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We are OPEN
every day all
holiday season for
dine-in, take-out,
offsale or stopping by . . .
see you at TB's!
Waving
goodbye
to 2013!
Merry Christmas!!
at the Manitou Hotel
306-946-3315
tbsbarandgrill.com
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Vol. 81 No. 1
The Watrous
IN THIS ISSUE
Monday, December 23, 2013
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Pg 2-3...............People and Places
Pg 4.....................Arts and Entertainment
Pg 5.....................Business and Agriculture
Pg 6-7...............Editorial and Opinion
Pg 8-9...............Sports
Pg 10-11........Christmas feature
Pg 14-16........Classifieds/Blanket Classifieds
Pg 17-18...........Business/Community Directory
Pg 18.................Coming Events
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Mayors
reflect
on 2013
■ Daniel Bushman/The Watrous Manitou
December 23, 2013
Growth and change popped up throughout this past year across Saskatchewan.
For many places there were projects
and day-to-day maintenance required to
keep a community going. To get an idea
about how 2013 went around the area, the
Watrous Manitou attempted to contact 14
local mayors; here are the responses of
those who were reached.
Clavet mayor Blair Bentley said Northridge Developments has moved into its
new phase of selling about 30 lots. The
community also replaced some speed
pumps in its reservoir, which will allow
for more growth in the village. Bentley
said crews redid Main Street where water
caused some issues. New soil and fresh
gravel was placed on the dug-out portion
of road with hopes of eventually paving
it.
Colonsay mayor James Gray said 2013
was good and they have some homes for
sale. A new condominium was also constructed. While trying to keep a limit on
paving due to budget constraints, Gray
said crews did a bunch on the streets
along with sweeping. They also decorated
the park this year for the Christmas season and constructed a 40’ x 80’ shop, which
will be used for storage.
Drake’s mayor Peter Nicholson said
Drake Meats’ expansion in the community has been completed. Since the end
of October it has been at full operation.
Drake’s big project has been the lagoon expansion. Nicholson is hoping to get some
funding assistance from the government
level and will continue forward with operations into 2014.
Imperial mayor Ronald Klenk said the
community saw a few new houses built
in 2013. Sidewalk and street maintenance
was also done. Imperial began developing
lots for the future, which have power and
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Displaying a little holiday attitude
With all the focus on shopping and decorations and preparations, does anyone ever stop to think how Santa’s elves feel? Students at Watrous Elemen-
tary School made sure the audience heard all about it in Crazy Christmas, one
–– Daniel Bushman/TWM
of two productions at the Dec. 19 pageant.
Weathering 2013’s storms
December 23, 2013
Like it does so often in this province,
the weather acted very much like a rollercoaster, going up and down throughout
the months of 2013. From weather warnings of blizzards, rain and wind chill values to sunshine late in the summer, the
latest version of Saskatchewan weather
displayed it all around the Watrous area.
January:
Melting snow, blizzards, bone-chilling
wind chill and travel advisories were all
packed into the beginning of 2013. While
January started off warm, the month
spiraled into frosty temperatures and
strong winds before warming once February arrived.
Daytime highs ranged from -27˚C up to
5.2˚C, which was the warmest day of the
month, coming Jan. 9.
The coldest daytime high came on the
30th when it was -27.1˚C. Five days got
below -20˚C and added wind chills during
portions of January made it feel even colder than that. The average daytime high
for the month was -9.5˚C and the average
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overnight low was -21.8˚C.
February:
The second month of the year had two
days 0˚C or warmer. The average daytime
high ended up being -6.7˚C with the warmest day Feb. 16 when it was 1.4˚C. A couple
of cold snaps with some strong winds
made the middle of the month a little unbearable but aside from that, just seven of
the 28 days got colder than -10˚C.
The coldest day in February was on the
19th when it was -19.6˚C. The coldest overnight low was -32.5˚C, which also came on
(see page 18: WEATHER)
Home owners . . .
helping home owners
Wishing everyone all the best over the holiday season from
Ken Bushman and the staff at Watrous Home Hardware.
Tuesday, Dec. 24 - Closing at 3:00 p.m.
Wed./Thurs., Dec. 25/26 - Closed
Tuesday, Dec. 31 - Closing at 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 1 - Closed
People and Places
2 • MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2013 • THE WATROUS MANITOU
Local
news
Festive
win
At the centre
Winner of
the “Merry
Christmas
Tree” raffle was
Cheryl Daniels
of Watrous.
Proceeds from
the raffle will go
towards building
an outdoor
gazebo at
Manitou Lodge.
–– submitted by
Melanie Manson and
Monique Sundquist/
Watrous
Sundown Motel
is now taking
reservations
from the public.
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Jolly old St. Nick
Santa will soon be waving from aboard his sleigh as
he prepares to make his world-wide deliveries just
in time for Christmas. Many homes around town
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Spreading the Winston
cheer for all to hear
■ submitted by Sarah Davidson
Winston High School reporter
Planning to retire? Planning to invest?
are decorated with festive colours, lights and scenes
that brighten the long, dark nights of winter.
Well, we have been waiting since Halloween for this time of year, gentle snow
falling and warm sugar cookies. The best
movies of all time are on TV and you have
permission to eat as much as you please.
Christmas time is truly the most wonderful time of the year. Even if most of us
have all the family coming down, or we
have to be the ones going down, the season is always warm and inviting. Winston has been keeping it jolly and most
importantly it has been keeping the true
meaning of Christmas its top priority.
This year Winston is going out of its
way to make sure the holidays are about
giving rather than getting. There are
numerous fundraisers and donations being made. Like last year, the water Rafiki
bracelets are being sold for $10, this year
it is the friendship bracelet. Each chain
provides one person with access to clean
water for one year, it is a great and easy
way to give back and score a cute piece of
jewellery in the process. Floor hockey is
big for the guys and gals of Winston, and
to make it more special, there are food
bank donations involved for the people
who participate. Like always, Winston has
Share the Warmth. Two bins in the school
are set out for any student to put old and
unwanted clothing like sweaters, to go to
people in need, so everyone can be warm
this holiday. With all the giving, there is a
little getting involved as well. The annual
12 days of Christmas is in the school and
the last day is almost here.
Christmas is everyone’s favourite holiday and it is always nice to see people
come together to make the holiday special.
Thanks to everyone in Winston who has
been giving extra helping hands this season. Happy holidays! See you in January!
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Kaiser winners at the Senior
Centre Monday, Dec. 9 were:
first - Maggie Findlay, 196;
second - Marie Brumwell, 191;
third - Fred Kahlert, 181; fourth
- Cicely Wieliczko, 158.
Crib winners at the Senior
Centre Thursday, Dec. 12 were:
ladies first - Olive Sundquist,
876; ladies second - Evangeline Zerr, 867; travelling - Olive
Sundquist; men’s first - Earle
Johnson, 875; men’s second
- Ev Adams, 862; travelling Roger Langston. Homesteader
was Grace Allen.
Kaiser winners at the
Senior Centre Monday, Dec. 16
were: first - Darryl Findlay, 202;
second - Marie Brumwell, 147;
third - Cicely Wieliczko, 140;
fourth - Maggie Findlay, 128.
Witnesses
assemble
God’s word is beneficial for
teaching - Jehovah’s Witnesses
wholeheartedly agree that “All
Scripture is . . . beneficial for
teaching.” (2 Timothy 3:16). As
the world’s largest organization fo active Bible teachers,
Jehovah’s Witnesses feel that
it is necessary to continually update and improve their
teaching methods and skills.
The program emphasized
several things that helped
all in attendance to examine
the many practical ways in
which the Bible impacts our
life and acts as a teacher. By
means of talks, demonstrations
and interviews, the audience
learned how to better adorn
the Word of God and display its
value in the community. They
do this through their volunteer
efforts helping their neighbours become more familiar
with the Bible.
Local Witnesses from across
central Saskatchewan enjoyed
the two-day circuit assembly
program, which developed the
theme God’s Word is Beneficial.
The Witnesses were encouraged to make effective use of
the Bible in their public ministry. They further examined
the content of 2 Timothy 3:16,
to better understand how the
scriptures teach, reprove, set
things straight and discipline
in righteousness. A highlight
of the program was the water
baptism of six newly-ordained
ministers. The audience welcomed them enthusiastically.
The Watrous congregation
enjoyed being in attendance
with more than 600 other
delegates in Saskatoon.
Lorne & Janet Brown, Simpson, SK
Windows installed June 2012.
“We knew these windows were a locally manufactured
product and was the one reason we purchased them. The crew
was friendly and we were always at ease with them. Each member seemed to have their job and kept right at it even when it
was hot and muggy.”
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THE WATROUS MANITOU • MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2013 • 3
Bring on the action
Watrous Elementary School classes from Gr. 4 to 7 performed
Lights! Camera! Christmas! at the annual Christmas pageant held
Dec. 19 in the civic centre. It was movie-making time for these
division two students who cast Santa in everything from
a spaghetti western to a superhero adventure flick.
Watrous Kinette
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Grand Prize Draw: Monday, December 23rd
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WATROUS MEDICAL CLINIC
CLINIC HOURS OF OPERATION:
Tuesday, December 24th ........Closed at 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 25th ...........................Closed
Thursday, December 26th .............................Closed
Tuesday, December 31st .........Closed at 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 1st ..................................Closed
Watrous Medical Clinic
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NOKOMIS
WATROUS
706 4th St. W..................... $479,900
601 4th St. W..................... $459,900
204 12th Ave. E. ................ $399,900
303 2nd Ave. W.... REDUCED $299,900
6 Meadows Place .....................SOLD
803 3rd St. E...................... $249,900
205 6th Ave. E. .................. $249,000
Ediger Acreage ................. $199,900
#5-105 6th Ave. E............... $170,000
309 3rd Ave. W. ................. $164,900
306 6th Ave. E. .................. $139,900
601 3rd St. W. ................... $119,900
217 5th Ave. W. ... REDUCED $114,900
201 4th Ave. W. ................. $109,000
407 4th Ave. E. .................... $89,900
406 4th Ave E. ..................... $69,900
#29-404 8th Ave. E............... $42,900
Manitou Lodge Condos:
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SHOW SUITE NOW READY TO VIEW!!
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BUSINESS
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LANIGAN
25 Mayo St..............REDUCED $319,900
14 Willow Place ....................$249,000
34 Antrum St ........................$229,900
23 Wexford St .......................$150,000
Hendry Acreage ....................$329,900
212 2nd Ave. W........................$79,900
302 2nd Ave. ...........................$29,900
SIMPSON
309 Douglas ..............................$92,900
309 York St .............................$49,900
107 Saskatchewan Ave.. .............$39,900
VENN
110 Main Street... .................$105,000
YOUNG
115 2nd Ave. ...........................$74,900
MANITOU BEACH
527 Lake Ave..................... $695,000
101/103 Shawondasse Dr... $499,900
516 Lake Ave..................... $379,000
906 Pukwana Dr................ $269,000
201 Hall St. ....................... $199,900
302 Elizabeth Ave.............. $178,000
815 Kabeyan Ave............... $169,900
808 Pukwana Dr................ $159,000
213/215 Watrous St........... $110,000
318 Douglas Ave.................. $89,900
213 Charles St. .................... $89,900
119 Saskatoon St. ............... $79,900
Commercial and
residential lots available,
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Arts and Entertainment
Video Views
by Earl Hayhurst
Insidious:
Chapter
2 - Insidious was a super
scary, little horror flick
from a couple of years back
that was surprisingly good
and very scary. From director James Wan (who also
did this year’s awesome
Conjuring) part two picks
up shortly after the first
one ended with the man of
the house (Patrick Wilson
again, Wan’s go to actor)
still possessed by a childhood spirit. Lots of creaks
and boos and scares. Terrific entertainment from
the top name in horror
right now James Wan, who
is currently trying to cobble together the seventh
Fast & Furious movie in
the wake of Paul Walker’s
death. Merry Christmas
from the spook house; this
one will make you drop
your turkey. (14A)
Don Jon - The only
other release in the season of merry is this rather
raunchy comedy from writer/director/star
Joseph
Gordon Levitt who takes
all the reigns in this story
of a young man who has an
interest in friends, family,
religion and of course
porn. Because of his porn
addiction, he has trouble
finding a woman due to his
obsession with the perfect
girl. Enter Scarlett Johansson and the quest may
be over. Funny, well-made
movie with great support
from Julianne Moore and a
real surprise turn by Tony
Danza. (14A)
Winter lullaby
I’m out in the garden; the sun’s bright and warm,
And flowers are blooming today.
I see them so plainly with eyes closed up tight,
For I’m dreaming the winter away, away,
I’m dreaming the winter away.
Holiday
cheer
Students from
Watrous Elementary School,
with the direction of their
teachers, performed
Dec. 19 at the
Watrous Civic Centre.
After O Canada,
division one and two
each took to the stage
after weeks of rehearsing
and memorizing lines.
The lake looks so lovely; just right for a swim,
Though the forecast said ‘snow” for today.
But it’s easy for me to forget that bad news.
While I’m dreaming the winter away.
The ground may be white, and the wind may be cold.
The skies may be cloudy and grey.
But it’s not going to bother me one little bit
For I’m dreaming the winter away, away,
I’m dreaming the winter away.
Maisie Sutherland
Canadiana Crossword
A White Christmas
By Bernice Rosella and James Kilner
ACROSS
1 Boxing ref.'s call
4 Waist band
8 Blue Jays Manager ____
Gaston
12 Blame
13 Fencers' sword
14 Mounted soldier
15 Nautical affirmation
16 Precipitation
18 Punitive
20 Tyke
21 Multicoloured
24 Duck
28 Rosemary ____ ( Leading lady of our Christmas
movie )
31 Nada
32 Data storage for MACs or
PCs
33 Large African antelope
35 Picnic plaguer
36 Teen's terrorizer
38 Curtain calls
41 With 50 Across, our
Chistmas movie's title
43 Deity
44 That man's
46 Made of wood
50 With 41 Across. our
Christmas movie's title
55 Water, to Guillaume
56 Frisbee
57 Metrical unit
58 Ford nameplate
59 Red and Black water
bodies
60 Sinuous
61 Tse _____
DOWN
1 Ensnare
2 Male lead in our
Christmas movie
1
2
3
4
12
13
15
16
18
29
10
11
22
23
24
25
26
27
48
49
31
37
41
34
38
42
44
59
9
17
30
36
56
8
14
33
51
7
20
32
50
6
19
21
28
5
35
39
40
43
45
52
46
53
57
60
3 Receptive
4 Irving ___ ( composer of
our movie's theme song)
5 Environmental protection
org.
6 Hawaiian garland
7 Shelter
8 Michael_____ (director of
our Christmas movie)
9 UN labour org.
10 Faucet
11 Certain switches
17 Female deer or rabbit
19 Mil. address
22 Brain scanner (abbr.)
23 Synthetic textile
25 Beloved
26 Sea eagle
27 Decays
54
47
55
58
61
28 Stomach
29 ____ Ness
30 Bus or present leader
34 Spanish-Italian card game
37 Moral values
39 Bing ____(leading man in
our Chrismas movie)
40 Harem
42 Ice, to Irmentrud
45 Arouse
47 Pre Roman people
48 Consumes
49 Unclad
50 LP successors
51 Go quickly
52 N. Mandela's Nation
53 China's late Chairman
54 Electricity meas.
ANSWERS ON PAGE 18
The long and shirt of it
■ submitted by Alvin Dieno/Colonsay
You guessed it, I am a shirt! So what
if I do not have a label saying size, washable and the name brand of whoever
fashioned me. I have been washed so
often that my collar has decided to crinkle into a state of dilapidation and now
has the appearance of having had a bout
with a pretzel maker.
Now I am not a fancy shirt, but rather a casual one that could be worn in
public and make whoever was wearing
me look good. So why does this individual adorn me with ketchup, gravy and
whatever else fails to get into his mouth.
“Pardon me,” he says, “I am kind of all
thumbs today,” I think it is more than
a case of all thumbs, besides that I am
the one to apologize to. No apology, instead I get a swipe of a napkin that looks
as if it was part of an oil change. This
fellow sleeps with me, eats with me and
heaven forbid, goes to the bar with me,
never once thinking what could happen
to me. I will not relate that experience, I
do not have to. One look at me tells the
tale. No buttons left, ketchup globs and
cookie stains, you know, the kind that
comes from convulsions when talking
to the great white telephone and does
not smell like a gentleman’s expensive
cologne.
He now decides that I need a wash so I
am thrown on the floor along with socks
that can almost stand up by themselves
and jeans that no words can describe the
odour. Even the dog backs away from the
pile and emits a sneeze.
I finally get that wash and now it looks
as if I have another round left in me.
Upon examination I find that my shirt
pocket is history. I am missing some buttons, my collar is starting to shred but
love that fabric softener. He has put me
on and a young lady puts her head on my
shoulder. Hey, I can handle this.
Business and Agriculture
Getting
a facelift
Aiming to modernize
the exterior and entrance,
owner of John’s Plate
Steakhouse and Grill
John Koupantsis said the
restaurant began renovations
in mid-November that have
just been completed.
A bar, cooler, cabinets and
television are inside while
stucco and stone were
placed on the exterior.
Koupantsis said they are
also planning an expansion
on the west side of the
building come spring.
Province’s population grows
Saskatchewan’s population continued to grow in
the third quarter of 2013.
As of Oct. 1, 2013, there
were 1,114,170 people living in Saskatchewan – an
increase of 5,867 in the
previous three months
and 19,797 over the past
year. The quarterly and
annual growth rates in
Saskatchewan were both
the second-highest among
the provinces, behind only
Alberta.
Saskatchewan and Alberta were also the only
two provinces to see positive net migration from
other provinces in the
past quarter. Saskatchewan’s net interprovincial
migration of 637 people
came primarily from British Columbia (271), New
Brunswick (105), Alberta
(91) and Quebec (70).
The
remainder
of
Saskatchewan’s population gain came from net
international migration
of 3,510 and a natural
increase (births minus
deaths) of 1,720.
Premier Brad Wall said
Saskatchewan continues
to be seen as one of the
best places in Canada to
live and to work.
“We are now in our
seventh year of strong
population growth – the
most sustained period of
growth in Saskatchewan
in quite some time,” Wall
said.
Wall said he expects to
see continued population
and economic growth in
2014 even though provincial resource revenues
will be down.
“Even though our economy is strong, we will face
some budget challenges,”
Wall said. “It’s important
to remember that the
economy and the budget
are two different things.
“In 2009, during the
worldwide
recession,
Saskatchewan’s
potash
revenues collapsed but
employment growth continued, we created jobs
while most other places
were losing jobs and our
population grew by 17,000.
So I expect 2014 to be a
good year for our economy and our province even
as we face some revenue
challenges.”
Wall said Saskatchewan remains on track to
achieve his government’s
growth plan goal of 1.2
million people by 2020.
Charity - the most giving of gifts
Christmas is a time for the exchanging
of gifts - and you always do your best to
match each of your gifts to each of the
people who will be receiving them. At this
time of year, you might also be thinking
about another kind of giving - charitable
giving - to help and support worthy causes
you care about. Like your other gifts, you
want your philanthropic gift to be the best
match for the charity of your choice - and
for you. Ideally it will be a gift that helps
your charity while minimizing your taxes
and other estate fees, and preserving your
legacy. Here’s how you can make the most
of your charitable giving.
The simplest option: Name a charity
as a beneficiary In your will, simply leave
a bequest of money or a gift in kind (such
as securities or artwork) to a recognized
charity. Your estate will receive a charitable donation receipt that could reduce
the income tax on your final return and
perhaps the immediately preceding return, as well.
Be a donor: Establish a Donor Advised
Fund You will receive an immediate tax
receipt for all contributions made to the
fund while retaining the right to advise
as to which charities are to receive your
fund’s income.
Trust: Establish a Charitable Remainder Trust This irrevocable trust holds
assets such as cash and mutual funds. The
interest and dividends are paid to you as
taxable income. At the time of your death,
the trust assets - known as the ‘remainder’
- go to your designated charity. When you
establish the trust, you will receive a donation receipt for the ‘remainder interest’
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Editorial and Opinion
Gifts beyond measure
We all know what this time of year tends to be about
in most homes, between friends and family, and among
co-workers and business associates: gift giving. I am no
different. It takes me forever, and I’m not a very good
shopper. In fact, I probably spend more time changing
my mind and exchanging items I’ve bought for something different, than I do purchasing those things in
the first place. Since it is not possible to share this
traditional style of gift with my readers, I had to think
‘outside the box store’ for a style of gifting that did not
involve money or shopping. Since all I can do is share
my thoughts and words, the result is my final column of
2013, which touches on my four cornerstones of life: the
gifts of body, heart, mind and spirit.
First I wish you all the gift of good health. Life can be
challenging, disheartening and downright depressing
when it cannot be enjoyed because of one or another
type of health concern. My heart goes out to all those
who have struggled with illness, injury or disease. I
pray that the end of the year brings continued improvement, assistance, and restored health if possible, and a
spirit of acceptance if not.
I also send wishes for the love and support of a
family structure. That might be by blood or by relationship; either way, family is the skeleton that links together a body of interconnected pieces. Not every piece necessarily touches one another, but each is critical to the
overall function of the whole. I am very lucky to have a
loving family and family-in-law in whom I’ve witnessed
many foibles and flaws, talents and capabilities, clever
heads and generous hearts. That we accept each other
as individuals with unique personalities is a given; that
we love each other regardless is a gift.
My next wish is for that of a well-functioning mind.
To be able to read, converse, understand, listen, learn,
respond, dream and think is such a treasure. We mourn
when family or friends are ‘lost’ to the ravages of
dementia, because the mind is where so much of the
person resides. May we continue to feed our brains with
intelligent, interesting, nutritious food for thought.
Finally, I truly hope for everyone some sort of connection to a spiritual realm that allows them to feel a
part of a larger world than just themself. That might be
a relationship or synergy with God or nature, Allah or
even other non-believers - the list of possibilities is long
and infinitely variable. But the feeling of never being
deserted, even if you’re lonely, or a loner, or just flat-out
alone, is a life-changing, spirit-lifting perception.
It is beyond challenging - bordering on impossible to give and accept these kinds of gifts on a daily basis.
It is much easier to rush through life, ignore our daily
needs, tune out what our body and mind tries to tell us,
and replace what we truly require with what we tell
ourselves we need: money, stuff, importance, or acceptance from others. But often those items are fleeting,
impermanent and, in the end, unsatisfying. The world
is full of clichés like ‘you can’t take it with you’ and ‘you
don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone’ but there is
a reason those sayings continue to reverberate through
the years: because they are true.
The best we can do is realize we have the ability
within to give those gifts of love, connectedness, support, friendship, conversation and belief - both to ourselves and to others. And when life creates a situation in
which we are not able to give, or feel the spirit of giving,
at that point, try to be open to receiving instead. There
is a time for that type of need as well.
In fact, throughout 2013 I have been reading a book
called Journey to the Heart: daily meditations on the
path to freeing your soul, by Melody Beattie. Her messages are mostly about listening to your inner wisdom,
seeking peace and self-acceptance, riding out the storms
even when you do not understand why they are happening, and finding a place of calm in the centre of your
very being. Each day’s meditation ends with a special
thought, and I’d like to end with this:
“Take time each day to seek out stillness, to find that
sacred spot. Let your mind and soul be at ease. Don’t
grasp and grab for the magic and miracles. When you reside in that place of stillness, the joy, miracles and magic
you’re seeking will find you.” May that be your gift.
MANITOU
The Watrous
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Founded in 1933 by J.A. McGowan
Just
Layzing
Around
I’ve tried to dig
a little deeper than
the bottom of my
purse for these gifts not just of the season,
but of every part and
parcel of the year.
–– a general interest column
by editor Nicole Lay
“Well, I had to come in mom –– my shovel is frozen . . . ”
A locale with a special name
It is nothing more
than a little dot in the
Indian Ocean about 2,600
kilometres northwest
of Perth, Western Australia. It is an Australian
territory, and its closest
neighbour is some 360
kilometres away - Java.
But, at a certain time of
the year it shares its name
with a very popular holiday: Christmas Island.
I did remember studying about this small island
in geography class, but
never really gave it any
further thought once the
class was over. Recently
one family member made
a trek “Down Under” and
visited Australia. I am
not sure if the cruise ship
actually came close to the
island or not.
Christmas Island is
isolated and its coastline is
rugged, meaning settlement was difficult. Having
said that, Dutch and British navigators included the
island on their charts as
early as the 17th century.
It was Captain William
Mynors of the East India
Ship Company vessel, the
Royal Mary, who named
the island when he arrived
on Christmas day in 1643.
Unfortunately, he was unable to land and it was not
until 1688 when Captain
Swan landed on the island.
From 1872 to 1876,
oceanographer Dr. John
Murray collected mineral
specimens and predicted
phosphate deposits would
be found on the island. His
findings were confirmed
and Britain annexed the
island in 1888. At this time
George Clunies-Ross, who
owned the Cocos (Keeling) Islands (900 miles to
the southwest) sent his
brother and a contingent
of Malay workers to form
a settlement.
After the Second World
War, the United Kingdom
began a de-colonization
process and the Australian government expressed
an interest in acquiring
the island. An agreement
was reached in 1958 and
Christmas Island was
made a separate Crown
Colony and on Oct. 1
sovereignty was transferred from the U.K. to the
Commonwealth of Australia. Oct. 1 is still celebrated as Territory Day by
the island’s inhabitants.
The phosphate deposits
that Dr. Murray found
would prove to be both the
rise and downfall of this island. It was phosphate that
brought in workers and
immigrants and thus the
island was inhabited. By
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1901 the population was 640
and the major export was
phosphate with the number one customer being
Japan. In order to capitalize on the high phosphate
prices of the time, the company cut corners, resulting
in a serious outbreak of
beriberi. This vitamin
deficiency led to 550 deaths
from the disease.
During World War II,
the island was a target
for Japanese occupation
mainly due to the phosphate deposits. To combat
this, a naval gun was
installed under the supervision of a British officer
and soldiers. A battle
ensued with Japan taking
the island, but there were
many battles back and
forth to gain control.
A tropical climate
exists on the island with a
wet season from December
to April due to the northwest monsoons. The rest
of the year the southeast
trade winds bring lower
temperatures and humidity with less rain.
Today, a national park
covers over 63 per cent of
the island. The benefits of
Australian citizenship has
been extended to the island, mainly social service
benefits and the ability to
vote in elections.
Neighbourly
News
It was Captain
William Mynors
of the East India
Ship Company
vessel, the Royal Mary,
who named the island
when he arrived
on Christmas day
in 1643.
–– a general interest column
by contributor Peg Hasein
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Think twice before requesting a little more off the sides
How ta
look at
the news
down at 7:30 (i.e. sundown)
The increasing use of
for the Jewish Sabbath.
technology in churches
A new weight loss chip
may sound the death
that is embedded into a perknell for hymn books. The
son’s arm tells them when
Church of England estito stop eating. “Apparently
mates that around 4,000 of
the time to stop eating,”
its 16,000 parish churches
quipped Jim Barach, “is
use an iTunes app and big
when the chip can’t be seen
screens to bring hands-free
because of the fat rolls on
worship to their flock. It is
the arm that are hiding it.”
reportedly cheaper for an
To live in downtown Lonapp than hymn books and
don is extremely expensive.
the singing is better.
Media blogger Sam CookSenior officials at two
ney figures he could live
churches in Devon, Engin an upscale apartment in
land, hope to spark better
Barcelona and commute
attendance by distribut700 miles almost every
ing re-heatable cushions
workday to London for less
for their pews to keep the
money than a modest cenbums of the congregation
tral London rental. He calmembers toasty. The pads
culated 16 commuter days
stay hot for 90 minutes and
over four weeks a month
can be used 1,000 times.
Since various studies –– a general interest column would cost $2,420 for a West
by contributor Gene Hauta
Hampstead rental, $121
show ‘churchgoers’ are
council tax and $188 transit
happier, more optimistic
travel card, totaling $2,730.
and healthier than other
people, some atheists and agnostics have In Barcelona, he would pay the equivalent
started Sunday assemblies to replicate of $938 for a three-bedroom flat with three
the church experience, minus the belief balconies near transit, no tax, $47 daily
in God. Founders are looking for a sense round-trip on Ryanair, $32 a day in airport
of community, a thought-provoking (secu- transportation, totalling $2,202 - a savings
lar) sermon, group singing and an ethos of $528 a month. Then he could throw in
of self-improvement. The motto of the as- added bonuses like living on the Meditersemblies in NYC, London and Melbourne ranean, and having four hours a day on
the plane to work.
is “live better, help often, wonder more.”
An Edmonton man pleaded guilty to
Perhaps it is stories like this one that
have created the sense of disillusionment criminal negligence causing bodily harm
in the churches that is really affecting at- for stabbing a friend who was wearing
tendance across the world. A drug ring what was billed as a stab-proof vest. The
in Brooklyn was broken up after police victim, Justin Harder, 18, was rushed to
cracked a stream of Internet messages hospital with a wound to the chest and
offering heroin and cocaine. One mes- received life-saving emergency surgery.
sage sent out at 6:45 on a Friday evening Calvin Clackson, 21, was handed an ‘exwarned that customers had just 45 min- tremely charitable’ six-month jail senutes to get their orders in for the weekend tence. Defence lawyer Akram Attia told
because the sellers would obediently shut court that Clackson and Harder were good
Buy the gifts others want
only if they are on sale
Ed, my neighbour next
door, gets more irritated
with the Christmas season
each year. Ed feels there
is always more and more
pressure on him to spend
his money. Nothing gets
Ed muttering more than
when he finds out the price
he paid was not the lowest
possible price. Ed wants me
to go back to work at Walmart. Now he has to check
out prices there himself.
When I worked there, he
often wanted me to find out
what price something was
at Walmart. He then could
compare it with the price
Neighbourly
advice
according
to Ed
–– a spiritual column
by contributor Raymond Maher
www.accordingtoed.com
he was looking at, elsewhere. Best part then, for
Ed, was when I would buy
an article for him when I
was working there. Ed gave
me the purchase money,
but he got free pickup and
delivery through me.
Ed feels victimized by
all the sales that start Black
Friday and do not even
end Dec. 25. Ed claims the
problem with sales is that
to save money you have to
spend money. Ed says that,
at Christmas, he gives gifts
that others do not really
need but want. He will not
buy the gifts they want unless they are on sale and
checking out all the sales
is frustrating.
I suggested to Ed he
might like to buy, the kind
of gifts that folks really
need in the developing
world. I told him for $10 he
could give a mosquito net.
Every 60 seconds a child
in Africa dies from malaria. Since Ed likes to fish,
I said that for $15, he could
give a fishnet capable of
providing both food and
livelihood to a family. Likewise, for $45 he could give a
flock of chickens, another
gift resulting in food and
income for a family. Since
Ed seemed doubtful at $45,
I suggested a fuel-efficient
stove for $20. These stoves
use less fuel and cut cook-
ing time in half. Ed said I
should give those gifts myself since I was so eager
for him to spend his hard
earned money.
I told Ed, “We have given
the mosquito net, fishnet,
and fuel-efficient stove in
the past, but this year we
are giving a pair of goats.
In fact, we could give them
in honour of you as a gift in
your name. A pair of goats
means milk for drinking,
manure for gardens and
meat for meals, for the reasonable price of $75.”
“Don’t go giving any gift
in my name, if I wanted
to give a gift I would do it
myself,” Ed snapped as he
left.
The great thing about
God’s gift to us at the first
Christmas was that it was
the gift we truly needed.
God gave Jesus, the Lamb
of God, to take away the
sins of the world. The baby
born at Bethlehem means
God has provided in Jesus
his total love and acceptance for all. Our total acceptability before God is a
gift. Like any gift, it can be
accepted or rejected. God
sees us as totally acceptable and righteous before
Him right now. It is not
because of what we do or
have done but because of
what God has done for us
in Christ.
friends. “Stupidity ran deep that night
in respect to both Mr. Clackson and his
friend,” said Attia. “They both believed
that no harm would come from it.”
Carl Gilbert, a barber in Lithonia, Ga.,
faces serious charges after he slashed a
customer with a straight razor after an
argument over a haircut escalated into a
fight. According to my source, “The moral
of the story: think twice before requesting
a little more off the sides.”
“Sure, I was walking home from the bar
drunk, but I wasn’t even stumbling,” said
my friend, Darwin Lucier. “My guess is,
the cops just have it in for naked people.”
A report says that 50 million Americans are obese. “Apparently the report
was written based on evidence available
on Walmart store surveillance cameras,”
quipped Jim Barach.
A 41-year-old man, missing most of
his teeth, was jailed for eight years, after
he was convicted of biting and gnawing
a neighbour’s penis in an argument over
loud music. While sort of admitting that
the victim suffered a lot of pain, Jason
Martin, a heroin addict, says he is not gay
and the thought of doing that sort of thing
was repulsive. The victim, Richard Henderson, wanted Martin to turn down his
music and he swears his penis had been
bitten “like it was a sandwich.” Martin
eventually changed his story, admitting
that, in the scuffling, he had bitten but did
not know where he was biting. Martin was
jailed for seven years for the wounding
and an additional year for driving dangerously through town after being released
on bail.
The Youthful Cities Index named Toronto is the world’s most youthful city. The
survey asked four questions and arrived
at Toronto. “They asked how diverse is
the city, is the music scene active there, do
the coffee shops have WiFi,” noted Argus
Hamilton, “does the mayor smoke crack?”
Until next year . . . be glad we do not live
in Toronto!
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor,
Just thought I would
take a moment to mention how much I enjoy letter writing. The price of a
stamp - irrelevant!
I also have this quote
that inspires me - author
unknown. “To send a letter
is a good way to go somewhere without moving
anything but your heart!”
Monday morning finds
me sitting at my desk writing to the people that mat-
ter most to me. It is my way
of coping with grandchildren that live a distance
away. Instead of dwelling
on that, I write a letter
once a week letting them
know they are cherished.
When our daughter
went to university, I was a
loyal Hallmark shopper so
that I could cope with the
empty nest better that way.
For me you cannot put a
price on any parcel or letter that may make some-
one smile.
In this world we spend a
lot of money in many different ways. If I must pay
more for postage so be it.
We do have local postal
employees who do their best
to go above and beyond.
I enjoy emailing as well,
but there is nothing like a
letter in one’s hand!
Merry Christmas to our
letter/parcel carriers!
Debbie Read
Young, Sask.
Sports and Recreation
The Point
After
Heading into 2014, the
highlights from the local sporting world were
bountiful and I expect
that to continue into the
new year. If you had a
chance to look at the Dec.
16 edition of the Watrous
Manitou, you read about
a lot of local athletes who
made their mark in 2013.
Seeing all that talent
on display is certainly
something to be proud
of for the area and hats
off to the competitors,
coaches and families that
make it all happen.
Like last year’s final
column before a break
for some rest and relaxation, I have compiled a
TWM is taking a
few ‘gifts’ provided by the
break and before
sporting world to fans.
• In 2012, it was Merry
I head out, in this
Christmas to Toronto
week’s column I
Blue Jays’ fans with the
scribed a list of gifts all-star calibre signings
but this year the gifts
the sporting world
handed out to Boshas provided to fans were
ton fans. The Red Sox captured the World Series,
during 2013.
defying the odds as they
–– a sports column
went from last to first
by TWM reporter
during the campaign.
Daniel Bushman
• A year has passed
since Hamilton Tiger Cat
fans were given the gift of a new head coach in Kent
Austin. The cheer was spread to this province this
year as Saskatchewan claimed the Grey Cup! What a
thrill for ‘Rider fans as the team won its fourth-ever
championship and first since 2007. While 2014 might
be a different scenario, 2013 was something special for
fans of the green and white.
• The CFL expansion draft means there will be one
more team in the league next year. The Ottawa REDBLACKS, (why they have their name in all caps I have
no idea), will hit the turf and will be fairly competitive.
The running joke was they had a better quarterback
crew in Kevin Glenn and Thomas DeMarco than Winnipeg has. The draft allowed the REDBLACKS to pick
two solid quarterbacks to begin a new era and ‘Rider
fans will know that Keith Shologan also got scooped
up. A solid player on and off the field, Shologan will be
missed in green and white but salary and depth had to
do with him being left unprotected.
• Last year NHL fans had to find something else to
keep them entertained as the lockout was on. This
year there is no shortage of games. As I wrote this,
those cheering for Boston, Pittsburgh, Chicago and
Anaheim would be happiest as their teams all lead in
their respective divisions.
• The World Juniors start up once again. This year’s
team from Canada should give it a good run with some
pretty elite talent. This event is always a good one to
watch during the holidays, providing drama and mustsee moments.
• I think it is fair to say NFL fans have been entertained this year. If you are a Houston, Minnesota,
Washington, Atlanta or St. Louis fan, it maybe has not
gone according to plan. However, the sport as a whole
has featured some great games and highlights and will
be fun to watch as the postseason arrives.
• Those who have read my column know that I am
not a fan of the NBA. I apologize; I don’t really know
what is going on in the league other than Toronto has
been trying to deal players and the ageless San Antonio Spurs keep finding ways to stay near the top of the
standings. They remind me of Detroit in the NHL for
the past two decades, always managing to make it to
the playoffs.
• I think this year could be a tremendous one on the
PGA Tour. Last season, Weyburn’s Graham DeLaet
represented the province and country well and should
build on a successful campaign. DeLaet provided Canadian fans with a gift of a national golfer to be proud
of while he collected a cool $2.8 million in earnings.
And on a more personal note, as we head into 2014,
I hope that you and yours have a wonderful Christmas
season. Thank you for spending part of your week,
wherever you may be, reading the pages of TWM.
As we take time to remember the true meaning of
Christmas, I want to extend wishes for a joyous holiday
season and blessings for the rest of 2013 and into 2014.
That’s all for now . . . stay classy and stick to the
point.
Kicking
it out
Watrous netminder Evan
Reifferscheid was busy
Dec. 17 as Lanigan visited
the Winterhawks.
Reifferscheid and the
home team fell 6-2 after
the Pirates jumped
out to a large lead.
Watrous near top of
standings as 2013 ends
■ Daniel Bushman
The Watrous Manitou
December 23, 2013
With a tough schedule to
wrap up 2013, the Watrous
Winterhawks were hoping
to garner a few points and
carry some momentum
into 2014. After a physical
battle Dec. 7, Watrous and
Drake hit the ice in an intense matchup for first
place seven days later.
With a few players
serving suspensions from
the contest earlier this
month, the two clubs met
in Drake where the home
team jumped ahead 1-0 on
a powerplay. According to
the game sheet, with 11:35
to go in period one, Brandon Arnst scored from
Jimmy Bubnick and Brad
Schroeder. That was it for
pucks hitting the back of
the net and the home squad
led 1-0 after 20 minutes.
The Canucks made it 2-0
midway through the second
when Derek Eberle scored
his seventh of the year.
Down by a pair, Watrous
connected with two lateperiod goals. With 3:08 left,
Evan Stacey tallied and
then just over a minute later
Braydon Vanthuyne and
Spencer Braaten combined
to set up Travis Eggum.
With a tie game, the two
clubs headed into the third
To no avail
and it was Drake getting the
lead. Brennen Ewen found
Tanner Sobcowicz and he
got the puck into the cage
past Evan Reifferscheid to
make it 3-2.
Watrous countered a few
minutes later with Eggum
tallying his second of the
night from Patrick Ullyott
and Braaten.
Reifferscheid stood tall
the rest of the way, facing
a barrage of shots but shutting the door.
Overtime solved nothing
and it was off to a shootout.
Watrous was denied by
Canucks’ netminder Calvin Bartel but Drake was
able to score twice, including the winner by Brady
Wacker.
The Canucks skated
away 4-3 victors. With the
win, Drake pulled one point
ahead of Watrous in league
standings heading into the
final week before Christmas.
Drake
faced
LeRoy
Dec. 17 but lost 5-2, while
Watrous hosted Lanigan.
The Pirates sat two points
behind the Winterhawks
but played two games less
going into the contest.
Watrous was quick to
attack out of the gate but
Lanigan grabbed momentum. Winterhawk netminder Reifferscheid was sharp
in the early going but the
After falling 3-0 in the first period, Watrous tried to apply pressure
against Lanigan Dec. 17 on home ice. While they did score a pair of
Pirates solved him 3:28 in
when Evan Bryksa rattled
a shot off the crossbar and
into the net.
Down
1-0,
Watrous
fended off another barrage
and Spencer Braaten had a
chance to tie the game but
David Reekie shut the door.
Lanigan
continued
to press with a chance
all alone for Tyson Hobbins but he was denied by
Reifferscheid. The Winterhawks got a powerplay
with just under seven minutes to play in the opening
period but it did not go as
planned.
After some pressure, the
Winterhawks turned over
the puck and Lanigan converted short-handed on a
Brent Twordik goal to increase the lead to 2-0. The
Pirates outshot the home
team 13-7 in the first period
and increased that total as
the second commenced.
After a couple good scoring opportunities by Kyle
Inkster and Josh Elder,
Lanigan scooped up the
puck and Twordik used a
defenseman as a screen to
beat Reifferscheid.
The Winterhawks had a
chance to get on the board
late in the second but to no
avail and the Pirates took
a three-goal lead into the
third.
A quick start by the
visitors made it 4-0 after
a Brett McRuvie shot 1:08
into the third. Lanigan
poured on the pressure and
as a result made it 5-0 on a
cross-ice pass by Hobbins
and Brandon Herrod to Lee
Gusikoski.
Down in the game,
Watrous hit the scoreboard
with 15:41 to go as Adam
Slobodzian and Woody
Klassen assisted on an Eggum marker.
However, the Pirates
were too much on this night
as they scored while the
Winterhawks made a bad
line change to make it 6-1.
Watrous got a late goal
as Slobodzian deflected an
Evan Stacey shot with 1:32
to play but lost 6-2. Lanigan
outshot the home crew 3327.
Despite the loss by Drake
against LeRoy, the former
sat first with 16 points.
Lanigan’s victory bumped
them up with Watrous at
15 points. LeRoy was fourth
with 12 points followed by
Davidson at 11 and Nokomis
with four.
The Canucks played
LeRoy at home Dec. 20 and
then travelled to Watrous
Dec. 21. The Winterhawks
head to Davidson Dec. 28
while Drake is in Nokomis.
Both play again Jan. 4 when
Drake is in Lanigan and
Watrous hosts Nokomis.
goals, the team lost and was outshot 33-27 in the contest. Watrous
is in the top three in league standings.
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Flipping
for judo
The Winston High School
gym was a packed house as
judo athletes, family and
friends from across the
province headed to Watrous
Dec. 14. The event,
which included local
faces and officials, provided
an opportunity to compete,
have fun and enjoy the
company of others.
Wheatland clubs take aim at 2014
as December comes to a close
December 23, 2013
With 2013 almost in the books and 2014
set to begin, teams from the Wheatland
Hockey League hit the ice to try to score
a few more wins.
The Allan Flames got on a roll in December and maintained that momentum
heading into Dec. 13 against Imperial.
According to the Wheatland website,
each team tallied once in the second and
the Flames added two more in the third
to win 3-1. Allan’s goal scorers were Kelsy
Nordmarken, Evan Pasternak and Darcy
Hoksbergen. Brandon Schatz got the win
in net.
The two teams then faced off against
each other in Allan Dec. 14. In that contest, Imperial got on the board first but
the Flames came back with three goals in
the second period to take a 3-1 lead. Allan put two more in the net to take the
contest 5-1. Scoring for the Flames were
Nordmarken, Evan Pasternak (two),
Brodie Johnson and James Pasternak.
Schatz got his second straight victory.
With the two wins, Allan remained
undefeated in December and has won the
last seven games.
The team was in Lake Lenore Dec. 20,
at home to Craik Dec. 21 and welcomes
Dundurn Dec. 28. To kick off 2014, the
team is in Kinistino Jan. 3 and Naicam
Jan. 4.
Justin Wright leads the team with 19
points.
After a close game against Young Dec.
7, the Holdfast Trackstoppers hosted
Lake Lenore Dec. 14. While there was no
game report on Wheatland’s website, the
team skated away 4-3 winners. The victory gave the team two wins in December
out of three games.
Holdfast was in Imperial Dec. 20 and
travels to Craik Dec. 27. Craik returns the
favour Dec. 28. Starting 2014, the Trackstoppers are home to Dundurn Jan. 3 and
in St. Brieux Jan. 11.
Chad Seidel leads the team with nine
points.
Imperial looked to remain undefeated
in the final month of the year as it faced
Allan Dec. 13. However, the Flames had
other ideas.
Down 1-0, Imperial tied the contest in
the second period when Andrew Stratton
found Jeff Gusikoski.
However, that was all the offense for
the Sabres as Allan tallied two in the
third to win 3-1. Brennen Duncan was in
net for Imperial.
The crew then headed west to face Allan Dec. 14 and got the jump it needed. In
the first, Logan Rieger set up David Baade
to take a 1-0 lead. However, the Flames re-
plied in the second with three goals and
added two more in the final period to win
5-1. Duncan was in net for the Sabres.
Despite the two losses, Imperial has
collected seven wins on the year and hosted Holdfast Dec. 20 and Kinistino Dec. 21.
The Sabres head to Kinistino Dec. 28 and
Dundurn Jan. 4. The club is in Craik Jan.
10.
Leading the way for the Sabres is
Rieger with 16 points.
After a big overtime win against
Holdfast Dec. 7, Young hit the ice Dec.
13 against Dundurn. Unfortunately for
the Comets, according to the Wheatland
website, Dundurn hit the scoreboard five
times in the first and four in the second to
take a 9-0 lead. They added another while
Young’s Taylor Engele found Travis Polkinghorne for the team’s lone goal.
The team was back on the ice Dec. 14
against Craik where the Comets snatched
a big win by a 7-3 score.
The Comets then met Kinistino Dec.
20 and travelled to St. Brieux Dec. 21.
Young is home to the Nordiques Dec.
28 and in Kinistio Dec. 29. The first two
games of 2014 for Young are Jan. 4 in
Lake Lenore and Jan. 10 at home to Naicam.
Leading the way for the Comets is
Jessie Dengler with 14 points.
Watrous Arena
Holiday Schedule
Public Skating
Please No Sticks, Pucks, Etc.
Shinny - Open For Children
12 & Under ONLY Please
Shinny - Open For Children
& Adults 13 & Over ONLY Please
Dec. 23rd .......... 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
Dec. 24th ........ 10:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Dec. 27th ......... 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Dec. 28th ......... 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Dec. 29th .................12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Dec. 30th ......... 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Dec. 22nd ........................2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Dec. 23rd ........................2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Dec. 24th ......................12:00 - 1:15 p.m.
Dec. 27th ........................2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Dec. 28th ........................1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Dec. 30th ........................2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Dec. 31st.......................12:00 - 1:15 p.m.
Dec. 22nd.......................3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
Dec. 23rd .......................3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Dec. 24th .......................1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Dec. 27th .......................3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Dec. 28th .......................2:15 - 3:30 p.m.
Dec. 30th .......................3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
Dec. 31st .......................1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Country Connection
Imperial
Musings
■ with Ann Onymous
Another memory: The
article Remember When
submitted
by
Isabelle
Langston brought to mind
a trip that my sister and I
took to Saskatoon in 1947.
We were both badly in need
of dental care so we went
to the Canada Building
(or was it the MacMillan
Building) to find a dentist.
We had no appointment
and the dentists were all
busy. We began to think
our trip was in vain when
we entered the office of
a Dr. Gilles (spelling may
be wrong). He had just returned from holidays and
had a little fixing to do on
his equipment, but he had
no other patients booked.
The miserable part of our
trip was soon over. I had six
teeth filled and one pulled.
My bill was $14 (you read it
right $14.)
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Imperial wants to welcome new residents. Have you
moved to Imperial in the last year? Would you like a
friendly visit with information about the town’s businesses and invitations to local events? Please call or
email Kerry Hecker 306-836-4466; kerry.hecker@gmail.
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Drake
Dorothy Wolter • 363-2148
Dec. 9, Mary Bergen, Marg Bartel, Mary
Schmidt, Mary Ann Bartel, Florence Boechler,
Katherine Funk, Lorena
Bartel (missing was Edna
Meikle) attended Dorothy
Wolter’s 80th birthday
celebration in the Villa.
My brother Reinhard
and sister Lois drove up
from Saskatoon to celebrate my 80th birthday at
my suite in the Villa.
Eleven Pioneer Girls
of North Star dropped in
Dec. 11 at the Villa. The
girls brought containers
of popcorn. Leaders are
Eileen Ewert, Joanne Bartel, Lois Ewert and Leona
Ewert. The popcorn was
very tasty.
Belle Mullet moved
to Rosthern Mennonite
nursing home Dec. 3. Galen and Becky (daughter
to Belle) have moved into
Parkland Lodge in Rosthern for now.
Elsie Schroeder moved
to Central Parkland Lodge
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in Lanigan Dec. 11.
When I came home
from the rink one day, I
found a package of buns
and peppernuts on my
doorknob.
The Silver Sages held
their
Christmas
program Dec. 18 and about 20
people attended.
Recent hockey scores:
Dec. 10, Drake seniors 5,
Davidson 3. Joyce Laskowski won the pot of gold.
Dec. 11, Drake midgets 4,
Watrous Winterhawks 1;
Dec. 14, Drake novice 15,
Imperial 9; Dec. 14, Drake
Canucks 12, Humboldt 4;
Dec. 14, Drake Canucks
Midgets 10, Kelvington
5 and Dec. 14 Drake Canucks Senior 4, Watrous
Winterhawks 3.
Two girls (young ladies)
called the winner of the
player that scored #7
Bauer Dumanski, also Ty
Sundholm. Ty and Bauer
are great! So are the girls;
would love their names.
Ed Bergen is our Drake
village foreman now.
Get well wishes, thinking of, prayers for children, teachers, bus drivers, patients in lodges,
hospitals, doctors, nurses, caregivers, Aunt Margaret, Henry Bartel (Regina), Margaret Bartel
(Saskatoon), Belle Mullet,
Elsie Schroeder and anyone at home and not feeling up to par.
Simpson
Elaine Wilson • 836-4711
The bitter cold made me
want to stay home. Then
I realized there is lots of
winter left so I better get
used to it.
Anne Moren and Shelly
Gauley went to visit Eva
Roney Saturday. They had
a wonderful day with her.
She would like to wish all
her friends and relatives
in Simpson, Imperial and
Watrous a very Merry
Christmas and was thrilled
with all the birthday wishes she received.
Ian and Michelle Richardson and Leonard Moore
and partner Tracy spent a
wonderful warm week in
Cuba.
George and Yvette Freeman drove to Calgary and
visited with their son
Kerry and daughter-in-law
Trista Freeman before flying to Branson, Miss. for
a wonderful week’s holiday. Shortly after arriving
home, Yvette fell and broke
her ankle. She is recuperating at home with the help
of George and the family
will help with Christmas.
Take care Yvette.
I want to take this opportunity to wish all of
you a very Merry Christmas and all the best in the
New Year.
Colonsay
Florence Halvorson • 255-2358
Thirty-five seniors attended the Christmas party at
the community hall Dec. 11. A delicious turkey supper
was served by the playschool parents. Merchandise left
from the windup winter games was wrapped and handed
out to several lucky winners. An exchange of gifts was
followed by different games. Everyone enjoyed the evening.
Winners of the best use of Christmas lights were: first
- Curtis and Pam Whitrow and second - Bryan and Christie Beggs. Winners of the best Christmas display were
first - Roy and Amanda Sutherland and second was Alvin
and Judy Dieno. The judges were from the rec board.
Family fun night was held Friday, Dec. 13 at the sports
centre. There was free hot chocolate and popcorn, skating, curling and a sleigh ride for everyone. A supper
of ribs, caesar salad or fries was served. Those who attended enjoyed the evening.
Al and Bev Garner went to the Hawaiian island of
Oahu Nov. 26 for eight days. They visited Pearl Harbour,
which was a very sombre experience, especially seeing
the 1,177 names of the men who died on the USS Arizona.
We were able to tour a ship - the Missouri. We went on a
tour of the island and also attended a luau. It was great
to get away from the cold for a while and quite a shock to
come home to -35˚C.
Rebekahs Sheila Peever, Irene Gray and Bev Garner
travelled to Saskatoon for the annual Queen Esther potluck Christmas dinner Thursday, Dec. 12. A wonderful
social outing was had by all in attendance.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to Robin, Nicole and staff of the Manitou and to all readers. I will be
mailing news Jan. 7, please forward to me before then.
Plunkett
Deloris Wilson (Sutherland) • 944-4852
Merry Christmas to
everyone!
Congratulations
to
Heather and Steve Watt
of Kitscoty, Alta. on the
birth of their daughter
Jorja Nov. 12 and to Emily
Muench and Kole Menke
of Saskatoon on the birth
of their son Walter Nov.
3. Congratulations to the
great grandparents and
also grandparents Dave
and Lyla Muench of Plunkett.
Dave and Lyla Muench
returned home from a trip
to Spain. They enjoyed
a visit to an olive farm,
gypsy dancers, a visit to a
cave home and a farm that
raises bulls for the bull
fights. It was a beautiful
place to visit.
Several folks enjoyed
the Rory Allen show in
Saskatoon at the Western
Development
Museum
Dec. 3.
The Plunkett Friendship group enjoyed a lovely
turkey supper at the Plunkett Community Centre. Following supper, the men did
the dishes. A gift exchange
and card games followed. It
was a lovely evening out.
The moose are on the
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Monday - Friday: .8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: ..................Closed
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Ph: 306-946-3362
Fax: 306-946-3898
loose! On our way to Humboldt we saw five moose. I
could not believe it. They
were in a field south of the
Auction Mart.
Dec. 5, the Plunkett
ladies birthday group had
a Christmas party at the
Plunkett Community Centre. Games were played
and gifts were exchanged,
plus we sang carols and
had a lovely luncheon.
Saturday morning Dec.
7, breakfast was served for
around 18 folks.
Stan and Irene Giddings
were to Moose Jaw to a bull
sale with their son Scott
Giddings of Endeavour.
They also visited Arnold
and Ulga Giddings.
Jason Bishop of Australia is here visiting his
parents Frank and Vera
Bishop.
The Roar of the Rings
in Winnipeg was enjoyed
by curling fans.
Coffee on the stove
Christmas church service was held at Brithdur
United Country Church
Sunday, Dec. 15.
Deer hunting is over.
They can enjoy their life
now.
The deer are coming
into town. They are eating
crabapples that had fallen
off the trees. The back
yard is full of deer tracks
by the apple trees.
The Christmas train
came through town.
Get well greetings to
anyone ill and in the hospital. We wish them a speedy
recovery.
I hope every one has a
safe and great holiday over
Christmas and New Year’s.
Anyone having any
news, please phone me at
306-944-4852. Thank you.
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• 305 8th Ave E – SOLD
• 301 7th Ave E – REDUCED $309,000
• 313 3rd Ave E – $189,000
MANITOU BEACH:
• 219 Charles Street – $355,000
• 309 William St – Vacant lot – $29,900
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Viscount
Sandra Reid • 944-2182
Everyone is busy making, buying, wrapping, baking,
cleaning, getting ready for Christmas. I have been to
the city a few times to shop and honestly, it was not too
bad, but I am always home by early afternoon before the
crowds.
Dec. 14, 16 people braved the cold to have breakfast at
the Viscount seniors cooked by Gerri Dieno and Karen
Dale. The lucky loonie winner was Fred Barlage. The
seniors wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy
and prosperous new year.
Viscount held its annual family fun day at the Viscount Community Centre Dec. 15. It was an afternoon
of bowling, skating, archery and a great meal. This year
it was hosted by the Viscount Archery Club and ended
with the club’s junior Olympic program having a ham
shoot after selling pieces of plates and shooting to see
who would win. There were 48 hams won in total. The
day was a success as approximately 90 to 100 people attended and enjoyed all the activities.
Story hour held its Christmas party Monday, Dec. 16 at
the Wheatland Library. Stories and crafts were enjoyed
by all.
Wishing everyone a very safe and happy holiday
season. Merry Christmas everyone! Merry Christmas
to everyone at the Watrous Manitou and thank you to
everyone who has anything to do with making this a
great paper to read and enjoy. Merry Christmas and best
wishes for the new year!
If you have any news to share please let me know. Best
wishes to anyone who is under the weather, I hope you
feel better soon. Have a great week!
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NOTICE OF CALL
FOR NOMINATIONS
Bowling, skating and archery
were the activities at
Viscount’s family fun day.
BYELECTION
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Village of Liberty
Public Notice is hereby given that nominations of
candidates for the office(s) of:
Councillor:
Village of Liberty
Number to be elected: 1
will be received by the undersigned on the 8th day of
January, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the
Municipal Office, Stalwart, SK.
Nomination forms may be obtained at the following
location: Municipal Office, Stalwart, SK.
Dated this 23rd day of December, 2013.
Yvonne (Bonny) Goodsman,
Returning Officer
Mainline Service Department
would like to wish everyone a very
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
NOTICE OF
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
R.M. of Morris No. 312
13124SS01
Public Notice is hereby given that nominations of
candidates for the office of:
Tire Rotation........$1995 with or without TPMs
..recommended every 12,000kms*
Councillor for Division No. 2
will be received by the undersigned at the municipal office
during normal office hours until Wednesday, January 8th,
2014 at 4:00 p.m. local time.
Receive a FREE Winter Special: $2995 Value
( Check Alternator, Battery, Belts, Block Heater & Cord Operation,
Check Antifreeze Strength, Brake Fluid, Transmission Fluid and Oil)
With the purchase of any of the following flushes.
(Does not include Lube,Oil & Filter)
Nomination forms may be obtained from the municipal
office.
AND
Receive a 10% discount with the purchase
of 2 or more flushes
(Does not include Lube, Oil & Filter)
The following are recommended every 2 years or 48,000kms*
th
Dated this 11 day of December, 2013.
Pamela Garner,
Returning Officer
Earl, Marianne, Al and Dave
Ph: 306-946-3334
The following are prices for Dec. 19, 2013. Prices accurate
at time of printing and subject to change without notice.
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Milling Brown: $13.00/bu Fob Jan/Feb
Yellow Flax: $15.00/bu Fob Jan/Feb
PEAS:
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Green: 2cw: $11.50/bu Feb/Mar
Maples: $13.00/bu Fob Jan/Feb
BARLEY: $2.75 Fob Jan/Feb
FEED WHEAT: $3.80 Fob Jan/Feb
OATS:
2CW: $2.90 Fob Mar/Apr
3CW: $2.40 Fob Feb/Mar
CANARYSEED: $0.235 Fob Jan/Feb
LENTILS:
Laird: #1 $0.19/lb Fob Jan/Feb
Estons: #1 $0.175/lb Fob Jan/Feb
Richlea: #1 $0.18/lb Fob Jan/Feb
Reds: #2 $0.185/lb Fob Jan/Feb
CANOLA: $9.05 Fob Dec-Feb
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Gas Injection Flush: $20995
Power Steering Flush: $12595
$
95
Gas Transmission Flush: 195
Brake Flush: $13995
$
95
Gas Coolant Flush: 189
Diesel Injection Flush: $23595
$
95
Diesel Transmission Flush: 220
Diesel Coolant Flush: $21495
*Intervals may vary depending on driving style/conditions
Lube Oil Filter Prices (15 point inspection)
Regular Oil ..............................................................$4195
Dexos ......................................................................$5595
Diesel ......................................................................$6195
Synthetic ..................................................................$9995
Goodwrench 12,000K Inspection ........................... $4800I
Some conditions apply.
Contact Eric, Jeff or Joleen to make an appointment.
In town pickup & delivery available.
Applies to GM vehicles only!
CONTACT OUR SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR
AN APPOINTMENT OR DROP BY TODAY.
Phone: 306-946-3336
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208 1st Ave. East, Watrous
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• article, no pic..................... $20
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15¢/word thereafter
MACKENZIE,
Florence Catherine
Elizabeth
Oct. 25, 1930 Dec. 6, 2013
Florence MacKenzie,
aged 83 years, passed away
at St. Paul’s Hospital, Saskatoon, Sask. on Friday,
December 6, 2013.
Florence
(Filgas)
MacKenzie was born October 25, 1930 to John and
Julianna Filgas at Purple
Springs, Alta. She attended
school with her sisters Eleanor and Elsie. She attended high school in Taber, Alberta.
Florence married Donald MacKenzie and together they
farmed near Lockwood where they raised their family
of one daughter Constance and three sons Robin, Stuart
and Cameron. After her husband’s passing in 1991, Florence remained on the farm.
Florence is survived by her daughter Constance
MacKenzie of Grenfell and her son Andrew (Christine)
MacKenzie and their children Zoey and Colin of Saskatoon; son Robin (Glenys) MacKenzie of Regina and their
children Bryna (Scott) Hansen of Regina and Derek of
Red Deer; son Stuart (Donna) MacKenzie of Calgary and
their son Brice; son Cameron MacKenzie of Calgary; sister Elsie (Charlie) Bonk of Calgary and numerous nieces
and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Donald, parents
John and Julianna Filgas, brother Edward, sisters Evelyn and Eleanor and niece Shirley Bonk.
Funeral service was held at Nokomis United Church
on December 13 conducted by Rev. Ray Purdie.
Honourary pallbearers were Constance MacKenzie,
Glenys MacKenzie, Bryna Hansen, Donna Hedley, Brice
MacKenzie, Christine Baliski and great grandkids Zoey
and Colin. Robin MacKenzie, Stuart MacKenzie, Cameron MacKenzie, Andrew MacKenzie, Derek MacKenzie
and Scott Hansen were pallbearers. Register attendants
were Zoey Baliski and Brice MacKenzie. Christine Baliski and Donna Hedley were ushers. Eulogy was given by
Cameron MacKenzie. Constance MacKenzie presented a
PowerPoint slideshow. Pianist was Lois Mortensen.
Private family interment followed at Lockwood Cemetery.
Memorial donations directed to Lockwood Cemetery
Fund, c/o RM of Usborne, Box 310, Lanigan, Sask. SOK
2MO would be appreciated.
To leave online condolences, tributes or to make a donation, please visit www.fotheringham-mcdougall.com
The family of Leonard Harding wishes to express our
deepest gratitude and appreciation for all the kindness
and support that was shown
to our family at the time of
our loss. To Dr. Akhtar and
the staff of Watrous Hospital,
thank you for your care and
expertise shown to Len and
the compassion towards our
family. We sincerely thank
our officiant Jack Robson; his
long association with our family made this very meaningful.
Thank you to FotheringhamMcDougall Funeral Service
for managing the funeral
and burial details. Lastly, a
special thank you to family
and friends for the extraordinary thoughtfulness shown
through phone calls, cards,
flowers, memorial donations,
gift cards, food brought to the
house and the meal prepared
for the family after the funeral
service. Your friendship and
generosity has made such a
difference getting through a
difficult time.
- Joyce, Duane and Elaine,
Brenda and Ken, Ken and
Donna, and Donna and Donnie
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Make your ad
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IN MEMORY
BLANKET ADVERTISING:
ENHANCE YOUR
ADVERTISING WITH A
RESPONSE BUILDER!
CAPITALIZE, bold, underline,
centre or otherwise enhance
your blanket ad! Prices start
at $259. Contact the Watrous
Manitou.
CARPET
CLEANING
HOPE FLOATS SERVICES.
Field diagnostics in disease
and insects; spray drift and
hail insurance analysis; feed
test probes and ration balancing; business planning and
rotations. Please call 306946-8107 (cell)./46tfc
JOURNEYMAN AND EXPERIENCED carpenters required.
Full-time year-round work, attractive bonuses based on
performance. Call Royce at
306-946-7314. Resumes to
[email protected] /46-4c
14 Years Experience.
Free Estimates!
Call Les Jones
306-836-2050
or 306-946-3991
SMALL ENGINE SALES
and services. Repairs on all
makes and models of snowblowers, mowers, tillers, etc.
Call Mark 306-946-3078./4124p
LONG LAKE TRUCKING,
Imperial, Sask. Custom hauling of grain, fertilizer and hay.
Ph. 306-963-2726 or cell 306567-7100./46tfc
f custom cattle hauling
with 30 ft. liner
f custom hauling with
32 ft. flat deck trailer
f backhoe services
COMMUNITY DIRECTORY:
Reach 85 newspapers across
the province, with a combined circulation of almost
370,000 with one phone call.
Place your ad through the
Watrous Manitou by Tuesday
noon for the following week’s
insertion. Prices start at $209.
Need more direct targeting?
Try one or two zones only for
$86 or $123 respectively.
HELP WANTED
DOWN & DIRTY
HOE & HAUL
Inform customers about your
business or service. Rates
are $20/month or $75/six
months for up to 50 words.
Wayne Holdner
306-946-6563 or 306-257-3964
CARLSON - James and
John:
Missing you at Christmas
- Love Mom and Dad.
STEEVES - In memory of
Douglas, Aug. 30, 1918 to
Dec. 25, 2012:
And have you gone, forever
gone and left us here to
weep
‘Til we are called to follow
you, and in the grave to
sleep;
Yet since you could no longer
stay to cheer us with your
love,
We hope to meet with you
again in the bright world
above.
- Dennis, Janet and family.
RISHEL - Chuck, Dec. 29,
2011:
Love lives on forever
In
our
memories
and
thoughts
Of the special one who
means so much
And the happiness he
brought.
- Lovingly remembered by
Murray and family.
Books of memorial
verses available for
your selection at
the Watrous Manitou.
Stop in at
309 Main Street.
THE IMPERIAL WELCOME Group wants to represent all businesses and organizations who wish to be included in the information package. If you have not yet been contacted, please let
Kerry know that you want to be included. kerry.hecker@gmail.
com or 306-836-4466./47-3c
SERVICES
IN MEMORY
off the page!
Placed in a box;
may include logo,
special text formatting, etc.
Inserted under the
heading of your choice.
$8.12 per column inch.
Notice is hereby given that Watrous Curling Club has applied
to the Liquor and Gaming Authority for a Special Use Permit to
sell alcohol in premises known as Watrous Curling Club located
at 801 1st Ave. E., Watrous, SK, of which the following is a correct
legal description:
Lot 25 Block J PLan G827; 801 1st Ave. E., Watrous, SK.
Written objections to the granting of the permit may be filed with
SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this
notice.
Every person filing a written objection with SLGA shall state their
name, address and telephone number in printed form, as well as
grounds for the objection(s). Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds and be legible. Each signatory to the petition
and the contact person must provide an address and telephone
number. Frivolous, vexatious, or competition-based objections
within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered, and
may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing
Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing.
Write to:
Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority
Box 5054
Regina, SK S4P 3M3
SERVICES
ROD BURKITT CUSTOM
grain hauling. Ph. 306-9467601 or 306-946-7431./46tfc
Classified Displays:
Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming
Regulation Act, 1997
48-2c
Wednesday 5 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE:
NOTICES
WATROUS CARPET CARE.
For all your carpet and upholstery cleaning call Al
at
306-946-3535.
Free
estimates./46tfc
DUMONT HOME SERVICE.
Dealer for Whirlpool, Inglis
and Maytag appliances. Local
sales and service. Now accepting Sears Card, Mastercard and Visa. Call 306-9463800./42-48c
HAMMERJAMMER:
CARPENTER and musician.
Small additions, basement
renovations, decks, fences,
vinyl siding, window and door
installations,
baseboards,
casing and more. Also “One
Man Band” available for
house parties and special
functions. Call Gene at 306946-2120./46tfc
RON’S CARPENTRY, Watrous. For renovations, repairs,
new construction. Ph. Ron
Frey, 306-946-2638./46tfc
A HEAD OF STYLES, 310 8th
Ave. E., Watrous. Hair cutting; styling; certified barber;
ear piercing (incl. earrings);
waxing and eyelash dying.
Ph. Barbara McDonald 306946-2422 for appt./46tfc
SAW
SHARPENING
All circular blades
including carbide and
chainsaw chains
LORNE JONES
306-946-3991 46tfc
ADVERTISING
MAKES
dollars and cents! Call 306946-3343 to place your ad
today.
HELP WANTED
WINE
GLASSES
FOR
RENT. Over 600 - 6 1/2 oz.
glasses. Call Danceland.
306-946-2743 or 1-800-2675037./46tfc
LOOKING FOR A SELFMOTIVATED,
personable
and reliable individual. Computer skills would be an asset.
Parts and service position
available. Please submit resumes to Centennial Ford
or call Michelle at 306-9463353./1tfc
CUSTOM GRAIN AND FERTILIZER hauling. McIntosh
Trucking,
Simpson.
Ph.
306-836-2034, cell 306-5677506./46tfc
YOUNG HOUSING AUTHORITY is looking for a
manager and maintenance
person. Contact Ruby Soderberg, 306-259-4854./1tfc
CENTENNIAL FORD HAS
an opening for an automotive
technician immediately. Journey person preferred, will
consider third year apprentice. Clean, modern shop,
group benefits and friendly
staff. Please submit resumes
to e-amendt@dealeremail.
com or call Michelle at 306946-3353./46tfc
CALTEX RESOURCES LTD.
is seeking a Contract or Employee Production Operator
in the Kerrobert Area. General understanding of oil and
gas production operations,
day-to-day management and
reporting of single/multi-well
oil batteries, water gathering,
injection system and atmospheric treating facilities, Mechanical aptitude, desire
to learn, ability to work as part
of a team are the prime qualifications. Individual requires a
valid driver’s licence, industry
safety training/tickets. Also
requires WCB and proof of insurance for contract positions.
Caltex is an equal opportunity
employer, should you meet
the qualifications and be interested in the position. Please
forward your resume to [email protected]
or via fax to 306-834-0041.
BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITIES
READY TO
RETIRE!
Electrical business
for sale
Been in business
for 40 years
Ph. 306-365-7770
1-4p
DEADLINE:
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1-1c
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IS PREPAID:
WE ACCEPT CASH, CHEQUES,
VISA, MC AND DEBIT.
You can reach us by
phone: 306.946.3343
fax: 306.946.2026
email:
watrous.manitou
@sasktel.net
mail: Box 100,
Watrous, SK S0K 4T0
OBITUARY
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HELP WANTED
Deep Roots. Promising Future.
STORE MANAGER - LA CRETE, AB
Position #HR13-183
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FOR RENT
ACREAGE FOR SALE. 2,200
sq. ft. home, newly renovated, 30’ x 40’ heated shop with
overhead door. Well treed,
very private. Natural gas
and very good water supply.
For more information contact
Shane 306-946-7447 or 306946-4044./46tfc
ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT available at Allan Centennial Seniors Residence,
includes parking, laundry
facilities, utilities and has a
spacious common room. For
applications please call Pam
306-944-4331./46tfc
LANE REALTY CORP.
For your buying or
selling needs contact:
Stan Hall
306-725-7826
LANE REALTY CORP.
Saskatchewan’s Farm & Ranch Specialists
Ph: 306-569-3380 Fax: 306-569-3414
www.lanerealtycorp.com
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for rent. 3 bdrm. Fully furnished, w/d. Minimum 6
month lease. Available Jan.
1. Call 306-587-7054 to
view./46-4c
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www.ufa.com to apply.
Explore the great career opportunities at www.UFA.com
WANTED
FOR SALE
MASSEY #36 DISCERS. Will
pay up to $200; will pick up.
Andrew, 306-946-9669, 306259-4923./46tfc
BELL SATELLITE TV RENTAL program. SD receiver
$2.75/mo., HD receiver $5/
mo. HDPVR $10/mo. After
36 months, choice to own at
no additional charge. One
time activation fee $30.40.
Watrous Furniture and Appliances, 307 Main St., 306946-3542./46tfc
STEEL I-BEAMS FOR SALE.
20’ lengths. Various sizes.
Very good condition. Piano
for sale. Phone for more information, 306-946-6449./46tfc
TAKING OFFERS: CHERISHED Teddies collection,
many retired and limited edition pieces. Prefer to sell entire 500+ pieces as a set. Call
or email for detailed list, 306946-3660, j.m.gunderson@
sasktel.net /46tfc
BISON MEAT - GRASS FED,
all-natural bison meat for sale.
Tracy 306-946-3863./46tfc
CUB CADET LAWN TRACTOR. 10 years old. Really
good condition. 14.5hp, 40”
deck. $600 obo. Ask for Jim
306-946-4027./46tfc
4G SASKTEL SATELLITE
INTERNET
powered
by
Explornet. Packages from
$54.99/mo. No equipment
cost. 30 day money back
guarantee. Free installation.
Authorized SaskTel dealer.
Watrous Furniture and Appliances, 307 Main St., 306946-3542./46tfc
WHY PAY MORE ELSEWHERE? “Everyday low price.”
All major appliances selling at
cost + $10. Watrous Furniture,
306-946-3542./46tfc
FIREWOOD FOR SALE.
Jack pine cut and split. Ph.
306-365-2599./46tfc
CULLIGAN
BOTTLED
WATER, delivery available.
Cooler rentals and sales. MCI
Sales, 306-946-3441. www.
mcisaleswatrous.com /46tfc
OFFICE SUPPLIES: receipt
books, purchase order books,
invoice pads, statement pads,
adding machine tape. The
Watrous Manitou, 309 Main
St. Watrous. 306-946-3343.
FULLY FURNISHED 1 AND
2 bdrm apartments in Young.
Ph. Shirley at 306-2594902./48-3c
3 BDRM HOUSE FOR RENT
in Watrous, available immediately. Call Chad, 306-9467505./45tfc
La Crete, AB
FOR SALE
NEW 1 BDRM BASEMENT
suite, furnished, must be nonsmoker, no pets. Utilities included, Manitou Beach. Ph.
306-759-7889./1-1p
SASKTEL SATELLITE INTERNET powered by Xplornet is now available. Shaw
Direct Satellite systems for
sale. Free installation and
programming
promotions
have been extended. At Satellite Plus we are certified
Xplornet, Shaw installers and
we also carry a full inventory
of all regular and HD receivers. Call Dwayne at 306-9462828./46tfc
BOSCH MIXERS $229 AND
up, VITAMIX Blenders $499
and up, BAMIX Hand Blenders Kitchenaid Commercial
Mixers, Spiral slicers, LEFSE
Supplies. Call Hometech Regina toll free 1-888-692-6724.
VEHICLES FOR SALE
2007 FORD FUSION SE,
loaded, very clean, interior
like new, gold exterior, tan
interior. 102,000 km, $8,500
obo. Give Jim a call, 306-9464027./46tfc
2004 DODGE RAM SRT10;
1500 reg cab, loaded, 6
speed manual, leather interior. Black on black. 66,000
km, $25,000. Give Jim a call,
306-946-4027./46tfc
REAL ESTATE
BUNGALOW FOR SALE AT
207 6th Ave. E., Watrous,
across from high school. 3
bdrm up, finished basement,
attached garage, new fence.
Available immediately. Call
Ryan 306-946-7993./47-3p
2 DUPLEXES FOR SALE;
located in Watrous 511 and
513 4th Ave. E. Contact Mark
306-946-7811 or Gary 306946-7118./46tfc
2 BDRM/1 BATHROOM
apartment in Watrous. Ph.
306-554-7397./46tfc
ONE OR TWO BDRM apartments in Watrous. Please call
for availability. Ph. 306-9467505./46tfc
HOUSES FOR RENT IN
Watrous. 1 to 4 bdrm. Call
Ryan, 306-946-7993./46tfc
One bedroom senior
unit available
immediately in Young.
Affordable family
housing units
for rent in Young.
Utilities not included.
Contact 306-259-2022
46tfc
CLASSIFIED
DEADLINE
WEDNESDAY
5 P.M.
Ph. 946-3343
Spa Desk Receptionist
Full or Part Time Required
Wage negotiable based on experience and
knowledge. Excellent health plan available.
Email resume to
[email protected]
or fax resume to 306-946-3622
FARMLAND FOR SALE,
RENT OR TENDER
LAND FOR RENT BY TENDER in RM of Morris: the following lands are being offered
for cash rent starting the 2014
crop year: NE 24-33-27 W2,
NW 24-33-27 W2, SE 24-3327 W2 (less yard site), SW 2433-27 W2. Terms to be three
years. Cash rent - half Apr. 1,
half Nov. 1. Tender on any or
all parcels. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
Please submit written tender
by Dec. 27 to Rent Tender,
Box 452, Macklin, Sask. S0L
2C0./48-2p
LAND FOR SALE IN RM OF
Wood Creek #281: SW 31-2925 W2, NE 35-29-26 W2, SE
35-29-26 W2. Offers will be
accepted until Dec. 31. Highest or any offer not necessarily
accepted. Mail offers to Box
1043, Watrous, Sask. S0K
4T0. /47-3p
LAND FOR SALE: SW 30-3028 W2, RM 282. Buyer has
first choice of rent on 800 more
acres on adjacent land. Home
quarter available May 1, 2014.
Included is 1,000 sq. ft. house,
40 x 60 shop and 40 x 70 steel
quonset. With land or just yard
site. Highest or any offer not
necessarily accepted. Offers
close Dec. 24. Mail to Box 211,
Young, Sask. S0K 4Y0./47-3p
The Watrous
Manitou is
officially on
holidays until
Sunday, Jan.
5. We will be
open Monday,
Jan. 6 at 8
a.m to work
on the Jan. 13
publication.
Merry
Christmas
from everyone
at TWM.
Required Immediately
AUTOMOTIVE BODY MECHANIC NOC 7322
Permanent/Full Time - 2 Positions
Completion of high school. 1 - 2 years experience.
$
21/hour; 40/hours week.
Company benefit package and company pension plan.
Duties and responsibilities are: Repair and restore damaged motor
vehicle body parts and interior finishing; repaint body surfaces;
and repair and/or replace automotive glass.
Email resume to: [email protected]
or [email protected]
R.M. of Big Arm No. 251
HORIZON SCHOOL
DIVISION #205
A Community of Learning and Achieving
Invites applications for an
Administrative Assistant
Horizon School Division # 205 is seeking an experienced candidate
to provide administrative assistance to the Deputy Director stationed
at the office in Lanigan with a move to Humboldt in the spring. This
is a full-time, permanent, out of scope position commencing as
soon as possible.
The ideal candidate will have post-secondary education in
business administration or 3-5 years of direct work experience in
an administrative capacity; demonstrated knowledge of computer
systems and experience with software applications. They must
be able to work independently with minimal supervision, be selfdirected, task and goal oriented.
For further information, please contact Mr. Randolph J. MacLean,
[email protected], 1-877-365-4888 or visit our website at
www.hzsd.ca. Please submit applications as soon as possible as
interviews will be conducted once a suitable pool of candidates has
been acquired. The successful candidate will be required to produce
a criminal record check and vulnerable sector check.
Forward a resume with a minimum of three professional
references to:
Mrs. Marrion Wolff, Manager of Human Resources
Horizon School Division #205
Box 100 Lanigan SK S0K 2M0
Phone: (306) 365-4888 Fax: (306) 365-2808
E-mail Address: [email protected]
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest in
employment with the Horizon School Division, however, only
those applicants short listed for interviews will be contacted.
Full-Time
Maintenance Position
The Rural Municipality of Big Arm No. 251 is accepting applications for heavy equipment operator/utility personnel. This is a
full-time position and the duties include road construction and
maintenance, heavy equipment and machinery maintenance and
other tasks as directed by council.
The candidate must possess:
• A valid class 5 driver’s license
• Mechanical skills
• Ability to operate - graders, cats, dozers and other light, medium and
heavy equipment
• Knowledge of road maintenance and construction, bridge and culvert
repair/installations
• Safety certification on municipal equipment
• Must be self-motivated and be able to manage multiple projects over
the construction season
Applicants are invited to submit a resume including:
• Past and present work experience
• Education and skills
• Current drivers abstract
• Three references including at least one employer reference
• Salary expectations
The R.M. of Big Arm offers competitive wages, benefits package
and pension plan. Interested and qualified applicants are invited
to submit a resume to:
Rural Municipality of Big Arm No. 251
Employment Committee
P.O. Box 10
Stalwart, SK S0G 4R0
Fax: 306-963-2405
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
AUTO PARTS
AUTOMOTIVE
FEED AND SEED
J O U R N E Y M A N
AUTOMOTIVE Service
Technician(s) in Hanna
Alberta. Hanna Chrysler
Ltd. offers competitive
wages,
relocation
allowance, negotiable
depending
on
experience. Bright,
modern shop. Full-time
permanent
with
benefits. Friendly town
just 2 hours from major
urban centres. More
info
at:
hannachrysler.ca. Fax
403-854-2845; Email:
[email protected].
Wrecking auto-trucks:
Parts to fit over
500 trucks. Lots of
Dodge, GMC, Ford,
imports... We ship
anywhere. Lots of
Dodge, diesel, 4x4
stuff...
Trucks
up
to
3
tons.
North-East Recyclers
780-875-0270
(Lloydminster).
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.
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
ROADEX SERVICES
REQUIRES O/O 1 tons
for our RV division and
O/O
Semis
and
company drivers for
our RV and general
freight deck division to
haul throughout North
America. Paid by direct
deposit, benefits and
company fuel cards.
1-800-867-6233;
www.roadexservices.com
BUILDING SUPPLIES
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.
Buying/Selling
FEED GRAINS
heated / damaged
CANOLA/FLAX
Top price paid
FOB FARM
Western
Commodities
877-695-6461
Visit our website @
www.westerncommodities.ca
FOR SALE
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post the advertisement,
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CLASSIFIEDS. Reach
over 550,000 readers
weekly.
Call
this
newspaper NOW or
306-649.1400
for
details.
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.
LIVESTOCK FOR SALE
PIGS - Selling bred
sows, feeders and
weanlings.
Taking
orders for spring
market hogs. Book
early. Herd originates
from
Artificially
Inseminated
stock
since 1992. 306 778
4042. Stewart Valley,
SK.
REAL ESTATE
ONLY A FEW UNITS
LEFT! 55 PLUS ADULT
COMMUNITY Ground
Level
Ranchers.
www.diamondplace.ca
306 241 0123 Warman,
SK
STEEL BUILDINGS
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
TRAVEL
OSOYOOS, BC - 2
bedroom 2 bathroom
furnished apt available
January 1-April 30.
$850/month includes
utilities and basic
cable. Underground
parking and elevator,
in-suite washer/dryer.
Kathy 604-302-0444 or
[email protected]
WANTED
Wanted All Wild fur, old
traps & antlers. Phone
Bryon (306) 278-7756
or Phil (306) 278-2299
?
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information
please contact
solutions
your local
newspaper
or Saskatchewan Weekly
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CLEANING & RESTORATION SPECIALISTS LTD.
Carpet/Upholstery Cleaning
Emergency Flood/Fire Damage Cleanup
Furnace Duct Cleaning
Specializing in Insurance Claims
306-682-1999/TF 1-877-895-1999
18-48c
Advertise where your customers
are: in the pages of TWM!
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Quality Plus
Construction Ltd.
General Contractors
“The name says it all.”
For all your
building needs, by
experienced personnel.
306-946-2549
Watrous, SK
for a free estimate
Woiden
Construction Ltd.
SNOW REMOVAL
COMPUTERS
BERGEN COMPUTERS. Serving Watrous and area for over 20
years. Gary Bergen, B.Sc. Sales,
service, networks, website and
graphic design. 311 8th Ave. E.,
Watrous. 306-946-2061. www.
bergencomputers.com /13-48c
Water & Sewer Contractors
Excavating • Sand • Gravel
Rock • Topsoil
Ph: 306.946.1177
Cell: 306.946.7513
C - STORES
CONCRETE
PIP’S
WATROUS CONCRETE for all
your concrete and gravel needs
- crushed rock, sand and fill
gravel. Ph. 306-946-2040, Gerald 306-946-2392, Brad 306-9462146./40-24c
306-946-2666
306-946-2680
CONSTRUCTION/
GENERAL CONTRACTORS
General Contracting
• commercial
• residential
• agricultural
• concrete work
• insurance work • renovations
•• FREE ESTIMATES! ••
Over 35 years
in business!
Call Dan 306-946-2465
5-48c
DARRELL’S CARPENTRY. Journeyman carpenter. New homes,
renovations, interior finishing,
custom cabinetry, all your carpentry needs. Darrell Baschak at 306946-8492./40-48p
7-48p
CERTIFICATION
Certified Firm
24/7 EMERGENCY CALL:
306-231-3500
book on-line:
www.actionhelps.com
Shop 306-946-2256
Cell 306-946-7834
Fax 306-946-2348
• Open 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily
• Gas, Diesel, Lotto
• Large Selection of Confectionery
Hwy. 2 & Main, Watrous
CIC ELECTRIC
Service Ltd.
Greg Brkich, MLA
606 - 2nd Ave. E., Watrous
Arm River-Watrous
Constituency
For all your farm, residential,
commercial needs!! Trenching and
private line locates also available!!
Box 1077
102 Washington St.
Davidson, Sask. S0G 1A0
Phone Charles:
306-946-2013
FINANCIAL SERVICES
INVESTORS GROUP FINANCIAL
Services Inc. - John Gunderson,
certified financial planner. Investment planning, retirement planning,
RRSPs, education plans, GICs,
mutual funds, life insurance, disability insurance, critical illness insurance, long-term care insurance, estate planning, business succession
planning, group benefit plans, individual and family health plans. Ph.
306-946-3022, john.gunderson@
investorsgroup.com /46-24c
RIACH
FINANCIAL
• Financial Planning
• Retirement
• Tax & Estate
Planning
• RRSP, RRIF, RESP
Insurance
(Life, Disability,
Critical Illness,
Long Term Care)
Bill Riach, CFP
Phone: 306-946-2176
or 866-528-2032
9-48c
CUSTOM APPAREL
M.C.I. SALES LTD. Caps, jackets,
jerseys custom made with your business, school and team logo screen
printed or embroidered. Trophies,
plaques and custom engraving. All
done in house. Call 306-946-3441.
www.mcisaleswatrous.com/41-24c
MANITOU
The Watrous
has space for you to
feature your business or
service in the Business/
Community directory.
309 Main Street, Watrous
Ph: 306-946-3343
Fax: 306-946-2026
[email protected]
SHARON CRITTENDEN, Certified Financial Planner. Retirement, estate and financial consulting, business plans, GICs, RRSP,
Mutual Funds and other investments. Box 239 306-963-2022
Imperial, Sask. S0G 2J0./40-24c
WESTERN FINANCIAL GROUP
- RRSPs, RRIFs, GICs, Seg
Funds, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Group Benefit Plans,
Health Insurance, Travel Insurance. 306-946-3655, 107 Main
St., Watrous./45-48c
THE WATROUS MANITOU
HAS space for you to feature
your business or service in the
Business/Community directory.
Ph. 306-946-3343, fax 306-9462026, email watrous.manitou@
sasktel.net
5-48c
[email protected]
Saskatoon: 201 - 1027 8th St. E.
Phone: 306-668-9950 Fax: 306-668-9959
ELECTRICAL
Phone: 306-567-2843
Toll Free:
1-800-539-3979
Fax: 306-567-3259
www.gregbrkich.ca
HAIR SALONS
MIZ BOJANGLES HAIR SALON,
Mall at 3rd & Main, Watrous.Open
Tues. to Sat. Cuts for men, women and children. Retail items from
suppliers like: American Crew,
Matrix/Biolage, Kenra, Nioxin and
more! Shampoo paks for men
and women, combs and brushes,
curling irons, straighteners, lots
of styling aids. Bargain bins with
a little of this and that! Shawna
Hanson 306-946-3033./37-24c
INCOME TAX
H & R BLOCK. Della Hill, Mgr.,
Watrous. Bus.: 306-946-3585;
Res.: 306-963-2731./40-24c
INSURANCE
TRI-CENTRAL
INSURANCE
INC. Grain Insurance, Germania
Mutual, Sask. Mutual, Home,
Auto, Commercial, Farm, Hail,
Blue Cross, GMS. Ph. 306-8364446, Simpson; 306-963-2004
Imperial (Wed.); or 306-946-2864,
Watrous./46tfc
WESTERN FINANCIAL GROUP
- Watrous. Motor Licence Issuer.
Home, farm, auto, commercial,
hail, travel. Hours: Mon. to Fri., 9
a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sat., 9 a.m. to
12, 1 to 5 p.m. Ph. 306-946-3655.
Toll free 1-888-669-2235. www.
westernfinancialgroup.ca
/4024c
INVESTMENTS
TRI-CENTRAL
INSURANCE.
GICs, RRSPs and other investments. Ph. 306-836-4446 Simpson, 306-946-2864 Watrous./46tfc
MANITOU
The Watrous
has space for you to
feature your business or
service in the Business/
Community directory.
Ph: 306-946-3343
Fax: 306-946-2026
[email protected]
KEVIN MURDOCK
306-230-1467
VERN BENKO
306-934-4462
44-24c
KELLY’S
EAVESTROUGHS
SERVICE, Imperial, Sask. Continuous 5” eavestroughs, commercial and residential. For more
information and estimates call
306-963-2087./32-24c
[email protected]
5-48c
INSTITUTE
of
INSPECTION
CLEANING
and
RESTORATION
Trenching, land clearing,
excavating, demolition,
gravel hauling.
Trailer sales
E Z MUV PACKERS
We carry rock, topsoil and gravel
for all your landscaping needs.
5-48c
CLEANING
& RESTORATION
Barrister and Solicitor
Watrous 109 2nd Ave. E.
P.O. Box 1198
Phone 306-946-2068
Fax 306-946-2059
Monday: 9-12 1-5
Thursday: 9-12 1-5
Professional,
Wall Coverings, Acrylics,
Epoxies and Elastomerics
PHOTOCOPYING
SHIRKEY & COMPANY, (Ronald
Shirkey, Q.C.), Barristers and Solicitors, Imperial, Saskatchewan.
Ph. 306-963-2288 or Toll free
1-866-359-1001.
Tues. afternoons at Lewis Agencies./40-24c
FOR ALL
YOUR COPYING
NEEDS
SHIRKEY LAW OFFICE (Daryl
Shirkey), Box 280 (127 Washington Avenue), Davidson, Sask.
S0G 1A0. Ph: 306-567-2023,
Fax: 306-567-4223, Regina Ph:
306-347-3337, 8:30 - 12 and 1 4:30, Mon. - Fri./40-24c
MANITOU
SINK LAW OFFICE
Barrister and Solicitor, Mediator
Pauline Sink, B.A., J.D.
219 Evenson Ave.,
Manitou Beach, SK S0K 4T1
Flexible hours and home visits.
Call for appointment
306-946-3141
MASSAGE THERAPY
MANITOU SPRINGS MINERAL
Spa has MTAS certified massage
therapists. Free swim before and
after all massages. Manicures,
pedicures, reflexology and full
line of men’s treatments and
many other treatments available.
Gift certificates available. Call
306-946-2233 and ask for spa
desk./37-24c
RANDY’S REMEDIAL MASSAGE Therapy, Watrous. Motor
veh. accident and work related injuries welcome. Gift certificates
available. Flexible hours: Mon. Wed. 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Thurs. - Fri.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturdays by prebooked appointment. Call Randy
Deneiko, 306-946-2605./40-24c
WATROUS Massage, 311 Main
St., Watrous. Featuring massage
therapy, hot stone massage and
Theralase low level laser treatment. Treatments are done by
registered massage therapist
and certified laser specialist Kyla
McDonald. Insurance claims welcome. Gift certificates available.
Open Mon. - Thurs., 11 a.m. - 8
p.m. and Fri. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. For
more information or to book an
appointment please call Kyla at
306-946-2141./40-24c
WATROUS
EYECARE
OPTOMETRISTS
Dr. Kevin Woodard
Dr.AND
Russ
Schultz
ASSOCIATES
A N D ForAAppointments
S S O C ICall
AT E S
946.2166
306.
Open Monday & Wednesday
The Watrous
Ph: 306-946-3343
PLUMBING, HEATING
& COOLING
DMH
PLUMBING
& HEATING LTD.
Providing Professional Service to
Watrous & Area Since 2000
Plumbing • Heating
Air Conditioning • Gas Fitting
Water Heaters • Softeners
Air & Water Purification Systems
Roto Rooter • New Construction
Service & Repairs
306-946-2080
Kelly Gullacher
306.963.7471
• Furnace installation/repair
• water heaters • boilers
• gas fitting • a/c.
☎ Call for
custom-built sheet metal.
KO
Plumbing & Heating
For all your Residential
Plumbing & Heating needs:
gas fi tting, air conditioning,
roto rooter, furnace
installations & repair,
water heaters & softeners.
Serving Watrous & area.
306-946-3578
OPTOMETRY
PARNERS OF
colour and
black/white
5-48p
Watrous, SK
New roofs Re-roofs
Metal roofs Torch on
Shingles
Õ We will also do siding Õ
35 years experience!
Insurance Claims!
306-836-3257
[email protected]
Watrous, Sask.
5-48c
MURRAY TRUNKS
LAW OFFICE
INTERIOR • EXTERIOR
COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL
36-24c
J&G
ROOFING
MELRON SERVICES
• Custom Cutting
• Slaughtering • Curing
• Homemade Sausage
308 Main St., Watrous
Ph. 306-946-3512
Fax 306-946-2277
Saskatoon ph: 306-664-2606
Saskatoon fax: 306-664-8992
41-24c
BUTCHER SHOP
GOVERNMENT
Ben Mah and Ken Williams,
Barristers & Solicitors
EAVESTROUGHING
39-24p
LEWIS AGENCIES LTD.: William
E. (Bill) Lewis, B.Comm., CGA
and Sharon Crittenden, CFP; Box
239, Imperial, Sask. S0G 2J0;
1-306-963-2022; Toll Free 1-800667-8911./40-24c
Doug Woiden
Cell: 306-946-9759
WATROUS DENTAL CENTRE,
107 3rd Ave. E. Dr. Michele
Ackerman. Office hours: Mon.Thurs., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Ph. 306946-2131 (Emergency, 306-9467586)/31-24c
MAH
LAW OFFICE
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• Driveway Paving • Patch Repair
• Slurry Sealing • Sand Sealing
• Crack Filling • Snow Removal
FOTHERINGHAMMcDOUGALL FUNERAL
SERVICE: Earl Mosewich,
Marianne Mosewich, Allan
Mosewich and Dave Somers.
www.fotheringham-mcdougall.
com Box 507, Watrous, SK S0K
4T0. Ph. 306-946-3334. /40-24c
PAINTING
30-24c
Phone: 306-946-2176
or 306-528-2032
[email protected]
Watrous, SK
HUMBOLDT DENTAL CLINIC.
Office hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Mon. - Thurs. and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fri. 617 7th St., Humboldt. Phone
306-682-2313. After hours call
Dr. W. Prokopishin 306-6824150./12-48c
LEGAL
45-24c
Bill Riach, CFP
Cheryl Bryksa, CA
306-946-9759
FUNERAL SERVICES
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Personal & Corporate Tax
Bookkeeping
Farm - Business Planning
CAIS Applications
DIAMOND ASPHALT REPAIR
DENTISTS
5-48c
D&R
ACCOUNTING
CONSTRUCTION/
GENERAL CONTRACTORS
48-24c
ACCOUNTANTS
For emergency after hours and
weekends call: 306-917-7688
YOUR BUSINESS HERE
Great
visibility
Reasonable rates by
the month or year
306-946-3343
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MANITOU
WATROUS ANIMAL HOSPITAL
707-4th Ave. E., Watrous across
from Melron Services. Drs. Allison Bartel, Amy McLaren and
Shannon Gruen, D.V.M. Large
and small animal practice. Open
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
On-call after hours. Ph. 306-9463657, Fax 306-946-3605./40-24c
can help you
with your personal
and commercial
printwork needs.
Ph: 306-946-3343
Fax: 306-946-2026
REAL ESTATE
REALTY EXECUTIVES WATROUS, residential and commercial listing. 108 Main St., Watrous, Sask. Full-time real estate
service. Ph. Avril Reifferscheid
306-946-8520./40-24c
RESTAURANTS
WATROUS BURGER AND ICE
Cream Parlour. Open all year.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner specials. Homemade burgers. Best
fish n’ chips in town. Open Mon.
to Fri. at 7 a.m. and Sat. and Sun.
at 8 a.m. Ph. 306-946-3450./124c
We have space for you
to feature your business
or service for the
community to see.
Business/Community
Directory Rates
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50 words or less
— $20 plus GST
SIX MONTHS:
50 words or less
— $75 plus GST
Ph: 306-946-3343
Fax: 306-946-2026
[email protected]
MANITOU
EASTSIDE
CONSULTING
Training and On-site Safety
33-24c
Box 955, Watrous, SK S0K 4T0
Ph: 306-946-2602
Cell: 306-535-7379
TIRE & BATTERY
SERVICE
INTEGRA TIRE WATROUS. Supplying all of your tire needs including
on the farm and in the field service.
601-4th Ave. E., Watrous. Ph. 306946-3055 or after hours 3036-9468893 or 306-946-2421./31-24c
Watrous Tire & Battery
(1996) Ltd.
Goodyear Tires ~ Batteries
~ complete tire and battery
repair service,
vulcanizing, retread ~
“On the Farm, In the Field
Tire Service”
3rd Ave. W., Watrous
306-946-3543
5-48p
VACUUMS
NEW & USED
VACUUM SALES & REPAIR
— ALL MAKES —
BAGS, BELTS, MOTORS
PARTS AND SERVICE
DECEMBER
- WATROUS KINETTE CLUB
meets first Tuesday of each
month - September to June.
Interested in joining or for
more info contact Melodie
Rostie 306-946-3694./46tfc
- DEC. 24, 7 P.M., YOU ARE
invited to Christmas Wonder,
an evening of song and story,
at the Philadelphia Church
(15 km NE of Watrous on
#668). Everyone welcome./11c
WORSHIP
ST. ANN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
Rotating Services
Call 306-946-3630
For weekly schedule
Watrous • Young • Imperial
***
ALL SAINTS’ ANGLICAN CHURCH
Rotating Services
Call 306-946-3458
For weekly schedule
Sunday Service & Church School
Watrous • Colonsay • Viscount
***
PHILADELPHIA MENNONITE
BRETHREN CHURCH
Pastors Darren Holland and
Nathan McCorkindale
Office: 102 - 5th Ave. West
306-946-3785
Worship Service ............. 10:30 a.m.
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LANIGAN & WATROUS
LUTHERAN PARISH
Worship Service
11:15 a.m. Our Redeemer’s, Watrous
December
***
WATROUS BAPTIST CHURCH
Pastor Doug Gregory
201 - 2nd Ave. W.
Phone 306-946-2996 - Watrous
Worship Service ............. 11 a.m.
Christmas Eve Service . . .. . 7 p.m.
***
WATROUS-YOUNG PASTORAL CHARGE
502 Main St. Ph. 306-946-3592
The Rev. Deborah Smith
Sunday Worship
9:30 a.m.........Young
(United/Lutheran Shared Ministry)
11:15 a.m.
Watrous United Church
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WATROUS PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
709 Main St., Watrous
Pastor Vernon Allen
Service Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Bible Study Wed. 7:30 p.m.
- DANCELAND, MANITOU
Beach offers entertainment
for: Dec. 31 - New Year’s
Eve Gala - Brian Sklar and
the Western Senators $120/couple includes glass
of champagne, prime rib
meal, dance, party favours,
midnight lunch; Jan. 24 and
25 - The Fugitives. Buffet before each dance - 6 to 7:30
p.m. Dance - 8 p.m. to midnight. Phone 306-946-2743
or 1-800-267-5037 for reservations. www.danceland.
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the 19th. The average overnight low came
in at -17.2˚C.
Overall, it may not seem like a lot of
cold days when the 28 days were added up
but when you go back to 2012, there were
just two days of 29 that dropped below that
-10˚C mark.
March:
While temperatures were fairly mild
to start the month, it was hazardous road
conditions that wreaked havoc on central
and southern parts of the province.
It was not a fun time for motorists who
had to venture out on roads in the province over the first weekend in March.
With a high of 0.2˚C Mar. 2 and then -3.2˚C
Mar. 3, blowing snow and sticky roads
gave more than just headaches to people
travelling on highways.
At least five highways were blocked
and impassable Mar. 3 because of motor
vehicle collisions in the evening and the
bad weather spilled over to Monday.
From 3 p.m. Sunday until 5 a.m. Monday,
the RCMP reported there were over 155 calls
of motor vehicle collisions in the province.
The majority of those were because of poor
road and weather conditions.
By early Monday, Mar. 4, Regina saw 10
cm of snow and Moose Jaw 15 cm.
As for the remainder of the month,
nine days were colder than -10˚C with the
coldest daytime high Mar. 16 as it reached
-16.8˚C. The average daytime high came in
at -7.8˚C for March. The average overnight
low was -17.8˚C with the coldest night Mar.
25 when it dropped to -26.7˚C.
Environment Canada’s David Phillips
said there was anywhere from 30 to 50
per cent more snow than normal, estimating March saw probably around 25 cm of
snow on the ground in Watrous. Other
places saw closer to 50 to 80 cm of snow.
April:
The fourth month of the year was rather consistent with not a lot of fluctuation.
Aside from the end of the month where
values during a four-day stretch reached
8˚C and 10˚C, the month’s daytime highs
hovered around the 1˚C range.
The warmest day came during that
later period when Apr. 27 saw a high of
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Show runs to the
end of January.
Call 306-946-2244.
Sponsored by Watrous & Area Arts Council
JANUARY
- GYM ‘77 WILL BE HOLDING a bottle drive for new
equipment Jan. 10. You
can drop them off at Winston High School, Watrous
between 4 and 6:30 p.m.
on the 10th or contact Sara
Trenouth 306-946-2766 to
arrange a pickup. Please
save your bottles from the
holidays./48-2c
COMMUNITY
MEETINGS
- AL-ANON MEETS EVERY
Thurs. 8 pm, Wat. Elem.
School, staff room (east door).
Ph. 306-946-2466, 306-9632105; Young 306-259-4941,
306-257-3978./21-48c
- ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings: Imperial,
Tues., 7:30 pm. Pentecostal Church (306-963-2204);
Watrous, every Thurs., 8 pm.
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SUDOKU
- COFFEE TIME! LOOKING
to make new friends or have
some old-fashioned visiting
over a cuppa? Join us at
the Watrous Baptist Church
- AQUASIZE CLASSES AT
Manitou Springs Mineral Spa
on Mondays and Thursdays
at 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Cost is
$5.50/day or 10 classes for
$50./46tfc
Watrous
Library
every Thursday from 7 to 9
p.m./44tfc
- WATROUS ROTARY CLUB
meets every Tuesday at 6:30
p.m. at the Watrous United
Church./46tfc
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10.3˚C. In total, 15 of the 30 days crept
above 0 for the month. The coldest overnight low, though, was -21.6˚C Apr. 10.
At the end of April, Phillips said spring
was the coldest on record dating back to
the 1940s with the overall average ending
off April around -4.6˚C. The normal value
should have been 4.3 and in 2012, it was
around 3.7˚C.
“You were almost nine degrees colder
than normal in April,” said Phillips.
May:
It took a while but May provided the
reprieve that people needed from a long
winter. As it came to a close, the month
averaged 20.1˚C for a daytime high, 20˚C
higher than April’s average.
May started off with a high of 4.5˚C and
then jumped to double digits, where the
month sat for the remainder of its days.
In the 31 days, 19 days climbed above
20˚C during the day, including three that
were hotter than 25˚C. The warmest was
May 12 when it got to 27.4˚C, which was
followed up by 26.6˚C May 13.
The coolest daytime high was May 1
when it was a paltry 4.5˚C. Compared to
April, though, 4.5˚C was the fifth-warmest
of the 30-day month. April’s first 10 days
had nine of them below zero.
The average overnight low for May was
also warmer than April’s average daytime
high as it was 3.8˚C as opposed to 1˚C. The
coolest night was May 2 at -6.2˚C.
The data service reported a total of 36.8
mm or almost one and one-half inches of
precipitation for May in and near Watrous.
That was well below last year when there
were 73.1 mm or close to three inches and
over 100 mm less than in 2010 when flooding
occurred in various parts of the province.
June:
Much like June’s overall daytime high
average of 21.5˚C, Watrous experienced
temperatures in the low- to mid-20˚ range
throughout most of the month. Aside from
a handful of days around 17˚C and one at
15.8˚C, the month was quite comfortable.
According to Environment Canada,
the 2013 version kicked off with seven
straight daytime highs in the low 20s and
then bounced up and down from 24˚ to
15˚. Heading into the latter portion of the
month, it heated up with six of the seven
days higher than 24˚C.
(see page 20: WEATHER)
WATROUS PHARMACY
Phone 306-946-3311 (after hours: 306-946-2836)
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Crazy
Christmas
. . . cuties
The Kindergarten class is
always a big hit at the annual
Watrous Elementary School
Christmas concert, which took
place Dec. 19. Division one put
on Crazy Christmas while the
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WEATHER
While data was missing for June 19 and
30, the warmest day was June 28 when it
reached 26.2˚C.
The average overnight low sat at 9.2˚C
with the coolest at just 1˚C June 4. After
that it slowly rose with the back half of
the month coming in anywhere between
10˚C and 14˚C overnight.
Rain was on the minds of many in June
and Watrous received at least 107.5 mm.
The largest totals were June 8 with 33.3
mm, June 20 with 27.8 mm and June 14
with 20.6. However, that does not include
June 19 for which data was missing.
July:
Thanks to lower than average temperatures and more cloudy days than normal,
people saw less hot weather in July.
For those who enjoy particularly hot
days, there were no complaints through
the first two weeks as temperatures were
close to being on par. However, in the back
half of the month, the needle tended to
stick around 20˚C for a daytime high with
not much wiggle room either way.
The average daytime high came in at
22.8˚C for July but that was reached just
twice from the 19th to the 31st. Before that
it was attained 10 times with the hottest day
of the month July 11 when it got to 30.6˚C.
The average overnight low was 10.7˚C
with the coldest night on the 26th at 4.3˚C.
There were two nights cooler than 5˚C.
August:
Perhaps the clock was turned back a
bit as seasons felt like they were delayed.
Winter had a firm grip into spring and
then summer did not seem to really settle
in until August.
Phillips said August was better than previous months and had closer to normal temperatures. “Precipitation was clearly down
and the number of dry days was extraordifrom front page:
YEAR IN REVIEW
gas service. Klenk also wanted to wish a
Merry Christmas on behalf of council,
which is aiming to move forward with
more fundraising for the hall roof in Imperial.
Manitou Beach’s mayor Eric Upshall
said 2013 saw a lot of highlights for the resort community. “We had a really, really
good year at Manitou as far as everything
from the local weather conditions to the
number of tourists around - which seem
to be in record numbers.”
Upshall said all the improvements
made over the past year were enjoyed by
residents and guests and having CTV do
one of its 6 p.m. newscasts was a plus to
gain exposure.
Tourism writers from various parts
of the globe also provided a glimpse to
those who have never visited the community. “There has been a renewed interest in Manitou Beach,” said Upshall who
added eight people attending the Travel
Media Association of Canada conference
popped by from the event in Saskatoon.
“They have all subsequently done stories . . . when people start to get to know
you, everybody wants to know what you
are about and hopefully this trend continues.”
Manitou Beach helped on a project
along with local rural municipalities to
build back up the submerged portion of
highway leading east out of the beach.
With that completed, motorists are able to
utilize that avenue of getting to the community.
A culvert was installed where Wellington Creek meets the lake and Upshall said
they are working on finding a solution for
the creek so that it will not flood anybody’s
property.
Further away, signs at Hwy. 2 and 16
east bound and Hwy. 668 and 16 west bound
were put up that say Manitou Beach and
Watrous. Those will provide better directions to the region.
Simpson mayor Donald Janzen felt
nary. When you look at it, any rain that fell
was just a little dab here and there.”
August averaged out at 25.4˚C for a daytime high with the hottest day on the 16th
when it hit 33.4˚C. The overnight average
was 9.2˚C with the coolest night on the
seventh when it was 3.9˚C. Almost half of
August was warmer than 25˚C with three
of those above 30˚C.
Comparing the month to July, it came
in almost three degrees warmer than
what is typically the hottest month.
September:
The latter part of summer and start of
autumn were picture perfect as conditions
allowed farmers to go full bore on harvest
while others not in combines settled in for
some sunny days outdoors. Add to that
two soggy days in late September and the
ingredients added up to a good introduction into fall.
Environment Canada’s David Phillips
said, “I can’t imagine a better six or seven
weeks than you have had since the middle
of August. August was not that great at the
beginning but it was from about the 14th
on through the month of September.”
According to Environment Canada’s online weather data for Watrous, the coolest
daytime high for the first 15 days of September was on the 14th when it was 19.3˚C.
Three of those days hit above 30˚C and eight
of the first 15 were warmer than 25˚C.
With a few days of missing data, for
the entire month, the average daytime
temperature was 22.5˚C with the warmest pegged at 32.5˚C Sept. 5. The overnight
average low for the month was 6.6˚C with
the coldest -3˚C Sept. 20.
It took some time but the precipitation finally arrived and a lot of it. During
a two-day span, Phillips said at least 14
mm fell on the 25th and 35.1 mm spilled
into the area on the 26th. Adding up the
rest of the precipitation from the month,
Watrous got at least 50.7 mm (almost two
inches) for September.
2013 was a good year with people moving into the community. Sand sealing and
small projects were looked after, including
renovations done at the hotel.
Viscount mayor Moe Kirzinger said
their largest project was finally completed. The water plant went online in the
community in 2013. Kirzinger said they
also did some paving, had a couple of new
housing starts and saw the population increase.
Watrous mayor Ed Collins said for the
most part 2013 was good. The year kicked
off with the re-opening of the hospital and
emergency services. “That was a good way
to start the year off.”
Collins said commercial development
has been big for the community with new
businesses, expansions and shops and
“certainly we expect it to stay that way.”
However, Collins said they are out of commercial lots but are in the process of planning for more in the future.
Earlier in 2013, paving was done in the
new development area and different spots
in town. In addition, the Manitou Lodge
condominium opened. “It was great to see
that (pretty much) completed.”
One of the biggest announcements was
the unveiling of a future reverse osmosis system for Watrous. Thanks to added
provincial and federal funding, the community will see that system potentially up
and running by the end of 2014.
Another water well, east of the existing
one, was dug as 2013 came to an end.
The new lots on the east side of town,
adjacent to the Watrous District Health
Complex, saw phase one completion of the
8th Ave. E. subdivision as power, gas and
telephone services were installed. There
were also housing starts throughout the
year at various locations in Watrous.
In Young, mayor Brian Rowan said
they have the reverse osmosis building up
and are continuing to move forward with
getting the system active. The next item is
to tender the project for a supplier.
A new well was installed in 2013 and
work on sidewalks and streets was completed. The village office and pump house
received siding and insulation.
October:
The month started off with daytime
temperatures reaching into the mid-teens
before falling after the midway mark of
the month. According to Environment
Canada’s data, the first 15 days featured
13 above 10˚C with the warmest Oct. 15 at
14.3˚C. After the halfway point, just one
day was higher than 10˚C.
While there were a couple of days of
missing data, the month’s average daytime high was pegged at just below 10˚C
while Oct. 7 was the warmest at 21˚C. The
month’s overnight average was -3.6˚C with
Oct. 29 the coolest at -14.9˚C.
It took until Oct. 28 for the temperature not to rise above the freezing mark
throughout the day, the first time since
spring that it did not get higher than zero.
“It was a recognition that once you get
down to the end of October with November lurking around the corner, you can’t
expect the balmy conditions to continue.”
November:
Snowfall warnings were issued for the
first Sunday of November for parts of Saskatchewan and, along with rain, it began
to arrive. That also meant for some treacherous driving conditions.
Upwards of 30 cm of snow hit parts of
both provinces over the opening weekend
in November with Alberta getting the blast
first. Reportedly, Red Deer had up to 30 cm
of snow by Sunday morning as the system
moved east towards Saskatchewan. Once
it hit here, Saskatoon had close to seven
cm by Monday morning with another five
cm falling as the day went on.
According to RCMP, Nov. 3 around 80
vehicles were backed up while tow trucks
tried to get to the semis. The road was still
closed Monday afternoon as the storm
moved through.
As the month progressed, temperatures
dipped well below normal values and an
added windchill put the bone-chilling
weather even more on people’s minds.
While there was a bit of a reprieve before December arrived, Phillips said the
Watrous area experienced high windchill
values reaching -30˚C on a few days. With a
few cold days with highs dropping to -19˚C
when it typically is -5˚C, “it was almost two
dozen degrees colder than it should have.”
Wind chill values aside, the average daytime high was -2.7 with the warmest day
8.2˚C Nov. 2. The overnight low average was
-13.9˚C and the coldest night -31.1 Nov. 22.
December:
While 2012 saw freezing rain to start
the month, there was no doubt that winter’s bone-chilling grip was not letting go
to start December 2013.
Phillips said there was hardly any
warm-up occurring as the middle of the
month arrived. “The max temperatures
were (at least) 8˚C colder than what your
minimum temperatures would be on average. I am not even talking about the wind
chill yet. You add that moderate kind of
wind and you are seeing wind chills being
in the -40˚C (range).”
Comparing 2012 to 2013, there had already been twice as many daytime highs
below -20˚C, with more expected.
Factor in the wind chill and it has been
even worse. “I look at these wind chills of
-42˚C and -43˚C and these were at 10 a.m.
. . . these were moderate winds of speeds
of 20 km/hr and produced almost uncivilized wind chills.”
December did see some above-normal
temperatures a week prior to Christmas
but then they dropped again.
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