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holiday in every province in Canada but only 12 of the 50 US States. 5.In the province of Quebec, either Good Friday or Easter Monday must be given as a paid statutory holiday, however most will give both. Easter bonnets, making Easter baskets and having Easter egg hunts. 10. Easter eggs may be painted and decorated hard boiled eggs. Often today they are chocolate eggs or plastic eggs filled with candy. 11. Around 90 million chocolate bunnies are made for Easter each year. Jelly beans are also a favorite in the US, with about 16 million eaten at this season each year. The only time Americans eat more candy than Easter is at Halloween. 12. The largest Easter egg ever made was around 9,000 pounds. It needed a steel frame for internal support.

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12 Fun Facts about Easter 1. The date of Easter Sunday changes every year because its celebrated on the first Sunday after the Paschal Full Moon. The Paschal Full Moon is part of the Ecclesiastical Calendar and varies considerably, so Easter Sunday can be any time from March 22nd to April 25th. Still confused? Maybe this will help. 2. The original date of Easter was first fixed in 325AD. 3. In the Christian calendar, Easter marks the rebirth of Christ and the end of the 40 days of Lent. 4. Good Friday is an statutory

6. Easter is celebrated at different times by Eastern and Western Christians. Thats because the dates for Easter in Eastern Christianity are based on the Julian Calendar. 7. Theres a link between Easter and Passover and in some countries and languages, the words for the two feasts are related. 8. Eggs are associated with Easter because they are a symbol of starting new life. Its believed that eggs have been given to celebrate the spring equinox for more than 2 millennia. 9. The Easter Bunny tradition made its way to the US in the 18th century. It is believed to have originated in Europe where it was actually the Easter Hare. Other Easter traditions include wearing

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A holy man was having a conversation with the Lord one day and said,

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"Lord, I would like to know what Heaven and Hell are like." The Lord led the holy man to two doors. He opened one of the doors and the Holy man looked in. In the middle of the room was a large round table. In the middle of the table was a large pot Of stew, which smelled delicious and made the holy man's mouth water. The people sitting around the table were thin and sickly. They appeared to be famished. They were holding spoons with very long handles that were strapped to their arms and each found it possible to reach into the pot of stew and take a spoonful. But because the handle was longer than their arms, they could not get the spoons back into their mouths. The holy man shuddered at the sight of were well nourished and plump, laughing their misery and suffering. The Lord said, "You have seen Hell." They went to the next room and opened the door. It was exactly the same as the first one. There was the large round table with the large pot of stew which made were equipped with the same longhandled spoons, but here the people and talking. The holy Man said, "I don't understand." "It is simple," said the Lord. "It requires but one skill. You see, they have learned to feed each other, while the greedy think only of themselves."

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Good Friday Service March 29 @ Nipawin Alliance church @ 10:30am Everyone Welcome! 862-5211 Melfort Seniors present an Easter Bingo on Sat March 16th from 1 to 4 pm - Hams, chickens, chocolates and Easter Goodies at the Melfort Seniors Place. Nipawin Mud Drags Ice Fishing tournamet on Sat March 16th - Tobin Lake, Prudent's Point resort. Holes are available after 1 pm - limited to the first 200 entries - entry forms at Harolds Sports, Pinecrest/ Rona, Para-Mart, and in Carrot River at Integra Tire. White Fox Dpt Dine and Dance - Sat March 16th at the White Fox Community Hall tickets at the Village office, General Store, and any of the White Fox Volunteer Fireman. Tickets are $25 per person. Carrot River Light Horse 4H club Chili and a Bun Sale this Sat Mar 16th from 11 am to 130 pm at Pioneer Place. This is a Team Scotia Event ! St Patrick's Day Tea, Bazaar, and Bake Sale at the Presbyterian Church in Melfort, this Saturday March 16th at 2 pm entertainment at this Bazaar. Irish Stew Supper at the Nipawin United Church this Sunday Mar 17th - 430 to 630

pm - admission for adults is pm. House League at 7 pm, $10. Take out will be available. and Travel Team Presentation at 8 pm - Deadline to register White Fox Ladies Bonspiel - is March 28th Thur Mar 21 to Sunday March 24 - entries close on March The Pineview Lodge in Ni19th. (entries Myrna 276 pawin - Spring Tea, Bazaar and Bake Sale on Wed March 2058) 20th from 2 to 330 pm in the JM Cuelenaere Library in South Living Room - proceeds Prince Albert - Movie Monday to the Pineview Lodge Resi- "The Dark Knight Rises" - dent Activity Fund. Monday March 18 at 6 pm this movie is rated PG-13 Melfort and District Trail Riders Snowmobile Club will Nipawin Heritage Society host their monthly meeting Annual General Meeting Thursday Mar 21st at 730 pm Tue March 19th in the Nipawin at 2420 Sask Drive South in Museum Boardroom at 730 pm Melfort. - Everyone is welcome and be Nipawin Skating Club sure to bring a friend. Achievement Night on ThursCNIB Vision Health Day in day Mar 21st - awards at 545 Tisdale on Tuesday March pm upstairs, and the show at 19th at the Cedar Villa from 11 630 pm sharp at the Centennial am to 4 pm - Clients will low area. Silver Collection will be vision may meet with the ser- taken at the door. vice staff team - displays - and at 1 pm a one hour gathering Army, Navy and Air Force Vets Easter Supper and for clients and care givers. dance on Friday Mar 22nd The Beach Boys - Wed May 530 pm Turkey, Ham and all 1st at 6 and 930 pm at the EA the trimmings, 830 pm DancRawlinson Centre in Prince ing with "Misdeal" Albert. Advance tickets on sale NOW at the EA The Melfort Arts Council presents "David Myles in ConRawlinson Centre cert" on Friday Mar 22nd at Hearing Health Clinics for the CJVR Performing Arts Farmers - Wed March 20th Theatre. 730 pm - tickets at from 9 to 4 pm at the RM Of- the door. fice in White Fox. Soup Supper at the Carrot Soccer registration nights in River Mennonite Church on Melfort for all players and Friday Mar 22nd from 5 to 7 coaches - Wed Mar 20th at the pm - chicken noodle soup and Kerry Vickar Centre. - 7 to 9 homemade noodles ! $8

"Melfort Support's Stars" Sat Mar 23rd at the Kerry Vickar Centre in Melfort. Cocktails at 530 pm - silent and live auction, specials guests, local talent, and survivors tell their stories - tickets at the Scotiabank in Melfort. A Nipawin Trade show at the Discovery Playhouse in Nipawin on Sat Mar 23rd - 10 am to 4 pm - 20 consultants in attendance from jewelry to candle making - lots for the guys too ! Royal Canadian Legion Branch 30 in Melfort - Vimy Tea and Bake Sale on Sat March 23rd from 2 to 330 pm Easter Egg decorating at the JM Cuelenaere Library in Prince Albert this Sat Mar 23rd from 10 to noon. Kids - bring two hard boiled eggs to the library, and they'll supply what you need for creative Easter Eggs. Nipawin Hawks Ice Fishing Tournament - Sunday March 24th - entries are available on line www.nipawinhawks.sk.ca REGISTER TODAY FOR "WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES" - in Melfort. The event is Thursday May 9th register at North East Outreach - sponsored by 105 CJVR and CK750 .. Please register on line (www. North East Outreach.ca) - or at the office.

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Carrot River Job Fair on Wed March 27th - at the arena at 330 pm - sponsored by Carrot River Economic Development. Central Park school, Wagner Melfort. All Health District school and the Nipawin Alli- volunteers are welcome. ance Church. "A Measure of Justice" SasWhite Fox Athletic Associa- katchewan Pro Life Assotion Fundraiser Auction ciation annual convention, Carrot River Young Women's Sat Apr 13th at the White Kerry Vickar Centre,Melfort, Club - Easter Egg Hunt Fox Community Centre Friday, April 26 and SaturWed March 27th - at the viewing at 930 am, auction day, April 27th. For informastarts at 11 am. Lunch will be tion and to register: 752-9421 arena beginning at 330 pm sold. or 752-9614 "Howies Heroe's" Fundraiser for Relay for Life Wadena Gun and Hobby Eagles Nest Youth Ranch containers for pennies are in Show is Sat Apr 13th from 9 5th Annual Golf TournaNipawin businesses - collect to 5 pm in the Wadena Com- ment-- Banquet is Thursday and throw your pennies into munity hall - Admission is $5 July 4th 6-10pm, play is Frithe containers and all will day july 5th, tee off at 12:30. Children's Used Clothing support Howies Heroe's at Cooke municipal golf courseand Toy Sale on Friday Apr $150/player, includes cart, Relay in Melfort. 19th at 7 pm at the Prince fees, banquet, golf shirt. RegAlbert Alliance Church at 7 ister before May 30th. All You Can Eat Perogy Supper - Friday Apr 5th pm - Spring and summer from 430 to 7 pm - Ukrainian items - gently used children's Oasis Flea Market, SaturOrthodox Church Auditorium clothes, toys and accessories. day, April 27 at the Senior's - all you can eat $11. Take Hall in Nipawin. To book a Williams and Ree, along Out available, and forzen booth contact Pat at 306 862 with Darlene Tuletta return 3367 or Marla at 306 862 perogies for sale. to the EA Rawlinson Centre 5471. Tables $20.00 306-862 Carrot River Outdoor Club on Monday Apr 22nd at 730 -5471 Wildlife supper - Sat April pm - presented by the Craven Country Jamboree and the 6th ! Codette Spring Flea MarEA Rawlinson centre - tick- ket - May 4th at the Codette Nipawin and Community ets at the box office. Community Centre. Home SPRING Care and Share businesses, craft and flea Program at the Nipawin Alli- Kelsey Trail Volunteer market tables. Tables $18 ance Church on Friday Apr Luncheon for Melfort, St each or 2/$25. To book: Shar 19th from 330 to 8 pm Brieux, and Naicam areas. 862-9352/862-8624 or Jenn please bring your used cloth- Volunteers will be recog862-4227 ing to the following locations nized on Tue Apr 23rd from 306-862-9352 before Apr 18 - LP Miller, 11 am to 1 pm at Nirvana in

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Partnering Local Business with the U of R

The Town of Nipawin has been working in partnership with the University of Regina. The Business Policy and Strategy course currently offered (January - April 2013 ) at the university is participating in cooperation with the students to provide some practical study opportunities. There are currently 38 students enrolled and it appears that 19 students are likely from other countries - mostly China but some from Africa and the Middle East. Over the past number of months the Town of Nipawin worked to identify possible Enterprises or Companies in the community that would benefit from the students work. The Projects are now underway as University has successfully partnered with 3 enterprises/organizations from the Nipawin and Twin Lakes District. This is proving to be a great opportunity to work on succession planning and export readiness strategies among many others. Each enterprises/organization was asked for the following types of information to be considered for the project: - Enterprise Description and History - Description of the owner/management team - Financial Information (Balance Sheet/Income Statement usually past 3 years - this information may be disguised prior to use for confidential reasons) - Products, Markets, Sales, Competitors - Size Up of their Environment - Resources and Capabilities - usually the number of staff & types of work; the facilities; core activities of the Enterprise. For the privacy & protection of the participating enterprises all students were required to sign confidentiality agreements and each company was required to review and approve each case proposal and suggests revisions, and signs a release. (If disguises are necessary due to confidentiality or sensitivity, information is changed to address this. The Town of Nipawin and/or the participating enterprises may make a contribution/case writing grant to the faculty to support the research.) A principal from each participating enterprise/organization was entered onto the U of R courses website the first week in January so they too could access readings, power points and cases (learn as we go) Each enterprises has also been conferenced via the internet to be able to listen to class discussions. Examples of past cases included: * choosing which country to enter and how to enter * wanting to retire and who will run the company * turning our ailing enterprise around (poor financial performance/declining sales) * growing the business - how and what do we need to do it * responding to our changing environment *becoming more innovative
we are very excited about having the University of Regina as a partner in local business! 8 international students from the university arrived on February 19th 2013 spent a couple days with two of our local business the goal is to develop a strategy that will ultimately prove to enhance the current operations of the business. This is an excellent program and provides a learning experience for both the business and the student! Darren West