Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Successful Staffing Informative Workhop

There are still spaces open for the Successful Staffing workshop to be held at the Carnduff Legion in the afternoon of Thursday, November 24th.

This session will be interactive, informative and focus on the questions that business managers have about employee recruitment and retention. Job advertising, interview questions, conflict resolution, immigrant worker resources and much more will be discussed. Session facilitator, Stacy Brownridge of Hire Yield HR Solutions, has extensive experience in this area and her practical tools and tips will ensure you get the most from this session.

Also in attendance: representatives from Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) and the Newcomer Settlement office. They will answer your questions about hiring immigrant workers and their services to help these newcomers settle in southeast Saskatchewan.

This is a great opportunity for businesses in area, as the afternoon workshop will take place right in Carnduff. The Town of Carnduff and RM #2, Community Futures Sunrise, and Can-Sask Career and Employment Services have partnered to bring this event to your community.

For more information and to register, plese contact Maxine at the Economic Development Office at 482.3503 or by email at carnduff.edo@sasktel.net.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Chili Cook-Off at Carnduff Country Christmas - Thursday, November 17, 2011

Have a great recipe for chili? One that curls the toes and makes grown men cry? Well then, get out your spices, hone up on your recipe and be ready for competition because the cook-off is on again! The chili will be judged on presentation as well as aroma and taste. There will be cash prizes again this year for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. You may represent yourself as an individual or on behalf of your business/organization giving you a promotional opportunity. We encourage all that wish to particpate, to register with Cheryl Ann Shaw at 482.5244 or c.a.shaw@sasktel.net. After being judged, the chili will be for sale at the CE building, St. Andrews United Church at 4:30 p.m.

Market Days - December 17, 2011

Just got word that there will be eighteen vendors at the Carnduff Country Christmas Market Days! What a great opportunity to get some Christmas shopping done! There will be a baking table and perogies along with Party Lite, Stampin' Up, Arbonne, Avon, Scenstsy, Pampered Chef, Signature Home Products, Epicure, Norwax, various Saskatoon berry products, Alpac socks, sweaters & vests, and Sunset Haven will be there with homemade items, the Oxbow Village Quilters will be selling tickets on a quilt raffle and the Carnduff History books will be for sale and a gentleman will have a table with residential sales info.

Monday, November 14, 2011

Women's Fitness Center

Did you know that the Women's Fitness Center is open?

Hours of operation are 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Monday to Friday at the Dean Fraser Center. You are welcome to use the facility as many times that you wish during the hours of operation.

Fees are as follows:
3 months $75.00
6 months $150.00
Annually $300.00
Please pay Ron at the Rec Office at your earliest convenience.

If there are any problems, please contact Ron at the Rec Office as there is no one to manage the center on a regular basis.


Welcome and great exercising.

Carnduff Country Christmas

The Carnduff & District Business Organization is once again pleased to present Carnduff Country Christmas on Thursday, November 17th.

Late night shopping until 7 p.m.

Market Days @ CE Building from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Free Movie @ theatre at 4 p.m.

Pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus @ Sprectra CU at 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Cost $5, extra prints available for an additional cost.

Ping Pong Drop in front of Spencer's Foods at 5:45 p.m. for the younger children.

Annual Chili Cook-Off - call Cheryl Ann Shaw at 482-5244 to register. Chili will be available for sale at the CE Building at 4:30 p.m.

Hot Dogs for sale at the Friendship Centre sponsored by the Ag Society.

Free hot chocolate at BMO Bank of Montreal.

Santa's Workshop - All children are invited to stop in and create a present for a loved one; 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Zaanti Relaxation Spa (former Curves building on Broadway).

Window Decorating - Thanks to the Carnduff Education Complex Grade 9 class for the artistic decor in many local business windows.

Presentations and Lighting of the tree at 7 p.m. on Broadway Street. Winners of Chili Cook-off to be announced and draws will be made for the Christmas baskets.

Be sure to come out and support our local businesses.