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Thursday, March 26, 2015 - Volume 18, Number 6

Yorkton Kids Expo brings the children

By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer

THE YORKTON KIDS EXPO was a weekend dedicated to showcasing what Yorkton has to offer the children of the community. Pictured, Katie Hansford takes in the Bricks 4 Kids booth.

Much like the kids it caters to, the Yorkton Kids Expo has grown again this year, with more booths, more entertainment and more events than ever before.

Joelle Bohn says that entertainment was the focus for the weekend, bringing in a bubble show, local dance groups and Cirque Nova all performing over the weekend. Bohn says that their goal is to have a weekend that brings different kinds of entertainment to kids, and makes for an exciting weekend overall.

“We’re trying to bring in different things that people haven’t seen before.”

The goal for every year is to make the event a bit better, not only in the level of entertainment but also in terms of logistics and design. Bohn says that while it was a busier weekend than the previous year, they also have made changes to some of the logistics to make the day move slowly. Bohn says that her goal is to keep improving the weekend each year, down to the smallest detail.

“I have this drive to make everything better than last year.”

One new thing this year has been the Princess Ball, held Saturday night and developed by Events by Kristin, which proposed the idea to Bohn. She says that the plan is to make that another annual event, though it might be spun off into its own day because the combination of the expo and Princess ball can be a lot to take in for kids.

“It was so fun... If you could have saw the kids, all of their

magical dreams came true, it was totally worth putting in all the work.”

The event has been a draw from the area, and Bohn says they have families from out of town are coming into the city for the event. The event has always been about highlighting the opportunities for families and children in the city, and she says with the draw of the event overall, she hopes the entire city gets a lift from the expo.

“I’m hoping that not only businesses here, but businesses all around town benefit from this.”

The money raised goes to a different charity each year, and this year Braden Ottenbreit’s Close Cuts for Cancer is the charity of choice. Specifically, the money raised will be going to make cancer treatment more bearable for kids, with trophies for kids going through treatment as well as Comfycozy shirts, brightly coloured clothing with access points for chemotherapy equipment to make it easier for kids.

Bohn says that each year they want to highlight a different group and focus on positive things for kids, something she admits can be challenging as they continue to try to highlight different charities and organizations.

The support of the community is a big reason why the Kids Expo has taken off, and Bohn would like to thank everyone for coming on board for the weekend. She says the ability to have a kid-focused event shows how Yorkton is attracting young families.

“That’s exciting too, to see the growth and to see the young families thriving here, not leaving here.”

Provincial budget avoids tax increases

By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer The provincial budget for 2015-2016 was a tight one, but Yorkton MLA Greg Ottenbreit says that while hard decisions had to be made, they are proud of what they have accomplished for the new year, in spite of a major hit to oil revenues.

Two of the highlights, Ottenbreit says, are the

things that haven’t changed. Municipal revenue sharing has been maintained at one per cent of the PST, something municipalities were concerned about, and there were no major tax increases, including not implementing a mill rate increase for education property taxes.

While such measures were considered, Ottenbreit says that their priority was to

keep the economy strong, and they felt continuing infrastructure investment and holding the line on taxes were priorities to keep the province an attractive place to invest.

“Considering having a balanced budget with a small surplus of $107 million, it gives the financial markets a lot of confidence in the province.”

While there has been

no big changes to taxation, Ottenbreit reveals that it was considered.

“Up to the point of actually printing the budget, things like municipal revenue sharing, things like education property tax, things like the sin taxes, fuel tax, was all on the table.

We really didn’t have a solid idea of where we were going to end up because the price of oil was so in flux. It was a

real debate right until the end where to set our priorities.”

While oil took a hit this year, Ottenbreit says that the fact that the province didn’t take a major hit shows that the economy is diversified and not reliant on one resource. He says that with a lower oil prices, some industries will benefit, especially those which rely heavily on shipping.

“If you consider our budget last year, we’re well under half of what oil was then... that in itself is quite a bit of a challenge. The good thing about the economy of the province now is it is very diverse. We worked very hard as a government to encourage investment in other sectors and build other sectors.”

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National Volunteer Week will be recognized in Yorkton the week of April 12-18.

“National Volunteer Week is all about taking time to recognize the incredible contributions of our volunteers and letting them know how much their effort is appreciated. A volunteer action is like a stone thrown in a lake: its effect has a direct impact.

At the same time, like ripples, volunteer efforts reach out far and wide to improve communities,”

UP TO said Lisa Washington, Community Development Manager at the regular meeting of Yorkton Council Monday.

“Volunteering is part of our identity as Canadians – we value civic participation and embrace a spirit of community. The tremendous efforts of Canada’s 13.3 million volunteers help make our country a vibrant, safe place to call home. People are getting involved and leading positive change in various ways, all of them vital –

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Washington said in Yorkton the efforts of volunteers accomplish many good things.

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Volunteer week to be recognized in city better city.

“Volunteers strengthen and make our community vibrant. National Volunteer Week is Canada’s largest celebration of volunteers, volunteerism, and civic participation. It is a time to recognize, celebrate and thank our volunteers,” said Washington.

The recommendation that the City formally mark the week was unanimously supported

by Council.

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Provincial budget avoids tax increases Cont’ from Page 1A Yorkton will benefit most with the Parkland College. The government is finishing its investment in the construction of the Trades and Technology Center with the final chunk of the promised $10 million, $4.5 million going to the final phase of construction this year.

Beyond that, Ottenbreit says that there will be more training seats in Yorkton.

“We’re still hearing from employers all over

the province that one of their main problems is getting well trained employees. Those training seats at the college are going to go a long way to training those trades and technology positions that need to be filled.”

There have been alterations to long-running programs, such as changes to the Graduate Retention Program, which changes into tax deductions and extends to ten years. Ottenbreit says the goal is to make the programs more sus-

tainable, as the change saves the government $33 million. The Active Families Benefit has had a lower family income cap, down to $60,000, which Ottenbreit says is a change to keep the benefits focused on people who need it. The Seniors Drug Plan also has a lower income cap, down to $65,000 annually, for the same reason, though Ottenbreit argues that the cap is still arguably quite high and makes allowances for people whose drug costs are a

significant portion of their income.

One thing that isn’t directly connected to Yorkton specifically this year, but has been a continuing pattern for the government, is the continued building of passing lanes.

Ottenbreit says it’s an easier way to increase safety on roadways, and as a result is going to continue to be an approach adopted for many roads in the province which don’t command the traffic to twin but still need safety

improvements.

As Minister of Rural and Remote Health, Ottenbreit says that there has been significant investment into health, with targeted infrastructure improvement. He says a priority for this budget is improving senior’s care, with $10 million towards programs for seniors in the province. One of those investments will be a new geriatric specialist in Regina, and Ottenbreit says expanding the program will reduce travel time for

the seniors in Yorkton.

While a smaller increase than in previous years, Ottenbreit says that sustaining a previous level of increases was not possible, so the health portfolio is as much about being efficient and targeted as it is about improving services.

Ottenbreit admits that not everyone will be happy with the budget, but says that he is happy with where the budget wound up and the decisions they made.

Turning off the lights for Earth Hour 2015

By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer The goal of Earth Hour every year is to raise awareness of climate change by lowering the number of lights on around the world. At 8:30 p.m. on March 28, people are encouraged to shut off all their lights and electronic devices, in order to raise awareness of just how much energy they use day to day.

This year, SaskPower

will be joining the charge, with all nonessential lights being turned off at their facilities throughout the province.

Janson Anderson with SaskPower says it’s their goal to both support Earth Hour and encourage people to think more efficiently in general.

“In addition to supporting Earth Hour, it’s important to encourage customers, both residential and business, to

conserve power every day, we do that through different power saving programs and tips.”

SaskPower has seen success through those power saving initiatives, and Anderson estimates that 90 megawatts of power have been saved thanks to various initiatives, which he says is roughly equivalent to a small power plant.

Since 2008, Saskatchewan residents have bought

1,373,471 energy-efficient light bulbs and strings in more than 270 communities, saved 5.5 megawatts of power by participating in commercial lighting incentives, recycled 27,895 appliances through the Refrigerator and Freezer Recycling Program and replaced 208,370 incandescent Christmas lightbulbs with LEDs through the Municipal Seasonal Lighting Program.

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Medal recipients recognized

Estevan, Fort Qu’Appelle, North Battleford, Outlook, Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon are home to the newest recipients of the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal, as the provincial honour marks its 20th anniversary this year.

“Truly the best part of my job is that every day, I get to meet Saskatchewan volunteers,” Lieutenant Governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield said. “These latest recipients of the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal stand out in a province that stands out.

Their collective impact is, quite frankly, immeasurable. I am grateful to each of them for their outstanding service and I congratulate them on this well-deserved honour.”

The medal recognizes an outstanding volunteer or someone

who exemplifies exceptional community involvement. The 2014 recipients are: John Barton – Saskatoon Tina Bird – Estevan Marnie Eistetter – Regina Ray Fox – North Battleford Don McDonald – Saskatoon Harold Ross – Fort Qu’Appelle Edith Slatnik – Outlook Darren Whitehead – Prince Albert “Congratulations to these remarkable men and women for this achievement,” Premier Brad Wall said. “As the heart and soul of our neighbourhoods and communities, volunteers make positive things happen each and every day, which improves our quality of life and truly makes Saskatchewan a better place.”

The Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal program was launched in

1995 with the first recipients presented their medals the next year.

The medal itself was designed

by Jack Glasser of Regina, who was selected through a provincewide competition in 1994. The medal is silver, circular in form and suspended by a V-shaped clasp from a ribbon of green and gold, the provincial colours. It also has the Saskatchewan Shield of Arms, the Crown and a motto reading in Latin, “Nos ipsos dedimus,” which means, “We gave of ourselves.”

The Lieutenant Governor will present the medals to the newest eight recipients in April in Regina.

Following that ceremony, a total of 174 people will have received this provincial honour.

Saskatchewan has the highest rate of volunteerism in Canada.

very strong customer participation in the programs we do offer.”

Saskatchewan tends to see very little power impact during Earth Hour year over year, but Anderson says that doesn’t mean the province is not on board with the project. Given that we are a cold weather climate in March, heating is going to be one of the primary causes for power usage, for example. He says that while Earth Hour might not have a big decline, the province as a whole is becoming more efficient in day to day power usage.

“You may not be able to see an actual decline in consumption during that hour, but I’d flip it around and say without conservation and efficiency, we would see overall power usage

grow.”

This year will also see SaskPower focus on lights, encouraging the purchase of LED lighting in the spring lighting program. Anderson says that the lights use 80 per cent less power and last 25 times longer than the average incandescent bulb.

“Up to 25 per cent of the power used in your home comes from lighting, and upgrading to more efficient lighting can help you save on your power bill.”

Otherwise, Anderson says that it’s the basics that can conserve power, like turning off unused lights and unused electronics.

Anderson encourages people to go to saskpower.com to find energy saving tips.

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Earth hour truly important Earth Hour is a worldwide movement for the planet organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The event is held worldwide annually encouraging individuals, communities, households and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights for one hour, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on the last Saturday in March, as a symbol for their commitment to the planet.

It was famously started as a lights-off event in Sydney, Australia in 2007. Since then it has grown to engage more than 7000 cities and towns worldwide. Today, Earth Hour engages a massive mainstream community on a broad range of environmental issues. The one-hour event continues to remain the key driver of the now larger movement.

This Earth Hour, WWF is calling on Canadians to join other countries in sending a strong global message – that this is the year we change climate change.

The ninth annual Earth Hour takes place only months before a new global climate deal is negotiated. On this day, six continents, 120 countries, and 24 time zones will be united as a global community, making our voices heard through the individual action of turning off the lights.

As we turn off the lights as a symbolic gesture, we are taking the first step toward taking action for our planet. In doing so, we make a powerful, visual statement of our concern for environmental issues and show support for meaningful action on climate change. Last year over 12 million Canadians participated in Earth Hour with 350 cities and towns across the country. And this year, to get you into the spirit once again here are some ideas on how to enjoy the movement.

Candle lit dinner: candles create a lovely ambiance to any meal, so gather some friends and snacks (ahead of time) and enjoy the special time together.

Host a trivia night: have some climate change trivia with friends.

Stargaze: nowadays it’s difficult to find a spot that is not lit up by bright lights- even at night time.

Play games: playing board games is great when you’re with friends and family, so grab some candles and a game or two and have some fun.

Exercise: practice yoga, or do some squats.

Being physically active is a great and healthy way to pass the time.

Get outside: this is a great time to walk around and explore places and buildings as you would not normally see them!

Reflect: Earth Hour is a great time to reflect.

This is a time to be disconnected from technology and have a moment to just talk. Speak with family and friends about climate change, and all the magnificent species being affected like the polar bear.

Or come up with ideas for using less energy beyond the hour!

Western provinces take note As everyone from the Manitoba-Ontario border to Tofino knows, the local and provincial economies, which depend on resource extraction, have slowed.

So this is a critical time to get some perspective on the past.

Between 1994 and 2013, as the three western most provinces began to seriously reform spending and tax policies (Alberta in the 1990s, Saskatchewan partly in the 1990s and into the new century, B.C. beginning in 2001) Alberta attracted an average of $37,285 of privatesector investment per worker. That was followed by Saskatchewan ($29,024), Ontario ($9,132) and Quebec ($8,836) lagged far behind.

As a result, Alberta and B.C. recorded comparatively low unemployment rates despite substantial migration to both provinces from other parts of the country.

Of note, however, after Saskatchewan began to reform (lowering business taxes, for example) and strengthened its economy, interprovincial migration numbers reflected that shift. Since 2007, when the migration numbers turned positive, Saskatchewan gained 8,974 people 15 to 64 years old from other provinces.

That 15 to 64 age group can serve as an approximate proxy for Canadians in search of a job (let’s assume that teenagers and young adults in post-secondary education are a small slice of that group). Their movement can thus potentially impact subsequent unemployment numbers.

Ergo, it’s fair to assume most people moved to Alberta, B.C. and more recently, Saskatchewan, for jobs.

The West’s relatively low unemployment occurred despite an influx of workers from other provinces to Alberta and B.C. Manitoba’s unemployment rate (5.6 per cent) was also low, but the province was bleeding people.

Healthy prices for goods or services (oil and gas, for example) obviously help regional economies. However, they alone don’t explain why Alberta and B.C. (and Saskatchewan, more recently) outperform central Canada in good times and bad, despite high levels of migration from other parts of Canada.

Government policy matters. Otherwise, resource-rich Venezuela would be wealthy and resource-poor Hong Kong would be destitute - which is the exact opposite of reality.

Here in Canada, as my colleagues have discovered, Alberta, Saskatchewan and B.C. have done relatively well on policies that matters to healthy economies: taxes, regulation, labour laws, property rights, et al. Such relative smarts are why these three provinces remain among the most economically free jurisdictions in North America.

So, however western provincial governments respond to low resource prices, if they care about jobs, they should ensure the attractiveness of their jurisdiction is not artificially hampered by eroding western advantages.

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

No high school student cares about craft beer A proposed Regina microbrewery is facing opposition as it attempts to receive planning approval. This opposition comes from a woman using the “think of the children” gambit, suggesting that having a brewery in the neighborhood would lead to drunken highschoolers pounding craft ales and getting snooty about the amount of hops in their drink. That, or she just doesn’t want to have high school students drinking, ignoring the fact that high school students generally are going to be going for drinks that are a bit less expensive than anything a microbrewery would deliver, such as a mass produced ale scrounged together from the fridge in the garage, carefully chosen so their dad doesn’t notice he’s missing a few.

Any microbrewery is going to do more of its business with slightly pretentious 30 year-olds than 16 yearolds going to a house party. As someone in the former category, I could really go for more microbreweries in the province.

My obvious bias towards supporting more craft beer in the province means I’ll naturally support any microbrewery that wants to set up, especially if they do wheat beer or stout. But let’s ignore my certain bias on this subject and consider the doomsday scenario put forward by this Regina resident. What if the kids all flock to craft beer? I might actually argue

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Column Devin Wilger that this would be a good thing. If teenagers are going to be drinking anyway, there are some positive implications that come from going for premium products.

This beer is going to be more expensive than your typical can of Bud Light. As a result, a high school student’s alcohol budget – best described as limited – will buy a smaller amount of expensive, high-quality craft ale. That would mean you would rather savor it, and be much less likely to deploy it in games of beer pong or similar – also if you buy a darker beer it’s impossible to chug, something I discovered once at a high school reunion. As a result, even if the kids are drinking, they would be drinking less, both to

preserve their budget and because it’s much more enjoyable to appreciate your fine alcohol rather than pound it down in a desperate attempt to gain enough confidence to talk to the cute girl from third period.

So kids would be drinking less, getting less drunk, and doing so less often. That’s a win, isn’t it? If we’re trying to reduce the rate of alcohol abuse in the province, making alcohol less attainable is going to be the way to do it. This beer is going to be more expensive, and if we create a generation of beer snobs we’re going to have a bunch of people who wouldn’t lower themselves to drinking some mass produced lager, so they will willingly avoid much cheaper products. The result would be that the kids who get hooked on the expensive beer would spend their entire lives enjoying the finer alcohols in life and generally spending more money in province on less beer overall.

This is all being silly, of course, no microbrewery would willingly sell to a teenager. It’s only slightly less silly than someone claiming a microbrewery would cause all the children to become budding alcoholics. These breweries don’t benefit high school students, a high school student’s pilfered beer is going to be cheap and efficient. This is a business for a cultured gentleman with impeccable tastes. It’s going to appeal to me, not any teenager.

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Budget does not work for all generations

To the Editor:

If you work in the private sector, you’re making up to $8,150 less per year, and working up to six hours more each week, than someone doing the same job for the government. This is one of several key findings from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business’ latest Wage Watch report, pointing to a huge wage and benefits advantage for public sector workers over the rest of us.

When salaries, benefits and working hours are factored in, Saskatchewan provincial government employees earn 20.4 per cent more than someone doing the

same job in a private business. Similar advantages exist for Saskatchewan municipal workers (14.1 per cent) and federal employees based in Saskatchewan (23.4 per cent).

The report compares private sector employees to those at various government employers, and offers clear solutions to close the earnings gap between these workers, such as capping taxpayer-funded contributions to government pensions.

If government workers were paid at the same rate as their private sector equivalents, taxpayers would save $20 billion each year.

“The public-private wage gap is the elephant in every room when it

comes to setting the public policy agenda in this country,” said Ted Mallett, chief economist and vice-president at CFIB. “Public sector earnings have been allowed to drift well above market-tested norms, and cash-strapped governments are looking for ways to invest in infrastructure and other priorities. Closing the gap is not just what’s fair, it’s what is needed.”

“We commended the 2015 Saskatchewan Budget for limiting its annual overall government spending to 1.2 per cent. However, we believe another way the provincial government could further contain costs is by narrowing the wages/ benefits disparity (20.4

per cent) between provincial public sector employees and private sector employees.”

Based chiefly on National Household Survey (NHS) returns from 2011, the findings represent average fulltime employment earnings for more than 7.2 million Canadians.

Occupations that don’t exist in both sectors are excluded.

“Canadians in the private sector see their tax dollars paying for government wages and benefits that they can only dream of,” concluded Mallett. “Policymakers need to start reining in these misaligned costs.”

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Time to cap ambulance fees To the Editor: When someone needs an ambulance, they should never have to stop to consider if they can afford it. But, that’s what is happening in Saskatchewan today.

The province charges people more than anywhere else in the country when they need an ambulance.

Dave Carr was sent a bill of more than $5,000 after his wife passed away. Sara BucsisGunn’s family had more than $7,000 in ambulance charges on their credit card when they lost their little girl, Leandra. For many families, the ambulance bills can be devastating. The

Sask. Party government is even charging huge interest rates to families who couldn’t afford to pay their bill all at once.

Patients and their families spend about $15 million to cover ambulance fees every year and around $4.5 million on ambulance trips between health facilities if they need to be transferred. Saskatchewan is the only province that bills patients for transfers, and only one of two provinces that don’t cap fees.

Many families are surprised to find out that during their emergency trip into the hospital, the meter was running like a taxi, charging them more for every kilometre.

In order to make necessary

ambulance trips free, it would cost the province just a fraction of what it’s shelling out for John Black and Associates and their costly Lean pet project.

It’s time to cap ambulance fees, end hospital transfer fees, and get rid of high interest charges.

After a decade of resource wealth, our ambulances should have been getting less expensive for everyday families – not more expensive. If you want to share your story or add your voice to this issue, call my office at 306787-7388 or emailcaucus@ndpcaucus.sk.ca Danielle Chartier NDP Health Critic

Fear politics not helping To the Editor:

The Conservative government talks a good game on freedom, but their words don’t match their record.

Their instincts are now to be suspicious of people who do not share their beliefs, to harden divisions with people whose views differ from their own.

They have accused two leaders of the NDP of sympathizing with terrorists, acclaimed human rights activist and former Minister of Justice

Irwin Cotler of anti-Semitism, and declared that “you’re either with us, or you’re with the child pornographers.”

Such rhetoric might work politically in the short term, but it’s corrosive over time. It stokes anxiety and foments fear.

That’s not how we do things in Canada.

While we’ve had dark moments in our history— like the internment of Ukrainians, Japanese and Italian Canadians during the First and Second World Wars—we have had thousands more

hopeful, open moments— like the Underground Railroad or the Multiculturalism Act— that have come to define who are as a country.

Unlike many others, we have built our country around shared values and our core value is a very Canadian idea of liberty: inclusion, and it is deeply woven into our public institutions.

Recently we have seen our Prime Minister telling women what they can and cannot wear on their head at public ceremonies. That ought not to

be his business.

The Prime Minister ought never blur the line between a real security threat and simple prejudice. Fear is a dangerous thing.

We must reject Mr. Harper’s politics of fear.

Canada is strong not in spite of our differences, but because of them. Our leaders must work to bring Canadians together, not divide them against one another.

Justin Trudeau Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada

Volunteers and donations appreciated

To the Editor:

On behalf of the thousands of people whose lives will be saved this year due to ground-breaking research, advocacy and education funded through Heart Month donations, I want to thank everyone who is helping us create more survivors of heart disease and stroke.

Heart Month is the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s key opportunity to reach millions of Canadians in February and alert them to the risks of this disease. Today, heart disease and stroke take one life every 7

minutes and 90 per cent of Canadians have at least one risk factor.

Hundreds of thousands of people across the country, including many here in our community, go door-to-door canvassing or collect donations online to raise funds for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. If you have missed your canvasser, or if a canvasser has not called on you yet, you can still donate at www. heartandstroke.ca or by calling 1-888-473-4636.

Many of you help out year after year, and others participated as a Heart Month volun-

teer for the first time – and each of you has your own special reason. In the end, we are all working towards the same vision: a future without heart disease and stroke.

So, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who canvassed, volunteered and donated this February. With your support, we are creating more survivors of heart disease and stroke.

Lorie Langenfurth, CEO, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Saskatchewan

To the Editor: Build roads and protect medical care for grandma.

But don’t build child care for her kids and grandchildren. These are the kind of trade-offs that the Saskatchewan government made (again!) in its 201516 budget.

Coming into this fiscal year, the Saskatchewan government already contributed to a combination of federal, provincial and municipal spending that totals more than $33,000 per person age 65+ compared to less than $12,000 per person under age 45. Premier Brad Wall’s government will reproduce its contribution to this age gap in 2015/16 according to the budget that will take him into the next provincial election.

Most of Saskatchewan’s spending is distributed through medical care, education and social services.

When we break down this spending by age, the Saskatchewan government budgets over $15,000 per person age 65+, compared to $8,000 per person under age 45. Medical care - the biggest slice of the provincial budget at $5.5 billion - drives this age pattern.

Forty-two per cent of these funds go to the 14.5 per cent of the population age 65 and older.

Medical care is important. My mom is 70. My grandmother is 99. They depend on medical care. But they don’t want to pay for it by not paying for policy adaptations that their kids and grandchildren need.

Adaptation is necessary because the typical 25 to 34 year old working full-time in Saskatchewan earns around $2,000 less per year than did the same age person between 1976 and 1980. Young people earn less today even though they are more than twice as likely to have a postsecondary education, and must pay far more for housing. The average home in Saskatchewan in 2014 cost $298,360, up from $154,858 in 1976. This big hike in home prices has increased the wealth of the typical person over age 50.

Earning less while paying more is why far more young people get a postsecondary education and far more families rely on two earners compared to a generation ago. Yet Saskatchewan is slow to adapt to these changes. While protecting medical care spending for the aging population, governments have let tuition more than double from what it was in 1976, and child care now costs as much as university.

Finance Minister Ken Krawetz chose not to address these challenges again this year because his government had other priorities, boasting a surplus of $107 million, along with new spending on . . . capital projects.

After adjusting for inflation, there will be next-tono change in total social expenditure for medical care, education and social services. Given the province’s demographic changes, this means all age groups can expect a 1 to 2 per cent decrease in per capita spending.

While social spending is down per capita, the government did take on another $1.5 billion in debt to pay for new infrastructure, especially transportation.

Debt is projected to grow for the next four years.

When governments find new money for asphalt and bricks but not young people, it’s time for Canadians in their 40s and younger to revisit how we organize in the world of politics. This is especially true when the same budget spends half on younger citizens of what it spends on retirees, and leaves larger government and environmental debts to be repaid in the future.

We are unlikely to get budgets that work for all generations until younger Canadians take note of the important work of the Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP). It’s been lobbying for decades on behalf of Canadians age 50+. CARP gives ample reason for those of us in our 40s and younger to learn from the wisdom of our elders by building our own national lobby. That is what Generation Squeeze is doing from coast to coast.

Our goal is to safeguard the old age security and medical care for our aging population, while ensuring that governments adapt policy with the same urgency for younger generations. Happily, this hopeful vision is galvanizing the energy of young and old alike in support of a Canada where all have the chance to pay off the average student debt, save for a home, afford a family, plan for retirement, and do all this while leaving at least as much as we inherited.

Dr. Paul Kershaw is the founder of Generation Squeeze, and a policy professor in the UBC School of Population and Public Health. www.troymedia.com

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ATM machine missing At approximately 4:30 a.m. on March 24, 2015, Moosomin RCMP were called to a financial institution on Ellice Street in the community of Rocanville, Saskatchewan where an ATM was stolen from within.

Initial investigation has revealed that two pickup trucks, one white and one burgundy in colour, were stolen from a business on the 200 block of 1st Avenue in Spy Hill, Saskatchewan.

Langenburg RCMP is currently investigating this theft.

It is believed that suspect(s) then used the stolen trucks to drive to the financial institution where the suspect(s) entered,

connected to an ATM located inside, and dragged it from the floor where it was mounted with one of the stolen vehicles.

The suspect(s) stole the ATM (with an undetermined amount of cash) and left the scene in the stolen vehicles, headed in an unknown direction.

The front of the building received significant damage as a result.

The burgundy truck was recovered by police four blocks from the financial institution.

The white truck has not been located. It is described as a White F250 heavy duty four door pickup truck with Saskatchewan license plate 331 JLY. The white truck has

a large dent on its passenger side front panel and has a winch bumper on it.

If you see this vehicle DO NOT approach it, and contact your local RCMP Detachment or police service immediately.

The investigation is in its early stages and updates will be provided as they become available.

If you have information on this crime, please contact Moosomin RCMP at 306-435-3361, Esterhazy RCMP at 306-745-4740 or Langenburg RCMP at 306-743-5600 or if you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Health regions saving Combined purchasing power has resulted in more dollars available to patient-centred care in Saskatchewan.

Resulting in $98 million in cumulative savings, joint contracting allows 3sHealth to contract to purchase services and products in bulk on behalf of health regions and the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency.

This process has reduced the cost of medical surgical supplies, drugs, and services like telecommunications and liability insurance while improving or maintaining quality and safety for patients, families and staff. children and grandchildren.”

Major cost savings were attained by developing joint con-

tracts for medications ($44 million), surgical supplies ($33 million), dividends and rebates from high-volume orders ($9.0 million), lab supplies ($3.0 million), and utilities ($2.0 million).

The Saskatchewan health system has progressed toward standardizing product purchases across the province. Joint contracts have also created higher-volume orders, which in some cases have produced the dividends and rebate savings from vendors.

The best product for purchase is identified through a robust process involving frontline staff, clinicians, and other experts across the health system. All cost-saving initiatives have had to provide at least the

same—if not higher— quality of patient care.

“By participating in joint contracts and other shared services projects, the health regions and Cancer Agency have reduced spending and made great strides toward creating a more sustainable healthcare system,” 3sHealth Board of Directors Chair Brian Barber said.

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Nominee program undergoes changes

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) will be introducing improvements to its entrepreneur category following consultations with a wide-range of stakeholders that will improve processing times, attract investment and foster the creation of more jobs in Saskatchewan.

“Over the last several months, we have incorporated feedback from stakeholders, researched best practices and worked

with the federal government to make some positive changes to the Saskatchewan Immi grant Nominee Program,” Immigration, Jobs, Skills and Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said.

“As a result of these changes, Saskatchewan will continue to have one of the best nominee programs in Canada.”

To increase the program responsiveness and ensure that the program continues to have success-

ful outcomes, the SINP Entrepreneur and Farm category will consolidate five streams into two main streams - the entrepreneur stream and the farm owner/operator stream, with new eligibility requirements.

The updated process includes a new online application system that uses an expression of interest model, where candidates complete an online profile, enter basic application information

and earn points based on a new objective points grid. Applications will be ranked and prioritized by points, with the highest points earners being prioritized for processing.

Applicants with proven entrepreneurial experience that can demonstrate that they plan to make an active investment in the province will be priority processed, based on their ability to earn points on the updated points grid.

The updated points grid

also encourages all applicants to visit Saskatchewan and begin establishing connections with stakeholders before they apply, ensuring that investments will benefit both the applicant and Saskatchewan communities.

The program has also removed the requirement to submit a $75,000 good faith deposit, encouraging approved applicants to use these funds in the establishment of their

business or to assist with their settlement. Instead, approved applicants will be issued a temporary work permit (TWP) support letter to be submitted to the federal government as part of an application for a TWP that will allow them to land in Saskatchewan and begin business operations.

Applicants that meet the terms of their signed performance agreement will then be nominated for permanent residence.

Capital commitment for province highest ever ing from investments in power transmission and telecommunications networks, to highways, schools and hospitals are part of the largest single-year capital commitment in the province’s history.

Saskatchewan contin-

ues to grow and that means a growing demand for infrastructure,” Finance Minister Ken Krawetz said. “This budget begins a $5.8 billion, four-year commitment through the Saskatchewan Builds Capital Plan to build

schools, health care facilities, highways, municipal infrastructure and roads and bridges.”

In 2015-16, the Saskatchewan Builds Capital Plan commits $1.3 billion to core capital projects, an increase of almost

50 per cent over last year’s capital budget.

In addition, Saskatchewan’s Crown corporations, including SaskPower, SaskTel and SaskEnergy are projected to spend $2.0 billion on capital projects in 2015-16, matching the previous year’s budget for Crown infrastructure.

Krawetz announced that to help finance the 2015-16 Saskatchewan Builds Capital Plan the government will borrow an estimated $700 million.

“Our high credit ratings, positive outlook, and resilient economy combined with historically low interest rates provide a strong foundation from which to borrow to build,” Krawetz said.

“Saskatchewan’s capital needs continue to grow and delaying needed projects would mean higher construction costs down the line. As well, we believe that continuing major capital construction projects this year will have a positive impact on the economy, creating jobs and sending a strong signal that Saskatchewan is confident and we will weather the downturn in the oil sector.

We chose to continue

building Saskatchewan.”

The balance of the 201516 Capital Plan will be financed through a combination of public private partnerships (P3s), funding from the federal government through initiatives like the Gas Tax fund and the New Building Canada program, contributions from operations, as well as $106 million from the proceeds of the 2013 sale of Information Services Corporation. A debt repayment plan ensures at least 2.0 per cent of the value of the borrowed amount will be set aside and invested each year to ensure sufficient cash is available to repay the debt as it comes due.

The Capital Plan includes $102 million for major capital projects in support of government programs, including the Parks Capital program, new court and corrections facilities and investments in the province’s forest firefighting capacity. “Investments in infrastructure will keep Saskatchewan strong,” Krawetz said. “The commitments we are making this year and over the next few years are substantial and important for our continued growth.”

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Creating cold sauces for your lettuce

Most don’t consider salad dressings to be sauces, however they share the same definition: a flavourful liquid that enhances a finished dish. Salads do not all necessarily share the characteristic of being made out of lettuce; they do however almost always depend upon a dressing of one aspect or another.

Oil & Vinegar is probably the most common homemade dressing. It can be made very simple or quite complex. The most frequent question I get asked, when it comes to making this type of dressing, is “what oil to vinegar ratio should I be using?” Firstly, this depends upon one’s tolerance and desire for acidity. I personally prefer a 2:1 ratio of oil to vinegar: meaning two measurements of oil for every one measurement of vinegar. However, a 1:1, 3:1, 4:1, or even a 5:1 ratio can function just as well, depending on one’s tastes. Lemon juice can be used with, or in place of, the vinegar if desired. The technique of making a satisfying oil and vinegar dressing will rely more upon the balance of flavours rather than just the ratio used. Different flavourings will either compliment or counteract a ratio, and thus it will have to be tasted and adjusted as needed.

All oil & vinegar dressings are emulsified (mixed together)

before serving. They can be either temporarily emulsified or permanently emulsified. A temporary emulsion is when the mixture is shaken and the oil and vinegar is combined together temporarily.

Shortly thereafter, the oil and vinegar will separate once again. A permanent emulsion requires the use of an emulsifier, such as egg yolk. The egg yolk particles will coat both the oil and vinegar particles and keep them suspended in each other rather than separating.

To create this, the oil must be whisked in vigorously while adding it very slowly to the other ingredients. All emulsifications, whether temporary or permanent, always work better at room temperature, as oil is harder to breakdown when it is cold.

Mayonnaise is basically an emulsion of egg and oil. Dressings made with mayonnaise as a base are very popular as well. Potato salad is a classic example of this. Mayonnaise however, is in drastic need of additional flavours in order for it to become a great salad dressing.

Please don’t be afraid to experiment, as some of the best dressings come from being creative and trying something new.

Most importantly, it is a necessity to taste and re-season once the salad has been assembled with the dressing.

Potatoes or pasta, for example, on their own

Trafficking charge laid On March 17, 2015 Yorkton Municipal RCMP members initiated an investigation into persons trafficking marijuana within the City of Yorkton.

As a result of this investigation, two residences along with a vehicle were searched. Five people were arrested and a small amount of marijuana along with other evidence was seized. Police have charged a 23-year-old male from Yorkton with trafficking in marijuana along with breach of probation. This male appeared in Yorkton Provincial Court on Wednesday March 18th. Another 23 year old male was also charged with trafficking

marijuana, this individual was released for Court at a later date. A 21 year old male was arrested and held for Court on March 18th, 2015 on outstanding warrants out of Yorkton Municipal RCMP as well as Kamsack RCMP. Two subjects were released without charges. Yorkton Municipal RCMP encourage anyone with information on illegal drug activity to contact the Yorkton Municipal Detachment at (306)786-2400 or Crime-Stoppers.

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by Gordon Desormeaux www.chefdez.com are very bland. They will definitely reduce the impact of flavour in the dressing. Have you ever been to a picnic when someone has volunteered to bring the potato salad, and it tasted incredibly bland?

You automatically think to yourself “did they even taste this?”

Salad dressings can also be made from other ingredient bases such as sour cream or yogurt.

While these would be replacements for a mayonnaise based dressing, they do lack the richness mayonnaise provides. However, low or

non-fat varieties of sour cream or yogurt would be ideal for accommodating a lower fat diet.

Please keep in mind that these may be low in fat and high in protein, but may also be high in carbohydrates.

Therefore they would not suit all forms of dieting.

As previously mentioned, the main focus, on whatever dressing one is making, should be on developing flavour.

Dear Chef Dez: I always have trouble

making Caesar Salad dressing. I always make sure I add the oil very slowly when combining, however it always separates rather than coming together to form a nice creamy dressing. I know the egg I’m using in the recipe is supposed to keep it together. What am I doing wrong?

Leah L. Abbotsford, BC Dear Leah: Three things come to mind immediately. One is, as I mentioned above, to make sure that the ingredients (especially the oil) are as close to room temperature as possible. Two, if the recipe calls for the use of whole eggs, substitute for just egg yolks, as they are the emulsifying ingredients, not the egg whites. For

example, use two egg yolks to replace one whole egg. Three, add the oil in a slow stream into the other ingredients using a food processor, rather than hand whisking. If your dressing still “breaks,” all is not lost. Take the broken dressing out of the processor, and puree another egg yolk while adding the broken dressing in a slow steady stream. The extra egg yolk should help to emulsify it properly.

Chef 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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New location and name for food bank N-R STAFF

The Salvation Army Food Bank has moved.

Formerly located in the Thrift Store on Betts Avenue, it now has its own location right across the street along with a new name.

The new name, Lighthouse Food Bank & Care Centre, indicates the Army wants it to be more than it was, explained Captain Glen Fraser, the relatively new pastor.

“We’ve been here about eight months now and when we looked at serving the people of this community, we looked at trying to serve them with as much dignity and respect as possible,” he said.

“Having the food bank in the Thrift Store didn’t offer them the dignity and respect that we wanted to show them.”

With a private location, the pastor hopes people will be more comfortable. Rather than just a quick dash in to grab a bag of food, they can sit

down, chat with a worker who will be able to focus more on their overall needs.

“What we’re really trying to do is take the needs of the community and say, ‘look, what do we have that can match those needs’,” Fraser said. “We can’t be everything, but if we can take the time to sort of build relationships we can offer a more balanced hand up than a hand out.”

Although the Salvation Army is most famous for the work it does around Christmas Kettle Campaign and the Christmas hampers they hand out, Fraser noted it is a year round job they do. He estimates the food bank serves between 60 and 100 families every month.

“There is a lot more need than is perceived or apparent,” he said. “There are people who are living marginal lives.”

And, he explained, it’s not just those on social assistance

‘It’s hard to make ends meet these days and you can have your budget fine-tuned, but let’s face it, a child gets sick, something goes wrong with the car, whatever, our budgets are all blown to heck,” he said.

“Unfortunately, that in our society these days is more predominant than people think and I believe, although we’re in a bit of an economic upturn, there’s firm proof that the rich are gaining prosperity and those who are at the bottom of the line, have to hold the line.”

In addition to expanding services, the new location is also trying to provide a more balanced diet.

It can handle produce, baked goods, dairy, even meat and is always looking for donations of food and money, not just at Christmas.

Donors can drop off foodstuffs at the food bank at 29 Betts or at the Thrift Store (20 Betts, if there is nobody at the food bank.

Deadline for crop insurance March 31 The Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) is reminding producers to review the choices and options available for 2015 and to enrol, renew, or make any adjustments or changes to their coverage

by March 31, 2015.

As Saskatchewan farmers adapt their operations to remain successful, SCIC is also evolving its Crop Insurance Program; providing greater flexibility and a wider range of options so producers can custom build their Crop Insurance coverage. Whether producers are currently in Crop Insurance, have been out of the program for a cou-

ple of years or are new to farming, they are encouraged to contact SCIC to find out how to build the coverage to fit their risk protection needs.

For 2015 there is greater choice for the Unseeded Acreage Feature. New coverage levels of $50, $70, $85 and $100 per acre have been created, giving producers choice about coverage for land that is too wet to seed due to excess spring moisture. Other enhancements to the 2015 Crop Insurance Program include adding hemp as an insurable crop and increasing the base grade for oats to a #2CW from a #3CW to

reflect the improved quality of oats grown in the province.

The deadline for customers to apply for, make changes to or cancel a Crop Insurance contract is March 31, 2015.

Producers who prefer to do their business online are encouraged to use CropConnect where they can review their coverage selections and use the online tools to see what coverage best fits the needs of the operation.

Detailed program and contract information is also available at any local Crop Insurance office, at www.saskcropinsurance. com or by calling 1-888935-0000.

CAPTAIN Glen Fraser surveys the stores of food at the Lighthouse Food Bank & Care Centre on Betts Avenue last week.

Elm pruning deadline To reduce the risk of Dutch elm disease (DED), pruning of elm trees will once again be prohibited throughout Saskatchewan from April 1 to August 31.

Elm bark beetles that spread the disease are most active during this time of year. Fresh cuts from pruning can attract the insects and increase the chance of a DED infection.

Proper elm tree pruning outside the annual ban period helps keep trees healthy and better able to resist all diseases, including DED. Removing dead and dying elm wood through pruning also helps reduce places for beetles to breed, and curbs their populations.

Throughout the year, including during the ban period, DED-

infected elms should be removed promptly.

Provincial regulations require commercial pruners of elm trees to complete a recognized training program or be under the supervision of someone who has. Improper pruning techniques can spread many tree diseases, including DED. Because of the risk of spreading DED, transporting or storing elm firewood is illegal.

Elm wood must be disposed of promptly, using the method and locations chosen by each municipality.

For more information, call your local municipal office or the ministry’s Client Service Office at 1-800567-4224.

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Everybody likes to be the big, big boss Ed, my neighbor next door, met his match last week. His uncle Fred arrived from Edmonton for a twoday-stop-over on a train trip to Winnipeg. Could it be, that if family members are too much alike, then things don’t go well?

Is it like having a mirror in one’s face for too long? Seeing yourself, while you shave or put on make-up is necessary, but a glance in the mirror isn’t meant to take all day.

Ruby said that Ed’s uncle Fred is an older edition of Ed, as stubborn, and as know-itall as Ed. Apparently, when Ed was in high school, he worked with his

uncle in construction for a summer. His uncle was foreman and a tough boss on everyone.

My neighbor said that his uncle never pitched in to work with them, but found fault with everything that the workers did. He was a boss who threw his weight around and made sure everyone knew he was over and above his workers.

When his uncle got moved to another worksite, the workers rejoiced; until the next foreman came, and he turned out to be the same boss in a different body. Ed decided during that summer job that he hated taking orders. On the farm, he could be the boss of

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by Raymond Maher www.accordingtoed.com himself. Ed still sees his uncle Fred as a bossy, know-it-all, and his uncle still sees Ed as someone who needs his correction. The twoday visit was a long one for Ed. Family love may not have much stretch to it.

In many families, there may be lots of members who want to be bossy.

Blessed are those who are willing to work and

help rather than just give orders. Family love means charity must begin at home.

Charity and love do not mean exactly the same thing. Charity is a specific flavor of love.

It means a generous love towards others in need of consideration.

Often we criticize others that we don’t like, rather than, offering them any generous, or

lenient judgment.

God, our Father in heaven showed generous, undeserved love to us as our creator.

In spite of our sinfulness, he sent his Son Jesus Christ to help and save us. Jesus did not come among us on earth to be our boss, but to give his charity to us. Jesus provided what we needed not what we deserved. He generously and perfectly fulfilled God’s law for us because we cannot perfectly keep God’s laws. He took the punishment of death for our sins upon himself on the cross. God’s generous love towards us inspires us to provide what is spiritually or physically needed by

others.

Often we think of others as needing our correction and our direction. Are we better at thinking like a boss rather than as an equal? Do we think in terms of all that we know or all that God knows about us and our sinfulness? Has God not dealt with us generously? Have we not received forgiveness and kindness beyond measure through his Son? Why don’t we tend to see others as those who are in need? Maybe the know-it-all uncle, the clueless nephew, the irritating brother, and the nagging mother need charity as much as the homeless and hungry.

Norquay wins the community challenge Norquay’s community rink will get a facelift thanks to a $10,000 boost from the 2015 Get Our Community Moving Challenge powered by Blue Cross. Residents and supporters logged a total of 413,209 minutes of physical activity during the 15-day chal-

lenge to win the grand prize. Norquay plans to use its prize to fix up the local rink for skating in the winter and soccer in the spring.

Twenty communities registered for this year’s challenge, which rallied friends, family and neighbours to log their

minutes of physical activity in support of community projects designed to get kids moving more.

Participants logged an outstanding 2,160,391 minutes of physical activity in projects ranging from playgrounds and walking trails to a

bike share program and a skateboard park. In addition to Norquay, six communities logged more than 100,000 minutes of physical activity: Saskatoon, Waldheim, North Battleford, Cudworth, Rocanville, and Martensville.

“All of our partici-

Illegal hunting nets fine

Two Saskatchewan men were recently fined a total of $6,970 in Outlook provincial court for unlawfully hunting moose in the Elbow area.

Craig Hassett of Saskatoon and Wade Hassett of Craik, pleaded guilty to four charges under The Saskatchewan Wildlife Act and Regulations for unlawfully allowing a hunting licence to be used by another person, unlawfully possessing wildlife taken in contravention of the Act, and two counts of unlawfully allowing edible game to be wasted.

Craig Hassett was fined $4,760, and Wade Hassett was fined $2,210.

In addition, both men were suspended from hunting for one year.

The charges resulted from a call to the Ministry of Environment in October 2014.

Conservation officers investigated the

call and found a dead bull moose that had been shot and left in the Outlook area. No meat, antlers, hide or other parts had been removed from the moose. Evidence found at the scene led to both men being charged.

“The public’s assistance is invaluable as we work to protect and p r e s e r v e Saskatchewan’s natural resources,” Ministry of Environment Compliance and Enforcement Director Ken Aube said. “I‘m confident that the penalties in this case will help deter others from this type of illegal activity.”

This is a prime example of how the public can assist in solving crimes through the Turn In Poachers (TIP) program, which is strongly supported by the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF).

“Saskatchewan’s wildlife laws exist to

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protect and preserve healthy game populations,” SWF Executive Director Darrell Crabbe said. “Our province is blessed with tremendous hunting opportunities and it is important that we carefully manage these wildlife resources. Those who choose to ignore these rules steal opportunities from legitimate hunters, and potentially jeopardize wildlife populations.”

If you suspect wild-

life, fisheries, forestry or environmental violations, please call your local Ministry of Environment office, Saskatchewan’s tollfree Turn In Poachers line at 1-800-667-7561 or #5555 for SaskTel cellular subscribers, or report a violation online at www.saskatchewan. ca/conservation . You may be eligible for cash rewards from the SaskTip Reward Program.

pants deserve congratulations. It’s inspiring to see such community pride and spirit, along with the creative ways communities are working to get more kids, more active, more often, ” says Cathie Kryzanowski, General Manager of Saskatchewan in motion. “We’re proud of these communities for doing their part to make Saskatchewan a healthier and active place to live, work and play.”

The Saskatoon Lakeview Playground Enhancement project logged the second most minutes of physical activity to win the runner-up prize: $5,000 towards the installation of three unique playground structures to let kids of all ages play.

Local schools got in on the action by holding active events and encouraging physical activity at school. Two lucky schools received

$500 toward new sports equipment. White City’s Emerald Ridge Elementary held a Fitness Pa-Looza and Norquay Elementary hosted a skate-a-thon.

“Congratulations to the community organizers who promoted active living by registering for the Challenge, and to all who logged active minutes in support of a community project,” says Todd Peterson, VP Sales & Marketing at Saskatchewan Blue Cross, “It’s a real pleasure to watch Saskatchewan get active and build healthy communities.”

Saskatchewan Blue Cross and Saskatchewan in motion thank and applaud everyone for their participation. We look forward to the 2016 Challenge. For full Challenge results and project descriptions visit challenge.saskatchewaninmotion.ca.

Yorkton Bowl Arena Stats LEAGUE NAME

MEN’S HIGH SINGLE

MONDAY GA 1:00 Melvin Kwasnitza 278 CMI Larry Kowbel 226 TUESDAY GA 9:30 Martin Phillips 253 TUESDAY YBC Tyler Rathgeber 294 TUESDAY MIXED Lawrence Kitz 233 STS Cam Louttit 255 WEDNESDAY GA 1:15 Bill Keast 277 HOSPITAL Trent Aichele 256 LEGION Matt Bernat 259 THURSDAY LADIES SPECIAL OLYMPICS Mike Brown 205 HANCOCK Drew Labelle 299 QUINE Chris Bradford 356 SATURDAY YBC Evan Lajambe 273

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Melvin Kwasnitza 681 Ollie Yaremko 223 Fergus Wilson 491 Lisa Gibler 209 Martin Phillips 677 Anne Skibinsky 202 Tyler Rathgeber 666 Charlize Aichele 150 Lawrence Kitz 636 Melissa Basaraba 267 Cam Louttit 703 Lee McVey 234 Bill Keast 654 Colleen Haider 289 Trent Aichele 738 Judy Hruska 273 Ed Lischynski 687 Dianne Westvelt 238 Marj Antony 277 Mike Brown 510 Nadia Semenuik 233 C Louttit/D Labelle 646 Jenn Kostiuk 260 Willis Fincaryk 923 Jenn Kostiuk 308 Evan Lajambe 583 Ashley Schrader 204

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Ollie Yaremko 607 585 Anne Skibinsky 507 Charlize Aichele 422 Melissa Basaraba 607 Lee McVey 602 Colleen Haider 663 April Hein 668 Dianne Westvelt 594 Leona Pinno 653 Nadia Semenuik 488 Jenn Kostiuk 766 Jenn Kostiuk 790 Ashley Schrader 508

Melvin Kwasnitza +77 Larry Kowbel +82 Martin Phillips +66 Tyler Rathgeber +116 Melissa Basaraba +102 Lee McVey +82 Bill Keast +98 Judy Hruska +86 Matt Bernat +72 Marj Antony +121 Nadia Semenuik+94 Justin Yawney +129 Brent Langley+141 Evan Lajambe +98

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A life sentence should mean a sentence for life Prime Minister Stephen Harper has said that, “Canadians want a country where justice, real justice, is at the heart of our legal system, where the hope for rehabilitation is balanced with appropriate punishment and prevention, and with compassion for law-abiding people and their families.”

This is just one reason why our Government made a commitment in the 2013 Speech from the Throne to ensure a life sentence for Canada’s most hardened criminals means exactly that

– a sentence for life.

Following through on this commitment, we have introduced legislation to amend the Criminal Code to ensure that Canada’s most heinous criminals – those whose actions means we cannot risk permitting them on our streets – remain imprisoned for the rest of their natural lives with no chance of parole.

This will include those convicted of high treason, as well as for first degree murders involving; sexual assault, kidnapping or forcible confinement, terrorism, the killing of

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by Garry Breitkreuz police officers or corrections officers, or, any first degree murders that are found to be particularly brutal in nature.

At the same time, to address constitutional concerns, this legislation will permit a criminal serving life with-

out parole to apply to the Minister of Public Safety for exceptional release after no less than 35 years. “This is not parole,” said Prime Minister Harper.

“Unlike parole, decisions will not rest with an appointed board but with the federal cabi-

net, men and women fully accountable to their fellow citizens and to the families of the victims of these crimes.”

This legislation builds on our Government’s record of protecting Canadians and putting victims first.

It strengthens the law regarding people deemed not criminally responsible for violent acts and repeals the faint hope clause that allowed for the application of early parole. It also creates mandatory prison sentences for violent offences, such as sexual

crimes against children.

Meanwhile, to ensure the rights of victims come before the rights of criminals, the Government has introduced our Victims’ Bill of Rights, and will also introduce legislation that would end the practice of making early release available for repeat violent offenders.

Our Conservative Government is working to hold violent offenders accountable, enhance the rights of victims, and help keep families and communities safe.

Distracted driving causing more collisions Sgt. Cliff Froehlich has witnessed the results of distracted driving far too many times throughout his 28-year career with the Moose Jaw Police Service.

“It’s so easy for a driver to be distracted by one thing or another – a cellphone, conversation, food, reading a map or GPS – you need to stay 100 per cent focused, 100 per cent of the time,” said Froehlich.

“Distraction can result in something as little as a fender bender, or as major as a fatality.

All because a driver’s attention was somewhere else.”

Distracted driving continues to be one of the top contributing factors to collisions in Saskatchewan.

In 2013, there were 5,745 collisions related to distracted driving.

Thirty-two people died because of drivers not paying attention,

and nearly 2,000 more were injured.

This month, police across the province will be on the lookout for drivers using their cellphones to talk or text while driving, and those driving without due care and attention.

Drivers are reminded that although it isn’t illegal to eat, change a radio station, put on lip gloss, etc. while driving, you can be charged if something is distracting you from driving safely.

Tougher driver distraction laws came into effect over the last few years: • Experienced drivers are allowed to use hands-free devices while driving, but new drivers (those in the Graduated Driver’s Licensing program) cannot.

SGI recommends that, even when using hands-free devices, you safely pull over to the side of the road.

• The fine for cellphone use or driving

without due care and attention is $280 and results in four demerit points under SGI’s Safe Driver Recognition program.

Depending where you sit on the safety rating scale, you may also have to pay a financial penalty or lose your insurance discount.

• A vehicle will be seized for seven days on a second or subsequent offence for cellphone use and seven days on a third or subsequent

offence for driving without due care and attention.

Between June 27 and Dec. 31, 2014, 18 drivers had their vehicle seized for using an electronic communication device while driving or for driving without due care and attention.

Visit SGI’s website at www.sgi.sk.ca to learn more about the new traffic laws, or for information about the Road Safety Challenge and how #wecandrivebetter.

4-H Council to receive additional funds The Saskatchewan 4-H Council will benefit from a new three-year agreement totalling $1.05 million under Growing Forward 2.

This support means the council will receive $350,000 per year, an increase of $50,000 annually over the previous agreement, to support leadership development initiatives.

“Our government is proud to support 4-H as they continue to inspire youth to achieve their potential and to become tomorrow’s community and business leaders,”

said Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz.

“With their new ideas, fresh perspectives and optimism, youth leaders and young farmers keep Canada competitive by making agriculture an economic engine of the country, now and in the years to come.”

“The Saskatchewan 4-H Council plays a key role in engaging youth in the agriculture industry,” Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart said.

“These funds help ensure youth have an

opportunity to expand their knowledge, foster leadership skills and build a connection to the community.”

As one of the largest and longest running youth organizations, the Saskatchewan 4-H Council has more than 200 local clubs and 800 volunteer leaders. The formal agreement, which concludes on March 31, 2018, will go toward various programs and services that support its motto of “Learn to do by doing.”

“As 4-H Saskatchewan’s 100th anniversa-

ry draws closer, we are not only reflecting on the history of our organization but our future too,” 4-H Saskatchewan Board of Directors President Joanne Hamilton said.

“Government support allows the Saskatchewan 4-H Council to continue to build a legacy of community service and youth development through our dedicated members and volunteers.”

The Ministry of Agriculture has been a partner of the

Trade mission highlights beef Following his second visit to Vietnam earlier this week, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz concluded his fifth agricultural trade mission to South Korea and his seventh trade mission to Japan.

In Seoul, Minister Ritz met with Korean Agriculture Minister Lee Dong-Phil to urge South Korea to lift its temporary ban on Canadian beef. He underlined the need for science-based approaches to trade and market access for Canadian agri-food products now that Canada and South Korea have a free trade agreement in place. Minister Ritz also attended the Canada Beef Inc. branding series and helped position Canada’s high quality beef with many key Korean buyers.

In Tokyo Minister Ritz met with Japanese Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Mr. Yoshimasa Hayashi.

Both Ministers agreed on the benefits of free, science-based trade.

He also participated in Canada Beef Inc. events to showcase Canadian beef to important Japanese importers.

Minister Ritz joined Canadian industry to meet with the Japanese Grain Importers and Flour Millers Associations to promote sales of highquality Canadian wheat.

Both the importers and millers thanked Minister Ritz for the Government’s efforts in ensuring that Canadian grain is moving to port in a timely manner.

Quick facts Canadian agri-food and seafood exports to Japan totaled $4.1 billion in 2014, an increase of 50.26 percent since 2006.

Japan is Canada’s third-largest trading partner in agriculture and food, and second largest market for meat and cereals.

In 2014, Canadian

beef exports to Japan were worth over $103.2 million.

Canada and South Korea enjoy a free trade agreement which entered into force on January 1, 2015. It is Canada’s first

free trade agreement in the Asia Pacific region.

Canadian agri-food and seafood exports to South Korea totaled $622 million in 2014, an increase of 26.51 percent since 2006.

Saskatchewan 4-H Council for more than 20 years. The program that grew from livestock clubs founded as early as 1917, offers opportunities to youth ages six to 25 to enhance life skills and their connection to the community.

This investment is

funded through Growing Forward 2, a cost-shared partnership between federal, provincial and territorial governments designed to support an innovative, competitive and profitable Canadian agriculture and agrifood sector.

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Community Events Bible Talks are being held every Sunday at 3:30 p.m. in the New Horizons Seniors Hall, 78 First Avenue in Yorkton. All are welcome. For more information call 306 270 6477 New Horizons Friday Night Dances 78 First Ave. North Yorkton, SK Great night of dancing Everyone is welcome.

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

Admission: $8.00 Lunch Included Music by: Ron & Sandra Rudoski March 27.

There will be NO DANCE Good Friday April 3, 2015 at New Horizons Next dance will be the President’s Ball, Friday April 10.

Admission: $10.00 Music by: Memory Lane.

For more information contact Peter: 306-782-1846.

The Barra MacNeils A “Stars For Saskatchewan” performance presented by the Yorkton Arts Council, Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in the Anne Portnuff Theatre, Yorkton Regional High School.

As a group, the six MacNeil siblings are widely regarded as one of the greatest live concert acts in the Celtic world.

Hailing from Sydney Mines, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, the family group is deeply rooted in Celtic music, culture, dance, language and history. Their numerous critically acclaimed recordings have included their own original songs as well as tried and true standards, both instrumental and vocal.

Steeped in Cape Breton tradition with strong Celtic roots and musical artistry, this diverse and talented family group continues to wow audiences around the world with their captivating vocals, harmonies and extraordinary musicianship. www. barramacneils.com Tickets are available at the Yorkton Arts Council, 306-783-8722, online at www.ticketpro.ca or at the door.

The Yorkton branch of the Saskatchewan Genealogy Society will be holding its next meeting Tuesday, April 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Yorkton Public Library.

Guest Speaker Gerald Moriarty will be talking about using the Information Services website for genealogy searches.

Everyone is welcome!

The Saskatchewan Blue Cross MS Walk in Moose Jaw takes place on May 24, 2015 at the Kiwanis Pavilion Wakamow Valley. Lace up your walking shoes and take a step for someone you love. Join us in the fight to end MS. For more information or to register and to start fundraising, visit www.mswalks.ca or call 306-522-5600.”

“Canada has the highest rate of MS in the world.

Based on current incidence rates, the MS Society of Canada estimates that approximately 1000 new cases of MS are diagnosed in Canada each year, which means three more Canadians are diagnosed with MS every day.

Chances are you have a relative, friend, coworker, acquaintance or classmate with the condition.

“My experience with multiple sclerosis began early: I was a teenager when my mom was diagnosed. At first, I don’t think I really understood what was going on. Her MS was mild for the most part. That has changed recently as my mother approaches retirement. It scares me that my mom might not be able to walk, and even more, not enjoy her retirement.” Rhonda Head, Saskatchewan Blue Cross MS Walker 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.

Pet First Aid Course now being offered at Yorkton SJA Training Centre. Course Date: Saturday, March 28 For more information or to register for a training session Call 306-783-4544 or email sjayorkton@sk.sja.ca Local reporter, DEVIN WILGER, documents a photographic odyssey in OUTSIDE THE BOX, our current exhibition at community pARTners gallery. Hitch a visual ride along his 6000 km voyage of discovery across America! Wilger’s first solo exhibition is waiting for you to explore until the end of March, during regular hours at Yorkton Public Library.

Proudly presented by Yorkton Public Library and Yorkton Arts Council.

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

Downstairs at the Legion.

380 Broadway St. W. No partner required.

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

The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will be holding its next regular meeting on Wednesday, April 15 at 7:00 p.m. at SIGN on North Street. Topic will be Community Gardens.

Everyone is welcome!

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.

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.

2014/15 Stars For Saskatchewan Concert Series Line Up The Barra MacNeils, April 8, 2015; and Lone Tree Road with JJ Guy and Scott Cornelius, April 26, 2015. For details call the Yorkton Arts Council at 306-783-8722. Tickets are also available online at Ticketpro.

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.

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.

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.

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”

Crossroads – a support group for women who are experiencing or have experienced violence.

Group is held at SIGN on Broadway every Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

For more information contact 782-0673 or 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.

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.

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

For more info. call Vi at 782-4721.

Calling 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.

Yorkton and District United Way • looking for people interested in being part of a growing organization that helps agencies and crucial services in the Yorkton area. To learn more call Kristin Parsons at 7829389 or email yorkton unitedway@sasktel.net.

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.

SIGN Parenting Education Classes LAPS (Literacy and Parenting Skills) • Weekly Parent and Preschooler Program for 3 & 4-year-olds, their parents & younger siblings • crafts, snacks, games, songs and positive parenting info. Call Janet at 7839424 for info or to register.

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GSSD positive about provincial budget At its regular board meeting of Thursday, March 19, 2015, the Good Spirit School Division Board of Education discussed the provincial budget that was released on Wednesday, March 18, 2015. Initial reaction is positive in hearing the good news that our budget for 2015-2016 was not reduced.

Sherry Todosichuk, Superintendent of B u s i n e s s Administration, had a short time to review the information provided from the Ministry of Education and, based on initial review, provided the following breakdown: • Total recognized expenditures = $73.7 million which includes an additional $2.17 million from this past year of operations but the majority of those dollars are already committed as follows: • Teacher collective bargaining provincial agreement costs for the division equate to $1.8 million; • $350,000 for local collective bargaining support agreement commitments; and • $200,000 shortfall in SUB plan benefits (a top-up of wages for

teachers on Employment Insurance during maternity leave). In previous years, school divisions would apply to receive a reimbursement for benefits paid which will no longer happen.

• Preventative Maitenance and Renewal Funding increased from $950,000 to $1.18 million; this is an area of high need as it used specifically in major repairs of facilities (for example, roof repair); • Construction of the new school in Langenburg will continue to receive funding as previously committed; and, • Supports For Learning will receive an additional $148,000; this is extremely positive news for students.

• Overall, this reflects a budget shortfall of $180,000.

“As we head into the budgeting process, I am optimistic that we will be able to shift financial resources to address our top priorities as needed,” states Mrs. Todosichuk.

“Senior administration will be asked to have the critical conversations around these priorities heading into the next school year to

Province keeps on growing Saskatchewan’s population grew by another 17,396 people in 2014 to an all-time high of 1,132,640, according to new figures released by Statistics Canada.

Premier Brad Wall said the continued growth shows the strength of the province and its economy.

“2014 was the eighth straight year that our population has grown by more than one and a half per cent – the strongest period of population growth since the early days of our province,” Wall said.

“It’s a big change from a decade ago when so many young people were leaving and our population was declining.”

Saskatchewan’s 2014 growth rate of 1.56 per cent was the secondhighest in Canada, behind only Alberta.

Saskatchewan, Alberta and BC were the only provinces with positive net inter-provincial

migration in 2014, as every other province lost more people to other provinces than they gained.

Saskatchewan’s 2014 population growth consisted of net international migration of 11,106, natural increase (births minus deaths) of 5,793 and net interprovincial migration of 497.

Among the other p r o v i n c e s , Saskatchewan gained the most people from Ontario (1,651), Manitoba (639) and Quebec (282).

Wall said the government’s budget is designed to sustain growth by keeping Saskatchewan’s economy strong.

“A growing Saskatchewan is a strong Saskatchewan and we want to keep that going,” Wall said.

“We never want to go back to the way it was when our population was declining.”

determine how dollars will be spent.”

“Our strategic priorities, including literacy and graduation rates, will be front and center in the budgetary decision-making process,” affirms Lois Smandych, Board Chair. “Board members make it a priority to be a part of the budgeting process and will spend extra time at upcoming board meetings to ensure all areas of education are addressed for our communities and, specifically, see that we provide an environment which allows for the highest personal achievement levels for all students. We are extremely happy to see that the construction in Langenburg remains a priority for the government. From initial conversations, the budget could have been much harsher on education but we are pleased with the monies committed to date.”

The Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting for Tuesday, June 2 to review the budget in its entirety. A finalized draft of the budget will be presented to the Board of Education for approval at their regularly scheduled meeting on June 18, 2015.

The budget must be completed and forwarded for approval to the Ministry of Education prior to the end of June.

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LOCAL REALTOR® AWARDED SRS DESIGNATION Stacy Neufeld with Remax Blue Chip Realty has been awarded the Seller Representative Specialist (SRSsm) designation, the premier seller agency designation in the country.

The SRS is conferred by the Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB) and is an official credential of the National Association of REALTORS®.

Stacy joins an elite group of real estate professionals in North America who have earned the SRSsm designation.

All were required to successfully complete a comprehensive course in seller representation, pass a comprehensive exam and subscribe to the REALTOR® Code of Ethics.

27 Pheasant Cove

25 Collingwood Cres.

262 Independent St.

58 Milne Bay

114 Whitesand Drive

60 Wynn Place

MLS® 527926

MLS® 525091

MLS® 525987

MLS® 522823

MLS® 517973

MLS® 528203

$

495,000 $275,000 $119,000 $454,000 $469,000 $529,000

1 Sand Point Way

5 Riverside Drive, Canora

6 Riverside Drive, Canora

97A Shesheep

23-3rd Ave., Otthon

43 York Lake Road

MLS® 506720

MLS® 506723

MLS® 506725

MLS® 528186

MLS® 520149

MLS® 521184

$

69,000

$

44,900

$

44,900

$

59,900

$

69,000 $660,000

Higgins Acreage, Theodore

RM of Calder

54 Whitesand Drive

315 Railway Avenue

10 Ashwood Place

MLS® 526967

MLS® 527088

MLS® 522476

MLS® 522015

MLS® 514108

$

199,000 $379,900 $410,000 $95,000

$

289,900

Stacy Neufeld REALTOR®

306-621-3680 269A Hamilton Road, Yorkton, SK

sneufeld@remax-yorkton.ca www.stacyn.remax.ca

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