East Central Trader - September 21, 2018

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Volume 9 No. 50

Friday, September 21, 2018

A burning desire to compete Pages 7-12

News

Page 3 Water and sewer funding

Sports

Page 4 First game a step forward

Eight teams, six of them from Nutrien mines, one from Lanigan and one from Humboldt, competed in the Nutrien Firefighters’ Rodeo in Lanigan. The Sept. 15 event allows firefighters to demonstrate the firefighting skills they’ve learned, like turning off sprinklers and breaking into a burning home, in a safe environment. The overall winner was the Nutrien Allan mine. Photo by Devan C. Tasa

SENIORS CARE

Foundation making push to raise money for seniors’ home Devan C. Tasa Editor A group raising money to replace a wing of their local seniors’ home is making an extra push to reach their goal. The Quill Plains Health Care Foundation is trying to have the east wing of the Quill Plains Centennial Lodge, which 1 Lerew Street Vonda

is 50 years old and has 12 level four long-term care beds, replaced with a new wing with the same amount of beds. “A new 12-bed wing. Exactly what we have,� said Norma Weber, the foundation’s chair. “We’re not asking for extra beds, we’re just looking for a wing replacement.� 638 Kirby Street Bruno

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They are hoping to raise $1.6 million, which is 20 per cent of the cost of a new wing. The provincial government would pay the other 80 per cent of the facility, which is roughly priced at $8 million. S o f a r, t h e y h a v e around $350,000 in commitments. 194 Ecker Avenue Humboldt SK746553 NE W

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“We would like to have it in place as soon as possible because we think we would have a better chance if we can show our commitment to it, so we’re going to try to make sure we have the funds committed,� Weber said. As well, the longer the project waits, the more

New mental health funds

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Wolverine Acreage RM of Wolverine SK724295

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1,562 sqft on the main floor! Close to all amenities. 3 bed and main floor laundry.

1116 sq. ft. bungalow for family or retirement home across from Bill Brecht Park.

3 bed, 1 ½ bath home on approx 4.33 acre acreage.

Ranch style bungalow with waterfront location.

4 bed, 2 bath home located on corner lot.

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