent an organic beverage and water line. Test marketing was highly successful. Contact us; www.canadiangold beverages.ca or ltoliver @lycos.com PETROLEUM MANAGER. Responsible for two cardlocks, bulk petroleum, Gas Bar (new facilities). Total annual volume 45,000,000 liters. Petroleum and management experience required. Excellent benefit package includes pension plan. St. Paul, Alberta has population of 6,000 with all services, located 200 km east of Edmonton. Apply to Bob Scott, St. Paul Co-op. Fax 780-645-3270. Phone 780-645-3351. Email: bobscott@telus.net.
WELDERS WANTED. Journeyman 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience. Automated Tank Manufacturing Inc. Located in Kitscoty, Alberta. 20km West of Lloydminster is looking for 15 individuals that want long term employment and a secure paycheque. Journey wages $33. $37.50/hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualifications. Benefits, training programs, full insurance package 100% paid by company, savings plan for retirement, profit sharing bonus. Join a winning team. Send resume to: cindy@ autotanks.ca or fax 780-846-2241. Phone interview will be set up after receiving resume.
Super B Bulk Drivers We are currently looking for COMPANY DRIVERS & OWNER OPERATORS Working in our Ray’s Transport Fleet, these drivers will be hauling grain, fertilizer & livestock feed throughout Sask, Manitoba and Alberta. This position offers a very busy, year-round employment opportunity! All applicants must have a valid Class 1A license with a clean driver abstract and have at least 2 years driving experience with past Super B grain/ fertilizer, being a definite asset. If you are interested in these opportunitities, you can contact Eddy at 306-651-4837 or Apply by sending resume, along with references to: hr@qlinetrucking.com or fax 306-242-9470
SERVICE MANAGER Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, benefits, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.
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COMING EVENTS SASKATCHEWAN’S LARGEST CHRISTMAS ART & CRAFT SALE; “OUR BEST TO YOU" FRIDAY. NOV. 11 (12 noon – 9 pm), SATURDAY. NOV. 12 (10 am – 6 pm), SUNDAY NOV. 13 (10 am - 5 pm) NEW LOCATION EVRAZ PLACE EVENTPLEX REGINA, SK. The Saskatchewan A u c t i o n e e r s Association presents BAXTER BLACK, Cowboy Humorist, at the Delta Hotel in Regina on Friday, February 10, 2012. For tickets, and more information, contact the SAA at 306-441-2265 or saskauctioneers @xplornet.com
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LAND FOR SALE PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT. SOLD EXAMPLES Bengough - 22 1/4’s Bethune - 2 1/4’s Blaine Lake - 85 acres Cupar - 5 1/4s Davidson - 6 1/4’s Elfross – 18 1/4’s Emerald – 22 1/4’s Eastend - 2 1/4’s Grenfell - 3 1/4’s Harwarden - 1 1/4’s Lestock - 5 1/4’s Lake Alma – 9 1/4’s Marcelin - 7 1/4’s Moose Jaw - 8 1/4’s Nokomis - 8 1/4’s Ogema - 36 1/4’s Prince Albert - 1 1/4’s Saskatoon - 2 1/4's Semans - 7 1/4’s Simpson - 10 acres Viscount - 3 1/4’s Wadena - 4 1/4’s Wakaw West - 41/4’s Watrous/Young 29 1/4’s Mobile Home Park Weyburn - 21 1/4’s Call DOUG 306-955-2266 EMAIL: saskfarms@shaw.ca
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REAL ESTATE
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