Midget, Bantam Elks Begin League Playoffs
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ShellbrookShellbrook ChronicleChronicle The voice of the Parkland for over 107 years VOL. 107 NO. 9 PMR #40007604 Shellbrook, Saskatchewan Thursday, February 28, 2019 www.shellbrookchronicle.com Midget, Bantam Elks begin league playoffs Midget Elks netminder Lane Genereaux reaches desperately for a loose puck just beyond his skates. The Prince Albert Flyers wouldn’t score on this play, but they would go on to win game one of the best-of-three series 5-4. Already well into provincial playoffs, route to a decisive 6-1 victory. the Flyers were up next, scoring on a the game with a quick goal off of an of- the Midget and Bantam Elks played a Midget Elks (4) vs PA Flyers (5) quick rush and a shot that just barely fensive zone faceoff. Saskatchewan Valley Minor Hockey For the Midget Elks, who were the fa- squeaked through Elks netminder Unshaken, the Elks came out for the League playoff doubleheader at the vourites coming into Monday’s playoff Lane Genereaux. third period and scored a power play Shellbrook Recreation Centre Monday opener, everything started off as well In the second frame, the Elks would marker of their own, on a blast from evening. as a coach could ask. start things off by getting back on top. the point by Galloway. Moments later, Both games were game one in best- There was the typical fast-paced Dallas Galloway was able to sneak be- Horner would outpace Flyers defend- of-three quarterfinals series, but both flurry of back-and-forth action as the hind the Flyers defence, and Sam Mill- ers, then tuck a beauty past the Prince also had markedly different outcomes. teams felt each other out. But, soon, er reached him with a perfectly placed Albert Flyers netminder. For the third seed Midget Elks (10-5- the Elks got the best of the early op- pass. Then, it was off to the races for Continuing the back and forth flow of 3), a showdown against the sixth place portunities, resulting in a shot rifled Galloway, who made no mistakes with the game, the Flyers would strike back Prince Albert Flyers (8-7-3) ended in a off the crossbar by Adam Horner, and the puck. on another power play, this time on a bitter last-minute 5-4 defeat. a rebound tapped in from the Flyers Later in the period, however, penal- tipped shot from the point. And, in the Meanwhile, the top seed Bantam doorstep by Colby Moe. ty troubles would prove costly for the final minutes of play, they would go up Elks (17-1) dominated the eighth-place From there, however, both the Elks Elks, allowing the Flyers to blast one 5-4 after the Elks came failed a clear- Highway 41 Defenders (3-15) from and the Midgets played the better part past Genereaux on a power play. Then, ing attempt. opening faceoff to closing whistle, en of 60 minutes trading off goals, and the Flyers would take their first lead of Continued on page 11 Now carrying Stuffed animals, Books & Giftware! 9 Main Street Woodland Pharmacy Ph: 306-747-2545 2 Shellbrook Chronicle www.shellbrookchronicle.com February 28, 2019 Cameo Snowmobile Rally continues to run strong It was a blustery winter’s much fun every time they more besides snowmobil- nity event, there’s only so day, but that didn’t stop come.” ing going on. long that it can go on. close to 100 snowmobilers Of course, another part Where the first few years But even at 40-plus from hitting the trails for of the Cameo Snowmo- of the rally saw snowmo- years, Mason says the fu- the annual Cameo Snow- bile Rally’s success is the bilers earn trophies or ture of the Cameo Snow- mobile Rally on Saturday. fact that it has changed prizes by drawing the best mobile Rally is looking The turnout, another and grown over the years, poker hand at the hall, and as strong as ever. Helping strong one for a small while holding true to its at the trail’s check points, this, he explains, is the community event that has small community origins. today’s rallies now boast fact that young people are been going on for more As Mason explains, the a silent auction table with starting to move back to than 40 years, made the rally was initially con- upwards of lots of prizes, the area, and showing an day into an overwhelming ceived of as a fundraiser all donated by local and interest in pitching in. success. And although no for a local hockey team. area businesses, as well as “Our club has some concrete total for the fun- It wasn’t until a few door prizes, 50/50 draws, older people in it, and draiser was known as of years into the event that and liquor basket raffles. there are a few young ones Monday, organizer Keith the rally became about the Sunday, meanwhile, in- starting to come up who Mason says that it was Cameo Hall, and keeping cludes a wind down with a are showing some inter- more than enough to keep it alive for future genera- A checkpoint on the rally course made for a great Kaiser tournament. est. Hopefully this keeps the historic Cameo Hall tions to make use of. Cur- place to gather, warm up by the bonfire, and have Besides this, Mason going, because our fami- alive. rently, says Mason, there’s some fun. says, the grub available lies had done it in prior “We’re all family. It’s no shortage of demand for throughout the rally has years, and we took it over such a tight-knit group the building. last year’s rally, the event area, who all fill the little also improved drastical- from them.” that everybody has lots of “We have a lot of stuff originally only had 20 to Cameo Hall to overcapac- ly. And, all combined, it That said, Mason adds fun, even the new people that happens out there. 30 snowmobiles come out ity – Mason says the hall helps ensure that people that anyone is welcome to who come,” Mason said, People rent the hall. We to ride a 20-mile trail with is designed to hold 100 to stick around for the whole join the Cameo Snowmo- adding that this family- have bridal showers, vaca- about three checkpoints. 120 people. day. bile Rally family and help like environment keeps tion bible school, and peo- As Mason put it, “It was Now the ride is about 35 “Back in the day, when shoulder some of the con- people coming back. ple have birthday parties more of a little local event miles long, and it’s all on you got back to the hall, siderable work that goes “People always want to and Christmas suppers,” than anything.” groomed trails, thanks in you might boil some hot into putting it on year af- come back. We had rid- he said. Fast forward to today’s no small part to the gen- dogs. Nowadays it’s chilli, ter year ers from other communi- “It’s all community Cameo Snowmobile Ral- erous efforts of the Can- or beef on a bun. And we He also says that he and ties, and there was a rally based.” lies, and the event rou- wood Sno Blazers. have a function in the hall his fellow organizers are in their community, but Naturally, as the focus tinely plays host to 100- Apart from the growth after. Some people stick grateful for all the peo- they come back to our of the event has changed, plus snowmobilers, most of attendance numbers around for the socializing ple, including attendees community for the rally, so too has the scale. As of them still from the and the expansion of the for the evening, too.” and volunteers, who help just because they have so Mason explained after Shellbrook and Canwood trail, there’s also a lot With any small commu- make the rally happen. Sask. Health Authority volunteer opportunities The Volunteer Service Department is in need of car- Shifts: Flexible, once or twice per week. per week. ing, compassionate and committed volunteers to fill Friendly Visiting – Big River Health Centre (306) Special Groups or Individuals - Parkland Integrated the following service positions: 469-2220 Health Centre, Shellbrook (306) 747-6841 Parent-Tot or Family Volunteering Program – Whis- Duties include visiting residents on a one-to-one ba- These volunteers entertain, provide interesting edu- pering Pine Place, Canwood (306) 468-2900 sis or in small groups, chatting, playing cards, read- cational presentations, assist with special events, sing, Mothers and/or fathers along with their young chil- ing, sitting outside with residents, portering residents, etc. and have fun with the residents. dren may visit residents on a one-to-one basis or in taking residents to functions, shopping trips, walking Shifts: Flexible small groups. Parents are responsible for their chil- residents and Elders. If you are interested in this or any other Volunteer dren at all times. Shifts: 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. , 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., 6 – 8 service position, or if you have a particular skill or tal- p.m., Monday – Sunday: Flexible: Once or twice ent you would like to share with the patients, residents NEWSPAPER RETRACTION FOR THE BEST BUY or clients, please call your local health care facility to FEBRUARY 22ND, 2019 CORPORATE FLYER apply. You can also reach the Volunteer Services De- In the February 22nd flyer, page 6, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active (Web partment at (306) 765-6010, by email at volunteers@ Code:13399165/ 6/ 7) was advertised with incorrect information.