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Shellbrook Chronicle
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October 5, 2012
G4G member attends Prairie region gathering
G Shellbrook Grandmothers for Grandmothers member Nancy Carswell attended the 2nd Biennial Prairie Region Gathering held in Regina on September 28 and 29. The event exceeded its promise of learning, networking, and fun. The Grandmothers Campaign is an initiative of the Stephen Lewis Foundation (SLF). Through the Campaign, Canadian Grandmothers and Grandmothers stand in solidarity with African grandmothers who are raising children orphaned by AIDS. SLF Grandmothers Campaign Coordinator Zahra Mohamed spoke of being approached by other countries in the hopes of replicating the uniquely Canadian
Grandmothers Campaign model because of its phenomenal success. Carswell was challenged to pre-select from all the concurrent sessions. She was thrilled that Gail Bowen, a Saskatchewan author, was presenter for Storytelling 101. Carswell said, “While I will use Gail’s storytelling suggestions, I will best remember her belief that the biggest lottery we ever win is where we are born. Both political borders and race are human-made constructs that create walls where only humanity should exist. Storytelling is a powerful way to displace walls with compassion.” Also at the conference, Carswell heard from Grandmothers Advocacy Network
(GRAN) co-chair Marilyn Coolen. GRAN is distinct from the SLF and is currently lobbying for urgently needed reforms to Canada’s Access to Medicine’s Regime (CAMR). On November 1, GRAN is coordinating a National Hilltop Campaign to send the message to Parliament Hill to pass Bill C-398, a humanitarian bill designed to streamline CAMR so it will work as intended and make affordable generic versions of essential medicines available to the world’s poor. Shellbrook Grandmothers for Grandmothers welcomes new members—grandmothers and grandmothers. If interested or if you have questions, please contact Pat Grayston at 747-3330.
Shellbrook Grandmothers for Grandmothers member Nancy Carswell with Saskatchewan author Gail Bowen at the 2nd Biennial Prairie Region Gathering.
Clinic information:
Influenza Immunization clinics are at (all are drop ins):
Location
Date
Time
Blaine Lake Blaine Haven Lodge
Oct. 13, 2012
1 – 3 pm
9:30 am – 12:00 pm & 1 – 3 pm 9:00 am – Debden Oct. 15 & 12:00 pm & Community Centre 29, 2012 1 – 4 pm 10:00 am – Oct. 18, Hafford Special 12:00 pm & 1 2012 Care Center & – 4 pm Primary Care Site Nov. 2, 2012 1 pm – 4 pm Oct. 23, Leask Seniors 2012 9:00 am – Centre Nov. 6, 2012 12:00 pm Marcelin Senior 1:00 pm – Nov. 6, 2012 Centre 3:00 pm 9:00 am Shellbrook Seniors Oct. 11 & 1:00 pm Centre 30, 2012 2 - 6pm 10:00 am Shell Lake Oct. 11 & 12:00 pm Schwartz Villa 25, 2012 1 – 3:30 pm Speers Seniors Oct. 24, 1 pm – 2:30 Centre 2012 pm
Canwood Community School
Oct. 17 & 30, 2012
PRINCE ALBERT PARKLAND HEALTH REGION PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICES Prince Albert 765-6500 Big River 469-2505 Shellbrook 747-4363 Spiritwood 883-4470
More information at: www.princealbertparklandhealth.com
Hildegard Butz served Canwood Library for 35 years
Canwood librarian retires Hildegard Butz has served the Canwood Public Library for thirty-five years. Her efforts were appreciated when it came to various changes over the years with books, computers and activities with children and adults. During a supper on September 21 at Canwood Cafe cards were presented with good wishes from the Library Board, the Village and the RM of Canwood. She
loved the bouquet of fall flowers. A job well done Hilde-
gard. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Prince Albert Raider Hockey Schedule Fri., October 12 ~ 7 p.m
P.A. VS Portland Tue., October 16 ~ 7 p.m
P.A. VS Tri-City