Shellbrook Chronicle October 12th

Shellbrook Chronicle The voice of the Parkland for over 100 years Shellbrook, Saskatchewan Friday, October 12, 2012

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PAPHR warns of measles case in PA The Prince Albert Parkland Health Region has confirmed a single case of the measles in an adult in Prince Albert.

The illness, also known as Red Measles, Rubeola, or 10-day measles, has been nearly unheard of in the region over the past number of years according to the region’s Medical Health Officer, Dr. Khami Chokani.

“We are concerned about it because it is one case too many. We have not had a case in the PA Parkland going back to January 1, 2007,” said Chokani. In the province there were no cases in 2010, six, in the Regina area, in 2011 and the Prince Albert case is the first of 2012.

The Region is also advising individuals who were at risk of exposure to be aware of the symptoms and see their family physician if they have any concerns. The most potential for exposure to the public occurred at a Second Avenue restaurant between September 28 and October 3, at the Crescent Heights Family Medical Centre the afternoon of October 1, and at the Victoria Hospital emergency department on October 3 from 2:30 p.m. until 4 a.m. on October 4.

“Individuals may have been exposed to the measles virus and may become ill if they have not had the vaccine for measles or have not had the disease before,” said Chokani. He added that Measles infection is usually uncommon in Canada; however, there have been recent cases in other parts of Canada as well as several cases in Saskatchewan. Chokani noted that the health region has also been notified of a second possible case, but confirmation had yet to be made.

Measles is caused by a virus that can spread easily from one person to another in the 2 days before the fever starts and until 4 days after the rash appears. Symptoms usually occur 8 to 12 days after exposure but this time frame can range from 7 to 18 days.

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Aardvarks improve to 4-0

The Aardvarks Aaron Closs attempts to break a tackle during Shellbrook’s tilt with the Meath Park Mustangs October 4. The Aardvarks ran their record up to 4-0 with a 86-28 win. However, the win came at a cost as Dorin Canaday is out for a few weeks with a twisted ankle and Evan Wall is out for the year with a broken arm. The team can secure first place and a home provincial playoff game with a win Thursday in Rosthern. Results were not available at press time.

RCMP make drug bust on Big River FN

New Years kidnapper released

Big River RCMP are searching for a second suspect after executing a search warrant at a house on the Big River First Nation last week.

RCMP executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search which yielded 300 marijuana joints, more than 40 grams of marijuana bud, dug parephenalia and a large amount of cash.

An estmimated $3,000 in drugs and cash were seized as a result of the search.

One person has been charged with a number of drug trafficking offences while police continue to search for another suspect.

Further details were not available at press time.

A man convicted of kidnapping a young girl from a farmhouse near Shellbrook on New Years Day in 2006 has been given a statutory release from prison.

Linden Bird, 27, was released earlier this month after serving two thirds of his sentence. He was sentenced to seven years in prison after taking an 11 year old girl from a farmhouse near Shellbrook and eventually kicking her out of the vehicle near Canwood.

Under the terms of his release, Bird must not drink alcohol and must report all relationships with women. Under statutory release, prisoners are freed when they have served two thirds of their sentence

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Long weekend traffic blitz

RCMP Traffic Services members were out in full force over the Thanksgiving long weekend. Enforcement focused on some of the leading causing of Highway fatalities: Distracted driving, seat belts, and impaired driving. Additionally, our members are looking to increase awareness of specific risky behaviour, such as speeding through construction zones.

The goal of this enforcement initiative was to ensure the highest level of visibility for our officers to facilitate a safe weekend for all motorists on our highways. SGI reports that the five year average for Thanksgiving Weekend is for three (3) fatalities. RCMP reported one fatality collision during this same period for 2012.

RCMP Traffic Services members are not only responsible for enforcement of the Traffic Safety Act, but often their vehicle stops result in charges under other Provincial & Federal statutes.

Here are RCMP Traffic Services notable occurrences by the numbers: · 858 total charges were laid by Traffic Services Officers · 11% of all charges written were for speeding in a con-

struction zone · South East Regional Traffic Services cleared 4 outstanding warrants · 191 drivers were charged for not wearing a seatbelt · only 1 driver was charged with impaired driving · 8 passengers under the age of 16 were charged for not wearing a seatbelt · 23% of all tickets written or 202 drivers were charged for speeding · 60 drivers were charged for driving without due care · 2 drivers were given 30 day suspensions · 5 people were charged with drug offences under the CDSA · 31% of all tickets written were for seatbelt offences RCMP would also like to thank all motorists that complied with all Provincial & Federal statutes throughout the weekend across the province of Saskatchewan.

All motorists are reminded that enforcement will continue throughout the fall and winter months with a goal of having the safest highways possible for all to enjoy.

The goal of the F Division Traffic Services Program is, through a combination of enforcement and education, to create the safest roads in the world.

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Winner of UCT poster

Congratulations to Mackenzie Aarrestad who took second place in the UCT’s International Safety Poster Contest. Mackenzie’s poster earned second and first place finishes at the provincial and national level before being sent on to UCT Head Office in Columbus, Ohio for final judging in the international contest.

Entries were judged based on originality of idea, artistic ability and neatness of content. Mackenzie was presented with a ribbon and her award cheque by provincial poster contest committee member, Bob Simon.

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Farewell Tea and Social in honor of

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Shellbrook Senior’s Hall Everyone is welcome.

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U of S business students design campaign

The Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan launched their 2012 advertising campaign that features marketing strategies created by business students.

“Who better to design a campaign for students than our own marketing students?” said Daphne Taras, dean of the Edwards School of Business. “They have professional-level skills. We

prove our faith in them by entrusting them with our image.”

Teams of senior level undergraduate students competed to create this year’s campaign as part of the Advanced Advertising course taught by 2012 Master Teacher Award recipient Barb Phillips.

“In this class, students combined theories of how to be more personally creative with advice on how to

develop great ad executions, and apply both to the important problem of attracting top high school students to Edwards School of Business,” Phillips said. “After this experience, students feel confident they are ready for the working world.”

A panel of judges chose a winning ad campaign created by students Leanne Smith, Jaden Dirk, Tara Larson and Cassie Wallace. The series

Diefenbaker bridge update The southbound lane closures are nearing an end on Prince Albert’s Diefenbaker Bridge but that does not mean an end to traffic slowdowns.

Crews are currently machining abutment bearings and plates and are expected to be completed by the end of the second week of October at which time southbound lanes will be re-opened and northbound lanes will be closed for approximately three weeks for repair work. A further update will be provided advising when the southbound lanes

will be re-opened, and northbound lanes will be closed.

The City would like to remind overwidth load haulers they must schedule an appointment with the Public Works Department (953-4900) to register for the Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday morning crossings that are scheduled for 10:00 am.

The City of Prince Albert and the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure thanks motorists for their patience and understanding during the repair work.

uses the tagline ‘business is what you make of it’.

“Often students feel like they have to sacrifice what they love, like music, art, or a favourite sport, in order to get a ‘real’ job. We felt that loss of passion seemed a big issue,”

said Wallace. “Many high school students don’t realize that business is a very broad category and allows for inclusion of these passions.”

The launch event coincided with the appearance of the winning ads on

Saskatchewan buses and billboards, at Calgary LRT (light rail transit) stations, and in the Edward School’s Thrive magazine. Spoken versions of the ads will also soon be heard on Saskatoon radio stations.

Postings up on SaskJobs.ca The number of job postings on saskjobs. ca increased in September 2012 over last September, up by 0.62 per cent. There were 15,323 job postings this September compared to 15,229 last year.

“With a strong economy comes a strong labour market demand,” Economy Minister Bill Boyd said. “Employers in the province are using saskjobs.ca to fill positions in communities across the province in a wide array of trades and professions.”

Postings are up on a year-over-year ba-

sis in health (up 27.79 per cent), sales (up 8.79 per cent) and engineers, architects, IT and natural sciences (up 5.66 per cent).

Mobile device job searches have increased by 266.11 per cent over last year.

Saskjobs.ca is an important tool in providing employers a venue to advertise for positions, and to match job-seekers who are looking for employment opportunities in Saskatchewan. Job postings in Saskatoon totalled 3,099 in September. Regina had 4,210 listings.

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Honeywood Heritage Nursery Manager Judy Harley receives a cheque for $5,000 from Shellbrook Scotiabank staff members Ashley Rudolph and Colleen Collins. The funds match those raised at the nursery’s annual “Touch of Autumn event September 23. The money will go toward the ongoing upkeep and improvement of the Provincial Heritage site.

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Braving the road for the long weekend Spending upwards of 18 hours on the road through two provinces over the course of five days, I was reminded of just how dangerous driving can be. This has been a tragic year on Saskatchewan roadways with more than 120 traffic fatalities so far in 2012.

Driver fatigue from too many hours behind the wheel, driver overconfidence and basic driver in attention seem to factor into many of these accidents..

Heading back from Calgary this week I noticed all of these in play at one point or another.

On the way home from a trip, you always tend to push to get home as quick as you can. Either you drive a little faster than you BRAD should or make minimal stops, DUPUIS or both, to make the best time you can. ~ During one of these longish News stretches behind the wheel, I settled into a bit of a daze where I was paying attention to the road but just not as aware as I should have been. What snapped me out of it was an Acura SUV, first in my rearview mirror and then passing me as though I was standing still. I looked down at my speedometer and I was already well in excess of the speed limit.

And then there was the semi that opted to pass a slow moving combine on a corner when it was obvious that oncoming traffic would have to slow down in order for him/her to make it.

Or the other semi that decided to block off the highway through a busy town just to pull into the rest stop on the opposite side of the road. And then there were the numerous drivers who had to rely on others to slow down to allow them to pass 2, 3 or 4 vehicles at a time without causing a potentially fatal collision.

And of course there was the guy who almost ran us off the road because he is so obviously texting while driving.

An RCMP crackdown over the long weekend resulted in more than 850 charges including 195 speeding tickets and 60 infractions for driving without undo care and attention. After seeing, and even exhibiting, some of that roadway behavior I wasn't surprised to see these statistics.

It is really easy to fall into these behaviors because we are in a hurry to get home or to work or to the airport or any of the places our lives take us but they are all risks not worth taking. We get away with it time after time so we are lulled into the idea that we have control and nothing is going to happen right up until something does.

The reality is, none of this stuff matters. It doesn't matter if we are late or it takes us 10 hours to drive from Calgary to Shellbrook. That text message can wait the five minutes it takes us to get home. What matters is we get home without killing ourselves and each other.

We have enough to worry about on the road with “the other guy” and their nasty habits without bringing our own into the mix.

October 12, 2012

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It doesn't matter if we are late or it takes us 10 hours to drive from Calgary to Shellbrook... what matters is we get home without killing ourselves and each other.

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Job growth rate continues to surge Tighter mortgage rules and persistent talk of ber’s results simply reinforce the trend as parta real estate bubble. These are two of the likely timers are being offered full-time employment. contributors to a decline in re-sale activity in We’ve also seen a tightening of the labor pool the residential markets in Saskatchewan’s two – this report shows it declined from August to largest cities.

September which will no doubt just add more After a steady string of increases, buyers in pressure to a market that employers are findthe two cities appeared to be pulling in their ing very frustrating as the number of people horns a bit in September. Regina saw re-sales moving into the province in search of work is drop by 28per cent from the same month a not keeping up to growth in vacant jobs. year ago. In Saskatoon, the decline was about Another recent report showed Saskatchewan PAUL 10 percent. employers created 6,000 net new jobs that MARTIN Industry officials say the Saskatchewan were unfilled and at the same time, the size figures are still impressive, especially when of the pool of people without a job – in other ~ compared to the country’s major cities where words people who could fill them – went down a more significant correction appears to be in by 500. It’s a rosy picture. the works. In places like Toronto and Vancouver, where *** international buyers have been pushing prices skyward, The economics branch of the Bank of Montreal has isthe new rules around mortgages have started to take ef- sued its updated assessment of Saskatchewan’s outlook fect. and has Saskatchewan’s growth rate in second place Ottawa was worried that some markets were overheat- among the provinces this year, trailing only Alberta. ing so they shortened the length of mortgages in this Next year we’ll fall into third spot when Newfoundland country and also tightened up down-payment guidelines. sees a resurgence.

Back here in Saskatchewan, however, industry players The bank says Saskatchewan’s financial foundation is say prices were not over-heated and these markets should strong. Investment remains strong which is leading to be viewed differently as conditions here are not compa- population growth, a robust housing market and growrable to places like Vancouver. ing retail sales. The only soft spot is potash which has *** seen international demand weaken. But that is off-set by Saskatchewan’s vibrant labor market is showing no continued expansion in the oil patch and a bump in the signs of change – as employers continue to struggle to farm sector resulting from higher prices following the US find talent. drought.

The latest monthly tally on job numbers released FriIn broad terms, the bank raises the issue of regional day show the province’s employers created nearly 11,000 disparity. new jobs compared to last September. That’s a two per The West is strong right now while Quebec and Atlantic cent growth rate, the second highest in the country.

Canada are suffering from a stimulus hangover with no We’re also seeing a dramatic shift towards full-time activity to fill the gap left when extra government infrawork. This has been evident for a while now, and Septem- structure spending ended.

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Changes to EI program punish low income earners

Misplaced concern Editor Herb Pinder’s Op-Ed (Leader Post Aug 17/12) criticism of Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) and Johnstone’s article, stating his concern of the “well-being of our farm producers” is an oxymoron if there ever was one.

Pinder, a “long-time director of Viterra” (SWP) was part of the demise of the Crow Rate ($1.00 per bushel transferred from farmers pockets to the Railways); removal of Oats from CWB (another $1.00 per bushel from oat producers pockets to grain companies coffers); and the crowning glory the outright theft of the co-operative Saskatchewan Wheat Pool from the farmer-owners.

My, such concern!

If Pinder is so concerned about “democracy being eroded”, the method Harper, Ritz and David Anderson used to destroy the CWB should set off all kinds of whistles and alarm bells!

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Dear Editor: Last spring when the Conservative government announced changes to a program that allows people to work part-time while they are receiving Employment Insurance (EI), it seemed like an improvement. Well, as usual the devil is in the details: the changes actually punish low-income Canadians by clawing back 50% of the very first dollar an EI recipient makes.

Until now, an ‘allowable earnings provision’ let people earn and keep up to 40% of their weekly EI benefit, giving them an incentive to work more. For example, if Kenny Gettabreak is receiving a $400 weekly EI benefit, he could earn and keep $160.

The Conservatives claim the new Working While on Claim program allows “claimants to keep more of what they earn,” yet they conveniently forget to mention that it eliminated the allowable earnings provision. While Kenny Gettabreak used to be able to keep the full $160 of earnings, now he only gets $80 since 50% of it is clawed-back.

They are forcing people in low-paying jobs or who only work a few hours a week to do with less.

Since Parliament resumed this fall, the Liberal Party has been demanding that Minister Finley reinstate the allowable earning provision. Not only is she unwilling to do so, she is unwilling to even admit that low-income Canadians are being penalized.

Knowing the dogma of this Conservative government, either they believe people working part-time are too lazy to work more, or it is just another hidden measure to force people to move out of our small communities. Either way, it is a punitive new program for low-income Canadians that reinforces my belief in these Conservatives: don’t trust them as far as you can throw them.

Rodger Cuzner, MP Liberal Critic for Human Resources & Skills Development

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Adjusting to a less predictable Sask.

For decades in this province, Saskatchewan This is phenomenal growth that we haven’t and its politics shared one common trait. experienced in 80 years _ something that’s Both were rather predictable. moved beyond the usual up-and-down cycle.

The province as a whole was all too depenOf course, with it comes to challenges and dent on the uncertainty of the agriculture and the need for adjustments. would suffer from both the whims of Mother That many new faces behind this populaNature and the commodity markets. tion boom are new Canadians who are changGood years would inevitably be followed by ing the very face of Saskatchewan itself. These bad years. And Saskatchewan would slip from new arrivals are coming here determined to “have” to “have-not” status as a result. make a better life for themselves are forcing We always seemed destined to be the poor governments to re-focus on issues that accomMURRAY cousins to our Alberta neighbours with their modate the needs of this growth.

MANDRYK oil wealth _ the place our kids went to find deThere is more infrastructure and housing ~ cent-paying jobs. For this reason, the populademands _ especially, in our cities. And neition rose and dipped somewhere just shy of the ther house prices nor rent in this province are million-population mark. as cheap as they once were.

And our politics seemed to follow a similar pattern.

In fact, with demand driving up the price of such For as naturally free-enterprise-minded as most Sas- things, other things that were once predictable in this katchewan people were, the uncertainty in agriculture province like a relatively low minimum wage are no lonled voters to elect provincial government sympathetic to ger as acceptable. After all, with a job shortage in this providing producers and rural Saskatchewan communi- province, it is only logical to make the minimum wage ties with support programs. Of course, that resulted in more competitive. To that end, the Sask. Party governsome positives like the establishment of medicare, more ment recently announced last week the nation’s lowest rural hospitals and Crown corporations that still gener- $9.50 an hour minimum wage would be increased by 50 ally provide competitive utility rates. cents to $10 an hour.

But the combination of an inconsistent agriculture Gone are the days of predictably lower wages doled out economic base and governments focused on filling in the in a sluggish Saskatchewan economy, which takes us to shortcomings resulted in rather predictable stagnation. another big indicator of our newfound unpredictability.

Well, the a few developments in the past week suggest A decade or more ago, no one would have predicted today’s Saskatchewan may no longer be in this same pre- that the province’s still-agriculture dominated economy dictable pattern. would be handing out salaries comparable with anyRecently released population number showed an ad- where else in the country. ditional 22,154 people in Saskatchewan in July 2012 The government also recently announced the average compared with a year earlier _ the largest single-year in- weekly Saskatchewan wage of $939.21 is now the third crease this province has experienced since 1921. best in the country _ only behind Alberta and NewWhat’s truly amazing, however, is this does not appear foundland and Labrador (another province experiencing to be one of one- or two-year growth spurts we experi- change because of new oil wealth). enced in the past that tended to be followed by decline.

Again, one might expect to see social problems that The province’s population of 1,079,958 is nearly 80,000 tend to follow high wages. This, too, is the changing face more than when it again cracked the million-person bar- of a less-predictable place. rier in July 2007 under the previous NDP and 100,000 But there may be something to be said for this newmore than its most recent low ebb of a decade ago. found unpredictability.

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Report from the Legislature

The Saskatchewan Advantage is about ensuring people and businesses have the tools they need to keep our province moving forward. On September 28th, our government announced that we had asked for, and received, an extension from the federal government to their deadline for returning spectrum (frequency). Industry Canada’s changes affect SaskTel’s ability to provide fi xed wireless internet service to approximately 8,000 people in rural Saskatchewan. Those changes were supposed to come into effect this year; under our extension, SaskTel will have until March 31st, 2014 to assist customers in transitioning to new service options. SaskTel is committed to providing customers with

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comparable or better services to what they presently have, and will continue to invest in technology that can better serve the needs of rural Saskatchewan.

SaskTel will also be closely communicating with those customers affected over the

next fifteen months. If you have any questions, please call SaskTel at 1-800-7275835.

Our government kept another promise this week when we announced the new Senior Home Security Program. Under this program, seniors who qualify can get a free home safety assessment to determine their security needs, which could lead to the installation, at no charge, of deadbolts, door viewers, smoke and carbon dioxide alarms and batteries for those alarms. In order to qualify, you must be 65 or older and have annual household net incomes of $35,000 or less or have been the victim of a break and enter or home invasion. Go to ht t p://w w w. s en ior s e -

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curity.gov.sk.ca The timing could not have been better.

With the release of our government’s new growth plan just around the corner, we have learned that between July of 2011 and July of 2012, the province’s population grew

by 22,000 people. That is the fastest rate of yearover-year growth in more than 90 years. As of July 1, 2012, there are 1,079,958 people living in Saskatchewan. In the coming weeks our government will release a growth plan designed to ensure that are both meeting the challenges and opportunities of growth in the years ahead.

Your Saskatchewan Party government continues to ensure society’s most vulnerable citizens benefit from the Saskatchewan Advantage. On December 1, 2012, the minimum wage in Saskatchewan will increase to $10.00 per hour. When we first formed government in 2007, the minimum wage was only $7.95. When you combine the increases to

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the minimum wage with the significant tax cuts for lower-income earners implemented by our government, our province will have one of the highest rates of takehome pay in Canada for low-income earners. That’s the Saskatchewan Advantage.

The recently announced move to eliminate licence plate stickers will allow us to re-direct an estimated $100,000 per year to support traffic safety enforcement technology, such as Automatic Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) equipment. The stickers are no longer used to indicate valid vehicle registration, so they don’t really serve a purpose anymore. This change comes into effect November 1, 2012.

Kenney visits Ireland to meet workers looking to come to Canada Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney arrives in Ireland tomorrow for an official visit to promote Canada as a destination for international talent.

On the Minister’s agenda is a visit to Dublin’s Working Abroad Expo recruitment fair. He will promote Canada’s strong economy and encourage talent from Ireland to apply for jobs to work in Canada. ““The Government of Canada is committed to building an immigration system that actively recruits talent rather than passively processing all applications that we receive,” said Minister Kenney. “That’s why I’m visiting this job fair to personally market all the opportunities that Canada has to offer to talented individuals from around the world.””

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da is building a fast and flexible economic immigration system whose primary focus is on meeting Canada’s labour market needs. The government is exploring with provinces, territories and employers approaches to developing a pool of skilled workers who could be selected to immigrate to Canada and who are ready to begin employment here. ““This is the next frontier in Canadian immigration: looking at opportunities to attract the best talent and going out there and getting it,” said Minister Kenney.”

In recent years, Citizenship and Immigration Canada has undertaken much needed reforms to strengthen Canada’s immigration system and better support the country’s economic needs. The creation of a modernized, efficient economic immigration pro-

gram for Canada provides an opportunity for an increased role for employers in identifying economic immigrants that could make a contribution to their workplace. Such a role could help achieve a better match between skilled immigrant supply and labour market demand, which is of concern to Canadian employers.

During his trip to Ireland, Minister Kenney will also discuss opportunities for young people from Ireland to work in Canada as part of the International Experience Canada program.

Members of the media as well as cultural communities interested in receiving photographs from the trip, or being notified of media availabilities, should send an email to CIC-Media-Relations@cic.gc.ca with their contact information.

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As should his pardoning of those criminals who broke the Customs Act and stole the impounded equipment. Under the Customs Act export licenses are required, be it an oil producer, car manufacturer or grain

producer.

These individuals willingly, knowingly and deliberately broke a law of Canada.

What’s next? A pardon for Clifford Olson or Robert Picton?

Joyce Neufeld Waldeck, Sask.

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Technology eliminating need for manpower Climbing into the cab of tractors which seem to be getting bigger and bigger with each generation of a brand has become the way of farming.

Today's farm power sources look as much like military tanks as they do farm tractors, especially those which ride over the field on tracks rather than rubber tires.

The farm behemoths are integral to farming, or are they?

Certainly farmers need a power source to pull cultivators, seeding equipment, farm grain carts and other equipment around the field.

And the long term trend in farming has been to every larger-scale equipment.

Part of that push has come from farmers themselves who want to cover more acres per hour in the tractor seat.

And that desire has become keener as it has become more and more difficult to find farm workers. When an

operator gets a worker on a tractor he wants to cover maximum acres and that means large scale.

But as farm equipment has evolved so too has the computer technology incorporated into the tractors.

Computers now monitor most operations, and with global positioning technology tractors can operate without an operator, at least in theory.

CALVIN And that theory now appears about to become reality.

DANIELS Autonomous Tractor Corp. (ATC) in ~ Fargo and the Automation Research Corp. in Minneapolis have teamed to develop The Spirit Autonomous Tractor. The unit uses two diesel engines to power four electric motors, which drive

Sask partners with Agriculture More Than Ever

Today, Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart and Farm Credit Canada (FCC) President Greg Stewart signed a partnership agreement recognizing Saskatchewan as the first province to become an official partner of Agriculture More Than Ever.

Agriculture More Than Ever, started by FCC, is an initiative focused on promoting the industry and improving the perceptions of agriculture in Canada.

“Our agriculture industry is an important economic driver in Saskatchewan and will play a large role in our future growth,” Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart said. “Our producers are leading a promising, exciting industry and in order to keep agriculture growing, we need to promote its benefits to the public. Agriculture has a great story to tell and we can’t be shy about telling it.”

Agriculture More Than Ever partners will work to promote the contributions made by farmers, ranchers and the industry to the economy, environment and health of people around the world. Through Agriculture More Than Ever, producers, stakeholders, industry leaders and others involved in agriculture provide information, dispel myths and

tell success stories to improve public understanding of the industry.

Agriculture accounts for one third of Saskatchewan’s exports and one quarter of the jobs in the province. In 2011, Saskatchewan became Canada’s top agri-food exporting province, with more than $10 billion worth of agri-food exports.

“Those of us involved in agriculture love what we do - challenges and all - and we need to be more vocal about why,” FCC President and CEO Greg Stewart said. “The way we portray agriculture has a direct and powerful effect on how the public views our industry.

We want Agriculture More Than Ever to be the catalyst to get people talking about the opportunities and promising future that the industry has to offer. In fact, the future of agriculture depends on it if we want to attract the people, skills and investment needed to meet the growing demand for food globally.”

For more information about Agriculture More Than Ever, visit www.agriculturemorethanever.ca.

FNA Fertilizer Limited partnership retains BMO capital markets FNA Fertilizer Limited Partnership (FNA FLP) today announced that it has retained BMO Capital Markets as its strategic advisor in the development of a proj-

ect to establish a fertilizer plant, and to assist in obtaining the necessary strategic partner(s) to take the project to the next level.

FNA FLP recently an-

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nounced it is proceeding with a plan to build a nitrogen fertilizer plant, and interest from farmers is growing quickly. Based on this demand, the work on developing an equity investment package for farmers is accelerating.

"We are very pleased to be working with BMO on this project," stated FNA FLP spokesperson Bob Friesen.

"They have a strong track record with projects of this nature and the fertilizer sector, and we believe they understand our goal of maximizing farmer participation."

The involvement of farmers in the project is key to its success, as it is expected that farmer investment in the plant will include a level of off-take commitment for

the nitrogen fertilizer it produces.

This direct link between the nitrogen fertilizer produced and the end-user grower brings to the project strong farmer ownership, a stable base of predictable customers for the plant and some security of supply for the farmers involved.

Also important will be choosing the right plant operator. "FNA FLP is not an expert operator, and that will be an important piece of the puzzle. With a great deal of experience in similar projects, BMO will help us find the right partner on the right terms," Friesen said. The project is expected to move into a farmer equity investment phase in the coming months.

twin rubber tracks.

But it's not the electric motors or rubber tracks which make the tractor so exciting. It is the fact it does not need an operator.

Farmers have found it increasingly difficult to find reliable, qualified, workers. It's a tough combination finding someone willing to work the long hours required at peak farm times (in particular seeding and harvest), and also has the ability to work with the increasing technology of big farm equipment.

The Spirit will alleviate that demand for operators.

The Spirit, which will utilize a series of on farm towers to control operation, rather than standard GPS satellites, is supposed to go into production in spring of 2013. It will be a major step forward in technology on the farm, and is likely to herald in a dramatic shift in how we look at farm power as we move forward.

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BY SARA WILLIAMS

Alliums or ornamental onions are attractive, drought-tolerant, long-lived and trouble-free and are among the most versatile yet underused hardy bulbs available to prairie gardeners. Most of the alliums grown in prai¬rie gardens are from Asia, but there are over six hundred species worldwide, some of which are adapted to our conditions.

Some of the flowers are fragrant and all are lovely.

Colours include white, pink, yellow, red, purple and blue.

Heights range from 25 to 90 cm (10–36 in.). Most are summer blooming. Plant in full sun on well-drained soil. Deadhead to avoid unwanted seedlings. Use in fresh or dried arrangements, perennial or mixed borders and rock gardens.

Aflatun onion (Allium aflatunense) has lilac-purple or light violet flowers with darker veins. The flowers are drumstick in shape, 6 to 10 cm (2.5–4 in.) in diameter and bloom in May and June. Native to Siberia and Turkestan, it is 45 to 75 cm (17–30 in.) in height, with strap-shaped leaves. Cultivars include: • ‘Purple Sensation’: bright purple flowers, in early summer bloom on 90 cm (36 in.) stems.

• ‘Mount Everest’: white flowers on 60 cm (24 in.) stems.

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It’s time to plant… alliums • ‘Lucille Ball’ (‘Lucy Ball’): large (5 in) deep lilac flowers, 40 in. tall.

Blue globe or azure onion (A. caeruleum, formerly A. azureum) has deep blue, globular flowers with darker central veins. These are alluded to by the former species name, which means dark blue. The flower heads are 3 to 4 cm (1–1.5 in.) in diameter, borne on 30 to 60 cm (12–24 in.) stems in June. Nodding onion (A. cernuum) is native to gravelly and rocky areas of the prairies. Thirty to 60 cm (12–24 in.) in height, it has pink to white flowers in a loose, nodding head and blooms in summer. The foliage is grey green and somewhat flattened.

Star of Persia (A. christophii) is generally less than 30 cm (12 in.) in height and has large purple flowers with shiny silver highlights in May and June.

• ‘Globemaster’ is violet and 20 cm (8 in.) in diameter.

Yellow onion (A. flavum) has grace¬ful, sweetly scented, lemon-yellow florets which form the umbel and are tier-like in effect, with the centre ones erect and the outer ones falling.

It is 40 cm (16 in.) high, blooming in late summer.

The foliage is grey blue. It is native to the dry hills of central Europe and Asia.

Giant onion (A. giganteum) should be placed in

A Giant Allium.

Photo by Chris Gladis. a more protected location.

It is gigantic as alliums go, 60 to 90 cm (24–36 in.) in height with large (10 cm/4 in.) globes of pink flowers above narrow leaves in late spring.

Turkestan onion (A. karataviens) is shortstemmed and only 25 cm (10 in.) high, but has one of the larger flower heads of the hardy onions. The spherical, pale pink or pur-

ple flower heads, which are composed of star-shaped florets and bloom in early spring, are 7 to 10 cm (3–4 in.) in diameter. The two to three broad basal leaves are grey purple and held almost horizontally.

• ‘Ivory Queen’ is a selection with ivory-white flowers.

Golden garlic (A. moly) has star-like, buttercup yellow flowers in early spring

on 30 cm (12 in.) stems above wide, grey-green basal leaves. In Europe, its native habitat, it is found in shad¬ed areas of rock and gravel.

Ostrowsky onion (A. oreophilum, formerly A. ostrowskianum), has carmine pink flowers on 15 to 20 cm (6–8 in.) stems in midsummer above graceful, curled leaves.

• ‘Zwanenburg’ is a deeper pink.

Chives (A. schoenoprasum) forms dense clumps, 30 to 45 cm (12–18 in.) high, with pink flowers 2 to 5 cm (1–2 in.) in diam¬eter for much of the summer.

The species name is from the Greek words schoinos (a rush) and prasum (leek) and describes the rush-like, edible leaves.

• ‘Forescate’ has deeper pink flowers.

• ‘Profusion’ is sterile with no seedlings.

Mountain garlic (A. senescens) has small, mauvelilac flow¬ers on 45 to 60 cm (18–24 in.) stems above glossy blue-grey leaves in late summer.

• A. senescens var. glauca has particularly attractive foliage, blue grey and appealingly twisting.

Roundheaded leek (A. sphaerocephalon) has drumstick-shaped flowers the colour of red wine. They bloom in midsummer on 60 cm (24 in.) stems above narrow, hollow leaves. The

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flowers are sometimes replaced by bulbils.

Full details of upcoming horticulture events can now be found in the Events section: • October 11-14: A canopy of the Arts – in celebration of the Urban Forest (www. soselms.org) • October 24: Gardens of Scotland travelogue presentation This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (www14.brinkster.com/saskperrennial; hor t scene@ya hoo.com).

Williams, with co-author Hugh Skinner, is the author Gardening, Naturally: A Chemical-Free Handbook for the Prairies.

Coming events: October 11 to 14, A Canopy of the Arts - In Celebration of the Urban Forests, The Mix Gallery, Meewasin Trail, Bessborough Hotel, St John’s Hall. A Four day, 20th anniversary celebration of the SOS Elms Coalition. For event details please check out www.soselms.org October 24 at 7.30 pm, Perennial Society Meeting: Gardens of Scotland, Place: St James’ Anglican Church, 607 Dufferin @ 12th street, South entrance in the basement, A travelogue of a gardener’s trip to Scotland. Images by Bernadette Vangool and Sara Williams. Open and free to the public

Celebrating Saskatchewan women Saskatchewan residents are joining with all Canadians in

celebrating Women’s History Month throughout October, and

the first International Day of the Girl on October 11.

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Women’s History Month is celebrated each year, and provides an opportunity to recognize and appreciate how women have shaped our history, and to acknowledge the vital contributions women make to strengthen our economy, our communities and our families.

Saskatchewan’s theme for the month is “Women and Girls Shaping Saskatchewan’s Future”, recognizing the passion and energy that young women and girls bring to their leadership roles as innovators and change-makers in their communities.

“I encourage all Saskatchewan residents to ref lect on the important contributions of women and girls to the growth and prosperity of our province,” Minister responsible for the Status of Women June Draude said.

“Each year, more and more Saskatchewan women assume leadership roles in boardrooms across our province, and our country. Our young women and girls are also helping to chart a course for the future through

their leadership roles on student councils, community youth committees and sports teams, and through their entrepreneurship and community volunteerism.”

Women’s History Month marks the anniversary of the “Persons Case” of 1929, in which Canadian women were formally recognized as “persons” under the law.

The United Nations has declared October 11 as the first International Day of the Girl, to recognize the contributions of girls and young women as citizens and powerful voices of change within families, communities and nations.

The Status of Women Office is promoting the combined celebration of Women’s History Month and the International Day of the Girl through partnerships with community-based organizations throughout Saskatchewan.

A calendar of community events is posted on the Status of Women website at www.socia lser v ices.gov.sk.ca/W HMCalendar-Oct-2012.

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RM of Leask meeting highlights

The Regular Meeting of the Council of the Rural Municipality of Leask No. 464 was held in the Leask Municipal Office on Wednesday, August 22, 2012.

The meeting was called to order by Reeve Len Cantin at 9:00 a.m.

Present were Reeve Len Cantin, Administrator Sheri McHanson Budd and the following Council members: Steve Nelson (Div 1), Real Diehl (Div 2), Marcie Kreese (Div 3), Myles Robin (Div 4), Robert Girod (Div 5) and Victor Unyi (Div 6) That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting of August 8, 2012be adopted as circulated.

That resolution #336/12 be rescinded.

Councillor Girod left Council Chambers.

That the accounts covered by cheques numbered 6039 - 6079 & 6081 –6120 and other payments numbered 113 to 128 inclusive, totaling $ 400,488.51

be approved for payment.

Councillor Girod returned to Council Chambers.

That we approve Raymond Tokar’s invoice number 848594 dated August 6, 2012 in the amount of $1,260.00 for payment.

That council approves raising the grade of the M & S connector at an estimated cost of $2,500.00.

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

That Bylaw 8/2012 be read a second time as amended.

That Bylaw No. 8/2012 be read a third time and finally adopted.

That Bylaw No. 11/2012 be read a second time.

That Bylaw No. 11/2012 be read a third time and finally adopted.

That we start the regular council meeting at 7:00 a.m. of September 12, 2012 to accommodate harvest.

That Council accept the following reports as presented and that they be filed

Reports accordingly: Administrator’s Report and Bylaw Enforcement Report.

That Council issue an advisement to AMEC Engineering that Council is extremely concerned & disappointed in the progress of the project on Grid 783 and Council is requesting a report from them on the specific actions required to complete the project and the schedule to have that work completed.

That the RM requires the owners of Lot 11, Block 2, Plan 84B13551 W3 at Martin’s Lake to provide a Surveyor’s Certificate to the RM by September 1, 2012 and that we issue a stop work order and a request to repair the ditches and culverts to RM specifications immediately.

That council approves the request from SaskTel to bury telephone cable as per File MW021-12-27 for cable replacement.

Councillor Girod left Council Chambers.

That Council denies the

request to put a pump house on the Public Reserve across from Lot 12, Block 2 Plan 84B13551 at Martin’s Lake.

Councillor Girod returned to Council Chambers.

That council approves a development permit for Lot 12, Block 2 Plan 84B13551 Joanette Drive Martin’s Lake to run water lines across the RM road and Public Reserve on the following conditions: 1. Authorization from all utility corporations 2. Saskatchewan Watershed Authority permit 3. Draw lines must be buried 36” minimum 4. SERM permit That council advises Community Planning that they approve proposed Municipal Reserve at NE 0346-08 W3.

That Council accept the following correspondence as presented and that it Correspond be filed accordingly: 1. Saskatchewan Assess-

Celebrating Sask women Saskatchewan residents are joining with all Canadians in celebrating Women’s History Month throughout October, and the first International Day of the Girl on October 11.

Women’s History Month is celebrated each year, and provides an opportunity to recognize and appreciate how women have shaped our history, and to acknowledge the vital contributions women make to strengthen our economy, our communities and our families.

Saskatchewan’s theme for the month is “Women and Girls Shaping Saskatch-

ewan’s Future”, recognizing the passion and energy that young women and girls bring to their leadership roles as innovators and change-makers in their communities.

“I encourage all Saskatchewan residents to reflect on the important contributions of women and girls to the growth and prosperity of our province,” Minister responsible for the Status of Women June Draude said.

“Each year, more and more Saskatchewan women assume leadership roles in boardrooms across our province, and our coun-

try. Our young women and girls are also helping to chart a course for the future through their leadership roles on student councils, community youth committees and sports teams, and through their entrepreneurship and community volunteerism.”

Women’s History Month marks the anniversary of the “Persons Case” of 1929, in which Canadian women were formally recognized as “persons” under the law.

The United Nations has declared October 11 as the first International Day of the Girl, to recognize the contri-

butions of girls and young women as citizens and powerful voices of change within families, communities and nations.

The Status of Women Office is promoting the combined celebration of Women’s History Month and the International Day of the Girl through partnerships with community-based organizations throughout Saskatchewan.

A calendar of community events is posted on the Status of Women website at www.socialservices.gov. sk.ca/W HM- Ca lendarOct-2012.

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ment Management Agency – Primary Audit Report 2. Darry Contracting Ltd – Contractor Information 3. North Central Rail Ltd – Dissolution of North Central Rail 4. Prince Albert Parkland Health Region – Community Consultation to discuss community engagement in creating a sustainable model of care.

5. N.E. Mowles – Letter of Complaint 6. Information Services Corporation – Vital Statistics Records to be sent to ISC by November 30, 2012 7. Emerald Lake Regional Park Board – Glen Weber Resignation from board 8. cc: from Ministry of Highways re: Lonestar Farming TLE selection SE & SW 32-48-05 W3 9. Emerald Lake Regional Park Board – Meeting Minutes of July 28 and August 4, 2012 10. Shercom Industries

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–sponsorship program for shredded tires 11. Martins Lake Regional Park – Meeting Minutes of July 16, 2012 12. Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan – Sharing the Harvest Event 13. Email: Glen Stephenson – Dock policy 14. Email: Ron Haworth – Dock policy 15. Email: Denis Blain – Dock policy (Martins Lake Regional Park resident) 16. Gary Storey – Dock policy (Emerald Lake Regional Park resident) 17. Leask Recreation Board Minutes – August 15, 2012 Delegations: 10:57 – 11:22 a.m. Barry & Darcy Glencross – Encroachment; 11:25 – 11:35 a.m. Joe Brad – Road Grade 1:52 – 2:22 p.m. Bruce Dodds – APAS re: PFRA, membership info & mandate.

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Come & Go Tea

Sat., October 20 - 1 to 4 p.m.

Shellbrook Seniors’ Hall No gifts please.

Fast Genetics is a highly respected and successful swine genetics company based in Spiritwood, Saskatchewan, who owes much of its success to its progressive, enthusiastic, and professional team of employees. Fast Genetics is currently seeking to fill the following positions:

Class 1A Truck Driver - Part Time

The successful candidate will possess excellent organization and communication skills, a strong work ethic and the ability to work in a team environment.

This is a part time position - approximately 30 hours per week. The position requires long haul and local transfer of Fast Genetics’ breeding stock. Candidates must have safe, courteous driving habits; knowledge and experience in the quality assurance standards and guidelines for the livestock trucking industry; must comply with strict biosecurity protocols as set out by Fast Genetics and possess a Valid Class 1A license with a clean driver’s abstract The ideal candidate will have 3 - 5 years of related experience and must provide a driver’s abstract at time of interview. Wages are commensurate with experience.

Swine Production Technician - Full Time

This position will include the following responsibilities and day-to-day functions: Performing specific department duties; daily health checks; ensuring feed and water systems are working properly; performing minor maintenance tasks and washing empty pens and prepping rooms for animal entry. The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications: Self-motivation; Good work ethic; Team player; previous livestock experience; College certificate or other specialized training in agriculture or livestock husbandry with 1-2 years of experience would be an asset, but not a requirement, as on the job training is provided. Wages range from $12.50 -$19.50/hr and is based on the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Fast Genetics offers a comprehensive benefit plan including health, dental, disability, group life insurance, and a registered pension plan.

To find out if our company may be a part of your future plans, please submit your resume to: Fast Genetics Inc. Box 903 Spiritwood, SK S0J 2M0 Fax: 306-883-2060 Apply online at www.fastgenetics.com or email to spiritadmin@fastgenetics.com

“premium pig genetics from people you can count on”

We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted

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Finishing strong (After running the whole distance) Brett Bischler & Mr. Tyler Kuzma

Out in front – Brennan Tomporowski & Waylon

Shelby Pritchard & Riley Rude

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Banner carriers Casey Kvinlaug & Tylen Reimer

Canwood Terry Fox Run - Inspired by a Dream Terry’s journey is one that we will never forget. His dream was for a world without cancer. Thirty two years ago Terry’s words were, “Even if I don’t finish, we need others to continue.

It’s got to keep going on without me!” How proud Terry would be to know that so many years after his memorable and heroic journey, his dream and his belief in miracles is still going strong as our whole school and community worked together.

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At 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 28 Canwood Community School students in Grade 6 – 12, staff, and community members started their walk from the school to the Regional Park.

Elementary students, staff, and parents walked to Whispering Pine Place Nursing Home where they met up with several of the residents and returned to the school for lunch.

When the participants returned to the school they purchased a hearty fundraising lunch of beef /bison stew. A number of draws and prizes were given out to the Terry Fox participants.

A total of $3,412.50 was raised for Cancer Research and more proceeds are still coming in.

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Local woman to launch poetry book October 29

Laurie Muirhead, of the Wild Rose area, just ticked one more thing off of her bucket list -- publishing a book.

Her first book, Bone Sense, is a compilation of poems which has been published by Saskatchewan based Thistledown Press.

Muirhead had been published in magazines and had been read on CBC Radio but has never been published in a book.

“It was very exciting because to have poetry published in book form is extremely difficult, unless you self publish,” said Muirhead.

“My goal was to go through the publishing process and see if I could get someone to publish the book for me and I’ve achieved my goal.” The public will get their first chance to view the book at a book launch event at Prince Albert’s John M. Cuelenaere are Library October 29.

Her writing journey began with journaling after her father passed away.

This allowed her to write about all the moments that she wanted to remember.

She decided to try out a creative writing class which ultimately pushed her into the world of poetry. This also lead to her invitation

to join the Sa Noms writing group in Prince Albert, where she receives a lot of critiquing and support.

Though cowboy poetry has always been much of what she has written, she describes Bone Sense as contemporary cowboy poetry which details her observations about life on her family ranch.

“It’s my inner silence about how I feel about the farm. It’s the little things in your life, in mine its the ranching,” said Muirhead.

“It’s just little takes on things I remember.”

The journey from novice writer to published author wasn’t an easy one.

“You have to start submitting to magazines, you have to keep throwing your hook out there to see who will bite,” said Muirhead.

After a series of rejection letters she was finally accepted by Thistledown and assigned to an editor, who happened to live in Vancouver. They worked together over the course of 6 weeks, via email, to get the book into a publishable format.

She had sent some writing to Thistledown five years ago and they nibbled, saying her writing was good but not quite ready to print. She learned from that experience and con-

tinued to work on her craft.

Authors don’t always get to name their books. Muirhead was lucky that her working title “Bone Sense” fit her work perfectly. The name comes from when you just know something in your bones.

“Its a sense, you just know something in your bones,” said Muirhead.

“Living on the land, you become rooted to the land, in a sense.” .

The cover, featuring the face of a coyote, is a good lead in to the book which features poems about the ranching life and the details that go along with it.

“I usually wake up with the poems. If something’s really on my mind, or if there’s something I need to remember,” said Muirhead.

In addition to writing poetry, she has also written a number of children’s stories. As a matter of fact, much of her early writing experience came from writing stories for her two sons Justin and Casey. As a young mother, she found that there was very few children’s books that featured cowboys as the major characters. Rather than go on an exhaustive search for the types of stories she would like to bring her children up with, she opted to write her own.

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Laurie Muirhead launches her book of poetry “Bone Sense” October 29 at the John M. Cuelenaere Library.

Honeywood’s successful send off to summer

Visitors take a look at some of the lily bulbs on offer at Honeywood, during the Touch of Autumn event September 23.

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The weather was in f ull cooperation as the Honey wood (Dr. A. J. Por ter) Heritage Nurser y hosted its annual “Touch of Autumn” event September 23.

With the sunshine came 250 v isitors to the site to take in music, check out the ar tisans and put in their orders for f lower bulbs.

“It was a great day, we couldn’t ask for better weather, I think it is the nicest weather w ise A Touch of Autumn that we have had,” said nurser y manager Judy Harley.

The event received an extra boost of volunteers and f unds from Scotiabank as Branch Manager Connie Bahnuick and Loans Manager Colleen Collins helped out w ith the event while the bank prov ided a matching grant of up to $5,000 of the event’s earnings.

A nother suppor ter of the nurser y,

Malcolm Jenkins, came out to take in the festiv ities for the day and made a $5,000 donation.

The Friends of Honey wood ladies were out in f ull force and worked the veggie table and sold 50/50 tickets.

The 50/50 pot of 202.50 was won by Ruby Hannigan who donated the entire amount back to Honey wood.

Harley said that the event’s success began and ended w ith the ef for ts of the volunteers.

“Our dedicated volunteers including the Friends of Honey wood have always been the backbone of what makes Honey wood events so unique and successf ul,” said Harley.

In preparation for the event, volunteers from across the countr y side pitched in time cleaning lily bulbs, cut apples and made pies to make the event a success.

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Get your flu shots, not the flu

Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a highly contagious infection of the airways caused by the influenza virus.

“Some people think that influenza is a mild illness, but it can be a very serious illness in some people,” says Dr. Susan Bowles, Chair of Immunize Canada. “While most people recover within a week or two, people over 65 years of age and children or adults with underlying chronic conditions can have more serious complications like pneumonia.”

About 10 to 20% of the Canadian population is infected with influenza each year. The highest rates of influenza infection are seen in children, but rates of serious illness

and death are highest in older persons and those with underlying medical conditions. Other groups at high risk include pregnant women, people who are morbidly obese, people living in nursing homes and Aboriginal peoples.

“The most effective way to protect yourself from getting influenza is to get vaccinated,” states Dr. Bowles. “It is a safe and effective way to prevent spreading the virus where you live, work and play.”

Studies repeatedly demonstrate that influenza immunization reduces the number of hospitalizations and visits to health care providers and is effective in preventing influenza-associated deaths. “People who do not get immunized are at risk of infection from the influenza virus and

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can also infect others,” says Dr. Shelly McNeil, Vice-Chair of Immunize Canada.

All children from 6 months to 5 years of age, people 65 years of age and older and people at any age with chronic medical conditions placing them at risk of influenza-related complications, and people capable of transmitting influenza to high risk individuals should be immunized for influenza. The best time to get immunized against influenza is October through to December but it is never too late to be immunized during influenza season.

All Canadians are encouraged to talk to their doctor, nurse, pharmacist or public health office about getting this year’s influenza vaccine.

Young motor cross athlete does personal best Nicholas Lesko of Big River has a passion for motocross racing despite only have completed his second year of the sport. In a recent interview with the 11 year old motocross athlete, it was evident to see his enthusiasm as he explained how his season of 11 races permitted him to accumulate enough points to place seventh overall in the 65cc category and fifth overall in the 85cc category.

Nicholas participated in the eleven scheduled races that are held throughout the province from Coronach and Swift Current to Unity and Lloydminster. By attending all of the circuit events, riders accumulate participation and placement points resulting in the overall placing. With each race, Nicholas accumulates more experience that he contributes to achieving personal bests in his category. He will carry this experience forward into next year as he advances into the 85cc class with the 12 to 16 year olds.

Nicholas participated in the 2012 season using a 2009 2-stroke 85 cc Suzuki and a 2007 2-stroke 65cc Kawasaki to compete in the seven to 11

year age group. The number of entries for each race varied from seven to 25, so Nicholas emphasized the importance of getting out of the starting position early in order to gain the lead. Race completion is determined using the 12 minutes plus one lap method rather than the straight timed method. Weather conditions of excessive rain and strong winds are only two factors that would result in a postponed event.

The 2012 season did encounter many wet and rainy days however, in the events where the races were not cancelled, Nicholas noticed a pattern.

“When the course was wet and muddy, I seemed to do well and would place in the top five,” commented Nicholas. The aspiring rider received 5 trophies over the course of the season. This was quite an accomplishment and advancement over his previous racing year.

His favourite race day in the 2012 season was in Regina where he thoroughly enjoyed the airborne feeling as he crested the hills making the jumps.

“It was so fun,” commented Nicholas with a glitter in his eye totally admitting that being airborne and the excitement of the competition adds to the adventure of racing. The second season has not been just about racing but also about responsibility.

Nicholas was quick to identify that he has taken the initiative to act responsibly and use some of his money for maintenance and repair of his racing bikes.

Once donned in his motocross racing apparel consisting of a helmet; gloves; goggles; boots; shoulder, chest, elbow and kneepads; jersey and pants, it is difficult to recognize this master of the track. However, the chosen number 717 is a give-away. It is with awe as I viewed segments of video of this young lad riding the course.

“Being airborne, the excitement and competition,” were the answers given by a smiling eleven-year-old Nicholas Lesko when asked what he likes best about the sport of motocross racing.

Nicholas’ five year old sister Joclyn admires her brother and he can’t help but chuckle

Nicholas Lesko’s registered race number is #717. Nicholas proudly displays his hardware and his two bikes used in motocross racing.

Photo by Vivian Nemish when he recalls her comment about ‘one day she will compete against him in a race and win’. As a role model to many children, Nicholas is aware of his actions in public. He wears his appropriate racing gear, has a professional disposition and displays true sportsmanship.

A good rider has balance, judgment and good timing.

Nicholas has proven these traits throughout the season,

System chosen to streamline flow of patients The province is using innovative technology as part of lean process improvements to enhance patient access to hospital services in Regina and Saskatoon.

New bed-management software being implemented in Saskatchewan’s two largest centres will help reduce congestion in hospitals and improve access to inpatient services. The software is expected to help reduce surgical wait times, and encourage better flow through clogged emergency rooms.

The new tool will enable hospitals in Saskatoon and Regina to track inpatient needs in real time, matching patient needs with bed availability and automatically notifying staff when rooms need to be cleaned for a new patient. The procurement process undertaken will allow hospitals in other Saskatchewan communities to implement the bed management as they become

ready to install it in the future. This same approach to improve patient care has been successful in other provinces and the United States.

“This software will increase hospitals’ capacity to serve patients promptly,” Health Minister Dustin Duncan said. “This is one strategy, along with lean and others, that are being taken to address bed flow and availability.

Each day, our hospitals will be able to admit more patients for surgeries and other procedures, and relieve some of the pressure in emergency departments that get congested with patients waiting for a room. We anticipate this will be another mechanism to help us achieve our Saskatchewan Surgical Initiative goal of no patient waiting longer than three months for surgery by 2014.”

“This is a powerful tool, using realtime information to help us get the right patient in the right bed for the

right level of care at the right time,” Saskatoon Health Region Vice-President of Integrated Health Services Sandra Blevins said.

“We are looking forward to being better able to anticipate and respond to the needs of hospital inpatients,” Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region Vice President of Clinical Support Sue Neville said. “Like an air traffic control centre, this system offers a more complete picture of which patients are waiting and where the most appropriate beds for them are. This will help our region to serve patients in a more efficient manner, thus improving their experience at our facilities.”

Crown corporation eHealth Saskatchewan negotiated the $2.5 million provincial licensing of patient flow software from U.S.-based Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc. Annual costs for the information system will be about $500,000 a year.

which concluded with a yearend banquet in Regina. The yearend banquet held by the Canadian Motosport Racing Club, recognizes the overall placement of the club members. Nicholas received the fifth place trophy in the 85cc age 7-11 category and placed seventh in the 65 cc age 7-11 category.

Next year? Nicholas acknowledges the fact that competition will be more difficult

next season as he climbs into the next age bracket.

Even though his competition will have more physical body strength and more experience, Nicholas remains focused and his goal and passion is set on achieving his personal best. This novice rider plans on replacing his 65cc bike with another 85cc for competition and to also compete in the supermini category.

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Sign up the Riders for the Grey Cup If that was a Grey Cup preview, sign the Saskatchewan Roughriders up.

On Thanksgiving Monday afternoon the Roughriders blasted the Toronto Argonauts 36-10 at Rogers Centre for their thirdstraight victory and a share of second-place in the CFL West at 8-6.

Things went the Riders' way right from the opening kickoff when Brandon West returned it 84 yards. The Riders got a field goal on the drive and never trailed the rest of the way.

CFL observers may scoff at the notion of the game being a Grey Cup preview, but it's a distinct possibility. The 100th Grey Cup game will be played November 25 at Rogers Centre and both

ROD PEDERSEN ~

Voice of The Riders the Riders and Argos are right in the thick of it. Rider coach Corey Chamblin was the first to point that Monday's encounter might be a sneak peek of the CFL's championship match.

"It was a total team effort," Chamblin revealed. "We said we'd approach it like a championship game with the last two wins over Calgary, BC and now here. It was a championship-type game and we played like it and finished."

Did they ever. The Riders never turned the ball over and tailback Kory Sheets shattered the 1000yard mark for the season on a 48yard touchdown run in the third quarter. Right around that time pivot Darian Durant launched a 78-yard touchdown bomb to Weston Dressler. They were rockin' and rollin'. Of course these two teams will meet again before the season is over, in Regina, and Toronto will be a much different team by then. They were miss-

ing their top quarterback and top rusher on Monday so Chamblin wasn't getting too cocky.

"There's still room for improvement," Chamblin reasoned. "Jarious (Jackson) is a good quarterback but that isn't the real Toronto offence. The next time we face them they'll have Ricky Ray and Chad Kackert."

With four games left the Riders are looking ahead rather than behind but it's prudent to point out the missed opportunities which would have vastly improved their standing. Two blown games against Calgary and a gaffe in Montreal in Week 12 would have the Riders sitting pretty at this point. They are tied with Calgary but have lost the season series which have put them behind the

8-ball in terms of hosting a playoff game.

Those snafus could add up to a collective million dollar mistake since finishing first or second and hosting a playoff game means seven figures into the bank account. Regardless, a playoff berth would represent a massive accomplishment by the firstyear coach Chamblin who took over a demoralized 5-13 team.

And, let's not forget, secondplace is still there for the taking.

The way the Riders are playing now, anything is a possibility.

With a win this Saturday at Edmonton against the 6-8 Eskimos, the Riders can truly start making playoff plans. Maybe they could even start dreaming about another trip to Toronto.

Seattle Oilers? Don't bet on it Moving the Oilers out of Edmonton would be like moving the Vatican to Des Moines, or Ann of Green Gables’ house to Roblin, Manitoba.

It’s just not natural. Weren’t the Oilers responsible for the Alberta capital being called The City of Champions?

Didn’t they build a statue to Wayne Gretzky outside the House That Wayne Built?

Now Oilers owner Daryl Katz says he might move the Oilers to Seattle if he doesn’t get a more favourable arena deal with the City of Edmonton.

Hockey blasphemy! Next thing you know, they’ll be saying the Rocket’s an Anglophone.

Plans have been in place for a couple of years on a new arena in downtown Edmon-

ton but Katz, the man behind the Rexall Drugs empire, thinks civic and provincial politicians should throw a little more loot into the project before the final agreements are signed.

When that suggestion got less than a lukewarm response from Edmonton mayor Stephen Mandel and Alberta Premier Alison Redford, Katz conveniently showed up in Seattle with a few business partners (and Wayne Gretzky) on the very day that Seattle city council approved construction of a $480 million sports complex.

And you thought CoffeyMessier-Gretzky-Kurri-Anderson was a powerplay!

An NHL team in Seattle would have a big battle for media attention, competing

BRUCE PENTON ~ h the th Seahawks, S h k Mariners, M i with an NBA team (TBA), soccer’s Sounders and Washington Huskies of the NCAA. But if Katz got part of the arena’s ownership, too, he might not care that the Oilers (or whatever their name might become) didn’t sell out every game.

The Oilers have been NHL doormats for the past few seasons, but with a young nucleus of Jordan Eberle, Taylor Hall, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and 2012 top pick Nail Yakupov, most NHL observers feel they’re on the verge of something great.

If Katz were to pick up his hockey team and head for Washington, he might make a lot of money off hockey in his new United States home, but it’s doubtful Katz’s drugs stores would ever sell another bottle of Tylenol or a greeting card in Northern Alberta.

So here’s my guess: Katz would hire Lindsay Lohan to coach the Oilers before he’d move his team out of Edmonton. It’s nothing more than lockout theatrics.

• R.J. Currie: “Chicago Cubs president Theo Epstein

said rebuilding the team ‘won't happen overnight.’

Which is pretty much what owner Charles Murphy said in 1909.”

• Currie again: “Does Caroline Wozniacki give Rory McIlroy backhanded compliments?”

• Scott Ostler of the San Francisco Chronicle, on Twitter: (@scottostler): “Has there ever been a great golfer named Mulligan? Gerry Mulligan was great sax player, but never started a song over.”

• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: "Cardinals quarterback Kevin Kolb's wife gave birth to their third child last week, an eight-pound, 11-ounce boy. To no one's surprise, replacement officials initially ruled it a girl."

• Ostler, in his San Francisco Chronicle, on Tim Tebow: “One more ugly loss and (Rex) Ryan might be forced to put in Tebow at quarterback.

He'll take the Jets on a playoff run, then be traded to another team that has no idea what to do with him.”

• Ostler again: “So glad I found that magic lantern and rubbed it! My duck hook is cured, Buster Posey is about to win the batting title, and the real NFL refs are back!”

• Comedy writer Jim Barach: “The New York Knicks are on the verge of becoming the oldest team in NBA history. It’s easy to spot them. They are the ones who wear their shorts up around their armpits.”

• Another one from R.J. Currie: “Last week's top stories are tackling by the hair

in the CFL and the ongoing NHL lockout. Or, dreadlocks and deadlocks.”

• DJ Gallo, ESPN.com: “The 49ers have a great defence, a quotable, high-energy coach and a two-quarterback system that works. If you go to the dollar store and ask for the San Francisco 49ers, they will give you the New York Jets.”

• Janice Hough of LeftCoastSportsBabe.com, after Texas blew a 13-game lead and lost the AL West on the final day of the season: "The Rangers have just been declared the official baseball team of the U.S. Ryder Cup squad."

• Headline at SportsPickle. com: "Crazy old man on street

corner claims to have seen a winning Pirates season."

• CBS baseball analyst Jon Heyman, via Twitter, with a rival team executive's take on the Dodgers: "They are a fortune 500 team. They spent a fortune to play .500."

• NBC’s Jay Leno: "The consensus is that Mitt Romney won the first presidential debate. The only people who thought Obama won were the replacement refs."

• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: ”A survey claims Wrigley Field is the filthiest Major League ballpark; which is surprising knowing how many times the Chicago Cubs get swept.”

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From the desk of the Rec Director By: Cassie Bendig A 3 on 3 hosted by Minor Sports has gone by and now it is officially time to start regular hockey practices! Check to see who is practicing when by checking out the recreation center calendar at www.shellbrook.org/calendar.asp or when you go to the town website, wave your pointer over the “Recreation” tab and click on “Calendar”.

If you would like to book any ice time, please call the Recreation Director at 747-4949.

Volleyball for adults will start October 14 at 7PM in the High School Gymnasium. The cost is $2 per person. Volleyball will continue every Sunday until November 25.

Yoga is held on Mondays @ 6:30pm in the Elementary school. For inquiries please contact Tammy Fulton at 306747-3030 or at tfulton@skyvelocity.ca.

Just a reminder that Fitness with

Leeta is every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30 – 8:30PM in the Elementary School and is only $5 drop in or $50 for 12 passes.

The campground will be closing water serviced sites this past week. By the end of next week, the washrooms will be turning off; this means the campground is about to shut down for the season. If you are interested in booking for the 2013 season, be sure to call Joanne at 747-2597 at the tourist booth. After October is passed you may reserve with the Recreation Director at 747-4949.

Movie nights are back at the Shellbrook Theatre! On Friday, October 19 the Shellbrook Theatre Committee will be hosting “Spiderman”. The theatre opens at 6:30PM and the movie will begin at 7PM. Tickets are only $5 per person; come on out and support your local theatre!

This will be my final article before I go on maternity leave. I should have a replacement that will continue to write the article, but they will not be written by me for at least a year. Good luck to everyone with future endeavors, have a great Christmas & New Year Season and see you all at the end of 2013.

Weekly Health Tip: A high stress work environment is more common than some people think; if this is a work place you find you cannot leave, remember to take personal time and relax when you are at home. It is nice to be social, but the human brain can only take so much.

Have a great week!

Cassie Bendig Shellbrook Recreation Director office – 747-4949 cell – 747-9098 email – shellbrookrecdirector@sasktel.net

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR ~ BLAINE LAKE: Wapiti Library: Books, DVDs, Internet, Study/Meeting Space, Proctor Service. *New Hours*: Tuesday

1-5, 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 11 am - 4 pm.

Librarian: Aline Hannon LEASK: Wapiti Library Hours: Tues. & Fri.: 1 - 5:30 pm & Sat., 1:00 - 5:00 pm.

MARCELIN: Wapiti Library is open Tues. 11 - 4 pm; Thur. 3 - 8 pm. For information on all your library needs, please contact 306-226-2110.

SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Branch of the Wapiti Library located at 105 Railway Ave., West (Provincial building).

Library Hours: Mon., 2 - 6:00 pm; Tues., 2 - 8 pm; Wed. 2 - 8 pm; Thur., 2 - 6:00 pm; Fri., 10 - 4 pm. Children’s Story Time: Fri. 10:30 am (Oct. - May). Ph. 747-3419.

PARKSIDE: We’re back!! Parkside Fall Supper, Friday, November 2, Parkside Heritage Centre, 4 pm to 7 pm. Watch for further details.

CANWOOD: Canwood Royal Purple Annual Craft & Home-Based Business Sale Saturday, November 3, Canwood Elks’ Community Centre, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Come & do your Christmas shopping from the wide variety of crafts, etc. Lunch Served * Free Admission SHELLBROOK: To celebrate Senior’s Week the Shellbrook Seniors’ Association are holding a Tea & Bake Sale on Friday, October 5 from 2 to 4 pm at the Seniors’ Hall. Dessert and coffee/tea. Admission $4.00 SHELLBROOK: Welcome to Shellbrook Night, WEDNESDAY, OCT. 17, 2012, Shellbrook Senior Citizen’s Hall, (at the end of Main Street), 7:30 p.m. start ~ (come early if you like). All Newcomers Welcome!!

SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Theatre Movie Night. Next Movie Nights in Shellbrook Friday, October 19. The movie showing will be: “SPIDERMAN” - 7:00 p.m. then on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9th the movie showing will be “THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN”. Doors Open 6:30 p.m. Cost is $5 for each movie.

SHELLBROOK: St. Andrew’s A.C.W. will hold a Soup, Sandwich and Dessert Lunch on Friday, October 19, 2012 in the Shellbrook Senior’s Centre, 11 am to 1:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.

SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Curling Registration on Wed., October 24, 7:30 p.m. at the Curling Rink Lounge.

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PRAISE & WORSHIP ~

Regular services, Sunday school and special events will be listed at no charge.

Mass Sunday, 9 a.m..

LUTHERAN CHURCH St. Henry’s - Leask Zion - Canwood Mass Sunday 11 a.m.

Sunday School, St. Joseph’s - Marcelin Worship Sunday, 11 a.m.

Mass Saturday, 7 p.m.

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

PRESBYTERIAN Pastor Doug Schmirler Mistawasis Parkside, Immanuel Sunday worship 11 a.m. - Worship 11 a.m.

Pastor Chris Dean Rev. Bev Shepansky ----------------------------------------------PENTECOSTAL SEVENTH DAY CHURCH ADVENTIST Parkside 407-2nd Ave E, 10:00 a.m. Time of Shellbrook prayer Sat., 9:45 a.m. - Sabbath 10:30 a.m. Worship School.

11:00 a.m. Sunday School Sat., 11:00 am Worship Pastor David Baldock Broadcast on Shellbrook VOAR 92.1 FM Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Pastor Stanislav Kondrat Sun., 11 a.m. - Worship 306-764-6853 Wed., Mid Week Study -----------------------7 p.m.

SOVEREIGN GRACE Pastor David Bodvarson BAPTIST CHURCH 747-7235 Currently meeting in Canwood homes on Sunday morn.

10:30 a.m. - Worship and Wednesday evePastor Glenn Blazosek nings.

Leask Gospel Tabernacle Parkside 747-2309, Sunday 6:30 p.m.

Leask 466-4498 Pastor L. Trafford Marcelin 226-4615 306-466-2296 ----------------------------------------------ANGLICAN CHURCH EVANGELICAL FREE Leask - All Saint’s Big River 8 a.m. - Morning prayer 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service.

Bible Classes 9:45 A.M. 9 a.m. Holy Communion Summer: 10:30 a.m. - 12 Canwood - Christ Church 469-2258 2 p.m. 1st & 3rd Sundays Youth Nite: Fridays Evening Prayer Mont Nebo 2nd & 4th Sundays Holy Wed., 7:30 p.m. - Bible Communion Study and Prayer.

Mont Nebo - St. Luke’s Sun., 10:30 a.m. - Wor2 p.m. - 1st and 3rd ship Sundays Holy CommuPastor Bill nion Klumpenhower 2nd and 4th Sundays -----------------------Evening Prayer CATHOLIC CHURCH St. Andrew’s Debden Shellbrook Sun., 9:30 a.m. - Mass.

Sunday, 11 a.m.

Fr. Sebastian Kunnath Holy Communion Big River - Sacred Heart Father Harnish Sun., 11:30 a.m. - Mass 468-2264 Whitefish -----------------------Sun., 2:30 p.m. - Mass.

UNITED CHURCH Victoire Big River Sat., 7:30 p.m. - Mass.

1st & 2nd Sundays Fr. Sebastin Kunnath 1 p.m. - Worship Eucharist Celebrations at Anglican Church Muskeg All Other Sundays -10 Sat., 7:30 p.m. - Mass a.m.

Mistawasis Shellbrook - Knox Sunday, 3 p.m.

Sun., 10 am - Worship St. Agatha’s - Shellbrook Pastor Dave Whalley

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Motorists benefit from Highway 49 makeover

Despite cooler weather, many highway improvements continue in the province including a $6.7 million repaving project on Highway 40 near Shellbrook.

The 14 kilometres from the junction of Highway 40 and Highway 3 southwest of Shellbrook is scheduled for

completion in the spring of 2013.

“We’ve made good progress on many of our highway construction projects this year, and if the weather continues to co-operate, we’ll continue roadbuilding into November,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister

Don McMorris said. “Projects such as the repaving of Highway 40 near Shellbrook are key to ensuring our transportation system continues to provide efficient and safe travel for motorists and freight haulers.”

New activity for this update period includes con-

Playground money

The Shellbrook Kinettes Club received some help from the Shellbrook Investors Group for their Kinsmen Park Restoration project. Investors Group matched the first $500 raised through the Kinettes’ cedar playhouse raffle held earlier this year. Pictured here are Kinettes Savannah Price, Kim Lamotte and Jill Booth accepting a cheque for $500 from Paul Bourgeault of Investors Group.

The project includes the installation of additional playground equipment while repairing repair existing equipment and removing unsafe structures.

struction of turning lanes and one acceleration lane on Highway 1 just east of Regina and paving on Highway 16 between Foam Lake and Leslie.

The weekly provincial highway construction update is posted to the Highway Hotline Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SaskatchewanHighwayHotline and tweeted @SKGovHwyHotline.

Various 2012 construction season project photos can be found at www.highways.gov.sk.ca/constructionseason2012. Video of some construction activities can also be found on the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure’s YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/SKGovHighways.

Additional travel information about emergency road closures, the status of ferries and barges and other road activities can also be found on the Highway Hotline at www.highways. gov.sk.ca/road-conditions.

It’s also available by calling 306-787-7623 in Regina, 306-933-8333 in Saska-

toon, the SaskTel cellular network at *ROAD, toll-free across Canada at 1-888335-7623 and via the Highway Hotline mobile website at http://hotline.gov.sk.ca/

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For additional information about construction zones, visit http://www. highways.gov.sk.ca/orangezone/.

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• Pump & Fuel Injector Overhauls • Drive-In Bay Service • Power Performance Products email: padiesel@sasktel.net

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FUNERAL SERVICES

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Licensed Gas Fitter/ Journeyman Plumber New Construction & Renovations Furnace/Boiler/ Airconditioning Free Quotes 1-306-883-2350 Cell: 1-306-883-7467

phone (306) 764-6856 fax (306) 763-9540 Preferred areas of practice: Wills, Estates, Real Estate

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A special Remembrance Day concert with Saskia and Darrel

Saskatchewan-based singer/songwriter duo “Saskia & Darrel” are preparing to sing their last local show of the season before heading out for new horizons. The beautiful and acoustically near-perfect Calvary United Church in Prince Albert at , 114 – 25 Street East, is to be the venue of choice for a special Remembrance Day concert on November 10th at 7:00 PM. Tickets at Val’s Floral Boutique ( #106 – 2805 6th Ave, 306 764 3466) or at the Church 306 763 8695 or call Donna Thorsen at 306 764 3828 or Ruth Delaronde 306 764 3373 This concert is to help raise awareness and hopefully some

funds for PTSD, (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), which disabled many of our Canadian soldiers after their tours of peace keeping duties abroad.

With songs about War Brides emigrating to the prairies in the late ‘40’s, a heartfelt paean (The Porchlight) for our children who died serving overseas, and a stirring tribute to veterans (The Eleventh Hour), the two song-warblers are stirring up a potpourri of Canadiana music from their 9 studio albums in a delectable 2 hours of non-stop delight.

After a lengthy Christmas tour of Alberta with friend Gary Fjellgaard, the songbirds have 3 months of touring in B.C.

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before “winging” off to Europe for their fourth tour of Germany, Belgium, Switzerland and Saskia’s beloved homeland of Holland.

Their next confirmed sighting on the plains of Saskatchewan won’t be until June of 2013, so get your tickets soon for this show, it will sell out.

PS: There are rumors that they may have the first few copies of their new Christmas CD, called “The Gift”, with them, featuring beautiful songs like; Ave Maria and Oh Holy Night, along with some of their beautifully written original Christmas offerings. Made right in St Louis with David Sinclair.

Saskatchewan small business optimism declines in September, but still ahead of national average The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released its latest monthly Business Barometer®, which reveals optimism among small business owners in Saskatchewan decreased by 1.9 points to an index of 67.6 in September from 69.5 in August, which is the third consecutive month of decline. However, Saskatchewan’s index remains above the national index of 62.0. Fifty-nine per cent of Saskatchewan small business owners rate their overall state of business as

good – the second highest in Canada and well ahead of the national average of 41 per cent. Twenty-one per cent plan to increase full time employment in the next 3 to 4 months – the third highest in Canada.

Canadian small business owners were a little more upbeat in September.

CFIB’s Business Barometer® Index rose to 62.0, a rise of two points from August’s level. It is the first such increase seen since March 2012—stopping its five consecutive month slide

through the spring and summer months. Despite the increase, the Index still suggests Canada’s economy is growing at below average rates.

Business owners in Newfoundland and Labrador are now the most optimistic in the country with index levels touching the 75 mark. Through the summer months, businesses there became considerably more optimistic than they had been earlier in the year. Alberta business owners are close behind at 71.1—fol-

lowed by those in Saskatchewan (67.6). Optimism in New Brunswick (62.8), Quebec (61.2), Ontario (60.1) and British Columbia (59.0) is running at or just under the national average. Optimism is much lower, however in Prince Edward Island (44.6), Manitoba (54.7) and Nova Scotia (55.6). Results and the full report are available at: www.cfib-fcei. ca/english/barometer and www.cfib-fcei.ca/cfib-documents/Canada-BarometerHistory.xls Provincial highlights in-

Sask business student design campaign The Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan launched their 2012 advertising campaign that features marketing strategies created by business students.

“Who better to design a campaign for students than our own marketing students?” said Daphne Taras, dean of the Edwards School of Business. “They have professional-level skills. We prove our faith in them by entrusting them with our image.”

Teams of senior level undergraduate students competed to create this year’s campaign as part of the Advanced Advertising course taught by 2012 Master Teacher Award recipient Barb Phillips.

“In this class, students combined theories of how to be more personally creative with advice on how to develop great ad executions, and apply both to the important problem of attracting top high school students to Edwards School of Business,” Phillips said. “After this experience, students feel confident they are

ready for the working world.”

A panel of judges chose a winning ad campaign created by students Leanne Smith, Jaden Dirk, Tara Larson and Cassie Wallace. The series uses the tagline ‘business is what you make of it’.

“Often students feel like they have to sacrifice what they love, like music, art, or a favourite sport, in order to get a ‘real’ job.

We felt that loss of passion seemed a big issue,” said Wallace.

“Many high school students don’t realize that business is a very broad category and allows for inclusion of these passions.”

The launch event coincided with the appearance of the winning ads on Saskatchewan buses and billboards, at Calgary LRT (light rail transit) stations, and in the Edward School’s Thrive magazine. Spoken versions of the ads will also soon be heard on Saskatoon radio stations.

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clude: - 59 per cent of businesses in Saskatchewan said the overall state of business was good (41 per cent nationally); 34 per cent said it was satisfactory (47 per cent nationally).

- 21 per cent of Saskatchewan businesses plan to increase full-time employment in the next 3-4 months (18 per cent nationally) and 5 per cent plan to decrease (12 per cent nationally).

- The shortage of skilled labour (51 per cent) was identified as the main op-

erating challenge in Saskatchewan, second highest in Canada.

- Main cost pressures for small business include: wages (52 per cent), fuel/energy costs (43 per cent), and banking (40 per cent).

To arrange an interview with Marilyn Braun-Pollon, Vice-President, Prairie and Agri-business, on the provincial results, please call (306) 757-0000, 1-888234-2232 or email mssask@ cfib.ca. You may follow CFIB Saskatchewan on Twitter @ cfibsk.

Shellbrook Curling Registration

Wed., October 24 7:30 p.m.

Curling Rink Lounge Ph: 747-3464 or Nathan 747-3982

AUCTION SALE Bert and Donna Campbell & Other Consignors Sat., October 27th/12 - 10 a.m.

Foxdale Sk. (Hall) - 17 miles north of Shellbrook Hwy #240, (highway to P.A. National Park)

Farm Equipment: John Deere 7701 Combine pull type (Always shedded); Case 4690 (new 20.8 – 34 tires), 600 hours on rebuilt motor & transmission); MH 35 swather w/25’ header (new canvas & knife); Hesston 560 round baler; NH 273 sq. baler; JD 220 Tandem disk (18’); 60’ harrow (spring tine); Bourgault 2115 air tank (c/w new pump); IH 6200 Press Drill (24’); 12’ Deep Tillage Cultivator); George White tandem field sprayer (80’); Yard & Shop Equipment: Sakundiak 41’ 7’’ auger HD 7-1200 (elec. start); 35’ Pool grain auger; 1975 Dodge 600 Box/Hoist; 1957 IH Loadstar 1600, 2 ton box/hoist, 920 tires, 41,000 miles; Round Bale self-feeders (new); Bull feeder (Round Bale); Fence panels; Willmar tandem Fertilizer spreader; 100 gal slip tank c/w pump; 300 treated fence posts; 5 calf shelters 8’x16’ c/w metal siding; 5 Livestock wind breaks (4” pipe frame); Small hip-roof barn 40x60; Recreational & Household: 1987 Vanguard 5th wheel 25’; 4 wood cook stoves (Zeneth, McCleary); Plus much more Please check our websites and next week’s paper for more details!

Sale Conducted by Schmalz Auctions

www.schmalzauctions.com or auctionbill.com Hwy #2 South, Prince Albert, SK - PL 911509

Phone (306) 763-2172 or 922-2300 Gerald Fillmore 1-306-922-7907 or 1-306-940-8720

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chads@shellbrookchronicle.com P.O. Box 10, Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0 Advertising Deadline - Monday: 5:00 p.m.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Estate of William Leverton, late of Canwood, Saskatchewan, deceased. All claims against the above Estate duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before 2nd day of November, 2012.

Executor for the Estate Sandra Boyle RR 1, Canwood, SK S0J 0K0 2-42C

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE FOR SALE – Ready to butcher 40 meat rabbits. Call Roland 984-2040 or 883-2072 2-42CH FOR SALE - 2” and 1” lumber plus 2nd cut slabs. Will also custom cut your logs and cut to order. Call 469-4965 or email amundsonpv@sasktel.net Park Valley Log and Lumber 3-41C

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

AUTOS FOR SALE FOR SALE - 2000 GMC Sierra 3500 Crewcab, Longbox, Air, Cruise, Tilt, Tow Hitch, 180 kms, $4000.00; 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 4 Door Extended Cab, 4 x 4, Air, Cruise, Tilt, Tow Hitch, 225 kms, 1500 km on rebuilt transmission $5500.00; 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4 Door Extended Cab, 4 x 4, Air, Cruise, Tilt, Tow Hitch, 225 kms, fresh rebuilt transmission, $6000.00 Fleet maintained trucks, Sask PST paid, plus GST. 466.7744 Leask 3-42CH

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Cost for 25 words: Personal Classifieds: Saskatchewan market .........$209.00 One Zone ............................$86.00 $13.25 for 20 words + 20¢ additional Two Zone ..........................$123.00 words for the 1st week.

Alberta market .......................$259.00 Additional weeks: $7.75/week + GST. Manitoba market ...................$179.00 Classified Display: BC market .............................$395.00 $17.50/column inch. Minimum 2 Ontario market ......................$429.00 column inches - $35.00 + GST. Central Ontario ..................$139.00 Eastern Ontario ..................$143.00 For All Other Advertising Northern Ontario ..................$82.00 Please Contact Our Office at: Quebec market Ph: 747-2442 or Fax: 747-3000 English ...............................$160.00 Email: news: French ................................$709.00 chnews@shellbrookchronicle.com Atlantic market ......................$159.00 advertising: Across Canada ..................$1,770.00 (excluding French) chads@shellbrookchronicle.com

MACHINERY FOR SALE

HOMES FOR SALE

FOR SALE - 5’ Land Pride finishing mower. Good condition. $700 obo. Ph: 747-3311 2-41CH

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

Ph: 1-306-883-2208 TFCH

FEED WANTED WANTED - All kinds of feed grain, including heated canola. Now distributors of feed pellets with up to 36% protein. Marcel Seeds, Debden Ph: 306-724-4461 TFCH WANTED - standing hay to cut and bale in Shellbrook/ Prince Albert area.

Phone Glenn at 7473038/981-3653 TFCH WANTED – To purchase 15 to 20 - 2012 barley or oat straw round bales. Ph: 747-3321 2-41CH

Classifieds Work!

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REQUEST FOR OFFERS TO RENT Written offers will be received until October 26, 2012, for cash rent of SE 7, NE 6 and W½ 8, all in Twp 51, Rge 2, W3 for 2013, 2014 and 2015 crop years.

Rent shall be for 640 acres and payable May 1 and November 1, each year. Subject to execution within 7 days of formal lease in the form available for viewing at Shellbrook Chronicle.

Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted.

Submit offers to: Clark Pepper, c/o Shellbrook Chronicle

FOR SALE – ‘Instant Living’ delivered to your lot. 2012 demo fully furnished with full size appliances central heat and air conditioning, entertainment center, fireplace and more. $53,000 or order from over 40 floor plans of Park Model cabins, homes, offices, man-camps, etc. Call for appointment. 306-4682224. Smartcottagelife.co 4-45CH FOR SALE - House for sale in Debden: Well-maintained 30-yr. old home on two corner lots. 988-sq.ft, 4 bedrooms, 2 and ½ bathrooms, finished basement, 9 x 26 wrap-around covered deck. Welltreed and ideal location. Appliances included. Asking $118,000. Call 7242007.

2-41CH FOR SALE - New 2003 2 bedroom Park model home for all season living, 2x6 construction, Lazy Boy Furniture and stainless full size appliances.

Very well equipped with dishwasher, washer and dryer, Dormer roof, central heat and air conditioning. $62,900 includes

delivery to your location. 1-306468-2224 or www. smartcottagelife. com 4-43CH FOR SALE – 3 bedroom mobile home in Spiritwood. Comes with lot, fridge, stove, washer, dryer.

Asking $35,000.

Ph¨306-883-7092 4-44CH

FOR RENT AVAILABLE FOR RENT – Leoville Housing Authority, 3 – One bedroom Senior units, includes fridge, stove, washer & dryer.

Rent is based on income. For more information please call Lorraine at 306-984-2038 (day), 306-984-2181 (evening). 2-41CH

at $800/month, 1.5 km from Shellbrook on paved road. Call Murray during business hours. 306747-7782 2-42CH

WANTED TO RENT/BUY WANTED TO BUY or rent farm land south of Spiritwood.

Ph: 306-883-2468 4-44CH WANTED – Grain land to buy or rent for 2013 crop year.

Long term lease preferred. Contact Scott Galloway. 7479322 4-41CH

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED Shellbrook Motel now looking for Maintenance and/or Grounds keeper. Ph: 747-2631 TFC

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

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RANCH, FARMLAND & EQUIPMENT AUCTION Ron van Hereweghe Fri., Oct. 26 - 10 am Entire Auction held at Shellbrook Hall Shellbrook, SK 15 quarters of Farmland in R.M. of Canwood No. 494 and equipment See page 15 for full details!

Furnace & Duct Cleaning • Chimneys • Fireplaces

• Central Vacs • Residential & Commercial • Asbestos Abatement & Disposal

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Chitek Lake 984-4637 Cell 883-7768 If no answer we will return your call. Taking Fall Bookings Now

AUCTIONS Alex & Tillie Kisser Auction Sale. October 19, 2012 @ 12:00 PM. 112 - 6th Ave.W, Biggar, SK. Open House October 10, 2012 5:00PM-7:00PM. For information Contact 1-877-4942437, 306-227-9505 www.bodnarusauctioneering.com

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COMING EVENTS

FARM HOUSE FOR RENT – Located 1¾ miles from Canwood on grid road.

3 bedroom, 1,172 sq. ft. open basement, cistern, natural gas heat, on school bus route, Available.

December 1st. Ph: 306-922-5368. (if unavailable, leave detailed message.)

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COMING EVENTS – Donors’ Choice, October 29, 30, 31, November 1 & 2.

Accepting donations at Affinity Credit Union, 9-4 daily or mail to Box 576, Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0 2-41C

FOR RENT – 2 bedroom house for rent on quiet acreage 1 km from Shellbrook on paved road. This furnished 1,000 sq. ft. house is available until June 22, 2013 at $850/month. Also 2 bedroom furnished house available Nov. 1 to April 15, 2013

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COMING EVENTS – Knox United Church Harvest Supper. October 28, 4:30 – 7:00 p.m.

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October 12, 2012

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DRIVERS WANTED: Terrific career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects.

No rail experience needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 wks. vacation & benefits pkg. Skills Needed Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License w/ air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE

Super B Bulk Drivers We are currently looking for COMPANY DRIVERS Working in our Ray’s Transport Fleet, these drivers will be hauling grain, fertilizer, frac sand & salt 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.

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TH Vac Services, Kindersley SK is now hiring Vac Truck drivers and HydroVac/Combo Vac Truck Drivers.

Class 3A or 1A drivers license required.

Competitive wages, benefits package, scheduled days off.

Tickets an asset.

Email resume to thvacs@sasktel.net or fax 306-463-3219. Call Don or Tim @ 306-4637720.

Commercial Food Equipment Online Auction Thurs. Oct. 11th to Wed. Oct. 17th Convection Ovens, Dough Mixers, Mixer Grinders, Vacuum Packers, Meat Saws, Coolers, Warming Cabinets, and more!

PLUS many other items from Restaurants, Bakeries, Meat Shops, Etc. Open to Consignments!! www.hodginsauctioneers.com

or Call 1-800-667-2075 Hodgins Auctioneers Inc. Sk PL # 915407

Drive for excellence!

Our Lease Operators Enjoy: • Excellent kilometer rates for loaded and empty kilometers • Flat rate for loading and unloading • License, insurance, uniform allowance, fuel escalation formula and more!

Lease Operators with their own super b end dump trailers will be given preference.

Apply online at www.westcanbulk.ca under the Join Our Team link or phone 1.888.WBT.HIRE for more details.

A Commercial Driver’s Abstract, Criminal Record search and pre-access medical and drug screen will be arranged prior to offer.

RICHIE BROS. AUCTIONEERS Unreserved Public Auction in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan on October 31, 2012.

Featuring a complete dispersal for Corner Brook Farms including: 7 Massey Ferguson MFWD Tractors, pickup and flatbed trucks, trailers, custom built sprayers, AG equipment, recreational vehicles and much more! Call 1-800-491-4494 or visit rbauction.com.

UNRESERVED OILFIELD AUCTION. Sat., Oct. 27, Medicine Hat, Alberta. Boiler & steamer trucks; picker & flatdeck trucks; skid steers; trailers; excavators; forklifts & tractors; www.schlenker auction.com or 403527-2814.

If you are interested in these opportunitities, you can contact Eddy at 306-651-4837 or Apply by visting our website www.qlinetrucking.com or by sending resume, along with references to: hr@qlinetrucking.com or fax 306-242-9470 T.J. LOGGING of Whitecourt, Alberta is accepting resumes for experienced heavy duty operators, hoe, dozer, skidder, buncher, processor, delimber for immediate employment.

Fax resume 780-7782428.

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Visit www.mhvicarss chool.com or call 1-866-491-0574 for free career information.

COMING EVENTS ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SHOW & SALE. October 2228, 2012 (inclusive) at Market Mall, Preston & Louise, Saskatoon, during mall hours.

DISCOVER WHAT IT’S like to Live the Learning at Lakeland College during Open House, October 26 and 27 at the Vermilion and Lloydminster campuses. Apply during Open House and pay no application fee; www.lakelandcollege.c a/open-house.

FEED AND SEED Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM Western Commodities 877-695-6461 Visit our website @ www.westerncommodities.ca

& provide us with your e-mail address to receive our weekly e-mail, with pricing indications and market trends.

HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

- GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!!

- BARLEY, OATS, WHT - LIGHT OR TOUGH - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!!

HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252

FOR SALE Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’ s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.swna.com.

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RURAL WATER TREATMENT Tell them Danny Hooper sent you.

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Modular, Manufactured or RTM homes.

A variety of homes in production or ready to ship Regina,SK 1-866-838-7744 Estevan, SK 1-877-378-7744 www.sherwoodhome.ca

R I V E R F R O N T RESORT, Southern BC. Lots available as low as $61,900. Year round park, indoor pool & spa. Low maintenance fees. Inquiries: Jan 250-499-7887; Caroline 250-499-4233; www.riversidervpark resort.com.

WANTED PERSONALS

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PS: WE ALSO SELL SOFTENERS AND PURIFIERS FOR TOWN & CITY WATER. PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 550,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or 306649.1405 for details.

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MANUFACTURED HOMES

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

AVAILABLE BACHELORETTE

FARMLAND WANTED

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I am a romantic at heart and love flowers, bubble baths and girly things. I enjoy a glass of wine & strawberries dipped in chocolate on a winter’s evening.

I believe in true love and would like to find a great man to share those moments with.

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BUY LAND IN BELIZE English Commonwealth country in Central America. Caribbean jungle lots - 3 miles from sea - starting at $11,000. All types available. For information call Lea Snyder 210-519-5169.

FOR SALE. WARMAN 55 PLUS ACTIVE ADULT LIFESTYLE Large Ground Level Townhomes 306 241 0123 www.diamond place.ca

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