Sports Day a grand slam of an event

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Shellbrook Chronicle
The voice of the Parkland for over 103 years
Shellbrook, Saskatchewan Friday, June 12, 2015
VOL. 103 NO. 24 PMR #40007604
www.shellbrookchronicle.com
The Shellbrook Skating Club was among the many groups who put on a colourful display during Saturday morning’s parade.
A couple brief, but heavy, thunderstorms on Saturday
afternoon weren’t enough to discourage Shellbrook and
area residents, and avid baseball lovers from making
Shellbrook and District Annual Sports Day a grand slam
of an event.
The gates to the Shellbrook Elks’ Sports Grounds were
open bright and early at 7 a.m. on both Saturday and
Sunday, and young ball teams came from Saskatoon,
Prince Albert, Big River, and other communities to compete in Minor Sports Softball action. Teams also represented Shellbrook in the Mite, Pee Wee and Bantam A
divisions.
Adults were also invited to share in the love of the game
(and win some money in the process), by competing in a
mixed slo-pitch tournament all-day Saturday. The entry
fee was set at $100, and all teams were guaranteed to
play at least three games, and had to have at least three
girls. All told, 10 teams entered the tournament, vying
for glory and the cash pot.
But before the first pitch was even thrown at 8 a.m.
on Saturday morning, members of the community were
invited to enjoy a pancake breakfast. The first day of the
two-day event also included a parade, which began in
front of Arnie’s Grill at 10 a.m. and, led by the Shellbrook RCMP, slowly made its way down Main Street before heading to the Sports Grounds.
Local businesses and groups, including Shellbrook
Co-op, Naber Powersports, the Shellbrook Skating Club,
Parkland Integrated Health Centre, Happy Hearts Childcare Centre, and many others, were well represented
with colourful floats, vehicles and ATVs. Prince Albert
MP Randy Hoback and Shellbrook-Rosthern MLA Scott
Moe also made appearances, with the latter driving an
old-fashioned car that was appropriately painted Sask.
Party green.
Apart from being a visual delight, the parade had other
treats in store for the many children and adults who lined
up along Main Street, and were showered with candy and
other sweet snacks. And with it being a hot and summery
morning, the Shellbrook Volunteer Fire Department was
also on-hand to help people cool off, as firefighter Tyler
Wendel rode atop the fire truck, tossing out freezies and
spraying some unsuspecting parade watchers with the
fire hose.
Over at the Sports Grounds, softball action was already
well under way. But softball wasn’t the only source of entertainment during the annual event. Kids who weren’t
playing ball could have fun with games, or take a break
from the warm weather by going for a relaxing train ride
around the Sports Grounds. Adults, meanwhile, could
take shelter under the beer tent and listen to music.
Community groups and volunteers were also in generous supply at the two-day event, helping run admissions
and food booths. Happy Hearts staff sold popcorn and
cotton candy, while the Kinsmen set up a tent and ran
the bar.
Despite attempts to contact the event’s organizers, the
Chronicle was unable to get results of the slo-pitch tournament before publication.
Photos on page 8 and 13
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June 12, 2015
2015 Distinguished Canadian Retailer of the Year award
Retail Council of Canada
(RCC) announced today
that Mr. Terry Leon, President & CEO of Leon’s Furniture Limited, will be the
recipient of the 2015 Distinguished Canadian Retailer
of the Year Award.
“We are thrilled to recognize and honour Mr. Leon
for his retail vision, passion
and leadership in Canada,”
said Diane J. Brisebois,
President & CEO, Retail
Council of Canada. “Under
Mr. Leon’s guidance, the
family business that began
over a century ago has continued to flourish and enjoy
a leading market position in
the retail industry,” added
Ms. Brisebois.
Mr. Leon has been the
Chief Executive Officer of
Leon’s Furniture Ltd. since
May 2005 and its President
since May 2002. He held
various positions within
the company, and was appointed Corporate Counsel
in 1984, and Vice President,
CFO and Secretary in 1989.
When Leon’s Furniture
Ltd. completed its acquisi-
tion of The Brick on March
28, 2013, he became the
CEO for both divisions and
continued with responsibilities as President of the
Leon’s division. He is a
member of the Law Society
of Upper Canada.
“The theme for Leon’s
Furniture’s most recent
annual meeting was ‘Leading Together’ which is indicative of the team spirit
and collaborative approach
embraced by the industry’s 2015 Distinguished
Canadian Retailer Award
recipient. The Company’s
inclusive approach is also
reflected in the Leon’s Associates commitment to communities and people across
Canada, thus making him a
great ambassador for retail
in Canada,” said Ms. Brisebois.
The Distinguished Retailer of the Year Award,
sponsored by MasterCard,
recognizes a retail leader
who has led his/her com-
pany to outstanding business success and who has
consistently demonstrated
a commitment to the communities they operate within. The recipient is seen as
a role model because of his/
her exceptional leadership
within the corporation, in
the retail industry in Canada and in the community
at large, through personal
and/or corporate philanthropic activities.
SaskCanola
Checks needed for child protection claims increases sponsorship
to $50,000
The Opposition says the progress reports from Donna Harpauer on child protection need a second look after she was
caught exaggerating progress on a critical recommendation.
In May 2014 and again in May 2015, the Advocate for Children and Youth recommended that the ministry undertake a
contract to investigate the workload of child protection workers.
Twice in May 2015, in response to that and other recommendations, Harpauer distributed a public update that claimed her
ministry had already entered into such a contract. But, a tender
for the contract was noticed after that claim – proving that Harpauer was, at best, uninformed about what is happening in her
ministry.
“Ms. Harpauer is simply not taking the major concerns in the
foster system and child protection system seriously enough,”
said NDP Social Services critic David Forbes. “When she responded to the coroner’s inquest into the death of Lee Bonneau,
and again when she responded to a special investigation into the
tragic death of a foster child that drowned in a bathtub, I was
concerned about the fact that she was pretty dismissive about
how much work her ministry needs to do. But, to find out now
that even the incredibly slow progress she claimed was being
made was overstated – that’s deeply concerning.”
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Terry Leon
Forbes has said small tweaks to child protection and foster
care are not good enough. The Opposition wants to see a larger
overhaul that includes the licensing of foster homes and new
requirements for front-line case workers, including that they be
social workers licensed with the Saskatchewan Association of
Social Workers.
Thursday, he said the ministry’s progress reports need closer
scrutiny now, suggesting the advocate step in or appoint someone to look deeper into the actual work behind the progress reports.
“The lives and well-being of vulnerable little ones is at stake
here,” said Forbes. “Making it up as you go, or saying some of
the right things publicly but not taking the right actions – that’s
playing with fire, and I don’t think Saskatchewan families will
find that acceptable.”
The workload of caseworkers in social services been raised
consistently. While the Sask. Party often claims they recently
hired 90 front-line workers, it cut 100 positions at the same
time, and the picture of a ministry overstressed and unable to
stay on top of the number of children at risk and needing help is
painted often, particularly by the advocate.
From 2010 to 2014, 97 children in the care of Social Services
died from unnatural causes including homicide, suicide and accidental death.
That number is significantly higher than in the five years prior. From 2005 to 2009, 54 children died from unnatural causes.
PA Parkland Health
Region volunteers
The Prince Albert Parkland Health Region is in need of
caring, compassionate and committed volunteers to fill the
following service positions:
Entertainment – Whispering Pine Place - Canwood
Volunteer performers (Musicians, magicians, actors, etc.)
share their talents with residents in long-term care. Other
volunteers assist by inviting residents to a specific area
for entertainment, parties, sing-a-longs, etc. Assist with
snacks, lunches, etc.
Parent-Tot Program – Parkland Integrated Health Centre
Mothers and/or fathers along with their young children
may visit residents on a one-to-one basis or in small groups.
Parents are responsible for their children at all times.
Friendly Visiting – Big River Health Centre
Duties include visiting residents on a one-to-one basis
or in small groups, chatting, playing cards, reading, sitting
outside with residents, portering residents, taking residents
to functions, shopping trips, performing small favors, walking with Alzheimer patients, etc.
If you are looking to contribute to your community, to enhance the lives of those around you or to gain experience in
a professional workplace, then contact us to arrange for an
interview.
You can reach the PAPHR Volunteer Services Department
at (306) 765-6010, by email at [email protected] or
find us on the web at www.princealbertparklandhealth.com.
You can also contact the Recreation staff in the PAPHR longterm care facility closest to you. We look forward to matching your talents and interests with the right position for you.
SaskCanola is proud to announce that we have amplified our support to Saskatchewan’s Agriculture in the
Classroom (AITC-SK) by increasing our annual funding
contribution from $20,000 to
$50,000. AITC-SK is a charitable organization dedicated
to connecting kids and agriculture through curriculumbased programs and resources. To achieve this, AITC-SK
works in collaboration with
the agriculture and education
sectors across Saskatchewan
to develop and deliver quality teaching resources, and
create and coordinate handson outreach programs and
events for thousands of students each year.
“We are grateful to have
SaskCanola be a strong partner of AITC-SK,” stated Sara
Shymko, AITC-SK Executive
Director, “with solid support
from the agriculture industry,
AITC-SK has the opportunity
to meet the growing demand
for agriculture education.”
In 2014, AITC-SK programming reached 38,600
students through 416 schools
from 204 communities; impressive outreach for the organization that celebrated
their twentieth anniversary in
April of this year.
“Agriculture education is
more important than ever as
social licence is a growing issue. As the consuming public
becomes increasingly skeptical, the agriculture industry
needs to take the lead in defining what good stewardship
means and to demonstrate
what farmers are doing right,”
explains Janice Tranberg,
SaskCanola Executive Director. “ I look forward to serving
a term on the AITC-SK Board
as we continue to support this
hard-working organization in
their accomplishments.”
SaskCanola (Saskatchewan
Canola Development Commission) is a producer led
organization, established in
1991 and supported by some
26,000 levy-paying Saskatchewan canola producers. SaskCanola’s mandate is to grow
producer prosperity through
advocacy, producer engagement, research, and canola
promotion.
Advertising
Deadline is
Monday
5:00 p.m.
The R.M. of Shellbrook No. 493
Is now accepting applications for the position of
Seasonal Equipment/Mower Operator
Position may progress into full time in the future.
Preference will be given to applicants with experience in Operating large equipment, and some mechanical work.
Must be available to start immediately.
Starting wage $20/hr – 50 hrs/week - 3 month probation period
Please submit applications to:
R.M. of Shellbrook No. 493
71 Main St. Shellbrook
Or email: [email protected]
Phone 306-747-2178 for further information.
June 12, 2015
Report from the Legislature
Four-Year
Commitment to Boost
Benefits Fulfilled
Our government is committed to ensuring our
province leads the nation
in quality of life for people
with disabilities. That’s
why we created Saskatchewan Assured Income for
Disability (SAID), an income support program for
people with significant
and enduring disabilities
that offers individuals the
dignity of greater choice
of services and participation in their community.
We believe the benefits
of growth should provide
everyone in our province
the opportunity to realize
their full potential. This
month more than 13,000
individuals will see an
increase to their monthly benefit, fulfilling our
government’s four year
commitment to increase
program benefits. This is
something we’re able to do
because Saskatchewan’s
economy remains strong.
SCOTT MOE
MLA
~
Rosthern Shellbrook
Toll Free:
1-855-793-3422
www.scott-moe.com
This is part of our government’s commitment to
make Saskatchewan the
best place in Canada for
people with disabilities
to live. A Citizen Consultation Team has been
working on a comprehensive Disability Strategy,
expected to be released
at the end of June. More
information about the
Strategy can be found at
saskatchewan.ca/disabili-
tystrategy.
Saskatchewan’s
Agricultural
Advantage
The foundation for Saskatchewan’s strong and
diversified economy is
our expanding agricultural sector. In the past
year, Saskatchewan has
enjoyed record-high livestock prices and aboveaverage crop production.
Once again, in 2014, our
province was also the
country’s top agricultural exporter with products worth $13.9 billion
shipped to 153 countries.
Our government remains committed to providing programs and services that meet the needs
of producers. This means
refining Crop Insurance,
encouraging more local
processing of agricultural
products and continuing to invest in research
and development. With
the world’s best producers as the foundation for
Saskatchewan’s economic
strength, the future is
bright.
According to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s latest
weekly crop report, we’re
off to a good start with
dry weather allowing the
majority of producers’ an
opportunity to complete
seeding operations. As
another growing season
gets underway, I would
like to wish all producers
the very best.
More Than 30 Major
Highway Projects
Underway
Highway crews and road
builders are springing
into action with more than
30 major highway projects
currently underway in
Saskatchewan. Construction on the Regina Bypass
– the largest transportation infrastructure project in Saskatchewan’s history – will also begin this
summer. The bypass project alone is expected to
create an estimated 8,200
construction-related jobs.
The 2015-16 Highways
Rob Clarke Report
Our Government is committed to ensuring that the
Employment
Insurance
program remains responsive to labour conditions
while supporting recipients
when they most need help.
With this in mind, our
Conservative Government
is enhancing the Employment Insurance program
regarding compassionate
care benefits in order to
provide additional financial
security to Canadian workers and their families in
times of need.
These enhancements will
increase the number of
ROB
CLARKE
~
Desnethé
Mississippi
Churchill River
weeks of eligibility for Compassionate Care Benefits
from 6 to 26 weeks.
This will help individuals who wish to leave work
to care for a family member
with a serious medical condition or a significant risk of
death within 26 weeks.
We understand the need
for families to care for their
loved ones during difficult
periods. By extending the
duration of Compassionate
Care Benefits, we provide
a measure of financial confidence for those who must
miss work in order to provide compassionate care.
This enhancement will
help employers, as well, in
so much as they can be confident that their employee
will take care of their loved
one and return to their job
when they are ready.
Our government believes
that no one in this situation
should have to choose between caring for a loved one
and paying the bills.
During a family emergency, personal circumstances
can become overwhelming and unmanageable. By
providing a reliable income
for those with an ill family
member, we can help ease
one of their chief concerns.
As always, I look forward
to your letters, e-mails and
calls. Write me at: Rob
Clarke MP, House of Commons, 502 Justice Building,
Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6.
I hope you will find time
to visit my website http://
www.robclarkemp.ca
To
contact me via e-mail use
[email protected]
Call
my constituency office, tollfree, at 1-866-400-2334.
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NOVUS LAW GROUP
FORMERLY WILCOX AND CHOVIN LAW OFFICES
Kim Bradley and Bill Cannon, who have operated as the
Shellbrook branch office of Novus Law Group, will now be
practicing law on a full time basis from the Prince Albert Office
of Novus Law Group, located at 1200 Central Avenue, in the
City of Prince Albert, (306) 922-4700, effective May 21st, 2015.
Bill Cannon will continue to attend the Shellbrook location for
the purpose of appointments with existing clients and new client
intakes. By reorganizing the way in which legal services are
offered to clients in Shellbrook and surrounding communities,
we will be able to offer new and existing clients greater access
to specialized legal services. We look forward to continuing to
provide all clients with superior legal services though our Prince
Albert Office.
TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT, PLEASE CALL
306.747.2641 OR 306.922.4700
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passing through construction zones so work can be
done safely.
Saskatchewan Reads
Supports
Provincial
Reading Initiatives
A provincial framework
to support student success
in reading is now in place
and is available to teachers across the province.
Saskatchewan Reads was
developed to improve student reading as identified
in the Saskatchewan Plan
for Growth and the Education Sector Strategic
Plan.
Saskatchewan
Reads
provides guidance for
school divisions to build
on their own reading initiatives to meet the needs
of their unique student
population. It provides
practical supports for
teachers to ensure their
students are successful
in achieving their reading
goals.
In June 2013, the provincial baseline for reading levels showed that 65
per cent of Grade 3 students were at or above
grade level. As of June
2014, the provincial percentage had increased to
70 per cent – a five per
cent increase in the first
year. The goal of the
reading priority is for 80
per cent of students to be
reading at or above grade
level by 2020.
NADINE
WILSON
MLA
~
Saskatchewan
Rivers
Toll Free:
1-888-763-0615
www.nadinewilson.ca
and Infrastructure budget
is a record $842 million,
including $560 million
for capital construction.
The 27 per cent funding
increase is a clear indication that our government
is committed to meeting
the growing demands of
our province and advancing our economy. This
means new twinning projects, passing lanes and
overpasses.
Throughout the summer
and fall, the Government
of Saskatchewan will release a weekly construction update to help plan
safe travel.
Additional
travel information can be
found using The Highway Hotline. Drivers are
reminded to slow to 60
km/h and to obey signs
and f lagpersons when
Memorial Lake Regional Park
Red Cross Swimming Lessons
Registration: Sun., June 28th or Sun., July 12th
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at the beach
st
1 Session
Mon., June 29th to Fri., July 10th
2nd Session
Mon., July 13th to Fri., July 24th
In memory of Gary Benson
It was one year ago on
June eleven
when you were called up
to Heaven.
There are no special
words to ever say
to express our sadness of
that day.
We stood by you with
tears in our eyes
as we each said our own
last good-byes.
For your love shared as a
husband, papa and dad
we can’t help smiling
although we are sad.
To be together in the same old way
would be our greatest wish for today
We have memories of our time spent together
these will keep you close to us ... forever.
- Lovingly remembered by Barb, Leeland &
Candice, Hadley, Javon, Tyne, Tony & Amanda
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OPINION
June 12 2015
Science must be
freely accessible
There are days when it feels like we take for granted the
reality that this Earth we live on is the only home we have.
And though science may never possess all the answers to
the endless mysteries of the universe, we all too often take
for granted that this home is the product of millions of little
coincidences that occurred over millennia and made it
habitable – that it is the only known planet of its kind in
a vast, nearly immeasurable expanse of stars, planets and
cosmic dust.
Those who forget this sobering truth are often the same
ones who continue to contest scientific evidence that points to mankind’s complicity in global climate
change. Or worse still, they’re the
ones who collectively shrug their
shoulders and believe nothing can
be done to mitigate the irreparable
harm man may be doing to his only
home, and refuse to act.
But as big as the Earth is (from a
human perspective, anyway), we
JORDAN
must comprehend that it is also a
tremendously delicate creation. Its
TWISS
fate, and the fates of all of its myriad
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living things, balance precariously
on a pin point, and each time a speReporter
cies is hunted to extinction, or a forest is completely levelled, or tons of
pollution is pumped out into the atmosphere, that balance is threatened.
Perhaps none of these things will have the catastrophic
impact that is so often portrayed in films, and predicted by
the scientific community. Perhaps our planet will be able to
bear the burden of mankind’s insatiable lust for centuries
to come.
But as the only beings capable of changing our actions to
protect and preserve the fragile balance of Earth’s millions
of tiny ecosystems, if there are ways in which we might reduce or eliminate the disruption or destruction wrought by
our actions, we must be willing to act.
Regrettably, the past four decades paint a portrait of a
federal government that, for the most part, lacks the courage and will to set such a decisive course for Canada. Critics
of Stephen Harper often criticize his wilful ignorance when
it comes to scientific research, and rightly so.
But wilful ignorance is nothing new. In 1986 Department
of Fisheries and Oceans scientist George Winters presented a paper, which indicated that Atlantic cod stocks were
in steep decline due to the department’s overestimation of
cod stocks. He was ignored by the Mulroney government,
and overfishing continued unabated until 1991, when the
Canadian Atlantic cod fishery closed forever.
Now, under Harper’s watch, government scientists have
effectively been muzzled, courtesy of policies enacted in
2006 that placed restrictions on their ability to speak publicly about their research. Now the media and the public,
who have a right to know what research is being done with
taxpayer dollars, must jump through bureaucratic hoops
in a vain attempt to access this information.
Furthermore, the federal government has repeatedly
failed to live up to its commitments to combat climate
change, and tainted Canada’s reputation on the international stage.
The rationale for censoring scientists might make sense
if the research were sensitive or controversial in nature.
But the federal government seems to fear scientific discussion. And their defence for this policy – that the opinions of
government scientists may be misconstrued as the views of
government – is equally nonsensical.
Improving our relationship with the planet is no difficult
task, but it may require us to have the fortitude to value
sustainability over personal wealth. We can do this by investing in and improving upon renewable energy, or by
replenishing forests faster than we cut them down.
For man may be at the top of the food chain, but that only
means a longer fall should the chain be broken.
Paul Martin Commentary
After years of playing catch up the province’s new home
***
builders have begun to rein in their activity.
Sometimes it takes a year or more to get a final
Most of this century was dominated by stories of
tally on just how an overall economy or its parts are
how many new homes were being built in the provperforming. Such is the story on capital spending for
ince, how many new people were arriving and how
construction and so on. StatsCan has just released its
many new subdivisions were being created. But now
official calculation for 2013.
that we’re half way through this decade, the pace of
And it showed just how strong this province’s reresidential construction has begun to slow.
source sector was in that year.
In short, builders have finally caught up – they’re
Investment in exploration activity – this includes
now getting ahead of the growth in population. So,
mining and petroleum – resulted in us accounting
they are starting fewer units.
for nearly 10 per cent of the national expenditure. InPAUL
That was abundantly clear in some StatsCan figterestingly, Alberta was about half of Canada’s total
ures on the total dollar value of new home construcspend – roughly five times what we saw.
MARTIN
tion. This covers standard single family homes,
Further, we were one of four provinces that saw
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apartments, row housing, duplexes and so on. But
overall spending on investment rise in that year –
it does not include renovations. So it is straight up
along with Alberta, Newfoundland and PEI. The total
investment in new residential property.
in this province rose roughly 12 percent over 2012 which was
And March’s figure was the lowest we’ve seen in six months. second only to Alberta and we saw investment in mining and
Across the board it was about ten percent behind February petroleum come out virtually tied at $5 billion in each sector.
with the biggest drop was in single family starts and roughly
These are critical numbers to the overall growth in the pro30 percent lower than levels we were seeing last Fall.
vincial economy. Investment leads to job creation which re***
sults in population growth as people came here to fill those
Consumers appear to be holding the line on their purchases. employment opportunities.
The latest monthly figures on retail sales activity – the pri***
mary measure of consumer confidence – shows Saskatchewan
We’ve got another indication that the provincial economy is
posted a monthly gain that was on par with the national aver- moving into a plateau stage.
age. And March was the second consecutive visit to positive
This is probably not a surprise for most in the commercial
territory.
community who have been expecting an opportunity to conOn a year-over-year basis, we are still seeing negative num- solidate the gains of the past decade and to settle into a calmer
bers, in other words we’re not spending quite as much as we flow of activity. We’ve seen signs of this arriving for weeks
did at this time last year – down roughly four-and-a-half per- and the latest is the update on weekly pay packages across the
cent. But much of that could be attributed to falling fuel prices country.
so the overall pattern of spending by consumers seems relaThe average in Saskatchewan dropped about a dollar a week
tively flat.
from February to March. Not a big move at all and keeps us
We also saw the latest report on inflation or the Consumer in third place among the provinces in terms of total average
Price Index which rose just over one percent in Saskatchewan. wages. Compared to the same time last year we are still about
So that can be factored into the retail numbers as well. But 2.5 per cent higher which is just a whisker under the national
given the small percentage move, it is unlikely to have much average as we are seeing pay in Atlantic Canada move more.
impact on overall activity.
The bigger picture, though, is that while the economy is flatIt was the automotive market that showed particular tening out, it is not shrinking. It’s just that our growth is more
strength in March, further underlining consumer confidence modest – at somewhere around one percent expected this year
levels as big ticket items were moving quite briskly.
– which is growth over a few years of significant expansion.
VIEWPOINT
June 12, 2015
Sask. Party re-election remains the reality
The reality suggests we will re-elect
another Saskatchewan Party government
next April.
According to the latest available polling – a December 2014 poll by Praxis
Analytics – Premier Brad Wall’s government still had the support of 66 per cent
of the voters.
Of course, that polling is six months old
and the election is still 10 months away.
Some of you may note last month’s Alberta election, where former Progressive
Conservative premier Jim Prentice took
his 44-year dynasty government into the
campaign with a slight lead.
Over the course of Alberta’s election
campaign, support for the PCs steadily
dwindled until the once-unthinkable
happened – a New Democratic win in Alberta.
Given that Saskatchewan already has
a rich NDP history, some may argue an
NDP government here cannot be nearly
as terrifying as it was to Alberta voters.
Doesn’t Alberta’s vote show us that
anything can and will happen in election
campaigns?
One supposes it does, but there must
be factors pointing to massive voter
discontent with the
government in order
for such rare occurrences to happen. So
far, nothing suggests
such stars are lining
up in favour of Cam
Broten’s NDP OppoMURRAY
sition.
The first factor a
MANDRYK
party has far down
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in the polls as the
Saskatchewan NDP
would need is a seismic shift in the Sask.
Party, similar to the way Alberta PCs
even lost Calgary and southern Alberta.
When it comes to the Sask. Party base in
rural Saskatchewan, there is no evidence
of that happening.
Re-distribution of the ridings – or better put, the expansion of the Saskatchewan legislature by another 3 seats to
a total of 61 – has effectively preserved
the number of rural seats that seem as
squarely behind the government as they
were in 2011 when the Sask. Party won
Help for parents with
the high cost of kids
Dear editor,
It’s no surprise that parents with young children hold more than half of all of Canada’s
household debt.
From parental leave and daycare to sports and
school supplies, the costs of raising a child don’t
stop adding up. House prices alone have surged
ahead of income, and are now about eight times
the average pre-tax income of a full-time worker.
With increased financial pressures and rising
costs, we need to ask if the support the federal
government provides to parents is enough.
The answer is no. The current system is a jumble of four programs with different criteria: some
are taxable, some are not; some help all kids,
some don’t; some disappear if you lose your job;
some favour the wealthy. No parent has the time
to figure out the complicated system while raising their kids.
The Liberal Party of Canada has a plan to bring
every one of them by a majority.
A miracle for the NDP right now would
be any breakthrough in rural Saskatchewan in the rural seats with smaller cities or on the northern forest fringe where
the NDP last held rural seats.
But even if that happens the Sask. Party would still control the vast majority
of rural Saskatchewan where the NDP
hasn’t seriously campaigned since 1999.
That would mean the Sask. Party will
again need only a few seats in four major
cities and the north to regain what would
again be a majority government.
Of course, the cities and the north have
traditionally been NDP strongholds.
There is little doubt that it will be tougher for the Sask. Party to win either northern seats they’ve never won, or maintain
seats Prince Albert and Moose Jaw and
in north and east Regina and South and
west Saskatoon that they won in 2011 for
the first time.
But 30 points behind in the polls and
with only nine current NDP MLAs, Broten’s team would have to maintain what
it now has and win a remarkable 23 more
seats mostly in the cities.
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children the best possible start in life. Fairness is
a better plan.
Yours sincerely,
John McCallum, MP
Liberal Party of Canada
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And there would have to be a reason for
that vote shift that, right now, just isn’t
evident. Or at least, so suggest the Praxis
Analytics polling numbers.
Admittedly, the Praxis polling even
six months ago showed increasing worry over a weakening oil-based economy.
That said, the polling also shows the
Sask. Party is addressing the issue in the
way the public wants.
For example, infrastructure spending
remains the public priority over debt
paydowns, heritage funds or even direct
payouts of surpluses back to the people.
This also happened to be the Wall government priority in the last budget as
well.
But more to the point, the Praxis polling suggests people believe the Sask. Party government economic situation is performing at high level _ even higher than
people’s own household situation. This is
a complete reversal from the NDP days
prior to happen.
Alberta suggests strange things can
happen. But the polling here in Saskatchewan suggests nothing is happening that
is all that different.
back fairness: the Canada Child Benefit. By rolling all these funds together, topping them up
with money saved from eliminating waste, and
then targeting lower and middle income families,
it would provide a lot more help per child every
month, completely tax-free, to nine out of ten Canadian families.
The lowest income families would get $6400 a
year for a child under six, and $5400 for a child
over six.
The benefit would be reduced gradually as
family incomes become larger.
The statistically “median” family — two parents
and two kids (one under six and one over) with a
total income of $90,000 — would get $5875 per
year tax-free, over $2500 more than the current
system.
The current system gives money to those who
need it least. We can do more for those who really need help by helping those who truly don’t
less. That’s a fairer system.
By giving more help to middle-class parents and
all those who are working so hard to get there,
the Canada Child Benefit will ease pressure on
family finances and help every parent give their
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by Aaron Wudrick,
Federal Director
Taxpayers
Federation
The latest musings by
the federal government
about potentially allowing additional voluntary
contributions to the CPP
have re-ignited the debate about Canadians
and their savings. In addition to the Conservatives shifting positions
from opposing expansion
to being open to voluntary expansion, the Liberals also abandoned their
We don’t need to expand the CPP
previous openness to
voluntary expansion and
now insist mandatory
CPP expansion is necessary. As the backdrop to
the debate, much media
punditry cites as settled
fact that most Canadians simply aren’t saving
enough money for their
retirement.
Except when we take a
closer look at who isn’t
saving and what constitutes “enough savings,”
it actually becomes clear
that we aren’t talking
about the most vulner-
Bachelor of Social Work
able and poorest Canadians. Thanks to the existing CPP, combined with
Old Age Security and
the Guaranteed Income
Supplement, widespread
deprivation among seniors has been largely
eliminated in Canada.
Rather, what most analyses suggest is that at current rates of saving, many
Canadians will not have
as high an income stream
upon retirement as they
do while during their
working years.
This of course begs the
question: so what? Many
Canadians may reasonably prefer to spend more
now, and less later. Many
people, for example, may
prefer to spend more
while raising a family –
with a bigger house and
family vacations – while
downsizing to a smaller
home and more modest
lifestyle in their twilight
years. The notion that
many people are willing
and ready to adjust their
spending habits seems to
have been lost in the discussion, and a mandatory
expansion of CPP merely
amounts to the government saying: we’re in a
better position to tell you
when to spend your money than you are.
Even more telling is
that most of the same
people supporting mandatory CPP expansion
are the same ones who’ve
been insisting that expanded Tax Free Savings
Accounts (TFSAs) are of
no use to most Canadians
because they can’t afford
to use them. Which begs
the question: then how
could they afford the additional hit to their budget imposed by increased
CPP premiums? And this
is without even getting
into the consequences to
businesses of CPP premium hikes: as with all increased costs, it’s hard to
see how there wouldn’t be
at least some detrimental
impacts on the viability
or at least the ability to
employ more Canadians
for some businesses.
At the very least, a voluntary scheme – both
for Canadians and their
employers – would do
less harm than a mandatory premium hike. But
June 12, 2015
forcing them into an expensive, one-size-fits-all
option would certainly
be ill-advised. Whatever
the good intentions of
such a scheme, Canadians and their families are
better placed than the
government to make the
planning and investment
decisions that are best
for their unique circumstances.
In short, CPP expansion
is a solution in search of a
problem – and considering the sobering record of
most governments across
Canada when it comes to
debt and spending, perhaps they should get their
houses in order before
proclaiming themselves
to be experts at planning
for our financial future.
We’re tightening our purse strings
Congratulations to Danielle Reddekopp, daughter of Wade and Kim Reddekopp, on receiving her
Bachelor of Social Work through the University of
Regina.
Request for Tenders
The Sturgeon River Plains Bison Stewards are requesting bids
for a contract to: a) move or haze wild bison from private agricultural land into Prince Albert National Park; b) repair
fences/infrastructure damaged by the hazing; and c) provide
appropriate and timely documentation on hazing activities as
required by the SRPBS. The contract will start between July
15 and August 1, 2015, and run for 2.5 months.
Bidders are asked to submit a written proposal and budget
by Thursday July 2, 2015, to the email and address below.
Bidders must demonstrate knowledge of bison handling and
fence repair, be adequately equipped and staffed for the work,
and able to work as and when needed over the contract period. The budget must include day usage rates for equipment
required, and staff hours. Fencing material (post, wire, staples) will be provided to the bidder, but the bidder is required
to provide their own fencing tools.
Bidders must present with their bid proof of sufficient liability
insurance to cover the activities. The winning contractor will
be notified by telephone.
Please direct all questions and bids to: Kelly Paul, President,
Sturgeon River Plains Bison Stewards, rockinpranch16@
gmail.com, phone (306) 469-7301. Written bids can be sent
to Box 516, Debden, SK S0J 0S0.
Canadians are heeding
the warnings: household
debt is too high, and it’s
time to start living within our means. According to Mintel’s Canadian
Lifestyles 2015 report,
consumers are planning
to take a conservative approach to spending this
year, putting a priority
on paying down debt and
being much more careful
with discretionary spending.
The report, which surveyed Canadians of all
ages, found the following:
· 34 per cent plan to
spend extra money on debt
repayment, making it the
top priority
· Debt repayment is an
even higher priority for
middle-aged consumers,
at 45 per cent
· A third say they have
cut back on dining out
· A similar amount (31
per cent) opted to spend
more on groceries
While the results show
a set of very frugal intentions, Mintel notes that
Canadians might be just
shy of the necessary resolve.
“While there is a high
level of interest (in) achieving financial and personal
goals, Canadians are much
less inclined to cite that
they ‘will definitely do it’
compared to those who
‘would like to, but may
not manage it,” says Carol
Wong-Li, an analyst at
Mintel.
Jeff Schwartz, executive
director of Consolidated
Credit Counseling Services of Canada, says the
goals are indeed achievable, if Canadians shift a
few habits in their every-
day lives.
“We can very easily
bridge the gap between intention and achievement
with a bit of planning
and determination,” says
Schwartz. “If there’s a
will, there’s a way, and the
way forward is a lot easier
than people think.”
Schwartz offers the following suggestions on how
Canadians can cut spending and free up money to
use for paying down debt:
- Know where your money is going – Look at your
bank statement and credit
card bill and find our exactly what you’re spending
money on, and how much
you are spending. This
can be like a financial intervention for some people
– you might be shocked to
see how those restaurant
lunches add up.
- Compare with recommended budgets – Use
Consolidated Credit’s suggested budget percentage
page as a financial measuring stick and see where
you stand. If you’re spending more than 5 per cent of
your monthly income on
entertainment, you might
need to cut back. Everyone’s lives are different
and it may be impossible to
match the recommended
budget, but try your best to
model your finances on a
plan that meets all of your
obligations.
- Keep yourself honest –
Check your spending after
a month to see if you are
meeting your budgetary
goals. Better yet, download a budgeting app for
your mobile device and
track your spending on the
go.
- Do you really need it?
– The simplest way to live
within your means is to
apply the very basic test
of “wants vs needs” to every purchase you make.
If you’re exceeding your
budget, there is a good
chance that you are giving
into your “wants” a bit too
much.
- Treat yourself – Don’t
think of your budget as a
ball and chain. It should be
liberating, not restrictive.
A good budget includes
room for indulgences. Best
of all, you can enjoy yourself, stress-free, knowing
that you’re spending within your limits.
“Canadians are doing the
right thing by choosing to
pay down their debt,” adds
Schwartz. “They’ll free
themselves from interest payments, which will
mean for an even healthier
financial outlook.”
Leask Library
opening soon
The Leask Butler Library will soon have a beautiful new location. We are down to the final details. After that the library
on the east end of main street is ready to move into. The entrance steps as well as the Sasktel hook-up for the phone and
computers need completed. This has been set for July 21st,
so mark your calendars,keep checking! We hope to move the
week of July 20th. Once we’re settled in we encourage everyone to come check out our new facility. Come see what the
library has to offer.
Farm Sale of Ben & Roseline Duret
Saturday, June 27th 2015 - 10:00 a.m.
On Hwy #55 to Victoire road, then 7 miles west & 3 miles south. (Debden Sk area) Watch for signs
Tractors: John Deere 6410 c/w 640 FEL; John Deere 4450 c/w 707 FEL (Power shift);
Trucks: 1974 IHC 1600 box & hoist; 1974 IHC 1600 bale truck; 1983 Ford F150 4x4
4spd; Haying and Farm Equipment: Haybine Hesston 1275 c/w reverser; Bale processor c/w grain tank & large tires; Round baler 664 New Holland; 2- Bale wagon 24’ NH &
J.D steel decks; 2- N.H Reel rakes Rolabar #258- 260; Square baler J.D 24T; Pull type
swather 20’ IH; Bale deck; 2- Pull type combines JD 7701 & JD 6601; 24’ Bourgault 2110
air seeder & cultivator; 25’ & 27’ cultivators; 18’ Tandem disc; Mixmill NH 357; 9’ dozer
blade; Manure spreader NH 519; Rock picker; 7”x41’ Auger Kodiak; 6”x35’ auger Allied;
Bucket c/w grapple; Livestock: 2000 – 20’ Norberts 5th wheel cattle trailer - new tires loaded; Corrals & gates; 6 - 20’ grain belted troughs; Self catch head gate; Fencers; Nose
pump waterer; Calf puller; Acreage & Shop: Garden tractor JD 120 48”; 1200 gal poly
tank; Posts; 1” rough board; 20 pc’s 30’ steel pipe 2 7/8”; Table & chop saw; Chain saw;
Water pump; Floor jacks; Ready heater; 20 ton press; Grinder; Electric & hand tools; Gear
pullers; Battery charger; Misc shop items; Household furniture & items Antique: Manure spreader J.D horse drawn; Anvil; Blower forge; Oak barrel; Wood cook stove; Tractor
seats; Butter churn; Wool carters; Cream separator; Small collectables & household;
Guns: 12 gauge shotgun; 22 caliber single shot; 308 caliber rifle; Comments: Equipment
will be sold at 1:00 P.M.
Sale Conducted by Schmalz Auctions
www.schmalzauctions.com or www.globalauctionguide.com
Hwy #2 South, Prince Albert, SK - PL 911509
Phone 306-763-2172 or 306-922-2300
Gerald Fillmore 306-922-7907 or 306-940-8720
AGRICULTURE
June 12, 2015
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Climate change may be a good thing for the Prairies
Facebook may seem like a strange place to find some rather optimistic news regarding the future of farming, but just
the other day I happened upon a video clip via the social media site which would make any farmer smile.
The short, three-minute clip was from The Globe and
Mail’s ‘Inside the Market’, with Paul Waldie. On this parOn Agriculture
ticular clip Waldie has as his guest Canadian
economist
Jeff Rubin. Rubin, a former chief economist at CIBC World
Markets, is also the author of the recent book The Carbon
Bubble.
In the short clip Rubin talks about how climate change,
in particular the trend to a warmer climate may have some
rather significant upside for Canadian agricultural producers.
Rubin suggests the Canadian Prairies by being a northern
latitude region will see average temperatures climb more
significantly than the global averages. He said if the temperature averages rise two to three degrees, the growing season
expands four to five weeks which not only increases yield
potential but expands what crops can be grown here.
As it stands Canada is the eighth largest exporter of agricultural products. With climate change Rubin said the country could become number one or two in terms of exports.
By that point I was intrigued, so I went searching out a bit
more on Rubin’s book. At Amazon.com I found that the book
suggests the current vision of Canada’s economic future by
government is off point.
Calvin
Daniels
“Since 2006 and the election of the
first Harper government, the vision of
Canada's future as an energy superpower has driven the political agenda,
as well as the fast-paced development
of Alberta's oil sands and the push for
more pipelines across the country to
bring that bitumen to market. Anyone
who objects is labeled a dreamer, or
worse -- an environmentalist: someCALVIN
one who puts the health of the planet
DANIELS
ahead of the economic survival of their
neighbours,” noted material on the
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book The Carbon Bubble.
“In The Carbon Bubble, Jeff Rubin
compellingly shows how Harper's economic vision for the
country is dead wrong. Changes in energy markets in the US
-- where domestic production is booming while demand for
oil is shrinking -- are quickly turning Harper's dream into
an economic nightmare. The same trade and investment ties
to oil that pushed the Canadian dollar to record highs are
now pulling it down, and the Toronto Stock Exchange, one of
the most carbon-intensive stock indexes in the world -- with
over 25 per cent market capitalization in oil and gas alone -will be increasingly exposed to the rest of the world's efforts
to reduce carbon emissions.
“Rubin argues that there is a lifeline to a better future. The
very climate change that will leave much of the country's
carbon unburnable could at the same time make some of
Canada's other resource assets more valuable; our water and
our land. In tomorrow's economy, he argues, Canada won't
be an energy superpower, but it has the makings of one of
the world's great breadbaskets. And in the global climate
that the world's carbon emissions are inexorably creating,
food will soon be a lot more valuable than oil.”
While obviously it comes down to which vision you choose
to think has the greatest clarity, but from a farm perspective
Rubin’s view has to be good news.
Certainly the long term vision of many has been that ultimately food in a world of growing population will become
the key commodity, right beside safe drinking water. The
question of how the world pays for that food at rates high
enough to cover production costs of course remains another
question.
But Rubin is an optimist and suggests farmland as an investment that, while solid today, will only get better.
Rubin said the west still has the potential to be the economic driver of Canada, but not because of oil reserves, but
rather because of agricultural production, because in a world
of climate change food will become more valuable than oil.
While climate change has the potential to disrupt our
world in ways most shy away from even contemplating,
farmers here may find a silver lining, at least if Rubin’s crystal ball is on the right channel.
TPP a critical trade agreement for canola farmers
By: Canadian Canola
Growers Association
For Canadian canola farmers, Canada’s involvement in
the Trans-Pacific Partnership
(TPP) is serious business. The
negotiations between 12 countries in the Asia-Pacific region
could open new markets for
canola and its valued-added
products.
Canola’s success depends on
export markets. Ninety percent
of what’s grown in Canada is
exported as either seed or processed products such as oil and
meal. Yet, many of our country’s
trade relationships face trade
barriers in the form of tariffs on
imported products. Non-tariff
barriers also exist in the form of
trading rules for biotechnology
and sanitary and phytosanitary
standards.
The TPP offers an opportunity for more open trade by lowering or eliminating these barriers, including the long-standing
tariffs on Canadian canola oil
going to Japan or meal into
Vietnam. If tariffs on canola oil
and meal were eliminated completely in the TPP region, exports could grow by $780 million per year, the equivalent of
one million tonnes of additional
oil and meal exports.
This isn’t pocket change for
Canadian farmers. It’s more
jobs in rural communities. It’s
an expanded ability to crush
and process canola seed here
at home in places like Altona,
Yorkton or Lloydminster. It’s
Canadian canola remaining
competitive on a world stage.
How does TPP support economic growth?
Today, Canada competes
with other canola and soybean
producing countries to serve
the oilseed and feed demands of
the Asia-Pacific region. One of
these competitors is Australia,
who already enjoys lower Japanese tariffs on canola oil thanks
Rural Municipality of Shellbrook No. 493
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Municipality of Shellbrook No. 493 for the year 2015 has been
prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, until the
time for lodging appeals has expired.
A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has
been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as
required.
Any person who wishes to appeal his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal with: the Assessor,
R.M. of Shellbrook No. 493, Box 250, Shellbrook, SK. S0J 2E0,
by the 12th day of July, 2015.
Dated this 12th day of June, 2015.
Karen Beauchesne
Assessor
to an existing agreement between the two countries. Japan is one of Canada’s longeststanding customers for canola,
but Australia’s agreement impedes Canada’s position.
With their agreement, Australia has preferred access to
the vegetable oil market, while
higher tariffs on Canadian oil
result in Canada exporting
unprocessed seed to Japan.
TPP could help fix this imbalance and support the growth of
Canada’s domestic and largely
rural-based canola crushing
industry.
If a TPP deal is not achieved
or does not include Canada, we
will forgo our opportunity to
catch up and may instead fall
behind. For example, Australia would maintain their competitive advantage in Japan and
other countries could also gain
a similar advantage in the Asia
Pacific Region, ultimately hurting Canadian farmers’ ability to
compete.
TPP has the opportunity
to support more open trade
amongst the partnership signatories. If tariffs are lowered
or eliminated, it means growth
in our seed exports, but it also
means more canola seed will
be crushed and processed here
in Canada to be exported as oil
and meal. That means economic growth in rural communities,
more jobs and more domestic delivery options for canola
farmers.
In the long term, TPP could
create opportunities to access an even larger segment of
the Asia-Pacific region, with
a number of countries having
expressed interest in joining the
trade agreement in the future.
Why is TPP important now?
For canola farmers, a strong
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Notice is hereby given that the Assessment Roll for the Rural
Municipality of Canwood No,. 494 for the year 2015 has been
prepared and is open to inspection at the Office of the Assessor
from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the
following days: Monday to Friday, June 12 to July 10, 2015.
A bylaw pursuant to Section 214 of The Municipalities Act
has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent
as required.
Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment
is required to file his or her notice of appeal, accompanied by a
$50.00 appeal fee per roll number which will be returned if the
appeal is successful, with the Assessor at R.M. of Canwood No.
494, Box 10, Canwood, Saskatchewan, S0J 0K0 by the 10th day
of July, 2015.
Dated at Canwood, Saskatchewan, this 12th day of June, 2015.
Lorna Benson, Assessor
TPP agreement is critical; an
opportunity to move ahead
rather than fall behind. Canola
contributes $19.3 billion dollars to Canada’s economy every
year. Treaties like TPP will only
serve to grow this number.
With most of the canola
grown in Canada being exported around the world, farmers
rely on international sales for
the profitability of their farms.
Anything less than a deal on
TPP would result in lost market
opportunities for over 43,000
canola farmers.
The Canadian Canola Growers Association represents more
than 43,000 canola farmers on
national and international issues, policies and programs
that impact farm profitability.
Scott Moe, MLA
Rosthern-Shellbrook
34 Main Street, Box 115
Shellbrook, SK, S0J 2E0
Phone: 306-747-3422
Fax: 306-747-3472
Toll-free: 1-855-793-3422
Web: www.scott-moe.com
CANWOOD NORTH CEMETERY
“WORK BEE”
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
3:00 p.m. – Dusk
Please attend at whatever time is convenient for you.
Hot Dogs & Refreshments will be provided.
The Canwood North Cemetery Committee is working to do
improvements to the Cemetery. In order to do this, we need your
help. If you have family members in the North Cemetery you can
contribute by attending the next “Work Bee” on June 24, 2015.
Over the next few months we will be beginning to do work such
as fill in dips and holes, straighten headstones, remove cracked/
broken grave covers, seeding grass, planning for a fence, etc.
Families will be contacted regarding headstones or graves
that are in need of attention. It is every family’s responsibility to
upkeep their family members' gravesites. If you are unable to
contribute by attending the work bees, monetary donations are
also accepted and are eligible for a charitable donation receipt.
If you would like more information regarding this, please contact Lisa at (306) 468-7465 or Gail at (306) 468-2319.
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Sports Day a grand slam event
June 12, 2015
The Shellbrook Volunteer Fire Department’s Tyler Wendel helped parade watchers cool off with a
spray from the hose.
Happy Hearts Daycare staff and children made an appearance in the parade, and also sold goodies later
on at the sports grounds.
Shellbrook-Rosthern MLA Scott Moe made his
parade appearance stand out with this fancy, oldfashioned car.
The parade procession, which was led by the RCMP, started in front of Arnie’s, and floats and vehicles
could be seen all the way to the end of Main Street.
The ladies from Designer’s Edge Hair Studio channelled
their country roots with their float.
Students from W.P. Sandin took part in the parade and threw out candy, in an effort to raise increased
awareness about the upcoming Student Leadership Conference in September.
Naber Powersports appeared late in the parade,
riding a number of ATVs.
June 12, 2015
Holbein family seeks closure,
after dog’s shooter sentenced
A Holbein family that was left mourning the loss of a beloved pet after it was shot three times by a neighbour last
summer, received a small measure of closure Tuesday, when
the man was sentenced to six months of probation.
The ruling was handed down at the Shellbrook provincial
court circuit point, where Kelly Long entered guilty pleas at
his trial for willfully, and without lawful excuse, wounding a
dog, and permitting an animal to be in distress.
Further punishment in the sentence, which stems from
charges laid by the RCMP after a dispute between Long and
his neighbour Kirk Boettcher outside Long’s acreage home
on July 8, 2014, include a $500 donation to the SPCA, and
restitution for vet bills. Additionally, Long forfeited his
.22-caliber rifle to be destroyed, and has been ordered not to
contact Boettcher or his family, and cannot attend Boettcher’s property.
Though Boettcher has expressed dissatisfaction with
Long’s sentence, his wife Andrea Schommer said the family
is just looking to move on.
Meanwhile, Crown prosecutor Andrew Duncan said the
Crown is satisfied with the six-month probation, which ensures that Long will have a criminal record. The defence had
requested a conditional discharge.
“I think [the sentence] does accomplish something in that
there’s a donation being made to the SPCA that recognizes
Sima,” Duncan said.
According to facts heard in court from Duncan, Boettcher’s dog Sima, an eight-year-old Labrador-Great Pyrenees
cross, was present during the conflict on the night in question, while Boettcher’s family was outside tending the garden.
“After the complainant (Boettcher) left, the dog Sima,
stayed on the accused’s (Long’s) property and the accused,
for whatever reason, shot the dog,” Duncan said.
Boettcher and Long are said to have had a physical altercation, after which Boettcher called his wife and children
and told them to leave the home out of fear of retaliation.
Schommer said they heeded his request, while he went to
the Shellbrook RCMP station to lay charges.
After the incident, Sima reportedly made his way back to
his owner’s yard. His injuries were discovered by a neighbour, whom Boettcher had called to make sure his family
had left.
On July 9, the family took Sima to the vet, and the decision
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was made to put him down.
Boettcher explained that some of the issues between he
and Long revolved around Sima, who had been the family’s
dog since he was a puppy. According to Boettcher, the Longs
had been interested in bringing Sima into their home for
years, but his family wasn’t interested.
Boettcher also said that Sima and Long had a friendly
and trusting relationship prior to the incident, and that the
Longs’ dog would come to their acreage, which is about 400
metres from the Longs’ home, and the two dogs would go out
together. He added that issues arose when the Longs failed
to heed his request for them to stop letting their dog out.
On the night of the incident, Boettcher said that he had
requested that Long’s family keep out of contact with Sima,
but that the request wasn’t well received.
“I’m thoroughly disgusted” and nauseated by the actions,
he said, that were taken against a “helpless animal that had
no defence.”
Boettcher said the brunt of the pain of Sima’s death fell on
his children, who had “nightmares for months.”
“[Long] stole three young children’s pets and broke their
hearts,” Boettcher said.
Highlights of Shellbrook’s town council meeting
The town council met on June 8 at the
council chambers of the municipal office
in Shellbrook. Present at the meeting were
mayor George Tomporowski and councillors Amund Otterson, Bruce Clements,
Lyle Banda, David Knight, Lois Freeman
and Kathleen Nording, as well as the town’s
administrator Kelly Hoare.
The meeting kicked off with the monthly
recreation director’s report from Jenny
Hosie, who began by informing council
that issues with the pool’s boiler, which
were discovered after it opened, have been
fixed. She also reported that the spray park
at the pool is continuing to have problems.
Council expressed disappointment with the
spray park’s performance since it was installed.
Hosie later stated that she’s looking to
get the word out about the new $2 per day
charge for the playground program. She
also said that parents can’t pay in advance,
and the program is currently first come,
first serve for up to 30 kids. She added that
she’d like to approach the school to see if
any students would be interested in a summer job helping to run the program, which
would allow it to have more kids.
In discussing grants, Hosie reported that
the town got all the CIF grants it applied
for. One is for LED lights at the arena, another is for the before and after school program. The town also received a grant for
this fall’s kids in the kitchen program.
Hosie added that she’s waiting on grants
for the ball diamonds, and would like to apply for a matching grant from the federal
government that’s tied to Canada’s 150th
anniversary celebration. She said the grant
money would be used for work at the arena
that the town had wanted done in 2012,
but that the town, the rec. board and other
parties must express their commitment to
the project before next week’s application
deadline.
Moving on, council received a visit from
Peter Haylayka, who stopped in to provide
an update on a development application.
Afterward, council approved the minutes
of its previous meeting, and with no outstanding business from those minutes,
moved on to reports.
Mayor Tomporowski spoke first, providing an update on the work on 2nd Avenue.
He said that graveling was expected to
start June 9, and that barring anything unforeseen, the road could be re-opened this
week.
In business from past meetings, council
carried a motion related to Shellbrook’s
Cemetery Bylaw and decided to start charging a one-time $400 perpetual care fee. It
also carried a motion to approve changes to
the town’s tax free for three policy.
In the revised policy, the tax holiday is
available only when a building permit has
been approved and construction commenc-
es within the first year after purchase of the
lot. The tax holiday will begin Jan. 1 of the
year following the permit date.
In new business, council carried motions to accept the resignation of former
fire chief Joe Novakowski, and to approve
the appointments of Darwin Baptist as fire
chief, and Kerry Wendel and Larry Bergen
as deputy fire chiefs.
Council also passed the town’s 2015 budget, and carried a motion related to bylaw
2015-07, the mill rate bylaw, to increase
the mill rate by 3 per cent, and increase the
minimum tax to $800 from $700, and gave
the bylaw three readings.
In other business, council carried bylaw
2015-05, the assessment exemption bylaw,
and gave it three readings. It concluded by
carrying and giving three readings to bylaw
2015-06, the weeping tile discharge bylaw.
The aim of the bylaw is to prevent storm
water from running into the sanitary sewer.
Residents will be prohibited from putting
downspouts into weeping tile, and must allow it to flow off their properties and into
storm sewers.
Saskatchewan in motion agrees!
Active outdoor play - is good for kids
The findings in the 2015 ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth don’t surprise Saskatchewan
in motion. The Report Card assigned a “D-” grade for overall
physical activity for children and youth in Canada. This year’s
Report Card takes a stand on Active Outdoor Play. The biggest
risk is keeping kids indoors.
“We know that less than 15% of Saskatchewan kids get the more
than 60 minutes of daily physical activity they need and activity
outdoors is at an all-time low,” says Cathie Kryzanowski, General
Manager of Saskatchewan in motion.
Kids are more active when they’re outside and they move more
when they have the freedom to roam and take risks. The report
card encourages adults today to get out of the way and let kids
play. The research shows it’s essential:
• Kids move more and sit less when they play outdoors.
• Kids aged 9 – 17 who play outside afterschool get 20 more
minutes of heart pumping activity per day.
• Kids with access to unsupervised outdoor play develop better
motor skills, social behaviour, independence and conflict resolution skills.
“We’re pleased to see this focus on the importance of active outdoor play,” says Kryzanowski. “It’s what many parents remember
as some of the most fun and exciting parts of their childhoods:
the freedom to play outdoors until the sun went down, walk to
school with friends, and explore!”
Saskatchewan in motion is a province wide movement of decision makers, influencers, leaders, educators, organizations and
families working together toward a common goal: to get more
kids, more active, more often. The group continues to develop
positive solutions and simple tools to inspire families to get kids
moving in our province. “The situation outlined in the Report
Card is exactly why Saskatchewan in motion exists,” says Kryzanowski. “We work to help families, communities and schools
do their part to get kids moving more. Addressing the issue is a
responsibility we all share.”
Parents can visit saskatchewaninmotion.ca to learn more and
find great tips and tools like re:activity, a multi-media campaign
aimed at parents; a virtual Active Idea Jar; and coming later this
month the in motion Summer Bucket List, filled with great ideas
for active play outdoors. To download the Report Card and Position Statement online, please visit saskatchewaninmotion.ca/
reportcard.
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What are seed tapes and how to use them
[Seed tapes] are a presown product of single or
multiple species of seeds
that are already spaced
between tissue layers
at the correct distance
for growing. As well as
the simple, linear tape,
there is a wide range of
other shapes and sizes,
such as discs, mats and
carpets. Many flower,
vegetable or herb seeds
can be purchased already
incorporated into these
products.
Advantages
• Even seed spacing
prevents oversowing, especially with crops like
lettuce, greens, carrots,
wildflowers, etc. This
also eliminates the need
for thinning the young
seedlings.
• The lightweight tape
prevents birds from eating freshly sown seeds
• The tape, when covered with additional
soil, won’t wash away in
a sudden spring downpour, ruining evenly
spaced and sown rows.
• Almost all seed tapes
are biodegradable to protect wildlife and have no
damaging impact on garden ecosystems.
• For gardeners experiencing arthritis or other
mobility issues, a seed
tape is a quick and easy
way to sow tiny seeds.
Types
Seed tapes: Come in
various lengths, single
track or multiple tracks,
both available with the
option of one seed variety
or a multiple of seeds suitable for salad, mixed
vegetable and flower collections.
Seed discs: Small discs,
from 8-12cm diameter
are for standard flowerpots – perfect for the indoor herb garden. Larger
discs, from 14-30cm diameter are often used
for sowing container gardens.
Seed mats: Ideal for
sowing seeds in window
boxes, bedding borders
and big planters. Sizes
vary from as small as a
business card up to 3’ in
length.
Seed carpets: Usually
for larger areas where a
ready-made ‘mini garden’ is desired. These are
great for wildflower fusions, mixed vegetables
and salads.
Where to use these
products
Seed tapes and presown associated products are suitable for both
indoor and outdoor use,
whether you are looking
for a small window box
or have a larger corner of
the garden to fill – there
is a size and shape product for everyone.
Suitable for children’s
gardens
These
eco-friendly
tapes, discs, mats and
carpets are ideal for children of all ages and abilities. They are a quick,
easy and fun way to sow
and grow your vegetables, herbs or flowers in a
variety of environments
and conditions. Children
learn first-hand how
simple, fun and satisfying it is to grow vegetables and herbs from seed.
As we all know, children
that grow vegetables and
herbs are also more likely to eat them.
There is no need to
worry about even spacing, handling, thinning
June 12, 2015
Photo courtesy of the National Garden Bureau.
or waste – these easy to
use seed products are the
ultimate work saver for
all gardeners.
How-To
Prepare soil as for any
planting. Place seed
tapes, discs or mats on
the soil and cover with
the recommended top
layer of soil. The products are well-suited for
large empty garden plots
as well as fill-ins in tight-
Town of Blaine Lake seeks Assistant Maintenance Person
The Town of Blaine Lake is accepting applications for the full time, permanent position of
Assistant Maintenance Person
Duties include but are not limited to:
• Assist in maintenance and operation of Water Treatment Plant and Lift Station
• Service and maintain Town equipment as required
• Assist in maintenance Town properties
• Operating graders, payloaders, trucks, and other equipment
• Snow removal
• Grass cutting and green space maintenance
Qualifications for this position are:
• Valid Class 5A driver’s license, abstract must be supplied
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good public relations and communication skills
• WHMIS or be willing to complete training
• Class 1 Water Treatment & Distribution Certificate or be willing to work towards
this certificate
• Class 1 Wastewater Treatment & Collection Certificate or be willing to work
towards this certificate.
• Must be willing to submit to a criminal record check.
Salary will be based on qualifications and experience. Applicants should submit a resume to:
Town of Blaine Lake
Box 10, Blaine Lake, SK S0J 0J0
[email protected]
Phone (306) 497-2531 • Fax: (306) 497-2511
Resume, including references, must be received no later than 4:00 pm on Wednesday, June
17th 2015.
The Town of Blaine Lake wishes to thank all applicants for their interest and advises that only
those to be interviewed will be contacted.
er locations. They are
also ideal for container
plantings.
Where to buy them
Explore your local garden center, nursery, or
one of the many online
garden retailers.
Reprinted with permission from the National
Garden Bureau (www.
ngb.org)
Announcements
In celebration of Na-
tional Gardening Day,
there will be a guided
walking tour of Patterson Garden Arboretum
(Saskatoon) on Friday,
June 19th beginning at
1:00pm. See Patterson
Arboretum website for
details:http://pattersonarboretum.usask.ca/
events/tours.php
This column is provided courtesy of the
Saskatchewan Perennial
Society (www.saskperennial.ca; [email protected]). Check out our
Bulletin Board or Calendar for upcoming garden
information
sessions:
Garden Tour (June 14,
Saskatoon), Peony Show
(June 26 & 27, Regina).
GardenLine is open for
the season to solve your
garden problems: 306966-5865; gardenline@
usask.ca
Parasites affect honey bees
According to new Statistics Canada data, the number of honey bee colonies in
the country is on the rise,
but there are still many
factors that can affect their
health. The most devastating factor is a tiny parasite
less than a millimetre long,
called the varroa mite, and
it’s present in many honey
bee hives across Canada.
Feeding on the blood—or
hemolymph—of the honey
bee, the varroa mite can
quickly infest an entire
hive. This weakens each
individual honey bee and
has a devastating effect on
the whole colony, reducing its ability to withstand
stress, like the extreme
cold of the winter.
Without honey bees and
the work they do to spread
pollen, many vegetables,
f lowers, fruit and nuts
that we enjoy would not
exist. Many of the world’s
crops are dependent on
honey bees and as a result
it is in our best interest to
keep them safe to avoid
disease.
To learn more about the
varroa mite and the many
other factors affecting
honey bee colonies visit
www.beesmatter.ca
June 12, 2015
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PotashCorp’s Lanigan mine site. Image courtesy of PotashCorp
Taking the pulse of Sask.’s mining industry
By Jordan Twiss
Just four months ago, The
Fraser Institute’s annual
survey of mining companies
named Saskatchewan the top
jurisdiction in Canada, and
the second best jurisdiction
in the world (behind only Finland), to invest in mineral exploration and development.
Indeed, over the past five
years, Saskatchewan has been
a solid top-three contender
in Canada. But according to
a new report from the Saskatchewan Mining Association (SMA), the future of the
province’s lucrative mining
industry could be decidedly
less certain, if nothing is done
to plug the skilled labour gap
that it predicts will open up
over the next decade.
According to the SMA’s
third labour market study (its
first two reports were released
in 2008 and 2011, respectively), which was conducted in
conjunction with the Mining
Industry Human Resource
Council (MiHR) and the International Minerals Innovation Institute, the industry
will need nearly 13,000 new
workers by 2024.
Meanwhile, all signs from
MiHR’s talent pool data point
to the industry attracting only
6,895 new workforce entrants
across 71 different occupations analyzed in the report,
and an overall labour shortage of 1,705 workers.
“The largest occupational
gaps are in technical occupations,” said Pam Schwann,
executive director of SMA.
“Supervisors, coordinators
and foremen as well as pro-
fessional and physical and
science occupations also
show significant gaps between industry’s need and the
flow of new entrants with the
appropriate skills.”
Barb Kirby, director of
MiHR, says these labour
shortages, if left unchecked,
will have a profound impact
on Saskatchewan’s mining
industry.
“If you don’t have the people to help take the ore out
of the ground, your industry
suffers in terms of its productivity, in terms of profitability,
and in terms of its sustainability.”
The Employment Picture
As of the latest SMA labour
market study, Schwann estimated that Saskatchewan’s
mining industry employed
more than 30,500 people, either directly or indirectly, including those employed in the
mining supply sector.
According to the report, the
industry can expect to see stability, or at best modest gains
in employment over the next
decade. But while Saskatchewan’s mining industry employs a larger proportion of
young workers (29 per cent)
compared to the Canadian industry average (24 per cent),
Schwann says looming retirements pose a big challenge to
the industry’s stability, as 12
per cent of the current workforce is over the age of 55.
Currently,
however,
Schwann says that the industry is one of the leading employers of Aboriginal peoples,
with First Nations and Métis
people making up about 10
per cent of the overall work
force, and an even greater
percentage in the north. She
credits this to the role the
industry has played in promoting the development of
Aboriginally-owned
businesses that support the mining sector, including air and
road transport, construction,
catering, security and drilling.
She also applauds the
Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification
Commission (SATCC) for
implementing programs that
encourage First Nations and
Métis people to pursue careers in skilled trades.
But as the report shows, the
industry still has a long ways
to go to attract women and
skilled immigrants to the industry.
“Fostering
partnerships
between industry and postsecondary institutions is an
important strategy, particularly given the projected gaps
between the need for skilled
and educated workers and
the supply of available talent,” said Schwann, noting
that recruiting women and
skilled immigrants in nontraditional roles is another
goal that the industry is striving towards.
All told, women make up
only 14 per cent of the mining workforce, even though
they represent 47 per cent of
the total labour force in the
province. Schwann says that
women still lag far behind
men in the technical occupational fields, with three or
four times as many men filling
these jobs, but that they make
up nearly 100 per cent of the
industry’s support workers,
and also out-represent men
in professional and physical
science occupations.
She adds that the gap in the
technical and trades fields has
closed, as the SATCC and colleges throughout the province
have promoted these fields
through programs like Women in Trades and Technology.
Skilled immigrants, meanwhile, make up 7 per cent of
the province’s population, but
only 4 per cent of Saskatchewan’s mining labour force,
and are mostly employed in
technical, scientific and management roles.
Snapshot of the Industry
According to Schwann the
province’s “favourable geology” makes Saskatchewan’s
mining industry diverse and
vibrant. The province is the
world’s leading producer of
potash, and the second leading producer of uranium, and
she says it also has the potential to add rare earth element
and diamond production to
its resume.
Uranium has been a boon
for the Sask. Party government over the past years. Following a trade trip to India
last November, Premier Brad
Wall helped broker a deal
that will see Saskatoon-based
Cameco sell 3,000 tonnes of
Saskatchewan uranium to
the country over a five-year
period.
With such mineral richness,
a strong relationship with the
provincial government that
allows for consultation on important policy decisions, and
an industry that is proactive
in developing best practices,
Saskatchewan’s mining industry has proven itself to be
a profitable one.
“In Saskatchewan we have
more than 25 different mine
operations that stretch across
the province, from coal mines
in the south, to uranium and
gold mines in the north, to
potash mines that run across
the central-southern belt
from Saskatoon to the Manitoba border at Esterhazy and
Rocanville,” she said.
She estimates that, on average, the industry “contributes
more than $1 billion annually
to the provincial government
in royalties, corporate taxes,
and income taxes of direct
and indirect employees. And
adds that between 2008 and
2028, the mining industry
will invest more than $50 billion in developing new, and
expanding existing mines and
ongoing capital investment.
About $20 billion of this was
spent between 2008 and
2014 alone.
Maintaining Stability
With a future labour shortage seeming increasingly
likely, Schwann says it will be
all the more important for the
industry to maintain its close
ties with government and
post-secondary institutions.
The labour market studies are
one way to do this.
“The purpose of conducting
the labour market studies is so
that our member companies
can make appropriate workforce planning decisions, but
also so governments, postsecondary institutions and
the SATCC know what career
opportunities there are, and
so funding can be directed to
training opportunities that
are linked to the economy,”
she said.
Schwann adds that the
SMA will follow-up the release of its report with a sitdown with post-secondary
institutions and the International Minerals Innovation
Institute, but that she’d like
to see education and outreach
expanded to reach younger
Saskatchewan students.
“We need to proactively
promote what career opportunities there are in the Saskatchewan mining industry to
students in the K-12 systems
so they are thinking about
career options and taking
appropriate courses,” she explained. “We need to continue
to develop curriculum-linked
lesson plans that teachers
can use in their classroom
that profile the Saskatchewan
mining industry so students
are familiar with Saskatchewan resources.”
The industry has already
taken steps to improve its
outreach program, through
saskmininged.com, and by
offering career fairs and other
workshop opportunities.
Beyond this, Schwann
says the industry’s strategy to maintain stability will
have to include “developing
mentorship and succession
programs, identifying and
grooming high potential employees for managerial and
supervisory roles and incorporating leadership development in early career stages.”
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A highlight of Sports Day was the mixed slo pitch tournament.
A Prince Albert Astros player prepares to lay down a bunt.
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June 12, 2015
OBITUARIES
~
Helen Hillman
HILLMAN - Helen Patricia Hillman (Pat) nee
Stubbs, passed away at her
home in Shellbrook, SK on
Friday, May 22nd, 2015.
At her request, there will
be no service.
Pat was born on July 6th,
1940 in Prince Albert, SK.
She was the eldest child
of Jack and Alice (Potter) Stubbs. Pat attended
Cresco School and later
furthered her education
and became a teacher. She
taught in several locations
including Red River and
The Pas. While working in
The Pas, MB, Pat meet and
fell in love with Boyd Hillman. They wed on June
18, 1967. Pat and Boyd had
two children: Robert Donald (1967) and Cindy Lou
(1968). Unfortunately, Pat
and Boyd’s time together
was cut short when Boyd
was killed in a snowmobile accident in November
1969. Pat and her children
relocated to Winnipeg
where Pat started a new
career as a representative
for Avon. She worked for
Avon for several years and
was very successful.
In 1977, Pat moved back
home to Saskatchewan
and moved in with Alfred
Dufour. They lived on the
Dufour farm north of Shell
Lake. In 1982, Pat and
Fred had a son, Joseph.
This completed their fam-
ily. Pat continued to work
for Avon, while also helping with farming. Pat loved
to socialize – family and
friends were always welcome on the farm. Pat was
a self-taught musician and
would often entertain her
guests playing various musical instruments and singing traditional and original
songs. If Pat wasn’t entertaining friends and family,
she liked to play ball, coach
ball or watch her children
and grandchildren in any
sports. She has newspaper clippings, pictures
and memories to share of
hockey games, ball games
and other sporting events.
Pat and Alfred also ran a
restaurant in Shell Lake
for a couple of years.
Unfortunately, tragedy
struck Pat’s family again
in 1990, when her daughter, Cindy, was killed in a
car accident. Pat struggled
with this loss, but raising
Trevor, Cindy’s only son,
helped her to cope. She
also opened her home to
foster children. She has
several children live with
her over the years until
2004.
Tragedy hit Pat’s life
again in 2000. Fred passed
away after a lengthy battle
with cancer. Despite this
loss, Pat continued to live
on the farm until 2009.
She did work in Shellbrook
doing in home care for an
elderly couple for several
years during this time.
From 2009 until her
passing in 2015, Pat moved
around a lot. She lived in
the Village of Shell Lake, in
Laird, in Prince Albert, before settling in Shellbrook
in 2013. She made many
new friends and acquaintances on her journey. She
treasured time with her
children,
grandchildren
and great-grandchildren.
Pat is survived by her
PRAISE & WORSHIP
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11:00 a.m. - Worship
Bible Classes 9:45 a.m.
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Youth Nite: Fridays
Mont Nebo
Bible Study and Prayer
Sun., 11:00 a.m. - Worship
Pastor Bill Klumpenhower
-----------------------CATHOLIC CHURCH
Debden
Sun. Mass - 9:30 a.m.
Fr. Sebastian Kunnath
Big River - Sacred Heart
Sun., 11:30 a.m. - Mass
Whitefish
Sun., 2:30 p.m. - Mass.
Victoire
Sat., 7:30 p.m. - Mass.
Fr. Sebastin Kunnath
Eucharist Celebrations
Muskeg
Sunday, 3 p.m.
St. Agatha’s - Shellbrook
Saturday, 7:00 p.m.
St. Henry’s - Leask
Mass Sunday 9 a.m.
St. Joseph’s - Marcelin
Mass Sunday, 11:00 a.m.
Mistawasis
Sunday, 3 p.m.
Fr. Tru Le
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PRESBYTERIAN
Mistawasis
Sunday worship
11 a.m.
Rev. Bev Shepansky
-----------------------SEVENTH DAY
ADVENTIST
407-2nd Ave E, Shellbrook
Sat., 9:45 a.m. Sabbath School
Sat., 11:00 am -Worship
Broadcast on
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Pastor Dan Guiboche
306-930-3377
-----------------------ANGLICAN CHURCH
Leask - All Saint’s
Sunday, 9:00 a.m.
- Service
St. Andrew’s - Shellbrook
Sunday, 11 a.m. Service
Canwood - Christ Church
Sunday, 11 a.m. Service
Mont Nebo - St. Luke’s
Sunday, 2 p.m. -Service
-----------------------UNITED CHURCH
Big River
1st & 2nd Sundays
1 p.m. - Worship
at Anglican Church
All Other Sundays - 10 a.m.
Shellbrook - Knox
Sun., 10 am - Worship
Pastor Dave Whalley
her husband Boyd Hillman, daughter Cindy Hillman, life partner Alfred
Dufour, her parents Jack
and Alice Stubbs, nephew
Christopher Stubbs, Margaret and William Hillman (in laws) and Laurette
and Stanislaus Dufour (in
laws).
Pat lived her life to the
fullest and enjoyed herself
right to her last day. May
she rest in peace.
THE HEALING
Let the tears begin to fall
No words would ever say
it all
The sorrow that your
heart has felt
The pain with which
your mind has dealt
The tears will only wash
away
The heartaches of the
other day
And leave your life to
carry on.
Written by Cindy Lou
Hillman
Walter Tipton
Regular services, Sunday school
LUTHERAN CHURCH
Zion - Canwood
Sunday School,
Worship Sunday, 9 a.m.
St. John’s - Shellbrook
Sunday School,
Worship Sunday, 11 a.m.
Pastor Trent Felstrom
-------------------Parkside, Immanuel
10 a.m. - Worship
Pastor Chris Dean
-----------------------PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
Parkside
11:00 a.m. Worship
306-747-3572
Shellbrook
Sun., 10:30 a.m. - Worship
Pastor David Bodvarson
306-747-7235
Canwood
10:30 a.m. - Worship
Pastor Glenn Blazosek
306-468-2138
Leask Gospel Tabernacle
Sunday 6:30 p.m.
Pastor Lorne Valuck
-----------------------SOVEREIGN GRACE
BAPTIST CHURCH
Currently meeting in
homes on
Sunday morning
and Wednesday evenings
Parkside 306-747-2309
Leask 306-466-4498
Marcelin 306-226-4615
sons, Robert (Michelle
Francoeur) Hillman and
Joseph (Joyanne Batty)
Dufour; her stepchildren
Argyle Hillman, Lee Hillman, Camille Dufour and
Ken Dufour; her grandchildren: Trevor (Chelsey),
Courtney (James Caffet)
Hillman, Daniel Hillman,
Jessica Hillman, Nathan
Hillman, Ayden Dufour,
Ellianna Dufour, Locklyn
Dufour, M’Kinley Dufour,
Bowdyn Dufour; her step
grandchildren Braden Fitter, Brett Fitter, Bryce Fitter, Emma Dufour, Eric
Dufour, Madison Francoeur and Sara Francoeur;
her great-grandchildren
Alexis Hillman, Alivia Hillman, Kobe Hillman and
Ryker Caffet; two brothers
Barry (Lorraine) Stubbs
and
Ernie
(Delores)
Stubbs; nieces and nephews, special friends and
foster children.
Pat was predeceased by
TIPTON - Walter,
Richard, Jan 31, 1926 May 22, 2015
Walt/Dad/Grampa
was born on January
31, 1926 in Spiritwood,
Sask. In 1946 he and his
wife Mavis moved to BC.
They settled in Lake Cowichan in the 100 houses and raised their family, Rod (Diane), Wayne
(Jan), Wendy (Dorwin).
He had 6 grandchildren,
Brandon, Dean (Christina), Dayna (Paul), Stuart (Jen), Nicole, (Riley)
and Mike (Lorena). He
had 8 great grandchildren, Allie, Keegan,
Chase, Wesley, Gwen,
Hadley, Kipp and Finn.
Waterskiing was a
huge part of the families
lives in the late sixties,
early seventies.
The
boys Rod and Wayne
along with Mavis and
Walt were out in early
spring right through to
the late fall. The LC Ski
Club was formed. Walt
worked for many years at
WFI in Honeymoon Bay
and while there, started
fixing outboard motors
in his basement until he
built up enough work to
open up Tipton`s Outboards and built their
house on the river. After a very successful run
of selling boats and motors with his son`s Rod
and Wayne by his side,
night and day,
Walter and Mavis retired.
They spent many years
down south in Indio/
Palm Springs area, golfing, motor bike riding
and travelling.
Walt
and Mavis spent summers fishing all over the
island. There was never
any shortage of canned
fish for all of the family. He and Mavis loved
to go out and see Wendy
and Dorwin and would
help out at planting and
harvesting time and
they would bring cases
of canned fish to share.
In 2010, after a very full
life, Mavis passed away.
It left a huge void for us
all. Luckily for Walt he
found a loving friend in
Arlene. Together they
cruised to Alaska and
Hawaii.
They spent
many hours at dances
at the OAP in Duncan
and playing bridge. He
found his true love of
singing and belonged to
a choir. Life will never
be the same without you
here.
As per Walt`s request
there will be no service.
In lieu of flowers a donation to the charity of
your choice is appreciated.
In Memory
may be put in
the Chronicle for
$
21.00* (30 words)
20¢ per additional word
Photo - $10.00
* 1 week includes website
Phone 306-747-2442
Fax 306-747-3000
email: [email protected]
June 12, 2015
SPORTS
Shellbrook Chronicle 15
Toews the leader of Hawks ‘Dynasty’
Maybe it’s time for the
hockey world to stop its idolization of Sidney Crosby and
install Jonathan Toews of
the Chicago Black Hawks on
that pedestal.
Crosby, the Pittsburgh
flash whose individual
flair, two scoring titles and
‘Golden goal’ have made him
hockey’s god in Canada, has
but one Stanley Cup to his
credit. Toews, who came
into the league two years
later than Sid the Kid, has
fewer individual achievements than Crosby but is the
epitome of skill and leadership. In fact, it has been the
Toews-led Blackhawks who
are on the brink of becoming
the NHL’s newest dynasty.
No one was using the ‘d’
word when the Hawks won
their first Stanley Cup since
1961 back in 2010. A few
eyebrows were raised when
Toews, Patrick Kane, Duncan Keith et al won their second Cup in a four-year span
in 2013. Now, with Chicago
battling with Tampa Bay
Lightning in this spring’s
Stanley Cup final, it’s time
to consider the Hawks in the
same light as other dynastic
teams — the 1980s Oilers
and Islanders or the Canadiens of the 1950s. In this
age of 30 teams and parity created by salary caps,
it’s miraculous that a team
could possibly win three
Cups in five years.
But the Hawks have ridden Toews’ leadership to
prove anything’s possible.
The Winnipegand Ben Bishop
ger’s internationof the Lightning
al record is outmay have somestanding — world
thing to say about
junior
titles,
this ‘Blackhawks
Olympic gold, for
–dynasty’ talk, but
example — and
there’s no denywhile he may not
ing that when the
score the most
game’s top players
goals nor lead the
are listed, Jonateam in points,
than Toews is near,
BRUCE
one only has to
or at, the top.
PENTON
watch the Hawks
• Brad Dick~
in action to see
son of the Omaha
Toews pulling the
World-Herald: “At
team along, and
the Geneva Open
the rest of the squad follow- tennis tournament, a player
ing.
named Joao Sousa from
Take Game 7 of the West- Portugal defeated another
ern Conference final, for player named Joao Souza,
instance.
The underdog from Brazil. Everything
Hawks, playing in enemy went well, except for the
Anaheim Ducks territory, play-by-play guy tearing out
essentially took control his own hair during the secof things with a quick 2-0 ond set.” Said Dwight Perry
lead on a pair of goals from of the Seattle Times: “Where
Toews, and coasted to a 5-3 will they play the rematch?
win. “(Toews) played great. Walla Walla, Wash.?
Johnny’s a big-time player,”
• Dwight Perry again:
Anaheim captain Ryan Get- “Meadowlark Lemon’s exzlaf told the Toronto Star.
wife is suing the Harlem
Chicago
coach
Joel Globetrotters legend for
Quenneville could hardly $250,000 in unpaid child
get past the word amazing support, the Connecticut
when describing Toews and Post reported. Apparently
his big-game performance. the sticking point is method
“He’s an amazing person. of payment. She wants a
He’s an amazing hockey cheque. He wants to douse
player,” said Quenneville to her with a water bucket full
The Star. “The bigger the of $100 bills.”
stage, the bigger the setup,
• Headline in the Hamilhe just seems to excel in big ton (Ont.) Spectator, on the
moments, big stages. Shows latest sports-memorabilia
he’s as good a leader as there auction news: “Roger Banis in any sport.”
nister’s shoes expected to go
Steven Stamkos, Tyler fast.”
Johnson, Victor Hedman
• Brad Rock of Salt Lake
INTRODUCING THE 2015
MEDIA VEHICLE OF THE YEAR.
City’s Deseret News, after
the WNBA’s New York Liberty named Isiah Thomas
— who once cost the Knicks
an $11.6 million sexualharassment judgment — as
the team’s president and
part-owner: “Note to Liberty: Why not just get all
the bad news over at once
and hire Donald Sterling,
too?”
• Headline at SportsPickle.com: “FIFA fires executive who failed to bribe U.S.
and Swiss officials.”
• Comedy writer Jerry
Perisho, on the most amazing part about the FIFA
scandal: “Do you know how
hard it is to take $150 million in bribes without using
your hands?”
• Greg Cote of the Miami Herald: “First openly
gay NFL player Michael
Sam has signed with CFL’s
Montreal Alouettes. Are we
going to follow this poor
guy his whole life? Media
report, 2041: ‘Michael Sam
dines at Denny’s’.”
• Brad Dickson again:
“There was an embarrassing incident at the Indianapolis 500. One driver
hired a pit crew from AAA,
and after he pulled in for a
tire change nobody showed
up for two hours.”
• And to kick of the CFL
season, we’ll give RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com one
more cheap shot at Manitoba’s favourite football
team: “The CFL voted in
April to add 20 yards to the
point after touchdowns.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers were quick to respond:
‘Touchdowns?’”
• Todd Dewey of the Las
Vegas Review-Journal, after Gokul Venkatachalam
and Vanya Shivahankar
were declared spelling bee
co-champions:
“Luckily,
the kids didn’t have to spell
each other’s last names.”
• Blogger Ryan Duca.
“Breaking news. Swiss Police confirm that, when arrested, all seven FIFA officials threw themselves on
the ground and pretended
to be injured.”
Care to comment? Email
brucepenton2003@yahoo.
ca
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June 12, 2015
Government of Canada highlights commitment to seniors
Employment and Social
Development Canada
The Honourable Alice
Wong, Minister of State
15062SMF00
(Seniors), today highlighted the Government of Canada’s work to tackle issues
facing seniors in Canada
at the 10th annual NICE
Knowledge Exchange Conference. This conference,
hosted by the National Ini-
tiative for the Care of the
Elderly (NICE), provides
an important opportunity
for members of the com-
munity, clinicians, academics, students and business
leaders to come together to
exchange ideas, present in-
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sights and innovations, and
promote concrete solutions
to help address seniors’ issues.
In her remarks, Minister
Wong highlighted the 20152016 New Horizons for
Seniors Program (NHSP)
Call for Proposals (CFP)
for Pan-Canadian projects,
which will be launched on
May 29, 2015. Through this
CFP, organizations will be
invited to apply for funding
for projects that will help
prevent and reduce social
isolation among seniors
using collaborative, partnership-based approaches
and with an emphasis on
results.
The annual CFP for
community-based projects
under the NHSP will be
launched on the same day.
Minister Wong also spoke
of a number of programs
and activities that help support seniors and address
the issue of social isolation.
These include the publishing of a National Seniors
Council’s report on social
isolation and the Council’s
ongoing work that will include a focus on examining ways to encourage local
communities to reach out
to socially isolated seniors.
The social isolation of seniors is also one of the priorities to be examined this
year by the Forum of Federal/Provincial/Territorial
Ministers Responsible for
Seniors.
Minister Wong also discussed how the Government is providing over $2.8
billion in annual tax relief
to seniors and pensioners, implementing pension
income splitting and introducing a new Home Accessibility Tax Credit for
seniors and persons with
disabilities to help with
the costs of ensuring their
homes remain safe, secure and accessible. These
changes to income security
programs have given older
Canadians more choice and
flexibility in regard to life,
work and retirement.
To help families prosper,
the Government is also
enhancing the Universal
Child Care Benefit (UCCB),
introducing the Family Tax
Cut and making improvements to the Child Care
Expenses Deduction and
the Children’s Fitness Tax
Credit. The UCCB would
increase to up to $1,920 per
year for children under the
age of 6, and parents would
receive a benefit of up to
$720 per year for each child
aged 6 through 17. The proposed enhancements to the
UCCB would provide $160
per month for each child
under the age of 6 and $60
per month for each child
aged 6 through 17.
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FOR SALE: Viking
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freezer and refrigerator, white 16 cubic
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FOR RENT
FOR RENT - Need
a “potty” for your
“party”? Portapotties for rent. Call
Laurie (306) 8832108
9-31CH
HOMES FOR
SALE
Saskatchewan’s
largerst multi-line RV
Dealer
is now selling
Canadian Factory built
homes starting at
$100 sq/ft.
Bring your ideas.
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2 year term over 25 years.
We supply, set up and
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Prince Albert, Sask.
306-763-8100
SERVICES
SERVICES - Luke’s
Custom Spraying,
full insured, herbicides, fungicides,
pesticides. 306-9404395; luke_howat@
hotmail.com 4-27C
HAIL
INSURANCE
• For Different
Company Rates
• Lower Surcharges
for Canola 1.35
IN MEMORIAM
LECK - In loving
memory of Phyllis Leck, February
23, 1932 - June 13,
2010.
Your memory is a
keepsake
With which we
will never part
God has you in His
keeping
We have you in
our hearts.
- Missed always and
forever loved, John
and family.
Buying?
Selling?
Classifieds
Work!
306-747-2442
AUCTION
Rates: $7.79 per agate line
Size: 2 col. x 2” ...................$424.00
Deadline for Booking/Material
Tuesdays at 12 Noon
Contact the Shellbrook Chronicle
306-747-2442
or Email:
All prices plus applicable taxes.
NOTICE
This newspaper accepts advertisements in good
faith. We advise that it is in your interest to
investigate offers personally. Publications by this
paper should not be taken as an endorsement of
the product or services offered.
CARD
OF THANKS
On May 23rd, a
Graveside Service
was held at the
Canwood Northside
Cemetery to pay our
last respects to our
dear sister, Ethel Peterson, who passed
away December 1st,
2014. We wish to
express our sincere
thanks to our many
friends and relatives
for their acts of kindness and generosity for phone calls,
memorial donations,
flowers and cards.
Thank you to the
AUCTION
15062SCC02
CARD
OF THANKS
staff of Parkland
Health Care “Aspen”
for your compassion
and exemplary care
given to Ethel. The
lovely lit outside
Christmas tree made
our Christmas.
These kind deeds
have not been forgotten. Our heartfelt
appreciation to
Pastor Dave Whalley
for rendering the
service. To our dear
cousin, Doris Britski
for the touching Eulogy. To Pat Sonntag
for playing the harp
and singing “What
A Day That Will Be”
and we all joined in
singing some of the
songs that Pat had
played and sang for
Ethel. Thanks to
these capable ladies.
Thanks to the Royal
Purple for the lovely
luncheon and to
Beau “Lac” Funeral Home for your
professional service,
Tammy and Donna.
May God Bless.
- The family of Arnold and Raymond
Peterson and Pearl
Evans.
It’s Easy
to place
ACREAGE
FOR SALE
Ph: Harvey Rask
a classified!
ACREAGE
FOR SALE
Cell: 306-747-7575
Fax: 306-747-3308
Phone
306-747-2442
YARD SALE
Fax:
306-747-3000
Edge of
Shellbrook
6.62 acres,
House, shop,
Fenced,
Well treed.
Phone
306-747-3403
306-714-7395
306-747-1113
YARD (Garage)
SALE - 200 block of
1st Ave. E, Shellbrook, Friday, Saturday, June 19 & 20
from 9 to 5 2-24CH
Email:
chads@
sbchron.com
June 12, 2015
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
1A Truck Driver for
Zak’s Home Building
Centre located at:
101 East Service
Road, Hague, SK, Ph
306-225-2288
Hire workers with
Canadian Experience
ready to move to
any location in
Saskatchewan.
Heavy Equipment
Operators
for late model CAT equip:
motor scrapers (cushion
ride), dozers, excavators,
rock trucks, graders (trim
operators). Camp job
(southern Sask). Competitive
wages plus R & B.
Valid drivers license req’d.
Send resume and work
references to:
Bryden Construction
and Transport Co. Inc.,
Box 100, Arborfield, Sk.
S0E 0A0;
Fax: 306-769-8844
Email: brydenconstruct@
xplornet.ca
www.brydenconstruction
andtransport.ca
Hire skilled workers for
your restaurant, hotel
and/or retail business.
This includes cooks,
supervisors and
management.
Call Michael at
306.651.5335 or www.
impcanada.ca/relocation
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looking to recruit
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Professional Drivers
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You offer:
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Abstract
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We offer:
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* Pay starting at
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loading+unloading
* Extras including
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bonus
To apply, contact Tyler:
P: 204.571.0187
F: 204.571.9363
E: theuchert@
renaissancetrans.ca
www.swna.com
ANNOUNCEMENTS
M E D I C A L
TRANSCRIPTION!
In-demand
career!
Employers have workat-home
positions
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program.
Visit:
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today!
Hudson Bay Early
Learning Centre is
accepting applications
for DIRECTOR and
EARLY CHILDHOOD
E D U C A T O R S .
*Director’s Signing
Bonus for Level 3
with Experience Please
contact the HBCCC
Board via email at
[email protected] for
more
information.
Deadline is June 19/15
AGRICULTURE
Want help in
improving your
community?
For information
call your local
Saskatchewan
Lions Club or
mlchambers@
sasktel.net
AUCTIONS
Farm Auction for Merv
Dimond, Raymore, SK..
Saturday June 20/15,
10 am. Visit www.
doubleRauctions.net
or Global Auction
Guide for listing. Robert
Ross 306 795 7387
PL#334142
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Dealers in most areas
(new dealers welcome)
306 477-4007
[email protected]
www.gng.ag
COMING EVENTS
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Lots
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GMC...
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CAREER TRAINING
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[email protected].
SaskEnergy has
proposed a 14%
commodity rate
decrease and an
average 4.5% delivery
service rate increase
Voice your opinion in one
of the following ways, by
August 12:
Online:
saskratereview.ca in the
“Voice Your Opinion” section
Facebook:
facebook.com/saskratereview.ca
Twitter:
twitter.com/SaskRateReview
Mail:
P.O. Box 1301,
Saskatoon, SK S7K 3N1
Email:
[email protected]
Phone Voice Message:
1-877-368-7075 (toll free)
or 306-934-1948
SaskEnergy’s 2015 rate
application and other
documents related to the
Panel’s review are available
at www.saskratereview.ca
under “Current Applications”
FEED AND SEED
HEATED CANOLA
WANTED!!
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877-695-6461
Visit our website @
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FOR SALE
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responsibility of the
persons or entities that
post the advertisement,
and the Saskatchewan
Weekly Newspaper
Association
and
membership do not
make any warranty as
to
the
accuracy,
completeness,
truthfulness
or
reliability of such
advertisements. For
greater information on
advertising conditions,
please consult the
Association’s Blanket
Advertising Conditions
on our website at
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Pam, 49, 5’4”, 110lbs,
divorced, business owner,
loves horses, sailing,
shopping & travel. “I don’t
sweat the small stuff, my life
is great. I laugh everyday and
appreciate every moment.”
*****
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*****
“My parents were married
at my age, 28. I am the girl;
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Red necks are fine for me. I
love God, my family and my
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*****
Katherine, widowed, 72.
Still rides her ponies every
day.Youthful, attractive, well
mannered, well polished. “I
have always taken care of
myself & have great bone
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*****
Adel, 36, nurse. “I work with
women, all day every day
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I am seeking a serious
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I look like Catherine Zeta
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*****
“I am a busy mom, 41,
with three children. I coach
basketball and I live on my
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time to meet a man to date &
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