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Police respond to break and enters in Strasbourg

On June 15th, 2012 Southey/Strasbourg RCMP responded to two break and enters in progress near the community of Strasbourg.  The first call was received from the Pioneer Grain site south of Strasbourg on highway 20.  The second call was received only 20 minutes after from the Viterra site north of Strasbourg on highway 20.
At both locations, the suspect(s) forced the main front door open and rummaged through drawers.  A small amount of money was stolen.  Damage to the door and frame was significant.  RCMP believe the same suspect(s) is responsible for both Break and Enters due to the similarities and the time frame between the incidents.  A witness did see an SUV type vehicle, possibly white in color with two large spotlights on the cab of the SUV  at one location.
If you have information about this or any other crime, please contact the Southey/Strasbourg RCMP or your local police service.  If you wish to remain anonymous Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, *8477 on Sask-Tel Mobility, text TIP206 plus your message to CRIMES (274637) or submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com If your information leads to an arrest or a case being cleared, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
Davidson, featured

Drivers needed to operate Handivan

DAVIDSON—The town is looking for a few good men or women to take the wheel of the Handivan.

The Handivan, which is owned by the Town of Davidson, is important to the social lives of many of Davidson’s senior citizens who rely on it for a ride to and from the senior centre.

Currently, Murray Lloyd is driving the van.

He’d like to see more drivers come forward so he can take some time off.

“It’d be nice to have three or four drivers,” Lloyd said.

This way they could take turns, sharing the responsibility so it didn’t fall on one or two individuals.

Although this seems easy enough, coming up with a schedule for multiple drivers, hasn’t really been done before.

The drivers keep a log. Leafing through it, Lloyd finds Earl Johnson’s name and then Con Painchaud’s.

“He drove it for ages. I drove it 68 times last year.”

Currently, when Lloyd cannot drive the van, Bob Bender drives it, however, there are times Bob, who farms, cannot drive the van because he is busy working.

Lloyd hopes that other people who have some time on Tuesdays and Thursdays may help out the seniors.

Usually there are between five and seven passengers who require a ride to and from the Davidson Senior Citizens Centre on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.

Lloyd said he takes them to the senior centre at 1:30 p.m. and returns at 3:30 p.m. to take them back home.

“It’s not a hard thing to drive. It’s no worse than driving a car,” Lloyd said.

Because the van is accessible for people with disabilities, it is easy for people to get in and out of.

Women as well as men are welcome to drive it. No lifting is required.

The only training required is for drivers to learn how to secure a wheel chair.

“I don’t mind doing the volunteer work. I think it’s part of community service, but I’m sure there are others who could do it as well,” Lloyd said.
Anyone interested in helping out with the Handivan should contact Davidson’s town office.

Davidson

RM of Loreburn fined for burning at dump

The Rural Municipality of Loreburn was found guilty of one count under The Environmental Protection Management Act for failing to comply with the terms and conditions of a permit to operate a waste disposal ground and was fined $2,800 in provincial court in Outlook.

The charges were laid as the result of a complaint received by the Ministry of Environment that the RM of Loreburn waste disposal ground was burning. Conservation officers investigated and found that household garbage was being burnt contrary to the conditions of the RM’s Permit to Operate a Waste Disposal Ground which had been issued to them under The Municipal Refuse Management Regulations. The RM was contacted and they were found to be responsible for the burning of their landfill. The RM had received previous warnings for burning their landfill in 2008.

“The unauthorized burning of waste disposal grounds can cause toxic chemicals to contaminate our air, land and water and be hazardous to human health and our environment,” Ministry of Environment Compliance and Field Services Executive Director Brent Webster said. “The Ministry of Environment permits landfills to burn clean lumber and trees at separate designated areas in the disposal ground but does not allow the burning of household garbage or mixed waste.”

Anyone who is aware of or who suspects environmental, wildlife or fisheries violations is encouraged to report them to the nearest Ministry of Environment office or to call the province’s toll-free Turn In Poachers (TIP) hotline at 1-800-667-7561 or #5555 for SaskTel cell phone subscribers. Callers may be eligible for cash rewards through the SASKTIP Reward program.

Davidson

Revived thrift store to open soon

DAVIDSON—If having a garage sale, for the sake of getting rid of stuff and making a few extra bucks, isn’t your ideal way to spend a sunny Saturday, Russell and Angela Sparks have a deal for you.

Forget the garage sale and instead, consider donating those unwanted items to Revived Family Thrift Store, a not-for-profit enterprise the Sparks intend to open later this summer.

They plan on opening the store Aug. 14 on Washington Avenue in the spot formerly occupied by the Laundromat next to The Davidson Leader building.

They are seeking donations of gently used clothing, shoes, toys and household items.

“Everyone has at least five items of clothing they don’t wear,” Sparks said.

They will accept small appliances such as blenders or toasters, but ask that people do not donate furniture or major appliances.

“We’ve got less than 600 square feet,” Sparks said. “No pianos or organs, please.”

Nor will they accept books, magazines or music either.

Another consideration is that donations be in good condition and in working order. Clothes should be clean and unstained.

“There is lots of gently-used stuff out there. It’s either going to the landfill or to places like Value Village,” Sparks said.

He’d rather see it remain in the community where it may be purchased at low prices giving people without means an affordable way to buy goods they need.

“A lot of people are too proud to take a handout, but if you give them a good deal like a shirt for two bucks, they’ll take it,” Sparks said.

Proceeds from the sale of goods will first be used to pay the thrift store’s lease and then surplus funds will go back into the community to support local causes such as helping needy people with household repairs or supporting the DICA food vouchers and food hampers program.

To read more please see the June 18 print edition of The Davidson Leader.

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Sun West school board passes $58.6-million budget

ROSETOWN—At its regular meeting May 22, Sun West School Division’s board of education passed the 2012-13 budget.

The $58,665,389 budget is balanced and has been sent to the Ministry of Education for approval.

The budget projects for a 2.44 per cent, or $1.4 million, increase in revenues over last year.

If approved by the provincial government, the budget will maintain current school staffing levels into the 2013 school year. It will also allow Sun West to hire more staff in schools to meet Distance Learning Centre needs and initiatives, including the reorganization of a learning coach to colony supervisor. Kenaston and Loreburn schools saw an increase in the teaching staff levels for 2012-2013. Other staff changes include hiring an additional maintenance co-ordinator to provide support to schools.

Sun West has advertised and filled positions in Kenaston and Loreburn schools and is in the process of filling a position in Davidson School.

To read more, please see the June 11, 2012 print edition of The Davidson Leader.

 

Davidson, Sports

Kenny & Gartner win men’s division at Davidson open

The opening members and guests tournament at Davidson Golf Course was held on June 2 with tee off at 1 p.m. There were 14 teams and a two-person scramble.

Closest to the pin was won by Sheldon Kenny and Karen Beckie.

Longest putt was won by Jon Boehm and Linda Sentz.

Longest drive was won by Sheldon Kenny and Donna Cross.

Winners in the men’s division were Sheldon Kenny and Kurt Gartner. In the ladies’ division, winners were Linda Sentz and Karen Beckie.

Gordon and Donna Cross were the winners in the mixed division.

Kristin Sampson and staff served a delicious meal.