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CHRISTMAS TIME – Staff at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre got into the Christmas spirit, decorating their different departments with a wide range of seasonal decorations in a friendly competition. Brenda MacLean with the Sunrise Health Region says that since being in the hospital during Christmas is always difficult, they want to brighten the facilities for patients and visitors.

Garry Breitkreuz prepares for final year in office By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer Garry Breitkreuz, MP for Yorkton-Melville, says it has been a positive year overall in 2014, and one that has seen positive results for many of the issues he holds at the forefront. Breitkreuz has always been known for his work on firearms, and says while he regards the dismantling of the long gun registry as a long fought

victory, he says there are more changes coming to protect the rights of gun owners. He says that the new package will simplify licensing and paperwork for people who enjoy sport shooting, for example, though he says the work is not complete it’s something he is proud to have as a legacy. “I’ve become the resident expert, they call me the gun guy in Ottawa. If you follow an issue inside and out and get to know

it well enough they trust your judgement on what needs to be done. It’s more important than many people realize, it’s not often you see legislation undone.” Another focus has been family, and Breitkreuz is also proud of the new package of family benefits, which he says he has been advocating for quite some time. This package will allow for income splitting, which he says is going to put

single income families on better footing in the tax bracket, as well as expanding the Universal Child Care Benefit. Being tough on foreign policy has been another area where Breitkreuz says the Canadian government has to show leadership. He says that the Russian aggression in Ukraine has been something which the Canadian government is strongly opposed to, and applauds Prime Minister

Stephen Harper for standing up to Russia and says this policy needs to continue. Another area where he wants to see Canada take an aggressive stance is in the fight against ISIS in the middle east. Breitkreuz says it’s clear that the group needs to be stopped where it lives, and not allowed to expand further. “We had the incident on Parliament Hill and we don’t need more of

that. We need to have Canadians safe... If we’re going to let them loose in any way, it’s going to hurt the whole world. Some people suggest if we leave them alone or negotiate with them things would be better and they wouldn’t want to harm us. That is absolutely not true, they see it as a weakness and so we have to stand firm in our resolve to fight back.” Continued on Page 3A

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Another wet year defines 2014 in Yorkton By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer The City of Yorkton had an eventful 2014, but one which saw lessons learned from the past and one which sees positive developments moving forward. Mayor Bob Maloney recently sat down with The News Review to discuss the past year. One thing that dominated again was flooding, with eight inches of water over a weekend leading to flooded streets and full basements. Maloney says it seems to be the new norm, and it has been a focus of the city for the past several years. While the city had been considering taking money out of the drainage budget to do something else, Maloney says the past year has proved that it still needs to be a priority for the city, especially if we keep seeing storms of the same magnitude. The flood could have been worse, however, and Maloney says that the drainage systems installed at the moment have worked well, noting that if none of the upgrades occurred areas like Broadway would

have been hit hard again. As the ground is still saturated with water and floods are predicted for the next year in some RMs already, Maloney says that there needs to be a reaction that addresses this as simply what Saskatchewan weather is now. “I think, provincially, the government is going to need to take more strident measures to control runoff. You’ve got people who have never had water on their land, and when you’ve got a section of land flooded that’s money out of your pocket.” With the level of rain the province is having to handle, Maloney says it’s something he has never seen before and he hopes to see an end to the years of excessive rain. “I’m thinking a couple years with just enough rain to get a good crop would be nice.” One of the good things the city is seeing is the upcoming opening of the Parkland College’s Trades and Technology Centre. Long in the works, and with significant investment from the city in the form of the land granted to its development, Maloney credits

former mayor James Wilson as well as Yorkton MLA Greg Ottenbreit with its successful development, and once students begin attending in the fall of 2015 he sees it being a big benefit to the city. “I think over the long term, education contributes so much to your community, through the graduates in your community. Trades and technology people are more likely to start a business, and that’s where the value is. People staying in your community in higher level jobs is a good thing, but when someone

starts a business that changes the whole dynamic of what makes a community work.” Both the flood and the development of the college have been considerations in one of big projects the city has done this year, which has been the rebuild of Dracup Ave. Much of the work is to replace an old storm sewer main that couldn’t cope with the volume of water it was required to handle, something which contributed to the hardest hit area in this year’s flood being in that area. Given that the area needed construction as it was, the plan also saw the installation of the services the Trades and Technology centre will require. “We thought, if we’re going to tear up the street we might as well get all the work done. That’s something our former city manager Dave Putz was very committed to, planning, that will serve the city well.” Planning has been a priority for the city, and

this will continue to be a theme into the future. One of the advantages of this approach, explains Maloney, is that when federal and provincial funds become available, it’s often on short notice and the city needs to know what they need to accomplish. That means having the plans in place and ready so applications can go in and funding can be procured. Maloney says that infrastructure is the issue all cities in the province face, and says that issues are shared province-wide, the mayor of Vonda has the same worries as he does, just on a different scale. The city has many plans that are difficult to fund, especially as the level of funding from the federal government has been low for new projects, though Maloney says that the revenue sharing agreement with the province is the envy of other provinces. He says the city’s growth might be challenging in some ways, but allows it to accomplish what it needs to do. “The growth in our tax base is helping us do stuff, because we have money coming in. If we

weren’t growing we would be in a much worse position than we are growing, that’s something people need to understand. When you add business, when you add more jobs in your community, you’re growing your tax base which allows you to do more things. If you have no growth at all, it would be a difficult circumstance to try to balance budgets and provide services people want.” There is also a priority to do the “fun stuff,” as Maloney describes it, the things that make the community a better place to live, things like getting two of the soccer fields near the Water Treatment Plant open for 2015, and continue working on the popular walking trail network. He says that while there are serious infrastructure needs, it’s also a priority to make the city a place people want to live. “I love the community, the people here are so friendly. I’ve been the mayor for two years, and it can be a difficult job in many communities... people in Yorkton are so gracious.”

Salvation Army thanks Yorkton for support By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer

CAPTAIN GLEN FRASER would like to thank Yorkton and area for their generous support in 2014, a year which saw the Salvation Army tend to victims of the recent apartment fire and the flood in Melville, as well as meet a rising need for the services of the food bank and Christmas hamper program.

December of 2014 has been one unlike many others, and Captain Glen Fraser says a normally busy month has been on another level after the fire that began the month. However, he says that it has also been a month that has shown what Yorkton can do in a crisis. “There are many children and families having a merry Christmas due to the generosity of the community.” The fire victims are in new homes now and are getting back to life as normal. He says that they were first on the scene to deal with the emotional crisis as soon as it happened. He notes that things like Flaman’s Rentals giving all residents

new beds and other businesses giving food, clothing, small appliances and other essentials have been an example of what a community can do, and how “Yorkton takes care of Yorkton.” “Hopefully in the years to come they can look back and say ‘my community supported me,’ because we believe they did.” Meeting the needs of the community is the primary goal of the Salvation Army, Fraser says, and that’s the driving force behind everything they do. “If we had no clothes donated to the fire victims, we would have taken everything off our shelves to give to them... What we have on our shelves to sell, which helps us pay rent and the bills, is what we will give away

if necessary. We’re a resource to the community and we pride ourselves on being part of the community.” Unfortunately, there is now also a higher demand on the services they offer. The number of hampers has increased to 250 from 200 last year, and over 300 kids needed help, up from 230 in 2013. While the community overall is doing well, Fraser says it’s clear there are people within the community getting left behind. “As prosperity booms, those in the upper end take off, while those in the lower end seem to get left further behind.” Donations are still being accepted, and Fraser reminds people that if people date their donations for 2014 they can still count for this financial

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year. While this is the big fundraising month, Fraser says that it’s important to know that the Salvation Army is always part of the community, doing what they can for people who need help. He says that money and time are both things that they can always use, with more volunteer spots opening up in the near future. The budget for each year is the amount of money that is raised, and they always plan to use every cent to help the community. “We’re not here just at Christmas time, we’re not just here when disaster strikes... We are here 52 weeks a year, what we have left over after Christmas goes to operate the food bank all year round.”

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What’s your farm business strategy? As 2014 draws to a close, many of us are giving thought to our New Year’s resolutions and the goals we are setting for ourselves in 2015. As a farmer or rancher, having a set of goals provides the power to steer farm business activities in the same direction as hopes and intentions. Farm managers need to have a clear view of the future to create a business that is in line with their strategic goals. Here are some steps that can help in this planning process: Know where you have been: The successes and failures of the past provide valuable knowledge

to help plan the future. Many of us are not aware of the things we do right simply because we do not consistently evaluate past activities. Know where you are: Good things have been done in the past to get the business where it is today. Knowing what strengths of your business are will help you to build on them and shape the way moving forward. Know where you want to be – your business goals: Take the time to look forward. Figure out what the business goal is. Is it to expand the business, change the focus, increase valueadded activities, or make more money?

Know how to get there: Having an understanding of how the business is going to achieve its goals is as important as having the goal in the first place. Figure out what is known or can be seen, evaluate whether it is likely to be a success, start on the path towards this goal, build in flexibility, and reevaluate as information about the path to the business goal becomes clear. Know how to tell when you get there: It is entirely possible to pass business goals without knowing they have been achieved. Each goal must have at least one clear objective

so that it can be recognized when and if it is a success. A business goal to improve efficiency is a good target, but without a defined objective such as reducing the number of labour hours per acre farmed from one hour per acre to half an hour per acre, there is no way to show how the goal was achieved. Look back only to ensure there are benchmarks and be aware of the business’s strengths and weaknesses. Otherwise, focus on those activities that take the business from where it is, towards the end that is in mind. Business Strategy, sometimes referred to as strategic planning, is

the building block for many other farm management practices. Implementing this farm management practice will lead to a farm or ranch business that has a vision and purpose. It should include a formal written business strategy that is reviewed annually. All members of the management team agree to the short and longterm goals for the farm business and those goals align with family goals. The farm’s day-to-day actions are directed by the agreed upon goals. Setting (and meeting) goals in our personal lives as well as in business can be difficult. Through the Growing Forward 2 program,

Farm Business Development Initiative (FBDI) funding is available to assist producers with the cost of training and consulting to improve their farm business management. Jenay Werle PAg, Farm Business Management Specialist For more information on Farm Business Strategy, or the FBDI program, please contact our Yorkton Regional Office (306-786-1531), the Agriculture Knowledge Centre (1-866-457-2377). For more complete details you can check out the Ministry of Agriculture website at http://www.agriculture. gov.sk.ca. )

The shortest day marked with short films By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer The shortest day of the year is the perfect time to watch a good film, and the Yorkton Film Festival hosted

the shortest day in film for the second year. Airing the family selection of short films, the event was held in partnership with Telefilm and the National Film Board.

Randy Goulden, Executive Director of the Yorkton Film Festival says that they are always looking for opportunities to show short films, and the Shortest Day package

included several films that have been nominated or won the Golden Sheaf in the past. “We feel that before Christmas we need to take a breath, have some family films, and sit down to enjoy the Christmas season.” The festival’s screenings are now a yearround event, and this will continue into the new year. December has seen films from the festival shown across Saskatchewan, Goulden

says, and this will be something that continues into the new year as well. One new series for YFF will be showings highlighting events in the news, beginning on January 8 with a screening of Ebola War: The Nurses of Gulu at the Film Festival office. Goulden says that while ebola is not a pleasant topic, it is a serious current event and something which people need to be better informed

about. “As there are current issues in the world, we are seeing what films we can show.” The Film Festival’s open screenings will also continue in 2015 on the first Tuesday of the month at the Yorkton Public Library. Submissions are now open for the 2015 film festival, which will be held May 21 to 24, and Goulden says that so far the lineup looks like a great one.

Garry Breitkreuz prepares for final year in office Continued from Page 1A Breitkreuz says that the goal of the government for the next year, leading up to the election in October, is to continue down the same path they have, and he believes they can be proud of their legacy. “We have the lowest taxes in 50 years, which I think is a huge accomplishment for us as Conservatives, there isn’t another country in the world that can make that claim, but it also leads to the fact that we have the number one economy in the world. To continue that, I think, is very important.” While he won’t be running in the next election, Breitkreuz says he wants to see CARDINAL VISITS YORKTON – Northern Cardinals are more commonly found in southern Canada, however on December 5 this male Cardinal enjoyed snacks in Gloria Rathgeber’s backyard in Yorkton. Photo by Gloria Rathgeber, Yorkton, SK

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the government stay the same. “I believe, strongly, that Canada needs a Conservative-lead government.” The next year will be Breitkreuz’ last as an MP, as he prepares to retire from Parliament after 22 years of holding the seat.

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“It’s been a privilege and an honour to serve the constituents of Yorkton-Melville. The longer I’m an MP, the more I realize what a responsibility it is, as well as an honour and a privilege, and I really thank the people for the support they have given me.”

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Who was naughty and who was nice Let’s take a moment to imagine what Santa’s ‘naughty and nice’ list might have said about government bodies in Saskatchewan. First up on the nice list, Finance Minister Ken Krawetz and his cabinet colleagues have got to feel pretty proud about the province’s credit rating being upgraded earlier this year. Moody’s, an international bond-rating agency, awarded the province their highest grade back in September. After years of paying down debt, balancing the provincial budget and making tough financial decisions, the Wall government’s efforts have paid off. The credit rating increase benefits taxpayers as it means the government will pay less in interest rates on its outstanding debt. Thus, there will be more money available for services like fixing roads and health care services. Not to mention, there will be a bit less pressure to raise taxes in the future. While the Wall government has more work to do when it comes to actually paying off the debt, the Moody’s announcement is a feather in its cap and symbolic of the good work they’ve done to date. Next, the Saskatchewan government deserves to be put on the ‘nice’ list for moving ahead with alcohol sales reform. While the exact model for reform has yet to be announced, it’s pretty clear the government is intent on getting out of retail alcohol sales – a service best left up to the marketplace, not government. Premier Wall deserves an honourable mention for starting to talk about allowing private MRIs in Saskatchewan. It just makes sense for Saskatchewan patients to be able to decide for themselves – go on a government waiting list for the service or pay out of pocket for faster care? Right now, many Saskatchewan residents pay for faster care outside of Saskatchewan. Why not keep those dollars in Sask by giving patients choice? As for the naughty list, Minister June Draude makes her way to the top of the pile after the excesses from her trips to Ghana and England were revealed back in April. A $3,600 car service (for three days in London) and a $200 lunch with her friend were bills that received the most public scrutiny, and rightfully so. The Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure, Ministry of Health and SaskPower all deserve lumps of coal for failing to release straightforward information to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (and the public) when receiving Freedom of Information requests. Highways and Infrastructure also failed to release information concerning the massive Regina Bypass project. We asked for briefing notes provided to the Minister, as well as analysis on how much different options were estimated to cost, but apparently it’s all confidential. Go figure, taxpayers just get the bill, hold the details. Similarly, the Ministry of Health blacked out a whole bunch of analysis related to changing demographics and what the cost will be for taxpayers. One might think the government would want to talk about the pending “grey tsunami” and why it’s important to restrain spending now… apparently not. SaskPower released some information on its now mothballed $143 million headquarters renovation project, but significant details on some of the more questionable proposals are apparently ‘confidential.’ Colin Craig is the Prairie Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation

Inequality divide increasing In a classic Christmas tale of redemption, one of Canada’s biggest banks, TD, recently released The Case for Leaning Against Income Inequality which pointed out the dangers of the widening divide, and gave some strong suggestions on how to turn the tide. It’s a timely message, as another report, recently released by the Broadbent Institute, shows that the majority of Canadians desire action on income inequality, despite underestimating just how unbalanced the distribution actually is in this country. Incomes and resources have become increasingly concentrated in the hands of a smaller and smaller percentage of Canadians. The Broadbent Institute reports that the richest 20 per cent now control over 67.4 per cent of all wealth in the country. That assumption has been challenged in recent years, in particular as it has become clearer that income inequality leads to worse health outcomes - most true for those who make the least. As studies that compare life expectancy by neighbourhood, such as Code Red in Hamilton, have shown, people living in poverty often have life expectancies 20 or more years less than the wealthiest members of society. It is perhaps discouraging that the health effects of inequality have not been of sufficient concern to drive decisionmakers to change direction. But a new kind of evidence may make a greater difference: it’s not only the people in unequal countries that are sicker, it’s their markets as well. According to the OECD, income inequality is at the highest level in 30 years, and, as a result, economic growth has been slowed by as much as 10 per cent in some countries. And a 2014 IMF study showed that redistributive policies through tax and transfers not only do no harm to the economy but can

improve performance in the long-term. According to CUPE, public investments in child care and other services are far more effective in creating jobs and increasing economic growth than corporate or income tax cuts. The TD report recommends a variety of key public investments to reduce inequality, including affordable housing, health and social services, early childhood development and decreasing barriers to all levels of higher education, from skills training to professional colleges. These are excellent recommendations as they also address key social determinants of health. One drawback is the report’s focus on means-testing the recommended programs. While this can be a way to decrease the overall cost of social programs, it can also erode the public support needed to maintain them while at the same time failing to reach the “hidden poor” - people who are earning middles class wages but are unable to keep up with rising costs. The most glaring gap in the TD report, however, lies in the recommendations on how to pay for the social investment required to decrease barriers to success. There is a passing and unenthusiastic reference to increasing income taxes on the top 1 per cent of Canadian earners, and a revealing omission of any mention of corporate taxation, non-salary compensation or CEO salaries. When one of the ‘Big Five’ banks - Canada’s largest lender, in fact - comes out with a strong position on income inequality, it’s indicative of how much income inequality has moved from being a fringe concern to economic orthodoxy. Ryan Meili is a Saskatoon-based family physician, expert advisor with EvidenceNetwork.ca and author of A Healthy Society: How a focus on health can revive democracy. www.troymedia.com

This is our old apartment, it’s quite expensive When I moved to Yorkton in 2009 I lived in an apartment that cost $575 a month. Today, if someone wanted to live in the same apartment, they would be looking at paying $935 a month, going by the apartment management’s website. For that fee it appears that there has been little change to the apartment overall, though the air conditioner has been replaced and presumably doesn’t trip the breaker anymore. At the time, finding a place to rent was not exactly easy, I chose that particular apartment because it was available and appeared structurally sound. Of those two key points, only one still holds true, since the building in question has no available suites. I won’t say my old apartment was necessarily bad, but it did have a shirtless man smoking on the front steps which isn’t something that would be highlighted by any real estate agent. As a place to live, it was totally functional shelter and definitely worth what I was paying for it. The fact that it’s now over $350 more is what gives me pause. Still, if that place is getting dangerously close to the $1,000 a month threshold, it highlights what has become a very real issue in the city, that being rental housing. This has become the barrier for entry for people who intend to live here, you effectively need to know someone before you can actually move to the

Things I do with words... Column Devin Wilger city. That was true five years ago, when I spent the first month living with some acquaintances as I searched for a place to live, and it’s true now. A large number of people I know who move to the city spend the first month living with someone who they know while they find a permanent residence. This is sensible in a way, because it gives you time to properly search property and find a place. On the other hand, it does mean that you’ve got to know people if you actually want to live here. The solution is inevitably an issue of supply and demand. There’s plenty of demand, but the rental supply has always been short. What the city needs, more than anything, is a new apartment build. That

need has become more acute during the past month, of course, but it’s actually not new at all, the city has needed an apartment build for the past several years. The issue is that it’s difficult to actually encourage apartments, especially those on the less expensive side of the equation. It’s not that profitable to develop a building full of units priced around $600 a month, especially since people are clearly charging much more than that all the time. Part of the solution could be some new builds that are priced comparable to the older units currently on the market. Those buildings would put pressure on the older market, because for a little more than an older apartment which always had problems with the shower drains, you could get in a new building where the shower works properly. That would theoretically cause the prices on existing stock to drop, but there would need to be enough new units that people would still have actual choices to make. At the current vacancy rate it would need to be more than one building, and it would be difficult to convince a developer to not just charge extra for a shiny new building, but given that it’s a provincial problem, some kind of incentive for those who build new apartment buildings and price them sensibly could be a way to fix this issue.

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Liberal track record questionable

Balanced books causing hardship

To the Editor: There have been several mistruths put forward by Ralph Goodale, but the people of Saskatchewan haven’t forgotten his patented Liberal doublespeak. Under thirteen years of Liberal rule, he and his Government treated both farmers and the Province of Saskatchewan as their personal whipping boy. Our Government is proud to deliver on the commitments we made to farmers and the people of Saskatchewan in our campaign platform. A quick look at the facts and its easy to see how out of touch

the Liberal party is with the people of Saskatchewan. Mr. Goodale’s Liberals jailed farmers for selling their own wheat and barley. As promised, our Conservative Government gave farmers marketing freedom they wanted and deserved. Mr. Goodale’s Liberals established a long-gun registry designed to throw law-abiding farmers and hunters in jail and confiscate their firearms. As promised, our Conservative Government abolished this wasteful and ineffective long-gun registry. Mr. Goodale’s Liberals

balanced the budget of the backs of the provinces, slashing transfers to healthcare and education. As promised, our Conservative Government will balance the budget in 2015 all while ensuring transfers to healthcare continue to increase. Mr. Goodale and Mr. Trudeau have also said they would eliminate income splitting for seniors, end the family tax benefit and rollback the universal childcare benefit. Trudeau and company also oppose the Energy East pipeline, claiming it is “not socially responsible.” Fortunately for the peo-

ple of Saskatchewan, our Government continues to lower taxes, expand trade opportunities and invest in important infrastructure projects to ensure our province is well positioned to prosper well into the future. After more than a decade of Liberal destruction and deceit, voters now have a Government that follows through on its commitments. We will proudly take our record into the 2015 election, and Mr. Goodale and his Liberals will be forced to defend their legacy of letdown. - Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz

Majority of middle class left out To the Editor: Looking back on the year, it is increasingly clear that Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s priorities are no longer the priorities of Canadians. His Conservative government has focused economic attention solely on its promise to introduce an expensive income splitting scheme. Paying for it has trumped every other need. Over a billion dollars for veterans’ services have gone unspent while the government closed nine local offices – making it even harder to access a support system the Auditor General called “complex and time-consuming.” Veterans who needed mental health services have been left waiting months, even years, to get help. Spending on infrastructure projects through the Building Canada Fund has been cut by 90 per cent. Employment Insurance payroll taxes have been frozen at artificially high

levels. Other taxes, such as tariffs on imports, have gone up. Public safety has been shortchanged, from search and rescue to food inspection and rail safety to environmental protection. All for the sake of income splitting, which will cost the federal government a whopping $2 billion a year, but will not benefit 85 per cent of Canadian households. Single mothers and fathers, those who have the least and couples with similar incomes will get nothing. Among the few who will benefit, the largest benefit will go to those who need it the least. There is no reason why middle class families should have to pay to give families like Mr. Harper’s a $2000 tax break. Worst of all, this scheme will do nothing to help with our middling economic outlook. Economic growth continues to be low, the jobs market sluggish and household debt high. Federal mismanagement has left big projects like the Keystone XL pipe-

line struggling to get going. Exports are only returning to their pre-recession peak. Liberals have been hearing from Canadians that this is just not good enough. They are looking not only for a different government, but a better government. We are working hard to earn their trust. We believe that a surplus built by Canadians should be invested for the benefit of all Canadians. That means investing in our people, our natural resources, our infrastructure, our trade and our drive to innovate. These are the things that made Canada successful in the first place. That is how we will restore growth and bring relief to struggling middle class families and all those striving to get there. Canadians can’t afford another misspent year. Judy Foote, MP Liberal Party of Canada Whip

Rainy day funds are necessary

Despite being charged with the guardianship of an exceptional economy with prosperity rooted in the volatile revenues of the oil and gas sector, there appears to be an absence of learning behaviour on the part of governments in Alberta. Government budgets are still very dependent on energy related government revenues. Indeed, the reliance on natural resource revenues has been described by some as a fiscal “substance-abuse problem” which can turn the blessing of natural resources into a curse. Despite a long-term trend towards economic diversification, Alberta’s economy is still energy intensive. Whereas in 1985, energy accounted for 36 per cent of Alberta’s GDP, by 2013 it still accounted for 23 per cent with crude petroleum accounting for two thirds of Alberta’s exports. The 1970s and 1980s saw a boom and bust period whereas the 21st century witnessed an energy boom, which is now again being followed by a correction in energy prices. Despite claims that Alberta is an energy superpower, the fact remains that market superpowers can set prices rather than take them as they come. The current plunge in oil prices is a reminder that

Alberta’s economic and fiscal performance is prone to cycles. Over the entire period 1970-2014, the average resource revenue share of Alberta government revenues was 31 per cent, but this ranged from as high as 77 per cent in 1979-80 to a low of 14 per cent in 199899. Since 2000, the resource revenue share averaged approximately 28 per cent, though in recent years it has dropped below 20 per cent. Nature’s bounty means that during boom times Alberta is able to fuel rapid increases in government spending, but busts mean restraint. Given the reluctance of Alberta to diversify its government revenue stream by implementing a provincial sales tax, another solution for provincial revenue stabilization is investment revenues from savings accumulated during periods of resource revenue abundance. However, when it comes to oversight of the bounty afforded by natural resource revenues, Alberta has not been as persistent as other jurisdictions when it comes to investing natural resource rents in sovereign wealth funds. An adequately managed fund would have resulted in a substantial sum that could yield earnings to help stabilize the province’s finances dur-

ing downturns. Indeed, Alberta has squandered decades of natural resource revenues by not adequately investing them. Although Alberta established the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund (AHSTF) in 1976, there were no inflows to the fund for the period 1988 to 2005 and substantial outflows of income earned were made to the Alberta government’s general operating fund and capital expenditures. Indeed, if one takes the market value of the funds and adjusts for inflation and population, there has been a near continuous decline in the real per capita value of the Heritage Fund since the early 1980s. Compared to other resource revenue rich jurisdictions such as Alaska and Norway, Alberta’s Heritage Fund has suffered from poor stewardship for much of its history. Whereas the Alberta Heritage Fund’s assets are currently estimated at US$17.5 billion, Alaska’s (established in 1976) is estimated at US$51.7 billion and Norway’s (established 1990) was worth approximately US$890 billion. North Dakota, which established its Legacy Fund in 2011 has already managed to acquire just over $2 billion in assets. Alberta bare-

ly contributed 5 per cent of its resource revenues to its sovereign wealth fund, whereas Alaska contributed 25 per cent and Norway - albeit an extreme case 100 per cent. In 2007, the Alberta Financial Investment and Planning Advisory Commission chaired by the University of Calgary’s Jack Mintz recommended setting a target of $100 billion in assets in a reinvigorated Alberta Heritage Fund by 2030 by saving a fixed percentage of Alberta’s total revenues each year. The recommendations, however, have yet to bear fruit and the drop in energy prices now means that Alberta will have to delay any plans to build up its sovereign wealth fund. When oil prices are high and times are good, there is little incentive for Alberta to build up its sovereign wealth fund. When oil prices fall, the need for revenue stabilization is starkly evident, but more pressing needs for dwindling government revenues supersede those of a sovereign wealth fund. Alberta is caught in a repeating cycle from which it has yet to engineer an escape. Livio Di Matteo is Professor of Economics at Lakehead University. www.troymedia.com

To the Editor: Except for the Harper government, there seems to be complete consensus about the leading importance of municipal infrastructure in building a more prosperous Canadian economy. Globally, the G-20, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development are all promoting it. So are the provincial Premiers, the Bank of Canada, the Parliamentary Budget Officer and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, along with major “think-tanks” like the C.D. Howe Institute, the Conference Board and the Canada-West Foundation. Add to that the voices of industry – the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the Council of Chief Executives, the Canadian Labour Congress, the Construction Association, three different groups of Professional Engineers, the Urban Transit Association and the Insurance Bureau of Canada. Internally, even the federal Finance Department agrees. Their analysis shows that expanding infrastructure is the most cost-effective way for the Government of Canada to boost jobs and growth – far more effective than tax cuts, for example. Statistics Canada has pointed out that our greatest gains in productivity have occurred when we were making our biggest investments infrastructure. And Former Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge says that such investments now are especially advantageous because they transform the value of historically low interest rates into longterm capital assets to underpin growth for generations to come. Municipalities are responsible for more than 60% of the nation’s public infrastructure, but with less than 10% of the nation’s tax-base, local governments obviously need more federal support. Many of the physical facilities that our communities depend on today were built decades ago. They’re worn down, while our population and economy have outgrown them. So we’re falling behind in public transit and transportation, adequate and appropriate housing, water and sewer services, flood protection, environmental integrity, recreation, culture and other amenities. All of this makes it hard to understand why the Harper government has chosen to cut its major program for supporting municipal infrastructure projects this year by 87%. It’s been chopped down to just $210-million for the whole country (compared to $1.7-billion last year). Mr. Harper says he may put some more federal money into this program in future years, but at best, it won’t get back to last year’s levels until after 2019. So why this 5-year funding gap? The answer is actually pretty simple. The timing is all contrived to help Mr. Harper claim a budget surplus in 2015 so he can implement his “Income Splitting” scheme. That expensive Conservative campaign promise from four years ago is trumping things like municipal infrastructure (and decent levels of support for veterans too). The late Jim Flaherty warned about this problem. He said this government could actually take some additional time to balance its books. There’s nothing magical about 2015. But Mr. Harper contradicted him. Mr. Flaherty also said Income Splitting in inherently unfair because 86% of Canadian households cannot qualify and thus get nothing from the $2-billion it costs to implement. Canadians would be better off by refocusing available resources on a more substantive and immediate expansion of community infrastructure – creating good jobs today, and laying the foundations of a bigger and better economy tomorrow. Ralph Goodale Member of Parliament Wascana

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Infrastructure funds awarded The Town of Kelvington will benefit from improved wastewater infrastructure thanks to joint federal and provincial funding announced recently by Garry Breitkreuz, Member of Parliament for Yorkton — Melville, on behalf of Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification Michelle Rempel, and Government Relations Minister Jim Reiter. The investment will allow Kelvington to extend sewer lines, as well as install the manholes and hydrants necessary for residential development. The project will increase the number of households and industries connected to sanitary sewer systems and improve the reliability of the treatment system. The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are each investing $40,874 in

the project through savings realized through previous projects coming in under budget as part of the Communities Component of the original Building Canada Fund (BCF-CC). Kelvington will contribute the balance of the $122,622 project. This project is being funded using savings realized through previous BCF-CC projects coming in under budget, allowing dollars to be recommitted to additional initiatives. Since 2007, more than 150 municipal infrastructure projects have been funded by the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan under BCF-CC, benefitting thousands of Saskatchewan residents and their communities. The Building Canada Fund has been replaced by the New Building Canada Plan.

New judge for Wynyard The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Marquette as a judge to the Provincial Court in Wynyard. “Judge Marquette has practiced law for nearly 20 years, and has a particularly good understanding of the legal issues common in rural Saskatchewan,” Justice Minister and Attorney General Gordon Wyant said. “Her experience as both a legal professional and a community leader make her an excellent choice for this appointment.” Judge Marquette graduated with distinction from the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan and

was called to the Bar in 1994. Since 2006, she has operated a sole practice, the Marquette Law Office, in Wadena. During her legal career, Judge Marquette has specialized in the areas of real estate, will and estates, criminal law, family law, corporate law and civil litigation. Throughout her career, Judge Marquette has been an active member of her community through her children’s activities and local community groups. Judge Marquette replaces Judge James Plemel, who will become Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan on January 1, 2015.

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MONDAY GA 1:00 Terry Hudy 233 Terry Hudy 634 Olie Yaremko 234 Lorraine Slogocki 521 Ollie Yaremko +72 CMI Harley Krotenko 196 Tyler Senchuk 516 Lisa Gibler 213 Lisa Gibler 550 Corry Holowka/Harley Krotenko +47 TUESDAY GA 9:30 Tom Skoretz 230 Tom Skoretz 597 Susanne Hack 232 Susanne Hack 583 Anne Skibinsky +87 TUESDAY YBC Brad Newton 281 Tanner Washington 596 Charlize Aichele 203 Charlize Aichele 490 Brad Newton +112 TUESDAY MIXED Barry Gawryliuk 277 Barry Gawryliuk 751 Carrie Somogyi 230 Jamie Sereda 645 Justin Froese +74 STS Martin Phillips 278 Martin Phillips 709 Pat Hansen 242 Pat Hansen 586 Pat Hansen +91 WEDNESDAY GA 1:15 Terry Hudy 250 Terry Hudy 675 Adella Hansen 263 Adella Hansen 710 Mildred Thiele +84 HOSPITAL Roger Gackle 246 Russel Nagy 604 Judy Hruska 271 Judy Hruska 588 Roger Gackle +86 LEGION Matt Bernat 258 Matt Bernat 683 Anne Oucharek 248 Anne Oucharek 550 Anne Oucharek +92 THURSDAY LADIES Karen Mehling 237 Karen Mehling 619 Florence Stachura +63 SPECIAL OLYMPICS HANCOCK Don Haider/Cam Louttit 324 Cam Louttit 834 Jenn Kostiuk 285 Jann Kostiuk 739 Don Haider +151 QUINE Trent Aichele 297 Trent Aichele 751 Jenn Haas 321 Jenn Haas 774 Lisa Jones +137 SATURDAY YBC Adam Becker 224 Kolton Yanush 517 Alexa Haider 231 Christina Curry 501 Alexa Haider +87

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Enjoy nature For many Canadians, scarves, mitts, boots and gloves have become fashion must-haves as the last leaves of autumn were followed by the first snow over the past week. For many of us, the thought of dealing with slush and ice on top of fighting a cold sounds pretty depressing. But before begging for summer’s return, there are ways that can ease your wintertime blues. Here are three activities to help you and your family discover the wonder in this land of ice and snow this season. Spot and hear the birds Believe it or not, winter is as good a season as any for bird watching. “Every so often nature surprises you with sightings of bird species that seem to have missed the memo about migration,” says Kristyn Ferguson, an avid birder and program director with the Nature Conservancy of Canada. The best introduction for beginner birders is to set up a feeder in the backyard. By staying indoors and out of sight, you can watch the feeder transform into a vibrant social hub. Besides the birds’ plumage, you can observe the hierarchy, competition between different species. Annual events like Christmas Bird Counts (held across North America) are loads of fun and a way to provide important information about the distribution and numbers of bird species to determine trends and inform conservation initiatives. If your goal, like Kristyn’s, is to spot the infamous snowy owl, the good news is there are plenty of “hot tips” and time stamped sightings online. Websites such as eBird Canada and Cornell Lab of Ornithology can help improve your sighting success. Decipher animal tracks Sometimes, you may see the traces left by an animal long before catching a glimpse of one. Tracks are best seen as soon as fresh snow falls. More than mere footprints, much of an animal’s movement and habits can be deciphered from reading their snowy impressions. For example, a set of three footprints — two larger and one smaller one in the middle — could indicate a rabbit on the run. “Animals in winter tend not to travel very far and stay within their territory. They also have to stake out points like caches of food,” says Mike Dembeck, professional wildlife photographer. “In late winter, soft, muddy areas become a natural canvas with animal tracks of all kinds. Taking a snapshot of these tracks, close up and far away, helps with identification and learning the animal’s behaviour.” “Every so often nature surprises you with sightings of bird species that seem to have missed the memo about migration” Discover your snowy shutterbug As you make time for nature, photography is a great way to share these. This winter, the Nature Conservancy of Canada is offering an opportunity for Canadians to help protect Canada’s natural heritage through the Gifts of Canadian Nature program. These symbolic gifts help conserve species and habitats at risk so we and our future generations can enjoy them for years to come, no matter what the season. To find out how you can purchase a gift of nature, visit www.giftsofnature.ca

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Ebola film highlights medical staff’s struggles The Ebola Fighter: Time’s Person of the Year Over the next few months, the Yorkton Film Festival is hosting Spotlight on the News, a program that features films relevant to current issues. “The Ebola War: The Nurses of Gulu” is the first in the series. It will screen Thursday, January 8 at 2:00 at the Godfrey Dean Cultural Centre. We’ve seen CBC’s Adrienne Arsenault reporting from the streets of Monrovia, Liberia. We’ve seen the tired face of the doctor, the nurse who digs into her own pocket to buy water. We’ve cringed as we watch the ambulance driver working without protective gear. We’ve seen the patients in tents, the bodies in the streets. These are the images of Ebola in West Africa and they are dreadful. The outbreak started a year ago in Guinea with the death of a two-year old child. Since then Ebola has infected 17,800 people and claimed 6,331 lives. (Dec. 10, 2014) Many

believe the numbers are much higher. Patients have carried the disease to Europe and the United States. Signs at Admissions Offices in Canadian hospitals ask whether patients have recently returned from West Africa. The disease is only a plane ride away. Just recently, Time announced its Person of the Year, a group comprising the Ebola Fighters: doctors, nurses, caregivers, ambulance drivers and workers who remove the bodies for burial. In her article, Time managing editor, Nancy Gibb, states that “the rest of the world can sleep at night because a group of men and women are willing to stand and fight.” That willingness is the reason for the magazine’s choice for 2014. It must be recognized that the Ebola Fighters face great risk. People infected with the virus suffer from diarrhea and bleeding and since the disease is spread through contact with bodily fluids, there is danger of trans-

Community Events New Horizons Friday Night Dances 78 First Ave. North Yorkton, SK Great night of dancing Everyone is welcome Admission only $8.00 Lunch is included Time: 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Music by: December 26 Country Sunshine January 2 New Year’s Dance Memory Lane For more information contact Peter at: 306-782-1846. 2014/15 Stars For Saskatchewan Concert Series Line Up Eclipse, January 13, 2015; Prairie Debut: Ensemble Caprice Baroque Quintet, January 27, 2015; Royal Wood, February 22, 2015; Ballet Jorgen presenting Cinderella, March 10, 2015; The Barra MacNeils, April 8, 2015; and 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. 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. Co-Ed Pool League Every Monday at 7 p.m. from October until April. Downstairs at the 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

Shelwin House Informational Meetings Grayson Conference Room, St. Peters Hospital, Melville the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Also in Preeceville at the Preeceville Library the third Tuesday of every month and Langenburg the fourth Tuesday at the Town Office. • overview of Shelwin House, domestic violence info., healthy/ unhealthy relationships, dating violence, bullying No cost, all are welcome! For details call Shannon at 306-782-5181. 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. 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.

mission. Extreme precautions must be taken and so there are the “space suits” that workers don to prevent the spread of the disease, a necessary precaution but one that has its disadvantages, too. In West Africa, the protective gear can be worn for only an hour at a time because of the heat. In many neighbourhoods, the suits are a hindrance to communication. People simply don’t trust these “aliens” in their space suits. They refuse to answer questions about people in contact with the affected patient. They don’t believe when they’re told they have to cremate the body and forego their usual burial customs. Step into this devastation the front-line Ebola workers. Dr. Kent Bradly worked in Monrovia. When he tested positive for the disease, he returned to Atlanta and received treatment with ZMapp, an experimental drug developed by the National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg. He has made a full recovery. Shelwin House Informational Meetings Yorkton Yorkton Public Library Second Tuesday of every month @ 6:30 p.m. • overview of Shelwin House, domestic violence info., healthy/unhealthy relationships, dating violence, bullying No cost, all are welcome! For details call Shannon at 306-782-5181. 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. Free to participate! 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 306521-0332, 306-783-0026 or 306-786-1570. 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).

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Foday Gallah is an ambulance driver who contracted Ebola trying to save the life of a four-yearold orphaned by the disease. He has made a full recovery, too. So has the child. Salome Karway, a nurse’s assistant, tells the story of a neighbour who would bring her tenmonth-old baby to the fence of the Ebola Treatment Unit so she could sing to her. The story gives hope to those a

now recovered Salome visits in her role as caregiver. The stories are many and of course, not all of them have had such positive outcomes. That is why people marvel at those who are willing to stand and fight against a disease that carries such risk, against a disease that threatens us all. Despite the recent news, Ebola goes back a long way. In 2000, the disease attacked Uganda.

More than 425 people contracted the virus, mainly in the northern town of Gulu. More than half of them died. Saskatchewan filmmakers Lori Kuffner and David Belluz recognized the heroic struggle of the medical staff in their film “The Ebola War: The Nurses of Gulu”. An uplifting story of courage and determination, the DVD will screen at the Godfrey Dean January 8 at 2:00.

TOYS FOR KIDS – Irene Baran, manager of the Salvation Army Thrift Store, front, Captain Rosanne Fraser and Bernie Molnar, rental manager at Flaman, go on $3,000 shopping spree at Canadian Tire Monday. Flaman teamed up with Canadian Tire to donate Christmas presents to Salvation Army. Fraser said they were despairing over what they were going to do because they were very low on toys this year until the two business stepped up. Submitted

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Advisory group to reduce poverty

An 11-member Advisory Group on Poverty Reduction was announced in Saskatoon by Social Services Minister Donna Harpauer. “This group will be responsible for reviewing all of the work we’ve done to address poverty in Saskatchewan and identify any gaps where more work is needed,” Harpauer said. “I look forward to seeing their recommendations this spring as we continue to make life better for all Saskatchewan people.” “I am honoured to act as a co-chair for the Advisory Group on Poverty Reduction,” Saskatoon Food Bank Director of Community Operations Alison Robertson said. “I look forward to bringing the community voice to the conversation in development of a poverty reduction plan that makes sense for Saskatchewan.” The members of the advisory group will consist of six representatives from the community and five representatives from various government ministries. The members of the group are: Dr. Cory Neudorf – Chief Medical Health Officer, Saskatoon Health Region Alison Robertson (cochair) – Director of Community Development, Saskatoon Food Bank Dr. Ryan Meili – Physician, WestSide Community Clinic and Student Wellness Initiative Toward Community Health (SWITCH) Russ Mirasty – Retired RCMP Commanding Officer in Saskatchewan Steve Compton – Chief Executive Officer, Regina Food Bank Dr. Jo-Ann Episkenew – Director, Indigenous Peoples’ Health Research Centre Constance Hourie (cochair) – Assistant Deputy Minister, Income Assistance and Corporate Planning, Ministry of Social Services Alastair MacFadden – Assistant Deputy Minister, Labour Market Development, Ministry of Economy Greg Miller – Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Education Ron Anderson – Assistant Deputy Minister, Community Safety Outcomes and Corporate Services, Ministry of Justice/ Corrections and Policing Karen Lautsch – Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Health In addition to their research, the advisory group will be holding a poverty roundtable with community groups and the public and will provide their recommendations to government in May of 2015. For more information about the Advisory Group or the Poverty Reduction Strategy, please email povertyadvisorygroupss@ gov.sk.ca.

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Make sure holiday leftovers safe to eat

Many Canadians enjoy eating leftovers from family dinners and from dining out as a time-saving and budget-friendly meal. It is important to remember that leftovers need to be properly handled to help reduce the risk of foodborne illness. It’s estimated that there are approximately 4 million cases of food-related illnesses in Canada every year. Many of these illnesses could be prevented by following proper food handling and preparation techniques. Here are some tips to help make sure your leftovers are safe to eat: Handling leftovers Wash your hands before and after handling leftovers. Wash all utensils, dishes and work surfaces with hot soapy water. Keep foods out of the danger zone, between 4°C (40°F) and 60°C (140°F), to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Throw away any

cooked food left in the danger zone for more than two hours. Never rely on your nose, eyes or taste buds to judge the safety of food. You cannot tell if food is contaminated by its look, smell or taste. When in doubt, throw it out! Cooling leftovers Refrigerate or freeze all leftovers within two hours to minimize the chance of bacteria growing. Refrigerate all hot leftovers promptly in uncovered, shallow containers so they cool quickly. Very hot items can first be cooled at room temperature and then refrigerated once the steaming stops. Leave the lid off or wrap loosely until the food is cooled to refrigeration temperature. Storing leftovers Always use a clean container or leak-proof plastic bag to store left-

overs. Meat from large cooked birds should be cut, deboned and stored refrigerated or frozen for safety. Keep different types of leftovers separate to prevent cross contamination. Don’t overstock the refrigerator - allow cool air to circulate freely. Eat refrigerated leftovers within 2 to 4 days, or freeze them for later use. The recommended refrigeration times may vary slightly, depending on the food. Label the leftovers so you can identify the contents and include the date, to make sure they aren’t stored too long. Defrosting leftovers Thaw frozen leftovers in the refrigerator or using the “defrost” setting on your microwave. Make sure leftovers are completely defrosted before reheating. Consume or cook the leftovers immediately

New markets for canola

The Canola Council of Canada (CCC) commends the Government’s very successful trade mission to China to increase agricultural trade ties. The mission included participation in the CanadaChina Business Forum, where Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz witnessed the signing of an agreement to sell $1 billion of Canadian canola oil to China. “This engagement with China at the highest political levels is very important to increasing export opportunities for Canadian canola,” says Patti Miller, President of the CCC. “China is one of our most important customers and this agreement ensures that they will continue to be a very promising and consistent market.” During the trade mission, Prime Minister Harper and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang also

announced the establishment of the ChinaCanada Economic and Financial Strategic Dialogue to deepen bilateral trade and investment ties between the two countries. “This is a helpful step towards increased economic cooperation that could facilitate better market access for Canadian canola,” says Miller. Canola is Canada’s number one agricultural export to China, valued at $2.83 billion in 2013. “Canadian canola also plays a significant role in China’s health and wealth,” says Miller. Canadian canola products contribute about US$3.6 billion to the Chinese economy annually, including over 16,000 jobs, and can help reduce China’s prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) when used in place of saturated fat. About 290 million (over 22%) Chinese adults have CVD and 114 mil-

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after they have thawed. Reheating leftovers When reheating leftovers, cook to a safe internal temperature of 74ºC (165ºF). Use a digital food thermometer to check the internal temperature. Bring gravies, soups and sauces to a full, rolling boil and stir during

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available to fill these positions. The Government of Canada values the contributions that caregivers make to Canadian families and the economy. Following extensive consultations with caregivers, our government is responding to their concerns with significant improvements to the Caregiver Program, while also working to ensure that Canadians always have the first chance at available jobs. In recent years, our Conservative government has delivered important improvements to the Caregiver Program, including making open work permits available to live-in caregivers

ernment is building on these improvements. We are removing the requirement that foreign nationals live in the home of their employer. This will help better protect caregivers from vulnerable situations, including uncompensated overtime, poor working conditions, or worse. In addition, the live-in requirement for foreign caregivers has kept care-

giver wages low, hindering opportunities for Canadian caregivers. By removing this requirement, this will help boost caregiver wages and result in greater opportunities for Canadian caregivers. The improvements to the Caregiver Program will also enhance the efficiency of the permanent residence application process for caregivers. To address the backlog of caregiver applications, we nearly doubled permanent resident admission levels for caregivers in 2014. We continue to ramp up the processing of applications. To ensure that going forward permanent residence applications are processed

within six months, we are launching the Caring for Children Pathway and Caring for People with High Medical Needs Pathway programs. Following the completion of the applicationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s requirements, these programs will help reunite caregivers who have spouses and children at home more rapidly. Our Conservative government is proud to support the caregivers who deliver important support to Canadian families. These reforms to the Caregiver Program will improve processing times for permanent residence, reunite caregivers with their families and protect caregivers from potential abuse.

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Yorkton, SK S3N 0P3

ALL DAY BREAKFAST SPECIAL $ 00

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM DAILY USE YOUR PLAYER’S CLUB CARD FOR AN ADDITIONAL 10% OFF

Phone: 306-786-6777 Fax: 306-786-7774