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Shellbrook Chronicle
www.shellbrookchronicle.com
July 26, 2013
Making history for the Children’s Wish Foundation in Saskatchewan
For the first time in Saskatchewan history, a major charitable home lottery is about to crown the province’s next millionaire. In recent years, home lotteries have become popular fundraisers for many charitable organizations. Traditionally, the lotteries are designated for larger population centres and focus on pre-built showhomes in Regina or Saskatoon. Winners must either move from their own homes or attempt to sell the newly won property. When the Children’s Wish Foundation established its goals for 2013, a major priority was to heighten awareness of the foundation’s work beyond just the major centres. The challenge was to not only meet the Foundation’s fundraising needs, but also to share the stories of Wish Kids from every region and corner of Saskatchewan. The result is an ambitious campaign, and the only one of its kind--a truly provincial home lottery fundraiser.
As Saskatchewan chapter director, Gay Oldhaver, explains, “Children’s Wish includes brave children in every town and community, so we knew that our Wish Home lottery had to be a reflection of that too. The whole province should be able to participate and share in the fun!” Thus, the Children’s Wish Foundation decided to take a leap of faith and make history with its twenty-fourth annual home lottery. The Grand Prize winner in the 2013 Children’s Wish Home Lottery won’t have to take a pre-built house in Regina or Saskatoon. With the million dollar prize, the winner can build their own custom-home anywhere in Saskatchewan . . . or simply take the entire $1,000,000 prize in cash. “How’s that for excitement?”, says Oldhaver, “We’re only selling 22,000 tickets. That’s less than the crowd at a Rider game, for goodness sake! Somebody’s going to win
a million bucks!” The “Wishes and Dreams” media tour has also grown to include stops in ten different communities, highlighting local Wish Kids stories from each region. As Oldhaver notes, “People need to know that these are our kids receiving these wishes--our kids facing life-threatening illness right here in our own communities.” “What’s YOUR $1 Million Dollar Wish?” carries a special meaning for the hundreds of volunteers and wish families who care so deeply about the work of the Children’s Wish Foundation. It reminds them of the excitement and joy that a wish provides for a child even in the midst of painful medical treatments and fear. The Children’s Wish Home Lottery is truly a caring, community project. All proceeds remain in Saskatchewan, reaching out to Saskatchewan children facing lifethreatening illness.
Sugar not so sweet for your health
WOLF SAFETY TRAINING CENTRE 121 Main Street, Spiritwood, SK
Bi-Weekly Safety Courses Available Starting July 15-19th, 2013 ... Sign Up Now!!! Mon. & Tues. - First Aid/CPR - AED • Wed. - WHMIS, T.D.G, Ground Disturbance I,II • Thursday - H2S Alive • Friday Con¿ned Space I, II & Fall Arrest . Following Bi-Weekly Dates: July 29th – Aug 2nd; Aug. 12th – Aug. 16th; Aug. 26th – Aug. 30th. Power Mobile Equipment Courses & Other Safety Tickets also available. Heavy Equipment Operator Course will start on August 19th – Sept. 20th for 5 weeks. Contact Geraldine McKenzie @ 1.306.930.3980 or email: wolfsafetytraining@hotmail.com
Town of Big River, Saskatchewan invites applications for an
Urban Administrator
Applicant will be interested in pursuing a career in Local Government Administration. Applicant must have an Urban Standard Certificate or equivalent or show ability to obtain certification. Knowledge of accounting practice and procedure and excellent interpersonal and communication skills will assist this person in fulfilling the position requirements. Computer skills and Municipal experience an asset. Our Community www.bigriver.ca Big River, population 639, is located on the West Side of Prince Albert National Park in an area that boasts local industry and among other attractions, an abundance of lakes within a short drive, a ski hill and other opportunities offering recreational activities. Applicants are invited to submit resume including references and cover including salary expectations to: Town of Big River Box 212, Big River SK S0J 0E0 bigriver@sasktel.net fax (306) 469-4856 For information please call (306) 469-2112. Applications close 9:00 a.m. August 12, 2013. Only those applications chosen for interview will be contacted.
Men and women often joke about needing their daily “sugar fix.” But the American Heart Association notes that the average American is consuming nearly twice the amount of sugar he or she should be, a mistake that could be jeopardizing sugar consumers’ long-term health. If sugar is a staple of your diet, then the following are a handful of factors that might make you reconsider your relationship with the sweet stuff. * Sugar may increase risk of diabetes. Studies have shown a link between sugar consumption and diabetes. A study published in the journal Diabetes Care revealed that subjects who drank one to two servings of sugar per day were 26 percent more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those who drank one serving of sugar per month or none at all. Sugar-sweetened beverages contribute to weight gain, and overweight and obesity are risk factors for diabetes. And the quick delivery of sugar to your body from sweetened beverages can lead to insulin resistance and inflammation over time. * Excessive amounts of sugar can negatively affect your heart. A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that people who got 25 percent or more of their calories from added sugars were far more likely to have low levels of HDL, also known as “good cholesterol,” than those whose diets included less than 5 percent sugar. Low HDLlevels increase your risk of stroke, heart disease and heart attack.
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* Sugar may negatively impact mood. A sugar high may temporarily boost your mood, but researchers from Baylor College of Medicine discovered a correlation between sugar consumption and depression. The exact link is unknown, but some researchers feel insulin resistance resulting from heavy sugar consumption forces the release of stress hormones, negatively affecting mood.
Did you know? Blue eye shadow and eyeliners are making a comeback and are the trend for the spring/summer 2013 season. Blue in various shades from aqua to midnight was seen on models’ eyes at fashion shows around the world. Blue eye shadow may call to mind over-the-top, almost clownish makeup transgressions of the 1980s, so women should use it sparingly to make it look fresh more than 20 years later. Keep blue to lining the eyes or used as a light pastel wash over the entire lid. Those who are still a bit frightened by blue can stick with darker shades that come close to looking like black or brown. A sharp, thick cat eye in an azure shade can add a pop of drama. When using blue on the eyes, keep the rest of the face neutral with nude lips and maybe just peachy cheeks.
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130 Annual Summer Fair & Exhibition
July 30th - August 3rd Livestock stock Shows Wed. & Thur. - 4H Light Horse Wed. to Sat. - Summer Beef Cattle Fri. & Sat. - Western Light Horse Thur. to Sat - Heavy Horse & Miniature Horse
Exhibit Hall
Tues. to Fri. - 12 to 9 p.m. Sat. - 12 to 6 p.m. • Agriculture • Horticulture • Needlecraft • Baking • Arts & Handicrafts • Amateur Photography • Wine Making • Demonstrations
Parade Mon., July 29 - 7 p.m.
Route - 1st Ave. & 14th St. E., turn North on Central Ave. turn East at River Street, turn South at 6th Ave. Parade ends at Exhibition Drive
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3 Shows Daily
Safari Jeff - The Living Wild Tour 2013 Bowmanville Zoo - Extreme Wild Yves Milord Aerial High Dive
Daily
Petting Zoo - 1 to 4 p.m. Optimart Trade Show - 2 p.m. Food Booths & Concessions - 1 p.m. Seniors Drop-In Log House - 12 to 5 p.m. Cervus Equipment Children’s Pedal Tractor Pull & Chariot Races - 2 p.m. Chuck Wagon Races - 5 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 1
PACMA Country Music Show - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 3 Johnny Cash Tribute - 6:30 p.m.
Elvis Tribute Las Vegas Style - 8:30 p.m. FIREWORKS - 11 p.m.
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
Daily: Adults - $13; Ages: 7 to 12 - $7; 6 & under: Free Tues., July 30 - Kiddie’s Day 12 & Under FREE - Must be accompanied by an adult Thurs., Aug. 1 - Senior’s Day (65 & over $7 all day) Sat., Aug. 3 - Family Day - Noon - 8 p.m. 2 Adults, 2 Children (12 & Under) - $26.00
Advance Midway Wristbands
Get Them Now & Save $$$$ Daily Wristbands $27 (No refunds or exchanges) Wristbands At Gate $40 (Gate Admission Not Included)
Advance Sale Locations • Canada Safeway • Gateway Mall Kiosk • Cornerstone Shopper’s Drug Mart • Harold’s Family Foods • Sobeys • PA Coop & CS - 2nd Ave., Marquis Rd. Cornerstone • PA Ex Of¿ce •15th St. Shell Canada