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Manor students participated in various activities and presentations for Red Cross Day of Pink on Wednesday, April 1.

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The Red Cross Day of Pink was held on Wednesday, April 1. Manor School included a full day of activities including a pancake breakfast, a presentation to older grades by Tanya Reimer on building your online image, they did team building as a school, and older students led class activities for those in younger grades.

Reimer, a local author from Bellegarde, presented to youth about cyber-bullying and ensuring their online image isn’t inappropriate and is safe. Ultimately she asked them to think about the post before doing it and how they would feel if someone posted something like that of them.

She covered netiquette, proper behaviour on the internet, and encouraged youth to take home what they learned to their parents to help educate them

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as well because everyone is still learning how to navigate the internet.

Her main lesson regarded how to act online was to see the internet as a public place; it is not private.

They must respect others’ rules and privacy, while presenting yourself in a positive light because a photo, video, or comment may be seen by potential employers. If something inappropriate is posted about someone or about you then you must let someone know and take the proper actions to have it removed.

She also explained that it is important to keep places device free to separate themselves from their online profile and encouraged them to interact socially with others outside of being online or using text messaging, Snapchat, Instagram, etc...

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Tanya Reimer (left) spoke to the students about netiquette and their online presence.

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From Page 1 - Day of Pink These students were then brought in groups to the computer lab where Reimer went through the students’ online presence.

The younger classes focused specifically on bullying and what to do when they see it or how to stop before they say or do something that makes them a bully.

The day culminated with the entire school coming together for an assembly.

Earlier, in March, students had an assembly where they were told a portion of a story about a boy who every time he got angry had to pound a nail into the fence.

Over the years he became less angry and no longer had to get his anger out through this means. The students were invited to come up and hammer a nail into a piece of fence.

As with the story, students then were asked to take out their nail. The story and actions showing that what we say or do leave scars and cannot be taken back without leaving a mark.

This section of fence will be put on display and the students were asked to think about it in times of difficulties.

Finally the entire school participated in a morale building activity. With a hula hoop draped over one student, they all stood in a circle holding hands and successfully passed the hula hoop around without breaking apart.

High School students Kennedy and Shelby were decked out for the occasion in pink from head to toe.

Staff photos by Kelly Running

Students at Manor School were invited during an assembly in March to put a nail into a section of fence.

After doing so, they were encouraged to take them out

symbolizing how the words we say and actions we take cannot be taken back and even if we try to make it right a hole is left.

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J.J. Guy and Gordon Stobbe have been hosting workshops for fiddle students in order to prepare for a large production, which Stobbe created. Michele Amy’s Fiddle Studio will be partnering with Cornerstone Theatre Inc. in presenting a Fiddle History of Canada. A lot of work is being put into the showcase with over 100 people of all ages involved from the southeast. Check next week’s paper for the full story of this exciting upcoming production.

IN FOCUS - This week Cathy Burton nominated for “Women of Distinctionj”

NEWS - Moose Mountain Wildlife hosts annual dinner and auction VIEWS - Mistakes Happen - by Kelly Running COMMENT - Our reporters talk about the pros and cons of social media SPORTS - Moose Mountain Archery wraps up their year

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Get your quads ready: Wawota Lions annual derby April 25 Kelly Running Observer Staff

There’s something in playing in mud, at any age, that people simply enjoy. The Wawota Lions Club figured this out 10 years ago when they hosted their first Quad Derby, which has grown exponentially over the years bringing in riders from far and wide.

This year’s events will be held on Saturday, April 25, with registration between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., while pre-registration will be open at the Wawota Hotel on Friday, April 24 between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.

The day will begin with a pancake breakfast between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the Wawota Forum

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The Wawota Lions will host their annual quad derby on Saturday, April 25.

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and will be hosted by the Wawota Community Rink board. That evening, between 4:30 p.m. And 7 p.m., a supper will be hosted by the Wawota Wee Welcome Daycare.

Between breakfast and supper, riders are welcomed to a 22-mile scenic trail with lunch available along the way. Cost to participate in the derby is $20, it does not include food, but will include a free hand towards the rider pot.

Silent hands will be available for $5 and can be found at registration, through a Lions member, or at participating local businesses.

These are separate prizes with the rider pot paying out 50 percent: first place taking home 25 percent, second place taking 15 percent, and third place earning 10 percent. The silent hand pot also pays out 50 percent also at the same first, second, and third place earning percentages.

The rider and silent hand draws will be posted at the rink at 5 p.m.

Additionally rider prizes have been donated by various businesses in the area.

All efforts from the weekend are to raise funds for Wawota and surrounding area to be used in community projects.

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“An Amazing Woman from Southern Saskatchewan” Cathy Burton nominated for Women of Distinction Award Lynne Bell Observer Staff

Although the YMCA calls her “an amazing woman from southern Saskatchewan,” when Arcola’s Cathy Burton received official notification that she was named to the ranks of the province’s most distinguished women-as a nominee for the YWCA’s Women of Distinction Award for Community Leadership and Enhancement-she wept.

“It was a good thing I was alone at home when I received the news,” says Burton. “Because I just cried and cried. In fact, the only person I told for a long time was my husband, Alan. I knew I was nominated, because I had to sign a few forms, giving permission, but when I saw the letters people wrote on my behalf, it was completely overwhelming.”

Since then, word of Burton’s nomination has travelled, and her family was in attendance to watch her take the stage at the Nominees’ Gala, at the Conexus Centre of the Arts, Saturday, March 28 in Regina.

“It was a wonderful, exciting, and very overwhelming occasion,” she says. “(The nominees) were in a separate room together, before we were piped on stage, with bagpipes. The room was beautifully-decorated with yellow roses.”

“But I have to say it was awesome to meet and to be included in a group of such amazing women, and it was equally awesome to have my family there-my husband, Alan, our sons Kris and Matt, our daughter-in-law, Bailey, and Alan’s brother Tim, his wife, Sandy and our niece, Jennifer.”

“I’m sure I had the biggest, silliest grin on my face. It was such an honour.”

Burton’s honour puts her in the running to receive the Community Leadership and Enhancement award, which states that the nominee is “meeting community needs and is recognized as a source of strength and heart in her community.”

According to Marj Askin of Arcola-who with her three daughters, Terry Johnston, Jayne Paton, and Melinda Wyatt-initiated the idea to recognize Burton, she is already a winner.

“Everybody knows her; everybody likes her,” says Askin.

“She has a heart of gold and would literally do anything for anyone and never expect anything in return. She’s a real jack-of-all-trades and she uses all of her many talents to help others. We can’t think of anyone more deserving.”

Although Askin started the nomination process, she was soon inundated with those wishing to add their testimonials to the list of letter-writers needed for the nomination process.

Retired Arcola School teacher, Roberta James wrote, “Cathy Burton is one of the kindest, most generous people I know. I first met Cathy when she was given the job of educational assistant in my kindergarten classroom.”

“She volunteers for the Arcola Optimists, helping to organize the Poker Derby and overseeing the registration of snowmobiles that day. She volunteers in the community at fundraisers, weddings, and funerals. She bakes cupcakes for Arcola’s Canada Day celebrations, and for retirement parties.”

“She is extremely organized,” James continues.

“She helps with fundraising for the daycare, the school, and the Optimists. She is also a Daycare board member. She is the Speech Assistant at the school. She is this community’s go-to person, if you need some alterations done...”

“She is also a great friend. When I had to have surgery, she was the first person to arrive at my door with a full meal, prepared with love, so that I would be able to rest and recover. She has done this for other people, too.”

“She never ceases to amaze me with her seemingly endless supply of energy,” adds James.

“In winter, she voluntarily shovels the walkway for all of the neighbours on her block, and she shovels the walk at the Optimist Hall, as well.”

Fellow Arcola resident and Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal recipient, Phyllis Cameron agrees.

“Cathy is a Canadian-born city girl who has transplanted successfully to a small Saskatchewan town,” says Cameron. “And now I can’t imagine Arcola without her.”

“She has done so much. She’s painted the Legion Hall inside and out, and she’s also painted the theatre. She’s shoveled snow for me and for others. She works as a Deputy Returning Officer (DRO) for local elections, and she uses that as an opportunity to arrange for teachers and their students to visit, so she can explain both voting procedure and the importance of voting to our young people.”

“She is also very involved with the Arcola school’s SMACK club, which teaches our young people about kindness and volunteering,” adds Cameron.

“A year ago, I was in the hospital for a while,”

and each and every resident of our little town.”

Among the examples Carter cited in her nomination letter was Burton’s hosting a table every year at the Creative Tables for Cancer fundraiser in Arcola and her uncanny knack for searching out opportunities to help individuals who are going through life’s tough times.

“She sews angel dresses for babies who were stillborn, premature, or who were sick and passed away. When she heard that a family within our community had very little for Christnas, she crafted personalized stockings to be filled with presents for each of the five children,” adds Carter. “Shortly after two players from the local men’s senior hockey team passed away in a tragic car accident, Cathy worked tirelessly sewing commemorative patches on the team’s jerseys so the rest of the players could proudly display them in memory of their friends for the first home game in Arcola.”

Carter says that even Burton’s passion for

Cathy Burton takes the stage at the at the YWCA’s Women of Distinction Awards Nominees’ Reception, Saturday, March 28 at the Conexus Centre of the Arts in Regina. Burton is in the running

for the Community Leadership and Enhancement Award, which recogizes her decades of devotion to, (Submitted) and volunteerism in Arcola and area.

says Cameron. “Cathy came all the way to Regina to bring me a teddy bear and a huge, hand-signed get well card from the students at the school.”

However, Burton’s example of volunteerism isn’t limited to the students of Arcola School, according to Arcola Daycare director, Whitney Rutten.

“She stepped up and volunteered to join the board,” says Rutten. “Her grandson is still a little guy. She babysits him, so there’s not even any direct involvement in the daycare for her. For me to have a committee member who is so dedicated and doesn’t even have a child in the daycare...Well, that means a lot to me.”

In their nomination letter to the YMCA, the Arcola Daycare Board stated: “The board of Arcola Daycare has traditionally consisted of parents or family members of children who use our services.

Parents join our board because they have a vested interest in the Daycare and usually step down once their children have outgrown our services. Cathy joined our board with absolutely nothing to gain and no strings attached.”

Burton is a hands-on board member, and in addition to moving, meal-making, cleaning, and fundraising at the daycare, “She regularly stops in to the daycare with baking for the staff and children, always willing to stop and read a book or offer a snuggle.”

“We are all so proud and honoured to have her on our board and can think of no one else more deserving of this award.”

Ghislaine Carter of Arcola describes Burton as: “A teacher, a baker, a seamstress, a labourer, and a runner. I could go on forever, and I did-for pages-in my nomination letter. She is amazing, and she uses every one of her many talents to help others. Cathy is incredibly talented in so many ways, but what’s even more remarkable is the way she applies those talents to improving the lives of her family, friends,

running is an outlet for her philanthropic spirit.

“Cathy is involved with the Terry Fox Run at Arcola School, and runs it right alongside the children,” she says. “She spearheaded the Moose Mountain Marathon which takes place every summer at Saskairie, which raises money for the school. She’s currently planning a Color Run in Arcola and once again, all of the funds from that run will be donated to Arcola School.”

“Any marathons and races Cathy participates in usually always have a charitable component,” says Carter. “This winter Cathy-as usual-ran in the Salvation Army’s Santa Shuffle in Regina.

She literally baked hundreds of cupcakes over the course of several weeks and sold them for a dollar each to raise money for the Salvation Army. The time and effort she expended were tremendous, and she raised a large amount of cash for a very good cause.”

The Salvation Army’s Major Doug Binner agrees, and says that Burton raised one-tenth of the Salvation Army’s goal on her own.

“Cathy was our top contributor,” he says.

When she told us she raised $1,008 for us this year, I was thrilled, just absolutely thrilled. Not only because she’d done it, but because of how long and how hard Cathy worked on behalf of the Salvation Army. We’re indebted to all of our volunteers, but I am especially grateful that Cathy took the time to think of others and to help others.”

“She’s become someone we can count on, and we’re very grateful for her support.”

“She has devoted herself to making our community a better place to be,” says Carter. “I cannot think of a better way to repay her than to nominate her for a Woman of Distinction award!

There is no one more deserving of this award han Cathy Burton. She. Is. Amazing.”

The Women of Distinction Awards take place Thursday, April 23 in Regina.

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Moose Mountain Wildlife Federation hosts annual supper and auction Kelly Running Observer Staff

Staff photo by Kelly Running

Zack Eaton holds up one of the auction items for the crowd to see as the live auction began.

The Moose Mountain Wildlife Federation (MMWF) had a great year in 2014 and are looking forward to this year. As a way to ensure a successful 2015 MMWF hosted their 13th annual fundraiser dinner and auction on Saturday, April 4, at Prairie Place Hall in Arcola.

More than 200 people attended the event to raise money for the club which maintains an active role in Arcola, Carlyle, Kisbey, Lampman, and Stoughton. Area representatives include Jim Brown in Carlyle, Harry Laurent in Arcola, Robert Duncan in Kisbey/Lampman, and Dan Coderre in Stoughton.

Clay Chapman is the president again, while Bill Brown and Sandy Hanrieder act as secretary/treasurers, and Kevin Dyke is in charge of memberships.

Last year saw the MMWF support various initiatives, events, and activities throughout the year. One of these initiatives was to support Habitat Trust who received $10,000 from MMWF. Additionally they put $5,000 towards the purchasing of pheasants for release and $2,000 went towards stocking trout at the trout ponds in the area. In relation to stocking the trout dugouts, the MMWF installed aeration at the Carlyle trout pond.

A total of $1,200 were given towards youth camps, while four $250 bursaries were given to graduating students from the four area schools the MMWF covers.

One of the MMWF’s large projects included the introduction of archery to G.F. Kells High School in Carlyle and the formation of an

archery club in Arcola. The initiatives together cost $7,900 and a total of 100 people, with a waiting list, have been able to enjoy classes and sessions each week.

Through the help of Paul and Anita Delalleau, Evan Meisner, and Tom Sharp as instructors and organizers the sessions were successful and many are looking forward to archery beginning again in October.

The dinner and auction were a great success once again. Although the final numbers have not been tallied for how much they were able to raise; people in the area were once again very generous both in donating items to the auctions and in support of the auction by bidders.

Overall there were a total of 63 live auction items, 58 silent auction items, and numerous raffle items on the red, yellow, green, and pink tables. Special raffle prizes also included the diamond table where a diamond ring, diamond necklace, diamond stud-earrings, and gold earrings were available. As well as a special card/ticket raffles where a jewelry set, rifles, quilts, a “Wagon ‘Full of Fun,’” and a freezer of meat were on the line.

This year’s Master of Ceremonies was once again Harry Laurent who kept the evening moving along. Scott Bryce was this year’s auctioneer and the MMWF welcomed guest speaker, Heath Dreger, the Yorkton Wildlife Federation’s president.

If anyone is interested in joining the MMWF or learning more about it contact one of the area representatives or attend a meeting at their clubhouse in Arcola every second Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m., except for the months of July and August.

Staff photo by Kelly Running

Harry Laurent (M.C. for the evening) stands next to auctioneer Scott Bryce at the 13th annual Moose Mountain Wildlife Federation dinner and auction.

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White Bear Education Complex aims to reclaim indigenous languages Lynne Bell Observer Staff

As part of her vision-and that of her community-to implement a strong Indigenous Language Program at White Bear Education Complex, Principal Sheri McArthurCappo welcomed the Treaty 4 Education Alliance (T4EA) to WBEC on Wednesday, March 25, where representatives worked with students, as part of a program designed to reclaim their community’s languages.

Although there are four First Nation languages represented at White Bear-Cree, Nakota, Saulteaux, and Sioux-the school started the program concentrating on Cree.

“The Cree Language Program has been implemented throughout Kindergarten to grade seven,” says McArthur-Cappo. “However, I’m looking forward to developing the other language programs here at White Bear Education Complex, too.”

“The languages will include Saulteaux, Nakota, and Sioux. I’m planning to initiate these other language programs in the fall of 2015,” she says. “I’m also looking forward to offering the language program as a credit class for high school students.”

White Bear has embraced the

project, says T4EA consultant, Megaen Reader. “Although the project is aimed at Kindergarten students, students from grades K to eight all participated in presenting a song, a prayer, and a story (in Cree).”

Reader says the project comes out of consultation with elders from the 11 First Nations schools that the T4EA represents.

“The consultations revealed that communities thought more culture and language needed to be taught in schools,” says Reader.

During the March 25 visit to WBEC, students were challenged to learn a song, a prayer, and a story in Cree.

Reader and videographer Paul Lang met with WBEC students, elders, and language instructors.

The team recorded the students and language instructors performing the song, prayer, and story chosen by the school. These recordings are used to create resources that the students and the wider White Bear community can use to practice their language skills. These recordings will be made avaiable on iPads as well as on the T4EA website.

Interviews with Elder Nora Kakakaway and fellow elders and language teachers, Josh and Madeline

White Bear Education Complex’s Cultural Advisor, Josh Kakakaway is pictured with some young drummers during a visit to the school by the Treaty 4 Education Alliance, Wednesday, March 25, as part of the Alliance’s Indigenous (Submitted) Language Initiative.

Kakakeway were also recorded, in order to capture

their views on the importance of learning and

Students at the White Bear Education Complex took part in the Treaty 4 Education Alliance’s Indigenous Language Initiative, Wednesday, March 25. The project challenges students to learn a song, a prayer, and a story in their community’s language. Although the White Bear community is home to four indigenous languages-Cree, Nakota, Saulteaux, and Sioux-the school chose to start with Cree, although Principal Sheri McArthur-Cappo plans to develop other language programs at the school.

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reclaiming traditional languages.

The team also observed a lesson taught to grade three by teacher Brittney Wiley, and Reader says, “They were all very eager and enthusiastic to show off their Cree.

The grade seven students we talked to also revealed the same thing, about learning the language.”

“The students said it made them proud to learn Cree and to be able to speak it with their families,” adds Reader.

“Once the students learn the song, prayer, and story, they are tasked with teaching their families and other members of the school and community.The hope is by starting early as spark will be ignited to learn their own language, and will continue throughout their lives.”

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RCMP report Lynne Bell Observer Staff

The Carlyle RCMP detachment received 37 calls to service between Friday, March 28 and Thursday, April 1.

911 calls The RCMP received five 911 calls from the town of Carlyle and from the Carlyle area. One caller advised police that they had witnessed a person being thrown from a vehicle. Members made patrols, but could not find the individual or the vehicle.

Another caller reported threats that were made to them.

A third call was the result of a child playing with the telephone.

Two additional calls were due to a misdial and a static line.

Animal complaints The RCMP received a complaint about a barking dog in Wawota. Members attended and spoke to the dog’s owners about the town’s bylaws.

Assault RCMP responded to a report originating from the Carlyle area of two males fighting. However, the victim did not want to lay charges.

Assistance Carlyle RCMP assisted the Weyburn Police Service by executing a warrant.

The report of a suspicious vehicle in the Forget area is still under investigation.

Members responded to the report of an individual found unlawfully in a dwelling in the Carlyle area. RCMP advised the individuals involved that this was a civil, rather than a criminal matter.

RCMP attended to a child welfare complaint in the Carlyle area. The youth returned home, unharmed.

Members responded to two separate requests for assistance in locating individuals from the Carlyle area. One person was located in Saskatoon.

A representative from the Carlyle RCMP detachment will attend Wawota’s “Early Years Fair” at the request of the Wawota Library, May 30, to discuss helmet usage and seat belts.

A report of domestic abuse from the Redvers area is still under investigation by the RCMP.

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Members provided assistance to an individual who was experiencing emotional and mental distress. The person involved was transported to hospital for medical assistance.

A 19-year-old female from the Carlyle area failed to comply with her release conditions.

Members located and arrested her and she was remanded over.

Alcohol-related offences A 31-year-old female was stopped at a traffic check on Hwy 13. She was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and with driving with a blood alcohol level over 0.08.

RCMP responded to a complaint of an intoxicated individual attempting to enter some homes.

A 53-yearold male was located, arrested, lodged in cells, and released without charges.

On Hwy 13 near Carlyle, three youths were each charged with possessing or consuming alcohol. A 16-year-old male, and two 17-year-old females were each charged $360.

Members responded to a call reporting an intoxicated individual who was walking on Hwy 9. Police located the individual and took him to a residence.

Breaking and entering A break and enter in the Carlyle area is still under investigation by RCMP. Collisions Carlyle RCMP attended to a single-vehicle collision in Moose Mountain Provincial Park, in

which an individual drove into a power pole.

Members attended to a collision near Redvers.

A traffic collision in Carlyle is still under investigation by RCMP. Hit and run As the result of a hit and run in Carlyle, a white Dodge Journey was damaged.

Lost and Found On March 15, some air soft guns were found at the end of a driveway on Anderson Place in Carlyle. If they are yours, please stop in at the detachment to collect them.

Traffic offences A 20-year-old male was w fined $356 and a 23-year-old female was w fined $352, both for speeding.

In Redvers, a 45-year-old male and a 27-year-old female were each fined w $175 for not wearing seatbelts.

Members responded to a report of a dangerous driver on Hwy 13 near Arcola.

However, they A were unable to locate w the vehicle.

RCMP responded to a call from the CN (Railway) Police.

In Carlyle, a 22-year-old female was w fined $100 for failing to wear a helmet and eye protection.

A 22-year-old male in Redvers was fined $115 for having improper tint on the windows of his vehicle.

Theft An Airlight 7X4 tandem-axle trailer was stolen in Carlyle. This matter is still under investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact the Carlyle RCMP detachment at: (306)-453-6707.

Members responded to a report of a bicycle theft in Arcola. The police located the bike and returned it to the owner.

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“Happiness is not a state to arrive at, but a manner of travelling. ” - Margaret Lee Runbeck

My money bought what?

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ant to get a torrent of reaction from people in a big hurry?

Begin talking about some of the research studies that receive public funding each year. “My tax dollars funded that?” is often the cry of incredulity as people hear about the topics of academia receiving grant money, particularly if it is in an area of no particular interest to the people with strong opinions.

Since my academic background is in sociology I have little problem with Shelley Luedtke money spent on behavioural sciences and I therefore shouldn’t turn around and complain about the dollars spent studying birds or historical architecture. Those projects are just as relevant to those fields as ones I find relevant to my own. However you can really stir the pot with this discussion.

What I loved about studying sociology was that every sort of human interaction is a legitimate topic of study since this field is all about how people function in groups.

It follows then that everything people do, say, witness and experience is open to observation and study. One of the best classes I ever took was called Sociology of Sport because my term paper was “The Media Construction of the Olympic Games” and I got to analyze how TV networks selected, packaged and brought us their version of the Olympics. This of course required many hours of study in front of the TV watching Olympic coverage.

I wouldn’t disapprove of public money being spent to fund such works but there are others that furrow my brow simply because they’re not in my range of interest or experience. To be on the committee choosing which studies or programs to fund and which ones not to is a thankless job. For each person expressing support for your selection you will have twice as many critics. But decisions need to be made.

Economists speak about governmental mandatory and discretionary spending; the first being what is automatically obligated by previously enacted laws, the latter being the projects and programs that are optional.

The same applies to our household budgets. We have items we must pay for each month related to the cost of living, and any residual can be used for the nonessentials-- as defined in whatever way we may choose.

Equating our use of money with the idea of exercising discretion may seem to be at odds--particularly in the western world where conspicuous consumption is an economic watchword. Yes, we have the right to act according to our own judgement when it comes to our money, but it is in the exercising of that freedom that we must recognize we wield tremendous power. And often times we question the discretion of the purchaser.

A billionaire had a $2 million marble deck installed at the front of one of his properties so he could access his $200 million yacht. The National Science Foundation in the United States spent almost $900,000 training captive mountain lions to walk and run on a treadmill so researchers could measure oxygen consumption at different activity levels. The money I spent on chocolate last weekend could have provided food and clothing for an orphaned child for an entire month. We can stand in judgment or we can look again at what we have the resources to do. See, it’s not about pointing fingers at how others spend their money but about understanding the power that is at our disposal.

We are free to determine whether we want to tour a castle or buy a car or purchase a condominium. But having that kind of power demands we think beyond ourselves to the life-altering impact we can have on others. Those who are struggling to function with so much less than we have or amidst challenges greater than what we are facing can have their circumstances positively impacted each time we are willing to forego something not entirely necessary to us and then directing those resources to others.

Perhaps the greatest economic turnaround is not one promised by government or studied by economists. The greatest change of fortune in our lifetime would be one in which we demonstrate tremendous discretion toward our own needs, while exercising complete extravagance toward the needs of others. The things we can live without could very well provide what someone else needs…to live. That’s my outlook.

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hen I make mistakes in the paper I always Usually someone is just calling to let me know feel terrible and try to right them if I can there’s an upcoming event they’d like me at and in some way. If it’s an apology to my breathing eases, but oftentimes there’s someone or writing a retraction/ a thought that someone is about to tear correction in the paper I do it into me. because I’m honestly sorry that it What makes me bring these feelings happened. up and how people react to articles is It’s a difficult position because that in the magazine Rolling Stones if you’re interviewing someone someone didn’t check their facts and ran and they say something, but you a controversial story about an individual misinterpret it slightly or if they who was raped by seven men at a frat misunderstood the question then a house. Police investigation came up with Kelly Running mistake shows up. Spelling errors nothing and holes began to be found in the Observer Staff and grammar I think are quite article by other media. typical, I find that in CBC articles This is obviously a lot bigger than a typo or in the Leader Post, no one is ever absolutely or a misunderstanding of a conversation, but I perfect in their efforts. did feel badly for the individual who wrote it, I’ve even been reading popular books, as well as those that let it go into the magazine. published by the hundreds of thousands, with They thought they had checked their facts, they errors in it. Mistakes happen, oversights occur, thought they were running something important it’s a fact of life. My mistakes just happen to be and relevant. The story was likely their feature out there for a lot of people to see. And when for the month and a lot of effort was likely put they happen there are three responses: none, a into it. Features are quite difficult to find/write very kind phone call letting me know that there because you absolutely need it and if it falls was an error and that they’re sorry to bring it up through on you, then you begin scrambling to but would like it corrected, or the ones I dread find something else or make something work. where people are livid and will not even listen to Though it was wrong of them to run something my apology for my error. they had not fully confirmed, they are now in People make mistakes. It’s life. No one is the news for it and are being publicly shamed. perfect.

It was terrible that it happened and if I were From reading the above, I’m sure you’re them I would feel badly enough without having it thinking that something terrible must have brought up over and over again in international happened recently, it didn’t. I’ve had kind people news. I think that would be my end as a reporter let me know that I’ve made a few mistakes or if a mistake I made became something that big. missed catching typos before the paper went In fact there’s a good chance the writer would out, to which I’ve been able to add a correction have lost her job at the magazine for running a in the next week’s paper. But no one has been false story and now that her name is out there extremely upset with anything lately, I think may not be able to get a job in that profession everyone knows to err is human. again.

Actually I think I’ve only had maybe three Yes, something needs to be done to right the angry phone calls in my three years here, but wrong, but as I feel badly for those in the untrue when someone tells me there’s a phone call for article, I do feel terrible for the writer because to the editor I do end up holding my breath for a me it would be horrifying to publish something second as I try to feel out the person on the other like that and it not be true. I know I’d be losing end of the line and why they’re wanting to talk to sleep over it and I’m sure the person who wrote me. that article is feeling pretty horrible without it going into various media outlets.

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COMMENTS 11 Seeing things differently . . .

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by Kelly Running Observer Staff

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hough social media does have some advantages; technology and the ways in which the countless number of social media out there is being used isn’t necessarily for the best.

Oftentimes people enter the social media world, a very public arena, from the comforts of their own home: while lying in their bed or, yes, even in the bathroom. People often take their phones out to play games or go through Facebook as they sit on their “throne.”

The more we consume social media, the more it would seem that face-to-face communication skills become less important leaving kids unable to effectively interact in social situations. Instead of talking to someone about a problem they’ll text or message them because there that face-to-face interaction isn’t there. People will be more harsh and messages are oftentimes misinterpreted because the majority of human communication is done through body language and tone of voice, what someone says is actually very little of the process.

On social media people have hundreds of friends, but are they really friends? People who become wrapped up in what they’re doing on social media can also find themselves very lonely in real life.

Additionally people have begun to find their sense of self worth wrapped up in how many likes they receive on an Instagram photo. I’ve seen kids today who receive over 130 likes for a photo, while others receive under 10. All of a sudden the post that only 10 people or less liked disappears and a new one replaces it as they attempt to garner as many likes as they can.

Also, as someone I know says, “When you’re in the room, be in the room.” Today you’ll walk into a restaurant and see people having dinner together, but at least one person, if not all of them, are sitting on their phones. It’s created a distraction.

With everything being able to go so fast with social media and technology as well it would seem that our attention spans have been affected, making more people than ever seem to almost have attention deficit disorder. In fact I read in a BBC article that people actually have, on average, an attention span of eight seconds, which is one second less than a goldfish.

According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine humans’ attention spans have dropped from 12 seconds to eight between 2000 and 2013.

The shear amount of information that people share through social media is astounding too. You can find someone’s birthday, where they live, and even if they plan to go on a holiday because their status will read something like, “Boarding the flight today, can’t wait to get to Italy.” The conversation below the status then goes on about how long they’ll be gone, etc...

There’s the chance of predators stalking people online. While others are found stealing someone’s profile picture and making a new profile pretending to be that person. Many people abuse social media in some form putting others at risk because of it.

Another annoying piece of social media is that people will sometimes find you through Facebook or Twitter or your email, contacting you for work reasons, and will expect you to answer instantly.

These messages can blur the line of work time and personal time depending on when you’re answering them.

However, with the world headed in the direction it is, social media is almost inevitable in some form; but, it’s important to not let it invade every aspect of your life.

As the internet quotes Albert Einstein, though I don’t think it’s ever been proven, “I fear the day that technology will surpass our human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots.”

Editor’s Note . . .

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

In defense of social media

by Lynne Bell Observer Staff

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hile I was scratching my head, trying to write this column, I received a Facebook friend request from my 87-year-old aunt (Hi, Aunt Ella!), who is getting acquainted with her new iPad. For all of the nasty, unkind, and unfortunately, true stuff we hear about Twitter trolling, Facebook tracking, and the inevitable loss of privacy we all endure as a byproduct of social media use, I believe social media sites also possess some profound benefits.

A question that I was asked a lot (and am still sometimes asked) when I first returned to rural Saskatchewan after decades in Calgary, was whether I missed life in the city. My answer was-and still remains-that if I could change one thing, I’d have “my people” all in one place with me.

For all of its inherent flaws, social media sites allow me that one wish.

I can keep up with family, friends, work pals, former school mates, and all of the people that matter to me-as long as they’re on Facebook or Twitter. And yes, I do realize that really important (read: confidential) stuff doesn’t usually make the cut as far as status updates are concerned. However, both happy and heartrending life events often do. I love seeing my dear ones’ vacations, weddings, grandkids, graduations, relocations...well, you get the idea. And yes, it is a somewhat scattered and superficial way to keep in touch,

Through the Lens

but I think it’s still better to hang onto fond relationships loosely, than let them fade away.

For most of us (especially here in wrttencontent country), Facebook and Twitter also lets we shy, retiring, writerly types promote our stuff relatively painlessly.

For volunteers, it’s immediate and invaluable-especially in an emergency situation like the Calgary floods.

And I know two profoundly physicallydisabled people who can engage easily on Twitter, because technology allows them to enter the fray from their nursing home beds.

It can be challenging to keep ahead of Facebook’s ever-shifting privacy settings, but this dilemma can usually be solved with the judicious use of common sense (which is a challenge for yours truly, but that’s another column...). For every awkward overshare (which can be wildly entertaining, admit it), there’s an equal opportunity for social engagement that isn’t limited to geographical location, physical ability, or even cash constraints. As long as someone has access to a computer-available gratis at most public libraries-a Facebook and/or Twitter account is easy to set up and use.

Social media is just a tool. Sites aren’t good or bad, it’s how you use them that counts. And did I mention you can even follow your favourite weekly newspaper on Facebook and Twitter?

Just a suggestion...

“Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadows. It’s what the sunflowers do.” ~Helen Keller

By Moose Mountain Photography Club

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Send your letters to the editor and comments to us at Box 160, Carlyle, SK S0C 0R0 or by email at observer@ sasktel.net Please note that letters and comments sent by email must have a contact telephone number for us to confirm authenticity and handwritten or typed letters must be signed by the author or authors.

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Moose Mountain Archery wraps first year Right - A young boy takes aim during the final archery session of the season with the Moose Mountain Archery Club, sponsored by the Moose Mountain Wildlife Federation.

They plan to begin again in October.

Staff photo by Kelly Running

Kelly Running Observer Staff

The Moose Mountain Archery Club enjoyed final sessions until autumn.

The club formed last October as the Moose Mountain Wildlife Federation funded its creation obtaining targets, bows, arrows, and a backing behind the targets to catch arrows.

Running from October to December the club started sessions again from January to March. They held sessions three nights a week, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with both an early (5 p.m.) and late (7 p.m.) group coming in.

“We had about 100 people take part from six-years-old to adults registered,” Paul Delalleau, one of the instructors explained.

“We have a front line of the younger guys, and a second line of adults. Each line shoots then retrieves their arrows and the next line then prepares to go. Our first three or four sessions were training: how to stand, aim, and shoot. Now I just have to keep watch as they shoot and help if they have any questions. Every time they come out they improve.”

With people coming from Stoughton, Lampman, Arcola, Carlyle,

Manor, and Kenosee Lake, it has been highly successful.

They plan to begin again in the fall, but are looking for more instructors. Currently there are three instructors including Delalleau, Evan Meisner, and Tom Sharp.

The sessions are considered a fun way for family to spend time together.

“It’s nice to see kids out shooting, they’re getting 10s or bulls eyes now,” Delalleau said. “At first they were barely able to draw back, but now they’re shooting well.”

Kim and Perry Claffey

attended the early Tuesday sessions and enjoyed watching as their son improved at the skill.

“It’s a lot of fun and good for the little guy,” Perry said.

Kim added, “Other than hockey or skating there isn’t a lot to do outside of after school activities in the winter. There’s soccer and ball in the spring, but this is a good activity for wintertime for all of us.”

Registration for the sessions were a membership to the Moose Mountain Wildlife Federation, which are $20 for an individual or $25 for a family.

The final days of the spring session were held on March 25 and 26, as well as March 31. They enjoyed their usual sessions, while they also brought the 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. sessions together for a pizza party on these days.

Youth were presented with medals for finishing the year as well.

Both the supper and the medals were donated by the Moose Mountain Wildlife Federation.

More information can be found on their Facebook page: Moose Mountain Wildlife Archery Club.

Carlyle Minor Ball Registration Night Staff photo by Kelly Running

Tuesday, April 14th 7:00 p.m.

Carlyle Elementary School Library Cost to register: $125.00 If you attend the meeting, cost is only $90.00

The Tuesday night group, both the 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. groups, join together for a photo on their final night of the season. The 5 p.m. group finished shooting early and the 7 p.m. group arrived early to enjoy pizza together as a final hurrah for the season.

Thank you to

Kelly Waugh, Danielle Benjamin, & Karen Fischer for their time and hard work on the Carlyle Minor Hockey Board for the past 2 years.

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Canada’s Nash left his mark on the NBA wrote a paper, published in the Journal Canadian James Naismith may have of Computational Mathematics, titled invented the game of basketball, but “A Cascadic Multigrid Algorithm for Canadian Steve Nash should get credit Computing the Fiedler Vector of Graph for its reinvention.

Laplacians.” And to think, some of his Nash, 41, officially announced his retirement from the National O-line brethren can’t even remember the Basketball Association in late March, snap count.” although his departure from the game • Janice Hough of was unofficial about a year before, leftcoastsportsbabe.com: “A Detroit TV due to a litany of injuries that left him reporter asked Jim Harbaugh if he is hardly able to make it to the bank to worth the seven-year $38 million contract deposit the final year’s instalment of he signed. And the new Michigan coach Sports Wrap-up with Bruce Penton responded ‘No.’ You start seeing why the $28 million over three years the Los Angeles Lakers were paying him.

Harbaugh is back at the college level. He’s He didn’t play at all in 2014-15, and his retirement too honest to be an NFL coach.” announcement was just a matter of time.

• Blogger Bill Littlejohn, on Patriots owner While his career ended with a whimper, his Robert Kraft saying there is no ‘smoking gun’ in prime was absolutely remarkable. Here was a the ‘Deflategate’ investigation: “How about an air 6-foot-3 white guard from Victoria, B.C., whose gun?” first love was soccer, who had only one U.S. college • Norman Chad of the Washington Post, with scholarship offer (Santa Clara) and who went on to one of 16 ways to make Major League Baseball have such an outstanding career in the NBA that more exciting: “ If a player makes an error, he his induction into the sport’s Hall of Fame doesn’t is removed from the field until the next out is require even a moment’s debate. recorded. This will create the equivalent of a hockey Today’s NBA features gigantic, athletic men power play and increase scoring.” whose 6-foot-8 or greater height gives them a • And another proposed baseball change from huge advantage. Nash depended on ball control, Chad: “Invoking my Uncle Stanislav’s No. 2 rule of outstanding dribbling skills, a remarkable, life — ‘You got us into this mess, you’ll get us out of ambidextrous ability to make passes most players this mess’ — no pitching changes in the middle of couldn’t even envision (he stands third all-time in an inning.” career assists), and shoot like no one else before • Dwight Perry again: “Sure-fire sign that your him. In fact, the Arizona Republic pointed out in team’s star pitcher arrived at spring training grossly a retirement feature on Nash that he is the NBA’s overweight: He just underwent Papa John surgery.” only ‘50-40-90’ player — seasons where he shot • Senators winger and former Medicine 50 per cent on field goal attempts, 40 per cent Hat Tiger Clarke MacArthur, to the Ottawa from outside the three-point line, and 90 per cent Citizen, on why his six-week absence because of a on free throws. And he accomplished that trifecta concussion is about to end: “I feel my marbles are in four different seasons. He was an all-star eight rolling in the right direction now.” times, a league MVP twice. The Republic story gives • Late-night comedian Conan O’Brien on him credit for “changing the NBA for the better — TBS: The Atlanta Falcons are coming under fire helping to evolve from the defensive-dominated for pumping fake crowd noise into their stadium 1990s to an era of pass-first point guards that lives during football games. You could tell it was fake, on today.” because on the third down, the fans would chant Nash’s departure from the NBA doesn’t mean “WHEEL OF FORTUNE!” he’s leaving the sports scene. He is general manager • Jeff Schultz of the Atlanta Journalof Canada’s basketball team, and is a part owner of Constitution, on pre-Masters hype about Tiger Vancouver Whitecaps of Major League Soccer.

Woods: “It doesn’t really matter that Woods’ Nash’s stature in Canadian sports was properly Gulfstream G-5 was parked Tuesday at an airport defined in a Toronto Sun headline announcing his near Augusta National Golf Club, home of next retirement: ‘Nashional Treasure.’ week’s Masters. Because if the plane was parked • Brad Dickson of the Omaha World-Herald: near the site of a Super Bowl, a World Series, the “In a charity boxing match in May, Mitt Romney Kentucky Derby, the Olympic figure-skating venue is going to fight Evander Holyfield. Based or the Westminster Dog Show, Woods would be an on Holyfield’s last three fights, my money’s on equal long shot to win any of those events, too.”

Romney. Let’s hope this starts a trend, and we can • Greg Cote of the Miami Herald: “The NHL has get Mike Tyson to fight a member of the current a new penalty for ‘embellishment.’ If writers were Congress.” subject to that call, I’d have been jailed years ago.”

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Live sports AUTO RACING Friday 9:30 a.m. FS1 NASCAR Racing Sprint Cup Series: Duck Commander 500, Practice.

12:00 p.m. FS1 NASCAR Racing Sprint Cup Series: Duck Commander 500, Final Practice.

12:30 p.m. TSN2 NASCAR Racing Sprint Cup Series: Duck Commander 500, Final Practice.

1:30 p.m. TSN2 Formula One Racing Chinese Grand Prix: Practice.

(Taped) 2:30 p.m. FS1 NASCAR Racing XFINITY Series: O’Reilly Auto Parts 350, Qualifying.

4:30 p.m. FS1 NASCAR Racing Sprint Cup Series: Duck Commander 500, Qualifying.

6:30 p.m. FS1 NASCAR Racing XFINITY Series: O’Reilly Auto Parts 350.

Saturday 5:30 p.m. FOX NASCAR

Saturday

9:00 p.m. SPONET MLB Baseball Seattle Mariners at Los Angeles Dodgers.

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5:00 p.m. SPONET MLB Baseball Toronto Blue Jays at Baltimore Orioles.

7:00 p.m. FS1 MLB Baseball Kansas City Royals at Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

Tuesday 5:00 p.m. SPONET MLB Baseball Tampa Bay Rays at Toronto Blue Jays.

Wednesday 8:00 p.m. TSN2 MLB Baseball Seattle Mariners at Los Angeles Dodgers.

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TSN2 MLB Baseball Teams TBA.

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8:00 p.m. TSN Basketball All Canadian Game.

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Wednesday 10:00 a.m. TSN2 Basketball All Canadian Game.

(Taped) 5:00 p.m. TSN NBA Basketball Charlotte Hornets at Toronto Raptors.

Racing Sprint Cup Series: Duck Commander 500.

(HD) 11:55 p.m. TSN Formula One Racing Chinese Grand Prix.

GOLF Friday 7:30 a.m. TSN2 2015 Masters Tournament First Round. (Taped) 1:00 p.m. TSN 2015 Masters Tournament Second Round.

6:00 p.m. TSN 2015 Masters Tournament Second Round. (Same-day Tape)

BASEBALL Friday 1:00 p.m. SPONET MLB Baseball Toronto Blue Jays at Baltimore Orioles.

5:00 p.m. SPONET MLB Baseball Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees.

9:00 p.m. SPONET MLB Baseball Seattle Mariners at Oakland Athletics.

Saturday 7:30 a.m. TSN2 2015 Masters Tournament Second Round. (Taped)

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3) 1937

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4) To raise cattle and turkeys

6) In what year was the tournament officially named the Masters?

5) Bobby Jones and banker Clifford Roberts

5) Who co-founded Augusta National?

6) 1939

4) To assist the war effort during World War II, what were Augusta National’s grounds used for?

Monday 10:00 a.m. TSN2 2015 Masters Tournament Final Round. (Taped)

Wednesday 5:00 p.m. GOLF LPGA Tour Golf LOTTE Championship, First Round.

Thursday 1:00 p.m. GOLF PGA Tour Golf RBC Heritage, First Round.

5:00 p.m. GOLF LPGA Tour Golf LOTTE Championship, Second Round.

HOCKEY Friday 9:00 a.m. NHL NHL Hockey Ottawa Senators at New York Rangers. (Taped) 11:30 a.m. NHL NHL Hockey Winnipeg Jets at Colorado Avalanche. (Taped) 5:00 p.m. SN360 NHL Hockey New York Islanders at Pittsburgh Penguins.

Saturday 10:00 a.m. NHL NHL Hockey New York Islanders at Pittsburgh Penguins.

(Taped) 12:30 p.m. NHL NHL Hockey Buffalo Sabres at Columbus Blue Jackets.

(Taped) 1:00 p.m. NBC NHL Hockey Regional Coverage. (HD) SN360 NHL Hockey Teams TBA. SPONET NHL Hockey Calgary Flames at Winnipeg Jets.

5:00 p.m. CBC NHL Hockey Teams TBA. 5:30 p.m. TSN2 College Hockey NCAA Tournament, Final: Teams TBA. 8:00 p.m. CBC NHL Hockey Teams TBA.

Sunday 5:00 p.m. SN360 CHL Hockey Teams TBA.

Tuesday

8) Alister Mackenzie

3) In what year did members begin wearing green jackets?

Sunday 7:00 a.m. TSN2 2015 Masters Tournament Third Round. (Taped) 12:00 p.m. CITV Final Round.

(HD) 5:30 p.m. TSN 2015 Masters Tournament Final Round.

5:00 p.m. SN360 CHL Hockey Playoffs: Teams TBA.

7) Dwight Eisenhower

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Wednesday

5:00 p.m. CBC Conference

Quarterfinal: Teams TBA. 8:00 p.m. SPONET NHL Hockey Conference Quarterfinal: Teams TBA. 10:00 p.m. TSN2 Hockey 2015 IIHF World Under 18 World Championship: Canada vs. Latvia. (Sameday Tape)

SOCCER Saturday 7:30 a.m. SPONET English Premier League Soccer Tottenham Hotspur FC vs Aston Villa FC. 8:00 a.m. TSN English Premier League Soccer Southampton FC vs Hull City AFC. 10:30 a.m. NBC English Premier League Soccer Burnley FC vs Arsenal FC. (HD) TSN English Premier League Soccer Burnley FC vs Arsenal FC. 3:00 p.m. TSN2 English Premier League Soccer Burnley FC vs Arsenal FC. (Same-day Tape) 8:30 p.m. TSN2 MLS Soccer Vancouver Whitecaps FC at San Jose Earthquakes.

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Sunday

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Cathy Burton Cathy Burton (middle) is pictured with Nashville recording artists Victoria Banks (left) and Emily Shackleton (right).

Burton helped paint the interior of Arcola’s Mac Theatre and was there to help welcome the artists to a fundraising concert hosted by the Arcola Optimist Club to raise funds for the roof of the historic venue.

Cathy Burton was “Our top contributor” at the 2014 Salvation Army Santa Shuffle in Regina, according to the Army’s Major Doug Binner. An avid runner, Burton raised one-tenth of the Salvation Army’s goal, which enabled the organization to upgrade its Haven of Hope Community Ministries kitchen, which provided 29,000 school lunches last year in the city. “I am especially grateful that Cathy took the time to think of others and to help others,” says Binner.

Cathy Burton (second from left) takes the stage with her fellow Arcola Daycare Board members at the Daycare’s recent “Little Black Dress” fundraiser. Burton’s creativity was everywhere, as the event’s decorator, and her fellow board members call her: “Caring, kind, dedicated, hardworking, loyal, committed, thoughtful, compassionate, and quite simply, one amazing woman.”

Arcola’s Cathy Burton became the Regina Salvation Army’s top fundraiser for its Santa Shuffle run in December 2014, one cupcake at a time. Over a period of months, Burton baked themed cupcakes and sold them to raise money for the run. “I do a lot of runs, and most of them are fundraisers for a cause. I do lots of creative stuff and I love running. If I can combine those two things to help someone who needs it, I’m happy to do it.”

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$11,300 raised for Alida Curling Club On Saturday Feb.7, 2015 the Alida Curling Club should have been hosting their 17th annual Oilmen Bonspiel but the June 2014 Flood washed away some of the sand base and moved the refrigeration pipes in their rink leaving damages worth an estimated cost of $42 600.

In lieu of the bonspiel the Alida Curling Club decided to put on a Medieval Feast of Cornish hens and ribs (with forks for sale) and with enter-

tainment from Jeff Richards “Canada’s Most Dangerous Mind” as well as several silent auction and paper bag auction items and a draw for a 40” television won by Margaret Peet.

The event was well supported by about 100 people attending and many local business and individuals donating items and cash.

Boutin Oilfield presented the club with $2500.

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Jeff Richards, “Canada’s Most Dangerous Mind” provided entertainemnent for the Alida Curling Club fund raiser.

all, the club raised $11 300 that evening. The Alida Curling Club would like to thank everyone involved in

making this event a great success and a great start at funding our repairs to be completed by next season.

Donald and Shelley Boutin presentation to Margaret Peet (left) Alida Curling Club president with a cheque for $2,500 on behalf of Boutin Oilfield.

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We got to the gate and the kids looked up at the roof that was giving us shade and noticed a carving of a rhino head mounted to the front! While we were all looking up in amazement at the rhino head shape, I told the kids to look in the rafters just behind the rhino head. Something they had missed was the upwards of 30 fruit bats hanging in the roof! For a first sighting for all the kids, and the teachers as well, taking note of all the “oo’s and ahh’s” I knew this was going to be an exciting trip!

We got through the gate and the first animal we saw was a young female lion! The older kids were teaching the younger kids to say “lion” in English, some of them were growling at it and others simply stood and admired her. From there we split off and each teacher took 5 kids and we went our own direction to see all the different animals! I had Robert, Regan, Rachel, Esther and Stainer in my group and I’m quite confident that my group enjoyed the crocodile and the monkeys the most! We went back and forth from those pens easily 5 times!

We ran around together, holding hands, asking questions, talking about what our favorite

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nother roller coaster day in Nairobi; today was the last day of seeing the kids at school until May 1st, 35 kids and 7 teachers/helpers headed out in 2 ten-passenger vans and were let loose on likely their first ever field trip at the animal orphanage! While it was an amazing trip and a great time to spoil the kids a little bit, it was a long, tiring, trying day that has left me tired and worn out tonight, both physically and emotionally.

These kids are such hard workers, they are so bright and are so much fun!

There are moments where they absolutely melt my heart into mush and, like any child, there are moments they could make smoke come out of my ears! They don’t always listen, and granted I’m sure it has something to do with my minimal Swahili vocabulary, but they really just want to have a good time!

The trip out there was long, squishy and hot! It took us about an hour to drive from the school, through down town to the animal orphanage on the other side. The orphanage is quite close to a small local airport so I think just showing up, having lunch and watching the planes land would have been enough to send the kids home feeling quite content!

Their wonder and amazement at seeing planes landing is so adorable and innocent, and I loved watching them more than anything!

We lined all the kiddos up and started walking towards the gate of the animal orphanage and there were a few other white people exiting the gate as we were getting closer and a few of the kids piped up and said “Teacher Nicole, those are your friends?!”. It gave me a good little giggle, and then I hushed the kids and told them that I didn’t know those people so we needed to keep walking!

animals were and I wouldn’t have traded that hot, busy, chaotic, hilarious afternoon for anything else!

The teachers were so happy and thankful that we could give the kids that experience, and I think they enjoyed it quite a bit themselves! They thanked me over and over that I could help to make that trip possible and it will quite honestly be the easiest money I have ever spent!

On the ride home, actually, about 3 minutes into hopping into the van, baby Rachel fell asleep on my lap, Esther fell asleep against my shoulder beside me and I couldn’t do anything else but simply close my eyes and enjoy that moment with those two little angels.

It’s crazy how such a small thing like a zoo that we would take for granted so easily could mean so much and be so fun for a group of kids! I think I thought that because they live in Africa things like lions and monkeys and giraffes wouldn’t be all that excited, but the looks on their faces let me know that I was quite wrong.

I encourage everyone to try and be a part of those small experiences in people’s lives. Big people and small people alike. Those small acts of kindness can move mountains! Every day I find myself more and more thankful for these experiences!

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1975 IH Loadstar tandem diesel grain truck, 1997 Ford F150 Super Cab 4WD truck, 185 Gehl 207 eleven wheel reel rake, 1981 3 ton flatdeck truck with gooseneck hitch, 33’ Morris 731 cultivator, 31’ Morris 431 cultivator, 27’ Morris L240 field cultivator, 33’ Case IH 4900 Vibrashank field cultivator with Degelman harrows, 90’ Agshield PT field sprayer with 1250 gallon poly tank, computer sprayer, Rockomatic rock picker, Richardson front mount snow blower, Schulte XH-1500 Series 3 rotary mower, Leon 10’ dozer blade, Bucyus International S-68 hydraulic scraper, Caterpillar tractor Co. TS405 pull type road grader, 1966 IH 3 ton grain truck, 1957 Fargo truck for parts, MF 124 square baler, Sven 24 PTO roller mill and hopper, 2-Ranchers Welding 250 bushel creep feeders, 6-calf shelters, shopbuilt wind breaks, free standing pipe panels, shop built maternity pens, all flex RFID tag reader, round bale feeders, calf tipping table, ATV calf catcher, 2-Solar water systems with pumps and panels, mineral feeders, texas gate, RR ties, posts,

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FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2015 10:00 A.M. — KENNEDY, SK DIRECTIONS: FROM JUNCTION OF HWY 9 & 48 GO 5 KM WEST ON HWY 48, ½ KM SOUTH TO BEKAVAR ROAD & 9 KM WEST WATCH FOR SIGNS **LIVE INTERNET BIDDING!** Case IH MX120 FWA tractor and Case IH L655 FEL with 3PTH and grapple fork, Case IH 7120 2WD tractor with duals, JD 7720 SP combine with JD 212 pickup, NH H7460 15’ disc bine with steel crimpers, NH BR780 round baler, Farm Aid silage mix wagon with scale, Highline 1400 hay hiker, Highline 6800 bale processor, Farm King PTO roller mill, 1993 Real Industries gooseneck stock trailer, Case IH 721 PT swather, 2-Easy Way 150 bushel creep feeders, 2-Cypress 100 bushel creep feeders, shopbuilt maternity pen, 10’, 20’ and 30’ rubber belt feed bunks, 32’ Flexi Coil 200 air seeder with Flexi Coil 1100 air tank, 27’ Case IH 5600 cultivator with Degelman harrows, 28’ Case IH 7200 hoe drills, 70’ Flexi Coil System 60 PT sprayer with chem

mixer, Sakundiak 7-45 PTO auger, 1968 Chev single axle grain truck with 14’ steel box, 1964 Ford F-500 grain truck, 7-Westeel Rosco 1600 bushe bins on cement, 2-Chief Westland 1500 bushel bins on cement. Following items are from Estate of Reuben Wiens (306) 736-2739. Seedhawk 32-12 air drill double anhydrous kit with 2 onboard 90 bushel tanks, Case IH 4694 4WD tractor with PTO, Case 2670 4WD tractor with PTO and 12’Degelman blade, Case 2290 2WD tractor with Leon FEL, IH 706 diesel 2WD tractor and FEL, MF 1805 4WD tractor that needs work, NH TX66 SP combine with Swathmaster pickup, MF 850 SP combine with 2061 hours, MF 850 SP combine with Straw Storm, chopper, 25’Case IH 6500 SP diesel swather with pickup reel, Blanchard

60’ tine harrows and packers, Schaffer 14’ tandem disc, 2-MF 24’ straight cut headers, Koenders poly drum swath roller, Flexi Coil 1110 air tank, 1983 20’ gooseneck stock trailer, shopbuilt hydraulic dump trailer, Farm King electric roller mill, Cockshutt 311 hay rake, 7-L calf scale, Solar fencers, electric wire and posts, shopbuilt tandem axle grain box with hydraulic dump, Pool 8-45 PTO auger, Sakundiak 7-41 auger and motor, Versatile field sprayer, 5000 bushel steel temporary storage ring, 1986 Ford F-600 single axle grain truck, 1977 Ford F-750 cab over tandem tag axle grain truck, 1977 Ford F-350 flatdeck truck, Outback Lightbar GPS, electric pressure washer, Labtronics 919 moisture tester, Stihl chainsaw, plus much more!

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By Calvin Daniels It was interesting to walk into the ‘Best of the Breeds’ bull sale at Heartland Livestock in Yorkton recently and be busily taking a few pictures for the newspaper as the first bull sold on the day at $24,000.

I’ve covered agriculture in Yorkton for more than a quarter of a century now, so I have viewed a lot of bulls going under the gavel as I shot photographs. While I don’t attend sales to watch every bull sell, I do get the reports after, and

the price of the red angus to start that sale was as high as any I have witnessed in this area for years.

And Yorkton is not unique this spring. The top selling bull at the recent Medicine Hat Bull Sale was $35,000, and 73 Hereford bulls on offer averaged $9,023, while the 45 Angus bulls averaged $7,224.

Now I was attending Canadian Western Agribition with my Dad in that show’s earliest years, and sat in the stands as some of the recent exotic cattle

arrivals of the era, Simmental, Limousin and others brought prices in the range of thousands of dollars.

They were new breeds at that time offering producers to get in on the foundation development of those lines in Canada, so the prices were greatly influenced by the investment potential.

But the $24,000 this spring was different.

Yes it went to Wisconsin, where I suspect it will be used in a purebred operation, so genetics and investment were a factor, but

at present high prices are also reflective of a cattle industry which is enjoying the highest prices in history.

The reason is rather straight forward, the North American cow herd is seeing some unbelievably low numbers, something speaker Sandy Russell with Spring Creek Consulting mentioned at the RBC Grain & Livestock Symposium which was part of last November’s Grain Millers Harvest Showdown in Yorkton.

Russell said statistics show the United

States has “its smallest cow herd since 1954.

“We’re seeing unbelievably small numbers.”

And those numbers are going to be slow to rebuild.

On one hand there are still serious drought issues in cattle areas stretching from Texas to California, and that means even if the desire there is to grow numbers, conditions thwart such efforts.

Then there is the price factor for calves.

At an earlier stop at Heartland for a cof-

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2010 Versatile 485 & 2012 Seed Hawk 6612 66 Ft w/800

2012 Hagie STS12 120 Ft

2014 Gleaner S67

2– 2006 Massey Ferguson 9420 30 Ft

2007 Peterbilt 379 & 2002 Lode King 45 Ft

1996 New Holland Versatile 9682

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Tractors

Swathers

2010 Versatile 485 4WD, 16 spd powershift, 4 hyd outlets, 540 PTO, 800/70R38 duals, 2404 hrs showing.

1996 New Holland Versatile 9682 4WD, s/n D103807, quad shift, 4 hyd outlets, 20.8R42 duals, 3109 hrs showing.

1 9 89 J oh n D e e re 4 4 5 5 2 W D, s / n RW4455H003113, quad range, 2 hyd outlets, 540/1000 PTO, rear wheel weights, 11.00x16 F, 20.8x38 R duals.

John Deere 4430 2WD, quad range, 2 hyd outlets, 540/1000 PTO. 1974 John Deere 1120 2WD, s/n 141737, diesel, 4x2 spd, 2 hyd outlets, 540 PTO, 3 pt hitch, 7.5x16 F, 16.9x30 R.

2006 Massey Ferguson 9420 30 Ft, s/n 9420HR92121, 5200 hdr, P/U reel, VSR, hyd F&A, 16.9x28 F, 14Lx16.1 R, 534 hrs showing.

2006 Massey Ferguson 9420 30 Ft, s/n 9420HR92109, 5200 hdr, P/U reel, VSR, hyd F&A, 16.9x28 F, 14Lx16.1 R, 830 hrs showing.

1996 Bergen 4WL1 Transport, s/n 362.

Trucks 2007 Peterbilt 379 T/A Sleeper.

1986 Ford 9000 T/A Grain.

1986 Ford 9000 T/A Grain.

2007 Chevrolet 2500HD 4x4 Pickup.

Trailers

2002 Lode King 45 Ft Tri/A Grain.

Combine & Headers 45 Ft Hiboy.

2014 Gleaner S67, s/n AGCRS6700EHTV6140, Real Industries 24 Ft Gooseneck Utilty.

4200 P/U, s/n SX41258, VSR, HHC, F&A, lateral tilt, 16 Ft T/A Utility. rock trap, 2 spd rotor, grain tank exts, fine cut chopper, 1996 Stockman 16 Ft T/A Gooseneck Stock. yield & moisture, TopCon monitor, 800/65R32, 18.4R26, Seeding, Tillage & Breaking 155 sep hrs showing.

2012 Seed Hawk 6612 66 Ft Air Drill, s/n 2008 Honey Bee SP30 30 Ft Draper, s/n 121236, 12 in. spacing, dbl shoot, 4.5 in. rubber 30GB081573, to fit Gleaner S67 combine, P/U packers, blockage monitor, Sectional Ctrl, Raven reel, F&A, poly dividers, factory transport.

Viper Pro, Raven ctrl & display, 800± bu tow-behind 2008 Honey Bee SP30 30 Ft Draper, s/n tank, s/n 121237, dbl fan, 16 in. load conv, Seed Hawk 30GB081572, to fit Gleaner S67 combine, P/U controller & display, 30.5Lx32 duals. reel, F&A, dividers.

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fee and interview with an area cattleman, it was pointed out some 600-weight calves had hit $3/pound. Yes those were steers, but even when you back off that price a bit for heifers, the value is such that retaining them for the herd is not an easy decision. Calves have never been that highly valued before, so producers naturally want to grab those prices while they can.

For those choosing to seek out new females, prices are high.

When you start to hear talk of $3000 bred heifers, it becomes costly to build herd numbers.

Granted the calf today would recoup a good chunk of the females cost, but one calf is not the story of the profit, or loss on any female.It certainly appears prices will remain high through the current year. There are even some insurance style plans where profit laden prices can be locked in for this year’s calves, but prices in cattle are ever cyclical.

The current strong prices will not last forever, but in the next year or two things look as though the $24,000 price may not be that long before it’s matched locally again.

1995 Farm King 1070 10 In. x 70 Ft Mechanical Swing Grain Auger.

1994 Farm King 741 7 In. x 41 Ft Grain Auger.

Parker 938 Grain Cart.

1995 Brandt 5000EX Grain Vac.

John Deere 1650 59 Ft Cultivator.

John Deere 31 Ft Cultivator.

2010 Wishek 842NT 30 Ft Tandem Disc.

Degelman 7000 70 Ft Heavy Harrows.

Flexi-Coil 92 60 Ft Mid Harrows.

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Sprayer 2012 Hagie STS12 120 Ft High Clearance, s/n 1601221122, 1200 gal stainless steel tank, trip nozzle bodies, fence row nozzles, auto rate ctrl, full GPS, auto steer, sec boom ctrl, TopCon display, Norac boom height ctrl, hyd axle adjust, 320/90R50, 240 spray hrs showing.

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8 Ft Poly Tapered Swath Roller.

Custombuilt 9 Ft Flax Buncher.

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John Deere 660 10 Ft Side Delivery Hay Rake.

Other Item Include 30 Ft x 37 Ft Elk Livestock Handling System · (4) Goodyear 520/85R46 Tires & Rims, to fit Hagie STS12 High Clearance Sprayer · (8) Sections of Mtd Harrows, to fit Bourgault 60 ft cult · High Clearance Sprayer Jack · Keeprite 6 Ft x 8 Ft x 7 Ft Walk In Freezer, s/n 5150122554, 220v · John Deere Bale Spear · Phillips

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The Great Saskatchewan Bacon Festival to send winners to the Canadian Food Championships The Great Saskatchewan Bacon Festival has been announced as the most recently added Preferred Qualifier for the Canadian Food Championships. The firstplace winners in each of the Great Saskatchewan Bacon Festival’s four categories will get a Red Pass to compete at the Canadian Food Championships in Edmonton, Alberta, July 21-25, 2015. The Bacon Fest takes place June 27, 2015, in Kipling, Saskatchewan and will see competitors face off in both sweet and savoury categories for chefs and amateurs.

“We are thrilled to have the Great Saskatchewan Bacon Festival become a Preferred Qualifier for the Canadian Food Championships this July,” said Paul Lucas, Events Edmonton General Manager. “We look forward to having Saskatchewan’s top home cooks and chefs join us in Edmonton to show off their bacon skills at CFC.” As a festival that celebrates all things bacon, the Great Saskatchewan Bacon Festival is the perfect qualifier for the Canadian Food Championships’ Bacon Category.

There are 7 categories at the Canadian Food Championships to compete in, and the competition is open to any Canadian resident over the age of 16. For more information on the Canadian Food Championships, or to apply to compete or judge in any of the 7 categories, please visit

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New wildlife legislation now in effect facebook.co/carlyleobserver BEST BUYS IN USED EQUIPMENT 4WD TRACTORS 1999 9400 John Deere 4WD, powershift, 710 x 38 tires, GPS........$105,000 1992 9270 CASE IH 4WD standard transmission, New Tires..........$65,000 1980 3588 IH 4WD Tractor, 18.4 x38 tires, 1000 PTO, 3 hydraulics ......Call

2WD TRACTORS 2004 JX75 CASE IH cab/air 3 point hitch, 2WD 75 HP......................$27,000

COMPACT TRACTORS New 2012 30B Case IH tractor MFD with loader, 30hsp .................$23,000

MFD 2011 180 Magnum Case IH tractor 180 HP 700 hrs ...................$132,000 2010 7330 John Deere MFD, power quad plus transmission w/741 loader & grapple, 3300 hrs .................................................................... $110,000

COMBINES 2010 9770 STS John Deere w/ 615 PU Header, 20.8x42 duals 29L x 26 rear tires with extra options.................................................................$265,000 2009 7088 Case IH with 3016 header .......................................$200, 000 2007 2588 Case IH 2015 Header ...............................................$155,000 2006 2388 Case IH w/pu ............................................................$135,000 2003 2388 Case IH.....................................................................$120,000 1998 2388 CASE IH with p/u ........................................................$75,000 1992 TX36 New Holland with melrow p/u .....................................$27,000 1991 1680 Case IH 1015 header .................................................$30,000

New wildfire management legislation has arrived in time for the province’s wildfire season, which typically runs from April 1 to October 31.

The Wildfire Act replaces The Prairie and Forest Fires Act, 1982, one of the oldest pieces of wildfire legislation in Canada. The new Act, with the accompanying wildfire regulations, provides a modern regulatory framework that ensures public safety while fostering sustainable economic growth.

“This new legislation was developed in extensive consultation with stakeholders,” Environment Minister Scott Moe said. “The result is a streamlined legal framework that continues to effectively protect communities, industry, property and valuable forest resources and supports safe development on Crown forest lands.”

The new legislation increases efficiency by reducing administrative requirements. For example, burning permits are no longer required to burn in or within 4.5 kilometres of the provincial forest during the wildfire season, and

have been replaced by a simpler, more flexible burn notification system with an exemption for small fires.

As well, the new Act and regulations clarify responsibility for wildfires within municipalities, enhance wildfire prevention and preparedness, and provide clear direction for industrial and commercial operators within the forest.

The Wildfire Act was passed in the spring of 2014 but was not proclaimed until the accompanying regulations were developed. The new Act facilitates the development of wildfire chapters for the Saskatchewan Environmental Code, addressing topics including wildfire prevention and preparedness plans for industrial and commercial operations, and new buildings and structures where urban and forested areas meet.

Anyone planning to burn in or near the provincial forest can find information about safe burning and the new notification system at www. saskatchewan.ca/fire or by calling their local Forest Protection Area office.

COMBINE HEADERS 2012 36 ft D50 MacDon draper header ............................................$65,000 2010 36 ft Case IH draper header ....................................................$60,000 2002 30 ft 1042 Case IH draper header, transport case adapter .....$35,000 2002 36’ 962 MacDon Header, pick up reel and transport, 88 case adaptor ..........................................................................................................$28,500 1999 36’ 960 MacDon Case adapter, pick up reel, transport ........................ $26,000 1997 25’ 1010 Case IH Auger header, pick up reel ........................$8,500

SEEDING & TILLAGE 2010 65 ft. 3310 Bourgault paralink 12” spacing, midrow shank banding, double shoot, rear hitch, tandem axles.............................................$157,000 2008 55ft 10” spacing, Seed Hawk with 400 plus Seed Hawk grain cart, tow behind..............................................................................................$150,000 2008 50ft 10” spacing Seed Hawk Tool Bar with on board 400 plus Seed Hawk grain cart and auger................................................................$165,000

GRAIN CART 2014 1082 Brent grain cart, hydraulic drive and extra PTO Shaft, tarp, scale...................................................................................................$55,000

SPRAYER 2006 CASE IH Patriot 3150 sprayer, 90 ft booms, 2 sets of tires, only 800 hrs .........................................................................................................$110,000 ,

HARROWS 70 FT Degelmen 7000 Strawmaster, heavy harrow, manual angle 5/8 curve tines ............................................................................................... $25,000 A.E. CHICOINE Farm Equipment Ltd. Storthoaks, SK. 306-449-2255 1995 Case Corporation Case IH is a registered trademark of Case Corporation.

Saskatchewan to restrict tanning bed use by minors Saskatchewan plans to develop regulations that will prohibit the use of indoor tanning beds by youth under 18 years of age.

The regulations are expected to be finalized in time for implementation in summer 2015.

“Our government’s goal is to protect the health of Saskatchewan residents,” Health Minister Dustin Duncan said. “Our young people are particularly vulnerable to the effects of indoor tanning, and this is one way we can help them lower their risk of melanoma.”

Duncan stated that the province has learned much by carefully monitoring developments on the issue across the country, and that

Saskatchewan’s regulations will be crafted to take other jurisdictions’ experiences into consideration.

“We have made every effort to be thoughtful about this issue, to gather as much information as possible, and to be aware of different perspectives before proceeding,” Duncan said.

The province will continue to support public education efforts aimed at raising awareness of the risks of indoor tanning, and encouraging people to make healthy lifestyle choices.

The regulatory development process will include opportunities for consultation with interested stakeholders.

EVEREST® GBX CONTAINS EVEREST® 2.0. SAFE, RELENTLESS CONTROL THAT BEST FITS YOUR FIELDS. EVEREST® GBX contains EVEREST® 2.0 in addition to fluroxypyr, the same ingredient in Attain™, providing exceptional control and economic value for managing troublesome grass and broadleaf weeds.

RELENTLESS CONTROL & CROP SAFETY: BEST OF BOTH WORLDS In University of Saskatchewan field trials, researchers found that regardless of conditions, EVEREST 2.0 delivered Flush after flush™ control of wild oats and green foxtail with no risk of injury symptoms.

The crop was able to grow without adverse effects, thanks to the super selectivity of EVEREST 2.0 on all varieties of spring and durum wheat.

“We like that EVEREST 2.0 and EVEREST GBX give customers a wide application window that lets you spray at your earliest convenience, regardless of weather conditions,” says Dan Reaves of Precision Ag Services Ltd. “Spraying early provides the best weed control, and with EVEREST 2.0, young wheat has the best chance to become established and reach its top potential yield. And, at the same time, if the rains come and the crop advances, EVEREST 2.0 and EVEREST GBX are still safe to apply.”

SUPERIOR FORMULATION AND CONVENIENCE “EVEREST 2.0 is an advanced, highly concentrated liquid formulation,” says Trent McCrea, Arysta LifeScience Marketing Manager, Herbicides. “It’s a user-friendly, no-hassle product that wheat growers can rely on, with exceptional convenience and flexibility.” EVEREST GBX contains one 2-litre bottle of EVEREST 2.0 along with two bottles of GBX, and will treat 80 -100 acres.

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CHOOSE THE BEST SOLUTION FOR YOUR WEED SPECTRUM AND PRESSURE When you add the recent discovery of glyphosateresistant kochia in Southern Alberta to the existing challenges of Group 1 wild oat resistance and Group 2 cleaver, kochia and chickweed resistance, it’s even more important to have choices that can best fit your weed spectrum and don’t break the bank. “EVEREST GBX can be customized in terms of rate and tank-mix partners, based on individual weed spectrum and pressure,” says McCrea. “EVEREST GBX tank-mixed with MCPA, 2,4-D or DEPLOY® gets more than 50 broadleaf weeds, including the most critical resistant weeds in Western Canada. And all at a better price than tank-mixing EVEREST 2.0 with a comparable broadleaf option.”

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Alida News Submitted by Edel Cowan Roy and Bonnie Farr are proud to announce the arrival of their new grandchild, Bailey Marlene who was born March 30, 2015, daughter of Derek and Paige Farr of Gull Lake.

Congratulations everyone.

A delicious beef supper that was served at the RM of Reciprocity #32 annual ratepayers supper at Alida Hall on Wednesday, April 1 was enjoyed by all those who attended and there was a good crowd.

Visiting with Margaret and Brian Peet from April 1-3 was her sister Pauline Craggs and her mother Claire Germain (Regina).

While here they also visited with other members of the family.

Jeff Cowan (Regina) visited with his parents, Gray and Edel from April 3-4. He spent Easter Saturday with the family at the farm.

Also attending the Easter celebrations on April 4 was Murray, Fiona, Dustin and Adam Cowan (Estevan), Joyce and Jackie George (Redvers), Kelsey Rydberg and Steven Wilson (Estevan), Tim, Shelly and Ainsley Cowan (Alida). While here Jeff also visited with Grant Barber and Jenny Riersgaard. Adam Cowan decided to stay and spend part of his Spring Break at the farm.

Spending Easter Sunday with Brian and Margaret Peet were Joleen Hoffman and sons, Connor and Cole (Viking, AB), Patti and Monty Mowchenko and girls, Claire and Alice (Estevan) and Bob and Joyce Peet (Weyburn). Joleen and boys returned home on Monday, April 6.

Tim, Shelly and Ainsley Cowan spent April 5-6 in Minot with the Nilsen family celebrating the Easter weekend and parent’s (Myron/Orlys Nilsen) anniversary as well as

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their own. Happy Anniversary folks!

Hope everyone had a very Happy Easter this past weekend.

I hate to recall what the weather was like on Friday, April 3 – Good Friday. It started out by snowing for a few hours, then became clear and sunny, but remained cool and windy – it’s supposed to be this way for the next 40 days – Gee I sure hope not (even if it has been so for the past three days). I’m just hoping that this is the year that we have spring springing up and staying with us for the season until we can say it’s summer. I want to uncover my rose bushes but almost too scared to as it seems so cold with a touch of frost during the night. I want nice warm, sunny weather even if it means that the lawn will grow by leaps and bounds and need mowing before we know it – but wouldn’t that be great for a change in routine chores.

Well it’s over – the curling season that is. The World’s Men Championship was held during the first week of April in Halifax. It was great to be able to watch most of the games at a reasonable hour. Canada did very well tying Norway with nine wins and one loss in the round robin, but was unfortunate to not make it to the finals. They lost the 1-2 page play-offs against Norway, then lost the semi-final against Sweden but did come out with the bronze medal by defeating Finland.

We may not have gotten the gold, but I feel that it was defiantly the three top teams that were in the three top placings – Sweden, Norway and Canada – either placing for these teams was good – great curling for us to enjoy. Congratulations to these three teams. See you again next season.

We are into another new month so will send birthday greetings to everyone who is celebrating their birthdays now in April and also anniversary greetings to the couples who are celebrating their anniversary this month. Happy Birthday and/or Happy Anniversary to you!

Hope you have a great year ahead.

It’s Spring Break now so hope you have enjoyed this week off – it’ll be

back to the grind before you know it and then it will soon be the end of another school year. Boy time sure does move right along quickly.

Please remember to give me a call (306-443-2496) or a text (306-4858561) with your news; we all appreciate any input given. Until next time – Think positive – Keep smiling – Drive safely and Take care.

Wawota News Submitted by Myrna Olson Candice Scrim, Hunter and Shae travelled to Indianapolis recently where they attended the wedding of Terra (Candice’s sister) and R.J. Samson.

Born to Michael and Roseanne Drumm of Calgary,AB. A daughter Arynn Selah on March 27th. She weighed 5lbs 3oz and is a granddaughter for Bertha Drumm of Carlyle and Eldonna and John Epp of Calgary.

Tim and Karen Lincoln have returned home after spending a month in Palm Springs. Family members visited with them while they were there.

Visiting with Evelyn Green last weekend were Roger and Kathy Green, Duncan and Collin of Winnipeg. Michael Green of Wynyard visited with his mother on Easter weekend.

Born to David and Jessica Beauchesne of Whitecourt, AB a son, Marcus Xavier. He was born on March 19th and weighed 8lbs 3 oz . He is a grandson for Dennis

and Vicki Beauchesne and a greatgrandson for Rita Beauchesne.

A baby shower was held at the Wawota Drop In on Saturday, April 4th. This shower was in honour Hayden Wade infant son of Dustin and Caitlin Leader.

Ian and Jerri Laird spent the month of March holidaying in Phoenix, Arizona.

Sympathy to Inger Wilson of Maryfield and formerly of Wawota and her family on the passing of her son, Bryan Wilson of Weyburn.

He passed away on March 26th at the age of 66 years old. He taught school and was principal at Kipling and Weyburn, was trustee with Sunrise School Division Board and Trustee with S.E. Cornerstone Public School Division. In 2012 he received Award of Distinction from the Saskatchewan School Board Association for his long service to he board and his strong work ethic.

His was a life dedicated to education.

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BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY The Carlyle Observer • (306) 453-2525 • Deadlines are Mondays at 3 p.m. (may change due to holidays)

CONTRACTORS & SUPPLIERS

ACCOMMODATIONS

Moose Mountain Woodworks

Plumbing & Heating Ltd.

For your residential, commercial and service needs.

712 Lalonde St. Whitewood, SK After Hours Call 306-853-7227 Shop: 735-HEAT (Fax: 735-4329) À DWODQGSOXPELQJ#KRWPDLO FD

Shop 2 miles north of Carlyle on Highway #9 Professional Cabinet Making & Finishing Computerized Design & Drafting

453-6066 Fax - 453-2962 info@mmww2012.com

ACCOUNTANTS

Pioneer Plumbing & Heating

ACCOUNTING • CONSULTING • TAX Weyburn Moosomin Estevan 100, 1219 - 5th Street 301, 117 - 3rd Street NE 715 Main Street, Box 306.634.2603 306.842.8915

Carnduff 306.482.3939

Carlyle 306.453.6121

Easts Mowing Service 443-2270 • Lloyd East Fresh Water Hauling, Gravel trucks, Sand & gravel, rock & topsoil, excavating, Grader, Oil¿eld lease mowing, Snow removal

G.M. Construction

BEAUTY SALONS 45 Main St. Manor, SK • S0C 1R0 306 306-575-3317 • 306-448-2100 jrosebeaudet@gmail.com

Cut & Curl Beauty Salon

New Homes & Commercial • Renovations Framing • Finishing • Cabinet Making

Serving the Moose Mountain Area for over 30 Years

577-4824 • Cell 577-9598 Get “Paul the Painter” working for you

Restoration / Renovation

K ova S ervice I nc.

Carlyle, Sask.

INSURANCE CLAIMS: CERTIFIED IICRC TECHNICIAN ON-SITE

453-2202 BRIAN JEANNIE

* Hair Color Specialists * 4 stylists * Open 6 days per week plus 2 evenings

Free Estimates

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING STIPPLE CEILINGS & TEXTURING

FREE ESTIMATES

Hair Styling For Men, Women,Children

“We Paint Everything” Interiors • Exteriors New • Old

“Jean’s Painting”

W Walk-ins Welcome

P.K. PAINTING

Authorized Dealer for Kitchen Kraft Cabinets & Duraco Windows & Doors

GILLES MATTHEWSON Phone 453-2421

*Offering CHI color/products* *Offe * Nail technician*

• Flood/Water Damage • Hail • Fire • Sewer Backup 24 / • Wind Damage Emerge 7 n • Ice Damage Servicecy and More!

206 Main Street Carlyle

Repairs to household: Washers, Dryers, Ranges, Dishwashers, Electrical on: Fridges, Freezers Call Rene at 455-2707 Cell: 577-5487 Email: r.matz@sasktel.net

120 Main St.

One stop shop for the newest trends in hair colour and styles for men, women and children

McNeil Plumbing & Gas Fitting Ltd.

Specialists in body waxing, gel nails, spa manicures & pedicures, extensions, laser hair removal, and hair & eyelash extensions.

Tanning bed on premises

Cannington gton Office: e:: Box Boxx 13 130 A 130 Alida, lida Sask Sask. S0C 0B0 Alida Phone 443-2420 • Fax: 443-2269 Regina: 787-2282 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Complete Interior/Exterior Maintenance and Repair

Norbert Kovalovszky

306.461.6818

In need of interior renos/Ànishing?

• Drywall applied and taped • Cabinets and counter tops installed • Minor plumbing, sinks installed

577-2592 Cell: 535-7691

FARM EQUIPMENT

Jason McNeil • (306) 452-5199 Specializing In: Furnace Replacement & Repair Gas Fitting, All Plumbing Services, Renovation & New Construction, Drain Cleaning NOW HIRING: Journeyman & Apprentice Plumbers HVac Technician

OXBOW, SASK. Ph: 483-5115 “Where Better Farmers Meet”

Bob Kosior 483-8557

Dan D’Autremont MLA

Restoration Renovation

Matz Repair

Call 453-2420

GOVERNMENT

* Saskatchewan Gas Contractor

Contact 577-8633

Box 73 • Alida, SK.

Redvers 306.452.3382

www.mnp.ca

Phone 453-2499

• Residential • Farm • Commercial

Classi¿eds, Display, Business Directory... We’ve Got What You Need

SALES Randy Kosior 483-8595

Tyler Wray 339-8889

Service: Jason Frey Parts: Betty or Amy www.nelsonmotors.com

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ELECTRIC Residential, Commercial & Oilfield Electrical Contracting

Dale Faber

• Furnace Repair • Air Conditioning • Trenching • Line Locating • Water Pumps

453-6297 • Carlyle, Sask.

Jamie Chapman

Four Journeyman Electricians on staff to serve your needs!

Journeyman Electrician

453-2017

DENIS SABOURIN JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC

306.471.8229

••• Carlyle Of¿ce: Wed. afternoon, Phone 306-577-5520 119 Main Street, Carlyle (Performance Realty Building) ••• Stoughton Of¿ce: Thurs. afternoon, Phone 306-457-2509 ••• MAIN OFFICE: 1222-5th St., Estevan, SK Phone 306-634-8822 • Fax 306-634-8837

Orlowski Law OfÀce Prof. Corp.

SERVICES SERVING YOUR OILFIELD NEEDS!

Tim McGeough, BA, LLB Barrister & Solicitor

Stephen J. Orlowski, B.Ed. LL.B.

Moose Mountain Leisure, Ltd. P.O. Box 517 Highway #13 Carlyle, Sask. S0C 0R0 Phone: 453-2928 Toll Free: 877-453-2928 Fax: 453-2801 e-mail: mml@sasktel.net

Arcola Ofſce: Wed. a.m. - Arcola Agencies Building, Phone 455-2277 Redvers Ofſce: Wed. afternoon (Carlsen Building), Phone 452-3377 Carnduff Ofſce: Thurs. p.m., Phone 482-4077

Estevan Of¿ce: 1215-5th St. S4A 0Z5 Phone 634-3353 • Fax: 634-7714 email: orlowski.law@sasktel.net

FUNERAL SERVICES

P.O. BOX 177 OXBOW, SK S0C 2B0

Orsted Funeral Home

• LASER HAIR REMOVAL • SKIN REJUVENATION

302 Railway Ave. Carlyle, SK Ph: 453-2400 Fax: 453-2401 For all your granite memorials, bronze memorials and cemetery lettering needs.

Conveniently serving you in FIVE communities: Carnduff • Carlyle • Oxbow Estevan • Moosomin

*Special Pricing

*All Custom Designs

Ofſce Hours: 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. 1 p.m.- 3 p.m. Monday-Friday

Contact JoAnne at 485-7189 email: contact@sleekappearance.com www.sleekappearance.com

Michael Harlos

Journe Journeyman Jour neym y an Carpenter Box 57 Bellegarde, SK S0C 0J0

General Contractor

R (306) 452-8771 E harloscontracting@gmail.com

Commercial & Residential Construction

IF ADVERTISING DOESN’T WORK...

WHY ARE YOU READING THIS? Call Alison at the Observer and get your business listed today!

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Worship Hours at the Church of Your Choice Carlyle United Church 202-2nd St. W. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Bible Study Wed. at 9:30 Choir Practice Thurs. at 7

Rev. Sung Shim Phone 453-6136 Home: 453-0032

Arcola Alliance Church Growing Families in Christ Building Community for Christ

Worship 10:30 a.m.

Phone 455-2335 Church

Full Gospel Church Welcomes You

Church of Our Lady,

Service Schedule: Sunday morning Service 10:30 a.m.

Jesus Still Heals Today Wed. evening Bible Study, 7:30 p.m.

Fri. evening Youth Alive, 7:30 p.m.

Pastor Carl Rushton, 453-2512

Rev. Fr. Yodel Cereno 453-6200 Carlyle - 11 a.m. Sunday Forget: Phone 457-3119 for schedule Kenosee Lake -Sunday, 9 a.m.

For more information call Pauline Rutten 453-2846

Anglican Church Manor Contact Rev. Michelle More 448-4913

11:00 Oct.-May ***

All Saints Cannington Manor (June-Sept.)

2nd Sunday HC, 1 p.m.

4th Sunday MP, 1 p.m.

Carlyle

OneChurch.ca Corner of Railway & 6th St. West

Worship Service 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Pastors Louis & Jenny Halbgewachs 453-6061

Arcola-Kisbey United Church

Worship Times: Kisbey, 9:30 a.m.

Arcola, 11 a.m.

Rev. Koshy David 306-455-0011

Please join us for worship Free Methodist Church Hwy 48 • Wawota Worship, 11 a.m.

Pastor Dennis Camplin Church: 739-2313 or Cell: 380-7741

Moose Mountain Church of Christ 1 Christina St., Kenosee Lake (306)-577-2477 www.mmcofc.ca Sunday Worship starts at 10:00 a.m.

DRILLING REPORT

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THE DRILLING REPORT DRILLING LICENSES Zero new licenses issued to Friday, April 3, 2015

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Hemphill Trenching Ltd. • Backhoe • Skid Steer • Dozer • Snow removal • Lease mowing

• Grading • Gravel • Spill clean-up • Water/Sewage systems • Towing

Providing OilÂżeld & Farm Service Office - 457-2770 Heward,, SK Cell - 457-7322 hemphilltrenchingltd@sasktel.net

• Canada and UnitedStates States Oilfield • • • Canada and United OilfieldTank TankTrucks Trucks • Hot Oil Trucks • Pressure Trucks • •• Hot Oil Trucks • Pressure Trucks • Bobcat & Gravel Trucks • Backhoe • • Bobcat & Gravel Trucks • Backhoe • Frac Water Heater & Frac Tanks • • ComboVac VacUnits Units •• NGL NGL Trailers • •Combo Trailers

- Oilfield and Ag Welding - Structural Fabrication - “B� Pressure Packages - Mobile/Shop Welding - Metal Sales

Box 37 Carlyle, SK S0C 0R0 306-577-1664

Certificate of Recognition & IRP 16

Phone: 443-2424 Fax: 443-2433

ALIDA, SASKATCHEWAN

WYATT TRUCKING CORP. Fresh water Hauling Crude Oil & Saltwater Transfers Service Work Access to Fresh Water Available 4WD With Blade & Snow Removal

Doug Wyatt Kisbey, SK

24 HOUR SERVICE Dispatch (306) 577-1948

doug.wyatt77@hotmail.com

Box 1175 • Carlyle, Sask. S0C 0R0

Stimulation Service Ltd. For All of your Acidizing & Chemical Needs

KELLY REKKEN Phone (306) 453-4446 Fax (306) 453-4448 Toll Free 1-877-746-8786

khs@sasktel.net After Hours: Cell. (306) 577-8448

#406 Hwy #9 South Carlyle, SK S0C 0R0

Bus: 453-2226 Fax: 453-2318 Cell: 577-9890

RICK CORMIER

• Water & Crude Vacuum Truck Service • Oil Hauling Located in Kisbey and Lampman Call Kalvin & Claudia

462-2130 24 Hour Service • Fax 462-2188

Shaw Earth Moving Inc. Road Building • Oilfield Trenching • Dugouts Office - 685-2068 Shop - 685-4601 Hank - Cellular - 482-7096 Scott - Cellular - 482-7097 Gainsborough, Sask.

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Rob Skuce Office

Box 609 Carlyle, SK S0C 0R0 www.truetorq.ca

Bus: (306) 453-6111 Cell: (306) 577-8833 Fax: (306) 453-6102 ttorq@hotmail.com 36-tfn

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24 HOUR SERVICE PH: (306) 482-3244 Carnduff, SK TONY DAY • President LARRY DAY • Operations Manager

DENNIS DAY • General Manager Fax: (306) 482-3835

DRILLING REPORT

Friday, April 10, 2015

Province invests in upgrade to shortline railways

Thirteen Saskatchewan shortline railway operators are sharing nearly $1 million in grants to improve rail infrastructure in the province.

Through the Shortline Railway Sustainability Program (SRSP,) a total of $900,000 in grants will be provided to shortline operators for upgrades to their infrastructure.

SRSP grants are matched by each shortline, meaning at least $1.8 million will be invested in shortline tracks this year.

“Shortlines provide an efficient connection to mainline rail which benefits the rural economy,” Minister responsible

for the Saskatchewan Grain Car Corporation Nancy Heppner said.

“This grant improves service to our export-based economy and removes trucks from our highway system.”

The SRSP provides grants for projects like upgrading track, stabilizing track roadbeds and repairing bridges. The grants are funded by the Saskatchewan Grain Car Corporation.

Including this year, the SRSP has provided $5.6 million in grants since 2008, leveraging a total investment of more than $11 million in Saskatchewan’s shortlines.

SAFETY TRAINING

us on Twitter @cestraining Services Safety & Follow Environmental Like us on Facebook at Carson Energy Services Safety Training

PLEASE NOTE: ALL Safety Training will be held in the “North” Carson yard “Safety Training” Building unless otherwise noted.

All courses start at 8 a.m. SHARP!

NOW AVAILABLE * Fire Fighting Training

Pre-registration is required for all courses.

- Will train at your location by appointment * Pipeline Construction - Available by appointment

24 hours cancellation notice is required.

No-Shows will be billed for a portion of the course.

April 2015

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$200 million in highway construction projects ready for tender The provincial government will continue implementing this year’s record Highways and Infrastructure budget with the release of the spring tender plan.

The tender plan lists work the ministry intends to put on the market over the course of the 2015 construction season. This year’s spring tender plan includes 54 projects valued at $200 million.

Combined with the fall tender plan released in September, there are more than 130 projects in progress with a value exceeding $400 million.

“This tender plan contains a number of projects that will keep our province growing, improve safety and renew our existing transportation infrastructure,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Nancy Heppner said. “Projects include new infrastructure, repaving, as well as bridge and culvert work.”

Highlights include: New overpasses at Warman and Martensville; 12 km of repaving on Highway 11 between Girvin and Davidson; Twinning Highway 39 between Estevan and Bienfait; and Final paving of the section of Highway 22 over Pearl Creek that was washed out during last year’s flooding.

Tender advertisements will begin in April and continue throughout the summer. Actual start dates for these projects depend on when the tender is awarded, contractor availability and weather.

This year’s Highways and Infrastructure budget is $842 million, the largest transportation budget in the province’s history.

With the 2015-16 Budget, the government has exceeded its 2011 commitment to invest $2.2 billion over four years by about half a billion dollars.

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Rigging & Hoisting Lampman

To Advertise In the Drilling Report Call The Observer At

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H2S Lampman

To register call Tricia at the Lampman of¿ce: (306) 487-1550 or (306) 487-2281, or email: tricia.stinson@aecom.com

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The Drilling Report GOT OIL? Free property evaluation for mineral rights owners.

Top royalties paid on suitable drilling locations.

Have your land co-ordinates available.

Call 403-291-0005 Toll Free 1-877-784-9696 www.briskenergy.com SK. Licensed Operator.

(306) 453-2525

Jason Shire Steam Truck Service, Mobile Wash Unit, Hot Shot Service, Hantavirus Spraying, MWD Consulting

Three Pistols OilĮeld Services 101093330 Saskatchewan Ltd.

P.O. Box 194 Kenosee Lake, SK S0C 2S0 306-577-7413

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TECHNOLOGIES INC.

“ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR THE OIL & GAS AND COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIES” 48 Carlton St. Redvers, SK S0C 2H0 Phone (306) 452-3200 Cell (306) 577-7775 Fax (306) 452-3240

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Serving Southeast Saskatchewan, Southwest Manitoba & North Dakota since 1956.

• Tandem, tridem, quad sour sealed units • 16, 21 & 35 million BTU Super Heaters *Propane Fired

Making the process a positive experience for landowners Class A shares available for accredited investors • Horizontal 80 m3 frac tanks • New tri axle combo unit

24 Hour Dispatch 306-483-2848

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(some restrictions apply) Obituaries

Obituaries

Announcements

James “Jim” Holonics 1946 - 2015 It is with great sadness that the family of James Edward Holonics of Stoughton, announces his sudden passing in Regina on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at the age of 69 years. Jim’s memory will be forever cherished by his wife Elaine Holonics of Stoughton; children, Chad Holonics (Christie Reeve) of Airdrie, AB, Michelle (Kevin) Dickie of Estevan and Brian (Natalie) Holonics of Saskatoon; grandchildren, Kalin, Austin and Jordin Holonics, Alanna, Darian and Brendan Dickie, Braden, Ashlyn and Kinsley Holonics; brother Bill Holonics of Handsworth; sister Wilma (Frank) Gall of Kipling; in-laws, Fred Bast of Regina, Lois (Martin) Dundas of Regina, Richard (Val) Daku of Regina, Ivan Daku (Suzy Salloum) of Regina and Dennis Daku of Kipling, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Tony and Julia Holonics; father-in-law and motherin-law, William and Julia Daku; sister Violet Bast; nephew Corey Holonics and sister-in-law Sharon Daku. A Funeral Service to celebrate Jim’s life was held on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Grace United Church, Stoughton, with Elizabeth Goodson officiating. Interment followed at the Handsworth Cemetery.

Those wishing to make donations in Jim’s memory may do so directly to the Stoughton & District First Responders, c/o PO Box 282, Stoughton, SK, S0G 4T0 or Grace United Church, PO Box 577, Stoughton, SK, S0G 4T0.

“As I trudge once more through the field of my years And separate chaff from the grain, I thank the good Lord, I can say in my heart That I’d do it all over again!”

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

NOTICE TO creditors and claimants Estate of Merton Cecil Bryant who died on June 29, 2013. If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by May 31, 2015, send to: Executor, Box 45, Carlyle, SK S0C 0R0 and provide details of your claim.

If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claims you may have.

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In Memoriam

Take care of business (every day).

Business Services

Hip or Knee Replacement?

The Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Yearly Tax Credit $20,000 Lump Sum Refund

For Assistance Call: 1-844-453-5372

Career Training

In Memoriam

Johnston -In loving memory of Sally Johnston who left us April 15, 2011 In our hearts your memory lingers, Always tender, fond and true; There’s not a day, Mom, We do not think of you.

Until we meet again, your family.

Problems with Mobility?

Card of Thanks

Thank you - A big thank you to everyone who came out to help me celebrate my 75th birthday at the Happy Gang on Saturday, March 28th.

Thanks for the beautiful flowers, the many cards, and those who remembered me through Facebook, e-mail and text messages. I really appreciated it. Thanks to Jen Wynn for the “Memories” slide show, great job! A big hug to my family for organizing, decorating, and serving at the coffee party, and for the big family supper afterwards. It was a wonderful way to celebrate my birthday. Thanks for making it so special.

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VERBEEM - In loving memory of our dear Mom, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, Frances Verbeem, who passed away April 7, 2014.

Every day, in some small way Memories of you come my way Though absent, you are ever near Still loved, still missed, and ever dear.

Sadly missed by Jocelyn, Glenn, Reg and families

Apply to the Business or Administrative Assistant program in Swift Current or Warman by April 30 and be eligible for a $500-5,000 Entrance Scholarship! greatplainscollege.ca Mobile/Manufactured Homes FINAL CLEARANCE SALE. Check out the discounts on all of our 2014 homes left on our lot. We have two 20 wide homes and one 16Õ wide left. For information call Marg at Craigs Home Sales in Lethbridge. 1855-380-2266. We deliver up to 300 km free.

General Employment

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Hire skilled workers for your restaurant, hotel and/or retail business.

This includes cooks, supervisors and management.

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Hire workers with Canadian Experience ready to move to any location in Saskatchewan.

Call Michael at 306.651.5335 or www. impcanada.ca/relocation

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Saturday, April 11, 2015 - The Jessie Lewis, Hypnotist, Show at Maryfield Auditorium. Cocktails 5:00 p.m., Pizza and Salad Supper 6:00 p.m., Show 7:00 p.m. Tickets $30.00 Contact Lorraine at 306-646-4328.

46-2 Sunday, April 12th - Wauchope Brunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Adults $10; Students (12 & under) $7; Preschool (5 & under) Free. Proceeds for upkeep of Church and grounds.

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For Sale - Misc

Heavy Equipment Operators for late model CAT equip: motor scrapers (cushion ride), dozers, excavators, rock trucks, graders (trim operators). Camp job (southern Sask). Competitive wages plus R & B. Valid drivers license req’d.

Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction and Transport Co. Inc., Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www.brydenconstruction andtransport.ca Audi Edmonton North OPENING THIS JUNE we are looking for licensed technicians interested in relocating to join a winning group please submit resume to shebdon@jpautogroup.com CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let your past limit your career plans! Since 1989 Confidential, Fast Affordable - A+ BBB R a t i n g E M P LOY M E N T & TRAVEL FREEDOM Call for FREE INFO BOOKLET 1-8NOW-PARDON (1-888-9727366) www.RemoveYourRecord.com ccn41-4 MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Upcoming Events

April 10 - 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Kisbey Fire Dept. is hosting a steak supper for $20. All funds go towards equipment. The event is licensed.

Auctions

Featured Products: • Clever – one pass cleaver control • Smoke – loaded glyphosate • Foax – green foxtail and wild oats • Diquash - desiccant Dealers in most areas (new dealers welcome) 306 477-4007 info@gng.ag www.gng.ag

FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 206 1/4’s South - 75 1/4’s South East - 40 1/4’s South West - 65 1/4’s North - 6 1/4’s North East - 4 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 51 1/4’s West - 49 1/4’s FARM AND PASTURE AVAILABLE

LAND

TO RENT

PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT. RENT BACK AVAILABLE

Saturday, April 25th - Rummage Sale at Arcola St. Andrew’s United Church and Legion Hall. 9 a.m - 2 p.m. Fresh cinnamon buns served. Everyone welcome.

46-4 WHITEWOOD TRADE FAIR & CRAFT SHOW & SALE. Saturday, May 2, 2015. 10a.m. to 4p.m. at Whitewood Community Centre.

To register booth call Randy at 306-735-7696. Email: r.s.miller@ sasktel.net MAY 3rd - Mother’s Day Craft and Trade Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sponsored by Wawota Legion. Over 30 tables. Lunch will be available.

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Best Herbicide Prices Guaranteed

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For Sale - Misc FOR SALE: S.S. dishwasher; 3 0 0 0 ga l l o n d i e s e l ta n k s, .50¢/gallon; 57” Flexi-coil air seeder and 2320 TBH tank; 60’ Phoenix rotary harrow with 2455 Valmar; 5 Westeel-Roscoe 4200 bus. hopper bins.

Call Philip Hewitt 306-4532958.

44-4 Grain haul trailer, 2014 Doepker Super B, steel construction, aluminum slopes, only 20,000kms, CTI, 22.5 aluminum wheels, most available options. 306-484-4560 or 306528-7939.

PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 550,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or 306-649.1400 for details.

R E F O R E S TAT I O N N U R S E RY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Full boxes as low as $0.99/tree. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca.

Wanted WANTED: COLLECTOR PAYING TOP PRICES for old advertising dealership signs, plastic or metal.

Service Station items, gasoline pumps, globes, oil cans. Red Indian, Buffalo, etc. 306-221-5908.

Livestock Cornerstone Red Angus & Charolais Bull Sale, April 18th, 1:30 p.m., Whitewood (SK) Auction Market. Offering 38 Red Angus & 26 Charolais Yearling Bulls. Semen tested, guaranteed with free board and delivery available. Plus 36 Red Angus heifers. Contact Phil Birnie 306.577.7440, Kelly Brimner 306.577.7698, or view the catalogue online at www. bylivestock.com

Business Opportunities HIGH CASH PRODUCING Vending Machines. $1.00 Vend = .70 Profit.

All on Location In Your Area. Selling Due to relocation. Call 1-866-6686629 For Details.

Industrial/Commercial FOR RENT: Immediate occupancy. 2 shop-2.4km North of Carlyle on Highway #9. Both with large yards. North shop is 4,305 sq.ft. with 3 overhead doors plus offices. South shop has 2 separate areas, 2,520 sq.ft. set up for a fabrication shop. Level floors, 400 amp power. Back bay 1,080 sq.ft., sloped floor w/sump Can be rented separately. Please call Sheila or Ken at 306-453-4560 or 306-577-6555.

46-3 STEEL BUILDINGS. . .

“SPRING SALES WITH HOT SAVINGS!” All steel building models and sizes are now on sale. Get your building deal while it’s hot. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

Lots & Acreages for Sale Serviced 50 ft. x 100 ft. lot for sale. 108 Carlyle St., Arcola, SK. House being torn down, 1 block from Main Street and school. Perfect location for RTM. Contact (306) 455-3776.

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Houses For Rent FOR RENT: 2 bedroom mobile home in Kennedy. Pets welcome. $700/month plus utilities. Call or text 1-204-4068079.

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Suites For Rent BACHELOR suite for rent in Manor, SK. Full size fridge, 4 burner glass top, 42” flat screen TV, satellite, internet & power provided, queen size bed, private bath, personal deck, use of bbq & lots of cupboard space.

Call 306-448-2116.

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Feed & Seed Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM

Western Commodities 877-695-6461 Visit our website @

CORRESPONDENTS WANTED The Observer is currently seeking correspondents in the following areas:

Carlyle • Manor • Arcola Are you out and about in the community?

We love the local news and we need you to report on the happenings of local residents.

Please give us a call at 306-453-2525 Keep your community in the news.

www.westerncommodities.ca

HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

- GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!!

- BARLEY, OATS, WHT - LIGHT OR TOUGH - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!!

HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252

Auto Miscellaneous Wrecking over 250 units... cars and trucks. Lots of trucks...

Dodge... GMC... Ford... Imports... 1/2 ton to 3 tons... We ship anywhere... Call or text 306-821-0260. Lloydminster

Rentals & Leases TENTS FOR RENT: Old-fashioned tent for old-fashioned price! Two 25’x50’ tents. 306577-2100; cell: 306-575-3271.

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RVs/Campers/Trailers FOR SALE: Fifth wheel camper, 2000 Keystone Cougar, sleeps 6. Queen beds, fully equipped, slide out. Very good condition. $9,500. 306-5772100 or 306-575-3271.

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Career Opportunities

Lees Oilfield is currently accepting resumes for

ONE FULL TIME & ONE PART TIME LEASE MAINTENANCE OPERATOR Applicants must be hardworking, reliable & responsible. Job duties will involve mowing, snow removal, backhoe & grading. Possession of 1A license & previous experience with machinery will be an asset. The applicant will be able to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision in traveling to & from lease locations in the Arcola & surrounding area. The position is based out of Arcola with wages starting at $27/hr& benefits plan. An interview will be conducted with qualifying applicants.

Please forward resume including one reference via fax 306-455-2660 or email lees.sales@sasktel.net

JOB POSTING Full-Time Member Service Representative (MSR) The Position: Stoughton Credit Union is seeking a highly motivated individual to work in our office.

This individual will provide a variety of routine cash and non-cash related products and services to members and potential members with accuracy and courtesy.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Member Service Representative will process member transactions, deliver effective member information, promote and cross sell credit union deposits services and make appropriate referrals.

Requirements: • Maintain professional and ethical behaviour and maintain confidentiality • Ability to generate solutions to problems based on established procedures Compensation: Stoughton Credit Union offers a excellent employee benefits package and matched pension contributions. The credit union also offers a variable pay program dependent on organizational performance. The salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Closing: Applicants are invited to submit their resume by Friday April 17, 2015.

Please submit resume to:

Stoughton Credit Union Ltd. PO Box 420 Stoughton, SK S0G 4T0 Attention: Nathalie Neal Phone: (306) 457-2443 Fax: (306) 457-2511 Email: nathalie.neal@stoughton.cu.sk.ca

Carlyle Sports Arena

Employment Opportunities

CAREER OPPORTUNITY STORE MANAGER – Redvers, SK

Safety Source is a one stop safety shop offering safety supplies, services, safety training, and safety consulting for all industries. Located in Virden, Manitoba and Redvers, Saskatchewan, we offer our products, training and additional services to Manitoba and south-eastern Saskatchewan.

We are looking for a goal oriented STORE MANAGER for our Redvers location. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the Saskatchewan and Manitoba safety regulations as well as experience in sales or customer service. You will be someone who enjoys dealing with public and can work independently as part of a team. Managing employees will also be an asset in this position.

Please forward resumes to: Safety Source Box 669 Virden, MB R0M 2C0 Attn: Dale Lewis For information about this position call Rhonda Miller at 306 452-3391 or Dale Lewis at 204 748-3553.

KITCHEN MANAGER Ag Mechanic & Parts Person N OW H IRI NG :

Ag Mechanic and Parts Person for dealership located 35 minutes west of Saskatoon; Offering health plan and newer shop; Full service community with K-12 school; Wages based on experience; Fax resumes to: 306-237-4466 or email scott@ camdonmotors.com

Investment Opportunities Need A Loan? Own Property? Have Bad Credit? We can help! Call toll free 1 866 405 1228 www.firstandsecondmortgages.ca

The Carlyle Sports Arena is looking for a kitchen manager for the 2015-2016 season. This is a paid position from October 2015 to April 2016.

Duties include: • Keep rink kitchen compliant with health & safety regulations for food service industry • Clean grills & fryers weekly • Keep kitchen clean, tidy & organized • Order food supplies & keep kitchen stocked appropriately for various tournaments throughout the season • Work as liason between kitchen volunteers & rink board • Responsible for weekly cash receipts, ensuring accuracy & completeness. Deliver all monies to rink treasurer for weekly deposit.

The successful person/persons must complete the Saskatchewan Food Services Safety Course.

Please submit your bid to carlylerink@gmail.com. **Lowest bid not necessarily accepted.

CLEANING CONTRACT The Carlyle Sports Arena is looking for cleaning staff for the 2015-2016 season.

This is a paid position from october 2015 to april 2016.

Duties include: • Maintain the cleanliness of our rink including: lobby, front & side entrances, windows, floors, trophy cases & washrooms (upstairs & down) • General cleaning of the bleachers, sound room, players & penalty boxes • Sweeping, washing floors on main & basement levels • Disinfecting, taking out garbages & keeping washrooms clean & tidy Please submit your bid to carlylerink@gmail.com. **Lowest bid not necessarily accepted.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The White Bear Education (Post Secondary) Is seeking an individual with a strong commitment for First Nations Education for the positions of:

Post Secondary Coordinator (FULL TIME PERMANENT) If you are interested in this position which is to start May 1st, 2015, please drop off your resume at the White Bear Administration Ofſce (Accounting Dept.), fax (306) 577-2496, or email wbecexecsec@hotmail.ca.

For further information/and a full list of qualiſcations please contact Leisa Grimes at 577-2461 ext. 227.

Deadline for applications is April 27/2015.

Only those selected will be contacted for an interview.

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1 RINK BOARD SECRETARY Week of April 6, 2015

Weekly W Week Wee eekl kl Ci kly Circulation Circu rcul rcu culat lati tion io

DRIVERS WANTED Owner Operators / Company Drivers to pull Super B’s in our bulk grain & fertilizer division. Also to haul Livestock. All within the Prairie Provinces.

(Volunteer Position)

The Carlyle Sports Arena is a volunteer run organization responsible for skating rink operations, including scheduling, raising money & building maintenance. We currently have an opening for secretary.

Friday, April 10, 2015

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Alida Rec Board is accepting applications for the Alida Swimming pool.

Full and Part-time instructors/guards Please send applications stating your qualifications to: Box 171 Alida, SK S0C 0B0

Duties include attending meetings & taking minutes for those meetings. Meetings are once a month during the winter & as needed over the summer.

Interested parties please respond to carlyerink@gmail.com

Deadline for applications is April 22, 2015

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Competitive wages & benefits, Signing Bonus

Is your company looking to recruit Aboriginal job seekers?

Please fax resume to 306-242-2077 or Email: rodpacik@transallgroup.com or contact Rod Pacik @ 306-249-6853

HAVE A JOB OPENING?

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CALL 453-2525 TO ADVERTISE!

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Golf Kenosee & Club 19

Have the position referred to on www.firstnationsjobsonline.com and your company website for the full job description.

Email: danbsully@sasktel.net for more information

First Nations Jobs nline

NOW HIRING • Pro shop staī • Marshalls • Golf Cart AƩendants • Grounds Crew/Maintenance • Kitchen Staī • Dishwashers Please email your applicaƟons to: golf.kenosee@sasktel.net or apply in person

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS IN A BROADER AREA For more information on the new Border Connection or advertising rates and bookings contact: Saskatchewan: Manitoba: Alison Dunning Cheryl Rushing 306-453-2525 204-522-3491 alison@prairieng.com cpocket@mts.net

LOWER SOURIS WATERSHED COMMITTEE INC. REDVERS, SASK.

WANTED Manager for Lions Park Some of the duties would include: • Daily collection of fees, checking on the campground as well as bathroom and shower facilities and general campground maintenance and cleanup (An option to cut grass around the campground and in and around the ball diamonds is available) • Wages are negotiable subject to the duties performed. Candidate is responsible for reporting to the Lions Park Committee.

For inquiries contact: Keith Walker 577-9588 Wade Trippel 577-1499

For written inquiries: Carlyle Lions Club Box 999 Carlyle, SK S0C 0R0

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

WATERSHED CO-ORDINATOR is accepting applications for a

The Lower Souris Watershed committee is seeking the services of a professional Watershed Co-ordinator. Applicant must hold a degree or diploma in agricultural science, natural resource management or biology.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the planning, development and implementation of programs, preparation of annual and long term budgets, developing external sources of funding and for the training and supervision of all staff.

The co-ordinator will ensure public education programs and public relations materials are prepared and delivered. The co-ordinator is responsible for meeting preparation and annual visits to member municipalities. Development of funding proposals, projects and studies that the board may require in addition to timely status reports to funding partners are the responsibility of the successful applicant.

The successful candidate will posses skills required to work with agricultural producers including superior oral and written communications skills. Experience is an asset however training will be provided.

The co-ordinator is employed by the Board and works under the general direction of the board and is ultimately responsible to the Board.

A full job description is available on the Lower Souris website www. lowersouirsriverwatershed.com For more information please contact Sheldon Kyle, Co-ordinator at (306)452-3292.

Only those applicants who are selected for interview will be contacted by the Board.

PROPANE DELIVERY TRUCK OPERATOR Must have a 1A License with a clean driver’s abstract.

The Employer is willing to train the right person.

The company offers variable weekly hours of work.

Full time position and is home every night.

Please send resume and cover letter including experience and wage expectations to:

Fax: 306-455-6416

or phone Mel at: 306-577-7192 35

Application Deadline: April 17, 2015 Mail Applications to: Lower Souris Watershed Committee Inc. Box 104 Redvers, S0C 2H0 OR e-mail info@lowersourisriverwatershed.com Subject: Co-ordinator position

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EMPLOYMENT

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now hiring Night Audit (Front Desk)

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SaskPower President Named

Highway 13, Carlyle SK

Please drop off resumes in person to A.J. or contact at 306-453-6745 or email skylinemotorinn@hotmail.com

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Crown Investments Corporation of Saskatchewan (CIC) today announced that M.J. (Mike) Marsh has been appointed as the new President of SaskPower, effective immediately.

“Mr. Marsh has the experience and the leadership skills that will serve SaskPower well in meeting the challenges that come with the growth of the province,” CIC’s Acting President and CEO Blair Swystun said.

Mr. Marsh joined SaskPower in 1991 following 12 years in the construction industry in Alberta and Saskatchewan. He started in engineering and maintenance supervision before serving as the Manager of Business and Financial Planning. In March 2007 he was appointed Vice-President of Transmission and Distribution. A graduate of the

University of Saskatchewan in mechanical engineering, Mr. Marsh earned a master’s degree in business administration from Queen’s School of Business, and is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan.

“Mike brings a rich and diverse background and understanding of SaskPower to the role,” SaskPower Board of Directors Chair Rob Pletch said. “With 24 years of experience in the company spanning from business and financial planning to responsibility for all operational issues, Mike is well equipped to lead SaskPower into the future.”

Mr. Marsh has been Acting President and CEO of SaskPower since the resignation of Robert Watson in October of 2014.

Residents are reminded to take precautions against Hantavirus Health officials are reminding Saskatchewan residents to take precautions against hantavirus as the weather warms up.

Hantavirus is transmitted by breathing in contaminated airborne particles from the droppings, urine and saliva of infected deer mice. Initial symptoms of hantavirus infection include fever, muscle aches, cough, headaches, nausea and vomiting.

“Symptoms then get worse and lead to a severe and often fatal lung disease known as hantavirus pulmonary syndrome,” Saskatchewan’s Deputy Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Denise Werker said. “If you develop a fever, coughing and shortness of breath within one to six weeks of potential exposure to mouse-infested areas, seek medical attention immediately.”

The risk of contracting hantavirus infection is currently low in Saskatchewan. However, deer mice are present throughout the province and the risk will increase as the weather continues to warm

up and people resume seasonal activities.

“It’s important to take appropriate precautions against exposure to hantavirus, whether you’re out for recreation or working on the farm cleaning buildings, moving woodpiles, handling grain or cleaning farm equipment,” Rural and Remote Health Minister Greg Ottenbreit said. “We’re all looking forward to a great Saskatchewan summer, but taking adequate safety measures can go a long way when getting cottages, recreational vehicles or boats ready for use.”

When cleaning rodent-infested areas people should: Ventilate the building by opening doors and windows for at least 30 minutes before cleaning; Use wet mopping methods and wear rubber or plastic gloves; Wear goggles and a filter mask when cleaning areas contaminated by droppings in a confined space;

Dampen areas contaminated with rodent droppings with bleach disinfectant and remove droppings with a damp mop or cloth; Avoid using dry cleaning methods such as dusting, sweeping, vacuuming or air-hosing; Wash clothes and bedding with detergent in hot water.

You can also reduce exposure to hantavirus by: Blocking openings that might allow rodents to enter a building; Storing human and animal food, water and garbage in containers with tightly-fitted lids; and Moving woodpiles or other potential hiding places for mice away from your home.

There have been 30 cases of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome reported in Saskatchewan since 1994, 10 of which resulted in death.

For more information on hantavirus, visit www. saskatchewan.ca/live/health-and-healthy-living/ health-topics-awareness-and-prevention/diseases-

New online tool and enhancements to environmental programs for farmers and ranchers Today, the federal and provincial governments announced a new web portal for Saskatchewan’s Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) program. The portal allows farm owners to create, review and update their EFPs online and at their own pace.

As well, the Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs) available through the Farm Stewardship Program have been enhanced. There are now 24 BMPs under seven categories, including five new BMPs and enhancements to seven existing BMPs. The Farm Stewardship Program helps Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers implement practices that maintain or improve the quality of the environment.

“Saskatchewan producers are constantly analyzing the effects of their farming and ranching practices on the environment and putting best management practices into place,” Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz said. “The new EFP program portal will be a valuable tool for producers

Saskatchewan plans to develop regulations that will prohibit the use of indoor tanning beds by youth under 18 years of age.

The regulations are expected to be finalized in time for implementation in summer 2015.

“Our government’s goal is to protect the health of Saskatchewan residents,” Health Minister Dustin Duncan said.

“Our young people are particularly vulnerable to the effects of indoor tanning, and this is one way we can help them lower their risk of melanoma.”

Duncan stated that the province has learned much by carefully monitoring develop-

that our government is proud to support.”

“Saskatchewan’s farmers and ranchers have made a commitment to environmental sustainability, and we’re proud to support their efforts,” Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart said. “Through farmers’ Environmental Farm Plans and the implementation of Beneficial Management Practices, our province is better positioned to improve the quality of our soil, water, air and the biodiversity of our resources.”

BMPs may be accessed and implemented with the completion of an EFP. They minimize negative impacts and risk to the environment while ensuring the long-term health and economic strength of the agriculture industry. Funding for implementation of BMPs is available through the Farm Stewardship Program.

“Developing an Environmental Farm Plan and participating in the Farm Stewardship program helped me redirect my runoff water, improving the

quality of nearby water sources,” cattle rancher Jack Hextall said. “That’s been a benefit not only for my family and my cattle, but also, and more importantly, for the land and environment around us.”

The new EFP web portal can be accessed at efp. saskatchewan.ca. New BMPs include grain bag rollers and carcass disposal planning. Funding caps were also increased on several existing BMPs to further encourage producers to make environmentally beneficial changes to their operations.

More information about the Farm Stewardship Program and the full list of BMPs can be viewed atwww.agriculture.gov.sk.ca/GF2-FarmStewardship.

The EFP program and the Farm Stewardship Program are funded through Growing Forward 2, a cost-shared partnership between federal, provincial and territorial governments designed to support an innovative, competitive and profitable Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector.

Saskatchewan to restrict tanning bed use by minors ments on the issue across the country, and that Saskatchewan’s regulations will be crafted to take other jurisdictions’ experiences into consideration.

“We have made every effort to be thoughtful about this issue, to gather as much information as possible, and to be aware of different perspectives before proceeding,” Duncan said.

The province will continue to support public education efforts aimed at raising awareness of the risks of indoor tanning, and encouraging people to make healthy lifestyle choices.

The regulatory development process will include opportunities for consultation with interested stakeholders.

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Friday, April 10, 2015

Redvers Ag-Ex back in 2015

After taking a year’s off the Redvers Ag Ex Committee is pleased to announce that Ag Ex will return in 2015 with two significant changes. The show will be held on June 2, rather than in April, and will be open from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. to allow an opportunity for everyone to attend. Over 100 Exhibitors and close to 700 visitors have rated this event as one of South East Saskatchewan’s best Trade Shows.

The Redvers Ag-Ex Trade show will feature not only precision Agriculture displays, Environmental information and innovative crop technology but also a variety of Home and Leisure and Lifestyle booths all under one roof at the Redvers Recreation Centre.

Including the young people of the community is an important part of Ag Ex. Children`s activities include Brian Chicione’s petting zoo, always a favorite, along with Face Painting and One Church Bouncy houses. The Redvers Wranglers 4H Light Horse Club will be giving pony rides from 4-7 pm. There will be a nominal charge for the face painting and pony rides.

The Alida 4H Beef Club will be showcasing their calves in advance of their Achievement day which is being held on June 12th.

Stop in for a coffee and piece of pie and support the Moose Mountain Air Cadets.

The Redvers Fire Fighters will be serving supper from 5-7 p.m. as a fund raiser for the new Firehouse. Give the cook the night off and support this worthy cause.

The Redvers Ag Ex Committee are selling tickets on your choice of 1) $1000.

Worth of Fuel 2) J.D. Barbecue or Stihl Tools or 3) $1000 Gift Certificate to Today`s Enterprises. Tickets are also available at the Town Office, Affinity Credit Union and Today`s Enterprises.

Looking for an avenue to showcase your product or service, information and registration forms are available on our website at redversagex.ca. For additional information, questions or to book a booth call 306-452-7771 or email redversagex@hotmail.com

Water Security Agency launches 2015 Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program

Private Wells for Consumptive Purposes Now Covered

Saskatchewan residents will again be able receive assistance for emergency flood mitigation measures in 2015. The 2015 Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program (EFDRP) is now available to communities, rural municipalities, businesses, non-profit organizations, individual farm and country residences and cottages facing imminent flooding.

New this year, the program will provide assistance to prevent damage from imminent flooding to water wells used for human consumptive purposes.

“The safety and well-being of Saskatchewan people is a priority for our government,” Minister responsible for the Water Security Agency Scott Moe said. “We have a strong record of supporting communities in emergency situations, providing funding and expertise through programs like the Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program. This year, in the 2015-16 Budget, we made EFDRP government policy ensuring it is available into the future.”

Since 2011, the Government of Saskatchewan has invested nearly $80 million into EFDRP for temporary and permanent works along with engineering and technical support for flood prevention.

The program reimburses individuals and businesses for 85 per cent of the cost of approved permanent flood protection works that are built to provide protection from imminent flooding in 2015. Communities are eligible to recover 75 per cent of the cost of approved permanent flood protection works. Permanent flood protection works include projects like berms and culverts.

Projects must be approved by the Water Security Agency in order to qualify for funding. Requests for assistance under the program should be directed to the nearest Water Security Agency regional office or by calling toll free at 1-866-727-5420.

The Water Security Agency was created to lead implementation of the 25 Year Saskatchewan Water Security Plan. It will improve water management capacity and service to individuals, businesses and communities across Saskatchewan. The agency brings together all of the major responsibilities related to water quality and quantity.

Province Continues Support for Victims of Violence and Abuse

Programs that help Saskatchewan victims of interpersonal violence and abuse will receive more than $11 million this fiscal year.

“These organizations make a vital contribution to the safety of Saskatchewan’s citizens and families,” Justice Minister and Attorney General Gordon Wyant said. “We are pleased to continue funding these community-based programs that offer support to Saskatchewan residents who need it the most.”

The funding is provided to 33 community-based organizations for 43 programs supported by the Ministry of Justice, including: Family-violence outreach programs, which offer direct services and public education on interpersonal violence and abuse; Transition houses, which provide around-the-clock emergency shelter for women and children who are leaving violent relationships; Sexual assault services, which provide support for sexual assault victims such as a twenty-four hour crisis line, crisis counselling, and help getting to and from medical, legal, and social services appointments; Enhanced residential services that offer shelter for women and children whose issues extend beyond family violence to include mental health concerns and addiction; and Associations that co-ordinate these services across the province.

“We appreciate this government’s continued support of PATHS and of our member agencies who work directly with individuals impacted by violence,” Provincial Association of Transition Houses and Services of Saskatchewan (PATHS) Provincial Co-ordinator Jo-Anne Dusel said. “This will contribute to a safer Saskatchewan.”

“We are pleased the provincial government is offering much-needed financial support for our member agencies,” Sexual Assault Services of Saskatchewan Executive Director Dianna Graves said. “This will allow our members to increase the services they provide to those in need.”