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East face of clock needs parts rebuilt to run safely Staff The Battleford post office clock is up and running again, co-owner of the post office Jesse Crozier told the NewsOptimist Monday.

Most components to make the clock work are in good shape, Crozier said, but have required adjusting.

As of Monday, three of the four clock faces were working. The east facing

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clock face, Crozier said, has parts that need to be rebuilt, most importantly, the shaft.

It was broken at one time in the past, and the repair was not perfect, says Crozier.

The shaft will have to be rebuilt, or risk harming the clock mechanism that runs all four faces.

So it will not be ready for Thursday evening.

But, said Crozier, he believes the people at the downtown block party in Battleford Thursday would rather have three faces working, knowing the clock is running safely, than risk damaging it beyond repair for one day.

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nity Spirit Group is organizing the downtown block party, which is to include street festivities, food and entertainment, a farmers market with vendors, historical tours and wagon rides.

The event was planned for a Thursday as residents often travel to the lake on weekends.

It begins at 4 and runs until 8 p.m.

Earlier this year, Gail Sack of the Community Spirit Group told Battleford town council one of the reasons for holding the event is to showcase the town to new residents.

Depending on how the event goes, Sack said the group could plan more in the future.

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The Gold Eagle Casino Events Centre was filled on the weekend with bridge players from around Saskatchewan and also from Alberta. It was the Gold Eagle Sectional Tournament, held July 12-14. The event is sanctioned by the American Contract Bridge League and was presented by North Saskatchewan Unit 575 and the North Battleford and Meota Bridge Club. This is the fourth straight year the event was hosted in BATTLEFORDS ART CLUB North Battleford after being held in Meota for

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North Battleford Transit’s request for funding to purchase a new Handibus has received approvals from both the City of North Battleford and the Town of Battleford.

The city passed a resolution approving a grant of $39,900 plus taxes at their meeting Monday night.

The indication at council was that their funds would come from gas tax money.

At their town council meeting that evening, Battleford also voted in favour of funding in the amount of $16,500.

Transit Manager Paul Robertson had made a presentation to North Battleford council last month, outlining his organization’s need for a new bus. Their only spare Handi-bus had been shifted over to use on the transit side while another bus was down for repairs in Saskatoon.

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Ashley Morin disappearance seen as homicide Staff An awareness walk for Ashley Morin, a missing woman now believed to be a homicide victim took place over the weekend.

Forming in Saskatoon at 8 a.m. in front of the Saskatoon Police Services

headquarter building at 76-25th Street East Friday, the group of walkers made their way to North Battleford, arriving Sunday.

Members of the Saskatoon Police Service Victim’s Services Unit joined the family of Ashley Morin in support.

Ashley Morin was last seen one year ago on July 10, 2018, in North Battleford. Members of the SPS Victim’s Services Unit have been providing ongoing support to her family since that time.

“When it comes to the families of the missing,

An awareness walk for Ashley Morin took place on the weekend from Saskatoon to North Battleford. Photo by Averil Hall

one community can support another,” said Victim’s Services Manager Dorthea Swiftwolfe.

Wednesday of last week, Saskatchewan RCMP said, based on the investigation to date, including numerous Crime Stoppers tips and witness statements, they believe Morin was the victim of a homicide.

Saskatchewan RCMP released an image of a two-tone van (lighter on the top, darker on the bottom), which appears to have no windows. They hope the public can help to identify the van or the occupant(s) of the van, as they may have valuable information that can help find Ashley.

The van was on the corner of 96th Street and 16th Avenue in North Battleford on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at approximately 9:30 p.m.

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This van was on the corner of 96th Street and 16th Avenue in North Battleford on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at approximately 9:30 p.m. CST.

locations Ashley was last seen.

Saskatchewan RCMP is focused on determining what happened to Ashley and where she is. To date, officers have found no mobile phone usage, no social media usage, and no bank account acivity linked to Ashley throughout the

year.

Anyone with information regarding Ashley’s whereabouts is asked to contact RCMP Major Crime Unit North at 306975-5153, or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

First-degree murder suspects begin court process

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Two individuals arrested for the first degree murder of Mark Douglas Jonson in North Battleford

made their first court appearances Monday.

David Keller and Nicolas Buck appeared before Judge Murray Pelletier in North Battleford Provincial Court. Both are

This year’s Street Performer Festival covers more blocks Staff

The sixth annual North Battleford International Street Performer Festival runs July 26 and 27, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and will occupy an even larger portion of downtown than last year.

Festival co-chair and programming director Kali Weber said it will cover two and a half city blocks on 100th Street, from 11th Avenue up to the Central Park area, including the park itself.

That will be a change from 2018, when the fes-

tival ran one block from 11th up to 12th Ave. due to construction happening north of 12th Avenue.

One location that organizers are happy about returning to is the Central Park area, which has been a popular location for festival activities in the past. This year, there are major plans to make it especially family-friendly with a new festival-within-a-festival feature.

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charged with first-degree murder in connection to the June 3 death in North Battleford.

Buck also faces seven more charges, which include counts from

June 3 of failure to keep the peace, breach of a probation order to keep the peace and be of good behavior, and breach of a probation order to not have firearms or ammunition, a

June 17 count of failure to attend court, and a June 6 breach of an undertaking by failing to report to probation.

Both have been remanded by consent to

their next court appearance.

Buck is remanded to July 26 at 9:30 a.m. in provincial court.

Keller is remanded to July 24 at 9:30 a.m., also in provincial court.

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Kevin Petit was released from custody following a show cause hearing in North Battleford provincial court on July 10. He was

released on a recognizance and must abide by a number of conditions, including wearing an electronic monitoring bracelet.

Petit was arrested at a house in Battleford on July 26. He is due to return to provincial court July 16 for election and plea.

Petit out on electronic monitoring, returns to court July 16 A man facing arson, uttering threats and firearms charges has been released on electronic monitoring.

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Correction:

A previous issue of the News-Optimist referred to Battleford town councillor Shelley Boutin-Gervais as Shirley Boutin-Gervais. The News-Optimist regrets the error.

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Give us back our peaceful and happy retirement community

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Dear Editor I am an 80-year-old widow living at Valley View Tower II. Before retiring I worked as a registered nurse for 42 year – 38 of those years at Cut Knife. I have worked with all kinds of people and have gotten along very well with every one. As a nurse I worked in a very structured environment. Policies, procedure and practices were followed to the letter. I know what good management looks like and I know an incompetent manager when I see one.

What we have here in the Battlefords Housing Authority is the picture of incompetence.

The staff at the housing authority are excellent. Maintenance is top notch. The administrative staff is courteous and efficient. And, tenant relations staff are first class. I have never heard an ill comment from anyone about how the women in tenant relations do their job.

What I can’t believe is how they stay there. They hear complaints every day about the goings on in this and other buildings.

I have talked with the manager well over a dozen times and he just doesn’t get it. I even called him at home one night and talked with him for almost an hour about a situation that was occurring in the building. I told him to come down and see it for himself and he refused.

I have personally called the RCMP more than two dozen times about various disturbances. I know many of them on a first name basis. They have attended this building at least a hundred times in the last six months and hauled away countless troublemakers. I have found drunks sleeping in the laundry room and the third floor lounge many times.

My neighbour has countless pot parties in the middle of the night and what appear to be prostitutes and street people are common visitors to my floor. Just last week I was awakened at 3 a.m. by a loud pot party. I banged on their door to see a blanket across the bottom of the door and six or more stoned female visitors dancing with my neighbour. I told them to shut up and get the hell out.

When I report any of these occurrences to the office, I am told to write it up and they will look into it. When I talk with the manager about it, he tells me they can’t prove it and everyone deserves a second chance.

Everyone in this building is sick and tired of the disgusting lack of management. Last week a handful of us received letters from the manager telling us we had been nominated to sit on a committee to draft a code of conduct for our building. No one I have talked with wants anything to do with it.

We have enough rules in this building. All we want is a manager who will apply the rules we have and give us back our peaceful and happy retirement community. I don’t think that’s too much to ask for what are supposed to be our golden years.

Natalie Berrecloth RN (Retired) North Battleford

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Tower resident, former manager, speaks out Dear Editor I arrived as operations manager for the North Battleford Housing Authority just over 3 1/2 years ago. I also held positions as asset manager and general manager during that term. I retired from the hosing authority this past January and have lived in Valley View Tower II since then. To say that living in Valley View Tower II during the past six months has been eventful would be an understatement.

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Former employee says staff treated poorly Dear Editor Not only do Battlefords Housing Authority seniors live in fear, so do all the staff.

To my knowledge there have been more than five staff members who have brought concerns to Human Rights, Labour Standards, Occupation Health and Safety or to the courts recently. Employees feel BHA has harassed, discriminated against, bullied and wrongfully dismissed. Some employees were close to their retirement, some are single parents and everyone knows we all depend on our paycheque and health benefits.

Staff members have tried to resolve these issues by open discussion with board members (past and present), managers and maintenance supervisor with no results.

BHA management and supervisors appear to have not followed safety, confidentiality and SHC policies,

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I can say without exception, every single claim that has been made about the mismanagement of Valley View Tower II is true and factual. I have witnessed the seven police cars hauling away drunken disorderly individuals from the building. I have also observed drunks, derelicts and substance abusers passed out in numerous locations throughout the building. I have observed nonresidents doing shopping carts full of laundry on a Continued on Page 8

directly afflicting risk to employees and to tenants. BHA has had many issues in the last two years that have not been addressed and resolved, (eg. bedbugs, safety, security and minimum living standards).

Should Saskatchewan Housing Corporation ensure management and supervisors are treating staff members with dignity and respect? If this is truly a government subsidized social program, why do the tenants and staff get treated so poorly? These staff members should receive a letter of apology and a healthy settlement for the years of disrespect and loss of dignity.

Richard Rosendahl North Battleford Editor’s note: Richard Rosendahl says he was let go by the Battlefords Housing Authority in October of 2018 and he is pursuing legal recourse.

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First, denunciate! Then, deprive them of their livelihood for thinking differently than you do A few months ago, Pipeline News started to carry political cartoons from a new cartoonist, Michael de Adder of Halifax, N.S. I liked his style, his cutting wit and his extremely topical cartoons. We usually carry Malcolm Mayes from Edmonton. Mayes usually has cartoons applicable to an oilpatch newspaper, but not always, so I wanted another option. Thus I reached out to de Adder to see if we could buy his cartoons from time to time.

It took a few attempts to get through to him, likely because of what I expect is a daily bombardment of texts,

You can find it at https:// www.nbcnews.com/think/ opinion/ncna1029431.

In it he describes how the company had been making moves to cut him in short order anyhow, but this

By Brian Zinchuk piece made it immediate.

“Social media thinks I was fired for that cartoon. brian.zinchuk@sasktel.net My former employers have continued to insist it wasn’t. chats, comments, tweets Facebook feed.

I’ve said repeatedly that and emails from admirers He had done a cartoon cartoon was simply the and demonizers he has to showing Donald Trump final nail in the coffin and deal with. But eventually beside his golf cart near the hastened my demise. The we connected, negotiated reeds of what looks like a process to replace me was a price, and have used his water hazard. But lying face already in the works,” de pieces twice, to date. down in the water are the Adder wrote for NBC. Then on June 26, there bodies of a man and his tiny He goes on, “In my was something amiss on his little girl. It was an homopinion, and given past age to a recent photograph experiences, I think it’s of Óscar Alberto Martínez likely I wasn’t let go for one Ramírez and his daughter, Trump cartoon. It’s more Valeria, who had died trylikely I was let go for all What do you think of the news that Kawhi ing to cross the Rio Grande my Trump cartoons. But Leonard has left the NBA champion into the United States. does this matter? Editorial Toronto Raptors for the Los Angeles Trump asks the dead fa- cartoonists are losing jobs Clippers? ther and daughter, “Do you for a host of excuses these mind if I play through?” days, Donald Trump is just • Thank you, Kawhi, for the NBA title.

It was one of the most one of these excuses.”

46% hard-hitting political Beyond the fact I’ve cartoons I’d seen in a long used his pieces, this is • I’m angry! Yet another NBA free agent time. And apparently it where the de Adder affair spurns Canada. was the straw that broke affects me.

8% the camel’s back. de Adder, When you’ve been • At least he didn’t go to the Lakers. who had freelanced for a writing a weekly opinion number of New Brunswick column for more than 27 4% newspapers for 17 years, years, as I have, eventually • Kawhi who? was cashiered by that you are going to piss off 42% group, Brunswick News everybody.

Inc. (He’s originally from What happens when, New Brunwswick, too.) some day, someone calls Being in the media, it for my head, because they wasn’t long before his sack- didn’t like what I wrote in Valleyview Towers is at the centre of a ing was national news, and an opinion piece? controversy about housing. What do you rightly so. think?

If you think that day Not only had a political isn’t coming, it already has.

• Seniors should not have to share housing cartoonist been turfed due A few months ago, somewith individuals who cause frequent police to his satire, I should add one posted a comment on calls to the building. it was a Canadian cartoon- Facebook calling for me to • If there are not enough seniors to fill both ist, producing work for be fired because I write a buildings, put them in one and put nonCanadian newspapers, that right wing column, in their senior tenants in the other. was punted for satirizing an words. I was even more • The government is saying the towers were American president on an astonished when someone never meant strictly for seniors. Now they American topic.

I knew, and had even done say that? Really?

On July 24, NBC News some photography work for • Are the hard-to-house being put in the posed an opinion piece de the towers just so they can continue their Adder wrote about the afdowntown lifestyle? fair entitled, “My editorial cartoon satirizing Trump • City council should be calling the manager and the border crisis went in for some answers. viral. Then I lost my job.”

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many years ago, agreed.

That sent a shiver down my spine. Who was this person? I have never met them. I didn’t know who they were. But I soon found out that getting into a tangle with them would not be advisable. No good would come of it. I even got an unexpected phone call from someone much smarter than I am telling me exactly that.

I soon determined that person seems to be generally mad at the world, and I was simply the person in their sights that day.

But yet here was the implicit threat: in today’s society, if you don’t like someone’s stance on something, or their politics, or, really, anything, you can denounce them. Call for their head! Someone should fire them!

Do these people realize the implications of such calls?

If that one person doesn’t like what I wrote that week, does that mean I shouldn’t be able to feed my family anymore? That perhaps the only job I

pursue in the future should be cleaning out corrals, or picking garbage? Or that maybe I shouldn’t be able to secure a job at all?

I’m currently working my way through the three volumes of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn’s The Gulag Archipelago, which tells the story of how the Soviet Union oppressed its people, and their freedoms, through the use of terror, secret police and prison camps. What strikes me is that this sort of denunciation is precisely what the communists did under Lenin and then Stalin.

First, denunciate! Then, take away their jobs. Soon, it’s a rap on the door at 2 a.m., and a train to a camp, if not a bullet behind the ear in the forest. That’s what happened there, for decades, and to millions.

In a manner, they’ve already come for de Adder.

Will they, whomever they may be, come for me, next?

Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News. He can be reached at brian. zinchuk@sasktel.net.

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Inductions leading up to annual banquet The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame will celebrate its 35th annual induction Saturday, Aug. 17, in Battleford. The special guest speaker will be Ferguson “Fergie” Jenkins, the first and only Canadian to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. Call 306-446-1983 for tickets. All are welcome.

Don Anweiler

Don Anweiler was born Nov. 6, 1936, a native of Saskatoon, who became widely known throughout the province for his baseball skills and abilities.

Don was 14 years old when he began his competitive baseball career with the Grasswood Comets in the spring of 1951. The Grasswood Comets competed in the Saskatoon and District Baseball League.

Being athletic, playing both infield and outfield, over the following years, Don was recognized as a consistently dangerous hitter with a keen eye at the plate for each pitch, feared by all rival pitchers.

He had a powerful, level swing, maintaining an unusual high batting average

hit a home run winning the game for Biggar.

Last, and likely the best, was when Don’s team, the Saskatoon Windsors, playing in a tournament with Don the leadoff batter, the team accumulated 28 hits in the first inning with no one out. Out of mercy, the umpire called and awarded the game to the Windsors.

Don continues to live in Saskatoon.

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among the league leaders.

He demonstrated speed and agility running bases, while not letting the team down with his fearless, stellar defensive prowess.

In the early 1960s, Don was invited by Spero Leakos to join the Saskatoon Commodores of the Northern Saskatchewan Baseball League, where he remained until the mid 1960s.

At this time, the Western Canada Baseball League was formed and included teams from Elrose, Eston, Dinsmore, Rosetown and Delisle.

Don entered a team of his own called the Saskatoon Windsors. He played and coached. The team remained in the league until it became too difficult to field a team and the team was disbanded. Don was

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then invited to play with the Biggar Nationals, again in the Northern Saskatchewan Baseball League, where he continued to play until the mid 1970s.

Don then decided to

turn in his glove and cleats in order to spend more time with the family.

Known for his exceptional baseball skills, Don was regularly recruited to play with out of town teams entered in the Saskatoon Exhibition baseball tournaments. Over the years, Don participated in this tournament for more than a dozen different teams.

Some special moments in Don’s baseball career include a game against Delisle when he hit two grand slam home runs to defeat Delisle 14-13.

Another highlight was playing with Biggar, down one run in the bottom of the ninth inning, two out with a full count, when he

Elmer Franks

Elmer Franks was born Dec. 20, 1934, in Maidstone.

At the age of 12, he was the bat boy for the Maidstone Senior Baseball Team and started playing when the team found themselves shorthanded.

When Elmer was 16, and until 1954, Elmer played with the Maidstone Legion Juniors who played only against senior teams.

Then, in 1955, he played baseball in Alberta, but also played with Lashburn in Saskatchewan tournaments.

In 1957, Elmer attended the North Battleford Beavers spring camp. He was then sent to Weyburn by the Beavers manager, Emile Francis, where he

played with the Weyburn Beavers in the Southern League, from 1957 to 1964.

From 1964 to 1968 Elmer coached minor baseball in Weyburn. Throughout his baseball career, Elmer’s main position was first base.

Being interested in sports, Elmer got the position of sports and recreation director in Tisdale in 1968. There he developed a strong minor ball organization. Throughout these years, Elmer continued to umpire baseball. He was highly respected for his mentoring of young athletes.

In 1975, Elmer moved to Lloydminster where he coached and umpired minor ball from 1975 to 1982. When Elmer returned to Weyburn in 2001, the Weyburn Beavers were non-existent. He immediately got involved and was instrumental in reviving the team and joined the Western Major Baseball League.

He continues to play an important role in this organization in marketing, ticket sales and working every home game for the past 18 years.

Stampede chuckwagon finals have Saskatchewan flavour Staff The final “Dash for Cash” at the Calgary Stampede Rangeland Derby had a bit of a Saskatchewan flavour this year.

Logan Gorst of Meadow Lake, riding for Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, won the all-important Heat 9 to claim the title with a time of 1:10.87.

Cando’s Todd Baptiste for Manteo with Groundswell finished second with a time of 1:11.30, Luke Tournier for MobSquad finished third at 1:11.42 and Vern Nolin of Dentons Canada LLP finished fourth at 1:12.58.

For his efforts Gorst takes home the Rangeland

Derby title and a grand prize of $100,000. Gorst also had the aggregate best time for the 10 nights of racing at 9:52.65, ahead of Baptiste’s 9.54.12.

The night was also notable as the final Rangeland Derby for Ray Mitsuing of Loon Lake, who is retiring after 36 years of competitive chuckwagon racing.

While it was a competitive 10 days of racing, the entire 2019 Rangeland Derby was mired in controversy and tragedy.

Six horses died during the course of the competition, sparking an uproar from the public about the safety of horses participating in chuckwagon races at

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The latest incident happened on the final night, Sunday. According to a news release posted on the Calgary Stampede’s website, the right lead horse on Evan Salmond’s wagon suffered a running injury during one of the heats.

That resulted in injuries to two other horses on the track. All three horses were euthanized.

“This is as upsetting to us as it is to our community, and is challenging for us,” stated the news release. “The Stampede’s commitment to the safety of animals and the conditions of their participation in our events is paramount to our values and brand in-

Ray Mitsuing of Loon Lake is retiring after 36 years of competitive chuckwagon racing. Photo by Averil Hall

tegrity. We will continue to be open in our communication with our community.”

The Stampede further stated 0they were “committed to initiating a thorough review process surrounding chuckwagon safety.” They

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With the most prestigious race meet on the chuckwagon calendar now

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Another prominent graduating member of the Canalta Cup champion Battlefords North Stars has made known his future plans.

Assistant captain Braydon Buziak has announced he is heading to York University in Ontario.

He will be playing for the Lions hockey program and pursuing a business degree.

Buziak had 20 goals and 32 assists with the North Stars in 2018-19. He spent the previous two seasons in the WHL with the Regina Pats and Victoria Royals after playing for the North Stars in 2015-16.

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Twenty-four members of New Horizons played their weekly golf scramble Monday, July 15, at the North Battleford Golf and Country Club.

First place was taken

attracting talent from the SJHL. Former Humboldt Broncos assistant captain Kaleb Dahlgren joined York last year following the bus tragedy. Both Dahlgren and Buziak were teammates on the midget Battlefords AAA Stars roster from 2013-15.

In a statement, Buziak thanked the North Stars organization for his time with the team.

“Thank you to the whole North Stars organization from fans, staff and the boys,” said Buziak.

“This was an unbelievable year. I’ll never forget the memories! Very excited to continue playing for the Lions while attending school working towards a business degree.”

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Braydon!” was the reaction of head coach Brayden Klimosko in a statement.

“He had a great season with us, he played his best in the biggest games.

He was a warrior and miserable to play against!

York recruited themselves a winner. I wish him all the best.”

by the foursome of Merv Zulynik, Ann Bernier, Denis and Connie Carignan, with a score of 37. Coming second, with a score of 39, was the team of Peter Pauls, Ed Kjargaard, Barry Werth and Brian Jordan. Competing for last spot were the teams of Dick Blom, Allie Raycraft, Harry Zamonsky and John Yarske. Tied with them was the team of Bernie Meis-

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Past manager says tenants‘ Cox, Moe seek resolution to complaints are accurate

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

In the wake of recent reports of complaints by tenants about living conditions at Valleyview Towers in North Battleford, a resident of Tower II has come forward to raise his concerns about North Battleford Housing Authority’s management of the buildings.

Darryl Mills, a past operations manager at North Battleford Housing Authority/Battleford Housing Authority, responded to reports in the News-Optimist of tenants’ concerns about drugs, parties, prostitution and police calls to the buildings. Mills told the News-Optimist those complaints are accurate.

“Everything that the tenants were saying about the problems at the building are 100 per cent true,” Mills said.

Mills said he witnessed the problems himself, including the incident in which he saw seven police cars called to the building.

“I arrived home in the middle of it,” he said.

The News-Optimist also reported on the response from the Ministry of Social Services to concerns Valleyview Towers were no longer being administered as a seniorsonly housing complex. The ministry responded that Valleyview “has always been social housing.”

“Everything that you’ve been told by the government is misleading at best,” Mills said. He characterized it as “probably the official line” from the government, but pointed to management at the Battlefords Housing Authority as having “gone in a direction that is totally off the map.”

Mills also sent a letter to the News-Optimist dated July 8 stating his concerns in detail. In the letter, he spelled out some of the behaviour he had seen in Valleyview Tower II. “I have witnessed the seven police cars hauling away drunken disorderly individuals from the building. I have also observed drunks, derelicts and substance abusers passed out in numerous locations throughout the building.

Government mismanagement has made seniors’ housing unsafe, says NDP Staff

While in North Battleford Monday, NDP Leader Ryan Meili raised concerns about how the government has allowed the Valleyview Towers seniors’ housing facility to become unsafe for the seniors living there.

“By making affordable housing for seniors less accessible, then filling the vacancies with hard-to-house individuals who need specialized supports, this government is manufacturing a crisis that erodes trust in the services we provide to those in need,” said Meili.

“The Sask. Party is setting

their own programs up for failure by mismanaging them. We know how important it is to ensure that older adults can live comfortably and affordably in thriving communities, but that’s not happening.”

“This is a government that has sold off social housing and cut the rental housing supplement, adding significant stress on people across the province who are struggling to pay their rent,” Meili said. “The Sask. Party government is letting these seniors down when they deserve a government that puts them first.”

I have observed non-residents doing shopping carts full of laundry on a Sunday afternoon. I have – on many occasions – smelled tobacco and marijuana smoke wafting in the hallways outside of the same suites. I have observed w h a t a p peared to be prostitutes regularly entering and leaving certain suites.

I could go on, but I have made the point.”

Mills also mentioned a meeting at Valleyview Towers held two months ago in which Sask Housing sent out a representative, who Mills characterized as a “spin doctor,” from Regina to “change the conversation.”

“He asked 12 carefully selected tenants to meet him and answer a carefully framed set of questions to get the answers they wanted as to what the problems were. There was then an open meeting where tenants were told the problems were all of their own making and that what we needed was a code of conduct – more rules,” states Mills in his letter.

He wrote, “The problem is not a lack of rules.

The problem is a gross failure to enforce the rules that are already in place.

Every tenant has signed a very comprehensive lease agreement. Every citizen is also bound by the criminal code, the human rights code and numerous other bylaws etc. that govern public health and safety.

The Saskatchewan Residential Tenancy Act states that it is the landlord’s responsibility to provide quiet enjoyment of a safe residential dwelling place.

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This is simply not being done.”

In meeting with the News-Optimist, Mills further alleged that the problems at Valleyview were largely the result not so much of “younger” tenants, but of several “hard-tohouse” clients being a c cepted as tenants in the building.

He believes these clients can be accommodated at other North Battleford Housing Authority properties elsewhere in the city.

He also takes issue with a Sask Housing policy where seniors-designated facilities can be used to house whomever they deem appropriate.

Mills pointed to the buildings being designed specifically with the understanding that they were seniors housing, with common areas on most floors.

“Chronically high vacancy rates exist throughout every housing authority facility in the Battlefords,” he told the News-Optimist in his correspondence.

“It might have been much more appropriate if some proper strategic planning could have taken place and other more suitable facilities could have been utilized for these hard-tohouse individuals.”

Mills also expressed concern about the condition of many housing authority properties, which he believes has deteriorated due to lack of staff and poor planning. He compared the Battlefords to other authorities, some of which, at his time of employment, had twice the staff with far fewer housing units.

Valleyview Towers issues

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Battlefords MLA Herb Cox has indicated he wants to see a swift resolution to issues currently plaguing residents of Valleyview Towers in North Battleford.

In speaking to the News-Optimist last week, Cox called it a “sad situation.” Cox said he has heard from a number of Valleyview residents who have approached him individually.

At the Saskatchewan Party’s barbecue event in North Battleford Tuesday night, Premier Scott Moe confirmed to the NewsOptimist that he was aware of the situation.

“Herb has raised this with the relevant ministers on behalf of the constituents, because there have been some concerns that have come forward, and the ministers are looking into this to ensure we are making the best decisions … in the interest of all the community members in North Battleford and abroad,” Moe said.

The premier expressed optimism a solution would be found.

“I don’t have an answer for what is going to transpire there right now but I do know that Herb is in a very good place with the dialogue he is having with the relevant ministers.”

In his comments last week, Cox said, “The whole situation is very, very disturbing to the tenants that are in that Valleyview Towers II. Yes, I have met with them

on different occasions and have heard their concerns. I am aware that they have proposed a petition, and where they are at I cannot comment on.”

Cox also confirms he has relayed the concerns to the Social Services ministry.

“I have contacted Social Services, the minister’s office. They are looking at what they can do to remedy the situation at this time.”

He said that in the last conversation he had with Social Services, they were attempting to have officials from Sask Housing come and speak with the tenants and with the North Battleford Housing Authority, and “try and resolve some of these issues.” Cox said he is also aware of a tenants group being formed to deal with the issues.

The MLA plans to follow up his communications with the Social Services minister’s office to make sure they are sending someone out to rectify the situation.

“They’re aware of it.

I’ve called them on numerous occasions, they’re aware of this situation.” said Cox. He said he was “reasonably confident” they would send someone to assist.

Cox adds he welcomes the Valleyview tenants’ concerns. “It’s been my job to take the concerns to the minister and I will continue to do that in the hopes they will find a quick resolution to the situation.”

Tower resident, former manager, speaks out Continued from Page 4 Sunday afternoon. I have – on many occasions – smelt tobacco and marijuana smoke wafting in the hallways outside of the same suites. I have observed what appeared to be prostitutes regularly entering and leaving certain suites. I could go on, but I have made the point.

All of this despicable behaviour is distressing to the many good folks who have made Valley View Tower II their home for many years. What is more disturbing is the manner in which the Battlefords Housing Authority, the Sask Housing Corporation and the government have chosen to deal with these issues. To do nothing would be a shame; but rather than do nothing the Battlefords Housing Authority and Sask Housing have gone out of their way to cover things up.

About two months ago, Sask Housing sent a spin doctor out from Regina to change the conversation. He asked 12 carefully selected tenants to meet him and answer a carefully framed set of questions to get the answers they wanted as to what the problems were.

There was then an open meeting where tenants were told the problems were all of their making and that what we needed was a code of conduct – more rules.

The problem is not a lack of rules. The problem is a gross failure to enforce the rules that are already in place.

Every tenant has signed a very comprehensive lease

agreement. Every citizen is also bound by The Criminal Code, the Human Rights Code and numerous other bylaws etc. that govern public health and safety. The Saskatchewan Residential Tenancy Act states that it is the landlord’s responsibility to provide quiet enjoyment of a safe residential dwelling place. This is simply not being done.

According to a previous story in the press, Sask Housing has stated that they have recently adopted a new policy whereby seniors-designated facilities can be used to house whomever they deem appropriate. They also classify Saskatoon and Regina exempt from this policy.

It is short sighted to adopt this policy in a community such as North Battleford with its highest crime severity rate in Canada.

Chronically high vacancy rates exist throughout every housing authority facility in the Battlefords. It might have been much more appropriate if some proper strategic planning could have taken place and other more suitable facilities could have been used for these hard-tohouse individuals.

Maybe other changes are also necessary ...

Darry Mills North Battleford Retired Manager The Battlefords Housing Authority

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The site of the former outdoor swimming pool in North Battleford is being sold.

Monday, North Battleford city council members unanimously approved an offer from North Battleford Daycare Centre for the purchase price of $70,000 for both 1152 and 1162 - 99th St. in the city, across from Valleyview Towers. They also approved sharing the cost of the environmental report to be done by Pinter and Associates.

North Battleford Daycare Centre has been operating at 1312 - 99th St. for the last 41 years.

The lot, which has stood vacant for several years, was the location of the old outdoor swimming pool.

According to a memo from City Planner Ryan Mackrell, the old pool was decommissioned in October 1966 and filled in with dirt at the time.

Interestingly, the pool itself remains more or less intact. The structures were not removed and remain underground.

Director of Planning and Development Jennifer Niesink told council Mon-

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day that these lots haden’t been actively listed for that reason.

“When that building was decommissioned, they simply collapsed it and added fill,” explained Niesink. Because the fill was added, they must do a limited “Phase II” environmental site assessment to test the fill.

Administration’s recommendation was to ac-

cept the $70,000 offer, and split the cost of a Phase II environmental assessment at a reduced price.

While she acknowledged the risks involved with the project, Niesink also cited “real potential,” calling it a great development for the area.

It was in a location where there was a high demand for daycare, she said, and allow the proponents

to stay on that side of the city. They are looking to build later this year.

Niesink also noted that even though the land in that area is typically sold at $8 a square foot, or $120,000, it will be “significantly more expensive to build at that location” because of the nature of the lot. She recommended moving ahead with the $70,000 sale price and council approved.

North Battleford Daycare Centre plans to purchase the site of an old outdoor swimming pool for price of $70,000. It’s across the street from Valleyview Towers in North Battleford. Under all the fill, the pool is actually still there.

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OBITUARIES BOLDT, WERNER ISAAC Werner Isaac Boldt was born on November 27, 1926 at Waldheim, SK. He was the second son born to Isaac and Anna Boldt (nee Dick), who had just recently crossed the Atlantic Ocean to arrive in Canada. In 1928 the family moved to the Glenbush area to begin farming. Werner’s school years were spent at the one room school of Avery.

As with many other boys, recess was the favorite subject - softball in the summer with Werner as their pitcher. Farming was the way of life. Horses the source of power, hauling water from the lake, picking stones by hand, and milking cows. Werner spent countless hours walking behind the horse drawn harrows.

Church was a weekly part of growing up as the parents were concerned about the spiritual life of the children. As a teen, Werner accepted Jesus as his savior. On August 1st, 1943, he was baptized on the profession of his faith and joined the MB Church where he served in various capacities. Much later when the church had no pastor, Werner attended the Belbutte Full Gospel Church, where Floyd Berg became his pastor and personal friend. On October 15th, 1950 on a cold, wet, snowy day, Werner and Martha (Harder) walked down the isle of the old MB Church to begin married life as a couple and there were no attendants. In due time, 4 sons and one daughter arrived to bring joy and enriched his life. Horses were always an important part of his life and he enjoyed being part of a parade with show wagon and harness, volunteering at the Battleford’s Western Museum and a few wagon treks. Over the years Werner was involved in several serious accidents. The Lord graciously restored him and extended his earthly journey. Werner believed you needed the Lord’s blessings on the labor of your hands as Psalm 127:1 states: “Except the Lord, build the house, they labor in vain.” When the present MB Church was built, Werner was a part of the construction crew. The gravel needed to construct a full basement was all shoveled by hand. There were no power tools at the site, even for the sawing of the lumber.

Werner enjoyed the new life the grandchildren brought into the family. They still remember the occasional whisker rubs they received after he had caught them. Werner will be fondly remembered by his loving wife of 68 years, Martha and their children: Ray (Trudy) and their family: Jenelle (Scotty) Lepp, Stephanie, Steven (Angela); Burt and his family: Samantha, Cassandra; Barrie (Dian) and her children: Chad, Dee Jay (Chris Cobbe), Marcie (Greg) Hope; Leona (Don) Baerg and their family: Jenilee (Steve) Evans, Chris (Lierin) and 15 great grandchildren. Werner is also survived by his brother, Rudy (Lydia) Boldt of Abbottsford, BC, his sister, Helga Krahn and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Werner is predeceased by his parents, Isaac and Anna Boldt (nee Dick), his step-mother, Agnes Boldt (Stobbe), his son, Dorie, his brothers, Abe, Walter, Jake and his brother-in-law, Alvin Krahn.

Werner’s new journey begins without pain, endless beauty and joy. The Funeral Service was held Thursday, July 4, 2019 at 2:00 pm from the Medstead Community Hall, Medstead, SK with Pastor Floyd Berg and Pastor Monty Buhler officiating. Music ministry was provided by Marjorie Klassen and Cheyenne Orange. Wayne Boldt delivered the eulogy and tributes were given by Werner’s grandchildren. The pallbearers were Ray Boldt, Barrie Boldt, Steven Boldt, Burt Boldt, Chris Baerg and Chad Reitsma. Following the service, the family invited all in attendance for lunch and fellowship in the Community Hall.

Werner’s final resting place is in the Glenbush Mennonite Brethren Cemetery. Memorial Donations may be made to Canadian Food Grains Bank, P.O. Box 767 Stn Main, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 9Z9 in memory of Werner Boldt as tokens of remembrance. Those wishing to send online condolences are invited to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Mark Muir of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home, Spiritwood, Sask. (306) 883-3500. __________________________________________________

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ETCHEVERRY: Mr. Maurice Etcheverry passed away peacefully with family by his side Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Battlefords Union Hospital at the age of 72 years. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Vital Roman Catholic Church in Battleford, SK, with Reverend Father Cuong Luong as celebrant. Interment was held at the City Cemetery. Maurice is lovingly remembered by his wife Madeline; daughters, Charlene (Todd) Brad, Dana Etcheverry and Luane Todd; grandchildren, Danica, Sabrina, Olivia, Sadie & Max; sister, Mona Etcheverry; brothers, Ron Etcheverry (Donna), Bernie Etcheverry (Jackie), and Paul Etcheverry (Brenda). He is predeceased by his parents, Laurent and Genevieve Etcheverry; and son-in-law, Casey Todd.

Memorial donations in memory of Mr. Maurice Etcheverry may be directed to the BUH Foundation - designated to Palliative Care Po Box 1358 North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

HECK: It is with profound sadness that the family of Braxton Heck announce his sudden passing at home in the early morning of June 13th, 2019. He was born May 31st, 2009 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Braxton was born deaf or lost his hearing during his first year of life.

This did not hinder him in the slightest as he was a rambunctious youngster who overcame this obstacle. Prior to Braxton’s third birthday he received Cochlear Implants and despite the challenges of keeping processors on a toddler, he quickly realized the incredible gift of hearing that technology had provided him.

Braxton had a love for life, greeted each day with a mischievous smile and a twinkle in his eye and was always eager to help with any task. He loved the outdoors, was an excellent swimmer and was very creative as he enjoyed making things and drawing.

Braxton looked forward to the weekends when he and his family would visit Grandma and Grandpa Rafuse at the farm. He enjoyed riding the quad, gopher hunting, looking for deer sheds, boating and fishing with his Dad. He had an undeniable love for his big brother Zachary whom he looked up to and idolized.

Braxton was the second of Mom’s babies and only she was allowed to do certain things for him. He had an extremely close bond with his Grandpa (Pa) and Grandma Heck who provided care for him and his brother since infancy while his parents worked. Braxton enjoyed going to the movies with Pa and Grandma and was always eager to go with Pa on errands around town, swimming or to their many excursions to the Dollar Store. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the SPARC Program (Saskatchewan Pediatric Auditory Rehabilitation Centre, Rm 21 Ellis Hall, Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W8 Attention: Lynn Brewster. Braxton is lovingly remembered by his parents Jeff and Trina and his amazing big brother Zachary; grandparents, Wayne and JoElla Rafuse; Uncle Trent (Aunt Jennifer Lie) and Jette; Uncle Dean (Aunt Debbie), Lyndon and Alexis Morris; grandparents, Don and Carol Heck; Uncle Todd (Aunt Theresa) and Keatan. He was predeceased by his maternal great grandparents, Sven and Muriel Johnsson and Albert and Olga Rafuse; Great Aunt Louise Rafuse and Aunt Shannon Rafuse (in infancy); paternal great grandparents, Thomas and Marie Pollock and John and Mary Heck; great uncles, Garry Heck and Ron Heck. Condolences for the family may be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

The family of Braxton Heck would like to thank everyone for their phone calls, messages, texts, flowers, food, gifts and prayers during this difficult time. Thank you to Trevor Watts and staff at Eternal Memories for their compassion, exceptional care and services they provided. We would also like to thank Father Greg Elder for his kindness, support and ministry.

Jeff, Trina and Zach Heck.

Don and Carol Heck.

BLAIS: In Loving Memory of Berthe Therése Juliette Blais, born August 3, 1943 at Edam, Saskatchewan, passed away July 5, 2019 in Battleford, Saskatchewan.

Berthe is lovingly remembered by her children, Marc (Colleen) Blais – Mia and Carson of Battleford, SK, Suzanne (Cary) Dereniwsky of Delmas, SK, Richard (Jana) Blais of North Battleford, SK, Joanne (Greg) Choma – Jonathan and Claire of Calgary, AB; brother, Richard (Noreen) Pelchat of Edam, SK; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families. She was predeceased by her parents, Florent and Marguerite Pelchat; husband, Charlie Blais and sister in infancy, Suzanne Pelchat.

Mass Of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Vital Roman Catholic Church, Battleford, Saskatchewan with Celebrant, Fr. Sebastian Kunnath assisted

by Fr. Gerald Michaud and Deacon Ghislain Bellavance. Cross Bearer was Jonathan Choma. Eulogy was given by Joanne Choma, Richard Blais & Suzanne Dereniwsky. Liturgy Of The Word: 1st Reading-Lorraine Douville; 2nd Reading-Denise Hughes; Gospel-Fr. Sebastian Kunnath. Prayers Of The Faithful-Peter Johnston. Liturgy Of The Eucharist: Offertory Gift Bearers-Aaron Pelchat & Melanie Pelchat. Honorary Pallbearers were Mia & Carson Blais & Jonathan & Claire Choma. Urn Bearers were Suzanne Dereniwsky & Joanne Choma. Private Family Interment took place at Ste. Jean Baptiste de la Salle Cemetery, Delmas, Saskatchewan. Memorials are requested to Battlefords Humane Society, Box 645, North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 2Y7. Condolences can be sent to www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306-446-4200).

JOHNSON: With a feeling of loss, we announce the passing of our mother, Islae Carol Johnson, predeceased by her husband Edwin Johnson and her partner in later years Don Nelson. She was a wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who set a high standard for taking life in hand and living it to the fullest.

She was an amazing cook and seamstress, poet, artist and writer. For a period of time, while juggling farm responsibilities, 4 very active children and a propensity to be involved in community affairs, she also wrote a regular Howdy Neighbour column for the North Battleford News Optimist which shared both personal and neighbourly stories of farm life in rural Saskatchewn in the 70’s and early 80’s. After moving to North Battleford, she got into the real estate business and also authored 3 books, Keep the Downside Up, Mush On, and Silly Tilly a children’s book she wrote for her youngest granddaughter to help keep up her spirits when she was deathly ill in the hospital. These books are gifts to the family and community that both present and future generations will get great benefit from for the humour, insights and history contained between the covers of each book. The Johnson Farm was often the stopping spot for neighbours and friends where a cup of coffee and a piece of cake or home made bread and the opportunity for a game of whist or Kaiser was always guaranteed. More often than not evenings would end with mom on the piano and dad’s voice ringing out in song — Sail Along Silvery Moon a favourite. Her love of curling inspired her to get other women involved in this sport and so she initiated a Women’s Valentine Bonspiel in Mayfair, Saskatchewan which resulted in many farm women who had never held a curling broom in their hand before, out on the ice hollering “Sweep, Sweep!” and “what’s an out-turn?” amid gales of laughter. The men stayed inside minding the kitchen and hollering just as loud from the other side of the glass “SWEEP! SWEEP!” a great reversal from what was normal at that time. Later in life, she also took up golfing and her competitive spirit meant she was soon right up to par with the men folk!

And speaking of competitive, it was not very often that mom lost a card game - lady luck seemed always to be on her side. She was a fan of Kismet, a dice game to which she developed her own set of rules - needless to say - rules that could change depending on the roll of the dice! Isla Johnson, Mom, Grannie and GG - you have enriched not just our lives but the lives of many others. From Lynn, Sandra, Kurt and Tim and their spouses, children and grandchildren all we can say is we are grateful and we know you can now forever rest in peace with our Lord God. __________________________________________________

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OBITUARIES CRAMATTE: René Henry Cramatte, passed away peacefully to his heavenly home in the early hours of July 4, 2019 with family by his side at Battleford’s Union Hospital North Battleford, SK at the age of 82. Survived by his loving wife, Marion; children, Maureen Mizera (Kelly) - Aimeé & Jarret Loehndorf - Raevyn, Cooper, Felix, Kimberly & Peter Wright - Cecelia & Scarlett; Albert (Bert) Cramatte (Heather) Robin, Jordan Wakelin; Marilyn Ochs (Clayton) Damon, Mason Ochs; Karen Kitching (Kent) - Kiefer, Tucker & Karissa Kitching; siblings, Juliette (Judy) Edmunson, Jeanne Bergstrom, Louis Cramatte & Josie Chmelnyk, step brother Dan and Carol Godfrey step brother-in-law Omer Iverson and inlaws, Alice (Peter) Gradauer & Bruce (Jean) McNabb.

Predeceased by parents, Joseph & Gabrielle; step mother Hilda; niece, Jennifer Bergstrom; nephew, Brett Bergstrom; great nephew Shane Bergstrom; sister-in-law, Evelyn Cramatte; stepsister June Iverson mother & father-in-law, Ruby & Albert McNabb; and brothers-in-law, Gerry Bergstrom & Clifford McNabb. Born April 26, 1937 in North Battleford. His first home was Denholm and then the family moved to a small farm outside of North Battleford. René went to school first at Glenrose school then went to Notre Dame then on to C.O.C.J. (the convent) for his Grade 10 and eventually earned his GED. His first job was as a butcher’s helper, then at Co-op Creamery. In 1958 he started working at the Saskatchewan Hospital on the wards as summer relief, then was hired to work in the cafeteria. From there he was hired to work in the Power House where he eventually became a 2nd class Power Engineer. Here he made many life-long friends. Also in 1958 he met the love of his life Marion; they married on an unusually warm day November 19, 1960. His children think the warm weather was God’s way of blessing their union. In the next few years René and Marion grew their family with the addition of 4 children. At the young age of 49 he was given the option to retire or continue working.

He chose the retirement package. For the next 5 years or so he worked mechanics with his brother in law Bruce at his garage.

Then the Power Plant asked him to come back to work part-time as they needed a 2nd Class Engineer at site. René could do it all it seemed. He would magically fix anything broken, did carpentry and worked on his own vehicles and others. The one thing you could count on is that if you needed help he would jump right in to help you. René was a devout Catholic parishioner throughout his life at Notre Dame church. At one time he was an altar boy and could respond in Latin. Listening or attending country music events was a passion for René and Marion. His favorites were Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard. For many years they went to the Craven music festival. Camping was also a passion for them over the years. Their favorite places were Meeting Lake and Emma Lake. René followed the Sask.

Roughriders quite closely, even got the chance to meet with some of them a few years ago. Family and friends were very important to him. Special to his heart were his grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He liked to greet his great grandchildren with a box of mini Smarties. René always had a smile for you, he would always support you with a hug or a handshake which was often accompanied by a wink in his eye.

We loved his sense of humor, he was quick with a smile, comment or laughter. René will always be with us in our hearts and our prayers. Vigil Of Prayer was held on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. from Notre Dame de Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, North Battleford, SK with Deacon Ghislain Bellavance Presiding. Music was provided by Charles Day. Mass Of Christian Burial was held on Monday, July 8, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. from Notre Dame de Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, North Battleford, SK with Celebrant, Fr. Sebastian Kunnath assisted

by Deacon Glislain Bellacance. Cross Bearer was Albert Cramatte. Candle Bearers were Marilyn Ochs & Karen Kitching.

Eulogy was given by Maureen Mizera, Aimeé Loehndorf & Kimberly Wright. Readers were Alice Gradauer, Jean McNabb, Raevyn Loehndorf, Aimeé Loehndorf & Karen Kitching. Offertory Gifts – Louis Cramatte & Josie Chmelnyk. Music Ministry: Organist – Glenn Goodman; Director & Soloist, Cheryl Kitzan, Soloist – Robert MacKay – Amazing Grace & In The Garden.

Active Pallbearers were Kiefer Kitching, Tucker Kitching, Robin Wakelin, Jordan Wakelin, Damon Ochs and Mason Ochs.

Memorials are requested to Notre Dame de Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, 1201 – 105th Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 1S8, BUH Foundation – Palliative Care Unit, PO Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8 or to Sandwith Hall Board, c/o Jessie, RR#1 Glenbush, SK S0M 0Z0. Interment was at Hyde Park Cemetery, Sandwith, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306-446-4200).

CARD OF THANKS Thank-you to BUH Palliative Care Unit. Thank-you to all who sent flowers, gifts, food and phone calls. Thank-you to the Music Ministry. Thank-you to the CWL ladies for the funeral luncheon they provided & also to the Sandwith ladies for the luncheon following the interment.

Thank-you to Deacon Ghislain Bellavance, Fr. Sebastion Kunnath and Battlefords Funeral Service.

OBITUARIES BERRY: Kay Berry passed away with family by her side Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Royal University Hospital. A Memorial Service was held Thursday, July 4, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. from St. Rose de Lima Church in Cochin, SK with Father Greg Elder as celebrant. A private family interment was held at City Cemetery in North Battleford, SK. Kay is lovingly remembered by her husband of 57 and a half years, Ray; children, Sheri-lyn and her daughters, Macey and Shanti; Stewart and his daughter, LoriAnn; sister, Irene and her children, Michelle and Christa; sister-in-law, Elsie and her family; and brother-in-law, Mel and his family. She was predeceased by her parents, Mike and Mary Draganuk; brother, Bill; infant sister, Sylvia; sisters-in-law, Marj and Sharon; and brother-in-law, Russ. Memorial donations in memory of Kay Berry may be directed to the Canadian Cancer Society 1910 McIntyre Street Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 2R3 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation 1738 Quebec Avenue, Unit 26 Saskatoon SK S7K 1V9. For those wishing to leave a condolence, you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

BAERT: Gerard “Gerry” Henry Baert passed away in Lloydminster, Alberta on May 24, 2019 at the age of 70 years. Gerry is survived by: his loving wife of fifty years, Wyn Baert; his son, Ken (Noelia) Baert and their children, daughter Danika and twin sons, Briar and Bryce; his son, Doug (Kristy) Baert and their daughter, Devry; his mother, Rita Baert; his brothers, Frank (Jeanette) Baert, Moe (Sheila) Baert and Ron Baert; his sister, Brenda (John) Carr; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Pat Creech (Mac); and Gena Whiting (Ron); and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces & nephews and cousins. Gerry was pre-deceased by: his father, Archie Baert; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bernard & Mary Whiting.

The Celebration of Life for Gerry was conducted from St. John’s Anglican Church, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 2:00 PM with Archdeacon Michael Stonhouse officiating. The organist was Pat Skinner. The tribute was given

by Ken Baert and his daughter, Danika. The eulogy was presented by Mac Creech. The special music was “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” and “How Great Thou Art” by saxophone soloist, Robin Cathro and was accompanied by Ann Campbell.

The special song was “You Raise Me Up” by Josh Grobin. The urn bearers were Ken Baert and Doug Baert. Donations in memory of Gerry may be made to the Lloydminster Rescue Squad or Charity of Choice. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements.

Wyn, Ken, Noella, Danika, Bryce and Briar Doug, Kristy and Devry __________________________________________________ KRATCHMER, Norma December 19, 1934 -July 5, 2019 Norma will be forever remembered by her loving husband Matthew of 65 years; her 4 children and their spouses: Keith, Terry and Vicky (Theresa, Stefan and Terri Ann), Daryl and Mary (Mark and Jocelyn), Glenn and Colleen (Mandy and Cody, Kristen and Kelsey); 11 great grandchildren; siblings: Agnes Valade, Daniel (Mary) Kirchgesner, Al (Lana) Kirchgessner and Ernest (Laura) Kirchgesner. She was predeceased by her parents Ida Diebert and Michael Kirchgessner, sisters Alice and Evelyn Heffner, brother Richard and granddaughter Amy Kratchmer. Norma grew up on the farm near Reward and married Matthew in October 1953. They started raising a family and farming in Reward. Norma was an enthusiastic curler and loved to play softball as well. Norma was a lifelong member of The Catholic Women’s League. They moved to Battleford in 1972 and she started working at the Marian Press. Norma loved to host family get-togethers and she was an excellent cook. Matthew and Norma moved into Luther Heights in Saskatoon in 2009. With loving family at her side, Norma passed peacefully on July 5, 2019 at Samaritan Place Long Term Care Facility. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church (217 Lenore Drive Saskatoon) with Fr. Emile April as the celebrant. The Rite of Committal will take place in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Reward, SK. Arrangements in care of Chelsea Krentz - Mourning Glory Funeral Services, Saskatoon (306-978-5200) www.mourningglory.ca. __________________________________________________

KOHL: Mr. Grant Kohl of Glenbush, Saskatchewan passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 with his family by his side.

Grant is lovingly remembered by his wife, Rosanne; children, Lacey (Cory) Sanade and Jaslene, Garett (Janaya) - Mia, Kassey Nixon and Mataya, Colton (Danni), Keysha (Dylan), Paynton, Ty, Madison and Sidnee; mother, Elfrieda Kohl; and mother-in-law, Vera Bollinger.

He was predeceased by his father, Glen Kohl and father-in-law, Gordon Bollinger. There will be a private family celebration of Grant’s life. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society of Saskatchewan 1910 McIntyre Street Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 2R3.

Condolences for the family may be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Nicole Welford of Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium.

POOLE: Mr. Arnold Poole resident of Edam, SK passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019 at the age of 68 years.

A Celebration of Life Service was held Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Edam Community Complex with Reverend Janice Trost officiating. A Private Family interment was held at the Edam Cemetery. Arnold will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Peggy; son, Steven “Skip” (Jamie), their childrenJordan (Sara)-Everett and Anson, Ackerley (Chelsea)Sage and Nora, Ashton (Katie); father, Frank; brothers, Garry (Elaine), their children- Karrie (Darren) and family, Treverr (Carol) and family; Leslie (Cheryl), their children- Darcy (Jodie) and family, Rodney (Crystal) and family, Stacy (Jay) and family; brothers-in-law, Doug (Val) Mann and family; Derrick (Verna) Mann and family. He was predeceased by his mother, Maisie Poole; son, Brian “Buzz”; and in-laws, Betty and Harvey Mann.

Memorial donations in memory of Mr. Arnold Poole may be directed to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan 1738 Quebec Ave #26, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1V9, Diabetes Canada 104-2301 Avenue C North, Saskatoon, SK S7L 5Z5 or Edam Donor’s Choice. For those wishing to leave a condolence, you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE of STELLA JACOBSON, late of Livelong, Saskatchewan, deceased.

ALL CLAIMS against the above estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 10th day of August, 2019.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE of WALTER EMIL TESCH, late of Turtleford, Saskatchewan, deceased.

ALL CLAIMS against the above estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 5 th day of August 2019.

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IN THE ESTATE of DONALD JAMES MCKEE, late of Vawn, Saskatchewan, deceased.

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PUBLIC NOTICE RM of Meota No. 468 Public Notice – Zoning Bylaw Amendment Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Meota No. 468 (RM) intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007, to amend Bylaw No. 02-2011, known as the Zoning Bylaw (ZB).

INTENT: The intent of the proposed amendment is to control, regulate, and permit: boat docks; watercraft lifts; and marinas on lands under the administrative jurisdiction of the RM. Private docks, boat and personal watercraft lifts would be introduced as accessory discretionary uses. The bylaw would regulate the dimensions and locations of docks, the number of allowable lifts, off-season storage, and provide criteria by which Council will evaluate applications. Marina’s would be changed from a permitted use to a discretionary use in the LR1 and LR2 Lakeshore Residential zoning districts and would be similarly regulated and evaluated. Several definitions will be added related to the proposed new content. Council is also considering a complimentary licensing bylaw for said structures and developments under separate legislative authority. An unrelated housekeeping amendment would allow multiple public and municipal uses on a single site.

AFFECTED LAND: All lands within the RM are affected by the proposed general provisions in the bylaw; lands that are both privately titled and under public ownership. The lands abutting Jackfish Lake and Murray Lake will be primarily affected, and includes lands within the A1 – Agricultural, LR1 & LR2 Lakeshore Residential zoning districts.

REASON: To address challenges and disorderly development along shorelines, Council wishes to control, regulate, and permit boat docks, watercraft lifts, and marinas through its ZB. Regulation through the ZB will help achieve a controlled, orderly, and consistent approach to the use of shorelines within the RM. The discretionary classification of these developments would allow council to best evaluate applications on a case by case basis. Allowing multiple public and municipal uses on a single site will allow for better and more cost-effective service delivery.

PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the bylaw at the RM office between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Draft copies of the proposed bylaw are available from the RM office (hard copy at cost). The RM office is located at 300 1st Street East, Meota, SK S0M 1X0. Any person can inspect the bylaw on the RM’s website: www.rmofmeota.ca PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing on August 7, 2019 at 3:00 pm, in the RM office to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed amendment. Council will also consider written comments received by the undersigned by August 2, 2019. For additional information, please contact (306) 397-1000, yvonne@ northboundplanning.ca; or (306) 892-2061.

Issued at the Village of Meota this 5th day of July 2019.

For further information phone:

S. Yvonne Prusak, MCIP, RPP Development Officer

Rebecca Turnbull

RM of Meota No. 468

(306) 527-8224 rebecca.turnbull@gov.sk.ca

Public Guardian and Trustee of Saskatchewan 100 - 1871 Smith Street REGINA SK S4P 4W4 Fax (306) 787-5065

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Blk/Par A, Plan No. 101568900, Extension 0, Pt-NW-19-51-19-W3 (7.8 acres) (the “Land”) Conditions • Buyers are responsible for inspection of the Land and any buildings situated on the Land as the Land will be sold “as is” • Possession date to be determined once tender has been accepted • Purchase and sale agreement to be executed by parties upon acceptance of tender • Property taxes will be adjusted as of the Possession Date • A minimum deposit of 10%, as a certified cheque payable to Turtleford Credit Union Limited, must accompany each tender. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid to Brooks Mack Legal Professional Corporation, 114 Bismark Ave., Box 250, Langenburg, SK, S0A 2A0, on or before the Possession Date • All tenders must show the Land subject to the tender and the tender price • Highest tender not necessarily accepted • No tender necessarily accepted • GST may be applicable BIDS SHALL BE SUBMITTED to Turtleford Credit Union Limited at Box 370, Turtleford, SK, S0M 2Y0 by registered mail or personal delivery at the address below by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 2019: Turtleford Credit Union Limited Box 370 Turtleford, SK S0M 2Y0

AUCTIONS

Boechler -Schira Auctioneering Sales Saturday, July 27th - Glaslyn Area Garry & Marlene Conacher

Large Farm Machinery Auction complete line of seeding to harvest equipment - TRACTORS: 1981 MF 4840, 1980 MF 4840, 1983 2590 CASE, 1964 MF 1100 COMBINES: 1987 MF 8560, 1997 MF 8570, 1998 MF 8780 TRUCKS: 1998 Freight Liner, 500 Detroit, 1984 Doonan Tandem Grain Trailer SWATHERS, AUGERS, SEEDING EQUIPMENT, TOOLS & SHOP SUPPLIES

Other Upcoming Sales:

Saturday, July 20 - Battleford Estate of John & Diane MacDonald

Household, Vintage Furniture, Antiques, Shop

Saturday, August 10th - Medstead Marj Klassen & the late Carl Klassen Farm Machinery, Cattle Handling Equipment, Shop

Saturday, August 24th - Shellbrook Estate of Walter Buckingham Farm, Yard, Shop, Recreational, Household, Vintage/Antique Items

ALL SALES START @ 10:00 AM. Check our Facebook page or Website for more details.

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NutraSun Foods Ltd, a premier flour mill located in Regina Sk, is now buying milling wheat. Contact a grain buyer at 306-751-2440 or 306-751-2043 for pricing and delivery

SOBEYS IN OLDS, ALBERTA is seeking a full-time Meat Cutter. Includes benefits and vacation accrued. Please email resume to: sby5436olds@sobeys.com, Attn.

Rob.

Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM

St. Paul’s Anglican Church North Battleford, Saskatchewan

CELL: 306-228-7745

Auction Sale For David Simons Saturday, July 27th 10 am

Western Commodities

Internet Bidding starts @noon

Hillmond, SK NE-28-51-25 W3rd

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Go to Fellauctions.com To Register To Bid Alberta License #348325 Saskatchewan License #316339

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1&2 Bedroom Suites • Fridge, stove, washer, dryer • Some are air conditioned Rental rate: $650 to $1,200 per month Complete application: 1441 - 100th Street Or Phone 306-445-8571 or 306-441-0950 Available for Rent, 2 bedroom, W/D/F/S and dishwasher, utilities not included, references required.

Call or text 306-480-1347 Serious inquiries only.

LAND/PASTURE FOR RENT Hay Land for rent in RM of North Battleford 437 RM. Call 306-4816837.

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FEED & SEED

The following land located in the R.M. of Mervin No. 499, will be offered for sale by tender, under the direction of Turtleford Credit Union Limited at Box 370, Turtleford, SK, S0M 2Y0:

Box 552

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New Tech

Money Toward Humane Shelter

Waste to electricity in B’ford?

By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter

Aaron Cadrin presents Battlefords Humane Society manager Michelle Spark with a cheque for $1,000. The money was raised by client donations from Aaron M. Cadrin Investment & Insurance Solutions Inc. client appreciation event, and then matched by Cadrin before the donation was made. The money will be used towards the construction of a new shelter. Photo submitted

A company has looked to Battleford as a site for a novel idea: turning waste into usable energy.

Bill Roberts of Bzz Enterprises Ltd. recently asked Battleford town council about abating taxes for the old GLM Tanks property, located in the industrial area of Battleford on 5th Avenue.

According to an email Roberts sent to Town Hall, the company is seeking to generate an industry in the Battleford area which could use household and industrial waste to produce hydroelectricity.

Various companies in Canada have taken the initiative to convert waste into usable products, such as the Montreal-based Enerkem, which has a facility in Edmonton.

The City of Vancouver also uses technology to perform similar tasks.

However, not enough

information was available to Battleford town council for them to abate taxes.

Council has granted abatements when, among other reasons, businesses have more specific timelines and plans – including for the post office building and Discovery Co-op – than what Bzz Enterprises Ltd. provided.

According to Battleford Chief Administrative Officer John Enns-Wind, turning garbage into electricity would require 10 tonnes of garbage per hour to feed the proposed process.

Battleford only takes 10 tonnes of garbage per day.

Both the town and Roberts are to do more research before coming to an agreement.

“I think it’d be brilliant for the environment if [Roberts] could take waste and turn it into energy, and supply it back to us,” Leslie said. “But we need to know more.”

Roberts asked the town

COMING EVENTS

Saturday July 20

Silver Screen Saturday at the North Battleford Library 2:00 p.m.

Come to the library on Saturday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. for a movie!

We’ll be showing classic and retro movies throughout July.Today we’ll be showing Clueless, a modern take on Jane Austen’s classic novel Emma. Cher, a teenage socialite, sees herself as a matchmaker, but fails to see a potential match for herself. Ages 12+.

Monday July 22

Monopoly Monday at the North Battleford Library at 2:00 p.m. Join us for a fun afternoon of board games every Monday for July! Not just Monopoly but all sorts of board games for all ages.

Thursday July 23

Scenery Stretches at the North Battleford Library at 3:00 p.m. Help tend to the children’s garden and do some yoga! Ages 5-10.

Wednesday July 24

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www.newsoptimist.ca for more community events Alcoholics Anonymous

Please call our 24 hour at 1-877-341-3322 for support or information.

Al-anon Family Groups

If someone’s drinking troubles, attending Al-Anon Family Group provides understanding and support. Meetings Monday at 7:00 p.m. and Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, corner of 15th Ave. & 108th Street. Contacts 306-937-7765, 306-937-7289 or 306-441-9324.

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays

Lawn Bowling For All Ages. Bowling Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:00 p.m. For more information please call 306-445-8433.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Tuesdays and Thursdays from at 1371 - 103rd Street (Living Faith Chapel Gym - use parking lot doors off 102nd). All ages – youth to senior, all skill levels. Annual membership fee $125.00 (or $5.00 drop-in fee per night) plus a $5.00 fee for the Table Tennis Saskatchewan membership/insurance.

Time for Tots at the North Battleford Library at 10:45 a.m. For ages 18 months to 3 years and their parents or caregivers. Come and enjoy 30 minutes of simple stories, rhymes and finger plays.

Thursday July 25

Makerspace Play Date at the North Battleford Library at 4:00 p.m.

Think & play with STEM and STEAM activities, build robots, create video games, explore circuits and more! All material provided. Ages 5-12.

Friday July 26

Tales and More at the North Battleford at 10:45 a.m. Enjoy thematic storytimes inspired by STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, Math) activities. Ages 4-8.

Saturday July 27

Fairy Garden Workshop at the North Battleford Library at 1:00 p.m.

Come learn the art of creating your very own fairy garden! Please register beforehand by calling the library at 306-445-3206. Ages 13+.

Saturday July 27

Silver Screen Saturday at the North Battleford Library at 2:00 p.m. Come to the library on Saturday afternoons for a movie! We’ll be showing classic and retro movies throughout July. Today we’ll be showing Funny Face, a story about a fashion photographer and a bookstore employee who fall for each other. Ages 8+.

Sunday July 28

Thursdays

Crane Creek Interdenominational Service Potluck Picnic at 2:00 p.m. Guest speaker to be confirmed. Music: Jeanette Beckman & John Archer. Please bring lawn chairs. Everyone welcome. For more information phone Diane 306-937-2505 or Anne 306-445-1601.

Fridays

Monopoly Monday North Battleford Library 2:00 p.m. Join us for a fun afternoon of board games every Monday for July! Not just Monopoly, but all sorts of board games for all ages! Hope to see you there!

Peer to Peer Support Group for Mental Health meets Thursday mornings @ 9:30 am at 1602 103rd Street in North.We welcome you to join us as we work towards recovery, and support one another.You will be warmly welcomed by all.

Territorial Drive Farmers Market starting at 4:00 p.m. The Territorial Drive Farmers Market is a place where the city meets the country. A relaxed outdoor market where friends and families gather to shop, eat, and enjoy local entertainment. Our Friday night market is the perfect place to pick up some fresh fruit, veggies and baking on your way to the lake, enjoy supper from a food truck, browse the shops of local vendors, and you may even get a chance to take in some live local talent from a variety of buskers and street performers.

Friday July 19

Tales and More at the North Battleford Library 10:45 a.m. Enjoy thematic storytimes inspired by STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, Math) activities. Ages 4-8.

Friday July 19

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Cookie Carnival at the North Battleford Library 2:00 p.m. The City of North Battleford Playground Program joins us to present an afternoon of stories, activities, and cookies! We will be registering before the event. Parents, please stay with your children for this event.

Monday July 29

Monday July 29

Adult Book Club North Battleford Library 7:00 p.m. Join us for a discussion of Calling Me Home by Julie Kibler. Refreshments provided.

Copies of the book available at the library.

Tuesday July 30

Scenery Stretches North Battleford Library 3:00 p.m. Come to the library on Tuesday afternoons to help tend to the children’s garden and do some yoga! Ages 5-10.

Wednesday July 31

Time for Tots North Battleford Library 10:45 a.m. For ages 18 months to 3 years and their parents or caregivers. Come and enjoy 30 minutes of simple stories, rhymes and finger plays.

This section is provided free-of-charge to non-profit organizations. To list the Community Calendar please call News-Optimist at 306-445-7261 or fax the information to 306-445-3223. Please provide complete information including event, time, date and location.

Although we will do our utmost to make sure your event appears in this section, we can not guarantee all submissions will appear.

Deadline for submissions is Friday at 10:00 a.m.

to abate 60 per cent of a bill just under $11,500.

The matter is to come to council later this year.

SIGA reports revenue: $262 million Submitted

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority has announced revenues of $262million with net earnings of $82.5 million for the 2018-19 fiscal year.

View and download our annual report at sigaannualreport.ca.

‘It is through strong ties with loyal patrons and the hard work of our employees that we have achieved the success we have today and we’re able to share that success with Saskatchewan communities,’ says Zane Hansen, SIGA president and CEO. As a non-profit corporation, 100 per cent of SIGA’s profits are distributed to our beneficiaries in Saskatchewan. SIGA is owned

by Saskatchewan’s 74 First Nations and reports our financial and operational performance to our shareholders and the public.

Profits generated from SIGA’s operations are administered by the Province of Saskatchewan: • 50 per cent is shared with the First Nations Trust, which is distributed to Saskatchewan First Nation communities; • 25 per cent is shared with regional Community Development Corporations, which are situated in the casino locations and fund local initiatives; • 25 per cent is shared

with the provincial government’s General Revenue Fund.

On top of these returns, we also invested $1.3 million into more than 500 local organizations across Saskatchewan through our Community Investment Program in 2018-19.

SIGA’s President and CEO speaks to our strong sense of purpose as an organization as the foundation for our success: “As we look ahead – only one year out from celebrating a major milestone, 25 years in business – we reflect on how far we’ve come. From about 500 employees and four casinos to close to 2,000 employees and seven casinos – with a 64 per cent First Nation workforce. We’ve been able to build this success by maintaining a resolute focus on our ‘why,’ our purpose – to create opportunity and to help strengthen the lives of First Nation people.”

SIGA continues to be a leader in Canada’s gaming industry, offering a distinct First Nation entertainment experience that reflects the traditional aspects of First Nation heritage and hospitality. SIGA is also one of the largest employers of First Nation people in Canada, employing close to 2,000 people, 64 per cent of which are First Nation.

News ‘n’ views from Baljennie

By Dorothy M. Mills Correspondent

The Western Development Museum in North Batteford last week held a bee that was well attended.

They are putting a few final touches on things to get ready for Those Were the Days in August. All the museum staff have been kept busy preparing for weddings and other bookings.

The weekend just passed and they held Heritage Farm and Village Kids Camp for children ages seven to 10, with hands-on activities, games and demonstration to experience prairie life back to nearly a century ago.

A big thank you goes out to all the volunteers and special workers. There is always some little thing to be busy at.

On the weekend Saskatoon Western Development Museum held Pion-Era Days.

Jim Kivimaa of Bridge Road Condos passed away July 11 at the Battlefords Union Hospital. Jim had been fighting a battle with cancer for many years. The funeral was held at Livelong on July 15. Sympathy goes out to Irene Kivimaa and the family. Jim will be missed by all.

Recent visitors with Stanley and Dorothy Mills at Bridge Road Condos in Battleford were Stanley’s old school chum Robert Maxwell and his friend Pat from Edmonton, Alta.

They were on a short trip to visit Robert’s son Glen and Sheila Maxell and family of Portage la Prairie, Man. They also visited with some of the Roberts family at Lloydminster and Maymont.

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‘Your Home on the Range:’ The Commercial Hotel at Maple Creek - Part 1

Special thanks to Royce E. W. Pettyjohn, Park Manager at Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, for his assistance in the preparation of this column.

One of the oldest hotels in Saskatchewan is the Commercial Hotel in Maple Creek, located in the southwest corner of the province. On Nov. 23, 1883, Thomas M. Rasin purchased a lot in Maple Creek and constructed a log hotel faced with milled lumber. The hotel was in operation by 1885.

After expanding the hotel onto an adjoining lot, Rasin sold the Commercial Hotel to Edward Fearon on Aug. 18, 1890. Fearon, who was elected to the Territorial Assembly in November of 1894, sold the hotel to John Henry Fleming on Christmas Eve 1896.

Fleming was an American cowboy who had worked as a ranch foreman upon coming to Canada. Canada’s 1901 census shows Fleming, age 36, living in the Commercial Hotel with his wife Mary and their two children. Hotel staff in 1901 consisted of two bartenders and four chambermaids.

Between 1902 and 1904, the construction of the Cypress Hotel, the Jasper Hotel and the Maple Leaf Hotel meant that the aging Commercial Hotel was no longer the establishment of choice in town. According to the Maple Creek News, Fleming decided to “make the Commercial the best hotel in town” once again.

Around 1906 the original wooden Commercial Hotel structure was moved back on the lot and a large, three-storey brick

Railway and Main

By Joan Champ

joanchamp@shaw.ca addition was constructed on the front of the hotel.

In 1910, Fleming sold the Commercial Hotel to Norman Robson who immediately started to work on a second expansion. The new addition opened on Aug. 30, 1911.

The next day, the Maple Creek News wrote: “The new addition of the Commercial Hotel was put into commission yesterday and Maple Creekites have good reason to be proud of the Pacific Avenue hostelry. The ground floor is taken up by the rotunda and dining room.

Both rooms are spacious, finished in golden oak, well lighted, and modern in every particular. New mission furniture in the dining room adds greatly to the attractiveness. The rotunda and the bar room have tile floors. Upstairs the new bedrooms have the advantages gained by plumbing and eight of them have baths in connection. The house now has 52 rooms and is steam heated throughout.

The old rotunda is being overhauled and will be utilized for a billiard room.”

Unfortunately, the dining room furniture referenced by the newspaper did not survive. However, the Commercial Hotel’s beautiful lobby furniture from the circa 1885 wooden hotel structure

was reused in the 1911 lobby where it remains to this day. The 1911 marble tile floor has also survived with very little loss over the course of the last 103 years.

In December 1912, Robson sold the hotel to William McRoberts and associates.

Prohibition in Saskatchewan (19151924) meant hard times for the hotel business.

On June 10, 1919 Sophia Richardson and James Wilson bought the Commercial Hotel. After a struggle to keep the hotel afloat, Wilson lost his interest to the Land Securities Company of Canada Ltd. in 1921. Nine months later, his partner Sophia bought out his interests from the security company. Unfortunately, she lost the Commercial Hotel to the Bank of Montreal in March 1927.

The former beverage room was converted to house the bank’s operations. The Bank of Montreal moved out of the Commercial Hotel in 1932, although the bank continued to hold the title to the hotel until 1945.

Matt Fleming operated the Commercial Hotel between 1927 and 1945. It was Fleming who adopted the hotel’s motto, “Your Home on the Range,” around 1935.

Watch for Part 2 in next week’s column.

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Little faults are easier to confess than big ones My old neighbour in Saskatchewan has been known to say, “A wise man admits his weaknesses. I’d admit mine if I had any.”

His wife Ruby is always ready to suggest a few of his weaknesses, but Ed claims that they do not count as they are a matter of her opinion, not proven fact.

If it’s hard to be humble, it is also difficult to admit even little faults about ourselves. We may get lots of practice speaking about the various-sized sins of others, but confessing our own mistakes may choke us up. It is said that confession is good for the soul. It is also suggested

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of the clergy.

Many church services begin with a public confession of sins, which recognizes that all of us are sinners in need of forgiveness. The Bible says it this way: “If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar, and his word has no place in our lives.”

An example of a public confession of sins is as follows: “Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in

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According to Ed

By Raymond Maher

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revraymaher@accesscomm.ca that we confess little faults to persuade people that we have no big ones.

When it comes to confession by Christians, the Catholic confessional booth has served admirably for the private confession of sins. To confess fully, it is suggested that the veil

of secrecy of the booth results in the willingness to divulge one’s sins. It can be very humbling and embarrassing to own up to the priest our sins, both large and small. It can also be as humbling and embarrassing to confess our personal sins to another person who is not

thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.

We are truly sorry, and we humbly repent, for the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name.

Amen.” (Episcopal Book of Common Prayer) We confess our sins privately or in a public confession of our sinfulness at church, that we might be renewed in the forgiveness of God for us through our faith in Christ.

There is joy in our souls because of God’s mercy to us, but receiving God’s forgiveness means we are to extend forgiveness to others. It can be a struggle to admit to our own sins and another struggle to forgive others that have hurt us. It is easy to have negative thoughts and a desire not to forgive others. We may have feelings of revenge, but revenge is the Lord’s to administer. We say in the Lord’s Prayer, “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.” In loving kindness, God does not deal with us according to what our sins deserve, but graciously removes our sins from us.

Worship Together Spend some quality family time together. Worship at the church of your choice.

Our community has a number of churches and a variety of denominations for you & your family.

(RC) St. Joseph Calasanctius Parish 1942 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 0N4

TerriTorial Drive alliance church

306-446-1695

PASTOR: Rev. Phinh Do

DAILY: Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. - 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted WEEKEND MASS TIMES: Saturdays - 7:30 p.m. Sundays - 10:00 a.m.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

ANGLICAN PARISH

306-445-5901

St. George’s Anglican Church - 9:30 a.m.

1401 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK

SUNDAY SERVICES Rev. Trevor Malyon

Summer Sunday Services - July 21, Aug. 11 & 25 Regular Services begin Sept. 1 Everyone Welcome

191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

St. Paul’s Anglican Church - 11:00 a.m.

1302 - 99th Street, North Battleford, SK

Hope Mennonite Fellowship

Battlefords Grace Community Church

1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford

SUNDAY - 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service

Pastor: Bill Hall

Pastor Gerhard Luitjens & Abel & Sonya Zabaleta (Mission Partners)

191 - 24th Street W., Battleford, Sk. 306-937-7575

WORSHIP SERVICES - 11 a.m. Sunday

Church Phone 306-445-4181

Everyone Welcome

Battlefords Cowboy Church Services 1st & 3rd Thursday of each Month

Battleford Legion Hall 7:00 p.m.

PASTOR - Rick Martin

All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Parish 902 - 108th Street, North Battleford

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How to make a dream come true: Freshii owners committed to healthy eating

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

A husband and wife team of entrepreneurs are

bringing their dream of a healthy fast-food option for Battlefords residents to life.

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Rakesh and Shwetal Patel are the proprietors of a new Freshii franchise in North Battleford which is now open at Frontier Centre. Photos by John Cairns

Patel are owners of the Freshii franchise at Frontier Centre in North Battleford, which opened last month.

The opening is the culmination of three years of hard work to get a freshfood outlet off the ground, in addition to working their current jobs.

Both Rakesh and Shwetal work for the health authority in the Battlefords.

Part of their motivation for launching the business came from their health care background. They saw that many health problems were created by unhealthy eating and bad diets.

“Why do you get the poor health? Because you don’t get the very fresh food,” Shwetal points out.

Another motivation came from their own backgrounds. Both Rahesh and Shwetal come from the western portion of India, and both are vegetarians along with the rest of their family.

For vegans, there was “less choice,” Shwetal said.

They saw a void in the Battlefords of places providing healthy, vegan food, and saw a great opportunity.

“If we want to jump in

a business, let’s do something different,” said Rakesh.

But it was more than that. They saw an opportunity both to make money, and “help the community to eat fresh and healthy food,” said Shwetal.

The menu includes salads and wraps, bowls, burritos, soups, juices, smoothies and sweet treats.

They provided the NewsOptimist with one sample: low-fat frozen yogurt, topped with green apple and raspberries.

At Freshii, “everything is fresh,” said Shwetal. She noted the smoothies and the juices at their location are all made with fresh products.

“We don’t add any concentrate, we don’t add anything,” she said. “Everything is going to be fresh.”

There are also opportunities for customers to mix and match and change things up from what’s on the menu. “It totally depends on whatever you like,” Shwetal said.

They put high a priority on customer service, but you will never hear them use the word “customer.”

Instead, they use the word

“guest.”

“It’s more about our approach, about the personal approach,” Rakesh said.

“They are guests, and we serve them very well.”

When they looked into Continued on Page 23

The opening of Shwetal and Rakesh Patel’s business is the culmination of three years of hard work to get a fresh-food outlet off the ground, in addition to working their current jobs.

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The Rotary district governor representing North Battleford was in the city July 15 for a Monday noon-hour meeting with Battlefords Rotary Club members.

Tracey Vavrek (above left), a member of the Rotary Club of Grande Prairie, Alta., is District Governor of District 5370 for 2019-20. Rotary District 5370 covers Northern Alberta, Northwest Saskatchewan, Northeastern British Columbia, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon. She started her term July 1. In her remarks to local members, Vavrek focused on the Rotary theme for the upcoming year of “Rotary Connects the World,” on how Rotary “connects each of us,” in their own communities and internationally. She also invited local members to come to Grande Prairie for Rotary’s People of Action Conference happening Oct. 3-5. Photos

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Blanche Nichol Celebrates 105th Birthday

Five Generations of the Poole family at Edam

Family and friends joined Blanche Nichol on July 11 to celebrate her 105th birthday.

She currently is a resident at River Heights Lodge in North Battleford.

She was born at Invermay on July 11, 1914.

Below Blanche is pictured with some of her greatgrandchildren.

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Karrie Nordell (Garry’s daughter), Great-Grandpa Frank Poole, holding greatgranddaughter Lennon Maisie Mohns, his son Garry Poole and Garry’s granddaughter McKenzie Mohns. The picture was taken east of the Enriched Manor in Edam, which is home to Frank Poole. Photo submitted by Lorna Pearson

Poundmaker to host Plains Indian Sign Language camp Staff A Plains Indian Sign Language workshop will

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Free summer program for kids at the lake

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

Meota Adra is presenting a free summer program for all children from six to 12 years of age at the rec hall behind the concession booth, from 1 to 3 p.m. with games and crafts. Dates to mark your calendar are July 18, 23, 25 and 29 and Aug. 1, 6, 8, 13 and 15. For more information, contact the concession booth.

Don’t forget the Farmer’s market held every Saturday morning at the rec hall, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Aug. 31. The new veggies will be coming in now so get there early for best choices.

Anyone wanting to rent the Do Drop In in the next month, contact Gwen at 306-892-2070.

The annual Meewasinota Craft Sale was held July 7 in the Community Complex.

Men’s night at the Meota Golf Course last week found 126 fellows having a great day.

July 13 found 120 golfers descend upon the Meota and District Lakeshore Golf Club for the annual Farmers / Ranchers Golf Tournament. The 18-hole scramble low score was 59, posted by the team consisting of Chad Olson, Derek Chapman, Jason Halter, Randy Sharp, Kyle Gregoire and Stan Bergen. Carole Chapman and Lyla Halter once again organized a terrific event that is consistently booked

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The Quinn family led the service at the United/ Anglican Church on July 14 which was enjoyed immensely, with a good turnout.

The annual pasta night in Meota Community Complex is set for July 20.

There will be good food and good entertainment for those who have their tickets. It is sold out.

On Tuesday, July 23, the Hobby Band will entertain at Harwood Manor at 2 p.m..

Dulpicate bridge was played in Meota, July 8, with top scores going to Jette and Terence Da Silva, Vern Iverson and Eric Callbeck, and Robert Iverson and Trudy Iverson. On July 9 in North Battleford, top scores went to Lori Stark and Jane Groves, Joeann and Rudy Wiens and Mary Greenwald and Anna Marie Waldbillig. No report for July 14.

I enjoyed a two-day trip to Beauval, July 1012, with my daughter in law, Kelly. The scenery is so pretty and green and yellow, and the road through the forest is the best. On the way up we saw seven deer in the ditches, and two dead ones on the shoulder of the

highway. Coming home we saw two bears and one cub and one deer we had to brake for. The fishing wasn’t so great on the Beaver River since it has risen a lot lately. Fishing at Green Lake was reported as still good.

Canasta was played July 12 at Do Drop In with five tables in play.

Top score went to Yvonne McPherson and Linda Ard, second were Faye Goll and Rita Peterson and third were Paulette Neale and Evelyn Dutton. This is always a nice social event, lots of lunch and visiting.

The Childrens’ Wish Foundation held a children’s party in the Meota Regional Park, in the open area beyond the bathrooms, July 13, starting at noon. It was a fun fundraising time for all participants.

It was the annual weekend of motorbikes in town last week for Legion Riders veterans’ fundraising. They had a huge tent where they met for a catered supper followed by music. It’s always nice to see these folks having a good time.

I couldn’t get a picture of the spread as they covered a whole block beside the community hall.

Carrie and Neil Sandstrom are spending two weeks at the new building going up in Lakeview helping her dad in many ways. They got their boat in the water, too, so there’s some fun along with the work.

OPEN HOUSE Proposed Meota West Phase 2 SAGD Thermal Project Township 46 Range 17 W3M Monday, August 12th, 2019 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM Meota Community Complex 395 3rd Street East Meota, SK S0M 1X0 Serafina Energy Ltd. is proposing to construct a new Central Processing Facility (CPF) for Phase 2 of its SAGD Project at Meota West. The CPF is proposed to be located within the RM of Meota in Section 17-46-17W3M. A pipeline will transport raw water to the CPF from existing infrastructure. Sales oil produced from the CPF will be trucked to a midstream terminal.

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Unity finds itself in the throes of ball season

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

July is sneaking away on us quickly. Make sure you pack it all in. Whether you are taking part in events, activities and summer fun in your own community or you are travelling across our great province to enjoy summer, make lots of memories as summer passes very quickly.

Check out our local paper that held several local stories and photos about campers involved in the terrifying tornado that took place July long weekend in Northern Saskatchewan. While thankfully no one was serious injuring, it is a great reminder for all of us to be prepared for an emergency no matter where you are.

Congratulations to the walkers who trekked to Reward to join the annual Holy Rosary Shrine pilgrimage that takes place there each July. The group was thrilled to have Bishop Hagemoen from the Saskatoon Diocese take part in the walk with them as well as preside in the service that followed Sunday, July 7. An exciting part of this weekend event included the return home of the scale replica of the Holy Rosary Shrine now alongside the original church, thanks to this creation built

2019 U16 softball: Unity Panthers earned silver at the U1 BW provincial championships held in Regina July 5-7. Back row: coaches Nicoel Bakken and Denelle L’Heureux, Hannah Feser, Emma Baker, Devyn McLean, Makayla Bakken, Hunter Peewap and coaches Doug Rutley and Rene Feser. Middle row: Abby Rutley, Paige Schultz, Megan Brown, Jaymie Myszczyszyn and Aryanna L’Heureux. Front row: Ericka Alsager and Alexis Elder. Photo submitted by Sherri Solomko

Dawson Wilson, graduating UCHS Warrior football player, was selected not only for this year’s North South Bowl that took place at Mosaic stadium in May, but was part of the Team Canada win at the annual Can-Am Bowl that took place in Wakaw July 6. Photo submitted by Sherri Solomko

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How to make a dream come true: Continued from Page 17 setting up a business in the Battlefords, they had initially looked into other franchises. They approached Booster Juice, but they said no, mainly because they considered North Battleford’s population to be too small.

“We didn’t know about Freshii at all,” said Shwetal.

The Patels discovered it through a Google search.

They learned Freshii had been operating since 2005 and was an all-Canadian franchise, which appealed

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Continued from Page 22 first time in 10 years that Canada has defeated the USA in this annual showcase of top graduating high school players in the province.

Always remember all that your community museum has to offer residents and visitors. Housing 24 buildings on site as well as more than 1,400 artifacts, there are plenty of cool things to see while touring this well kept, fine facility.

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to them.

When they approached Freshii about a franchise, they had no qualms about North Battleford’s size.

They gave the Patels the go-ahead, and the Patels then went to work arranging the financing and getting the business launched.

Freshii representatives identified Frontier Centre as a viable location, particularly for people coming from out of town. The Patels also negotiated with Frontier Centre for both inside and outside access, so that the business could be open at night when the rest of the mall was closed.

When the Patels had approached Freshii for a franchise, they sold them on the pitch that there was

“no competition.” It was a different story compared to other, bigger communities where there were plenty of “fresh” food options.

Rakesh had lived in Toronto initially when he came to Canada as a student. But Toronto was not a good place to find employment. He explained employers there favoured short-term contracts, and he needed a full-time position and title for immigration purposes.

He expanded his search to the West and soon got calls back from Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

“OK, I will choose Saskatchewan,” he said.

He moved to Regina and then Yorkton before settling in the Battlefords.

The whole time, his wife Shwetal was still in India.

They travelled back and forth between Canada and India to carry on what was turning into a long-distance relationship.

With Rakesh having settled in the Battlefords, Shwetal came over in 2013.

Now that the Patels are both here, they say they love it and are in the Battlefords long term.

“We don’t really want to go somewhere else,” Rakesh said.

They point to a number of advantages the Battlefords has compared to the bigger cities. Rakesh pointed to more opportunity and a good lifestyle.

Shwetal pointed out that “you can go in 10 minutes

anywhere.”

Cost of living is also lower. Shwetal said daycare in the Battlefords costs far less than it would in the bigger cities, where costs could double or even triple.

The access to the wideopen natural spaces was another plus. Shwetal also pointed to the nature trails and less pollution.

She also said she likes the friendly and welcoming atmosphere in the community from others who live here. As an example, Shwetal said her neighbour across the street serves as a babysitter for her four-yearold boy.

Their desire to launch a Freshii franchise stems from a desire to give back.

The way they are doing that is by providing a healthyeating option, they said.

“People gave us something, so we have to give them back something,” Shwetal said.

All in all, the Patels say they are happy to have found a new life in the Battlefords.

“I love North Battleford.

Like, people told me there was more crime there, it’s the number one in crime, but it’s my home,” Shwetal said.

She explained that even on the occasions when they go back to India to be with relatives there, she finds after a couple of days that she misses North Battleford.

“This is the home for us, for sure.”

The UDHM has a wealth of information on Unity and area with some great rare items to check out.

Don’t just wait for a museum hosted event to have a visit. The UDHM has a Facebook page where you can follow their activity and upcoming events. The UDHM is appreciative of the ongoing support from the community and asks you to keep them in mind for visiting summer guests as it provides many pieces of history for generations who lived in these eras as well as preserving Unity and area’s history for years to come. The best way to show your support to this hardworking museum

group is by coming out to this venue to see all that it has to offer.

Weekly pickle ball, weekly “Chase the Ace” lotto/social fun, daily pool activity, multiple recreation venues in and around town, a theatre, a mini golf, bi weekly farmer’s markets – Unity has multiple things that you and your visitors can find engaging this summer. You can check them out in person or follow their Facebook pages, or check out the Town of Unity website for all the details.

Last weekend was the start of provincial championships for softball teams with two silver and one

bronze earned in these quests. Provincial events for our ball teams continue all through July. U12 girl’s softball were in Balgonie for their provincial event July 12-14. Boy’s baseball provincial playoffs begin July 19 weekend, and Unity will send an 11U, 13U, 15U and 18U team to provincials across the province either July 1921 weekend or July 26-28 weekend, as well as play host on July 26 weekend to the 11U division AA Tier.

Senior Cardinals will play their provincials Aug 9-11 weekend with league playoffs in progress.

While July may be a little slower for golf course

activity, you will want to watch for the UCRC fundraising golf event on Aug. 10 as well as the Fun Day of golf hosted by the Unity Miners Sept. 7. Club tournament events also begin in August. Stay tuned to their Facebook page or the town’s website for the latest and greatest coming from our own golf course.

A reminder your local paper will be closed for holidays, July 27 to Aug. 11 but you can continue on with your local Unity news in this column until the Press Herald returns with the Aug. 16 issue.

Coffee row continues to review our weather and predict what’s on tap for

summer weather or reaffirm what they had told the week before. Summer time vacation mode doesn’t slow down this regular group of “rowers” as they continue to find time to enjoy a cup of coffee and each other’s company while mulling over the weather, the growing season and our local sports scene. You can be sure the Riders and the Jays are also on the topic table. These folks are enjoying sharing their summer plans and adventures as well. So you see we keep busy here in Unity with wisdom, laughter and plenty of fun here in Unity with our friends on coffee row.

NOTICE OF CERTIFICATION AND SETTLEMENT APPROVAL HEARING

Did you experience gender or sexual orientation-based harassment or discrimination while working with the RCMP? On July 5, 2019 the Federal Court (Canada) certified a class action concerning allegations of gender and sexual orientationbased harassment and discrimination of women working or volunteering with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (“RCMP”). The settlement provides for six levels of compensation ranging from $10,000 to $220,000.

Who is Eligible for the Proposed Settlement?

Women who experienced gender or sexual orientation-based harassment or discrimination while working or volunteering with the RCMP during the Class Period (September 16, 1974 to July 5, 2019).* *“Primary Class Members” means current and former living Municipal Employees, Regional District Employees, employees of non-profit organizations, volunteers, Commissionaires, Supernumerary Special Constables, consultants, contractors, public service employees, students, members of integrated policing units and persons from outside agencies and police forces who are female or publicly identify as female and who were supervised or managed by the RCMP or who worked in an RCMP controlled workplace during the Class Period, excluding individuals who are primary class members in Merlo and Davidson v. Her Majesty the Queen, Federal Court Action Number T-1685-16 and class members in Ross, Roy, and Satalic v. Her Majesty the Queen, Federal Court Action Number T-370-17 or Association des membres de la police montée du Québec inc., Gaétan Delisle, Dupuis, Paul, Lachance, Marc v. HMTQ, Quebec Superior Court Number 500-06-000820-163.

The Approval Hearing and Your Rights A motion to approve the settlement is scheduled to be heard on October 17, 2019 at 9:30 am at the Federal Court, Vancouver, BC at 701 West Georgia Street. You may object to the proposed settlement on or before October 1, 2019. You may opt-out of the proposed settlement on or before September 13, 2019.

For detailed information on how you can participate in the hearing, object to the settlement or opt out of the settlement, visit rcmpsettlement.ca or contact Class Counsel at the below email addresses.

More Information?

For complete details on the proposed settlement, the fees being sought by counsel, opting out and objecting to the settlement, visit rcmpsettlement.ca or contact Class Counsel: Klein Lawyers LLP www.callkleinlawyers.com wsantos@callkleinlawyers.com Higgerty Law www.higgertylaw.ca info@higgertylaw.ca

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Swedish massage.

This technique uses varying degrees of pressure to relieve pain and stress and induce relaxation.

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