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Neighbourhood profiles developed from Stats. Can. data By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter

Noah Cooke recently helped organize a live esports event at the Dekker Centre in which competitors played games in the Super Smash Bros franchise. North Battleford is home to one of the top Smash Bros. players in the province, Kylen Obermeyer, who goes by Big-KO. Photo by Josh Greschner

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Rather than the live music the Dekker Centre usually plays host to, the event centre hosted something a little different last weekend: a live esports event. The group called North Battlefield held an esports event last Saturday, called North Battlefield Big-KO Saga. Participants played video games including Super Smash Bros 4 Wii U and Super Smash Bros Melee in the event centre’s lobby. The main event took place on the main stage in front of a giant screen. Super Smash Bros., involves selecting characters featured in a number of different video game universes. There is Mario, Luigi and villain Bowser, along with Pokemon, Sonic the Hedgehog and others. With the different buttons representing different attacks, characters beat each other up. North Battlefield has previously hosted events at the North Battleford Public Library. The Dekker Centre event was intended to be bigger, and people came from Saskatoon, Onion Lake and area to play video games and socialize. Noah Cooke is a founder of North Battlefield and helped organize the event. He said it was inspired by a recent esports event in

Regina, in which Big-KO (Kylen Obermayer) competed. Obermeyer, who the event was named after, is one of Saskatchewan’s top Smash Bros players. He has competed in Las Vegas at Evo, short of the “Evolution Championship Series” which its website describes as “the largest and longest-running fighting game tournaments in the world.” Obermeyer describes Evo as “the Super Bowl for fighting games.” Competitors go by aliases. Some who appeared at the recent North Battleford event include Scubbs, Pink, Light Void, EPiC, Pyraxy, Nidgy and B-Ray. The Winter 2018 Saskatchewan Power Ranking for Smash 4 include Scubbs at number three, Pink four and Light Void ten. Short-Hoppe is number four in Saskatchewan for Melee. Cooke said planning this year’s event was “a big learning experience” and that the group intends to host another event next year. Awards included a belt (in the spirit of KO’s character, a boxer named Little Mac) and a trophy. The event also raised money for the Canadian Mental Health Association North Battleford branch. Esports is gaining popularity as the often isolated video game playing is brought into a larger social context.

Whether or not esports should be considered sports, Cooke said, depends on who you talk to. Cooke makes the distinction that esports aren’t a subcategory of sports, but a separate category. “A lot of people are like ‘Yo, they’re going to put video games in the Olympics.’ It’s like ‘No, don’t do that,’” Cooke said. “The Olympics are the Olympics, it’s for sports.” “I think we should keep them different because they are different.” Live esports events have gained popularity especially in South Korea, and large events to watch competitors play video games appear in large American arenas. While esports lack physicality, an advantage of esports, Cooke said, is he can play to the best of his ability against his younger brother Ezra, as opposed to conventional sports in which two people of different ages might have different abilities. The newest installment in the Smash Bros. series, Smash Ultimate, will be released later this year. Obermeyer expects the esports scene in North Battleford to grow. “Once more people see how it works, it’ll encourage them to try it [and] they’ll get involved,” Obermeyer said.

The City of North Battleford recently released a report called Community Profiles, which features data on North Battleford generally along with data specific to the city’s neighbourhoods. The report is a step toward formalizing neighbourhoods, a goal of which city staff have said is to encourage a sense of community and safety. Director of Planning and Development Jennifer Niesink said a lot of the neighbourhoods already existed but they didn’t all have names. New neighbourhood names are Kinsmen Park, Sapp Valley, Paciwin and Yellow Sky. One new change includes separating Sapp Valley from Paciwin, which was one big area. City staff used recent census data along with sources containing property value information in the report. According to a news release, “neighbourhood boundaries were submitted to Statistics Canada who was able to use the geographical reference points to break down North Battleford’s census data.” The report lists North Battleford’s population as 13,950.

Home ownership consists of 63.9 per cent of the population, with an average value of dwelling at $232,120. Of that population, 24.68 per cent spends 30 per cent or more of income on shelter costs and 12.5 per cent of these people are owners, while 46.5 per cent are tenants. The average monthly shelter cost for owned dwellings is higher than the average monthly shelter cost for rented dwellings in Killdeer Park, Fairview Heights, Maher Park, McIntosh Park, Centennial Park and College Heights. The average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings is higher in Kinsmen Park, Sapp Valley, Paciwin and Riverview. Median household income was highest in Maher Park and Fairview Park, in which it was more than $99,000. The lowest was Downtown ($20,613), with second and third lowest being Paciwin ($42,911) and Sapp Valley ($48,245). Top languages most commonly spoken at home in North Battleford are English, Tagalog, Cree, Korean and Spanish. French is not in the top five. A total of 28.7 per cent of people in North Battleford declared Aboriginal identity.

Firearms, money stolen Staff Firearms, clothing and money have been taken from a residence in Wilkie,.RCMP are investigating a break-in at the residence on the 600 block of 1st Street West between 1:30 p.m. July 25 and 8:30 p.m. July 26. The RCMP are requesting that the public report any suspicious person or vehicles they observe as well as any incidents where anyone has trespassed on their property. The police

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Step one: getting acquainted with the neighbours By Becky Doig Editor

Do you know your neighbours? Having lived in the same Battleford neighbourhood for more than 25 years, I can say I know most of my neighbours. But then, our neighbourhood is fairly static, with only a handful of houses changing hands during the time we’ve lived there. Other neighbourhoods in the Battlefords are more fluid, with people moving in and out on a regular basis. It is a challenge to create a sense of community under those circumstances, but the City of North Battleford and the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design committee is working to do just that. They’ve begun the process with community barbecues designed to bring neighbours together in a friendly atmosphere of food and fellowship in a bid to foster relationships. Block parties are also encouraged throughout the summer months. The goal is to create supportive communities where residents feel they belong. Formalizing areas of the city into neighbourhoods is another step in that process. Some neighbourhoods are already easily identifiable, others are new. The four new areas identified have been named after consultation with First Nation elders and other community members and leaders. They are: Kinsmen Park – One of the biggest parks and land-

this FromCorner marks of the community. The neighbourhood identifies with the park and this was the main suggestion from the public during the public consultation. Sapp Valley – This name was recommended from the elder group to be named after the late Allen Sapp, a prominent figure in North Battleford and world-renowned Indigenous artist. Paciwin – The Cree name of John B. Tootoosis, a highly regarded Indigenous rights advocate who went on to become a senator. Yellow Sky – Chief Yellow Sky was a highly regarded First Nation leader who wanted the best for his people when their land was being settled by non-indigenous people. Kinsmen Park, Sapp Valley and Paciwin are all located in the heart of the city, while Yellow Sky designates the southeastern edge of North Battleford encompassing Gold Eagle Casino and Gold Eagle Lodge.

Now the names are in place and the boundaries designated, the real work begins. Building the relationships and interaction that will create a sense of community among people living in those areas will need to be ongoing. The City says the neighbourhood boundaries of the new neighbourhoods as well as existing areas — Killdeer Park, Fairview Heights, Maher Park, McIntosh Park, Centennial Park, College Heights, Deanscroft, Riverview and Downtown — have been submitted to Statistics Canada. That agency was able to use the geographical reference points to break down North Battleford’s census data. The City is using that information to create neighbourhood profiles that will provide a look at the demographics and well-being of each neighbourhood. Studying that data will give the City and CPTED information they need to plan strategies for creating bonds within the neighbourhoods. College Heights, for example, is the city’s youngest neighbourhood and has the highest population. The focus is community safety and the theory is that once neighbours get to know one another they will be more likely to look out for one another, to keep a sharper eye out for unusual or unwanted activity and to report that activity to the authorities. Get to know your neighbours and do your bit to help make the community safer and a place we can take pride in.

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Covering Estevan Provincial Court on July 30 had me shaking my head. There was the usual round of impaired driving convictions – specifically, with a blood alcohol level over .08. This day, there were four of them. Three were run of the mill, and the fourth had a little flavour to it. As several had prior convictions, albeit a long time ago, they ended up getting $1,500 fines and one-year driving prohibitions. I basically write that story every week. Not much changes except the names and the faces. But towards the end of the morning this docket

day, something came up that shook me out of my doodling of coffee cups and my body’s withdrawal from caffeine. With Saskatchewan’s major port to the United States, North Portal, nearby, Estevan courts end up hosting some customs cases. This one seemed ordinary enough, until the prosecutor started describing what was found on two electronic devises – a cellphone and a USB memory stick — during a secondary search. Then the prosecutor went into graphic detail of three videos that were found on these devices. I’ve heard a lot in court

over the years. I have never heard that. The first two involved graphic sex acts between two boys around the age of five or six. The third involved a child around 12 or 13 involved in bestiality. The defence attorney noted that there was “political commentary” audio denouncing these acts. He called them “known propaganda videos.” What the hell sort of propaganda is that? The defence attorney also said the videos were sent to his client, but he had failed to delete them. There was a joint submission on these charges – smuggling pro-

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hibited items, i.e. obscene material. That’s Canadian legalese for what you would call a plea bargain on American court TV shows. The sentence was forfeiture of the cellphone and memory stick and a fine of $1,500. It just so happened I had taken along Brady Bateman, our new reporter with the Mercury. On the way back to the office, he noted the fines were the same. He also questioned how these items could have ended up on the memory stick. That’s an incredibly astute realization, one that I hadn’t come up with on my own. Phones have inboxes, and you can’t control what people send you. Fair enough. But how does this material end up on a thumb drive unless it was purposefully put there? And since it was forfeited, at least one of the videos found its way onto the thumb drive. When you take the drunk driving cases and the child porn case together, you realize that the drunks (some of whom were barely over the limit, at .10 or .13) got a much harsher sentence than the guy with kiddie porn on this thumb drive. One

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brian.zinchuk@sasktel.net year without the ability to drive, especially if you live out of town, becomes an enormous hindrance. It’s not just the ability to get groceries or take your kids to the rink. It’s the ability to get to work, period, so you can buy those groceries. Sure, there are programs to shorten that driving prohibition, but they only shorten it, not eliminate it. The guy who was convicted in the smuggling case was a truck driver for the last 20 years, and specialized in long haul. I don’t know what the border implications are for a Customs Act offence, but they probably aren’t good if your profession is hauling things across the border. I don’t know if they are similar to a criminal record. There’s probably a good chance he’ll lose his job hauling to and from the United States, but that won’t preclude him

from finding work within Canada. There’s usually always a job for someone willing to take the wheel. Canada is not a “throw the book at them” nation, in the way the United States is. Our sentences across the board are substantially less than what you would get for similar offences south of 49. But look at what the United States has become — the nation with the highest incarceration rate in the world, one where frequently throwing away the key has solved nothing. Still, something seems grossly wrong with a drunk getting a harsher sentence than someone who brought the most heinous child porn imaginable across the border. We might want to think on that. — Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News. He can be reached at brian. zinchuk@sasktel.net.

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Colby Friedrich tees off with Team Sask. By John Cairns

Battleford’s Colby Friedrich has made the cut at the Canadian Junior Boys’ Championship in Medicine Hat, Alta. However, Friedrich is a long way from contention at the national golf tournament. He was tied for 59th through two rounds with a score of plus eight. Friedrich scored 77 for round one, but improved to

73 for round two. Helping his cause on day two were birdies on the fourth, 12th and 15th holes. The leader through two rounds was Brady McKinlay of Lacombe, Alta. at minus three, followed by Bennett Ruby of Waterloo, Ont. and Cam Kellett of London, Ont. who were tied at minus-one. Two more rounds were to be played with Friedrich scheduled to tee off at 9:18 a.m. Wednesday.

that Andrew Kutnikoff had been hired as athletic therapist/equipment manager. Kutnikoff, who is originally from Prince Albert, holds a kinesiology degree from the University of Saskatchewan and a degree in athletic therapy from the University of Winnipeg,

He has worked for the past two seasons with the MJHL’s Selkirk Steelers, the University of Winnipeg wrestling teams and Canada Games softball, among others. In a news release, the North Stars stated they looked forward to welcoming Kutnikoff to the Battlefords community.

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Battleford’s Colby Friedrich, centre, and Team Sask. are competing at a national junior boy’s golf tournament in Medicine Hat this week. Other team members are Josh Nagy, Bradley Moser, Cole Obrigewitsch, Steven Duchscher and Connor Scissons. Photo submitted

Battlefords North Stars fill staff positions By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The Battlefords North Stars have filled their assistant coaching and athletic therapist/equipment manager positions for the coming season.

The new assistant coach is Brett Parker, who will be working alongside new head coach Brayden Klimosko next season. Parker was head coach of the Saskatoon Royals for two years in the Prairie Junior Hockey League,

where he was named 2018 Coach of the Year. Parker, who is from Melville, has experience playing for the Prince George Cougars and Vancouver Giants of the WHL and the Melville Millionaries of the SJHL. He

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All Lloyd in NSRBL finals By John Cairns Staff Reporter

It’s an all-Lloydminster matchup in the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League final series. The Lloydminster Twins and Border City Blue Jays will meet for the

title after Border City prevailed against the Unity Cardinals on Tuesday by a 3-1 final score. The Blue Jays win that series two games to one, and now take on the Twins who had swept the Wilkie Brewers two straight. The Twins, who had the best

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ew Horizons Golf

Twenty-four New Horizons golfers turned out for their weekly scramble at the North Battleford Golf and Country Club Monday. The weather was sunny and hot. Bill Swiderski, Karl Palm and Dick Horrell came in with a score of 38 to take first place. Close behind with a 39 was the foursome of Lyle and Jutta Whitbread, along with Dave Page and John Yarske. The consolation was owned by Brodie Partington, Dick Blom, Nester Brunwald and Katherine Coats. Brodie Partington won closest to the pin on Number 8, while the co-op car wash was won by Glenn Hunter for making the longest putt on Number 9. New Horizons play again Thursday, Aug. 9 at 8:30 a.m.

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Joe Haberman: a strong hitter and talented base runner

Joe Haberman played outfield, shortstop and first base from the Regina Nationals from 1932 to ‘36. Photo submitted

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ly, into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame, Individual Category as a player on Saturday, Aug. 18 in Battleford. Joe Haberman, called

Joe the Farmer or Joe-Joe the Clown, by his teammates, started playing baseball in 1926 at the age of 19, continuing until 1939 when the league he played in was dissolved because of the war. The game of baseball was serious business for these senior amateur players. They were out to win every game, local, tournament or exhibition, and 3,800 dedicated fans filled Regina Park De Young Ballpark to cheer them on. Some of the teams they competed against had imported paid players from both the Major and Negro Leagues in the United States, but the boys battled with all of them, winning their share of games. Haberman played the outfield positions mostly, but would play shortstop, first, second and third base

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Jack Sell of Bowden, Alta., will be inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame, Individual Category as a builder on Saturday, Aug. 18 in Battleford. Sell has an extensive background in officiating baseball, having been an official most of his life, starting in 1982. That year he attended the Bill Kinnoman, Joe Brinkman Umpire School for six weeks in Florida. This was a high-standard, highquality official umpire school, providing Sell training and experience at the highest standard of umpiring. His powerful, official voice was well respected, and heard all over the ball diamond. Sell umpired throughout Saskatchewan, Alberta and Ontario, working more than 100 games each year, mostly in midget and senior baseball. Sell also officiated in pee wee baseball for 20 years. He was part of the umpire crew for the North Central Baseball League for 12 years, as well as for the Sunburst Senior League and the Saskatchewan Major League. His first national tournament in midgets was in Camrose, Alta. in 1982, then in Windsor, Ont. in 1983. In total Sell umpired in at least 10 national tournaments. He was crew chief for the Western Canada Twilite Championships in Kindersley for seven years. He worked in every

California Angels came to Edmonton, Alta., and

played the Trappers. Sell lives in Bowden.

Jack Sell’s officiating voice was well respected and heard all over the diamond. Photo submitted

level in the Western Canadian Championships for 20 years. Nationally, Sell was also part of the seniors’ in Red Deer, Alta. in 1987 and the Summer Games in Saskatoon in 1989. Internationally, Sell worked the International

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Beavers undefeated in round robin Staff The Battlefords AA Midget Beavers lost in a close semifinal game against Macklin on the weekend, to finish out of contention for the provincial title. The Beavers, who hosted the eight-team tier 3 tournament, swept their round robin games, turning in an exciting come from behind win against the Saskatoon Braves.

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The Beavers were trailing all game behind the Saskatoon Braves and things didn’t look good until the bottom of the seventh inning, when they were behind three points. The Beavers were at bat and the bases were loaded when Simon Gentes connected for a grand slam, scoring four runs. The Carrot River Loggers took home the title with an 8-6 win over the Macklin Lakers.

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No charges laid in GTH land transactions: RCMP By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter

After approximately two and a half years of investigation, no charges will be laid as a result of GTH land transactions, RCMP announced last week. A series of events led to the provincial government paying significantly higher prices for land near the Global Transportation Hub than the Ministry of Highways appraised value. The landowners who profited had connections to former MLA Bill Boyd. Last year, Conflict of Interest Commissioner Rob Barclay found Boyd violated the provincial Conflict of Interest Act resulting from a business trip to China. Boyd is no longer in government.

The investigative team consisted of as many as 10 members at times ... All of them are experienced in commercial crime and fraud-related investigations. - RCMP According to an RCMP press release, disclosing investigation results without charges is unusual. “In order to protect the privacy and the reputations of those we investigate, the RCMP generally does not disclose the results of our investigations until and unless they result in charges.” The RCMP investigation regarding GTH land transactions began in February 2016. The investigation team was assembled

based on their experience and background, Superintendent Paul Saganski of the Federal Criminal Operations Office said. Thousands of documents were examined, which take a long time to investigate. According to an RCMP press release, more than 40 people were interviewed and some reinterviewed. According to RCMP, all documents were “freely provided to investiga-

tors by the holding parties.” Police executed no search warrants, Saganski said. Saganski said investigators performed an investigation to the extent that they “felt comfortable understanding how the transactions took place.” As with many RCMP press conferences, the range of topics RCMP discussed was mostly limited to the immediately relevant topic. As stated in the release, “the investigative team consisted of as many as 10 members at times, as required. All of them are experienced in commercial crime and fraud-related investigations.” RCMP estimate the investigation took approximately 7,500 hours, or 1,000 working days.

Four rail cars off the track Staff For the second time in a month a train derailment involving rail cars carrying liquid asphalt has occurred near Rockhaven. Saturday, Unity RCMP

responded to a report of a derailment south of Rockhaven. They report four cars were off the track leaking asphalt. RCMP say an excavator was on scene creating a berm to prevent further contami-

nation. No roads were blocked by the derailment and no waterways were affected by the spillage. A similar incident July 19 didn’t result in any environmental damage,

according to Cut Knife RCMP. Police report that seven cars carrying liquid asphalt derailed at about 6 p.m. that day, but the cars remained upright and no contents were spilled.

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Last week’s News-Optimist online poll: Under some circumstances, police in certain areas have stopped releasing names of the deceased. In general, should police release names of the deceased? • Yes. It’s in the public interest, and it avoids people dying in secret. 31% • Yes, but media often bothers family members at bad times. Media should change its ways. 22% • No. Let families decide what to do with that information.

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Slo-pitch tournament draws 18 teams

Spruce tree snapped off by the wind in Rabbit Lake Cemetery.

By Alan Laughlin Correspondent

Who pulled out the haying equipment? It seems that nothing brings on rainy weather like a few rounds around the hay field! Regardless of the weather, Rabbit Lake was a hopping place on July 6, 7 and 8. The Rabbit Lake and District Agricultural Association sponsored its second annual slo-pitch tournament. Eighteen teams registered and play went on from Friday evening until Sunday afternoon. The Rabbit Lake Museum hosted a breakfast at the community hall to kick off the day both Saturday and Sunday. Eclectic Beats, with Trevor Pauls as DJ, entertained in the beer gardens Friday and Saturday nights. When the games were all over, Sons of Pitches from Witchekan defeated 3 Stars from Saulteaux and took the A event. Wolf Pack from North Battleford defeated Vicious and Delicious from Saskatoon in the B event and Chris Chudy from Mayfair beat We Got the Runs from Rabbit Lake to win the C event. It seemed that everyone involved had a great time and are hoping to do it all again next year. Our community sends its condolences to Celeste Wright on the passing of her mother. Celeste was

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in Ontario to be with her mom and was there when she passed away. For a number of years Rabbit Lake has had various splurge groups for ladies socializing. The group is active now is comprised of Joan Dzialo, Elaine Tomkins, Doreen Lamb, Bev Kowerchuk, Delores Buckingham, Jeanette Krelow and Isabelle McLennan. The group meets every Wednesday at the Rabbit Lake Café and some Wednesdays at the Rabbit Lake Hotel. Each month one of the group members is assigned to plan a social event. This report is composed by Isabelle McLennan who planned a tour to St. Walburg, White Eagle School District, Rockbottom School District, Frenchman Butte and Turtle Lake. The group travelled May 26. The day began with a visit to Boser’s greenhouse at their farm and then to St.Walburg for lunch at the Farm House Inn. After lunch the group toured White Eagle School District where Isabelle grew up. They visited her brother’s home at the farm and the White Eagle Lutheran Church and cemetery.

Isabelle’s nephew Corrie and Angel Zweifel built a “Stonehenge” from the stones that came off one quarter of land. This structure is patterned off directions taken from Stonehenge in England. Corrie also redesigned a chicken coop to create a cabin complete with a stone fireplace. After this tour the group explored Frenchman Butte, which is built on three levels and looks over the North Saskatchewan River. They stopped at the Frenchman Butte Museum for tea before heading on to Turtle Lake where they enjoyed supper at the Turtle Grove Restaurant. It was a full day but a good day. People keep asking if the level of lake is high this year. Well the guys to ask are George Clarkson and Larry Liddell. Old timers talk of a resort that was once on the east end of Meeting Lake. Apparently, it was quite the place in its day with cabins and a hotel. As the level of the lake receded that resort area was nothing but dry land. This year George and Larry launched a boat at the old beach. According to George this is something that has not been done since the 1930s. So, the moral of the story is that the lake is at an all time high. My brother-inlaw, Steven Toews, thinks the lake has risen about six inches since he put his dock in at the beginning of July. July 15 there was a service at the Hoffnungsfelder Mennonite Church. Fortythree people came to the service and almost filled the country church. The next service, and the final one for the season at the Rabbit Lake Church, will be on Aug.19 at 10 a.m. Congratulations to Dave and Bev Kowerchuk on celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary. Dave and

Wind damage to the roof of the Rabbit Lake Community Hall. Photos by Alan Laughlin

Bev’s family put on a community event and dance on July 23 that was enjoyed by a good number of well wishers. Later that evening something awful this way cameth! Gale force winds toppled several spruce trees and split age-old maple trees in town. Fortunately most of the trees that fell did not damage homes, but just made a huge mess. Trees also came down in each of the cemeteries, but only did damage to some

graves in the RM one. In town a spruce tree punctured the roof of Danny and Crystal Wright, moved a tin shed at the seniors’ and, in the country, toppled bins. Lots of shingles went flying, but we are not sure if it was the wind or Kowerchuk’s party that causes the south side of the hall roof to lose its shingles! Hail damage was reported southeast of town and also northwest. Severe damage was done to crops in the

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Swimming lessons enjoyed at the beach By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

The weather these days plays such an important role in the swimming lessons that Brittany is holding down at the beach. They are fun if it’s nice, but to come out of the water shivering, is not so nice. Of course the farmers are watching daily as they try to bale some hay and we are seeing some bales, so that is good. Farmers who mow and bale in one operation and then feed that bale into a white plastic sleeve don’t have to be quite so careful. The silage will be good. May Mannix celebrated her 90th birthday with her daughter Debra from Aukland, New Zealand July 24 at her home north of Meota. Also there to share in the cake and coffee were Eileen and Gillis Bru of Meota. Driving south of Meota last week, we watched a little plane spraying a field of canola. What a dangerous job that is. Now the blue flax fields are showing up as well as the white pea flowers. The Meota seniors’ (55+) golf tournament was held July 23 with top players as follows: men’s champion - Al Scott (74), Tom Harrison (82), Larrie Thalheimer (84); ladies’ champion - Celine Comfort (104), Louise Goodheart (105), Jette DaSilva (118); super seniors (75+) - Al Cote (87), Ed Knowlton (89), Wes Favel (92); men’s first flight – Doug Puff (85), Roland Olson (87), Calvin Arnold (91); men’s second flight – Kelly Chapman (88), Conrad Bernier (89), Terry Lamon (90); men’s third flight – Blaine Reid (94), George Prudat (94), Terry Ferris (97). Contract bridge played

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at the Do Drop In July 23 saw top score go to Jette DaSilva. Second was Eric Callbeck. Duplicate bridge played at the same place July 24 saw top mark by Lucille Gregoire and Jette DaSilva. Second went to Margaret Dyck and Gerry Fernandes and third to Eric Callbeck and Vern Iverson. July 26, in the Pioneer Hall in the city, top score was by Jean Lawes and Fraser Glen. Second were Margaret Dyck and Dave Creegan and third were Lucille and Bernard Gregoire. Sorry I missed the meat balls in my report on Pasta Night, but they were there in the sauce. The biweekly work at the Meota cemetery took place July 28 with a good turnout of workers. This year it looks much like a park when you drive in there. Coffee was brought out by Bonnie Tait, for which all were most grateful. The July birthday party hosted by the Edam Seniors was held July 27 in the beautiful grounds at the north end of the Lady Minto nursing home. Most of the residents and several guests gathered in the shade of the big old trees to listen to Lisa Blaquiere as she sang familiar old songs, accompanied by her father, Joe Cole, on guitar. He also played his mandolin, accompanied by Lisa on her keyboard. Happy Birthday was sung to Elsie Ethier. Birthday cake and drinks were served to everyone, and Lisa kept on singing through it all. It was a most enjoyable afternoon and appreciated by

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Museum hosts movie under the stars in Sept. Submitted WILKIE — The Wilkie and District Museum board has been busy all summer planning and hosting several activities. Things were kicked off in May when members delivered, with help from the local SARCAN facility, a recycling program for classes at Norman Carter Elementary School. In June the museum participated in the second annual Eddy Duschcher Memorial Car Show by entering a 1954 Chevrolet fire truck and a 1929 Ford Model A. A major fundraiser is the annual Grasshopper Drop. After a couple months of hard work and pavement pounding selling tickets, the drop occurred on July 1, with Sha-

ron Eichenlaub winning the 50/50 split of $557.50. The museum also hosted Canada Day festivities on the museum grounds. The doors of the eight buildings were opened to allow the patrons to tour the displays. The day started off with a pancake breakfast sponsored by Wilkie Delta Coop. A dog show operated by Four Diamond Kennels out of Unity was planned, but due to the rainy conditions, it was cancelled. The barbecue hosted by the local Citizens on Patrol did go ahead as planned. Members put a bow on the day with the Grasshopper Drop, with curious onlookers and ticket buyers waiting as the wooden grasshoppers were thrown out towards the painted

target on the McLurg High School football field. The museum board is not slowing down though, with many things planned for August and September. Another big night will be the second annual movie under the stars night happening Sept. 7. The double feature will include Looney Tunes: Back in Action starring Brendan Fraser and Steve Martin and Smokey and the Bandit starring Burt Reynolds, Sally Field and Jackie Gleason. This coincides with a Ring the Town Hall Bell raffle. Those who have bought a ticket and are in attendance will have the opportunity to ring the newly renovated bell in the tower of the fire/town hall. The on-site concession opens at 7:30 p.m., with

the movie starting at about 7:45 p.m. (whenever dusk happens). The draw for the chance to ring the bell will be at 8 p.m. “It already has been an exciting season at the museum, with more around the corner,” said Phil Heilman, public relations representative for the Wilkie Museum. “The entire organization have kept themselves busy, and with the movie night coming up, there’s a lot more planning to be done with that.” Heilman also noted there wouldn’t be a museum without the hard work of volunteers and the board of directors. The museum will be open until the end of August. Operating hours are Tuesday to Saturday.

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Submitted Two hundred and thirty women and men attended the annual Embroidery Association of Canada seminar held this year in July in Charlottetown, P.E.I. Three from Saskatchewan (Nipawin, Cut Knife and Regina) attended. The seminar consists of classes, exhibits, boutiques and merchant mall. After two days of classes, participants can choose between a non-stitch day, with three tours offered, or a one-day stitching class. Then back to two more days of classes or stitching on their own. There are several different exhibits, some of which the attendees can vote for — viewer’s choice, seminar theme and group design, Canadiana challenge, pulled thread, original design (judged) and stitched items for next year’s classes. There were 35 exhibits in the viewer’s choice category, nine in Canadiana challenge and seven group entries. Both seminar theme and pulled thread had only four entries. Marcella Pedersen of Cut Knife attended, taking a four-day class with Pam Cousins of Kelowna, B.C. stitch386-2nd Ave., Meota - Year Round

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Death at Weyburn’s Royal Hotel Tragedy visited the 100-room Royal Hotel in Weyburn in 1917 – a tragedy that continues to defy understanding. On April 14 of that year, two Saskatchewan doctors died in their rooms at the Royal within hours of each other. They died from poisoning after drinking wood (methyl) alcohol. On April 13, Dr. Harry E. Hamill, a 32-year-old physician from Assiniboia, brought one of his patients to the Weyburn mental hospital and then checked into the Royal Hotel. There he met Dr. Neil Roy Stewart, 28 years old. From Eastend, Stewart had recently served overseas as regimental surgeon for the 249th Battalion during the First World War. That evening, as they sat having dinner in the hotel’s café, the two doctors were overheard having a prolonged argument about the effects of wood alcohol on the human body. For some reason, the two decided to drink the stuff. Several hours later they were both dead. Two weeks later, the coroner’s jury “returned a plain verdict that the men came to their death from drinking wood alcohol,” the newspapers reported, “with no qualification or comment as to whether the

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joanchamp@shaw.ca act was done with intent or unknowingly.” Testimony revealed that Dr. Hamill had obtained the wood alcohol from the night nurse at the Weyburn hospital in the early morning of April 13, saying that it was for external application for his wife (who was still at home in Assiniboia). It was shown that both men drank a quantity of the liquid at about 3:30 that morning. By noon, Dr. Hammill was found in his hotel room in “a precarious condition.” He lived for only a short time afterward; two hours later Dr. Stewart died. “A good deal of mystery surrounds the affair,” the newspapers stated. That two trained physicians would take such a risk is astounding. In 1917, when Prohibition was in full force in Saskatchewan, the only way to acquire booze was from a bootlegger (who often spiked his brew with wood alcohol),

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Members’ exhibition By Evelyn Campbell

The Battlefords Art Club held a live model sitting Tuesday. Other sittings are planned and are open to the public for a$5 fee. Bring your own supplies. There will be no formal instruction. BATTLEFORDS ART CLUB The Chapel Gallery members’ exhibition with guest curator Ward Schell reception will be Aug. 10 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. There will be a curator’s talk and walk through tour and that will be continuing on Saturday. Saturday, Aug. 11 will be the club’s art show and sale at the building in Cochin near the church . The Frontier Centre will host art displays of Helen Menssa, Dona Lucus, Lorraine Voegli and Ev Campbell for the month of August. Hope everyone has a great summer and a safe one.

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Spinning wheel demo hosted at museum

Annie Kostiuk of Saskatoon demonstrating the spinning wheel at the Borden Museum July 28.

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The Borden Friendship Club held their monthly potluck supper July 25 at the home of Ed and Dianne Rawlyk on their acreage. More than 60 were on hand to enjoy a variety of salads along with burgers or hotdogs supplied by the club. For dessert there were cupcakes and ice cream cones. Present to celebrate July birthdays were Helen Sutherland, Jean Sawchyn, Ron and Sue Mills, Mel Kuntz, Gary Palmer, Ron Bezugly, Laura Loeppky and Barb Leschysyn. After the meal, Archie Wainwright sang a number of old familiar tunes accompanied by Ed Neufeld playing guitar and singing. Saturday the Borden Museum held their first Adventures at the Museum, with Annie Kostiuk from Saskatoon demonstrating the spinning wheel and hand carding raw wool. She showed how to take the raw carded wool and join it with two strands of wool yarn then wind it up in a spool on the spinning wheel. When she was young she used to card by hand then a hand powered carding machine was invented and she used that. From the wool she made quilts, heavy socks and mitts plus other articles of clothing. After the demonstration, the museum board served cookies and iced tea. Aug. 4, the museum adventure will present the Sargent family history, then the following Saturday, Helen Gerster will talk about nursing in a rural hospital, followed by Renee Walker talking about nature. Everyone is welcome to attend these Saturday adventures at 2 p.m. and learn more about the history of Borden and area. Radisson held their annual show and shine on Sunday on Main Street from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Providing the entertainment all afternoon where Highway 71 – Glenn and Joan Julseth and friends. The Radisson Communiplex hosted the food booth and the pie and ice cream booth. Radisson Library

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Borden Friendship Club members celebrating birthdays July 25 were: front row - Mel Kuntz, Gary Palmer, Barb Leschyshyn, Laura Loeppky, Sue Mills, Jean Sawchyn, Helen Sutherland; back row - Ron Mills and Ron Bezugly.

winners being: 1920 to ‘29 – 1926 Cadillac limousine owned by Dale Mackie of Victoria, B.C., who also received the plaque for coming the greatest distance; 1930 to ‘39 – 1937 Ford two to ‘door shown by Ron Lee of Saskatoon; 1940 to ‘49 – 1940 Ford coupe owned by Val Muyers of Saskatoon; 1950 to ‘59 – 1950 Pontiac Silver Streak shown by Bud Small, Saskatoon; 1960 to ‘69 – 1966 Impala SS brought by Harvey Custer of Saskatoon; Continued on Page 22 Participating in a ribbon cutting ceremony July 16, to officially open the Borden Fire Hall addition, are Jamie Brandrick, Ian Tracksell, Ian Wainwright, BJ Berg. Rob Schmidt and Ron Saunders. Photos by Lorraine Olinyk

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Parcel K, RM of North Battleford • 1,896 sq. ft. • 5 beds • 4 baths • 3 car attached • 5 acres • Cathedral ceiling, open concept, cozy fireplace MLS®SK723117 $589,000

RM of Battle River

• 2,152 sq. ft. • 4 beds • 3 baths • 1 car attached • 1 car detached • 128 acres nestled in a secluded grove of trees MLS®SK728293 $799,000

RM of Meota

• 1,824 sq. ft. • 3 beds • 2 baths • 2 car attached • 32 x 60 insulated shop • Approx 32 ft. well MLS®SK724345 $389,000

RM of Mervin Timber/Bush Land

RM of North Battleford

• 1,841 sq. ft. • 3 beds • 3 baths • 2 car attached • 40.12 acres • 2,856 sq. ft. shop with in-floor heat, well maintained MLS®SK724020 $650,000

RM of Mervin, Turtle Lake

RM of Meeting Lake

• 1,208 sq. ft. •2 beds • 1 baths • 6.78 acres • Bright living space & near the lake! MLS®SK705583 $249,000

• 320 acres of bush & native prairie land MLS®SK703429 $168,000

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Lot RM 11 2nd Ave., Meota of Progress

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792 Poplar Crescent, Aquadeo

• Lake front lot at Aquadeo! • 50 x 100 ft. MLS®SK731472 $199,000

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• 1,297 sq. ft. • 3 beds • 2 baths • 2 car attached • Immaculate finishes with gorgeous views, this lake front home is a must see! MLS®SK737169 $539,000

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• 2 acres of bush land • Power on property MLS®SK716004 $69,000

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100 Main Street, Maymont

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9071 Hunts Cove, Cochin

9211 Clements Cres, Cochin

2 bdrm – ¾ bath Titled lot Asking $109,900 MLS®SK720984

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2 bdrm – ¾ bath Leased lot Asking $36,900 MLS®SK733826

9222 Clements Cres, Cochin

1032 Sylvan Street, Cochin

631 Jeanne Cres, Cochin

2 bdrm – ¾ bath Leased lot Asking $36,500 MLS®SK720853

2 bdrm – full bath Titled lot (year-round home) Asking $229,900 MLS®SK727345

50 ft x 105 ft lot Build your cottage or dream home Asking $59,900 MLS® SK734098

#37 Ferrie Ave, Lanz Point

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#24 Eldridge Street, Lanz Point

1539 sq ft - 3 bdrm, 2 bths LAKEFRONT home Asking $639,900 MLS®SK733591

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60 ft x 135 ft “LAKEFRONT” Build your dream home! Asking $279,900 MLS®SK738021

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621 Aqualane Ave, Aquadeo

175 - 1st Street, Meota

3 bedroom, full bath “LAKEFRONT” cottage Asking $399,900 MLS®SK724467

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1600 sq ft - 4 Bdrm - 3 Bath, 3 car garage, 80 x 125 ft lot Asking $350,000 MLS®SK723412

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1360 sq ft home in need of finishing 100 ft x 125 ft corner lot Price reduced to $219,900 MLS®SK723415

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Journey of Creativity includes local artists By Corrina Murdoch Correspondent

Warrior football will soon be back in action as will the Unity minor football flag and tackle divisions. Photo by Sherri Solomko

Western Canadian ball at the diamonds By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

Please take your time travelling this long weekend. The life you save might just be your own. As well, life jackets are part of your safety on the water. Ensure you and your family are covered. After two solid weekends of action at the diamonds, Unity is set to host the last of their big events at the ball diamonds venue. The U19 ladies’ Western Canadian softball championship will begin Friday with nine teams from vying for the title. The host team, Unity Panthers, weren’t content to just have a host spot as they won their provincial title, dou-

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bly earning their right to represent as Team Sask. No. 1. Baseball has wrapped up their provincial quests. Mosquitoes and bantams both had close games and ended up in playoffs Sunday, however neither team was able to advance. I didn’t have pee wee Cardinals and midget Cardinals results from the July 27 weekend before this was submitted. I will update that information later. Good luck to the U14 and U16 teams that travel

this weekend to compete in Western Canadian championship events. It has been a great year for minor ball teams and the community is excited to hear the results of the events yet to be played. Coffee row folks are reviewing a busy July and anticipating and discussing what they have on tap for August. Garden talk, crop review and weather predictions are also part of these daily conversations. And, you can be assured golf, the Riders and the Jays aren’t too far from the topic table. So you can see life is full of fun and activity in Unity with our friends at coffee row sharing this traditional part of our community culture. Until next time …

d n a c r John A t s e F e l Fidd

The 15th annual summer tradition of the Northern Horizons art tour is coming up on Saturday and Sunday. The self-guided tour of various locations in the local area takes place between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. both days. Those with a creative spirit will have an opportunity to visit the studios of many gifted local artists. Taking advantage of the beautiful scenery that surrounds the studios, the set your own pace atmosphere over the span of two full days accommodates all interested viewers. Those with less time, or a specific site they wish to see, can travel on the back roads and observe the sights and sounds that act as inspiration for many of the pieces displayed throughout the tour. A passport incentive is once again being offered. Passports can be picked up at any of the locations throughout the tour and stamps are received at each location visited. Those with a complete passport at the end of the tour can enter to win $100 towards any purchase from a Northern Horizons vendor. In addition, door prizes are scattered throughout the festivities. This year’s special guest artist is Lucille Scott,

who will be appearing in Glaslyn to showcase her original art, specializing in unique twists on natural surfaces. Lorraine Beardsworth will be appearing at the same location with her work in many different media. Mark Seabrook Photography will be seen in Glaslyn as well, showcasing the work of the academically distinguished photographer with a passion for landscapes. The rural trail will have its fair share of accolades as well. Heading east, travellers will be able to follow the sunrise signs leading them to artists such as Barb Janzen’s Buffalo Charlie, who uses her signature, personally developed recipe of pure buffalo tallow and shows through her craft one of the ways we can make healthy tweaks to better the quality of our lives by always ensuring we know exactly what goes on our skin. The rugs, made by local Mennonite women are practical, and Janzen ensures the proceeds go to charity. Lavonne Dick of Portraits and More will also be in the RM of Medstead where she will showcase her pencil or graphite portraits of people. Lavonne

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also does work from photographs and takes pride in her garden and inherited loom. In the same area will be Dorothy Schmidt of Shady Lane Art Studio with oil paintings that capture the countryside seen along the tour. Debbie Dzialo, the cook for the Medstead store’s school year Hot Lunch Wednesdays, will be just outside of Glenbush with a homemade meal at 11 a.m. and traditional perogies, cabbage rolls and baking available for purchase. Her Ukrainian craft work will be displayed including embroidery and decorated egg work. In Medstead, Aaron Johnson will present his rustic furnishings, using each material as its own expression and creating a variety of interesting pieces. Johnson will be at the Medstead Arena along with some of his local photography with unique, handmade frames. Kristen Stuart will be highlighting specialty woodwork just north of Highway 3. The event is an annual tradition that ties the local landscape together with the creativity of our local area from many different perspectives. Through the use of distance in between stops and openness of the time for viewing, this art show displays much of what distinguishes this area of Saskatchewan in its culture and creative drive.

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Warman, best convertible was a 1964 Impala owned by Randy Fischer of Saskatoon, best truck was a 1968 Chev C10 shown by Neil Kramer of North Battleford, best tractor was a 1946 McCormick H owned by Daryl Amey of Radisson, best import was a 1976 TRS owned by Rick Middleton of Osler and the best bike was a 2015 Harley owned by Duncan Stead of Radisson. Special interest plaque went to a horseless carriage shown by John Schossler of Saskatoon. A draw was made from all the entrants for $100 and this was won by Kevin Wiesener, who donated it back to the town for a charity. The larger raffle prizes were won by Craig Munday of Saskatoon, Stewart Nutting of Radisson, Garry Whitt of Radisson and Harry Lerch of Radisson. There were many smaller donated prizes and these were won by close to 20 local residents and a number of winners from other towns and cities. Aug. 5 there will be a bridal shower for Kelsey Derksen in the Borden seniors’ room at 2 p.m. Kelsey is the daughter of Dennis and Tonia Derksen of Borden.

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OBITUARIES ZULYNIK: Patricia Ann (MacDonald) Zulynik, passed away July 3, 2018 at the North Battleford Union Hospital. Patricia was born in Melfort, SK, September 20, 1938, the eldest of three daughters born to Gerald and Marcelle MacDonald. Pat’s family moved from the Melfort district to Nipawin SK, where Pat started her schooling. After completing grade 5, Pat’s family moved to Surrey BC for 2 years, then to Kathryn AB for 1 year, returning to Beatty SK, where her Father was employed as an elevator agent, and Pat completed her grade 12. Pat married Mervin Zulynik in 1958, in Saskatoon, and in 1959 they made their home in North Battleford. Together they raised their 4 children, Larry, Anne, Glen, and Karen; and together they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Pat was a homemaker extraordinaire, and provided secretarial services for her husband’s survey firm. When Pat was often asked, “Do you work?” her reply would be, “Do you mean for money?” Pat was a part of her community, and was involved in church, the Home and School association, curling, Jaycettes, dance Mom, hockey Mom for her children and for her husband, and dabbled in politics. Pat was a wonderful Grandmother and Great Grandmother, who took tremendous interest in being involved in all of the children’s many activities. Patricia enjoyed her time spent with many good friends, neighbours, and family, while being a gracious hostess at her home, or at Turtle Lake, or when attending many social outings. There have been so many fond memories made, that can be treasured in our hearts forever. Patricia leaves to cherish her memory: her loving husband of 60 years, Mervin and her loving children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Son, Larry of North Battleford, SK.; Daughter, Anne (Lionel) Bernier of Cochin, SK grandchildren: Michael (Shelley) - Addison & Bentley; Marie (Craig) Alexander - Nate & Cam; Stephen (Anu); Son, Glen (Heidi) of Edmonton, AB - grandchild, Brooke; Daughter, Karen Zulynik of Orangeville, ON; Sister, Diane (Melvyn) Lobb - their daughter, Denise Lobb (Scott Pattinson) - children: Billy, Bruce & Kellie; Brother-in-law, Dave Kradovill (UJeanne’s son) - Nephew, Keith (Julie) Taylor - their son Cameron Taylor; Brother-inlaw, David Zulynik (Mary) - their children: Dean; Terry (Crystal) Grace, Holden & Leah; Brother-in-law, Percy Zulynik (Terry White) - daughter, Christy (Randy) Schock - Sierra. Patricia was predeceased by her parents, Gerald and Marcelle MacDonald; one daughter, Lyn Zulynik (in infancy); her sister, Jeanne Kradovill. Service Of Thanksgiving For Patricia’s Life was held on Monday, July 16, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. from Third Avenue United Church, North Battleford, Saskatchewan with Minister Reverend Fred J. Tinio. Eulogist was Anne Bernier – Daughter. Shared Memories of Grandma by the Grandchildren: Michael Bernier, Marie Alexander & Stephen Bernier. Video Presentation by Rick Zarowny. Music Ministry: Organist/Pianist – Glenn Goodman; Soloists: Guy Anderson, Heidi d’Eon & Willy Marcotte. Honourary Pallbearers were Evelyn Flasch, Marion McNabb, Mary Strueby, Rose Alcock, Betty Pearce & Joyce Luckey. Urn Bearers were Brooke Zulynik & Addison Bernier. Interment was at the Cremation Section – City Cemetery, North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. Card of Thanks Thank you to the Third Avenue United Church Ladies for the wonderful lunch they served & to Reverend Fred J. Tinio for the beautiful service. Thank you to those who sent flowers, cards, charitable donations, and food to the family home. Thank you to the Music Ministry for sharing their beautiful music, Glenn Goodman, United Church Choir, Guy Anderson, Heidi d’Eon, Willy Marcotte & to Rick Zarowny for the beautiful video presentation. Thank you to Charlene & Bob from Battlefords Funeral Service for their guidance and support and to all those who left condolences. Thank you to the BUH staff for their care, compassion & kindness. Thank you to all family & friends for your heartfelt love & support, very appreciated and needed. __________________________________________________

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Sophie Sadowsky 1931-2018 Sophie was born in Redfield, Saskatchewan. She Settled in Edmonton, Alberta, where she was a teacher for the Edmonton Public School Board. Sophie is predeceased by her parents, Pauline & Nicholas Sadowsky, and siblings Walter (Jean), Marvin (Marie), Helen (Morris Pidwerbeski), Alice (Harry Barber) & Pauline (Lehman). Niece, Carol Sadowsky . Sophie is survived by siblings Ben(Jean), Syd (Anne deceased), Stephanie Young & Nicholas (Judy). Surviving Nieces & Nephews Wally (Nadine) Sadowsky, Eugene Sadowsky. Karen Phillips (Sonny), Debra Philion (Robert), Dianne Firth (Shawn), David (Verna) Sadowsky, Donald (Trish) Sadowsky, Kevin (Deanna) Sadowsky, Patricia Fleck (Rob), Debra Lwowski, Barbara Vandoremalen ,Terry Pidwebeski, Rodney Pidwebeski, Norman (Sandi) Pibwebeski. Allen (Michele Morency) Sadowsky, Michael Sadowsky, Dale (Karen Kerr) Sadowsky, Tammy Sadowsky. Brian (Cathy) Barber, Gary Barber, Shelly Graff, Douglas (Sherry Greeley) Sadowsky. Greg (Joanne) Young,Warren Young. Lori McBurney, Nicole Attalla (Paul) Carla Kroeker (Steve) And numerous Grand nieces & nephews. The Funeral for Sophie will take place At Hainstock’s Funeral Home August 1 @ 2:00 pm with burial at Rose Hill Cemetery. Hainstock’s Funeral Home and Crematory 9810-34 Ave NW Edmonton Alberta __________________________________________________ SCHERMAN: It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Shelley Scherman (nee Sidebottom), of Battleford, Saskatchewan. She was surrounded by an incredible amount of love and peace as she passed away on Thursday, July 19 at Battlefords' Union Hospital, at the age of 66. Left to cherish her memory is her loving and devoted husband, Pat of 45 years, daughter Lesa (Dean) Heath, grandsons Ryker and Archer, son Trevor (Michelle) Scherman, grandchildren Levi and Hayley, daughter Karen (Rene) Prince, granddaughters Redyn, Dawsyn, and Reice. She is also survived by her brother, Randy Sidebottom, as well as her step family; sisters Irene (Bruce) Sack and family, Ann (Gary) McArthur and family, Bonnie (Bob) Sheppard and family, Judy (Tim) Pruden and family; (brother) Lionel Hawryliw (and family) and stepmother Kay Sidebottom. She has many more extended family members and very dear friends who will cherish her memory. Shelley has been predeceased by her mother, Phyllis (nee Ramsay) Sidebottom and her father, Ken Sidebottom and 2 nephews, David Scherman and Nico Hawryliw. Shelley made sure to let her family know that her greatest accomplishments included her marriage to Pat - he was the love of her life, a terrific husband, and 'the best grandpa.' Together they raised their three children, and she made sure that they knew she was very proud of them. She was also incredibly proud of and cherished each of her grandchildren so deeply, for their sensitivity, hugs and kisses, sparkling eyes, and unending love. They gave her reason to continue to fight! Some of Shelley's favourite memories included the many times spent together as a family, suppers in the field, reading a good book (so much so that she hard a very hard time putting it down once she started!), and spending time floating on the lake (whether she caught a fish or not!). Shelley was such an inspiration! Growing up, her children learned so many things from her and about her, especially from her strength and tenacity to fight through numerous illnesses over the course of 9 years. Her illness didn't define her, it only made her stronger. Many people drew from her strength and although her family knew this already, they have been reminded that she was a beautiful, positive and incredible person, with grace and values that they will continue to draw upon in the future. Shelley's family want to extend their sincere thanks to those who have contributed to her care since her initial diagnosis of cancer almost 9 years ago. A special thank you to those in the last few weeks who have extended such grace, compassion and prayers to her at the hospital, including family and friends, and the staff at Battlefords' Union Hospital. Her family wants to send a special thank you to Dr. Meguro and his team at Royal University Hospital. They went above and beyond in caring for her. Shelley said he is the best neurosurgeon in the world! Shelley loved the Our Father prayer, and it gave her so much strength. Please say your own little prayer for her. The family respectfully requests that contributions be made to the BUH Foundation, Capital Funding Project (with proceeds going to the mammography department) at Battlefords' Union Hospital, in her memory. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 25 at 10:30am, St. Vital Parish, Battleford, SK. Internment will be held at Battleford Cemetery immediately following the service. The family wants to invite everyone to attend a celebration of life lunch and gathering that will be held at Alex Dillabough Center beginning at 11:30am. Arrangements have been entrusted to The Battlefords Funeral Service (306) 446-4200.

Baillargeon: In Loving Memory of Marjorie (Marge) Baillargeon, born December 19, 1945 Creston, BC. Passed away July 4, 2018 North Battleford, SK. Marge is lovingly remembered by her husband Lionel Baillargeon; her children Shelley (Blain) Gerein; Pam Manegre; Brent (Chris) Baillargeon; Melissa (Jon) Tkachuk; and Sheldon (Janice) Baillargeon; grandchildren Jessica Gerein, Justin Gerein, Faith Manegre, Carter Manegre, Cole Manegre, Brody Labine, Kadence Tkachuk, Keeson Tkachuk, Hudsyn Baillargeon, and Harper Baillargeon, Brother Don Heidel and Kathy McNabb. Sisters; Karen (Rodney) Kuntz; Gayle (Randy) Holt; Sherri (Winston) Nelson. Marge is predeceased by her parents Ernest and Nettie Heidel; her brother Lyle Heidel; father-in-law Paul Baillargeon and her sister in law Rollande Baillargeon. Memorial donations can be made to Notre Dame Catholic Church. Thank you to all our family and friends who have supported us durring this difficult time. __________________________________________________ BATER: In Loving Memory of Philip John Hedley Bater, born July 18, 1930 at North Battleford, SK., passed away July 9, 2018 on the farm at Baljennie, SK. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 61 years, Lorna Bater; his son, Dwayne Bater (Cheryl) and children: Sara-Lynn (Braden): great-grandchild: Alden; Jason and Brittni; son, Gregory Bater (Bev) and children: Brandi (Kevin): great-grandchildren: Ayden-Lynne and Jackson; Amanda (Cory) and Chantel (Matthew): greatgrandchild Olivia; sister Gwenda Rondesvedt; sisters-in-law Doreen Parker and Agnes Bater along with his nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his father Hedley Bater, mother Evelyn Bater, and brother Gerry Bater. Graveside Service was held on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Bridget’s Churchyard Cemetery, Baljennie, SK. with Officiant Mrs. Joyce Salie. Shared Memories were given by The Grandchildren. Eulogy was given by Sara Houk. Music: Sara Houk Flute: Amazing Grace; Vince Gill - Go Rest High On That Mountain. Memorial Donations are requested to Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3H8 (please designate to 3rd floor). Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. Card of Thanks Thank you to our family and friends for the prayers, flowers, food, phone calls, cards, visits, and just being with us during this time of great loss of our loved one. Thank you to all of the Grandchildren for their shared memories, and all of their help in town and on the farm. Thank you to Bob MacKay and staff who did such a wonderful job at our time of need. Thank you to Joyce Salie for the prayers and a most fitting service as Phil wanted. We deeply appreciate it all. __________________________________________________

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POLNICKY, ELMER JOESEPH March 10, 1930July 13, 2018 Elmer Polnicky passed away peacefully at the Battlefords Union Hospital on July 13, 2018. Elmer was born in Spyhill, Sask and Later moved to Gerald, Sask in 1944. He worked in the construction field in Calgary, Regina, Saskatoon and in 1957 moved to North Battleford. Elmer was very active in the Battlefords Wildlife Federation; his great love was hunting and fishing. Elmer was predeceased by his parents Albert and Elizabeth Polnicky and his brother Allan. Elmer is survived by his brother Leonard Polnicky, Sister in law Teresa Polnicky. Sister Joan Coulter and Brother in law Vern Coulter, Nephews Jerry Polnicky, Neal Stock and Clint Polnicky. Elmer will be greatly missed by his family and friends, especially the coffee gang at Pipers Equipment. __________________________________________________ PILAT: Funeral Service for Mrs. Rose Pilat, resident of the Battlefords District Care Centre and formerly of Glaslyn, SK., will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 4, 2018 from Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, Glaslyn, SK with Fr. Greg Elder Celebrant. Interment will take place at Wolia Cemetery. It is the families request that memorial donations be considered to Ward 4 – Battlefords District Care Centre, Box 69. Battleford, SK S0M 0E0 Condolences can be sent to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306-446-4200) __________________________________________________________

GARRETT: A gathering for family and friends in Thanksgiving for the life of Clifford Arthur Garrett, beloved husband of Lillian Garrett, will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Sloan Auditorium – Branch 70, Royal Canadian Legion, 1352-100th. St., North Battleford, SK. Memorial donations are requested to the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8 or to Crohns and Colitis Foundation, 1805 Ewart Ave. Saskatoon, SK S7H 2L1. Condolences can be sent to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com Arrangements have been entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306-446-4200) ___________________________________________________

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IN MEMORIAM

Thank you for your donations in memory of Al Gotto.............................................North Battleford Walter Nelson ...................................North Battleford Charlotte Lahti ........................................... Battleford David W. Shury .......................................... Battleford Dean Williams...................................North Battleford Dr. Iain Weston .................................North Battleford Mer Pawliuk ............................................................... Edward Sander .................................North Battleford Neil Speers Wettergreen ..................North Battleford Fay F. Cadrin ....................................North Battleford Keith Slotzer .....................................North Battleford William G. Brown ..............................North Battleford Clifford Garrett ..................................North Battleford Doris Dillabough ........................................ Battleford Gordon E. Tucker .............................North Battleford Beverley P. Hayward ........................North Battleford Anton T. Lang ...................................North Battleford Patricia (Pat) Zulynik ........................North Battleford Philip Bater ................................................ Battleford K.J. Aitchison ............................................................. Melville Baycroft ...............................North Battleford Robert (Jim) Loweryson ...................North Battleford

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The Richard Curling Club would like to thank the following people & businesses for supporting our curling club over the past year! • Co-op Farm Centre • Bayer Crop Science • Arysta • Carpet Superstore • Discovery Co-op North Battleford & Hafford • North Battleford Hyundai • Silvester RV • Rainbow Toyota • Bridges Chev Buick GMC • Parkland Farm Equipment • Freedom RV • Straightline Auto • Fountain Tire • Battlefords Home Building Centre • Guy’s Furniture • NAPA Auto Parts • Innovation Credit Union • Tim Hortons • CIBC • K-Bar Inn - Hafford • J.P. Agencies - Hafford • Redberry Pharmacy - Hafford • Agri Team - Speers • Great Canadian Oil Change • Pennydale Restaurant

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RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH BATTLEFORD NO. 437

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Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality of North Battleford No. 437 intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 5-2016, known as the Zoning Bylaw and Bylaw No. 4-2016, known as the Official Community Plan.

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INTENT The proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment will: • In the A - Agriculture District, provide for a zero sideyard setback for “Agriculturally related commercial and industrial uses”, “Agriculture servicing and contracting establishments”, “Grain elevators”, Machine shops and metal fabricators” and “Meat processing and kill facilities when situated along a railway; and • In the MI - Industrial District, provide for a zero side-yard setback for all uses when situated along a railway. The proposed Official Community Plan Amendment will: • Delete required separation distances from Commercial (Agriculture) uses and other uses. REASON The reason for the amendments are: • To provide for more flexibility for developments along railways; and • To facilitate agriculturally related commercial development within the R.M. PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the bylaw at the Rural Municipal Office, located at Highway 4 North and Forest Hall Road, in the R.M. of North Battleford, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM on Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. Copies of the proposed bylaw are available at the Rural Municipal Office at no charge. PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing on September 12, 2018 at 9:30 AM at the Rural Municipal Office to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the Rural Municipal Office before the hearing. Issued at the Rural Municipality of North Battleford No. 437, this 2nd day of August, 2018. Debbie Arsenault, Administrator

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For Details Call Michael @ 306-398-2466 Terms: Visa, Mastercard, Debit and Cheque (ID Required) Lunch will be served! (Proceeds going to Cancer Society) Directions: From Rockhaven - 4 1/2 MILES SOUTH. FROM UNITY NORTH ON HWY 21 TO CLOAN GRID (787) EAST 11 MILES TO GRID 674 NORTH ½ MILE NORTH EQUIPMENT: 1976 International 1066 Tractor with Allied Loader (SN-2610159U023312); Substantial engine work in last 100 hours; 8N Ford Tractor (good rubber); International TD5 Crawler Dozer (SN TD5747at) Transport Trailer for TD5 Crawler; Farm all a (SN FAA134416) with 59” Belly Mower, runs excellent; 1964 1600 International 3 Ton (SN CW39082-E-8) John Deere B (SN256281); 1966 Valiant (SN P23D69238231) rare 273 V8; 1949 Chrysler Royal rebuilt motor for it; 19ft Renall Boat/Trailer with 6 Cyl Inboard 250 CU“ Engine (seized); 1970 GMC 350 ½ Ton (SN CE1341265576); 1953 Ford F-250; Chev 350 for parts; 1976 Coachmen Motor Home (needs power train); 12‘ Morris Cultivator; Pittsburg 6’ 3 PT Hitch Cultivator 14’ Double Disc; John Deere 400 Riding Mower (SN 122638M model C-400J) with Blade and Snow Blower attatchments; John Deere GX-75 Riding Mower; 13’ Trailer; Truck box trailer; Agri Fab Quad Trailer; Dearborn 3PT Hitch 2 Bottom Plow SN 30858. Shop: Valve Face Grinding Machine (SN 1135) 115 V lots of attatchments; Us Signal Corps Generator 4 Cyl Engine; Coats 10-10 Super Power Man Tire Changer; Power Fist Pipe Bender; Hydraulic Motor Cycle Lift; 4 Cyl 9.9 H.P. Evinrude; Slip Tanks; Checker Plate Wheel Well Tool Boxes. Tool Boxes: Selection of power and hand tools; Engine Hoist; Post Drill; Hydraulic Press; Radial Arm Saw; 7” Emerson Metal Band Saw; Hydraulic Telescopic Transmission Jack; Pullers; Grinder; Bolt Bins; Log Saw on Chasis; Selection of lumber; Selection of vehichle parts. Antiques/collectables: John deere 3 Bottom Plow; McCormick Sickle Mower; Tree Planter; Grease Guns; Platform Scale; Fuel Cans; 150 Lb Anvil; Pepsi and Maple Leaf Beverges Crates and Bottles.

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PUBLIC NOTICE City of North Battleford Public notice is hereby given, Pursuant to Section 207 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007 that the City of North Battleford intends to pass a bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw No. 1971 as hereinafter provided. • To add crematoriums as an accessory use to funeral homes in the C3 – Arterial Zoning District • To add car washes as a permitted use in the C4 – Regional Commercial District Intent The amendment is intended to minimize the restrictions on existing, and complimentary, developments that have been identified as appropriate for specific zoning districts within the City of North Battleford. Reason

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The use of cremation services is growing in popularity across Canada compared to other forms of internment. The proposed amendment would prohibit the development of a crematoriums along the 100th street corridor, and allow crematoriums to be developed in the C3 Zoning District as a discretionary accessory development to an approved funeral home. Discretionary developments are subject to Council approval. At this time, no applications for a crematorium have been received. Prior to the adoption of the current Zoning Bylaw, car washes were a permitted development in the zoning district now known as C4 – Regional Commercial. Car washes remain suitable developments for the C4 – District, and complement the existing land uses in the area, the proposed amendment would list them as a permitted use in the area. Bylaw Inspection Any interested person may inspect the proposed changes to the Zoning Bylaw at City Hall, 1291-101st Street, North Battleford, SK, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Copies are available to persons through the Office of the City Clerk. Public Hearing Representations respecting the Bylaw will be considered by the Council on the 20th day of August 2018, in the Council Chambers at City Hall at 8:00 p.m. Council shall hear any person or group of persons or person acting on their behalf, who wish to make a representation. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing, or delivered to the undersigned at City Hall before the hearing. Issued at North Battleford this 18th day of July 2018. Debbie Wohlberg, City Clerk

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North Battleford Girl Guides at Holy Family School, 9201 - 19th Ave., North Battleford at 1:00 p.m. We meet once or twice a month from September, 2017 to May, 2018.

Bingo at the Livelong Hall at 7:30 p.m. For more information phone 306-845-4040.

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T.A.G. - What is TAG Toddler Activity Group? It’s a free drop in group where parents will learn fun ways to interact with their child through play, games, songs, finger plays and story time for ages 14 months - 3 years from 1:15 - 2:45 p.m. at the Don Ross Gym, 891 - 99th Street, North Battleford. For more information contact Sherry at 306-4809426, text or call.

Jam Session from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Pioneer Hall, South Railway from October to May 2018. For more information call 306-445-5036.

Mondays COMING EVENTS

The Rotary Club of the Battlefords meets at The Blend at 12:00 noon. New members/guest welcome. For more information call 306-9377128 or 306-441-6636.

2nd Monday of the Month Cancer Survivor Support Group Meetings at the Third Avenue United Church, 1301 - 102nd Street at 7:00 p.m. For further information phone June 306-445-3337, Ken 306-481-4137, Myrna 306-445-2328 or Raj 1-306-202-6042.

2nd Monday of the Month BUH Retirees meet at the North end A&W at 11:30 am 2nd Monday of the month unless a holiday then moves to 3rd Monday.

2nd Monday of the Month Parkinsons Support Group at the Historic Lions Club House, 162 22nd Street, Battleford at 1:30 p.m. For more info phone 306-937-2987.

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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.

2nd Monday of the Month

Cancer Survivor Support Group - A self-help group for people with cancer, their families and friends meet at the Third Avenue United Church, 1301 - 102nd Street at 7:00 p.m. The strength of one is the strength of all. All are welcome. For further information call Myrna 306-445-2328 or Ken 306-481-4137.

Thursdays

North Battleford Table Tennis Club at the Living Faith Chapel gym, 1371- 103rd Street at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays only until beginning of September.Accompanied youth (13+) and adults. All skills levels are welcome and the facilities are accessible. Drop-ins welcome.

Monday - Friday, August 6 - 10

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Vacation Bible School at Battleford United Church from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Children 4 - 12. Leave a message at 306937-3177.

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Thursday & Friday, August 9 & 10

Office Garage Sale at Northwest Community Futures, 504 Frontier Way - furniture, office equipment, coffee makers and other items that may be perfect for your home or business. Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Sunday August 12

Frenchman Butte Heritage Centre’s Annual Festival Day, Begins, 10:30 a.m. - interdenom. Church service. Stage entertainment under the tent with free coffee & tea all afternoon, Classic Car display, Museum exhibits with pioneer skills demo’s 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Gigantic Street parade at 1:00 p.m. Exhibits re-open 2:00 p.m. till 5:00 p.m. Super silent auction, 11:00 a.m - 3:30 p.m. Heritage book sales, kids playground & Mini-golf, Games. FOOD, Hotdogs, Coffee, pop, our famous pies-add ice cream. Roast Beef Dinner at 5:00 p.m. Free shuttles from parking lots and our expanded full service R.V. Campground. We’re only 45 min. Drive N.E from Lloyd, an unforgettable way to spend Sunday! Visit the nearby 1885 Historic Sites on the way home! www.frenchmanbuttemuseum.ca. Phone 306-344-4448 This section, which will appear weekly in Tuesday's News-Optimist and Thursday’s Regional Optimist, 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, News-Optimist does not guarantee all submissions will appear. Deadline for submissions is 5:00 p.m. Thursday prior for Tuesday's & Thursday’s publication.

Mondays & Wednesdays In Motion exercises in the Borden Senior’s Room at 10:00 a.m. No charge & everyone is welcome.

Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays Active Walking, Health Program at the Meota Community Complex from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Stretch & tone portion at 10:00 a.m. For more information phone Program Co-ordinator 306-892-2073.

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays Come join us any Monday, Wednesday or Friday at 7:00 p.m. for Lawn Bowling for all ages. Free lessons. Everyone welcome! Held at 1802-106th Street across from Caleb Village. Call 306-445-8344 for more information.

Tuesdays Regular Bridge Lessons starting at 10:30 a.m. playing Bridge to follow. Call Margaret at 306-445-7615.

Tuesdays Knit & Natter meet at Porta Bella Restaurant, 2491- 99th Street, North Battleford from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. No membership requirements. Bring your own project or join in a group project knitting for charity, yarn supplied. All skill levels and ages welcome. Phone Vistara at 306317-9434 for more information.

Tuesdays Every Tuesday at 3:00 p.m., four different churches alternate for a service and lunch at the Borden Care Home.

Tuesdays Battlefords Art Club meets at the Don Ross Centre Art Room. Call or text 306-441-6453 for more information.

Tuesdays TOPS - Take off Pounds Sensibly Meeting at the Living Faith Chapel, 103rd Street & 14th Avenue entrance.Weigh in from 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. Meeting 6:15 - 7:00 p.m. Phone Irene Lascelle at 306-445-4625.

Tuesdays TOPS - Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Meeting from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Hope Mennonite Fellowship, 1291 - 109th Street. For more info phone Mary at 306-441-9232 or Joan at 306-445-9968. Everyone welcome.

Tuesdays Battlefords Blend Harmony Chorus at the 3rd Ave. United Church at 7:15 p.m. Phone 306-892-2196.

Tuesdays & Thursdays Circle of Learning at the Battlefords Family Health Centre, 1192 - 101st Street from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Call Sherry at 306-937-6842.

Last Tuesday of the Month Support group for families, friends and caregivers of persons with mental illness at Canadian Mental Health Association - Battleford Branch (CMHA), 1602 - 103rd St., North Battleford. For more info phone Jane at 306-446-7177.

Wednesdays

Wednesdays Drawing Sessions at ARC Creative Studios, 1106 - 101st Street, North Battleford from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Bring your own art supplies and we’ll provide the subjects, coffee and encouragement for all. Facilitators Rosemarie Stadnyk and Chris Hodge.

1st Wednesdays of the Month The Battlefords Photography Club meets downstairs at the Allan Sapp Gallery from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information please phone Christ at 306-445-3909.

2nd Wednesday of the Month Battlefords Wildlife Federation, Meeting at the Wildlife Federation Building at 7:00 p.m. New members welcome. No meetings during July and August.

2nd Wednesday of the Month The Alzheimers Support Group is held at the Caleb Village every month except July and August. Phone 306-937-7232 for information.

3rd Wednesday of the Month Cancer Survivor Support Group at the Third Avenue United Church, 1301 - 102nd Street at 7:00 p.m. It is a self help group for people with Cancer and their family and friends. For further information call Pat Gotto at 306-445-5891. All are welcome.

3rd Wednesday of the Month Battlefords North West Historical Society Meeting at the Lions Club House, 22nd Street, Battleford at 1:30 p.m. Phone 306-445-3480 for more information.

Thursdays Radisson TOPS SK5243 meeting at 10:00 a.m. in the Radisson Town Office.

Thursdays Regular Bridge at the Pioneer Association at 7:00 p.m. Phone Margaret at 306-445-7615.

Thursdays North Battleford Table Tennis at the Living Faith Chapel gym, 1371 103rd Street at 6:30 p.m.Accompanied youth (13+) and adults.All skills levels are welcome and the facilities are accessible. Drop-ins welcome.

1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month Midwest Food Resources - 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month order $10 or $15 fresh food boxes featuring local produce.To order call or text us at 306-446-2684. Pick up on the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 10202 - 11th Avenue between 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Follow us on Facebook.

1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month Battlefords Cowboy Church at Battleford Legion Hall, 22nd Street Battleford at 7:00 p.m. Open to all religions. Everyone welcome.

1st Friday of the Month The Rivers Edge Quilt Guild meets at 1:00 p.m. in the Craft Room of the Don Ross Centre from September to May. Beginners and experienced quilters are welcome. For more information please call Leslie at 306-937-7471 or Bonnie at 306480-7797.

1st & 3rd Friday of the Month Kaiser Tournament at the Action Now Senior Centre, 1501 - 101st Street at 7:30 p.m.

2nd Friday of the Month Old Tyme Dance from 8:00 to 10:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Hall, South Railway from October 2017 to April 2018. Live bands. For more information call 306-445-5036.

2nd & 4th Friday of the Month Ukrainian Seniors Kaiser Tournament at the Battlefords Ukrainian Hall, 792 - 108th Street at 7:30 p.m. For further details phone 306-937-3190 or 306-441-3147. New members welcome.

This section, which will appear weekly in Tuesday’s News-Optimist and Thursday’s Regional Optimist, 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, News-Optimist does not guarantee all submissions will appear. Deadline for submissions is 5:00 Thursday prior for Tuesday’s & Thursday’s publication.

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Champion rules others should follow “I am all for rules that do not disturb my life,” Ed my old neighbour from Saskatchewan said yesterday. “I like to bend the rules, make exceptions to them and break them unless getting caught could be costly. I learned years ago not to expect others to obey traffic rules. I have to drive defensively, because others are boneheads,” Ed told me. I was amazed Ed was so eager to share that he doesn’t like rules unless he makes them and is in favour of rules for others but not himself. Probably my old neighbour has many supporters when it comes to how folks feel about rules. We all tend

to be OK with laws as long as they don’t apply to ourselves. All rules make sense to the person who made them, and we tend to respect the rule that is for the common good. Laws have been called “fair, good, bad and stupid.” I told Ed motorists here often ignore pedestrians at crosswalks even when the walkers have the green light to walk. It is easier and less painful to give way to the car using your crossing lane than to get run over. There is a rule regarding brute force. The car won’t hurt and bleed, but you will. It has been pointed out that even the rule the

majority of voters wins can cause problems for those in the minority. Suppose it is five wolves and one sheep voting on what to have for dinner. The sheep has a lot to lose in the vote. A rule that I might break could be seen as unbreakable to someone else. Last Sunday I wore a dress shirt and shorts

to church, as several men wear dress shorts to church. A few other church members made me aware they consider shorts as inappropriate apparel for the church. I was sure I would not start a trend in men’s church fashion by wearing my dress shorts, but some were certain I should not dress to be

cool and comfortable in our non-air conditioned church, as dress shorts were offensive to them. The Pharisees and scribes were often offended and upset with Jesus because he would break rules they felt should be unbreakable. In the seventh chapter of Mark, the Pharisees and scribes were upset because Jesus’s disciples were eating with defiled or unwashed hands. Washing one’s hands after coming from the marketplace was a tradition of purification from the elders. In today’s world, it might seem like good hygiene to wash your hands before eating, but

the washing of the elders was about being spiritually cleansed because one might have come in contact with one not Jewish. The Pharisees observed many other traditions as well. They believed following many rules and traditions made them superior to others and more holy before God. Jesus came from heaven as the Son of God to fulfill the law of God with grace and truth. Jesus lived, died and arose from the dead in love and that love is the fulfillment of the law. To love God with all our hearts, souls and minds, is to love our neighbours as ourselves.

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 306-446-1695

PASTOR: Fr. Anthony Afangide, M.S.P.

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

Battlefords Grace Community Church

1401 - 98th St., North Battleford, 306-445-5901

Summer Services on July 8 & 22 & August 12 & 26

Pastor: Bill Hall

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

SUNDAY 10:30 a.m.

WORSHIP SERVICES - 11 a.m. Sunday

Everyone Welcome

Hope Mennonite Fellowship

Pastor Patrick Carty

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford

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

Weekly programs to resume in the fall 1231 - 104th Street North Battleford “A Community of believers seeking Phone 306-445-7777 more of God’s presence” www.emmanuelfellowship.ca

Pastor Gerhard Luitjens & Abel & Sonya Zabaleta (Spanish Ministry)

Church Phone 306-445-4181

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

DIVINE LITURGY Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay

1372 102 St 306-445-3009 nd

Contact: Fr. Ivan Derkach 306-937-3767 or 306-317-8138

TerriTorial Drive alliance church

ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S 11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK

Phone 306-937-7340 PASTOR - Fr. Roque S. Concepcion Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.

Battleford United Church 52 - 4th Avenue West Battleford, SK

306-937-3177 Rev. Gayle Wensley

SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 a.m.

Third Avenue United Church Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 1301 - 102nd Street, Phone 306-445-8171

Everyone Welcome www.thirdavenueunitedchurchnb.ca Email: thirdaveunited@sasktel.net

ANGLICAN PARISH

Living Water Ministry

Sr. Pastor Brian Arcand Pastor Anand George Phone: 306-445-3803 Cell: 306-441-9385 Fax: 306-445-4385

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

SUNDAY SERVICES Rev. Trevor Malyon

St. George’s Anglican Church - 10:00 a.m. 191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

St. Paul’s Anglican Church - 11:00 a.m. 1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK

St. Jean Baptiste de la Salle Roman Catholic Church DELMAS - Fr. Roque S. Concepcion SUNDAY MASS - 9:00 a.m.

Box 10, Delmas, SK

S0M 0P0

Phone 306-937-7340

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m. Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1702 - 106th Street, North Battleford

Come Join Us Sundays at 11:00 am Loving God Growing Together Serving Others Phone Church: 306-445-4818 Fax: 306-445-8895 Email: tbcnb@sasktel.net www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca

Pastor James Kwon

Corner 16th Ave. & 93rd Street, North Battleford

Phone 306-445-9096

Saturday Services Bible Study - 10:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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