April 30 2026 by Battlefords News Optimist

Grandparent scam still targeting people in Saskatchewan

By SaskToday staff

SASKATCHEWAN — The grandparent scam continues to victimize people in Saskatchewan.

In the Battlefords area in April:

• There was one confirmed victim who paid cash to a scammer, with the scammer requiring the victim to use a specific name and “passcode.”

• In many recent reports, scammers have asked the victims to take cash to a crypto ATM and use a provided barcode to send the money to a crypto wallet.

• Scammers continue to use legitimate lawyer’s names in correspondence.

White Butte Detachment also received two separate reports this week of residents in the Pilot Butte area targeted by the grandparent scam. In these cases, the scammer was attempting to arrange meeting up with victims in-person and thankfully this was reported to police.

Help protect yourself and loved ones! If you receive a call that sounds like a scam…

• Stop! They will create a sense of urgency, making you feel like you need to act fast.

• Do not be afraid to say ‘no’ to the caller.

• If something feels off or you feel uneasy, call your loved one directly to verify if the situation is real –don’t rely on the scammer’s word.

• Never send cash to strangers and call your banking institution and police immediately if you believe you are a victim.

Remind me what a grandparent scam is…

Scammers use emotional manipulation. They call and claim to be family members in need of immediate money for bail or ticket expenses. The scammer can send someone to pick up payment in person. They may ask you to pay cash into a Crypto ATM, or online via e-transfer.

Scammers can use details shared on social media, dating apps and websites to get information about loved ones. Artificial intelligence and stolen social media photos can be used. Even though it’s called the grandparent scam, anyone can fall victim. Bail facts:

• Police, lawyers, judges or jails do not call people to get money.

• Bail/fines are paid at the courthouse.

• Court-appointed couriers do not exist and if someone comes to your home to pick up payment – it is a SCAM.

If you or your loved one has lost money or the scam is in-progress, call 310-RCMP or 911 in emergencies.

NDP push for real-time alerts on ER, hospital closures

By Angela Brown SaskToday.ca

NORTH BATTLEFORD — The Saskatch-

ewan NDP is calling on the province to move ahead with a bill that would provide residents with real-time information about local hospital and emergency room closures.

“We’ve been travelling across Saskatchewan, talking to folks about Bill 606, which is a law that would require the provincial government to notify people when their hospital or ER is

closed,” said Keith Jorgenson, associate Health critic for the NDP and MLA for Saskatoon Churchill-Wildwood, at a news conference Monday outside the office of Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill in North Battleford. “We’ve come to North Battleford partly because this is the Minister of Health’s riding.”

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Keith Jorgenson, Associate Health Critic for the NDP and MLA for Saskatoon Churchill-Wildwood, at a media event on April 27 in North Battleford. | Photo by Angela Brown

Yellow tape closes off North Battleford alleyway

At approximately 6:30 pm on Tuesday, April 28, the alleyway between 105th and 104th, 900 block, the crime scene was sealed off amid an investigation by our local RCMP. The presence of two cruisers on scene prevented anyone from entering the area that included the garages that seniors use. With crime tape strung across here, we can only speculate that a serious incident has occurred. Stay tuned for the official report in our next edition. | Story and photos by Candace Mack-Horton

NDP push for real-time alerts

on ER, hospital closures

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“We’re calling on him [Cockrill] to allow the passage of this law,” Jorgenson said. “This really should be the single least controversial piece of legislation that’s ever been passed in Saskatchewan legislature. The law simply requires the government to let people know when their hospital is open or closed.”

He questioned why, he said, Cockrill will not allow the legislation to move ahead.

“It’s a simple thing that allows people to stay safe, and make informed choices about where they seek care,” Jorgenson said. “What we’re asking the government to do is to release a website that will let people know when their hospital is open and closed, what services the hospital provides on a given day, and whether or not there’s an actual doctor or virtual doctor. And then people can make an informed choice about what direction they drive in to seek care.”

He said the law would cost zero dollars and would save people’s lives.

“It really does confuse me as to why Minister Cockrill is

blocking the passage of this bill,” Jorgenson said.

He noted that a couple of days earlier the hospital in Turtleford had its emergency room closed.

“It was closed, I think for like half a day,” Jorgenson said. “But still, if you’re in an emergency and you drive to a hospital that’s closed, that’s obviously not ideal. It would have been better to drive in a different direction.”

Bill 606 would require the Saskatchewan Health Authority to publicly report health-care closures within one hour through an online platform or other electronic means.

Jorgenson said people also need to know when a hospital is using a virtual care physician instead.

“There’s a real place for virtual care, but we should still be telling people when a hospital’s on virtual care,” Jorgenson said. “I would use the example of if your kid breaks their arm, and if there’s no doctor and there’s no lab services, and you drive to a hospital that has a nurse but can’t do x-rays and can’t set your kid’s arm. Well, then

you drove in the wrong direction. Why wouldn’t the province tell us? And you would be like, OK, I’m not going to drive to this hospital, I’m going to drive to that hospital because they have a doctor and an x-ray machine that’s operating.”

In response, Cockrill said he is not blocking the bill.

He said the government caucus supported Bill 606 at second reading because it reflects much of the work already underway through the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The SHA website is updated daily with any temporary disruptions, and more up-to-date information is available to patients by calling HealthLine 811.

“Private members’ bills like Bill 606 are debated every Thursday and we look forward to continued debate on how to improve outcomes for patients,” Cockrill said in a statement.

“The Saskatchewan Health Authority has experienced recent service disruptions in Turtleford as we wait for new physicians to arrive in the community,” he said. “Full credit to the health-care teams in that area for stepping up and continuing to ensure patients receive the best possible care.”

Two sent to hospital following stabbing in North Battleford

By SaskToday staff

NORTH BATTLEFORD–

Battlefords RCMP Detachment and General Investigation Section are investigating a stabbing that occurred on April 25.

At around 4 a.m. April 25, Battlefords RCMP received a report of a male yelling on the 1700 block of 105 Street in North Battleford. Two more calls were received shortly after, and it was reported a male was seriously injured.

Multiple Battlefords RCMP officers responded and entered a residence on 105 Street as there was concern for the safety of people inside. They located a seriously injured man with stab wounds and provided initial medical assistance until EMS arrived and transported him to hospital. A woman was also transported to hospital for treatment of injuries.

The initial investigation has determined an altercation took place inside the residence on 105 Street between

two men. One man stabbed the other man during the altercation. A woman was also injured during the altercation. The adult male suspect was arrested by RCMP outside another residence on 105 Street.

As a result of the RCMP investigation: a 24-year-old man, from North Battleford, is charged with one count, aggravated assault and one count, assault with a weapon. He appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court on April 27 at 9:30 a.m.

NB community safety officers kept busy during weekend enforcement blitz

By SaskToday staff NORTH BATTLEFORD

“It is difficult to take the NDP seriously when Mr. Jorgenson and his colleagues have voted against increased physician training opportunities, expanded roles for nurse practitioners, virtual care, and incentives to help fill positions in rural communities,” added Cockrill. “Our government’s commitment is to come up with solutions that put patients first in every decision we make — that is what we will stay focused on.”

— A busy rodeo weekend in North Battleford brought increased traffic — and a strong enforcement presence from community safety officers.

The City of North Battleford said local roadways saw significant traffic over the weekend, attributed in part to the community rodeo event.

CSOs assisted Battlefords RCMP with enhanced enforcement efforts, participating in a targeted traffic operation Saturday evening.

CSO files included: Six tickets issued under the provincial Traffic Safety Act.

One driver was ticketed for travelling 145 km/h in an 80 km/h zone, resulting in a seven-day licence suspension, a 30-day vehicle impoundment and a $966 fine.

Ten warnings issued under the provincial Traffic Safety Act.

Nine roadside alcohol screening tests administered, with seven passes and two fails. The two drivers who failed were both under the age of 21, resulting in 60day licence suspensions and three-day vehicle impoundments, along with significant financial penalties.

In addition to traffic en-

forcement, CSOs supported operations at the Access Communications Centre by assisting with crowd management and the closure of the rodeo dance event in response to safety concerns.

“North Battleford community safety officers not only enforce all city bylaws, but they are also authorized to uphold 13 different Provincial Statutes. Community Safety Officers (CSOs) regularly collaborate with Battlefords RCMP and Citizens on Patrol at various times to enhance community enforcement efforts,” the city said in its release.

Photo by Averil Hall / Freelance Reporter/Photographer

A discarded purse and other items sit within a cordoned-off alleyway Tuesday evening as RCMP investigators worked the scene.

54th North Battleford Kinsmen Indoor Rodeo

By Averil Hall, Freelance Reporter/ Photographer

Bull Riding – Foster Arneson from Tisdale, SK eyes the ground as he tries to stay on the bull. Rider has to stay mounted for eight seconds on a bucking bull while holding a rope with only one hand in order to qualify.

Ladies Barrel Racing – This is a timed event where the participant has to ride in a clover leaf pattern around three different barrels without knocking them down in the shortest amount of time to win.

Ladies Breakaway Roping – The participant has to lasso a calf in the shortest time to win the event.

Tie Down Roping – The event involves lassoing a calf, dismounts and then tying 3 legs of the calf together in the shortest amount of time.

Truco Trick Riders – These ladies showed off their skills as trick riders during the intermission.

Saddle Bronc (-1) – The rider must stay on a bucking horse for at least eight seconds while only use one hand on the rope which is attached to a halter.

Audrey Stewart Cut Knife

Conrad Bernier Meota

Garnet Speer Battleford

Marie Savostianik Cochin

Eunice Nelson North Battleford

James (Jim) Nelson Battleford

Rusty & Elsie Stensrud Battleford

David Bunnell North Battleford

Donna Hickson North Battleford

Lana Hickson North Battleford

Charlotte Lahti North Battleford

Walter T. Nelson North Battleford

Al Gotto North Battleford

Jacquelyne Byers North Battleford

David W. Shury Battleford

Dean M. Williams North Battleford

Ivan Wasmuth North Battleford

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Bike and Tools auction in NB promises something for everyone

By Angela Brown

SaskToday.ca

NORTH BATTLEFORD–

People who want to head out for a bike ride this spring will be interested in attending the Bike and Tools auction in North Battleford.

The event will be held April 29 at the Northland Power Curling Centre. A barbecue and viewing takes place at 5 p.m., and the auction begins at 6 p.m.

Proceeds from the auction benefit Battlefords Citizens on Patrol Program (COPP) and Battlefords Healthcare Foundation, who are hosting the event.

“It raises funds for both healthcare and for community safety,” said Doug Fehr, COPP chairperson. “It’s a good initiative.”

The Bike and Tools auction has been running for a number of years, but this is the second time that COPP has been involved.

Fehr said many of the bikes and tools in the auction were recovered in RCMP and Community Safety Officer investigations and not claimed.

He said people also donated bikes and tools.

“We are willing to accept them if they no longer have any use for the bikes or tools,

and they’re in decent working order,” Fehr said.

In the past, there have been well over 50 bikes up for auction.

“That’s adult bikes, kids’ bikes, bikes of all types and descriptions,” Fehr said.

City advises of increased traffic enforcement at Douglas Ave. and Territorial Drive

By SaskToday staff

NORTH BATTLEFORD–The City of North Battleford is increasing traffic enforcement at the Douglas Avenue and Territorial Drive intersection in North Battleford following several reports of stop sign violations.

“Reports indicate that multiple incidents at this location have created hazardous conditions and have nearly resulted in collisions,” the city said in its release.

In response, Community Safety Officers (CSOs) will be actively monitoring the intersection and enforcing compliance under the Traffic Safety Act.

Drivers are reminded that failing to come to a complete stop at a stop sign carries a $230 fine and four demerit points. Drivers are urged to exercise caution, remain attentive, and adhere to all traffic control signs to ensure the safety of all road users.

“The city remains committed to maintaining safe roadways and appreciates the co-operation of the public in helping reduce preventable traffic incidents,” the city said.

No injuries reported after truck backs into Turtleford business

By SaskToday staff

TURTLEFORD–Saskatchewan RCMP are investigating a vehicle collision into a business in Turtleford.

On April 21 at approximately 3:40 p.m., Turtleford RCMP responded to a collision at a business on Main Street in Turtleford. Officers responded imme-

diately, along with local fire and EMS.

When officers arrived at the business, the investigation determined that a truck parked in front of the

Management

business backed through the front of the building. There was one occupant inside the business at the time of the incident; they were not struck by the vehicle. The lone driver of the vehicle and the business occupant were assessed by EMS and no injuries were reported to police.

The driver of the vehicle was not impaired. No charges have been laid in relation to this investigation. Turtleford RCMP continue to investigate.

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North Stars reflect on season

By Sherri Solomko Freelance Reporter

Isabel Smith, Office and Marketing Manager for the Battlefords North Stars tells the News Optimist there’s a lot to be proud of this season.

“This group built something that went beyond just hockey. The connection between the players, the organization, and the community really stood out.”

Five players will graduate from the North Stars this year, closing the chapter on what Smith describes as a special core group.

“It’s a group that has played an important role in shaping our culture and leaving a lasting impact on this organization,” she added.

The 2025–26 campaign featured a thrilling playoff

run in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, highlighted by a hard-fought seven-game second-round semi-final series against the Yorkton Terriers. Throughout the season, the North Stars established themselves as a consistent threat, known for their fast-paced style and tightly contested games.

With a new head coach in Connor Logan and a roster that included a number of rookies, they finished third in the SJHL standings and came within one win of advancing to the Canterra Seeds Cup final—an achievement that underscored their growth and competitiveness.

The North Stars office proudly acknowledges that younger players stepped into bigger roles and there

was strong leadership from their veterans. They team noted they also saw a level of resilience that carried them through key moments.

“The support from the community especially during playoffs showed what this team truly means to Battlefords.”

While the season has come to an end, the work behind the scenes is already underway. The North Stars’ office and board are focused on preparing for next year, strengthening partnerships, and continuing to build connections within the community.

“We’ll also be operating out of the Access Communications Centre during the week as preparations for next season continue,” Smith added.

NB author nominated for Arts of Celebration award

By SaskToday staff

NORTH BATTLEFORD–

An accomplished author from North Battleford who currently resides in Saskatoon has been recognized with a provincial award nomination for this year’s Arts of Celebration awards hosted by SK Arts.

Miguel Fenrich is an author, journalist and multi-disciplinary storyteller.

Fenrich describes himself as a Queer, Black professional artist and owner of House of Fenrich, a community-based Saskatchewan consulting company.

His work often explores life through anti-racist and decolonial lenses.

Fenrich is the author of Blue: a Novel, and What Lies in the Valley.

“We must recognize that the act of storytelling, the act of community work and care, the act of being an audacity-driven artist, a curious, community-care-minded

artist here in Saskatoon–is a political act,” Fenrich said in the release. “And it’s always an honour when that act of service is recognized.”

Fenrich is the president of the Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild, a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal, and a 2026 CBC Saskatchewan Future 40 Winner. He was honoured with the Tony and Herb Rainbow Award for Literary and Visual Artists in February.

Fenrich is currently working on his third novel.

“I’m touched that my community sees the value in my work as a literary artist, sees how I connect with my community: my friends, my peers, my entire world, in a way,” he said. “I’m delighted that I’m able to grow my career at home in Saskatchewan.”

This year’s annual Arts of Celebration awards event highlights talent from Saskatchewan’s dance, literary, media, multi-disciplinary and

visual arts fields.

The public will vote for their preferred winner, who will be announced in Regina on May 25.

People can vote at the SK Arts website.

North Battleford nurse honoured with volunteer award

By Richard Dunstan

A nurse from North Battleford has been awarded the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal.

Janice Cochrane (nee Weedmark) is one of 13 recipients who were presented with their medals April 21 by Lieutenant Governor Bernadette McIntyre, in a ceremony at Government House in Regina attended by Premier Scott Moe and other provincial dignitaries.

Cochrane was born in North Battleford, where she graduated from the now-closed COCJ (Convent of the Child Jesus) high school in 1972. She also played in the city’s Kinsmen band. She was trained as a nurse at SIAST Kelsey Institute (now Saskatchewan Polytechnic) in Saskatoon, and specialized in diabetes nursing. She now lives in Yorkton.

In the words of the official press release from the provincial protocol office announcing the award, “Janice Cochrane has dedicated decades to volunteer service that strengthens Saskatchewan communities. A passionate advocate for diabetes care, she founded the Humboldt branch of the Canadian Diabetes Association and went on to serve in numerous provincial and national volunteer leadership roles, including Chair of the National Diabetes Educators Section. She has supported diabetes camps, created family programs for Indigenous children, and contributed to national committees im-

proving health

CHUCKLES

Pickles are fantastic until you’re in one!

Where do snowmen & snowwomen dance?

The Snow Ball.

Did you hear about the guy who froze to death at the Drive-In?

2 people are in hospital after eating lasagna containing 100% horse meat.

Did you hear about the guy who froze to death at the Drive-In?

He went to see “Closed For The Winter.”

They are said to be in stable condition.

He went to see “Closed For The Winter.”

I told my doctor that I broke my arm in two places.

Never make Snow Angels in a Dog Park.

He told me to stop going to those places!

How does a penguin build his house? Igloos it together.

You know you’re getting old when it feels like the morning after, but there was no night before.

How does a penguin build his house? Igloos it together.

While at the hospital I asked the nurse if I could do my own stitches. She said suture self!

Managing your weight around the holidays just requires a little planning. For example, I took the batteries out of my scale on Wednesday.

By Kylie Mak

Meet Iris!

resources. Beyond diabetes, Janice has volunteered with community fundraising groups, long-term care homes, and youth programs. Her lifelong commitment reflects a deep belief in service, compassion, and community well-being.”

Janice Cochrane. | Photo submitted by Richard Dunstan

Maidstone & Area News

Local 4-Her shines at regional judging competition

By Kathy Utri Correspondent

We received sad news this week of the death of a dear friend and former resident of Maidstone. Dorothy Schwartz passed away on April 25, 2026, at home in Agecare Valleyview, Medicine Hat, Alta. at the age of 99 years. Sincere condolences are extended to her daughter, Linda (Larry) Fiddler and all of Dorothy’s family and friends. Having lived most of her life in the Lilydale and Maidstone areas, Dorothy moved at 94 years old to be close to Linda. Dorothy was well-known to many as a friend, as well as a founding member and devoted supporter of many community organizations and activities. She was still on two boards and was the newspaper correspondent until her move. Cremation has taken place, with a burial and a celebration of Dorothy’s life to be held in Maidstone in June 2026.

Congratulations to Jayce Myer of Maidstone Gully Multiple 4-H Club on winning the Senior Regional 4-H Judging Competition at Lloydminster Exhibition grounds on April 19. Jayce will advance to the 4-H Provincials July 31 to Aug. 2 in Lloydminster.

Congratulations to Lynden Holmes on his win of $1,048 in Maidstone Legion’s Chase the Ace weekly draw. He didn’t find the Ace of Spades, so the jackpot grew to a whopping $15,277 with 23 cards left this week. Get tickets at the Club Room or etransfer maidstone142@ gmail.com.

One hundred years! A come-and-go birthday tea will be held in honour of Dorothy Harmel on Thursday, May 14, starting at 2 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-In Centre in Maidstone. Please accept this invitation to visit with Dorothy in celebration of her milestone birthday.

The fourth annual Maidstone Show and Shine is looking for local cars to come to Pine Island Lodge/Maidstone Hospital parking lot to join the Lloydminster car clubs on Tuesday, May 26, from 4 to 8 p.m. Everyone is invited to come out and take part in this fundraising event. Turtleford & District Co-op at Maidstone is sponsoring a barbecue, Maidstone Health Care Auxiliary will be selling desserts and Pine Island residents will be selling raffle tickets. Donations go to the resident activity fund. Stroll around the lot to see a terrific line-up of vehicles. For more information, contact Len We-

gner 306-903-7261.

Maidstone Museum Board held their monthly meeting on April 20, with eight people attending. The spring cleaning bee will be on Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28, starting at 4 p.m. each day. There are jobs for any age and any length of time. Plenty of help is needed to get things ready for the summer season opening on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7.

Maidstone High School’s badminton teams competed at districts in Lloydminster last weekend. In senior girls’ doubles, Ellie and Bella won silver and will move on to regionals next week. The other seniors all won bronze: Jordan and Karyss in mixed doubles, Andrew and Tanner in boys’ doubles, and Daxon in boys’ singles. In the juniors mixed doubles, Dima and Kyler took gold, and in girls’ doubles, Addison and Aubrey got bronze. Congratulations to all of you on a great season.

Reminders:

• Saturday, May 2 – Selena’s School of Dance recital in Maidstone High School Gym, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

• Saturday, May 9–Community garage sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Map of sales and other events will be posted; Maidstone Legion Club Room cornhole tournament.

Boston Marathon a great run

By Trudy Janssens Correspondent

Robert, Paul, and Mark St. Amant, along with their cousin Charles Baillargeon, travelled to Boston to take part in the prestigious Boston Marathon on Monday, April 20.

The three brothers and their cousin spent the past four to five months preparing for the world-renowned race, collectively logging more than 2,800 kilometres in training. Their dedication and hard work paid off as they successfully completed one of the most iconic marathons in the world.

This year marked the marathon’s 130th anniversary, a milestone for an event widely regarded as the pinnacle of distance running. Known for its challenging course, including the infamous Heartbreak Hill at the 32-kilometre mark, the race tested the endurance of more than 32,000 participants.

Wave after wave of runners made their way to the starting line, cheered on by enthusiastic crowds lining the entire 42.2-kilometre route. Race-day conditions were favourable, with temperatures around 9 C and a gentle westerly tailwind helping runners along the course.

Adding to the excitement, John Korir from Kenya delivered a remarkable performance, setting a new course record with a time of 2:01:52.

Representing Canada proudly, the four runners wore Canadian-themed running shirts and were warmly welcomed by spectators.

Throughout the race, crowds frequently broke into renditions of “O Canada,” creating a memorable and patriotic experience.

“Boston puts on an incredible event,” the runners shared. “The city’s hospitality and respect for participants is outstanding. Walking

around the city wearing the official 2026 jacket is truly an honour.”

All four athletes posted strong enough times to qualify for the 2027 Boston Marathon, an impressive accomplishment that speaks to their commitment and perseverance.

Closer to home, Meota will host its third annual five-kilometre walk/run on Saturday, May 9. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Canadian Mental Health Association. For more information, contact Charles at 306-713-1901.

Robert, Paul and Mark St. Amant and Charles Baillargeon participated in the 130th Boston Marathon April 20. |

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Mayfair & Area News

Final tee-off for RCMP memorial golf tournament

By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent

Spring is a wonderful time for new life, especially on a cattle farm or ranch. Most have finished their calving season by now, but with the abundance of snow and extreme winds, it’s tough for these newborns. In Vermont, a sheep farmer knew his ewe was to have twins. Guess what. Six lambs were born, so that was a real surprise. With many new cultures in Canada, there is a demand for sheep and goats, so many producers have branched into this animal production.

Speers community was saddened by the recent passing of 76-year-old Colleen Wicks. She was a number one volunteer for the many committees that she was a member of. Colleen was the Speers Lakeland Library branch head librarian. Her husband passed away a few months ago. Deepest sympathy to the Wicks and Thomas families.

Rabbit Lake lost a prominent citizen last week. Ninetytwo-year-old Mary MacDonald passed away suddenly in Battlefords Union Hospital. Mary was an instrumental person on every committee and club that she belonged to. Condolences to her three sons, Murray, Cameron and Ian and their families.

A little over two decades ago, Spiritwood RCMP detachment lost two constables in an altercation near Shell Lake. On June 22, there will

be a golf tournament in honour of Constables Cameron and Bourdages. Cost to enter is $80 per person for 18 holes of golf, including lunch, supper and prizes. To register, please call the Spiritwood RCMP detachment at 306883-4210. This is the 20th and final year of this special golf tournament.

The café and small grocery store in Maymont closed this past winter. It is unknown if it will reopen.

Prairie West Express advertises that, despite the high cost of fuel cost they will transport your camper to whatever campsite you have booked for the 2026 season. They are located in Saskatoon but go all over to fulfill ones transporting needs. Look at the airlines. They have added extra costs for a customer to fly because of rising fuel costs and have even cancelled many flights, especially to the United States. Many Canadians are choosing not to go there because of the present-day government. As we all know, the cost of fuel has to do with the Middle East war between the United States and Iran. Ships are prohibited from coming through the Hormuz Strait. This has significantly spiked global energy prices. Will this problem ever get resolved? Hopefully, sooner than later, as it’s taking a toll on a person’s finances.

This past Saturday, Borden Dance Club held their annual recital in Saskatoon’s Broadway Theatre. As a grandpar-

ent, I was excited to see our granddaughter among all the other students performing. There were two shows. At 3 p.m., solos and duets were performed. The 7 p.m. show was for small and large groups. Any dance performances a person attends, we are thoroughly blown away by the talent and the costumes the students wear.

This club has two dance instructors from Saskatoon who give lessons in Borden Hall on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. They offer instruction in ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, contemporary and acro. In acro, a student displays abilities in gymnastics and dance.

The club won many awards in the competitions it entered this past winter and spring.

This club encompasses a few small communities, including Maymont, Hafford and Langham, who choose to drive to Borden. Maymont’s dance club was dwindling three years ago, so many parents chose this location instead of a larger centre. Great work to all of the ea ger students who displayed incredible talent.

Friday, May 8 at the Pio neer Centre in Spiritwood, there is a strawberry tea from 2 to 4 p.m. This is put on by the Spiritwood Seniors’ As sociation at a cost of $7.

A Mother’s Day Tea in Ruddell Hall, sponsored by the local ladies auxiliary, is Saturday, May 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. A brief entertainment program is planned, and the

cost is $5.

Saturday, May 8, the Communiplex in Hafford will be busy with people wanting a good old-fashioned breakfast of pancakes, sausages and much more for only $10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A trade show with 19 vendors will be in the same room from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also, a moss frame workshop for those interested starts at 2 p.m. in the Communiplex.

The successful Bunnock tournament held two weeks ago in Richard’s curling rink saw the Welford team emerge as first-place winners. | Photo by Sandra Lange

Second-place winners at the bunnock tournament were the Prescesky team. | Photo by Sandra Lange

The Nabe team took third place at Richard bunnock. | Photo by Sandra Lange

Students of Borden Dance Club held their annual recital in Saskatoon’s Broadway Theatre. All members gathered on stage at the conclusion of the show.

In this hilarious number, dancers depicted elderly women from a senior care home having a grand old time.

At the end of the recital, every student received a red rose from the club. From left to right are the emcee, two dance instructors and an intermediate student receiving a rose. This dance club has only two boys, who are both excellent dancers: a senior and an intermediate dancer. |

Photos by Elaine Woloshyn

Phosphate prices not soaring as much as urea

It's estimated that fall demand for phosphate is down 20 per cent in the United States, and spring demand could be down even more. | File photo/Western Producer

By Sean Pratt SaskToday.ca

SASKATOON — There are a variety of reasons why phosphate fertilizer prices have not risen as much as nitrogen, say analysts.

Diammonium phosphate (DAP) and monoammonium phosphate (MAP) prices are up 22 to 27 per cent in key import markets such as Brazil and India since the outbreak of war in the Middle East, said Tom Hampson, global editor of phosphates with Argus Media.

That compares to a 65 to 75 per cent increase in urea values, he said during a recent Fertilizer Matters podcast.

He believes the phosphate response has been more measured because peak utilization season is still a ways away in key markets such as South Asia and Brazil.

Buyers are purchasing on a hand-to-mouth basis because they don’t want to be buying huge volumes at the top of the market.

Josh Linville, vice-president of fertilizer with StoneX, offered a different explanation in a video he made for the X social media platform.

He said phosphate prices should be climbing more based on what is happening on the supply side.

China, which is usually the world’s largest exporter of the commodity, has stopped shipping product.

Production rates are suffering in the United States and Saudi Arabia.

Three of the top 10 global exporters of ammonia are not shipping any product due to recent restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, while half of the world’s tradeable supply of sulphur has been shut down.

Those are the two biggest inputs to produce phosphate

fertilizer.

However, Linville believes prices are being kept in check by farmers skipping on phosphate application this year.

“We’re seeing that in the U.S.,” he said.

Surprisingly, the United States is exporting phosphate.

“We should be empty at this time of year. There should be nothing left to export,” he said.

Linville estimates fall demand for the nutrient is down 20 per cent in the U.S. and spring demand could be down even more.

Argus said Brazil’s farmers have turned away from high-grade, high-priced MAP and started importing lower-grade product from China.

However, on March 13, China announced it was suspending exports of triple superphosphate and single superphosphate because of restricted sulphur availability.

Argus does not anticipate any phosphate exports from China until August, which is a big problem for Brazil.

Morocco’s OCP Group recently announced that it is bringing forward scheduled maintenance at several plants, affecting up to 30 per cent of the company’s second quarter phosphate production capacity.

Foskor, a South African phosphate manufacturer, announced in March that it had stopped MAP granulation because it couldn’t access sulphur and ammonia.

Harry Minihan, global editor of nitrogen for Argus Media, said the Middle East accounts for 20 million tonnes, or 34 per cent, of the 58 million tonnes of annual global urea trade.

“All of that production is either offline or stuck behind Hormuz,” he said.

Over one million tonnes of product is loaded on over 20 vessels anchored in the

Persian Gulf. Some of that might start moving now that Iran and the U.S. declared the strait open as of April 17.

Australia is in its peak import season, while North America and the European Union are heading into spring seeding. This is also when India is building stocks ahead of its peak summer application season for urea in June, July and August. India has had a difficult time because its urea producers are heavily reliant on liquefied natural gas imports from Qatar.

India’s urea production was 65 per cent of normal in March, leaving a 750,000-tonne shortfall of the product, said Minihan. However, gas supply improved in April as the government diverted its spot purchases to the fertilizer sector to help boost production.

Mike Nash, senior editor of fertilizer with Argus, said urea markets are also still reeling from lost Russian production stemming from the war in Ukraine.

“Urea prices have surged, and farmer affordability has collapsed to levels seen in 2022,” he said.

An American Farm Bureau Federation survey of 5,700 farmers conducted April 3-11 shows 70 per cent of respondents say fertilizer is so expensive they will not be able to buy all they need.

“The skyrocketing cost of fuel and fertilizer is creating more economic hardship for farmers who have already endured years of losses,” federation president Zippy Duvall said in a press release.

“Without the necessary fertilizers, we’ll face lower yields, and some farmers will reduce acres altogether, which will impact food and feed supplies.”

Canola may benefit as EU cuts palm oil imports

By Sean Pratt SaskToday.ca

SASKATOON — Palm oil imports continue to tumble in the European Union.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS) is forecasting that the region will buy 2.6 million tonnes of the commodity in 2026-27.

That would be the seventh consecutive year of declining imports, falling from 7.11 million tonnes in 2019-2020.

The cuts are due to lower use by the food, feed and biofuel sectors.

“Consumer concerns about environmental and health impacts have reduced demand for palm oil in food products,” stated the report.

“In addition, the European Commission classifies palm oil products as high risk for ILUC (indirect land use change), which limits its use as a feedstock for biofuels.”

Rapeseed/canola oil has been one of the beneficiaries of the reduction in palm oil use.

“Restrictions on palm oil use in biofuels and ongoing EU discussion regarding sustainability requirements affecting other vegetable oils continue to influence the feedstock mix used in biodiesel production, reinforcing the importance of rapeseed oil in the EU market,” stated the FAS report.

Neil Townsend, chief market analyst with GrainFox, said canola oil-based biodiesel already had a leg up over palm oil-based biodiesel because it works better in cold temperatures in the northern EU states.

As well, rapeseed is grown in EU member states such as France, Germany, Poland and Romania, so there is a vested interest in using the crop.

“Canola oil has a natural advantage,” he said.

The FAS is forecasting 5.8 million tonnes of canola imports in 2026-27, which would be identical to the current campaign but well below the 7.96 million tonnes imported in 2024-25, which was necessary to make up for the EU’s short crop that year.

Australia supplied 46 per cent of total imports in 2024-25, followed by Ukraine with 34 per cent and Canada with 14 per cent.

Trade data show that Ukraine and Canada significantly expanded their presence in the EU during the early months of 2025-26.

The FAS said the EU Deforestation Regu-

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lation (EUDR) is another potential factor that will limit palm oil use in the region.

The regulation, which is scheduled to come into force in December, establishes rules for commodities identified as the main drivers of deforestation: cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, rubber, soybeans and wood.

“Palm oil producers and EU importers are concerned regarding geolocation and traceability elements of the EUDR, in particular for palm oil shipments sourced from small plots that are aggregated and transported in bulk,” stated the FAS.

The FAS anticipates that a portion of the palm oil supply will comply with the EUDR, but the volume will be limited and costly.

“While the EUDR is projected to have a negative effect on EU palm oil use and imports in 2026 and 2027, significant reductions have already occurred by an earlier phase-out by the food, feed and biofuel sector,” stated the report.

Consumers are concerned about its high saturated fat content and perceived risk of tropical deforestation. Many brands in the EU have started using “palm oil-free” labels as a major marketing tool.

There have also been some price considerations.

“Since 2024, palm oil prices have risen significantly and, while generally still the lowest price option, palm oil has lost its substantial competitiveness with other vegetable oils,” stated the FAS report.

That is why it has been partially replaced by corn oil in compound feed formulations.

The FAS is forecasting that 70,000 tonnes of palm oil will be used for feed in 2027, down from 100,000 tonnes in 2025.

Industrial use will fall to 1.01 million tonnes from 1.12 million tonnes over that same timeframe, while biofuel use will drop to 85,000 tonnes from 120,000 tonnes.

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PICHÉ: It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful mother, Elizabeth (Beth) Piché with family at her side on Friday, October 31, 2025 at the age of 104 years at River Heights Lodge, North Battleford. Mom was born at home in the Rockhaven District on August 17, 1921, to Robert and Libbie Scouler, the oldest of four children. Mom took her schooling in the Gallivan/ Rockhaven areas achieving her Grade 12. She then attended St. Paul’s School of Nursing in Saskatoon and became a RN in 1945. She started her nursing career in Gravelbourg, SK where she met and married Jean Piché. Together they had five children who were raised in North Battleford. Mom was very active in her community: was a girl guide leader for many years, an active member of St. Joseph’s Church and CWL, achieving her 60-year membership and many years volunteering. Mom had a real zest for life, loved travel and adventures with family and friends. Her greatest love was for her family. At Mom’s passing, she left to mourn: her children: Bob (Darlene) Piché, Linda (Syl) Yaskowich, Betty (Rick) Sehn, Laurie (George) Kotun; her sister, Margaret MacEachern; brothers-in-law: Al, Denis and Claude Piché. 14 grandchildren: Heather, John, Chad, Carlie, Lisa, Cari, Daniel, Yvette, Andrea, Lloyd, Renée, Amie, Samantha, Jake. 25 great-grandchildren: Ashley, Brendan, Jessie, Taylor, Layla, Mila, Brynn, Neeve, Noel, Sullivan, Harrison, Deklen, Berlin, Harper, Avyn, Denver, Elijah, Jaxson, Raya, Trulie, Lachlan, Harlow, Mack, Otto, Emmy Libby. Two great-great-grandchildren: Emma, Ethan and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Patricia Piché; parents: Robert and Libbie Scoular; sister, Ruth Scoular; brother, Jim Scoular; father and mother-in-law: Robert and Sarah Piché and numerous brothers and sisters-in-law. A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. held at St. Joseph Calasanctius Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Tai Le as celebrant. Interment will follow at Rockhaven Cemetery. If you wish, memorial donations in Mom’s name can be made to: River Heights Lodge Rec. Dept- 2001 99th St. North Battleford, SK S9A 0S3 or a charity of your choice. Condolences for the family can be made at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium – Trevor Watts Funeral Director.

KOWALCHUK: Rose (nee Ewanchuk) 1929–2026 When she walked into a room, she made an entrance. That smile, eyes as blue as the prairie sky, and a heart as warm as summer. Rosie was the 10th of 11 cherished children born to Louis and Nellie (Talarski) of Whitkow, Saskatchewan, and the last surviving memberof the Louis Ewanchuk family. Small, mighty, and quick on her feet, Rose often credited her long and fulfilling life to the hard work of her early years on the family farmduring the Depression. She attended Hatherleigh and Whitkow Schools and took special pride in her track and field medals. A nurturer at heart, she became the live-in babysitter for several of her siblings’ growing families, a role that led her to Ontario—a big adventure for a young woman at the time. These early experiences shaped the values she carried throughout her life: resilience, generosity, determination, and a deep devotion to family. It was the green, green grass of home in Whitkow that led her to the love of her life, Victor Kowalchuk. Beginning as schoolmates, they built a life side by side—raising four children, tending their farm, and creating a home filled with love and purpose. After moving toWillingdon, Rose attended SAIT and began her career as a dietician at the Mary Immaculate Hospital, later continuing her culinary work in Winnipeg. No one ever left Mom’s home hungry. Everyone was sent off with full hearts, full bellies, and often a care package or preserves tuckedunder their arm. In retirement, Rose returned to Willingdon, where she took immense pride in her home and yard. Her gardens were abundant, her flowersvibrant, and her lawn meticulously cared for well into her 90s. Even a simple yard clean-up wasn’t complete without sweeping the road inevery direction. She had a sharp eye for detail and a quiet determination to make things just right. Her creative hobbies produced keepsakes now treasured by family. She followed sports with enthusiasm—especially curling, hockey, and baseball—and cheered faithfully for the Oilers, confidently predicting their success this year. She remained active and agile, including assisting riders jump their horses at Spruce Meadows from the comfort of her chair. Baba Rose cherished time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She could be found in the stands or on the sidelines—at hockey games, soccer matches, baseball diamonds, and dance recitals—always cheering them on. At home, she taught Canasta at the card table, sang her special songs, and gently rocked the youngest in her arms. Singing was plentiful, laughter joyful, giant bear hugs mandatory. Her greatest pride was her family and her 66½ years of marriage to Victor. She was a devoted and generous mother to Monica, Wes (Della), Bernie (Keith), and Janice, and a loving Baba to 15 grandchildren and their spouses, and 14 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by Victor, her parents, five sisters, four brothers, and one brother in infancy. Rose was deeply loved by her extended family and known as a joyful neighbor and a fun-loving friend. In her final year, as her health declined, Rose’s strength and determination never wavered. She continued to rally, holding fast to her wish tolive life on her own terms, in the home she loved. At the age of 96, her beautiful light quietly faded on April 22. Her family extends heartfelt thanks to Dr. John Slanina, Dr. Claudiu Iordache, the Lamont Health Care Centre, Dr. Racha Sabah, the Tofield Health Centre, her dedicated Homecare Team, and her physiotherapist, Rosanna. In keeping with Rose’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Vegreville with Fr. Jim Nakonechny officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rose’s name may be made to a local community organization or a charity of your choice. To send condolences please visit www.autumnrosefuenralhome.com

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LEFEVRE: Mrs. Joan Lefevre passed away on January 14, 2026 at the age or 70 years. A Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026 held at St. Joseph Calasanctius Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Tai Le as celebrant. Memorial donations in memory of Joan can be directed to Battleford Healthcare Foundation or the Catholic Family Services in North Battleford. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium – Trevor Watts Funeral Director.

HOW: LLOYD HILL HOW was born March 21, 1926 to Ernie and Dolly How. He gained his Angel Wings at the age of 100 on April 12, 2026. Lloyd was able to celebrate his milestone birthday acknowledge and visit with his friends and family. As a Centurian, he received several letters of recognition from various political figures, including the King of England. Lloyd was pre-deceased by his parents Ernie & Dolly How, his wife of 69 years Noreen How, his daughter Evelyn How, his sister Primrose McLeod and his granddaughter Kiera-Leigh Carlson. Our dad, Lloyd was a kind, gentle man who never hesitated to educate us. He is survived by his children: Ernest How (Cindy), Cecilia Leibel (Allan), MaryLynn How-McRae (Lawrence), Beverly Carlson (Len), Lorna Deck (Gordon), 16 Grandchildren and 36 Great Grandchildren. Interment will be July 18, 2026 in Cut Knife Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium, Funeral Director-Tessa Bell

CARON: It is with heavy hearts the family of Roland Caron announce his passing on April 9, 2026 at the age of 77 years. Celebration of Life for Roland will be held on May 5, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at Living Faith Chapel located at 1371 103st, North Battleford, Sk, with Pastor Casey Sitter officiating, lunch to follow the celebration of life. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium–Larissa Wack Licensed Funeral Director.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Estate of Zygmond August Danilowich, late of Krydor, Saskatchewan, deceased.

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TOWN OF MAIDSTONE

NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Town of Maidstone for the year 2026 has been prepared and is open to inspection at the Town Office from May 1, 2026 to June 2, 2026. Please call 306-893-2373 to make an appointment.

Bylaw No. 2007-06 has been passed pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act, and assessment notices have been sent as required. If you wish to appeal your assessment, deliver a $250 fee to the Town of Maidstone and file a Notice of Appeal by 3:00 pm on June 2, 2026 with the Secretary: Western Municipal Consulting Ltd. PO Box 149, Meota, SK SOM 1X0 secretary@westernmunicipal.ca.

Dated at Maidstone. Saskatchewan this 30th day of April, 2026.

Don McCallum Assessor

Notice of Preparation of Assessment Roll

Village of Ruddell

Notice is hereby given that the Assessment Roll for the Village of Ruddell for the year of 2026 has been prepared and is open to inspection by contacting the assessor of the Village at 306-481-6266, or by emailing ruddellsask@gmail.com for an appointment on the following days:

Mondays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., May 1, 2026 thru June 30, 2026 (excluding statutory holidays).

A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Any person who wishes to appeal against his/her assessment to the Board of Revision is required to file his or her notice of appeal to:

Mike Ligtermoet

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Four men from Easterville are wanted by police in connection with an assault that left another man with serious injuries.

Secretary of the Board of Revision 642 Agnew Street, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan S6V 2P1

Accompanied by a $100.00 appeal fee, payable to the Village of Ruddell, which will be returned if the appeal is successful.

Lauren Liebaert, Assessor

Village of Ruddell, Box 6, Ruddell, Saskatchewan S0M 2S0

Dated this 1st day of May, 2026.

RCMP seeking four suspects in Easterville home invasion

Chemawawin RCMP were alerted around 11 a.m. March 11 that a 24-year-old man was being taken to the Easterville nursing station for treatment of serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Investigation determined that four men entered the victim’s home earlier that morning, assaulting him and causing extensive damage before leaving.

Four men from Easterville are wanted by police in connection with an assault that left another man with serious injuries.

VILLAGE OF KRYDOR

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FORM C [Section 2.3] NOTICE

(The Tax Enforcement Act)

TAKE NOTICE that the Village of Meota intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document.

The Municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the Tax Lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 200907839 and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the Municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act within six months from the service of this notice on you and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land.

The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the Municipality.

Dated this 13th day of April, 2026.

RCMP at 204-329-2004 or Crime Stopper Anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. Tips can also be submitted securely online at www. manitobacrimestoppers.

RCMP at 204-329-2004 or Crime Stopper Anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.

VILLAGE OF KRYDOR BOX 12

KRYDOR, SASK. S0J 1K0

TENDERS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 3:00 pm JUNE 1, 2026

IF ANY QUESTIONS, CALL 306-280-6626 OR EMAIL village.krydor@gmail.com

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LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS: Lot 14A Blk/Par 3 Plan No 102112063 Extension 0

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Job Summary

Battlefords Interval House (BIH) provides safe shelter and trauma-informed support to women and children experiencing interpersonal violence in North Battleford and surrounding communities.

Reporting to the Board, the Executive Director provides strategic and operational leadership across programs, staff, and resources, ensuring effective operations, financial management, and compliance with legislative, funding, and policy requirements, while guiding service delivery and community collaboration. Key Responsibilities

• Provide collaborative, team-based leadership

• Oversee shelter operations, staff, and service delivery

• Prepare and manage budgets; ensure financial accountability and reporting

• Maintain compliance with funding agreements, policies, and legislation

• Advise the Board on strategic direction and priorities

• Build community partnerships and represent BIH publicly

• Support funding development and stewardship activities

• Oversee human resources and supervise staff

Qualifications

• University Bachelor’s Degree

• 3–5 years of leadership experience, preferably in non-profit or human services

• Strong skills in leadership, financial management, and operations

• Strong computer and administrative skills

• Collaborative leadership style with ability to build relationships and guide change

• Experience working with Indigenous communities an asset

• Valid driver’s licence and ability to pass a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check

• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the North Battleford area

How to Apply

Submit cover letter and resume to: director@battlefordsintervalhouse.ca (Attention: Elaine Blais, Board Chair).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Town of Maidstone Public Notice

Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Maidstone intends to adopt Bylaw No. 01-2026 under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No 2012-05, known as the Official Community Plan.

INTENT

The proposed Official Community Plan Amendment involves: Lot 1, Block 27 Plan 66B00940.

REASON

The reason for the amendment is for operation of a commercial business on this property.

PUBLIC INSPECTION

Any person may inspect the proposed Bylaw at the Town Office, located at 112 1 Ave W., Maidstone, Saskatchewan between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Copies of the proposed Bylaw are available at the Town Office at cost.

PUBLIC HEARING

A Public Hearing will be held on May 26th 2026 at 7:10 p.m. at the Town Office to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed Bylaw. Council will also consider written comments delivered to the undersigned at the Town Office before noon on May 22nd 2026.

Issued at the Town of Maidstone this 22nd day of April, 2026. Don McCallum, Acting Chief Administrative Officer

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Kanaweyimik Child & Family Services Inc. is a Child and Family Services Agency located in Battleford Saskatchewan. Kanaweyimik provides statutory and support services to four First Nations communities in Saskatchewan: Moosomin, Mosquito, Saulteaux and Sweetgrass.

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EXECUTIVE OFFICE MANAGER & HUMAN RESOURCES

Kanaweyimik is now seeking an experienced, dynamic and highly motivated person to fill the position of Executive Office Manager/Human Resources. The new Executive Office Manager will join a highly committed management team in the continued expansion of the Agencies vision.

The Position:

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Executive Office Manager will possess an advanced understanding of management systems and have a proven track record of success in management, program development and reporting.

The Qualifications:

The successful candidate will preferably have the following:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field; advanced degrees or HR Certifications (PHR, SPHR, SHRM) are advantageous;

• Several years of HR experience, with leadership roles preferred for managerial position;

• A minimum of 5 years administrative experience. supervising support staff;

• Excellent leadership skills and demonstrated effective administrative, financial and human resources management abilities;

• Excellent communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills in order to create and maintain relationships with multi-level organizations;

• Demonstrated tact, diplomacy, judgment and decision making abilities; and must demonstrate ability to organize, delegate, supervise and coordinate activities of employees;

• Knowledge of Saskatchewan’s Child and Family Services Act is advantageous;

• Computer skills are a position requirement; Sage 300 accounting software experience is beneficial; Microsoft Excel experience is required; Client data base experience is required;

• Must demonstrate an excellent understanding of office systems;

• Must demonstrate excellent accounting skills;

• Must demonstrate excellent verbal, written and time management skills;

• Must have a valid drivers’ licence;

All shortlisted applicants:

• Must present a clear criminal records check with absolutely no incidents of fraud or allegations of fraudulent activity, at the time of interview;

• are required to provide a Child Abuse Records check;

• will undergo an extensive screening and background check;

• will submit 6 personal and 6 professional references.

Salary will be commensurate with experience, training and education. This is a full-time position

The application deadline is May 3rd, 2026 at 5:00pm, Saskatchewan Time. Start date to be determined by the Board of Directors. Please forward your detailed Curriculum Vitae by fax or email to: kristinp@kanaweyimik.com or fax to 306-445-2533 to the attention of Kristin Parenteau.

Contact Person: Kristin Parenteau 306-445-3500. Only successful candidates who make the short list will be contacted. Recruitment process to continue until a successful candidate is selected. To learn more about Kanaweyimik: www.kanaweyimik.com

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Town of Maidstone Public Notice

Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Maidstone intends to adopt Bylaw No. 02-2026 under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No 2012-06, known as the Zoning Bylaw.

INTENT

The proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment involves: Lot 1, Block 27 Plan 66B00940.

REASON

The reason for the amendment is for operation of a commercial business on this property,

PUBLIC INSPECTION

PUBLIC HEARING

Issued at the Town of Maidstone this 22nd day of April, 2026. Don McCallum, Acting Chief Administrative Officer

Section (4)

Tax Enforcement List: City of North Battleford, Province of Saskatchewan

Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land described in the following list are fully paid before the 29th day of June, 2026 the Treasurer will proceed to register an interest based on a tax lien in the Land Titles Registry

NOTE: A sum for costs for advertising as required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.

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Margarita Pena, Administrator

LANDS: 1959566, Extension 0

to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 199642641, and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act WITHIN SIX MONTHS FROM THE SERVICE OF THIS NOTICE ON YOU and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a certiﬁcate of title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land

Village of Marsden PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN

Joseph Wesley Palmer

Carolin Doreen Palmer

PER: Margarita Pena, Admi

Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the 23rd day of June, 2026, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

(Name of Assessed Owner(s))

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS:

Lot 20, Block103, Plan C4240, Extension 0 Title Number: 135432558

The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the municipality.

Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel

NOTICE

Enforcement Act)

Dated this 1st day of August, 2025.

City of North Ba ttleford intends ner under the above Act of the land this document.

Richard Calvin Nickelychuk

CORRECTION

The municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the tax lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 199642821, and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of or redeem the land pursuant to the provi above Act WITHIN SIX MONTHS FROM THE IS NOTICE ON YOU and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a certiﬁcate of title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land

and, subject to the fur provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a certiﬁca te of title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up an y claim to, or in respect of, the land.

The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the municipality.

NOTICE

Dated this 1st day of August, 2025.

(The Tax Enforcement Act)

PER: Margarita

Zia Homes Ltd. (Name of Assessed Owner(s))

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS:

The municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the tax lien registered against theexisting titletothe land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 199642674,and you are required to TAKE NOTICE thatunless you contest the claim of the municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of theabove Act WITHIN SIX MONTHS FROM THE SERVICE OF THIS NOTICE ON YOUand, subject to the further provisions of The TaxEnforcement Act, acertificate of title will be issued tothe applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from settingupany claim to, or in respect of, theland

PER: Margarita Pena,Administrator

NOTICE ON YOU and, The Tax Enforcement to the applicant and and debarred from of, the land.

Lot 1, Block 97, Plan C4240 Extension 0

Title Number: 144185104

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the RM OF ROUND HILL NO 467 for the year 2026 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 8:30 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 3 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Friday, April 30th, 2026 to June 10th, 2026. A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. All fees must be submitted to the local assessor at the RM OF ROUND HILL NO 467. All appeals must be filed with the Secretary of the Board of Revision, Nicolle Hoskins, which can be sent electronically to: secretary@westernmunicipal.ca, or via post/mail to RM OF ROUND HILL NO 467, Box 9, Rabbit Lake, SK S0M 2L0, and forwarded to the Secretary of the Board of Revision.

The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained onapplication to the Clerk, TreasurerorAdministrator of themunicipality.

Dated this 1st day of August, 2025.

The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on applica tion to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the municipality.

(Name of Assessed Owner(s))

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS:

title to the land by virtue of an lien registered against the existing Land Titles Registry as Interest you are required to TAKE NOTICE the claim of the municipality or pursuant to the provisions of the above THS FROM THE SERVICE OF THIS bject to the further provisions of Act, a certiﬁca te of title will be issued will thereafter be forever estopped ng up an y claim to, or in respect

Lot 75, Block 221, Plan 101959566, Extension 0 Title Number: 136436205 PER: Margarita Pena, Administrator NOTICE

TAKE NOTICE THAT the City of North Ba ttleford intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document.

Pena,

Administrator

Joseph Wesley Palmer

Carolin Doreen Palmer

(Name of Assessed Owner(s))

NOTICE

(The Tax Enforcement Act)

The amount required on applica tion to the the municipality.

Zia Homes Ltd. (Name of Assessed Owner(s))

(The Tax Enforcement Act)

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS:

Da ted this 1st day of August, 2025.

Dated this 23rd day of April , 2026

C.F. Digness Treasurer

TAKE NOTICE THAT the City of North Battleford intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document.

RESORT VILLAGE OF METINOTA

The municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the tax lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 199642630, and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act WITHIN SIX MONTHS FROM THE SERVICE OF THIS NOTICE ON YOU and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a certiﬁcate of title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land

PER:

Any person wishing to discuss the notice of assessment or potential appeal may contact the assessor at the RM OF ROUND HILL NO 467, Box 9, Rabbit Lake, SK S0M 2L0. A notice of appeal, accompanied by a $100.00 appeal fee, which will be returned if the appeal is successful, must be submitted by the 10th of June, 2026.

Lot 20, Block103, Plan C4240, Extension 0 Title Number: 135432558

NOTICE

(The Tax Enforcement Act)

OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL

Richard Calvin Nickelychuk (Name of Assessed Owner(s))

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Resort Village of Metinota for the year 2026 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the following days:

redeem the land may be ascertained Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of August, 2025.

NOTICE ON YOU and, subject to the further provisi of The Tax Enforcement Act, a certiﬁca te of title will to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever and debarred from setting up an y claim to, or in respect of, the land

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS:

Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm from May 1 2026 to June 1 2026 (excluding statutory holidays)

Da ted this 1st day of

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS:

Dated this 30th day of April, 2026.

Lot 1, Block 97, Plan C4240 Extension 0

Title Number: 144185104 PER: Margarita Pena,Administrator

TAKE NOTICE THAT the City of North Ba ttleford intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document.

TAKE NOTICE THAT the City of North Battleford intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document.

NOTICE

(The Tax Enforcement Act)

TAKE NOTICE THAT the City of North Battleford intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document.

NOTICE ON YOU and, subject to the further provisions of he Tax Enforcement Act, a certifica te of title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped nd debarred from setting up an y claim to, or in respect of, the land

Town of Battleford Land Leases

Andria Maria Harron (Name of Assessed Owner(s))

The Town of Battleford is now accepting sealed tenders for the leasing of the following land within the Town’s limits:

Lease No. 5: Approximately 5 acres of cultivated land.

Lot 74, Block 221, Plan 101959566, Extension 0 Title Number: 136436193

The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on applica tion to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the municipality.

A bylaw pursuant to Section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. Any person who wishes to appeal against their assessment is required to file their notice of appeal with:

Da ted this 1st day of August, 2025.

The municipality claims title to the interest based on the tax lien register title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 199642922, and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act WITHIN SIX MONTHS FROM THE SERVICE OF THIS NOTICE ON YOU and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a certiﬁcate of title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land

Lease No. 6: Approximately 5 acres of cultivated land.

Lease No. 10: Approximately 10 acres of pastureland.

Lease No. 11: Approximately 12 acres of pastureland.

The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the municipality.

Mike Ligtermoet, Secretary to the Board of Revision c/o PO Box 459 Aberdeen, SK S0K0A0

Margarita Pena, Administrator

Dated this 1st day of August, 2025.

Owner(s)) LANDS: B2991, Extension 0

The appeal fee of $150.00 per property must accompany the appeal and be addressed to the Resort Village of Metinota

Richard Calvin Nickelychuk

Dated in North Battleford, SK this 30th day of April , 2026. Carmen Menssa Assessor

Adam Timothy Felix

Grace Felix

(Name of Assessed Owner(s))

PER: Margarita Pena, Administrator

(Name of Assessed Owner(s))

Dated this 1st day of August, 2025.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS:

Lot 74, Block 221, Plan 101959566, Extension 0

Title Number: 136436193

Richard Calvin Nickelychuk

(Name of Assessed Owner(s))

Da ted this 1st day of August, 2025.

Lease No. 12: Approximately 5 acres of cultivated land.

Lease No. 13: Approximately 8 acres of cultivated land.

PER: Margarita Pena, Administrator

The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on applica tion to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the municipality.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

Lot 10, Block 94, Plan Title Number: 146617689

Lease No. 14: Approximately 2 acres of hay land, but possibility of being cultivated.

The municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the tax lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 199643103, and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act WITHIN SIX MONTHS FROM THE SERVICE OF THIS NOTICE ON YOU and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a certificate of title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land

Lease No. 20: Approximately 13 acres of cultivated land.

Lease No. 22: Approximately 18 acres of pastureland and cultivated land.

The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the municipality.

Lease No. 23: Approximately 6 acres of pastureland.

The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the municipality.

PER: Margarita Pena, Administrator

• Tenders must be received by the undersigned by 12:00 PM (noon), May 15, 2026.

Dated this 1st day of August, 2025.

Andria Maria Harron

• These leases will be for a period of (5) years, commencing June 1, 2026, and terminating June 1, 2031.

(Name of Assessed Owner(s))

• Information on the above parcels can be obtained from Town Hall and is available on the Town’s website.