Bear Paw Archers` 3D Shoot hits the mark
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Bear Paw Archers` 3D Shoot hits the mark
Shellbrook Chronicle The voice of the Parkland for over 103 years Shellbrook, Saskatchewan Friday, August 21, 2015 VOL. 103 NO. 34 PMR #40007604 www.shellbrookchronicle.com Bear Paw Archers’ 3D Shoot hits the mark Clint Schachtel prepares to loose an arrow, during day one of the Bear Paw Archers 3D Shoot. Featuring seasoned archers and hunters, and young, newcomers in equal measure, the 23rd Annual Shellbrook Bear Paw Archers 3D Shoot hit the bullseye when it came to fun. “It’s a big social event,” said Ralph Harris, one of the organizers. “You get out there and get to see friends you haven’t seen for awhile.” Hosted at the Holbein Ball Diamonds on Aug. 8 and 9, the two-day competition saw 78 archers come out to test their skill against each other, as they competed in many categories, including cubs, juniors, women and men. While all cubs received medals for participating, only the three archers with the highest scores in the junior, women’s and men’s groups took home prizes. Armed with recurve or compound bows, the archers were free to make their way around the wooded course, which featured 25 targets. Whether it was distance or obstacles, each target posed a different challenge to the archers. At the end of the two days, the competition proved tight, but Brandon Stewart claimed first place in the men’s limited group. In Men’s unlimited, Clinton Williams earned gold, while Ron Smith took silver and Mike Poschke won the bronze medal. Meanwhile, men’s traditional Hayden Bates takes aim at an unsuspecting deer target. He went on to finish second in the junior group. gold went to Tyson Dumont, with Arnie Winder taking silver, and Clem Delisl earning bronze. In the women’s unlimited group, Jen Keyowski came out on top, while Camille Harris earned a silver medal and Maxine Ross shot her way to a bronze. Illa Sheppard earned first place in women’s traditional. Rounding out the medal winners, the junior category was won by Corbin Long. Hayden Bates earned a silver medal, and Jake Harasyn came in third place. The annual event also featured novelty shoots, including an iron buck and a bag shoot, but the winners of those events weren’t known at time of publication. More pictures on page 8 Sentencing delayed for accused in high school stabbing The ongoing legal saga of a 19-year-old man from Shellbrook, who allegedly stabbed a classmate, hit yet another snag as a court date this week ended without resolution. Michael Rudolph made a brief appearance in Prince Albert Provincial Court Monday morning, where he was scheduled to be sentenced on at least one of his charges. But instead, court was adjourned until Oct. 5 to allow time for a pre-sentence investigation report to be completed. Rudolph faces two charges in relation to the attack, which occurred at W.P. Sandin High School on the morning of May 15, including one count of aggravated assault and one count of carrying a weapon for the purpose of committing an offence. Rudolph already pleaded guilty to the latter charge at an earlier court date in July. The attack sent a 17-year-old girl to hospital with what were described at the time to be “serious injuries.” According to the RCMP, the girl was stabbed while exiting a classroom, and Rudolph was later seen leaving the school. Both W.P. Sandin and Shellbrook Elementary School were put on lockdown for part of the day. Exterior doors were locked and monitored, and classes continued. Rudolph was reportedly arrested without incident at a Shellbrook home an hour after the incident occurred. Students Driving to School Soon??? Contact us about SGI Auto Pak Coverages Increased Liability, Lower Deductibles, Loss of Use Options Available. 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Based on preliminary numbers, the Regina Bypass project will create 8,200 construction-related www.shellbrookchronicle.com Report from the Legislature SCOTT MOE MLA ~ Rosthern Shellbrook Toll Free: 1-855-793-3422 www.scott-moe.com jobs. Construction will be complete in the fall of 2019. Investing in a Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence Committed to an innovative, competitive and profitable agriculture and agri-food sector, our government is investing in a new Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence. This new Centre of Excellence will incorporate and build on collaborative work in areas such as herd health, animal welfare, disease prevention, nutrition, management, public health, environmental stewardship, food safety and security, forage utilization, breeding and development. Saskatchewan is home to world-class livestock and forage research work, and the creation of a Centre of Excellence will support the continued profitability and sustainability of an industry that is a major economic driver for our province and for Canada. The work of this centre will help Saskatchewan’s farmers and ranchers remain competitive in the global marketplace. Province Invests in Mobile Job Connections Buses for First Nations Communities First Nations engagement in the workforce is a top priority of our government. In response to recommendations from the Joint Task Force on First Nations and Métis Education and Employment, the Mobile Job Connection Service project is expanding services and will be working closely with a number of employers to help them recruit First Nations people. In an effort to strengthen access to information, services and supports that help people transition to school, work, and new communities, Job Connections buses will provide convenient access to services needed to research career and training opportunities, develop a career action plan, connect with employers and, NADINE WILSON MLA ~ Saskatchewan Rivers Toll Free: 1-888-763-0615 www.nadinewilson.ca ultimately, gain rewarding employment. Saskatchewan Records 22 Months of Lowest Unemployment Rate in Canada According to Statistics Canada, Saskatchewan has Shellbrook Chronicle 3 maintained the lowest unemployment rate in the country for almost two straight years. While we know there are gains and losses taking place in the job market – something we watch closely – consistently having the lowest unemployment rate in Canada means a sustainable and reliable job market that speaks volumes to business and industry when they are looking for jurisdictions to invest in. Despite recent economic challenges, the women and men of Saskatchewan continue to work hard to contribute to Saskatchewan’s economic prosperity while also making important strides in their own quality of life. And given that the consensus among economic forecasters is for continued growth, Saskatchewan’s current and future employment outlook remains positive. The history of stupid liquor laws By the Canadian Taxpayers Federation It’s important to have a friend who’s a bit of a jerk. It’s always painfully obvious which contestants on So You Think You Can Dance don’t have that one jerk friend. If only those poor souls had a jerk in their life to make fun of their dancing before the TV cameras start rolling. We’ve got (partially) good news for the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA): the Canadian Taxpayers Federation is your tell-itlike-it-is friend. Allow us to be a bit of a jerk. Here’s the truth: governments stink at selling booze. It’s time to stop. For those who are too friendly to say it bluntly, let’s bring up an embarrassing history the government would probably rather forget. In 1916, 75 per cent of Saskatchewanians voted in favour of prohibition. To be fair, that wasn’t the government’s fault. That one was on we the people. That vote meant getting a drink required a trip to the doctor for some single malt cough syrup. In 1924, 57 per cent of voters came to their senses and voted to end prohibition. But by then, government had a hold on the bottle and didn’t let go. Liquor was only available in government stores. A decade later, the Saskatchewan Hotel Association took action. Innkeepers collected enough signatures to force a referendum demanding the opportunity to sell beer by the glass as well as the bottle. Again, voters came through, SALE BY TENDER 1. Under the provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, the R.M. of Canwood No. 494 offers for sale the following properties: Block A, Plan No. 101510615 Ext 20; a portion of SW 16-49-05 W3 Lot 22, Block 1, Mont Nebo, Plan BD532 Ext 0 Lot 23, Block 1, Mont Nebo, Plan BD532 Ext 0 Lot 3, Block 2, Mont Nebo, Plan BD532 Ext 0 Lot 1, Block 1, Mont Nebo, Plan BD532 Ext 0 2. Tenders must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Property Tender” and must indicate which property the tender is for. Tenders can be submitted to: The Rural Municipality of Canwood No. 494, Box 10, Canwood, Sask., S0J 0K0. 3. Tenders must be postmarked by 4:00 p.m. on September 11, 2015. 4. A certified cheque to the Municipality for 10% of the amount of the tender must accompany the tender. Tenders submitted without certified funds will not be considered. 5. Highest, or any tender, not necessarily accepted. 6. The successful bidder will have 45 days to provide the balance of cash to complete the purchase. The deposit will be forfeited if the successful bidder does not finalize the agreement for sale within the required time. 7. All legal costs, title transfer fees and applicable taxes are the responsibility of the purchaser and are in addition to the bid price. Dated the 7th day of August, 2015. Lorna Benson, Administrator and thus off-sales and hotel bars were born. The hoteliers loosened the government’s grip on the bottle, but officials kept a cork on any fun. Customers had to sit down to drink – no standing allowed. No food, entertainment or gambling was allowed. And absolutely no women were allowed – no women drinking, no women serving drinks, no women even entering the premise. Perhaps predictably, forcing men to do nothing but drink while they’re drinking leads to trouble. After about two decades of that poor behaviour, the officials found a solution: they allowed women to drink with men. It’s doubtful that this measure was implemented as a favour to long-thirsty women. The authorities thought that women would have a “civilizing effect” on the drunk men. Selling liquor in small towns turned out to be a burden for the government. In 1965, it decided to let private businesses such as grocery stores take over as liquor vendors in places the government didn’t want the job. Many such vendors have peacefully provided bottles of wine and six packs of beer along with bread and eggs for decades. The government has diligently prevented that kind of convenience from spreading to the big cities ever since. It’s true, change has been coming a little faster in recent years. Saskatchewan now has a few private liquor stores and they’re great. The government cut red tape such as regulations limiting golf courses to one beverage cart per nine holes. And now the government is wrapping up an extensive consultation regarding the future of liquor retailing in Saskatchewan. But there are still rules in Saskatchewan that force public stores and private vendors to sell warm beer. There are still limits on the number of offsales in each jurisdiction. And somehow we’re still debating whether government should be selling liquor. Look SLGA – you tried. And, yes, you’ve made some improvements. We appreciate that. We do. But you’re still bad at selling booze. We’ve all been to private stores in Alberta – the sky didn’t fall. In fact, it’s nice to buy cold beer and have the cocktail mixes handy by the till. Even the new Alberta NDP government hasn’t talked about going back and nationalizing private stores. Heck, the grocery store in Ponteix, Sask., sells booze and nobody’s heard of any drunken rioting there. Please SLGA, stop fooling around with liquor retailing. Just stop. No more half mea- sures. We all know we’re going to be buying our booze in private stores someday. Let’s just pop the cork already. CANWOOD NORTH CEMETERY “WORK BEE” Wednesday, September 2, 2015 Beginning at 3:00 p.m. 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 September 2, 2015. We have begun 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. Donations may be sent to: Canwood North Cemetery, c/o Village of Canwood, Box 172, Canwood, SK S0J 0K0 If you would like more information regarding this, please contact Lisa at (306) 468-7465 or Gail at (306) 468-2319. PUBLIC NOTICE – R.M. of Canwood No. 494 Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the R.M. of Canwood No. 494 intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 20037, known as the Zoning Bylaw. INTENT The proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment is to regulate the parking of recreational vehicles. AFFECTED LAND The proposed amendment will affect all land within the Hamlet, Lakehore Development and Residential Districts. REASON The reason for the amendment is to ensure compliance with land-use and building regulations. PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the bylaw at the R.M. 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 September 15, 2015, at 1:00 pm at the R.M. 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 R.M. of Canwood No. 494 on August 14, 2015. Signed: Lorna Benson Administrator 4 Shellbrook Chronicle OPINION www.shellbrookchronicle.com August 21, 2015 Diversion season is in full swing A common stratagem employed by elected politicians whose records leave them without legs to stand on, involves creating diversions to distract voters from the issues. Depending on the politician’s leanings, the types of diversions used can vary greatly. But all political diversions have one core element in common: they attempt to engage voters on a profound emotional level, rather than on a logical or rational level. Now that a lengthy federal election is officially under way, the diversions have begun. Leading the way out of the gates, Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the federal Conservatives have upped our recommended daily dosage of fear, to distract voters from the stagnant Canadian economy and the circus that is the senate expense scandal trial. (Though, the party has been cranking up the fear since long before the election was called, and has been doing so with all the subtlety and grace of an enraged bull in a china shop. ) JORDAN And so, most Canadians astutely recognized that Prime Minister Harper’s TWISS recent promise to impose travel bans ~ to places that are “hotbeds” for terrorism was little more than a diversion. Reporter The details of the proposed law, which Harper vowed to enact if given another mandate, are vague thus far. But it’s safe to assume that the travel ban would mimic a similar law passed in Australia in 2014 that punishes unlawful travel to Iraq and Syria with jail sentences of up to 10 years (regardless of whether or not travellers commit nefarious deeds whilst abroad). On the surface, the law seems like a rational approach to discouraging travel to regions that are governed by terrorist organizations. But upon closer examination, the law is steeped in the same cynicism that governs conservative policymaking, and is little more than posturing to make Harper seem like the top candidate when it comes to Canada’s security. For starters, Bill C-51, and other laws passed to combat terrorism, have already made it illegal for Canadians to travel abroad for the purposes of perpetrating terrorism. So, in actuality, the proposed law would succeed only in making something a shade more illegal than it already is. But if this law is to be passed, there are also questions that must be answered. First, which countries will be on the restricted list? And how much terrorism must be committed before a country or region becomes a “hotbed for terrorism?” If these questions are answered, then one must also ask how the law will be enforced. There are no direct flights from Canada to most of these regions, and ease of travel in the 21st century makes it hard to prevent aspiring terrorists from joining terrorist groups. In reality, such a law would require a vast surveillance system to track the activities of nearly all Canadians who travel abroad, something which no free and democratic country should ever support. Lastly, we must ask what kinds of exemptions might be put in place for those providing humanitarian aid, journalists, or Canadians visiting family members in the restricted regions. After all, one could argue that a law that restricts travel to certain regions unfairly punishes Canadians of certain ethnic or racial backgrounds based on circumstances that are entirely out of their control. Imagine, for a moment, that you’re a recent immigrant to Canada from Iraq or Syria, who is working towards obtaining citizenship and one day bringing your family to the country. Now, imagine being told that you must prove that you’re travelling to the region to visit your family before being able to see them, or being outright prohibited from visiting them. It’s a heartbreaking scenario. One that no one living in our country should ever find themselves in. But with a tight election, voters can expect no shortage of fear-based messaging over the next two months. And a conservative victory will undoubtedly mean another term of fear-based governance. Paul Martin Commentary The average weekly pay package in this province is still grow*** ing. It’s starting to look like the Bank of Canada’s ploy to stimulate Despite the loss of some high paying jobs in the resource sec- exports by allowing the Canadian dollar to slide is starting to tor, Saskatchewan workers are still seeing increases in their work. wages. They went up, on average, nearly $5 a week Some saw the Central Bank’s move as a bit of a in May which is the most current data. Compared gamble, one largely driven by the Bank Governor’s to the same a year ago, wages increased by just unprevious role as one of the country’s chief promotder $18 so this year’s improvement accounted for ers of exports. We now have some new numbers on nearly a quarter of the year’s increase. how the balance of trade is moving – this is the volWhile that may suggest wages are beginning to ume of exports compared to imports. increase at a slightly faster pace, it is probably just And given the Canadian dollar’s recent moves, an anomaly as things such as overtime can skew exports are viewed as cheaper on global markets the numbers a bit. while imports to this country tend to be more exWhat is noteworthy, however, is that Alberta pensive. This is especially true when looking at saw its first decline in wage rates. One month trading patterns with the US which is our largest doesn’t make a trend, as we saw in Saskatchewan partner. PAUL since last month was negative for us too but now As a result we’ve seen a significant contraction MARTIN we’ve returned to an increase. in our trade deficit. Exports to the US in May rose ~ The other major oil producer is Newfoundland by seven percent while imports fell by nearly a full which also produced a month-over-month decline percentage point. Basically, the gap between the …all of which suggests the resource sector is a two shrunk by eight percent in a single month. major contributor to the average when measuring Growing exports is expected to generate new jobs wage rates. and breathe some added life in the economy. *** *** Consumer confidence in this province is showing no signs of This probably will come as no surprise …Saskatchewan is flagging. an economy of small businesses. But now we know just how it When the economy takes a downturn and people lose their breaks down. jobs, you’d expect some belt tightening, especially on discreStatsCan has just released figures on the size of businesses – tionary spending categories. But the latest figures on sales in how many were created, how many were shut down and so on bars and restaurants suggests we’ve not yet pulled in our horns. – from 2013. We saw about 1,000 new businesses in that year… Now, these figures come from May. That was well into the talk that’s after taking into account those that were closed down or of a downturn so these should provide pretty solid indications went out of business. of where things are headed. That brought us to a total of roughly 36,500 businesses. The What we saw was that revenues in bars and restaurants rose criteria StatsCan chose to generate these figures was businesses by nearly a full percentage point from April. That was very with employees so holding companies or corporate shells would strong and represented about one-quarter of the gain we saw in not be included. the entire 12 months that ended in May. Compared to five years earlier when we had 33,000 or ten The increases were seen across the board with notable percent fewer, 2013 represented a continued growth period in strength in revenues generated in taverns as well as full-service terms of business formation. And the vast majority of those restaurants. new enterprises – actually all enterprises – employed fewer Discretionary spending is one of those indicators we watch to than five people. They accounted for roughly two-thirds of all track the mood of the consuming public, which accounts for the businesses. lion’s share of overall economic activity. Basically, when conTo put it another way, for every business that started out with sumers are happy the overall economy is upbeat. five or more employees, 27 were started with fewer than five. August 21, 2015 VIEWPOINT www.shellbrookchronicle.com Shellbrook Chronicle Oil an election issue in Saskatchewan What’s lost on many – especially many federal New Democrats – is how long they have been out of the picture in Saskatchewan. Of course, that could change on Oct. 19. New Democratic insiders believe they have a good chance in Regina Lewvan where Erin Weir is running and say they are competitive in all three Saskatoon seats with the expectations of winning at least one of them. They are hopeful of winning Conservative Rob Clarke’s northern seat, although that seems to be a three-way race. A single win would break a 15-year shutout in the province where the CCF/NDP were born and ruled so long under Tommy Douglas, Woodrow Lloyd, Allan Blakeney, Roy Romanow and Lorne Calvert. But in reality, the federal New Democrats have long been in a lot worse shape in Saskatchewan than their provincial counterparts that lost power in 2007. In fact, one pretty much has to go back 22 years to find the last time an NDP MP has been elected in a Saskatchewan seat not dominated by urban or northern voters. (Vic Althouse won MacKenzie in 1993). That is an entire generation of voters who have rejected federal NDP candidates – even as they still elected provincial NDP governments. The reason for this is not a coincidence. MURRAY NDP policies have not fit rural Saskatchewan MANDRYK for decades now. ~ Saskatchewan agriculture was still the province’s most predominant industry back in 1993 – one still dominated by smaller operations, local grain elevators, the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool and the Canadian Wheat Board as a single-desk seller. But even back then, rural voters were already rejecting the NDP vision that largely supported all of the above. By the end of the decade, such icons of old rural Saskatchewan life would be gone and the NDP would be left behind. Fast forward to today and the conversion ‘Stick to the issues’ Dear Editor, It is with interest that I read Randy Hoback’s expostulations regarding his vandalized election signs. While I agree it’s an immature way to express disapproval, in fact all political parties and candidates, including me, have felt this sort of backlash from time to time. Mr. Hoback exhorts us instead to “stick to the issues,” but doesn’t seem to realize that his complaining is profoundly out of place when set against the real “issues” we face in this riding. We have the highest levels of crime ever experienced in has been so complete that farming may no longer be the dominate political issue in many rural ridings. Many rural seats are dominated by a few larger communities or smaller cities like Weyburn, Estevan, Swift Current, Kindersley or Moosomin. It is oil that has become the major economic activity in these communities – and often the source of political discussion as well. So it was with more than passing interest that rural Saskatchewan listened to the NDP’s star Toronto Centre candidate Linda McQuaig say: “A lot of the oilsands oil may have to stay in the ground” if Canada is to meet its greenhouse gas emission/climate change targets. McQuaig went on to say: “We (and NDP government) will know that better once we properly put in place a climate change accountability system of some kind … once we have a proper review process for our environmental projects like pipelines.” Admittedly, there are no oilsands in southern Saskatchewan. In fact, there are even times when conventional oil industry is often at odds with the farming communi- YOUR TWO C ENTS ~ Prince Albert and area topped off by half a dozen murders this year alone. Saskatchewan has been described as “Africa on the Prairies” by experts in Maclean’s magazine due to high levels of HIV and Hepatitis C. Alcohol and drug abuse are out of control here. Farmers will likely experience another year of difficulties in getting grain to market because of toothless Harper legislation in not providing the necessary mandates to the rail companies to move grain. The Mike Duffy trial highlights that the Prime Minister’s inner circle appeared to be involved in a cover-up of the Duffy affair. Members of the Harper team have propagated widespread electoral abuse (robocalls) and through legislation the Harper government has attempted to take the vote from 5 ty when it comes to things like lease holder rights. Nor does this automatically mean, as Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Conservatives are suggesting, that the NDP has a “not-so hidden agenda” to shut down the oilsands and put 100,000 Albertans out of work. One wonders if even Albertans – who recently voted in an NDP government under Rachel Notley – believe that. But Harper and his Conservatives are having a heyday with McQuaig’s comments. As for rural voters, they would seem very legitimate to ask the NDP what a “proper review process for our environmental projects like pipelines” under an NDP government really means. Might it mean a federal NDP government taxing oil in way that hurts drilling in places like the Bakken Play? Sure the NDP gained huge ground under Jack Layton to become official Opposition and seem now poised to add to their seat total this election. But there are a lot of reasons why those gains won’t likely come in rural Saskatchewan seats. many Canadians. The Harper government has led us to Canada’s worst economic performance in over 50 years with two recessions thrown in for good measure. Add to that eight straight deficit budgets with each deficit being larger than predicted. These cumulative deficits have added well over $100 billion to the national debt. And on and on and on…. Mr. Hoback needs to examine, once again, from his position of privilege, what exactly constitutes an “issue”. Indeed his concern for his signs is out of proportion. The situation is so dire in our riding that Mr. Hoback should take his own advice more seriously and start talking about these real issues. Sincerely, Gordon Kirkby The Classifieds Have Everything You Are Looking For! 20 words for only $13.50 plus GST $8.00 for each additional week • Additional words 20¢ • Includes 2 papers and website Shellbrook Chronicle/Spiritwood Herald 306-747-2442 chads@sbchron.com Shellbrook Chronicle C. J. Pepper, Publisher Serving the Communities of Shellbrook, Canwood, Debden, Big River, Parkside, Leask, Marcelin, Blaine Lake, Holbein, Mont Nebo, Mayview Jordan Twiss, Reporter jordan@sbchron.com Madeleine Wrigley, Advertising Sales chroniclesales@sasktel.net A Division of Pepperfram Limited Publications Kathleen Nording, Composition/Pagination chnews@sbchron.com Mail Registration #07621 Published Every Friday Morning P.O. Box 10, Shellbrook, Sask. 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Member of 6 Shellbrook Chronicle www.shellbrookchronicle.com August 21, 2015 Outbreak ends at Parkland Integrated Health Centre A sense of normalcy has returned to Shellbrook’s Parkland Integrated Health Centre, as officials from the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region have officially signalled an end to an outbreak of a gastrointestinal illness. The outbreak was declared 15083MF1 on Aug. 8, after a number of staff and patients began exhibiting symptoms of the illness. Hospital staff and the health region immediately implemented outbreak protocols, which included standard isolation of those with the illness, and restrictions on access and visitation to the hospital’s 20-bed acute care inpatient unit. According to a release from the health region, a team conducted lab tests and collected samples from staff and patients showing signs of the gastrointestinal illness. The lab results reportedly confirmed the presence of a norovirus. The Public Health Agency of Canada says that noroviruses are a group of viruses that cause gastroenteritis, an illness that often leads to vomiting and diarrhoea. The virus is spread through direct contact with infected people, but can also spread through contact with contaminated surfaces like door handles, or through the ingestion of contaminated food or drinking water. Despite the outbreak, the hospital’s emergency department remained open, and there were no restrictions for access to the facility’s 34-bed long-term care unit. Though the outbreak in Shellbrook is now over, the health region is advising the public that proper hand hygiene reduces the risks of getting and spreading gastrointestinal illnesses. The health region is also asking any visitors to perform hand hygiene upon entering and leaving the hospital, and requesting that those who are ill not visit the healthcare facility, regardless of the outbreak status. In the same press release, which was issued Monday afternoon, the health region also revealed that it is currently battling with its second outbreak of a gastrointestinal illness this month. According to the report, the adult mental health unit at Prince Albert’s Victoria Hospital has been closed to visitors and new admissions after two patients and one employee contracted the illness. Samples have already been collected and sent to the lab, but the organism causing the outbreak in the 29-bed unit has yet to be identified. Thus far, signs are up restricting visitors to the inpatient unit only. The Try eds! sifi Clas ED FE S TO U A C. MIS s RV ES M HO 306-747-2442 Call Today Shellbrook Chronicle AGRICULTURE August 21, 2015 www.shellbrookchronicle.com Shellbrook Chronicle 7 Small communities died with the death of the rail lines Recently I had the opportunity to drive Highway #22 from Killaly to Lemberg, and a couple of weeks earlier had covered the stretch from Highway #10 to Lemberg. To say the asphalt surface was a patchwork affair would be an understatement, starting with the fact you have to dodge holes which have yet to be patched. Now granted they have undertaken work to upgrade a couple of small stretches where flooding was obviously an issue, but those repairs were clearly made just to keep the highway useable. As for the rest of the highways the expectation of it ever being filled or upgraded is realistically not on the books until the year twothousand-and-never. The stretch On of Agriculture highway though is a great example of how the system has changed over the years, and what the CALVIN impact has been on Prairie infrastructure. DANIELS Towns on the Prairies ~ sprung up in the time of horses, built at intervals which allowed a horse and towns were too close togethwagon to make a trip to town er, and many disappeared from area farms in a day. through the years. As we evolved to trucks, Those that remained generally has a grain elevator served by a railroad. They Public Notice were then connected with pavement, much of it to standards aligned to carry much smaller grain and Debden Heritage Manor Inc. service trucks than we see today. Debden Community Centre Then came the great rationalization of the grain - 7:30 pm collection system that which occurred well within recent For more info call Guy Belair memory. 306-724-2162 It was a two-pronged de- Calvin Daniels ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Monday, Aug. 31/15 velopment which saw the Prairie landscape forever changed. On one hand rail companies were allowed to abandon miles and miles of branch line. At the same time grain companies began closing small elevators in favour of more centralized, high throughput facilities. From a purely business perspective, that of the rail and grain companies, the moves made sense as a way to improve efficiencies and boost profits. But there was a cost to the Prairies. Without a grain elevator or rail line more and more communities died, a process which continues in the sense many which have hung on have little prospect of a sustainable future. Grain farmers traded in small trucks for semi units, and headed ever farther down the blacktop to deliver their grain. Many of the highways 2012 FORD F150 STX REG CAB 18,995 $ province have been left trying to find the cash to fix a road system ill-suited to the system thrust upon it by business rationalization of the rail and grain collection sectors. It’s not something that can be changed now, but the next time you bounce over a hole on a highway, remember to thank the rail companies and grain handlers before pointing the finger solely at the province. 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Lloyd is in great need of grain & pasture land in all districts especially in the Shellbrook, Leask & Canwood RMs! ® Brielle Nahorniak pauses for a moment to line up her shot. Shellbrook Martial Arts Registration For more info on any of the above listings call Thur., August 27/15 1-306-446-8800 or 1-306-441-0512 7:00 p.m. Legion Hall Call Lloyd Ledinski of the Battlefords website: remaxbattlefords.com Locally Owned and Operated ~ 1391 100th St., North Battleford, SK S9A 0V9 For info call 306-747-5976 (Laura Lee) Benefits for Medical/Dental & much more Tire Repair Technician Busy small town business in Shellbrook includes automotive and agriculture parts, tires and service. We have one mechanic bay, one tire bay and are looking for a self-motivated person to fill the Tire Repairman position. This is a permanent full time position with medical benefits and a salary corresponding to your experience. Preference will be given to experienced applicants however we will also train suitable candidates. Previous automotive or farm experience an asset. Respond with resume to sss94@sasktel.net. 5445417/011412 August 21, 2015 www.shellbrookchronicle.com Park receives boost Shellbrook Chronicle 9 Auction Sale of Jerry & Gwen Carlson Saturday August 29th 2015 - 10:00 a.m. Mayview, SK - 21 miles north of Holbein, 22 miles west of Northside. 2001 Ford F150 4x4, Snowblower 45” 13HP, Garden tractor 42” 22HP, mowers, tillers, weed eaters, Shop and Tools: Table saws, Planers, Chop saws, Sanders, Routers, Lathe, Compressors, Tool boxes, Hand and power tools large selection, Antiques: Oak buffet, Table and chairs, Radios, 3 longbox phones, Coal oil lamps, Gramophones, Glassware, Toys, plus many more items. For full listing please visit www.schmalzauctions.com 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 Bridge Lessons & Novice Games Prince Albert Bridge Club Wednesday, Sept. 2nd 7:00 - 9:30 pm EASYBRIDGE IS BACK! Learn to play bridge or update skills in 15 weeks 20 - 14th St. W. (3rd Floor), Prince Albert Linda 306-763-2245 pabridgeclub@gmail.com The Classifieds Have Everything You Are Looking For! A “meet and greet” with Trevor Watts, owner of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium in Blaine Lake/Leask/Canwood, (formerly Hawryluk Funeral Home) was held on June 25 in Blaine Lake. Eternal Memories hosted a barbecue hot dog lunch at the Blaine Lake Seniors’ Centre, with all donations and proceeds in the amount of $622.25 being donated to the new playground equipment at the Cenotaph Park. Pictured are Irene Cyr, Eleanor Person, and Anne Sitter, Eternal Memories Funeral Service staff; with Patti Ciona, Melvy Sanchez and Karleigh Sanchez accepting the proceeds from Trevor Watts. Beef producers outline election priorities The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) today released its Federal Election Priorities document with information for all candidates running for Parliament in the upcoming 42nd General Election on October 19. Generating $9.7 billion in farm cash receipts, the sale of cattle and calves was the largest single sector in Canadian agriculture in 2014. With 68,500 beef farms in the 2011 census, beef producers are both major drivers of the rural economy and can have a significant inf luence on the outcome on the election of Members to the 42nd Parliament. “Cattle producers continue to receive excellent prices for their cattle due to a tight global beef supplies and open markets,” said CCA President Dave Solverson. “As much as producers would like to respond to this clear market signal and expand their herds and take advantage of these current market opportunities, other factors can negatively impact their ability to do so. This underscores the importance of a competitive industry supported by a science-based regulatory environment for Canada’s beef cattle sector.” The election priorities document outlines a number of issues that can help create the operating environment for beef cattle herd expansion in Canada, such as fully funding programs that help producers manage risk and investing in infrastructure. 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 Email: scottmoe.mla@sasktel.net Web: www.scott-moe.com Once expansion takes place, secure access to high value and growing markets and policies that ensure the competitiveness of Canadian producers are the key to keeping the good times rolling. Investment in research and sustainable practices are major priorities for the Canadian beef sector. Access to sufficient labour to work on farms and to process the meat is a critical issue that needs to be alleviated. With insufficient numbers of Canadians willing to take these jobs and insufficient access to immigration, increasing numbers of live cattle will leave for processing in the U.S. and Canada will need to import more food. The CCA will be sending its election priorities to all the national parties along with a questionnaire seeking feedback on how they intend to address the various challenges for beef producers. As the responses are received, the CCA will post them, verbatim, on its website, www.cattle.ca, for cattle producers to assess for themselves. The CCA is the national voice for Canada’s beef cattle industry represent- ing 68,500 beef farms and feedlots. Miscellaneous • Autos Recreation Vehicles • Livestock Feed ‘n Seed • Land • Houses • Pets Help Wanted • Employment Opportunities 20 words for only $13.50 plus GST $8.00 for each additional week • Additional words 20¢ • Includes 2 papers and website Shellbrook Chronicle 306-747-2442 chads@sbchron.com PUBLIC NOTICE Town of Big River Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw Intent Public Notice is hereby given that the Town of Big River, pursuant to Section 207 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007 that the Council of the Town of Big River intends to pass bylaws adopting an Official Community Plan and a Zoning Bylaw. Description Both bylaws will affect all property within the corporate limits of the municipality. The Official Community Plan contains the objectives for the future development of the municipality and policies to guide that development. The objectives and policies will address the future requirements and direction for growth of residential, commercial, industrial, recreational, institutional and public uses. Intended future extensions of existing land uses are identified. The Zoning Bylaw is a regulatory document which implements the policies set forth in the Official Community Plan. The Zoning Bylaw will divide the municipality into ten (10) separate zoning districts based on existing and intended future land uses. The Zoning Bylaw includes districts for R1-Low Density Residential District, R2- Medium Density Residential District, R3-High Density Residential District, CS- Community Service District, C1-Core Mixed Use Commercial District, C2- Arterial Commercial District, ID- Industrial District, FD- Future Development District, LS – Lakeshore, and P- Park and Open Space. The Zoning Districts are shown on the map forming part of the bylaw and are indicated by the appropriate symbol as noted above. The Zoning Bylaw will contain regulations and standards that govern the size and location of lots and buildings, off-street parking, screening landscaping, and so forth. The Bylaw will be administered through a system of Development Permits and a review procedure. Examination of Bylaw These bylaws may be examined by interested persons at the Town of Big River Office on any judicial day from Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Copies of these bylaws and this Notice are available from the Town of Big River Office at a cost of $.25/page. Public Hearing Council will be holding a public meeting on September 21st, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in the Board Room at Big River Community Centre, 606 1st Street North, in Big River, Saskatchewan to receive comments and submissions relating to these bylaws. Interested persons or groups can make representations to Council at that time. Issued at Big River this 14th day of August, 2015. Noreen Olsen, Administrator Town of Big River 10 Shellbrook Chronicle The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) today released its top 15 policy wish list for the 2015 federal election. “We believe these policies – some small, some big – are practical proposals that will help leave more money in the pockets of Canadians, give them better value for tax dollarsspent and hold our www.shellbrookchronicle.com August 21, 2015 ‘15 for 2015’ election wish list politicians more accountable,” said CTF Federal Director Aaron Wudrick “We encourage all parties to steal any and all of our proposals as part of their 2015 campaign.” In no particular order: 1. No pensions for politicians who steal: bring back Bill C-518 as a government bill, ensuring Canadians are not on the 15084JJ0 hook for taxpayer-funded pensions for Senators and MPs convicted of serious crimes. 2. End tax-on-tax: ban the practice of charging GST/HST after other taxes have been already been applied to products (such as gasoline). This is a pure revenue grab which should have been eliminated long ago. 3. Post all MP and Senator expenses online with scanned receipts: sunlight is the best disinfectant. Politicians will tread carefully if they know their expenses will be made public. 4. Conduct a core review of government spending, with a goal of reducing overall spending: even adjusting for inflation and population growth, the federal government is spending near an all-time high. We need to be talking about how to reduce costs – not an ill-advised return to “stimulus”, deficits and more debt. 5. Expand the First Nations Financial Transparency Act to include compensation from regional or national associations: the FNFTA has made compensation for First Nations politicians transparent. Expanding it to include regional and national association pay is the next logical step. 6. Pass a “truth in budgeting” law: requiring all legislation to be costed by the Parliamentary Budget Officer would ensure both taxpayers and politicians know how much each new proposal will cost. 7. Reform public sector pensions: there is no getting around it, definedbenefit plans are expensive and unsustainable in the long run. Government employees need to move over to defined-contribution (RRSP-style) pension plans. 8. End corporate welfare and shut down regional development agencies: corporate welfare is wasteful, unfair, economically distorting - a failed and cynical policy from top to bottom. Time to end this shameful practice. 9. Broad-based income tax cuts through lower rates and fewer brackets: boutique credits clutter up the tax code and single out favoured groups. Lower, flatter, simpler taxes are fairer and more efficient. 10. Pass legislation that would allow politicians to be recalled: Canadians should have the ability to pass judgment on their representatives more than once every four years, and in serious cases, recall them to face their constituents. 11. Implement a legislated debt repayment schedule: our $616 billion federal debt gobbles up $26 billion a year in interest payments alone. We need a legislated plan to pay it down – so we can use that money for priorities Canadians care about. 12. Referendum on abolishing the Senate: unelected and unaccountable – Canadians should finally have their say on the Red Chamber. 13. Improve and expand the Access to Information Act: many parts of government need to be brought under the act; information needs to be shared in more user-friendly ways; and our information commissioner needs the power and resources to pry information out of government hands. 14. Create a sunshine list of all federal government employees earning more than $100,000: most provinces already have them – we are long overdue for similar transparency at the federal level. 15. Reform Employment Insurance: scrap the current plan that is unfair to both those who collect and those who pay. Replace the current system with personal EI Savings Accounts that keep contributions in the hands of Canadians. 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Reunion Association President Mike Willick of Rochester, NY hosted the opening ceremony, featuring the planting of two Swamp Oak trees, a token of our family’s strength and longevity, and in memory of deceased loved ones. As each year and season turns, some of our beloveds must pass from this life—some quite young and others who have grown dear to many of us over a long period of time. Their leaves on the family tree, like the chapters of a book, have come to an end. But life and family continue to flourish as we welcome new and cherished members to our midst. New leaves burst forth, and new branches are started, through birth, adoption and marriage. Our “Grove of Remembrance” was begun in 2006, with additions in 2009, 2012, and the two Swamp Oaks presented here in 2015. We ask God’s continued blessing on our whole family: Lord, as our family gathers here, we pause to offer up this prayer. Bless the food that we partake, and every effort that we make To build the towns in which we live – and put it on our hearts to give To worthy causes that we find, and all we do to serve mankind. Be with us ‘til we meet again – and bless our land and homes. Amen. As has been the custom over the years, there were outdoor games and races for the children, as well as an activity table in the hall, where youngsters were invited to draw, color, and work on puzzles. There was also face painting and tattooing which drew much interest. A variety of door prizes, donated by attendees, was on display, and sales of tickets on the Dessert Raffle were brisk. Three 50/50 draws were held during the afternoon. The kitchen was kept busy serving up hot dogs, hamburgers, fries and onion rings, with free coffee on the side. The Willoughby Volunteer Fire Department capably took care of the bar, with no shortage of customers. Each registrant for the Reunion received a souvenir wine glass imprinted with the family tree that has become the official logo for the Willick Family celebrations. Additional wine glasses, as well as some souvenirs left over from past reunions, were available for purchase. The Family History Table was a popular stopping place. There were some interesting additions to the record, in the form of photos, pedigree charts, and even a Willick Family Cookbook containing some marvelous oldtime recipes! Reunion Planning Committee member Carol Devil- liers was in charge of the History Display, ready to answer questions and assist in whatever way she could. The afternoon was filled with meeting and greeting, renewing old acquaintances and adding new ones. The infamous Willick NOSE contest drew several contestants. Fittingly, the prize for the most prominent nose (with a measurement of 2.8”) was won by Mike Willick, who is stepping down as President of the Willick Reunion Association after 20 years of devoted service. The youngest family member in attendance at the Reunion was Marley Spiece, aged 9 months, daughter of Angie Spiece. The eldest in attendance was Frances Repa, age 96, daughter of the late Henry Willick. Frances is the younger sibling of Sister Carlotta Willick, a prominent long-time supporter of the Reunions. Sr. Carlotta is now 98 years old. She resides in Toronto and was unable to make the trip to Willoughby this year. The winner of the prize for having a birthday closest to our very first Reunion day (July 9, 1978) was Billy Willick, who celebrated his birthday July 8. The most recently married couple in attendance was Michael and Erin Parm. They were married the very day of the Reunion, July 18, 2015! Michael Parm is an offspring of the Henry Willick line. The person with the highest number of immediate family members present at the Reunion was Marg Mateyk, age 92, who was accompanied by six of her children. Marg is the daughter of the late Henry Willick. The award for having traveled the farthest to attend the Reunion was won by Chad Willick of Nanaimo, B.C. Chad is the son of Larry Willick. This was Chad’s first Willick Reunion, and he was a most enthusiastic participant! At the Family Meeting which brought the day to a close, Mike Willick was lauded for his contributions to the success of the 8 Willick Reunions which have been held under his guidance. Mike, in turn, expressed appreciation for the hard work and dedication put forth by the outgoing Committee over the years. He also thanked the new Reunion Committee for stepping up to the task. Plans are already underway for the next Reunion. On Sunday, July 19, Fr. Jim Willick celebrated the Willick Family Reunion Mass at historic St. Joseph’s church at Snyder. Fr. Jim is a native of Willoughby Township. He was proud to tell us that he was confirmed at St. Joseph’s, was an altar boy there in his formative years, and it was there that he first heard God calling him to the priesthood. He is now serving 5 Parishes in P.E.I. Willick family members assisted at the Mass as readers, music ministers and altar servers. The large congregation joined in singing the traditional closing hymn, “Rainbow of Relations”, written to celebrate the Willick heritage of family and faith, by author and poetess Dorthea Em Austin, also known as Elaine Bayne, daughter of the late Austin Hexemer and Doris Willick. Doris was from the Lewis Willick branch of the family tree. We look forward with thanksgiving and joy, to 2018, when it will be 40 years since the very first Willick Reunion was held in Niagara Falls, in 1978. Take a moment, enjoy the LITTLE things... Enjoy the little moments and create some BIG memories with the help of Oticon’s tiny hearing aids. 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Roadside Assistance August 21, 2015 www.shellbrookchronicle.com Debden singer to release debut album Stephanie Rose from Debden has been working on her debut CD, Go Where the Wind Takes You, for quite some time. She’s set to launch it on Aug. 28. Stephanie Rose from Debden, Sask. will be having her CD release on Friday, Aug. 28, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. at the Morin Lake Regional Park Reunion Grounds. She is excited to have the band Misdeal accompanying her. In 2013, at age 18, she entered a cross-Canada country music search, hosted by Global Country: an organization committed to finding and developing country music artists in Canada. In May of that year, she travelled to Edmonton and found herself winning the Global Country competition and it was there that doors started to open for her career. Through Global Country in 2014 she travelled to Nashville for the first time. After taking in the sights and sounds of Nashville and getting a tour of the music business, she competed again but this time in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee (home of Dolly Parton). She was awarded the title North American Country Music Assoc. International Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year for her age category. While in Nashville, she met producers, RyLee Madison and Clay Krasner of 7-17 Music and they encouraged her to put all her energies into writing and singing. Stephanie went back home to Canada to work on her craft. Singing at town fairs, clubs and music festivals, she began the next step of writing and releasing her first album. “Being able to have such talented musicians like Randy Kohrs (dobro), Danny Rader (plays a multitude of instruments and tours with Keith Urban) and Steve Brewster (drums) is so exciting,” said the young artist. After a year of working with her producers, Stephanie Rose is releasing her debut album –Go Where the Wind Takes You. 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He loved all animals and could often be seen outside enjoying the antics of the dogs, cats, ducks and geese. He loved cars and always took an interest in mechanical work; he had a knack for fixing things. A jack of all trades, he worked a variety of jobs – farming, road construction, building renovations, tire repair and mechanics. He enjoyed music, playing cards and socializing with his friends, especially sharing a good cup of coffee; he could often be found visiting at the coffee shop. He was open and accepting of all people –as soon as he met you, he considered you a friend. He had a sensitive nature, and was kind-hearted and generous; he was willing to share even the last of whatever he had. He deeply loved his family and friends, and always asked about each one with a reminder to “make sure and say hi” to them. He took time to come and stay at the farm to help take care of his mother and keep her company until she was no longer able to remain at home. He struggled much with difficulties and disappointments and suffered many health problems during his last years, and though he fought courageously, he was unable to overcome them. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother Mary Kiszka of Leask, his brothers Joe Kiszka of Marcelin and Rick (Debbie) Kiszka of Parkside, his sister Lorraine Kiszka of Leask, his nephew Dale Kiszka of Shellbrook, his niece Sheila Kiszka of Leask and his niece Angela (Tim) Aug and their children Devin and Brendan of Shellbrook. He was predeceased by his father Joseph Kiszka and by his grandparents Sam and Polly Katelnikoff and Stefan and Sophie Kiszka. There will be a private family service for John. Those wishing to leave condolences may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service, Leask, SK. Memorial Service will be held at: St Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 260 – 25th Street East, Prince Albert, SK on Friday, August 21, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with The Reverend Dr. Norbert Haukenfrers officiating. Private Family Interment will he held. In lieu of other tributes, memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 54 – 11th Street East, Prince Albert, SK S6V 0Z9 or to the SPCA, PO Box 1832, Prince Albert, SK S6V 6J9. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.grays.ca. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Gray’s Funeral Chapel. Betty Bruner BRUNER (NEE: GRAY); Betty Marlene September 29, 1943 – August 5, 2015 Betty passed peacefully Wednesday, August 5, 2015 after an aggressive fight with pancreatic cancer. She enjoyed her final days sharing stories and laughs with many friends and family at the Victoria Hospital. Betty was the first born of three children to the late Walter and Julia Gray; the family resided on a dairy farm just north of Shellbrook, SK. Dairy farming is hard work, as is all farming; and this is where Betty truly learned the meaning of hard work. She was actively involved in all aspects of the farm from milking the cows, to cutting hay and hauling bales; she gathered eggs and was involved in planting and harvesting the garden. One year at the Prince Albert Exhibition, Betty placed first for the showing of her calf; Walter, her Dad, was so proud! And Betty today still has the engraved silver plate to prove it! Fun times on the farm were had when cousins came to visit, especially Allen Wouters, lots of stories there. Betty loved to swim in the river; on hot days she’d bridle the horses: Flicka & Blue for her and Elaine to ride for a dip and meet others. Once in awhile brother Darryl would ride side saddle to join the fun; but if he didn’t follow the rules the girls made Darryl walk home. Well, brothers never forget and when his sisters went on dates, Darryl would turn on the porch light at just the right time, so no smooching for you! Siblings! Betty loved to play baseball, enjoyed music and dancing, and just having a good laugh with friends and family. Betty married Harry Bruner; and together they had one child, Wendy. Years later they divorced but always remained in touch. Betty is well known in PA for her 30+ years with Safeway; where many shoppers I’m sure received groceries through her checkout while catching up on chitchat. After retiring from Safeway, Betty learned In Memory may be put in the Chronicle for $ 21.00* (30 words) 20¢ per additional word Photo - $10.00 * 1 week includes website Shellbrook Chronicle Phone 306-747-2442 Fax 306-747-3000 email: chads@sbchron.com to drive a school bus and soon became a favorite amongst the kids; maybe because she brought treats but either way she thoroughly enjoyed them too. She was even known to stop the bus and say, “Betty says sit down!” Or honk as she passed homes of close friends on her route. Over the years, Betty became involved as the Union Rep for Safeway and actively involved with RWDSU. She was very proud of her many union accomplishments especially the “Most Available Hours Clause” passed for herself and others to follow. Betty also enjoyed cooking and especially baking for friends...ah her cookies, poppycock, shortbread and fruit cake will be missed by many. Hope you got the recipe! She was never shy to help either: making pierogies with her fellow Safeway Crew is just one of their many good works. She loved quilting and was also a member of the Prince Albert Quilt Guild. Betty was a pet sitter too as she loved animals; even to the point where she had a separate key ring for those homes she regularly visited. She continued in her egg gathering abilities from the early days and delivered farm eggs from Parkside to friends in PA; last I heard she was delivering six flats. Betty was just a phone call away; she would always help and her number one priority was friends. At all hours she would chat on the phone or would commence the day planning her next coffee break; she so loved going for coffee or ice cream or even just for a drive! Well Betty you touched so many; you’ll be missed and you certainly earned those wings! Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Wendy (Dave) Skinner and grandsons: Reid and Maxwell Skinner; her sister, Elaine Halvorson; her brother, Darryl (Janet) Gray and all her aunts, uncles and cousins, especially Allen Wouters. Although divorced, Harry Bruner, will also cherish her and their good times together. As well as her many friends, too numerous to mention. Betty was predeceased by both parents: Walter and Julia Gray and other relatives. PRAISE & WORSHIP 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 ------------------------ EVANGELICAL FREE Big River 11:00 a.m. - Worship Bible Classes 9:45 a.m. Summer: 10:30 a.m. - 12 306-469-2258 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 ------------------------ 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 VOAR 92.1 FM 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 SPORTS August 21, 2015 Shellbrook Chronicle 15 www.shellbrookchronicle.com No argument Rousey most dominant athlete No matter how many grand slam tennis titles Serena Williams wins, no matter how many major championships Inbee Park wins on the Ladies Professional Golfers Association tour, there is no more dominant female athlete in the world today than UFC champion Ronda Rousey. Tougher than a $2 steak and prettier than a swimsuit model (a pastime which, incidentally, she has dabbled in), Rousey is a Californian who has many opponents, but no real competitors. There is no such thing as ‘competition’ when Rousey and a victim get into a ring during an Ultimate Fighting Championship event. In the past 18 months, Rousey — owner of a 12-0 record as a pro — has had four bouts and only one went past one minute before her opponent was either ‘arm-barred’ into submission or KOd. Either way, the victories have been decisive, dominant. The lengthiest of those four bouts went 66 seconds. Her other three victories lasted 16 seconds, 14 seconds and, two weeks ago, 34 seconds over Bethe Correia in Brazil. Sports Illustrated put Rousey on the cover in May, headlining the magazine with “Ronda Rousey is the world’s most dominant athlete.” It didn’t differentiate by gender by referring to ‘female athlete’. Just ‘athlete’. Williams wins the majority of women’s pro tennis events, and Park has won seven major golf titles in the last three years, but at least when they compete, others have a chance to win. Unlike Rousey, who has no peer. Her most famous victory move is the ‘armbar, which she described to Sports Illustrated as BRUCE “like pulling a drumPENTON stick off a Thanksgiv~ ing turkey.” It’s legal, it’s painful, it’s always decisive. Rousey won an Olympic bronze medal in judo in 2008, but her career has been nothing but gold-plated since. She’s unbeatable and yes, she’s undoubtedly the world’s most dominant female athlete. Wanna argue with her over that? Late-night funnyman Conan O’Brien: “UFC Champion Ronda Rousey will be the next model for Carl’s Jr. Carl’s Jr. chose Rousey because she also knows what it’s like to damage someone’s organs in less than 30 seconds.” Comedy writer Terry Etter: “Have you seen the Aspen Dental commercial where Danica Patrick tells the dental technician they have a lot in common? Yeah, the dental technician has never won a NASCAR race either.” National Football League training camps are finally in full swing and “as usual,” cracked NBC’s Seth Meyers, “the New England Patriots camp began with the ceremonial burning of the rule book.” • Reader “The Rajah,” to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, on the biggest drawback to the Browns’ variable ticket-pricing policy: “The fact that one of the two teams will still be the Browns.” • Comedian Argus Hamilton, on Pats QB Tom Brady destroying his cellphone and all the messages in it: “He did this on the advice of his attorney, Tiger Woods.” Brad Rock of the Salt Lake City Deseret Sun, after Massachusetts newlyweds delayed their honeymoon until Tom Brady’s Deflategate case is resolved: “Here’s hoping they aren’t waiting to start a family until Aaron Hernandez gets out of prison.” Greg Cote of the Miami Herald, on Jose Fernandez’s 15-0 all-time record at home and having his next start during the Marlin’s ‘Bark in the Park’ night: “Opponents haven’t bothered or derailed Jose at home. Let’s see if a bunch of yapping dogs can.” Another one from Cote: “Dolphin Cam Wake posed with an uncaged tiger in Thailand. ‘That was intimidating,’ said the tiger.” Scott Ostler of the San Francisco Chronicle: “I hereby nominate Rickie Fowler for the Golf Hall of Fame. And this has nothing to do with Fowler shooting an ace and sending a bucket of cold beer to the press tent.” Brad Dickson of the Omaha World-Herald: “‘Camp David”’ a play about President Jimmy Carter, is coming to Broadway. Of course, President Obama’s life story will be told on the Golf Channel.” Comedy writer Gary Bachman: “1980 U.S. hockey hero, Jim Craig, is selling flag, gold medal, jersey for $5.7M. He should post them on ‘Craigslist.’” • Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “Talk about painful to watch at times: This year’s squad puts the S&M in Seattle Mariners.” Blogger TC Chong: “NY Mets shortstop Wilmer Flores was shown on TV crying after they told him he had been traded. The deal fell through but Tom Hanks still said he wanted to have a few words with young Wilmer.” Jimmy Fallon of NBC’s Tonight Show: “The International Olympic Committee is officially recognizing ultimate Frisbee, which means it might actually be in the next Olympics. They say ultimate Frisbee will be the first Olympic sport where athletes are disqualified for NOT testing positive for drugs.” Fallon again: “Happy birthday to Tom Brady, who turned 38 years old today. He had a great party, but it got weird when someone caught him letting air out of the balloons.” Care to comment? Email brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca Senior’s tourney comes down to final holes An older crowd of golf lovers were able to take advantage of the summery weather last week, when they took to the green on Aug. 12 to compete in a Senior’s Tournament at the Hidden Hills of Shellbrook Golf Course. It’s been a busy spring and summer, as milder temperatures allowed golfers to tee off earlier. Last Wednesday’s Senior’s Tournament, which included 71 golfers, was no less busy. But although 71 golfers showed up, only one team of four was allowed to take home the glory. And in this showdown between seasoned veterans of the green, the winner wasn’t decided until the final holes, and even then only three points separated the first and fourth place finishers. Coming out on top at this event was the team of Gary Holbrook, Jerry Bighead, Sharon Daniels and Wayne Bazley, who managed to shoot a 65 on the day. Meanwhile, Doug Herrick, Harry Cook, Rosie Cookie and Ron Hollowell finished a close second after shooting a 67. Tied for third place after shooting a 68 on the day, were the teams of Art Young, Larry Ritchie, Diane Dreaver and Ron Cripps, and Connie Blake, Herb Goldhawk, Frank Musaska- poe and Elton Kydd. There’s been no shortage of events to compete in this year, as junior golfers, senior golfers and even merchants from Shellbrook and the surrounding area have had opportunities to triumph in tournaments of their own. Men’s and Ladies’ night events have also been well attended. But although golfers are undoubtedly still teeing off at the golf course, the onset of chillier temperatures and the rapid approach of fall means that things are beginning to wind down as far as tournaments go. Golf course manager Larry Ritchie says the next couple of weeks will be fairly quiet for Hidden Hills. But he added that the golf course will be hosting the annual Big Hole Tournament, sponsored by Shellbrook Bigway, on Aug. 29. DISCOVER VALUABLE TREASURES Placing a classified ad is easy and affordable. 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Once a welcome relief from the dry heat, the regular torrential downpours have become problematic for rural municipalities in the province, who have had to shore up back roads against the high water levels. According to reports from concerned citizens, the RM of Leask has recently drawn the ire of ratepayers, after old grave covers and headstones were used to help hold back water on a rural road in the Parkside area. The road in question is located a few kilometres east of Honeywood Heritage Nursery. After taking a weekend trip to investigate the matter, the Chronicle discovered that names of the deceased are, in fact, clearly visible on some of the stones. During a brief phone interview with RM of Leask Reeve Jim Joanette, Joanette explained that the stones were placed two or three weeks ago. Though the RM has received a number of calls about the issued, he said he hasn’t had a chance to look at the road yet. He also said that he was told that crews had cut the headstones off, and used only grave covers to hold back the water. He added that the use of headstones is “not common practice,” and that the RM has been made aware of the issue, and is striving to fix it. “It did come to our table and we discussed it. We’re working with conservation and [the Ministry of] Environment together to solve this problem,” he said. Currently, however, work to fix the problem is on hold, as the RM waits to receive information from the Ministry of Environment about how the situation is to be handled. In particular, concerns have been raised about potential disruptions to wildlife and their habitats. Joanette was unable to offer any further 17 information on what the solution might entail. “The way I feel and the way it’s going to happen might be two different things,” he said. He added that the RM is looking to install a culvert along the road in question, and is hoping to have to move equipment in and out as few times as possible. Court adjourned again, as legal battle intensifies The court battle between the RM of Shellbrook and Division 4 councillor Lyle Muller continued Tuesday morning at the Court of Queen’s Bench in Prince Albert. The Rural Municipality continues to pursue Muller’s disqualification from council, on the grounds that he violated regulations around declaring pecuniary interest.. Representing the RM, Neil Raas of Zatlyn Office began the proceedings. Raas ex- plained that, at the prior hearing on July 28, the RM had been given inadequate time to reply to an affidavit submitted by Muller’s lawyers, leading to a three-week adjournment. He added that he had underestimated the amount of time and resources needed to reply to the document, and apply for portions of it to be struck from the record on the grounds that they’re “hearsay” and “opinion.” Raas concluded by requesting that the presiding judge, justice M. D. Acton, allow the case to be adjourned until Sept. 1. Speaking on behalf of Muller, Ryan Lavoie of Sawchuk Lavoie Stonechild voiced opposition to the motion to adjourn, arguing that the court allows five days for a reply to be issued to an affidavit, and the RM’s lawyers had now had three weeks. He added that it would be in Muller’s best interest to having the hearing proceed. Justice Acton sided with the RM in this matter, setting the next court date for Tuesday, Sept. 1. Though the issue was not raised during Tuesday’s hearing, documents submitted to the Chronicle by Muller reveal that the legal battle between him and the RM continues to get increasingly convoluted. Beyond the current case to have Muller removed from council for alleged violations of the Municipalities act, Muller is also suing the RM, RM councillor Sean Helm, and David and Lorinda Helm. As previously reported, he is seeking redress in the sum After years of dedica- of $216,214 for damages done tion and commitment, to his property last June, as a Amber Carswell gradu- result of the installation and ated this June from the subsequent opening of a culUniversity of Saskatch- vert that was installed on a ewan with two Bachelor road between his property, of Arts degrees; one in and property owned by DaLinguistics and one in vid and Lorinda Helm that is History. rented by Sean Helm. Bachelor of Arts degrees But Muller and his lawyers have now also filed paperwork with the courts to have Reeve Bob Ernst and Sean Helm removed from the RM council, on the grounds that they, too, have been in conflict of interest on a number of occasions. In an affidavit sent to the Chronicle by Muller, he alleges that reeve Bob Ernst failed to declare his interest when a motion was passed to forgive a $500 voluntary fine owed by his cousin Gerald Ernst. Documents obtained by the Chronicle bring these allegations into question. Adopted minutes of council’s June 5, 2013 meeting, show that council carried a motion ordering Gerald Ernst to pay his fine by June 30. Additionally, a ledger shows that the RM received payment for the fine on Dec. 31, 2013. Muller further claims that Sean Helm failed to declare interest when the culvert in question was being discussed, and that he knew he stood to benefit from its installation, as he would have more land on which to farm. He also alleges that Helm failed to declare interest in matters related to complaints from ratepayers about him illegally trenching an RM road, and causing flooding on their land. As of Wednesday morning, no further updates on these other legal matters were available. Buy! 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SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Branch of the Wapiti Library located at 105 Railway Ave., West (Provincial building). Library Hours: Mon., 2-6:30 pm; Tues., 2 - 8 pm; Wed. 2 - 8 pm; Thur., 2 - 6:30 pm; Fri., 10 - 4 pm. Children’s Story Time: Fri. 10:30 am (Oct. - May). SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Martial Arts Registration Thur., August 27/15 7:00 p.m. Legion Hall. For info call 306-747-5976 (Laura Lee) SHELLBROOK: 5th Annual Street Fair, Saturday, August 22. Pancake breakfast 7 am, Daytime bands 1 pm and 4:30 pm, Tailgate Party 5 pm in Beer Garden, Rider Game on 70” Big Screen, Trade Show - Community Hall; Movie 2 pm at theatre, Street Dance 9:30 pm $5. Check last week’s Shellbrook Chronicle or posters for more info. SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Theatre Movie Nigh, Fri., Sept. 11th “Jurassic World”; Fri., Sept. 25th “Inside Out”; Fri., Oct. 9th “Avengers”; Fri., Oct. 23th “Tomorrowland”. Doors Open 7 p.m. Showtime 7:30 p.m. Cost is $5. 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Box 10, Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0 Advertising Deadline - Monday: 5:00 p.m. Subscriptions $65.00 + $3.25 (GST) = $68.25/year NOTICE Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1977 notice is hereby given that 101220807 Saskatchewan Ltd. has applied to the Liquor and Gaming Authority for a Restaurant with Lounge Permit to sell alcohol in premises known as Your Break Billiards/ Amanda Pizza at 2 131 Service Rd E., Shellbrook, SK of which the following is a correct legal description Lot 3 & 4 Block 29 Plan 100697935; 2 131 Service Rd E, Shellbrook, SK. Written objections in the granting of the permit may be filed with SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this notice. Every person filing a written objection with SLGA shall state their name, address and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for objection(s). Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds and be legible. Each signatory to the petition and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number. Frivolous, vexation or competition-based objection within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered, and may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing. Write to Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Box 5054, Regina, SK S4P 3M3 2-35C Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997 Notice is hereby given that Tara’s Events, Transportation, and Activities Ltd. has applied to the Liquor and Gaming Authority for a Special Use - Limousine Permit to sell alcohol in premises known as Tara’s E.T.A. at 206 2ND Ave W, Shellbrook, SK of which the following is a correct legal description: Lot 8 Block 20 Plan 63PA08520; 206 2nd Ave W, Shellbrook, SK. Written objections to the granting of the permit may be filed with SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this notice. Every person filing a written objection with SLGA shall state their name, address and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objection(s). Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds and be legible. Each signatory to the petition and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number. Frivolous, vexatious or competition-based objections within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered, and may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing. Write to: Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Box 5054, Regina SK S4P 3M3. 2-35C MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE FOR SALE - AMF Sun Kamper 21ft., stove, fridge, sleeps 4. ¾ ton Ford trailer, LT235/85 R16 tires, bumper, hitch. Toyota ¼ ton trailer, 5.70-8 tires. New diamond harrow 4 Shellbrook Email your ad: chads@sbchron.com SWNA Blanket Classifieds Chronicle Reaching over 10,000 people weekly. Personal Classifieds: $13.50 for 20 words + 20¢ additional words for the 1st week. Additional weeks: $8.00/week + GST. Classified Display: $20.00/column inch. Minimum 2 column inches - $40.00 + GST. For All Other Advertising Please Contact Our Office at: Ph: 306-747-2442 or Fax: 306-747-3000 Email: news: chnews@sbchron.com advertising: chads@sbchron.com ft. Phone 306-4973544 or 306-4977731. 2-34CH FOR SALE - Sears brand treadmill, new condition, top of line model, paid $2200 new, only used twice asking $800 OBO. Phone 306-7472775. 2-34CH Taking drumming lessons this year? 5 piece BasiX drum set with cymbals. $300. 306-7473540 1-34CH AUTOS FOR SALE FOR SALE - VW Jetta Station wagon, 2009, Diesel, 303K, Standard. 306-7473540 1-34CH MACHINERY FOR SALE FOR SALE: 1997 Case IH 2188 Combine 2800 hours $35,000, 1985 John Deere 7720 Titan II Combine 4300 hours $12,000, Case IH 721 1994 pull-type Swather 21’ with pickup reel $1500 obo, 1986 GMC 7000 Tandem 8.2 Diesel Grain Truck 94000 km with box and hoist $19,000, 1987 GMC 7000 Tandem 427 Gas Grain Truck 138000 km with box Reaching over 6 million people weekly. Cost for 25 words: Saskatchewan market .........$209.00 One Zone ............................$86.00 Two Zone ..........................$123.00 Alberta market .......................$259.00 Manitoba market ...................$179.00 BC market .............................$395.00 Ontario market ......................$429.00 Central Ontario ..................$139.00 Eastern Ontario ..................$143.00 Northern Ontario ..................$82.00 Quebec market English ...............................$160.00 French ................................$709.00 Atlantic market ......................$159.00 Across Canada ..................$1,770.00 (excluding French) EQUIPMENT FOR SALE 1989 JD 4555 2WD tractor 1995 JD 9600 SP combine 2013 Diamond C 5th Wheel flatdeck, model 212 2013 Polaris 800 Assault Switchback snowmobile 2012 Chev 2500 LTZ Duramax 4x4 truck 1997 Chev 1500 4x4 ext. cab shortbox 1990 JD 590 pull type combine For information and pricing on the above equipment please call Scott Galloway at 306-747-9322. and hoist $16,000, 1976 GMC 65 single axle 366 gas Grain Truck with 16’ box and hoist 60,000 km $3,000. Call ( 30 6)468 -263 3 . 2-35CH FOR SALE - 1985 JD 7721 Titan II pt combine, good condition. For more info 306-468-2070 3-36CH BINS FOR SALE FOR SALE: Fifteen Hopper bins – Sizes: 5000, 2400, 2150 and 1850 bushels. Call (306)468-2633. 2-35CH BINS FOR RENT GRAIN BINS FOR RENT - for coming harvest. 306-7473316 or 306-7147997 1-34CH Classifieds Work! 306-747-2442 PETS FOR SALE FOR SALE - Blue Heeler pups, 1 month old. For more info phone 306-7473317 2-34CH HELP WANTED HELP WANTED - Part time laundry/housekeeping position available immediately. Ph 306-747-2631 TFC WANTED WANTED - All kinds of feed grain, including heated canola. Now distributors of feed pellets with up to 36% protein. Marcel Seeds, Debden Ph: 306-724-4461 TFCH HOMES FOR SALE FOR SALE - Farm house to be moved, 1.000 sq. ft. bungalow, structurally sound, new shingles, 3 bedrooms, can be used for permanent LAKE LOTS FOR SALE Bay View Estates at Morin Lake Lakefront & Lake View Available Starting at $79,900 Reasonable offers welcome! Phone: 306-230-4402 or 306-291-1804 For full details visit www.morinlake.com home or cabin. For details phone 306747-2775. 2-34CH FOR RENT FOR RENT - 2 bedroom apartment in 4-plex in Shellbrook, available September 1st. For information phone 306-981-7342 or 306-764-4559. 3-34CH SERVI CES SERVICES - Taking registration for 2015-2016 piano lessons. Call Joy at 306-466-2068. 6-38CH Find It In The Classifieds 306-747-2442 August 21, 2015 Career Ads Reaching Over 600,000 People Weekly 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: chads@sbchron.com 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 A huge thank you to my family and friends who came to my 80th birthday party. Also thank you for the telephone calls, cards and gifts. My sincere gratitude to everyone who made it so special. God bless you all. - Jerry Clark The family of Bella Arcand want to express our very sincere thank you for helping with the funeral. Everyone made so much effort to help us lesson our pain in burying our mother. Thanks to Chief Ahenakew for his condolences and explaining why he couldn’t attend the funeral. Also all the councillors, Donna and all the others who prepared the delicious meal, to the choir for their beautiful singing and also to Rhonda and Dustin. Thanks to the pallbearers and to Sheila for making the arm bands for the pallbearers, and to the guys who prepared the grave site. A special thank you to Burton Ahenakew for being the officiant and to everyone who attended and for all the food, cards and condolences. We love you all! We also thank John and Bertha from Beau ‘Lac’ Funeral Home for being so helpful and looking after everything. Too many vehicles in the driveway? Place a classified! less ‘Wheels’ more ‘Cash’! p: 306-747-2442 f: 306-747-3000 e: chads@sbchron.com Placing a classified is as easy as 1, 2, 3 1. Phone 306-747-2442 2. Fax 306-747-3000 3. Email chads@sbchron.com Shellbrook Chronicle CHECK IT OUT! Shellbrook Chronicle Shellbrook Chronicle Website www.shellbrookchronicle.com August 21, 2015 www.shellbrookchronicle.com ADVERTISING SALES EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Growing community E m p l o y m e n t Opportunities Marine Engineering and Deck Officers required for civilian positions with the Department of National Defence Canadian Forces Auxiliary Fleet in Victoria and Nanoose Bay BC. Online applications only through the Government of Canada website jobs.gc.ca. Applicants must meet all essential qualifications. 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Shellbrook Chronicle HEATED CANOLA WANTED!! - GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!! - BARLEY, OATS, WHT - LIGHT OR TOUGH - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!! HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252 Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM Western Commodities 877-695-6461 Visit our website @ FEED AND SEED www.westerncommodities.ca Looking for feed barley. Call North American Food Ingredients @ 3064571500 ask for Mark for price. FOR SALE PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 550,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or 306-649.1400 for details. 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SERVICES Hip or Knee Replacement? Problems with Mobility? The Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Yearly Tax Credit $20,000 Lump Sum Refund For Assistance Call: 1-844-453-5372 20 Shellbrook Chronicle www.shellbrookchronicle.com August 21, 2015 Province mulls changes to farmland ownership following end of public consultation It’s been nearly three months since the Saskatchewan government launched a public consultation process around issues of farmland ownership in the province. Now, with about 3,200 online survey responses to go through, agriculture minister Lyle Stewart says the government has a “blank slate” as it considers changing rules that prohibit institutional investors from purchasing farmland, and limit foreign ownership to four hectares. Speaking last week, Stewart made it clear that the government wouldn’t reverse a 2002 decision that opened ownership up to all Canadians. “We’re not going to go back to the days when only Saskatchewan farmers could own farmland,” Stewart said. “We think Canadians should be eligible to own farmland.” The launch of the public consultation process was both preceded and followed by intense and debate from farmers on all sides of the issue. The National Farmers Union, which submitted its own response to the consultation, 1.29% financing for upto 72 months called for changes that would permit only Saskatchewan residents or Saskatchewan owned farming corporations to own farmland. Meanwhile, the Agriculture Producers Association of Saskatchewan said it would like to see ownership opened up to all Canadians, and only to foreign investors with intentions to farm the land. Some farmers, meanwhile, would rather see farm ownership opened up to all buyers. “If it was a true consultation process, [Stewart] wouldn’t have already stopped the Canada Pension Plan from buying some more land. He would have waited until the consultation process was over before deciding what he was going to do,” said Jim Zinkhan, a Regina area farmer, after the consultation was announced. “I believe anybody should be able to buy it. Foreigners, institutional buyers, anybody,” he added, calling restrictions on the market “discrimination against farmers.” The public consultation process was launched in May in response to concerns about Saskatchewan farmland COSTCO..............$1,000 20,889 $ 5 35,067 $ increasingly falling into the hands of foreign investors. “We’ve had a substantial number of countries that have either attempted to purchase farmland in Saskatchewan or possibly have — by illegal means I would say under the act as it exists — attained an interest in farmland,” said Stewart, when he announced the launch of the process. The consultation came after the province imposed a moratorium on the purchase of farmland by non-family trusts and pension plans (a move that was prompted by a proposed farmland investment by the Canada Pension Plan’s Investment Board). It was conducted through online written submissions, which Stewart said were chosen to allow greater freedom of debate. No public hearings were held during the three month period. Stewart said the survey results will be made public in the coming weeks, with the government’s decision to follow in the weeks after. “If any changes are to be made, which is not a given, we’ll make it very clear on where we fall,” said Stewart. 0.99 % financing for up to 60 months COSTCO..............$1,000 4 34,766 $ MSRP ......................... $45,334 DELIVERY ALLOWANCE ......................... $2,500 FORD EMPLOYEE PRICE ADJUSTMENT ................... $3,874 COSTCO.............$1,000 COSTCO.....................$1,000 1 51,730 $ N30580 *You must be a costco member to receive discount* 37,960 37,960 $ $1,000 COSTCO..............$1,000 64 26,455 $