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Shellbrook, Saskatchewan Friday, November 22, 2013

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Bully Free Zone campaign makes a stop in Shellbrook A powerful message--emphasized by strummed notes and quick fingers dancing over a fiddle--was delivered to the youth of Shellbrook on November 18. Donny Parenteau’s Bully Free Zone campaign and school tour hit W.P. Sandin on Monday, and students from Shellbrook Elementary made their way over to the high school to take part in the event. Parenteau began the presentation by telling the audience a little bit about himself. As a young boy growing up in Prince Albert, he did not take well to his first few endeavors. He spoke of attempts at hockey and baseball that proved fruitless, but emphasized to the students that it is important to keep trying out different activities until you find the thing that is right for you. “You’ve been given the breath of life for a reason,” he said. “Find out what that reason is, and do something good with your life.” For Parenteau, that revelation came at age 14, the first time he picked up a fiddle. Music became his life’s ambition, with the ultimate goal to one day play at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. After ten years of hard work, Parenteau’s dream came true at the age of 24, the first time he was invited to play on that particular stage. Following his performance he called his mother on the phone. He told her that he had just achieved everything he had ever dreamed of doing, and asked her what he should do next. “Get new dreams,” she told him. “Think them up and go get them. Never stop with just one.” Since then, Parenteau has done just that. His successful music career has continued to grow and prosper, and in 2013 he was nominated for his third Juno award, a monumental honour. Once the students knew a little bit more about Parenteau, he was ready to delve into the other side of his story. He told the students about how he was bullied in his youth. He explained the struggles of a glasses-wearing child of Metis heritage who was ridiculed because he was different. “If there is something they can single you out for--if your hair is a little different, if your skin colour is a little different, if you ride a different bicycle than the next person--they are going to single you out and try to attack you,” he said. He related a story to the crowd about an incident that happened during one of his shows about four years ago when a young girl in the audience came forward and bravely told her tale. Continued on page 6

Juno-nominated artist Donny Parenteau and his band entertain the students after an anti-bullying talk.

Leask Lions celebrate 50 years in the community On Saturday, November 16, the Leask Lions Club celebrated an impressive milestone in their club’s history. In an event held at their club headquarters in Leask, in a building that they themselves were responsible for constructing, past and present members of the organization joined with other community members to mark the occasion. Following a pre-dinner social, the formal ceremonies began with an entrance process of the head table, led by piper Dave Hjertaas. Once everyone was seated, master of ceremonies Bob Hryniuk addressed the crowd. “Tonight is like a celebration, a reunion, (a chance to) get to know new people, and just have a fun time,” he said. After the singing of O Canada and an invocation by Reverend Bev Shapansky, those in attendance began making their way through the buffet line. A pleasant dinner followed, with warm conversation filling the hall. Following dinner, Bob Hryniuk again took the podium to begin with the rest of the proceedings. A number of people in the audience were introduced and applauded, including charter members of the club, past members, as well as visiting members. Toasts were given to Lions International as well as to the partners. A number of speakers were on the docket for the event, including Jim Joanette, Reeve of the RM. “I want to salute the Lions,” Joanette said. “This community, I’m sure, has benefitted from having the Lions ... Congratulations on your 50 years, and we look forward to

another 50 years.” Scott Moe, MLA of Rosthern-Shellbrook, was also in attendance, and spoke at the ceremony. “It’s truly an honour and a privilege to be joining in the celebration this evening, and I bring greetings on behalf of our Premier Brad Wall, as well as the government of Saskatchewan,” Moe said. “One of the reasons that we have such a great quality of life in this province, is because of the great quality of people in this province. Many in attendance here this evening are men and women who choose to donate their time and talents to give back to their communities in whatever way they can,” Moe said. He went on to mention just a small portion of the countless projects that the Leask Lions completed during their first 50 years. “Initiatives such as the construction of this hall, the sports centre, the library, the nursing home ... as well as upgrades to ball diamonds in town,” he said. “That only scratches the surface of the great work that this club has supported ... the list goes on and on and on.” Derril Rogerson was the next to take the stage. Rogerson, a charter member of the Leask Lions, has been with the club since day one, and is still an active member in the organization. He brought with him to the ceremony a copy of the minutes from the Lions’ first meeting. “We had our first meeting, two days ago, 50 years back. November 14, 1963,” he said. Continued on page 2

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Leask Lions celebrate 50 years in the community

Continued from page 1 The first fundraiser that the Lions took on was a turkey shoot in December of 1963. “The money raised from that turkey shoot, we bought our first project in town. We put a PA system in the old skating rink,” Rogerson said. The final speech of the evening was presented by Lions International Director Marvin Chambers. His speech addressed many issues and congratulated a large number of people, but perhaps the most compelling portion of his talk came in the form of a story that outlined just how farreaching the Lions Club truly is. He told of an event back in 2005, when he was District Governor and went on a tour of the eye bank facility in Saskatoon. “When we were leaving there were four District Governors from Saskatchewan, and we were standing there with our red jackets on having a visit,” he said. The group was approached by a young man who had been sitting there waiting for them to exit the elevator. The young man asked if they were Lions. “Well we sure are,” they said. The young man then proceeded to shake each

The head table watches as Lion Derril Rogerson dons a cap that he was 1963. was present for at least one member’s hand, and to in- Lion that day.” As the event wrapped up, Lions event in every given form them that he had just received his second cornea a number of awards were month of the year. Awards transplant. “He was thirty presented to those in at- were handed out for 3, 6, years old, and because of tendance. One such award 32, 36, and even 42 years of our Lions Club, he could was given for perfect at- perfect attendance. These see,” Chambers said. “I tendance, which means extremely impressive feats was pretty proud to be a that a member of the club were surpassed, however,

given at the Leask Lions’ first ever meeting in by one individual in the crowd. Lion Derril Rogerson was presented with an award for 50 straight years of perfect attendance with the Leask Lions Club. “I always say that when you volunteer, you do it

because you want to, not because you have to,” Rogerson said. “In our 50 years we’ve had a lot of fun. We’ve had our ups and downs, but we made it through, and I’ve enjoyed it.”

Four Saskatchewan men fined for illegal angling Four Saskatchewan men were fined a total of $7,570 in Spiritwood Provincial Court last week after pleading guilty to 12 charges under The Saskatchewan Fisheries Regulations. Cyril Brock of Saskatoon was convicted of angling with too many lines, over-possession of fish and exceeding the daily limit. He was fined $3,720 and given a three-year angling licence suspension. William Tyndall of Chitek Lake was convicted of angling with too many lines and over-possession of fish. He was fined $2,950 and given a one-year fishing prohibition. Robert Weal of Chitek Lake was convicted of two counts of angling with too many lines and was fined

$650. Guy Denton of Wilkie was convicted of angling with too many lines and fined $250. The charges were laid as the result of a two-year covert investigation by Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Environment. The investigation was initiated by calls from the public to the Chitek Lake Ministry of Environment office. “Excessive fishing can harm efforts to maintain game fish populations,” Ministry of Environment Compliance and Enforcement Director Ken Aube said. “We hope that the penalties imposed by the courts in this case will serve as a deterrent to those who consider abusing our fisheries resources in the future.”

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Community agencies sign violent risk assessment protocol

A step was taken last Friday in an attempt to abolish school and neighbourhood violence from Prince Albert and the surrounding communities. Leaders gathered in a conference room at the Travelodge in Prince Albert in order to sign a community protocol that will assist various community groups, and allow them to collaborate in the name of violence prevention. John Shultz, Superintendent of the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division, was the first to speak at the signing ceremony. “We are so pleased to be joined today by our partner community agencies to sign the community threat assessment and support protocol,” he said. “This unique multi-agency protocol is guided by the principal that violence prevention in schools and in neighbourhoods is a community responsibility. The protocol facilitates proactive sharing of information amongst agencies, allowing for the development of strong intervention and support plans for our children, youth and their families.” Kevin Cameron, Executive Director of the Canadian Centre for Threat Assessment and Trauma Response, has been a driving force behind this initiative for a number of years. Following the school shootings at Columbine High School in Colorado, as well as the shooting in Taber, Alberta in 1999, steps were taken to prevent these tragedies from reoccurring. A couple of years after these shootings, Cameron, along with the RCMP Behavioural Sciences Unit, started collaborating on violence risk assessment training. As an individual who works with both threat assessment as well as trauma response, Cameron is the ideal candidate to investigate these situations both before and after they occur. “One of the lessons that we learned ... is that most of those perpetrators communicated on believable signs and indicators prior to (the incident),” Cameron said. He went on to add that oftentimes, there are warning signs that may indicate the threat of violence. This could include anything from posts on the internet, verbal threats, or warning signs embedded into a student’s assignment and submitted to a teacher. “If a teacher sees, for instance, (violent) writings and drawings,” Cameron said, “Those writings and drawings do not cross a legal line ... In the protocol that’s called “worrisome behaviors”. (They) are early indications that maybe this kid is struggling.” Within this protocol, a teacher will now be able to take this information to the police, even though the child has not yet committed a crime. “Sometimes we discover that the kid who drew the story is the kid where the police members were at their home last night because dad held a gun to mom’s head,” Cameron said. Cameron also stated that the sheer number of community agencies willing to participate in the signing will prove to increase the level of success in violence prevention in the area. “(Without) legitimate and pure collaboration between all of the different agencies represented in this room today, often the data was present ... but we didn’t really find out about it until after the tragedy occurred,” he said. “We know that students can’t learn unless they feel safe,” commented Robert Bratvold, Director of Education for Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division. “This community protocol--to asses and respond to risks or threats of violence--demonstrates a sense of community. We are all in this together.” “In the media, what usually happens is, in every case, we find somebody who says, “Good kid, no history of violence, can’t believe they did it, they must have just snapped,’” Cameron said. “That’s usually just what gets reported on day number one. We call that, actually, the quote that kills ... Almost every case of high profile violence in this country could have been prevented if the professionals would have known what we know now.”

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A number of community agencies were represented at the signing. Photographed, from left to right, are: Lorel Trumier, Director of Education Prince Albert Catholic School Division; Ken Hunter, Executive Director Prince Albert Community Mobilization; Trevor Dutchak, CEO Prince Albert Parkland Ambulance Care; Jennifer Suchorob, Prince Albert Public Health Region; Dwayne McGillivary, Ministry of Social Services; George Bolduc, Board Chair Prince Albert Catholic School Division; Troy Cooper, Chief of Prince Albert Police Service; Kevin Gabel, Director of Student Learning and Supports Branch Ministry of Education; Paul Blain, Regional Director Ministry of Justice, Corrections and Policing; Kevin Cameron, Director of Canadian Centre for Threat Assessment and Trauma Response; Robert Bratvold, Director of Education Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division.

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November 22, 2013

In plain sight The most controversial story currently unfolding in the world of sports is taking place down in Florida, though the repercussions from this case could ripple far and wide, for years and year to come. The first inklings that something was wrong in Miami surfaced at the end of October when Dolphins offensive tackle Jonathan Martin suspiciously left the team. It took a little while for the public to get an update on the situation, but early in November we learned that Martin’s exodus had to do with allegations of bullying. Soon, Richie Incognito, another offensive lineman on the team, became the target of those allegations. Eventually, recorded voice messages and transcripts of texted conversations began to emerge, ones that revealed vulgar, violent and racist remarks that were sent from Incognito to Martin. Incognito was immediately branded as a bigot and a bully, and was suspended from the team. But while everyone was hoping for a cut and dry ending JON to this saga, details continued to materialize that showed a rich SVEC tapestry of interwoven factors, ~ and with each passing day there seemed to be more questions Reporter than answers. On the surface this tale seems to be extremely racially charged. Incognito has admitted to using the n-word when addressing Martin, who is an African-American. Panelists have held forums to address this issue, interviewing former and current players of all races, trying to get a sense of race relations in today’s NFL. These panels are disheartening to watch. It is disappointing, in 2013, to see the awkwardness that still exists while discussing these issues, the fumbling over words, and the anger that begins to roil when former players discuss past incidents of hatred and racism. It reminds us that we still have a long way to go. Observers might be mistaken, however, to chalk this incident up as being solely racial. Amidst the racial slurs, Incognito also mentioned violence towards Martin’s family, and threatened to commit extremely vulgar acts to Martin himself. Incognito, in an interview with Jay Glazier of Fox Sports, claimed that the threats and vulgarity went both ways. He also contended that there was no malice or hatred behind the texts, that he and Martin are in fact good friends, and that this was simply the way that they communicated. The real issue here, in my opinion, is the structure of the modern day locker room. The dynamics that go on within the confines of those often-thick walls are complex, and there are many schools of thought as to what rules should be enforced, and how. Some say that societal norms are abandoned when one walks over the threshold. After all, if one were to head out onto the street and commit any of the permitted and encouraged acts that go on throughout the course of a football game, he or she would be arrested. Others claim that playing in the NFL is a job like any other, and players must adhere to the rules that are implemented at any other workplace. It is an interesting debate that won’t be solved here, thought I’m pretty sure that the answer lies somewhere in the middle. I will say that, having been both a player and a coach, I am confident that the players themselves are responsible for controlling the day-to-day happenings of a locker room. Coaches can step in when things get out of hand, but even then it is usually the leaders on the team who bring the issues forward. Good teams have leaders that are able to put a stop to excessive bullying or any other behavior that may upset the pack, nipping it in the bud before it becomes a real problem, and getting everyone re-focused on the task at hand, which is winning the next game.

Paul Martin Commentary This is the time of year when people start plan*** ning their holiday gift buying. Well, except for men Saskatchewan’s labor market is getting tighter. of course who will wait until December 23 but The monthly update on employment in the provthose who have given the topic some thought seem ince paints a picture of employers having even to be drawn more towards debt reduction than more difficulty finding talent. The unemployment spending excessively on gift giving. rate fell a dramatic seven-tenths of a percentage The Royal Bank’s annual survey of consumer inpoint and remains the second lowest in the nation, tentions on this subject shows that Saskatchewan behind Alberta. residents will actually cut back on their gift buying The principal changes that turned up in October this year. In fact this will be the third year in a row were more jobs coupled with fewer people available PAUL that the amount dedicated to purchasing gifts will to fill them. Overall, we saw an increase of roughly M ARTIN decline. However, overall spending on the holiday 17,000 positions in the past year while the size of season which includes non-gift expenditures such the workforce – that is the pool of people holding ~ as decorations, travel, meals and so on will be risor looking for a job – contracted slightly. So more ing – about $10 more than last year across the openings and fewer people to fill them. This is a country - but falling by $120 in this province. Even with that tough place to be an employer as they have work that needs decline, though, we will still spend more than the national to be done but competition for a shrinking talent pool is inaverage of just under $1,200. creasing. The bank noted that the change coincides with another reOn a year-over-year basis, the number of full-time positions port that showed the pace of growth in personal non-mort- increased by 12,000 while part-time positions increased by gage debt at the end of September was lowest in a decade as 5,000 but the size of the labor pool rose by only 12,000 or two we put more of our disposal cash to paying off loans. people for every three new positions. *** *** This is a critical time of year for many who earn their liveliThis is National Philanthropy Day in Canada, an event dehood in the province’s agricultural sector. signed to salute those who are generous in support of worthy With the annual harvest season now behind us, farmers causes as well as an encouragement for others to open their and ranchers and their suppliers are shifting from field work wallets to charities. to show time. The biggest one here is Agribition which starts A survey by BMO Harris Private Bank shows that giving in a couple days. The annual cattle show has been expanded has now returned to pre-recession levels in this country, a to include a grain grower component and this year an explo- sign that the economy is on the mend and people have sorted ration of opportunities in agriculture for the Aboriginal com- out the financial issues created by the downturn. munity. It begins early this year to make space for the Grey The bank’s investigation also showed that high net worth Cup that is being hosted in Regina. Canadians – those are folks with more than $1 million in And while producers will be headed to the Brandt Centre in investable assets - are planning to leave an average of four Regina, many in the farm machinery business will be headed percent of their worth to charities and will average more than to Germany. Saskatchewan will have its biggest presence ever $5,000 in donations this year. The fact that donations are at Agritechnica, the monstrous European trade show dedi- now making it into wills suggests the financial fallout of the cated to farm equipment, with two dozen companies joining recession has now been erased. Across the board, more than forces in a display area co=ordinated by STEP. It will also host 90 per cent of Canadians will make some sort of donation a trade mission headed by Economy minister Bill Boyd who this year with the most popular recipients in the health care will provide political support to the local businesses who are field and children’s charities. Next in line are local commuexpecting to ink as much as $75 million worth of new sales. nity causes and gifts to religious institutions.

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Futures Fund appeals to rural savers As Telemiracle rolls around each year, we are reminded of the generosity of rural Saskatchewan’s savers. The Kinsmen’s fabulously successful annual fundraiser has become more successful in recent years because of large donors bequeathing hundreds of thousand dollars to the charity fundraiser. Almost invariably, they are old farmers or others from rural Saskatchewan who lived frugally all their lives and viewed the charitable foundation as the best way to give back to future generations after they were gone. These people have been the backbone of this province and thoughts of them crosses one’s mind as Saskatchewan embarks on what might be its biggest savings project in our history. The Saskatchewan Futures Fund was unveiled last week. Its author, former University of Saskatchewan President Peter MacKinnon, described it as a “permanent intergenerational savings and investment fund” that could convert “excess” one-time non-renewable natural resource money into support for future generations.

Conceptually, there is actually little new in what MacKinnon is proposing. Alberta has had a similar Heritage Fund setting aside some of its present-day natural resource wealth for future generaMURRAY tions. So has Norway, from where MacKinMANDRYK non got many of his ~ ideas. MacKinnon’s proposal would set aside no more than 26 per cent of the provinces “excess” natural resource revenue _ based on the average of the previous five years _ in any given year. If natural resources that year did not exceed the five-year average, there would obviously be no money set aside. However, if we averaged $3 billion a year over the previous five years and pulled down $4 billion on one particularly good year when oil, potash, natural gas, gold, uranium, were all doing well, we would have

Waiting room woes Dear Editor: November 1st I had the unfortunate experience of spending a day in the emergence, with my mom here in Shellbrook. My Mom came here via ambulance around 12:00/12:30 p.m. and didn’t see a doctor till 7:00 p.m. in the evening. During the wait she was taken to the x-ray department. etc. Being a retired health care worker I saw several potential disasters waiting to happen in the ER. I.E. - narrow doors in the treatment rooms, which the staff have to put the railings down and push underneath the stretcher to exit and enter a room. And then forgetting to put railings back up while transporting the patient down the hall to x-ray department, etc. Patient could turn over and fall on the floor. Other patients in the waiting room waiting for the doctor to come. Staff doing their best to assist the patients, but have to wait on doctors before doing any more

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a tidy $780 million for the Futures Fund that year and the government would still have an extra $220 million to play with. In fact, MacKinnon estimated that had we started this particular fund in 200304, we would have already had $12 million stashed away by the end of this fiscal year in March. (However, it is worth noting that 2003-04 was actually the start of the Saskatchewan boom that saw the current rapid rise in resource revenue.) MacKinnon further suggests the fund could be used to pay down provincial debt _ the lasting legacy of the Grant Devine government. The fund could also be supplemented with stocks and bond investments. It all sounds rather good, but you might be wondering what all this has to do with the generation of rural Saskatchewan savers that have so generously donated to Telemiracle. Well, it might actually speak to why such a modern day Future funds will be harder to implement than it seems. Many of those rural people donating so generously to things like Telemiracle were weaned on the Great Depression,

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growing up knowing no other way than to get buy with less. This trait is less common in each generation, as people demand more and more for themselves and from the government. This is also reflected in why we really haven’t saved all that much in this time of plenty when Saskatchewan’s public debt has actually increased. Yes, our revenues have increased at a fantastic 77 per cent since that 2003-04 budget. But our spending has increased 87 per cent. What should have been massive surplus budgets have really only been modest surpluses or sometimes even overall deficits. Unlike the Saskatchewan of the past, people are dissatisfied with getting by with less. Larger and larger wage demands from public servants, more government programs and demands for less taxation keep coming from people feeling increasingly more entitled to spend our one-time resource revenue. And unless we have more “savers” that there appears to be, this Futures Fund might be tougher to fill than some think.

treatment that patients might need to have, but can’t till doctor see patients. Patients feeling that they’ve been forgotten, in the long wait to see a doctor, especially if they’re in a lot of pain! One has to wonder! With all the doctors that we have here in Shellbrook ... that they could put in a rotation in place, and take turns to do a shift in the hospital ER, so the patients wouldn’t have to wait so long for a doctor to finish his day at the office, to come to the ER. And last but not least! I feel sorry for the seniors who have worked ten to fifteen years to raise money for the new hospital, and also paying $300.00 extra on their taxes toward the new hospital, so when they need it they’d have a place to go!.... But ... to be told ... that their loved one is not a priority... Therefore not important enough to be on the list for the nursing home, so they’ll have to go elsewhere, to Canwood or Big River, etc. I would like to see the person/persons responsible for this fiasco here at PIHC here in Shellbrook, be it from Prince Albert or Shellbrook, to step up and rectify this mess we have here. That would show the seniors ... that, yes, they are important and no they’re not just a number.

This would greatly be appreciated by the public here in Shellbrook and surrounding areas. Thank you, Anne Boyle, Shellbrook.

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Trucks banking snow Dear Editor: I want to give a big boot to the drivers of the Department of Highways trucks that go past my place. Every time I have to shovel the snowbank they plow across the end of my driveway. I just get it cleaned and the truck goes by again. Surely it is not hard to see I have been out there shovelling so I can get in and out of my driveway. I wonder if there are others with the same problem and what can be done about it. I did call head office in Prince Albert, but the lady was no help. Eileen Brennan, Shellbrook.

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Report from the Legislature

Traffic Safety Takes Priority One fatality is too many. With the knowledge 184 people lost their lives on our roads and highways last year, it was clear that we needed to take action. The safety of all Saskatchewan people is paramount and that is why our government is immediately moving forward with more than half of the recommendations included in a report from the special committee on Traffic Safety. Our plan includes tougher penalties for drinking and driving, expanded photo radar for speed control, and increasing awareness of the

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dangers of distracted driving. Highlights include zero drug and alcohol tolerance for all drivers under the age of 19 as well as all drivers in the Graduated Driver’s Licencing (GDL) program and Motorcycle GDL program; immediate 60-day roadside licence suspension and three-day vehicle impoundment with any Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) under .08 for drivers under 19 years of age, and all drivers in any GDL program;immediate licence suspension up to court

care, at the right time and be able to live independently in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. It is with this in mind that our government has introduced Home First/Quick Response pilot projects in both Regina and Saskatoon. The Home First model, which has been tested and implemented with great success in other jurisdictions, enhances Home Care’s response to crisis an intensive short-term service needs, encourages early discharge from acute care to community options, prevents unnecessary admissions to emergency departments and engages additional service providers in the system to support seniors in their homes. After an extensive review and consultations, we have brought the best of all programs together to create a truly unique, made in Saskatchewan approach. This will not only save the system money, but will allow people to live with independence and dignity in their

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disposition and a 30-day roadside vehicle impoundment for a first offence for all drivers with a BAC of .08 to .15, or those who refuse a test and introducing mandatory ignition interlock for high BAC offenders. We are also implementing a two-year photo radar pilot project at high-risk locations and in school zones, increasing financial penalties for drivers caught going more than 35 km/h over the speed limit; and making booster seats mandatory for children under the age of seven, and less than 145 cm (4’9”) in height and 36 kg (80 lbs) in weight. Ultimately, our goal is to reduce deaths and injuries that occur on Saskatchewan roads and it is our hope that these initiatives will have an immediate impact on driving behaviour so that we all benefit from improved traffic safety throughout our province. Seniors Care Pilot Projects Underway Saskatchewan seniors should have the appropriate

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Continued from page 1 The 12-year-old had experienced severe bullying on the bus. Her classmates had held her down, spit on her, pulled her hair, and punched her until she bruised. Even after all that, she was afraid to come forward. It was not until her mother noticed the bruises that they were able to put a stop to the bullying. “When you sit back and think about something like this happening,” Parenteau said. “If you have a sister, or a little brother, that could have been them. So this is not a laughing matter. This is serious.” Mixed within his anti-bullying message, Parenteau also brought to light some of the problems facing today’s youth in regards to communication. The two problems, he contended, are somewhat related, as a large amount of bullying these days is done online. “You’re not communicating like you used to, you’re not speaking verbally like you used to,” he said. Once his message was delivered, Parenteau joined his band beside the stage, and the group went on to perform some classic and original songs that had students and staff clapping to the beat. “Bullying has really come to the forefront over the last few years,” Parenteau said after the show. “Just seeing the headlines, and seeing some youth taking the final way out. When I see that I say, ‘I’ve got to do something to try and help the cause.’” Parenteau agrees that injecting his personal experiences into his presentation help bring the anti-bullying message home. “The thing is that I’ve been bullied before, when I was a kid,” he said. “I think that everyone on this planet ... if you weren’t bullied, you know someone who is being bullied.” When the entire presentation was complete, the uplifting musical performance certainly proved to be an integral part of the show. “(We want to) create some awareness, but also leave them on a good note by having fun,” he said. “They kind of go hand in hand, because it’s a feel good message. It’s a universal language, music.”

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own environment.A third Home First/Quick Response pilot will be launched in Prince Albert in the coming months. Saskatchewan Now Requires Mandatory Asbestos Reporting With the health and safety of Saskatchewan people in mind, our government is pleased to have recently proclaimed The Public Health (Howard’s Law) Amendment Act which makes the web-based Saskatchewan Asbestos Registry mandatory for crown corporations, school districts, health region facilities and provincial government buildings. In addition, there is a voluntary registry encouraging building owners to post information about asbestos containing material. This registry would not have been possible without the passionate advocacy of the late Howard Willems. Diagnosed with cancer as a

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result of inhaling asbestos fibres, Mr. Willems passed away just over a year ago. His legacy will now live on through this mandatory registry which will work to improve the health, safety and well-being of Saskatchewan workers and their families. Publications addressing the safe removal and handling of asbestos are available at www.lrws.gov.sk.ca/ asbestos Job Growth Continues, Unemployment Lowest In Nation Considering one of the best ways to measure economic success is a person’s ability to find work, the latest labour force data for Saskatchewan is very encouraging. Overall, across the province, employment is up nearly 3 per cent over last year with employment among Aboriginals up nearly 10 per cent. Our unemployment rate is 3.6 per cent and our youth unemployment rate is 6.3 per cent – both are the lowest in Canada. Not only are there are record number of people working (556,500), there are regularly more than 13,000 available job postings at SaskJobs.ca. Having the strongest job market in Canada will certainly help attract more skilled workers but our government understands there is more work to do to meet the demands of a growing province. This includes our commitment to creating 1,000 new training seats this year.

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Trends in agriculture are interesting At present, on the cropping side of the agricultural equation on the Canadian Prairies, the trend is one which seems to be taking the sector in the opposite direction of what everyone was focusing on just a few years ago. Diversification was the word of the day in the very recent past. There was a recognition the traditional mix of wheat, barley, and occasionally oats was not a farm rotation which could generate the returns a farm demanded. Wheat markets were solid, but the upper prices reached were not generating major profits. Barley was generally a livestock feed and thus lower valued. And oats, a static market which had evolved to basically niche status. The call went out far and wide to diversify crops. And Prairie farmers responded with coriander, caraway, pinto beans, chickpeas, lupins, fenugreek, borage and a list of others. Most of the crops were shown to be able to be grown here successfully, but the limited

market for most really did little cent from last year." to change the cropping landCanadian farmers have always scape. been among the best at growing And then prices for commodired spring wheat, and clearly are ties pushed higher, taken there following that tradition with canoby growth in economies in mala. jor markets like China. There is merit to growing what And farmers went back to you are good at growing, but farmpretty basic crop patterns, ers need to recognize other crops canola outstripping wheat, and could have merit down the road, CALVIN the rest of the crop options used and we need to remain focused on only when rotations demanded building relationships and marDANIELS something different from the kets now to take full advantage of ~ big two crops. emerging markets. In the United States farmers Lyndon Carlson, Senior Vice have been on a corn-soybean President Marketing, with Farm system for years, and Canada Credit Canada also spoke at seems headed that way with canola-wheat. Harvest Showdown. He told those attendMarlene Boersch, Partner Mercantile Con- ing Canola Days at the event that while the sulting Venture spoke at the recent Grain economy in India lags behind that of China, Millers Harvest Showdown in Yorkton where it remains another major growth market for she said the Canola Council had been predict- exports, especially with the expectation "the ing canola production in Canada would hit 15 Indian population will surpass China by million tonnes by 2015, but this years crop is 2030." He added it is also forecast exports to now estimated at 16-16.4 MT "up 15-16 per India are expected "to grow by 300 per cent

Giving up On Friday, November 8th, we got the first U.S.D.A World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (W.A.S.D.E.) report in two months. The expectation was for higher corn and soybean yields and overall production, but the numbers that came out weren’t exactly as high as the market had priced in, especially in corn and soybeans. Higher yields than estimated (160.4 bushels an acre for corn & 43 bushels an acre for soybeans) but smaller harvested acres led to a move higher in the markets. Demand also was raised for both corn and soybeans, including a 275-million bushel uptick for corn and higher exports and crush demand for soybeans in this 2013/14 marketing year. As such, ending stocks for the 2013/14 marketing year came in below expectations, indicating that there’s less of those grains available. Finally, wheat was slightly lower initially because the U.S.D.A. raised both U.S. and world ending stocks. With corn still near 3-year lows, it’s been rumoured for quite some time that there could be a decrease in the minimum amount of corn required to produce ethanol in the US (the “ethanol mandate”) which could come from the E.P.A. as early as this week. These two factors make it entirely possible that U.S. farmers are more inclined to switch some corn acres out for wheat (could we see corn rotating out in Canada as well? Very possible). The biggest substitutions are likely to take place outside the Corn Belt in states such as North Dakota and Kansas (Northern Plains region). Additionally, good moisture events in these areas of the Northern Plains have provided some of the best winter wheat planting conditions in years. Across the rest of the world, wheat conditions look pretty decent. The Western Australian harvest is apparently moving along well with good quality and good yields reported while the condition of

the Argentinian wheat crop is improving. However, the USDA still downgraded the Argentine wheat crop by one million tonnes to 11 million tonnes total production this year (other estimates range from 8.8 million tonnes to 10.5 million tonnes). Also, with 94% per cent of the grain harvest done in the Ukraine as well, already 57 million tonnes have been taken off, beating the previous record two years ago in 2011 of 56 million tonnes. Managed money (AKA hedge funds) turned bearish on wheat at a record pace last week cutting over 34,000 long contracts. Reasoning for the move includes everything from a slowdown in export sales (didn’t, like every Middle Eastern country just buy a lot of wheat?), the USDA downgrading China’s imports by 1 million tonnes to 8.5 million tonnes this year, and the condition of winter wheat planted in the Black Sea and U.S. looking better than expected. Ultimately, a bigger corn and soybean harvest is making managed money fairly leery on the grain complex overall and it’s quite likely we’re starting to see wheat give up a bit of its higher-than-normal spread to corn in the near-term. To growth, Brennan Turner President, FarmLead.com Brennan Turner is originally from Foam Lake, SK, where his family started farming the land in the 1920s. After completing his degree in economics from Yale University and then playing some pro hockey, Mr. Turner spent some time working in finance before starting FarmLead.com, a risk-free, transparent online and now mobile grain marketplace (app available for iOS & Android). His weekly column is a summary of his free, daily market note, the FarmLead Breakfast Brief. He can be reached via email ([email protected])

in just the next three years." India is a country which loves its legumes, lentils, chickpeas, peas and beans. Canada is already a major exporter in the legume sector, but it is clear moving forward there is room for major growth in acres grown and tonnes exported. We see the effects of some of that growth potential already. BroadGrain Commodities Inc. has invested in a major expansion project at its pulse and special crops processing plant in Dafoe, Sask. The trading company bought the plant from Lakeside Global Grains Inc. in 2011 and has invested $2.9 million over the last four months to double the plant’s storage and handling capacity and make it more efficient. Granted farmers plan their cropping intentions based predominantly on market signals — high prices push farmers to plant more acres — in the case of pulse crops, with their ability to fixate nitrogen to reduce fertilizer costs, and now to build a market for the future, legume crops need to be a consideration for farmers moving forward.

Saskatchewan credit unions accepting donations to support relief for victims The Canadian Red Cross and Saskatchewan Credit Unions announced on November 13 that effective immediately, cash donations to help people devastated by the typhoon in the Philippines will be accepted at participating Saskatchewan credit unions until December 13. All donations made by Canadians will be matched by the Government of Canada until December 9. “Humanitarian assistance is urgently needed as more than 4 million people in the Philippines have been affected by this super typhoon,” said Cindy Fuchs, Provincial Director of the Canadian Red Cross in Saskatchewan. “The Red Cross remains on high alert and continues to help prepare communities in the storm’s path.” Since Haiyan made landfall, the Red Cross has been working to provide urgently needed assistance in affected communities. This includes carrying out search and rescue operations, distributing food, and mobilizing items like blankets, jerry cans, hygiene kits and sleeping mats. “We have the deepest

sympathy for the people of the Philippines who have suffered this terrible devastation. The magnitude of their loss is unimaginable,” says Keith Nixon, CEO, SaskCentral. “Credit unions are more than willing to support the Red Cross relief efforts by collecting donations at branches throughout the province.” “Canadians have consistently shown their compassion in times of crisis around the world,” adds Fuchs. “We hope the announcements by the Government of Canada and Saskatchewan Credit Unions will motivate more Canadians to support humanitarian relief efforts in affected areas.” Canadians wishing to help

those affected by this storm are encouraged to make a financial donation online at www.redcross.ca, at their local Red Cross office or by calling 1-800-418-1111. Please earmark donations “Typhoon Haiyan.” Donations can be made at all Saskatchewan credit union branches. Saskatchewan credit unions have an ongoing arrangement with the Canadian Red Cross to assist them in all of their relief efforts. The Philippine Red Cross is now able to assist people to find out about their family and friends affected by Haiyan. People can contact their local Red Cross office for more information.

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Team Lawton gearing up for Olympic Trials

Local curlers Stefanie Lawton and Marliese Kasner are about to get another shot at a lifelong goal. The duo has been curling since they were about 10 years old, with their first throws down the icy surface taking place at the Shellbrook rink. “It was big in our family. My dad was an avid curler, and my mom as well. My mom did the school curling program in town,” commented Kasner. As the daughters of Bob and Linda Miller, their pedigree ensured that they would experience success on the rink both early and often. “The first year we went into competitive play in Juniors, we ended up winning the provincials,” Kasner said. Stefanie, the elder sibling by a year and a half, has been the perennial skip for their team, while Marliese,

in the early years, often threw third. The two have always been teammates, save for Marliese’s last two years of Junior, when Stefanie was too old to be eligible and Marliese adopted the skipping duties. Nowadays, Marliese is the lead for Team Lawton, a role she has held for the last four years. The team now has a veteran third in Sherry Anderson. The girls from Shellbrook have been to two Olympic Trials already. In 2005 they curled in Halifax and finished third, and at the 2009 trials in Edmonton they ended up fourth. The two were joined at both trials by Sherri Singler, who is still a member of the team. While their first couple attempts fell just short, the team is feeling good about their chances at a berth in the 2014 Sochi Olympics.

Marijuana bust in RM of Canwood On November 16, Big River RCMP were called to the residence of 26-year-old Marcia McMahon and 31-year-old Quincy Watier in the RM of Canwood. Through the course of investigation, members noted a quantity of marijuana inside the residence. Both McMahon and Watier were subsequently arrested. A search was conducted of the residence, where 191 marijuana plants were located, along with 150 grams of hash and 30 grams of marijuana. The total street value of the haul was approximately $4,500. McMahon and Watier have been charged with production of marijuana and possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking. They are scheduled to appear in court in Big River in January.

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Team Lawton Lawton, from left to right: Marliese Kasner Kasner, Sherri Singler, Singler Sherry Anderson, Anderson Stefanie Lawton. “We have a lot more experience now, and we’ve been very consistent with our play,” Kasner said. They also feel that they have improved as a team thanks to the guidance of their coach, veteran curler Rick Folk. “He’s brought a lot of knowledge to our team and strategic ideas,” Kasner said. “With Sherry being third and coming in on our team that way ... we’re feeling pretty strong going into the trials.” Sherry Anderson was not a member of Team Lawton during the first two Olympic trials, but she has been on that stage before as the skip of her own team. The team also decided on a veteran presence for their fifth spot. “We picked Cori Morris, who used to be Cori Bartel,” Kasner said. “She went to the Olympics in Vancouver with Cheryl Bernard’s team as lead. She’s brought a lot of experience to our team.” The path to qualifying for the Olympic trials is a three year process in itself. The foursome knew when they formed that this would be their ultimate goal, so they strategically picked the bonspiels that would put them up against the best competition, and give them a chance at more qualifying points. One of the ways to earn a bid to the trials is to be one of the top teams in Canada in terms of points, but Team Lawton took a different path this time around. As the team was in the top eight in the country when it came time to select the field for the Canada Cup last year, they earned a spot in that particular bonspiel, which carried with it a chance for an automatic

bid to the Olympic Trials. “We won the Canada Cup last year in Moose Jaw, and that got us our direct bye,” Kasner said. “But we would have had enough points come spring to get the spot (anyway).” The team has also experienced some recent success that should give them momentum heading onto the big stage. Their most recent bonspiel was the Masters of Curling, which was played in Abbotsford, BC. The tournament included six of the same teams that they’ll play at the trials, plus teams from nine Olympic countries, including China, Japan, Korea and Switzerland.

“We came out of our pool. We beat Eve Muirhead, the world champ of last year from Scotland,” Kasner said. “We lost after qualifying, so we were tied for fifth. We were happy with the performance. We played Jennifer Jones in that game and it was a really close game. We had one bad end, and we learned from our mistakes.” The field at this year’s trials should be full of familiar faces for the veteran Lawton squad. “We’ve played against the competition for the last three, four years,” Kasner said. “We win some, we lose some. We know who they are, they’re no surprise to us, so

we’ll have a game plan set for each one of them, and go out there and try to execute.” The sisters have already experienced a large amount of success on the curling rink, so where would a trip to the Olympics rank on the list? “It definitely stacks up on top,” Kasner said. “It only happens every four years, and to be an Olympian is a dream of all of our teammates and many athletes in this country. It would mean the world to us to be able to represent our country at the Olympics.” The trials will be held in Winnipeg, and they will begin on December 1.

Elks pick up two more wins against Dalmeny The Shellbrook Elks added to their win total with two more victories over the weekend. On Friday, November 15 the Elks travelled to Dalmeny for the first game of a home-and-home series with the Fury. Koltyn Fyfe of Dalmeny led off the scoring at the 12:00 mark of the first, but Shellbrook answered back with an unassisted Brett Robillard goal. After that it was all Shellbrook, as the team registered six straight goals in the second period of play. Lyndon Leard and Evan Folden each had two in the period, while Brock Fitch and Cory Rask netted one a piece. Dalmeny would manage a lone goal at the end of the second frame to try and narrow the gap. The move to the third didn’t slow the Elks’ offensive onslaught, as they started the last period of play with another four straight goals. Lydon Leard put in another two, while Chris Thompson added one, and Evan Folden scored his third of the game. Dalmeny would again net a lateperiod goal, but the damage had already

been done. The final horn sounded with the scoreboard showing an 11-3 Shellbrook win. The two teams met the next night in Shellbrook for the rematch. This time it was the Elks who struck first with a Chris Thompson goal. Dalmeny scored at the 7:15 mark of the first to tie the game, but Brad Creary of the Elks put the home team back on top before the first period came to an end. The lone goal in the second was scored by Dalmeny’s Brody Foster, settling the score at 2-2 going into the third. Dalmeny took the lead at the 17:45 mark with a Kolten Fyfe goal, but Shellbrook responded quickly with two goals in the next two minutes, scored by Chris Thompson and Brett Robillard. Evan Folden would add an insurance goal with 2:22 left, securing the 5-3 Elks win. The next action for the Elks will be in Rosthern on November 22, and their next home game is on November 23 against the Prairie Outlaws.

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PIHC long-term care newsletter Resident Art Show & Auction will be available for your viewing pleasure in the Great Room from now until Dec 13, 2013. The event kicked off Thursday, Nov 13 with an art demonstration and experience sharing. Proceeds go to supporting and experiencing art opportunities. Please join us Monday, November 25 at 6:30 for an evening Christmas Concert hosted by: The “PAL’S”. Dainties and a warm drink will be provided. There will be a silver collection at the door. Our resident council voted to pay it forward and sponsor a food hamper this Christmas Season. Woodland Bus Association has recently purchased a new multi-passenger bus! How fortunate we are to have this in our community…. This service is operated

by a committee of volunteers and offers transportation services for folks who have special mobility needs. To book the van or bus call Grant at 306-747-3648 or Trina at 306-747-6841. Our residents utilize this service for excursions and divide the cost of mileage up among passengers. Thanks to the committee and supporters who have addressed and enabled transportation services for everyone’s benefit. The Family Christmas Party will be held at the Health Centre on Saturday, December 7, 2013 2:30 Entertainment by: The Happy Wanderers 4:00 Traditional Christmas Meal The cost is $15.00/adult guest and $5.00 for children under 12. Three guests/resident, please pay at the door.

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A section of 2nd Street West in Shellbrook remains closed following a gas line break on October 31. Inclement weather slightly delayed the repairs, but crews were eventually able to fix the workings underneath. As it currently stands, the necessary repairs have been made and the dirt has been filled back in. “They are just kind of letting the dirt settle and freeze before they put the top back on,” commented Lyle Banda of the Town’s Public Works Committee. The road should be opened up again sometime next week.

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Please RVSP by November 29, 2013 to Recreation Services at 306-747-6841. Silent Auction items will be available, donations are appreciated. Reminders: *We ask you please refrain from sneaking a peak or wondering into our resident’s home. This is resident’s personal space and should be treated just as their own home. If you are visiting someone specifically please come in. * Many residents, staff and volunteers have allergies or are sensitive to perfume and cologne. Please be mindful of this. *When parking at the Health Center guests and visitors are asked to use space that does not have electrical plug ins. *Volunteers please sign in and out including the total time you were here. The Health Region requires this for statistics. Guests and visitors are not required to sign in. Wish List: From time to time family members ask if there is anything needed in our home, the following are some ideas; - cd player in Cultural Room(for spiritual music/sensory/nature music) -6 small portable 2 person tables and/or card tables -4 coat trees/racks/benches -photo developing system -camera and memory card for each house -Curling iron/pampering kits - dvd/vcr/blue ray combo’s needed for house a and b -cloth table cloths/cloth napkins -tall artificial plants, live plant slips -art canvasses, large picture frames The Hair Salon is open for residents and patients Wed, Thurs, Fri from 9am-12:00 ‘ish. See Carol if you would like to set up an appointment. Our condolences to the family and friends who have recently lost loved ones. We will honor them at a MEMORIAL SERVICE close to Easter 2014. That’s all for this time. Enjoy the WINTER WONDERLAND!

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Trucking permits expanded for twinned section of Highway 11 Shippers and consumers in Saskatchewan will benefit as longer semis are permitted to travel on the recently twinned segment of Highway 11 from north of Rosthern to Prince Albert. “When we completed the twinning of Highway 11 it improved traffic safety, but it also reinforced the route as a key economic corridor,” Prince Albert-Carlton MLA Darryl Hickie said on behalf of Highways and Infrastructure Minister Don McMorris. “Longer trucks can now haul more bulk goods such as groceries and other retail items on the newly twinned section of Highway 11, which will provide cost savings for shippers and foster competition, which benefits consumers in the form of lower prices.” The Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure provides permits that allow for turnpike double long-combination vehicles (LCVs) on twinned highways. These LCVs consist of a truck towing two full-length semi-trailers. The trucks can only travel on four-lane highways in Canadian provinces

that allow them, which include Highway 16 from Saskatoon to Lloydminster, Highway 1 from the Manitoba border to the Alberta border and now Highway 11 from Regina to Prince Albert. “With more than 60 companies permitted to operate long-combination vehicles in the province, turnpike doubles have been operating safely on Saskatchewan’s twinned highways for many years,” Saskatchewan Trucking Association Executive Director Al Rosseker said. “We are pleased that the government added the newly twinned stretch of Highway 11 so these long trucks can travel the full distance between the province’s three largest cities.” Turnpike doubles increase cost-efficiency and reduce carbon emissions by reducing the amount of fuel needed. Each LCV uses about one-third less fuel than two tractortrailers that would carry the same amount of freight. The government has invested a record $3.7 billion in transportation infrastructure since 2008.

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Thank You The Canwood and District Bus Association Inc. would like to warmly and sincerely thank: - the communities of Canwood, Debden, Shellbrook and surrounding areas. - the Whispering Pine Place Families and Friends for your very generous donations you are very special to us. - the Businesses who so generously donated monetarily or in other ways. - Team Scotia Bank for assisting at our 25th Anniversary Fundraiser and for the matching grant.

Because of your generosity and support the 25th Anniversary celebration of Whispering Pine Place was a huge success.

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Whispering Pine Place celebrates 25th Anniversary Whispering Pine Place, Canwood is proud to have reached such a milestone in health care, 25 years of long term care. We celebrated this event on Saturday, October 26th, 2013 with a supper/program and dance. This event was organized and hosted by the Canwood and District Bus Association Inc. Emcee for the evening was Lorne Benson. The supper was a veritable feast prepared by Dale Schwehr, Margie Storey and their capable kitchen crew. A short program followed the supper. Opening the program was Jack Payne. Jack was the chairperson on the “Steering Committee” as well as the planning/ fundraising committee for the building of Whispering Pine Place. Highlights of Jack’s very informative and historical speech were: • October 1982 - Canwood Clinic Board completed a ‘Notice of Intent’ to build a Nursing Home in Canwood. • June 1983 - a meeting with Social Services and Continuing Care. • October 1983 - a public meeting was well attended by general public and all interested organizations. It was at this meeting the Steering Committee was selected: Chairperson - Jack Payne, Secretary - Irene Millard, Vice-chair - Al Moar, Finance Committee - Ed Buhler, John Sturby, Hilda Willoughby, Raymon Wideen, Land Site Committee - Arne Peterson, Roland Nordby, Leslie Boyle, Bob Briggs; Feasibility/Building Committee - Doris Widen,

Terry Lofstrom, Al Moar, Arnold Thall. The feasibility study found that 88% indicated they were in support and 76% indicated they would financially support the building of a Care Facility. • May 1984 - with the help of Lloyd Muller (MLA at the time) arrangements were made for a delegate to go to Regina and present a brief to the Honorable Graham Taylor (Minister of Health at the time). • March 14th, 1986 - a Public Meeting/potluck supper with Lloyd Miller and Graham Taylor was held in the Community Hall with approximately 275 - 300 general public attending. This was a good showing of community support for a Nursing Home in Canwood. • April 1986 - Tomporowski Architectural Group was hired. • May 1986 - A letter was received from the Honorable Graham Taylor granting the Village of Canwood a 30 bed Level 3 and 4 facility in the fiscal year 1987/88. From five possible sites the present site was selected and the sod turning ceremony was on October 23rd, 1987. Graham Construction began building the same month and Whispering Pine Place was completed in June of 1988. The budget was $2,200,000.00, our share was $300,000.00; furnishings $100,000.00 (noting that a lot of the furnishings were donated by individuals and organizations. • Ownership of the Home was as follows: Village of Canwood - 51%; RM of Can-

wood - 25%; Town of Shellbrook - 12%; RM of Shellbrook - 12%. • The first residents were admitted on August 29th, 1988. This also provided the community with 30 jobs (presently there are 50 - 60 people employed at the facility). • The first Board of Directors- from the Village of Canwood, Art Young, Marj Nainar, Sam Biro, Terry Lofstrom, Bob Briggs (later); from the RM of Canwood - Irvin Amundson, Ronald Peterson; from the Town of Shellbrook, Harry Bielhartz; from the RM of Shellbrook, Ron Ferster. • Money raising became a community affair with the communities involved; Public auction with Myron Schmalz, pancake breakfast with J.J. Cennon, ski-athon] $100,00/month club, etc. Everyone pitched in and helped in any way they could. It is gratifying to see that 25 years later the home operating successfully and the volunteerism is still top notch. Second speaker of the evening was Brenda Person (W.P.P.’s) first Director of Care. She spoke of her time at the facility, as well as a few amusing incidents pertaining to the opening and the starting up of a new facility. Norm Zimmer (the facility’s 2nd Administrator), along with his wife Lisa attended from Edmonton. Norm spoke, with fondness of his time in Canwood and at the facility - he too had a few stories to share.

Scott Moe MLA for Rosthern/Shellbrook brought greetings and also noted that Lloyd Muller MLA at the time of inception was also in attendance at the celebration. Paul Bourgeault of Investors Group brought greetings s well as a substantial donation/community grant. Paul was also the winner of the 50/50 and very graciously donated it back to the fundraiser. Team Scotia Bank staff - Diana and Jason were on hand to assist with the evenings activities and were an invaluable asset to our committee and fundraiser. We were also very fortunate to have many generous donations presented to our Handi-Bus Fund from Whispering Pine Place families and supporters. Rounding off the program was Pauline Cadieu. Pauline was one of the first staff on shift when Whispering Pine Place opened. She has a unique aptitude for storytelling and had a few hilarious tales of the first few days of operation and beyond, thus bring the program to a good close. The evening ended with all in attendance dancing to the music of the ‘Happy Wanderers’, visiting with former staff and the Whispering Pine Place support families and friends. Great job everyone, couldn’t have done it with your! - Bev Irvine, Secretary Canwood and District Bus Association Inc. More photos page 12

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Four or the original spearhead committee, from left: Art Young, Doris Wideen-Bazley, Jack Payne and Ron Ferster.

From left, Brenda Person first D.O.C. and Norm Zimmer second Administrator.

Canwood Community School Remembrance Day Service The Canwood Community School Remembrance Day Service, led by Legion President, Mr. Bob Thompson of Canwood Legion #132, was held in the school gym on the afternoon of Thursday, November 7th. The Honour guard consisted of Dannie Wreford, Fay Bruyninckx, Master Corporal Andrew Lukan, and Master Corporal Lauren Lukan. Nora Cook presented a wreath on behalf of the Mother’s of Canada, Mr. Robert Bruyninckx laid a wreath of behalf of

the Canwood Legion, Principal, Mr. Jaret Nelson and Ms. Kori Boskill laid a wreath on behalf of the staff, and Waylon Cain & Alyssa Johnson on behalf of the SRC. Classroom wreaths were also laid by representatives from each of the elementary grades. Also joining us for the service was Aux. Const. Val Hildebrand and Const. Jamie Budd of the Shellbrook R.C.M.P. detachment. Poems read by Paige Anderson and Hayden Bartley, and a video presentation helped

Left to Right Alyssa Johnson, Master Corporal Lauren Lukan, Waylon Cain

the students to understand and “remember” the sacrifices that were made by so many courageous young men and women. The elementary students sang two songs and then the service came to a close with a prayer for peace and the retiring of the colors. As the students filed out of the gym many shook hands with the dignitaries. After the service the Legion representatives, guests, S.R.C. students and staff enjoyed a visit and some coffee and cake.

President Canwood Legion Mr. Bob Thompson

Principal - Mr. Jaret Nelson

Left to Right: Master Corporal Lauren Luken, Danny Wreford, Master Corporal Andrew Lukan, Robert Bruyninckx, Auxilliary Constable Val Hildebrand, RCMP representative, Nora Cook, Faye Bruyninckx, Legion President Robert Thompson, Principal Jaret Nelson

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Growing your own helmet for the game by Jackie Bantle Every year in Saskatchewan there is a strange phenomenon that occurs throughout the growing season known as the Evanescere Citrullus linatus. On some of the hottest days of the summer and fall, families gather at the local grocery store to purchase a plump, refreshing watermelon (Citrullus linatus), only to find the bins empty. Meanwhile in an urban centre located in the southern part of the province and known for its ‘pile of bones’ in the late 1800’s, 30,000+ humans gather to worship green clothed men running around a grassy field chasing a brown, pointy egg-shaped object. Most of these 30,000+ spectators are also dressed in green

colored clothes including green colored head coverings. Alas!, the mystery of the mass evanescere (= Latin for ‘to vanish’) of watermelon is uncovered: the Citrullus linatus are sitting on the heads of Roughrider fans all over the province. So instead of contributing to a province-wide watermelon shortage (or conversely to assure yourself of a supply), why not grow your own watermelon next summer? First, start with a cultivar that will mature during our growing season. Watermelon loves hot temperatures and sun. When searching for seed, look for cultivars that will mature in at least 75-80 days. Some of the cultivars that have performed well in the University of Saskatchewan

Vegetable research program include; ‘Delta’ and ‘Yellow Baby’ (Norseco Seeds), ‘Lantha’ and ‘Vista’ (Vesey’s Seeds), ‘Sweet Favorite’ (Dominion Seeds) and ‘Redlicious’. Watermelons require a long growing season and must be started indoors as transplants. Vine crops usually do not like to have their roots disturbed and watermelon is no exception to the rule. Start seedlings indoors approximately 2-3 weeks before transplanting out in Jiffy 7 peat pots. Cover the peat pots with a clear plastic. Do not water peat pots until seeds have germinated: overly wet peat pots will cause watermelon seeds to rot. Once seedlings have emerged, uncover the peat pellets and grow in a warm,

Red Cross offers tips to help prevent bullying During Bullying Awareness Week, the Canadian Red Cross is releasing tips to students, parents and bystanders on how to stand up to bullying. “Bullying happens everywhere students live, study and play,” said Norm Jakubowski, Manager of Education for the Canadian Red Cross. “These tips are a good first step in creating awareness about what to do if someone experiences bullying.” As the province’s leading provider of bullying prevention education, the Red Cross reached over 25,000 students last year in Saskatchewan with its bullying prevention education program, Beyond the Hurt. “We do great work with students, but we’re only able to get to about one in six students,”

said Jakubowski. “The only way to change our culture is by reaching everyone with ongoing education.” Jakubowski says one way that people can help is by purchasing a ticket in the Campaign for Kids Raffle before December 18 at redcross.ca/campaignforkids. “All proceeds from the raffle go straight to our program,” Jakubowski said. “A $20 ticket pays to educate one student, and people get a chance to win up to $50,000 in cash just before the holidays, so it’s a great time to buy a ticket and teach a student how to stand up to bullying.” The Red Cross is also reminding people that there is a variety of information about bullying on its website at redcross.ca.

sunny location. To warm up the soil, cover the soil where the watermelon seedlings will be planted with clear or green IRT (infra-red transmitting, aka solar mulch) plastic mulch a week or more before you intend to plant. Mulch may be available locally from some garden centres or through mail-order companies. Besides heating up the soil, the other main benefits to using mulch is to prevent weed growth and maintain higher soil moisture. For ease of irrigation, place a drip tube or weeping hose under the plastic mulch. Secure the edges of the plastic mulch with soil. Cut holes in the plastic and transplant the watermelon seedlings into the soil after all danger of overnight frost is past (3rd or 4th week in May). Cover the transplanted seedlings with either a crop cover or clear perfo-

rated plastic tunnels (see note above for mulch supplies). Secure all edges with soil. As soon as watermelon plants start to bloom (usually mid to late June), uncover plants to allow bees and insects to pollinate flowers. Crop covers can be replaced after fruit set to promote warm growing conditions. In a typical year, you will have ripe watermelon by the end of August/ beginning of September. The

mature watermelon should produce a hollow ‘thump’ when tapped. When picking your first watermelon out of the patch, pick it close to ‘game day’. That way, if the watermelon isn’t quite ripe for eating, you can always join the party and wear your very own, locally grown Roughrider ‘helmet’. Bantle is a horticulturist in the Dept. of Plant Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan.

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BLAINE LAKE: Wapiti Library - Books, Movies, Magazines, Children’s Section, Internet, Printing, Study/Meeting Space, Proctor Service, Community Programming. Hours: Tuesday 1-5, Wednesday 1-5, Thursday 5-8, Friday 1-5. Contact us for more info 4973130 www.wapitilibrary.ca. CANWOOD: branch of Wapiti Regional Library - NEW HOURS - Tues. - 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thurs. - 12 :00 noon - 5: 00 p.m. STORYTIME - Thurs. 3:30 - 4:00 p.m. Internet services available at the library. DEBDEN: Wapiti Library hours: Monday 3 pm - 7 pm. Afterschool Program 3:30 5:00. Wednesday 11 am - 4 pm. Librarian: Aline Hannon LEASK: Wapiti Library Hours: Tues. & Fri.: 1 - 5:30 pm & Sat., 1:00 - 5:00 pm. MARCELIN: Wapiti Library is open Tues. 11 - 4 pm; Thur. 3 - 8 pm. For information on all your library needs, please contact 306-226-2110. SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Branch of the Wapiti Library located at 105 Railway Ave., West (Provincial building). Library Hours: Mon., 2 - 6 pm; Tues., 2 - 8 pm; Wed. 2 - 8 pm; Thur., 2 - 6 pm; Fri., 10 - 4 pm. Children’s Story Time: Fri. 10:30 am (Oct. - May). SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Theatre Movie Night ~ Upcoming Movies in Shellbrook, Friday, Friday, December 13 ~ ‘The Lone Ranger’. Doors Open 7:00 p.m. Cost is $5 for movie. MARCELIN: Craft Sale: December 7 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Tables are $10 to book a table please call Louanne 306-226-4706 from 6 p.m. Chili or stew available along with other concession items. Ham & Turkey Bingo to start at 2 p.m. LEASK: Christmas in November Craft Sale & Home-Based Business Sale on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013 at the Leask Lions Hall. Craft Sale 10 am to 3 pm; Soup & Sandwich 11 am to 1 pm; Pie & Coffee 1 pm to 3 pm. Call Jenn to book a table at 306-466-2440 LEASK: Learn to Skate Registration on Saturday, Nov. 23 at the Leask Lions Hall from 10 am to 3 pm at Craft Sale. Lessons start January 7/14 at the Leask Rink. Call Jenn at 306-466-2440 for more information. DEBDEN: Christmas Craft & Trade Show Debden & District Chamber of Commerce Saturday, Nov. 30 10 am to 4 pm - Debden Hall Santa Visits from 11 am - 1 pm Lunch available upstairs. Proceeds to Debden & District Chamber of Commerce. SHELLBROOK: Deer Ridge Dance on Saturday, Nov. 23. Doors open 9 pm; Dance 9:30 pm. Silent Auction, Raffle Draws, Midnight Lunch. Tickets $15/person. For information contact 306-747-6279 or 306-747-3263. HAFFORD: Communities in Bloom Christmas Craft Fair & Trade Show Saturday, Nov 30 from 10 am to 4:30 pm at the Ukrainian National Hall, Hafford. Santa arrives at 3 pm. Tables $15 each. Contact Sylvia 306-549-4050 or Val 306-549-2258.

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The Shellbrook Public Library welcomes back Laura Lepard for her “Udderly Amazing” health presentation. Story Time continues through the snow and children and parents are welcome for a morning of stories and craft fun. The Library would also like to remind readers that it has computers available to the public that provide free Internet access. On Tuesday, November 26th at 7:00 pm the Library will be hosting a health presentation by Laura Lepard. Lepard will share her story and family’s experience with a whole-plant based diet and serve up a diary-free meal. The film “Udderly Amazing” by Professor Walter Veith will be shown which discusses how we have been led to believe that dairy products should form an essential component of our diets. However, it is well known that many nations are dairy intolerant and that many have allergenic responses to dairy products.

Children’s Story Time is held on Fridays at 10:30 am. We welcome all comers, old and new and are sure you will have fun listening to good stories and making fun crafts. This year’s theme is Serendipity so come and discover what surprises are springing from the craft box. If you are interested in volunteering your time to read or do crafts, please contact Alanna at 7473419. Free computer and Internet access is offered by the Library to the public even with the cancellation of the Community Access Program (CAP) in March 2012. Also available are the many databases like world newspapers with Library PressDisplay (such as the P. A. Daily Herald and Saskatoon StarPhoenix), Consumer Reports online, and Ancestry Library Edition for getting started on discovering your family’s history. All you need to access the material is your library card and a PIN which can be easily set

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Have you seen any Angels lately? Dave Whalley D.L.M. ® Knox United Church As we approach the Christmas season, we will be seeing many images of angels on our T.V.’s, in our newspapers and magazines. A few days ago, while I was talking to a person on the street, I was asked if I believed in angels. That was a good question, so I decided to do a bit of research on the topic. The word angel has its roots in the Greek word, “angelo”, which simply means, “messenger”. The word angel is commonly used to describe someone who delivers a Godly message to another person. Some of the great religions of the world believe angels are messengers from the Spirit that deliver messages of truth to assist our human race. The traditional definition is that angels are supernatural beings who act as messengers between God and the Human Race. But the message could be brought by another person or received as an inner message from the Holy Spirit. Angels, or spirit beings, are found in many cultures in our world. Angels are in the teachings of three religions that I have some knowledge of; Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.. Benevolent spirit beings, called by different names, can be found in other religions, such as Hinduism and Buddhism. “Divine helpers” are included in historical writings of the Greek, Egyptian, Persian, and Babylonian cultures. To me, it is interesting to note that angels have been mentioned through out all recorded history, giving credence to their existence. No one knows what angels really look like. Biblical references refer more to their effect on the persons they are talking to. Quite often the angel appears and says, “Be not afraid…..” The physical appearance of angels could be very frightening, but the message is brought from God for a reason. Historically, angels are neither men nor women and there is no real description given for them. They were given wings by artists as early as 400 A.D. but this practice did not become popular until the Renaissance Period, which began in the 14th century. Angels have had a very close relationship with people throughout history. It is probably a closer relationship than we might imagine, especially when we examine the Biblical descriptions and images of angels, as well as personal experiences we have been told, and those experienced in our own lives. Today, many people seek angels to ask for protection and also to intervene during times of personal crisis. This now begs the question, do I believe in angels? My answer is yes. I have never “seen” an angel in its physical shape but I have received messages many times in my life from a relative, a friend, and even a stranger that I believe were from God. When I have listened to their words, I have received a solution to a problem I had been trying to solve. Quite often I wanted to go in a different direction, and when I listened and took their advice, everything worked out well. There have been times when I didn’t listen to these “angels” and the results were less than successful. God always gives us choices and presents them to us in many ways. There have been times in my life when I have had a very strong urge to do something challenging and positive. When I followed those urges it turned out well. There were also times when I decided not to follow my inner feelings and God only knows what opportunities I have missed in my life. I firmly believe that God speaks to us through our thoughts, through other people and through our environment. God gives us choices in our lives. We can choose a faith-filled life, full of peace, hope, love and joy or not. The acronym that I use frequently for God is; Good Orderly Direction. God is always with us. We can choose to accept and receive God into our lives or not. God communicates with us in many ways and I believe that God sometimes uses angels to be the messenger of the Creator. Keep your eyes, and hearts open to their presence and you just might “see” or “hear from” one this coming Christmas season! In closing, I want to thank the individual that asked me; “Do I believe in angels?” Could we all be angels of our Creator, living here and now? Yes, I believe in angels and I also believe that angels are involved in random acts of kindness. I have witnessed so many random acts of kindness that I know we have many angels present in our community working and living and doing God’s work.

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Youth to rise up at Olympic curling Is it time for youth to take over as Canada’s major with Vernon’s Jim Cotter, who will also be at the curling forces? Trials in Winnipeg. Brad Gushue, who failed to For ages, it seems it’s been Kevin Martin, Jeff qualify for Winnipeg, skipped Canada to gold in Stoughton and Glenn Howard as the only names to 2006 at Turin, Italy. Canadian men also have two consider for major titles. Oh, Kevin Koe’s Edmonsilver medals since curling was added to the Winton rink jumped in once and won a world champiter Games in 1998. On the women’s side, Canada’s onship, but the default prognostications generally Sandra Schmirler won gold in 1998 but our country revert to the Big Three. has only a silver and two bronzes to show for sucOn the women’s side, veteran Jennifer Jones, ceeding events. Cheryl Bernard and Kelly Scott have dominated. For competitive curlers, Dec. 1-8 is the biggest But times may be changing. week of the last four years. The Brier is great to win, BRUCE When the best eight men’s and eight women’s the world championship is better, but opportunity PENTON rinks gather in Winnipeg Dec. 1-8 to play off for the to win an Olympic gold medal has become king. ~ right to represent Canada at the Olympics in Sochi, • Greg Cote of the Miami Herald says the DolRussia in February, the big names will all be there, phins’ Incognito-Martin bullying story has gone but they will have stiff competition from south into overload and his brain can’t take it: “I thought youthful foursomes. I just heard an NBA announcer call Derrick Rose the star of Mike McEwen of Winnipeg has had a couple of outstanding the Chicago Bullies. I swear I heard Michael Jackson on my years on the World Curling Tour and his team seems poised car radio singing ‘Bully Jean.’ I overheard somebody say there for a breakthrough. Brad Jacobs’s youthful squad from Sault were going to be sequels to the Martin Scorsese film ‘Raging Ste. Marie won the Brier in 2012, so it knows how to win the Bully,’ and the Kevin Costner movie ‘Bully Durham.’” big events. Rachel Homan of Ontario is the best of the young• Cote again: “World Series MVP David ‘Big Papi’ Ortiz er set on the women’s side and after winning the Scott Tour- finished third in Boston’s two-man mayoral race, thanks to nament of Hearts last year, will probably be ranked 1 and 1A write-in votes. ‘That’s quite an accomplishment,’ noted newly with Jones for the Olympic berth. elected mayor Dustin Pedroia.” Pierre Charette, a two-time Brier finalist (runner-up both • Scott Ostler of the San Francisco Chronicle: “Hawks times) with Guy Hemmings, likes Jacobs’s chances. rookie guard Dennis Schroder was suspended one game for “He’s beat everybody in the field,” said Charette, who runs grabbing DeMarcus Cousins by the ungrabbables. Thus givthe four Grand Slam events for Sportsnet. “He won’t be in- ing new meaning to the term ‘clutch player.’” timidated by anyone, that’s for sure.” • Bob Molinaro of the Hampton Virginian-Pilot: “A UganCanada’s curling record at the Olympics is stellar. Kevin dan man lost his house after betting that Arsenal would beat Martin is defending Olympic champ, but his third on the 2010 Manchester United last weekend. He made the bet with a gold medal team in Vancouver, John Morris, is now curling friend who staked his Toyota and his wife. And NFL fantasy

league guys think they have a lot on the line.” • Blogger T.C. Chong: “Toronto is considering bidding for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Now if they can just get their mayor to pass a drug test.” • Blogger Torben Rolfsen, on Richie Incognito winning the 2012 South Florida Good Guy Award: “The runner-up was a Colombian drug lord.” • Cam Hutchinson of the Saskatoon Express: “Congratulations to Rick Renteria on becoming the latest manager who won’t win a World Series with the Chicago Cubs.” • Brad Dickson of the Omaha World-Herald: “The Los Angeles Lakers may be interested in signing Lamar Odom. That’s only if the Lakers’ first choice, the mayor of Toronto, falls through.” • Another one from Dickson: “A Colts player headbutted a helmet-less Titans player. Watching at home, Rich Incognito said, ‘Man, I miss the game.’ “ • Comedy writer Jim Barach: “Relief pitcher Brian Wilson was turned down by the Yankees because he refused to shave his beard. Apparently that leaves his employment options pretty much left to the Red Sox, ZZ Top and Duck Dynasty.” • RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “The 3-15 Winnipeg Blue Bombers ended the season as the most penalized bunch in the CFL. Unless you include their fans.” • Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “Toronto mayor Rob Ford admitted he’s smoked crack cocaine while in office. Which probably explains why hizzoner always keeps asking: ‘So when’s our Stanley Cup parade, again?’” • Late night funnyman Jimmy Fallon: “There are reports that Tim Tebow is looking for a job as a college football commentator. Or at least as a backup college football commentator.” Care to comment? Email [email protected]

Green between the lines - Riders stamp ticket to Grey Cup The Saskatchewan Roughriders put forth a commanding performance in the Western Final on November 17. The Riders’ offensive gameplan was clear from the outset. They came into the game looking to take advantage of the injuries sustained to the Calgary defensive line, and planned a heavy dosage of runs up the gut. One could guess at this strategy when seeing the amount of carries given to backup tailback Jock Sanders in an attempt to keep Kory Sheets fresh. Both backs dug in behind a dominant performance by the Roughriders’ offensive line, who double-and-chipped their way down the field on numerous occasions, moving bodies along the way. There was nothing tricky about the Riders’ run scheme. They called the same play over and over again, tweaked slightly by the presence or absence of tight ends, and the addition or subtraction of receivers to the box to aid in the blocking. Though the inside zone scheme was consistent, Sheets was still able to find running room in different places. His first few big gains were made by stretching the play all the way around the play side, while later he gained yards by cutting the ball back, and other times he simply took it right up through the heart of the Stampeders defense. The Riders’ defense was geared up for this game as well, hustling to the ball and reading plays well in order to disrupt the Calgary offense. Both of these qualities were evident in the interception by defensive lineman Jer-

main McElveen on the first drive of the game. The Stamps tried a middle screen, a play that only works if the defensive tackles are fooled and pursue upfield. But the entire Riders line stayed disciplined on the play, reading the

turnover battle by a 6-1 margin, a telling indicator in the outcome of most football games. Calgary led the scoring with a Rene Peredes field goal, but the Riders answered right back with a touchdown drive of their own, capped

blocks and dropping into the passing lanes. McElveen’s takeaway was the first of many on the afternoon for the Roughriders. Defensive back Terrell Maze registered an interception of his own on the day, and fumbles were recovered by defenders wearing green on four other occasions. In total, the Riders won the

by a Durant to Bagg touchdown pass. Many Riders helped carry the ball down the field, but the star of the drive was the offensive line, who opened up running lanes and gave Durant ample time to make his reads. The Stamps tacked on another field goal before the first quarter ended.

Chris Getzlaf caught the first touchdown of the second quarter from the number three spot in a quads formation. He banged his route in and made the play just under the goalpost. The Riders added a single before Durant completed his next touchdown pass, this one going to Weston Dressler. Durant floated the pass outside of Dressler as he raced down the seam, giving his receiver enough time to adjust to the ball. The extra point made it 22-6 for the Riders, a score that would hold until halftime. Drew Tate replaced Kevin Glenn for the second half of the game, a move that paid off early in the third with a Tate touchdown pass to Joe West. The Calgary receiver found himself wide open on the backside of a bunch formation due to a bust in the Riders’ coverage. It would prove to be the only scoring play of the third. The Riders were able to add to their lead in the fourth, mostly due to the continued dominance of their offensive line and the consistent running of their backs. They were also able to hold the Stamps off the board with some stellar defensive play. By the end of the game the Riders had earned a 35-13 win, and a berth in the Grey Cup. Thus the Riders will get a chance to play in front of their home crowd for the 101st Grey Cup, though the surging Hamilton Tiger-Cats hope to spoil the party in Regina on November 24.

Go Riders Go! Let’s bring home the Grey Cup!

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 COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL WIRING  TRENCHING  SKIDSTEER & BACKHOE SERVICES JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN

WilcoxZuk-Chovin Law Office

Ph: 306-764-2288

306-747-7905 747-7905

ELECTRICIAN

LAWYER

DR CONSTRUCTION

CC Carbin Contracting Ltd.

E L E C T R I C

• Complete Autobody Repair • Lifetime Warranty • Auto Glass Repair • Paintless Dent Repair 492 South Industrial Dr. Prince Albert

Leask

ELECTRICIAN

Ph: 306-747-4321 anytime AUTOBODY REPAIR

INSURANCE

EAVESTROUGHING

AUTOMOBILE 1-131 Service Rd. East, Box 457 Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0

FINANCES

Marianne Turcotte

Tammy Smart

3 - 210 - 15th Street East, Prince Albert S6V 1G2

Rocky Road Trucking Ltd. Debden, SK

For all your Grain Hauling needs. Now Also Available 53’ Step Deck.

John and Bertha Couture Greg Spencer Fred Pomrenk Donna Lovberg Marjorie Brossart

PHONE 306-764-6311

Contact Rocky Couture Cell (306)468-7872 or (306)724-2176

PLUMBING

TRUCKING

BRONZE CASTER

ELECTRICIAN

FUNERAL SERVICES

NISSE FOUNDRY

J &H Electric

Northern Funeral Service

MGB Trucking Ltd.

Shellbrook Funeral Home

• Rubber Tired Backhoe • Excavator • End Dump

Bronze cemetery plaques made at Mont Nebo, Sask.

Phone: 468-2853 Fax: 468-2252 email [email protected] web: www.nissefoundry.com

Residential, Commercial & Agricultural Wiring & Trenching

Jake Verbonac 306-747-9073 Box 118, Shellbrook S0J 2E0

Build our community: Buy locally manufactured

Serving Shellbrook & Surrounding area

CONCRETE SERVICES

FARM EQUIPMENT

Prince Albert • Birch Hills • Shellbrook

We will be there when you need us 24 hours

82 Main Street, Shellbrook, SK email: [email protected]

www.northernfuneralservice.ca

Keith Hurt, Joe Clyke • On Site Mixing • No Waste • Now offers full concrete services from start to finish

Only pay for what you use! Phone Waylyn

1-306-441-4006

After Hours 306-960-1921 SERVICE

Courteous, professional, reliable, plumbing, heating, gas fitting services

Ph: 306-747-4332 Shellbrook, Sask.

Claude Tucker, Brian & Bev Stobbs HEARING CLINIC

BURTON CONCRETE PARTS

306-747-2494

Backhoe Work & Hauling

Carlton Trail Hearing Clinic Dr. Jodi Haberstock, Au.D., BC - HIS Registered Audiologist

Chris Lucyshyn After Hours 306-960-4916 SALES Brent Karr 306-232-7810

2995 2nd Ave. West South Hill Mall, Prince Albert, SK

Aaron Hansen 306-960-7429

www.carltontrailhearing.com

306-922-0003 TF 1-877-477-6863

Clarence Hoehne Leask, Sask.

Bus.: 306.466.4487 Cell 306.466.7420

LAWYER

PLUMBING/HEATING

WELDING/REPAIR

DELBERT M. DYNNA Law Office

D & S Mechanical Services Inc.

PARKSIDE WELDING & REPAIR

100A - 10th St. East Prince Albert, SK S6V 0Y7

phone (306) 764-6856 fax (306) 763-9540 Preferred areas of practice: Wills, Estates, Real Estate

Commercial Refrigeration Res. & Com. Air Conditioning Plumbing • Heating • Gas Fitting Shellbrook & Area Tel: 306-747-3170 Cell: 306-981-6869 Cell: 306-747-9317

MOBILE & SHOP

Greg Olson Ph: 306-747-2990 Cell: 306-747-8148

Derek 306-747-9114

Parkside [email protected]

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NOTICE This newspaper accepts advertisements in good faith. We advise that it is in your interest to investigate offers personally. Publications by this paper should not be taken as an endorsement of the product or services offered.

November 8, 2013 NOTICE NOTICE In accordance with the Garage Keepers Lien Act, the following vehicle will be offered for sale by auction through sealed bids. Bids must be postmarked by November 30, 2013. Bids must be sent to P.O. Box 456, Canwood, SK. S0J 0K0. The lienholder reserves the right to bid in this auction. 2013 Chevrolet Impala (Grey) VIN: 2G1W5E31D1104491 Owned by Thomas Trent 1-47c NOTICE OF INTENDED SALE Auction of 2006 Kawasaki KVF750C6F; Serial# JKAVFDC1X6B504353. Owned by Trevor Gouldhawke. Auction to take place at Naber Performance Division 151 Service Road East, Shellbrook, Sask. S0J2E0 on December 6th, 2013 @ 2:00PM. By Ted Naber

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE FOR SALE - Bar Fridge,$90.00, new condition, 13” TV,40.00, Exercise equipment for people who hate to exercise $90.00, screened tent,$40.00, Venmar Air Exchanger $450.00 Camper mesh carpet $90.00 Call 306-764-1363 evenings and weekends. TFCH FOR SALE - Farm fresh eggs. Call 306-466-4428 4-47CH HOUSEHOLD ITEMS - BOSCH Mixers $229 & up, VITAMIX Blenders $499 & up, BAMIX Hand Blenders Kitchenaid Commercial Mixers, Spiral slicers, LEFSE

Supplies,Call Hometech Regina toll free 1-888-6926724

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE FOR SALE - 60 mixed bred cows $1,300 ea. if you pick, $1,175 ea. if you take them all. Ph: 306-883-2468 or 780-891-7334 4-48CH FOR SALE - Weanling pigs from 4 to 6 months old. Ph: 306-466-2261 2-47CH

PETS FOR SALE FOR SALE - Five brown and one black chocolate lab cross puppies. $100 each. Looking for purebred male chocolate lab to sire next litter. Terms negotiable. 306747-3769 3-49CH

WANTED WANTED - All kinds of feed grain, including heated canola. Now distributors of feed pellets with up to 36% protein. Marcel Seeds, Debden Ph: 306-724-4461 TFCH

HOMES FOR SALE FOR SALE - House at 113 - 3rd St. East, Spiritwood. Clean, clean, clean! Good starter or retirement home. A must see! Ph: 306-883-2364 4-48CH

LAND FOR SALE

HELP WANTED

FARM LAND FOR SALE - Farm Land For Sale RM#321 Prairedale NE 27,32,26,W3 PLUS 5 SURFACE OIL RIGHTS NW 27,32,26,W3 PLUS 4 SURFACE OIL RIGHTS NE 21,33,26,W3 NE 27,33,26,W3 PLUS 1 SURFACE OIL RIGHTS SE 27 33,26,W3 PLUS 1 SURFACE OIL RIGHTS RM# 352 Hearts Hill NW 08,36,26 w3 PLUS 1 SURFACE OIL RIGHTS Presenting offers Nov 28th/13 Total price $1,900,000 Will consider splitting off one or more quarters MLS For complete List with assessments, oil rights revenue and granery details Contact Gary Busch Century 21 Fusion Saskatoon. [email protected] cell 3062217700

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306-883-2992 COMING EVENTS TOGRAPHY SHOW & SALE - Saturdays, Nov. 30 and Dec. 14 10 am to 4 pm; #7 3rd Street, Holbein, Laurie Trithardt Photography. Refreshments served. 2-48C Thank you to

CARD OF THANKS everyone who came out to help me celebrate my 80th birthday. Special thanks to Christle and Gerald for the

entertainment. Thanks to Marj for reading the letter that brought back memories of Sugar Hill. An extra special thanks to Brenda and Violet for arranging everything, including the lunch and birthday cake. Thanks to family and friends for coming from near and far. - Leroy Larsen

Moving away from you was not easy and we will miss all of you. Please know we will never forget you and we want you to know how blessed we were to be part of your Spirit-filled family. May God be with you all until we meet again. - With all our love, Bonnie and Doug Schmirler.

Words alone cannot express our gratitude to the people of Shellbrook and Canwood for the gifts and best wishes shared with us as we prepared to move to Melville. You have no idea what impact your communities had on us as we had the honour of spending the past eight years with you. We especially want to thank the people of Zion Lutheran Church in Canwood and St. John’s Lutheran Church in Shellbrook for sharing their love with us and graciously allowing us to share our love with you.

I would like to thank my family and everyone who helped me celebrate my 80th birthday. Thank you for the phone calls and personal good wishes. Being old doesn’t seem so bad after all. God bless. - Edith Henry WILCOX - Kitch Gone but never

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MEMORIAMS

November 26, 1993. When someone you love becomes a memory, The memory becomes a treasure. - Sadly missed and loved by Mom and Dad. SWAN - Rene In loving memory of Mom, who passed away November 24, 2009. Remembering you is easy We do it every day, But missing you is a heartache That never goes away. - Lovingly remembered by your children.

WANTED Activities Co-ordinator for Shellbrook Housing Authority For more info call 306-714-7505

forgotten. Miss you Dad. - Pat, Brian, Sharon, Colleen and families.

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MEMORIAL LAKE REGIONAL PARK Position: Secretary Treasurer Qualifications Required: Business/Office Admin Experience, Simply Accounting (Payroll for 35 emp), Word and Excel, Communication Skills, Grant Submissions, Budget Prep, Product Costing, Board Meeting Prep and Attendance. Supply home office. To obtain an expanded list of duties or submit your resume, contact Darlene at [email protected]. Applications accepted until Dec. 1, 2013.

MEMORIAL LAKE REGIONAL PARK Position: Assistant Campground Manager 2014 Season (Apr 15 - Oct 15 appr). Will be working under thesupervision of the present Superintendent for training purposes for the 2014 Season. Position includes maintenance of campground, cabin areas, waterfront and playgrounds, capital projects, support services for the campgroundoffice and staff, working with the shop supervisor in regard to equipment sharing, must attain and maintain Water Certification, WHIMS, Pesticide Operator Lic. and any additional requirements set by the board of directors. Please email resumes to [email protected] . Applications accepted until Dec. 1, 2013.

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Shellbrook Town Council meeting highlights Minutes of a meeting of the Council of Shellbrook held in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Office in Shellbrook, Saskatchewan, on Monday, October 28, 2013. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor George Tomporowski, Councillor Lyle Banda, Councillor Amund Otterson, Councillor Lois Freeman, Councillor Kathleen Nording, Councillor David Knight STAFF PRESENT: Kelly Hoare, Administrator That we rent out the house at the old Zawada property for $550 - this will include sewer. The garage and shed will not be available to the renter. CARRIED. That we declare the week of November 4-9, 2013 as Family Physician week as suggested by Sask. Docs. CARRIED. That we proceed with leasing a new photocopier through Toshiba. CARRIED. That we extend Dave Radchuk’s building permit to December 31, 2014. CARRIED. That we write off $1,400 on improvements that should have been abated on the 2012 and 2013 taxes on roll #2003. CARRIED. That we award the sand hauling tender to KDM Farms. We will make them aware that they are responsible to obtain road use agreements with both the RM of Canwood and the RM of Shellbrook. CARRIED. That we adopt the attached policy for tax holidays and extend the three year tax holiday for the 2014 calendar year. CARRIED. That we set the discount rates for 2014 as follows: January 10% February 9% March 8% April 7% May 6% June 5% July - Dec No Discount CARRIED.

That we make the following appointments for the period of November 1, 2013 to October 31, 2014: Public Works, Sanitation, OH&S and Airport Council Members – Banda, Otterson, Tomporowski Staff – Public Works Foreman, Administrator, Rec Director (when required) Financial Planning & Budgeting Council Members – Knight, Freeman, Tomporowski Staff – Administrator, Public Works Foreman, Rec Director (when required) Human Resources Council Members – Clements, Freeman Staff - Administrator, Public Works Foreman Police, Fire, Mutual Aid & Parkland Mutual Aid Council Members – Banda, Knight Staff – Administrator, Public Works Foreman (when required) Leisure Services Pool – Nording, Rec Director Theatre – Nording, Rec Director Campground/Kinsmen Park – Nording, Rec Director Museum – Nording, Rec Director Parks Board – Disband Hall – Otterson, Rec Director Members at large – Brenda Campbell, Leola Skrupski Golf Course Rep – Clements, Otterson Members at large – Murray Tait, Sally Gunderson, Bruce Moe, Clarence Bowes, Ron Cripps, Wendell Peterson, Richard Bell, Jerad Buckingham, Perry Loth, Matt Sommerfeld, Jason McComas, Judy Krakalvich Centennial Park Rep – Banda, Rec Director Sports Grounds Rep – Banda, Rec Director Umbrella Committee Rep – Banda, Rec Director

Members at Large – Brad Ledding, Richard Bell, Scott Galloway, Mike Tanchuk Rec Centre Rep – Banda, Rec Director, Administrator, Public Works Foreman Members at large – Chris Gosselin, Drew Ferster, Jay Ferster, Jody Smart, Ken Person, Mike Sharron, Mike Tanchuk, Scott Galloway, Shaun Kerber, Melanie Neufeld Curling Centre Rep – Banda, Rec Director, Administrator, Public Works Members at Large – Nathan Dzialo, Richard Bell, Ron Cripps, Meg Ritchie, Clarence Bowes, Brad Ledding, Arnold Crawford, Karen Muller Emergency Measures Council Members – Nording, Freeman, Knight Staff – Administrator, Public Works Foreman (when required) Coordinator – Elna Fish Building Inspection Committee Council Members – All Staff – Administrator, Public Works Foreman, Rec Director BID Committee Rep Council Members – Banda 55-40 Municipal Working Group Rep Council Members – Tomporowski, Clements Local Library Board & Wapiti Library Board Rep Council Members – Freeman CAR Board Rep Council Members – Banda Staff – Rec Director Members at large – Terry Otterson, Slylvia Jones, Shirley Tomporowski Dr. Recruitment & Retention Rep Council Members – Otterson, Banda Staff - Adminsitrator Hospital Steering Committee Rep Council Members – Otterson Members at large – Richard Porter

Hospital Fundraising Foundation Council Members - Otterson Economic Development/Small Business Loans Corp Rep Council Members – Knight, Tomporowski Staff – Administrator Members at large – Clark Pepper, Yvonne Groenen Interagency Committee Rep Council Members – Clements Returning Officer Staff – Administrator Assessor Staff – Administrator Solicitor Wilcox Zuk Building Inspector Halayka Building Inspections Bylaw Enforcement Officer To Be Determined Parkland Terrace Foundation Council Members – Otterson, Nording, Freeman Before & After School Care Council Members – Clements Staff – Rec Director Members at Large – Stacey Tanchuk, Karen Larsen, Becky Fisher, Tara Kerber, Carma Smith Happy Hearts Day Care Council Members – Tomporowski, Clements Members at Large – Karisa Klassen, Nicole Philp, Marliese Kasner, Kirby Kulrich, Renee Kyliuk, Megan Shindle, Tasje Sharron, Amanda Lauder CARRIED. That we set the November meetings of Council as Wednesday, November 13, 2013 and Monday, November 25, 2013. CARRIED. That we adjourn

Staying safe on frozen lakes Anglers, skaters and outdoor enthusiasts often take to the great outdoors when lakes and other bodies of water freeze. But even after days of below-freezing temperatures, lakes may not be solid, increasing the risk that revelers will fall through the ice, possibly resulting in drowning or hypothermia. As a result, it is imperative that safety precautions be taken when spending time on frozen lakes. Though it can be fun to skate or fish on a frozen lake, ice is never safe and it’s always in one’s best interest to treat ice with caution. Ice strength depends on various factors, including daily temperature, water depth, water chemistry, currents, and distribution of the load on the ice. It is impossible to judge the thickness of the ice by appearance alone. Your best bet is to proceed with caution and follow these tips for survival. * Be prepared for any scenario. Prepare for the possibility of a plunge. Carry a long metal or metaltipped wood pole, called a spud bar, which can be used to test the strength of areas of ice you are unsure about. The bar also can be used as a walking stick. Carry safety spikes to provide traction if you fall through and need to climb up onto the ice. * Avoid crossing frozen bodies of water in a single file, as it may stress the ice. Also, never venture out alone. Always go with a partner or alert someone to your whereabouts. * Always wear a life jacket. Life jackets act as flotation

devices until you can get to safety. * Do not take a vehicle onto the ice. Sixty-eight percent of the 117 ice fatalities that occurred in Minnesota in the last 40 years involved a vehicle. A car or light truck needs 8 to

12 inches of clear ice to be safe. * Be aware of cracks or fissures in the ice. Be extremely cautious crossing ice near river mouths, points of land, islands, and springs. Currents can cause ice to be thinner

in these areas. * Carry a safety line. Such lines can be thrown to someone who has fallen through the ice. This may be the best method of pulling someone to safety. * Remain calm if you fall through the ice. Avoid tthrashing, which can use up energy and body heat. T Try to keep your head and face above the water. The body will react to the plunge by going into ““cold shock,” a condition characterized by hyp perventilation, involuntary gasping and internal rresponses including hypertension (high blood presssure) and changes in pulse rate. You do have time tto get out. Many people can last two to five minutes iin cold water before strength and coordination are ccompromised. Try to normalize your breathing to ensure you get eenough oxygen to react and get to safety. Concenttrate on breathing slowly and steadily. Kick your ffeet and pull yourself out of the water at the stronggest edge of the ice. Try to roll up onto the ice, stayiing flat to distribute your body weight. Roll yourself aaway from the hole into which you fell and remain oon your hands and knees until you crawl several ffeet away. Only then should you stand up and walk to safety to get dry and warm. Spending time on a frozen lake can be fun, but it’s also risky. Knowing how to react in an emergency situation may just save a life. TF13C785

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ENVIROEX OILFIELD Rentals & Sales Ltd. is looking for two Class 1 drivers to join our team. We’re looking for an experience picker operator as well as a tractor driver. Oilfield experience is required as well as valid safety tickets and a clean driver’s abstract. We offer a great benefit package as well as a small company atmosphere. Please fax your resume to 403-501-0387 or email it to: [email protected]. J O U R N E Y M A N AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $32/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrylser.ca. Fax 403-854-2845; Email: [email protected]. TJ LOGGING of Whitecourt, Alberta is now taking resumes for 2013 - 2014 logging season. Experienced buncher/skidder/ limber/process operators required. Please fax resume to 780-778-2428. Want to see the country? Semi Retired? We are looking for 1 ton O/O to transport RVs throughout N. America. 1-800-867-6233; www.roadexservices.com

ACCOMMODATIONS

Wage Subsidy Program for people with disabilities Are you looking for work? The Neil Squire Society’s Working Together Program helps persons with disabilities find and maintain employment. Through our wage subsidy program, job seekers are connected to employers with the intention of long-term employment. Participants must: - have a disability (self-declared) - be unemployed (or working under 20 hrs/week) - have not received EI in the last 3 years Register Today! 306.781.6023 www.neilsquire.ca

Moose Jaw, SK Give the Gift of WARMTH with Temple Gardens Gift Cards this Holiday Season! To Purchase: Onlinetemplegardens.sk.ca Toll Free 1-800-718-7727 Visit our Kiosk at the Northgate Mall in Regina from (Nov 26 - Dec 24) Or directly at the Hotel Available in dollar amounts of $25 - $500

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METAL ROOFING, SIDING, AND TRIMS. 36” Tuff-Rib/Low-Rib Colored 83¢/sq.ft. Galvalume 72¢/sq.ft. Largest Color Selection. Custom Trims Manufactured In-house 40 Year Warranty. Call MEL-VIEW METAL 1-306-752-4219.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY HOME BASED Embroidery Business for less than $10,000. Get started in the promotional products industry. Work from home on your schedule. Call Nicolle at 1-866-890-9488.

Escape to Saskatchewan’s Favourite Destination!! WINCH TRACTOR OPERATORS. Must have experience operating a winch. To apply fax, email or drop off resume at the office. Phone 780-842-6444. Fax 780-842-6581. Email: rigmove@ telus.net. Mail: H&E Oilfield Services Ltd., 2202 1 Ave., Wainwright, AB, T9W 1L7. For more employment information see our webpage: www.heoil.com.

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Work and Live on a farm in Europe, Britain, Japan, Australia, or New Zealand! Dairy, Crop, Beef, Sheep & more available. AgriVenture invites applicants 18-30 for 4-12 month 2014 programs. www.agriventure.com 1-888-598-4415

Guaranteed approval drive away today! We lend money to everyone. Fast approvals, best interest rates. Over 500 vehicles sale priced for immediate delivery OAC. 1-877-796-0514. www.yourapproved online.com.

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FEED AND SEED HEATED CANOLA WANTED!! - GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!! - BARLEY, OATS, WHT - LIGHT OR TOUGH - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!! HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252 Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM

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FREE...Order your high quality summers mounted harrow attachments and get free freight to Saskatchewan. Contact [email protected]; 403-545-2580; Bow Island, Alberta; www.summers.com. ICE FISHING HUTS on sale now! Hold-on large huts are ready for pick up. We sell out every year. Made in Canada. Phone 306 253 4343. LARGE FERTILIZER TANKS on year end sale! 5000 gal only $2800.00. Made in Saskatchewan. Phone 306 253 4343. RURAL WATER TREATMENT. Patented iron filters, softeners, distillers, “Kontinuous Shock” Chlorinator, IronEater. Patented whole house reverse osmosis. Payment plan. 1-800-BIG-IRON ( 2 4 4 - 4 7 6 6 ) ; www.BigIronDrilling.com. View our 29 patented & patent pending inventions. Since 1957.

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PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 550,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or 306-649.1400 for details.

TRIDEM WATER TRUCK and 2007 10x30 QA shack. 2004 WS 4900 SA 120 barrel with only 115,000 kilometers. Pre-emissions. Recent CV. Maintenance records available. 403-340-9328.

HEALTH DISABILITY BENEFIT GROUP - Working hard for Canadians with disabilities. Suffering from a Disability? The Canadian Government wants to give you up to $40,000. For details check out our website: www.disabilitygroup canada.com or Call us today toll-free 1.888.875.4787. Family Physician Required: Current busy medical office for physician(s) available for lease immediately in downtown Prince Albert. For more information: Terry306-922-2090; [email protected]; www.medi-cross.com

LAND FOR SALE Eston Land for Sale; SE 28-26-22, NW 2226-22, SW 22-26-22, NW 27-25-22, and SE 27-25-22. Will sell as parcels or separately. Highest or any tenders not necessarily accepted. Tenders close Dec. 20th. Please send tenders to the attention of Fred Peterson, 210 Benchlands Terrace, Canmore, AB. T1W 1G1. 403 804 1894.

FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 66 1/4’s South Central - 18 1/4’s East Central - 74 1/4’s South - 70 1/4’s South East - 22 1/4’s South West - 58 1/4’s North - 6 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 55 1/4’s

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STEEL BUILDINGS STEEL BUILDING THE GREAT SUPER SALE! 20X20 $4,070. 25X26 $4,879. 30X32 $6,695. 32X40 $8,374. 35X38 $9,540. 40X50 $12,900. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK QUICK PAYMENT. YMENT.

STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteel buildings.ca

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SMART. SPACIOUS. STYLISH. Clearing out our Moduline 2013 Models. Best value of the year. Delivered within 300 km of Lethbridge. Call us at 1-855-380-2266; www.craigshome sales.com.

REAL ESTATE ONLY A FEW UNITS LEFT! 55 PLUS ADULT COMMUNITY Ground Level Ranchers. www.diamondplace.ca 306 241 0123 Warman, SK

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