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Shellbrook Chronicle November 25, 2011
PA 4G upgrades have no effect on Shellbrook
Recent system upgrades to SaskTel’s 4G network to help reduce network congestion won’t have any effect on the Shellbrook area. Through starting in in September, Sasktel began adding additional equipment, including an additional 1,900 MHz carrier in the Prince Albert area, to help reduce congestion
on the company’s 4G network. According to Andy Tait, SaskTel Corporate Communications Officer, the Prince Albert tower will improve service in the Prince Albert area and north into Redwing. According to Tate, the upgrade completed in Prince Albert is too far from Shellbrook to have
any impact on 4G service in the area. He said that the company’s engineering group does not have any current plans for 2011 or 2012 to make upgrades in the Shellbrook area but they will be conducting analysis through a variety of communities across the province to determine where upgrades may be necessary.
Areas receiving upgraded equipment include Belle, Plaine, Pense, Estevan, Moose Jaw, North Battleford, Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon, Swift Current, Weyburn and Yorkton. Tate added that locations targeted for additional equipment were chosen due to high usage of 4G products such as mobile
Open forum with Town at Chamber Commercial property was the big topic of the day as members of Shellbrook Town Council lead a round table forum at the most recent Shellbrook and Area Chamber of Commerce meeting. According to Mayor George Tomporowski, demand for land ear marked for commercial devopment on Shellbrook’s west side has been less than expected. When the Town purchased the plot of land which is now home to the Shellbrook and Districts Health Services Com-
plex and three of the new holes on the Hidden Hills golf course, they had envisioned some of the highway frontage land that came along with it would be great fro a commercial development. Though there seems to be an appetite for commercial land, Tomporowski noted there doesn’t seem to be much of a desire for that particular area. If needed, he said, the Town may look at additional highway frontage east of Shellbrook. It was also noted, from
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the crowd, that not every location, even highway frontage, is suitable for commercial ventures. If a commercial/industrial area is zoned within town limits, there must be sufficient distance between the commercial enterprise and residential neighbourhoods to avoid noise being a nuisance. The void on Main Street left by the departure of the Fields department store was also discussed during the meeting. The store, which was said to be a profitable
venture, left town early this fall reportedly due to building deficiencies. This problem lead the discussion in the direction of possible entrepreneurial investment in commercial property to house new businesses and possible incentives to bring new businesses to Shellbrook. The Town currently offers tax incentives to business owners starting up in existing buildings in Shellbrook while the three years free tax incentive applies to new commercial buildings.
December at the Shellbrook Public Library
With the arrival of December, the Shellbrook Public Library will start its Christmas Book Sale and continue its ongoing calendar sale. As the Library says farewell to its intriguing traveling art display, Children’s Story Time is also preparing to say farewell to its Fall theme and hello Winter. Starting December 1st if you are searching for gifts for the reader in your family consider visiting the Library to browse the selection of gently used books on sale. Perfectly priced at a good will donation to the Library, the selection is refreshed weekly with new items. One patron has remarked how easy and affordable it is to find something for everyone on her list. The Library is again selling its popular 2012 date log calendars for $6.00. Calendars are available at the Library or for sale at Woodland Pharmacy. Pick one up for yourself and as the perfect gift for those organized persons (or those unorganized persons) on your gift list. Supplies are limited and going fast. The Library hosted an Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils’ Art on the Move program featuring North Battleford artist Holly Hildebrand textile artwork “Mixed Messages, Fragmented Stories.” The visual art exhibited was arranged by the Shellbrook Art Council. The quilted, dyed, and screen printed artwork was greatly admired and commented upon during its three weeks on display from October 27 to November 18. Children’s Story Time is sending the Fall theme into “hibernation” on November 25th and start off the Winter theme on December 2nd with “snowmen”. The theme “Christmas” will follow on December 9th and 16th. Everyone is welcome to join the fun on Fridays at 10:30am. If you are interested in volunteering your time to read or do crafts, please contact Alanna at 747-3419. Shellbrook Library hours are Monday 2:00pm 6:30pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 2:00pm - 8:00pm, Thursday 2:00pm - 6:30pm, and Friday 10:00am 4:00pm. Children’s story time is Fridays at 10:30am. Weekly library hours are determined annually by materials checked out; the more materials checked out, the better. As a Community Access Program (CAP) site, the Library offers free computer and Internet access to the public.
internet sticks to smart phones. According to a company news release, the incorporation of these upgrades have “begun to result in fewer dropped calls, fewer delays in sending and receiving text messages, higher internet speeds and improved battery life for SaskTel customers.” The increased demand from SaskTel customers for more wireless data capacity has pushed SaskTel to improve their technology, according to company President and
CEO Ron Styles. “On behalf of everyone at SaskTel I would like to thank our 4G customers for their continued patience and understanding as we work to resolve the capacity issue,” said Styles. “The unprecedented and growing demand for wireless data have posed a significant engineering challenge for SaskTel, and our employees have responded with ingenuity and hardwork to improve service for our 4G customers.”
Shellbrook Kinette Annual
Cookie Sale Saturday December 3 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shellbrook Legion Hall
Lots Of Delicious Homemade Christmas Cookies
Pay by the pound. Bring your own containers.
Prince Albert Raider Hockey Schedule Sat., November 26 ~ 7 p.m
P.A. VS Calgary Wed., November 30 ~ 7 p.m
P.A. VS Moose Jaw Fri., December 2 ~ 7 p.m
P.A. VS Kootney
The Village of Debden invites applications for the full-time position of
Village Foreman
The 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 Certification in Water Treatment/Distribution and Level 1 Wastewater Treatment/Collection or willingness to achieve said certification • Strong supervisory and leadership skills • Work independently The Village of Debden offers a pension program and a salary which is dependent on experience and qualifications. Duties are to commence as soon as possible. Please submit your letter of application and resume, with references, to: Village of Debden Box 400, Debden, Saskatchewan S0J 0S0 Ph: (306) 724-2040 Fax: (306) 724-2220 Closing Date for Applications: December 9, 2011 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 Office at (306) 724-2040.