Guest Commentary:

Liz Spetz
297-8804 Eastend Flood Preparation – a Job Very Well Done

Even well-intended weather predictions are at best “educated guesses”. So it's not
surprising that spring time flood predictions, which depend on the weather, are even
less reliable. As of today (April 20), the Frenchman River is expected to peak some-
time next week. But what time the peak will occur and what “peak” actually means
are both in the hands of God. And, not surprisingly, reactions range from “the sky is
falling in” to level headed contemplation and preparation.
Given the large amount of snow still on the fields upstream of Eastend and the seem-
ingly late arrival of spring, comparisons to prior floods are unavoidable. I was not a
resident of Eastend for either the late 90s flood or the flood of 52. But, from what I
gather talking to folks more familiar with those events, the current situation is sig-
eady MLS #392260 nificantly different.
o The comparison in the media and on the street to the 1952 flood is inevitable. In 52,
ove the reservoir dam just upstream from Eastend was breached. However, this is not
1952. Since then, significant changes have been made to the dam. And, VERY im-
n www.realtor.ca pressively, three levels of government have moved quickly to provide funding for a
flood wall along the town side of the Frenchman River. To really appreciate the
speed with which this happened, you need to be a resident of Eastend.
Two weeks ago, residents received a flyer indicating that work would begin on the
Family wall. At that time, the wall was to be 300 metres long, running from the Highway 13
Movies bridge south to the railway track. Today, not only is that stretch complete, but so is a
much longer section north of the bridge. In total, the entire flood wall is roughly a
kilometre long and, in places, several meters high. Countless truck loads of fill were
May Movies on hauled into place, packed and graded in two weeks.
Saturdays @ 7 pm Hat's off to Premier Brad Wall's government for releasing funds very quickly and to
MLA Wayne Elhard and Eastend Mayor Scott Morvik for working together quickly
T.REX DISCOVERY CENTRE

Saturday, 7th - and effectively to address a potentially serious problem. Thanks also to the crew that
Rabbit Hole worked hard to get the wall in place.
Saturday, 14 -
Jake Miller
No Strings Attached
Eastend, Sk.
Saturday, 21 -
The Way Back
Saturday, 28 -
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Streambank Golf Course SUMMER EMPLOYMENT
Suggestions for movies
are welcome. The Town of Eastend invites
Please contact the Accepting applications now for Application for 3 positions
T.rex Discovery Centre for Summer Employment
One Admission Price Valid Driver’s license required
$3.50 each
Club House Manager
Application deadline:
and May 06, 2011
T.rex Discovery Centre,
Eastend, SK. At 4:00 pm
For more information visit
Servers
www.trexcentre.ca Send resumes to:
or contact us at Contact: Dean Busse Town of Eastend
(306) 295 4009 Office of the Administrator
295-7521
Box 520
www.trexcentre.ca Eastend, Sask. S0N 0T0
(306) 295-3322
In the preparation for flood, please
attend to all outdoor propane tanks.
The Eastend Edge is a proud supporter of our
community and is distributed across Secure them well or bring them in-
North America. Publisher: Jeanne Kaufman doors. Be sure each tank is completely
turned off and does not leak.
 COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS
Shannon’s Closet ECT&EDA- Next meeting May 3
Eastend Arts Council—May ?
kitchen décor Historical Museum— May 10
K-40—May 4
baby gifts CWL—May 4
wedding gifts Friends of the Museum &
grad gifts 13th Annual MS Walk T.rex Discovery Centre—May 12
RM of White Valley— May 12
spring décor
May 1 TOWN COUNCIL— May 11
Eastend Rink Clay Centre Comm Club—May 17
your gift store and more School Comm Council—May 17
312 Red Coat Drive 1 pm registration Chamber of Commerce—May 18
Eastend, Sk. 2 pm walk begins Fire Dept. — May 10 and 24
Prairie Pearls— May 25
Open: Tues-Fri 12-5:30 Call Bonnie to register: RW Institute—May 11
Sat 10:30-5:30 295-3655 or 295-3855
TOPS MEET - Health Centre Quiet Room,
295-4070 or go on line at www.mswalks.ca. Thursdays @ 5:15 p.m.
. You can also sponsor a walker AA—Monday’s @ 8:00p.m. at Henry’s Place
by going on line BINGO—Mondays at 7:00 in the Rink!
Alanon– Health Centre Quiet Room
Tuesdays .

APRIL/MAY DATES FOR

PHYSICIAN CLINICS IN EASTEND

MAY AT SHERRY HORNUNG RN(NP) - APRIL 27 AND 28

MAY 2, 4, 5, 9, 11, AND 12
THE GRAND COTEAU CENTRE
PHYSICIAN— APRIL 26 AND 27 MAY TBA
In the Gallery: To book an appointment Phone 295-4184
May 1-28 Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.
Local Artist-Brenda Spagrud
EWWHC Lab Hours:
Also on display: Woodwork by Randy
Mon - Thurs 9:00-12:00, 1:00 - 4:00
McFadyen
The Lab will be closed on Fridays
Monday, May 2 @ 7:30 pm
Exhibit Opening & Artist Reception with
Brenda Spagrud
NOTICE
Wednesday, May 4 @ 2:00 pm R.M. of White Valley No. 49
Author MaryAnn Kirkby
("I Am Hutterite")
Ratepayers
Shaunavon Library
2% LIQUID STRYCHNINE CON-
Friday, May 6 @ 10:00 am CENTRATE FOR THE CONTROL
Senior's Coffee Chat
OF GOPHERS (RICHARDSON’S
EASTEND COMMUNITY Topic: Objects of our Affection
GROUND SQUIRRELS)
SWIMMING POOL Using artifacts from our collection, atten-
dees will have the opportunity to share IS NOW AVAILABLE AT THE
NOW HIRING memories triggered by these items!
R.M. OFFICE
for the 2011 summer season
Wednesday, May 18
Available positions: THIS PRODUCT IS MOST EFFEC-
International Museums Day
INSTRUCTORS AND TIVE WHEN BAITING IS CARRIED
Theme: "Objects Tell Your Story"
Watch for further details on our local OUT BEFORE THE BIRTH OF THE
LIFEGUARDS
celebration! YOUNG IN MID APRIL, AND BE-
OFFICE MANAGER
FORE THE ALTERNATIVE AVAIL-
AND OFFICE ASSISTANTS ABLITY OF GREEN VEGETATION.
Please send resume and
108 MAPLE AVE. N
3 references with
EASTEND, SASK.
wage expectations to: EMAIL: rm49@sasktel.net
Eastend Community PHONE: 295-3553/FAX: 295-3571
Swimming Pool
Box 602, Edgy Letters ALL SALES ARE SUBJECT TO PES-
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