After months of work and test-ing, weight limits on Prince Albert’s Diefenbaker Bridge have been increased.

The limit was increased from 15,000 kg to 47,000 kg this week following the repair of the cracked girder and inspec-tion of the complete bridge.

The news was welcomeed by local trucking company owner Darin Stene, of Triple S Transport. He said that the cost of hauling freight to and from Prince Albert increased drastically because of the extra miles put on his trucks.

“It caused us a lot of grief, about $400 every time we bumped into it,” said Stene.

Rather than traveling 50 km to Prince Albert a trip would be increased to 275 km traveling by Choiceland or heading south by Saskatoon.

“You are looking at 130 miles (210km) further every time we had to go from PA to Shellbrook,” said Stene.

The increase to 47,000 kg weight restriction will be suitable for about 95 per cent of what the company does.

The cracked section of the bridge has been removed and replaced, and traffic was allowed to run over the bridge at a restricted weight of 15,000 kg while a permanent safety line was installed to ensure ease of access to allow for weekly inspections. Inspections of the bridge have shown that the weight limit can now be safely increased to 47,000 kg. This is the weight limit typically applied to a fully-loaded semi-trailer unit with a single tridem axle trailer, or a partially loaded Super-B type truck.

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Despite the departure of Dr. Alwyn Fourie May 1, things will be business as usual at the Shellbrook Medical Clinic.

Dr. Anatole Nguegno will be the sole resident physician in Shellbrook after that date and he plans to work hard to main-tain the current level of service the clinic is providing.

“We are working hard to see how we can satisfy all the patients of the clinic,” said Nguegno.

He said that the clinic hours may be subject to change depending upon work-load and patient volumes.

If he is finding that the current hours are not suitable they will be extended to accommodate more patients.

In the meantime, he also hopes that the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region is able to attract new physicians to the area to help serve the community.

One way he may be able to spread himself out further is the soon to be implemented Electronic Medical Records system which he hopes will free up more of his time to spend with patients. Currently the files are a paper format which, he said slows down the process.

This will allow him and future physi-cians to dedicate more of their time to patient care.

“One of the things that wastes our time the most is the paper. Shifting to the electronic medical records will allow us

to focus our time on patients and not on files,” said Nguegno.

The system is expected to be put in place over the next two to three months.

All patient files will stay with Dr. Nguegno at the clinic unless otherwise specified by the patient.

The clinic will also continue to take new patients in spite of the doctor com-plement being cut in half.

In January, Dr. Alwyn Fourie announced that he would be leaving the practice to pursue a career in Emergency Medicine effective May 1, leaving Nguegno as the lone resident physician in the community.

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Dr. Nguegno plans to maintain current services

MOVING ON UP -- Dylan Kvinlaug of the Shellbrook Bantam Elks tries to shovel the puck past the St. Brieux/Star City goaltender during their matchup February 13 in Shellbrook. The Elks wrapped up the series with a 12-3 win setting up a match with Humboldt in round three of the Pee Wee B Provincial bracket.

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Primary Care Clinic will also continue to operate down the hall with cover-age from a nurse practitio-ner and physicians out of Prince Albert.

He is also troubled by patients sometimes suf-fering through symptoms for weeks before making a doctor’s appointment because of the perception that doctors are too busy and they don’t have time for minor medical prob-lems.

“We are in the com-munity for (patients). When you wait too long it becomes a big problem,” said Nguegno, noting that a minor ailments can become a major medical complication if not treated in an appropriate period of time.

He encourages patients to seek treatment soon after symptoms present to try to avoid any type of complications.

Looking at the current situation, Nguegno doesn’t see any areas where the

service his clinic provides will change.

Coverage of the Parkland Terrace Nursing Home is scheduled to con-tinue while clinic days in Leask have already been scheduled for the period after Dr. Fourie leaves.

“There is not going to be any gaps or interrup-tions,” said Nguegno.

It is also his hope to eventually work in the hospital once more physi-cians are recruited to the area.

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As surgical wait times in Saskatchewan continue to decline, the province is highlighting an online di-rectory and encouraging patients to take a more ac-tive role with their doctors in improving their surgical experiences.

Surgical data now up-dated to December 31, 2011, shows that the num-ber of patients waiting longer than 18 months for surgery has dropped 89 per cent and the number wait-ing over 12 months has dropped 76 per cent. These fi gures represent improve-ments of two and three percentage points respec-tively since the previous monthly data update.

Saskatchewan has com-pleted more than 62,400 surgeries since the start of this fi scal year (April), seven per cent more (ap-proximately 4,100 cases) than during the same pe-riod last year.

“We are clearly moving in the right direction in sur-gical care,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Jim Reiter said on behalf of Health Minister Don Mc-Morris. To enable surgical patients to be more in-volved in decisions about their care, Saskatchewan is promoting a user-friendly online directory through a television commercial now airing across the province.

The Saskatchewan Specialist Directory, at www.health.gov.sk.ca/spe-cialists, was fi rst launched in June 2010 and is up-dated weekly with infor-mation on approximately 300 physicians and den-tists and all elective surgi-cal procedures that occur in a Saskatchewan operat-ing room. The interactive directory receives about 750 unique visitors every month.

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Surgical wait time reductions continue

February 17, 2012 Shellbrook Chronicle Page 3

Continued from page 1A total of 85 per cent

of the trucks travelling on the Diefenbaker Bridge are under 47,000 kg.

“The Diefenbaker Bridge is a critical piece

of infrastructure, carry-ing both city and high-way traffic, people and goods where they need to go,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Jim Reiter said.

“The province provid-ed funding for the bridge repair to help ensure motorists and shippers could once again have safe and efficient access as quickly as possible.”

Weekly inspections of the bridge will take place while traffic is running over the bridge at a weight limit of 47,000 kg. If the bridge performs as antici-pated, the primary weight limit of 63,500 kg could be restored to the bridge by early March. This will allow primary weight trucks on the bridge while further repairs take place to prevent future cracks from appearing.

The final repairs are expected to be completed in August, and weekly inspections will continue until that time.

“This is good news for Prince Albert and area shippers and motorists,”

Prince Albert Mayor Jim Scarrow said.

“The first priority is safety, and we are rely-ing on the expertise of our consulting engineers and the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure to increase the weight limit.”

The southbound lanes of the Diefenbaker Bridge were closed on Aug. 30, 2011, due to a crack in one of four support gird-ers on the bridge. Two-lane traffic was redirected to the northbound lanes, and a weight restriction of 15,000 kg was implement-ed to ensure the integrity of the northbound lanes.

The bridge was inspected and evaluated by engineering consultant Stantec and repair work began in November 2011. Repairs involved jacking up the damaged section and bolting in a brand new 1.5 metre section of the bridge. Live load testing occurred on Dec. 19 and 20 and access to all four lanes was restored on Dec. 21, 2011, at a restricted weight limit of 15,000 kg.

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You don’t know what you have until its gone. Anyone trying to travel through Prince Albert hauling freight or driving a bus learned that this summer with major weight restrictions placed upon the Diefenbaker Bridge this summer. The weights increased this week from 15,000 kg to 47,000 kg. A further increase to the primary weight of 65,000 kg is expected sometime in March.

For truckers and bus drivers alike this has been a complete logistical nightmare. One local trucking firm said that it cost $400 more per trip every time they had to go through PA, which involved driving to Choiceland, around to Melfort and back to Prince Albert.

The situation would have been all the more madden-ing to a Prince Albert company doing business to the north of the city.

Once the dust settles from this crisis it may be time for the powers that be to have a look at adding another bridge going into the city, or at the very least around it. It has now become clear that only having one access to the city from the north is unacceptable.

This wasn’t a complete failure of the bridge but it could have been. If that cracked girder, which caused the weight restriction in the first place, had given way and taken a section of the bridge with it traveling the long way would have been the norm for every passenger vehicle for a very long time.

Throw in the possibility of a chemical spill or other disaster on the city’s only bridge and it seems very much like a powder keg waiting to explode.

A second bridge somewhere in the area would help alleviate traffic on the main bridge while perhaps helping to extend its useful life.

If this were just a small town or even entry level sized city located near other cities this would not be much of a concern but Prince Albert is the Gateway to the North. This isn’t simply some tagline drawn up by some market-ing executive, it is a truth.

The community is the last city stop before the north-ern lakes and is a logistics and supply hub for industry in the north.

Eliminating or hindering traffic on the bridge makes those projects and industries a little less viable.

Another consideration of the last six months of rerouting big trucks is the toll that it has taken on the sur-rounding infrastructure. In order to deliver their freight to customers loaded semi trucks have had to take routes that likely aren’t designed for the amount of truck traffic they have been facing since the weight restrictions went into place.

Those roads will likely require a little extra TLC this summer, adding to the overall cost of the bridge debacle.

All in all, the provincial government and City of Prince Albert need to come up with a plan for a second bridge for the city. At this point, it is irresponsible to not have one.

BradDupuisNews Editor

Opinions

A second bridge the answer in Prince Albert

Valentine’s Day is a stressful time, especially for men.

That is the most surprising finding of a Bank of Montreal retirement study which tied the notion of how well couples communicate: comparing conversations about retirement planning to Valentine’s Day discus-sions.

They found that most couples have ‘talked’ about retirement but few have an actual plan. This is not an unusual story – it pops up in vir-tually every study on retirement. Like the weather, everybody talks about it but no one does anything about it.

The BMO study, did though, show that Valentines is a real stress generator for men. About 30 per cent of men had trouble with it compared to only 10 per cent of women but on the issue of retirement, the stress factor was far, far higher: more than 60 per cent for women and 50 per cent for men.

One tool that can make a big difference in couples’ planning is spousal RRSPs which allows for income splitting in the golden years but, it turns out, a quarter of the couples surveyed had not even heard of them.

* * *This has been a great week for relations between

Canada and China.After a somewhat distant relationship at the highest

levels in recent years, Prime Minister Harper`s mission to the PRC this week has led to the biggest improvement in Canada-Sino relations in more than a decade.

In a world where global trade agreements are all but dead, governments are increasingly being called upon to forge bilateral ties as the world goes country-to-country instead of relying on outfits like the World Trade Organization which simply cannot find common ground among a couple hundred nations.

Moving closer to China is a step towards reducing Canada`s reliance on the US as a market, something that is particularly noteworthy at a time when the Americans have just rejected a major Canadian pipeline investment.

For Saskatchewan, this is really a story of Canada catching up. China has long been one of our major customers for grain and fertilizer. Now Canada is see-

ing what Saskatchewan has always known – the Pacific Rim is an important economic region that is only going to grow in importance in the years ahead.

* * *The long awaited census num-

bers confirm pretty much what we`ve known for a few years now: Saskatchewan has been on a

growth binge. But these official numbers provide some insights into

which communities have been growing at a torrid pace, those that are doing well and the handful that actually backed up.

The over-riding assessment coming from the fig-ures, though, is that much of the province has experi-ence double digit expansion in the past five years. The bedroom communities around the major cities – espe-cially those near Saskatoon – did particularly well. With Martensville and Warman seeing growth in the 50 per cent range. Those around Regina also grew at an above average pace but the change was not nearly as dramatic as those in the Saskatoon region.

Activity in the oil patch and the potash belt were responsible for many of the big changes. Weyburn grew at more than 11 per cent, Estevan at roughly 10; Humboldt at 13 and Lanigan at 15.

With Weyburn growing by more than 1,000 resident in the last five years for the first time we now have nine communities of more than 10,000.

PaulMartin

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February 17, 2012 Shellbrook Chronicle Page 5

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ViewpointYour job may determine your vote

It was the 2003 election campaign when it really dawned on me that the great voter-divide in Saskatchewan isn’t neces-sarily geographically or even the much-talked-about urban-rural split.

It’s often based on your occupation.I was in Coronach following the lead-

ers and wound up talking to a SaskPower plant worker during lunch _ a rare rural voter who was decidedly NDP. Sure, the memories of the 1998 lockout were still fresh in his mind, but so were the years of the Grant Devine administration that convinced him that it wasn’t in his inter-est to vote for the right-wing alternative Saskatchewan Party.

Broad-based support for the NDP in rural Saskatchewan has grown increas-ingly rare in the past 30 years. Since Devine’s 1982 election when he swept the entire province (including all but two ur-ban seats in Regina) the NDP success in rural Saskatchewan has been sporadic at best. A rural foothold was briefl y regain in 1991 Roy Romanow’s ousting of Devine, but the closure of 52 rural hospitals quick-ly changed that. Since then, the election of NDP rural MLAs has been few and far between, culminating with the 2011 vote

when they were wiped out altogether.And when you think about it from the

standpoint of occupation, it makes even more sense. Rural Saskatchewan is domi-nated by large marketing farm-ers, oil workers, small implement m a n u f a c t u r e r s and other small businessmen and women. There is a still a lot of public sector em-ployment with teachers, health care professionals, agricultural and high-ways services etc., but a critical mass of them (like at Coronach’s power plant) is unusual.

Talking to that Coronach voter in 2003 reminder me that work _ especially work in a unionized environment _ can have a big infl uence on how you vote.

Another couple of recent events forti-fi ed that notion.

The fi rst was the annual Saskatch-ewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) convention in Regina where

Wall and his Sask. Party cabinet ministers received an incredibly easy ride from del-egates at the annual bearpit session. There were the usual concerns about spending

on infrastructure, doctor recruit-ment, taxation levels, etc.

H o w e v e r , what was truly surprising was how overwhelm-ingly supportive mayors and coun-cillors were to the Wall government

_ and not just the smaller town mayors. Given the Sask. Party’s near two-thirds overall popular vote in the election per-haps it wasn’t surprising to see such a positive response from city politicians as well. But those who have watched politics in this province for some time will know that SUMA has traditionally represented a pretty good cross-section of our poli-tics. If so, something has changed and this province is no longer as divided on urban-rural lines as it once was.

But another recent event suggests

that perhaps not everyone in the province loves the Wall government _ or at least, there’s one demographic where the Sask. Party still lacks support.

A recent decision by Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Dennis Ball (who was once the chair of the Labour Relations Board for the Devine government) that the prov-ince’s essential services legislation as unconstitutional was wildly cheered by the union movement. Simply put, Justice Ball’s ruling says that the Sask. Party law just goes too far in excluding people from the right to strike _ so far that it infringes on the freedoms of assembly guaranteed by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

And what might have been most in-teresting is how well this decision seems to have been received among unionized workers _ especially public sector union members _ compared with everyone else.

It just goes to show that where you live isn’t necessarily always the most critical factor in your private vote. Sure, your family, friends and neighbours can infl uence you.

But what you do for a living may very well be the thing that’s most critical in de-termining how you cast your ballot.

Murray Mandryk

Your Two CentsYour Two CentsDear EditorBaa Baa Black Sheep

have you any wool? … I will get back to that nurs-ery rhyme at the end of the letter.

The Conservative Reform Alliance Party (CRAP) has a vision of agriculture that would be out of step with most Canadians who would clearly see it should they choose to become aware, informed and involved.

The Conservative Renewal of Agriculture Policy is a (CRAP) policy that is regressive which will revert many farmers back to the early part of the 20th century if not back to

the latter part of the 19th century when our forefa-thers fought these same corporate bandits that the CRA Party is so fond of.

It is an ideological pol-icy that is driven by flawed logic and twisted facts, or if you will CRAP in CRAP out.

The fact is, the Canadian Wheat Board has given to farmers tens of millions of dollars that would have otherwise stayed in corporate cof-fers. The fact is, those dol-lars were reinvested in the local farm economy and in the overall Canadian econ-omy and the fact is, should the CRA Party succeed

in the destruction of the Wheat Board those dollars will be siphoned out of the country by the corpora-tions that pay no tax.

The CRA Party is say-ing that Canadians are paying too much for poul-try eggs and milk. This is untrue, ludicrous at best, yet is getting repeated by the media with no further research than reading the government press release. The fact is, the farmers in the supply manage-ment sector are the very few farmers that are actu-ally receiving a reasonable return for investment and labour for their produc-tion.

If the CRA Party was truly concerned about Canadian consumers then why are they not going after big oil that every day gouges Canadians at the pump? Or the banks who have record low borrowing costs yet charge Canadian exorbitant credit card rates and fees? Which brings me back to the nursery rhyme.

Baa Baa Black Sheep have you any wool?

Yes sir yes sir it is over my eyes full.

Neil PeacockRancherSexsmith Alberta

Feds pulling the wool over our eyes

Over 420 members of the Chamber of Com-merce network across Canada, led by the Canadi-an Chamber of Commerce, have identifi ed the top ten barriers to Canada’s busi-ness competitiveness and launched a 10-point plan to help restore the coun-try’s competitive edge in the global economy.

The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce (SCC) is proud to be a part of this initiative and as well as partnering on the national level, is work-ing provincially to address

these issues. Many of the opportunities for improve-ment identifi ed including resolving Canada’s skills crisis, improving the tax system, effi cient regula-tions, building 21st centu-ry infrastructure, and mak-ing Canada a magnet for international investment, refl ect issues that SCC is actively engaged in.

To address our skilled workforce crisis, SCC has been working on a joint government task force to improve the province’s provision of labour mar-ket intelligence and en-

hance training programs. We have also been a strong supporter of growing and streamlining the immigra-tion process. Additionally, with regards to tax im-

provement, the Saskatch-ewan Chamber has been advocating for the adop-tion of a decade long tax improvement framework.

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Saskatchewan pro-vincial parks are making changes to their camping program. The changes, which include an expan-sion of the 14-night maxi-mum stay during peak sea-son and making all regular campsites available for either walk-up or reser-vation registrations, will maximize the opportuni-ties for visitors to enjoy a camping experience in a Saskatchewan provincial park.

“These changes to our business practices will ensure that our beautiful provincial parks are more accessible to our visitors, while offering an enhanced customer experience,”

Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Bill Hutchinson said. “These changes, combined with our new reservation sys-tem, will allow many more families to share a park experience.”

The number of camp-sites designated as 14-night-maximum stay will increase in 25 pro-vincial park campgrounds and recreation sites for the peak period of June 24 to September long weekend. The maximum-stay pro-gram is also being added to six additional parks this year including: Anglin Lake, Blackstrap, Bronson Forest, Chitek Lake, Crooked Lake and Narrow

Hills. The ministry has piloted this program in a number of parks over the last three years and has found that limiting camp-ing stays to a maximum of 14 nights allows more visi-tors to experience camp-ing in a provincial park. System wide, approxi-mately 40 per cent of all nightly campsites will be designated as maximum stay, which will ensure there are still a number of nightly campsites avail-able for extended stays. A full list of parks, recre-ation sites and campsites included in the maximum stay program is available at www.saskparks.net.

“From our research, we

know the majority of our campers prefer to stay for less than 14 nights in a pro-vincial park and to book in advance,” Hutchinson said. “The extension of the maximum length stay program, along with mak-ing every site available for either reservation or walk-up, will ensure a balanced distribution of these trea-sured public spaces.”

While there are no changes to the cost of nightly camping or vehicle entry, there will be some small fee adjustments related to making, chang-ing or cancelling a reser-vation. The cost to make a

reservation online remains $10.00, while the cost to change a reservation will increase from $7.00 to $10.00. A new $10.00 cancellation fee will be charged for all cancella-tions that occur later than 48 hours after the original booking. If you choose to use the call centre to make, change or cancel a reserva-tion, an additional $2.00 fee will apply.

Over the past four years, the Ministry of Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport has been invest-ing in Saskatchewan’s provincial parks in order to offer a better camping

experience. The improve-ments include the launch of a new online booking system, adding electricity to nearly 1,100 campsites, building new service cen-tres, change houses and boat launches. During this period, the number of vis-its to Saskatchewan parks has grown by more than 11 per cent.

Reservations for the 2012 camping season can be made, in real-time, in 24 parks, starting at 8 a.m. CST on March 12, 2012 through www.saskparks.net or by calling 1-855-737-7275.

Page 6 Shellbrook Chronicle February 17, 2012

Changes to camping program in Sask parks

NOTICEPublic Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Village of Canwood intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 2/1993, known as the Zoning Bylaw. INTENTThe proposed bylaw will rezone the B - Business designation to R - Residential the land described below.AFFECTED LAND The affected land is legally described as part of Parcel N shown on the Zoning District map. The land is immediately northeast of the intersection of Main Street and 4th Av-enue in the Village of Can-wood as shown on the follow-ing map.REASONThe reason for the amendment is to provide for subdivision of the area into residen-tial lots. PUBLIC INSPECTIONAny person may inspect the bylaw at the Village of Canwood Offi ce between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available at cost. PUBLIC HEARINGCouncil will hold a public hearing on March 7, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Offi ce of the Village of Canwood 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 offi ce before the hearing).Issued at Village of Canwood this 10/02/2012.Signed: Lisa Quessy, Administrator.

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The RCMP and SGI are reminding motorists of the risks involved with using cellphones to talk or text while driving.

In recent months, cell-phone use has been identi-fied as a possible cause in two fatal collisions in the province, according to RCMP.

“We’ve seen a dis-turbing trend over recent years regarding the use of hand-held devices while driving,” said Insp. Andy Landers, O i/c “F” Division Traffic Services, RCMP. “Driving a vehicle demands your complete attention and if you’re not fully committed to that task you’re putting your-self and others at a serious risk.”

A recent SGI survey conducted in September of 2011 found that 94 per cent of respondents con-sidered talking or texting while driving a major problem in Saskatchewan. In fact, distracted driving outranked even impaired driving as the number one road safety concern in the province.

“Despite public per-ception of distracted driv-ing as a key traffic safety concern, it remains the number one contributing

factor in all collisions in Saskatchewan,” said Kwei Quaye, Assistant Vice President of Traffic Safety Services at SGI. “A quar-ter of all crashes in the province can be linked to driver distraction, so there is obviously a disconnect between people’s thoughts and their actions and this needs to change.”

In 2010, there were nearly 8,500 collisions involving distracted driv-ing in the province, result-ing in 60 deaths and more than 2,300 injuries.

“Since the law came into effect regarding cell-phone usage and driv-ing, Police Services have been diligently enforcing this law,” said Chief Troy Hagen, Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police. “ While there have been some changes in cellphone behavior there remains a signifi-cant number of drivers using these devices ille-gally. Driving and using a cellphone is dangerous and serious motor vehicle collisions can occur as a result. Please ensure you are driving in a safe, law-ful and responsible manner for everyone’s benefit.”

At any time on the road motorists may have to act

decisively to avoid a vehi-cle, cyclist, animal or child and the driver’s ability to make these quick deci-sions is dependent upon being focused on the task at hand – driving an auto-mobile. To illustrate, if you are travelling 100 km/hr you are travelling 27.77 metres/second. In four sec-onds you will travel 111 metres (roughly the size of a football field). Reaction time to avoid an object on the highway is 1.5 seconds or 41.65 metres. Now con-sider the following ques-tion: How long does it take you to write the average text message?

Legislation banning the use of cellphones while driving took effect Jan. 1, 2010. The law prohib-its all drivers from using hand-held cellphones to talk, text, email, or surf the internet while oper-ating a motor vehicle. Experienced drivers are permitted to use hands-free devices, but new driv-ers (those in the Graduated Driver’s Licensing pro-gram) are not. The fine for violating the law is $280 and four demerit points under SGI’s Safe Driver Recognition program.

Drivers reminded to put cellphones away

Continued from page 5All of these issues are

hampering our economic growth and need to be ad-dressed.

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Now is the time for all businesses, residents and governments to unify and start addressing these is-sues in order to preserve our quality of life and the level of opportunities available to us today, and tomorrow.

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Restoringcompetitive

economy The Keith Ranger rink, out of Shellbrook, was one win away from taking the long way to a berth in the Affinity CU Senior Men’s Provincial Championship in Foam Lake February 22 but it wasn’t to be.

Ranger, curling with Ed Fusick, Fred Mathiason and Joop van Melle and opened the Northern Playdowns in Kindersley on the weekend with wins over Terry Marteniuk (7-5) and Rae Morrison (6-4) before being dropped to the B event in the A semi final by Eugene

Hritzuk (8-5).In the B event the rink defeated

Gordon McLelland 5-4 before losing 10-4 to Glen Heitt.

In the C event Ranger defeated Ian Kellin 6-4 before losing in the C1 final to Gilbert Reynolds.

Advancing to Provincials are A win-ner Hritzuk, of Saskatoon, B winner Brad Heidt, of Kerrobert, and C winners Reynolds, of Prince Albert, and Glen Heitt, of Unity.

Ranger knocked out in C fi nal at curling Northerns

While agriculture still manages to maintain its own identify in the world of politics, increasingly farming is simply a differ-ent form of business.

At one time every farm was family operated, and while most remain infl u-enced by a single family unit, the size and scale of farms have made many producers incorporate. They rely on hired staff, and a long list of off-farm expertise to operate.

In that respect they are not a lot different from most small businesses in any community in this country, with the possible exception that large scale farms now require a much larger fi nancial investment than do many small busi-nesses.

When it comes to the Canadian Prairies of course the relationship be-tween farmers and small business is critical.

It is well understood in small rural communities that business does better when farmers do better.

The converse is also true. When the farm econ-omy is impacted by low commodity prices they do not have the extra cash to spend in stores, and the ripple effect is pretty quickly felt.

So while living on the Prairies makes most keenly aware of the rela-tionship, it is always good when that relationship gets some reinforcement.

We see that in the most recent edition of Sask Business Magazine, and

its annual listing of the province’s most infl uential women.

Juanita Polegi, execu-tive director of the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce was one of the women making the 11th annual edition of the list. One of the reasons Polegi made the list according to the magazine was her agricul-tural interests.

“She has become a sig-

nifi cant bridge between the business community in east-central Saskatchewan and one of its key commer-cial drivers -- agriculture,” detailed the magazine ar-ticle.

“She has been a driving force behind development of Yorkton’s fi rst Canola Expo and the Crop Inter-pretive Centre being devel-oped in the region’s largest city,” continued the article.

That Polegi was recog-nized largely because she recognizes how agricul-ture and business are sup-portive of each other, and thereby each is important to the other is a positive for farming.

It is important that the signifi cance of agriculture is reinforced to business, to government and to the general public.

We must remember more and more voters are not directly connected to the farm, so they must be continually reminded of the importance of farming to continue to accept tax-payer dollars going to sup-port the sector.

In Polegi’s case she said she comes by her ded-ication to agriculture hon-estly, having been born and raised on a farm, attaining a degree on the fi eld, and eventually marrying and residing on a farm in the Jedburgh area.

“My passion has al-ways been for agriculture. I’m a farm girl born and raised,” she said.

Polegi has lived farm-ing all her life, but most Prairie people can no lon-ger say that. So having her efforts recognized is a defi -nite positive for farming, and that is good for busi-ness, and good for all of us.

AgricultureAgriculture and business intrinsically linked

February 17, 2012 Shellbrook Chronicle Page 7

Calvin Daniels

On Agriculture

Three basic requirements for hiring farm contractors

by Theresa WhalenCanadian Federation

of Agriculture Farm Safety Consultant

Farm operators are accustomed to asking con-tractors for proof of their provincial workers’ com-pensation insurance cov-erage and liability insur-ance before hiring them to do work. A third basic requirement that should be added is asking contractors to demonstrate that they have a health and safety program in place.

Just as it is your respon-sibility to have a health and safety plan for your farm or ranch, it is also the responsibility of each contractor to have a health and safety plan for their business. For most farm operators your business conditions stay relatively the same from one day to the next, whereas with contractors, they could be working at several differ-ent locations every week. This makes their health and safety needs unique-ly different -- and they should have a plan.

Helping farmers and ranchers reduce the risks in their operations is the core message of the theme Plan * Farm * Safety, a three-year focus for the Canadian agricultural safety campaign. In 2010, the campaign promoted “Plan” with safety walk-abouts and planning for safety. This year, the focus is on “Farm” including

implementation, documen-tation and training. And in 2012, emphasis will be on “Safety” including assessment, improvement and further development of safety systems. More information on the cam-paign is available at www.planfarmsafety.ca .

Too often, contractors, especially small compa-nies, haven’t developed health and safety programs for their business. In an emergency scenario, this will leave them in disar-ray as to what to do and will almost certainly con-flict with the execution of your emergency prepared-ness plan. This could lead to potential injuries, dam-aged property and equip-ment, or costly shutdowns.

One way to determine the safety culture of a con-tractor is to ask that their health and safety plan be included in their work-bid as part of the consideration for winning the contract.

In the absence of the contractor having a health and safety plan, then this puts greater onus on you to outline and clearly communicate what health and safety measures are expected of all contrac-tors and their employees on your farm, and to do so before any work begins.

Four of the key points to cover include a work site review with the con-tractor pointing out the location of emergency equipment, power sources,

washrooms, etc as well as any potential hazards. Next, ensure the contrac-tor has appropriate means to manage his own safety such as proper tools for the job, scaffolding, per-sonal protective equip-ment, as such, as required. Third, ensure only autho-rized people can access the workplace, that they are made aware of hazards, or provided with appropriate supervision. And finally,

ensure all contractors and their workers report to you any hazards they become aware of.

The bottom line is that you are ultimately respon-sible for everyone’s safety on your farm or ranch. Therefore it is imperative to set reasonable safety standards for your work-place and communicate your expectations with contractors before the job begins.

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Canwood Seniors meeting was held February 6. President Doris Bazley opened the meeting with the singing of O Cana-da and repeating of The Lord’s Prayer followed by the Seniors Prayer and a minute of silence in mem-ory of Olive Warkentine and Lloyd Patterson.

Joan Andersen read the January minutes and

removed adoption of the minutes, seconded by Pat Bartley. Carried.

Eileen Olsen read the treasurer’s report and moved the adoption of the report, seconded by Stella Campbell. Carried.

A motion was made to pay all outstanding bills. Carried.

A workshop for “Put Life Back in Your Life”

will be held in Prince Al-bert and Shellbrook.

New Horizons grants are available. Sessions for applications will be held April 14th in Prince Al-bert, President Doris Ba-zley will attend. Executive will meet with the Park Committee to see what is needed for the park and if we can help them out.

Tickets from Sask. Se-niors were received for se-

niors to sell. Must be sold by May 15th.

Social services re-ported cards were sent to Armand Quessy, Lil So-rensen, Warkentine family and the Patterson family.

Bowlers are in place to go bowling in Prince Al-bert.

It was decided to con-tinue to pay Marcel for snow shovelling for the rest of the winter.

Roll call was taken with 17 members in attendance. Birthdays were announced and Happy Birthday was sung.

It was decided to have a bowling party on Feb. 20 instead of a Valentine Party. We will bowl, play cards and shuffleboard and Seniors from Shellbrook, Parkside and Debden will be invited.

It was decided to buy

baby change tables for the bathrooms, if it is alright with the Hall Committee. More discussions will be held in March.

We will make a dona-tion to Telemiracle again this year.

Treasurer read let-ter from CIBC regarding changes in account fees for organizations.

Stella Campbell ad-journed the meeting.

Page 8 Shellbrook Chronicle February 17, 2012

Canwood Seniors news highlights

BLAINE LAKE STORE OPENS - Fred and Melanie Campiou of Blaine lake opened their store Cree River Development Incorpo-rated this past weekend.

The Village of Debden invites applications for the full-time position of

Village ForemanThe successful applicant will be responsible for the overall supervision, organization, coordination, and control of our Public Works and Utility systems. Working with the Town Administrator, the Town Foreman is expected to operate within approved policies, programs, and budgets of the Town. Requirements include:

• possession of a valid Class 5 driver’s license • knowledge of road maintenance • knowledge of vehicle/equipment operation and maintenance • Level 1 Certifi cation in Water Treatment/Distribution and Level 1 Wastewater Treatment/Collection or willingness to achieve said certifi cation • Strong supervisory and leadership skills• Work independently

The Village of Debden offers a pension program and a salary which is dependent on experience and qualifi cations.Duties are to commence as soon as possible.Please submit your letter of application and resume, with references, to:

Village of DebdenBox 400, Debden, Saskatchewan S0J 0S0Ph: (306) 724-2040 Fax: (306) 724-2220

Closing Date for Applications: March 5, 2012 The Council would like to thank you for your interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information call the Village Offi ce at (306) 724-2040.

MANAGEMENT POSITIONSHELLBROOK HOUSING AUTHORITY

A contract Manager is required for the management of the Shellbrook Housing Authority. The successful candidate will report to the Board of Directors and be responsible for the day to day operators of the Housing Authority. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good oral and written communication skills• Financial analysis• Budgeting• Property management• Supervision of contracted personnel• Good interpersonal skills• Well organized• Ability to maintain confi dentiality

Closing date: Wednesday, February 22, 2012Submit your resume and cover letter outlining experi-ence and qualifi cations in confi dence to:

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The RCMP and SGI are reminding motorists of the risks involved with using cellphones to talk or text while driving.

In recent months, cellphone use has been identified as a possible cause in two fatal collisions in the province, according to RCMP.

“We’ve seen a disturbing trend over recent years regarding the use of hand-held devices while driving,” said Insp. Andy Landers, O i/c “F” Division Traffic Services, RCMP. “Driving a vehicle demands your com-plete attention and if you’re not fully committed to that task you’re putting yourself and others at a serious risk.”

A recent SGI survey conducted in September of 2011 found that 94 per cent of respondents considered talking or texting while driving a major problem in Saskatchewan. In fact, distracted driving outranked even impaired driving as the number one road safety concern in the province.

“Despite public perception of distracted driving as a key traffic safety concern, it remains the number one contributing factor in all collisions in Saskatchewan,” said Kwei Quaye, Assistant Vice President of Traffic Safety Services at SGI. “A quarter of all crashes in the province can be linked to driver distraction, so there is obviously a disconnect between people’s thoughts and their actions and this needs to change.”

In 2010, there were nearly 8,500 collisions involving distracted driving in the province, resulting in 60 deaths and more than 2,300 injuries.

“Since the law came into effect regarding cell-

phone usage and driving, Police Services have been diligently enforcing this law,” said Chief Troy Hagen, Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police. “ While there have been some changes in cellphone behavior there remains a significant number of drivers using these devices illegally. Driving and using a cellphone is dan-gerous and serious motor vehicle collisions can occur as a result. Please ensure you are driving in a safe, lawful and responsible manner for everyone’s benefit.”

At any time on the road motorists may have to act decisively to avoid a vehicle, cyclist, animal or child and the driver’s ability to make these quick decisions is dependent upon being focused on the task at hand – driv-ing an automobile. To illustrate, if you are travelling 100 km/hr you are travelling 27.77 metres/second. In four seconds you will travel 111 metres (roughly the size of a football field). Reaction time to avoid an object on the highway is 1.5 seconds or 41.65 metres. Now consider the following question: How long does it take you to write the average text message?

Legislation banning the use of cellphones while driv-ing took effect Jan. 1, 2010. The law prohibits all driv-ers from using hand-held cellphones to talk, text, email, or surf the internet while operating a motor vehicle. Experienced drivers are permitted to use hands-free devices, but new drivers (those in the Graduated Driver’s Licensing program) are not. The fine for violating the law is $280 and four demerit points under SGI’s Safe Driver Recognition program.

Drivers reminded to put cellphones away

The Prince Albert Parkland Regional Health Authority members had an opportunity to dis-cuss physician recruit-ment with the head of the Saskatchewan Physician Recruitment Agency at their regular board meet-ing Wednesday, Feb. 8th in Canwood.

Ed Mantler, CEO of the Saskatchewan Physician Recruitment Agency (Saskdocs), spoke about the organization’s goals, including:

- Increase the number of University of Saskatchewan medical graduates establishing practice in Saskatchewan by 10 per cent;

- Reduce the annual turnover rate of physicians to less than eight percent;

- Increase the per-centage of Canadian-trained doctors in Saskatchewan by 10 per cent; and

- Increase the over-all number of physicians working in Saskatchewan by four per cent.

Saskdocs also wants to increase the number of medical student and resi-dent opportunities outside of Saskatoon by 25 per cent, which may assist in recruitment to those loca-tions.

In his presentation, Mantler outlined the cur-rent physician situation in Saskatchewan, based on the December 2011 Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) Report, which said that the number of practicing doctors at all time high in Canada (69,699) and Saskatchewan (1,778). While Saskatchewan had the second fastest growth in number of physicians in Canada from 2009 to 2010 at double the rate of population growth, the province has 169 physi-cians per 100,000 popula-tion – which still ranks ninth among Canadian provinces (national aver-age 203/100,000).

While specialist resources may be adequate overall, still short of fami-ly physicians, especially in rural areas. Saskatchewan continues to have the highest percentage of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) in the country (47 per cent), and in rural areas it is almost 75 per cent. However, contrary to the nation-al trend, Saskatchewan experienced a greater percentage increase in Canadian trained physi-

cians than IMGs. In fact, Saskatchewan had fewer IMGs in 2010 than in 2006 and that trend con-tinues. The presentation also showed that the in-province graduate reten-tion rate is the lowest in the country (44 per cent at 6 months; 45 per cent at 5 years; and 32 per cent at 10 years). The province also has the high turnover rate overall, although there has been improvements.

Mantler said that in order to reach the goals, there is a need to:

- Create and deliv-er programs and services to enhance recruitment and retention of physi-cians throughout the Saskatchewan health care system.

- Engage organiza-tions and communities in a collaborative network that optimizes the recruitment and retention of physi-cians.

- Develop, recom-mend and promote poli-cies and practices that are conducive to the recruit-ment and retention of phy-sicians.

- C o m m u n i c a t e openly and effectively with the public.

The recruitment agen-cy is working on a num-ber of initiatives, includ-ing the assessment and residency requirement for Canadians who are taking medical training abroad, as well as best practices guide for communities for recruitment and retention (including incentives).

* * *The Spiritwood

and Area Primary Care Community Advisory Committee made its first presentation to the RHA board of directors. The committee is made up of community representatives who work to promote local community and health ser-vices, provide a voice to the communities and area served, and identify health needs and priorities for services.

Led by Dana Doucette, the committee outlined progress to date, includ-ing the identification of priorities to improve the health of the community and access to services. The priorities for the current year include:

- Recruitment of sufficient resident fam-ily physicians to improve access to 24-hour emer-gency and acute care ser-vices;

- Improve iden-tification of (signage) of

roads and buildings in Spiritwood and are (rural and urban) to improve emergency response times;

- Increase aware-ness and usage of existing community services and advocate for additional needed community servic-es; and

- Increase aware-ness about healthy eating.

The committee is look-ing to recruit volunteers, matched by their area of interest, for groups that will work on each priority area.

* * *Other notes from the

regular board meeting include:

- Prince Albert Parkland Health Region has an operating surplus of $1,168,958 for the

month of December 2011.This brings the year to date surplus to $4.5 million. The forecasted surplus to March 31, 2012 is $1.7 million, which is approxi-mately $600,000 more than planned in the budget. After the required transfers to the capital fund for mort-gage payments, long-term care reserves and the ener-gy performance loan pay-ments, the Region is fore-cast a surplus of $685,645. One of the key drivers for the current surplus include the lower staffing costs associated with operating only one mental health inpatient unit, while the Family Treatment Centre/Child and Youth Mental Health inpatient facility is under construction.

- The RHA board

of directors approved the amended Valley Hill Youth Treatment Centre Inc. incorporation docu-ments, reflecting the part-nership with the Region, the Prince Albert Grand Council and the province. The Region has received funding from the Ministry of Health to operate the interim youth treatment

beds at Pineview Terrace until April 30, 2012. The Valley Hill Youth Treatment Centre is expected to start intake of clients on May 1, 2012.

The meeting is sched-uled for Wednesday, March 14, in the main boardroom at 1521 6th Avenue West, Prince Albert. The meet-ing begins at 1 p.m.

Saskdocs CEO discusses doctor recruitment with PAPHRFebruary 17, 2012 Shellbrook Chronicle Page 9

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Thank youto

Dr. Alwyn and Loretta Fourie for their generous donation

which paid for the Shellbrook Ministerial Food Bank

February rent.

The Shellbrook Elks open the second round of the Senior Provincial A draw when the host Lanigan Friday, February 17.

The Elks opened their provincial run with a two game sweep of the Meadow Lake Stampeders with a pair of 4-1 wins to move on to the second round of the A draw.

Game two of the series will take place in Lanigan February 25 while game 3, if necessary, returns

to Shellbrook Monday February 27. Game times for both home games is 8:30 p.m.

Meanwhile, the Elks opening series in the Fort Carlton Hockey League playoffs began with a lopsided victory over the Tisdale Ramblers February 8 in Shellbrook.

Elks 12 Tisdale 2Aki Seitsonon lead the

Elks in a 12-2 drubbing of the Tisdale Ramblers to open the Fort Carlton Hockey League play-

offs Wednesday night in Shellbrook.

Mason Wallin put the Elks on the board a minute into the game but Robbie Holoien tied the game at two midway through the period.

The Elks responded with five unanswered goals to take a five goal lead into the second period.

Curtis Olsen and

Seitsonon each scored a pair while Korey Diehl scored a single.

Aron Popescul scored midway through the sec-ond for the Ramblers bringing them within four goals but from then on it was all Elks.

Seitsonon completed the hat trick with three minutes left in the second followed by Diehl’s sec-

ond goal of the game less than a minute later to give the Elks an 8-2 lead head-ing into the third.

Chris Walter, Ryan Gareau, Mark Walter and Matt Swaby all scored for the Elks in the third.

Elks goalie Kelly Guard had a relatively slow night making 18 saves on 20 shots while Tisdale’s Joel Reese had a much greater

workload making 34 stops on 46 shots.

The series continues with game two in Tisdale Wednesday February 15. Results from game two were not available at press time.

Game three will take place in Shellbrook Sunday, February 19 at 5:30 p.m.

Page 10 Shellbrook Chronicle February 17, 2012

Staff edge students in Sandin ClassicIt was end to end ac-

tion as the students of Shellbrook’s W.P. Sandin High School took on the school staff and a hand full of ringers in the an-nual Sandin Classic at the Shellbrook Rec Centre February 10.

Once again the teach-ers and their skilled addi-tions edged the students by a margin of 11-10.

“We had a really good turnout, I think the kids had lots of fun,” said teach-er Rhonda Berezowsky, of the event.

During each of the game’s intermissions there were a pair of fund raising events with proceeds to go toward Kinsmen Telemir-acle.

Students paid a dollar a piece for pucks to par-ticipate in either the puck toss or the shoot out for a chance to win prizes. Tavis Wason won the puck toss and a brand new HD video camera while Cody Jewitt used his soft hands to win an Ipod docking station in the shoot out.

The school will con-tinue to raise money for Telemiracle through the remainder of the month through a variety of activi-ties like selling Helping Hands.

Kinsmen Telemiracle takes place in Regina March 3 and 4. Last year, $1,055.22 was raised by W.P. Sandin students for Telemiracle.

Right, James Reddekopp looks on as Cody Jewitt shoots for the centre line.

Bottom right, Dorin Canaday takes a Kris Cromartie pen-alty shot on goaltender .

Bottom left, goaltender Ky-ler Strube makes the stop on staff addition Ken Person as student defenders look to clear the loose puck.

Elks open 2nd round of provincials against Lanigan Feb 17

Enterprise Saskatchewan launched year two of the Real Growth, Real Opportunity national marketing cam-paign to encourage people to establish a career or to do business in the province.

First introduced in November 2010, the campaign uses real people telling why they have moved to Sas-katchewan to work or why they have chosen to invest in the province. The campaign includes TV ads, online ban-ners and videos, and recruitment events. Year two places more focus on recruitment to address what businesses have identifi ed as their most pressing need.

“Saskatchewan is growing with new employment and investment opportunities, and we want to communi-cate that message throughout the country and around the world,” Enterprise Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “Our economy is experiencing unprecedented growth, tens of thousands of new people have chosen Saskatchewan as home and many major companies see their future in our province. We hope to draw upon that positive momentum and generate even more interest in Saskatchewan.”

For the past year, Enterprise Saskatchewan has been working with the Saskatchewan Mining Association, the University of Regina and the University of Saskatchewan

to host mining recruitment events across Canada target-ing university alumni.

On March 6, the partners are holding a recruitment event at one of the world’s largest mining shows in To-ronto. The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada trade show regularly attracts 20,000 mining pro-fessionals from around the world. Several Saskatchewan mining companies including BHP Billiton, Cameco, Pot-ash Corp and Mosaic will participate in the event and di-rectly recruit.

“It is estimated that we will need 75,000 workers in this province in the next several years and about 15,000 in the mining industry alone,” Harrison said. “By work-ing with industry and our partners, we are helping to bridge these signifi cant labour gaps and keep Saskatch-ewan moving forward.”

To further assist in getting the word out about Sas-katchewan, a news feed has been added to the campaign website at www.thinksask.ca. The news feed will provide up-to-date business, research and economic news to na-tional and international audiences. To subscribe to the news feed go to www.news.thinksask.ca.

Second year of ‘Real Growth, Real Opportunity’ campaign

February 17, 2012 Shellbrook Chronicle Page 11

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When the federal government sent in a third party fi nancial manager to the At-tawapiskat, ON, First Nations community before Christmas, Chief Theresa Spence sent him packing. “We don’t need a bank-er to tell us what to do,” she said.

It was an interesting, if predictable, choice of words.

Bankers have a bad rep these days, and let’s face it: No one likes an audit. Just ask Enron, AIG, Nortel or Conrad Black.

But if you receive $90 million over fi ve years, as well as an additional $13 million, at least, in the form of trust mon-ies, equipment and contracts from De Beers—whose Victor Diamond mine is near Attawapiskat—“bankers” are going to have some questions. No doubt they’ll also have questions for the four other na-tive communities that declared states of emergency this week.

There’s no question there have been some signifi cant and legitimate drains on Attawapiskat’s budget. For example, half the federal money that fl ows to the com-munity reportedly goes to education. And because such communities are so isolated, infrastructure—such as road-building—is

particularly costly.But as we now know, that isn’t the end

of the story. First, there’s Chief Spence’s lavish travel budget and reportedly large home. How to explain the $2.3 million surplus in the band’s housing budget? Or the fact that, according to the Globe and Mail, At-tawapiskat people had to “move out of 40-year-old homes,” when many Canadians live in 40-year-old homes? And why does the community have just one drinking tap, located at the water treatment plant near the palatial skating rink with its brand new Zamboni?

Why does Chief Spence still have her job?

It’s important to remember a lot of At-tawapiskat citizens reportedly “smiled” when they heard a third party was fi nally going to manage their community’s fi nan-cial affairs.

But a few words from Chief Spence about “Ottawa, the provincial govern-ment and De Beers reaping riches, while my people shiver in cold shacks,” and ev-eryone pretty much backs off—even as reports continue to surface of widespread dissatisfaction in Attawapiskat over Spen-

ce’s leadership.What’s at

play here is the old narrative versus the new narrative when it comes to aborig-inal affairs.

The old nar-rative is offered by the likes of

Chief Spence, who’s now calling for the UN to intervene in Attawapiskat and, nat-urally, for more money.

Also “old narrative” are the words of former auditor general Sheila Fraser, who, on retiring last spring, shamed the federal government alone for its “failure to ad-dress the deplorable conditions on many First Nations reserves.”

Fraser failed to address the role many First Nations leaders play in allowing those “deplorable conditions” to develop. She also failed to address the widespread, non-partisan reports of gross fi nancial mismanagement on many reserves across the country.

In contrast, a new narrative is being articulated by the likes of Whitecap Da-kota First Nation chief Darcy Bear, who says transparency and accountability are precisely what’s helped fuel the success of his band.

Then there’s Minister of Intergov-ernmental Affairs, Peter Penashue, who believes in the power of individual First Nations to forge their own destinies—even to the point of saying it’s “aboriginal peoples’ choice if they’re poor.”

I’m sure Penashue—a native leader who was instrumental in highlighting the chronic social problems in Davis In-let back in 1992—would agree it’s not the “choice” of the Attawapiskat mothers to let their children suffer from chronic, mould-related nosebleeds or use a bucket as a toilet.

But if these mothers, and First Nations generally, were liberated to make inde-pendent life choices, things could change. Some options the government should se-riously consider: Private home ownership on reserves; guaranteed annual incomes paid directly to individuals, who could spend their money off-reserve on health and education; a voucher system admin-istered by parents toward any school in the province they live in; direct band elec-tions, the results of which could not, by law, be overturned—or the outright dis-mantling of the entire reserve system.

Assembly of First Nations Chief Shawn Atleo said last week: “There are many Attawapiskats across this country. I think it’s the moment we need to grasp that major change is required.”

He’s right. And major change—in this case, bringing an end the ghettoization of First Nations people and their dependency on too-often-unscrupulous leaders—often starts with a dour, grey-suited “banker.” bronwyn.eyre@sasktel.net

Page 12 Shellbrook Chronicle February 17, 2012

Bankers may be key to fi xing reserve issues

Bronwyn Eyre

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For the past 35 years, the Saskatchewan Junior Citizen program has been recognizing the outstanding youth of Saskatchewan.

This year four deserving youth, aged between 8 and 18 years old, will receive $3000 bursaries to help pay for their future post-secondary education.

Someone you nominate could be one of them.

Visit www.swna.com for more information and nomination forms or call Nicole Nater at 1-800-661-7962

Nomination closes April 30, 2012.

CANWOOD CAFE OPENS - The Coffee Row people clapped as Connie Shock, right, and Margaret Wyatt, left, presented Carol Stocks and Lorraine Johnson with an arrangement of fl owers for the opening of their restaurant in Canwood on January 30.

Cameo Hall was deco-rated in purple Saturday, January 28, 2012 as fam-ily and friends got together to honor Jory Segberg and Kelsey Fitch with a wed-ding shower.

Kelsey’s sister-in-law, Crystal was the emcee for the afternoon, the guest registry was attended by Sabrina Knaus and Dani-elle Adams.

Joining the couple at the head table were maid of honor Crystal Fitch and bridesmaids Lisa Mudry, Sabrina Knaus, Danielle Adams, Beth Nelson, (missing Beth Hunt); best man Nicholas Martin and groomsmen Derek Ol-son, Cody Sommerfeld and Matthew Mortensen, (missing Nathan Johnson and Brock Fitch).

Grandma Luc Som-merfeld provided a beau-tiful shower cake which graced the head table and was later passed around by the couple.

The wedding will take place April 12, 2012 at Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

Jory is the son of Ter-

ry and Arlette Segberg of Cameo and Kelsey is the

daughter of Rhonda and Allen Fitch of Shellbrook.

Wedding shower at Cameo Hall

Jory and Kelsey

By: Cassie BendigThe other day I took

a workshop called Take the Lead! in Prince Al-bert. This workshop really opened my eyes on how to get kids to be kids and active again. Lately it’s all about video games, TV shows and taking the easy route. On one of the vid-eos we watched (made by in motion) a quote really struck me and made amaz-ing sense: “We have been saying for generations now, my kids are gonna have it [life] better than I did, we’ve done such a good job of that we have not only made it easier, we’ve made it shorter.”

– Jim Large, Facilitator, Moose Jaw in motion.

The program is de-signed to coach kids ages 11-14 years to mentor younger kids to play dur-ing recess – or any other time – by leading games and activities. Inmotion has a 30-30-30 rule that I really think we can imple-ment for our kids. 30 min-utes of activity in school, at home and in the communi-ty. In school, this would be being active in gym class, at recess or even the teach-er getting the kids to do jumping jacks in the mid-dle of class. At home, well parents, this is up to you. Go out sledding, for a walk

or just do something in the back yard. In the com-munity, well that’s where I would really like to help. We are looking at starting an after school program in September. This program would defi nitely ensure at least 30 minutes every day and include times for mental stimulation (home-work) and a snack time. Everything is still in plan-ning stages but let’s hope it works. Another way to get your kids active; especial-ly if your kids are video game junkies, is to use the Xbox Kinect. I have had one for over a year now and it is very easy to get a sweat on with the games

included. Create some fun family competition and play so the winner gets to pick what’s for supper.

Make the 30-30-30 pledge and let’s infl uence our minds of tomorrow to live a healthy long life. Live it yourself too, be ac-tive with your kids, it will not hurt us to get out there

too. On a side note, I just

want to remind those stu-dents out there about the importance of working for one’s community; it will give you a sense of pride, accomplishment and don’t forget some pocket change. Contact me if anyone has questions!

Weekly Health Tip: Since this article has been dedicated to getting your kids active, don’t forget to include healthy snacks! For true health, it’s an entire lifestyle – lots of quality sleep, exercise and healthy food.

Have a great week!

February 17, 2012 Shellbrook Chronicle Page 13

From the Desk of the Recreation Director

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In the absence of the President and Vice President Joyce Brunton chaired the meeting

19 members were present

Cassie Bendig , the Recreation Director for Shellbrook Spoke to us re-garding possible activities for Seniors, using the pool and other facilities.

Staffi ng the Tourist Booth came up and a few options were discussed.

How Seniors could benefi t from The Health and Fitness Awareness Day that is planned for Febru-ary 26 was explained.

Adeline Fossey read the minutes which were adopted as corrected.

Business arising from the minutes

Volunteers to make

muffi ns Wednesday Feb. 1 for Prairie Women with Snowmobiles

Florence Fulton, Ulwi-na Hinz ,Bea Lande, Mar-lene Mason, Joyce Brun-ton and Adeline Fossey

Treasurers reportJoyce Brunton gave the

treasurer’s report. Joyce moved the adoption of her report seconded by John Groenen. Carried

Moved by Bea Lande seconded by Margaret Smylie that the bills be paid. Carried

Reports Hall - Adeline report-

ed 3 bookings for the hall to date for January

The hall was broken into between December 19 and 25, the 40” fl at screen TV was taken.

Conveners – Bea Lande

requested 10 volunteers to bring 2 pies each for the Tea, Bake and White El-ephant Sale Friday Febru-ary 24. Those bringing pies are asked to bring 1 item for the bake table. Other members are asked for 3 items.

Monday- Games of choice – 8 – 10 people have been present.

New BusinessMoved by Norma

Cornwell seconded by Dorothy Miller that we buy a commercial lock for the front door. Carried.

Moved by Norma Cornwell seconded by Ma-rie Laberge that we hire Bruce Moe to repair the doors to the Hall and in-stall the new lock. Carried

Moved by Ann Jacobs seconded by Ella Reidt that we sell the 1st TV stand we bought. Carried.

DiscussionOptions for the Tourist

booth were discussed and a decision will be made at the next meeting

AnnouncementsGames of Choice Mon-

days 2 p.m.Exercises Thursdays

9:30 a.mKaiser Thursdays 7:30

p.m.Prairie Women on

Snowmobiles Wednesday February 1 10:00 a.m.

Tea, Bake and White Elephant sale Friday Feb-ruary 24

Pot Luck Lunch “Bring a Friend” Monday March 19 12 noon. Games of Choice to follow.

Next Meeting Wednes-day February 8 2p.m.

Lorna Thompson ad-journed the meeting. Games of choice followed.

January Birthdays - Is-abella Henry, Blake Jones and Velma Ell.

Loreen Remus sup-plied the birthday cake , Alice Bruce and Ulwina Hinz the sandwiches

Shellbrook Seniors news

LAND FOR SALEThe Public Guardian and Trustee of Saskatchewan as property guardian for Royce Church, will accept bids on the following:

SW 28-45-7 W3 - RM of Blaine Lake No. 434PT. SE 3-46-7 W3 - RM of Leask No. 464

Property will be sold in “As Is” condition, with the ex-ception of the chattels listed below. No minerals in-cluded in the sale. Land has been organically farmed and there is currently a clover crop on the land.Sealed bids, clearly marked “CHURCH TENDER”, should be received in our offi ce by Monday February 27, 2012 accompanied by a deposit of 10 % of the bid in the form of a money order or certifi ed cheque to the address below. (Deposits will be refunded except for that of the successful bidder.) 4 Weststeel Rosco bins and a Case 930 tractor located on SW 28-45-7 W3 are not included in the sale of the property. These chattels have been arranged to be sold by auction on March 24, 2012. Successful bidder of SW 28-45-7 W3 will be required to allow access onto the property for the removal of the bins and tractor by May 31, 2012. Machinery and equipment not sold at auction will remain on the land and become the prop-erty of the successful bidder.The highest or any bid not necessarily accepted.For further information contact Ryan Bates at 787-8115 or email: ryan.bates@gov.sk.ca

Public Guardian and Trustee of Saskatchewan100 - 1871 Smith StreetREGINA SK S4P 4W4

Fax: (306) 787-5065

PROSSER - Do-ris Prosser passed away peacefully at St. Paul’s Hospital on February 6 at the age of 90, with family by her side.

Doris was born in the Brightholme district south of Shellbrook on Septem-ber 8, 1921 to Lawrence and Bertha Brough. She attended Mount Teviot School. In 1942 she mar-ried Francis Prosser and together they began farm-ing in the Parkview dis-trict east of Shellbrook. In 1959 they moved to Shell-brook and shortly there-after Doris went to work in the clothing depart-ment of Koppang’s store and received the “Clerk of the Year” award from the Town of Shellbrook in 1974. Mom was very involved in the commu-nity but was most proud of her work with the church and the Royal Purple. She joined the Royal Purple in 1969 and as a 43-year member she served as trea-surer for 8 years, secretary

for 5 years, Honored Royal Lady for 2 years, historian for 6 years, and as District Deputy of District 4 for 2 years. Mom was an ac-tive and faithful member of St. Andrew’s Anglican Church where she served many years on the vestry, acted as the People’s War-den and as the Minister’s Warden, and was made an honorary life member of the Vestry.

Doris is survived by her children: Elaine (Her-man) Olexson, Wesley (Linda) Prosser, Sharon (Richard) Cockshott, Ken-neth (Joanne) Prosser, her grandchildren, Cheryl, Dawn, Erin, Keith, Ken-neth, Kimberley, Lisa, Sheri, and Todd; and six great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sis-ter Elsie Prosser, nephews Dennis and Stan Prosser.

She was predeceased by her parents Clarence and Bertha Brough; an infant brother, her hus-band Francis, brothers-in-

law Cyril and Desmond Prosser, and a sister-in-law Camilla Prosser

A funeral service was held February 10 at St. An-drew’s Anglican Church with Father Stephen Har-nish offi ciating, with in-terment a the Shellbrook Cemetery.

Arrangements were en-trusted to Martens Warman Funeral Home.

In lieu of fl owers the family would appreciate donations to St. Andrew’s Anglican Church or a char-ity of your choice.

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Obituaries

LUTHERAN CHURCHZion - CanwoodSunday School,

Worship Sunday, 11 a.m.St. John’s - Shellbrook

Sunday School, Worship Sunday, 9 a.m.Pastor Doug SchmirlerParkside, Immanuel11 a.m. - Worship &

Sunday School Pastor Chris Dean------------------------PENTECOSTAL

CHURCHParkside

10:00 a.m. Time of prayer10:30 a.m. Worship

11:00 a.m. Sunday SchoolPastor David Baldock

ShellbrookSunday School 9:45 a.m.

Sun., 11:00 a.m. - WorshipPastor David Bodvarson

747-7235Canwood

11 a.m. - WorshipPastor Glenn Blazosek

Leask Gospel Tabernacle

Sunday 6:30 p.m.Pastor L. Trafford

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11:00 a.m. - WorshipBible Classes 9:45 A.M.Summer: 10:30 a.m. - 12

469-2258Youth Nite: Fridays

Mont NeboWed., 7:30 p.m. - Bible

Study and Prayer.Sun., 10:30 a.m. - Worship

Pastor Bill Klumpenhower

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DebdenSun., 9:30 a.m. - Mass.Fr. Sebastian Kunnath

Big River - Sacred HeartSun., 11:30 a.m. - Mass

Whitefi shSun., 2:30 p.m. - Mass.

VictoireSat., 7:30 p.m. - Mass.Fr. Sebastin Kunnath

Eucharist CelebrationsMuskeg

Sat., 7:30 p.m. - MassMistawasis

Sunday, 3 p.m. St. Agatha’s -

ShellbrookMass Sunday, 11 a.m.

Fr. Tru LeSt. Henry’s - Leask

Mass Saturday 7 p.m.St. Joseph’s - Marcelin

Mass Sunday, 9 a.m.Fr. Tru Le

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MistawasisSunday worship

11 a.m.Rev. Bev Shepansky------------------------SEVENTH DAY

ADVENTIST407-2nd Ave E,

ShellbrookSat., 9:45 a.m. - Sabbath

School.Sat., 11:00 am Worship

Broadcast on VOAR 92.1 FM

Pastor Stanislav Kondrat306-764-6853

------------------------SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

Currently meeting in homes on Sunday morn.

and Wednesday evenings.Parkside 747-2309,

Leask 466-4498 Marcelin 226-4615------------------------

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8 a.m. - Morning prayer Service.

9 a.m. Holy CommunionCanwood - Christ Church2 p.m. 1st & 3rd Sundays

Evening Prayer 2nd & 4th Sundays Holy

CommunionMont Nebo - St. Luke’s

2 p.m. - 1st and 3rd Sundays Holy Communion

2nd and 4th Sundays Evening Prayer St. Andrew’s -

ShellbrookSunday, 11 a.m.

Holy CommunionFather Harnish

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UNITED CHURCHBig River

1st & 2nd Sundays 1 p.m. - Worship

at Anglican ChurchAll Other Sundays -10 a.m.

Shellbrook - KnoxSun., 10 am - WorshipPastor Dave Whalley------------------------ABUNDANT LIFE

CHURCHBig River

Sun., 10:30 a.m. - Worship

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BLAINE LAKE: Wapiti Library: Books, DVDs, Internet, Study/Meeting Space, Proctor Service. Hours: Tuesday 1-5 p.m., Wednesday 1 - 5 p.m.; Thursday 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. (Children’s Program & Story Telling 3:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.); Friday 1-5, (Adult computer help 2 - 4 p.m.) 306-497-3130.CANWOOD: Branch of Wapiti Regional Library Hours: Tues. and Fri., 1 - 5 p.m. Internet services available at the library.DEBDEN: Wapiti Library hours: Monday 3 pm - 7 pm. Afterschool Program 3:30 - 5:00. Wednesday 11 am - 4 pm. Librarian: Aline HannonLEASK: Wapiti Library Hours: Tues. & Fri.: 1 - 5:30 pm & Sat., 1:00 - 5:00 pm.MARCELIN: Wapiti Library is open Tues. 11 - 4 pm; Thur. 3 - 8 pm. For information on all your library needs, please contact 306-226-2110.SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Branch of the Wapiti Library located at 105 Railway Ave., West (Provincial building). Library Hours: Mon., 2 - 6:30 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). Ph. 747-3419.CANWOOD: Canwood Regional Park Supper and Auction at the Canwood Elks Community Center on Saturday, March 10. Happy Hour 5 p.m, Supper 6 pm, Auc-tion to follow. Adults $10, 12 and under $8. Proceeds to Canwood Regional Park improvements.SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Seniors Association Annual Tea, Bake and White Elephant Sale. Pie a la Mode, Coffee/Tea. Friday, February 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Seniors CentreSHELLBROOK: Cameo Community Snowmobile Rally, Saturday, February 25, Register 12 noon to 2 p.m. ~ Cameo Hall, Tickets $10.00 each or 3/$20.00 , Call Keith at 747-3765, 747-2101 or Ralph at 747-3611, 1st Prize - 30% of Ticket Sales • 2nd Prize - 20% of Ticket Sales, 3rd Prize - 10% of Ticket Sales • Plus Rider - Only Door Prizes. Kaiser Tournament, Sun., February 26, Register 12 noon to 1 p.m. $5.00/person SHELLBROOK: Telemiracle 35 Shellbrook Kinsmen & Kinettes will be doing the Annual Town Canvass For Telemiracle Donations on February 27, 28, 29 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Please make cheques payable to Kinsmen Telemiracle.Donations will be accepted at Woodland Pharmacy until March 01SHELLBROOK: Eat you way to health - 6 week video health series of Cook-ing Demo’s & Food Tasting on Feb. 11 - March 17th. Every Saturday at 3 p.m. ~ $10.00 per week. Shellbrook 7th Day Adventist Church, 407-2nd Ave. East, Shellbrook. Contact Laura 747-3554, 960-1725 (cell). Second session - A common sense program

SaskPower is warning customers about what they call a “hydro saver scam.”

Callers claiming to rep-resent a local or provin-cial power company offer customers a revolutionary power saving device rang-ing from $130 to $189.

According to SaskPower spokesperson Shawn Silzer, there is no such device that can sig-nificantly reduce power consumption.

He noted that the Crown Corporation would not contact customers to promote products and ser-vices by phone.

“SaskPower doesn’t contact residential cus-

tomers by phone to pro-mote products or services. The only time we’ll con-tact customers by phone is if we’re doing market research,” said Silzer.

One incident was reported to the Chronicle in which the call recipi-ent took down all of the information provided by the caller and forwarded it to SaskPower.

The callers allege that plugging the device into the wall will stabilize volt-ages and reduce currents on power supplies/appli-ances.

The Competition Bureau of Canada has received a number of com-

plaints from those who have bought the power saver product stating that it doesn’t work. The prod-uct also does not have any Canadian Safety Standards (CSA) markings.

Those who have received a call about power saver devices are asked to contact the Canadian Anti-fraud Call Centre at 1-888-495-8501.

Those who have given financial information, bank account or credit card numbers over the phone should contact their finan-cial institution and report the matter to the RCMP.

February 17, 2012 Shellbrook Chronicle Page 15

Tavares still on the road to superstardom

BrucePenton

You’re John Tavares and you’re an eight-year-old hockey phenom in Ontario. You’re playing above your age group and still dominating.

You’re John Tavares and now you’re 14 and people in your camp successfully petition the Ontario Hockey League to waive its age rules and allow you to be eligible for selection in the priority draft under an “exceptional talent” clause.

You’re John Tavares and things go per-fectly according to plan, dominating the OHL, scoring 45 goals as a 15-year-old and going on to break Peter Lee’s career OHL record with 215 over four seasons.

You’re John Tavares and after a decade of hype about being one of the best Cana-dian hockey talents to come along since Gretzky, Lemieux and Crosby, you’re the No. 1 pick in the NHL and sign with the New York Islanders.

You’re John Tavares, a regular with the Islanders and in your fi rst two seasons . . . well, you may as well be in the witness protection program.

Has John Tavares fallen off the face of the earth? Is he still playing hockey?

Of course he is. This is his third year in the NHL and it’s easy to get lost or ig-nored while playing for the Islanders, who are No. 3 in the Greater New York area and among the league’s bottom feeders for the past 20 years or so. The Islanders’ last playoff series victory was in 1992-93. They’ve missed the playoffs 17 times in the previous 22 years.

Despite 24 and 29 goals in his fi rst two seasons, Tavares’s hockey profi le has fad-ed. So much so that when an ESPN writer

recently featured “the top 25 NHL players under the age of 25,” the name of John Tavares was nowhere to be found.

Which is ridiculous, of course. Tava-res has been around the top 10 scorers in the league all year and is on pace for a 34-goal, 83-point season. Pretty nice num-bers. At the age of 21, he’s the fi fth-high-est scorer among those 25 and under in the NHL. But Patrik Berglund, Bryan Little and Sergei Kostitsyn are better than Ta-vares, according to the so-called sage from ESPN, who should perhaps stick to football or basketball analysis and leave hockey to people who know. Such as almost any Canadian, for instance.

As a matter of fact, you are John Tava-res and you are on the cusp of becoming an NHL superstar. But then again, we’ve known that since you were eight years old.

• Norman Chad of the Washington Post, on three stars of the New England Patriots: “The quarterback (Tom Brady) is married to a supermodel. The wide re-ceiver (Wes Welker) is engaged to a for-mer Miss Hooters International. The tight end (Rob Gronkowski) hangs out with an adult fi lm star. I guess that’s why they’re called “skill positions.”

• Comedy writer Jerry Perisho: “The Super Bowl champion New York Giants enjoyed a ticker tape parade down Broad-

way in New York City. A terrible traffi c jam occurred when Eli Manning’s helmet couldn’t make it between buildings.”

• Perisho again: “Former NFL rushing champ Ricky Williams says he is retiring. In other words, they asked him to pee in a cup again.”

• Comedy writer Jim Barach: “Michael Vick was named the most disliked athlete by fans, with Tiger Woods coming in second. It makes a big dif-ference if you were harmful to dogs, or just ended up in the doghouse.”

• Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel:

“I’m not saying Madonna is getting old, but she appears to have had so much work done on her face that she should have opened up the Super Bowl Halftime Show with ‘Like a Surgeon.’”

• Headline at TheOnion.com: “Land-on Donovan inks $2-per-goal deal with grandparents.”

• Blogger Bill Littlejohn: “The most valuable athletes in North America Pey-ton Manning and Sidney Crosby, neck and neck.”

• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “Big Hurt Beer, named for ex-White Sox slugger Frank Thomas, will be on tap at

U.S. Cellular Field this season. In a relat-ed story, the Giants had to mothball plans for Bonds Balco Brew because they can’t get a big enough head on it.”

• Comedian Argus Hamilton, after commissioner Roger Goodell said that the NFL’s revenue-sharing among teams amounts to socialism: “He’s right. How-ever, 600 guys splitting up $10 billion isn’t exactly the way Karl Marx diagramed the play on the chalkboard.”

• TNT’s Conan O’Brien, after super-model Gisele Bundchen asked people to pray for her husband to win the Super Bowl: “In response, God said, ‘You know what, I think I’ve done enough for Tom Brady.’ ”

• Scott Ostler of the San Francisco Chronicle: “Phil Jackson has written an-other book. Which makes sense. You can’t point out all of Kobe Bryant’s faults in one book.”

• Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe.com: “Tim Tebow led the Broncos to some miraculous wins. Jeremy Lin, a de-vout Christian, had an incredible week for the Knicks. In MLB, teams are thinking about sending their scouts into churches.”

• Littlejohn again, with a Super Bowl cheap shot: “Wes Welker has been asked to throw the switch that drops the ball at Times Square next New Year’s Eve.”

Care to comment? Email brucepen-ton2003@yahoo.ca

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Plan to AttendDEBDEN CREDIT UNION’S

Annual Meetingat the Debden Community Hall

Thursday, March 15, 2012Supper 6:30 p.m. ~ Meeting to followTickets Available at either Branch of

Debden Credit Union LimitedTickets Only $6.00 per person

THE AGENDA WILL INCLUDE:• Credit Union financial reports will be available for

examination no later than 21 days prior to the meeting.

Beware ‘hydro saver’ scam

Dr. Wayne DiakowDr. Stephen Malec

Dr. Carolyn HaugenDr. Nicole Lacey

Central Optometric GroupOPTOMETRISTS3 - 210 - 15th Street East,

Prince Albert S6V 1G2

PHONE 764-6311

TRUCKING

BUSINESS

DIRECTORY... ...THE PULSE OF THE REGION

RED WINGAUTO RECYCLERSHwy. 2 North - Pine Village

Mon. - Fri. 8 am to 5 pmSat. 9 am to 3 pm

(excluding long weekends)RR 5, Site 16, Comp 13

Prince Albert, SK S6V 5R3

Ph: 306-922-2210Fax: 306-922-2689

AGRICULTURE

Drs. Degelman, Miller,

MacDonald & FinkP.A. Vision CentreOPTOMETRISTS3 - 2685 - 2nd Avenue WestPhone 764-2288

Prince Albertwebsite: www.pavision.optometry.net

OPTOMETRIST

OPTOMETRIST

764-27731-800-561-4357

WHITROW STOBBS& ASSOCIATES

G. Whitrow, Prof. Acct. B. Stobbs, Tax Acct.

Consultants for Simply Accounting

ACCOUNTING

CURBING

P.A. VACUUMService - Parts

(all makes of vacuums welcome

FREE ESTIMATES

SALES763-3202#2-150-32nd St. W.Prince Albert, SK

(behindPizza Hut)

VACUUM SALES

FUNERAL SERVICES

DELBERT M.DYNNA

Law Office100A - 10th St. East

Prince Albert, SK S6V 0Y7phone (306) 764-6856

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

LAWYER

PLUMBING

A & A Trading Ltd.1-131 Service Rd. East, Box 457

Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0

For All YourUsed Car

and Truck NeedsEmail: aatrading@sasktel.net

Cell: 306-747-7168Fax: 306-747-3481

Ph 747-4321 anytime

AUTOMOBILE

NISSE FOUNDRY

Bronze cemetery plaquesmade at Mont Nebo, Sask.

Phone: 468-2853Fax: 468-2252

email nisse@sasktel.netweb: www.nissefoundry.com

Build our community:Buy locally manufactured

BRONZE CASTER

AUTO ACCESSORIES

• Complete Autobody Repair• Lifetime Warranty• Auto Glass Repair

• Paintless Dent Repair492 South Industrial Dr.

Prince Albert922-2040

AUTOBODY REPAIR

FINANCES

Serving our Communities in Debden and Big River

Debden 724-8370

Big River 469-4944

Building Futures Together

AUTOMOBILE

• Pump & Fuel Injector Overhauls• Drive-In Bay Service

• Power Performance Productsemail: padiesel@sasktel.net

Fax: 763-0410

Your Best Move!

922-1420www.tbmason.com

REAL ESTATE

BMW Plumbing & Heating

Licensed Gas Fitter/Journeyman PlumberNew Construction &

RenovationsFurnace/Boiler/AirconditioningFree Quotes

1-306-883-2350Cell: 1-306-883-7467

Barry West, Owner/OperatorSpiritwood, SK. S0J 2M0

PLUMBING

LAWYER

Wilcox-Zuk-ChovinLaw OfficeKimble Bradley

747-2641Shellbrook

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• CONSTRUCTION •• CONSTRUCTION •AUTETAUTET

Leask, SKLeask, SK

• Framing, Concrete, • Exterior/Interior FinishingResidential & Farm Building

Allan Autet466-2159466-7771

CONSTRUCTION

Shelltown Plumbing& Heating

Saalmic Mechanical Services Ltd.Courteous, professional,

reliable, plumbing, heating,gas fitting services

Phone 747-4332Shellbrook, Sask.

Rocky Road Trucking Ltd. Debden, SK

For all your Grain Hauling needs. Contact Rocky CoutureCell (306)468-7872 or

(306)724-2176

FUNERAL SERVICES

HEARING CLINIC

Carlton Trail Hearing ClinicDr. Jodi Haberstock,

Au.D., BCC - HISDoreen Chyz, BC - HIS2995 2nd Ave. West

South Hill Mall, Prince Albert, SK306-922-0003

TF 1-877-477-6863www.carltontrailhearing.com

WELDING/REPAIR

PARKSIDE WELDING & REPAIR

MOBILE & SHOP

Greg OlsonPh: 747-2990 Cell: 747-8148

Parksideg-welding@hotmail.com

EAVESTROUGHING

BEAU “LAC” FUNERAL HOME LTD.Pre-Arrangements Available

REMCO MEMORIAL REPRESENTATIVE

747-2828 (24 hours)www.beaulacfuneralhome.com

Dave Hjertaas ~ Tammy Smart ~ Donna Lovberg John Couture Greg Spencer Marjorie Brossart Fred Pomrenk

Owned & Operated by Ed and Brenda Beaulac

FUNERAL SERVICES

Don Moriarty Lesley SullyColette Kadziolka Wayne TimoffeeLouise Robert Andrea Langlois

RIVER PARKFUNERAL

HOMEPrince Albert, SK306-764-2727

1-888-858-2727Pre-Arrangements Available

STUCCO SERVICES

STUCCO/STONE/DRYWALLFor Stucco, Parging or Stone Ph: Frank (306) 427-4908

For Drywall, Boarding, Taping, Texture & Small Renos

Ph: Rodney (306) 427-4907

Kwik KerbContinuous Edging Suits:

• Garden Soil & Bark Retention• Mower Strips• Driveway Borders & Edges• Landscaping Contouring• Paving Borders• Carparks

RCM CurbingPrince Albert

960-8659

FARM EQUIPMENT

PARTSLarry Adamko, Joe Clyke

After Hours 960-1921SERVICE

Chris LucyshynAfter Hours 960-4916

SALESBrent Karr 232-7810

INSURANCE

1-877-898-8248 (TAIT)

SHELLBROOK 747-2896CANWOOD 468-2227

LEASK 466-4811

email: office@taitinsurance.cawww.taitinsurance.ca

General InsuranceHealth Insurance

Motor Licence Issuer

TMK EAVESTROUGHING

Eavestroughing • Fascia Soffi ts • Siding

Tyson KasnerTyson Kasnert.m.k.@sasktel.net

Cell Phone Number

306•747•8169

METAL SIDING/ROOFING YARD CARE• Snow

Removal• Roto Tilling • Levelling• Material

Hauling• Finish & Rough Cut Mowing

Trac Skid Steer Dump Trailer ~ Tractor

Call Cal at 1-306-714-7222

Total Lot Care

Call Leonard 306-466-7921

or visit www.versaframe.ca

METAL ROOFING METAL SIDINGMETAL SIDING

• MANUFACTURER DIRECT• Steel Roll formed to custom

lengths• LOWEST PRICES

WAITING FOR YOU

This Space Is Waiting For You

Keep Your Business In The Public Eye And A

Quick Reference At Your Customer’s Finger Tips.

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Quick Reference At Your Customer’s Finger Tips.

Call Today:Madeleine747-2442

WAITING FOR YOU

This Space Is Waiting For You

Keep Your Business In The Public Eye And A

Quick Reference At Your Customer’s Finger Tips.

Call Today:Madeleine747-2442

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TENDER OPPORTUNITY

Shellbrook Public Li-brary invites tenters for painting the interior of the Library.P.O. Box 490Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0105 Railway Avenue WestPhone (306) 747-3419Email: shbrcirc@panet.pa.sk.caSealed tenders will be re-ceived at the Shellbrook Public Library by Febru-ary 29, 2012. Lowest or any tender not necessar-ily accepted. Interested person may contact Librarian Alanna by phone at 747-3419 or during open hours at the library. 2-8C

FOR SALE - Band sawn lumber, spruce 2x4 to 2x10 from 8 ft. to 20 ft.; 1x6, 1x8, 2nd cuts, and bull rails also timbers from 4x4 to 12x12. Phone 306-469-2490, Big River. TFCH

FOR SALE - 2002 Intrigue 3.5L, V6, Red, 4 dr., a/t/c, PW, PS, PD, P Seats, Command Start 182K, $5,500 Call 747-3965 2-8CH

FOR SALE - 1980 Kawasaki Invader, 440, L/C, new en-gine, $750 obo. Brad 1-306-468-2678 or 716-9080 2-7CH

FOR SALE - 1998 Bergen 16’ stock trailer. Ph: 747-3185 TFCH

M A C H I N E R Y WANTED - 25’ to 30’ tow behind packer. Also 5’ to 6’ rough cut mow-er. Call Ken 747-2363 1-7CH

FOR SALE - Black and Red Angus bulls on moder-ate growing ration. Performance info available. Adrian, Brian or Elaine Ed-wards, Valleyhills Angus, Glaslyn, SK 342-4407 TFCH

FOR SALE - Johner Stock Farm bulls. Polled Herefords/Black Angus yearling and 2 year olds. G u a r a n t e e d , Delivered. David 3 0 6 - 8 9 3 - 2 7 1 4 , Justin 306-248-1305 20-26CH

PETS FOR SALE - Black Lab Cross puppies, $75.00 each, Black in color. 7 weeks old. 1-306-747-8104 2-7CH

HOUSE FOR SALE - Shellbrook Condo, 900 sq. foot, 2 bedroom, new paint, floor-ing, 4 appliances, heated garage, wheelchair accessi-ble. $179,000 (less than real estate as-sessment). Phone 747-2112, cell 747-7834. 4-8CH

FOR SALE - Lots in Shellbrook, 702 Centennial Dr., Corner of Cen-tennial Dr and

7th Ave. East. $21,000. Ph: 747-3504 2-7CH

FOR SALE - Farm land in the RM of Canwood SW15-51-05-w3. 162 acres. Phone after 6 p.m. 306-468-2665 ask for Judy. 4-7CH

FOR SALE OR RENT - NW-2-49-4-W3. Taking of-fers for either sale or rent until Febru-

ary 24, 2012. High-est or any offer not necessarily accept-ed. Purchase offers will be accom-panied by a 10% deposit cheque. Unsuccessful bid-ders will have the cheques returned. Everybody will be notifi ed by March 2, 2012 if they were the success-ful bidder or not. Bids can be mailed to Box 772, Shell-brook, SK. S0J 2E0. 4-8CH

FOR SALE OR RENT - RV lots for rent or purchase at Filion Lake Resort. Unserviced lots @

$300 per month or $1000 per season. Lot size 35’ x 40’Lots for purchase starting @ $19,900. 60’ x 110’. Call 306-921-7792 or www.filionlakere-sort.com 6-10CH

FOR RENT - Pas-ture / crop land for lease. Three quar-ters with water, 7 kms east of Mont Nebo, access off Hwy 3 or Range

Road. Vince 780-838-5633 1-7CH

FOR RENT - Rooms for rent on acreage 3 1/2 miles from Shellbrook. $350/month. Phone 3 0 6 - 7 4 7 - 3 5 3 0 . 3-7CH

PASTURE FOR RENT - 200 cow/calf pairs, 4 wire fence, cross fenced into 5 fi elds. Ph: 3 0 6 - 8 8 3 - 7 8 6 8 4-10CH

February 17, 2012 Shellbrook Chronicle Page 17

SWNA Blanket Classifi edsReaching over 6 million

people weekly. Cost for 25 words:Saskatchewan market .........$209.00 One Zone ............................$86.00 Two Zone ..........................$123.00Alberta market .......................$259.00Manitoba market ...................$179.00BC market .............................$395.00Ontario market ......................$429.00 Central Ontario ..................$139.00 Eastern Ontario ..................$143.00 Northern Ontario ..................$82.00Quebec market English ...............................$160.00 French ................................$709.00Atlantic market ......................$159.00Across Canada ..................$1,770.00

(excluding French)Career Ads

“Reaching Over 600,000 People Weekly”Rates: $7.79 per agate line

Size: 2 col. x 2” ............... .....$424.00Deadline for Booking/Material

Tuesdays @ 12 NoonContact the Shellbrook Chronicle

306-747-2442or Email:

chads@shellbrookchronicle.comAll prices plus applicable taxes.

NOTICEThis 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.

Shellbrook Chronicle Reaching over 10,000 people weekly.

Personal Classifi eds: $13.25 for 20 words + 20¢ additional

words for the 1st week. Additional weeks: $7.75/week + GST.

Classifi ed Display: $17.50/column inch. Minimum 2 column inches - $35.00 + GST.

For All Other Advertising Please Contact Our Offi ce at:

Ph: 747-2442 or Fax: 747-3000Email: news:

chnews@shellbrookchronicle.comadvertising:

chads@shellbrookchronicle.comP.O. Box 10, Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0Advertising Deadline - Monday: 5:00 p.m.

Subscriptions$57.00 + $2.85 (GST) = $59.85/year

Great Family Home For Sale

3+1 bedroom 1,175 sq. ft. bungalow in Shellbrook. Open concept with vaulted ceiling in kitchen and living room. Close to schools in a great neighbourhood. Quick possession available. $254,000

Call 747-7545 for viewing

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TENDERS

Advertising Deadline is

Monday5:00 p.m.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

REC. VEHICLES FOR SALE

MACHINERYFOR SALE

MACHINERYWANTED

LIVESTOCKFOR SALE

PETS FOR SALE

SEED WANTED

LOTSFOR SALE

LANDFOR SALE

FOR SALEOR RENT

WANTEDAll kinds of feed grain, including

heated canola. Now distributors of feed pellets with up to

36% protein. Bulk Fertilizer

For SaleMarcel Seeds

Debden Ph: 306-724-4461

HOMESFOR SALE

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small ads

BIG deals$13.25 for 20 words

20¢/additional words2nd week is only $7.75

Shellbrook ChronicleSpiritwood Herald

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TENDER OPPORTUNITY

Shellbrook Public Li-brary invites tenters for painting the interior of the Library.P.O. Box 490Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0105 Railway Avenue WestPhone (306) 747-3419Email: shbrcirc@panet.pa.sk.caSealed tenders will be re-ceived at the Shellbrook Public Library by Febru-ary 29, 2012. Lowest or any tender not necessar-ily accepted. Interested person may contact Librarian Alanna by phone at 747-3419 or during open hours at the library. 2-8C

FOR SALE - Band sawn lumber, spruce 2x4 to 2x10 from 8 ft. to 20 ft.; 1x6, 1x8, 2nd cuts, and bull rails also timbers from 4x4 to 12x12. Phone 306-469-2490, Big River. TFCH

FOR SALE - 2002 Intrigue 3.5L, V6, Red, 4 dr., a/t/c, PW, PS, PD, P Seats, Command Start 182K, $5,500 Call 747-3965 2-8CH

FOR SALE - 1980 Kawasaki Invader, 440, L/C, new en-gine, $750 obo. Brad 1-306-468-2678 or 716-9080 2-7CH

FOR SALE - 1998 Bergen 16’ stock trailer. Ph: 747-3185 TFCH

M A C H I N E R Y WANTED - 25’ to 30’ tow behind packer. Also 5’ to 6’ rough cut mow-er. Call Ken 747-2363 1-7CH

FOR SALE - Black and Red Angus bulls on moder-ate growing ration. Performance info available. Adrian, Brian or Elaine Ed-wards, Valleyhills Angus, Glaslyn, SK 342-4407 TFCH

FOR SALE - Johner Stock Farm bulls. Polled Herefords/Black Angus yearling and 2 year olds. G u a r a n t e e d , Delivered. David 3 0 6 - 8 9 3 - 2 7 1 4 , Justin 306-248-1305 20-26CH

PETS FOR SALE - Black Lab Cross puppies, $75.00 each, Black in color. 7 weeks old. 1-306-747-8104 2-7CH

HOUSE FOR SALE - Shellbrook Condo, 900 sq. foot, 2 bedroom, new paint, floor-ing, 4 appliances, heated garage, wheelchair accessi-ble. $179,000 (less than real estate as-sessment). Phone 747-2112, cell 747-7834. 4-8CH

FOR SALE - Lots in Shellbrook, 702 Centennial Dr., Corner of Cen-tennial Dr and

7th Ave. East. $21,000. Ph: 747-3504 2-7CH

FOR SALE - Farm land in the RM of Canwood SW15-51-05-w3. 162 acres. Phone after 6 p.m. 306-468-2665 ask for Judy. 4-7CH

FOR SALE OR RENT - NW-2-49-4-W3. Taking of-fers for either sale or rent until Febru-

ary 24, 2012. High-est or any offer not necessarily accept-ed. Purchase offers will be accom-panied by a 10% deposit cheque. Unsuccessful bid-ders will have the cheques returned. Everybody will be notifi ed by March 2, 2012 if they were the success-ful bidder or not. Bids can be mailed to Box 772, Shell-brook, SK. S0J 2E0. 4-8CH

FOR SALE OR RENT - RV lots for rent or purchase at Filion Lake Resort. Unserviced lots @

$300 per month or $1000 per season. Lot size 35’ x 40’Lots for purchase starting @ $19,900. 60’ x 110’. Call 306-921-7792 or www.filionlakere-sort.com 6-10CH

FOR RENT - Pas-ture / crop land for lease. Three quar-ters with water, 7 kms east of Mont Nebo, access off Hwy 3 or Range

Road. Vince 780-838-5633 1-7CH

FOR RENT - Rooms for rent on acreage 3 1/2 miles from Shellbrook. $350/month. Phone 3 0 6 - 7 4 7 - 3 5 3 0 . 3-7CH

PASTURE FOR RENT - 200 cow/calf pairs, 4 wire fence, cross fenced into 5 fi elds. Ph: 3 0 6 - 8 8 3 - 7 8 6 8 4-10CH

February 17, 2012 Shellbrook Chronicle Page 17

SWNA Blanket Classifi edsReaching over 6 million

people weekly. Cost for 25 words:Saskatchewan market .........$209.00 One Zone ............................$86.00 Two Zone ..........................$123.00Alberta market .......................$259.00Manitoba market ...................$179.00BC market .............................$395.00Ontario market ......................$429.00 Central Ontario ..................$139.00 Eastern Ontario ..................$143.00 Northern Ontario ..................$82.00Quebec market English ...............................$160.00 French ................................$709.00Atlantic market ......................$159.00Across Canada ..................$1,770.00

(excluding French)Career Ads

“Reaching Over 600,000 People Weekly”Rates: $7.79 per agate line

Size: 2 col. x 2” ............... .....$424.00Deadline for Booking/Material

Tuesdays @ 12 NoonContact the Shellbrook Chronicle

306-747-2442or Email:

chads@shellbrookchronicle.comAll prices plus applicable taxes.

NOTICEThis 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.

Shellbrook Chronicle Reaching over 10,000 people weekly.

Personal Classifi eds: $13.25 for 20 words + 20¢ additional

words for the 1st week. Additional weeks: $7.75/week + GST.

Classifi ed Display: $17.50/column inch. Minimum 2 column inches - $35.00 + GST.

For All Other Advertising Please Contact Our Offi ce at:

Ph: 747-2442 or Fax: 747-3000Email: news:

chnews@shellbrookchronicle.comadvertising:

chads@shellbrookchronicle.comP.O. Box 10, Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0Advertising Deadline - Monday: 5:00 p.m.

Subscriptions$57.00 + $2.85 (GST) = $59.85/year

Great Family Home For Sale

3+1 bedroom 1,175 sq. ft. bungalow in Shellbrook. Open concept with vaulted ceiling in kitchen and living room. Close to schools in a great neighbourhood. Quick possession available. $254,000

Call 747-7545 for viewing

12023DM00

TENDERS

Advertising Deadline is

Monday5:00 p.m.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

REC. VEHICLES FOR SALE

MACHINERYFOR SALE

MACHINERYWANTED

LIVESTOCKFOR SALE

PETS FOR SALE

SEED WANTED

LOTSFOR SALE

LANDFOR SALE

FOR SALEOR RENT

WANTEDAll kinds of feed grain, including

heated canola. Now distributors of feed pellets with up to

36% protein. Bulk Fertilizer

For SaleMarcel Seeds

Debden Ph: 306-724-4461

HOMESFOR SALE

FOR RENT

small ads

BIG deals$13.25 for 20 words

20¢/additional words2nd week is only $7.75

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February 17, 2012 Shellbrook Chronicle Page 19

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SOLD EXAMPLESBengough - 22 1/4’s

Bethune - 2 1/4’sBlaine Lake - 245 acres

Cupar - 5 1/4sDavidson - 6 1/4’sElfross – 18 1/4’s

Emerald – 22 1/4’sEastend - 2 1/4’sGrenfell - 3 1/4’s

Harwarden - 1 1/4’sLestock - 5 1/4’s

Lake Alma – 9 1/4’s Marcelin - 7 1/4’s

Moose Jaw - 8 1/4’sNokomis - 8 1/4’sOgema - 36 1/4’s

Prince Albert - 1 1/4’sSaskatoon - 2 1/4's

Semans - 7 1/4’sSimpson - 10 acres

Viscount - 3 1/2Wadena - 4 1/4’s

Wakaw West - 41/4’sWatrous/Young -

30 1/2Mobile Home ParkWeyburn - 21 1/4’s

Call DOUG 306-955-2266

EMAIL:saskfarms@shaw.ca

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Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minis-ter Don Morgan, wrote to Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL) President Larry Hubich to invite the input of the SFL into changes to the govern-

ment’s essential services legislation in light of last week’s court decision.

“We remain committed to ensuring the health and safety of all Saskatchewan people in the event of a public sector work disrup-

tion,” Morgan said. “We appreciate that

consultation with orga-nized labour is key to help-ing us achieve this goal, not only to address consti-tutional obligations, but to help us to develop proper and effective systems for ensuring the continued delivery to the public of essential services during labour disputes.”

Morgan’s letter invites the SFL to provide its writ-ten views on amendments to The Public Service Es-sential Services Act to make the legislation Char-ter compliant and provide appropriate protection for public health and safety during labour disruptions. Morgan also requested a meeting with Hubich, once the written submission is provided.

Last week, the Sas-katchewan Court of Queen’s Bench found the Act to be unconstitutional, but delayed the effect of the ruling for 12 months to permit the government

an opportunity to consider changes to the legislation.

“This represents an op-portunity for government and organized labour to

work together,” Morgan said. “I believe we can fi nd a way to balance the need for a workable legislative solution which ensures

the provision of essen-tial services to the public and which complies with our constitutional obliga-tions.”

Page 20 Shellbrook Chronicle February 17, 2012

Government seeks input on labour legislation

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CASH FOR JERSEYS Shellbrook Kinsmen President Graham Fellner, right, presents Minor Sports treasurer Greg Muller with a cheque for $2,286.29, the net proceeds from the bar at the Puck ‘n’ Funny fund raiser February 4. While Minor Sports hosted and or-ganized the event, the Kinsmen took on operating the bar with the intention of donating the net prceeds back to Minor Sports. Funds raised at the event are expected to be used to purchase new jersey sets for teams in the Shellbrook Minor Sports hockey system.

The Shellbrook Silvertips will look to shake off an early exit from the Senior Provincial C tournament when they face the Leoville Huskies in the second round of the Beaver Lakes Hockey League Playoffs Saturday night in Shellbrook.

The Silvertips finished with the top record in the BLHL earning a bye into the semi final matchup. The Huskies knocked off the Birch Hills Blackhawks 6-3 and 6-4 to sweep their series to set up the match-up with Shellbrook.

St. Louis, who also received a bye into the sec-ond round, will now face the Big River Braves in their second round match-up. The Braves knocked off the Northwest Rebels 18-2 and 11-3 to earn their spot in the semifinals.

The Silvertips fol-lowed up their 10-0 home loss to the Delisle Bruins with a 10-2 loss in Delisle February 10 to be elimi-nated from their first ever Provincial playoff series.

Game one in Shellbrook takes place February 18 at 8 p.m. with game two moving to Leoville February 19. Game three is set for Shellbrook Friday February 24 while games four and five (if necessary) are set for February 25 in

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Game dates and times

for the Big River, St. Louis series have yet to be deter-mined.

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