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BOWLING FOR KIDS – The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yorkton and Area Bowl for Kids Sake took place in Yorkton over the weekend, raising money for mentoring programs for the over 200 children that BBBS serves in the area. Domanic AdairAsmus was one of the bowlers at the event, which raised a total of $28,285. The fundraising will continue on the weekend, with Esterhazy on Sunday and Churchbridge selling bowls of food for their Bowl for Kids Sake.

Irma Van de BonNichol, Executive Director of BBBS, thanks the community for their continued support, which allows these programs to continue and make a difference in the lives of area kids.

Top fundraisers were Roger Arndt, $2,030.00, Adam Becker, $1,506.00, Cynthia Wolkowski, $1,400.00, Deana Jesmer, $862.00, Brandi Thomas, $800.00 and Alex Myrowich, $750.00.

CT Scanner gets major provincial support

By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer It has been ten years since CT Scans were introduced to the Sunrise Health region.

Over 53,000 scans later and the machine will soon reach the end of its service life, so it is time for a replacement.

The Government of Saskatchewan is pitching in $600,000 towards the project, which has an estimated total cost of $1.2 million.

The need for a replacement scanner is urgent, for a simple reason, parts availabil-

ity explains Ross Fisher, executive director of the Health Foundation. The current CT Scanner is ten years old, and as a result the manufacturer has discontinued the parts needed to maintain it. There have also been reliability issues with frequent breakdowns. That means after this year, the service life for the scanner is over.

“A CT Scanner is pretty vital, it’s a key piece of diagnostic equipment for a regional hospital. In today’s world you really can’t

be without one. We had 4,300 patients that used it last year, and we did about 7,500 scans.”

Greg Ottenbreit, Minister for Rural and Remote Health, says that the urgency of the replacement is a big reason why the provincial government put their support being buying a new machine.

They see the need to maintain diagnostic imaging service as a high priority for the health care in the province, and as a result want to see the province’s health regions

maintain their ability to serve patients.

“Diagnostic imaging is a big part of surgeries, but sometimes it’s an aid in reducing surgery wait times... When you look at diagnostic imaging it’s two fold.

Sometimes it identifies the issue that needs to be addressed quite quickly, and sometimes it actually alleviates surgery because you find an issue isn’t quite as serious as you may have thought, or it might have taken exploratory surgery and tie up the OR. Sometimes from

patients diagnostic imaging alleviates fear or stress, where they don’t know what’s going on and you get a diagnosis from a really advanced machine like this multi-slice CT scanner that can identify that it maybe it isn’t an issue.”

The area the scanner serves is another reason for the government support, as the scanner will serve everyone within the Sunrise Health Region, Ottenbreit says. Given the amount of use that the old scanner had, it made sense to ensure

CT Scanning continued in the region.

“When we are able to do these scans in a more rural area like Yorkton, we are taking the pressure off our centres in Regina and Saskatoon.”

Having a new machine also means having a better machine.

Fisher explains that much like most technology over the past decade, there have been major advances in CT Scanning. The current machine is a 16 slice Cont.’ on Page 3A

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Lone Tree Road wraps up Stars season

By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer They may be locals, but they’re not yokels.

Lone Tree Road is an eclectic mix of different sounds and styles, with two fiddles, guitar, keyboard, mandolin and saxophone. They will round out this season of Stars for Saskatchewan on Sunday, April 26 at 2:00 p.m.

The band has an eclectic sound because it’s a varied group of performers, including JJ Guy and Scott Cornelius, both on fiddle, mandolin and vocals, Jack Dawes on sax and vocals, Glenna Switzer on keyboards and vocals, Hank Ukrainetz on upright bass, Grant Dutchak on drums and Ken Goodman on guitar, fiddle and five string banjo.

The group began as a three piece fiddle band about ten years ago, Goodman says, as a result of a fiddle camp in Tuffnell.

Guy, Ukrainetz and Goodman were the three founding members, and the name came from discovering Lone Tree Road in Foam Lake, deciding it would be a good name for a band.

The repertoire ranges from jazz, country to bluegrass, and Goodman says it’s a band that goes where the members want to take it, with everyone getting a showcase for their individual talents.

“It’s just a combination of all the members of the band, what they like to do. When I first

set this up, that’s what I banked on, for everyone to contribute a particular kind of thing that they do.”

Dawes says that the unique sound is one of the things that he likes about the group.

Saxophone and fiddle isn’t an obvious combination and something Dawes says he has rarely seen before.

Their arrangement of Night Train is an example of something that you don’t see very often.

“We have two fiddles and a saxophone playing an old blues tune, which I think is pretty unique.”

The different backgrounds of the different performers is what drive’s the band’s eclectic sound, and Goodman says that they are constantly learning from each other and trying out different styles.

“In some ways it’s a bit of a different discipline, you don’t play jazz like you play fiddle tunes, it’s a different kind of mind set which we all find really interesting,” Goodman says.

Dawes says that his background is an example of how different everyone is, coming from a background with largely jazz and rock background, and admits he had a snobbish attitude towards country music before meeting the other players, but by playing together he began to appreciate the genre and have a more open mind about it.

Meanwhile, other band members grew up with the strong fiddle tradi-

LONE TREE ROAD will be bringing their eclectic mix of sounds to the stage on Sunday, April 26 at the Anne Portnuff Theatre as part of the Stars for Saskatchewan series. The mix of local musicians perform wide a range of classics, from Faded Love to The Devil Went Down to Georgia, the Canadian Railroad Trilogy to Night Train. tion in Saskatchewan, and Dawes says they help everyone appreciate their different styles.

The band has a wide range of experience, with Cornelius at the young end, at 16 while the older members have had around 50 years of experience playing.

Dawes says that he’s watched Cornelius come up through fiddle contests from when he was ten, and the band is impressed by what he can do.

“He’s an accom-

plished young player, whatever you ask him to do he’ll do it... We haven’t given him anything yet that he couldn’t do,” Goodman says.

As varied as everyone is, the most important thing is that when they come together it sounds right, and Dawes says that when the band comes together it is something rare and special.

“There’s something about playing music that when everything comes together and it

CT Scanner gets support Cont.’ from Page 1A scanner, but the new one will be a 256 slice scanner.

“The new equipment is faster, it will diagnose more conditions than we can currently, it will provide better quality images for diagnosis, it will do things we currently do, which is what you would expect from ten years of improvement in technology,” Fisher says.

Right now the Health Foundation has to come up with the remaining half of the budget, or $600,000. Fisher says that while this is a significant amount, there

is an indication that the community is behind the project and sees the need for a new scanner.

One of those indications was the Health Foundation Radiothon, which was a big success. Fisher says it was the second best Radiothon to date, behind the campaign for digital mammography, raising $84,224, “That tells me that people will be receptive when we go forward from here to carry out the rest of the fundraising campaign. It doesn’t tell me it will be easy to raise $600,000, but it tells me it will be doable.”

Ottenbreit is confident that the community will come on board to fund this needed piece of equipment.

“We’re very happy to partner with the health region and the Health Foundation, recognizing that the Health Foundation couldn’t do the extra fundraising without the help of the community. I know personally and professionally how good the community and the surrounding area are at raising money for things that are of importance, especially when it comes to health care,” Ottenbreit says.

“It’s great to be able

SCIC deadline April 30 The Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) is reminding producers April 30, 2015, is the deadline to enrol in the 2015 AgriStability Program and pay program fees, without penalty.

The AgriStability Program is about providing disaster protection for the farm, should something beyond the producer’s control occur, such as dropping commodity prices or

rising input costs.

Each farm’s risk protection, through the AgriStability Program, is unique because the Program uses the farm’s specific financial information to determine coverage and benefits. By having coverage based on the performance of the farm, each operation has its own individual risk protection.

To remain enrolled, participants have until April 30, or 30 days

from the date on their Enrolment/Fee Notice, whichever is later, to pay their program fee without penalty.

Producers are encouraged to contact their local Crop Insurance office or the AgriStability Call Centre at 1-866-2708450 to review the coverage offered through the AgriStability Program and the risk protection it can provide for their operation.

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becomes bigger than the sum of its parts.

The term musicians use is you’re cookin’... With the five of us on stage, there’s a chemistry that seems to happen.”

Goodman agrees, saying there is a real high when the band really starts to go, something that is picked

up by the people on stage and the people in the crowd as well, leading to the best music they can make.

Lone Tree Road is at the Anne Portnuff Theatre on April 26 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are available at Welcome Home Gifts or ticketpro.ca.

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Cold beer is not an impossibility We hold this truth to be self-evident: government must provide equal treatment for all beers.

As with most self-evident truths, some context may be helpful. First, this is not to suggest an equivalence between human equality and beer equality – the first is an absolute necessity and the other is merely a matter of common sense. Second, this is not to suggest that all beer tastes equally good, but rather that all beer must be equal before the law regardless of taste.

With all of that said, the foundational point remains: government must provide equal treatment for all beers. Unfortunately, Saskatchewan fails to uphold beer equality. The result is tragic (or at least distasteful): warm beer.

How many of us have witnessed this (minor) injustice and simply kept walking? In government liquor stores and private venders, only premiumpriced beers such as Coors Banquet and Moosehead are deemed worthy of chilling, while the blue collar masses of Pilsner and Budweiser are left languishing in oppressive room temperatures. Off-sales have desegregated fridges with all manner of beers on ice, but the government forces them to jack up the price.

Let’s leave aside for a moment the affront this represents to the self-evident truth of beer equality.

How can the government give Corona a place among the privileged in the fridges of public liquor stores while Saskatchewan’s own standout Great Western Pilsner is barred from coming into the cold? Will any Saskatchewan leader stand up and defend this (somewhat) grave injustice? To do so would surely provoke public outrage (or amused annoyance).

How is it possible, that in 2015, there are still places in Saskatchewan where some beer is not welcomed to a nice spot in the cooler?

Is it a safety issue? While coolness is certainly associated with the enjoyment of beer, it would be hard to find scientific evidence drawing a link between beer temperature and health outcomes.

Is it a taxation issue? If there is one thing with which government can be trusted, it is the time proven ability to collect taxes regardless of extraneous factors such as temperature.

Now, the Saskatchewan government has taken some important steps to improve liquor retailing.

Off-sale permits are no longer restricted to hotels and brew pubs. There are a few private stores. It’s possible to have a glass of wine at a movie. And golfers will be happy that the government no longer imposes a limit of one beverage cart per nine holes.

However, too much of the conversation about alcohol policy still revolves around carefully balancing the interests of industry players. Consumers are too often relegated to second place. This warm-beer tyranny isn’t enshrined in legislation or even regulation, it’s merely a policy and it could be changed with a mere nod from the government.

Please, for the love of competition and cold beer, let’s have beer equality.

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Less entrepreneurs bad news An aging population is stunting entrepreneurism in Canada, finds a new study released by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank.

“A great deal has been written about the positive link between entrepreneurship and economic growth.

What’s being ignored, however, is the increasing evidence of a relationship between entrepreneurship and age,” said Jason Clemens, co-author of Entrepreneurship, Demographics and Capital Gains Tax Reform, and Fraser Institute vice president.

The study calculates that between 2004 and 2012, the rate of business start-ups in Canada declined by 16.2 per cent while the proportion of the population over the age of 65 increased by 15.0 per cent.

A survey of past research about age and entrepreneurship concluded that younger populations possess characteristics more conducive to enterprising activity. For example, younger people are less risk averse and have a greater willingness to enter new markets or invest in new emerging technologies.

Moreover, in older workforces such as Canada’s, young people are less likely to be given an opportunity to occupy higher management positions and are therefore unable to obtain the skills needed to run their own businesses.

The problem is not unique to Canada. The phenomena of aging populations and dropping rates of business start-ups has also been documented in other industrialized countries such as the United

States,” said Niels Veldhuis, study co-author and Fraser Institute president.

As our populations continue to get older, this becomes a worrying trend because new business ventures drive productivity and employment growth in our economies.”

What can be done to mitigate the decline in entrepreneurism in Canada?

While there are a number of policy levers available to policy makers, the study suggests that one option could be an overhaul of Canada’s capital gains tax—a tax imposed on the gain of a sale of assets.

Specifically, the authors explore two potential reforms: A roll-over—or deferral— provision as has been implemented in the United States or a complete elimination of the tax; 11 out of 34 OECD countries do not impose any capital gains tax whatsoever.

Capital gains taxes raise only a small amount of revenue for the government but that comes at a considerable economic cost in that they reduce the return entrepreneurs receive from the sale of a business and impede small business finance, thus discouraging business start-ups,” Clemens said.

“If governments wish to encourage entrepreneurism, reforming our current capital gains tax regime would be a good first step.”

Niels Veldhuis Fraser Institute

Traffic lights in this town are not perfectly done I have a degree of sympathy for the people who have to time traffic lights. Your job is to maintain flow, but that flow is affected by numerous variables and traffic patterns, and you’ve got to spend a great deal of time fiddling to get it right. So I can understand when the lights are timed in a weird way, it probably makes sense in purely mathematical terms, or it’s the only way to maintain the model. That said, the lights on Broadway are set up in a very strange way.

The issue is the way the advance left is set up. For the majority of the streets, you have potential left turns in both directions so it makes sense that coming out of a red light you have both sides do a left turn. Great, on many of the streets, except if you’re at 2nd Ave and Broadway, at which point the setup gets weird. Here it is also a case where both sides of the street stop for red lights, except the lane going east is waiting for nothing. If the westbound lane turns left, they are driving into a park, which means they are probably drunk and should be arrested. It feels like a glitch in the system, a light programmed in the same way as the other lights on the same road, but here the programming makes no sense. Why are people waiting here? What purpose does their inability to move serve?

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Column Devin Wilger But I have sympathy, because this is the only intersection that wouldn’t have a left turn in both directions, and it’s in the middle. Changing up how the intersection at second works would mess with the timing of the other lights. What you would have is the traffic which is let go at 2nd Ave immediately having to stop again for the lights on 3rd, and then you have the backlog that results because of the way people react to traffic lights as a rule – a long line means it takes a relatively long period of time for the entire line to get moving again. So actually breaking up traffic into two segments with an unnecessary stop might actually do well for traffic flow, as annoying as it is to drivers.

My sympathy for whoever is timing that light is dimmed when I drive through the rest of the city, however. The lights on Smith Street don’t seem to be interested in traffic flow at all, plus they always seem to make you stop just long enough to make you start to question if there isn’t a problem somewhere.

Then you have the intersection at Hamilton Road and Highway 9, which will occasionally get confused and just not let people through, as I once discovered when it decided that nobody needed to travel east one day and spent at least 15 minutes only allowing left turns but no through traffic – I don’t know how long it took overall, because at a certain point I just turned left to end the pain.

The timing, programming and implementation of traffic lights is not an easy process, I can admit that readily, I’m sure that if I programmed the system people would be irritated, there would be long waits at lights, traffic flow would be compromised and the whole thing would be a minor disaster. Unfortunately, having said that, I’m not sure that it would be so different from the way the lights are set up today, as can be evidenced by the fact that this column exists. The lights aren’t all bad, the prevalence of advance left turns is something to be emulated, but the programming is still far from perfect.

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Mediocrity is not good enough

To the Editor: With tax season at hand, here’s a useful tip for any tax-weary Canadian. When some people refer to income or other money not taxed as a “loss” to government, remember that they may merely be using technical language. In contrast, others really do lament any reduction or “omission” in possible taxes that flow to governments.

Understanding the difference is critical, because some who decry the “loss” often believe citizens exist for the sake of government and not vice-versa - a rather unhealthy approach in a democracy.

Consider some recent examples.

Federal Finance Minister Joe Oliver recently hinted that the federal government may double the allowed annual contribution limit for Tax Free Savings Accounts to $11,000 (from $5,500).

In response, one newspaper warned of how future TFSA withdrawals will be “costing future governments quite a lot” because TFSA gains are not taxed.

Of course, that language assumes capital gains should be taxed at

all. But not all gains are taxed. When Canadians see their principle residence increase in value, no tax is applied to that gain. So to exempt all gains from tax (a home) or some gains (stock market profits where only half of the capital appreciation is taxed) is not novel.

Another example of the “loss” language: In February, the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) analyzed the effect of doubling the TFSA contribution limit.

According to the PBO report, in 2016 the current TFSA system will “cost” the federal and provincial governments an estimated $1.6 billion - that’s the money governments would receive if Canadians were forced to pay capital gains tax on investment gains in the TFSA. The PBO report estimated the effect of an $11,000 TFSA contribution limit. The 2016 “loss” (a.k.a. taxes not paid by taxpayers) would be worth almost $1.7 billion.

Some perspective: In 2013 (the most recent year for this statistic), Canada’s federal and provincial governments collected $646 billion in

total revenue. So $1.7 billion represents barely more than one-quarter of 1 per cent of what Ottawa and the provinces collected in 2013.

If Canada’s governments cannot live with a minor nick to their finances, perhaps they should re-examine their spending.

The point here is not ideological but practical. If the underlying assumption really is that money belongs first to government, rather than the reverse – money first belongs to Canadians – then there is less pressure for governments to justify the taxes taken and how the money is spent.

One must, of course, be sensible. As a practical matter, beyond a basic tribal level of organization, governments are necessary and taxes are part of the bargain. But conceiving of untaxed income or gains as a “loss” (for other than technical descriptions) is not a useful or healthy way to conceive of the deal between citizens and governments. For one thing, citizens deserve the presumption that their money is, in fact, their money.

Furthermore, governments (and politi-

cians and civil servants) are made up of fallible human beings. So a check on the ability to tax and spend, including an orientation that assumes those in charge must always prove they need our cash, is essential. That’s because no one can perfectly plan how to spend other people’s money.

Or as Richard Cartwright, the first post-Confederation Liberal finance minister put it, “All taxation is a loss per se; it is the sacred duty of the government to take only what is necessary for the proper discharge of the public service; and that taxation in any other mode, is simply, in one shape or another, legalized robbery.”

Cartwright assumed that taxes were useful but indeed a loss, not to government but to the citizens who pay the tax. Taxes are necessary, but we must be judicious about the money sent to politicians and civil servants.

That includes understanding the money first belongs to Canadians.

Mark Milke is a Senior Fellow at the Fraser Institute. www.troymedia.com

Funds available for communities To the Editor: Registered charities and nonprofit organizations in rural Canada are encouraged to apply for funding under the Farm Credit Canada (FCC) AgriSpirit Fund, which opened for applications on April 13.

Rural community groups can view the eligibility requirements and apply online by visiting www.fccagrispiritfund.ca for an opportunity to access some of the $1 million that FCC has committed to capital projects under the AgriSpirit Fund.

“FCC offers specialized financing and services specifically designed for primary producers, agribusinesses and agrifood operators across Canada.

FCC’s service to the agriculture industry puts us in the unique position as a trusted partner to contribute to the lives of farm families and rural communities,” said Michael Hoffort, FCC president and CEO. “We contribute to the communities where our customers and employees live and work – supporting rural community projects through the FCC AgriSpirit Fund is one way we can make a real difference.”

For a project to be considered for funding, it must meet specific criteria and be completed before December 31, 2017. The application period will close on May 18, 2015 and FCC will announce the selected projects in August 2015. A list of past

projects that have received FCC AgriSpirit funding can be found by clicking on the “past-projects” link at www.fccagrispiritfund. ca.

In 2015-16, FCC will donate $3 million to charitable organizations and non- profit groups in the communities where our customers and employees live and work. Since inception of the FCC AgriSpirit Fund in 2004, FCC has supported almost 900 capital projects in rural Canada totaling over $8.5 million in donations.

FCC is Canada’s leading agriculture lender, with a healthy portfolio of $27.3 billion and 21 consecutive years of portfolio growth.

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Good news for Credit Unions

Credit Union Central of Canada (CUCC), the association representing Canada’s credit unions is welcoming the budget’s recognition of credit unions as vital players in the economy and the financial sector. The Minister of Finance’s decision to include an acknowledgement of credit unions in the budget is being seen as an important step to build a strong understanding between this part of the banking sector and the federal government.

“Our members are leaders in banking innovation and vital contribu-

tors to the economy, investing billions in small business and communities each year,” Martha Durdin, president and CEO of CUCC said.”

In the budget, Minister Joe Oliver singled out the country’s 313 credit unions indicating that: the Government will continue to engage stakeholders and work collaboratively with the credit union sector on its future development and on ways to meet the needs of the evolving sector.

The minister’s statement follows a 36-week broad-based grassroots campaign led by credit

unions to promote a Capital Growth Tax Credit with the potential to equalize the federal tax treatment of credit unions with that of their share capital-based competitors. The “My Credit Union Matters!” campaign resulted in over 7,000 emails, post cards, and signatures on petitions urging the Minister to consider the proposal “We will continue to promote the Capital Growth Tax Credit and other appropriate measures to help financial cooperatives stimulate economic growth,” Durdin said. “Now more

than ever it makes sense for the government to partner with credit unions whose relationships with the SME sector can help create new investment and jobs.”

Member-owned, full service financial institutions, credit unions are the partner over 5.3 million Canadians trust for their day-to-day banking.

Taken together, the cooperatively owned financial sector is the second largest private-sector lender to small businesses in Canada.

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To the Editor: Following a speech I gave about economic growth last week to the “Canada 2020” group in Ottawa, I want to thank all those who have joined the debate – about the fiscal records of past federal governments, and more importantly, how to rise above the last nine years of mediocrity and move Canada forward more successfully.

At long last, Mr. Harper’s claim of being a good fiscal manager is being challenged more aggressively.

And rightly so.

It’s interesting to note that even among those who didn’t much like my speech, the focus of their disagreement was largely historical – i.e., how much responsibility for previous fiscal problems should properly be borne by each previous government.

What did they inherit from their predecessors? What new challenges arose? How did they respond? And what did they leave to their successors? The arguments run back 50 years or more.

But however you might rank Diefenbaker, Pearson, Trudeau, Clark, Mulroney and Campbell – it is clear that an important corner was turned in the 1990s with Chretien and Martin. They inherited the makings of a fiscal crisis. Canada’s financial circumstances were described by international media as worthy of honorary membership in the Third World. The debt ratio was approaching 70%. Just servicing that debt consumed a third of all federal revenues. Chretien and Martin faced it squarely, and fixed it.

As a consequence, when Mr. Harper took power in February of 2006, he was handed one of the strongest fiscal situations in the western world.

He inherited a decade of balanced budgets, an annual surplus of some $13-billion, declining taxes, a debt-ratio that had been slashed in half, a strong banking system, a secure Canada Pension Plan, regular monthly trade surpluses, an annual economic growth rate of better than 3%, and some 3.5-million net new jobs.

Transfers to provinces were at a record high, and the country was investing in fairness and growth – ie., in families, medicare, education, science and infrastructure.

But in less than three years – while the economy remained strong – Mr. Harper squandered Canada’s hard-won fiscal security. Ignoring concerns about a potential housing bubble in the US and emerging weaknesses in American banks, his government made reckless decisions about fiscal policy, spending and management which put this country back on the verge of deficits once again.

It’s critical to note the timing. This happened BEFORE, not because of, the recession. Arriving in the latter part of 2008, the recession undoubtedly made things worse, but it was Mr. Harper before that who made us far more vulnerable than we needed to be.

And remember how he denied it – to bluff his way through the 2008 election. He said a recession was unlikely; we’d all just have “good buying opportunities”. He said he would not run a deficit, and promised five more balanced budgets. Was this deceit or incompetence?

And note this too – that recession which Mr. Harper still blames for everything lasted only nine months and ended six years ago. But Canada continues to struggle with a slack economy. Growth is weak. Both job creation and job quality are poor.

Household debt is at a record high. Young people cannot get a decent start on their own. Retirement incomes are woefully inadequate. Confidence in the future is at a low ebb.

In the latest global forecasts for economic growth over the next two years, a number of countries, like the US and the UK, are positioned well ahead of Canada. Some others (Germany, France, Italy, Japan, India, etc.) have had their growth prospects recently upgraded, while Canada is among a few who have fallen back. Despite all the Harper government’s expensive advertising to the contrary, Canada is no longer leading the pack.

Which brings me back to the key point that dominated my speech last week: Mr. Harper’s policies have failed. Canada needs a new economic plan, one centred on the imperative of greater growth to lift the well-being of the middleclass and all those working so hard just to get there, to foster greater fairness, and to balance the nation’s books on a sound and durable basis.

Ralph Goodale Member of Parliament Wascana

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Farmland values continue to rise in 2014

Average farmland values in Saskatchewan continued to rise in 2014, but the climb wasn’t as steep as the previous year, according to the latest Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Farmland Values Report.

Saskatchewan showed one of the most significant changes among the provinces, slowing from an increase of 28.5 per cent in 2013 to 18.7 per cent in 2014.

Average farmland values in Canada showed a 14.3-per-cent increase in 2014, compared to a 22.1-

per-cent increase in 2013.

The rate of increase also slowed in many key agriculture regions, including, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan.

“While the increases are still significant in many parts of the country, they do suggest we are moving toward more moderate increases for farmland values,” said Corinna Mitchell-Beaudin, FCC executive vice-president and chief risk officer. “This is good news for producers since gradual change in the value of this key asset

is always better for those entering or leaving the industry.”

Other provinces, including British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, continued to see singledigit increases, while the value of farmland in Newfoundland and Labrador remained unchanged from 2013.

J.P. Gervais, FCC chief agricultural economist, has been predicting a “soft landing” for farmland values since crop prices began moving closer to the longterm average following

SCMA to be telecast live this Sunday SaskTel maxTV™ customers will have the exclusive opportunity to watch free live coverage of the 26th Annual Saskatchewan Country Music Association (SCMA) Gala Awards Show on Sunday, April 26, 2015. Live broadcast of the awards show will begin at 7:00 p.m. The awards show will be on channel 49 and channel 349 (HD), and will also be available on maxTV Local on Demand immediately following the broadcast on channel 48 and channel 348 (HD). “maxTV is always looking for opportunities to showcase local Saskatchewan talent,” said Stacey Sandison, SaskTel’s Chief Marketing Officer.

“We’re pleased to be able to partner with the Saskatchewan Country Music Association to offer maxTV customers the opportunity to watch

the awards and performances of some talented home grown artists.”

The SCMA Awards Gala Show will be hosted by the 2014 CCMA Songwriter of the year Deric Ruttan. Deric Ruttan has multiple nominations from SOCAN and CCMA for various awards over the years and his songs have been recorded by artists such as: Dierks Bently, Eric Church, Gary Alan, Jason Blaine, Doc Walker and dozens of others.

Deric Ruttan’s successes includes the rise of the lead single from his album Take the Week Off – this was the fastest rising single to date and the #1 most added song in Canada in its first week of release. A second track of this album – ‘Mine Would be You’ cracked the top 5 and top 10 Canadian and US coun-

try charts and was a runaway hit for Country superstar Blake Shelton.

Leading the field of 2015 nominees is Jess M o s k a l u k e (Langenburg, Sask) who recently received the 2014 CCMA Female Vocalist of the Year and Codie Prevost (Saskatoon, Sask), 2014 SCMA Fan’s Choice Entertainer of the Year.

Codie just completed a tour of Australia. Will Ardell has received the 2013 SCMA Rising Star Award and many other nominations.

Alex Runions (Regina, Sask.), Samara Yung (Yorkton, Sask), Kelsey Fitch (Parkside, Sask), Amy Nelson (Regina, Sask) and Wyatt (Saskatoon, Sask) are following close in nominations.

abnormally high prices due to the 2012 U.S. drought.

While lower interest rates make it tempting to buy land, Gervais emphasized producers need to exercise caution. “Interest rates will eventually increase, even if this is not on the 2015 horizon,” he said. “Expanding world stocks of grains and oilseeds could bring prices down further, creating tighter margins.” Tighter profit margins may also affect the land rental market. Rental rates usually take a little time to adjust downward following lower grain and oilseed prices.

Multi-year leases are also gaining in popularity.

“Producers should be encouraged that a weak Canadian dollar, expanding trade agreements and growing world food demand are helping to enhance the demand side of the market for Canadian commodities, creating a positive long-term outlook for agriculture,” Gervais added.

“Land is a valuable asset and there really isn’t a one-size-fits-all formula for determining when to buy or sell,” MitchellBeaudin said. “Producers really need to take a close look at their operations

and ensure they can manage through a number of scenarios when it comes to revenues and expenses.”

FCC’s Farmland Values Report provides important information about changes in farmland values across Canada.

To view the FCC Farmland Values Report, video and historical data, visit www.fcc.ca/ FarmlandValues. To learn more about the report, participate in the free FCC webinar on April 20, which can be found in the Agriwebinar section of the Farm Management Canada website.

PSYCHIC FAIR – Cheryl Rosolowsky, a tarot card reader, does a reading during the Psychic Fair at the Ramada Hotel Saturday. The travelling show, which comes around in the spring and fall features psychics of all kinds.

N-R Staff

Victims of Crime Awareness Week

April 19-25 has been declared Victims of Crime Awareness Week in Saskatchewan, coinciding with National Victims of Crime Awareness Week. This year’s theme is “Shaping the Future Together.”

The week is an opportunity to raise awareness about the unique needs of victims of crime and tragedy, as well as the services available for them in their time of crisis.

Victims of Crime Awareness Week also recognizes the good work done by Victims Services staff and volunteers in Saskatchewan.

“Every year I get to meet a number of these tremendous people and every year I’m amazed by their compassion and dedication,” Justice Minister and Attorney General Gordon Wyant said. “I hope all Victims Services staff and volunteers take a moment this week to reflect on their contribution. They truly make Saskatchewan a better place to live.”

In 2013-14, the roughly 160 volunteer Victim

Support Workers in this province helped nearly 9,000 people in their time of need. To show the province’s appreciation, Minister Wyant will host a luncheon at the Legislative Building for long-term volunteers who have completed 10, 15 and 20 years of service.

Victims Services programs are spread out across the province and provide a range of services, including support immediately following a crime and throughout the criminal justice process, specialized responses to domestic violence and sexual assault, as well as support for children and other vulnerable victims and witnesses who are required to testify in court.

For information about Victims of Crime Awareness Week, services available for victims, or volunteer opportunities, please contact your local Victim Services program. You can also call the Victims Services Branch at 306-787-3500 or visit the website at www.justice.gov.sk.ca/ victimsservices.

QUEST FOR EXCELLENCE – Erica Baker, (center) a student at Sacred Heart High School, has received the RE/MAX 2015 Quest for Excellence bursary which is valued at $1,000, presented by Doris Shank (left) and Jack Wruth (right) with RE/MAX Blue Chip Realty. Baker is only the second student in the area to receive the bursary, which was awarded to 16 students from across Western Canada. The scholarship selection is based on the contribution students make to their community, with Baker being involved in many different community projects but especially teaching dance, and she says her young students inspire her most of all. She plans on studying Kinesiology at the University of Saskatchewan. Baker also received an additional $1,000 from RE/MAX Blue Chip Realty, and Wruth says he believes she is someone who will go on to do great things and represent the community well in the future.

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Video educating youth on impaired driving Students in Saskatchewan are seeing and hearing about the devastating aftermath of impaired driving as MADD Canada and Provincial Sponsors, Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) and Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA), deliver the latest School Assembly Program to schools around the province.

MADD Canada’s 2014-2015 School Assembly Program,

titled Aftermath, educates young people about the risks and impact of impaired driving.

“Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among 15 to 25 year olds, and impairment is a factor in more than 50 per cent of those crashes,” said MADD Canada National President Angeliki Souranis.

“The School Assembly Program educates students about those risks and emphasizes the fact that they each have the power to prevent

impaired driving.”

Aftermath features the fictional story of Charlie, as told by his younger brother Mark.

When Charlie decides to drive after drinking and smoking pot -- and convinces his best friend Elliott to go with him -the resulting crash leaves a devastating aftermath. Struggling to deal with his feelings, Mark makes a video for Charlie about that terrible decision to drive impaired. The story is followed by emotional

and moving interviews with family members of real-life victims of impaired driving.

As Provincial Sponsors of the School Assembly Program, SGI and SLGA are sponsoring 60 presentations this school year. They have also provided generous support to produce information cards which are being distributed to students in Saskatchewan.

“MADD Canada’s School Assembly Program delivers a message that is vitally

important for young people to hear,” said Gene Makowsky, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Regina Dewdney on behalf of Minister Responsible for SGI and Minister Responsible for the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Don McMorris.

“SGI and SLGA are proud to be part of this effort to educate students about the dangers of impaired driving and empower them to make safe, responsible choices that protect them and their peers.”

MADD Canada

(Mothers Against Drunk Driving) is a national, charitable organization that is committed to stopping impaired driving and supporting the victims of this violent crime. With volunteerdriven groups in more than 100 communities across Canada, MADD Canada aims to offer support services to victims/survivors, heighten awareness of the dangers of impaired driving and save lives and prevent injuries on our roads. For more information, visit www.madd. ca.

Free screening on April 29 necting Canadian films with Canadian audiences, so we’re very proud to be one of four Saskatchewan locations celebrating National Canadian Film Day.” Goulden added.

National Canadian Film Day takes place on Wednesday, April 29; there are over 140 screenings occurring across Canada, with four taking place here in Saskatchewan.

Yorkton’s screening will take place at Sacred Heart High School, starting at 7:00 p.m., and is completely free of charge. The

film being screened is “The Grand Seduction”.

“Residents of a small fishing community in Newfoundland charm a doctor into becoming the town’s full-time physician in order to secure a vital factory contract.”

Starring Brendon Gleeson, Taylor Kitsch, and Gordon Pinsent.

More information can be found at Reel Canada’s website: www.canadianfilmday.ca, or by contacting the Yorkton Film Festival office.

Student of the Month – February 2015 ANDREW THURSTON The Western Financial Student of the Month for February 2015 is Andrew Thurston. Andrew is a Grade 10 student who excels academically and conducts himself as a role model among the family of raiders. Andrew demonstrates dedication and responsibility to his school work and interacts with other students in positive and respectful ways.

Andrew has participated in mathematical contests and, as a potential leader, we look forward to him joining even more extra-curricular offerings at YRHS this spring. Congratulations Andrew on being selected as our YRHS February 2015 Student of the Month.

Student of the Month – MARCH 2015 DAHYE MOON The Western Financial Student of the Month for March 2015 is DaHye Moon. DaHye recently joined the family of raiders and stands out as an example of work ethic and attention to detail. DaHye is an artistic student who has a strong sense of justice and a worldly awareness of social issues. She conducts herself at all times as a mature young lady who exemplifies the qualities desired of those “in pursuit of excellence!” Congratulations DaHye on being chosen as our YRHS Student of the Month for March 2015!

Attention OFF ROAD VEHICLE USERS: The Yorkton Sno Riders Snowmobile Club would like to announce our trails and shelters are now

CLOSED FOR THE SEASON. Please respect our Landowners and stay off their land during the off season months. The landowners have given permission to our club to access their land on the trails only during the winter months.

Thank you for your continued co-operation.

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The Yorkton Film Festival is proud to announce that it has partnered with Reel Canada to celebrate National Canadian Film Day on Wednesday, April 29.

“National Canadian Film Day is a great opportunity for Canadians to celebrate films that have been created and filmed throughout our great country.” Said Yorkton Film Festival Executive Director Randy Goulden.

“Part of our festival’s mandate has always been about con-

Page 8A - THE NEWS REVIEW - Thursday, April 23, 2015 SKILLS Competition The Provincial Skills competition was held on April 16-17 in Moose Jaw. Sacred Heart High School sent eight students to compete in trade and technology areas.

Competing in Architectural Drafting was Chelsey Yesnik, Mechanical Drafting – Colton Roberts, Cooking – Calic “Aurius” Tolentino, Baking - Tyra Cadotte, Carpentry - Blair Kawchuk, TV Video Production a team which consisted of Jacob Link and Camr yn Van Caeseele, and in Welding - Colson Walker.

Sacred Heart’s students represented their school well, but came up just short of medalling.

This is one of the few years that Sacred Heart did not bring home a medal from this competition, but the students had the opportunity to learn more about their skills and opportunities for post-secondary opportunities. “This was a great experience for the students to showcase their strengths in their given fields and to see what they need to work on for the future.

It also allowed them to see the programs offered at the

(L to R): Tyra Cadotte, Camryn Van Caeseele, Colson Walker, Blair Kawchuk, Colton Roberts, Jacob Link, Chelsey Yesnik and Aurius Tolentino.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Campus as future career options” says instructor Curtis Moen. “I am excited to see our

grade 11 students have the opportunity to compete once again next year now that they know what to expect from this

competition.

Congratulations team on your hard work this year!”

Submitted

Camryn and Jacob, competitors in action at the competition.

SaskGaming returns increase S a s k G a m i n g released its 2014 Annual Report in the Legislature on April 15, declaring a net income before payment to the General Revenue Fund (GRF) of $49.8 million, up from $41.1 million in 2013.

“SaskGaming’s success in 2014 was a result of sound, strategic management in the face of challenging market conditions,” Minister responsible for SaskGaming Nancy Heppner said.

“The corporation delivered a solid performance that provides substantial economic benefit and quality employment to the people of

Saskatchewan.”

SaskGaming pays 50 per cent of its net income to the GRF to fulfill the government’s legislated commitment to the First Nations Trust and Community Initiatives Fund (CIF).

In 2014, $24.9 million was divided equally between the First Nations Trust and the CIF. A portion of the funds allocated to the CIF are also provided to the Métis Development Fund (also known as the Clarence Campeau Development Fund).

“I’m very pleased to see that our efforts to manage expenses and increase revenue by

providing high-quality guest services has been rewarded with this significant financial contribution to the province,” SaskGaming Chief Financial Officer Tony Coppola said.

“The gaming market has matured in Canada so we are especially proud to have outperformed our previous year’s results.”

2014 Financial Highlights: Revenue - $128.0 million, up from $127.0 million in 2013; Expenses - $78.2 million, down from $85.9 million in 2013; Net Income before payment to the GRF $49.8 million, up from

$41.1 million in 2013; Payment to the GRF - $24.9 million (split evenly between the First Nations Trust and CIF); Payment to CIC $23.9 million (dividend payment of $19.9 million and equity repayment of $4.0 million), up from $16.4 million dividend payment in 2013.

SaskGaming provided $538,544 in donations, sponsorships and in-kind support to 93 organizations, projects and events across the province.

To view a copy of SaskGaming’s 2014 Annual Report, visit www.saskgaming.com

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Drivers still not bucking up More than 450 motorists failed to buckle up or properly secure children in vehicles during March’s traffic safety focus on occupant restraints.

Police around the province issued a total of 452 tickets related to occupant restraints, including: · 106 tickets for a driver failing to wear a seatbelt · 12 tickets for a passenger failing to wear a seatbelt · six tickets for a passenger under 16 failing to wear a seatbelt · nine tickets for improper use/installation of a child restraint · 319 unspecified occupant restraint vio-

lations In addition, there were 2,756 tickets for speeding/aggressive driving, 217 tickets for distracted driving (of those, 159 were for cellphone use) and131 impaired driving-related offences.

SGI reminds parents and caregivers that effective June 27, 2014, booster seats are mandatory for children under seven years of age, less than 145 cm (4’9”) in height and 36 kg (80 lb.) in weight.

Visit SGI’s website at www.sgi.sk.ca to learn more about the new traffic laws, child seats or for information about the Road Safety Challenge. Follow @

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Illegal fishing

An undercover investigation by the Ministry of Environment to stop an illegal fish trafficking ring in northern Saskatchewan has netted 15 charges under Saskatchewan’s Outfitter and Guide Regulations and The charges were laid by the ministry after information was received in 2011 relating to illegal outfitting and the abuse of walleye stocks in the Buffalo Narrows area..

Undercover officers determined that illegal outfitting was taking place without an outfitters’ licence. The officers were also approached by subsistence fishermen who sold fish to them illegally.

In May 2014, the first of four men charged in connection with the case – Leon Morin of Buffalo Narrows – was convicted of four counts of unlawful marketing of fish caught by both commercial fishing and subsistence fishing, and fined a total of $19,360.

The other three men were recently fined a total of $31,460 in Buffalo Narrows provincial court after being found guilty of 11 charges.

Richard Hansen of Buffalo Narrows was convicted of one count of unlawful outfitting, two counts of unlawful marketing of fish caught by subsistence fishing, one count of providing subsistence fish to someone other than a family member, and one count of unlawfully setting a gill net. He was fined a total of $18,510.

Maurice Billette of Dillon was convicted of four counts of unlawfully marketing fish caught by subsistence fishing and was fined a total of $11,200.

Danny Billette of Dillon was convicted of two counts of unlawfully marketing fish caught by subsistence fishing and was fined a total of $1,750.

Anyone approached to buy fish who believes the sale is not legal is encouraged to contact the nearest Ministry of Environment office, the province’s toll-free Turn In Poachers (TIP) hotline at 1-800-667-7561 or #5555 for SaskTel cell phone subscribers, or report a violation online at www.saskatchewan. ca/conservation. Callers may be eligible for cash rewards through the SaskTip Reward Program.

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Open both eyes and watch what you’re doing Ed, my neighbor next door, watched me back my car out of the garage yesterday. My neighbor didn’t mind telling me that my backing up could have been straighter and better. Ed is a person who tells anyone and everyone what he feels they need to know, whether they want to hear it or not. Some folks give their two cents on everything they see, as if, it is worth ten dollars. Ed cannot believe anyone would not want to hear his opinions, except Ruby, his wife. He admits family members are a tough and skeptical bunch when told anything.

“You have two eyes to watch what you are doing,” Ed told me.

“You backed out of your garage like you had your eyes shut. Did you have your glasses on?” he asked.

“I didn’t know you were watching Ed, or I

would have been more careful, so I didn’t offend you,” I told Ed. Ed said that a little practice would help me, as I needed to get better at it. My neighbor felt that telling me that I backed up poorly, would result in a better performance in the future. Being told that I need to improve at backing up did not inspire me to improve.

Doing better is not simply a case of keeping both eyes open, and focused on what you are doing. It is easy to see how others could improve, but hard to see how we need to improve ourselves.

Telling others what they didn’t do well, and need to improve on is often of little value.

How many times have we cautioned others to, “Watch what you are doing!” or “Have an eye, watch where you are going! Watch the road!” Often, when someone could have

Neighborly Advice According to Ed

by Raymond Maher www.accordingtoed.com done much better, it was the best the person could achieve at the time. What amount of a poor job done matters?

If in backing out of my garage I dent my car or damage the garage, I do need to improve at backing my car out of the garage. If I do not damage my car or garage, I’m satisfied even if Ed isn’t. We should drive with our eyes open anywhere with full attention, and defensively. Being preoccupied, while driving, is dangerous for the driver and other folks. I do drive with my eyes open, even if, Ed says that I close my eyes

and pray while backing up out of my garage.

When it comes to liv-

ing our Christian lives, it may appear that we are not living as straight and well as we could, or should live. It is no easy job to keep one eye on God, and one eye focused on our neighbor while living our lives. How easy it is to get focused on ourselves, and turn a blind eye to God and others.

Anyone can be a critic and point out someone

else’s sin, but only God makes things right.

Only, God is perfect. It is God who loves and restores sinners through the cleansing of his Sons’ blood. God wants us see that none of us are without sin.

Sin traps us all, and it is the forgiveness of God that we need to see for ourselves, and others.

Changes made to act Regulations that prohibit striptease entertainment as a regular activity in liquor licensed establishments are now in effect.

Striptease entertainment will now be allowed to occur in limited special use facilities – theatres/concert halls, casinos and exhibition facilities.

Communities without these types of special use facilities may hold events at an approved venue, under a Special

Occasion Permit.

Events can only occur once annually per establishment and must be in support of a charitable/community cause. Full nudity will continue to be prohibited.

“We know in the past that there have been some performances that have served as fundraising events for very worthy causes,” Minister responsible for SLGA Don McMorris said.

“In drafting these regulations, we wanted to take a common sense approach that would allow these types of events to continue to occur, but on a very limited basis and not as the main focus of a business.”

Correspondence regarding these changes will be sent to all of the province’s 1,900 commercial liquor permit holders in the coming days.

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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS KIDS IN ACTION SUMMER PROGRAM 2015 The goal of Community Connections Kids In Action is to create community connections developing sports and recreation opportunities while providing a caring, positive space for your child.

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Support available for Canadian students To help ensure Canada’s long-term economic prosperity, the Government of Canada knows that it is essential that Canadians have affordable access to the training and education they need to get well-paying jobs.

That’s why, in 2009, we created Canada Student Grants. This program gives students in low-and middle-income families financial assistance so they can achieve their post-secondary education and training goals. Canada Student Grants pro-

vides up to $250 per month for the duration of the skills training or education program or, for disabled students, up to $2,000 per academic year.

And, because grants do not need to be repaid, this assistance helps keep them debt-free.

In 2012-2013, we increased the income eligibility threshold for part-time students so that more Canadians can take advantage of this assistance. In that same year, over 350,000 students received some form of assistance through Canada

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by Garry Breitkreuz Student Grants.

Now, our government is building on that strong record of support. We’re enhancing Canada Student Grants by expanding the eligibility for students from low-and

middle-income families to include short-duration programs.

Beginning next year, these changes will help roughly 42,000 additional students per year – including Canadians looking to upgrade their

skills to land a new or better job.

In addition to Canada Student Grants, our government continues to support a number of additional measures to help Canadians train and find employment in high-demand fields.

For example, our Canada Apprentice Loan is helping Red Seal trade apprentices with the costs they face during technical training by providing them with interest-free loans.

And, as a part of the Youth Employment Strategy (YES), our government is provid-

ing up to 3,000 postsecondary grads with real-world, paid experiences in high-demand fields such as science, technology, engineering and the skilled trades.

By supporting postsecondary education and training, the Government of Canada is helping Canadians achieve their goals, and supporting a stronger and more prosperous economy.

Find out more about helpful programs to assist Canadian students by visiting: www. canlearn.ca.

Grants awarded to community organizations

The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) is providing more than $1.4 million to more than 600 community groups and organizations across the province through its charitable gaming grant program.

“The charitable gaming grant program is an important contributor to a number of volunteerbased organizations that are essential to Saskatchewan communi-

ties,” Minister responsible for SLGA Don McMorris said. “These dollars will further enhance the programs and services that these groups provide in their communities.”

Among the grants provided by SLGA this quarter: Moose Jaw and surrounding area received $90,781; Prince Albert and surrounding area: $77,754; Swift Current and surrounding area: $70,713; Meadow Lake

and surrounding area: $63,689 and Estevan and surrounding area: $26,789.

The charitable gaming grant program supports groups and organizations that conduct charitable gaming including licensed bingos, raffles, breakopen tickets, Texas Hold ‘em poker and Monte Carlo events.

Groups and organizations receive a grant equal to 25 per cent of the net revenues raised

from these activities, up to a maximum grant of $100,000 annually.

Charitable gaming grants are paid quarter-

ly. Groups that conduct licensed charitable gaming activities and events do not have to apply for the charitable gaming

grant. Charitable gaming reports submitted by the groups are used by SLGA to calculate grants.

Uranium sale milestone

Saskatchewan’s uranium mining industry is celebrating a milestone achievement, as a historic new agreement with India sets the stage for shipments of Canadian uranium to that country for electricity generation.

Premier Brad Wall was in Ottawa last week for the signing of a supply contract between Cameco Inc., a subsidiary of Saskatoon-based Cameco Corporation, and the Department of Atomic Energy of India. The premier witnessed the signing along with Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in Canada on a state visit.

“I would like to thank the federal government and Prime Minister Harper and the Government of India and Prime Minister Modi for

reaching the agreement and business framework that made the Cameco contract possible,” Wall said. “India has a dynamic and growing nuclear energy program, and the opportunity to supply this major customer is a huge deal for our industry, the workers it employs and the Saskatchewan communities it supports.”

The Canada-India Nuclear Co-operation Agreement came into force in September 2013, thus allowing Canadian companies to export nuclear products for peaceful uses to India.

The premier promoted Saskatchewan’s uranium resources during his two trade missions to India in March 2011 and November of last year.

During the first mission, he met with Modi, then the chief minister of the Indian state of Gujarat.

“Premier Wall and the Government of Saskatchewan have always championed our industry, both domestically and internationally,” Cameco President and CEO Tim Gitzel said.

“That support played a big part in helping open the doors for our business to one of the world’s most promising uranium markets.”

India’s nuclear energy program is second only to China’s in its scale. The country has 21 reactors currently in operation, with another six under construction and scheduled to come online in 2017.

“Saskatchewan is already our nation’s top exporter to India, and we’re delighted to be part of its future energy mix,” Wall said. “We have the resources that India and other rapidly-developing countries in Asia need.

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THREE COUNCILS MEETING VERY POSITIVE – The Councils of the City of Yorkton, and the RMs of Orkney and Wallace met April 16 to discuss issues of mutual concern in the development of the region. “We were very happy to host this first ever meeting of the three councils,” said Mayor Bob Maloney, “and we look forward to further productive meetings in the future.” The meeting was arranged by City Manager Lonnie Kaal to foster cooperation in working together on many common issues facing the three municipalities, such as highways and infrastructure, drainage and development. “Working cooperatively is the best way to plan for meeting the growing needs of our residents and business community,” said Kaal.

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Recycling project for grain bags continued

The federal and provincial governments have committed $200,000 to the continuation of the Grain Bag Recycling Pilot Project in 2015. The program collects both grain bags and twine provincewide.

The new funding will allow Simply Ag Solutions to meet the strong demand for the program. In 2014-15, Simply Ag Solutions shipped 1,871,000 pounds of plastic from their 13 collection sites.

“Our government remains committed to supporting Canada’s producers and our world-class agriculture industry,” said Federal Agriculture Minister

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“Grain bag recycling increased significantly last year, shipping three times more plastic than in the three previous years of the project combined,” S a s k a t c h e w a n Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart said. “The project is doing what it is designed to do and the increased uptake demonstrates the commitment of Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers to maintaining a healthy and sustainable environ-

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Community Events The Great Plains “Plain Folk Making Great Music” Darrel & Saskia Song of the Prairies Presented at: New Horizons Seniors Hall Thursday, June 18 7:00 p.m.

Advance Tickets $12/person. Call Vi at 306-782-7218 or Peter at 306-783-6109.

Also available at the New Horizons Friday night dances.

Tickets at the door $15.

Fabulous Canadian Music with Folk Country Celtic and Bluegrass Flavors.

Holy Trinity Anglican Church ACW’s Strawberry Tea and Bake Sale May 2, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

All are welcome.

(Corner of 2nd Ave. and Darlington St.) Please use the Church entrance on Darlington.

MOPS Welcomes all Moms and their Preschoolers. Mops International encourages and equips Moms of young children to realize their potential as mothers, women and leaders in relationship with Jesus and in partnership with the local church.

Where: Knox Church 66 Park Street, Yorkton (by the water tower) When: April 16, May 7 and 21, June 4 and 18.

10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon $15.00 for the 5 sessions to cover costs of activities, snacks and crafts.

Child care available.

For more info visit MOPS.org or contact Kathy at 306-621-5500 or sharp_kathy@hotmail.com Crossroads – a support group for women who are experiencing or have experienced violence.

Group is held Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

For more information contact 782-0673 or 782-5181.

Yorkton Public Library Programs: Pre-school Storytime – Monday or Thursday mornings @ 10:30 a.m Open to ages 3-6 years runs April 13 – June 4 Toddler time – Parent and baby program Thursdays @ 10:30 a.m.

For ages 6-36 months runs April 16-June 4 For more information or to register please call 306783-3523 New Horizons Friday Night Dances 78 First Ave. North Yorkton, SK Great night of dancing Every Friday.

Everyone is welcome.

Time: 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Admission: $8.00 Lunch Included Friday, April 24 Music by Ed Hickie For more information contact Peter: 306-782-1846.

Co-Ed Pool League Every Monday at 7 p.m. from October until the end of April.

Downstairs at the Yorkton Legion.

380 Broadway St. W. Come out and have some fun. No partner required.

Everyone welcome. Cash prizes every week! For more information contact Wayne at 306-783-7785

2014/15 Stars For Saskatchewan Concert Series Line Up Final concert Lone Tree Road with JJ Guy and Scott Cornelius, April 26, 2015. New pricing!

For details call the Yorkton Arts Council at 306-783-8722. Tickets are also available online at Ticketpro.

Lone Tree Road With J J Guy & Scott Cornelius A “Stars For Saskatchewan” performance presented by the Yorkton Arts Council, Sunday April 26, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Anne Portnuff Theatre, Yorkton Regional High School.

Lone Tree Road is an eclectic mix of sounds and local musicians who deliver a harmonized, audience-friendly variety of instantly recognizable classics – ranging all the way from Faded Love to The Devil Went Down To Georgia, (Gordon Lightfoot’s) Canadian Railroad Trilogy and the great Jazz standard Night Train! Lone Tree Road invites the audience to dive in for a musical smorgasbord. Their menu includes twin fiddles, guitar, keyboard, mandolin, saxophone – all eclectically balanced in a performance for all to enjoy!

Tickets are available at the Yorkton Arts Council, 306-783-8722, online at www.ticketpro.ca or at the door.

The Yorkton Legion Track Club The club is open to all Yorkton and area athletes born in 2003 or older.

Coaches also needed.

To register or learn more contact Club Manager, Marcel Porte at marcel. porte@bayer.com or call Cell: 306-621-7716.

Tot Spot Boys & Girls Club Drop-In Centre @ SIGN on Broadway Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Fri., 9 a.m. to noon.

Tues., Wed., Thurs., 2-4 p.m.

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Habitat for Humanity Volunteers Wanted To get your name on the volunteer list for a build or to be part of a committee, go to www.habitatyorkton.ca and click on “Volunteer Now” Dart League Attention dart players, steel-tip action is underway at Gunner’s Lounge at Royal Canadian Legion. This is a fun league for all ages, so beginners are encouraged to come out. For more information call 782-1783.

Grief Share The Grief Share support group is sponsored by people who understand what you are experiencing and want to offer you comfort and encouragement during this difficult time.

Every Tuesday at St. Peter’s Hospital Melville In the McLeod Conference Room at 10:00 a.m.

ALL ARE WELCOME! Register with either: Margaret Yost 728-4744 Ralph E. Hale 728-9205.

Cribbage & Pool The Yorkton Retired Citizens Inc. group invites interested cribbage and pool players to come out to St. Gerard’s Church – lower level – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:15 to 4 p.m. $1 for the afternoon for crib, $1.25 for the afternoon for pool, price includes light lunch.

For info. call Helen at 7830802 or Angie at 783-7838.

Parkland Therapeutic Riding Association Horseback riding and other activities for children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities.

Meets Tuesdays at noon Shadow Stables.

For more info call 7827930 or 782-7782 or email mbozsik@sasktel.net.

Yorkton Creators 4-H Club Welcomes new members ages 6-21. Projects include cooking, sewing, woodworking and cloverbud.

For more info. call Vi at 306-782-4721.

St. John Ambulance First Aid Classes OHS Standard First Aid/ CPR classes. Personalized courses and online training also available.

For more info. or to register call Judy at 783-4544 or email: sjayyorkton@sk.sja.ca.

SIGN Parenting Education Classes LAPS (Literacy and Parenting Skills) • Weekly Parent and Preschooler Program for 3 and 4-year-olds, their parents and younger siblings • crafts, snacks, games, songs and positive parenting info.

Call Janet at 783-9424 for more information or to register.

Parkland Right to Life Meetings Meets every third Wednesday of the month @ St. Gerard’s Hall basement @ 7.30 p.m. For info. call 306-783-6240.

Yorkton and District United Way • looking for dedicated people interested in taking part of a growing organization that helps agencies and crucial services in and around the Yorkton area.

To learn more call Kristin Parsons at 782-9389 or email yorktonunited way@ sasktel.net.

Al-Anon Al-Anon meets Mondays, 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, and Wednesdays at the Westview United Church.

Yorkton Prostate Group Meeting • meets every 3rd Thurs. of the month in the meeting room at the hospital • promotes early detection and speedy recovery Call 782-5748 for info.

Singers Unite!

Yorkton Community Concert Choir Practices Monday at 7:30 p.m.in the choir room at YRHS (use parking lot entrance) Contact Laurene at 782-0460, Shanni at 783-9145 or Anna at 744-2729 for details.

To place your event contact The News Review at 306-783-7355, fax 306-782-9138, or e-mail: editorial @yorktonnews.com.

Adult Dance Group (Troyanda Ukrainian Dance Ensemble) Ukrainian Orthodox Auditorium Wednesdays, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.

Call John Denysek at 782-1559 or email: jdenysek@sasktel.net to join or to learn more.

Save the Yorkton Brick Mill Become a member and be a part of a great historical venture.

Learn more or get involved by visiting: www.yorktonbrickmill.org Interested parties can also call 783-0290 or 783-6211.

Big Brothers Big Sisters In-School Mentoring Be a Mentor – spend one hour a week. Play games, do crafts, read books...

Make a difference in the life of a child.

For info. call 782-3471.

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The Caring Closet Lower level of Safire Clothing & Accessories Quality, free used clothing for women who require outfits for career or educational purposes.

Donations are accepted.

Fittings are done by appointment. Call 306-5210332, 306-783-0026 or 306786-1570.

Community Adult Band Rehearsals Tuesdays 7 p.m. at Yorkton Regional High School Band Room.

Two bands – Community Concert Band and Yorkton’s ALL THAT JAZZ Big Band New members welcome!

For more information, contact Larry Pearen, Director 786-2582 (day time) 782-4182 (evenings).

Bridge Players!

The Yorkton Duplicate Bridge Club meets weekly on Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. at the Yorkton Public Library. Call 7834220 for more details.

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CHESS CLUB – The St. Michael’s Chess Club had very successful year reflected by the fact we had 51 members! The club ran for 6 months – from early October to late March. It was also very exciting that many of our students participated in local tournaments and some students even went to on to the provincial tournament on March 28.

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Being a Chef, I am certain that you will think my opinion is biased when I tell you that garlic is my friend.

However, I have reasons to support my love for this little bulb.

I honestly believe that most people, who say they hate the taste of garlic, must have been exposed to an overpowered Caesar dressing or Greek tzatziki sauce at some point in their lives. Garlic, when cooked, does not have that overly pungent flavour reminiscent of these raw form recipes. Alternatively, it has a sweeter and smoother temperament and adds a depth of flavour to your dish that cannot be mimicked.

A perfect example of this would be roasted garlic.

Whole heads of garlic roasted in the oven can be pureed and mixed into an endless variety of recipes such as bread-dough, dips, spreads, stuffings, etc, and it’s one of the easiest things to prepare: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees. Keep the garlic heads whole, and cut off the tops of the garlic heads, just enough to expose the tops of the garlic cloves.

Place the garlic heads of garlic in an ovenproof casserole dish equipped with a lid. Drizzle 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil over each of the exposed garlic heads, and season lightly with salt and fresh cracked pepper. Cover and bake for 45 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let stand at room temperature (with the lid on) until cool enough to touch. Serve whole for presentation, or squeeze out the cloves and mix into a variety of spreads, dips, or sauces.

Garlic is one of the oldest cultivated plants known to mankind and has been hailed as one of world’s most celebrated medicinal vegetables. There are many stories of old that proclaim of its pure powers to

increase endurance and stamina. It also has many therapeutic properties.

Medical studies have confirmed that garlic contains natural antibiotic and cleansing qualities and it is used to treat a wide range of health problems.

When buying garlic, you want to make sure that that the bulb or “head” is not discoloured and it is tightly wrapped in its own natural paper-like skin. Do not buy garlic that is falling apart, as this is a sure sign of its age. Additionally, stay away from garlic that has little green sprouts coming from the encased cloves although these are virtually harmless, they are a sign that the garlic has been stored in an area that is too humid. Garlic is best stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated space and it will keep for several months. It is not recommended that you store garlic in your refrigerator.

I personally cook with and consume garlic on a daily basis. There are many great ways to add this wonderful vegetable to a variety of dishes; just practice “moderation” if the thought of the taste in your recipe scares you.

One final note: the sprig of parsley that has been added to enhance the presentation of your plate was originally derived from the practice of chewing it after a meal to freshen one’s breath.

Chef Dez is a Food CoChef Dez is a Food Columnist, Culinary Instructor & Cookbook Author. Visit him at www. chefdez.com Write to him at dez@ chefdez.com or P.O. Box 2674, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6R4 The next “Chef Dez on Cooking” column will appear in approximately two weeks.

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