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Premier makes PA stop on Growth Plan Tour Premier Brad Wall was the key note speaker at Tuesday’s Prince Albert Chamber of Commerce Luncheon as a part of the government’s Growth Plan Tour. Though many in attendance expected Wall to make a major funding announcement just days before the Government’s Speech from the Throne, Wall used his time to talk about the Saskatchewan Plan For Growth: Vision 2020 and Beyond which the province unveiled last week. The plan sets out the Government’s vision for a province of 1.2 million people by 2020 while avoiding the pitfalls of growth. “It’s a living document, this thing can change and be improved as we go forward because the economy is always changing and the needs of the economy are changing,” said Wall. The plan calls for $2.5 billion to be invested in infrastructure over the next three years but does not deal in specifics. The only project mentioned by name is the final road to connect Highway 914 in the Athabasca Basin, for which the province will provide$30 million to be matched by uranium and other industry players. The plan also outlines a new crown corporation called SaskBuilds “to drive innovation in infrastructure financing, design and delivery, including private/ public partnerships.” Seed money from the program will be $150 million, transferred from the Growth and Financial Security fund. According to Wall, the plan is the compilation of ideas brought forth from MLAs after talking to municipal leaders and residents this summer. In the plan the Government has identified six growth activities to foster economic growth and address challenges of growth. Those activities are - investing in the infrastructure required for growth; educating, training and developing a skilled workforce; ensuring the ongoing competitiveness of Saskatchewan’s economy; supporting increased trade, investment and exports through international engagement; advancing Saskatchewan’s natural resource strengths, particularly through innovation, to build the next economy; and ensuring fiscal responsibility through balanced budgets, lower debt and smaller more effective government. Continued on page 3

Premier Brad Wall with Rosthern Shellbrook MLA Scott Moe following the Prince Albert Chamber of Commerce Luncheon with the Premier October 23.

Region residents head to the polls Residents from across the province went out to the polls Wednesday to vote for their next set of municipal leaders. The following are the unofficial results from the Shellbrook Chronicle readership area. There is a new reeve with a familiar face in the RM of Big River. Former reeve John Teer took back the post from incumbent Doug Panter in a close race. Teer received 139 votes to Panter’s 133 while third candidate David Keller received 65 votes. In Division 1 incumbent Darren Kennedy held onto his seat, receiving 60 votes, while challenger Ron Miller received 26. Steve Raymond is the newly elected Councilor for Division 3, by acclamation. The Town of Big River has a new mayor in Rob Buckingham. Buckingham defeated incumbent Brian Brownfield, Sheri Goodland and Gerald Woodward. Meanwhile just one incumbent councilor

escaped with their seat. Incumbent Darren Osinchuk and newcomers Carla Chadwick, Chad Dunn and Al Hrynikiw were elected to council. Incumbents Kevin Bendig, and Dorothy Kuxhaus and newcomers Fred Chan, Marlene Krawetz and Betty Dunn were not elected. In the RM of Canwood, Division 5 incumbent Kenneth Heimbechner defeated Jeannette Dziurzynski 68 votes to 25. Incumbents Reeve Colin Hughes, Division 1 Councilor Ralph Korody and Division 3 Councilor Roland Svendsen were all elected by acclamation. In the Village of Canwood Susan Hansen (82 votes), John Johnson (91 votes), Dale Piprell (88 votes) and Brian Wiwcharuk (98 votes) were elected to council seats while Marc Widdup missed the cut with 40 votes. Continued on page 1

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Travel Club collecting phone books Shellbrook Grandmothers for Grandmothers members Pat Grayston, Merle Roberts, and Alanna Carswell rehearse for the “Come and Go” Hilltop event on November 1. The event will give participants an opportunity to send a united message to Parliament Hill to pass Bill C-398, a humanitarian bill designed to make affordable generic versions of essential medicines available to the world’s poor.

From Shellbrook Hill to Parliament Hill The Shellbrook Grandmothers for Grandmothers (G4G) will be hosting a National Hilltop event on Thursday November 1 to give participants an opportunity to send a united message to Parliament Hill to pass Bill C-398. Bill C-398 is a humanitarian bill designed to make affordable generic versions of essential medicines available to the world’s poor. The National Hilltop Campaign is being organized by the Grandmothers Advocacy Network (GRAN). Canada’s grandmothers care deeply about Bill C -398 because too many people are still dying of HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa. Half of the children living with HIV die before their second birth-

day because of the lack of antiretroviral medicines. The Shellbrook G4G plan to have a “Come and Go” Hilltop event between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm on November 1st, 3 km North of Shellbrook, on Hwy 55 (Riverview Arts). Everyone is invited to take a stand on the hill to support Bill C-398 as individuals or with family and friends. The event will be promoted to the media and videotaped. An edit video version will be submitted to GRAN. Shellbrook Grandmothers for Grandmothers welcomes new members—grandmothers and grandothers. If interested or if you have questions, please contact Pat Grayston at 747-3330.

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The Shellbrook Youth Travel Club fund raising is in full swing for their Easter 2013 European trip. The group of 24 students have set up collection boxes at a number of Shellbrook business and have new embarked on their latest fund raiser. The club is collect-

ing Sasktel phone books with 14 collection depots throughout the region. The books can be dropped off at the Shellbrook Post Office, Holbein Post Office, Shellbrook Clinic, Scotiabank, Shellbrook Municipal Office, Shellbrook Elementary Public School, Woodland Pharmacy, Big-

way, Co-op Service Station, Shellbrook Library, Shellbrook Senior’s Centre, Heritage Centre, Parkside General Store and the Holbein Gas Station. Funds raised through this effort will go toward the student’s trip to Dublin, Ireland, London England and Paris France.

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The Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC) is offering an exciting promotion to members of their Ride Rewards customer loyalty program for the month of November. From November 1-30, Ride Rewards members are eligible to ride for $15 one-way to any STC location in Saskatchewan. “We encourage the people of Saskatchewan to think about STC as a safe and convenient option for their travelling needs,” Minister responsible for STC Don McMorris said. Ride Rewards customers will receive a personalized email late in October that outlines the offer. In order to redeem the flat fare, members are required to print off the email and produce it with valid photo identification to any STC agent to qualify for the discount.

All current Ride Rewards members are eligible for the promotion, as are those who sign up in either October or November. “For those who are current Ride Rewards members, start planning your trips for November,” STC President and CEO Shawn Grice said. “For those who are not Ride Rewards members, sign up today and start enjoying the benefits of our newest passenger program.” Ride Rewards is STC’s customer loyalty program that gives members exclusive discounts and promotion information on STC services. Additionally, prize draws are held every month for members. Those who sign up in October, November and December 2012, will be entered into a draw for a 32 GB iPad.

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Continued from page 1 Former councillor Robert Thompson stepped into the role of mayor, winning the position by acclamation. Debden mayor incumbent will be around for another four years after winning a 130 to 9 landslide victory over challenger Jeff O’Brien.

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Municipal election day results Meanwhile councilors Celine Parras, Norman Cyr, Leonard Lepage and Leah Demers were all elected via acclamation. The Village of Marcelin had a five way race for four council seats while Mayor Norman Desjardins was elected by acclamation.

Elected were Carrie Brad (52 votes), Brian Diehl (64 votes), incumbent Dennis Ferster (69 votes) and Lynn McCormick (53 votes). Missing the cut was Craig Bowering with 32 votes. In the RM of Leask Jim Joanette (259) was elected Reeve. Leonard Cantin –

Sask Growth Plan Continued from page 1 When asked about a second bridge for Prince Albert, Wall said that it is not a decision for government but for engineers. “The government needs to leave it to the engineers. Engineers have a formula as to when a bridge is needed, as to when traffic requires another bridge or expansion so we are letting them do that work,” said Wall.

187. Edward Musich – 27. Division 3 – Donald Kavanagh – 35 – Elected. Marcie Kreese – 30. Division 5 – Robert Girod – 22 – Elected. Kris Moe – 15. There was no election in the Village of Parkside as Mayor David Moe and Councilors Perry Lecomte and Wayne Pringel were elected by acclamation. The RM of Shellbrook will stand pat with three incumbent councilors and

the Reeve holding onto their seats by acclamation. Robert Ernst will continue on as reeve while Doug Oleksyn (Division 1) Sean Helm (Division 3) and Derwin Joelson (Divison 5) will return to the council table for another term. There was only one change in the Town of Shellbrook Council. Long time councilor, Don Moe, did not let his name stand for re-election and was replaced by new-

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comer David Knight. Incumbent mayor George Tomporowski and councilors Lyle Banda, Bruce Clements, Lois Freeman, Amund Otterson and Kathleen Nording were all acclaimed to return for another term. Results for the Village of Leask, Town of Blaine Lake and RM of Blaine Lake were not available at press time. All results are unofficial until declared by the returning officer.

For further information about the Saskatchewan Growth Plan check out www. saskplanforgrowth.com The Shellbrook and District Chamber of Commerce works in conjunction with the PA Chamber and holds lunch meetings on the third Tuesday of every month. Be sure to pick up next week’s paper for details from the Province’s Speech from the Throne.

Small businesses key to north Small business entrepreneurs are key to life here in Northern Saskatchewan. They are the very lifeblood of the communities that support them. Our government is dedicated to making life, and profit, easier for small business owners. We are committed to growth and long-term prosperity for small business, through legislation and programs designed to support small business entrepreneurs. Our Red Tape Reduction Plan makes life simpler for small businesses in areas ranging from taxes to payroll, easing the time burden on busy small business owners. We extended the Hiring Credit for Small Businesses in order to create more employment and growth in the small business sector. We have provided small business entrepreneurs with a pension framework, at a reduced

ROB CLARK ~ Desnethé Mississippi Churchill River rate, through the Pooled Registered Pension Plan. Those small businesses involved in production and distribution benefit from free trade agreements engineered by our government, providing expedited, lucrative world trade. Perhaps most importantly, our government has fought for and maintained low tax rates for small businesses, re-

warding entrepreneurs by keeping money where it belongs – in the pockets of those who worked hard to earn it. With a small business tax rate of 11%, Canada has the lowest rate among G-7 countries, helping us grow the economy and creating prosperity for Canadians. As our government works to return to balanced budgets, we will do so without raising taxes or cutting transfers to Canadians or the provinces. As always, I look forward to your letters, emails and calls. Write me at: Rob Clarke MP, House of Commons, 502 Justice Building, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6. I hope you will find time to visit my website http://www.robclarkemp.ca To contact me via e-mail use clarkr@parl.gc.ca or call my constituency office toll-free at 1-866-4002334.

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Adventures in moving to the country Sometimes the best laid plans work out without a glitch and everything goes smoothly. As it turns out, those don't tend to be the types of plans I make. Last weekend my family moved from the confines of town out to an idyllic little country home a few minutes from Shellbrook. There was the possibility of moving the previous weekend, you know the last nice weekend of fall, but our situation and 7 years of accumulated stuff just wouldn't for that to happen. So amid forecasts of flurries, our gang of enthusiastic volunteers made the numerous trips between the house and the uHaul through the mass rain/ BRAD sleet soaked leaves that chose DUPUIS that very day to fall from their branches. But we endured and ~ got everything into that truck News without creating too much of a mess. Once again timing was not on our side in terms of the road to our new home as a simple 15 minute drive can easily become 40 due to the Highway 40 construction project. The crew began work on our turnoff just a few days before we were set to move. So, options were to possibly wait 30-40 minutes for our chance to drive through a muddy, pockmarked construction zone at a snail's pace or cruise the back roads and avoid the construction altogether. We opted for the back roads so as to avoid losing precious hours of daylight. The grid road from the "4 mile corner"south of Shellbrook was in decent shape considering the heavy traffic it has seen since the construction began. However, Honeywood Road is looking more and more like a test track for armored tanks than a road meant for passenger vehicles these days. The time gained by avoiding the traffic was spent idling down Honeywood Road avoiding what potholes I could while slowing down enough to get through the ones I couldn't in that gigantic truck full of my stuff. No matter how slow you go in moving truck full of your possessions, every is magnified by 1,000 and causes you to imagine a broken and shattered mess in the back with every bit of vibration. After what seemed like forever I finally arrived and we unloaded without incident. And everything survived the move. And then comes the snow. We knew it would come eventually but we were just hoping we'd have a week or two to prepare. But again the timing just wasn't there. After getting stuck and digging myself out four times before getting anywhere near the end of the driveway, I decided that a snow day was probably the best course of action. My kids were in full agreement but I don't imagine it will fly at the office. We'll see how that turns out. Sent from my BlackBerry wireless handheld

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After getting stuck and digging myself out four times before getting anywhere near the end of the driveway, I decided that a snow day was probably the best course of action.

Young entrepreneurs on the rise The theme of this year’s ABEX Awards – Saskatch- playing out. The organization ranked the most entrepreewan’s highest recognition for local enterprise – was sur- neurial communities in the country and Saskatoon, then prising. It was youth. Regina and then Moose Jaw grabbed the second, third A record number of young entrepreneurs under the age and fourth spots in the country. of 30 walked off with the province’s most presCFIB is also launching shop small Saturday tigious awards in a variety of categories includas it encourages consumers to patronize a loing one – Neechie Gear which is a locally-based cally owned, small business tomorrow. clothing manufacturer – picking up a pair. And the week will wind up with the annual And Alliance Grain Traders, the province’s ABEX – Award for Business Excellence – Gala largest handler of lentils and pulse crops, was in Regina Saturday evening. Produced by the named the exporter of the year as well as Busiprovincial chamber, the evening will be capped ness of the year. The founder of the company off with the naming of Saskatchewan’s Busi– Murad Al Katib – seemed like one of the vetness of the Year. erans of the business community at this year’s *** PAUL event. Now that he has reached 40 years of One of the most common questions a busiage, he looked well-seasoned compared to the ness commentator gets asked these days is: is MARTIN likes of Tyler Boyd, the 24-year-old founder of the Saskatchewan economic surge sustainable? ~ a Moosomin-based excavating company now The primary factor in Saskatchewan’s ecooperating in the Regina market and benefiting nomic burst in the past half dozen years has from the growth of new residential and commercial de- been investment. New money pouring into mine develvelopments. opment, expansion of the oil and gas sector and billions This year’s awards ceremony marked a significant being invested in new plant, equipment and technology milestone in the province’s economic growth. For years by businesses supporting the resource industry has prowe looked for ways to retain young people. Less than a foundly changed the provincial economy. decade later they are emerging as the new commercial So observers of this market track any new numbers leaders of today. on investment very, very closely to see if we can detect a *** change in the upward trend. This is Small business week in Canada. Well, the new numbers are out for the second quarter of Every October, entrepreneurs receive a tip of the hat for this year and so far…no change. their contribution to the economy, to job creation and to Investment in non-residential construction in Sastheir overall role in the life of their communities. katchewan was up nearly thirty per cent compared to By all accounts, small business owners are the princi- the end of the second quarter last year. Every category – pal generator of new jobs in the country and, when many industrial, institutional and commercial – development parts of the nation are still recovering from the Great Re- was up on a province-wide basis. cession, job creation is an important job. We also have a breakdown for the two major cities. On The week was kicked off with a report from the Canadi- this front, Saskatoon was a key recipient of new investan Federation of independent Business which highlighted ment – up 35 per cent in the year while Regina saw an how Saskatchewan’s emergence as an economic engine is increase of roughly 15 per cent.

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

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Why ‘rip and ship’ resources? Dear Editor, At an August conference, a senator from France perplexedly asked why Canadians export raw resources. He does not understand why we “rip and ship” resources rather than exporting profitable value-added goods. In the 80s and 90s, Canadians had been making steady progress in shifting our exports from resources to goods but the trend reversed in 2000; while we were exporting over 50% goods, we now export less than 40%. In this same time frame, our trade balance has shifted from a 2001 surplus of $8.6 trillion to a 2012 deficit of $2.3 trillion. The shift in exports from goods to resources is not the only factor in our escalating trade deficit but it is significant. Part of our trade deficit is with the European Union (EU). We rip and ship cheap resources there while importing pricey goods here. Our government has been negotiating the Canada-EU Trade Agreement (CETA). Studies show that CETA will increase, not decrease, our deficit. Will we as Canadians have to rip and ship even more resources and swallow the toxic environmental costs? The government promises “Deeper trade with the EU would mean good jobs, growth and long-term prosperity” but CETA is flawed and will deepen our trade deficit. If a senator from France, part of the EU, questions our rip and ship policy, we need to listen rather than signing CETA and deepening our trade deficit. Tell your MP to vote no to CETA and yes to value-added. Nancy Carswell Shellbrook

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The Editor As reported in the Southwest Booster of Oct. 11, 2012 (Swift Current), the Cypress Regional hospital will be building a landing pad to accommodate Stars helicopter Air Ambulance. As I understand it, Stars is a private for profit company, so why are public health dollars being used to benefit a private company? The only reason Stars wants to operate a ambulance service in Saskatchewan is to get their hands on public dollars. As a Saskatchewan citizen, I am not aware the people were agitating for a second and third ambulance service. This helicopter ambulance will be extremely costly. What is needed is some comparison pricing about air and ground ambulance services to transport a person from Swift Current to Regina. Then the local people will have some facts to go on. For myself and family the road ambulance service is plenty good enough for us. Henry Neufeld Waldeck

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Agriculture back in its rightful place While talking about his Saskatchewan Plan The paper calls for a crop production infor Growth vision statement last week, Precrease of 10 million tonnes by 2020 and inmier Brad Wall offered a reminder that we in crease in agriculture and food exports to $15 this province best not forget: billion by 2020. Agriculture cannot be forgotten. Obviously, these goals are both lofty and Oil has redefined the province’s economy in risky. Anyone with a passing familiarity with the past decade and now accounts for $10 bilcommodity price fluctuation or agriculture’s lion in annual economic activity in. Similarly, dependency on unpredictable weather may booming potash now accounts for $6.2 billion, wonder if they are all that wise. annually. But some interesting numbers suggest these However, Wall emphasizes that agriculture goals could be realistic. Take the most recent MURRAY in Saskatchewan accounts for a remarkable six-year period of 2006 to 2011 and consider MANDRYK $8.4 billion in economic activity _ sandwiched how much higher yields compared with the ~ between the two non-renewable resources. previous six years of 2000 to 2005: Canola, 32 Yet our infatuation with oil and potash in per cent; Peas, 12 per cent; Oats, 27 per cent; recent has left agriculture as become the forBarley, 15 per cent, and; wheat, 20 per cent. gotten middle child. Again, crop production can vary wildly year to year_ And Wall thinks that everyone _ including himself _ depending on multiple-year weather patterns and how has been a little guilty of this neglect. much farmers grow and fertilizer that can often depend But one of the neat things about Wall’s 66-page eco- on the prices. nomic paper released last week is how much space was However, if one looks at the crop yield numbers from dedicated to rectifying this by re-establishing agricul- 1992 to 2011 _ a healthy 20-year span affording us more ture as one of the drivers of the Saskatchewan economy. of a longer term view _ one sees an average crop producThe paper call for some improvements in agricultural tion increase of 2.5 per cent, annually. training _ perhaps, the return of agriculture technical To meet Wall’s target, farmers will actually have invocation training _ to appropriate acknowledge the spe- crease production by 3.7 per cent a year _ a figure about cialist nature of farming. In doing so, Wall is attempting the average annual production increase for every crop in to better establish agriculture as a true profession for not the past five years accept oats and canola. only just the producer, but also for hired farm operators It’s also worth noting, however, that Wall’s Sask. Party who are not recognized in the way other heavy equip- government announced in the March budget a$10 million ment operators are recognized. for additional wheat research _ part of a record $20.4 The paper is also chockfull of commitments to in- million for crop research. The government has doubled creased dollars on crop research and bio-tech, increased the commitment to research since 2007 and Wall feels livestock production, the previously announced estab- this investment will pay dividends in higher yielding lishment of a Global Food Institution at the University crops. Finally, let us keep in perspective that these are of Saskatchewan, value-added processing and improved just goals. The consequences of not meeting them are agriculture programs that are less ad hoc. (Wall proudly hardly dire. Nevertheless, in an economic paper mostly announced a 77-per-cent take-up of this year’s crop in- criticized for not have bold enough goals, Wall certainly surance program.) has some rather bold ones for agriculture. But perhaps the most intriguing and boldest initiative And after years of government neglect when it comes to in the entire paper is the goal of increasing agriculture the importance of agriculture, it’s nice to see agriculture production. retake its rightful place in Saskatchewan.

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Nations need to make steps to secure food into the future One of the over riding issues of agriculture moving forward is simply feeding a growing world population. At times we seem to lose sight of that fact in view of more immediate issues, whether that is the increasing cost of fuel, problems attracting workers, or the new world of grain marketing post Canadian Wheat Board. But as we move forward the world's population is going to climb. There are not even hints of any real effort being made to start a public dialogue on how the world might address that growth in a reasonable way. So we have to work on making sure farm production stays ahead of the increasing population. At times we think of farmers in North America being at the forefront of that effort. Farmers here look at production techniques as the answer. Genetically modified crop varieties hold out hope for greater yields, as do better application of nutrients through variable rates tailored to specific needs within a field. North American farmers are only part of the equation in terms of long term production. More important, at least in the shorter term that GM, will be helping farmers in other countries increase their production capabilities.

We are seeing some of that as farmers in South America are now a major producer of soybeans. There was a time when countries such as Ukraine were major producers of wheat. Eastern Europe was a major grain producer. A couple of world wars, and the control of Moscow for decades, left the region years behind in terms of technology. CALVIN I can recall a tour of farmers for Eastern Europe in Yorkton a decade, or DANIELS so ago, where it wasn't the large scale ~ combines which most interested them because it was too far ahead of them. The grain augers they saw was something they could see as being immediately helpful on the farm. As far behind on a technological level as farmers in Eastern Europe may be, farmers in Africa are decades behind that. If Africa had the technological advancements farmers have here in Canada imagine the farm production which could be achieved. But, there is more to it than production.

In a recent Western Producer article a startlingly sad statistic was at the heart of a story. In the article Colin Osborne, president of Vicwest, which owns Westeel grain bins noted "The minister of agriculture of India claims they lose 22 per cent of everything they crop. So they grow 400 million tonnes of crop every year and they lose 88 million tonnes through rot, contamination and animals. “To put that in perspective, Canada only grows about 72 million (tonnes per year).” Food loss is not a problem isolated to India. Food storage, vermin issues, and transportation problems account for substantial losses of food. That will become unacceptable in the future when every bushel of food will be critical, and on a world level how we protect the world's food supply will be as important in the future as increasing actual farm production. In many respects the answers exist, better granaries, better management systems. But like production, getting systems to go from farming with hoes to half-million dollar tractors is a technological step which will not easily be achieved. To feed our future it is a step which must be made.

Minister takes quality control of our daily bread back to 1900 Changes to the Canada Grain Act introduced in last week’s omnibus budget legislation repeat the same mistake that gave us e-coli contaminated beef charged Bill Gehl a durum and wheat farmer near Regina and the chairperson of the western farm group The Canadian Wheat Board Alliance. “The suggested changes to the Canada Grain Act

take quality control of our daily bread back to 1900 when we had rats in the grain. Apparently Finance Minister Flaherty liked the consequences of Minister Ritz’s gutting of inspection at cattle slaughter plants so much that he wants to implement the same system in the grain industry” Gehl said. In the new budget the government proposes to

remove mandatory inward inspection at grain terminals. This means contaminated shipments may not be caught until they arrive at a customer’s unloading facility, greatly increasing the cost of mistakes and the risk of damaging our reputation for pure grain. “One would have thought the fiasco at XL Beef which is the direct

result of a similar removal of Federal Inspection would have been a red flag to the Minister not to tamper with the Canada Grain Act and terminal inspection” observed Gehl “but it does reflect the ongoing undermining of our grain system by this administration, including removing Kernel Visual Distinguishability (KVD) standards, major cuts to

plant breeding programs, loss of PFRA, and of course the theft of farmers’ marketing agency the Canadian Wheat Board.” Other protections for farmers in the Canada Grain Act will also be eliminated in favour of private sector corporations. For example the requirement for grain buyers to be bonded to cover their obligations to farmers for

grain purchases will be replaced with an insurance scheme which will cost farmers more and give an unfair advantage to already established companies with deep pockets. “Undermining the Canada Grain Act, as this budget proposes, threatens food safety and quality for the people we feed at home and around the world” concluded Gehl.

Sask provides safe and healthy food with respect for our livestock THE SASK ATCHEWA N MINISTRY OF AGR ICULTUR E

October is Agriculture Awareness month. Now is the time to recognize and celebrate the important role Agriculture plays in the province of Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan’s agricultural producersare safe, reliable providers of healthy animal-based food products. We care about our animals. We have an interest in caring. The livestock producers in this province are balancing the demands of providing a safe, reliable supply of meat and poultry products with the importance of caring for and ensuring the well-being of our animals. They are supported in this work by government, industry and non-profit organizations with an interest in both healthy food production and animal welfare. For example, the Farm Animal Council of Saskatchewan (FACS) provides codes of practice, health and safety fact sheets and guidelines for animal welfare to livestock producers in Saskatchewan. It is a member-based, industry-led, non-profit organization with a long history of serving as the voice of producers to advance responsible animal care in our province. FACS supports producers of a variety of animal types – from beef and dairy cattle, pork and poultry to farmed bison, sheep, goats, deer and horses. They collaborate with industry experts, academic leaders and other professionals to ensure the information they provide is accurate and timely. The FACS materials promote responsible animal welfare and pro-

vide valuable, practical information for producers, consumers, researchers and students. Through the support of organizations like FACS, Saskatchewan producers are leading the way in onfarm animal health and welfare. From livestock feeding and handling systems and nutrition management to facility design and herd health, our producers continue to ensure they employ safe, supportive animal husbandry practices based on sound research. Organizations like the Prairie Agriculture Machinery Institute (PAMI) help bring technological advancements in the areas described above to our livestock producers. For example, PAMI’s Western Beef Development Centre (WBDC) offers a specific focus on innovation and advancement in the beef cattle industry to help producers raise livestock sustainably and profitably. Partners in animal health research, such as the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), help determine standards for when and what pharmaceutical support is required to ensure animal welfare. The WCVM is the premiere centre of veterinary education, research and expertise in Western Canada. It carries out vital veterinary and biomedical research in relation to food animals, livestock production and management, animal welfare, public health and food safety and environmental health. Saskatchewan producers look to the guidelines provided by experts in animal health, like those trained through the WCVM, to help monitor animal health and ensure they treat only when required.

Partners in industry, such as O&T Farmsat Regina, contribute naturally enriching livestock feeds produced with high Omega-3 values using legumes and oilseeds. Their livestock feeds are developed based on sound scientific research and nutrition studies that show the benefits to both animal nutrition and the human functional foods industries. Through the contributions of industry, research, and non-profit partners like those described here, Saskatchewan producers are helping to feed our global population – which grows by an astounding 90 million people each year. Now that’s a good news story. That’s a story worth celebrating.

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The Prince Albert Cooperative Association helped the Shellbrook and Districts Health Services Project get one step closer to its fund raising goal with a $10,000 contribution to the cause. Pictured here, Janice Muller, of the Health Services Project receives a cheque for $10,000 from Prince Albert Coop President Ian Lauder, flanked by Shellbrook Coop Manager Jeff Rothwell, left and Prince Albert Coop Operations Manager Joe Novakowski, right.

Jacy Gitzel, left, and Dianne Ethier, right, of the Shellbrook Scotiabank branch present a cheque for $2,211.50 to Karisa Klaassen and Marliese Kasner, of the Happy Hearts Childcare Inc. board. The funds match last month’s garage sale and burger barbecue with proceeds going toward the construction of a 33 space child care centre in the community.

Time to shine light on Reserve politicians The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) will be affirming its support of Bill C-27 this afternoon during a presentation to the Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development committee (Room 362, East Block @ 4:30p.m.) Bill C-27, if passed, would put the salaries of chiefs and councilors on the internet for all to see. “The bottom line is politicians, regardless of race or level of government, should have to disclose their pay to the public,” said CTF Prairie Director. “Greater transparency on aboriginal reserves will help separate the good apples from the bad ones.” The CTF has been pushing hard for the tabling of such a bill over the past three years as it has exposed numerous cases of wild salaries on aboriginal reserves such as Peguis First Nation (Manitoba), Enoch Cree Nation (Al-

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Rob Clarke, MP, Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River, today spoke in response to the Private Member’s Motion brought forward by Liberal Bob Rae, MP, Toronto Centre. Clarke, who is a member of the Muskeg Lake Cree First Nation and former RCMP who worked on First Nations Reserves in Saskatchewan, opened debate on Thursday on his Private Member’s Bill C-428, a bill which will amend the Indian Act, repeal outdated sections of the Indian Act and initiate a process for consultation on replacement of the Indian Act with more modern and respectful legislation. Clarke spoke today about how his Bill compares with Rae’s motion, which was introduced today. Clarke went on to outline the difference between a motion and a bill in terms of effectiveness. “A motion is an expression of sen-

timent, belief, wishes whereas a bill can mandate action. While sentiments, and beliefs and wishes are fine, it is action that First Nations need. “ Clarke is open to amendments to his Bill and hopes that the Committee process will provided the opportunity for his fellow legislators, First Nations chiefs and band members and other interested Canadians to talk about the changes that the Indian Act needs and to find common ground from which to begin the process. “This is not about partisan politics,” said Clarke. “This is one of the most compelling issues of our time and it is in fact the time to break with the tragedy and pain of the past and look forward to a better future for First Nations and all Canadians.”

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five years · Put all audit documents online, not just annual audit documents · Clarify that funds noted in the travel column of chief and council pay sheets should not include pay for attending off reserve meetings; those funds should be reported in the salary or honorarium column; and · Funds chiefs and councilors receive for sitting on band partner entities like tribal councils and provincial bodies should be included in pay reports “Overwhelmingly we’ve heard from people living on and off reserves that this legislation is long overdue,” added Craig. “Taxpayers appreciate MP Kelly Block’s effort to get the ball rolling with her private members bill as well as the government’s current legislation.”

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will have cut the government’s debt in half since 2007. And we will balance the budget each and every year. The fourth component of the growth plan is education and training. In addition to continuing to invest in post-secondary education, we will also add 300 more apprenticeship spaces and create more apprenticeship training opportunities for high school students. We will work to increase high school completion rates. We will ask businesses to invest more in training. The fifth component of the plan is innovation. We will continue to support world leading research in agriculture and energy. Our goal is that by 2020 we will increase crop production by 10-million tonnes and increase exports of agri-food prod-

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Seven seats were up for grabs in the Sask Rivers School Division board election and seven seats were recaptured by incumbents. In Division 1, long time board member Wayne Steen defeated challenger Shawn Budnick. In subdivision 4 incumbent John McIvor defeated former subdivision 4 trustee Arthur Voyer. Six candidates ran for five at-large seats

their website at www.spra.sk.ca/recsurvey/ that asks for feedback. People can participate until November 9, 2012. In the fall of 2011, the Ministry of Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport and SPRA began the process of seeking information through consultation on the recreation sector in Saskatchewan. In Phase 1, fifteen key stakeholders were interviewed. This information was collected and incorporated into a draft report. This draft report was used as the basis for Phase 2 which consisted of a one-day workshop in Saskatoon with close to 80 stakeholders in attendance. Feedback from Phase 2 was used to focus the report that is now available to review online in Phase 3. The firm Professional Environmental Recreation Consultants, hired last year through an request for proposal process to conduct the consultations, is expected to submit a final report by the end of 2012.

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resource wealth. There’s been a lot of debate about what we should do with royalty revenues once the debt has been paid off. Premier Wall has asked former University of Saskatchewan president Peter MacKinnon to look at that question, by leading the Saskatchewan Heritage Initiative. Professor MacKinnon will develop and recommend options on what Saskatchewan should do with its resource revenues after we pay off the provincial debt. After years of stagnation, Saskatchewan is growing. But we need to do the right things to sustain growth, to deal with challenges of growth, so our children and their children can build a good life right here. We need a plan. This government has one.

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Sask residents asked for feedback on recreation The Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport is asking all Saskatchewan residents to share their thoughts on how recreation affects their lives. This is the third phase of consultations on a report that will contribute to the development of a new recreation policy. “As the province continues to grow, we want to ensure Saskatchewan people benefit from the growth and can enjoy recreational opportunities,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Kevin Doherty said. “Your feedback will help guide the ministry and the sector in the development of a new recreation policy for the province.” As part of the consultation plan, Phase 3 provides the public a chance to review the report following two rounds of consultation with the sector on the current state of recreation in Saskatchewan. The Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (SPRA) is hosting a survey on

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and South America. Under the new “Saskatchewan International Future” scholarship, 20 students a year will study business at an international institution with government support. In return, they will agree to live and work in Saskatchewan for five years after they graduate. The Growth Plan for Saskatchewan: Vision 202 and Beyond also includes targets. Those targets include: • By the end of 2014, no one will wait longer than 3 months for surgery. • By 2017, no one will wait to receive emergency room care. • By 2020, Saskatchewan will have the highest Grade 12 graduation rate in the country. The Saskatchewan economy is being propelled by our natural

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government organization to drive infrastructure innovation, financing, design and delivery. Our focus over the next two years will be on renewing roads, water systems, health care facilities and schools. The second component of our growth plan is keeping the Saskatchewan economy competitive. Our government will lower the business tax rate from 12 to 10 per cent by 2015. This fall, we will introduce the Saskatchewan Employment Act, which will clearly outline the rights and responsibilities of employers, employees and unions in the workplace. The third component of The Growth Plan for Saskatchewan is fiscal responsibility. Over the next five years, we will pay down another $400 million on the provincial debt - meaning we

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Saskatchewan patients are able to seek their community pharmacists’ help if they need prescription medications for certain minor ailments. The Ministry of Health is pleased to support the efforts of the Pharmacists’ Association of Saskatchewan (PAS), which is undertaking a broader public awareness campaign to ensure the public understands the available prescribing services through community pharmacies and pharmacists. This campaign complements the work undertaken by the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacists (SCP) to enhance prescriptive authority for pharmacists. “Pharmacists are well-trusted members of the health care team,” Health Minister Dustin Duncan said. “We all recognize the ability of pharmacists to improve health care delivery in collaboration with doctors and other health care professionals. Residents now have another option to access medications when they need them. This truly reflects our commitment to put patients first.” Community pharmacists have the ability to prescribe certain medications for specific minor ailment conditions, including:

• Minor acne • Insect bites • Cold sores • Allergic rhinitis • Oral thrush • Diaper rash and • Canker sores As set out in the SCP prescriptive authority bylaws, pharmacists began to provide prescribing services in March 2011. Initially, these services included extending refills on existing prescriptions, altering missing information or a dosage form on a prescription, and providing emergency supplies of prescribed medications. The minor ailments prescribing service was first made available in June 2011. “The expansion of minor ailment prescribing allows pharmacists to better serve their patients’ health care needs,” Saskatchewan College of Pharmacists President Kim Borschowa said. “It allows patients to take control of their health in a positive manner by empowering them to make decisions about their care in conjunction with pharmacists. Especially in rural areas, it is providing another option for

both patients and physicians to make better use of available health care resources.” “Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to have a significant and positive impact on patient health in Saskatchewan,” Pharmacists’ Association of Saskatchewan Chair Curtis Loucks said. “Patients now have more options to improve their health by consulting with pharmacists to resolve issues which previously may only be handled by physicians. It is clear from recent public opinion polls that not only are Saskatchewan residents comfortable with pharmacists providing these services, they also want pharmacists to offer many other health services. We look forward to expanding the role of pharmacists in this and other primary health care innovations.” Between January 1 and June 30, 2012, about 48,000 Saskatchewan residents accessed pharmacist prescribing services, and between February 1 and June 30, 2012, approximately 550 residents accessed minor ailments prescribing services. There are approximately 1,300 practising pharmacists and more than 350 licensed community pharmacies in Saskatchewan.

Toys in entertainment make great Canadian success story In the current age of recession and high unemployment, it’s rare to come across a business whose biggest problem is finding enough talented people to hire because sales keep doubling every year. But this has been the case for Kevin Richer ever since 2007, when, at the age of 27 he first launched his Wooky Entertainment toy company. Now, with the release of new product lines like Mathable—a numerical variation of the board game Scrabble—2012 is shaping up to be thebiggest year yet for this creative Montrealer. Success, however, has been anything but pure luck. Richer was born into a long line of toy manufacturers and he`d been developing new products and managing his parents’ toy company for a full decade before starting

up Wooky. “ I just couldn’t imagine my parents’ business, as it was then structured, being able to follow the vision I had for a company like Wooky,” Richer says today. The all-Canadian company now produces top quality toys exclusively conceived by an in-house R&D team. Wooky employs more than30 people and its innovative approach to marketing, drives the strikingly youthful company. With the bulk of employees young enough to have only stopped playing with toys themselves recently, it’s not surprising Wooky has been able to develop lines kids can relate to. Most notably is StyleMeUp, a fashion design series for young girls that’s taken off in more than 45 countries so far. “It’s true,” says Richer, “to

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successfully develop new toys you need to go back to when you were the age of the consumers you’re selling to. And with our marketing we realized early on that toys are just one element of a much larger business—the entertainment industry. “You see, it’s all about building entertainment brands now, creating products that have far wider horizons, be that through television, movies, or the internet. The toys getting those coveted places on the shelves of the big retailers all have strong brands rooted in entertainment. So before we develop a toy we first develop the brand. That’s one reason why almost all our products have their own dedicated interactive websites.” Under Richer’s careful supervision, the Wooky R&D

department has created over 200 toy products in the past three years alone. Whatever the case, with sales doubling every year, there’s no doubt

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Sask. automating hunting, trapping and angling licensing system Making front line services quicker and more convenient for hunters and anglers, Saskatchewan is automating its hunting, trapping and angling licensing system. “Our province has some of the best fishing and hunting opportunities in the world and automating the license issuance system will help to make the experience even better,” Environment Minister Ken Cheveldayoff said. “Each year hunters and anglers contribute about $40 million to our economy and create more than 2,500 direct jobs. These outdoors enthusiasts help maintain a strong workforce and support the economy in rural areas of the province.” Annually, more than 170,000 hunting and 185,000 angling licenses are issued for a total revenue of $12 million. The current system is paper-based, cumbersome and time consuming. Automated hunting, trapping and angling licensing will make it much easier and more efficient for people to get a licence. “Our government has heard from many individuals that we need to update our licensing process,” Cheveldayoff said. “With this new service, individuals will be able

to obtain a licence at home on their personal computer at any time, through a license issuer or by telephone. The automated system will also be much more convenient for out-of-province hunters and anglers.” Hunters and anglers will still be able to purchase their licenses from local licence issuers if they wish. The automated service is designed to improve revenue collection and financial management, game harvest and program reporting, data management and support for the license issuers. With the implementation of this system, license fees will not be increased and the allocation of 30 per cent of license revenue directed to the Fish and Wildlife Development Fund will be maintained. The Big Game Draw process will also continue as it has in the past. The Active Network, Ltd., a private sector technology company specializing in hunting and angling license sales in North America, has been contracted to deliver this service for the province. The ministry expects to have licences available through the automated process ready for the 2013 hunting and angling seasons.

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Achievement award honours U of S toxicologist

John Giesy, Canada Research Chair in Environmental Toxicology at the University of Saskatchewan, has been awarded the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Paris-based Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment (SCOPE) and China’s Zhongyu Environmental Technologies Corporation. “Environmental stewardship is at the core of several of our signature areas of research at the University of Saskatchewan, particularly water security,” said VicePresident Research Karen Chad. “The knowledge generated by Professor Giesy’s work has a continuing impact on the health of millions of people around the world. This latest honour is extraordinarily well-deserved.” Giesy, based at the U of S Toxicology Centre, is one of the world’s most prominent environmental toxicologists. In addition to his post at the U of S, he is an emeritus distinguished professor of Zoology with Michigan State University. He holds several honorary and active professor positions with universities in Hong Kong and mainland China, where he travels

frequently to teach and lead active research programs. Giesy’s SCOPE-Zhongyu Lifetime Achievement Award was presented at the Annual SCOPE meeting in TaiYuan, China, October 1821. Giesy has published more than 840 peer-reviewed articles and is the secondmost cited author worldwide in the combined fields of ecology and environmental science. Among his many contributions, Giesy and his team developed a screening test for hormone disruptors in the environment. The test has been approved for use by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and is being adopted as a world standard. His citation reads, in part: “John Giesy is among the world’s most innovative and influential environmental toxicologists whose work in ecological risk assessment, including aquatic, wildlife, and avian toxicology, has had global impact. He has made tremendous contributions towards improving our environment through his exceptional scientific work and his commitment to promoting positive and tangible

change in government policy and industry practice.” The SCOPE-Zhongyu Environmental Awards, established in 2010, recognize outstanding scientists who contribute to the improvement of the world environ-

ment through promotion of environmental sciences, technological advances, and research on best management practices. Giesy is the first Canadian researcher to receive the distinction.

Founded in 1969, SCOPE is recognized as a source of authoritative, independent and influential scientific analyses and assessments of emerging environmental issues caused by or having an impact on humans and the

environment. SCOPE works with the United Nations Environment Program and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations to address a range of environmental issues.

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First research chair in Health Quality Aardvarks open football Improvement Sciences announced playoffs in Wynyard

The U of S College of Pharmacy and Nutrition and Saskatchewan’s Health Quality Council are pleased to announce Thomas Rotter has joined the university as the first Research Chair in Health Quality Improvement (QI) Sciences. “This new research chair position is one of the first in Canada and the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition is very honoured to serve as the home for this position,” said David Hill, dean of the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition. “We expect Thomas will guide innovative curriculum enhancements that will benefit health profession students in their care of patients and communities. “The research program led by the QI Chair will provide policy makers and health system leaders with valuable new evidence about designing and implementing changes to improve quality of health care.” Through investment from the U of S, the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health, and the Health Quality Council, Rotter will address different dimensions of health quality including safety, patient-centred care, timeliness, effectiveness and access to health care. Rotter will work with the U of S health sciences colleges and schools, the Health Quality Council and Saskatchewan’s health regions to contribute to continuous, systemwide improvements in health care quality. “Saskatchewan’s health care system has embarked upon a major transformation involving all health regions and health care agencies,” said Dr. Susan Shaw, chair of the Health Quality Council. “This new academic post is timely and will help the province apply existing evidence on how to use improvement science to make health care better and safer for patients, and produce new evidence from our Saskatchewan experience. “

Rotter joined the college on October 15, 2012. He completed his undergraduate degree in nursing and nursing management from the University of Glamoran, Wales, UK, a master of public health degree and a PhD in public health from the University of Dresden in Germany. He has held research appointments in European public health with the Department of International Health at Maastricht University in the Netherlands since 2010. His most recent research focused on a comprehensive evaluation and quality improvement initiative of an ongoing co-operation of two university hospitals in a crossborder setting. The Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) is an integral partner for the Research Chair in Health Quality Improvement Sciences. SHRF played a key role in the recruitment process to attract Rotter to the University of Saskatchewan and will continue to be involved as it will be managing the funds for the position.

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The Shellbrook Aardvarks are on the road to open up the provincial playoffs after finishing second in the 2A Conference of the Provincial 6 Man Football League. The Aardvarks now head to Wynyard Saturday October 27 for a 1 p.m. kickoff. The Aardvarks lone loss of the season cost the team a home playoff game. Shellbrook and Rosthern finished with identical 5-1 records but held the tie breaker in handing Shellbrook their only loss. The Aardvarks finished off the regular season with a 5641 win over Wakaw, in Cudworth, October 18.

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OBITUARY ~ Sharon Christine Shaw Sharon Christine Shaw passed away peacefully at the age of 55 on September 15, 2012 after a long battle with diabetes and complications that surround. She was born January 27, 1957. Sharon will be sadly missed by her loving husband Lyal; her children, Laurie (Corey) Temple, Jeremy O Connor and Amanda (Chris) O Connor; her adopted children, Terri (Joe) Whiteman and Darcy Bauer; her grandchildren, Eric, Cole, Genny and Xander; two sisters, Shirley (Leo) Borsa, Olive (Dale) Turgeon and Marilyn Kirkup, as well a numerous nieces and nephews, and

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countless friends. Sharon a predeceased by her parents, Cy and Margaret Kirkup and brothers Ken and Raymond Kirkup. Also predeceased by Lyal’s parents, Wilbur and Martha Shaw; brother-in-law Clifford Shaw, sister-in-law Florence Anderson. Survived by Lyal’s daughter Cheryl; Lyal’s brothers Art (Emma), Stan (Maxine), sisters Mary Folk, Joyce, Eleanor Shaw, sister-in-law Josephine Shaw. In lieu of flowers make donations to Kinsmen Telemiracle.

U of S mourns the passing of Sylvia Fedoruk The University of Saskatchewan community is mourning the death of the Honourable Sylvia Fedoruk. “Sylvia embodied what it meant to be a member of the U of S community—she was a renowned innovator, a proud alumna, a community leader in every sense of the term, and a tireless booster of the University of Saskatchewan,” said Ilene Busch-Vishniac, U of S president. In 1986, Sylvia became the first female chancellor of the University of Saskatchewan, and went on to serve on both the University Senate and the Board of Governors. She became Saskatchewan’s 17th Lieutenant Governor in 1988— the first female to serve in that role. Born in Canora, Saskatchewan in 1927, Sylvia (BA’49, MA’50, LLD’06) was the only woman conducting medicalphysics research in Canada over 60 years ago. She was a member of a four-person team at the U of S that invented the cobalt-60 unit—commonly known as the “Cobalt Bomb”— the world’s first radiation machine using high-intensity radioactive cobalt for cancer treatment in humans. Since then, thousands of Canadian cobalt-60 units have been used to treat millions of cancer patients worldwide.

During her time as a student at the U of S, Sylvia was a member of 12 intervarsity championship teams. She was co-captain of the Huskiette basketball team, played on the volleyball team, was on the golf team, and played goalie one year for the hockey team. More recently, she served as honorary chair for the Huskie Athletics Centennial Planning Committee. The internationally acclaimed physicist served the Saskatchewan Cancer Foundation as chief medical physicist for 35 years. Sylvia’s many recognitions include being made an Officer of the Order of Canada, a member of at least three sports halls of fame, a member of the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame, and she is listed as one of the university’s 100 Alumni of Influence. U of S Chancellor Vera Pezer added, “Sylvia was a dear friend of mine for many years. I will miss her deeply, as will so many people at the U of S, in Saskatchewan, and among the medical, scientific and sporting communities. She was a special person and leaves a legacy we can all be proud of.”

Christians and Halloween PASTOR DAVID BALDOCK PARKSIDE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

I’ve been spending some time recently, pondering the season that is upon us: Halloween. To me it seems a strange holiday to celebrate in a country like rational, practical Canada. Yet Canadians seem to have been embracing Halloween more and more fervently over the past decade. I’ve only been paying attention for about that long. It makes me wonder why, when it seems to glorify suf-

fering, death, frightening people, and eating obscene amounts of candy. Well, the candy part I can understand. But all the rest? I’m not so keen on those other things. To be clear, I went trickor-treating as a kid but, that was before I came to faith in Jesus, and before I started thinking about stuff like consequences or real evil in the world. But I’ve come to believe that there is enough evil in the world without celebrating it. The roots of Halloween go

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back to early Celtic Druids as a kind of harvest festival on October 31st, but with the inclusion of a fair amount of ghostly expectations. In the 8th century, a Pope decided to move a longstanding Christian celebration, All Saints Day, to November 1st. Inevitably there was confusion, and pagan practices became mixed into modern celebrations at the end of October. Halloween was not a church holiday. Jesus had nothing to do with starting it. Rather, Jesus is known for driving demons out of people, even when they were proclaiming Him as the Son of God. Quite a different thing from commissioning a holiday to give publicity to demonic powers. So, should Christians participate in Halloween? In a way, I think that’s up to each family to work out on their own. There’s nothing wrong with candy, in moderation of course. There’s nothing wrong with dressing up in costumes, although some choices might be less desireable than others. On the other hand, spiritual darkness, violence and gore are not fitting matters

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for children (nor for adults, truth be told). Worse, to me, is the enticing of kids toward such matters with the promise of candy. I recently saw a toddler in a store playing with a bloodspattered plastic chainsaw, which made realistic screaming sounds when you pulled the string. Not really kids stuff, is it? So far, we’re more than happy to give out candy at our door one day a year. If that’s all there was to it, Halloween would be fine by me. But our kids don’t get to dress up or go out. In fact, they would probably be too scared to knock on someone’s door. Besides, they don’t really need more candy than they already get. That is the balance we feel comfortable with as parents, given their ages. In a few years, we might re-evaluate, but no matter what we decide in future, it’s important to talk to them about what it all means, and why some things are not okay with their mom and dad. Just because “everybody else is doing it” has never been a good argument.

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Mass Sunday, 9 a.m.. St. Henry’s - Leask Mass Sunday 11 a.m. St. Joseph’s - Marcelin Mass Saturday, 7 p.m. Fr. Tru Le -----------------------PRESBYTERIAN Mistawasis Sunday worship 11 a.m. Rev. Bev Shepansky -----------------------SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 407-2nd Ave E, Shellbrook Sat., 9:45 a.m. - Sabbath School. Sat., 11:00 am Worship Broadcast on VOAR 92.1 FM Pastor Stanislav Kondrat 306-764-6853 -----------------------SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH Currently meeting in homes on Sunday morn. and Wednesday evenings. Parkside 747-2309, Leask 466-4498 Marcelin 226-4615 -----------------------ANGLICAN CHURCH Leask - All Saint’s 8 a.m. - Morning prayer Service. 9 a.m. Holy Communion Canwood - Christ Church 2 p.m. 1st & 3rd Sundays Evening Prayer 2nd & 4th Sundays Holy Communion Mont Nebo - St. Luke’s 2 p.m. - 1st and 3rd Sundays Holy Communion 2nd and 4th Sundays Evening Prayer St. Andrew’s Shellbrook Sunday, 11 a.m. Holy Communion Father Harnish 468-2264 -----------------------UNITED CHURCH Big River 1st & 2nd Sundays 1 p.m. - Worship at Anglican Church All Other Sundays -10 a.m. Shellbrook - Knox Sun., 10 am - Worship Pastor Dave Whalley

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Riders back into a playoff spot A smile flashed across Brendan Taman's face at the mention of the term "playoffs". There's another word the Saskatchewan Roughriders General Manager actually despises, but we'll get to that later. The Roughriders entered this past weekend teetering on the edge of a playoff berth needing either a home win over Montreal Saturday afternoon, or a Hamilton Tiger-Cats loss at Calgary Saturday night. Well one of those two things happened. The Riders dropped a 34-28 decision to the Alouettes at Mosaic Stadium as a fourth quarter rally fell short however the Ticats muffed their game to the Stampeders later that evening and the Riders were able to clinch without even breaking a sweat. Backing into the playoffs? Absolutely. Apologizing for it? Not on your life.

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Voice of The Riders "I hate doing this because I never want to look back to last year but going from where we were a year ago to where we are now, it's a big credit for us," Taman said about heading back to the CFL postseason after a one-year absence in 2011, the club's 5-13 season. "We've improved this team, I

think there's no doubt about that but we need to play better. We're happy to be where we're at, but we need to be better." No guff. The Riders have lost back-to-back games, to Edmonton and Montreal, here in the stretch drive and their record stands at 8-8 with two games left. The chance at a home playoff game has been blown and now the only question which remains is: are they going on the road in the West Division in the playoffs or crossing over into the East Division? Really, if you ask these Riders, it doesn't matter. They're in the playoffs with a rookie head coach and a roster which was completely overhauled in the off-season by Taman, his first season truly in charge of the Green & White. They rebuilt, with using the term "rebuild". Why? "I hate that word," Taman gri-

maced. "I don't know if there's another word to use. I'd use it if there was but I hate that word because that's sort of a built-in excuse to lose. "We were never gonna do that but we knew we were gonna change the team a lot. I think other teams in the past have done it, even Edmonton did very well using 'that word' last year. The Riders have two games left; at home this week to Toronto and then the last game of the regular season at the BC Lions. Who knows how things will play out? They're looking at 10-8, 9-9 or 8-10 but they all constitute a huge leap from last year under first year coach Corey Chamblin. The key is that they've clinched a playoff spot with still two games remaining, and they can now start making plans for the playoffs. As for the makeover - the "rebuild"-

things went according to plan despite a lot of silent hand-wringing behind closed doors. Especially during a five-game losing streak mid-season. "I think in this league with eight teams, you can do it pretty quick," Taman explained. "It's not easy, but it's a credit to the coaches and the players to have won enough games." The current two-game slide is nothing to be overlooked but by no means is it an omen for the future. In 2010 the Riders lost four in row in October before winning game 18 and rolling into the Grey Cup in Edmonton. Hold on tight. This is where it gets fun. (Rod Pedersen is the voice of the Riders on CKRM Radio) Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld

Manning's plan looking 'super' so far Step 1: Peyton Manning becomes a free agent. Step 2: He signs with an AFC team, Denver Broncos Step 3: His Broncos win the AFC championship Step 4: His brother Eli’s New York Giants win the NFC championship Step 5: The Manning brothers meet in the Super Bowl at New Orleans Feb. 3, 2013. Don’t you just love it when a plan works out? When Peyton was freed from his Indianapolis Colts obligations last March after a spectacular 13-year career in the midwest, every NFL general manager without a Hall of Fame quarterback under contract drooled like a starving man at a Keg Restaurant just thinking about signing the cerebral QB with the rifle arm who will go down in history as one of the best ever at his position. But general managers running NFC teams didn’t have a chance because Peyton was similarly drooling about the possibility of a Manning vs. Manning Super Bowl. And that meant AFC teams only. And as the plan unfolds, it could happen this year. Eli’s Giants, who won the Super Bowl last February, are back among the NFL’s elite. And Peyton’s Broncos, after a middling start, are playing like the powerhouse most people ex-

pected them to be. Peyton’s 35-point second half explosion against San Diego on a Monday Night Football game Oct. 15 turned a 24-0 halftime deficit into a comfortable victory and solidified his stature as one of the game’s best. Jim Trotter on si.com said Peyton’s performance that night was “a personal highlight reel, outrageous even by his standards.” “You never can count that guy out,” Brandon Stokley the Washington Post. “I’ve seen it too many times. Everybody in this locker room knows, and we all believe that when you have him behind the centre we can come back from any deficit.” Peyton Manning hasn’t failed at much during his career. Why would his Manning-vs.-Manning Super Bowl dream be any different? • Comedy writer Jim Barach: “NBA rookie Royce White of the Houston Rockets is battling severe anxiety. His biggest fear is that he will spend his whole career with the Houston Rockets.” • Greg Cote of The Miami Herald, on the proposed Bikini Basketball Association: "If teams in that league have a merchandise sale and the signs read, "All our clothing 75 per cent off" — they mean it." • Comedy writer Alan

BRUCE PENTON ~ Ray, on the NHL lockout: "Hockey fans are facing a grim reality. They may have to spend the entire season sober." • Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “Patriots tight end Michael Hoomanawanui returned to practice after sitting out a day because of concussion symptoms. Talk about cruel and unusual: Doctors wouldn't clear him until he could spell his last name.” • Vancouver blogger Steve Burgess: “Lance Armstrong said to be in negotiations to swap seven Tour de France titles for one Nobel Prize in Chemistry.” • Steve Harvey, in his weekly Bottom Ten: “Coach Andy Reid of Philadelphia, saddled with the most turnover-prone quarterback in the NFL (Michael Vick), took the logical step and fired his defensive coordinator.” • Barach again: “Alex Rodriguez was benched for

Game 1 of the series between the Yankees and Tigers and was seen flirting with women in the crowd from the bench. Coaches weren’t worried.They know A-Rod always has trouble scoring in the playoffs.” • R.J. Currie of sportsdeke.com: Five signs Winnipeg pivot Buck Pierce isn't over his concussion: 5. Loves the play-by-play of Rod Black; 4. Is studying Tim Tebow's throwing motion; 3. Thinks an option play is asking out Buzz instead of Boomer; 2. Practises in a watermelon helmet; 1. Says the NHL lockout is a shame because it's the Leafs' year. • Another one from Perry: “Location, location, location can be a bad thing, too, as evidenced by the sponsor logo on the seat of

UK diver Tom Daley's swim briefs: British Gas.” • Auburn alum Charles Barkley, to Birmingham's WJOX Radio, on the 1-5 Tigers' football game against Vanderbilt: "Trust me, we're playing the smart kids this week. If you can't beat the smart kids, you're in for a long year." • Twin Cities sportswriter Larry Fitzgerald Sr., to the St. Paul Pioneer Press, on son Larry Jr.'s $128.5 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals: "He's doing pretty well — I keep trying to get him to bump my allowance." • Comedian Argus Hamilton, on reports that Judge Judy makes $45 million a year: "Only Alex Rodriguez is paid more to sit on the bench." • Another one from Cote,

on the Jets' choice of Mark Sanchez or Tim Tebow at quarterback: "(It's) like you wanting a safer neighbourhood and having to decide between Beirut or Fallujah." • Ian Hamilton of the Regina Leader, after noting that convicted dogfighter Michael Vick was once again a dog-owner: "The way Vick has been fumbling the ball this season, the animal had better be a retriever." • Brad Dickson of the Omaha (Neb.) World-Herald, after a dog stole Paul Casey's ball as he was lining up a putt: "If you think this a problem in golf, you should see the world Frisbee championships." Care to comment? Email brucepenton2003@yahoo. ca

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Round it up

Jody Lanovaz, of Shellbrook Bigway Foods, presents Shellbrook and Districts Health Services Project fund raising chair Ron Ferster with a cheque for $414.28. The funds were raised through the store’s Round Up campaign. Through the initiative, customers were asked to round up their grocery purchases to the nearest dollar with proceeds going to the cause.

By Jenny Hosie Hi everyone! My name is Jenny Hosie and I will be your new Recreation Director. As most of you know Cassie has left for maternity leave this Friday, so a big good luck and congratulations to her and the family in advance of their new arrival! To begin I will give you a brief background about me. I am originally from England and moved here to Shellbrook in August. I am very happy and excited to be your Recreation Director and a part of your beautiful community. Please feel free to contact me and introduce yourself! Tammy Fulton instructs 2 Yoga classes in Shellbrook on Mondays; her first class starts at 5:15-6:30pm starting November 5th at the Seniors Hall. The second starts at 6:30pm in the Elementary School. If you would like more details on

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these classes contact Tammy Fulton at 747-3030, 940-7580 or tfulton@skyvelocity.ca. Just a reminder that Fitness with Leeta Harms is every Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 – 8:30pm in the Elementary School. You can purchase 12 passes for $50 or pay a drop in fee of $5. Coming up we have an SHA Skills of Gold Skills Development Camps and Coach Speciality Clinics. The Skills Development Camp runs November 10 & 11 and costs $125 per child. You can register at www.sha. sk.ca. The Coach Speciality Clinic runs November 9th 6-9pm and is free of charge. This is open to all Coaches, Assistants and Parents. For more information contact saskhockey@ shaw.ca or 370-2323 Another reminder for you that Volleyball for adults will continue every Sunday in the High School

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Gymnasium. The cost is $2 per person and sessions will run until November 25th. Find information about programmes and events running at www.shellbrook.org Finally, keeping in Cassie’s tradition of a weekly health tip…here it goes. I have found an interesting article on www.healthyrecap. com about immunity boosting food throughout the colder months. With Halloween approaching, pumpkins are full of Vitamin A and zinc which can help boost your immune system. You can find great recipes on this website. So now you have something with those innards when carving your Jack-o’-lantern. Jenny Hosie Shellbrook Recreation Director office – 747-4949 cell – 747-9098 email – shellbrookrecdirector@ sasktel.net

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Patient safety and quality improvements focus of report to PAPHR board

The Prince Parkland RHA board of directors heard about how the Victoria Hospital Medical units are focused on improving patient safety during the regular meeting held October 17, 2012 in Rabbit Lake. Tannice Thompson, nursing unit manager for the medical/palliative unit (Level 5) at the Victoria Hospital, discussed the Medical Services quality team focus on improving patient safety. The Region’s 2010 Accreditation Canada review identified potential patient safety risks, which include medication management, proper identification of patients, effective transfer of information, and involvement of patients and families in patient safety. To address concerns about medications, the team has focused on training staff and applying standards for medication reconciliation for all patients when they are admitted to hospital. This includes obtaining the best possible medication history and current medications to reduce errors when deciding which medications are received in hospital. Next steps include improving medication reconciliation processes for transfers within

and between regional facilities, and for discharge home. The team has also developed standard procedures for ensuring the right patient is receiving the correct procedure at the required time. It includes verbal checks, identification checks, double witnessing of consents, and review processes for high-risk medications. Thompson said that one of the keys for patient safety is standardizing processes, but it is also vital to involve the patient and family members in the care plan and encourage them to ask questions when they have concerns. Keeping the focus on patient safety involves all care team members, the patient and their family. The team tracks falls, pressure ulcers and other patient safety incidents in an effort to identify system problems, and to implement plans to reduce or eliminate the risk of errors. “Releasing Time to CareTM, provided a strong base as we move forward with Lean,” Thompson told the RHA board members. “It gives us tools to help us look at how we do our job and how we can improve patient care.” One example she provided was setting

up a room where isolation was required. Thompson said the review looked at a process that took over 600 steps, visits to 10 different locations and several minutes to complete. The team developed standards for isolation care with all the information and equipment required. This reduced the process to slightly over 200 steps, stops in two locations and took only two minutes to complete. This process was rolled out across the medical and surgical units. Patient safety and care challenges include lack of long-term care beds for individuals requiring placement in special care homes. This lack of access often leads to over-capacity on the medical units. There are also challenges to ensure staff members are working to full-scope of practice with adequate education and support. In addition to Thompson, the team includes the nursing unit manager for the Level 6 Medical Floor, nurses and nurse educators, as well as a representative of the Victoria Hospital Pharmacy. ***

Other notes from the regular board meeting include: * The Health Region has an operating surplus of $944,183 as of August 31, 2012. With required transfers to the capital account included the Region’s surplus decreases to $517,730. The Region is currently forecasting a year-end deficit of almost $1.9 million. Increasing sick time usage and workplace injuries are major factor in the deficit projection. The Region is focusing reversing this trend in an effort eliminate the projected deficit. * A report from a community consultation meeting held with leadership from the Spiritwood, Shellbrook and Big River areas was presented for board information. The report will be forwarded to the community participants. Further discussions about community collaboration to support primary care and urgent care services continue. The next Regional Health Authority meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 14, 2012 in the main boardroom at 1521 6th Avenue West, Prince Albert. The meeting begins at 1 p.m.

More delays on Diefenbaker Bridge

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The City of Prince Albert has announced further delays in opening the southbound lanes of the Diefenbaker Bridge to allow for repair work that is occurring on the underside of the bridge. Crews are currently machining abutment bearings and plates. Replacement of the hinge pins at the abutment bearings and restoring the southbound lanes for traffic are expected to be completed in early November. This work has not progressed as initially expected and the overall project will now not be completed until the end of November. A further update will be provided advising when the southbound lanes will be reopened, and northbound lanes will be closed for approximately four weeks of repair work. 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

An error was made in the story “Elks to take run at Allen Cup” in the October 19 Edition of the Shellbrook Chronicle. The AAA hockey title was mistakenly refered to as the Allen Cup rather than the Allan Cup. The Allan Cup was donated in early 1909 by Montreal businessman and Montreal Amateur Athletic Association president Sir (Hugh) Montagu Allan to be presented to the amateur hockey champions of Canada. The Chronicle regrets the error and any confusion it may have caused.

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Halloween’s world celebrations

Halloween dates back thousands of years to ancient Celts and Europeans. Although Halloween is now largely associated with the celebrations that take place across much of North America, where 65 percent of Americans decorate their homes and places of business in the Halloween spirit, Halloween is celebrated in various ways

around the globe. * England: In the past, Brits tossed objects such as stones, vegetables and nuts into a bonfire to frighten away the spirits. These symbolic sacrifices also were used as a form of fortune-telling. If a pebble thrown into the flames at night was no longer visible in the morning, then it was believed that the person who tossed the pebble would not survive another year. Halloween fell out of favor after the Protestant Reformation spread through the country. However, in recent years some have begun to adopt the American tradition of trick-or-treating. * Hong Kong: A Halloween-type festival in Hong Kong is known as “Yue Lan,” which is the festival of the hungry ghosts. It is believed that, during this time, spirits roam the world for 24 hours. * France: Halloween is considered an American holiday by most French and was relatively unknown before 1996. * Ireland: Ireland is thought to be the birthplace of Halloween, and many of the same traditions of old are still practiced

today. In addition to costumes and treats, individuals may play an apple-bobbing game called “snap-apple,” where participants have to try to take a bite of an apple suspended on a string. Children also play tricks on neighbors, including “knock-adolly,” which is essentially a variation on “ring-and-run.” * Spanish-speaking nations: Many Spanish-speaking nations celebrate “El Dia de los Muertos.” It is supposed to be a joyous event where people remember friends and family members who have died. Candles and incense are burned to help the departed find his or her way home. * Austria: Some people will leave bread, water and a lighted lamp on the table on Halloween night before going to bed. It was once believed that such items would welcome the dead souls back to Earth on a night Austrians considered to be full of strong cosmic energies. * Czechoslovakia: Czechs place chairs by a fireside on Halloween night. There are enough chairs for each living and dead family member.

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* Italy: Halloween traditions have just recently begun to blossom in Italy, where decorations and pumpkins are popular. While many of the traditions borrow from the Americans, there is at least one uniquely Italian tradition taking place in the hill town of Corinaldo. La Notte delle Streghe, “The Night of the Witches,” occurs in this town with music, dancing and a witch-themed fashion show that names Miss Strega (Miss Witch). * Australia: Halloween isn’t as popular in Australia as it is in the United States and Canada. Australians may celebrate Halloween as Guy Fawkes Eve or Mischief Night. Children create mischief or get treats. Many Australians simply celebrate the holiday with a dance at their schools. Halloween is alive and well around the world. Perhaps this year North American families will want to incorporate some global traditions into Halloween is alive and well around the world. Perhaps this year North American families will want to incorporate some global traditions into their standard Halloween plans.

Organic claims not always accurate In an effort to live a more environmentally friendly lifestyle, consumers have embraced organic foods in record numbers. They stand behind the idea that organic products are not only better for them, but also better for the planet. But the claims that organic food is safer, healthier and more eco-friendly may be more hype than fact. Some organic foods are not all that they seem to be, and when you dig for the dirt on “organic,” you might be surprised at what you find. The variety of organic products available at specialty food stores and more traditional supermarkets has increased considerably. Food purists and environmentalists support this growing trend. Certified organic foods are grown without the use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, genetically modified organisms or ionizing radiation. Organically produced meats are from animals that do not take antibiotics or growth hormones to produce heartier cuts. The USDA National Organic Program sees to it that organic foods meet these stringent requirements and also that any companies that handle or process organic food before it gets to the supermarket or restaurant are certified as well. However, consumers who embrace organic products might not be getting what they think they are. The term “organic” conjures up images of local produce stands and farmers diligently caring for their crops. However, as organic foods have grown in popularity and the organic food industry has become a multi-billion dollar industry, the methods of bringing these foods to a store near you have changed. While consumers may believe that organic broccoli was trucked in from a farm down the road, it actually may have traveled thousands of miles -- negating many environmental benefits in the process. Many smaller organic businesses have felt the pressure

to keep up with mainstream foods and have joined the ranks of commercial food production. In fact, some smaller companies have actually been bought out by large food giants. Organic Cow, a Vermont milk producer, now operates under the auspices of Horizon, a company based in Colorado. Cascadian Farm, which produces organic frozen dinners among other items, is a subsidiary of General Mills. Many mainstream food companies have their own organic alter egos, which would no doubt surprise consumers who support the organic food movement. Even true organic foods shipped from small farms over short distances may not be able to meet the hype of the organic moniker. Plant physiologist and biologist Alex Avery’s 2007 book titled “The Truth About Organic Foods” talks about origins of organic food and dispels some of the myths that prevail. Avery notes that organic foods are not pesticide-free because all vegetables contain about five percent of their weight in natural pesticides, some of which may be just as potent as manmade varieties. Avery also notes that more than 95 percent of conventional meat and dairy products in the United States are totally free of antibiotics and 99.5 percent of it is free of synthetic hormones. Only one sample in 400 violates the antibiotic limits set by the FDA. Avery also states that there are no nutritional differences between organic and conventionally produced foods, which debunks the myth that organic foods are more nutritionally sound. Organic foods also may contribute to a higher carbon footprint. Instead of using chemical fertilizers to feed produce, the use of animal manure may mean clearing out land for grazing and creating its own problems in offgassing and water contamination that has been associated with raising livestock. Furthermore, the U.K. Department of Environment and Rural Affairs states, “A shift towards

There are many consumers that would like to believe that organic foods are healthier and better for the environment. But some research indicates that these claims may not be justified a local food system, and away from a supermarket-based food system with its central distribution depots, lean supply chains and big, full trucks, might actually increase the number of food-vehicle miles being traveled locally, because things would move around in a larger number of smaller, less efficiently packed vehicles.” Champions of organic foods are sure to stand by the claims that organic foods are better. Many organic foods are nutritionally sound and rely on more natural growing methods. Yet consumers should keep an open mind about both organic foods and their commercially produced counterparts.

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Wild Rose School raises $10,612 with walk-a-thon

Students of Wild Rose Public School put up a new record for fund raising for

their annual Walk-a-thon and pancake breakfast October 12.

Brooklyn Davis with her brand new BMX bike. The grand prize draw for students collecting $150 or more in pledges.

The rural school of 91 students brought in $10,612, and counting, shattering

last year’s total of $8,000. According to Principal Shannon McElligott, the

Jake Stead who in his last year of school at Wild Rose raised over $1000.

funds will go toward the purchase of a new sound system for the school’s gymnasium while teachers will submitting their wishlists for possible purchases. “Everything goes back to the kids for academics and physical activity,” said McElligott, adding that a new set of nets for the soccer pitch will also likely be in order. The funds, up to $5,000, will also be matched by Team Scotia. This year’s top fund raiser was Jake Stead, who brought in more than $1,000 in his final year at Wild Rose.

Grade 1 student Brooklyn Davis was the lucky winner of the BMX bike draw. Each student that brought in $150 or more in pledges was entered into the draw. McElligott said that the fund raiser couldn’t have been a success without the help of the donors, parents and sponsors, who put so much into it. Prince Albert’s Gene’s Sports provided the BMX at a low cost while Trevor Rumple, of Farm World, donated the sausages for the pancake breakfast. “The community came through, they are so awesome,” said McElligott.

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Halloween safety tips Trick-or-treaters : *Wear makeup instead of a mask. This will allow you to see and be aware of everything going on around you while walking house to house. *Wear ref lective clothing. * Make sure your costume does not drag on the ground so you don’t trip. *Wear comfortable shoes/boots, even if they don’t go with your costume. *It is safer to carry f lexible props (e.g. magic wands, swords) especially if its icy out there. * Try to go during daylight hours or carry a f lashlight so you can see where you are going. *Walk, don’t run. *Stay in familiar neighborhoods. *Stay on the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk, walk

on the left side of the road facing traffic. *Do not cut across yards or driveways. *Obey traffic signals and give traffic the right of way, remember cars won’t be expecting you to run out in the middle of a street. *Only approach houses that have the outside lights turned on. *Stay away from pets you don’t know. *Trick-or-treat in groups. *Never enter a stranger’s home or car for a treat. *Ensure that your child eats dinner before setting out. *If you live in a rural location, drive children and ensure yard sites are safe from large dogs and well lit. *Discuss with your children what they should do

to call home in case of emergency. *Ideally, young children of any age should be accompanied by an adult. *If you buy a costume, look for one made of f lame retardant material that will be visible at night. *Older children should know where to reach you and when to be home. *Although tampering is rare, tell children to bring the candy home to be inspected before consuming anything. Look at the wrapping carefully and toss out anything that looks suspect. *Make sure your yard is clear of such things as ladders, hoses, dog leashes and f lower pots that can trip the young ones. Try to keep driveways and steps clear of snow and ice. *Pets get frightened on

Halloween; put them inside to protect them from cars or inadvertently biting a trick-or-treater. *Battery powered JackO-Lantern candles are preferable to a real f lame. *Place pumpkins and decorations out of reach of young children. *Healthy food alternatives for trick-or-treaters include packages of lowfat crackers with cheese filling, single-serve boxes of cereal, packaged fruit rolls, mini boxes of raisins and single-serve packets of low-fat microwave popcorn. *Refrain from handing out treats that contain peanuts or peanut butter, as many children are allergic. Brought to you by the Prince Albert Regional Victims Services Unit of the RCMP 765-5574.

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It’s not too late for your fall clean up BY ERL SVENDSEN

As long as the ground’s not frozen and/or covered in snow, the garden season is not over yet. So there’s still time (but not a lot) to take care of a few last-minute chores to get your yard and garden ready and save yourself some time next spring. 1. Rake leaves/fallen fruit Do give mold, mildew and other pathogens a chance to take hold on your lawn. Rake up all leaves, fallen crabapples and other fruit, and anything else that will trap moisture or rot. These will make an excellent addition to your compost bin. 2. Mow lawn Mow your lawn one last time, but leave it longer than you would normally to help it survive the winter in better condition. You can also use your mower to suck up leaves if you don’t want to use a rake. 3. Cut back perennials If you do this now, there’s less chance to damage early succulent spring growth. In my garden, it ‘s the ornamental grasses that start growing, sometimes before even the snow is completely gone. But it’s a balancing act. Some perennials benefit from being left intact as the dead aboveground plant material act as a protective layer against low temperature as well as trapping an insulative snow layer. 4. Mulch garden Organic mulch breaks down over time. Mulch performs a number of functions including protecting the root zone from our ultra-low prairie winter temperatures. Those leaves you picked up with your lawn mower makes for excellent mulch. 5. Water trees and shrubs

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This is especially important for your evergreens likes spruce and cedars. Even though they don’t grow in winter, they are still respiring and require water throughout the fall, winter and spring. Deciduous trees and shrubs also benefit from a deep drink, providing a spring reservoir to draw from when they start to grow again. 6. Rototill Get your vegetable garden and new planting beds ready now. This is an excellent time to add compost, manure, ground up leaves, etc. to enrich the soil. But do not add diseased plant material to your garden. Blighted tomatoes, mildewy plants, insect infested plants and the like will only perpetuate these problem. 7. Plant bulbs It’s getting pretty late to be planting bulbs, but there are likely some good deals by now. Take a chance and you’ll be rewarded with early spring colour. 8. Turn off outside water/blow out sprinklers/drain hoses Water has the unique property of expanding as it becomes a solid. And while this characteristic means that ice floats and gives us ponds to skate on in winter, it also means that water filled pipes will burst when that water freezes. The $40 or so it costs to blow out sprinklers is well worth the investment considering the potential effort and cost to repair and replace pipes and hoses, or, worst case scenario, clean up after a flood. 9. Winterize mower/rototiller/pressure washer There are two approaches to winterizing gas-powered equipment. (A) Drain the gas. If it’s regular gas, you can add it to your car’s fuel tank I suppose. Or (B), fill the tank and add fuel stabilizer according to label instructions. In fact al-

ways use fuel stabilizer when you fill the jerry can to prevent the fuel from breaking down even during the summer. If you have a pressure washer, you will need to drain any water in the lines. You can buy a can of pressurized air to blow out the lines. This is also a good time to give any gas-powered equipment an oil change, replace air filters, get blades sharpened, refill the string in our lawn edger, etc. 10. Clean & sharpen tools Clean your hand tools and sharpen shovels, hoes, pruners, etc before putting them away for the year. You can give them a light wipe with mineral oil to prevent rust. 11. Clean gutters Gutters are a great water distribution system. But they also are excellent leaf collectors which impede their ability to handle water. Now that most of the leaves have fallen and before the bitter cold hits, get out and remove the trapped leaves. You’ll thank yourself the next time it rains. 12. Get out your snow shovel Don’t kid yourself. Climate change will never give us a tropical prairie winter. You’ll have to get on a plane and go elsewhere in February to have one of those. This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (www14.brinkster.com/saskperrennial; hortscene@yahoo.com). Coming Events: Date: May 5 - 21, 2013 Horticulture and Heritage tour of Turkey with Sara Williams, sponsored by the University of Saskatchewan Centre for Continuing and Distance Education (CCDE) For a brochure, itinerary and to register, call 306 9665546, email master.gardeners@usask.ca or check out http:// ccde.usask.ca/edtours/turkey

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Estate of Mabel Eliason, late of Shellbrook SK, deceased. All claims against the above Estate, duly verified by statutory declarations and with particulars and valuation of security held if any, must be sent to the undersigned before November 5th, 2012 Delbert M. Dynna 100A - 1oth St. E. Prince Albert, SK S6V 0Y7 Estate Solicitor 2-43C NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Estate of Leo Joseph Beaulac, late of Canwood, in the province of Saskatchewan, deceased. All claims against the above Estate, duly verified by statutory declarations and with particulars and valuation of security held if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 5th day of November, 2012. Wilcox-Zuk-Chovin Law Office Barristers & Solicitors Box 820 (52 Main Street) Shellbrook, Saskatchewan S0J 2E0 Solicitors for the Estate 2-44C

TENDERS REQUEST FOR TENDERS Site Reclamation Martins Lake Regional Park requests tenders for hauling fill to a low lying area in the park and raising the land in that area to prevent any recurrence of water in the future. For more info phone Christie at 497-3315. Mail tenders to MLRP, Box 488, Blaine Lake, SK S0J 0J0 before November 9, 2012 1-43C

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CARD OF THANKS Shellbrook Seniors Association would like to thank all those who attended our Tea and Bake Sale. We appreciate your support. The door prize was won by Bea Lande

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HUFNAGEL LTD. is a constantly growing fluid hauling company based out of Lloydminster, SK area. New drivers are needed. Starting wage will be $25/hr and will be adjusted accordingly based on skill and attitude after a 3 month probation. Due to record low turn around within the company, this is your chance to see if you can be part of an extraordinary team where family and safety come first. Oilfield Tickets, Clean Drivers Abstract, and 1 year fluid hauling is required. The shift work is 2 weeks on and 1 off. Holiday Pay, Over time after 8hrs Daily, New Housing Accommodations, Full Benefit pkg. For You and Your Family, Scheduled Holidays, Company Vehicle, $1/hr Extra Bonus for night shifts as well as a $2000/Yearly Bonus. Serious applicants fax resume and abstract to 306-825-5344, call 780-893-0120 or email: hufnagel@me.com.

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