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Volume 8 No. 52

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Horizon School Division Board and staff were busy elves on Dec. 14 as they put together hampers for 114 families, totaling 307 children in need throughout the Horizon School Division.

Families recommended by school administrators will receive hampers with food vouchers and clothing thanks to donations made and matched by board members and staff. photo courtesy of Lance Hiltz

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Government of Saskatchewan invests in rural wireless

By Becky Zimmer Journal Editor

Rural wireless communication will see some improvements come 2018 with the Government of Saskatchewan announcing the launch of a four-phase plan in a Dec. 5 press release.

The plan is set to offer “enhanced access to reliable cellular and high speed internet services” starting with Phase one; a $4.2 million investment into 34 additional High Speed Fusion Internet network locations across the province.

After this development, the num-

ber of Fusion equipped towers will be brought up to 102 across Saskatchewan.

Six Fusion internet towers will be installed by the end of January 2018 with the remaining towers being equipped in Spring of 2018, including ones in the vicinity of Wynyard, Wakaw, Kelvington, and Birch Hills.

According to the press release, “SaskTel has applied to the federal government’s Connect to Innovate program to access funding to equip 17 additional towers with High Speed Fusion Internet service” as an additional part of the phase one plan.

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province with world-class communications services continues to be a priority for our government,” Premier Brad Wall said in the press release.

“Having access to the latest technology is critical to Saskatchewan’s ability to compete and prosper in the national and global economies.”

Steven Skoworodko, mayor of Wakaw, says they do have consistent coverage in the Wakaw area, with some challenges during the summer months when their population increases around the lake area.

They will see what the upgrade does do for their coverage, says Skoworodko.

“If there is an increase in cell bandwidth, we’re hoping cell service will be better, stronger, and more reliable.”

Phase two will see the government work to improve cell phone service for 100 communities across the province, while phases three and four will see government working with local communities and independent service providers across the province to continue to improve coverage.

The project should wrap up in five years with phases one and two complete by 2020.

Greg Jacobs, external communications manager with Sasktel says that the plan is to expand service for rural areas so that communities can have better coverage.

Currently, says Jacobs, 99 per cent of Saskatchewan residents do have LTE wireless service.

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There are many stresses that come with interpersonal violence but new legislation means that job security will not be one of them.

Consultation between Ministries of Justice, Social Services and Labour Relations and Workplace Safety has amounted to the Saskatchewan Employment (Interpersonal Violence Leave) Amendment Act, 2017 which came into assent on Dec. 7.

The legislation “provides survivors of interpersonal violence with 10 days of unpaid leave to access services or to relocate,” stated the Saskatchewan government in a press release.

“We know that Saskatchewan has one of the highest rates of police-reported interpersonal violence across Canada,” Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Don Morgan in the press release said. “As government and other agencies work toward long-term solutions for this issue, survivors need immediate supports to escape dangerous situations.”

Employees, employees’ children, and employers who are caring for victims of interpersonal violence are eligible for leave in order to, “seek medical attention; obtain services from a victims services organization; obtain psychological or other professional services; relocate, either temporarily or permanently; or seek legal or law enforcement assistance and attend court appearances.”

Employers are required to provide leave for any employee who has worked a minimum of 13

weeks with the business and are required to keep personal information confidential.

“This legislation is part of a larger effort by government to address the issue of interpersonal violence in Saskatchewan,” Morgan said. ”We recognize that interpersonal violence is a serious problem for Saskatchewan families. In addition to this legislation, we need to see a shift in attitudes about acceptable behavior and we need to develop measures to identify and prevent abusive relationships.

This is a great step forward in acknowledging interpersonal and domestic violence, says Louise Schweitzer, Executive Director of North East Outreach Support and Services.

This is happening in epidemic states in Saskatchewan, says Schweitzer, and this legislation is a step forward.

“It’s powerful legislation, as extremely positive move forward for us as a community and a province to supporting victims.”

Unpaid leave means that survivors will be able to access services to address issues with shelter, counselling, and justice.

Interpersonal and domestic violence does not discriminate, says Schweitzer, and it can touch anyone and everyone.

“In rural Saskatchewan, the challenge that we have is the isolation definitely plays a part in availability of services and as a form of violence.”

The legislation is a good start to identifying and moving towards domestic violence as a community issue, says Schweitzer.

Viscount news There was Eleven ladies that enjoyed three hours together, making blankets on behalf of Blankets for Canada. So far this year from January to December 2017, we have made and delivered 198 blankets to several shelters in Saskatoon.

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Looking back on a hilarious 2017

By Bruce Penton Sports Columnist

Part One of a collection of the best quips of 2017, January through June: • Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “Lack of sleep costs American employers $411 billion a year in lost productivity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Suggested remedies range from sleeping pills to Browns season tickets.”

• Barry Gibbons, who was on schedule to play 850 rounds of golf in 365 days during 2016, all walking, on how his accomplishment is viewed: “People are either envious, or they think I’m nuts.”

• RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “The Browns will lose one home game next year to play an NFL game in England.

At first the team protested, but Cleveland fans insisted.”

• User aim4apex, on Instagram, sharing a picture of a Zamboni at the drive-up window of a Tim Hortons in Stony Plain, Alta: “This was probably the most Canadian thing I’ve ever seen in my 26 years of life.”

• Norman Chad on Twitter: “Before most games, Patriots find the guy working at the nearest Radio Shack, sign him as a wide receiver and Tom Brady throws him a TD pass.”

• Headline at TheKicker.com: “Chairs voted into WWE Hall of Fame.”

• @randyturner15 of the Winnipeg Free Press on Twitter: “To clarify, when I said the NHLJets should be a .500 team I wasn’t referring to team save percentage.”

• Brad Dickson of the Omaha WorldHerald: “Washington state legislators introduced a proposal to allow sports fans to bring guns into venues. ‘You know that shirtless, drunk guy in the end zone at NFL games shouting profanities? We need to arm him.’ ” • RJ Currie again: “How about the garish combo worn by team Norway at the Continental Cup of Curling — motley green pants with an orange vest? Even Vegas doesn’t want that to stay in Vegas.”

• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg “The world’s soccer head, FIFA, announced

they are expanding the World Cup from 32 teams to 48. Why? Two words: More bribes.”

• Comedian Argus Hamilton, after disgraced QB Johnny Manziel tweeted some advice on using Twitter to President Trump: “The Book of Revelation clearly states the first sign of the Apocalypse is that Johnny Manziel is the voice of reason.”

• TC in BC: “Retired NHL star Chris Pronger pushed Justin Bieber into the boards during the All Star Celebrity Game. When Pronger got home on Monday, he found it strange that someone had pelted his house with eggs.”

• Comedy writer Jim Barach, after ex-NBA player Stephen Jackson said he sometimes smoked pot before games: “Which was evident in his career game stats, where he averaged 15.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 4.7 pizzas.”

• Dwight Perry again: “The Australian Open featured a match between Anastasia Sergeyevna Pavlyuchenkova and Natalia Konstantinovna Vikhlyantseva. The match was cheered by their fellow Russians and booed by the National Association of One-Column Headline Writers.”

• Another one from Alex Kaseberg: “In honour of the Super Bowl, I heard a rumour a KFC in Atlanta is serving Falcons instead of chickens. They start off tasting great, but then you choke on them.”

• Bob Molinaro of pilotonline.com (Hampton, Va.) “O.J. Simpson, who turns 70 in July, will go before the Nevada parole board this summer with a decent chance of receiving his release from prison. Once out, he can resume his search for the real killers.”

• Jim Barach again, on Johnny Manziel’s prospects as a franchise QB: “Unfortunately, his franchise is 7-Eleven.”

• Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel, after Magic GM Rob Hennigan declared his team is just ‘a tweak or two away’. “That’s the good news. The bad news: Those one or two tweaks are named Steph Curry and LeBron James.”

• Patti Brooks, widow of USA hockey coach Herb Brooks, to the St. Paul Pioneer Press, on the 37th anniversary

of the ‘Miracle on Ice’: “It seems like yesterday until I look in the mirror.”

• Blogger Chad Picasner, on MLB’s move to shorten games by eliminating the four pitches to constitute an intentional walk: “This is like solving world hunger by giving everyone one oyster cracker.”

• Alex Kaseberg again: “In Alaska, one of the Iditarod contestants, Linwood Fiedler, finished an hour behind his dog sled because he fell off when he fell asleep. On the bright side, he was named an honorary Atlanta Falcon.”

• Dwight Perry again: “Pelicans centre DeMarcus Cousins has been ejected 11 times in his NBA career. Or as DeMarcus apologists prefer to spin it: Cousins 11 times removed.”

• Brad Dickson again, on the KC Royals’ Triple Play Dog featuring a hot dog wrapped in a burger patty wrapped in bacon: “It’d be healthier to throw this away and eat a baseball.”

• Greg Cote of the Miami Herald: “NFL owners voted 31-1 to OK Oakland Raiders’ move to Las Vegas, with Dolphins’ Stephen Ross the lone dissenter.

Ross has since been so heroically lauded in the media you’d think he’d rescued three nuns from a burning car.”

• Steve Rosenbloom of the Chicago Tribune, on reports that Patriots QB Tom Brady wants to play another six or seven seasons: “That’s 24 starting quarterbacks in Bears years.”

• One more from RJ Currie, on Packers star Aaron Rodgers’ breakup with actress Olivia Munn just months after their rumoured engagement: “Or as quarterbacks call it, a fail marry.”

• Cam Hutchinson of the Saskatoon Express, on why it took the NFL 52,129 tries to come up with its next NFL schedule: “Apparently everyone wanted to play Cleveland twice.”

• Gary Bachman, on Facebook, after ESPN’s Mike Golic said linebacker Reuben Foster hits anything that moves: “So Tom Brady has nothing to worry about.”

• Greg Cote again, on the Kentucky Derby: “They call it the ‘Run For the Roses.’ Which also is what I do when I suddenly realize I’ve forgotten my wife’s birthday.”

• RJ Currie: “Mets ace Noah Syndergaard is out with a torn lat muscle after refusing an MRI days earlier for a hurt bicep. Figures a guy named Noah waits for his injuries to come in twos.”

• Dwight Perry: “The Nationals set a major-league record by scoring 170 runs in the season’s first month. In other words, a lot of opposing pitchers saw April showers.”

• Greg Cote: “The Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor fight will be payper-view gold. Because P.T. Barnum was right!”

• Brad Dickson: “May 15-21 was American Craft Beer Week. If you’re keeping score, yes, we have one day to honour our mothers and a full week to pay tribute to craft beer.”

• Brad Dickson again: “A study reveals that rodents that run on the field at baseball games tend to have a higher IQ than fans who run on the field.”

• Late-night funnyman Conan O’Brien: “It’s been reported that O.J. Simpson could be released from prison this year. When he heard this, Donald Trump said, ‘Finally, someone to play golf with.’”

• Scott Ostler of the San Francisco Chronicle: “Tiger hasn’t won anything in years, unless you count his victory in the ‘Scariest Police Mug Shot’ contest.”

• Headline at TheKicker.com: “Brady gets 6th finger surgically added to hand to hold future ring.”

• Dickson again: “Ex-Husker Randy Gregory reportedly failed a drug test for the seventh time in the NFL. One more and he’s removed from the league permanently and becomes a member of the Grateful Dead.”

• Dwight Perry: “With another NBA season coming to an end, commissioner Adam Silver gets to return to his other job: Holding the pitchfork in American Gothic.”

• Comedian Argus Hamilton, on the U.S. soccer team’s 1-1 draw in Mexico City: “There was one awkward moment at the end of the match: Mexico got a free kick, and the United States built a wall.”

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Calvin Daniels There are many stresses that come with interpersonal violence but new legislation means that job security will not be one of them.

Consultation between Ministries of Justice, Social Services and Labour Relations and Workplace

Safety has amounted to the Saskatchewan Employment (Interpersonal Violence Leave) Amendment Act, 2017 which came into assent on Dec. 7.

The legislation will “provides survivors of interpersonal violence with 10 days of unpaid leave to access services or to relocate,” stated the Saskatchewan government in a press release.

“We know that Saskatchewan has one of the highest rates of policereported interpersonal violence across Canada,” Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Don Morgan in the

press release said. “As government and other agencies work toward long-term solutions for this issue, survivors need immediate supports to escape dangerous situations.”

Employees, employees children, and employees who are caring for victims of interpersonal violence are eligible for leave in order to, “seek medical attention; obtain services from a victims services organization; obtain psychological or other professional services; relocate, either temporarily or permanently; or seek legal or law enforcement assistance and at-

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tend court appearances.”

Employers are required to provide leave for any employee who has worked a minimum of 13 weeks with the business and are required to keep personal information confidential.

“This legislation is part of a larger effort by government to address the issue of interpersonal violence in Saskatchewan,” Morgan said. ”We recognize that interpersonal violence is a serious problem for Saskatchewan families. In addition to this legislation, we need to see a shift in attitudes about acceptable behavior and we need

to develop measures to identify and prevent abusive relationships.

This is a great step forward in acknowledging interpersonal and domestic violence, says Louise Schweitzer, Executive Director of North East Outreach Support and Services.

This is happening in epidemic states in Saskatchewan, says Schweitzer, and this legislation is a step forward.

“It’s powerful legislation, as extremely positive move forward for us as a community and a province to supporting victims.”

Unpaid leave means

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that survivors will be able to access services to address issues with shelter, counselling, and justice.

Interpersonal and domestic violence does not discriminate, says Schweitzer, and it can touch anyone and everyone.

“In rural Saskatchewan, the challenge that we have is the isolation definitely plays a part in availability of services and as a form of violence.”

The legislation is a good start to identifying and moving towards domestic violence as a community issue, says Schweitzer.

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Bowel concerns becoming more common

By Dr. Megan Parker, ND Health Columnist

How many of you struggle with IBS or irritable bowel syndrome? Stomach aches? Cramps? Bloating?

Constipation? Diarrhea? Heartburn?

Unfortunately, in our society digestive concerns have become quite common. It’s not unusual to either have you or a family member struggle with everyday digestion. It doesn’t have to be that way.

Our digestive tracts are a very complicated organ

systems. You may think that it’s simply a matter of food going in and poop coming out, but there are so many other factors that contribute to our digestive function.

Did you know that almost eighty percent of your immune system is found in your digestive tract? Your gut helps control allergies, food sensitivities, autoimmune conditions and everyday immune function.

Our gut is also linked to our moods, emotions, and hormones.

Your gastrointestinal tract produces close to ninety percent of the serotonin in your body. Serotonin is one of our main feel good hormones that has influences on mood, energy, anxiety, and depression. That’s the hormone being produced after a good workout.

In our gastrointestinal tract there are so many factors involved that can influence healthy function. We don’t just have to worry about the organs and their cells, but there are also countless hormones, reactions, enzymes, and molecules involved.

Let’s not forget about the bacteria living in your gut.

You actually have more bacteria cells in and on your body than you do human cells. The majority of these bacteria live in your large intestine and help you digest your food, absorb your nutrients, form healthy bowel movements, regulate your immune system, and help produce hormones and those are only a sampling of their many functions.

If these bacteria are imbalanced or living in the wrong areas it can cause a variety of concerns.

The trouble with digestive concerns often comes when we look at the body with a narrow area of focus.

If we only look at the digestive function of the gastrointestinal tract we are only seeing part of the picture. We need to focus on all of it’s vast number of functions in order to find the root cause of our digestive concerns.

Most people who struggle with digestive concerns often have multiple factors contributing to their symptoms and we need to identify and treat all of those in order to have long lasting symptom management and overall health.

Common contributing factors to digestive concerns include: inflammation, food sensitivities or allergies, hormone imbalances, nervous system imbalances, dysbiosis, or ineffective elimination processes.

When trying to manage your systems you need to be investigating all these areas which may be worsening symptoms and preventing recovery.

Don’t settle for digestive concerns. You don’t have to live the rest of your life feeling uncomfortable.

Look outside the gastrointestinal tract to identify all contributing factors.

It is only when you address all these other areas that your body will ever fully heal and your digestive concerns will completely resolve.

This article is intended for educational and information purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Should you require medical advice, diagnostics or treatment, please contact your nearest healthcare professional.

Marijuana is coming but to what impact

By Becky Zimmer Journal Editor

Before we know it, July 2018 will be here and along with it will come the legalization of marijuana.

Everyone has an opinion on the whys and hows of legalization. Some even wonder why it is being legalized at all.

Most signs point to legalization being a good thing. With legalization will come less stigma, more research, more training for police, and another revenue stream for the government.

The point that people need to realize is that legalization does not mean an increase in use.

That said, there will also be challenges with legalization on the horizon.

While the federal government says safety is the main reason to go forward with legalization, revenue from sales is still going to come into the millions of dollars.

We can look to the US and find some positive outcomes from marijuana sales in states where marijuana has been legalized.

Colorado is seeing marijuana taxes, licence and fee revenue reach more than $200 million a year. That number has increased every year since 2014.

It was reported in an February 2017 News Tribune article that the state of Washington will receive $700 million in tax revenue over the next two years.

But what will happen with illicit sales of drugs?

In a October 2016 Globe and Mail article, Daniel Bear wrote that three things will reduce illicit drug sales; taxation, pricing and ease of access to cannabis for adults.

From the article: “The [Task Force on Cannabis Legalization and Regulation] has recommended that the government specifically consider how any taxation of cannabis will impact the goal of reducing the illicit market. Tax and regulate production or sales too much and the retail prices will be too high to compete with illicit dealers.”

Government officials in Canada do say they have the appropriate sales number to get people buying from a government source instead of the black market. At $10/gram taxes included, the government feels they are setting a competitive price.

It is a balancing act with the Canadian Govern-

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ment needing to keep up with government program spending while also making marijuana prices cheaper for people to get their marijuana through a government source.

If sales in the United States is any indication, Canada should have no trouble with pricing and reaping the benefits of marijuana sales.

Over the next five years the federal government plans to invest $46 million in public education, awareness and surveillance.

According to representatives from the provinces, provincial governments will be spending a lot more when it comes to provincial programs in response to legalization.

At a recent talk with a Saskatchewan Party leadership candidate, they pointed out that the provinces will be responsible for many sectors that will be impacted from legalization, like policing, health, and education, so that should play a big role in the decision of how much the provinces will receive from marijuana taxation revenue.

Revenue aside, the legalization of marijuana brings with it other factors that will have to be addressed, however are the impacts really going to be that big?

Setting an age limit on access to marijuana is important but young people having access to marijuana is nothing new either.

According to the Saskatchewan Alliance for Youth and Community Well-Being (SAYCW) Student health survey from 2016, speaking with students from grades 7-12, “about one in five students (21%) had ever tried cigarettes and 12% had smoked cigarettes in the past month,” and “32% of students used alco-

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Celebrating the holiday season Left: Lake Lenore School invited everyone to take in their Christmas Concert on Dec. 7. Many students took part with the kindergarten and grades 1-5 students performing the play “The Tale of the Drowsy Shepherd”, grades 6-8 performing the play “A Christmas Wish”, and the grades 10-12 Senior Girls’ Volunteer Choir as performing. photo courtesy of Donna Haeusler

Right: The Quill Lake kindergarten class sang the Reindeer Pokey with some help from the grades 11-12 during their Christmas concert on Dec. 14. Piano, singing, and dance performances by the students were a big part of the evening as well as the grades 1-6 musical production, Slapshot, Santa Scores Again. photo courtesy of Tammy Harcourt

Above: Members of the East Central Fillies held their Canada 150 Skate during the LeRoy Santa Day on Dec. 14. The day included skating, face painting, crafts, treats, and a visit from Santa. photo courtesy of Alicia Richels

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Wrapping up the Christmas spirit at the Horizon office

By Becky Zimmer Journal Editor

Staff and board members of the Horizon School Division got together on Dec. 14 to put together their annual Christmas hampers for families in need throughout the school division.

This is the fourth year of the project with staff donating money to the project. Board of Education members pledged to match donations up to $5,000.

Funds raised were used to buy grocery store vouchers, clothing, and other items.

School administrators from across the division are asked to submit names of families that could use an extra hand this year.

This year, 114 families totalling 307 children will receive a hamper from the project.

This is a jump from their first year of the project in 2014 when 45 families totalling 97 children were given hampers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This initiative is part of Horizonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal of providing safe and caring learning environments for all students and staff,â&#x20AC;? said the press release.

In a recent press release, Board of Education chair, Jim Hack, says he is proud of the support for this project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On behalf of the Board, I thank each and every staff member for their generosity. These hampers help us share a bit of the holiday spirit with Horizon students and families, and that is something we can all be proud of.â&#x20AC;?

Director of Education, Kevin Garinger, says that over the four years of the project, he has seen support for the project grow. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Staff from across the system contribute to this work, and our central office staff comes together with Board members and volunteers to ensure the hampers are put together. The project continues to be a bright spot for our Horizon family during the holiday season, and I am extremely grateful for that.â&#x20AC;?

Director of Education, Kevin Garinger, and Jason Neville, Supervisor of Student Services, along with other members of the Horizon School Division Board and staff spent Dec. 14 putting together hampers for families in need. This year will see 114 families, totaling 307 children, receive hampers with food vouchers and clothing thanks to donations made and matched by board members and staff. photo courtesy of Lance Hiltz

Enjoy the spirit of Christmas

By Christopher Lee Journal Reporter

Because of my job I have the joys of reporting on a number of really interesting events/activities/ sports, and one of those such things was a recent Christmas party.

But this was not just any Christmas party.

It was a Filipino Christmas party.

What a great idea.

The Filipino Canadian Association of Humboldt (FILCAH) were the latest to hold their Christmas party.

The idea was to get as much of the Filipino community together, as well as some of the rest of the community, to celebrate Christmas the Filipino way.

This meant doing traditional Filipino dances and eating traditional Filipino food.

We should be doing more of this.

Every year people/businesses/organizations start preparing for Christmas in November, and either we burn out of Christmas by Christmas time, or we just forget what Christmas is all about.

The Filipino Christmas party re-taught us.

What is Christmas about?

Spending time with the people you care about and tradition.

It is time we do more of that.

As you sit here reading this I am likely either sitting on an airplane or have arrived back in Ontario where I am from so I can spend some time enjoying the people I care about.

I hope all of you can do the same.

Even better if those people are people you do not get to see very often.

That is what the holiday should be about.

So enjoy your Christmas season everyone.

And remember, friends, family, and tradition are what the Christmas holidays are all about.

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Humboldt middle of the pack for tax gaps

By Becky Zimmer Journal Editor

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has released their 2016 tax gap numbers and on average, commercial properties pay 2.21 times what residential properties pay.

Thirty-one municipalities with populations over 1,000 people were included in the Wanted: Property Tax Fairness in Saskatchewan report, which measured the â&#x20AC;&#x153;ratio of commercial and residential property tax bills for properties assessed at a value of $200,000,â&#x20AC;? says the Dec. 6 CFIB press release.

The City of Warman was the top of the pack with business owners in that city only paying 1.39 times higher than residential property owners.

The City of Prince Albert was bottom of the pack with business owners paying almost 4 times higher than residential property owners at $3.86 for every dollar.

Humboldt businesses are paying a little above the average at 2.56 times more, meaning for every dollar in property tax paid by a residential owner, the commercial business will pay $2.56.

While the report is meant to shine a light on the gaps throughout the province, the CFIB also talks with small and medium businesses about the impacts property tax has on their business.

The majority of CFIB members from across the province have noted that increases to property taxes have

negatively impacted their business with businesses saying investments back into their business have had to be delayed, froze hiring new staff, and some reduced staffing hours. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is certainly an impact of high property taxes on business owners.â&#x20AC;?

Henshaw says there are many misguided reasons why business owners are paying higher tax rates. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It used to be this argument that businesses consume more public services than residents. The reality is businesses, especially small ones, need fewer services than home owners.â&#x20AC;?

A recent study quoted by Henshaw says that businesses consume 24 per cent of tax supported services while homeowners consume 76 per cent.

While there is a mentality that businesses have the capacity to pay higher property tax bills, the reality is that many businesses, including small businesses, do not, say Henshaw. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There seems to be this justification for imposing higher property taxes on businesses and saying theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re better able to afford it.â&#x20AC;?

When properties are assessed for value, which recently was reported to Humboldt City Council in June

by City Manager Joe Day, provincial legislation controls the majority of the formula.

According to their website, â&#x20AC;&#x153;SAMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role in determining assessed value for properties is just the first part of a process established by provincial legislation,â&#x20AC;? while next comes

government tax policy and education mill rates set by the provincial government and municipal governments.

Henshaw says there is no reason that businesses should have higher tax rates.

With the range of tax gaps throughout the province, obviously some communities are doing better than others, says Henshaw.

When Josh Welz, Economic Development Officer for the City of Warman, first started work, the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s slogan was â&#x20AC;&#x153;Open for Business.â&#x20AC;?

Welz says they want to walk the walk when it comes to attracting and retaining businesses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Communities tote these things but for us, it was really what can we actively do to make sure we have the most competitive business environment for new businesses as well as the ones that are here.â&#x20AC;?

Obviously Humboldt would like to be more favourable than middle of the pack, says Day, but they are looking at ways to improve themselves all the time.

While recommendations from CFIB are readily available, Day says those are exactly the things that councils and municipalities are trying to do for their businesses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have not yet introduced a long term plan as to what our ideal rates are. We havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t addressed that but it is something that council needs to look for commercial and residential.â&#x20AC;?

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CFIB recommendations for local government to reduce the municipal property tax gap: Develop and implement a plan over time to reduce the commercialto-residential property tax gap.

Limit year-over-year operating spending growth to a maximum of inflation and population growth.

Reform costly and outdated municipal banked sick day policies.

Review current programs and services to identify areas that can be streamlined or eliminated.

Introduce a plan to reduce the size and cost of the municipal civil service (primarily through attrition).

If applicable, consider the introduction of a base tax for all homeowners.

CFIB recommendations to provincial government to reduce the total property tax gap: Introduce a long-term strategy to phase out the use of mill rate factors.

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Even though 2017 was a reassessment year, Day does not see the tax gap changing much from the 2016 ratio.

Provinces behind share in marijuana legalization revenue

By Becky Zimmer Journal Editor

With marijuana legalization coming for July 2018, federal and provincial governments are in discussion over who is getting what.

Many people have their eyes on the price of the multimillion marijuana industry with the province in negotiations with the federal government regarding revenue distribution of marijuana taxation.

Finance Minister Bill Morneau met with provincial and territorial Finance Ministers in Ottawa, starting on Dec. 10 to discuss many different issues, including those surrounding federal objectives when it comes to marijuana legalization and how taxation will impact both the country and the provinces.

Morneau announced during a press conference on Dec. 11 that the provinces will be getting a 75 per cent share of tax revenue while the federal government will be taking 25 per cent over the next two years capping off at $100 million a year.

Estimates have been made on the movement from the black market to what Morneau hopes is a legal and regulated market.

Government prices have been set at $10/gram with taxes at $1 or 10 percent included in that price, with expectations at around $400 million a year in tax excise revenue.

“Our expectation is that by keeping the prices low, we will be able to get rid of the black market.

However, that will happen over time.”

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, Bill Blair was also at the meetings with the provinces and told Catherine Cullen with CBC’s Power and Politics, the federal government is not getting into the marijuana industry for revenue but for the

regulating of marijuana.

“We know the current system isn’t working but in order to make the regulations work, we know we have two really important partners...the provinces and municipalities have a very important role to play.”

Provinces and municipalities will be incurring costs when it comes to implementing and maintaining the programs within the provinces and Blair says they do recognize the responsibilities of both parties.

“We recognize the role of municipalities in making sure that this works. That we do a better job in protecting our kids and communities and displacing the illicit market really requires the provinces to support municipalities to do the things that only municipalities can do.”

Costs will be incurred at all levels of government, says Morneau, with prices varying from province to province depending on provincial needs and spending.

Saskatchewan Finance Minister Donna Harpauer, says that provinces will need additional policing costs for road side testing for drug-impaired driving and there was talk of what the provinces will be paying for increases to healthcare costs.

“For every province we’re going to have to put a regulatory mechanism of some sort in place.”

The provinces were united in their discussion with the federal government, says Harpauer and the majority, excluding Manitoba, agree to the terms discussed.

Cameron Friesen, Minister of Finance for Manitoba, wanted time to talk to Premier Brian Pallister before agreeing to the terms set by the federal government, says Harpauer, which is why Manitoba is the only province not in full agreement like the rest

of the provinces.

City of Melfort Mayor, Rick Lang, says he does now know what to expect after marijuana has been legalized, however, the municipalities are already suffering from provincial funding cuts.

“The province of Saskatchewan has had some challenges of lower revenues for oil and potash coming in, so it has impacted some of the grants that we have seen passed through to us by the province.”

If the provinces can make up some of those grant reductions with marijuana revenue that will indirectly help the municipalities, says Lang, however, any revenue earmarked for the provinces will have to cover the costs associated with introducing marijuana.

“My hope is, at the very least, that we won’t be clawed back anymore in the future. It’s difficult to deal with those revenue shortfalls.”

While Lang hopes that some of that revenue will trickle down to municipalities, he is not holding his breath, while Blair says they recognize the important role both the province and municipalities play within marijuana legalization. They are leaving any revenue sharing decisions between the two parties up to the provinces.

When marijuana does become legalized, Lang trusts the Melfort RCMP to be able to police the city adequately and cannot see marijuana adding too much to their work load.

“I don’t for see it adding such a burden that we’re getting subpar enforcement.”

The federal government will be meeting again in December 2018, says Morneau, to see how the provinces are fairing with legalization but discussion will take place in 2019 after the two years to make sure they are getting it right.

Population within Horizon remains steady

By Becky Zimmer Journal Editor

Horizon School Division recently released their student populations for the 2017-2018 school year, with populations steady across the division.

As of Sept. 30, the total number of students across Horizon sits at 6,382 students enrolled in Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12, with this including 102 home-based students and six distance students.

This is a one student difference from 2016-2017 totals of 6,381 students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 with 75 home-based and nine distance education students.

Director of Education for Horizon School Division, Kevin Garinger, says this is a good place to be.

“It’s certainly a very positive thing for our system. It allows to sustain a lot of the services we have in place for children and allows us the opportunity to ensure us we have tools operable and necessary teachers and support staff.”

While seeing increases in student populations would have also been a good place, Garinger says stability is the second best place to be in terms of maintaining a strong population.

Looking at individual schools, even

they have not shown tremendous amounts of change in students populations, says Garinger. One important jump he has seen has been with the population of Humboldt Collegiate Institute with a 20 student jump from one year to the next.

Punnichy Schools have seen a large drop in student population and that is an important jump down to make note of as well, says Garinger.

“We want to make sure that we’re supporting our children the best way possible everywhere but in Punnichy, when our numbers are down, we’re looking closely at that and see where our children has gone.”

Immigrant families continue to settle in rural Saskatchewan and with that come challenges of English as a Additional Language programming and making the different supports those families need available.

Places like LeRoy, Humboldt, St. Brieux and Drake continue to need those services as newcomer populations continue to grow, says Garinger, but nothing different than what the school division has had to work with in the past.

“The majority of that shift has already happened, and I think more is

to come as we hear more from our governments about the potential of more families being able to come into the country.”

Literacy remains a goal for Horizon as they look forward to 2018, including technological literacy, with the school division distributing more than 50 new laptops throughout the school divisions.

“We’re getting those opportunities

for our children that they need technology wise. Those student facing devices are there. We need to continue to ensure we have the ability to sustain and support that.”

This technological changes are also coming to parents as well with more opportunities to change the way parents, teachers, and stakeholders interact coming in the new year, says Garinger.

Plunkett news

By Deloris Sutherland Correspondent The flu bug is hitting the countryside, so you better bundle up warm hoping to prevent it.

The craft sale was in Viscount Saturday, Nov. 18. Sorry that we were away and missed it.

Tanis Crawford of Meadow Lake was down with her children to visit her mom who is in Humboldt hospital on the past weekend.

It was nice hearing from Anna-Mae Ryanne of Vancouver Island. She says hi to all her friends.

Several folks are busy hunting deer and moose.

Saturday, Dec. 2, a Tupperware party was held at the home of Wendy Bisop.

Our new Tupperware dealer is Renee Blow from town. They bought the home of Bert and Pat Cone who had lived

here years ago.

Plunkett folks send their deepest sympathy to Helen Hunter and her family on the recent passing of her brother Herb Hunter in Saskatoon.

It was very interesting for anyone watching the football games and were hoping the Saskatchewan Roughriders would come through winning their way.

Hey folks, believe it or not, it snowed in Hawaii!

It was nice hearing from Les Tayfel and Pat of Cochrane, Alta. who phoned us last week. They had been travelling a lot.

Get well greetings to Leona Credgeur who is in the Humboldt hospital and to any one ill or in the hospital.

Anyone having any news, please phone me at 306-944-4852.

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Obituaries LEFEBVRE: Marcel Emile January 18, 1932 - December 9, 2017 The death of Marcel Emile Lefebvre of Englefeld, SK, occurred at his home on Saturday, December 9, 2017, with his wife and children at his side. He was 85 years of age. Marcel, the first in a family of eight children, was born to Gustave â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gusâ&#x20AC;? and Marie (nee Moisan) Lefebvre on January 18, 1932, in the farmhouse of his Grandma and Grandpa Moisan near St. Front, SK. The new family spent their first years at Prud-homme, SK, but when Marcel was four or five years old, they returned to St. Front to the Lefebvre family farm. He started school at St. Raymond Country School, located halfway between their farm and St. Front. School was all in French, and a year or so later when the young family relocated to Englefeld, Marcel spoke only French. His Grade 2 teacher taught him English and in the 100% German community, he was called a â&#x20AC;&#x153;pea souperâ&#x20AC;? by the other kids. After the completion of Grade 8, Marcel joined the workforce. He had already been helping his dad for several years delivering 45 gallon drums of fuel to local farmers. He worked with his dad in the family garage business, where he drove the fuel truck and trained as a mechanic. Marcel took his formal schooling in Motor Vehicle Mechanical Repair by correspondence, but had to travel to Edmonton, AB, to complete his studies. He received his Saskatchewan Provincial Journeyman status in 1953, as ticket #365. Marcel married a local girl, Shirley Koenig, on August 5, 1957. They lived in Englefeld and raised their family of two sons and two daughters. During their 36 years of marriage, Marcel and Shirl enjoyed several trips, to Yellowknife, California, Jamaica, Venezuela and Mexico. Marcel continued working with his dad in their business in Englefeld, which was known as G.G. Lefebvre & Son. In 1966, they took on a New Holland Farm Equipment dealership and eventually, also added Versatile and numerous small lines of equipment. As well, they stocked a large parts department. They built a new shop on the west side of Englefeld, and when Marcelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brothers Dan, and Gabe, became partners in the business, their dad retired. Marcelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son, Pat, also worked at the family business for many years. The business became known as Lefebvre Brothers Implements Ltd. and operated until the brothers retired in 1997. As hobbies, Marcel restored several old cars, and collected vintage Saskatchewan license plates. Marcel was left a widower upon Shirlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death on October 6, 1993. He married a lifelong friend, Mary (nee Seier) Schmitz on December 27, 1997, and they would have celebrated their 20th anniversary on December 27, 2017. Marcel and Mary were blessed with the good fortune to spend over 20 winters in Yuma, Arizona. All his life, Marcel worked long hours, weekends and evenings included, but was also a big contributor to his community: he had been an Englefeld Village Councillor for six years, filled in as the grader operator to maintain the streets in Englefeld, was a Quill Plains Centennial Lodge Board Member for 18 years, a St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Villa Board Member for a short time, an Englefeld Rec Board Member for several years, and was on the Englefeld Credit Union Board for 18 years.

In addition, Marcel was a charter member, and later a lifetime member of the Englefeld Knights of Columbus Council, sat on the Englefeld School Board, and sang in the Holy Guardian Angels Church Choir. Marcel had a passion for music and dancing; he earned many badges in square dancing, and danced countless hours of foxtrots and polkas. In Arizona, he was well known by all the ladies in their park for his dancing prowess. In his retirement, Marcel also filled in as a spare school bus driver. Kids will remember him for his singing and whistling. From childhood on, he was an avid and voracious reader. After Marcel and Mary were married, they made their home on Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s acreage on the north end of Main Street in Englefeld. There, he became the yard care expert and kept busy cutting grass, trimming trees, cutting firewood, and gardening. Marcel loved puttering in the shop, where he continued fixing and tinkering all through his retirement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dad truly loved life; he was a man of integrity, a man of service, and a man who always put others before himself. He lived one day at a time, was an honest and trustworthy man, and made us all very proud to call him â&#x20AC;&#x153;our dadâ&#x20AC;?. We appreciate you, Dad, and will always have you with us.â&#x20AC;? Marcel will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife of nearly 20 years, Mary (nee Seier) Schmitz-Lefebvre of Englefeld; two sons, two daughters, eleven grandchildren, and two greatgrandchildren: Brad (Wanda) Lefebvre of Humboldt, SK, and family, Nathan (Stephanie), and Landon (Hannah); Ivy (Les) McGrath of LeRoy, SK, and family, Jan, Mallory, Jonah and Mason; Pat (Val) Lefebvre of Fort Nelson, BC, and family, Jonathen (Kerry), and Denee (Dennis) Sommerville and their children Myla and Luka; and Gail (Greg) Wittig of Saskatoon and family, Dylan (Sydnee), Aidan, and Griffin; two sisters and four brothers: Jeannine Koenig, and Lee (Marlene) Lefebvre, all of Humboldt; Pauline Reinelt of Saskatoon, Gabe (Les) Lefebvre, Dan Lefebvre, and Manny (Cindy) Lefebvre, all of Englefeld; one aunt, Imelda Moisan of Humboldt; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and by Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family: Ron (Enola) Schmitz of Calgary, AB, and family, Ryan (Abby) and sons Peter and David, Carmen (Mike) Curtis and family, Alex, Charlie and Matthew, Jaclyn (Andy) Chan and son Grayson, and Lara Schmitz; and Carol (Bob) Ragush of Brandon, MB, and family, Jessica (Adam) Sobkow and son Colton, Colin (Crystal), and Nichole Ragush. He was predeceased by his first wife of 36 years, Shirl (nee Koenig) Lefebvre (October 6, 1993); parents, Gus and Marie (nee Moisan) Lefebvre; one sister, Aline Lefebvre; in-laws: Tony Koenig, Carl Reinelt, and Vi Lefebvre; and by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and inlaws of the Koenig and Schmitz families. The Prayer Service for Marcel was held at Holy Guardian Angels R.C. Church, Englefeld, on Friday, December 15, 2017, at 7:30 p.m., presided by Marie ven der Buhs and Patsy Knafelc. Scripture readers were Ivy McGrath and Gail Wittig, and the eulogy was delivered by Aidan Wittig and Nathan Lefebvre. Memorial table attendants were John and Dolly Bannerholt, and Wally and Gertrude Stratton. Music ministry was led by Manny Lefebvre and Sandra Athmer. The Funeral Mass was offered at Holy Guardian Angels R.C. Church on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Francis Akomeah and concelebrated

by Fr. Paul Paproski, OSB. Others taking part were: Jonathen Lefebvre, crossbearer; Mallory McGrath and Denee Sommerville, scripture readers; Carol and Nichole Ragush, Ron Schmitz, and Jaclyn Chan, intentions; Mallory McGrath, Mason McGrath, and Denee Sommerville, giftbearers; Larissa Lefebvre, Judy Jones, Laurie Breker, and Anita ven der Buhs, memorial table attendants.

Music ministry was provided by director Manny Lefebvre, organist Anna-Marie Moellenbeck, and members of the Holy Guardian Angels R.C. Church Choir. An honor guard was formed by members of the Knights of Columbus. Honorary pallbearers were Wanda Lefebvre, Les McGrath, Greg Wittig and Val Lefebvre. Active pallbearers were Nathan Lefebvre, Landon Lefebvre, Jan McGrath, Jonah McGrath, Dylan Wittig, Aidan Wittig, and Griffin Wittig. Interment followed at Holy Guardian Angels R.C. Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to either the Holy Guardian Angels R.C. Cemetery Fund or the Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation. SchulerLefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK.

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Meschishnick: Jean It is with sadness that her family announces the passing of Jean Meschishnick (nee Schewaga), 86 years, of Humboldt and formerly of St. Gregor, on Thursday, December 7, 2017. Jean was born November 12, 1931 to William and Mary (nee Bunko) Schewaga at Alvena, SK. She grew up on the farm near Cudworth and attended the local school. Jean took schooling to become a teacher and taught at St. Francis and then St. Gertrude, where she met the love of her life, George. They married July 19, 1955. On the Meschishnick homestead near St. Gregor, they raised a family of 6 children (Debbie, Sharon, Gary, Marilyn, Laurie, and Russell). Besides family and the farm, Jean loved gardening, baking, crocheting, knitting, playing cards, playing ball, curling, golfing, and enjoyed most sports - even cheering for her favourite teams the Blue Jays and the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Family was always important to Jean, especially spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved helping them with homework; she was a very caring and kind hearted woman. Moving off the farm in 2013, Jean and George moved to Humboldt. George passed away in 2015, and in February of 2017 Jean moved to Caleb Village. Jean will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her children: Debbie (Lyle) Oliver and family Linsday Oliver, Jasmine Oliver (Riley), Matthew Oliver (Melissa) and Taylor Oliver (Sarah); Sharon (Patrick) Blanch and family Brigette (Kurt) Hofmann and children Chloe and Hunter, Felicia (Victor) Bishara and son Dominick, and Derek (Ashley) Blanch and children Jack and Emma; Gary (Maxine) Meschishnick and family Sam Meschishnick and Megan Meschishnick; Marilyn Logan; Laurie Meschishnick and family Justine Chabot, Regean Chabot and Jonah Litzenberger; and Russell Meschishnick (Janet Berezowski) and daughter Alice Burton; her brothers and sisters: Joseph (Shirley) Schewaga, Terry (Gloria) Schewaga, Olga Radziwan, Hilda Lieffers, Donna Batiuk, and Ethel Schewaga; members of the Meschishnick family: Hilda Therres, Helen Meschishnick and Cloty Meschishnick; and numerous nieces and nephews. Jean was predeceased by her parents William and Mary Schewaga; husband George Meschishnick; brothers and sisters: John Schewaga, Walter Schewaga, Ronnie Schewaga, Mike Schewaga, Catherine Schewaga, Anne (Bill) Sakowski, Peter Schewaga; brothers-in-law: Mike Radziwan, Joe Lieffers, and Orest Batiuk; and members of the Meschishnick family: John (Sandy) Meschishnick, Anthony Meschishnick, Leo Meschishnick, Mary (Lawrence) McCormack, Christine (August) Ries, Anne (Joe) Knaflec, Theresa (Carl) Diebold, and Clarence Meschishnick.

The Funeral Mass was held on Monday, December 11, 2017 at 10:00 am celebrated by Fr. Anthony Atter. Interment followed in the Parish Cemetery. Memorial donations in Jeanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory may be made to the St. Gregory Cemetery Fund. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Malinoski & Danyluik Funeral Home, Humboldt.

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Obituaries STEFFEN: Helen Jun. 19, 1921 - Dec. 11, 2017 Helen Joanna Steffen of St. Mary’s Villa, Humboldt, SK (and formerly of Muenster, SK), passed away at her residence on Monday, December 11, 2017. She was 96 years of age.

Helen was born on June 19, 1921 in the Muenster District to Charles Sr. and Catherine (nee Metz) Steffen. She grew up on the family farm and attended Ives School until grade eight, and then helped with caring for her sister Lydia who had been stricken with polio. After Lydia passed away in 1966 Helen remained on the homestead and cared for her aging parents until their passing. In 1972 she moved to Humboldt initially sharing an apartment with her sister, Viola, until 1979 and then she moved into a small house. She was employed at St. Mary’s Villa from 1974 until 1986 working in various departments including housekeeping, nurse’s aide and later as the laundry supervisor. She retired at the age of 65 and then enjoyed keeping busy volunteering at the Villa and babysitting for local families. She became a “nana” to the Harrington children for three years until they moved to Edmonton. Helen often reflected that they were the happiest years of her life. She always loved babies and little children. When the Harrington’s moved they left their white stuffed owl with Helen of which she proudly displayed in every home she moved to. We all knew she loved owls and this was the beginning of her extensive owl collection, which were mostly gifts. She was able to do some travelling with family and friends in Canada and into the United States. In 2004, she moved to the Harry Ford Center and later, due to declining health, moved to Bethany Pioneer Village in Middle Lake. She returned to Humboldt into St. Mary’s Villa in 2013. She was content at the Villa and went full circle from her life of being a caregiver there to someone who was being cared for. Helen will be fondly remembered as a kind and loving soul.

Helen will be lovingly remembered by her sister Alice Schwanbeck; sisters-in-law: Agnes Steffen, Josephine Steffen and Gwen Atwood; numerous nieces and nephews; and her special second family, the Harringtons. Helen was predeceased by her parents, Charles Sr. and Catherine (nee Metz) Steffen; brothers: Henry, Anton, Ervin, Raymond, Charles Jr., and Lawrence; three infant brothers: Peter, Englebert and George; sisters: Lydia Steffen and Viola Steffen; brother-in-law James Schwanbeck; and sister-in-law Theresa Funke. A Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday, December 15, 2017 at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church Humboldt, SK at 2:00 p.m., presided by Fr. Michael Yaremko. Others taking part were: Corinne Thoms, crossbearer; Valerie Sorensen and Ken Schmitz, scripture readers; Helen’s Goddaughters, Gloria Hunley and Shandar Mann, giftbearers; Jayne Johnston, intentions; Rosemary Reynaud and Caroline Biwer, memorial table attendants; Marie Aubin as organist with soloist Shandar Mann and members of St. Augustine Parish Funeral Choir, music ministry. Pallbearers were: Richard Steffen, Henry Schwanbeck, Dennis Steffen, Brent Loehr, Nicklas Anderson and Scott Johnston. A eulogy was delivered by Darcie Anderson at the funeral luncheon. Interment followed at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Cemetery, Muenster, SK. Memorial Donations may be directed to St. Mary’s Villa Foundation or the Humboldt District Hospital Foundation Spiritual Care Endowment Fund.

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The Mayor of Humboldt â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rob Muenchâ&#x20AC;?, played by Devin Cannon, spoke to senior residents and the shifty management at the Belac Condominiums during their condo meeting at the packed performances at Humboldt Golf Clubs dinner theatre production, Blue Hairs, Financial Scares, and Double Dares. The show ran from Dec. 14-16 at the Humboldt Golf Club. The play saw many of the Belac seniors plotting their revenge on the management that is gouging them with outrageous condo fees. photo by Becky Zimmer

Babies of 2017

to be published in the January 12, 2018 East Central Trader If your child or grandchild was born anytime in 2017, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss this opportunity to â&#x20AC;&#x153;show offâ&#x20AC;? the latest addition to your family in the East Central Traderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Special 2017 Baby Register.

It will make a wonderful keepsake. Bring your babyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s photo to the Humboldt Journal, email to ccrone@humboldtjournal.ca, or send by mail with the information on the form below along with $35 (plus GST).

IMPORTANT: Â&#x2DC; To ensure good reproduction, good quality colour or black & white photos only. Â&#x2DC; Close-ups will work the best. Â&#x2DC; Be sure to write babyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name and your name on the back of the photo. Â&#x2DC; Please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope for photo return, or indicate that you will pick up photo after Jan. 12, 2018. Â&#x2DC; Ads must be pre-paid.

Mail or bring to: Humboldt Journal, Box 970, 535 Main Street, Humboldt, SK, S0K 2A0 We accept: Cash, Cheque, Visa, MasterCard or Debit.

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Photo & Ad Deadline: January 5, 2018 Please note the Humboldt Journal office will be closed December 23 to January 2.

2017 Baby Register...Clip out and send in along with your babyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s photo to the Humboldt Journal.

Babyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Name: Date of Birth: Parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Name(s): Grandparentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Name(s):

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Girl

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY and INCLUDE $35 (plus GST). Make cheques payable to Prairie Newspaper Group.

Please return photo in enclosed self-addressed stamped envelope I will pick up photo at the Humboldt Journal