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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Pasture fire near Nokomis

Local School Board Election Page 5

Firefighters were on the scene for more than 5 hours on the afternoon of Tuesday, October 16 when a downed power line apparently sparked a grass fire in the Wreford – Nokomis Community pasture west of Nokomis along Highway 15. Nokomis and District Fire Department Chief Rick Shott said they responded to the call shortly after noon on Tuesday, and were assisted by other volunteers, riders from the community pasture and four staff members from the Wildlife Centre. Shaun Thomson of Nokomis also supplied four quads to help the fire fighters. Chief Shott estimates that the fire burned an area up to three-quarters of a mile wide and up to one and three-quarter miles long. Although this fire was sparked by an accident, landowners are reminded when planning a controlled burn on private property, they should call the Fire Control Centre in Prince Albert at 1-866-404-4911 before lighting the match. Informing the centre of controlled burns will prevent false alarms being called in to local fire departmens and conserve precious resources for volunteer fire departments.

Sparks, Brownies and Guides visit ﬁre hall

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Premier Wall releases the “Plan for Growth” Highway crew in Semans

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Sask. Premier Brad Wall last week released the “Saskatchewan Plan for Growth”, setting a goal of 1.2 million people living in Saskatchewan by 2020, outlining his Sask Party government’s roadmap for getting there, and emphasizing that improved quality of life in Saskatchewan is the purpose of growth.

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OUTSIDE Tues: 6°C Wed: 3°C Thurs: 2°C Fri: 2°C Sat: 3°C Sun: 2°C Mon: 1°C (daytime highs as of Oct.19/12)

Premier Wall “Over the past five years, Saskatchewan people have seen the benefits of a growing province - more jobs, more opportunities and more revenue to deal with the challenges of growth,” Wall said. “Those benefits are why we seek growth – so we can improve our health system and shorten surgical wait times, so we can do more for the most vulner-

able people in our province, so we can balance the budget and pay down debt, so we can have more career opportunities for our young people. That’s why growth is important and why we want it to continue.” Wall said the six core activities the government can undertake to foster continued growth are: • investing in infrastructure; developing a skilled workforce; ensuring competitiveness; • increasing export trade; advancing the province’s natural resource strengths through innovation; and maintaining sound ﬁscal management. Wall said his government will invest at least $2.5 billion in infrastructure over the next three provincial budgets and also announced an immediate infrastructure commitment of $150 million from the province’s Growth and Financial Security Fund. “This is on top of the $50 million announced earlier this month for a number of priority highway projects,” Wall said. “This further $150 million will be used to establish the new SaskBuilds Fund and will leverage hundreds of millions of dollars more

through ﬁnancing innovation like public-private partnerships.” “This new funding will be used to develop partnerships with other levels of government and the private sector,”

Wall said. “Our government will work with Saskatchewan municipalities to develop a municipal infrastructure program funded through SaskBuilds. When used as a base for P3s, this initial $150 mil-

lion will leverage hundreds of millions more for SaskBuilds infrastructure projects”. Continued on page 5 See reaction on page 22

WDS celebrates birthday

Left to right: Carly Wild, Julia Edwards, Kendi Danbrook, Teigan Trew and Kelsey Kazeil, on the executive of the SLC, hold one of the cakes presented to all students and staff as part of an all school assembly commemorating the birthday of what is now WDS. The original school began October 16, 1904. -submitted by Deb Schwandt-Kelln and Sandra Smith

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opinions – letters – comments from the

editor’s desk It’s your civic duty

The polls are open October 24 all across the province for municipal and school board elections ...a perfect opportunity for all qualifying voters to exercise their democratic right to go out and vote for the candidates of their choice. Everyone relishes the fact that we live in a democratic society – one where we have the freedom to express ourselves, and make important choices surrounding how our local, provincial and national governments are formed, and who shall represent our interests at those various levels. However, the sad fact is that very few people feel motivated to actually make the effort to go and put their mark on the ballots. Every tax dollar we pay at the local level is spent under the authority of local governments and local government agencies, so it is important that we have representatives in those agencies who will do a thoughtful and prudent job of spending those dollars. And, if we haven’t taken the time to go out and vote, we shouldn’t take the time to complain if decisions don’t go the way we might have liked them to go. One of the unfortunate aspects of local politics is, well ….local politics. Often municipal electoral politics is more about personalities than it is about policy and substance. And, unfortunately, in some communities it is even considered “bad form” to go out and campaign for election to the local village, town or RM council! What a perfect opportunity to go out and meet the local ratepayers and gather information and input – however this activity is often frowned up as “ambition”. Somewhere, there is a grey, foggy area between local and provincial / national politics. At the senior levels of government, a candidate

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would have little hope of garnering votes if he or she didn’t mount some sort of campaign, although, admittedly there have been many cases of the winning candidate just being a “name on the ballot”. So, at this late stage of the game, I hope that everyone who intends to vote on the 24th has taken the time to talk to the candidates who have made the effort to seek election, and that everyone who votes does so with the conﬁdence that they are participating in a democratic process that they would sadly miss if it was taken away. Fortunately, voting is not a “use it, or lose it” proposition. However, perhaps if it was, more people would exercise this right more often. -Editor, Dave Degenstien

letters to the editor Dear Editor: Give credit where credit is due. This is the case for the R.M. of Prairie Rose when they decided to place Range Road and Township Road signs on their primary roads and along Highway 16. I further understand that the R.M. of Usborne will be doing this as well. At last there will be road and location signs that have some meaning. The road signs that recognize community pioneers and school districts are a nice gesture but serve very little useful purpose. Once again, much appreciation to those who participate in the signage program and those who have not yet done so are urged to follow this good example. Reg Greve Lockwood, SK Disclaimer: the opinions expressed are those of the writer.

Let’s try thinking outside the box All living creatures have distinct needs in mind when they choose a site for a home. Whether it’s an underground lair or a nest high in a treetop, they build it exactly as their ancestors did. We humans are much the same. We may marvel at modern home designs, but basically they still fulﬁll our current needs, with extras thrown in depending on how much we want and can afford. The basics are a place to sleep, a place to prepare food and a place to sit together. We’ve changed arrangements, outside or indoors, for tasks like laundry and personal cleanliness. These came naturally as we progressed, but the basic requirements were still met in the same way as before. Nowadays we are building

new apartment blocks especially for the elderly, and installing ramps and stair lifts in private homes, but we are still planning them with the same old basics in mind. We should stop and think of the age groups we’re building for and how their needs change with aging. They’d rather have electric outlets accessible so they don’t have to crawl on the ﬂoor to ﬁnd them. Also, old people can’t count on a decent night’s sleep when they wake up often in the night to go to the bathroom. Although it may be close at hand, they still need to turn on a light so they can see where they’re going. When they get back to bed they have trouble falling asleep again. What I have in mind is so simple, it’s a wonder nobody thought of it before. All we have to do is move the bed

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Conservative senators vote against independent review of food safety measures On the eve of his retirement, Saskatchewan Senator Robert Peterson rose in the Senate one final time to speak to the issue of Canada’s food safety. In his speech, Senator Peterson proposed an amendment to the government’s Bill S-11, the Safe Food for Canadians Act, that would have gone a long way to restore the confidence of Canadians in food safety. The bill in its current form would have the Minister of Agriculture conduct an audit of the very system that his department oversees. Senator Peterson’s amendment, which was presented in committee but rejected by Conservative senators, would instead have required that the Auditor General conduct a third party ‘resources audit’ of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) —a key recommendation made by the Weatherill Report following the 2009 listeriosis outbreak. “Given this government’s mishandling of the E. coli crisis, it seems clear that we need to figure out what went wrong

now,’’ stated Senator Peterson. “It’s inconceivable that the Minister of Agriculture sign-off on a review of his own department.’’ Accepting this amendment would not have delayed the legislative process, as the bill was initially introduced in the Senate. Only following its adoption at 3rd reading will the bill make its way to the House of Commons. Despite this fact, the amendment was defeated last week by the Conservative majority in the Senate. “The reality is that without a detailed third party audit, the government cannot hope to address any ﬂaws within the current system,’’ added Senator Peterson. “What makes the situation even worse is that the same audit was requested after the listeriosis outbreak in 2009. Yet, the government has chosen not to follow through with it, jeopardizing the safety of Canadians.’’ Disclaimer: the opinions expressed are those of the writer.

into the bathroom. This puts the amenities the old folks rely on the most right beside them. But the modern bathroom is not big enough for a bed, so we’ll have to get rid of a wall and put the clothes closet, night table and other paraphernalia in there too and call the whole thing a sleeping place or comfort room or something. An accordion pleat door could close the amenities off from the sleeping part in the daytime, if desired. The idea might well catch on with young people too because there would be no running back and forth from clothing to razors, makeup to

toothbrush or wallet to band aids. Everything would be close at hand and working people could sleep a half hour later than before. Martha can be reached at marmor@shaw.ca or check out her new website online at www.marthamorgan.ca Disclaimer: the opinions expressed are those of the writer.

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provincial news briefs Parks on track to set new attendance record for 2012 The 2012 park season is expected to be another record year for Saskatchewan provincial parks with an early estimate of 3.56 million visits, a 5.7% increase over the 3.37 million visits recorded across the park system in 2011, and the fall camping season is still underway. The provincial government reports that the new online reservation system had a successful year with more than 60,000 reservations, double the amount in 2011. For the ﬁrst time, visitors were able to check campsite availability, make changes or cancel a reservation by visiting the website. Visitors were also able to see what’s going on at the park en-route on their mobile device by using the new mobile website. Sask’s non-residential construction best in Canada Saskatchewan led the country in non-residential construction growth with an increase of 28.4% for the third quarter of 2012 over the same period last year, the highest growth rate among provinces according to Statistics Canada. Saskatchewan’s increase was more than 14 times that of the 2.0% national average. With a total of $467 million in construction, this was Saskatchewan’s best quarter since tracking began in 1997. Saskatoon had the highest increase among Canadian cities at 34.6%, far outstripping the 3.9% average for ma-

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Driving down surgery wait times Updated wait time statistics show that 90% of Saskatchewan surgical patients are receiving surgery within six months and 78% within three months. “Some patients are still waiting too long for their surgery, so we need to continue to drive down those numbers,” Health Minister Dustin Duncan said. “The health system has performed 33,028 surgeries in the first five months of this fiscal year, but as we adopt innovative approaches, we know that we can do even better.” The number of people waiting more than six months as of August 31, 2012 was 4,695, down 56% since November 2007. Specialists and operating room teams, health regions, health provider organizations and administrators across Saskatchewan are collaborating on the Saskatchewan Surgical Initiative, to try to ensure that by April 2014, all patients can receive surgery within three months.

Manufacturing increases more than triple the national rate Saskatchewan’s August manufacturing shipment ﬁgures were released last week by Statistics Canada and show Saskatchewan’s shipments were up 11.3% over last August, the second highest percentage increase among the provinces and more than triple the national increase of 3.2%. Manufacturing shipments totalled $1.2 billion in August 2012, ahead of the $1.1 billion in sales last August. Wood products increased by 76%, machinery manufacturing by 34% and chemical manufacturing shipments rose by 25% over August 2011. August new motor vehicle sales show large increase Saskatchewan motor vehicles sales continued to see strong increases in August according to a report released by Statistics Canada. On a monthly basis, new motor vehicle sales were up 6.4% between July 2012 and August 2012, the highest percentage increase among the provinces and well ahead of the 0.7% rise nationally. On an annual basis, new motor vehicle sales were up 11.4% in August 2012 over August 2011, the second-highest percentage rise among the provinces. There were 5,400 vehicles sold in Saskatchewan in August 2012, compared to 4,847 in August of 2011. Nationally, sales were up 6.2%.

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jor centres. Regina also exceeded the average, showing a 13.5% increase. Industrial projects were up by 34.5% for the third quarter compared to the previous year. Commercial projects rose by 27.7% and institutional projects jumped 27.5%. On a quarterly basis, non-residential construction was up 3.9% between the second and third quarter of 2012, the second highest quarterly increase among provinces.

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NEWS NOKOMIS Lylie Herman • 528-4404

Time is like a river. You cannot touch the same water twice, because the ﬂow that has passed will never pass again. Enjoy every moment of life... Judy Harley has returned home from spending a few days in Edmonton, AB with her two daughters, Shannon and Chantelle. The weekend of October 13, Lylie Herman and Calvin Harding enjoyed the company of Eugene and Maxine Zelionka, Brenda Grammatikos, Melissa Creary, James and Makenzie Dupius, all of FAITH | HOPE | SINCERITY Find Them In Church

Nokomis Baptist Church Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School – 10:00 a.m. Pastor Rick Shott 528-4615

Regina, and Bert Zelionka of Govan, SK. Sympathy from the community goes to the Vickaryous family on the loss of their husband and father Ralph. It has been nice to see so many unfamiliar faces in town. Welcome to all the hunters who have been here trying to get their birds. They come from all over Canada and the United States. Lylie Herman was in Saskatoon attending the directors meeting for the Saskatchewan Seniors Association for a couple of days. She went to Colonsay on October 18 for a district meeting. Graham Thomson had his daughter Sherry from Fort Simpson, NT home visiting for a week. My idea of healthy eating is blowing the sugar off my donut. Lylie Herman

Members of the Nokomis Legion Branch will be canvassing the business places on October 26 at 10 a.m. with poppy trays, wreaths and crosses. On October 27 at 10 a.m., the Legion will be canvassing the town with poppies asking for donations.

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Nokomis United Church October 28: Joint Lay Service (Lanigan)

Nokomis: 11 a.m.

November 11:

Rev. Dale Gillman

Rev. Linsell Hurd

Nokomis Fall Fair

John Harding and Mekka of Saskatoon spent Thanksgiving Sunday with the Kuntz family in Nokomis. -submitted by Ilene Harding Ken and Ruth Edwards and Judi Wearing travelled to B.C. as Judi was participating in a 10K run in Kelowna. While there, visits were made with Karen Harper, June and Alex Munroe of Kelowna and Clark and Marjorie Brewer of Vernon. They also visited with Farnon and Jill Keeler of Blind Bay and enjoyed a couple of rounds of golf with them. On their way back to Saskatchewan, they visited with Ken’s cousin Norma Lewis at Vulcan, AB.

Harry Hine and Ilene Harding returned October 15 from a two-week holiday in Alberta and BC. First they visited Margo, Harry’s daughter in Calgary. Then it was off to Kelowna, where they stayed with Harry’s brother Art Hine and his wife Theresa. They also visited with Margaret Hine and friends Keith and Jean Dahlin. They had Thanksgiving sup-

Nokomis Anglican Church

November 4: 9:30 a.m.

Here to attend the memorial service for Jim Hendry were Myrna Hendry and Linda Hendry and family from Guelph, ON; Heather Roske and family from Serath, SK; and Erin Stephen and family from Sherwood Park, AB. Laurel Sajtos from St. Francois Xavier, MB; Lisa Franke and family from Wetaskiwin, AB; and Janet and Reg Potter and Matthew Hendry and Chantel from Saskatoon visited with Glenn and Anita Hendry over the Thanksgiving weekend. -submitted by Janice Edwards

On Saturday, October 13, a Fall Fair organized by the United Church ladies was held at the Nokomis Centennial Hall. There were 16 tables selling everything from jewelry to clothing, books, pictures, food, Tupperware, etc. At noon, a large crowd came to enjoy the homemade soups, sandwiches and desserts. The end result was a very successful -submitted by Lylie Herman day.

Harry Hine and Ilene Harding enjoy fall holiday

October 28 –

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per with Ilene’s brother and his wife – Arden and Gerry Lasher. Then it was on to Vancouver, stopping in Chilliwack to have coffee with friend Diana Dow. They stayed with Harry’s brother-in-law Rene and Phyllis while in Vancouver. Unfortunately, they did not get to visit Kay Hamilton this year. From there, it was off to

Edmonton with a night stopover in Hinton, AB. In Edmonton, they stayed with Maurene and Stu McLellan. On Friday night they attended a Jr. Oilers game against Calgary Hitmen. On Saturday, they watched our Riders lose to Edmonton on TV. Ilene learned later that her son John from Saskatoon was at the game, as was grandson Tim Kuntz of Edmonton and Kev-

in Kuntz and his Uncle Dave of Calgary. On Sunday, October 14, Harry and Ilene were lucky to get tickets to a fantastic horse show called Cavalia – a show that’s toured all over the world. It’s always good to get home, thankful for great hospitality and beautiful sunny weather. Ilene Harding

No Service at the Church

Grandma’s Birth Control Pills

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST Town of Nokomis Province of Saskatchewan Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the 20th day of December, 2012, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land. Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel. Description of Property Part of Lot Lot

15 16 19 20 21 22 18 19 25 26 27 23 24 25 26

Block

4 4 4 4 4 4 12 12 35 35 35 82 82 82 82

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Costs

Total Arrears

Arrears

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138560069 138560070 $1,196.79 $14.66 $1,211.45 136921686 1369231697 10.68 14.66 25.52 137564365 101794327 ext. 20 137564411 241.22 14.66 255.88 O5032 125260466 O5032 125260477 343.35 14.66 358.01 O5032 129950501 O5032 129950545 O5032 129950589 1,536.27 14.66 1,558.26 O5032 125262839 O5032 125262840 244.24 14.66 258.90 O5032 112517928 51.01 14.66 58.34 O5032 141350127 243.68 14.66 251.01

A doctor that had been seeing an 80 year old woman for most of her life ﬁnally retired. At her next checkup, the new doctor told her to bring a list of all the medications that had been prescribed for her. As the young doctor was looking through these, his eyes grew wide as he realized she had a prescription for birth control pills. “Mrs. Smith do you realize these are BIRTH CONTROL pills?” “Yes, they help me sleep at night.” “Mrs. Smith, I assure you there is absolutely NOTHING in these that could possibly help you sleep!” She reached out and patted the young doctor’s knee. “Yes dear, I know that. But every morning, I grind one up and mix it in the glass of orange juice that my 16 year old granddaughter drinks. And believe me, it helps me sleep at night.” You gotta love grandmas! -submitted by Lylie Herman

NOTICE Town of Nokomis

Water Treatment Plant Maintenance October 25, 2012 8:00 a.m. Water service will be interrupted throughout the day. Please collect drinking water before the shutdown.

Dated this 19th day of October, 2012 Joanne Hamilton, Treasurer

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Sorry for the inconvenience, Town of Nokomis

Nokomis Agricultural Society Inc.

Saturday, October 27th Nokomis Centennial Hall

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Cocktails at 5:30 p.m. Potluck Supper at 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar Live & Silent Auction Donations of home canning, baking, sewing or whatever your specialty greatly appreciated!

Pumpkin Carving Contest for the Kids Stop by the Last Mountain Co-op grocery store in Nokomis to pick up your free pumpkin and entry tags after October 18. All free pumpkins must be entered in the contest.

ESPECIALLY FOR THE KIDS: Come dressed in your Halloween costume and you will receive a special Halloween gift! For details contact: Dale at 306-528-4402

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Horizon School Division subdivision #9 election Horizon School Division subdivision #9 extends from midway between Drake and Lanigan in the north, down to Cymric in the south; the western boundary follows Last Mountain Lake; in the east, the subdivision includes Raymore and Punnichy. Schools in the subdivision include Drake, Nokomis, Raymore and Punnichy. The previous board representative was Chris Weiss of the Drake area, however he has since moved out of the subdivision, and is running for election in subdivision #2. Audrey Hemingway of Nokomis is one of two individuals seeking election in Horizon School Division’s subdivision #9. Hemingway has more than 25 years experience working in Saskatchewan Credit Unions, most recently as loans ofﬁcer in Nokomis. She recently spent one term as an educational assistant at Nokomis School, teaching the Kindergarten class, and is currently working as the administrative as-

Audrey Hemingway sistant to the manager at the Nokomis Health Centre. She is also involved in various community activities. “I see what is happening to the rural schools, and I would like to try and do something about it. We all know what Nokomis School went through recently, and I would like to help other schools in our area that may go through the same thing, and see what can be worked out. There needs to be more community involvement with the School

Board,” Hemingway said, by way of explaining why she is seeking election. “I am absolutely in favour of rural school retention, and I realize that such decisions have to be made from a standpoint of fiscal responsibility, however everything needs to be looked at,” she said. “We have to consider all the options, including on-line schooling to provide certain courses if necessary.” As a local school board member, Hemingway said her first priority is to ensure a positive future for rural schools so that the children are the ones to benefit. In addition, she would like to see that the needs and issues important to the communities are heard, understood, and addressed at the board level through improved openness and accountability. “As a board member, I will work to keep communities updated on the plans and decisions of the board, something I haven’t seen too much of in the past,” she added. Hemingway also

noted that she will work to ensure the board makes fiscally responsible decisions that are of benefit to all, keeping in mind, of course, the financial resources that are available to the school division. Hemingway added that she intends to work hard to provide responsible representation for the children, families and taxpayers, and to build a better relationship between board and the communities. Once elected, Hemingway says her first priority will be to meet with each School Community Council in the subdivision to hear any issues, concerns and ideas they may have. Ian Kelln of Raymore is also seeking election in subdivision #9. Kelln retired in 2007 after more than 31years working directly in education as a teacher, principal and superintendent (13 years in Semans, 2 years in Govan, 8 years in Raymore and 8 years as a superintendant.) For the past 6 years

Fun alternatives to trick-or-treating Jack-o-lanterns and costumed kids are among the many things people instantly associate with Halloween. So is the tradition of trick-or-treating, where kids go door-to-door asking for treats that may make dentists cringe. While trick-or-treating is something most kids love, for parents the safety concerns can be overwhelming. Kids innocently knocking on strangers’ doors and asking for candy is not necessarily the safest way a child can spend an autumn afternoon. But parents concerned about their children trick-or-treating can embrace several fun alternatives to trick-or-treating that still embody the spirit of Halloween. • Host a haunted house. A haunted house for kids and their friends allows children to dress up in their favorite costumes and enjoy their favorite treats while being scared witless. Parents can join in the fun by dressing up in their own costumes. At the end of the night, award the child who had the best costume, and be sure to send each child home with a package of goodies. • Make your own Halloween treats. Invite kids into the kitchen to create their own Halloween treats. Make sure chocolate is a key ingredient and invite kids’ friends over for a tasting or even to join in the fun of cooking. Set the tone for the event a week or so before Halloween by hosting a jack-o-lantern carving that encourages kids to carve their own unique designs in their very own pumpkins. • Go the retail route. Recognizing the safety concerns associated with traditional trick-or-treating, many of today’s community centers and malls open their doors to costumed kids on Halloween, providing treats in much the same way kids would

get them if they trick-or-treated the old-fashioned way. Once kids complete their jaunts through the mall, they’re likely to head home with a bag ﬁlled with goodies and maybe even some coupons or gift certiﬁcates to their favorite stores. • Camp out. Another safe and fun alternative to trick-or-treating is to host a campout under the full moon of Halloween. Kids can invite their friends over for some backyard camping, while Mom and Dad make s’mores and share spooky stories. Decorate the yard with fake tombstones and other Halloweenthemed decorative items, and make sure each kids goes home the following day with his or her own bag of treats. Though traditional trick-or-treating gets all the glory, there are several alternatives that are Fun activities like carving jack-ojust as fun and much lanterns make great alternatives to traditional trick-or-treating. more safe.

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light of the struggle Nokomis has been through to keep its school, Kelln said he was not too sure of all the facts in the case of Nokomis school, but he said he feels small children should not have to spend extraordinary lengths of time riding buses, and that eventuality should be avoided if possible. He acknowledged that some times it is difficult to provide adequate programming in smaller schools for older students, but added that strong community support, as demonstrated by Nokomis, is key to keeping smaller schools viable. Kelln added that his goals as a School Board Member will be to improve student outcomes; improve inservice training and support for teacher; focus on fiscal accountability to ensure proper and prudent use of financial resources; and help the Horizon School Division to change and evolve in response to changing economic and demographic circumstances in the area. -staff

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Journalism student searches LMT archives A University of Regina School of Journalism student was in Nokomis Thursday morning, October 18 pouring over past issues of Last Mountain Times newspapers. Julia Dima, who is also production manager at the Campus newspaper, the Carillon, is doing research for two news articles about the Strasbourg area, one regarding the bi-weekly Farmer’s Market and its history, and another about the Last Mountain Lake area’s Between Friends Quilter’s Guild. “I’m doing research on the history of the town of Strasbourg, people who have been involved in the arts and crafts community in the area and any and all interesting life stories,” Dima said. “Other students in the journalism course are also working on news stories on the Strasbourg area, ranging in subject matter from the Last Mountain Theatre Company, Health Care in the area, the Country Women’s

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LMRP gets pool upgrade It’s been a long time coming ...it’s ﬁnally done ...but we’ll have to wait until next summer to try it out. The swimming pool at Last Mountain Regional Park has a new pool liner, thanks to money raised at two very successful July 1 celebrations, a $20,000 Community Initiatives Fund grant, and a $10,000 grant from The Richardson Foundation. Total cost of the project was about $76,000. Work began on the upgrade project early in September, after the pool has closed for the season, as volunteers removed the old liner and felt pad. “Paradise LeisureScapes of Regina started project on September 17 and ﬁnished on September 30,” spokesman LMRP Dwayne Steve said.”One of the concerns was the condition of the concrete underneath the old liner, however when the liner came out the concrete was in way better condition than expected and required only minor repairs.” Three employees from Paradise LeisureScapes worked on installation, including Commercial Manager Ron Seibel along with Jeff Larwood and Trevor Heck. The installation involved gluing the new felt underpad to the concrete, and then gluing the new 60 mil PVC liner to the felt, and hot-welding the PVC seams together. The crew will be back later this month to install two new pumps for the pool.

Network, Culture Days, the RCMP, cat and dog strays, and homestead histories.” The journalism students were in Strasbourg on Monday, October 15 learning about the town, and are eager to learn more and hear more stories from any interested residents in Strasbourg and the area. Area residents interested in passing on information to the students can call the School of Journalism at 1-306-585-4895.

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Sports news & commentary What to do when seeking a hunting license The requirements to secure a hunting license vary depending on where a hunter lives. Different states, counties and even countries have their own rules, and hunters must adhere to these speciﬁc rules in order to secure their licenses in time for hunting season. As different as rules can be from state to state, there are certain ways hunters can make the licensing process go more smoothly regardless of where they live. • Determine which type of hunting you will be doing. Before applying for a license, determine where you will be hunting and which species of animals you hope to hunt. Different animals typically require different permits, so hunters can do themselves a favor and expedite the process by pinpointing the animals they hope to hunt before applying. • Determine how licenses are issued. Depending on where you live, your state or municipality might have a Web site detailing each step of the licensing process. If not, visit a nearby sporting goods or outdoor shop and ask a member of the shop's staff if they can help with the process. An outdoor shop is often a great source of information and is likely to make the process much easier to understand. • Determine if you're eligible

Former NHL’er visits hometown

A sharp-eyed local fan caught this photo of former NHL player, and former Nokomis resident, Doug Horbul on his annual fall hunting trip to the area last month. The fan also allowed us the opportunity to scan Doug’s NHL rookie card, as shown below. The back of the card contains this info: Although he hadn’t played a single NHL game prior to the current season (1972-73), Doug had built a solid reputation for dependability with two good minor league campaigns and a ﬁne career as a junior player. He scored 34 times last season for the Providence Reds of the American League. A hard worker and strong skater, Doug comes to the Scouts from the farm system of the New York Rangers. Doug currently lives in the Trail, BC area. His brother Allan still lives in Nokomis, while other brother Michael lives in Lanigan and sister Pattie in Watrous. -submitted by AAR

for any discounts. Some hunters are eligible for discounts, while others might be charged more. Many states offer discounted rates to their own residents and might even extend those discounts to seniors, youths and military personnel. However, many states charge out-of-state hunters more. Do some research

ahead of time to determine your eligibility for discounts or if your status will garner more fees. • Buy only what you need. Hunters who can only get out to hunt for one day should only seek a one-day license. Such licenses are less expensive and available for many different types of hunting.

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Tennis in Canada on the rise Naming six current tennis professionals isn’t that difﬁcult for most Canadian sports fans. You start with Nadal, then Federer, Andy Murray, Venus and Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova. For a bonus point, most could come up with Novak Djokovic. An avid Canadian court fan might even throw out the names of long-time Toronto star Daniel Nestor and our country’s current top-ranked player, Milos Raonic. OK smarty pants. Here’s the next part of the quiz: Name Canada’s two Wimbledon champs from 2012. Huh? It’s not a trick question. Filip Peliwo of Vancouver and Eugenie Bouchard of Westmount, QC won junior Wimbledon championships in London this past summer and both are planning to start playing for pay as early as next year. Canadian tennis is on the rise!

The victories at the AllEngland Club by the two 18 year olds mark the first time that players from Canada have won the world’s most prestigious junior tournaments. But to long-time tennis watchers, the triumphs weren’t that big a surprise. Tennis Canada’s Louis Borfiga was brought to this country from France for the express purpose of developing junior tennis stars. Borfiga is vice-president of TC’s high performance athletic development and when he arrived, he was troubled by discovering that Canada’s best young players were “playing to play, not playing to win,” according to Sportsnet Magazine. The success of Peliwo and Bouchard show that Borfiga’s efforts are paying off. The two work out at daily the National Training Centre in Montreal for about 10 hours, including more than six hours on the court. Said Borfiga to Dave Zarum of Sportsnet Magazine: “Be-

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the same place with the same coaches.” The grouping strategy is obviously paying dividends. Peliwo, ranked No. 1 in the world in junior boys, and Bouchard, now No. 2 among the world’s female set, could perhaps be the world’s next Nadal and Sharapova. Why not?, says Borﬁga. “It’s a change in mentality,” the tennis guru told Zarum. “That’s the point we’re trying to make: Why not Canada?” • Comedy writer Jim Barach: “Michael Vick says he is a dog owner again. In fact, he just took the dog along on a shopping trip to help Plaxico Burress buy a new gun.”

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October 23, 1952 Canadian troops fight Little Gibraltar Hill battle in the Korean War. • College football guru Beano Cook, who died in midOctober at 81, on his fear of flying: “You only have to bat a thousand in two things – flying and heart transplants. Everything else, you can go 4 for 5.” • Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel, recounting one of his favourite Beano Cook stories: “When former baseball commissioner Bowie Kuhn gave the 52 released Iran hostages lifetime passes to Major League Baseball, Beano, an ardent football fan who hated the slow pace of baseball, cracked “Haven’t they suffered enough?” • Among the top 10 things you don’t expect to hear from a pro football player, from Letterman: -“Stop pushing. -“Grass stains – ewww. -“No steroids for me, thanks. -“I want to play for the Jets.” • Greg Cote of the Miami Herald, after the Dolphins released Legedu Naanee: “The only receiver in the NFL with more vowels than catches.” • Brad Dickson of the Omaha (Neb.) World-Herald, on beach volleyball star Kerri Walsh Jennings competing while pregnant at the Olympics: “This marks the first time an athlete who brought home gold was eating for two since

Charles Barkley was on the Dream Team.” • Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, after tempestuous ex-slugger Albert Belle said he’d like to interview for the Indians’ managerial vacancy: “Arnold Schwarzenegger has a better chance becoming a marriage counselor.” • Janice Hough again: “If Prince Fielder ever tries to slide into third base with Pablo Sandoval trying to block him it would register on the Richter scale.” • Comedy writer Jerry Perisho, on Twitter: “Prince Fielder looks like a uniform stuffed with wadded up newspaper.” • Steve Simmons of Sunmedia: “Jerry Sandusky got a 30-year sentence, which is essentially life in prison. Graham James received a two-year sentence. Canadian justice, please explain.” • Norman Chad of the Washington Post, on Twitter: “When Obama was bailing out Detroit, how come he didn’t do anything about the Tigers’ bullpen?” Care to comment? Email: brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca Disclaimer: the opinions expressed are those of the writer

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tuesday, october 23, 2012 • last mountain times Last Mountain Boys ‘Hymns’ Release Concert, Friday, October 26, 7:30 p.m. at Strasbourg Alliance Church. Free Admission. 48c

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work, school, for the mail, and walk to cast your vote at the municipal election. Let’s get ‘In Motion.’ 47-48c Larry Mikulcik presentation on his educational trip to Israel, “Remembering the Past, Shaping the Future,” Thursday, October 25, at WDS library, 7:30 p.m. Refreshments served. Sponsored by Strasbourg Recreation Board. 48c

News from Eddy Golf Club Well, it is now fall, but the Eddy is still buzzing! Check out the new concrete at the entrance to the course. Reg Cummins took the lead on this project, which was much appreciated! The main bathrooms and kitchen area are now winterized and the pop machine is empty. The ﬂags and ball washers are put away along with the martin houses. Golf continues at the Eddy though – as long as the weather permits, please come out and enjoy the course! The Eddy Golf Club appreciates all the support they’ve received this year – from volunteering, to memberships, tournaments and once in a while golfers. 2012 saw many changes and 2013 will even be better. Plan to see a second cart shed, along with a bigger deeper water hole on #2 to donate your golf balls to! Come on out and sit on the pier on the back of hole #8 and enjoy a nice fall refreshment in the warm sun! We hope everyone has a safe winter and we look forward to seeing all of you in 2013! -submitted by Kelly Hackman

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misbehave. Some Brick Wall parents may have high expectations that in the end aren’t always realistic. Research tells us children of Brick Wall parents tend to be more withdrawn, obedient, lack creativity, and have low self-esteem. A Backbone parent has firm boundaries and limits, but they are flexible and allow their child to make choices within those limits (for example, a toddler needs to get dressed for the day, but they choose what pants they wear, and the parent praises child for decision). Backbone parents seek to guide their child but not control everything they do. Backbone parents try to provide praise, encouragement, and help the child to understand there is a consequence to their own actions, either positive or negative. Research tells us children of Backbone parents have the best life outcomes. These children tend to be independent, confident, secure, cooperative, respectful, and mature. Our parenting style is partly influenced by our own parent’s style of interacting and disciplining us. But parenting style is not a trait that is fixed. Parenting style is a way to interact and respond to our child’s behaviour, and this can be chosen and learned. Danielle Rozon Rozon is a Registered Psychologist with the Healthy Growth and Development Program, Saskatoon Health Region – Public Health Services.

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including Kids are Worth It has given these parenting styles more colourful names that may be easier to understand: Jellyfish, Backbone, and Brick Wall. A Jellyfish parent lets their child do what they want to. When limits need to be set, these parents tend to be ‘all talk, no action’ (for example, “Johnny, don’t hit... please stop it... Johnny, I said don’t – followed by no action on the parents part). Some Jellyfish parents believe that letting their child do what they want will foster independence. Some Jellyfish parents have a difficult time with conflict, and do not want their child to be mad at them or make a scene. Other Jellyfish parents feel guilty if their actions make their child sad or angry. This parenting style may fail to teach the child there are limits and boundaries in life. It also doesn’t allow the parent to teach their child to cope when life doesn’t go their way or to manage their difficult emotions. Research tells us children of Jellyfish parents tend to be more aggressive, impulsive, and active. On the opposite end of the spectrum, a Brick Wall parent tends to be rigid and use harsher punishment. These parents typically shout, use physical discipline, control or direct their child’s behaviour, and disapprove of their child’s feelings (for example, “stop crying, you’re not really hurt”). Some Brick Wall parents may like being in control and become frustrated when their children

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There are different ways a parent can interact with their child and different methods for disciplining that can be effective. In short, there is no ‘perfect way’ to parent and no ‘magic wand’ for each difficult behaviour. Most parents want the best for their child, yet many wonder if what they are doing is helping their child develop into a happy and successful person. Instead of just focusing on what specific strategy works best for each behaviour, parents can also choose a parenting style that guides them in their overall interactions with their child and discipline of difficult behaviours. Research tell us there are three general styles to parenting and that parenting style is very important to how our children develop and what kind of people they become. Research has also shown that parenting style is even more important than other factors like poverty and social class to child outcome. We also know that parenting style is not a fixed trait; it can be chosen and learned! Research has outlined three basic styles of parenting, called permissive, authoritative, and authoritarian. Barbara Coloroso, author of parenting books

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Fire Hall visit great experience for Strasbourg Guiders The Strasbourg Sparks, Brownies and Guides had the opportunity to visit the Strasbourg Fire Hall on Tuesday, October 16. Fire Chief, Ron Griffin and firefighter Rita

Kerr, along with junior firefighter Colton, talked with us about fire safety. They spoke to the girls about making plans with their families if there was a fire at

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home and what to do; different circumstances, where you might find yourself in a fire and what to do, and they spoke about their equipment and how it is used. The girls were so excited when they were invited to go on the tanker truck and rescue truck. They were able to explore and see all the items that a fire truck carries and what they are used for. Many couldn’t help but want to be in the driver’s seat! Mr. Griffin and Mrs. Kerr had many questions to answer and the girls had so much fun learning what it’s like be-

ing a firefighter. After a time with the trucks, the girls were shown a demonstration by our fire chief on how a firefighter would dress for a fire in his turnout gear. Many precautions are taken so the firefighters are safe during a fire, and as Mr. Griffin added layer after layer of firefighter gear, it got harder and harder to recognize him. He also showed us how the mask and oxygen tank worked. What a great opportunity for us and we are so grateful to both Fire Chief Ron Griffin and fire fighter

Rita Kerr for sharing their skills and time with us. It was especially nice for the girls to meet Rita, and realize that women can be ﬁreﬁghters too. Who knows,

maybe one day, one of our girls will be a ﬁreﬁghter! Wouldn’t that be great! -submitted by Brenda Laliberte Spark Guider

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Town of Strasbourg Notice of Intent to Amend Zoning Bylaw Pursuant to Section 207 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007, the Council of the Town of Strasbourg gives notice of its intention to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 223/91 as hereinafter provided. It is proposed to amend Zoning Bylaw 223/91 as follows: 1.

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The zoning district map referred to in Part IV, Section 2 shall be amended by rezoning from UR-Urban Reserve District to M-Industrial District, Parcel B & C, Plan 101429726 Ext 2 and Ext 4 shown in the bold outline on the map forming part of this notice.

The property may be generally described as Portion SE 25-24-22-2 W2nd The purpose for the proposed map change is to permit a commercial development of the property. 2.

Text Change – Contractor Facilities 1. Uses Permitted at Council’s Discretion The following uses are discretionary uses in the C2 and M Industrial District: (a) Contractor Facilities

PART I - DEFINITIONS Contractor Facilities - a development used for the provision of building construction, landscaping, concrete, electrical, excavation, drilling, heating, plumbing, paving, road construction sewer or siilar services a construction nature which require on-site storage space for materials, construction equipment or vehicles normally associated with the contractor service. Any sales areas shall be accessory to the principal general contractor service use only. This use class does not include professional, financial and office support services. Purpose: The purpose of the amendment is to accommodate the development of a large equipment storage lot. Public Inspection: Any person may inspect the bylaw at the Municipal Office between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays.

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Rory Allen performs at Strasbourg Town Hall Rory Allen performed for a large audience at the Strasbourg Town Hall on October 13. Fun was had by all. Proceeds went to the St. Rita’s Catholic Church in Strasbourg.

NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MCKILLOP NO. 220 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office of: COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. 4 will be received by the undersigned at the municipal office during normal office hours until Wednesday, November 7th, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. local time. Nomination forms may be obtained from the municipal office. Dated this 23rd day of October, 2012. Barbara Griffin, Returning Officer

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WDS Cross Country Running report William Derby students, Skylar Andrews, Doni Aliev, Alyson Edwards, Rose Mansbridge-Goldie and Julia Edwards competed in this year’s Pre-District Cross Country Meet at the Kelvington Golf Course on September 26. Aly and Skylar were in the Wee Pee age division and ran 2K, while Doni, a PeeWee, ran 3K. Rose, a Junior girl, and Julia, Senior girl, both ran 4k. Competition was stiff for all of the WDS runners, but Aly, Rose and Julia all managed to come in first place and bring home gold medals in their age group. They ran the following week in the District meet, also in Kelvington, with the top runners in Horizon School Division. Each of the girls reduced their first race time and placed first here as well.

Both Rose and Julia competed in the Provincial Cross Country meet in Echo Valley Provincial Park near Fort Qu’Appelle on Saturday, October 13. These two young

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by Reena Nerbas Dear Reena, Do you have a recipe for making vinegar from herbs? Debra Dear Debra, In a re-sealable glass container combine: 1 large bunch of clean herbs such as basil or tarragon with three cups white wine vinegar. Store in a cool, dry place, can be used for up to one year. This is great for vinaigrettes. Additionally puree some herbs such as; parsley, chives and oregano with a small amount of water in a blender, and then freeze inside ice cube trays. They can later be stored in plastic bags for use in ﬂavouring soups and sauces. Herb butter can be made with the addition of about four tbsp. chopped, dried herb leaves and a dash of lemon juice to one quarter pound of butter softened at room temperature. The butter should then be stored in the refrigerator in a covered container. Hi Reena, Can you tell me what to use to get dishwasher spots off of good stainless steel cutlery? I have tried white vinegar but it doesn’t last very long. Is there a commercial product that I can get? Thanks, Mavis Dear Mavis, Get a baking pan and loosely lay crumpled aluminium foil onto the bottom. Into the pan drop one-quarter cup Arm and Hammer So Clean washing soda and enough hot water to cover the bottom of the pan. Put your stainless steel into the mixture for about ﬁve mins. If anything is going to get rid of those spots,

Dear Reena, I’ve just moved into a new home with bamboo floors. I’m told not to use water. Any safe floor cleaning suggestions would be appreciated. Heidi Hi Heidi, Bamboo is becoming all the rage! Installing bamboo flooring is healthier and great for families with asthma, allergies or other respiratory ailments. It is important to note that bamboo floors tend to scratch easily when they are initially installed; the good news is that they will dry out and toughen up over time. Treat your gorgeous bamboo flooring much like you would hardwood (although bamboo is not a wood but really a grass). With the seasonal changes in Canada, our humidity levels can affect bamboo flooring. In the summer, when humidity is higher, the floor will expand; in the winter, when humidity is lower, the floor will contract. It is important to maintain a humidity level that is at least 45% throughout the year, with the help of a dehumidifier/ humidifier. Bamboo is sensitive to moisture so you want to limit the use of excessive water to clean the floor. Also like wood, bamboo can be purchased unfinished or finished with a urethane or acrylic finish. To care for a bamboo floor, use a dry, untreated dust mop or micro fiber flat mop daily. Or vacuum the floor with a brush head attachment. Spot clean bamboo floors with a moist towel, a micro fiber cloth or micro fiber flat mop. Do not use any wood polish, wax or solvent cleaners or finishes on the floor, as they can damage or dull the surface. Do

not wet-strip the ﬂoor. To restore the ﬂoor, use a screen disk or drum sander, or call in a professional. As well there are bamboo cleaners on the market or use a solution of 50/50 apple cider vinegar and water but remember not to over wet. Enjoy! Dear Reena, I have volunteered to bring a green veggie salad to an upcoming potluck. Any advice on how to keep it cold until it is time to eat? Thanks, Tracey Dear Tracey, Build your salad and store it in the fridge. When the time comes for you to head to the potluck, sprinkle frozen peas into the bowl. Toss and seal with a lid. The little peas act as ice packs and chill the entire salad. Uses for Leftover Vodka: • Remove hairspray from mirrors. Dampen a soft, clean cloth with vodka and wipe mirrors. • Use vodka to clean gold and gemstone jewelry. Soak your jewels in a dish of vodka and then wipe with a soft toothbrush. The vodka will dissolve grime and leave your bling, blingy. Make a handy ice pack by pouring one-half cup vodka and one-half cup water into a sealable freezer bag. Freeze and apply to aches, pains or black eyes. ______________________ I enjoy your questions and tips, keep them coming! Missed a column? Can’t remember a solution? Need a speaker for an upcoming event? Check out my brand new blog/website: reena.ca Reena Nerbas is a popular presenter and author of the National Best Selling series, “Household Solutions 1 with Substitutions”, “Household Solutions 2 with Kitchen Secrets” and

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Autumn colouration of leaves This autumn we seemed to of colours in flowers. During pigment. That beautiful bright have missed so much of the spring and summer, the leaves orange colour seen in some of beautiful leaf colours. Part serve as the principal site for our maples is the result of red of this was due to the very the photosynthetic process anthocyanin pigment mixed dry last couple of months and in which carbon dioxide and with yellow carotenoid. instead of the leaves turning water with the aid of light are Many ask why is the colouthe brilliant shades of au- manufactured into carbohy- ration some years so brilliant? tumn - instead they shriveled drates or food for the plants. The answer is simply perfect up, turned brown and fell off This process takes place in the climatic conditions. The most prematurely. important environOnly a few ...the most important environmental mental factors that places in the influence the deworld have the factors that influence the degree of gree of colours are combination of colours [of leaves] are light intensity, light intensity, temtree types and perature and water climatic condi- temperature and water supply... supply. Bright light tions necessary favours brilliant for vivid autumn foliage and cells containing chlorophyll. red colouration. Every fall of course climatic conditions This chlorophyll also gives we get those autumn shades like the amount of rainfall the leaf its green colour. As of yellow and brown but the must also occur. It is the de- the days shorten and tempera- brilliant hues that make the ciduous trees and shrubs that tures cool, there is a decline autumn landscape truly specdisplay the most noticeable in the rate of photosynthesis tacular are a direct result of autumn colour but evergreens as well as the synthesis of the weather. Warm, sunny also develop autumn coloura- new chlorophyll. As the green days followed by cool nights tion. Many homeowners be- pigment decreases, other pig- with temperatures below 10 come unnecessarily alarmed ments present in the leaf be- C (50 F), but not freezing when in the autumn the income more evident. will produce the best colour. terior needles of their pines, Other pigments present in Rainy or cloudy days without spruce and fir change colour. the leaves include yellow or much light that occur near the They mistakenly interpret this orange carotenoid pigments. time of peak colouration will as a disease or insect problem, This is the same pigment decrease the autumn colouranot realizing that even ever- which gives the carrot its fa- tion. Heavy rains and high greens occasionally shed their miliar colour. Carotenoid pig- winds can sweep the leaves leaves. ments in the leaves account off the trees early. Freezing The variety of leaf colour for the yellow and golden leaf temperatures and very heavy that we enjoy is due to the colour we see in the fall. The frost will essentially stop all physics of sunlight striking yellows of horse chestnut, processes occurring within the pigments in the leaves. poplar, birch and ash are love- the leaf tissue prior to the pigCholorphylls, carotenoids, ly examples of the carotenoid ments reaching maximum deanthocyanins and tannins are pigmentation. The presence of velopment. the four broad categories of tannins along with the yellow So enjoy the colours of pigments found in leaves. carotenoid will give a more autumn as they are displayed These same pigments are golden yellow pigmentation this year. Go for a walk, give also responsible for the array to the leaf. thanks for having the nature Anthocyanin pigments surrounding us and enjoy this are responsible for the pink, beautiful season to the fullest. red and purple colours in the Patricia Hanbidge leaves. Maple, some oaks, Horticulturist viburnum and others show Saskatoon School a reaction between various of Horticulture sugars and the anthocayanin

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Page 13 have yet to see it all! My gold Chevy is on shifter knob #5, and thinking about it, even my beater Jimmy had a blue teardrop in it. Now that my daily driver is a Chrysler 300, you’d think that maybe, just maybe I’d leave well enough alone. The answer, of course, is no. The shifter knobs in those cars can become problematic when the chrome collar falls off and continually jams in the shift gate (remember what I said in the last paragraph?). A simple dab of glue would ﬁx it, but I’m not a man of simple ﬁxes. With a few good turns to the left, the original knob comes off, leaving behind a chrome

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Agriculture news & views Canadian Western Agribition prepares for 42nd Edition XL Foods important to Canadian Western Agribition with over eight states bringing Arena. This building will fea- land, Russia, and China. AgriSaskatchewan cattle producers (CWA) might be entering mid- cattle from across the Midwest. ture Canada’s largest show and bition will host more than 800 The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association is encouraging the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and XL Foods to expedite the process of rectifying all food safety issues and bringing the XL Foods beef processing plant back on stream, to minimize the impact on Saskatchewan cattle producers. “Through no fault of our own, we will be suffering ﬁnancial hardship through this,” says Wood Mountain rancher Mark Elford, chair of the SCA. “XL Foods is an important part of the beef industry. Saskatchewan cattle producers need this facility buying market cattle and producing the safe, healthy and nutritious beef our customers demand.” The SCA feels that the food safety systems in place are working, a threat was caught, the potential for signiﬁcant risk to consumer health has been prevented and once corrective protocols are in place, the plant should be allowed to resume operations. “Cattle are coming off the pasture and Saskatchewan cattle producers are planning their fall marketing programs. Having a major processor sidelined and out of the market will have a dramatic effect on prices for all weight ranges of cattle. We hope the agencies involved can work overtime to solve any remaining issues and get this processor back in business,” says Elford.

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dle age as it celebrates its 42nd event, but it’s showing no signs of slowing down. In fact, Canada’s largest livestock event is booming. Cattle entries are up more than 10% from 2011. Youth entries in events like the Junior Beef Extreme are also up more than 10% highlighting the strength and depth of young cattle producers in the industry. United States entries have also reached a high since pre-BSE

On October 15, the Saskatchewan government released its 25 Year Saskatchewan Water Security Plan, outlining seven goals which they identified as an important economic growth opportunity for Saskatchewan. “The Saskatchewan Irrigation Projects Association (SIPA) has been working diligently to advance the expansion of irrigation in the Province,” chairperson Roger Pederson said. “And, while there have been a number of infill projects, SIPA has been working to advance new irrigation projects by studying the economic benefits of irrigation through its report “Time to Irrigate”. This indicates that with the addition of 500,000 irrigated acres in Saskatchewan would provide an additional $12 billion of household incomes, $33 billion of gross domestic product and $58 billion of sales.” “I am encouraged that irrigation was identified as an opportunity for economic growth by the provincial government in their Water Security Plan,” Pederson added. The Plan includes the formation of a Provincial Water Council and the development of an irrigation strategy, both of which SIPA has been asking for. The release of this report is timely as there is currently a proposal for a Conveyance Project for the Upper Qu’Appelle River system to increase the flow of water from Lake Diefenbaker to Buffalo Pound Lake for municipal (population growth), industrial (solution potash mines), recreational, environmental (habitat preservation) and 120,000 acres of irrigation. The total amount of water for this Project would be 6% of the annual inflow into Lake Diefenbaker. SIPA believes the benefits from this project could also bring increased intensive agriculture production including fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables to Saskatchewan doorsteps. Presently only 10% of the vegetables we consume are grown in Saskatchewan.

by Calvin Daniels

the crop will be. No amount of fertilizer can boost production without rain. Nothing a farmer can do can protect a crop from an early fall frost. So farmers roll the dice with every crop. They invest large amounts of money in seed, fuel, fertilizer and other inputs and then hope nature cooperates. And even if nature cooperates, farmers take what they produce to a market where they have little control of the price they take for the crop grown. It is a multi-million dollar business today, where a single tractor or combine can cost $500,000, or more. For comparison that is like two new entry level homes in a city such as Yorkton, with a few dollars left over to start furnishing. The scale of farming today is something that is hard even for those working with farmers regularly to get their heads around. The average Prairie farm will have a far greater capital investment than most retail businesses in the towns and cities which dot the map. The annual operating costs of a farm will be higher than those same businesses. To the credit of the Brad Wall government, it is taking a lead in trying to re-inform the broader public about the importance of farming. Agriculture Minister Stewart and Farm Credit Canada President Greg Stew-

sale of Bison, as well as Agribition’s famous Bred Heifer Sale. Entries are up by 20% in Agribition’s signature event, Canada’s Premier Select Ranch Horse Competition, and sheep and goat entries are up 37% and 7% respectively. International interest is also on the rise. International guest pre-registration is up 30% with buyers traveling to Regina from countries like Argentina, Fin-

SIPA encouraged by new water security plan

AgNotes Less and less people have a tie to farming, but as a sector agriculture remains an important one not just on the Canadian Prairies, but around the world. There may be less farmers, but they still till the same amount of soil, and ultimately produce the food we all eat. We may be at a point in our history where too many people think food just comes from the supermarket, and are little aware the milk in the carton on the table at breakfast comes from a cow on a farm, but that does not change the importance of the cow, or the farmer. So it is a good thing when we try to raise awareness a bit by pausing to say thank you to farmers in some small way. Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart recently proclaimed October as Agriculture Month in the province. It is not a new initiative to mark the month, but it remains a worthwhile endeavour. It is too easy for those of us not involved directly with farming to forget just how difﬁcult the business is. Farming is one of those occupations where you can do everything perfectly and Mother Nature still ultimately determines how successful

“Canadian Western Agribition is known as the best beef show in North America. Increased cattle entries and a resurgence of youth in the cattle industry is something all sectors of agriculture can celebrate,” says Marty Seymour, CEO of Agribition. To facilitate the need for improved show and sale space, Agribition has built a brand new Commercial Cattle Sale

art recently signed a partnership agreement recognizing Saskatchewan as the first province to become an official partner on Agriculture More Than Ever. “Partners of the initiative will work to promote the contributions made by farmers, ranchers and the industry to the economy, environment and health of people around the world. Through Agriculture More Than Ever, producers, stakeholders, industry leaders and others involved in agriculture provide information, dispel myths, and tell success stories to improve public understanding of the industry,” detailed a Saskatchewan government release. It will be a major undertaking in an era fewer and fewer people have ridden a tractor around a field, or helped move cattle to pasture. But because farmers ultimately feed us all it is critical we better understand and appreciate what they do so that we have continued confidence in the food we eat, and how it was produced at the farm level. Calvin Daniels is a Yorkton-based ag columnist and writer.

Wheat and Barley Development Commissions Sask Party Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart has announced the creation of two committees tasked with establishing wheat and barley commissions in Saskatchewan. Previously, wheat and barley check-offs were collected by the Canadian Wheat Board. With the new marketing structure, Saskatchewan producers will have an opportunity to direct how check-offs from the sale of wheat and barley grown in Saskatchewan will be used for research and de-

velopment through the new commissions. The two committees will work with the ministry, the Agri-Food Council and a private consultant to help establish the commissions. These interim committees will remain in place only until elections are held for the boards of directors to run the respective commissions. It is expected that the wheat and barley commissions will be in place and operational by August 2013.

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In its final official crop report for the 2012 crop season, Saskatchewan Agriculture reports that ninety-nine per cent of the crop has been harvested. The five-year (2007-2011) provincial average for this time of year is 94 per cent combined. Warm and dry harvest weather allowed Saskatchewan producers to get the 2012 crop in the bin in mostly good condition. The northwestern region has 98 per cent of the crop combined and all other regions are reporting that 99 per cent of the crop is in the bin. Ninety-five per cent of the flax has been combined. In general, crop yields are reported to be average. Crop quality and grade are generally good for much of the province. Seventy-seven per cent of spring wheat and durum, 78 per

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cent of lentils, 89 per cent of peas and 95 per cent of canola are expected to fall within the top two grades. The number of acres in the province seeded to winter wheat and fall rye has decreased by 46 and 36 per cent respectively, relative to 2011. This is mainly due to dry soil and seed germination concerns. Across the province, topsoil moisture on cropland is rated as two per cent surplus, 31 per cent adequate, 43 per cent short and 24 per cent very short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as one per cent surplus, 31 per cent adequate, 39 per cent short and 29 per cent very short. Cattle producers have more-than-adequate winter hay supplies.

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How to help your child cope with immunizations Immunizations are a common stressor in early childhood. Many children would avoid immunizations if they could because they anticipate the pain that comes with the needle poke. Research has shown that children who are fearful of needles are more likely to avoid accessing health care as adults, with the risk of missing early identiﬁcation of more serious illnesses. There are some strategies that parents can use to help young children cope with the fear and stress of immunizations. Mothers are encouraged to breastfeed young babies before, during, and after immunizations because it is comforting. Research has shown that babies who are breastfed cry less during needles than babies who are not. For older infants or those not nursing, it is helpful to distract their attention from the procedure. Some ideas for distraction are shaking a rattle or bell, playing with a favourite toy, and watching videos on a digital camera or phone. Anything that parents know is interest-

ing to their baby can act as a way of distracting attention from the needle. For preschoolers and older children, distraction can also be used. Talking to a child about something exciting that he or she will be doing later that day or on the weekend is a good method to help children focus on something other than the needle. Favourite toys, books, and video games are all potentially helpful distraction objects. When picking objects to distract children, think about what they are most interested in. The thing that seems to best keep your child’s attention has the best chance of being a successful distracter. Distraction can also help parents, who often ﬁnd immunizations stressful. Needles hurt less when the muscle is relaxed so it is also important to help your child loosen up before the needle poke. Involve the child’s imagination to help him/her relax. For example, parents can teach their child deep breathing. This involves focusing on taking deep

breaths in and out, while trying to make your belly inﬂate like a balloon when you take a breath in and deﬂating the balloon when you blow out. Concentrating on this type of deep breathing before and during the needle is a good distraction because it takes concentration. Deep breathing also helps relax the muscle to make the poke less painful. Another way to relax the muscle is to have your child use his or her imagination by pretending that his or her arm is like a cooked spa-

ghetti noodle. For parents with children who are worrying about upcoming immunizations, rehearsing what will happen on the day can be helpful. The most important part of rehearsing the immunizations involves talking about how the child will cope with the pain. Try using some of the strategies like deep breathing or distraction. Rehearsing what will happen and what your child will do to make it less scary can be done through role-playing.

Your child, a stuffed toy, or the adult can act out the part of getting the needle. If your child is not interested in discussing the upcoming immunization, or is avoiding conversations related to getting a needle, it is best to respect his

or her needs and only discuss the needles when your child asks about it. Written by Dr. Lara Spagrud and Early Childhood Psychology team at Public Health Services

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tuesday, october 23, 2012 • last mountain times looks and rides much better. Next week is the vote for Semans town council. Remember to get out and vote. Good luck to all the candidates that have let their names stand. Semans library celebrated Library Week with coffee and treats. There were not many visiting the library, but those that did entered to win the daily door prizes of a book and another gift. The winners were: Tuesday – Amanda Leader of

Raymore; Wednesday – Ethel Dufﬁeld and Thursday – Lori Mountstephen, both of Semans. Afﬁnity Credit Union in Semans celebrated Credit Union Day with an Open House on October 18 with cake, coffee and numerous door prizes. Approximately 40 people enjoyed a piece of delicious cake made by Karen’s Kakes and a visit with the staff. Lynn Gettis

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V I knew a man who refused to see a doctor. He did go a few times in his life, when he was feeling really sick and wanted a prescription, but the thought of going in just for a check-up never entered his mind. Why look for trouble? Most of his family enjoyed good health, so he assumed that he would have the same. Sadly, he died rather suddenly of a cancer that may have responded to treatment had it been found earlier. Not knowing about his terminal condition did not make it go away, it only kept him from taking action while he still had the time. It is never fun going to the doctor. Chances are you will be told you have to do something you really don’t want to do, like eating healthier or exercising more or other things to take better care of yourself. For this reason, some people stay away just so that they can continue on living the way they always have, not worrying about cholesterol or calories, and believing that their health will always be good. Many people have a similar attitude when it comes to their spiritual health. They don’t want to think too seriously about God or anything beyond this natural life, but prefer to carry on believing that everything is good. Reading the Bible or going to church never makes their list of things to do. If they never hear differently, then there is nothing they have to do or be concerned about. They assume that all the Bible talks about is all the fun things they will have to stop doing or all the hard things that they must do, but would rather not. It is true that the Bible gives instructions on how we

are to live our lives, but that is not the main message. It is not about what we have to do but about what God has already done for us. Putting it very simply, the Bible says that because God loves us, he sent his son Jesus Christ. It is because of Jesus’ death on the cross, and his resurrection from the dead, that we can be forgiven of our sins and become children of God. Jesus provided the way for us to the Father and it is through him that we can have abundant, eternal life. The Bible teaches that sin has separated us from God, but that Jesus is the way to have our relationship with God restored. Even before we knew we were sick, the full remedy for our spiritual sickness has been provided. That’s better news than you will ever hear from any doctor. Avoiding the doctor won’t keep you healthy but a little preventative care may provide lifelong beneﬁts. Avoiding God does not mean that you won’t someday have to stand before him. Taking some time for a spiritual check-up will provide an eternity of beneﬁts.

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ictoria Square Hearing is a “one stop” centre for those seeking assistance with hearing loss concerns. And, those seeking assistance at Victoria Square Hearing can be assured that they are getting assistance from the best in the field. Candace Fischer, who owns and operates Victoria Square Hearing, has worked as an audiologist in a variety of different settings including hospitals, clinics, and even on the manufacturing side. As a manufacturer’s rep, she has trained and provided hearing instrument fitting expertise to audiologists and practitioners in western Canada. “Our specialties are most certainly hearing aid counseling, and fitting,” Candace explains. “Victoria Square Hearing has all the latest in diagnostic testing equipment and hearing aid verification systems. And my experience in many different clinical settings in Canada and the US, has helped me determine what is necessary to insure my clients get a successful fitting. I have been called on throughout Western Canada to assist with difficult to fit patients.” In an interview with Last Mountain Times, Candace explained that the practice of audiology involves a lot more than assessing a client’s level of hearing impairment. “We offer the full range of hearing services, from hearing tests, hearing aid counseling and recommendations, hearing aid demonstrations, to specially molded earplugs for musicians and IPod users. In addition, we also service and repair hearing aids, and do industrial testing and screening.” “Many people think that hearing loss is a condition associated exclusively with growing older, however that’s a misconception,” Candace said. “Hearing loss in adults can be caused by many factors in addition to aging. Exposure to excessive noise exposure, hereditary conditions, vascular and circulatory disorders, and tumors can also cause hearing loss. In children, the most common causes are middle ear infections, congenital conditions,

Candace Fischer and childhood infectious diseases such as mumps and measles.” Do most people realize that their hearing may have diminished over time, or is it usually a sudden thing? “Usually not. Hearing loss often develops unnoticeably over several years. Most people compensate for the very gradual changes by asking others to repeat, turn the TV up louder, possibly even reading lips,” Candace noted. “Allowed to continue, these habits mistakenly make you believe there is no problem, or that it has gone away.” “As well, many people falsely believe that their particular type of hearing loss can’t be helped,” Candace added. “In virtually all cases, nerve deafness can be helped through ampliﬁcation. Other types of impairment may be medically treatable. Under any circumstance, regular examinations and hearing tests will provide a certain answer. Some people discover their problem is just too much earwax!” Will hearing aids restore a person’s hearing to normal levels, and is it necessary to have an appliance in both ears? “ Just as their name sug-

gests, these devices can only “aid” your hearing, whatever its condition. They can’t restore hearing nor retard the progression of nerve deafness,” Candace said. “Our hearing mechanism relies on input from both ears to locate sound sources, and focus on speciﬁc sounds and conversations. Studies show that those wearing two aids understand more clearly and enjoy better sound quality.” We’ve all heard horror stories about good quality hearing aids costing thousands upon thousands of dollars. Are custom ﬁtted hearing aids really that expensive? “Cost is relative to the perceived value you get from your hearing aids. The most important ‘investment’ is your attitude and willingness to adapt to a new world of sound. For many, the improved quality of life and relationships make it one of the best investments they’ve made,” Candace said. “Some people default to mail-order hearing aids, or purchase them

online. However this route lacks one critical ingredient: The expertise and care of a licensed hearing professional. You’re not likely to trust other aspects of your health care to a mail-order solution, so why do it with something as essential as your hearing?” Candace added that chances are, no matter what our age, we rely on our hearing to maintain our connection with the world, and communicate with those close to us, so we should take the feelings of others into account when we make decisions about whether or not to seek assistance for hearing loss. Candace Fischer has been practicing audiology since 1991, and says she looks forward to using her years of experience to help you hear better. Candace and husband Gerry have one son, Jack. They were all born and raised in Regina. When she is not in the clinic, she can be found running Jack around to his various sports activities.

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NEWS silton / sask beach / kannata valley Mae Clarke • 729-3014

On Wednesday, October 10, the Silton Bridge Club held their 5th annual bridge tournament at the Silton Community Hall. There were 54 players in attendance. These folks travelled from as far away as Regina, Davidson, Pilot Butte, Lumsden, Craven, Regina Beach, Strasbourg, Kannata Valley and Silton. The day was enjoyed by all in attendance. Lunch was provided by the Silton Ladies with the proceeds for the day going to the Silton Community Hall. First place winners were: Janie Kearns, and Richey Lane. Second place: Don and Iris Neufeld. Third place: Norm Hassman and Marg Blackmore, and last but not least, fourth place winners were: Fran Berclund and Eleanor Sellested. We are happy to have Dodee Flegel back home after her hip replacement. I spoke with her the other day and she is doing very well and I

believe she is learning to sit and relax and enjoy the pampering. A speedy recovery Dodee!! The Halloween Bash is quickly approaching and ﬁnal plans are in the works for decorations, food and the music. Get your costumes ready and come out and have fun with your neighbours and friends. There will be a prize for the best dressed male and female. This does not necessarily mean you have to look perfect and have an expensive costume. Everyone in attendance will be the judge of who the best dressed male and female by means of a vote. Come and make a night of it and have a good time. Proceeds from this event will stay with the Last Mountain Lake Community Association to be used to upgrade our music and sound equipment, and we are also looking at replacing our bulletin board. Mae Clarke

GRAVEL TENDER The Resort Village of Saskatchewan Beach is accepting tenders for road gravel and beach sand. Samples required. Closing date November 9, 2012. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Sharie Hall, Administrator Box 220, Silton, SK S0G 4L0 Phone: (306)729-4410 Fax: (306) 729-2017 Email: administrator@saskatchewanbeach.ca

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REPEAL DESIGNATION AS MUNICIPAL HERITAGE PROPERTY

Section 17 (2), The Heritage Property Act, R.S.S. 1978, c H-2.2, as amended

TO:

Village of Earl Grey Box 100 Earl Grey, Sask. SOG 1JO

Notice is hereby given that not less than thirty days from the date of service of this notice, the council of the Village of Earl Grey intends to pass a bylaw pursuant to the provisions of The Heritage Property Act, to repeal the Municipal Heritage Property designation of the following real property known as: Great War Veterans Hall legally described as: Lots 20, 21, and 22, Block 2, Plan E2774 and located at 134 Main Street in Earl Grey, Saskatchewan. The property was originally designated as Municipal Heritage Property by Bylaw 5-2004, read a third time and passed on the 8th day of December, 2004. The reasons for the proposed repeal are as follows: 1. An independent structural investigation, conducted by a structural engineering firm (Genivar) was completed and the building has been deemed structurally dangerous and unsafe in that the floor structure has already mostly completed collapsed and is not fixable. 2. Building has been determined to be unsafe and to prevent future harm to person to persons that may enter the building which also poses a liability issue, the building should be demolished as soon as possible. Any person wishing to object to the proposed repeal must serve council with a written objection stating the reasons for the objection and all relevant facts not less than three days prior to consideration of the repealing bylaw. Dated this 16th day of October, 2012. Murray Cook, Administrator

Simple ways to boost your energy levels No one is immune to random bouts of fatigue. For many people, fatigue is most common around mid-afternoon, when the workday starts to drag and that hefty midday meal has inspired thoughts of catnaps. Though an episode of fatigue here or there is likely nothing to worry about, adults who find themselves routinely struggling to muster any energy, whether it’s to finish a project at work or play with the kids at night, might be surprised to learn that boosting daily energy levels is relatively simple. The following are a few easy ways to boost your energy levels and make the most of each and every day. Get regular exercise Many adults know the value of exercise but simply can’t find the time in the day to squeeze in a little time on the treadmill or at the gym. But the American Council on Exercise notes that as little as 10 minutes of moderate or vigorous exercise at a time each day can boost your energy levels and improve mood. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that adults get at least 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, including at least two days of muscle-strengthening activities, each week. If that’s a problem, particularly on weekdays, squeeze in 10 minutes here or there when the opportunity presents itself. But the more committed you are to regular exercise, the more your energy levels are likely to improve.

Treat yourself to a massage Many people ﬁnd their energy levels are adversely affected by stress. Too much stress can make you physically sick and cause both physical and mental fatigue. There are many ways to more effectively cope with stress, and treating yourself to a massage is one of them. A massage can relieve stress and help overworked muscles recover, boosting energy levels as a result. Treat breakfast with the respect it deserves When you wake up in the morning, even after a great night’s sleep, your body’s energy reserves are almost entirely depleted. Consequently, men and women who don’t eat a healthy breakfast are almost certain to struggle with their energy levels throughout the day. Something as simple as a bowl of low-calorie cereal or some oatmeal with fruit can help restore your body’s energy levels and lay the groundwork for a productive day. Skipping breakfast entirely will make you feel sluggish in the morning and increases the risk that you will overeat come lunchtime, adversely impacting your energy levels for the rest of the day. Focus on maintaining steady energy levels throughout the day Lacking energy over the course of a typical day might be a byproduct of your eating habits beyond the breakfast

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Mind reading If any of us truly could read minds, we would likely be sitting on a beach somewhere with nothing to do but manage our investments. Somehow though, we often feel certainty about what is in the mind of a partner, boss, or offspring. Just listen, over the next few days, and see if you can detect a closet mind reader in your midst. They usually start like this, “You think that...”. A variety of endings might be: 1) just because I’m home all day, I don’t do anything but watch the soaps; 2) our bank account is a bottomless pit; 3) you will magically get good marks without opening a book; 4) it’s easy to get up every day and go to the ofﬁce; 5) you’re the only one who has stress; 5) all teenagers do is drink and do drugs. Mind readers are so conﬁdent of their abilities, that even if the listener corrects them, and says “actually, that’s not what I think,” the mind reader often says, “Oh yes you do!” It is hard to convince a mind reader that they have a comprehension problem. Nor can you have a meaningful conversation with one. You spend all your time arguing about who is right about what is in your mind. In reality, the mind reader imagines what another’s intentions might be and then projects it onto the other, upgrading it to the level of fact.

A low-calorie bowl of cereal in the morning can help improve energy levels throughout the day.

table. Numerous studies have found that eating three large meals per day is not an effective way to maintain steady energy levels over the course of a typical day. Instead, smaller, more frequent meals coupled with healthy snacks can stabilize blood sugar levels and help maintain sufﬁcient energy levels, improving both mental acuity and mood. Instead of a large omelet platter for breakfast, choose a small bowl of low-calorie cereal and follow it up three to four hours later with a healthy snack of fresh fruit. When lunchtime arrives three to four hours after your mid-morning snack, choose a small lunch with ample protein and follow that up a few hours later with a healthy snack of yogurt. The speciﬁcs of your diet should be discussed with your physician, but you will likely

find that eating smaller,more frequent meals and healthy snacks will drastically improve your energy levels throughout the day. Drink more fluids. Your lack of energy might not be the result of an unhealthy breakfast or a lack of exercise. Some people simply don’t drink enough fluids to stay hydrated and feel sluggish as a result. Symptoms of dehydration mimic those of hunger, leading many to purchase unhealthy snacks when they might just need to drink more fluids. Those snacks can compound the sluggishness you feel from being dehydrated, zapping your energy levels even further. So if you daily routine does not include drinking enough fluids, try having a few glasses of water each day and your energy levels might just improve.

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by Gwen Randall-Young This process is incredibly damaging to communication, and to relationships. It is actually a subtle form of bullying. It is invasive and controlling. The path of integrity is to say, “Sometimes I imagine you think that... Then, follow that up with, “Am I correct, or am I reading something into your intentions that is not there?” If the person conﬁrms you are right, then you can proceed and discuss how you feel about that. If they say you are wrong, humbly accept your mistake. You might even apologize for misreading them. Then, ask for what you need, without criticizing or judging the other. You have a much better chance of getting your needs met this way. Gwen Randall-Young is an author and award-winning Psychotherapist based out of Alberta. www.gwen.ca Disclaimer: the opinions expressed are those of the writer.

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Deadly season for Canadian hunters Heartbreaking headlines from across the country are highlighting a rash of premature deaths because of unintended incidents involving firearms this fall hunting season. Two deaths in Ontario, one in Alberta and one in Saskatchewan this month are drawing attention to the vital need for training and safe practices while hunting. Terry Pratt, an instructor with the Canadian Firearms Safety Course, said “This has been an exceptional year for the accidental discharge of a firearm, especially while hunting. While it is impossible to identify a single reason for the spike in firearmrelated hunting deaths, common-sense safety needs to always be top-of-mind for anyone handling a gun.” “Once you’ve got a firearm in your hands, you have to be aware of your situation at all times,” says Pratt. Each province and territory has different hunting regulations. However, there are safety measures that need to be respected and good judgment that needs to be exercised whenever a firearm is used for hunting. • Take a Canadian Firearms Safety Course. Refresher courses for experienced hunters are recommended. • Wear a blaze orange so you are easily visible. • When traveling to and from a hunting area, keep your firearm unloaded and locked.

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FORM N (Section 55 of the Act)

NOTICE OF POLL PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that: A poll has been granted for the election of: Board Member: Horizon School Division No. 205 Sub-Division No. 9 (Drake / Nokomis / Punnichy / Raymore) Voting will take place on the 24th day of October, 2012 from 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the polling places listed below. I will declare the result of the election at the School Division Ofﬁce, Lanigan on the 25th day of October, 2012, at the hour of 3:00 P.M. Polling Area No.

Polling Place

Address

#1 Drake

Village of Drake Ofﬁce

125 Francis Street Drake, Saskatchewan

#2 Nokomis

Nokomis Centennial Hall

105 - 3rd Ave., West Nokomis, Sask.

#3 Punnichy

Punnichy Community Hall

609 - 6th Avenue Punnichy, Sask.

#4 Raymore

Elks Hall

221 Queen Street Raymore, Sask.

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• Do not hunt in populated areas. This includes rural communities, even where the population is relatively low. • Do not hunt in an area where several hunters are already present. • Do not hunt when visibility is impaired by conditions such as heavy fog or a lack of daylight. • Never hunt while impaired, whether by a lack of sleep or substances such as alcohol or medication. • Rely on sight, not sound. Do not pull the trigger until you are absolutely certain that your target is indeed wildlife, and not a person. • Never let your attention lapse. Focus on the task at hand and exercise extreme caution at all times while handing a firearm. • Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. • Always point the muzzle in a safe direction. • Obtain permission before hunting on private property. Conflicts involving trespassing can quickly escalate and result in negative outcomes. • Be familiar with the hunting regulations in your area. -Canada Safety Council

STARS launches operations in Saskatoon As of noon October 15, the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) began providing helicopter air ambulance services for critically ill and injured patients from its second base in Saskatchewan. Following a brief ceremony involving dignitaries and former patients, the Saskatoon base was put into service, providing greater access to rapid emergency medical care and transportation. STARS signed a service agreement with the Government of Saskatchewan in April 2011 to provide helicopter air ambulance services from bases in Regina and Saskatoon. The Regina base opened on April 30, 2012 and has since completed more than 80 missions ranging from emergency scene calls to inter-hospital transfers. Andrea Robertson, STARS president and CEO, said the opening of a second base in Saskatchewan offers hope to thousands of people across the province. “Together with our partners in emergency services and health care, we will enhance the chain of survival for critically ill and injured patients,” said Robertson. “We couldn’t have made this day a reality without support of the Government of Saskatchewan, corporate supporters and the community.” As is customary, STARS

is beginning operations at the Saskatoon base during daylight hours, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and will proceed toward 24-hour service in the coming months. STARS phases in base openings to increase comfort level with providing service in an air medical environment when the majority of clinical and aviation staff are new. This provides for the safest environment for patients and the STARS team. STARS is a charitable, non-profit organization which provides rapid and specialized emergency medical care and transportation for critically ill and injured patients. STARS has flown more than 23,000 missions since 1985, and operates from six bases in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, including Calgary, Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Regina, Saskatoon and Winnipeg.

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Dorothy Wolter • 363-2148

A Celebration of Life service for Nellie Bartel of Saskatoon, formerly of Drake, will be held on Saturday, October 27 at 10:30 a.m. at Nutana Park Mennonite Church, 1701 Ruth St., Saskatoon. Memorial gifts may be directed to MCC Saskatchewan, 600 - 45th St. W., Saskatoon S7L 5W9, or to Sherbrooke Community Centre, 401 Acadia Dr., Saskatoon S7H 2E7. 48c One of our own is an assistant captain for the Flin Flon Bombers in his third season and 26 players. He was named the best defensive player at the midget AA baseball nationals and he hopes to play NCAA Division I hockey and then go on to play for the Drake Canucks. Cameron Blair has two younger brothers and his parents Scott and Calla farm west of Drake. Cam’s jersey is 19 and is sponsored by Calm Air. I look forward to the season that Cam will play for the Drake Canucks. Good luck Cameron. October 11, eight ladies helped Doreen Snider celebrate her 93rd birthday in the Manor. Attending from the Villa were Florence Boechler, Mary Bergen, Katherine Funk, Marg Bartel and Dorothy Wolter. Residents of the Manor were Mary Ann Bartel, Edna Meikle and Mary Schmidt. These ladies played dominoes, served the cake and to close the evening Doreen read poems she has compiled over the years. The pumpkin king of Nokomis is Eric Jeschke. He had a pumpkin that came in at 600 pounds. Nancy Hards also

of Nokomis came in at 529 pounds with her pumpkin. Last year Nancy won and Eric came in second. October 13, yours truly among others from Drake attended the St. Mary’s CWL soup and sandwich noon luncheon. Sympathy to the Alfred and Hertha Appelt families on the passing of Alfred in August and Hertha in September. REACT has a notice out that they will pick up plastic now. Bob and Joanne Bergen and Mary Bergen travelled to Winnipeg to visit Don, Josine Bergen and family. The Drake Community Services for Seniors had 17 seniors and three servers at the Villa for a noon dinner. The ice is being prepared for the Halloween skate October 31. I drove to Nokomis October 13 to take in the trade show and visit Pat Shalapatu, her daughter Ann and Lenora Penner. Get well wishes, thinking of and prayers for Mary Harrison, children, teachers, doctors, caregivers, nurses, folks in the hospital, in lodges, members mourning the loss of a loved one and anyone at home not feeling up to par. Dorothy Wolter

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The Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region is accepting applications for a permanent part-time Maintenance Service Worker for the Silver Heights Special Care Home in Raymore. Qualifications: The successful applicant will possess the following qualifications: Grade 10, Fireman’s Certificate, Refrigeration or Pool Operator Certificate. For more information regarding this position and the required qualifications or to submit a resume in confidence please contact: Employment Services Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region 12104HR03 2180 – 23rd Avenue Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 0A5 Fax: (306) 766-5296 Email: brandi.bazeley@rqhealth.ca For more information on career opportunities or to apply online, visit our website at: www.rqhealth.ca.

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Responding to the vision document the Sask. Party released at a private business luncheon last week, NDP leader John Nilson said the booklet offered very little to make life better for Saskatchewan families. “This is a new booklet of old tricks,” said Nilson. “The Sask. Party wants to put Saskatchewan further into debt and deﬁcit, with no plan to start saving until 2060. Their pamphlet is a return to the very ideological Sask. Party of 2003, pushing privatization at all costs.” Nilson said the booklet outlines a debt repayment plan that, if achieved, will not see the debt paid off until 2060, with no plan to paying off the much higher Crown debt. The proposed heritage fund – an idea the NDP raised and is in support of – wouldn’t begin

for another 48 years. “Every household knows, you don’t wait until the mortgage is paid off before you start saving for your children’s tuition fund,” said Nilson. “New Democrats do not support the idea of SaskBuilds, a $150 million allocation to an already tried and failed project. SaskBuilds is a do-over on the P3 Secretariat. That venture was muchheralded, but then failed and abandoned by the Sask. Party,” said Nilson. The NDP also noted that the expensive corporate tax cut won’t beneﬁt most of Saskatchewan’s employers, which are small businesses. “Saskatchewan’s population broke the one-million mark under the previous NDP government and New Democrats believe that population

WEEK OF OCTOBER 21 TO 27, 2012 LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: TAURUS, GEMINI & CANCER ARIES There is a lot of confusion in the air, but you won’t go against the flow. Let yourself be guided by your intuition and you will experience a wave of creativity. TAURUS Time is a rare commodity for many of us. Even though you are skilful in managing your own time, you will have to wait a while for some other people. GEMINI You may very well start dreaming of a vacation in the sun now that the cooler weather has arrived. Redoubling your efforts at work might help you be able to afford a little travel treat. CANCER If you are artistic, you will be able to create a masterpiece this week. On the romantic front, you will start a project that will cement your relationship. LEO Keep an active social life if you want to stay close to your friends. The idea of selling or buying a property is tickling your mind. VIRGO Even though you have to devote more time to a project than you’d planned to, in the end you will feel really proud of yourself. Enjoy the sense of having done your duty. LIBRA You are proud of your appearance in general, but buying some new clothes or sprucing yourself up in some other way will raise your self-esteem. SCORPIO If you’re expecting visitors this week, you will be tempted to clean the house thoroughly. This won’t be a bad thing, as you will get rid of a lot of clutter by throwing out some useless things. SAGITTARIUS Your comings and goings will be rife with complications this week. You are likely to experience some frustration in communicating with people; perhaps you will have to wait a long time for someone to return your call. CAPRICORN You might be called on to put in a few hours of overtime at work. You are looking forward to your next paycheque, even though your new schedule doesn’t please your loved ones. AQUARIUS You experience some disappointment when starting a new job or a large-scale project. With a bit of patience and some serious discussions you’ll be pleased with the results. PISCES After working diligently at the office you need to take a break. Try to think about yourself now. An outing or even a short trip will help you to recharge your batteries.

growth can, and should, benefit everyone,” Nilson added. School Boards Association supports Premier’s vision The Saskatchewan School Boards Association says it agrees with the vision for education outlined in Premier Brad Wall’s “Saskatchewan Plan for Growth”, said SSBA President Sandi Urban-Hall. “The objectives outlined by the Premier are definitely in keeping with those of school boards across the province,” said Urban-Hall. “School boards are committed to improved achievement for all Saskatchewan students. It is our number one priority. School boards and the SSBA have been working hard to eliminate the achievement gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students. We have a plan, and are working with our education and community partners to ensure Saskatchewan’s K-12 education system results in improved student achievement and success for Aboriginal students. Progress in these areas is absolutely critical to the province’s continued growth and prosperity.” The SSBA says it has invited the Government of Saskatchewan on many occasions to partner with school boards to address the issues of improved student achievement and Aboriginal student success. “These issues must be tackled with shared leadership,” maintained UrbanHall. “We need to work together in partnership. School boards cannot overcome these important challenges alone, nor can the provincial government. I am confident though, that if we pool our energies and resources, the future will indeed be brighter for children, youth and the province of Saskatchewan. SUMA looks forward to partnerships fostering growth The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) says it is pleased by the partnership opportunities available in the “Saskatchewan Plan for Growth.” “We are pleased to hear the Premier acknowledge the key role cities, towns and villages play to a growing Saskatchewan,” said SUMA President Allan Earle. “The Saskatchewan Plan for Growth lays out the framework for future growth, and it’s a great strategy. We are excited to partner with the provincial government to determine the specifics of how we accomplish this plan. “The Premier laid out infrastructure as a top priority, and that’s good news for urban governments. SUMA and our members will be active partners as we work toward long-term infrastructure funding. That funding will ensure we can build the cities, towns and villages that will attract the people, and build the economy it takes to reach the government’s goals by 2020.”

AUSTIN, Texas – Roughly 350,000 compact vehicles were sold in Canada last year. Less than 5,000 wore Dodge badges. But, Dodge should get its compact car groove back, with the arrival of the much anticipated 2013 Dodge Dart, the first Chrysler Group vehicle built on Fiat Group architecture. “We were in a hurry to get this car to market,” says Cyril Benitah, engineering program manager for Dodge Dart. Which worked out well, because we were in a hurry to drive it. Big compact, big features At this press launch in Austin, Texas, we jumped into an SXT model, which Chrysler Canada said would constitute over 40% of Dart volume. At $17,995, the SXT is one model rung up from the $15,995 base model, called SE. The SE offers lots of standard kit, including power locks and windows, 10 airbags and four-wheel disc brakes, but air conditioning and all the interesting new standard and optional features – like the 8.4” touchscreen, Garmin navigation, in-seat storage, backup camera, 60/40-split folding rear seat, sunroof, and really loud stereo – only start showing up on models SXT and above ($19,495 for SXT Rallye, $23,245 for Limited, $23,995 for R/T). Engines choices galore Our SXT was also fitted with the standard 160-hp 2.0L, 16-valve, Tigershark I4, a significant evolution over Chrysler’s previous 2.0L engine. You’d think 160 horses would provide lots of giddy up, but Dart is big, virtually a midsize; 160 horses moves it along no problem, and within class norms, but the 2.0L is in no danger of gunning down musclecars. Of course, you can opt for Fiat’s 1.4L Turbo with MultiAir, which also makes 160 horses but promises way more maximum torque (184 lb-ft), nice and low in the rev range too (2,500-4,000 rpm). Or even the 184-hp 2.4L Tigershark with MultiAir; the 2.4 is the exclusive engine

of the R/T model, which is not available until this fall. But that base 2.0L four is very quiet and refined, and tremendously aided by the 6-speed automatic transmission’s slick and intelligent shifting. The transmission is made by a Korean supplier, which makes a similar version for the Hyundai Elantra. The 6-speed manual 2.0L Dart is rated at 8.1L/100km city and 5.4L/100km highway (35/52 mpg), which makes it a fuel efficiency standout, and just wanting a wee bit behind the classleading miser Elantra at 6.8/4.9 L/100km city/highway. Super solid road manners The big story of the 2013 Dodge Dart, however, is its rock solid road manners. The architecture was borrowed from the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, but lengthened and widened to meet North American wants, needs, and girths. But when it comes to road manners, the Dart seems to have lost nothing in the translation. Benitah noted the rear suspension was modified only slightly, for more lateral movement, to achieve a slightly more comfortable and North American-friendly ride, but that’s about it. The electric power steering system features a quick 15:1 steering ratio, and nicely weighted steering feel. The Dart corners crisply, with confidence, and with very little body lean. In fact, the predominant feeling of the whole car is the stable and planted feel of a sporty sedan in a larger size category. Cabin comforts The bigger-than-a-com-

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pact feel extends to the interior, which can be had in lots of different colour schemes and textures. Rear-seat legroom and cargo capacity are generous. It may be called a compact like its peers, but also like its peers, it has grown with the times. Among the interior highlights is the long and low glove box specifically designed to contain a laptop. But the interior is really set off by that optional infotainment system with 8.4” touchscreen. It makes the interior instantly feel state of the art. Look Ma, no corners Mike Nicholas, who oversaw the exterior design, told us that the design direction was to move this particular Dodge away from the marque’s current squarejawed, masculine design language. As such, there are basically no corners on this car, and lots of curves. The team spent 600 hours in the wind tunnel, honing the Dart’s aerodynamic profile to a very excellent 0.289. Aerodynamics are aided by Dodge’s first active grille shutters, underbody panels, and a super smooth laser braze where the body joins the door frames on the roof. Styling is subjective. To these eyes, the front and rear sections are expressive and distinctive; the profile less so. Chrysler Canada is keeping Dart sales targets close to the vest, citing the incredibly competitive nature of the segment. It’s hard to take over a segment that is so rich in talented competitors, but this Dart – Dodge’s most competitive compact ever – will surely be right in the thick of things. -by Mike Goetz

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Operation Snapshot leads to 30 arrests of online child predators The RCMP’s Canadian Police Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (CPCMEC) announced the results of its multi-agency investigative operation targeting online child predators. As part of Operation Snapshot, one child was rescued and more than 30 individuals were arrested on charges that include: indecent exposure, invitation to sexual touching, accessing child pornography, possession of child pornography, distribution of child pornography, making child pornography, internet luring, and breach of court order. Over 1000 computers and hard drives were seized along with hundreds of thousands of images. CPCMEC, which holds the national mandate for coordinating these investigations, developed the operation in conjunction with its domestic policing partners in the Prairie Region as well as Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. “I am very proud of the professionalism and quality of service of the men and women on this team” said

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deceased inside the vehicle by a passerby. An autopsy is scheduled to conﬁrm the identity of the driver.

Commissioner Bob Paulson. “These types of investigations are very demanding and stressful for the officers involved, but through this operation we are sending a clear message to individuals who are engaged in this exploitive and destructive behaviour: we will find you and prosecute you.” Operation Snapshot which began in June had one main priority: identify high-risk offenders that are in possession of and distributing child abuse images across peer- topeer file sharing networks and to charge these individuals. Internet-facilitated child sexual abuse crosses many jurisdictions and requires police partners to work together to find links that identify perpetrators and lead to arrests and charges. “The world has changed and we are constantly adapting to today’s realities,” said Commissioner Paulson. “No single agency can deal with this crime by itself. This effort provides a concrete example of what can be accomplished through collaboration to protect the most vulnerable members of our society: our children.”

17 year old killed On October 15 at approximately 3:30 p.m., a collision occurred between an empty anhydrous ammonia truck and a pickup truck approximately two miles north of Highway 5 near Quill Lake. RCMP from Wadena and Foam Lake, ﬁre departments from Quill Lake and Wadena, as well as Foam Lake ambulance attended. The 17 year old male driver of the pickup truck died as a result of the collision and the driver of the anhydrous ammonia truck was taken to hospital to be treated for minor injuries.

One dead near Paynton At approximately 9:15 p.m. on October 16, a 1968 Chevrolet Impala was in-

volved in a collision with a 2012 Dodge 5500 flat deck truck hauling a trailer. The collision occurred on Highway 16 near Paynton, SK. According to witnesses, the Impala was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of Highway 16 without headlights. The collision resulted in the death of the driver of the Impala. The driver of the Dodge was transported to Battleford Hospital where it is believed he has non-life threatening injuries. No other passengers were involved. The highway at that location was shut down for a lengthy period of time as the RCMP Traffic Analyst completed his investigation. Maidstone EMS, Fire/Rescue along with the Coroner attended and assisted with the investigation. No names are being released at this time. Truck hits moose On October 16, at approximately 3:00 a.m., the Big River RCMP, along with fire and ambulance from Big River, responded to a motor vehicle collision approximately 35 km North of Big River on Highway 55. It is believed that the south bound truck collided with a moose on the highway, rolled into the ditch, and caught on fire. The vehicle driver was found

Fatality at La Ronge On October 14, La Ronge RCMP responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian on Bells Point Road near La Ronge. A 31 year old male pedestrian sustained life threatening injuries to his head and body. He was transported to La Ronge Health Center. Several hours late, the victim, 31 year old Jonathan Derek Charles from the Lac La Ronge Indian Band, succumbed to his injuries and died. The name of the deceased is not being released at this time. The driver of the vehicle was not under the inﬂuence of any intoxicating substances. This incident is still under investigation.

Page 23 Sudden death near Rouleau On Sunday, October 14, at approximately 11:15 a.m., Moose Jaw RCMP were called to a report of a sudden death on a farm near Rouleau. A 94 year old male from the Rouleau district was found dead. The death appears to have occurred the previous afternoon. It is believed the man died while burning some grass in his yard. The body has been transported to Moose Jaw where an autopsy will be completed this week. The death is not believed to be suspicious. The investigation is continuing and the name of the deceased is not being released at this time. Man burns in car On October 16, at approximately 11:52 p.m., the Saskatoon Fire Department was called to a vehicle ﬁre in the R.M. of Corman Park. The body of a male was discovered in the front seat of the vehicle. Members of the Saskatoon RCMP Detachment were on the scene overnight. The investigation remains a sudden death investigation at this time and RCMP are treating it as suspicious until proven otherwise as in any death investigation. Identity of the deceased has not yet been determined and an autopsy has been ordered. The cause of the ﬁre has yet to be determined. Rollover near Pilot Butte On October 13, members

were called to the scene of a motor vehicle collision at the corner of Highway 1 and the Pilot Butte access road. The accident involved a westbound vehicle and a southbound vehicle that was attempting to cross the highway. The westbound vehicle was struck, pushed into the center median and rolled. The southbound vehicle came to rest in the driving lanes, blocking traffic. Debris from the collision flew from the point of impact and damaged another vehicle. One person taken to hospital by EMS for what is believed to be minor injuries Drug bust On Saturday, October 13, at approximately 10 a.m., members of the Fort Qu’Appelle RCMP Detachment executed a Search Warrant, and searched a residence situated on the Pasqua First Nations. Police located a small grow operation inside the residence and seized several cannabis marihuana plants. Corrine Keepness from Pasqua First Nations has been charged with one count of Production of Canabis Marijuana, and Cordell Keepness also from Pasqua First Nation, has been charged with one count of Production of Canabis Marihuana, one count of Possession for the purpose of Trafficking, two counts of Fail to comply with a Judge’s Undertaking from previous criminal charges.

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