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VOL. 81 NO. 39 PMR #40007604
Spiritwood, Saskatchewan Friday, September 26, 2014
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Light Horse holds open show
Junior “A” winner Keterah Friesen, with Shawna Smith (r) representing event sponsor R&L Feeds and with show sponsor Chris Friesen and judge Heather Chow.
The Don’t Squat ‘n Spurs Light Horse 4-H Club held its
first open horse show Aug 23&24 at Dave and Marilyn
Saam’s arena near Mildred, SK
“We really appreciate Dave allowing us to take over
his facility at the last minute,” said Keisha Senum, club
reporter, speaking on behalf of her clubmates
The show was moved after wet conditions at SAD
SAAC Park rendered the grounds unusable.
The show was a success with Western classes Saturday and English classes Sunday.
High Point winners in each age division won embroidered coolers donated by Fast Genetics, Spiritwood Tire
and Lube, Spring Coulee Holdings, R&L Feeds.
Seidle Seed Farms sponsored a buckle for Horsemanship Champion.
Forest Edge Construction was the overall show spon-
sor.
“We couldn’t put on an event of this size without the
support of these sponsors,” said Senum. “We are really
grateful for their help. “
Given the success of this year’s show, the club is already looking forward to next year. In the meantime,
Don’t Squat ‘n Spurs is welcoming new members to the
club.
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Search warrant/drug charges in Spiritwood
On Friday, September 19, 2014, members of the Spiritwood RCMP detachment executed a search warrant at a
residence in Spiritwood and a male and female have been
arrested and charged with drug related offences.
A quantity of cocaine, cannabis marihuana, psilocybin
(aka “magic mushrooms”) and various types of prescrip-
tion pills were seized at the residence.
As a result of this investigation, a 48 year old man from
Spiritwood has been remanded into custody and charged
with 1 count of Possession of Marihuana for the Purpose
of Trafficking, 3 counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance and breaching his Conditional Sentence Order. He
will be making his first court appearance in North Battleford Provincial Court on Monday.
A 39 year old woman has been since released on charges of Possession of Marihuana.
The investigation is ongoing at this time.
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September 26, 2014
Healthy by Nature
By Laura Lepard and Tammie Burak
Healthy by Nature gives you the information you need for
better health through better lifestyle choices.
Healthy Lunch Ideas for School and Work
Mornings are a rushed whirlwind affair in many households
and who’s got time to plan and prepare a healthy lunch for
school or work? Not many of us. So, it’s not surprising when
we default to unhealthy choices come lunch time. The results?
Unwanted extra calories and unmet nutritional needs. But it
doesn’t have to be that way.
Lunches from home can be quick and easy to prepare, nutritious, delicious and something to look forward to. Supper
leftovers are great, but sometimes they’re inconvenient and
just don’t pack well. The good thing is, it’s easy to have fresh
interesting lunches every day. All you need is a few basics:
healthy ingredients, containers with tight-fitting lids and
some imagination.
Our enjoyment of food starts with the way it looks. Often
we’re tempted to try new foods just because they’re presented
in an appealing way. An artistically presented meal can even
motivate healthier eating. So think about your lunch in artistic terms. Use texture, colour and shape to create interest.
For instance, a whole grain pasta salad put together with
these artistic principles would contrast the soft texture of
the noodles with hard, crunchy bits of celery; for colour you
could combine halved red cocktail tomatoes with sliced black
olives and frozen green peas; shaped pasta or cubed cucumber chunks could add further interest. Salad made from iceberg lettuce and a few bits of grated carrot can be pretty boring. On the other hand, a layered salad in a packable salad
tumbler for kids, or a mason jar for adults, can encourage the
most reluctant salad-eater to eat his veggies.
Sandwiches are a reliable standby, but what can you possibly do to make sandwich #167 interesting and palatable? If
you’ve got kids, enlist their help in preparing sandwich fixings
that can be stored in containers in the fridge. Spend time in
the produce aisle exploring veggie choices. Stock up on bread
options. Furnish the pantry and fridge with some healthy
spreads. Store cookie cutters with sealable lunch containers.
The night before school, line up your smorgasbord of fixings
and help kids put their healthy lunches together.
Artistic Sandwich Basics
Here’s a short list of healthy options to have in your freezer,
fridge and pantry for quick and healthy sandwich assembly.
Breads, etc.: sliced whole wheat, pita pockets, wraps, flatbread, whole grain crackers, large lettuce leaves, nori sheets,
layers of flattened sticky rice
Nutritious spreads: guacamole (avocado dip, easy to make),
hummus, nut butter, fruit spread
Leafy greens: mixed sprouts, romaine, spicy arugula and
water cress, licorice flavoured fennel greens
Crunchy bites: raw seeds and nuts (pumpkin, sunflower,
sesame, hemp seeds; sliced almonds, shelled pistachios)
Juicy extras: thinly sliced tomatoes, olives, pickles, peach
or mango slices
Most kids love to do stuff with food and their interest in
healthy food might surprise you. A sandwich assembly line
can be good fun for the whole family!
Disclaimer: This article is for information only. Consult a
physician for diagnosis and treatment of any health condi-
tion. The publisher and authors are not responsible for any
adverse consequences resulting from the use of any suggestions given in this article.
LauraLepard is a massage therapist with more than 25
years of experience and a certificate in nutrition from the
CanadianSchool of Natural Nutrition. She practices from
her clinic in Holbein (306-960-1725). TammieBurak is a
freelance writer who lives near Spiritwood (tammieburak@
yahoo.ca). For more information on this and other lifestyle
topics, join us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/
healthybynature.ca.
Healthy by Nature Recipe
Layered Tex-Mex
In a mason jar or clear lidded salad tumbler, layer the following ingredients in order given.
• Frozen or drained canned corn
• Sliced green onions
• Chopped cucumbers
• Black beans
• Chopped tomatoes
• Chopped fresh cilantro, parsley, or salad greens
• Chopped avocado or spoonful of guacamole
For Chili Lime Dressing: In a jar, mix together ½ cup extra
virgin olive oil, ½ cup lime or lemon juice, 1 teaspoon liquid honey, 1 tablespoon chili powder (substitute 1 teaspoon
paprika for a milder dressing), ½ teaspoon sea salt. Drizzle
dressing over salad or pack in a separate container to add just
before eating. Serve with homemade corn bread or pack along
corn chips to crumble on top just before eating.
The Red Cross launches grant program to help
flood-affected Saskatchewan communities
Communities in southeast Saskatchewan that
were devastated by the
summer floods can now
apply to receive help to recover through the Canadi-
an Red Cross Community
Projects Grant Program.
“The Red Cross recognizes that a community is
much more than simply a
collection of people in a
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Sunday, October 5
Shell Lake Lions Hall
Doors open 4:30 p.m. Supper 5 - 7 p.m.
Adults $12; 6-12 yrs $6; Preschool Free.
Sponsored by Our Lady of
Smiles Catholic Church, Shell Lake
14094CA00
specific geographic location,” said Cindy Fuchs,
provincial director for
the Canadian Red Cross
in Saskatchewan. “The
funding provided through
this Community Projects
Grant Program will help
to strengthen community
resiliency, capacity and
overall quality of life for
those impacted by the recent flooding.”
Affected communities
will be able to use the
grant program to help
reinforce or repair local
services damaged by the
flooding such as sport,
recreational and cultural
facilities. Community-led
projects like restoring a
community park, repairing damaged rink equipment, or acquiring generators to prepare for the next
disaster are examples of
projects that may be eligible for grants.
To qualify, each community project must meet one
of four objectives:
1. Benefit members of
the community;
2.
Assist with community resources or programs eliminated or affected by Saskatchewan
flooding in 2014;
3.
Address imminent
health and/or safety problems related to Saskatchewan flooding in 2014; or,
4. Enhance mitigation
and preparedness of future disasters.
Community projects in
the flood-affected areas
may qualify for grants of
up to $5,000 each. The
Red Cross will be allocating a total of $100,000 to
this revitalization program. Additional information regarding the Red
Cross Community Grants
Program is available at
redcross.ca/SKFlood2014
or by calling 306-535-
1552.
Of the $415,000 raised
for Saskatchewan flooding, the Red Cross has already spent $225,000 on
flood clean-up kits and
support to individuals and
families to assist with essential items such as: assistance with rent/mortgage; household goods
and repair; school needs;
transportation; and, occupational items to help
people return to work. The
remaining funds are held
in a separate trust account
and will be spent on helping flood-affected individuals and families recover
from the disaster as needs
continue to emerge.
Leoville Tradeshow and Craft Sale
Saturday, October 18, 2014
10 am. to 4 p.m.
Leoville Community Hall
Tables are $25 each, to book a table please contact
Dawn 306-984-7742 or Verna 306-883-7435
Come and see what your local home based
businesses have to offer!
Proceeds go towards the Leoville Curling Rink.
Salute to the farmers
who produce
the best food,
brave harsh
weather and
work long hours
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National Seniors Day is October 1st
Our Federal Government is proud to pay
tribute to our country`s
seniors, who have helped
make Canada a better
place to live and continue
to make valuable contributions to our communities, workplaces and society.
Those wishing to participate in celebrating
Seniors Day should visit:
http://seniors.gc.ca
From this website you
can send an electronic
postcard or download a
poster for your community centre, workplace or
other institution.
Certificates of Appreciation are also available, for
download, for those wishing to honour a special senior in their lives or community.
The website also features advice on ways to
celebrate Seniors Day and
guidance on planning a
Seniors Day event.
“As the Canadian seniors population continues to grow, our government remains committed
to improving the wellbeing and quality of
life of older Canadians
ROB
CLARKE
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Desnethé
Mississippi
Churchill River
through tax relief, improved services and by
increasing available information and resources,”
said the Honourable Alice
Wong, Minister of State
for Seniors.
“I encourage you to find
your own unique way to
celebrate the seniors in
your life today. Perhaps
make time to visit, or send
a simple thank-you note to
a senior you know, whether they be a family member, neighbour or friend.
“However you choose to
express your gratitude,
the message that we val-
ue older Canadians will
be heard and appreciated
across the country.
“Coinciding with the
United Nations International Day of Older Persons on October 1, National Seniors Day in Canada
provides an occasion for
all of us to honour the
seniors who enrich our
lives.”
I urge you to visit http://
seniors.gc.ca for help in
celebrating Seniors Day.
I would like to thank all
of the seniors in DesnethéMissinippi-Churchill River for the contributions
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they have made to our
communities, while wishing them a Happy Seniors
Day!
As always, I look forward to your letters, emails 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, toll-free, at 1-866400-2334.
Massive bailouts flying below the radar
Most Canadians would be grateful for such a windfall. After all, the majority of us working outside the government
have no workplace pension. Thus, we have to put aside some
of our pay cheque each month into an RRSP and hope we
have enough saved up by the time we hit our sixties.
In government, it’s completely different. In fact, politicians have been quietly approving what has turned out to be
the largest pension bailout in Canadian history.
Consider that back in 2002, governments put an average
of $2,676 per employee into government employee pension
plans.
Yet over time, the pension plans ran into troubled water
and the government started putting in more money per employee. By 2012, the government was putting an average of
$5,741 into each employee’s pension plan. That’s an increase
of 115 per cent.
If you look at the big picture, Statistics Canada data shows
total government spending (federal, provincial, municipal,
etc.) on bureaucrat pensions has increased from $6.7 billion
in 2002 to $18.1 billion in 2012 (not including special back
payments). Had the average contribution increased for infla-
Salute to the
farmers
who plant seeds
for our economy
and our future.
Notice of Vote
The Rural Municipality of Spiritwood No. 496
Municipal Election 2014
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that:
(1) A vote will be held for the election of a Reeve for the Rural
Municipality of Spiritwood No. 496 and of a Councillor for Division No. 2 and of a Councillor for Division No. 4
(2) The vote will take place on Wednesday, the 22nd day of
October 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at:
DIVISION No. 2 POLL AT - RM of Spiritwood Municipal Office
DIVISION No. 4 POLL AT - RM of Spiritwood Municipal Office
REEVE
- RM of Spiritwood Municipal Office
- Village of Shell Lake Legion Hall
- Village of Leoville Seniors Centre
(3) I will declare the result of the voting at the RM of Spiritwood No. 496 municipal office on Thursday, the 23rd day of
October, 2014 at the hour of 9:00 am.
Dated at Spiritwood, this 19th day of September, 2014.
Colette Bussiere
(Returning Officer)
tion, the government only would have put in $10.3 billion
in 2012. Thus, taxpayers could be saving over $7.8 billion
annually.
While the $7.8 billion in savings would be spread across
many levels of government (not just the feds), to put it into
perspective, it’s equivalent to dropping the federal GST from
5 per cent down to 4 per cent with a billion or two left over.
If you’re having trouble understanding how such costly
bailouts could come about and why you haven’t heard much
about it, the answers are simple.
First, politicians listen to government advisors who are
members of these government employee plans. The advisors
of course want the bailouts so that there is enough money
for them to retire on schedule; they don’t want to be inconvenienced like those not in government who saw their RRSP
savings impacted during the economic slowdown.
Second, as many politicians also have golden pensions,
they merrily agree to the bailouts. “Solidarity Forever?”
The alternative would have meant politicians taking on
vocal and aggressive unions to negotiate pension reforms.
To see how challenging that can be, look at what happened
in Montreal recently. The city’s politicians tried scaling back
the golden pensions for employees a wee bit and the unions
threw a hissy fit.
Firefighters stormed city hall, threw papers around the
council chamber, smashed windows and caused a huge
ruckus. All the while the city’s police – who are also enrolled
in the pension plan – stood by and watched.
As for why you haven’t heard much about the bailouts,
that answer is also simple. In short, pensions are extremely
complicated. Mention the word “pension” and many peoples’
eyes roll into the backs of their heads. Few people in Canada
understand what’s going on, but the data is all on Statistics
Canada’s website in black and white.
Fortunately, the solution is simple. Taxpayers need to put
pressure on current politicians to scale back these golden
benefits. If they won’t do it, then taxpayers need to start voting for politicians who will.
Notice of Advance Poll
The Rural Municipality of Spiritwood No. 496
REEVE
DIVISION No. 2
DIVISION No. 4
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that provision has been
made for an advance poll for electors who:
a) Are physically disabled;
b) Have been appointed as election officials; or
c) Anticipate being unable to vote on the day of the election.
Voting will take place on Saturday the 18th day of October
between the hours of 10:00 am and 4:00 pm at the RM of
Spiritwood No. 496 municipal office located at 218 Main
Street.
Dated at Spiritwood, this 19th day of September, 2014.
Colette Bussiere
(Returning Officer)
If that doesn’t happen, then prepare to keep on paying
more.
Colin Craig is the Prairie Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation
NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL
The Rural Municipality of Spiritwood No. 496
2014 Municipal Election - Division 6
Whereas Bevra Fee, nominated for the office of
Councillor for Division No. 6, is the only candidate, I hereby give notice that no voting for the office will take place on October 22, 2014.
Dated this 19th day of September, 2014.
Colette Bussiere
Returning officer
Driveway Snowplowing Tender
RM of Spiritwood No. 496
Expressions of interest including price quotes are
being accepted for the snowplowing of private
driveways within the boundaries of the RM of
Spiritwood No. 496.
Please quote price per ¼ mile of driveway and any
limitations on the distance travelled from place of
contractor’s equipment.
The Contractor will be required to provide proof of
liability insurance of no less than $2,000,000.00.
The successful tenderer shall not commence work
until such time the evidence of insurance has been
filed with the municipality.
The Contractor shall be prepared to add to his
vehicle(s)&/or equipment, at his own expense,
such signs, lights and markings as deemed necessary by the municipality.
The Contractor and equipment will report to specified locations on a timely basis.
The Contractor will not, without written consent of
the municipality, make any assignments or any subcontract for the execution of any service or product
hereby tendered on.
The RM of Spiritwood No. 496 reserves the right to
reject and refuse any or all expressions of interest.
Please submit sealed tender to:
RM of Spiritwood #496
Driveway Snowplowing
Box 340,
Spiritwood, Sask. S0J 2M0
[email protected]
On or before 4:00 pm on October 10th, 2014.
For more information please contact the municipal
office @ (306)883-2034
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OPINION
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September 26, 2014
‘End of the month
snippets’
Just a few items for our final column of the month,
which should allow us to head towards Thanksgiving
with a clean slate.
First on the agenda is a correction to information
published in last week’s Spiritwood Herald, which
could make you wonder where my head was at when
I wrote it.
For this, I thank Jim Bedi,
who said, in an eMail: “The
first dinner was not chaired by
me but by Karl Kajner. It was
actually through a family connection on Shirley’s side that
we made contact with Ducks
Unlimited and the process was
started through him.”
In the article, I had stated
that both Jim and Karl had
chaired the dinner. Jim, in a
sense, was saying: “Nope, it
was Karl.”
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News Editor
them all wrong, almost, and I
think I know how – I was looking at page 2 of the lengthy
list that was included in that
eMail, so that the Committee I actually named was
that of over a dozen years later.
The original Spiritwood Ducks Unlimited Committee consisted of: Karl Kajner, Jim Bedi, Denis Allchurch, Brett Seidle, Ron Lavoie, Beatty Navid, Steve
Ackerman, Sam Olson, Dr Larry Potter, Ron Erickson.
So, why are we doing this? Jim’s words again: “this
will honor the correct people.”
My apologies to all.
One other point. One of the photos featured one
half of the VIP table from 2003. I could also have
mentioned in the caption that all four people visible
in that photo were members of the DU Committee at
some point over the past 25 years. However, 2003
wasn’t one of those years.
I was in a store in Calgary, a store that shall remain
nameless, and I came across a denim jacket in the
women’s section that looked like it should have been
thrown out. However, there it was, in plain view of
the hundreds of people who walk through that wellknown department store on their way from the parking lot to the rest of the mall. Not only was it being
presented for sale to some “fashion conscious” young
woman, it had an outrageously obscene pricetag on
it. It could be yours for the ticketed price of $145. I
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Paul Martin Commentary
Only a couple of weeks after the word inversion found its way into
Residents of this province tightened the purse strings in June,
our vocabulary, it is now the central topic of coffee row
pulling back on purchases of new vehicles.
discussions as Burger King and Tim Horton’s considerThe monthly report on activity at the retail or coning merging with the new company being headquarsumer level was released on Friday and it showed Sastered in Canada because we have a lower corporate tax
katchewan as the only province to post a decline. In fact,
rate than the US.
we were completely out-of-step with the rest of the naIt’s another reminder that capital is mobile. Investion which posted a fairly strong 1.1 per cent increase in
tors – everyone from blue chip players to little old ladies
sales volumes at the retail level.
with pensions – are constantly searching for a better reBy comparison, sales here were down almost a full
turn. Tax considerations are a part of that thought propercentage point. That is a rare development for us.
cess so companies seek out lower cost places for their
We’ve generally been posting modest increases – but
PAUL
headquarters. Alberta has long enjoyed the benefit of a
increases nonetheless. While retail activity has been
lower tax regime which, over the years, has lured major
softening for a while, this is the first significant drop in
MARTIN
corporate headquarters from Imperial Oil and Canamonths.
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dian Pacific to Viterra.
After adding these results for the month of June,
Fifteen years ago suggestions were floated in this
growth in retail activity for the twelve months ending
province that personal income taxes should be capped
at mid-year was just under two percent, roughly equal
at $1 million over a lifetime. If adopted, we’d probably see every with the level of inflation. In other words, we have plateaued on this
major private equity transaction in the country take place here. It particular metric.
would be a windfall for Saskatchewan and we’d have to provide no
StatsCan says the decline was attributable to a reduction in activpublic services in exchange.
ity at vehicle dealerships and everything else remained on track.
***
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Depending on how you ask the question, the gap between parThe tight labor market in this province is a well-documented
ents and their children headed to post-secondary schools in the and much storied affair that sparking innovation among employers
next week or two is quite wide or quite narrow.
who are trying a wide range of things to secure talent. But the situTwo studies – one from CIBC and the other from BMO Bank of ation is also showing some gaps between post-secondary instituMontreal – asked both parents and students about who is going to tions and employers.
pay for university or technical school and in broad terms both agree
Those findings come from a Fraser Institute study of how emthat each side should contribute. But how much is a more intrigu- ployers have coped in regions where labor is difficult to find.
ing question.
One of the most visible developments is overtime. In SaskatchCIBC found there is a gap on this one. Parents said they were ewan, the number of workers receiving overtime pay has risen 60
ready to put up two-third of the cost. Students, on the other hand, per cent in the past decade. That’s higher than even Alberta as usthought it was about one-third would.
ing existing people more is the simplest solution to labor shortages.
Over at BMO, the study said 40 per cent of parents expected to
But the study also showed that university grads had more trouble
pay half the cost of tuition.
finding work after graduation than those with technical school
Both studies found that parents expect the cost of an under-grad diplomas. In large measure, the study found that universities are
degree will exceed $50,000 with some saying it could run as high turning out students who lack the skill sets that are currently in deas $80,000.
mand in fields such as construction where employment growth has
One tool for saving for post-secondary school is an RESP but, ac- been strongest.
cording to BMO, Saskatchewan people are among the least likely
And finally, labor shortages and strong demand have seen wages
to have one.
rise faster in the resource provinces – Saskatchewan, Alberta and
***
Newfoundland.
VIEWPOINT
September 26, 2014
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Yes, Sask. needs Washington lobbyists
It’s hard not to notice the countless occasions in my 30-plus years of covering politics
in this province when Saskatchewan people
were a little overly sensitive about how others
view them.
Perhaps it has been fostered by the decades
of people leaving here for green pastures
elsewhere. But Saskatchewan people truly
bristle at the notion that somehow they can’t
or shouldn’t compete on the national or world
stage.
It is for that reason that a recent story in the
Toronto Star about Premier Brad Wall spending some $3 million in the last five years on a
Washington-based law firm lobby on behalf of
the province received the reaction it has.
Admittedly, much in the Toronto Star that
was valid examination of this policy … although, there was also a lot in the story that
wasn’t all that valid as well.
Of validity is questioning the wisdom of hiring the largely Republican-supporting Nelson
Mullins Riley & Scarborough that employs
former U.S. ambassador to Canada David
Wilkins to make Saskatchewan’s case to the
very Democrat Barack
Obama White House.
The NDP Opposition was quick to jump
on this, demanding
to know what taxpayers were getting for
this “massive pricetag”
when it seems the law
firm has actually done
MURRAY
“very little”. NDP leader Cam Broten pointed
MANDRYK
to five months in 2013
~
when there was no record of work done to
maintain the law firm’s $400,000-a-year retainer. And the NDP was also quick to repeat
accusations in the Toronto Star story that
politicians which met with Wall happened to
receive political donations from the law firm.
But Wilkins was equally quick to issue a
statement after the Toronto Star story, stating
political contributions made by his firm were
determined “solely by the timing of a fundraising event and have nothing whatsoever to
More cooperation
needed in elections
Dear Editor,
Let’s imagine in 2011 you were appointed the sole
UN observer of a democratic election in a country.
You watched closely for bribing or bullying of voters
and witnessed none. You declared it a fair election
and yet you were perplexed. Over 60% of the voters voted against the party that won a huge majority.
Which country’s election did you observe? Would
you be surprised to learn the country was Canada?
Since WWI, Canada’s first-past-the-post (FPTP)
electoral system has produced four legitimate majorities—the other twelve have been phony majorities.
A phony majority holds the majority of seats in the
House of Commons with less than a majority share of
the popular vote.
Ten Canadian commissions, assemblies and reports that have recommended we replace FPTP with
proportional representation (PR). Countries that use
PR find it changes politics from combative winnertake-all situations to cooperative everybody-wins environments. More cooperation usually leads to more
diversity; more women and minorities, in the legislature. As a bonus, more people vote because every
vote counts.
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do with any meetings in Washington”.
The former ambassador further explained
that any contributions made by his firm “must
be approved by a five-person committee” and
are “attached to a specific fund-raising event”.
Contributions do not exceed $1,000 unless
the in-house committee approves a larger
sum, he said.
Yes, the U.S. governance system can be
a messy one _ especially when it comes to
things like donations and access to the movers
and shakers in Washington.
And it`s pretty easy to find people to agree
that Saskatchewan tax dollars are better spent
on things like roads, schools and hospitals.
But while that is all well and good to say,
what happens in the Washington and the U.S.
often does have a big impact on our life here
_ be it, approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline
or lobbying against country of origin labeling
on beef.
Certainly, the previous NDP government
had no qualms about lobbying Washington
and elsewhere when rural Saskatchewan saw
the U.S. border shut down because of a couple
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Shellbrook, Saskatchewan
Parliament must focus on
economic growth
Dear editor,
Over the summer Canadians at community events
across the country gave Liberal Leader Justin
Trudeau a clear message: they are not feeling any relief from the feeble economic recovery.
Under Prime Minister Harper, Canada has had the
worst economic growth of any Prime Minister since
R.B. Bennett. In the past year, only a meagre 81,000
jobs have been created and more than 80% were
part-time—with poorer job quality, lower wages and
less security.
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remote cases of BSE where the product didn`t
even make it to the shelves. And given that
much of the BSE issue was really about American ranchers not wanting Canadian beef competition, the NDP had a legitimate reason to
lobby Washington.
So would that lobbying money been better spent to roads, schools and hospitals back
home? Or had the NDP had better conducts in
the U.S., could we have end the BSE boycott
sooner?
But while one might expect such gamesmanship in opposition politics what might be
even more irksome today is the tone of the Toronto Star that talks of a premier from a place
“most Americans have never heard of” is rubbing shoulders in Washington.
Essentially, what the article seems to suggest is that laughable that little ol’ Saskatchewan should be spending money to lobby for
its oil and trade interests.
At the risk of sounding as overly sensitive as
well, it’s all a little insulting.
Maybe we’re not quite the backwater that
Toronto seems to think we are.
In light of this, the Conservatives’ recently announced an Employment Insurance (EI)credit for
small businesses. However, this credit will not encourage the hiring of new workers or produce the
growth struggling middle class Canadians need. In
fact, only businesses with EI taxes below $15,000 will
see any savings – creating an incentive for businesses
to fire workers. The plan only encourages businesses
to stay small and punishes them if they grow and are
successful.
There’s still time for the government to choose a
better way. For instance, Liberals are proposing an EI
premium exemption for every newly-hired worker,
which for $225 million could produce over 176,000
new jobs.
Canadians deserve a plan for jobs and growth. The
Conservatives’ EI plan provides neither.
As Parliament returns, Canadians expect their political leaders to address issues like these head-on.
Mr. Trudeau and his caucus have listened, and are
focused on helping the middle class prosper and creating a plan that will deliver real economic growth.
That means fixing EI—and increasing investment in
infrastructure and education, and expanding trade.
We need to get more Canadians hired and create
new jobs— this is the only way that we can grow the
middle class and expand opportunities for Canadian
families.
Dominic LeBlanc, MP
Liberal Party of Canada House Leader
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September 26, 2014
Female coach in NDB pro sports first
The National Basketball
Association’s Trail Blazers
(capital T, capital B) may
reside in Portland, but the
real trailblazers (lower case
all the way) are the current champion San Antonio
Spurs.
After the NBA hit the news
last year as the first major
professional sports league to
employ an out-of-the-closet
gay player (Jason Collins),
they have since carried on
with their social enlightenment by hiring the first female coach.
OK, so Becky Hammon
is only an assistant coach
with the Spurs, working under probably the best bench
boss in the league in Gregg
Popovich. Hammon’s hiring
in August didn’t make Jason
Collins-Michael Sam-type
headlines, but it represents
one of the most progressive
moves in sports. Hammon is
one of the best players in the
history of the Women’s National Basketball Association
(WNBA), standing seventh
in the league’s all-time scoring list. But age (37) and in-
juries led her to start thinking about her future, and she
wanted it to be in coaching.
But could she land a coaching gig in the NBA? Why
not? She was playing for San
Antonio’s WNBA team, the
Stars, but missed most of
last year with a knee injury.
She expressed an interest
in coaching and the Spurs
braintrust welcomed her
aboard, allowing her to sit in
on meetings, sit behind the
bench during games, break
down film and generally
learn the NBA ropes from
the inside.
In August, they made it official, hiring her as the NBA’s
first full-time, female assistant coach.
In an ESPN.com story by
Michelle Smith, Popovich
was quoted as saying, “She’s
been perfect. She knows
when to talk and when to
shut up. That’s as simple as
you can put it, and a lot of
people don’t figure that out.”
Said Spurs’ forward Danny
Green: “Everybody knows
her and respects her.”
This hiring isn’t about
BRUCE
PENTON
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Popovich being some desperate coach looking for some
publicity. As the NBA’s best
team, the Spurs don’t have to
go manufacturing publicity.
Hammon has been hired on
merit. “She talks the game.
She understands the game,”
Popovich told ESPN.com.
As a trailblazer, Hammon
ranks right up there. Now,
her next step would be to
become a head coach. In
the enlightened NBA, it just
might happen.
• Randy Turner of Winnipeg Free Press on Twitter:
“So TSN just tweeted that 1.1
million people watched the
Banjo Bowl. That’s 1,100,012
if you count the Bombers run
defence.”
• Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel: “Had to
laugh when I saw this headline — ‘Bucs will be best NFL
team in Florida.’ Isn’t being
the best NFL team in Florida
sort of like being the best
surfer in Kansas?”
• Steve Harvey of the Bottom Ten: “NY Times says
new Bills owner Terry Pegula
vows to keep team in Buffalo, easing fears that ‘a new
owner would move the team
out of the area, perhaps to
Los Angeles.’ Many fans in
Los Angeles feared the very
same thing.”
• NOT NFL Live, on Twitter: “REPORT: Roger Goodell
hires 70-year-old blind and
deaf retired crossing guard
to investigate NFL’s handling
of Ray Rice case.”
• Headline at SportsPickle.com: “Embattled Roger
Goodell issues statement:
‘Hey, look over there!’”
• ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel, on
Mike Tyson stopping by To-
ronto city hall to visit embattled mayor Rob Ford: “Mike
Tyson and Rob Ford — what
could possibly go right?”
• Scott Ostler of the San
Francisco Chronicle: “Johnny Manziel has filed for his
10th nickname trademark,
for Johnny Cleveland. I’m
jumping off Johnny Nickname’s bandwagon if he tries
to trademark Johnny Unitas.”
• Brad Dickson of the
Omaha World-Herald, on
the NFL’s Ray Rice scandal:
“In a new slow motion video,
you can actually see Roger
Goodell’s nose growing.”
• Dickson again:”The NFL’s
director of marketing argued
in favour of injecting fantasy
football math into school
lesson plans. This means
we can expect high school
grads who’ve never heard of
Herbert Hoover but can tell
you the name of the Houston
Texans’ backup right guard.”
• RJ Currie of sportsdeke.
com: “BC Lions 7, Ottawa
Redblacks 5. My dog was
looking out the window
while I was watching the
game. In the third quarter I
joined him.”
• Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe.com: “My
friend Alex B. points out that
as of Sept. 12, NFL.com still
had ladies’ Ray Rice Baltimore Ravens jerseys on sale
through their website. Now
there’s a potential Christmas
gift that could make a vacuum cleaner look sensitive by
comparison.”
• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “An uproar exists over
a Philadelphia restaurant’s
posting of a 20-cent tip on
a $61 bill from millionaire
Eagle running back, LeSean
McCoy. In his defence, McCoy replied he did not knock
anyone unconscious.”
• Kaseberg again: “In the
wake of the Ray Rice elevator
slugging video, now top back,
Adrian Peterson, has been
indicted for child injury. In
a related story, the head of
NFL public relations has quit
and is now working for the
less troubled group, ISIS.”
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Invasive plants beneficial management practices
Angela Vaadeland, AEGP Technician, North Saskatchewan River Basin Council
Undesirable weeds and invasive plants are a problem that
plague crop and livestock producers through the spring, summer and fall and haunt producers’ dreams in the winter. Managing invasive plants costs producers millions of dollars every
year in time, chemical, equipment and lost production.
Everyone needs to participate in efforts to stop the spread
of invasive plants for their sake and their bottom line. This
article will provide a few guidelines on how to prevent aggressive plants from invading your crops, hay and pasture. A more
comprehensive list of invasive plant BMPs can be found at:
www.saskforage.ca
Know your plants. Many field resources are available to
producers to help with plant identification. Speak with the
Forage Specialist at the Ministry of Agriculture regional office
in your area to get an idea of key features of invasive plants in
your region and others that may be threatening to cross into
your R.M. If you cannot identify a plant, carefully harvest all
parts of the plant, including the roots, and send it to the pro-
NOTICE OF VOTE
(Subsection 160.27 of the Act)
FORM G
The Rural Municipality of Medstead No. 497
Municipal Election 2014
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that:
(1) A vote will be held for the election of Councilor
for Division No. 2 for the Rural Municipality.
(2) The vote will take place on Wednesday, the
22nd day of October, 2014, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. at:
DIVISION No. 2 POLL AT
Medstead Municipal Office Council Cambers
209 - 2nd Avenue, Medstead, Sask.
(3) I will declare the result of the voting at the
Medstead Municipal Office on Thursday, the 23rd
day of October, 2014, at the hour of 10:00 a.m.
Dated at Medstead, this 22nd day of September,
2014.
Linda Sandwick
Returning officer
vincial crop protection laboratory for identification. http://
www.agriculture.gov.sk.ca/Crop_Protection_Lab
Talk! Once you have determined what the plant is, speak
with neighbours and the R.M. to develop an action plan and
monitor to make sure everyone is actively participating in
eradicating the invasive plant population. Learn about EDRR
– Early Detection Rapid Response, which will save time and
money in the fight against invasive plants. Contact the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure and First Nations if the
infestation continues onto their right of ways and lands. If
the problem is getting out of hand, consider creating a Weed
Management Area to openly collaborate with all stakeholders.
Follow the label directions carefully. If chemical application is the best option or part of an integrated approach,
make sure to read and follow the label to ensure the chemical
being applied follows the four-Rs of weed management: Right
Source, Right Rate, Right Time and Right Place. Funding is
available through SARM to R.M.s, private landowners and
other stakeholders to help off-set the cost of chemical controls
on four invasive plants, leafy spurge, common tansy, Russian
knapweed and yellow toadflax. http://sarm.ca/programs/
administered-programs/invasive-plant
Determine the ideal time to cut or mow. For many
plants this is before seed set but for some, viable seed is present at flowering. Cut weed-free hay first. Mow into the infested area from all sides so as not to spread the plant further. When the job is done, spray mowing equipment down
on a gravel pad with hot, pressurized water to get into every
nook and cranny of your machine before moving to the next
field. This is especially important for custom operators, R.M.s
and highway crews who may unknowingly bring a weed with
them. An air compressor may not remove all weed seeds, as
they are often very small.
Purchase clean feed. Weed seeds can easily hide in hay
bales and are then transported around the province. Purchase feed from a reputable seller, who knows what is in their
feed and will certify that it is clean and free from noxious and
prohibited weeds.
Monitor manure. If livestock have consumed feed contaminated by weed seeds, quarantine them for 48 hours and
feed them clean feed before moving to pasture that is weedfree.
Purchase clean seed. Establishing a new forage stand
can also lead to new weeds being introduced. Purchase seed
from a reputable dealer and request a certificate of analysis
that will outline how many weed seeds are present and what
kind.
Practice good grazing sense. When pastures have invasive plants present, look at an integrated approach to manage
the invasive plants. Over time using sheep and goats, biological controls such as beetles or fungi, hand-pulling, mowing
and burning can reduce and manage the infestation. Graze
plants prior to seed set and avoid moving livestock through
an infested area on way to a clean area.
For more information on invasive plants, insects and animals
in Saskatchewan, contact the Saskatchewan Invasive Species
Council at www.saskinvasives.ca.
NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL
NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL
(Subsection 160.23 (2) of the Act)
FORM E
The Rural Municipality of Medstead No. 497
Municipal Elections 2014
(Subsection 160.23 (2) of the Act)
FORM E
The Rural Municipality of Medstead No. 497
Municipal Elections 2014
Whereas James Johnson, nominated for the office
of Councillor for Division No. 6, is the only candidate, I hereby give notice that no voting for the office will take place on October 22, 2014.
Dated this 22nd day of September, 2014.
Whereas Ron Jesse, nominated for the office of
Councillor for Division No. 4, is the only candidate,
I hereby give notice that no voting for the office will
take place on October 22, 2014.
Dated this 22nd day of September, 2014.
Linda Sandwick
Returning officer
Linda Sandwick
Returning officer
AGRICULTURE
September 26, 2014
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A little early with crop predictions
Nothing can make an agricultural columnist look more
wrong than Mother Nature.
That singular fact has been brought back to slap me
across the back of the head in the last couple of weeks.
In terms of a career writing this column which expands
back more than a quarter of century now, I have learned
that nature itself determines the yields and quality of
crops far more than any effort made by farmers using the
best technology supplied regarding varieties, equipment,
fertilizer and sprays. So I suppose when I typed just a
few scant days ago a column suggesting this year farmers looked to be harvesting an average crop in spite of the
June storm which impacted thousands of acres, I should
have known I might have been jumping the gun a little.
A week later, I sit writing this on a Saturday afternoon,
the sky dull gray with clouds in every direction, water still
pooled in the low spots of the pavement,
a reminder of a steady drizzle that welcomed those rising early.
It was the type of day farmers sit at
the kitchen table, coffee cup in hand,
lamenting, as they look out the window
thinking of the wheat lying in the field.
Crops swathed when the poor weather
strikes, and the cloud of the Saturday I
wrote this was just another dreary day
CALVIN
following on the heels of a near week of
DANIELS
non-harvest friendly weather, crop conditions suffer.
~
The seed of cereal crops stain, and
that means reduced grades, and with the
decline, reduced grades.
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And that is in eastern Saskatchewan.
Imagine the situation in southern Alberta where a rare
September snow storm struck.
It is weather situations such as the torrential rains hitting several communities in the summer of 2010, the threeday deluge which flooded an extensive area at the end of
June this year, and the recent snow storm in Alberta which
combine to create some disquiet in the minds of farmers.
We increasingly hear weather experts suggest the future
norm will be extreme weather events, plow winds, tornadoes moving northward, out of season snow, and torrential
rains. These are the things which impact crop yields and
quality and remain beyond the ability of farmers to control.
If the extreme events occur more often, the gamble which
is farming will be stacked a little bit more against the farmer.
Beef cattle producers applaud Canada-Korea FTA
The Canadian Cattlemen’s
Association
(CCA)
congratulates
Prime Minister Stephen
Harper and Korean
President Park Geunhye for today signing
the final text of the Canada-Korea free trade
agreement (CKFTA) in
a special ceremony on
Parliament Hill.
Signed during an official mission by President Park to Ottawa,
the agreement between
Canada and the Repub-
lic of Korea comes just
three months after the
text of the CKFTA was
tabled in the Canadian
Parliament.
Under the terms of
the agreement, the 40
per cent Korean tariff
on fresh and frozen beef
will be fully eliminated
in 15 equal annual steps
and the 18 per cent tariff on offals will be fully
eliminated in 11 equal
annual steps.
The tariff has been the
main impediment to ac-
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cessing the Korean market since Korea lifted
its BSE prohibition on
Canada in early 2012,
said CCA President
Dave Solverson.
“For the past few
years, Canada’s key beef
competitor, the U.S. has
enjoyed an increasing
tariff advantage flowing from its free trade
agreement with South
Korea. Today’s formal signing of the text
brings us an important
step closer to restoring
a competitive position
for Canadian beef in the
Korean market,” Solverson said.
The impact of the tariff disadvantage is clear.
In 2002, Korea was a
$40 million market for
Canadian beef and its
fourth largest export
destination. In 2013,
with a growing tariff
disadvantage
relative
to U.S. beef, Canada
exported $7.8 million.
The CKFTA signals to
Korean buyers that they
can resume their relationship with Canadian
beef and maintain a
long-term competitive
position.
“This is excellent news
for Canadian beef producers,” said CCA Director of Government and
International Relations,
John Masswohl, who attended the formal signing ceremony in Ottawa.
“The ability to get every
piece of the animal to
the highest value market is what maximizes
prices at the farm gate.
I particularly like that
we will be getting an aggressive phase-out on
offals that get more value in Korea than they do
here in North America.”
The CCA thanks Prime
Minister Harper, Agriculture and Agri-Food
Canada Minister Gerry
Ritz and International Trade Minister Ed
Fast for their diligence
on concluding this file
and encourages swift
passage of the CKFTA
through the Canadian
Parliament and the Korean Legislature.
Canadian beef export
stats to Korea:
· Prohibition from
May 2003 to Feb 2012
· 2012 – 2,247 tonnes
for $10 million, $4.47/
kg
· 2013 – 1,166 tonnes
for $7.8 million, $6.70/
kg
· Jan-July 2014 – 807
tonnes for $7 million,
$8.70/kg
Source:
Statistics
Canada
Tariff
Elimination
Schedule:
· 40 per cent tariff on
fresh and frozen beef
eliminated in 15 equal
annual steps (2.6 per
cent or 2.7 per cent reduction each year depending on rounding).
· Same as phase-out
for U.S. beef.
· Transitional safeguard starting at 17,769
tonnes in year one and
growing 3 per cent per
year to reach 26,877
tonnes by year 15.
· 18 per cent tariff on
offals eliminated in 11
equal annual steps (1.6
per cent or 1.7 per cent
reduction each year depending on rounding).
· Faster than phaseout for U.S. beef which
is being reduced at 1.2
per cent each year.
An example of a highly
valued offal product in
Korea is the abomasum
(one of the stomach
chambers of a ruminant
animal). Abomasum is
commonly used in Korean BBQ.
Intestines and tendons are also valued
products in Korea.
· 2 per cent to 8 per
cent tariff on beef fats
and tallow to be eliminated immediately on
implementation.
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NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL
(Subsection 160.23 (2) of the Act)
FORM E
The Rural Municipality of Canwood No. 494
Municipal Elections 2014.
Whereas Robert (Roy) Crawford, nominated for the
office of Division Two;
And whereas Ivan Beaulac,nominated for the office
of Division Six
are the only candidates, I hereby give notice that
no voting for the offices will take place on October
22, 2014.
Dated this 26th day of September, 2014.
Lorna Benson
Returning Officer
NOTICE OF VOTE
(Subsection 160.27 of the Act)
FORM G
The Rural Municipality of Canwood No. 494
Municipal Elections 2014.
Adult winner - Karley March, with show sponsor Chris Friesen of Forest Edge Construction and judge Heather Chow of Prince Albert.
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that:
(1) A vote will be held for the election of a Councillor for Division No. Four
(2) The vote will take place on Wednesday, the 22nd day of
October, 2014, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
at:
Debden Community Center (Debden Comite Culturel)
(3) I will declare the result of the voting at the R.M. Office on
Thursday, the 23rd day of October, 2014, at the hour of 8:00
a.m.
Dated at Canwood, this 26th day of September, 2014.
Lorna Benson
Returning Officer
PUBLIC NOTICE
RM of Canwood No. 494
Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the RM of
Canwood No. 494 intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 2003-7,
known as the Zoning Bylaw.
INTENT The proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment is amend
instances that relate to discretionary uses for any residence
or farmstead on a site less than a quarter section.
Junior “B” winner Keisha Senum, with Dawn Friesen, show sponsor Chris Friesen and judge Heather Chow.
AFFECTED LAND The proposed amendment will affect all
land within the Agricultural Residential District.
REASON The reason for the amendment is to update our
Zoning Bylaw to accommodate the changes of residential
development sites.
PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the bylaw
at the RM of Canwood No. 494 office located in Canwood
during regular office hours. Copies of the bylaw will be made
available.
PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing for
the Zoning Bylaw amendment on October 21, 2014, at 1:00
pm at the RM of Canwood No. 494 office in Canwood. The
purpose of the public hearing is to hear any person or group
that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will
also consider written comments received at the hearing (or
delivered to the undersigned at the municipal office before the
hearing).
Issued at the RM of Canwood No. 494 on September 26,
2014
Signed:
Lorna Benson,Administrator
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Northern Feeds is celebrating its 10th anniversary in September. Check inside the agricultural supplement for the full story. In the photo, Northern Feeds staff:
Cam Seidle (manager), Clair Chamakese (Miller), Tammy Wingerter (administration), Cliff Christopherson (miller), Brent Franson (truck driver) . Photo on
right shows the facility.
A Touch of Autumn
Honeywood Nursery is known for its beautiful foliage, especially in
the fall.
that everyone enjoyed
immensely.
What would the A
Touch of Autumn be with
out the famous apple
& rhubarb pie with ice
cream served from the
Porter Log Home? The
Honeywood volunteer ladies got together on Friday in the Parkside Heritage Center’s new kitchen
to create their culinary
delights for everyone to
enjoy ….and enjoy they
did!
The Honeywood summer student came back to
help for the day and was
kept busy taking guests
on the ever popular wagon tours. A tour took approximately ½ hour and
had a line up waiting for
its return so they could
have their turn at seeing
the sights.
The Shellbrook Scotiabank’s volunteer group
‘Team Scotia’ members
were out helping for the
afternoon. The trusty
bank employees were positioned outside the Porter log home collecting
money as visitors went in
to get their share of the
pie. Team Scotia members help with fundraising projects throughout
the area benefiting many
organizations with their
volunteer labour and financial assistance.
Volunteers and supporters are what make
many organizations viable…so it is with Honeywood Heritage Nursery
Inc. Everywhere you look
at a Honeywood event
there are those that come
to help in any way they
can and those that are
constant supporters.
A Touch of Autumn, as
the final event at Honeywood for the year, proved
once again to be very enjoyable and successful.
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Honeywood Heritage
Nursery celebrated the
arrival of fall with their ‘A
Touch of Autumn’ event
on Sunday Sept 21st.
Stunning, was the word
of the day to describe
the kaleidoscope of colors that greeted visitors
throughout the nursery.
Amur maples, Thunderchild crabs, apples,
pears, plums & poplars
all combined forces to
create the setting for this
year’s event.
The yard in front of
the Porter log home was
filled with a variety of
artists and crafts people.
The artistic talents inclu
Friends of Honeywood
treasurer & artist, Betty
Anthony, painted an old
time cream can, featuring
a log cabin in the midst
of a fall country scene.
Truly a work of art! This
item is currently being
raffled with proceeds to
Honeywood
Heritage
Nursery. Ron Anderson, a local glass blower
and glass artist, created
a mosaic glass table as a
donation to Honeywood.
This beautiful table will
be raffled/auctioned as
a fundraiser this winter.
Both items were on display for all to admire at
their respective booths.
Favourite musical entertainers (Gerald Lanes
& friends) were on hand
to offer up toe-taping,
dance inspiring music
Career Opportunity
The Village of Rabbit Lake will be accepting applications
from persons for the part-time Administrator position.
This position requires a minimum LGA course and experience requirements for Urban Standard Certificate.
Salary will be paid according to qualifications and experience.
Resumes clearly stating qualifications, experience and references will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, October
13, 2014.
Please forward resumes to:
Village of Rabbit Lake
Box 9
Rabbit Lake, SK S0M 2L0
or fax to: 306-824-2150
Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
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September 26, 2014
Shell Lake group attends Rider game
Enthusiastic Shell Lake RoughRider fans made the annual trek yo Mosaic to watch Riders vs Ottawa Redblacks. A wild one in Regina as the REDBLACKS controlled the first half, but the Riders chipped away at the lead, sending this game to overtime and setting up the most dramatic finish of the season. A great day
for a great game!!!
Ground water and abandoned wells
Angela Vaadeland,
AEGP Technician,
North Saskatchewan
River Basin Council
To give some perspective
to the value of groundwater let’s consider its rarity. Only 3% of the earth’s
water is drinkable. 66%
of that 3% potable water
is found in the ground.
Groundwater is a key
source of water for many
communities and individuals. The other important
factor about groundwater
is that you can’t just take it
out and clean it when it becomes contaminated. Contaminated
groundwater
has to run its natural circulation cycle which could
vary between one month to
one million years, depending on the depth and rate
of recharge. Major threats
to ground water quality are
abandoned wells. Almost
every community, farm
yard or abandoned yard
site has one, if not more.
They can be visible old well
heads, or a hand dug hole
Presorted Internet
Calf Sale
Thursday, October 2,2014 11:00 am
To consign cattle or for on-farm
appraisals please contact Brent or Blair
FEEDER FINANCE PROGRAM AVAILABLE
- Please contact Brent Brent 306-240-5340 • Blair 306-240-9883 • Boyd 306-841-7998
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lurking beneath the sod.
Depending on the condition and location it can be
easy for manure, livestock,
wildlife, people, equipment
or other things like motor
oil to get into these wells.
The well allows for the contamination to go straight
into the groundwater and
not filter through all the
sand and soil that protects
each aquifer. Neighbouring
wells could also suddenly
find their well water unsuitable if they draw from
the same contaminated
aquifer.
The Water Security
Agency has information
on the proper steps to decommissioning a well and
a worksheet to help determine how much material is
needed to get the job gone
right! https://www.wsask.
c a/ Water-In fo/Grou ndWater/Abandonment-TestHoles-and-Wells--/.
You
can also visit their interactive online drillers report
website to see if other wells
may be on your property.
The Farm and Ranch
Water Infrastructure Program, one of the many programs offered under the
federal-provincial Growing
Forward 2 initiative, will
provide 90% cost-shared
funding to a maximum of
$10,000 per project, to
decommission abandoned
wells in Saskatchewan. Eligible producers, farm busi-
nesses, First Nations and
Rural Municipalities are
encouraged to contact the
North Saskatchewan River
Basin Council (www.nsrbc.
ca or 306-441-3119) or your
nearest Agri-Environmental Group Plan technician
for more information.
Watch for well decommissioning workshops in your
area this fall! You can also
visit http://www.agriculture.gov.sk.ca/Grow ingForward2 for a complete
list of the programs offered
under Growing Forward 2.
Abandoned well Filling
the hole with clean fill
Bentonite clay caps are
critical to preventing surface contamination
Decommissioned
and
backfilled well
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OBITUARY
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Harvey Salisbury
Salisbury; his brothers: James (Violet)
Salisbury, Garry (Louise) Salisbury,
David (Sally) Salisbury, his brothers-inlaw Larry Price, Bob Kobelski, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and
friends.
Harvey is predeceased by: his parents,
Thomas and Clara Salisbury, his sisters,
Shirley (Fred) Felton, Nina Price and
Lorraine Kobelski, his brothers, Ralph,
Earl, Lorne and George.
A Memorial Service was held on Sunday, August 17th, 2014 from the Community Hall in Rabbit Lake, officiated
by Danny Glass.
Harvey was laid to rest in the Mullingar Cemetery.
Memorial Donations in honor of Harvey may be made to a charity of the donor’s choosing.
Family and friends wishing to send
online condolences are welcome to visit
www.beaulacfuneralhome.com
Family entrusted arrangements to
Lori Saam of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home,
Spiritwood.
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Harvey was born March 15th, 1935
at family farm in Mullingar, Saskatchewan. With family by his side, Harvey
passed away on Thursday, July 31st,
2014 in Canoraat the age of 79.
Harvey is lovingly remembered by:
his wife, Doreen Salisbury, his children:
Lee (Dean) Wiart and children, Rae and
Morgan; Della (Shane) Laschowsky and
son, Lane; Owen (Candice) Salisbury
and children, William, Brendan; Mark
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Government continues to
support provincial rinks
The Government of Saskatchewan has
announced that the Community Rink Affordability Grant will be offered in 2014.
This is the third consecutive year for the
popular program.
The Community Rink Affordability
Grant provides funding to Saskatchewan’s
municipal indoor skating and curling
rinks. Communities, schools, non-profits
and First Nations are eligible to apply to
the program. Successful applicants will
receive a grant of $2,500 per indoor ice
surface. The grant may be used to help
offset the cost of rink operations and minor capital upgrades.
“Skating and curling facilities have always played an important role within Saskatchewan communities,” Parks, Culture
and Sport Minister Mark Docherty said.
“They serve as meeting places where we
can socialize, meet new people and engage in physical activity. By supporting
the operation and maintenance of our local rinks, this grant will contribute to the
enviable quality of life enjoyed by citizens
across the province.”
The Government of Saskatchewan is
committing $1.7 million to the grant program for 2014. More than $3.2 million
has been invested into the program in the
last two years. The program has benefited
more than 380 communities across the
province.
The Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association will administer and deliver the program.
“Ice rinks bring communities together
by providing individuals of all ages with
the opportunity to participate in fun recreation activities,” Saskatchewan Parks
and Recreation Association President
Mike Powell said. “Our organization is
pleased to once again partner with the
Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport in
the administration of the Community
Rink Affordability Grant. This grant
ensures that rinks continue to be wellmaintained and well-operated so that
Saskatchewan communities can enjoy
cold weather activities in safe and quality
environments.”
To register for the Community Rink
Affordability Grant program, please
complete the online form found on the
Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association’s website at www.spra.sk.ca/
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Christchurch Anglican,
137-2nd St. W. Spiritwood
Sun. Worship 11 am Worship
Rev. Brock Shaver
306-883-3400
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1st Sunday 10 am Worship
Intern Pastor
3rd Sunday - 1 p.m.
Worship
Pastor David Jensen
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Wed., 7:30 pm
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Sun., 10:30 am - Worship
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Spiritwood
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Glenbush
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11 am Children’s Church
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Glenbush
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Worship 11 am
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Glaslyn
Pre-service Prayer Sunday
10:30am
Sunday Service 11:00am
Kids Club Tuesday
3:30pm -5 p.m
Wednesday Prayer
7 p.m-8 p.m
Pastor Ruth Phillips
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Saturday
Medstead: Mass 6 pm
Shell Lake: Mass 8 pm
Sunday
Spiritwood: Mass 9:15 am
Leoville: Mass 11:00 am
Chitek Lake: Mass 12:30 pm
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Shell Lake - Sun. 10 am
(Worship & Sunday School
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Pastor David Jensen
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Sat., 11:00 am -Worship
Broadcast on
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Pastor Dan Guiboche
306-930-3377
Lay Pastor John Redlick
306-497-2566
Spiritwood Bible Study
Last Sat. of each month
10 a.m.
Figures and Physiques
Fitness Centre
327-2nd St. E, Spiritwood
Purple and gold: the Ninebarks
By Sara Williams
Ninebarks (Physocarpus
opulifolius) provide landscape value over an uncommonly long season: colourful yellow or purple foliage
through summer, intensifying in fall; creamy-white
flowers in spring; and deep
red seedpods in late summer. A number of excellent
hardy cultivars have been
introduced in the last decade. One wonders how we
landscaped without them.
An upright, spreading
shrub of up to 2.7 m (9 ft.)
with arching branches,
ninebark is found from
Quebec to Virginia. The
common name alludes to
the cinnamon-brown exfoliating bark, which peels
to reveal a number of layers (though not necessarily
nine). The genus name is
from the Greek words physa, meaning bladder and
karpos, fruit, a reference to
the attractive, inflated red
seed pods produced in late
summer. The species name,
opulifolius, refers to the resemblance of its leaves to
those of the European cranberry (Viburnum opulus).
Among the golden and
variegated selections are:
Amber Jubilee®, named
to honour Queen Elizabeth’s visit to Manitoba in
2010, is a cross of Diabolo®
and ‘Dart’s Gold’. While the
older foliage remains a lime
green, the new growth produces shades of yellow and
orange in summer, turning
purple in fall. It reaches 1.8
m (6 ft.) in height, with a
spread of 1.2 m (4 ft.).
Centre Glow®, a Minnesota introduction, emerges
in spring with vibrant yellow green foliage, becoming
red with a glowing yellow
centre (2.7 m/9 ft. height
and spread).
‘Dart’s Gold’ is a small,
compact cultivar of 1.5 m (5
ft.), with a spread of 1 m (3
ft.). It has golden foliage.
‘Luteus’ has greenish-yellow foliage, the yellow being
most pronounced in early
spring. It has a height and
spread of 2.4 m (8 ft.).
‘Nugget,’ from South
Dakota State University,
is compact and dense but
larger (1.8 m /6 ft. in height,
with a spread of 1.2 m/4 ft.).
The foliage emerges yellow,
becoming lime-green in
summer and yellow in fall.
Ninebarks with purple foliage include:
Coppertina™,
another
hybrid of ‘Dart’s Gold’ and
Diabolo®, has orange-copper foliage in spring that
becomes a vibrant red in
fall. It reaches 2 m (7 ft.) in
height with a spread of 1.8
m (6 ft.).
Diabolo®, from Germany, has deep purple foliage,
becoming almost iridescent
red purple in the fall. It is
2.4 m (8 ft.) in height with a
spread of 1.8 m (6 ft.).
Summer Wine® has
been described as a condensed form of Diabolo®
with more deeply cut foli-
age. It emerges in spring
a deep purple, becoming
purple red in fall. A hybrid
of ’Nanus’ and Diabolo®, it
has a dense, compact form
of 1 m (3 ft.) and is excellent
for smaller spaces.
Drought tolerant, ninebarks perform best if
grown in full sun on welldrained soils. In shade,
the yellow foliage of the
golden ninebarks is much
less pronounced. They may
be subject to lime-induced
iron chlorosis in soils with
a high pH.
Place them in mixed or
shrub borders or use them
as foundation plantings.
The yellow or purple foliage
is an excellent contrast with
other shrubs.
Sara is the author of the
new and revised ‘Creating
the Prairie Xeriscape.’ In
her latest book, ‘Saskatoon
Forestry Farm Park & Zoo:
A Photographic History,’
she tells of the history of an
institution and the personal stories of the people who
made an important impact
on Prairie agriculture.
This column is provided
courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society
(w w w.saskperennial.ca;
hor [email protected]).
Check out our Bulletin
Board or Calendar for upcoming garden information sessions. Also, visit
the Canadian Prairie Lily
Society at their annual bulb
sale at The Mall at Lawson
Heights, October 3-4.
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Mayview man electrocuted
A man died after being electrocuted on a Saskatchewan farm. An investigation is underway after a 23
year old man from the Mayview district was killed in
a workplace accident Monday September 15th. RCMP
reported five men were erecting grain bins on a farm
near Coleville Sk. and while moving a bin the crane
came in contact with a power line.
Kelly Bruce Rolston was electrocuted and while
emergency personal from Kerrobert responded, they
could not revive Rolston. No other workers were hurt
during the incident.
Occupational Health and Safety authorities continue
to investigate.
September 26, 2014
Medstead Leisure Life birthday celebrants
Tax Free Savings Accounts
(TFSA)
Another Smart Way to
Shelter your Savings.
Let us help pick
the right TFSA
for YOU!
Medstead Leisure Life held their 1st fall meeting on Sept. 8th/14 with birthday celebrants. Back row (left
- right): Gladys Jesse, Fern Kroeker, Ike Epp, Marie Kroeker. Front row (left - right): Dorothy Schmidt,
Nora Starling, Bertha Chester.
Soybean research funding
Canadian farmers and food processors will soon have access to new soybean varieties thanks to funding from
the federal government.
Recently the government announced
an investment of $182,500 from Agriculture Canada’s AgriInnovation Pro-
gram to La Coop fédérée for research
and development to improve soybean
quality.
The results will help soybean growers
to better compete in domestic and international markets and increase their
profitability through higher yields.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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SPIRITWOOD: Wapiti Regional Library - Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9 :30 a.m.
- 4:30 p.m.
LEOVILLE: Wapiti Regional Library - Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Storytime from
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.); Thurs. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
SHELL LAKE: Wapiti Regional Library - Tues. 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Wed. 1:00 p.m.
- 4:00 p.m.
SHELL LAKE: Fall Supper, Sunday, October 5 at the Shell Lake Lions Hall. Doors open
4:30 p.m. Supper 5 - 7 p.m. adults $12; 6-12 yrs $6; preschool free. Sponsored by Our Lady
of Smiles Catholic Church, Shell Lake.
SPIRITWOOD: Chair Assisted Yoga Classes, 6 sessions starting on Monday, Oct 6
to Nov 10, 2014. Do yoga standing, sitting or do both. Equipment is being supplied. To
register or for more information call Donell at 306-883-7587 or Laura at 306-883-2981.
LEOVILLE: LEOVILLE TRADESHOW AND CRAFT SALE Saturday, October 18, 2014, 10 am. to
4 p.m., Leoville Community Hall. Tables are $25 each, to book a table please contact
Dawn 306-984-7742 or Verna 306-883-7435. Come and see what your local home based
businesses have to offer! Proceeds go towards the Leoville Curling Club.
“I required surgery, and was able to get it done at Victoria Hospital.
By having all of my appointments before and after the surgery, it
meant less time away from work, no need to travel several hours, and
far less disruption for my wife and children. If you require surgery,
ask your family physician about a referral to a specialist in Prince
Albert.”
Ian, Victoria Hospital surgical patient
www.princealbertparklandhealth.com
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Shell Lake Seniors news highlights
On September 22nd the Shell Lake Seniors held their
monthly meeting, Pot luck supper and Birthday and Anniversary celebration. At the meeting Brenda McNeilly
(who attended the 70th National Pensioners and Senior
Citizens convention) gave a report on the proceedings
which was very enlightening.
September 29th-October 5th is Senior Week in Saskatchewan, on the 3rd of October our club are having a
celebration
After supper we were entertained by four of the seniors with a sing song with all the seniors joining in
whenever they could.
Supper was very good as usual then the birthday and
anniversary people that were there posed for a picture
with the Birthday cake in the shape of a John Deer tractor which was made by Diana Ehman, Happy Birthday
and Anniversary was sung and we all enjoyed birthday
cake and coffee or tea then after visiting a while everyone departed for home.
L-R Doug and Gerri Solinger Phyllis Johnson John Howard The people eligible to be there were Doug and
Gerri Solinger, Ken and Peggy Grandberg, Phyllis Johnson, Don Weiers and John Howard.
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our own. Also, look at how your lifestyle change impacts the
use of regularly subscribed services, like telecom, or public
transit.
“Ask yourself,” Chun suggests, “do I really need all that
mobile data if I’m going to be spending more time at home
where I can use WiFi instead?”
Additional tips on how to save on everyday expenses is
available at www.tdcanadatrust.com/budget.
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While retirement often means living on a reduced income, financial experts say there are many ways to stretch
the budget and help get the most out of available funds. One
of the most important tools is to have a budget and review
it regularly.
Start by identifying essential expenses, such as rent or
mortgage payments, other housing expenses, basic groceries and utilities. These are typically fixed costs which must
be paid each month, and they quite rightly take precedence
over other discretionary items. After deducting these essential expenses from the available retirement income, account
for any discretionary spending like entertainment and travel to get a sense of the monthly budget. To help the discretionary budget go further, look for opportunities to save on
those costs.
“Being retired typically means having more flexibility,
which makes it easier to take advantage of savings during
off-peak periods, such as mid-week use of popular attractions, or travelling in the middle of the day,” says Raymond
Chun, senior vice president at TD Canada Trust. “Planning
these activities in advance can save money, while allowing
you to budget for costs in advance.”
Other ways to stretch the budget further include taking
a look at tasks that used to be outsourced, like gardening
or cleaning, for example. With the additional time we get
in retirement, the cost of continuing these services may no
longer outweigh the time required to accomplish them on
Fast Genetics is a leading international swine genetics company, based in
Spiritwood, Saskatchewan, who owes much of its success to its progressive,
enthusiastic, and professional team of employees. Fast Genetics is currently
seeking to fill the following position:
Class 1A Livestock Driver – Full Time
Fast Genetics livestock trucks run Monday-Friday completing mostly local
transfers, with opportunity for long hauls several times a month. The potential
candidate must be able to load and deliver pigs in a safe and efficient manner,
complete applicable documents, perform pre-trip, post-trip inspections and
preventative maintenance checks on trucks and trailers, and perform all
other duties as requested. The potential candidate should be self-motivated,
reliable, have excellent organization and communication skills, a strong work
ethic, a Class 1A license, the ability to drive in all weather conditions, and a
safe driving record verified by a current drivers abstract at time of interview.
The ideal candidate will have 3 - 5 years of related experience. Fast Genetics
Livestock Driver’s fall under Federal Regulations and have a wage range of
$16.50-$23.00/hr. plus possible quarterly bonus.
Fast Genetics offers a comprehensive benefit plan including health, dental,
disability, group life insurance, and a registered pension plan.
To find out if our company may be a part of your future plans, please submit
your resume to:
Fast Genetics Inc.
Box 903
Spiritwood, SK S0J 2M0
Fax: 306-883-2060
Apply online at www.fastgenetics.com
or e-mail to [email protected]
“premium pig genetics from people you can count on”
We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be
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BUTCHER HOGS
- For sale. Ph: 306466-2261 4-40CH
FOR SALE - Eston
555 baler, been
through workshop,
excellent condition. ready for field.
Ph: 306-466-4428
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FOR SALE - Wood
saw with Mandrel
on steel frame.
$200. Ph: 306-3424788
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ITEMS - BOSCH
Mixers $229 &
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FOR SALE - 4 wheel
scooter, like new,
used twice. $2,000
Ph: 306-427-4606
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FOR SALE - 2008
Ford Drown Victoria
ex-RCMP car,
130,000 kilometers,
air, cruise, good
running condition,
$3,200.oo. Phone
306-763-2963
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FOR SALE - 2003
Ford F150, ext.
cab, 4x4, 122 K,
excellent condition,
$7,700.00. Phone
306-747-2275.
REC. VEHICLES
FOR SALE
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FOR SALE - 14’ aluminum boat $300.
Ph: 306-342-4788
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FOR SALE - 1994
TR97 combine, field
ready, $22,000 obo.
Call 306-747-7685
3-39CH
FOR SALE - 707
Leon front end loader
with bucket and bale
fork. Like new condition. $3500 Ph: 306342-4788 2-39CH
FOR SALE - 36 ft.
Honeybee header,
loaded, including
head sight. NH
adapter; 30 ft. Honeybee header, loaded,
fits Massey Ferguson
or Gleaner. Used 2
years; New Wheat
heart 13x71 ft grain
auger, reversible and
10w profile hopper;
2005 Massey Ferguson 9790 combine,
lots of updates, field
ready, 1,104 rotor
hours, Cummins
engine. Ph: Warren
Muller, 306-7472428, 306-747-7628,
Shellbrook 1-39CH
LIVESTOCK
FOR SALE
FOR SALE or swap
two Standard Bred
saddle horses in
exchange for small
riding pony (12
hands and under).
Phone 306-724-4715.
2-39CH
FOR SALE - Poplar
Ridge Angus offering:
registered Purebred
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TF
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only three times.
Highline 6800 bale
shredder. Ph: 306468-7474
4-40CH
FEED
FOR SALE
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round hay bales.
Call Mike 306-4697741
8-39CH
WANTED
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grain, including
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1-39CH
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6-42CH
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BC market .............................$395.00
Ontario market ......................$429.00
Central Ontario ..................$139.00
Eastern Ontario ..................$143.00
Northern Ontario ..................$82.00
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HELP WANTED
The Leoville &
District Arena are
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for Caretaker &
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Please submit
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please contact
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COMING EVENTS 13th Annual Rosthern Christmas Craft
Fair Rosthern High
School 4000-4th
Street, Rosthern,
SK Saturday, Nov.
1, 2014 10:00am
- 4:00pm Exhibitors: 25.00 & 30.00
Admission: adults
$2.00; children
$1.00 for information: [email protected] or
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September 26, 2014
Career Ads
Debden, SK
is seeking an experienced
Foreman
• 10 years minimum
experience in water,
sewer and earth moving
• Computer Literate
Competitive wages and benefit
package.
Be prepared to work away from
home
Email:
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September 26, 2014
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Heavy Equipment
operators
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Camp job. Competitive
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Send resume and work
references to:
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Newspaper Reporter
Position
Weekly newspaper
is seeking a reporter in the
progressive town of
Shellbrook, Saskatchewan.
Town has all amenities
for excellent living
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Individual must possess
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and communication skills,
and be able to work well
with others. Some other
related duties are required.
Interested applicants
may send a resume
and references to:
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by email to
reporterposition@
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
We are currently looking
for
Working in our Ray’s
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grain, fertilizer & livestock feed throughout
Sask, Manitoba and
Alberta. This position
offers a very busy,
year-round
employment opportunity!
All applicants must
have a valid Class 1A
license with a clean
driver abstract and
have at least 1 years
driving experience with
past Super B grain/
fertilizer, being a
definite asset.
If you are interested in
these opportunitities,
you can contact Eddy
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[email protected]
or visit our website at
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AGRICULTURE
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Looking For Malt
Barley, and Oats. Call
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AUCTIONS
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Acreage (20 Acres) with
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Wednesday, October 1,
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please consult the
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South East - 40 1/4’s
South West - 65 1/4’s
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East - 51 1/4’s
West - 4 1/4’s
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hands, or shoulders,
- COPD, other Disabling
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