Shellbrook
Chronicle
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www.shellbrookchronicle.com VOLUME 100
SHELLBROOK, SASKATCHEWAN
PMR #40007604
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2011
No. 46
Remembrance Day service in Shellbrook The conflict in Afghanistan took a central role in this year’s Remembrance Day service at the Shellbrook Theatre November 11. Before a full theatre, Shellbrook Legion President Lloyd Rudolph described how many a Canadian soldier has fought overseas so that the fight would not come back onto Canadian soil. The Afghan mission, which comes to an end for Canada in December, is one of those instances. “Not to overshadow the other conflicts but we do owe them a great debt, the soldiers who have fought (in Afghanistan),” said Rudolph. “Through their courage, determination and professionalism roads and schools and security were provided where they never existed before.” Since Canada became involved in the conflict, 158 Canadian soldiers have died in Afghanistan. The most recent was the death of Master Corporal Byron Greff, of Edmonton’s 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, who died, along with 16 others, when the Rhino he was travelling in was rammed by an explosives-packed car. Representatives from the town’s various churches said prayers and Knox United Church minister Dave Whalley gave the sermon for the service. “It is a day of honour and respect for those of us who sit her today to say thank you to all those who gave their lives for a while and returned home and especially those who gave up their lives and never did return home,” said Whalley. On this day, Whalley said that he and his wife Leslee are remembering Cpl. Dustin Wasden of Spiritwood who died in Afghanistan in 2008. He noted that we must observe Remembrance Day not to glorify war but remember that those who gave their lives gave their lives for peace. “It seems obvious to me that war and violence are not permanent solutions to any real or imagined conflict or differences between people,” said Whalley. Continued on page 13
Sentries, left to right, Sgt. Carmela Schneider, Cst. Jeff Stephen, Cst. Travis Hallett and Cst. Ryan Rempel stand at attention at the cenotaph as part of the Remembrance Day service at the Shellbrook Theatre November 11.
PAPHR recognizes Pink Glove Dance participants Participants in the Victoria Hospital Pink Glove Dance contest entry were recognized at the latest Prince Albert Parkland Health Region board meeting November 9. “On behalf of the board of directors, congratulations to our staff, physicians, volunteers and everyone involved in producing a video that has touched so many people,” said Gord Dobrowolsky, RHA board chairperson. “We are very proud of your efforts
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in producing a video that tells the story of a patient, and highlights all of the health care providers who are part of her care team. In particular, thank you to Valerie Isbister, a cancer survivor who was the main character in the video, and to Jennifer Maczek, the choreographer, to Big Drum Media, and to Sharon Griffin, Director of Acute Care, for leading this project with enthusiasm and passion.” Medline, the company that makes the pink gloves and sponsors of the Pink
Glove Dance Contest, donated $2,000 to the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency – Saskatoon Cancer Clinic. In addition, Prince Albert Canadian Tire store owner Malcolm Jenkins matched the donation with a $4,000 donation of his own. “We are touched by the generosity and support of staff, doctors and volunteers from Prince Albert Parkland,” said Scott Livingstone, CEO of the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency.
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