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Sophia M. zips down the McNaughton Heights toboggan hill having a blast at the Winter Family Fun Day at Kenosee Lake. See more on page 2.

“A different year at the food bank”: Carlyle & District Food Bank needs donations, volunteers Lynne Bell

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“It’s a different year at the food bank,” says Carlyle & District Food Bank chairperson, Darlene Burnett.

“The number of requests we receive for food hampers has doubled since the fall,” she continues. “In November, we went from an average of 30 requests in the previous months to over 60 in November, and over 100 in December, with Christmas. This year, in both January and February, we’ve filled requests for over 60 hampers

each month.”

Longtime volunteer and past chair of the food bank, Marg Krenz agrees. “This is the busiest it has ever been at the food bank, and I think it’s because so many people are out of work.”

The food bank-which has been in operation since 1989-serves communities throughout the area, with its headquarters located in the Carlyle United Church, which provides the registered charity space, rent-free.

Volunteers meet there on the third Wednesday of each month to assemble and distribute food hampers.

Recipients arrange to receive hampers through food bank volunteers, as well as through referrals from churches and social workers.

Hampers are filled with non-perishables. On the morning of pick-up day, Carlyle Food World employees deliver fresh food items such as milk, bread, and fresh vegetables.

“We have no storage for fresh food,” says volunteer Myrla Holland. “So we really appreciate Food World’s employees delivering our food order and donated food and carrying it in for us.

See Food Bank on page 4

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Friday, February 26, 2016

Moose Mountain Lions Fun Day full of laughter THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:

PISCES, ARIES AND TAURUS.

GEMINI, CANCER AND LEO.

Week of February 28 to March 5, 2016

Week of March 6 to 12, 2016

This is a great week to apply for a loan or renegotiate your mortgage. You are definitely going to find a solution to all your financial problems.

You end up with a record number of customers to take care of at work.

Your friends cause you some stress as you take on the responsibility of planning a big get-together.

You are going to receive criticism from people around you and you must build a solid argument in order to confront them.Your comments may gain you a lot of respect and admiration.

LIBRA

You are surrounded by a fairly large crowd, or your friends are always inviting you out. You are extremely popular, especially with the opposite sex.

SCORPIO

It’s important to weigh the pros and cons before making a decision, even if you feel pressured to make a choice now. Take all the time you need when money is involved.

SAGITTARIUS

It’s time to recharge your batteries.

You feel that you’ve reached your maximum potential at work, or that someone is getting in your way. You won’t let this situation continue for long.

GEMINI

You might decide to move. It may be time to sell the family home, which seems too big now that the children have flown the coop.

CANCER

You aren’t shy about speaking up,

Going back to school could be the

take the time to think about certain Kelly Running situations that are worrying you.

front all the effort that such a project requires.

LEO

LEO

family. You come across a golden opportunity in the form of a home that is perfect for you.

work or for some type of social activity. For some reason or another, people seem nervous around you.

CAPRICORN

CAPRICORN

LEO

You’re given the solution to all your financial problems on a silver platter. You finally have the freedom to invest in a project that is close to your heart.

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Time is in short supply.

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It was a great day for as youth slid down the McNaughton Heights Todown the hill. new opportunities and income.

SCORPIO The Moose Mountain Lions also boggan Hill inSCORPIO Moose Mountain Provincial Park. Here are friends Marek K., You find a source of inspiration had hot chocolate and hot dogs avail- Oscar B. and Olivia SCORPIO You haveB.to cope with a lot of emothrough a friend. This helps you beable for everyone attending.

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The person lution to a will money beproblem. held “Last year we had a really sucfor families involved to beatwill thebewinter eternallyblues.” grateful. on Saturday, March 19. For more cessful golf tournament, and it was SAGITTARIUS SAGITTARIUS “Really it’s a great way to encour- information watch for poster in and a good year overall,” said.with a rather You areSauter confronted You organize an event that brings “We’re also always SAGITTARIUS age people to come out and enjoy the around the Village of Kenosee. busylooking schedule for this new week. Perhaps together severalLions people, either at projects.”

You might hear about a birth in the lake.”

The Moose Mountain it would be better to spread out your

You need to be in immaculate surroundings, so you do a good cleanup, both at home and at the office.

Thankfully, you receive help from the people around you.

If you’re searching for the right career path, you’re sure to acquire the necessary insight to undertake a new challenge. Any changes are sure to make you more affluent.

PISCES

You think more and more seriously about taking some sort of training or apprenticeship to broaden your horizons, even on a spiritual level.

A trip is organized on the spur of the moment.

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You are in the spotlight in one way or another. You’re put up on a pedestal, and it transforms your life. At the very least, you’re given a round of applause.

and youthe express out loud what otCANCER Families came together, despite little snow, and enjoyed a wintery day at the lake as they attended Moose solution to your professional probhers are only thinking.

Your sensitive You organize a last-minute trip. You at it from long- M., Ania M. and Sophia M. get ready Mountain Lions Winter Family Fun Day on Saturday, lems.

Feb. Looking 20. Kensley C.,the Olivia nature could also lead someone to need to recharge your batteries and term perspective will help you conto hit the grassy slope. tell you a rather strange secret.

CAPRICORN

The

TAURUS

CANCER

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VIRGO

TAURUS

Some confusion and conflict at work make you want to change careers.

Take the time to weigh the pros and cons and talk to your family before coming to a decision.

You are under a bit of pressure to make a choice, and you won’t have time to weigh the pros and cons.

The best path is to follow your intuition.

You should get the green light from your financial advisor to acquire a property or finance a project close to your heart. Your future will meet your expectations.

LEO

Your health is the most important thing. You discover a new diet that transforms your quality of life and makes you very proud of yourself.

ARIES

GEMINI

GEMINI

CANCER

ARIES

You work some extra hours for which you are generously rewarded. A short training session helps you bring to life one of your major professional dreams.

The invitations are flying in from all directions. You are a popular person, both at work and in your circle of friends. You expand your customer base at work.

It’s time to put some work or other projects on the back burner. At the very least, take the time to negotiate terms that will be more favourable to you.

Week of March 20 to 26, 2016

There are lots of comings and goings this week. You get stuck in traffic or you have trouble finding the place you’re looking for. A map or a GPS will be useful.

TAURUS

GEMINI

SAGITTARIUS, CAPRICORN AND AQUARIUS.

Week of March 13 to 19, 2016

You may have a sudden flash of inspiration about your professional future. You succeed in putting aside your fears and concerns and dive into something you’re passionate about.

TAURUS

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:

VIRGO, LIBRA AND SCORPIO.

ARIES

ARIES

If you’re thinking about moving, remember that this sort of project requires a lot of long-term planning.

You can now take a few steps in that direction and see what work needs to be done.

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:

The thought of changing vehicles tempts you, or you are invited to go on a trip. At work, you may be involved in negotiations with people 7who don’t speak English very well.

Friday, Feb. 26 HIGH LOW -3AQUARIUS

You find solutions to all your financial problems. At work, you’re given the opportunity to climb the ladder and obtain a substantial salary increase.

Monday, Feb. 29 PISCES

is lots of action in store for HIGH -1There you. You treat yourself to some shopLOW -8ping and take advantage of the opportunity to change your wardrobe and give yourself a new look.

Anxiety could affect your health.

Don’t let yourself be overwhelmed by these feelings, which are not typical for you. Therapy or some kind of escape would be beneficial.

CAPRICORN

Saturday, Feb. 27

HIGH 3 LOW -5AQUARIUS You take on a big challenge that

Sunday, Feb. 28 HIGH 1 LOW -10

lets you feel proud of yourself. Some people may try to discourage you, but with perseverance, you can accomplish miracles.

PISCES

If you’re planning to move soon,

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The heart has its reasons of which reason knows nothing. Even though you want to be guided by your head in an especially tricky situation, it’s your heart that shows you the way forward.

Wednesday, Mar. 2

Tuesday, Mar. 1

HIGH -1you start making some preparations for the big day. A family member is LOW -10rather demanding, and he or she

You decide on a whim to completely change your life. You could go back to school to in order to learn skills that are more consistent with your career aspirations.

HIGH -3 LOW -11

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At work or with friends or family, you have to negotiate passionately in order to achieve a good balance.

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NEWS - Moose Mountain Lions host their annual Winter Family Fun Day. IN FOCUS - Team Saskatchewan Karate competitors debut at Nationals.

COMMENT - Kelly and Lynne discuss education systems.

SPORTS - Big Six set to start semifinals.

FEATURE - Oilmen’s Bonspiel. Good luck teams!

Next week . . .

singer-songwriter Blake S askatchewan Berglund has said: “Demand greatness

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of whomever you support,”-something he and his personal and professional partner, Belle Plaine aim to bring to their audiences with each one of their shows. The critically-acclaimed performers are bringing their unique brand of country music to the Carlyle Memorial Hall on February 25. To read more about Blake Berglund, Belle Plaine, and their music, check out next week’s Observer.

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Anna Olson’s Ice Cream Sandwiches DIRECTIONS Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies 1. Cream the butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar together well. Beat in the egg and the vanilla.

2. In a separate bowl, sift the flour with the cornstarch, baking soda and salt. Add this to the butter mixture and stir until blended. Stir in the chocolate chips and pecans (if using).

3. Using a small ice cream scoop or a tablespoon, scoop spoonfuls of dough (about 2 Tbsp) shape them into a ball and place onto a parchment lined baking tray or a plate.

Chill the scooped cookies for at least an hour, or once chilled, the cookies can be frozen for baking later.

4. Preheat the oven to 325 F. Arrange the chilled scooped cookies onto parchmentlined baking trays, leaving 3 inches between the cookies. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until browned around the edges. Cool the cookies on the baking tray. If baking cookie dough that has been frozen, arrange the frozen cookies on the baking tray and let them thaw for 20 minutes at room temperature before baking as above.

INGREDIENTS Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature ½ cup packed light brown sugar ½ cup granulated sugar 1 large egg, at room temperature 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp cornstarch ½ tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt 1 ½ cup chocolate chips 1 cup lightly toasted, coarsely chopped pecans (optional) Chocolate Ice Cream 1 ½ cup 2% milk 1 ½ cup whipping cream 6 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped 4 large egg yolks ½ cup sugar

Chocolate Ice Cream 1. For the ice cream, bring the milk and 1/2 cup of the whipping cream to a simmer in a medium saucepot. Pour this over the chopped chocolate and gently whisk until the chocolate has melted.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar. Slowly add the cream to the eggs yolks, whisking constantly. Return the entire mixture to the saucepot and stir with a wooden spoon, cooking over medium heat until you can draw a line through the custard on the spoon, about 3 minutes. Strain the custard and stir in the remaining 1 cup of whipping cream. Cover and chill the custard completely.

3. Pour the chilled custard into an ice cream maker and freeze following manufacturer instructions. Scrape the soft ice cream into a dish, cover and freeze until firm.

4. The ice cream can be made up to a week in advance and stored frozen.

5. To assemble, sandwich a generous scoop of the ice cream between two cookies and gently press.

Enjoy immediately.

Staff photo by Kelly Running

It was fun for all ages as youth enjoyed a fun day outside during the Moose Mountain Lions Winter Family Fun Day. Ashlyn C. is pictured above.

Staff photo by Kelly Running

Smiles abounded as youth enjoyed a day at the lake during the Moose Mountain Lions Fun Day on Feb. 20th.

Staff photos by Kelly Running

A young girl enjoys skating on the cleared rink area on Kenosee Lake, which the Moose Mountain Lions flooded with their ice resurfacer.

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Friday, February 26, 2016

“A different year at the food bank”: Carlyle & District Food Bank needs donations, volunteers

Staff photo by Lynne Bell

The number of hamper requests the Carlyle & District Food Bank has received “has doubled since the fall,” says food bank chairperson, Darlene Burnett. “In November, we went from an average of 30 requests in the previous months to over 60 in November, and over 100 in December, with Christmas. This year, in both January and February, we’ve filled requests for over 60 hampers each month.”

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We have to order the fresh stuff ahead, so for someone to receive any of that in their hamper, we have to know the week before. But we do emergency hampers, too. They just won’t have any perishables in them.”

The food bank has always operated as efficiently and economically as possible, say volunteers. And increasing demands placed upon them make it even more necessary to keep costs down, wherever possible.

“Just listening to the news, all across Canada food banks are taking a hit,” says Krenz. “And we’re no different.”

Holland agrees. “Who uses the food bank?” she says.

“It’s everybody. There are single people, two-person families-which are often a mom and a child, smaller families of four people and families of five family members and up. Those categories are how we do our hampers and we serve people from all over this area, especially over Christmas.”

According to Holland, the increased demand for hampers at Christmastime is partly because: “A lot of people can make it through the year just fine without the food bank, but Christmas is an extra they just can’t manage.”

“We are very grateful to all of the support the food bank receives from our area communities,” says Burnett.

“The food drives before Christmas go a long way as far as filling our shelves into winter, which is our busiest time.

But this year, the food bank has already had to purchase some things-like peanut butter-because we’ve already run out. And we will have to contunue to buy things to fill these shelves.”

“We could use another food drive now.”

The food bank gratefully accepts donations of food, cash (donations are tax-deductible), and volunteer hours.

“We’re not equipped to divide large quantities of food,” says Holland. “So if you’re shopping for the food bank, smaller packages are ideal. And we welcome volunteers, too. Whether you can just do it once or whether you become a regular volunteer, it’s a really rewarding thing to do.”

To make arrangements to receive a hamper or to volunteer, please contact one of the following food bank contact persons: Darlene Burnett, Carlyle. 453-2267 Arrol Young, Arcola. 455-2649 Annette Lenouail, Redvers area. 452-3915 Jaime Brimner, Manor. 448-2278 Deb Phillips, Wawota. 739-2434

Staff photo by Lynne Bell

(l-r) Carlyle & District Food Bank volunteers Marg Krenz of Carlyle and Jaime Brimner of Manor are two of the committed volunteers who meet once a month at the Carlyle United Church to fulfill an increasing number of requests for food hampers. Krenz, a food bank volunteer for over 20 years, says: “This is this busiest it has ever been here at the food bank, and I think it’s because so many people are out of work.”

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The increasing demand for food hampers has meant the Carlyle & District Food Bank has had to purchase some staples, such as peanut butter, in order to fill hampers. “It’s a different year at the food bank,” says food bank chairperson, Darlene Burnett. “We’ve gone through the peanut butter we received through the pre-Christmas food drives, so we will probably have to buy food to fill up these shelves.

IN FOCUS

Friday, February 26, 2016

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Olympic Oval Experiences: Team Sask Karate competitors debut at Nationals Lynne Bell

Observer Staff

It’s a long way from a school gymnasium to an Olympic Oval, but six members of the Moose Mountain Wado Kai Karate Club have travelled that rare road and each one of them say the sight of the Olympic rings at the venue where they competed was both thrilling and inspiring.

Senseis Quinn Brown and Savanna Brycealong with fellow competitors Ethan Anderson, Marlee Cormier, Payton Humphries and Nathen Schmidt-were all selected to compete as members of Team Saskatchewan at the Karate Nationals at Richmond, B.C.’s Olympic Oval, which was one of the venues constructed for the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver. At the Karate Nationals, held at the same site Jan. 29-31, Brown brought home a bronze medal.

All six of the members of Team Sask-who usually meet and train at the Carlyle Elementary School gym-agree that competing at the national level in an Olympic venue was “an amazing honour,” according to Cormier.

“To be a part of Team Saskatchewan and to represent the province was really cool,” she says.

“The entire experience was completely amazing and it really was a once-in-a-lifetime experience to compete in an Olympic venue.”

Bronze medallist Brown agrees. “The whole experience is kind of hard to sum up in words,” he says. “It felt pretty historic being part of the first Saskatchewan team ever to go to Nationals.”

And Saskatchewan’s appearance at the competition didn’t go unnoticed at the podium, adds the first-degree black belt.

“The official who presented us with our medals congratulated me and then made a little joke about how Saskatchewan hadn’t been to Nationals before, but now we were making our presence felt. It was a nice joke.”

“Being on the podium was an amazing experience,” adds Brown.

“And looking into a crowd of people instead of looking up at

Sixteen-year-old brown belt Marlee Cormier (left), says, “To be a part of Team Saskatchewan and to represent the province was really cool. The entire experience was completely amazing and it really was a once-in-a-lifetime experience to compete in an Olympic venue.”

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the podium was an experience I’ll never forget.”

“But it was great for all of us on the team,” Brown continues. “Not just getting noticed, but being treated as equal competitors in a very competitive environment. For us, as competitors, that was really nice.”

Fellow black belt Savanna Bryce agrees, adding: “In November, at our (30th Anniversary) tournament in Carlyle, Sensei Heather (Fidyk) from Calgary watched us and said we should try for the Nationals. Without her-and so many people I call our karate family-we wouldn’t have the chance to go to Nationals.”

“Everyone there was super-welcoming,” continues Bryce. “After my second fight, the team from PEI said, ‘It’s so great to see Saskatchewan here.’ We were surrounded by amazing talent from across Canada and that just makes you more motivated.”

“You say to yourself: ‘Oh, I want to be like that’ or ‘I’m going to use that.’ You take all the best from each competitor and you decide to learn from all of them to be the best you can be.”

“And we all felt the support of our families, our friends and our karate family, whether they were watching us on the livestream or there in Vancouver with us,” says Bryce.

“I was lucky enough to have my mom (Connie Bryce) there to support me. She’s my number-one fan.”

“But we all felt the support from so many people. Everyone has awesome family and friends and everyone at our club was behind

us, too. Without any of those people, none of us would be here.”

All of the team agree that competing at the national level in an Olympic venue was an unforgettable experience.

Blue belts Nathen Schmidt and Ethan Anderson say that the combination of wearing the Saskatchewan provincial crest and seeing the

Sensei Quinn Brown-pictured here with Sensei Savanna Bryce-earned a bronze medal for Team Saskatchewan at the Karate Nationals, held Jan. 29-31 in Richmond, B.C. Brown -a first-degree black belt-says of his achievement: “It felt pretty historic and it was an honour and an incredible experience to be part of the first Saskatchewan team to compete at Nationals.” (Photo submitted) Olympic rings was “amazing.”

“To represent your province is amazing,” says Schmidt. “To be recognized like that is also a big responsibility and it makes you want to strive to do your best.”

“When you fight, you go out there and strive to do your best, which you should really do with anything you like, whether it’s dance, volleyball, or anything.”

“It was a very good learning experience,” adds Anderson. “And it makes me want to go back and do better.”

“For us,” continues Anderson, “We learned a lot from other teams’ mindsets and it’s something to learn from and use.”

“It was a really intense experience compared to past tournaments for sure,” says blue belt Payton Humphries. “The level of competition between ourselves and others was incredible, and we learned so much.”

“Even though none of us placed except Quinn, it was really enlightening for all of us and to see how far our sport has come-in Saskatchewan, especially.”

“No matter what, we’ll all be able to look back and see that we were all part of the first team that Saskatchewan sent to Karate Nationals,” adds Humphries.

“Our names will all be there, and that’s really cool.”

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NEWS

Friday, February 26, 2016

Walk the Red Carpet to benefit Arcola Daycare Lynne Bell

Observer Staff

This year women can walk the red carpet and party with a purpose, courtesy of Arcola Daycare’s second annual fundraiser dedicated to supporting the daycare, while giving area women a fun evening out in the midst of winter.

One of the daycare’s aims is to fundraise while giving donors something in return, and according to Burton, this year’s event is no exception.

“For $50, you get a fun night out with your friends, while helping us to pay for the cost of our new building.”

Last year’s “Little Black Dress Event” was the first-ever ladies’ night hosted by the daycare. The evening was a sell-out, with all proceeds benefiting the daycare.

“This year, we have changed the theme, ” says Burton. “But we heard from women who attended last year that they’d like it to be a chance to dress up and have a great night out with their girlfriends. And who doesn’t like the chance to dress up?”

Whatever attendees choose to wear, the evening’s events are a combination of last year’s successes, along with some changes for 2016’s party, to keep it fresh.

“We will have the Slykhuis’ back to provide another fabulous meal and desserts,” adds Burton. “We Archive photo also have 14 vendors on hand, so those in attendance Last year’s “Little Black Dress Event” was the first ladies’ night hosted by the Arcola Daycare. The evecan shop throughout the evening, if they wish, as well ning was a sell-out, with all proceeds benefiting the daycare. “We’re hoping for yet another sold-out as lots of door prizes, a silent auction, a 50/50 draw year,” says board member Cathy Burton. “The funds raised will go towards the purchase of our new and a cash bar.” building and we’ve got a great evening planned for a great girls’ night out.”

“We’ve also added a few new things,” she says.

“Our entertainer this year is Jeff Richards, ‘Canawaiter for the night, so it should be a lot of fun.” place Saturday, March 12 at Prairie Place Hall in da’s Most Dangerous Mind’. He’s an intuitive expert “We’re hoping for another sold-out year. The Arcola. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $50 each. and psychic entertainer.” funds raised will go towards the purchase of our Tables of eight-with priority seating-are avail“We’re also having a male auction. Eight playnew building and we’ve got a great evening planned able for $400. For tickets, contact Kayla Breti at ers from the Arcola-Kisbey Combines will be availfor a great girls’ night out.”

455-2186 or by emailing arcoladaycare@outlook. able to act as the winning bidders’ own private The Arcola Daycare’s Red Carpet Event takes com.

Elections Saskatchewan seeking help on Election Day The 28th Saskatchewan general election will be held on Monday, April 4, and Elections Saskatchewan is currently searching for workers to help ensure the election runs smoothly.

“One thing we need still is workers,” Tim Kydd with Elections Saskatchewan said. “There are a few areas where we’re light and Cannington is one of them.”

“We need 10,000 workers total in the province for April 4, and we need more to work during the advanced voting days from March 29 to April 2. In Cannington we need 220 people for the day because it’s a rather large constituency running from Fillmore and Creelman down to the borders, so it includes many communities.”

Currently Kydd says there are under 100 workers who have offered their time to help, but are in need of more.

There are four different positions Elections Saskatchewan is attempting to fill including an Information Officer who greets people at the door and ensures they have the proper identification, a Registration Officer to check unregistered voters in on the day of, and the Deputy Returning Officer and Poll Clerk who work together in handing out ballots, keeping an eye on the ballot box, crossing names off the voters list, ensuring ballots are placed into the box, and counting the ballots as well.

“We do have over 90 percent of

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Election Day in Saskatchewan is April 4, with advanced voting to take place March 29 to April 2. Elections Saskatchewan is currently looking for workers in Cannington to facilitate voting.

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(right) Give a day for democracy and help with Election Day on April 4 in Saskatchewan.

eligible voters on the list, which we’re happy about, but the Registration Officer is important if someone is not registered,” Kydd explained.

To ensure you’re registered to vote visit www.elections.sk.ca/voterregistration/ For those interested in being part of democracy in action and helping facilitate Election Day in Saskatchewan visit www.elections.sk.ca/takepart

and click on “Express Your Interest.”

By filling out the form and submitting it to Elections Saskatchewan it is forwarded to the Returning Officer who will contact those interested to find out when they are available to work, if they’ve ever worked an election before, etc…

Expressing interest to work can also be done by calling 1-877-958VOTE (8683).

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The Carlyle RCMP detachment responded to 65 files between Friday, February 12 to Thursday, Feb. 18.

Alcohol-related offences Police received a complaint regarding an intoxicated individual in the Carlyle area. RCMP made patrols, but were unable to locate this person.

Assistance Members of the Carlyle RCMP detachment assisted at the scene of a semi-truck rollover which was blocking traffic on Hwy 605 near Kisbey.

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had its emergency lights on.

Breach of undertaking A complaint regarding a breach of undertaking is still under investigation by police.

Break and enter A break and enter in the Carlyle area is still under investigation by RCMP. False alarms There were two false alarms, both in Carlyle.

Mischief A report of mischief involving a vehicle in Carlyle is still under investigation by RCMP. In Wauchope, a report of mischief is still under investigation.

Traffic-and vehicle-related infractions Near Arcola, a driver was fined $125 for crossing a solid line

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to change lanes.

Also near Arcola, a driver received a warning for following a vehicle closer than is reasonable and safe.

Members issued 36 speeding tickets during this period, nine of which were warnings.

Police issued two registration tickets with fines of $580 each, in addition to issuing two warnings.

Two drivers were fined $115 each for tinted windows on their vehicles.

RCMP members issued two stop sign tickets, one seatbelt ticket, one warning for not wearing a seatbelt and 12 inspection tickets.

RCMP were notified that arrangements had been made by the owner to tow a broken-down vehicle on Hwy 9.

Most retirees have plans for their retirement – perhaps travel, maybe volunteering, or even starting a new business – but whatever your retirement plans are, there is one plan you ought to have to ensure you’ll maintain the retirement lifestyle of your dreams for all the years of your retirement; a post-retirement tax plan that starts with these three income-protecting objectives: 1. Always take full advantage of all the tax credits and deductions available to you including: the age credit for those aged 65 and older, the pension income credit, and the medical expense credit.

2. Keep your net income and taxable income low enough to avoid such potential pitfalls as the Old Age Security (OAS) clawback or losing out on the age credit and possibly the

New pilot program allows Saskatchewan residents to view their personal health care information online eHealth Saskatchewan (eHealth) is piloting a new program that allows a group of residents from across the province to view their personal health information online through a secure website.

Health Minister Dustin Duncan today announced the official launch of the Citizen Health Information Portal (CHIP) Pilot, which will include up to 1,000 participants.

Throughout the six month trial period, participants will be able to view their personal lab results, immunization history, pharmacy and hospital visit history from anywhere in the world.

“Our government is excited to announce a new program that empowers the people of Saskatchewan to take a more active role in their own health care,” Duncan said. “CHIP is the first comprehensive electronic system of its kind in Canada that puts patients first.”

CHIP participants will not only be able to access their files through a highly secure, personalized login, but also be able to add medical information to their personal profiles, such as health metrics or reminders to take medication. Participants can also view their children’s health care information and invite their doctor or other health

care provider to view their profile. “eHealth’s vision to empower patients and enable care continues to shape and inspire innovative programs like CHIP,” eHealth Saskatchewan CEO Susan Antosh said. “eHealth thanks all of the CHIP participants for their interest in the program, as it could help to shape the future of health care in Saskatchewan.”

“Research has shown that the vast majority of Canadians want access to digital health tools and capabilities,” Canada Health Infoway President and CEO Michael Green said. “Digital health portals such as CHIP provide patients with tools and information to support them to take charge of their wellness.”

Throughout this pilot program, participants will be asked to provide feedback about their experience, which will help to guide future decisions about additions or changes to online health information and other health programs. eHealth Saskatchewan is a Treasury Board Crown Corporation committed to delivering better, smarter and more timely health care to citizens across the province by providing health care information electronically to patients and health care professionals.

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3. Ensure that your monthly cash flow is not eroded by increases in the cost of living and that all your investments will last a lifetime.

With those three objectives in mind, here are some other important post-retirement tax-reduction and income-protection strategies: • Plan Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) withdrawals accordingly.

Withdrawals from investments held in your RRIF are fully taxable – so manage your taxable income by withdrawing only amounts that are required to fund your lifestyle needs.

• Reduce taxes through tax efficient asset allocation by keeping fully-taxable, interest-generating investments inside a tax-deferred Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) or RRIF as long as possible, while keeping assets that are more tax-efficient -those that generate capital gains or Canadian dividends – outside of your registered plans.

• Reduce your taxes by splitting Canada or Québec Pension Plan (CPP/QPP) income with your spouse when your spouse has a lower CPP/QPP entitlement and is in a lower tax bracket.

• Contribute to a spousal RRSP. You must convert your RRSP to a RRIF no later than December 31 of the year in which the owner attains age 71, resulting in no further contributions to your own RRSP. However, if your spouse has yet to reach age 71, you can contribute to a spousal RRSP on their behalf using any of your unused RRSP contribution room.

Your professional advisor will know which tax-planning and investment strategies make sense for your retirement – such as investing in a Monthly Income Portfolio (MIP) that can protect your income against inflation and generate stable and reliable income distribution (outside your RRIF or RRSP) and potentially higher longterm growth – so you’ll continue to have the income you need for all your retirement years.

This column, written and published by Investors Group Financial Services Inc. (in Québec – a Financial Services Firm), and Investors Group Securities Inc. (in Québec, a firm in Financial Planning) presents general information only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any investments.

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“When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.

- Franklin D. Roosevelt

Living without cable

In the world it is a very trivial thing, however, it was a bit surprising.

Canadians are no longer allowed on this knowledge based game show, which a Canadianborn individual hosts. What is Jeopardy?

The show has stated on their website that they are currently Kelly Running “precluded from accepting Observer Staff registration information from Canadian residents.” Apparently the show is looking into it, but as of right now Canadians need not apply for the fun game show I’m sure we’ve all watched at some point… especially when Ken Jennings went on his longest winning record on the show. He had a total of 74 wins and earned $2,520,000 with his wins, $2,000 for placing second in his 75th appearance, $500,000 for a second place prize in the Ultimate Tournament of Champions, $100,000 for second place in Battle of the Decades, and $300,000 during the IBM Challenge competing against the computer Watson.

The thought is that the reason Canadians can no longer apply is due to international laws regarding how information is shared on the internet. After all the typical reason Canadians aren’t allowed to enter contests in the States is due to that Skill Testing Question required to win. And although the question format is typically an arithmetic exercise, I’d have to say a game of Jeopardy would likely be filled with enough skill testing questions.

After all, if you can win Jeopardy, you know a ton of little factoids that took some work to learn.

I personally haven’t watched it in ages because I do not have cable. The times are definitely changing. Apparently “cord cutters” – people turning away from cable television – are beginning to develop more and more.

Content providers used to be able to increase their rates and charge cable companies crazy amounts for the rights to broadcast content.

However, with pressure on licensing prices coming from streaming services like Netflix and Hulu, cable is now attempting to create “skinny” bundles offering focused channel packages for cheaper monthly rates.

These “skinny” bundles aren’t where people would like them either though as you still have to pay $25 a month for a basic bundle with pick and pay channels available after that. But, what if you don’t even want any of the “skinny basic” options?

Too bad, you need to buy that anyway.

Personally I wouldn’t mind about three or four channels, but I’m not willing to pay $25 a month for a “skinny” package that I don’t care about, which means I’m watching Netflix and renting movies or television shows through my iTunes account, then streaming shows via CTV, Global, or CBC online. CTV and Global are only available for a week following the airing of the show if you do not have cable, which suits me just fine. While CBC features their original shows for years, you just have to watch the odd commercial.

So, I simply go without watching some things, like the national news and Jeopardy. That kind of news I can get online in a variety of places and shows that I liked watching, such as Jeopardy, I’m simply going without. I’m finding other shows to watch and am finding other things to do instead of watching T.V. I have volleyball, coaching, reading, kayaking during the summer, cooking, and more that I’m enjoying instead of just watching television.

Thumper had it right Join me on a nostalgic journey…to the heart of the forest where we find Bambi and his friends Thumper and Flower.

As Bambi explores his world on wobbly legs and with inquisitive eyes his loveable rabbit friend gets gently corrected by his mother after saying something he shouldn’t. He’s been taught that, “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say nothin’ at all.”

Shelley Luedtke Perhaps the image of fawns prancing through thickets, or adorably animated animals discovering butterflies and wildflowers lends itself to that cinematic sentiment better than the reality of day-to-day living but I wish more of us would heed Thumper’s upbringing. Then again, that sort of thinking wouldn’t be heard amidst all the noise: the blast of one celebrity tearing up twitter to disparage another celebrity… politicians raising their voices and accusing each other of lying…or the clamour of people who can’t seem to find a good thing to say about anyone. And they all have unfettered access to media.

Several years ago I had a boss who did an amazing job of communicating with his staff. Actually I’ve been fortunate to have several good bosses -- including, of course, those who currently hold that title. There, are my bases covered? Anyway, this guy was something special. We appreciated his candour because it was delivered so authentically, so respectfully and with so much care. We would joke that you could be called into his office, informed your days there were done, and leave feeling like it was the best thing that could possibly happen to you. It wasn’t that he was being flippant or frivolous or trying to sell us on sunshine and butterflies. It was reality, but he communicated it in a way that showed the greatest respect for who he was talking to. Whether an employee was being praised, challenged or corrected, he valued their dignity and respected their worth.

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Much of that came from experience and wisdom acquired over his years in leadership. Much came from the fact he thought things through carefully before approaching any of us. That is what is missing in a lot of our communication. Disappearing quickly is the sense of taking a moment to think before speaking.

Letters to the Editor need to be signed. There is a sense of accountability in that practice. You own what you say. Not so online. It has forced some media outlets to question whether to continue with their comments section at the bottom of their stories since it opens the door to tasteless and rude remarks that then get associated with their organization. Because of course the poster of those comments is allowed to say whatever they want and then retreat behind the veil of anonymity.

We are treating each other the same way we treat appliances.

Toss in dirty clothes. Add detergent. Push buttons. Walk away.

Toss out dirty comments. Add graphics. Hit send. Walk away.

There is such a cavalier attitude toward how we approach and spread information. We teach our children not to throw rocks on the playground yet adults take to social media to hurl insults and toss out venomous words. It doesn’t matter if it is true or not. Don’t like what someone said or did? Grab a tech device, choose an account, and call them ridiculous, an idiot, a hater, or spew a line of profanity. The constitution is held up as a licence to do so and this certainly wasn’t the intent of those framing fundamental freedoms.

We don’t need to blindly agree with everything anyone says and pretend all is well and just be nice.

We can oppose ideas. We can feel free to speak difficult things. But we are more likely to be heard if what we say is spoken in a way that makes it worth listening to. We would be well advised to build on Thumper’s lessons and remember, “If you can’t say something nice, take a moment and wait until you can say something helpful.” That’s my outlook.

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Equitable Education Lynne Bell

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Recently, Australia’s federal government decided that from this year on, student teachers will be required to pass a national literacy and numeracy test before being allowed to graduate.

Another recommendation made by a national review panel-the Teacher Education Ministerial Advisory Group-was a plan to launch a new Australia-wide regulator for teacher training.

TEMAG’s report, according to the country’s Education Minister, Christopher Pine: “sets high expectations for everyone involved in initial teacher education, including universities. It also makes a clear case that providers be held accountable for the quality of the teaching graduates they produce.”

Pine also told Australia’s ABC News that aspiring educators “have practical training and experience from the first year of university, that they have literacy and numeracy tests for graduates before they leave, before they’re allowed to graduate. That they’re mentored by experienced teachers with classroom, recent classroom experience and have a specialization in maths, science or languages in primary school.”

What does this have to do with Canada? Well, both countries share a large land mass and varied geography, which means students live in settings that range from urban to remote to everything in-between. Pine’s intentions are part of a push to deliver quality, equitable education to students throughout the country, wherever they may live.

In addition, Pine aims to protect the significant investment of time and money that postsecondary students make in their education. More than ever, the educational, financial and career choices that young people make today have consequences that have a long-lasting impact on their future prospects and quality of life.

By focusing on ensuring that young teachers are well-prepared both intellectually and practically for the classroom, pupils throughout the country will receive the best education possible, setting up what is hopefully, a cycle of success.

A quick perusal of a June 2014 study ‘How Canada Performs’ by the Conference Board of Canada shows significant differences between the provinces in student achievement. Although the country earns a solid “B” under Education and Skills among the western countries surveyed (“A” students were Japan and Finland, in case you were wondering), our provinces earn marks ranging from “B” to an alarming “D-minus” in this portion of the survey. And this trend continues for Canada, in all of the Conference Board’s categories.

Aside from the bureaucratic upheaval and expense to taxpayers this would involve, I think Pine’s plan makes sense. I certainly haven’t witnessed any evidence of teachers here lacking in literacy or numeracy skills, but I think the idea of focusing on preparing young teachers for success in the classroom, wherever they may be teachingand at at whatever level they may be teaching-will help create a more equitable education system for all students, wherever they may live.

What do you do when an education failure is found?

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Australia is ranked as number seven around the globe in their Education and Skills according to the website, How CanadA Performs. Australia is ranked just behind Canada – who sits in sixth – and they are planning on finding a way to better their standing.

What do they plan to do? Well they are making changes to how primary school teachers acquire their degree. In an effort to boost literacy and numeracy rates the government is making it mandatory for teachers to pass a national literacy and numeracy test before being allowed to graduate. Now if they are unable to pass the exam, they are able to take it again.

The Education Minister in Australia, Christopher Pyne, told ABC’s AM, “What the review says and what I will be supporting is a much more sophisticated and rigorous selection process. Rather than just churning students through teaching degrees [or] pushing them out into the workforce without the necessary skills able to teach.”

Primary school teachers will also be expected to specialise in science, maths, or language.

However, they will still be required to teach all subjects, like our elementary schools, but each specialized teacher will act as a wealth of knowledge for each other. Those who specialize in math will assist other teachers who have specialized in language for example.

Therefore the Australian efforts in improving their education system are ensuring all teachers are prepared for their positions. This change developed when the Australian government gave

a literacy and numeracy exam to 5,000 students of which 92 percent passed the literacy test and 90 percent passed the numeracy test. However this meant one in 10 teaching students out of university and looking to begin their jobs did not pass the exams.

This was concerning because each one adds up and it was unapparent as to which teacher a school would be hiring and teaching the minds of tomorrow, so it’s essential that teachers have top shelf literacy and numeracy abilities.

In fact one in 10, on a 5,000 sample means 500 teachers would have otherwise graduated and gotten jobs teaching when they didn’t really understand all of the subject matter.

If a teacher is unable to answer a question, uses poor grammar, is unable to do basic math, etc… while being expected to provide solid foundations to elementary school students, then those students will develop a poor base of education.

Now Canada sits sixth overall in the world with a grade of B, but comparatively Saskatchewan was ranked with a grade of D. This means that we are below average in the country and are pulling down our world education ranking. So, why is our education system lacking?

Whether our teachers need more training or the MABEI system isn’t working the way people originally wanted it to, I don’t know, I haven’t been studying our education trends. I just know the information I saw on How CanadA Performs was slightly worrisome. We as a nation are high on the list, but as a province are pulling down how Canada performs.

So, what can Saskatchewan do to improve their grade?

Editor’s Note . . .

The views expressed in “Seeing things differently” are for discussion purposes and are not necessarily the views of the writers.

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The Big Six Hockey League spanning southeastern Saskatchewan has recently completed its first round of playoffs with teams moving on through the quarterfinals.

Annual General Meeting to be held on Monday, March 14, 2016 at The Happy Gang at 7:00 pm, in Carlyle.

We are currently looking for coaches and board members to help with our season.

Three series completed the quarterfinals with Bienfait earning a win over Midale with three games to one, Arcola took Redvers in a sweep of three games to zero, and Carnduff earned three wins over the Huskies zero to advance.

The Wawota Flyers had a bye through quarterfinals and are set to take on the Carnduff Red Devils in semifinal action. Wawota finished the regular season in first, while Carnduff finished the regular season in fourth.

The Bienfait Coalers who earned second during the regular season have advanced to semifinals versus Arcola who had placed third after the regular season going into playoffs.

Both series will come with great hockey and tough fought battles to see who will advance to the final and the opportunity to win The Lincoln Trophy.

The first game of the semifinals was held on Feb. 23 between Arcola and Bienfait, while Carnduff and Wawota competed on Feb. 24. Both of these games took place following The Observer’s

It is strongly recommended that parents attend to hear about the plans for the upcoming season.

This also helps with planning for teams and ensuring that we have the necessary equipment.

Hope to see you there!

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Above: Tanner Erickson makes a save in the battle against Redvers on Tuesday, Feb. 16, as they vied for a spot in the Big Six semifinals.

Right: The Combines celebrate a goal against the Redvers Rockets on Tuesday, Feb. 16, with Cooper Ryan #27 hoisting goal scorer Raymond Cugnet #8 in the air.

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weekly deadline, but games will also be played in Carnduff versus Wawota on Friday, Feb. 26, at 8 p.m. while Bienfait will visit Arcola on Saturday, Feb. 27, at 8 p.m.

Wawota is also currently competing in the SHA playoffs Senior C division against Bredenbury. The teams tied on Friday, Feb. 19 in Bredenbury with three points each. Bredenbury will travel to Wawota for the series determining game on Sunday, Feb 28.

Carnduff lost to Langenburg in the first game of their SHA playoff series in the Senior B division 2-5. Their next game will be in Carnduff on Sunday, Feb. 28.

Although Redvers’ Big Six run has concluded, the men’s team continues to fight in the SHA Senior D division against Central Butte. Their first game was played on Sunday, Feb. 21, with Central Butte winning 5-4. The next game in the series will be held in Redvers on Saturday, Feb. 27.

(All information is up to date as of Monday, Feb. 22.)

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Annual Sledge Hockey tourney taking registrations Wawota will proudly be hosting their 3rd Annual Sledge Hockey Tournament beginning in the evening on Friday, April 1, and running through to Sunday, April 3.

The event began in 2014 with Melanie Brimner wanting to do something so her sons could play hockey together.

She told The Observer in 2014, “The reason I wanted to hold this was for my son. He was in a car accident seven years ago, that’s why I’m doing it… I wanted to see my son play and my boys have never played hockey together.”

“Also, there’s a few guys in the community with cerebral palsy that have never played [hockey] be-

The Wawota Sledge Hockey Tournament has brought out many people in the past to enjoy a version of the great Canadian pastime. This year it will be held April 1st to 3rd.

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fore so it’s just a good way to get people on the ice that have never had the opportunity.”

It has since grown into a fundraiser in the community with Wawota Sledge Hockey giving to the Wawota Community Forum, STARS, and more.

Although it has grown the sentiment is the same, to get everyone out playing hockey together.

This year the Wawota Sledge Hockey Facebook page states, “Our tournament is not only to raise awareness about people with Spinal Cord Injuries it is also to raise awareness for people that have any other form of disabilities that prevents them from playing Canada’s most favoured game, hockey!”

Teams are to be made up of four players, three players play out and one goalie, and will be played on half ice at the Wawota Forum. The chairs and sticks will be provided by the Avengers, a Regina Sledge Hockey team. The game will consist of two, fifteen minute straight time periods.

Entry fees for teams will be $100 and teams can be registered by contacting 306-577-7484.

Throughout the weekend there will also be 50/50 draws, an auction table, and a bar. They are also accepting donations, which can be made payable to Wawota Sledge Hockey. This year the monies raised will be donated to the Wawota Community Forum, Stars Air Ambulance, and the Saskatchewan Wheelchair Sports Association on behalf of Chris Pearson who lost his battle with cancer in December.

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The Redcoat Rebels volleyball team were put through their paces by visiting U.S. college coach, Jimmy Chan of the University of Edinboro in Edinboro, Pennsylvania at a mini-clinic set up by their coach, Mickey Adams. Chan-who is coach of the university’s volleyball team-visited the Rebels on Thursday, Feb. 18 at Gordon F. Kells High School in Carlyle. Chan said: “I’m happy to be here and it’s more about being here and helping out my great friend, Mickey.” Chan (pictured far right) pauses for a picture with the Rebels before their three-hour clinic begins.

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BASKETBALL Friday 6:00 p.m. FS1 College Basket-

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(HD) FOX College Basketball Villanova at Marquette. (HD) 2:00 p.m. NBA NBA Basketball Miami Heat at Boston Celtics.

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10:00 p.m. FS1 College Basketball Stanford at Arizona State.

Tuesday 10:00 a.m. GOLF Ladies European Tour Golf RACV Australian Masters, Third Round.

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1:30 p.m. SPONET English Premier League Soccer Leicester City FC vs West Bromwich Albion FC. 1:45 p.m. TSN English Premier League Soccer Norwich City FC vs Chelsea FC. 2:00 p.m. FS1 FA Cup Soccer Teams TBA. 6:00 p.m. TSN2 English Premier League Soccer Norwich City FC vs Chelsea FC. (Same-day Tape)

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SOCCER Saturday

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2) Michael Jordan

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Nathen Schmidt demonstrates karate kick at the “Bob” (a kicking dummy) during one of Moose Mountain Wado Kai Karate Club’s recent practices. Schmidt was one of the six club members who was a part of Team Saskatchewan at the Karate Nationals in Richmond, B.C. in January and the the entire club will benefit from Team Sask’s experiences there-what they learned and what they observed-according to Sensei Jayson Humphries. “It was a club effort to get them there and it’s something we all share and are very proud of.”

Team Sask and Moose Mountain Wado Kai Karate Club member Ethan Anderson takes a run at the “Bob” (a kicking dummy) during a recent drill. Moose Mountain Wado Kai Karate Club fielded six members to Team Sask this year, but the club is open to those of all ages and abilities. Members meet weekly at the Carlyle Elementary School gym. For more information, check out www. moosemountainkarate.com.

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Sensei Jayson Humphries coaches some members of the Moose Mountain Wado Kai Karate Club as Sensei Cara McNair looks on.

A line up of competitors prepare to fight during one of the regular weekly drills at the Moose Mountain Wado Kai Karate Club’s weekly practice.

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The Moose Mountain Wado Kai Karate Club’s members are from throughout the southeast area of Saskatchewan and are made up of competitors of all ages. Here, Sensei Cara McNair coaches some of the club’s youngest members in some martial arts moves.

Sensei Jayson Humphries instructs a few members of the Moose Mountain Wado Kai Karate Club. Humphries, along with fellow Senseis Kevin Dyck, Cara McNair and visiting Sensei Darren Humphries of Calgary have helped to grow the club over its three decades in the area.

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Pause for Reflection Little Johnny was crying. His mother asked, “What’s the matter?”

“Dad was hanging pictures, and hit his thumb,” said Johnny through his tears.

“That’s not serious,” soothed his mother.

“Why didn’t you just laugh?”

“I did!” sobbed Johnny.

Joy and tears have one father. “To know even one life has breathed easier because you lived. This is to have succeeded.” Ralph Waldo Emerson.

There is a story told of ancient monks who searched the earth looking for the door to heaven. Finally, they found the place where earth

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By Ken Rolheiser www.kenrolheiser.com meets heaven. When they opened the door, they were back at their monastery, where they lived their daily lives.

To enable others to touch the hem of Christ’s garment is to be at the place where earth meets heaven. I have shared this experience with my readers before, but I can never recall it without choking up.

When my sister Helen was dying of cancer I went to see her for the last time. She was in and out of consciousness, but she seemed to grow alert and say, “You are here? I’m so sorry.”

I wondered that despite her pain and condition she should worry that I had driven all the way from Canora to Sas-

katoon. “I’m sorry,” she repeated. “”It’s all right,” I assured her. “It’s all right,” I continued to assure her.

Later I became aware of another perception. In one of her lucid moments she told one of my sisters that she had seen Jesus. She was happy. Jesus had told her it was all right.

We are at the place where earth meets heaven. Christ is in us, is with us, and acts through us. Jesus is present in the Word — He is the Word made flesh. Jesus makes himself present to us Sacramentally: “He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him” John 6:56.

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Touching the hem of His garment A third way Jesus is still with us is in his promise “Where two or more are gathered in my name I am in their midst” Matthew 18:20.

How simple it is then to be Christ to others!

Father Brendan McGuire in a recent homily said, “Paul’s letter to the Corinthians says you and I are the Body of Christ; you and I, today, are the living Body of Christ. So if Christ is to work in this world, it is because of your hands and my hands. Your lips and my lips. Your feet and my feet…it is only through us that this happens.”

The Holy Spirit is in us through Baptism.

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is through us that others can touch the hem of Christ’s garment. The woman of great faith in Luke 8:40, who had been suffering for years, merely touched the fringe of Jesus clothes and her health was restored.

Lifting up others, being bearers of Good News can be as simple as affirming others. Recently a reader sent me this note: “Whoa…this

touched me in a deep and profound way… thanks.”

People feel if they can’t do something massively heroic a good deed is wasted. Paul Wallenberg, who saved thousands of Hungarian Jews from the holocaust by forging citizenship passes, said to do “One small thing at a time.”

We are the hands and feet of Christ in this world.

According to whom?

By Linda Wegner The older I get the more I miss Mom. Recalling her keen sense of humour even in the direst of circumstances has often reminded to look for the best, even when things are seemingly at their worst; listening in my heart to her daily habit of playing the piano is a warning not to lose my song, no matter what. Though those and many other memories are poignant, I can’t forget her quiet but determined way of letting me know who was boss.

“According to who?” I recall challenging her after I’d disobeyed then tried to defend my action.

Her immediate answer was concise and customary: “According to me!” In that case, there was no further discussion required.

According to whom? Ever been asked this question? Asked it of anyone else? As an adult I now realize that any type of authority can be used wisely or wickedly.

By whose authority do we make statements?

The Apostle Paul in writing to the believers who were living in the city of Ephesus may well have been responding to those kinds of doubts about his role in the early church when he began his letter with a series of “according to” statements. He’d laboured for several years among the new believers in Ephesus but now found himself imprisoned in Rome under the jurisdiction of Roman law. No exemptions from “according to” circumstances for him.

Even though he let them know that he was suffering afflictions (3:13), Paul reminded them of the rich blessings that they had received through the gospel were also granted “according to”: Redemption, according to the riches of His grace (1:7); every spiritual blessing including spiritual adoption into His family, according to His good pleasure (1:5,9); an eternal inheritance, according to counsel of His will (1:13).

Are you in authority? Always use it wisely!

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Wawota

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Submitted by Myrna Olson

Submitted by Edel Cowan Gray and Edel Cowan visited in Redvers on February 17 with his sister Joyce George, niece Jackie and also with his cousin Kay Robertson (Battleford). On Friday, February 19 Joyce and Kay came for afternoon coffee at the Cowan farm.

Sincere sympathy is extended to Margaret Gervais, Alameda (formally of Alida) on the death of her brother Dennis Newbury of Edson, AB who passed away on February 18 at the age of 86. He had been raised in the Alida area before joining the Canadian Army and later after his retirement settled in Edson. Condolences are also extended to all other family members.

Shelly and Ainsley Cowan spent the weekend February 19-22 in Minot visiting with the Nilsen family and Ainsley attended her dentist appointment on Monday.

Another successful Sunday breakfast was held this past Sunday, February 21 at Alida Hall with Kitchen group 1 at the helm and they served up 43 breakfasts – way to go guys and gals. The volunteer helper from Newalta was Dakota. We will sure miss these helpers when they finish their volunteering at the end of this month. Great work guys and gals appreciated all your assistance. Breakfast guests represented Redvers, Carlyle, Glen Ewen and of course our local regulars – appreciate the continued support you give towards this event. Next Sunday (February 28) it will be Group 2 in charge – good luck in defeating the breakfast record of 70. It’s hard to believe but there are only four more breakfasts left for this season. Where do these weeks go? We are at the end of February

now and March will be coming in like a lamb or a lion, so the saying goes. Wonder which it will be? This must mean that spring should soon be just around the corner. Speaking of spring, the Alida Rec Board members are putting their heads together and doing serious thinking of having another fundraiser in March – “Stew Supper and Trivia Night” – keep your eyes and ears open for the actual date and further information.

The Friendly Rivalry between Alida Post Office and Prairie Pride Credit Union (Alida Branch) is on once again. They are sponsoring the purchasing of “Miracle Hands” for Telemiracle. Help decorated the Post Office windows or if you prefer the interior wall decorating of the Credit Union. Wonder who will be come out on top? Even if we know that there is always only ONE real winner in the end –Telemiracle. Hope that you will remember to help support this event.

Another reminder folks – Act One Productions 24th Annual Drama Week is soon upon us – just a mere 9 or 10 days away (when this comes out in print). This year the club has chosen a three-act murder mystery “A Party to Murder” – but with our local talented actors/ actresses one can be sure that there will be lots of hilarious antics as well as mystery going on.

Please remember to give me a call (306-4432496) or a text (306-485-8561) or an e-mail (g.cowan@sasktel.net) with your news – always appreciate hearing from you and receiving your news. Until next time – Keep smiling – Think positive – Drive safely and Take care.

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Several families enjoyed a holiday during the spring break. Rochelle Freisen, Kelton and Zoey , Tyler and Jaime Finlay, Jordi spent several days visiting in Disneyland.

Gerry and Deb Florek, Travis and Samantha Greenbank, Rory, Nate and Luke enjoyed a trip to Disneyland, also.

Sympathy to the family and friends of the late Sharon Dixon who passed away on February 13th at the Pasqua Hospital. She was 73 years old. Her funeral service was held on Saturday, February 20th at the St. Andrews United Church in Maryfield. Her family connections include the Dixons, the Adairs and the Ramages.

George and Colleen Mc Neely travelled to Florida recently. They joined Colleen’s sister and husband there.

Jeff Engle has returned home after holidaying in Mexico.

Steven Smulan and SJ have returned home from Taiwan. SJ had travelled there last July to deal with the death of her father. Steven left before Christmas to re-visit many of his friends there.

What a great way to celebrate Family Day!!

Erwin Alganion is from the Philippines and has been working at Moose Mountain Meats for almost 3 years years. He has had his wife Rosetita Maricel,and his daughter, Erin Mariae (4 years old) arrive from the Philippines to join him in Wawota. Welcome to our town and we are so happy to have you in our midst.

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Here in Saskatchewan our sloughs, marshes, potholes, swamps and ponds make up a natural network of wetlands. You might not think about them very often, if at all, yet wetlands, sprinkled throughout our province, help to maintain and improve our water quality and our way of life.

Wetlands act as Mother Nature’s kidneys - filtering the water and capturing nutrients, like phosphorus and nitrogen, which can cause harmful algal blooms. Many wetlands are important for fish spawning and others provide habitats for birds, insects, amphibians, reptiles and mammals. Wetlands slow the flow of spring melts and rains, which decreases soil erosion and downstream flooding.

Wetlands support our economy in many ways as well. For example, ranchers depend on wetlands for livestock watering and our tourism industry benefits from pristine aquatic recreation areas. And wet-

lands provide wonderful natural science learning opportunities for kids of all ages.

Despite all the positive attributes, we lose over 10,000 acres of wetlands each year in Saskatchewan, mostly through agricultural drainage, but also as a result of urban growth and industrial activities. When wetlands are drained and cultivated, carbon from the soil is released, contributing to global climate change.

Saskatchewan wetlands are important to us all. Our provincial government must take a leadership role. Ask your candidates what they will do to protect Saskatchewan’s remaining wetlands if they are elected.

Please visit www.voteforwetlands.ca . A few minutes of your time could make a world of difference.

Michael P. Champion, PAg Head of Industry & Government Relations

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Welcome to Carlyle & The Oilmen’s Bonspiel Schedule of Events Thursday, Feb. 25th:

2 draws at 6:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 26th:

• 2 draws at 12:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

• Cocktails at the Carlyle Memorial Hall at 6:00 p.m.

• supper (sponsored by Crescent Point Energy) and calcutta at 7:00 p.m.

• dance to follow at 9:00 p.m.

Draws on Saturday, Feb. 27th:

11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. pizza and wings supplied for all curlers on Saturday evening

Sunday, Feb. 28th:

semi-finals and finals 10:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

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Curling was invented in medieval Scotland, with the first written reference to a contest using stones on ice coming from the records of Paisley Abbey, Renfrewshire, in February 1541. Two paintings, “Winter Landscape with a Bird Trap” and “The Hunters in the Snow” (both dated 1565) by Pieter Bruegel the Elder depict Flemish peasants curling— Scotland and the Low Countries had strong trading and cultural links during this period, which is also evident in the history of golf.

The word curling first appears in print in 1620 in Perth, Scotland, in the preface and the verses of a poem by Henry Adamson. The game was (and still is, in Scotland and Scottish-settled regions like southern New Zealand) also known as “the roaring game” because of the sound the stones make while traveling over the pebble (droplets of water applied to the playing surface). The verbal noun curling is formed from the Scots (and English) verb curl,

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which describes the motion of the stone.

In the early history of curling, the playing stones were simply flat-bottomed river stones, which were of inconsistent size, shape and smoothness. Unlike today, the thrower had little control over the ‘curl’ or velocity and relied more on luck than on precision, skill and strategy.

Outdoor curling was very popular in Scotland between the 16th and 19th centuries because the climate provided good ice conditions every winter. Scotland is home to the international governing body for curling, the World Curling Federation, Perth, which originated as a committee of the Royal Caledonian Curling Club, the mother club of curling.

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Winners of the 1909 Regina Bonspiel, the province’s most prestigious curling event at the time. The team was especially noteworthy in that all four players were members of the Legislature.

Clockwise from top left: J.A. Sheppard of Moose Jaw, Dr. R.M. Mitchell of Weyburn, G.A. Scott of Davidson and J.D. Stewart of Arcola.

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NEWS

Friday, February 26, 2016

Struggling to find a way to co-exist

By Calvin Daniels Agriculture and wildlife have always struggled to find a way to co-exist.

In general terms, that has meant farmers have pushed wildlife to the fringe enough that the remaining impact is tolerable to the producer.

Farmers still aren’t thrilled to watch thousands of snow geese feeding on a swathed barley crop.

Nor are they happy if whitetail or mule deer are munching away on a haystack.

Ground squirrels burrowing dozens of holes across a cattle pasture are a nuisance which will have beef producers looking to rid the pasture of the pest.

Livestock producers are not happy to see wolves creeping down from the north, or coyote populations growing locally.

Beavers are seen as a nuisance as they dam small rivers and flood water across crop acres.

The emergence of crop insurance to cover some of the aforementioned wildlife losses have reduced the friction with agriculture producers somewhat, but just barely in a number of situations.

We can now add moose and wild pigs to the list of wild animals which can have an impact on farms.

Moose have traditionally been farther north, but forest fires, human encroachment and other factors have pushed moose south, and they appear to be adapting well.

To better understand the impact of moose the Saskatchewan Farmland Moose Project has been launched.

In terms of moose impacting crops, Amy Wheeler with the University of Saskatchewan presenting at the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation Convention held in Yorkton last week said it does happen, and crop insurance coverage recognizes that. There were 819 reports of crop damage in Saskatchewan where moose were seen as the soul, or primary, cause of the damage.

Another measure of moose moving south is that they can be the cause of vehicular accidents.

From SGI data moose were involved in 478 accidents in 2013 and 488 in 2014.

“Autumn has the highest collisions and early winter,” said Wheeler.

Wheeler said fall makes sense since it is the time of rut for moose, and also hunting season. As a result of both moose are moving around more “and crossing roads and accidents happen.”

And then there are feral pigs, which are not native wildlife, but they are increasingly having an impact.

And that is why there is an ongoing Feral Boars in Canada Collaring Project.

Ryan Brook who spoke at the same SWF Convention pointed to the United States.

“Texas has well over three million pigs,” he

said, adding the situation could happen here. “… About half of all RMs (rural municipalities in Saskatchewan) have pigs,” said Brook. “… We could well be in a position to have more pigs than people.”

In a random telephone survey of 3000 rural residents across Canada it was found “every single province had (wild) pigs … Everybody is reporting them.”

But in this one farmer’s can’t complain too loudly.

“We know farms are the source of this,” said Brook, adding the pigs are either escapees, and in some cases there are reports of farmers cutting fence and letting stock go rather than to continue to look after them.

Even on well-ran wild boar farms it is estimated two to three per cent of stock escapes, said Brook.

And therein lies something that gets forgotten.

Wild pigs are seen as an invasive species, but they are here as a result of the ultimate invasive species, humans.

We tend to forget many of the issues we face are a result of our being here, and things that we have done, and wild boar are certainly an example.

Certainly maintaining the balance where wildlife and farmers can co-exist will be an ingoing challenge for both wildlife management and the ag sector.

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New Vice President, Human Resources joins the team Sun Country Health Region (SCHR) is very pleased to announce the appointment of Dean Biesenthal as its new Vice President, Human Resources.

“Dean comes to us from the North East School Division where he was the Superintendent of Human Resources,” says Marga Cugnet, CEO, SCHR. “He brings 11 years of experience in human resources in the public sector and an enthusiasm for this Region, having previously lived and vacationed in the South East for many years.”

Dean is a graduate of the Business Administration program at the University of Regina and holds a Masters degree in Educational Administration, specializing in Human Resources, from the University of Saskatchewan.

“Dean helps to round out the executive team that leads the Region’s work in health care,” says Mrs. Cugnet. “We look forward to working with him.”

Winter weights ending on Southwest Saskatchewan highways The Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure is removing winter weight allowances on secondary weight highways in southwest Saskatchewan. Changes come into effect February 22.

“While frozen roads provide a surface that allows shippers to carry heavier loads, soft roads need to be protected from unnecessary damage,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Nancy Heppner said. “Our staff monitors roadbed temperatures closely to ensure heavier winter weights are left on as long as possible.”

The removal of winter weights will start in the south and move north in the coming weeks. By legislation, winter weights are removed in southwest Saskatchewan on the last day of February and in the rest of the province on March 15. However, winter weights can be removed sooner by Minister’s order if road conditions warrant.

The end of winter weights season will be followed by the im-

plementation of spring road bans starting in the southwest part of the province and then moving north.

Once in place, spring road bans may remain in effect for up to six weeks, allowing time for roads to dry.

Weight restriction orders are published online at www.highways. gov.sk.ca/restrictions/ under the link for the new order.

You can also call the Highway Hotline at 306-787-7623 (Regina and area), 306-933-8333 (Saskatoon and area), 1-888-335-7623 (across Canada) and *ROAD (SaskTel cellular customers). Road restriction orders and other related information is also available.

In addition, technical and regulatory information is available by calling the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Inquiry Line at 1-866933-5290 inside Saskatchewan and 1-306-933-5290 outside Saskatchewan. The line operates Monday to Friday, except statuary holidays, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Farm grants

From the Canadian Grants Business Center The Canadian Government has recently updated the funding framework for farms and agri-businesses for 2016 and beyond.

Farm LoansThe Canadian Federal and Provincial Governments have introduced a wide range of programs including grants,loans and other funding options for Canadian Farmers and Agri-Business.

Under current guidelines, producers of various agricultural commodities have a variety of funding options at cowstheir disposal.

As an established farm owner, or new entrant into a particular sector, it is equally important to take full advantage of the programs that have been put into place by both the Canadian Federal and Provincial Governments.

Of particular interest to farmers should be the targeted programs for particular geographic areas. Some of the areas of focus for programs include the Provinces of Manitoba, Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Ontario. Farmers located in the high priority areas are encouraged to apply for funding in a timely fashion. Farm Grants and Farm Loans are just some of the funding opportunities that are currently available to Canadian producers.

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created an easy tool for applicants to determine eligibility for current programs. If you would like to verify your potential eligibility for Government Business Grants, Loans or Subsidies for a Farm, Agri-Business or other enterprise please use the Funding Finder.

Farm Grants and Farm Loans may be available for many farms in Canada. Some of the types of projects that are often eligible for government funding include: Equipment purchase or leasing Building and leasehold improvements Livestock and equipment tracking Livestock and equipment financing Farm Technology upgrades On farm energy efficiency programs Farm projects to reduce environmental impact Subsidies for Farm Employees Agricultural R&D Take action now to access programs before funding is depleted.

Farm Equipment Grants Recently funded programs have limited budgets. Applicants are served on a first-come first-served basis.

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Time to talk about savings

By Murray Mandryk The first election debate we should have is what to do when the oil money comes back.

It will come back.

Sooner (and hopefully sooner than later) the Saudis and others will see reason to turn off the taps. Oil prices will recovery, followed by the Saskatchewan economy, followed by the provincial treasury.

But if we hold true to form, government will keep spending these non-renewable resource dollars in a matter best suited to their re-election.

There’s got to be a better way and there’s no better time to talk about that better way than during the next provincial election campaign to start within days.

But at least we have starting point for such a discussion, via Premier Brad Wall’s exploration of a Saskatchewan version of a heritage or sovereignty fund.

In no small irony, this discussion actually began in the last provincial campaign in 2011, when it was raised by former NDP leader Dwain Lingenfelter.

In a move that was rare for election campaigns and even rarer in the context of the rivalry between the NDP and the Saskatchewan Party, Wall acknowledge that the idea of such a rainy day fund was actually a pretty good one.

As a result, Wall assigned former University of Saskatchewan president Peter MacKinnon a year

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after the election to research a heritage fund model that might work for this province.

What MacKinnon came up with it Saskatchewan Futures Fund, somewhat modeled after Norway’s supposedly recession-proof sovereignty fund that’s socked away close to one trillion dollars since 1990.

MacKinnon’s proposal was far more modest, suggesting putting into savings all natural resources resource revenues that exceeded the five-year average.

This way, the Saskatchewan government would have a consistent revenue source for not only the lean years we are now experiencing due to the downturn in oil but also a consistent framework for budget revenue upon which it could determine the appropriate level of expenditures.

Alas, that’s a little too idealistic in today’s hardball world of politics.

After MacKinnon’s presentation to cabinet, the Wall government couldn’t even find the suggested $100 million in “seed money” to get the fund going.

And what we saw in the last budget is former finance minister going to the open market to borrow $700 million for capital infrastructure spending, money that will have to be repaid with interest.

It’s also money that could have come from a heritage fund had some past government been wise enough 10 years ago to set aside some cash we collected during the boom years.

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The Town of Lampman is now accepting sealed tenders for cutting and baling of hay on agricultural land located at: Pt. SE 1/4 Sec. 16, Twp. 5, Rge. 6, W2M

Supporting Saskatchewan’s vibrant past, the Government of Saskatchewan is investing $143,000 in heritage conservation projects across the province. Awarded through the Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation, the investment has been distributed to 14 projects in 11 rural municipalities within the province.

“Our historic buildings play an important role in our provincial story,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Mark Docherty said. “As Saskatchewan continues to grow, some of these sites and buildings require conservation work so that they can remain a part our province’s living heritage. The Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation maintains an integral role in preserving the heritage of our province.”

“A strong sense of community is a hallmark of life in Saskatchewan,” Board of Directors Chair Royce Pettyjohn said. “When we think about the communities in which we live, it is usually the places and structures that differentiate our community from all others that come to mind. The Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation is proud to be able to aid the people of Saskatchewan in conserving the places that matter to them, and that define our communities as “home.””

Since its establishment 25 years ago, the Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation has invested more than $7.7 million in 1,432 heritage conservation projects across the province. The Foundation currently offers four conserva-

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So here we sit today, with a billion dollar deficit in 2015-16 when you add that $700 million in borrowing to the $262.2-million shortfall that new Finance Minister Kevin Doherty actually does acknowledge.

We got into this mess in 2015-16 budget because non-renewable resource revenue fell by $388 million from the budget projections 11 months ago and because spending has increased by $100 million because of things like unforeseen forest fire fighting costs.

These numbers are likely to only get worse in the third-quarter update of 2015-16 budget. And at Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) convention last month, Wall guaranteed another deficit for 2016-17.

However, nothing offered by the NDP so far suggests they would be any more fiscally responsibility. In fact, NDP has told us nothing about how they would spend own money.

We need more discipline in government spending and that will only come if we force politicians running for office to talk about how these guidelines should be put in place.

The way to put those guidelines in place begins with talking about a Heritage Fund.

That’s what we should be talking about during this election campaign.

In my column two weeks ago I incorrectly stated the cost of the Boundary Dam carbon capture and storage. It is $1.5 billion.

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tion-minded programs that protect and restore Saskatchewan’s public and private heritage assets: • The Built Heritage Grant – provides funding for municipally or provincially-designated heritage properties; • The One-Time Grant for Non-Designated Commercial Heritage Property – offers funding to help conserve heritage properties without official designation status; • The On-site Archaeology or Paleontology Research Grant – funds field-based archaeological and paleontological projects that enhance our understanding of the province; and • The Sponsorship Grant – provides support to heritage-related events of provincial or national importance. These grants are adjudicated on a rolling basis.

Through their most recent allocation, the Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation has awarded funding in 11 Built Heritage projects, two Non-Designated Heritage Property projects and one special event. Adjudication is currently underway for its Archaeology and Paleontology Research Grant. The results of this adjudication will be announced later this month.

The next application deadline for the Built Heritage and Non-Designated Commercial Heritage Property grants is October 1, 2016. Applications for the Archaeology and Paleontology Research Grant are reviewed on an annual basis. The next deadline for this grant is January 15, 2017.

For more information about these programs and the Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation, please visit www.pcs.gov.sk.ca/SHF.

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Friday, February 26, 2016

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Every life is a story.

There are milestones that we can’t wait to share, while there are others that we wish we didn’t have to.

These stages of life are an undeniable part of the human journey, and we invite you to share yours with us in our weekly Life’s Milestones.

Are you celebrating an anniversary or birth, or you’d like to announce your engagement? Is your youngest child graduating, or perhaps a colleague is retiring? Has a loved one passed away, or would you like to remember one in some special way?

CONTACT US TO ADVERTISE YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT IN NEXT WEEK’S ISSUE.

OBITUARIES

Business Services APPLYING FOR CANADA PENSION PLAN DISABILITY BENEFITS? Increase your chance of success. Call the Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic. 1-877-793-3222 www.dcac.ca info@dcac.ca ccn3x

Health Services

1A Drivers Required - Must have valid “FAST” card for U.S. loads - Top Wages - Benefits available - Oilfield Tickets an asset Please phone (306)453-4446 for more details or email KHS@sasktel.net

Alice Schrader (Horn) 1926 - 2016 Alice Margaret Schrader (Horn) passed away at the Battlefords Union Hospital, North Battleford, SK on Monday, February 1, 2016 at the age of 89 years.

Alice was predeceased by her husbands, Orval and Ralph; her siblings, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

She is survived by three daughters: Peggy (Bruce) Gilchrist of North Battleford, SK, Ruth Semple of Regina, SK and Shirley Kerr (Winston) of Halbrite, SK; two sons: Ronald of Kitchener, ON and Lyle of Kisbey, SK; four grandsons, Craig (Crystal) Semple, Chanda & Carissa; Nicholas (Thea) Semple; Todd (Carla) Kerr; Trevor (Teresa) Kerr, Taya & Tristen; two granddaughters, Kara (Perri) Gardiner, Madisyn & Ayva; Kaelee (Shaun) Forgrave, Parker & Piper; five sisters-in-law, Roseina, Eva, Yvette, Betty (Albert), Mary (Frank) and about 425 nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. at the Stoughton Apostolic Church, Stoughton, SK with Pastor Fred Hoehnle officiating. Interment followed at the Stoughton Town Cemetery and a luncheon took place at the Royal Canadian Legion in Stoughton.

Those wishing to make donations in Alice’s memory may do so directly to Kenosee Lake Bible Camp, PO Box 217, Kenosee Lake, SK, S0C 2S0 or the Stoughton Apostolic Church, PO Box 122, Stoughton, SK, S0G 4T0.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Messages of condolence may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.hallfuneralservices.ca

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CT Services now available in Southeast Saskatchewan People living in southeastern Saskatchewan now have access to specialized diagnostic imaging services closer to home. A stateof-the-art computed tomography (CT) scanner has started operating at St. Joseph’s Hospital of Estevan.

Today, Health Minister Dustin Duncan today joined the mayor of Estevan, representatives from Sun Country Health Region, St. Joseph’s Hospital of Estevan, the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation, and local residents for the official unveiling of the region’s new CT scanner.

“I’m very pleased that patients in this part of the province will be able to receive CT services closer to home,” Duncan said. “Providing this service locally means less travel time and expense for patients, and quicker access to medical diagnosis and treatment. Our government is happy to partner with the community and health region to provide this important service.”

Residents in southeast Saskatchewan often need to travel to Regina or another location for CT services. The addition of a CT scanner in Estevan helps meet the increased demand due to population growth, and improves overall capacity for publicly-funded CT services in the province.

“Our region is pleased to be able to add this diagnostic tool that enables physicians to make a timely diagnosis and determine best treatment and care for their patients,” Sun Country Health Region President and CEO Marga Cugent said.

“This was possible thanks to the partnership between the Ministry of Health, Sun Country Health Region, St. Joseph’s Hospital and our community donors.”

“We thank the many generous

donors from southeast Saskatchewan for their contributions toward this project,” St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation Director Becky Conly said. “We are so grateful that our donors truly understand the importance of a strong, dynamic healthcare system. The St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation is proud and honoured to be such an integral part of bringing the CT scanner to St. Joseph’s Hospital, and we are excited to see this dream come to fruition.”

The St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation raised $2.2 million for the CT scanner project. This includes approximately $1.6 million for the required equipment and renovations, and $600,000 for start-up operating costs. The Government of Saskatchewan has provided $375,000 to Sun Country Health Region for the operation of the CT scanner in the 2015-16 fiscal year, and will provide annual operating costs, estimated at more than $1 million per year.

“This is a truly momentous occasion for the hospital,” St. Joseph’s Hospital of Estevan Executive Director Greg Hoffort said. “This state of the art technology will provide our team of health care providers additional diagnostic capability which will certainly improve the services we provide to southeast Saskatchewan.”

Estevan’s CT scanner is the 14th permanent hospital-based CT scanner in Saskatchewan. The other CT scanners are located in Saskatchewan’s six regional hospitals (Lloydminster, Moose Jaw, North Battleford, Prince Albert, Swift Current, Yorkton) and the five provincial hospitals in Regina and Saskatoon.

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Peter’s Bros. Paving, south Okanagan paving company seeking experienced paving personnel (min. 3 years) for their highway division throughout BC. Relocation allowance may be available. Competitive wage $20.00 to $30.00 per hour plus benefits, full time seasonal. Please send resume to petersbros@shaw.ca

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Moose Mountain Jumpers (left) Instructor Nicole Gervais encourages a young participant during a class for preschoolers and their parents during a Moose Mountain Jumpers class in Carlyle.

(right) Active preschoolers and their parents find respite from winter during a recent Moose Mountain Jumpers class at the club’s Carlyle studio.

Staff photo by Lynne Bell

Staff photo by Lynne Bell 16024LM2

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Record municipal revenue sharing for Saskatchewan communities The Government of Saskatchewan announced that municipal revenue sharing is estimated to be more than $271 million in 201617. That represents an increase of 113 per cent from 2007-2008, a record amount for municipalities.

“Despite the impact of falling oil prices on the province’s economy, we have maintained our commitment to provide one percentage point of total provincial sales tax revenues in unconditional grants,” Government Relations Minister Jim Reiter said.

Municipal revenue sharing funding will be allocated from the total pool in the following manner: Cities – more than $130 million or 47.945 per cent Rural – more than $76.6 million or 28.254 per cent Towns and Villages – more than $44.3 million or 16.345 per cent North – more than $20.2 million or 7.456 per cent.

“Our cities, towns, villages, and northern communities are grateful for the predictable funding delivered through revenue sharing, and for the partnership this funding represents,” Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) President Deb Button said. “We rely on these dollars to fund our operations, and to foster and sustain the incredible growth our communities have seen in recent years.”

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(306) 453-4403 Ray Boutin (306) 575-8575

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CARLYLE OPEN HOUSE TOUR! Sunday, February 28th - 1pm - 5pm 210 5th St. West, Carlyle

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Moose Mountain Jumpers’ instructor Nicole Gervais demonstrates a move while some of her youngest students and their parents look on. Gervais says the classes are intended to be an enjoyable introduction to fitness for kids of all ages.

CRESCENT POINT LEISURE COMPLEX

Splash TICKETS for cash

$75

DRAWS WILL BE MADE THE 1ST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 7 P.M. AT THE CRESENT POINT LEISURE COMPLEX AS FOLLOWS:

April May June July Aug. Sept.

$500 $1,000 $1,500 $2,000 $2,500 $3,000

ONLY 400 TICKETS SOLD!

TOTAL PRIZE VALUE: $12,500 $$ Also Draw for 2nd prize of $333 each month $$

Licence No. RR15-0446

Ticket are available at:

1.5 acre lot 36 Eisenhower, Redvers

Staff photo by Lynne Bell

18 Broadway, Redvers

314 Main St. Carlyle

20 Broadway, Redvers

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- Carlyle Pharmasave - The Pearl Boutique

- Carlyle Motor Products - Town Office

Call: Pam Brown (306) 577-8616 or Danielle Steele (306) 577-1991

216 1st St W. Carlyle

106 Ruckle Rd. Carlyle

#1-201 Condo, Carlyle Ave. Carlyle

118 1st St West Carlyle

117 2nd St. W.Carlyle

TUXEDOES BY TUXEDO & SUIT RENTALS/SALES

308 4th St. W. Carlyle

209 3rd St W. Carlyle

205 2nd St. W. Carlyle

www.black&lee.com

www.tuxandtails.ca 502 Stockton Ave. Carlyle

205 Clare St. Arcola

201 Manor St. Arcola

636 Souris Ave. Arcola

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Faber Acreage, Carlyle

Farmland 6.5 Miles North of Manor

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