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Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Community meets to discuss school options
More than 75 Nokomis and area residents met at the Nokomis School Gymnasium on Wednesday night, November 17 to again hear the local School Review Committee explain the process they must follow in order to justify keeping the school in operation. This is the third time in only five years that the community of Nokomis has been through this process: the first time in 2006, and the second time in 2008. It would be fair to say there was a feeling of “resigned pessimism” in the air, as Committee Chair Dale Knouse walked the meeting attendees through a formal explanation as to why the Horizon School Division has again selected Nokomis
School for review. Knouse ful fight to retain their school cess is regulated under the Ministry of Education. Those noted that Nokomis School is in 2006. the only school in the Horizon While explaining the re- regulations state that schools School Division that is under view process, Knouse em- with declining enrolments may be reviewed review, and the only ...the community should not as set out in the school under review in the entire province buy into the pessimistic view provincial legislation. The of Saskatchewan. that because Nokomis School set point is 88 Chris Weiss, the Horizon’s Subdiviis under review for a third students. Each sion 9 elected trustee school board time, it is automatically a lost across the provspoke briefly, offering his support to ince has been cause.... the committee. He given autonomy noted that the work of a local phasized that the process to conduct their own school School Review Committee is should not necessarily be reviews, and they are not a thankless task. He said he an adversarial process, and given direction by the Minis in favour of keeping the that the community should istry of Education other than small schools open, but he is not buy into the pessimistic through the guidelines set out only one vote on the fourteen view that because Nokomis in legislation and regulation. member Horizon School Di- School is under review for a The boards can ‘massage’ vision board. Before being third time, it is automatically those guidelines if they so elected trustee, Weiss was a lost cause. choose. The role of the local involved in Drake’s success- “The school review pro- Review Committee is to act
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Potash update On Monday, November 15 BHP Billiton surprised all observers by announcing that it has withdrawn its offer to buy out the Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. The company said it has determined that its offer cannot satisfy the ‘net benefit’ requirements under the Investment Canada Act and accordingly has withdrawn its offer. The company said it has spent approximately $350 million USD in its attempt to buy PotashCorp. BHP Billiton says it continues to believe its offer would have resulted in a significant net benefit to Canada, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick (where PotashCorp has other operations). The company had offered to commit to legally-binding undertakings that would have, among other things, increased employment, guaranteed investment and established the company’s global potash headquarters in Saskatoon. The investment commit-
ment included US$450 million on exploration and development over the next five years over and above commitments to spending on the Jansen project. An additional US$370 million would have been spent on infrastructure funds in Saskatchewan and New Brunswick. BHP Billiton would also have applied for a listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange. In addition, BHP Billiton said it was prepared to make a unique commitment to forego tax benefits to which it was legally entitled and, as a condition of the federal government’s approval, BHP Billiton was prepared to remain a member of Canpotex for five years. Both of these undertakings were intended to allay any concerns the Province of Saskatchewan may have had regarding potential losses in revenues. During the investment review process, BHP Billiton engaged extensively with officials from the Investment Review Divi-
sion of Industry Canada. “In view of the reasons underlying the Minister’s interim decision of November 3, the company believes that the Minister of Industry would have required additional undertakings beyond those BHP Billiton had already offered which would have conflicted with BHP Billiton’s business strategy and been counter to creating shareholder value. I am disappointed at the outcome, however I emphasis our company’s commitment to Canada and our disciplined approach to shareholder value,” BHP Billiton Chief Executive Officer Marius Kloppers said. “We remain committed to Canada and we plan to develop a significant presence in the potash industry in Saskatchewan. As part of those plans we will continue to progress our Jansen Project and other development opportunities.” Story continued on page 14.
as a liaison between the community and the School Board. The real goal and purpose of our process is to make a recommendation to the Board that reflects what the community feels needs to happen,” Knouse said. “The criteria used by the Board when they decide to place a school under review are quite specific,” Knouse said. “Is a school able to provide a suitable group of programs to students? What are the grade configurations … are there more than one, two or three grades in one classroom? Is there an appropriate number of teaching staff? The reality of the situation is that as enrolment declines, the Board uses a simple calculation to determine how many
teachers a school needs. For K to 8 schools, for every 18 students, the board will fund one teacher, and for nine to 12 schools, they will fund one teacher for every 14 students. Where our problem is here in Nokomis, is that we don’t meet those criteria.” In making his presentation, Knouse noted that the committee intends to place a significant emphasis on the economic growth potential of Nokomis and area, especially with the development plans of BHP Billiton’s potash project at Jansen, and in other local areas, as well as the ongoing economic benefits offered by existing PotashCorp operations in the area. Continued on page 16.
Bulyea Elementary School hosts Remembrance Day program
On Wednesday, November 10, Bulyea Elementary School hosted their annual Remembrance Day program in the gymnasium. A large crowd of community members and family attended the service and enjoyed the students’ poems, essays and songs. A special presentation was also given (pictured above) by Linda Glass who presented Joe Martin with his ‘65 year pin’ for his service as a Legion member. Story and more photos on page 9. Photo courtesy of Corri Gorrill
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Provincial news briefs Process underway The provincial government has contracted Meyers Norris Penny LLP (MNP) to conduct a consultation and assessment process of the proposed amalgamation of St. Peter’s College in Muenster and Carlton Trail Regional College in Humboldt. The two institutions presented the provincial government with the joint proposal to amalgamate. The two institutions have worked collaboratively over the past decade to deliver post-secondary education and training opportunities. St. Peter’s College offers first and second year university courses in Arts and Science, Business, Kinesiology and Agriculture. Carlton Trail Regional College delivers credit and non-credit programs and courses in areas covering adult basic education, technical-vocational training, university programming and personal development courses. Consultations will consist of focus sessions, one-on-one interviews with stakeholders as well as online and written submissions. New car sales up A report issued by Statistics Canada last week had some good news for Saskatchewan car dealerships. According to the report, new motor vehicle sales in the province rose by 3.2 per cent in September 2010 when compared to September 2009. That was the third-highest percentage increase among the provinces (seasonally unadjusted). On a seasonally adjusted basis, new motor vehicle sales were up 5.6 per cent between August 2010 and September 2010. Saskatchewan ranked fourth among the provinces over this period. Military members get resident status for hunting November 15 was set aside to celebrate Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Heritage Day in Saskatchewan this year. As part of these celebrations, the Government of Saskatchewan announced changes to regulations that will allow regular members of the Canadian Armed Forces, who were Saskatchewan residents at the time of their recruitment or deployment from the province, to now be able to obtain Saskatchewan resident hunting privileges. Through amendments to The Wildlife Regulations and The Open Seasons Game Regula-
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Nokomis News June Munroe 528-2951 Sympathy is extended to family and friends of George Meikle who passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2010. The community sends condolences to the Edwards family on the passing of Bob Edwards on Saturday, November 13, 2010. Nokomis has been declared the 2010 Pumpkin Capital of Saskatchewan, thanks to Nancy Hards. See photo and more details on page 10.
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George Meikle
William George Meikle was born at the family farm on December 22, 1923. He was predeceased by his father, William C. in 1942, his mother, Jean in 1985 and his wife Emma on October 18, 2010. His parents were born in Quebec – his Dad at Ormstown and his mother at St. Louis-de-Gonzaque. George passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2010, at the age of 86 years, at Nokomis Health Centre, Nokomis, SK. George leaves to mourn: two step-children, Brian (Petrine) and Barb (Ray); step-daughter-in-law, Debbie (Dwayne); step-grandchildren, Craig (Meaghan), Jackie (Kevin) and Dan (Courtney); seven step-great-grandchildren, Breylynn, Kassandra, Cody, Brayden, Zenin, Colton and Dylan; first cousins, Lottie Potter, Blanche (Carl) Seidler, Rena Beer, Wayne (Jean) Meikle, Lucy Meikle and Betty (Keith) Lewis. George married Emma Edwards in 1975, celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2000. They had many good years together, and even after Emma moved to Moosomin, SK, George kept in daily contact with her as long as he was able. He was deeply saddened by her passing. Also left to mourn are his many cousins, nieces and nephews. George’s quality of life for the past two years was deteriorating. His one constant help was his great-niece Anita who could win a smile or an answer to her questions. George attended Rich Farms School, then went farming. He started farming on his own early, as his father was sickly for many years and died when George was 18. George loved his land, but especially loved his cattle. He did not want to part with them, so while Jim and Anita Wiens cared for them, George would go visit them as long as he was able. George was a sensitive, sympathetic, hardworking individual. He was a good neighbor and friend, willing to help anyone who needed it. However, for those who knew George, he was known to be a little stubborn at times. His epitaph could read “I did it my way.” A funeral service was held on Monday, November 15, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Nokomis United Church, Nokomis, SK. Officiant was John McCubbing. Pallbearers were Reg Potter, Danny Edwards, Greg Howat, Earl Meikle, Wayne Meikle and Craig Edwards. Register attendants were Don Howat and Doreen Riach. Ushers were Ray Hards and Doug Potter. Eulogy was by Doug Potter. Organist was Janet Potter. Interment at Nokomis Cemetery. Following the graveside service was a lunch at the Nokomis Centennial Hall. For those so wishing, donations to Nokomis Health Centre would be appreciated. Fotheringham – McDougall Funeral Service of Watrous and Nokomis in care of arrangements.
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Robert Frank (Bob) Edwards, age 92 years, passed away at Lanigan Hospital with his family by his side on Saturday, November 13, 2010. Robert was born on his family farm near Nokomis on March 13, 1918. Robert received his schooling at Newlands School and Nokomis High School. In June 17, 1941 he volunteered for active duty with the Royal Canadian Air Force. When stationed in Rivers, Manitoba, he met Margaret Butchart and they were married on June 22, 1943. They moved to Nokomis in 1946 where they owned and operated Eureka Farm. During this time they raised seven children. Robert was very active in the Western Canadian Agribition, Saskatchewan Hog Commission, Canadian and Saskatchewan Swine Breeders Associations, Saskatchewan Pork Production, Saskatchewan Swine Improvement Advisory and the Saskatchewan Swine R.O.P. Robert was also active in the Nokomis Agricultural Society, Long Lake School Unit, Nokomis Credit Union, Nokomis Wheat Pool, Nokomis United Church and was a founding member of the Nokomis District Museum. In 1971, Eureka farm was awarded the Master Farm Family for Southern Saskatchewan. Robert moved to town in 1975 where he became an avid gardener and spent many hours doing woodworking. In 1997, they moved to Watrous and then in May of 2009 they moved back to Nokomis. Robert leaves to mourn: Karen, Lawrence (Donna), Linda (Al), Dorothy (Ron), Doug (Janice), David (Laurie), Susan (Garry); brother Ken (Ruth) Edwards; sister Gladys Simpson; grandchildren Bob (Dawn) Lee, Michael (Cynthia) Edwards, Sandra (Craig) Smith, Jeff (Tina) Edwards, Erin (Allen) Stephen, Sean (Angie) Edwards, Colin (Janelle) Edwards, Eric (Julie) Edwards, Matthew Green, McLean Edwards, Joel Whalen, Mallory Green, Megan Edwards, Kyle Jabs, Shannon Whalen, Chelsea Edwards, Ryan Jabs and 19 great-grandchildren. Robert was predeceased by his wife Margaret in 2009, parents John and Alice Edwards, brother Jack, sister Phyllis and son-in-law Lorne Lee. A memorial service was held on Thursday, November 18, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Nokomis United Church, Nokomis, SK. Officiant was Rev. Alison West. Honourary pallbearers were all those in attendance. Urnbearer was Susan Jabs. Register attendants were Barrie McClughan and Vi Hemmingway. Ushers were Bill Edwards and Kelly Harding. Eulogy was by Linda EdwardsGreen. Organist was Lois Mortenson accompanied by Nokomis United Church Choir. A private family interment was at Nokomis Cemetery. Following the graveside service was a lunch in the Nokomis Centennial Hall. For those so wishing, donations to the Nokomis District Museum would be appreciated. Fotheringham – McDougall Funeral Service of Watrous and Nokomis in care of arrangements.
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Nokomis Legion Remembrance Day 2010 Nokomis Branch 290 of the Royal Canadian Legion held their annual Remembrance Day Service at the Nokomis Centennial Hall on Thursday, November 11. It was a cool, blustery day, but a goodly number of veterans, family members and community members turned out for the service. Legion President Doug Potter welcomed those gathered, and Pastor Rick Shott gave the invocation, scripture reading and main service address. Accompanied by Lorna Mansell, Eric Jeschke offered a stirring solo of Home Sweet Home. Hymns at the service included O God our Help in Ages Past; Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory; and Onward Christian Soldiers. Pastor Shott led the attendees and participants in a reading of The Lord’s Prayer. The traditional Roll Call, Last Post and Reveille were staged, followed by two minutes of silence and Doug Potter’s reading of the Legion Prayer: They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. The service was followed by coffee and lunch in the Centennial Hall, and then in the evening the Legion hosted their annual awards banquet, also at the Hall. The event began with an informal gathering at 4:30 p.m. during which Reuben Proseilo entertained on the electronic keyboard. Legion president Doug Potter
emcee’d the banquet and read a letter received from Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and Pastor Rick Shott gave the blessing. Doug Sather welcomed the new members, saying: “We are pleased to introduce our new members to the Nokomis Legion. They will bring us more support and assistance for legion programs and activities. Thank you to Terri Emmerson, Deannie Harding, Lisa Biccum, and Val-Marie Ventor.” During the banquet members received their years of service pins. Ann Cheetham, Ruth Edwards, Lu Halstead, Robert Halstead, Colleen McNichol, Robert McNichol and Paul O’Carroll received their 5 Year Pins; Karen Kirk received her 15 Year Pin; and Robert Hurley and Fred Swirp received their 35 Year Pins. Doug Potter presented the Life Member pins: Bill Hendry – 50 Year Pin; Chris Lekness and Ira Travis – 55 Year Pin; and Ward Mortenson – 65 Year Pin. Doug Potter thanked Pastor Rick Shott for serving as Chaplain for the Nokomis Legion, and as well thanked Nokomis Community Catering for the wonderful banquet. The evening ended with a viewing of the video Why We Should Remember; closing remarks from Doug Potter, and a session of group photos of local Legion members.
Nokomis Legion members: (back row, left to right) Shirley Smith, Bill Riach, Alvina Sobus, Alex Munroe, Ruth Edwards, Robert McNichol, Colleen McNichol, Rick Shott, Doug Potter, Chris Lekness, June Munroe, Doug Sather, Art Ramshaw, Carol Wright, Ray Hards, Fred Wright, Lavern Sobus, Palmer Unseth; (front row) Pearl Page, Orville Page, Kerry Sather, Terri Emmerson, Deannie Harding, Hazel Eddy, Barrie McClughan and Doreen Riach.
Reuben Proseilo provided the music at the banquet.
Photos by Dennis Simpson.
Nokomis Legion President Doug Potter did the welcome and gave the thank you and closing remarks. He also read a letter from the Prime Minister at the banquet.
Nokomis Legion member Pastor Rick Shott conducted the service.
The Colour Party led by Art Ramshaw (left) and Bill Riach enter the hall.
Various members of local businesses and organization laid wreaths including Nancy Hards and Reg Greve.
Nokomis Legion member Doug Sather introduced the four new legion members: Terri Emmerson, Geraldine (Deannie) Harding, Lisa Biccum and ValMarie Ventor.
Eric Jeschke, accompanied by Lorna Mansell on piano, sang Home Sweet Home.
All of those who attended and took part in the service.
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Most of us, unless we are staunchly independent, want to have a loving relationship with a partner. While relationships start out that way, sometimes things change over time, and the loving part gets lost amidst the demands of everyday living. As life becomes more complicated, and reality sets in, we may see aspects of our partner which are different from what we first imagined. Further, as is the way of relationships, issues get triggered in both partners. One may take the lead, in order to
Trying to change a partner get things done, and the other may interpret this as control, reminiscent of a domineering parent. Or one may become quite independent, triggering in the other memories of a parent who had no time for the children. Struggles may ensue, with each person trying to change the other into a closer representation of the perfect partner, or at least one who could fulfill his or her emotional needs. With struggle comes pain, and an even deeper, perhaps desperate need to change the other person. It never works. When we try to change someone, they resist. The more we try, the more they resist, and the more the differences become entrenched. So what is the solution? The solution is love. When we love and appreciate our partners, they relax into a more positive mode. We are all much more motivated to really listen to and accommodate someone who truly cares
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about and respects us. Real love is about continuing to be affectionate and supportive even in the face of differences. Tearing down another person will begin to tear down the relationship. It is an uphill climb to rebuild trust after cruel, judgmental words are spoken. The natural response to such negativity is to pull back, and put less of oneself into the relationship. Love, acceptance and understanding, on the other hand, result in a heart opening, and a willingness to share and work together. So it’s not surprising then, that the way to a more loving relationship is to be more loving ourselves.
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Strasbourg LMPH residents enjoy time with Day Care children The residents of Last News Mountain Pioneer Home and the children at Tiny Tots and Helping Hands Day Care Inc. are joining together to benefit from the power of music and movement through Kindermusik® classes. Heidi Clay, NOTICE OF ANNUAL licensed Kindermusik® EduMEETING – Notice is cator, is leading the classes hereby given that the An- which are held at the Last nual Meeting of the Last Mountain Pioneer Home in Mountain Housing Associa- Strasbourg. Classes are held tion will be held in the Cen- once a week and last an hour. tennial Manor at 7:30 p.m. During classes the children on Wednesday, November and seniors participate in many 24. The following matters activities including instrument will be dealt with: financial play and exploration, pretend statement, election of Board play, finger plays, poems and members, and Chairman’s rhymes, singing songs, vocal report; and any other matters play, dancing, storytime, and that may be introduced. The focused listening. Through public is invited to attend. these activities both the chil The Board of Directors dren and seniors practise their 3-4c motor, social, cognitive, emotional, and sensory skills. The Strasbourg Maroons Se- children are given the oppornior Hockey Game, Satur- tunity to interact with and beday, November 27, 8:00 p.m. come comfortable with the elat Strasbourg Rec Centre. derly and the seniors are given Maroons vs Lumsden Mon- the opportunity to reminisce, archs. Cheer on the Maroons restore and stimulate memowho are back in the Highway ries, while enjoying youthful Hockey League. 4c company. Most importantly everyone in the class has a lot Strasbourg Curling Club of fun and smiles are seen all Grey Cup (2 person team) around the room. Fun Spiel! Saturday, No- In addition to the in-class vember 27, $10.00/person, 3 learning, the participating games, 32 curlers max. 6:30 children receive a set of home and 7:15 p.m. start times with materials to take home with sixteen person maximum/ them. These materials prodraw. Enter at rink or phone vide tips and activities from Ray 725-3236. 4c each class that parents can use at home to help make great Baby Shower for Elijah parenting easier in their daily Theiss, son of Juanita and routine. Sebastian Theiss, December The residents of Last 5 at 2:00 p.m. at Strasbourg Mountain Pioneer Home and Alliance Church Fellowship the children participating in Hall. 4-5p the program are excited for the opportunity to learn and Your news is important – be play together. sure to send it in! Please remember to include your name when submitting news. If you don’t want your name published along with your submitted news, just let us know! ___________________
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Heidi Clay holds Kindermusik classes each week at Last Mountain Pioneer Home in Strasbourg. Children from Tiny Tots and Helping Hands Day Care and the residents enjoy the fun sessions.
Katelynn Lofgren hands out the shaker eggs to Gladys Martin (left) and Evelyn Hamilton.
Eva Gritzfeldt accepts a scarf from Tianna Brown.
Matthew Schermann collects rhythm sticks from Gladys Martin.
The scarves dance to the music with everyone joining in!
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Centennial Manor News We had several birthdays to celebrate in October, during our usual game night, with a special birthday cake. The birthday ladies were: Eileen Brewer, Betty Banford, Joyce Johnson, Minn Krupp and Kay Nordal. Kay MacPheat is happy to report that she has two more great-grandchildren. A son, born to Michael and Megan Roth, and a daughter, born to Ryan and Nadine. Another potluck supper was enjoyed by all at the Manor. By all the comments, I think we’ll be planning several of these during the coming year. Over 50 Halloween bags were handed out to the ‘young’ visitors on October 31. Eileen has joined her bowling friends again, and travels to Regina every Monday for
exercise and fellowship. Bernice and Helen are back to their curling games. Strasbourg has an increase in membership this year with several younger curlers coming out to enjoy the game. Jessie French’s daughter Janice was home from Ontario to help her mother celebrate her 92nd birthday. She enjoyed dinner with immediate family in Regina, and the next day, she shared her birthday party with the residents. Marie Bjelland had her 93rd birthday on November 1. She had 11 friends invited over for cake brought in by her daughter Bev, and the event was honoured by her son Ray bringing her a dozen red roses. On November 6, 22 family members enjoyed a lovely meal catered by Roberta in the Common Room.
Helen is excited at the arrival of another great-grandson Declan Jerome Myklebust Callin, son of Anneliese and James Callin of Saskatoon. Eighteen members of the Galger family gathered in the Common Room on November 13 for a pre-birthday party for Don, who will celebrate his birthday on November 20. Kay Nordal announced the arrival of a new great-granddaughter Violet Cora, born to Kelsey and Tim Stone of Saskatoon. Les and Betty Banford celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary on November 8. Quote: “One of the secrets to happiness is to count your blessings, not your birthdays.” HCT
New commercial vehicle regulations Saskatchewan’s Vehicle Weight and Dimension Regulations have been amended to harmonize rules for commercial carriers across Western Canada. Among the major changes to the regulations is the expansion of the list of highways at which Btrains can operate at 63,500 kg – the same weight B-train truck tractor and semi-trailer combinations are allowed to run in Alberta and B.C. The payload increase of 1,000 kg is estimated to bump up productivity by 2.5 per cent. “This is just one of many changes we’ve introduced keeping the goals of the New West Partnership very clear-
ly in mind,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Jim Reiter said. “These and other amendments are aimed not only at harmonization but at increasing the profitability of shippers and making Saskatchewan an even more competitive place to do business.” The list of eligible highways on which B-trains can operate at 63,500 kg has been expanded at the request of industry as follows: Highway 6 from Regina to Melfort; Highway 9 from Highway 1 to Yorkton; Highway 13 from the Manitoba boundary to its junction with Highway 39; Highway 18 from the
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Manitoba boundary to its junction with Highway 39; Highway 39 from Highway 6 to Highway 1; and Highway 40, from its junction with Highway 4 to its junction with Highway 29. Some of the regulatory amendments include: the introduction of tri-dem drive trucks and truck tractors into regulations, allowing these vehicles, used primarily by the petroleum and heavy construction industries, to operate without special single-trip or term permits; and the introduction of aerodynamic devices, wide-based single tires and lift axles that auto deploy.
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Strasbourg & District Ultimate Sports Lotto 2010 $10,000 Winner • Linda Whitteron of Lumsden Congratulations also to the following winners 2. Scott Hubick, Strasbourg - Minnesota Wild Hockey 3. Darlene Dixon, Silton - Daytona 500 4. Al Burgess, Strasbourg - World Curling, Regina 5. Josh Gottselig, Strasbourg - Grey Cup, Edmonton 6. Catlin Kelln, Duval - G & S Guided Fishing, Last Mountain Lake
Scott Frizzell (right), congratulates the Scott Hubick family who are thrilled to go watch Nick Schultz and the Minnesota Wild.
Committee member Scott Frizzell, (right) congratulates Al Burgess who chose the World Curling package.
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WDS Remembrance Day service features unveiling of Juno Beach Memorial plaques Lieutenant Governor His Honour Dr. Gordon Barnhart participates in the service William Derby School held their annual Remembrance Day service for the community of Strasbourg on Wednesday, November 10. The service was well attended as dignitaries, and members of community joined students and staff in this day of remembrance. The morning program began with masters of ceremonies, Abbey Wild and Lucas Kelln welcoming everyone. All stood for the entrance of the Vice-Regal Party the Lieutenant Governor, His Honour Dr. Gordon Barnhart. The Colour Party of Royal Canadian Legion Members, a member of the RCMP, and Girl Guides and Scouts entered. Jordy Hansen, accompanied on piano by Pastor Glen Lonie led everyone in the singing of O Canada. Mr. Steven Hawes gave
the opening prayer. The touching laying of the wreaths started with His Honour Dr. Gordon Barnhart laying the first wreath on behalf of the Crown. On behalf of the Government of Canada, Mr. Tom Lukiwski laid the next wreath. Mayor Carol Schultz laid a wreath on behalf of the Town of Strasbourg and President Mrs. Linda Glass laid a wreath as a member of Silton Legion #33. WDS students followed with their wreaths: Division I - Emma Hymers and Jacob Fehr, Division II - MacKenzie Armstrong and Stephen Parisien, Division III - Jayce Frizzell and Neil Foster, Division 1V - Glen Munholland and Urban Lonie. Ms. Alicia Becker and Mr. Terry Leibel represented the staff of WDS, Mr. Lorne Gottselig represented
Legion members Joe Martin (left) and Rodney Glass stand on guard during the singing of O Canada by Jordy Hansen.
the Strasbourg Lions Club, Mr. Doug Slough represented the Bulyea Lions Club, Mr. Jeff Taylor represented the Duval Optimist Club, Catie Wilkie and Kayli Reimer represented Guides and Tanner Boughner and Caleb Smith represented Scouts as they all came forward to lay wreaths. The Act of Remembrance began with the reading of the Honour Roll by Silton Legion member Mr. Joe Martin. He read every name of comrades from this area who had lost their lives in World War I and World War II fighting for our country. This was followed by The Last Post played by Miss Abby Fuller which was followed by two minutes of silence. Mrs. Linda Glass read “They Shall Grown Not Old.” This was followed by Rouse. A tradition at WDS is the presentation of poppies by Mrs. Kent’s grade 1 class to Legion members and honoured guests. Remarks were first given by His Honour Dr. Gordon Barnhart. He emphasized that Canada is not an aggressive country but a country which believes in creating peace and equality. We remember on this day those who have fought in the two World Wars and also our forces today who continue to work for peace in the world. Students today can keep up on current events, respect human rights around the world as well as right here at home. He commended the project WDS has undertaken to commemorate the fallen soldiers in our area. The display in the school is a wonderful way to continue keep their memory alive. Mr. Tom Lukiwski, MP for Regina/Lumsden/Lake Centre, stated this day is one of the most significant and important days in our country. Too many service
Colby Decker presents a poppy to Member of Parliament, Mr. Tom Lukiwski.
Honourary Student Aids de Camp, Noah Buzila (left) and Jordan Schulz, speak with the Honourable Dr. Gordon Barnhart.
On This Day in History
Lieutenant Governor Dr. Gordon Barnhart gave an inspirational speech about remembering those who serve, and also commended the school for taking the initiative with the memorial display.
Pictured after the unveiling of the memorial at William Derby School (left to right) Tom Lukiwski, MP for Regina/Lumsden/Lake Centre, the Lieutenant Governor Honourable Dr. Gordon Barnhart, WDS teacher Larry Mikulcik, the driving force behind the memorial, Legion member Linda Glass and Mayor of Strasbourg, Carol Schultz. men gave the ultimate sacrifice for all of us. Their contributions will never be forgotten. Carol Schultz, Mayor of Strasbourg, thanked the school for the Remembrance day service and the initiative taken to remember those who lost their lives in the line of duty. Linda Glass, president of the Silton Legion thanked those who helped with this year’s poppy campaign. She noted the veterans in attendance were: George Burgess, Robert Swanston, and Joe Martin, and Earl Cochrane was not able to attend. Because of them and other veterans we continue to live in the land of the free. WDS teacher Mr. Larry Mikulcik explained the school’s memorial project. This memoriam honours the 23 men from the communities of Govan, Cymric, Duval, Strasbourg and Bulyea, who lost their lives in World War II. The inspiration for this project came in 2007 when Mikulcik took the Battlefields Tour through Normandy and the Juno Beach Centre. Upon returning home he was inspired to create a lasting legacy to our local fallen men. Funds have been raised over the past few years so each fallen member would have a brick placed in their honour at
The Honourable Dr. Gordon Barnhart laid the first wreath at the service.
the Juno Beach Memorial Site. A twin plaque was also sent to William Derby School to acknowledge each serviceman’s contributions. Last June the grade 12 class researched the personal files of the military service records of these men in order to create a written account of their military experiences. Mikulcik thanked the school, family members and the community who helped raise over $7,000 in funds needed. The grade three class of Mrs. Sheila Krivoshein read the poem ‘Peace is Not’. Members of the grade 7 class, Laura Edwards, Mason Knaus, and Natashia Apangchan read their personal thank you letters to those who have served and continue to serve and protect our country. Senior members of Angela’s School of Dance did a beautiful lyrical dance to the song, “Highway of Heroes.” The dance was choreographed by Angela Mayor. Closing remarks for the morning were given by WDS principal Ms. Deb Schwandt Kelln. She thanked the honoured guests for attending this service and
emphasized it is an honour for the school to host the service of remembrance each year. She praised the ongoing efforts of the memorial. God Save the Queen ended this part of the program. The honourable guests then took part in the unveiling of the Juno Beach Memorial at the inside entrance of William Derby School. It is a beautiful display with copies of the bricks that have been placed at the Juno Beach Memorial, and an ongoing video display with pictures of those honoured with the memorial bricks and their certificates of honour. A similar memorial will be done in this showcase of soldiers from the area who made the ultimate sacrifice in WW I. The area William Derby School serves truly appreciates the inspiring service the school continues to provide each year. Mr. Lukiwski noted he has been to many of these kinds of events and this is one of the best he has ever attended. Wonderful praise as we as Canadians continue to remember.
Emma Hymers and Jacob Fehr place a wreath on behalf of Division 1.
November 23, 1988 Edmonton Oiler Wayne Gretzky scores his 600th career NHL goal. The Grade 3 class did a beautiful poem, Peace is Not.
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Bulyea Elementary School Remembrance Day program enjoyed Once again the weather on November 10 for the Bulyea Elementary School Remembrance Day program was not very nice. But that didn’t deter the Vets from coming out. The school gym was packed with children and family members to welcome them for the afternoon. Every year, the students put on a really nice program. This year the Kindergarten and Grade 1 and 2 students read a poem called Little Poppy. They are always so cute. The Grade 3 and 4 class also read a poem called An Honoured Son. Once everyone was back in their seats, Luke Willcox did a reading of In Flanders Fields. Then the Grade 5 and 6 students who chose to write poems and essays, read them to the crowd. As always, the school choir entertained everyone with a lovely song while Ms. Gorrill played a video for everyone to watch. After the laying of the
wreaths, Abby Fuller played the trumpet for us while Linda Glass read the Act of Remembrance. Linda Glass then asked Joe Martin to join her up front so she could present him with his ‘65 year pin’ for his years of service as a Legion member. The Honour Roll was read by Joe Martin; and Dawson Clark, Cassidy Flavel and Taisha Montgomery lit a candle for each name read. Linda Glass closed out the program and then after everyone sang God Save the Queen the Colour Guard exited. The Vets and guests were invited to stay for coffee and cookies and some visiting while most of the students had to go back to class. But not Ms. Gorrill’s class, since it was her birthday and her sister was nice enough to bring her cupcakes, so her class was able to share in her special day. - article and photos submitted by Corri Gorrill
The Kindergarten, Grade 1 and 2 class read a poem called Little Poppy.
Luke Willcox read In Flanders Fields.
Mr. Hassman’s class read a poem called An Honoured Son.
The Colour Guard of Joe Martin and Rodney Glass exit the gym.
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U-17 Team West roster announced The Saskatchewan Hockey Association has announced the 11 Saskatchewan-born players selected to the U-17 Team West roster. Team West is comprised of 22 players and will play December 28 through January 4 at the 2011 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in Winnipeg and Portage la Prairie. “The selection process for both teams is completed through the Sask First Program of Excellence (POE) each season. The U-17 process began at the POE Summer Camp and final rosters decisions were also decided through scouting this fall,” said Scott Frizell, Manager of Hockey Development for the SHA. The World Under-17 Hockey Challenge will feature some of the world’s top 1994 born players from Canada, Czech Republic, Germany, Finland, Slovakia, and United States. Team West is lead by head coach Garth Mitchell, of Elkhorn who will be joined by assistant coaches David Anning of Winnipeg, Bob Beattie of La Ronge, and Kyle McDonald of Regina. Nine of the 11 Saskatchewan-born players selected to Team West were also on the U-16 Team Saskatchewan roster last season. Saskatchewan-born players selected this year include Andy Desautels of White City; Brady Gaudet of Redvers; Derrick Pouliot of Weyburn; Damon Severson of Melville, Colton Heffley of Swift Current; Shea Howorko of Regina; Jared
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Iron of Canoe Narrows; Logan McVeigh of Kenaston; Tyrel Seaman of Choiceland; Chandler Stephanson of Saskatoon; and Jaimen Yakubowksi of Dalmeny.
Long Lake Hockey Nov. 12: Davidson Cyclones 5 Nokomis Chiefs 4 O/T Nov. 16: Nokomis Chiefs 5 Watrous 3
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A special collectors’ edition of Saskatchewan Archives Board’s magazine Saskatchewan History will commemorates the 100-year history of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. “Saskatchewan History has been published for more than 60 years as part of our Archives’ outreach initiatives,” Provincial Archivist Linda McIntyre said. “In an effort to reach a broader audience, we have created a thematic edition of historical research articles about the Rider centennial. The issue celebrates the Riders as a valued part of our Saskatchewan community and our history.” Authors including Saskatchewan historian Bill Waiser and
On November 12, the Drake Canucks battled the Lanigan Pirates to a six to four win. Toman, Kalnicki, Matt Rintoul, Folden and Eberle scored. Brad Schroeder had two assists, Steven Schroeder had one and Laurent Benjamin had an assist on the last goal. For the Lanigan Pirates, the third goal was scored by Jeff Hein. Shots on goal were 30 to 35 for Lanigan. Spooner was in goal for Drake. The Canucks’ coach is Duane McLaren, assistant coaches are Eric Sundholm, Darren Blair. Blake Bergen is the manager. In the Drake Sportsplex, the Drake Canuck Midgets played to a nine to two score with Viscount Vipers on November 16. Read Smith scored three times, one was unassisted, Tyson Ediger scored four times, one unassisted, Nolan Blair scored the last goal and McKenzie McMillan scored the third goal. Catlin Gusikoski assisted in both goals for Viscount. Trevor Bergen was aiming for a shut out. The coach for Drake midgets is Scott Blair, while Ed Bergen is the manager.
writer Gregory Beatty have submitted an eclectic mix of
scholarly research papers, light reading articles, personal reminiscences and more, offering alternative perspectives on the Riders through the ages. The magazine also boasts archival photos, many from the Archives Board’s own collec-
tion, including several dating back to the 1930s that feature players sporting leather helmets. “Everyone who purchases a copy of Saskatchewan History can enter to win an exclusive Rider history prize donated by Partners in Motion. Each issue has an entry form, and the winning entry will receive a boxed DVD set of the Partners in Motion documentary film, On Roughriders: A Century of Saskatchewan Roughrider Football – plus a replica Riders jersey, specifically created for the dramatic recreations in the film,” McIntyre said.
Correction: We had a very observant reader provide a correction to our Redhead Duck story in the November 16 issue of the Last Mountain Times. The reader says he has it on apparently good authority (speaks duck??) that this particular duck was not actually comparing gasoline prices between the Nokomis Co-op gas station and Rahn’s Service, but was indeed simply seeking directions to, and then waddling off to, the Nokomis Town Office to lodge a complaint about his favourite pond being drained. We apologize for the error. -LMT Staff
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the Stanley Cup final against Montreal – they have won only one playoff series since then – has there been the level of expectations as there is surrounding the Kings this year. L.A. has always been a city of stars, but rarely have the hockey stars shone as brightly as they are this season. • Randy Galloway, Fort Worth Star-Telegram: “The Cowboys are going nowhere near another Super Bowl, and never will, as long as Jerry the Owner keeps Jerry the GM as his football guru. If that reads like an echo, it is. But no matter how many years you print it, it’s still accurate.” • Miami Herald columnist Greg Cote received some ‘junk mail’ recently with Dolphins quarterback Chad Henne serving as pitchman for an air conditioning company. Said Cote: “Dear Chad: I’ll be in charge of keeping cool. You need to concentrate on getting hot. Pronto, por favor.” • Headlines in TheOnion.
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lion free-agent contract. So what’s going on? Is the guard changing? Let’s wait until Valentine’s Day to answer that with any clarity, but the Kings — with Jonathan Quick and Jonathan Bernier in goal and new stars such as Drew Doughty on defence and Dustin Brown and Anze Kopitar up front – appear to be the best of the breakout teams. Coach Terry Murray had the Kings at 12-3 through the first 15 games, their best start in franchise history. While their plus-19 goal differential was among the NHL’s best, the key stat was the ‘28’ in the goalsagainst column, which speaks volumes about the QuickBernier duo in goal, and the commitment to defence by the rest of the team. They were also monsters (8-0) on home ice. After seven straight years out of the playoffs, the Kings scraped in last year, losing to Vancouver in the first round of the playoffs. Not since 1992-93, when Gretzky led the Kings to
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NHL cards falling just right for Kings OK, so who grabbed the National Hockey League standings and shuffled them like a pack of cards and then left the mess for hockey fans to try to figure out? Is that really the Los Angeles Kings setting the pace in the Western Conference? The Kings, who have never won a Stanley Cup (although they made a Cup final back in the early 1990s when Wayne Gretzky was a newcomer to Tinseltown) showed some signs of breaking out last year, but are really making fans sit up and take notice this year. And since the bottom is now at the top, is the former top now at the bottom? Well, as a matter of fact, down near the bottom of the league are the New Jersey Devils, usually on everybody’s list as a Stanley Cup contender. This year, though, they’re discards, trying to muddle through the semi-disaster that has been Ilya Kovalchuk’s $100 mil-
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from the sidelines com: - “Denver Nuggets Announce Plans To Move To New York For Carmelo Anthony.” - “Honest Chris Paul Says New Orleans Hornets Fans The 16th Best In World.” - “New York Jets former hostess Jenn Sterger changed her mind for the third time Monday and agreed to discuss Brett Favre’s sex texts with the NFL office,” noted comedian Argus Hamilton. “It’s obvious why Brett’s attracted to her.” • Brad Dickson in the Omaha (Neb.) World-Herald, on John Daly’s claims he played better while drunk: “If heavy drinking really made you a better golfer, we’d have nine-time Masters champ Charlie Sheen.” • Vancouver (B.C.) comic Torben Rolfsen, on Mets clubhouse manager Charlie Samuels admitting he placed wagers on baseball games: “If he bet on the Mets, that is punishment enough.” • RJ Currie of SportsDeke.com, capsulizing Randy Moss’s 2010 season in movie titles: “‘Patriot Games’... ‘Purple Reign’... ‘November the Titans.’”
• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “As if being a fan of the beleaguered Nets wasn’t painful enough, now the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission is offering residents special Nets license plates for $60 a year – and another $50 if you want it personalized. M-I-NUTS, we assume, is already taken.” • Perry again: “As if things couldn’t get any worse for the 1-7 Cowboys, someone forgot to renew the team’s DallasCowboys.com domain name, stonewalling online readers when the website went blank Sunday night. On the bright side, though, it’s the first thing they’ve blocked in two weeks.” • Headline at SportsPickle. com: “Michael Vick denies being involved in injury to Collie.” • Among the signs you’re not going to win the New York City Marathon, from CBS’s David Letterman: - “Your number, 467, is also your cholesterol level.” - “Just passed a ‘Welcome To Newark’ sign.” • Janice Hough, of leftcoastsportsbabe.com, didn’t think
much of the pain threshold of Golden State Warriors’ David Lee: “Okay women friends and readers, how do you like this quote? It’s from David Lee, about his infected elbow that will need surgery. ‘I know, I know, it’s an elbow scratch, but I was in the worst pain of my life. Now I know what it feels like to give birth’.” • Cam Hutchinson in the Saskatoon StarPhoenix: “Did I just read Tim Hortons is closing 36 under-performing franchises in New England and wants Gary Bettman’s approval to move them to Canada?” Care to comment? Send an email to: brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca
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Silton / Sask Beach / Kannata Valley News Mae Clarke • 729-3014 A modest, but enthusiastic crowd enjoyed the ‘Rock in The Fall’ event at the Silton Hall on October 23. The evening consisted of a delicious roast beef supper catered by Bernie and Cheryl Kirstein of Bulyea, and a dance played by ‘Harder Faster’ (Marieke and Bas Zohlandt of High Country Estates). The events during the evening included a 50/50 draw, a refreshments basket, and many door prizes. All proceeds for this event go to the Silton Hall. Fay Willcox visited Steven at Hundred Mile House, BC. The weather was excellent and she missed the winter weather bomb in Saskatchewan October 29. Fay and Steven motored to Burnaby, BC, visiting Aunt Anna Brown, at George Derby Special Care Home. On Saturday, October 30 they attended William Roy Brown’s memorial service at the First Presbyterian Church, in New Westminister, BC. Roy and Anna had 72 years of married life. Roy’s family represented everything his life encompassed along with
his faith and great sense of humor. Few can say that they were not taken in by one of Roy’s many jokes. Long live his memory. Yours truly boarded the plane for Calgary on Monday, November 15 and spent a week visiting with son Dean and Rhonda in Airdrie, AB. Mid-week was spent with daughter Dawn Farrow and family in Calgary and as well a trip to Dewinton to visit sister Marie and Barry Lammle. The entire week was dedicated to family time and enjoying the four grandkids while attending gymnastics, hapkido, dance and ringette, watching them participate in their activities. The remainder of the week was spent Christmas shopping for the family and enjoying time with our daughter Dawn and family. Sunday, November 13 we watched the Rider game. We chuckled many times while walking through the malls in my Rider jacket as people would yell ‘Go Riders Go.’ The Last Mountain Lake Community Christmas Sup-
per is coming up soon. The tickets are being sold on a first come first served basis. On Wednesday, November 17, the Bulyea Curling Club held their annual meeting. The ice is in the making and a Cash Spiel is tentatively planned for early December. We look forward to seeing you at the rink for another fun year of curling. - Mae Clarke _________________ Did we miss reporting on an activity, event or function? Our volunteer community correspondents can’t be everywhere, so we also look for contributions from other community members as well. Please contact us at the Last Mountain Times directly at the above number, or contact us at: 725-3030, 528-2020, lmt@sasktel.net, by fax at 528-2090, or by mail at Box 340, Nokomis. S0G 3R0. Be sure to include your contact information so we can clarify facts if necessary.
RCMP report RCMP at Indian Head continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding last week’s report of a hunter being accidentally shot by another hunter 15 kilometers southeast of the community of Montmarte, SK. RCMP received a 911 call reporting that one hunter had been shot and required medical attention. EMS was dispatched to the scene but stopped on Highway 48 between Odessa and Kendal where the hunting party was waiting. A 32 year old man was transported to Regina Hospital for treatment of injuries. RCMP say that one group of hunters was shooting at deer when one of the rounds struck the victim, who was with another hunting party. The shot was fired from a distance of approximately 200 meters.
Investigators have taken several witness statements as part of the investigation and have also seized a rifle. To date, no charges have been laid. RCMP in Fort Qu’Appelle were on scene of a four vehicle accident on Highway 10, about five km east of Fort Qu’Appelle on November 16. Three people were taken to hospital. Both Fire and EMS were on scene. Traffic was being stopped in both directions so that emergency personnel could do their work. A police spokesperson say the preliminary investigation shows three vehicles were stopped on Highway 10 westbound at a construction zone shortly after 10:00 a.m., when a fourth vehicle failed to stop properly and collided with the back vehicle, starting a chain reaction collision with the
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other two vehicles. The driver of the fourth vehicle was taken to hospital with minor injuries. Two other occupants of the front vehicle were also taken for treatment of minor injuries. The scene was later cleared and the highway opened to traffic. The driver of the fourth vehicle has been charged under the Traffic Safety Act for Driving Without Due Care or Attention. The Southey Detachment of the RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying those responsible for willful damage to a fence in Southey. Police say that sometime between the last week of September and the first two weeks of October, 2010, a vehicle ran into a black iron fence surrounding the back yard of a home in Southey.
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We put up our Christmas lights on the last nice day we had. I don’t believe I’ve ever put up lights and slapped mosquitoes at the same time. Fortunately, as soon as the sun began to go down somewhat, the rotten little beggars went off to hide in whatever miserable place they hide in. But I guess we won’t be seeing them for awhile now, will we? At any rate, hanging lights in t-shirt weather sure beats doing it when it’s already winter, even if there are a few pesky bugs. The thing that puzzles, but mostly aggravates me, is how over the course of the summer, those strings of lights you roll up one by one and lay on top of one another, turn into one single tangled up mess. So you spend half an hour just trying to sepa-
rate everything. Once that’s accomplished, there comes the usual testing of things to make sure all the bulbs still work. Yes, we still have some of the good old fashioned incandescent energy wasting ones. We do have some LED lights as well. I’d say our lights are about equally divided between the two. The LED ones are actually good for stringing along the hedge and wrapping around the ornamental bushes in the yard. They’re more robust than the others and can stand more abuse so you can smack them around more. Also they don’t break when you’re trying to untangle the aforementioned mess or need to change a bulb that isn’t working. With the incandescent ones you’re never sure if the bulb is just burned out or just not making contact. So you slowly and gradually tighten it till there’s a flicker of light, then there’s a little crunchy sound as you’re left standing there with the glass bulb in your hand while the base is still in the socket. So with some not so jolly muttering, you try and remember where the needle nose pliers are that you need to remove the base. They used to be in the kitchen junk drawer. Eventually you do locate them, and in
the midst of digging around in the socket, you remember that you forgot to unplug things. So thankful that you didn’t become part of the display, you unplug and resume your trial and error method till everything is burning brightly. So, here we come to sort of what this ramble is all about. LED’s don’t hold a candle next to incandescent when it comes to lighting up a cold December night. Since the light they give off is from some weird chemical reaction voodoo instead of some overheated tungsten filament, I guess we can expect no less. With their dull muted glow, they look more like constipated fireflies than bright cheery harbingers of the yuletide. Yes, they cost less to use, last longer and make us feel good about ourselves. But it’s still nice to wrap the old pine tree in a long string of old time politically incorrect lights, just to do a little festive nose thumbing at all the hype. Besides, when the power goes out, it doesn’t really matter what’s on the tree. That’s when we’ll be holding the candles. Roland Richter lives in Nokomis, SK. Disclaimer: the opinions expressed are those of the writer.
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AGRICULTURE Saskatchewan 4-H Council receives awards HURSH on Ag Issues Democracy doesn’t just happen It’s election season for farmers. Not only did rural municipalities recently have elections, but producers have received ballots in the mail for director elections to the Canadian Wheat Board, Saskatchewan Pulse Growers and SaskCanola. Democracy is great, but it does have its by Kevin Hursh foibles. My pet peeve with RM elections is the lack of information for ratepayers. Since I don’t live full time at the farm, I’ve never voted in an RM election. In fact, I often don’t know they’re happening. This fall, at least one of my RMs had an election for reeve and I was excluded from the election process. Overall election activity was up across the province and that’s a good thing. Too many sit on an RM Council for decades without ever being challenged. The RMs can find me when the property taxes need to be paid, but there’s no requirement to send election information directly to ratepayers. I’m sure they’re following whatever procedure is prescribed for advertising the election, but I never see it and I doubt that I’m alone. By contrast, the Canadian Wheat Board election is one you can’t miss. It’s underway in the five oddnumbered districts across the Prairies. Eligible voters should have received a ballot along with candidate profiles in the mail. These are often hard fought elections pitting supporters of the CWB single desk authority against those who want to see marketing choice for wheat, durum and barley. This time around the CWB election is a bit different. In all the previous elections, virtually all the candidates clearly identified themselves as being either a supporter of the current single desk or a supporter of marketing choice. This time, no candidates are identifying themselves as being supporters of marketing choice. There are eight candidates who support the single desk and five (one in each of the districts) who talk about needing improvements to CWB marketing but stop short of calling for an end to the single desk. It has the appearance of an orchestrated approach – perhaps something recommended by a strategist that advised all five of them. In the past, these same people haven’t been shy about saying they wanted marketing choice and it’s hard to believe their opinions have changed. There are arguments to be made for both the single desk and for marketing freedom. In any election, it isn’t useful for candidates to mask what they truly believe. It’ll be interesting to see if the strategy has a discernable effect on the outcome when the ballots are counted. Saskatchewan Pulse Growers and SaskCanola also have mail-in elections underway. These organizations are funded by producer levies and since they involve important crops, big dollars are collected and spent on research, market development and communications. These sorts of elections are less dogmatic and personal than the CWB election. Unfortunately, they also tend to generate a tepid voter response. Producers receive the candidate profiles, but unless they know someone personally there seems to be a reluctance to vote. When we aren’t sure who to vote for, we should contact the candidates and talk with them before casting a vote. Instead, too many of us take the easy way out and just neglect to return the ballot. Confidence in the election process is sometimes undermined by the receipt of numerous ballots for the same election. Farmers may have sold crops as individuals, partnerships and as a farming corporation and receive a ballot for each. Maintaining an accurate voters list is challenging. Almost all the crops are represented by commissions that collect a levy, but in many cases producers win director positions on these commissions by acclamation. Not enough producers put their names forward to even have an election. We should take our democratic processes more seriously.
Kevin Hursh is a consulting agrologist and farmer based in Saskatoon. He can be reached at kevin@hursh.ca Disclaimer: the opinions expressed are those of the writer.
November 4, 2010 was a busy day for the Saskatchewan 4-H Council. The organization was honored at two separate awards banquets and brought home a total of six awards for their outstanding performance in the areas of non-profit organizational management, and communication and public relation strategies. Only one per cent of the Donner Award applicants were successfully crowned best run non-profit organization in the Country and the Saskatchewan 4-H Council was one of them. Seven nonprofit agencies from across Canada out of a possible 514 applicants were selected and awarded the Donner Award of Excellence, Canada’s
largest and most prestigious awards program for nonprofit organizations. “The Saskatchewan 4-H Council has made great strides over the past eight years in the areas of strategic planning, board governance, and innovation. Staff are working efficiently and effectively to ensure the continued success of the 4-H program. It is an honour to be recognized for our achievements”, said Valerie Pearson, Executive Director, Saskatchewan 4-H Council. “The Donner Awards provides more than just recognition and assistance to nonprofits in their pursuit of excellence, the awards also raise public awareness of the importance non-profits play
in the fabric of our communities. It helps the public make wise giving decisions of both their money and time to support organizations that have been identified by the Fraser Institute as having good management, efficient delivery of services, and improved social outcomes,” Pearson added. As well, the Saskatchewan 4-H Council took home five awards at the recent 2010 Canadian Agricultural Marketing Association’s ‘Best of CAMA’ awards: Internal Communications; Exhibits or Displays; Product Sales – Single Piece Literature; Experiential Marketing; and BEST OF THE SHOW for Communications and Public Relations Programs.
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Tornado fundraiser cheques presented to families On November 5, 2010, at the Raymore Elks Fall Steak Supper, the Buitenhuis, Day, Merkel and Mountstephen families were each presented with a cheque from a fundraiser that the community held for them on August 20 and 21, 2010. Two nights of entertainment with live bands, a steak/chicken BBQ supper, and live and silent auctions were the main events held. An overwhelming response from the community and surrounding areas was received in support of this event and the families were all very appreciative and thankful. A Tornado on July 2, 2010 tore through the area destroying everything in its path. The fundraiser was an effort to help the four farm families who had suffered the most destruction. -submitted by Shiela Degelman The Committee for the Raymore Families Tornado Fundraiser would like to thank everyone who came out, supported this event and made it such a tremendous success! A special thank you to all the sponsors who contributed to this success by donating large and small items for the live and silent auctions. Thank you
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Fundraiser committee members Shiela Degelman (left) and Harvey Linnen (right) present the cheque to: (left to right) Dale Buitenhuis, Stan Mountstephen, Gerald Merkel and Reg Day. to those who donated their equipment, time, labour, dedication and help wherever needed. Your generous donations, kindness and thoughtfulness were a huge part of this fundraiser’s success. Thank you to everyone who bid on the auction items and to those who bought the
items. Thank you to the volunteers. Your efforts made this event an overwhelming success. Everyone can take pride in helping this committee exceed its goal. We were able to present four families with a total of $100,000! Great Job everyone! 4p
Vets’ group says ‘good beginning’ The National Council of Veteran Associations calls the Veterans Affairs Minister’s announcement last week that the Department will enact a new package of benefits for veterans a “good beginning” in addressing the gaps and inequities identified in the New Veterans Charter. In addition to the options spelled out with regard to the payment of the lump sum Disability Award, Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn tabled legislation providing for a substantial financial increase in programs to assist seriously-injured veterans and lowerranked members of the Forces, including a “catastrophic allowance” of $1,000 a month for life for seriously-injured veterans unable to return to work; significant expansion of access to the Permanent Impairment Allowance for seriously-disabled veterans and an increase to the benefit for lost earnings veterans receive while in rehabilitation to provide a minimum annual income of $40,000. As a major representative of many of the traditional veterans’ organizations, the 58 member-group NCVA spearheaded the recommendation that the New Veterans Charter should be augmented to consider the plight of the Canadian Forces member who is medically disabled with a “catastrophic injury.” Although it is acknowledged that the combined effects of the Disability Award, the Earnings Loss Benefit and the Permanent Impairment Allowance will be of assistance, NCVA has strongly argued for further forms of compensation that fully recognize
the significant incapacity suffered in these circumstances. As such, NCVA says it was pleased to see that this was acknowledged in the proposed legislation introduced by the Minister. “As we have previously stated, the devil is in the details, and we will be monitoring the legislative and policy changes to be enacted by the Government to ensure the targets and objectives in the Minister’s announcement are achieved,” said NCVA Secretary General Brian Forbes. Forbes added that, although this current initiative is helpful, the NCVA would continue to pressure the Government to fully implement the recommendations of the New Veterans Charter Advisory Group’s additional proposals made regarding the new Charter. “We trust that we need not emphasize that the average age of the World War II veteran is approximating eighty-eight, and that the window of opportunity is closing for the establishment of much needed revisions to specific concerns related to the Long Term Care program (particularly intermediary care) the Last Post Fund/Veterans Burial Regulations, and the VIP for widows. It is a fundamental tenet of our agenda that appropriate recognition be given to the fact that the ravages of age continue to impact on traditional veterans and particularly on seriously disabled veterans and their dependants.We look forward to working with VAC and the Department of National Defence in expediting these essential reforms to legislation in Canada for all veterans and their dependants,” Forbes added.
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Potash update ...continued Continued from front page. In its official response to the announcement, PotashCorp said the decision underscores the PotashCorp Board of Directors’ unanimous belief that the BHP Billiton offer substantially undervalued PotashCorp and failed to reflect both the value of its premier position in a strategic industry and PotashCorp’s future growth prospects. “We believe our opportunity for growth in the industry is unmatched and we are excited about the future. As the food requirements of our growing global population continue to increase, we believe PotashCorp has the right strategies in place to enhance earnings in the strong market conditions we see unfolding. Building further value continues to be our primary focus, and with our world-class asset base and proven business strategies, we believe we are well-positioned to exceed the expectations of our customers and deliver compelling value to our shareholders,” PotashCorp said in a news release. The federal government will now have to answer questions from other foreign investors on just how open Canada is to overseas investment. Industry Minister Tony Clement said that the Harper government welcomes foreign investment that can bring “new ideas, sources of capital, and job creation.” He also recognized BHP’s “good faith and integrity” throughout the process, but added that despite the rejection of its takeover bid, Canada’s low business tax, educated work force, and stable banks are great reasons to invest in the country. In a related development, Russia-based Phosagro revealed last Tuesday that it would consult with Canada’s government on a bid for PotashCorp. Industry observers commented that the Russian move appeared to more of an attempt to gain some cheap publicity, rather than a credible bid.
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Semans Legion remembers The Semans Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, #108 held their 2010 Remembrance Day Service on November 11 in the Semans School Gymnasium. Duane Linford officiated with the Call to Order and Tom Anderson served as Sergeant at Arms for the Service. Following the Depositing of the Colours, the Last Post was observed, followed by a moment of silence and the playing of Reveille. Wreaths were placed by RCMP Constables Steve Rach and Khen Wilkinson, Patty Braun, Malcolm Bains, and Connie Hopkinson. John Hicks read the Roll Call. Four members of the clergy participated in this year’s service: Rev. Francis Plaparampil read the Prayer for Peace; Rev. Rey Dahlen lead the observants in the Lord’s Prayer; Rev. Shirley Kamphius offered the Scripture Reading, and Rev. Ken Bruvold gave the main service address. Duane Linford gave the closing remarks prior to the singing of God Save the Queen.
Connie Hopkinson (grandfather of Cpl. David Braun) and Patty Braun (mother of Cpl. David Braun) as she lays the Motherhood wreath. Corporal David Braun of Raymore was killed in Afghanistan in 2006.
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Cenotaph Bee. The Zone Fund Levy was 75¢ per member. At the April 5, 1992 Zone Rally at Nokomis, Zone Commander Lyle Findlay retired and Delores Zelinski took over with Bill Getts as Deputy Zone Commander. On April 4, 1993, Semans hosted the Zone Rally with 34 members and two from Provincial Command and eight branch representatives. In 1994, 17 WWII 50th Anniversary Lapel Pins were presented. Govan hosted the 1995 Zone Rally with 31 members and two Provincial Command from seven branches. Five members from Semans attended. On May 31, 1992, Semans Auxiliary hosted the Zone Rally with 23 attending. On April 24, 1993, Semans Optimists and Ladies Auxiliary held a barbecued whole pork supper with baked potato, beans and apple sauce plus, for $8.00 a plate. On June 7, 1993, the ladies served rhubarb cake, muffins, cheese and beverages at the Cemetery Bee. On June 19, 1993, Gordon and Jenny Bregg celebrated their 50th Anniversary at the the gym with a family supper of roast beef and then danced to The Decades. On June 29, 1993, the Auxiliary members visited at Nokomis Health Centre and again on June 30, 1995, accompanied by 4-H members. On Sunday, April 10, 1994,
The following article by Edna Peeke is the ninth in the series of articles on the Semans branch of the Royal Canadian Legion in particular, and the history and importance of the Legion organization in general. Please watch future issues for more articles, and if you have suggestions or comments please contact Edna Peeke in Semans, or send your comments directly to the Last Mountain Times. (This is a continuation of the article that began in the November 16 issue.) In 1994, the Auxiliary sold tickets on a beef raffle at three for $2 plus tax. There were 54 entries in the Essay, Poem, Poster Contest in 1993 from Semans School. In 1994, there were 119 entries. Awards were presented by President, Poppy Chairman and members. Legion members were joining other branches to make plans for a D-Day celebration. The May 6, 1994 register shows 35 at Branch #108. April Legion meetings were better, from 10-14 members present, even a visitor sometimes. The bank balance was $1073.87, down to $30.32. A donation of $25 was given to Kids Help Phone line. Legion fundraising and raffle was $119 in 1992, $300.72 in 1993, $138.37 in 1994, $3,461.74 in 1995, taken from auditor’s statements. Allan Massey replaced the water heater in the hall. Craig Mortenson was working on the kitchen and the Legion had a
the Optimists / Auxiliary worked together for a barbecue beef supper with baked potatoes, coleslaw, beans, horseradish, goodies and beverages for $7.00. The Legion and Auxiliary took a summer break unless there was reason to hold a meeting. The following is taken from the Semans Legion and Auxiliary Memorial Books: The Legion Book was started by Howard and Jean Phillips and Edna Peeke has been continuing on with it. The first page reads ‘Humbly Dedicated to the Memory of the Fallen: 1914-18 to 1939-45.’ Jean Phillips gave the book the Semans Legion on July 31, 1998. These books were on display at the 2010 Remembrance Day service held in the Semans Gym. Veterans Deceased: Emma Walker, Sept. 19, 1990 Don Clancy, Interment Aug. 30, 1991 Walter Fawcett, May 12, 1992 age 97 Arthur Kells, Apr. 19, 1993 Wilfred Doidge, Aug. 17, 1993 Arnold Menzies, Dec. 31, 1994 Auxiliary Members: Etta Black, Sept. 17, 1990 85 years Gladys Shaw, Dec. 18, 1990 96 years Doris Sutton, Feb. 10, 1994 Hilda Early, Mar. 9, 1995 99 years, 10 month, 15 days Beatrice Smith Dec. 29, 1995 91 years ‘At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We Will Remember Them’. -Edna Peeke
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Community meets ...continued Continued from front page. Attendees at the meeting were urged to fill out the available survey and comment forms and return them to the Committee by November 26 so that the information can be compiled into the Committee’s submission to the Board. Knouse noted that the entire review process has a very tight timeline: with official word of the review requirement
being received on October 13, the Committee had until October 31 to get organized for its work; it will have submit its report and recommendations to the Horizon School Division Board before mid-January, 2011. Although a decision may or may not be made at that point, even if a decision is made to proceed with closure or class discontinuation, there are still
opportunities to reverse a decision right up until late April. The number of school reviews across the province in 2006 caused quite a bit of controversy for the previous NDP provincial government. In 2007, the new Sask Party government passed legislation and established regulations that gave complete authority over the process to local school
boards, denying the provincial government the opportunity to intervene. There are eight members on the Nokomis School Review Committee: Community School Council members Dale Knouse, Michelle CruisePratchler, Betty Styles, and David Mark; as well as Ian McNichol, representing the RM of Mount Hope; Lois Mortenson, representing the RM of Wreford; councillor Hazel Eddy representing the Town of
Nokomis; and Geoff Bedard representing the community at large in Nokomis. Tim Hendry and Nina Moskal-Braun are also members of the Community School Council who will have input into the process. Communications work is being handled by Ivy Dale Knouse goes over Horizon School Division’s decision to review Kane. viability of Nokomis School.
The SWNA and its Member Newspapers cooperatively deliver your message to more than half a million readers every week. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AUTOMATED TANK MANUFACTURING requires Welders immediately. Great wages/benefits. Send resume to 4601 - 49 Ave., Kitscoty, AB, T9V 2N7 or email: cindy@autotanks.ca. Coram Construction is looking for Carpenters/Concrete finishers to work on PCL sites in SK Great benefit plan Journeyman rate start $28.40 call 1877-525-1644 Fax 306-525-0990 or coram.ca. ENSIGN ENERGY SERVICE INC. is looking for experienced Drilling Rig, & Coring personnel for all position levels. Drillers, Coring Drillers $35. $40.20.; Derrickhands $34., Motorhands $28.50; Floorhands, Core Hands, Helpers $24. - $26.40. Plus incentives for winter coring! Telephone 1-888-ENSIGN-0 (1-888-367-4460). Fax 780-955-6160. Email: hr@ensignenergy.com. E X C L U S I V E FINNING/Caterpillar Mechanic training. GPRC Fairview Campus, Alberta. High school diploma; grade 12 Math, Science, English, mechanical aptitude required. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning. Write apprenticeship exams. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. January 2011. Reporter Required. An independent group of provincial and national award winning newspapers needs a reporter to join our young dynamic news team. Must have a vehicle and be knowledgeable in digital photography. Above all, he/she must be a team player that has the ability to make an ordinary story extraordinary. He/she will be required to cover a variety of beats including evenings and weekends as required. We offer a competitive salary with mileage allowance and a good benefits plan. Kindersley is a very young, exciting, up and coming community to live and work in. We thank you in advance for your interest in the position, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Please send resume and work samples to Kevin McBain, Editor, Jamac Publishing Ltd, Box 1150, Kindersley, Sask S0L 1S0 or email editor.jamac@ gmail.com or fax 306-4636505.
ACCOMMODATIONS GREAT OPPORTUNITY Member Service Representative $1000/week Guaranteed
Prairie West Terminal is accepting applications for the following positions:
Farm Business Consultants (FBC) Inc., Canada’s Rural Tax Specialist requires motivated individuals to collect financial information from our clients.
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You will be: -A Good communicator -Proficient with numbers -Able to travel within rural Saskatchewan and have a reliable vehicle
Deadline for applications: Monday December 6, 2010 Only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
We Offer: -Guaranteed weekly minimum pay of $1000/week, with most reps earning in excess of $1400/week -Ongoing training with potential for long term career development Please submit resume with cover letter to: Saskatoon: sktcareers@fbc.ca Regina: regrec@fbc.ca Please visit our website: www.fbc.ca
Full-time accountant with recently completed accreditation required for CGA firm in Rosetown, SK. Non designated applicants with applicable experience may be considered. E-mail resumes to ras2003@sasktel.net.
We are presently looking for Owner Operators for our Flat Deck Fleet. - We offer the best home time in the industry - No up-front cost - Satellite dispatch - Excellent rate along with fuel cap - Benefits package We require late model power units, a safe driving record, and 2 years of deck experience, as well as Owner Operators who will be driving their own truck. TO APPLY: EMAIL OR FAX RESUME TO HR@qlinetrucking.com Fax: 306-242-9470 For more information you can also visit our website at www.qlinetrucking.com or call Eddy at 306-651-3540.
Prairie West Terminal Offers competitive compensation and benefits. For more details visit our website: www.prairiewest terminal.com/career_ opportunities.html Please submit your resume to: Prairie West Terminal Ltd. Co Andrew Travers Box 244 Plenty, SK S0L 2R0 atravers@p-w-t.ca CHEAP TELEPHONE RECONNECT! Paying too much? Switch, save money, and keep your number! First month only $24.95 + connection fee. Phone Factory Reconnect 1-877-336-2274; www.phonefactory.ca. REQUIRED Class 1 Drivers. Local freight and Hi-Way. Bonnyville, Cold Lake, Edmonton. Submit resume and driver’s abstract: hrdept@breckels.com. Fax to 780-826-4152.
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FEED AND SEED Paying top dollar for Good Quality, well handled Coyote Pelts & other furs. Call Albert at the North West Company in Prince Albert. 306-7637891. 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
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Modular, Manufactured or RTM homes. A variety of homes in production or ready to ship Regina,SK 1-866-838-7744 Estevan, SK 1-877-378-7744 www.sherwoodhome.ca
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Services Directory services
ACCOUNTANT
CONCRETE
services
Michele Cruise-Pratchler
For All Your Concrete Needs
Aurora Home Supplies
Phone
Window coverings of all kinds. Also sewing and alterations.
Certified General Accountant Diploma in Accountancy R.M.A. CGA BAccS
(306) 528-2131
Nokomis, Saskatchewan Accounting services available: Personal and corporate income tax Financial statement preparation Bookkeeping • GST preparation Financial planning Small business and municipal audits Other services available: Notary public • Hail insurance sales Evening, weekend, at-your-home or at-your-business appointments welcome.
D & R Accounting Personal & Corporate Tax Bookkeeping Farm Planning CAIS Applications Financial Planning Bill Riach, CFP Doreen Riach Cheryl Bryksa, CA Phone: 528.4621 or 528.2032 Nokomis, SK
E.J.C. DUDLEY and CO. CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Resident Partners:
R. Lamont, C.A. R. Frape, C.A. 106 Ave. B East — Wynyard Phone: 554-2324
LEWIS AGENCIES LTD. • INCOME TAX • • ACCOUNTING •
WATROUS CONCRETE 946-2040 • Watrous 946-2392 (Res.)
LIVESTOCK & BALES Body Truck & Cattle Liner Semans, Sask. Ph: 306-524-2226
New Authorized Dealer of Panterra Dirt Bikes, ATV’s & UTV’s
Keep your business thriving –give us a call! FARM EQUIPMENT Authorized Dealer For: • Sakundiak Augers • Keho Aeration • Wheatland Bins • Friesen Bins • Hawes Agro Auger Movers • Macintosh Computers
HAWES INDUSTRIES 524-4429 • Semans Ask For Bob
South Country Equipment Southey: 726-2155 Raymore: 746-2110 John Deere Sales, Parts and Service
FUNERAL HOME
Box 239, Imperial S0G 2J0
HANSEN’S FUNERAL HOME Strasbourg, SK Licensed Funeral Director
Guy Hansen
Phone: 725-3267 - Strasbourg Grain Vac
Agra Excavating Ltd. Ltd. Agra Excavating
725-4522 • Farm
Trenching, Demolition, Land Clearing
Cell: 731-7486 • Glenn; 731-8299
Trenching, Demolition, Land Clearing
3435 Cherry Bay R e g i nCherry a, SK 3435 Bay S4N 7A8
LYLE DUDLEY
524-2256 — Semans, Sask. Cell: 365-7407
Lakeview T r a n s p o r t Grain Hauling
306-955-2511 Jason Fletcher
William E. (Bill) Lewis B. Comm., C.G.A.
(306) 963-2022 Toll Free: 1-800-667-8911
TRUCKING
Leila Kornelsen
Agra Excavating
TRUCKING
Jason Fletcher Cell: 527-1389
Te l : 7 8 9 - 9 2 5 9 527-1389 Cell: Fax: 790-9465 Tel: 789-9259 Regina, SK email: agraexcavating@sasktel.net Fax: 790-9465 S4N 7A8 email: agraexcavating@sasktel.net
NEED A PLUMBER? CALL 306-365-3021 FAST & RELIABLE SERVICE ASK FOR DAVID
Let’s Fix It Repair
COMPUTERS
• Repair all makes of appliances • Used Appliances • New and used parts
A & I Products • The world’s most complete selection of replacement tractor and combine parts.
Art Frischke
725-4848 Bulyea
Keep your business thriving... ...give us a call and advertise here!
Serving Rural Saskatchewan Since 1996
New and Used Computer Systems
Service Available
Owned and operated by Glenn Bracken and Sons
BULK FUEL SERVICES Mid-West Agro Ltd.
Imperial Oil Fuel & Lubes Foam Lake, Wadena, Wynyard, Kelliher, Lestock, Punnichy, Raymore, Nokomis, Lanigan, Viscount, Guernsey, Plunkett, Rose Valley, Watrous, Imperial, Stalwart, Simpson 1-866-335-3095 Toll Free
LAWYER
Gerald Averback LAW OFFICES SASKATOON OFFICE
214 Mountain Street, Strasbourg, SK
1001B Midtown Tower 201 – 1Ave South
725-4145 ufcs@sasktel.net
Open 6 days 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Let us help you get the most from your investment!
Phone: 306-652-1334
CHERYL BASEY consultant & trainer
Learn to prevent injuries in workplace and home. www.safetyforallconsulting.com cell (306) 726-7437
484-2011
REAL ESTATE
Office: 725-3633
McDOUGALL'S FUNERAL HOME Licensed Embalmers and Funeral Directors
DENTIST STRASBOURG DENTAL CENTRE Dr. Cheryl Vertefeuille • 725-4868 Tuesday to Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. New Patients Welcome
WATROUS DENTAL CENTRE 107 - 3rd Ave. East • Watrous
Dr. Michele Ackerman Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
For appointments call 946-2131 New Patients Welcome
Chiropractor
Pattison
Chiropractic Centre & Massage Therapy Douglas Pattison DC Tanis Pattison RMT Lumsden 731-2587 • Regina 790-9378 Toll Free 1-866-319-4551
Keep your business thriving – give us a call!
Earl, Marianne, Al and Dave Phone: 528-2007 P.O. Box 337 Nokomis SK S0G 3R0 OPTOMETRIST
Dr. Diana Monea Optometrist 1111 Lakewood Court North
REGINA • Phone 924-0544 Mon., Tues., Fri. -8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wed., Thurs. -8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sat. -8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. One Day Service Available
Royal Lepage Carlton (306) 682-5500 Paula Brookbank, Branch Manager – Lanigan (306) 365-7585
www.royallepage.ca
Agent for Remco Memorials
POLITICIAN
Greg Brkich, MLA Arm River-Watrous Constituency
Box 1077 102 Washington St. Davidson, SK S0G 1A0 Phone: (306) 567-2843 Toll Free: 1-800-539-3979 Fax: (306) 567-3259
www.gregbrkich.ca
WATER WELLS HAYTER DRILLING LTD.
Specialize in designing water wells to suit client requirements. Top grade PVC, fibreglass & stainless steel materials. Extended warranties available. Water wells cleaned and rejuvenated. Government grants available on new construction.
Watrous, Sask.
Fax (306) 946-3883 Toll Free 1-888-239-1658
FINANCIAL PLANNER
Riach Financial
Financial Planning Retirement Tax & Estate Planning RRSP, RRIF, RESP Insurance (Life, Disability, Critical Illness, Long Term Care) Bill Riach, CFP bill@riachfinancial.ca
Phone: 866.528.2032 Nokomis, SK
FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES SHARON CRITTENDEN Certified Financial Planner (306) 963-2022 Box 239, Imperial SK S0G 2J0
Tom Lukiwski, M.P. Regina-Lumsden-Lake Centre
Watrous Eye Care
Toll Free: 1-888-790-4747 E-mail: lukiwt@parl.gc.ca website: www.tomlukiwski.ca
Dr. Russ Schultz - Optometrist Open Wednesdays For appointments call Monday to Friday — 946-2166
Regina Office 965 McIntosh St. Box 31009 Regina, SK S4R 8R6 Tel: 306-790-4747
We Accommodate Out-of-town Patients
WELL DRILLING
Verne Fritzler, B.Ed Consultant
524 Main St North Moose Jaw, SK S6H 3K3
Phone: (306) 693-6655 Direct: (306) 693-3316 verne.fritzler@investorsgroup.com ™ Trademark owned by IGM Financial Inc. and licensed to its subsidiary corporations.
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CARDS OF THANKS
HELP WANTED
FOR RENT– Senior Social Housing. Rent is based on income. For information, contact Nokomis Housing Authority, Box 26, Nokomis, SK, S0G 3R0. 528-2204. 5ctf
Prime Main Street office space for Rent – Great location for your business in a thriving community. 145 sq. ft. office space available immediately or rent the entire main floor – 940 sq. ft. Located at 101 Mountain St., Strasbourg. Call for prices and for viewing 725-4145 days or 725-4595 evenings.
Danceland, Manitou Beach offers entertainment for: November 27 – The Decades, oldtime, 8:00 to 12:00 midnight, buffet 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.; December 11 – Join us for a Christmas Party with Silk and Steel from Langenburg, cocktails 6:30 p.m., dinner 7:00 p.m., dance 8:30 p.m.; December 31 – New Year’s Eve with Brian Sklar and the Western Senators, happy hour 6:00 p.m., dinner 7:00 p.m., dance 9:00 p.m. Phone 1-800267-5037 for info or reservations. Check our website for updated schedule: www. danceland.ca or e-mail: danceland@sasktel.net 4c Final Flu Clinic, including second dose and pneumococcal immunization will be held at the Watrous Heritage Room, on November 24 from 2:00-7:00 p.m. 1-4c
FOR SALE– 1997 Intrepid: new windshield and tires, power locks, windows and seats, $1,000 O.B.O. Call Bonnie at 528-4369. 4-6p(2t) DAVE’S AUTOWRECKING & TOWING– 24 Hr. Towing Service - Auto Club approved. Call us for all your used car and truck part needs- motors, body parts, etc. Small tractor and farm machinery hauling available. Used Cars and Trucks for Sale. Call 306-725-3450. 22ctf
My family and I would like to thank the Raymore and surrounding communities for their help and support after the July 2, 2010 tornado. A big thank you to all who helped with the cleanup, brought food to the farm and all the donations. Also, to the organizers and walkers of the ‘walk the fields’ to pick debris. We could not have done it without you. Also many thanks to all the people who attended the tornado fundraiser weekend, all that made such generous donations and purchased items at the auctions and to the committee of the fundraiser. Raymore and area are very lucky to have people like you. You are all very special people. We will never forget all you have done to help put our lives back together. Words cannot express how you have touched our hearts. Thank you and God Bless You. Stan Mountstephen 4c and family The families of George Meikle would like to thank everyone for the prayers, cards, flowers and donations in the memory of George. Thank you to the Nokomis Community ladies who provided the wonderful lunch after the service. A special thank you to the Nokomis Health Centre staff for caring compassionately for George in his time of need. Thank you to all who attended George’s funeral, and the United Church choir for their contribution. 4c Thank you to all our friends and neighbours for the beautiful cards, flowers, phone calls and words of comfort for us and our family in the loss of our grandson Joel. We are truly blessed to live in such a wonderful community. 4p Einar and Barb
Interlake Human Resources Corporation is seeking a temporary N1D year Program Staff U O position. This position is F t Place, Nokomis. with Cathy’s s a L tain Cathy’s oPlace un is a Group LivM imes T ing Home for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Qualifications: A degree in Human Service Studies, or a minimum of two years experience providing support to adults with disabilities; first aid and CPR are an asset; valid driver’s license; must provide a criminal record check. Duties to include: supervision of staff and scheduling; activity coordination for group home residents; bookkeeping, financial management, grant applications and fundraising; crisis management; strong self-motivation and ability to work independently. Applications close: December 3, 2010. Please send resumes to: Deborah Farago, Interlake Human Resources, Box 1076, Watrous, SK, S0K 4T0. If you need any additional information, please contact Deborah Farago (946-2577) or Julie Edwards (528-2003). 3-5c
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FOR SALE – Butchering hogs for sale. Prices vary depending on size. For more information call Beau at 484-4340. 3-6c
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ctf CONDO FOR SALE– 2-bedroom condo in Drake (approximately 1,100 sq. ft.), 1-1/2 bathrooms, utility room, open kitchen, dining, living room. Heated garage. Priced to sell. Call 306-363-4700. 3-6c
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FEED AND SEED
FOR SALE– Alfalfa brome bales; approx. 1,500 lb. Stacked off field. Phone 8362025 evenings, cell 946-9625. 3-5c
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TRAILER– Large home-built utility trailer. Suitable for hauling bales or bulk products. 20 feet long, 8 feet wide. Heavy duty steel frame, with 2 x 10 wood decking and sides, tandem axles, heavy duty tires and ball hitch. Electric brake capable. Call 484-2246 to view or for more details. Asking $3,800. 45ctf(9ctf)
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FOR SALE– Why Pay More Elsewhere? “Everyday Low Price”. All major appliances selling at cost + $10. Watrous Furniture & Appliances, 9463542. 25ctf FOR SALE – Schulte 7-1/2 ft. front-mount snowblower, in very good condition, currently mounted on a 930 Case, asking $900 OBO for the plow or will take offers on the complete unit. Phone Ron at 306-946-2593. 4-6c(2t) business opportuniTY
Coach House Motor Inn – 85 seat restaurant for lease. $1250.00 per month. Phone and utilities included. Phone 306-962-4888 for information. 4p CAREER TRAINING
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IN LOVING MEMORY
SHIELDS– In loving memory of our father and grandfather, Bob Shields, who passed away November 29, 1988. His quiet way, His heart of gold, He was the best This world could hold. Never selfish, always kind, These are the memories he left behind. Remembered with love, Shirley, Lyle, Julie and Mark 4c HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
BOSCH Kitchen Mixer Sale $199 4qt 400 watt. LEFSE Grill & Suppies, GRAIN MILLS-Food Slicers, T-Fal Actifry, BUNN Cmakers. Call Hometech Regina 1-888-6926724. 4p CARDS OF THANKS
Please accept our heartfelt thanks for cards, flowers, food, phone calls and scholarship donations in the recent loss of our beloved grandson, nephew and cousin Joel. It was an unbelievable shock! We take comfort in the many hugs, prayers and the neverending support we received during this difficult time. Sylvia Appel, Kim, Phil, Ryan 4p and Kurtis Decker A sincere card of thanks to Aunty Ruth and Uncle Ken and families for the roof over our heads and meals on our plates, companionship and all the help given to us with both funerals. A thank you to Donna and Lawrence for all the help with grandma’s funeral and for all the help you and your family gave grandpa over the years. A thank you to Dr. Lim and the nurses at the Nokomis Health Centre. A big hug to Grandma’s friends for their support and for reminding me that Gram and Grandpa loved me. And of course the Nokomis Chiefs – he truly loved his job as a time keeper. And finally to the neighbours and friends that have helped Grandpa over the years, we know he was a stubborn man but he appreciated the help. Jackie, Kevin, Breylynn, Kassandra and Cody Vennard 4c
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Strasbourg Tiny Tots and Helping Hands Day Care is looking for casual to possible part-time staff to fill the position of child care worker. If you are interested in working in this quality early education centre please call to arrange an appointment to see the Director at the day care at 7253321. 4-5c(2t)
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Drake News Dorothy Wolter • 363-2148
Margaret Funk from Winnipeg, sister-in-law to Katherine Funk, is visiting in Drake. The wedding of Tom Bergen and Candace Manske was held at Drake North Star Mennonite Church on November 13. Reception was held in the Drake Community Centre. About two dozen members of the wedding party stopped in at the Happy Shopper surprising proprietors Daryl and Lori Bartel. A few Drake residents attended the Drake Elementary School Remembrance Day program held at the Drake Community Centre on November 10. RCMP constables Greg Johnson and Lyndon Lonorie were present as were Lanigan Legion members Emil Boe, Joe Skorlatoski, Ron Reierson, Ian Attfield and Dave Miller. God Save the Queen was sung by the Grade 3 to 5 students. Kindergarten to Grade 2 sang O Canada and read See the Poppies. Legion member Dave Miller was the guest speaker. The poem The Man We Never Knew was read by Lexi Neufeld. Chris Weiss spoke on behalf of the Horizon School Division board of trustees. He stated to be thankful, remember our
Garden Place Menno Home in Waldheim. Sympathy is extended to the Edwards family of Nokomis on the passing of Robert Edwards at 92. The memorial service was held in the Nokomis United Church on November 18. Sympathy is also extended to the Meikle family of Nokomis on the passing of William George Meikle, aged 86, November 7. Funeral service was held November 15 at Nokomis United Church. Get well wishes, prayers and thinking of Dallas Dyck and the Frank Dyck family, Ann Braun of Dalmeny (Spruce Manor Special Care Home), Wally (Lenora) Penner of Nokomis, Ben (Susan) Neufeld and anyone who is in the hospital or at home and just not feeling up to par. See our Sports Section (page 11) for November 12 and 16 hockey game results. - Dorothy Wolter
veterans who gave us freedom and wear a poppy. Pastor Emil Toews of Drake North Star Mennonite spoke of the destruction at Hiroshima and the radiation that caused illness and many died as a result. The Grade 6 pupils whispered Please Wear a Poppy. Mr. Willems showed a video on war called Remembrance Day the Song. Grade 3 to 5 teacher Lisa Galbraith spoke. Marissa Weiss also whispered We Carry On and the Grade 3 to 5 pupils read In Flanders Fields. Remembrance Day November 11 was read by Kaitlyn Peyton. Stu Jantz on behalf of the Drake Community placed the third wreath. Two minutes of silence was observed and principal of Drake School Mrs. Eliasson spoke. Note of interest: Joseph Skorlatoski has served 50 years as a legion member and wears six medals. Larry and Donna Balon were in Drake a few days. They hail from Warman, SK. Peggy Bartel was here to visit her mom Margaret Bartel and family and Phil Bartel is also here to spend time with his mom Mary Ann Bartel. Both Peggy and Phil reside at
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Part 1 of a 2-part series “And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbour as yourself.” And he said to him, “You have answered correctly; do this, and you will live.” (Luke 10:27-28 ESV) The background to the scripture is Jesus being questioned by a lawyer of his day, and answering a difficult question. The question, “What shall I do to inherit eternal life?”, caused Jesus to challenge him to go to the scriptures and answer his own question! The scripture points out two distinct ‘loves’ that we are to have to, as the scripture says, ‘inherit eternal life.’ The first ‘love’ is the love of God. We are to love God with all our heart. This includes our emotions, will, and deepest convictions. Everything we ‘feel’ needs to be touched, directed, and controlled by and through the absolute and total love of God. Do we love him enough to keep on loving him in the tough times? Does our love for him survive our deepest pains and sorrows? Does our love for him remain even in the time of highest joys and self sufficiency? Do we love God through every facet of our lives no matter what we want or desire? Do we love God enough to set aside our preconceived notions and allow His Holy Spirit to speak to our hearts and teach us and inform us, and maybe even change our paths? We are to love God with all our soul. Does our spirit cry out for the living God as the psalmist
did when he wrote, “as the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul longs after you O God.”? Do we know God personally as our Saviour and Lord? Do we love him because He has first loved us? Is there any part of our being that resists Him? We are to love God with all our strength. How a person uses the abilities and powers that he has shows a lot about how much they love. A man will work three jobs, eschew sleep, and sacrifice everything he has to earn enough money to buy a diamond ring for the woman he loves and wants to marry. Are we willing to sacrifice, and do whatever it takes for God, simply because we love Him THAT much? We are to love God with all of our mind. When our own human reason seems right, or wants to prevail, do we love God enough to trust his plan and purpose for our life, even if we don’t see it yet? Will we, like Abram of old, choose to trust God to provide, even when the item of provision is impossible, or so man would say. Abram and Sarai had a son far beyond their child bearing ages. God promised, and he delivered, but not on their time schedule. Yet they still loved God through it all, even though some doubt and even laughter at the absurdity of it all crept in. Do we love God so much that we will trust and obey, no matter what our human mind may offer in response? In a nutshell, it means total devotion to our Great God! We must give him every facet of our love. As the old hymn says, “Jesus is all the world to me; my
life, my joy, my all!” We must love the Lord our God with every fibre in our being, accept His gift of eternal life which is found through a relationship with Jesus Christ – who teaches us how to love – alone. It is when we learn how to love God that we learn how to love others, which is the other half of the equation, and the subject of next week’s article. But for today, focus on God. Do you truly love Him? If you do, deepen your love for him through learning more about him through His Word and prayer. If you don’t, take some time and work through your reasons why. You may find that He is more lovable that you ever imagined. Submitted by Pastor Doug Armbruster Raymore Baptist Church
Lockwood News Phone 528-2020 Ryan and Lisa Morningstar and girls recently visited Lori and Vern Bexson and family at Lashburn, SK. Lori and Vern are in their new home and Ryan helped Vern finish the basement. Larry and Ryan Morningstar attended the Agri-Trend Convention in Saskatoon, November 16, 17 and 18.
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