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BATTLEFORD–A passion to help others led a former Battlefords couple to a life of missionary work in East Africa.

Twyla and Ralph Williams visited the Battlefords Community Players Clubhouse in Battleford on Aug. 4 to share their experiences with family, friends and supporters.

They moved to Tanzania 10 years ago to take up missionary work.

“Friends of ours were going and were looking for experienced missionaries to go work with them,” said Twyla. “Ralph and I had been looking for some place to go because we really enjoy that kind of thing. I went home and I said, ‘Ralph,

let’s go to Tanzania.’ And he says, ‘Yes, Dear.”

Today, Twyla and Ralph live among the Maasai people in Tanzania.

For their humanitarian efforts, Twyla works with a ladies’ group who make jewelry using upcycled materials, and Ralph helps create rainwater harvesting systems to provide clean water to schools and clinics.

Twyla sells the jewelry in Canada and the U.S. and the money goes back to the women in Tanzania who make the jewelry.

Upcycled materials can be anything from foam from flipflops to the plastic lids from pop bottles.

Before moving to Africa, Ralph used Continued on page 2

Missionaries Ralph and Twyla Williams. Twyla holds some upcycled jewelry made by a ladies’ group in Tanzania. | Photo by Angela Brown

Police search for two suspects after assault, robbery in NB

By SaskToday staff NORTH BATTLEFORD–Police are looking for two suspects following an assault and robbery in North Battleford.

On July 22 at approximately 1:45 p.m., a person was sitting on a park bench in front of city hall in North Battleford when they were approached by a group of six individuals they did not know.

The victim was assaulted and robbed of their personal belongings before the group fled the area.

Investigators have identified and located four of the six suspects. Battlefords RCMP are still seeking to identify and locate two men believed to have been involved in the incident.

If you can identify the unknown individuals, please contact Battlefords RCMP or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers.

Shown is a photo of two men believed to have been involved in the incident. | Photo via Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers

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Continued from page 1 to work for FedEx before retiring, while Twyla sold fabric at a fabric store.

Now, their life is very different.

Twyla said she likes the weather in Tanzania.

“It’s like 72 degrees [Fahrenheit] and it kind of cools down in the evening. I just love it,” she said.

Twyla also enjoys the experience of living in Africa.

“We got to see elephants, zebra and giraffe in the wild,” she said. “And just the people themselves. They are very, very friendly.”

The only real challenge is the language barrier.

“It’s a little difficult sometimes when the ladies only know Maasai and I only know Swahili,” Twyla said.

“I usually have a translator when we have classes. It’s nice to be able to go and vis-

it them [the ladies] in their homes, see their kids, and be able to talk with them and stuff. It’s really interesting.”

Ralph also said the experience is interesting.

“We’re living in a tribal culture,” he said. “And we’re living on a mountain, which is very different from here.”

Ralph said his most recent project was putting in a rainwater collection system on a boarding school.

“They have about a thousand students living on campus with a very poor water supply,” he said, so the new system provided clean water for the school.

“We put in guttering, a water cleaning system and then underground pipes to various places,” Ralph added. “So we’ve got clean water on all the dormitories.

We’ve got clean water in the kitchen. And we’ve got a

drinking water station near the kitchen where the kids eat lunch.”

He said his goal when he went to Tanzania was to decide what he could do that would be meaningful.

“We went over there trying to figure out, if we went as missionaries, what we could do that would be valuable in the community,” Ralph said. “The advice we got was talk to all the community leaders to ask: ‘What are the greatest needs in the community?’ And eventually it became obvious that really the greatest need is for clean water for every household.”

He said that helping others is important to him and Twyla.

“It’s just important to help people,” Ralph said.

“I think that’s what we’re here for, is to help people in some way.”

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MARSHALL – RCMP report Maidstone RCMP are investigating a fatal collision near Marshall.

On Aug. 10 at approximately 12 p.m., Maidstone RCMP received a report of a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 16 and Range Road 3273, west of Marshall.

The investigation determined an SUV and a car collided. The driver and sole occupant of the SUV was declared dead by EMS at the scene. She has been identified as a 78-yearold woman from Maidstone. Her family has been notified.

The driver and sole occupant of the car was taken to hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening in nature.

While officers were responding to the initial collision and conducting traffic control in the area, a second collision occurred on Highway 16. Investigators determined a truck and motorcycle collided. The involved individuals were assessed by EMS at the scene and did not report serious injuries to police. The driver of the truck was issued a ticket for following

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Highway 16 was temporarily closed but has since been re-opened. Officers thank everyone who assisted at the scene.

Maidstone RCMP continue to investigate with the assistance of a Saskatchewan RCMP collision reconstructionist.

As of August 11 at 8:30 a.m., Saskatchewan RCMP reports there have been 55 fatal collisions with 68 fatalities on roadways policed by the Saskatchewan RCMP in 2026.

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Family Fun Day at Fred Light Museum brings community together

Getting splashed in the dunk tank is James Waggoner, store manager at Discovery Co-op in Battleford. | Photos by Angela Brown

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BATTLEFORD–It was a good time for some family activities and excitement during Family Fun Day at the Fred Light Museum in Battleford on Aug. 7.

Manager Justin Miller said the event is basically non-profit. Any fees are just to cover the cost of the event. “[People can see] the Battlefords Vintage Auto Club cars on display. There’s the dunk tank,” Miller said.

“There’s all kinds of kids games. There’s music, entertainment, the bouncy castle, and we have five food trucks here.”

People could also enjoy horse and wagon rides, and see a blacksmith at work, and a yarn spinning wheel demonstration.

Some of those taking part in the dunk tank this year included Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie, Battleford Councillor Kevin Russell, and Battlefords MLA and Saskatchewan Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill.

Miller said Family Fun Day is a great time for everyone to come out to the museum.

“I think it’s awesome,” he said. “It’s great for the community. It’s a lot of very cheap or free entertainment for families and young kids.

It gives everybody a chance to get out, not spend a bunch of money, and take in some fun little activities and demonstrations.”

Judy Ternier, from Cochin, demonstrated the art of making yarn using a spinning wheel.

She started learning the craft in 1977.

“I learned by trial and error,” she said.

“It’s absolutely mesmerizing,” Ternier added. “I could spin for hours. It’s just relaxing. Preparing it isn’t relaxing, but the actual spinning I love.”

She has been able to make sweaters and even winter long johns using the craft.

Chris Walls demonstrates the art of blacksmithing.

Judy Ternier shows how to make yarn using a spinning wheel.

Donor gives $100,000 gift to Cochin Days enjoys strong turnout Battlefords Humane Society By Angela Brown SaskToday.ca

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NORTH BATTLEFORD–The Battlefords Humane Society recently received a generous donation from a local donor.

“We would like to acknowledge and thank the estate of Hedy Wing (Schulkowsky) for their generous donation,” the Battlefords Humane Society said.

A cheque for $100,000 was presented by her nephew, Daryle Wing.

“Hedy and her late husband, Gerald Wing, farmed in the Hatherleigh District for over 40 years, and had a deep love for the animals on her farm,” the Battlefords Humane Society said.

Battlefords Humane Society Manager Emma Groff said the $100,000 donation will be used to help pay off a large portion of the debt on the new Battlefords Humane Society building.

“It’s incredibly generous

Daryle Wing, right, presents a cheque for $100,000 to Battlefords Humane Society Manager Emma Groff. | Photo submitted by Battlefords Humane Society and we’re very, very grate- band farmed out just northful,” she said. east of North Battleford for Daryle Wing said Hedy, about 40 years on the Wing who passed away last Octo- homestead. Hedy was just ber, had a deep compassion compassionate about anfor animals all her life, so imals. She had a love for the Battlefords Humane So- them, and always had catciety was important to her. tle, chickens, and pigs, and “Hedy was a farm girl,” cats and dogs. She just loved he said. “She and her hus- them.”

COCHIN — It was a festive time as thousands of people attended this year’s Cochin Days event that ran Aug. 7-9.

Dawn Hornsby, one of the organizers, said she estimated about 5,000 people took part, about double the population of Cochin.

“There’s such a good energy that we get,” she said.

“It’s hard to describe, but it’s quite exceptional. It’s so exciting to be part of something that’s so cared for, loved, and celebrated.”

Hornsby said the weather for Cochin Days was also better than last year, which saw intermittent rain. She said that probably helped draw in more people.

The event included volleyball, slo-pitch, horseshoe and pickleball tournaments.

On Friday, there was a paddleboard race. Then, on Saturday, kids took part in a bike parade.

There were more than 140 kids registered for the bike

The band Rock Dr. entertains during Cochin Days. | Photo sourced from Les Fabian / Facebook parade. provided live local entertainIn total, 700 hot dogs were ment on Saturday. given out during the hot dog The weekend also includlunch on Saturday. ed a craft and trade show and “We fed a lot of kids,” said a pasta-eating contest.

Hornsby.

Hornsby said Cochin Then, on Sunday, more Days has a long history in than 400 people enjoyed Cochin. It’s been running the pancake and sausage for about 40 years, since breakfast. the 1980s.

Some of the other high“It just seems like it’s a lights of the weekend includ- weekend that everybody ed a boat parade on Saturday. wants to be a part of,” she The band Rock Dr. also said.

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BRT6HC brings physician services directly to member communities

You know you grew up in Battleford if you remember...

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Onesime Dorval

By Daryl Jones Saskatchewan’s first certified schoolteacher was born to a Metis family in Sainte-Scholastique, Quebec in 1845. Onesime Dorval was frail and in poor health throughout her childhood but, when enrolled in a convent school at the age of 10 became a very good student and by the age of 18 had become a substitute teacher who would eventually earn a teaching certificate.

Rejected by the Sisters of Holy Cross school at Saint-Jérôme because of her poor health, she travelled to a Roman Catholic monastery in New York where she learned English. However, before taking the final of three vows required to become a nun, she was told by a superior she was too susceptible to illness and would not likely be able to handle the duties required of her. She was dismissed from the convent and, disappointed, decided to follow her other passion, teaching.

In 1876 she met a missionary named Albert Lacombe, who in 1872 had established a mission at Fort Garry, Manitoba and learned that Vital-Justin Grandin, a bishop of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate in St. Albert was seeking Roman Catholic women to work as teachers and housekeepers in missions throughout Western Canada.

After teaching in missions in what would eventually become Manitoba and Saskatchewan, Onesime was recruited by Father A. Bigonesse to teach at St. Vital School in Battleford where she arrived on 2 September 1883 and put her carpentry skills to use helping to build the school as well as furniture for it. She would teach and cook for St. Vital School until 1896 when she moved to teach in Batoche.

She was remembered in Battleford as a popular teacher and a talented painter and woodworker.

Onesime Dorval (seated) with her adopted daughter, Georgine D’Amours.

The Government of Saskatchewan officially named four small islands in the North Saskatchewan River in her honour on 9 August 1969. The Dorval Islands are located at 52º39’N 108º9’W, southeast and downstream of Battleford and northwest of Denholm.

Check out the “You know you grew up in Battleford if you remember...” page on Facebook for more Battleford and area history. This article first appeared in the 2023 Fred Light Museum fund-raising calendar. Calendars can still be purchased from the Museum, Battleford Boutique, Battleford Town Hall or by contacting Donna at thelighthouse@sasktel.net.

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NORTH BATTLEFORD — The Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre (BRT6HC), in partnership with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), has launched a community physician service that will bring physician services directly into BRT6HC’s member nations.

According to BRT6HC, the physician service has been developed in response to the growing shortage of family physicians across the Battlefords region and the resulting challenges many First Nations members face in accessing consistent primary healthcare, as identified in BRT6HC’s community consultations conducted in February 2025. Many individuals, particularly those living with chronic illnesses, do not have a regular family physician and often rely on emergency departments or walk-in clinics to receive care, the organization says.

By providing physician services within member communities, BRT6HC says it is helping to reduce barriers to health care, improve continuity of care and ensure members have greater access to the medical support they need, closer to home.

During the initial phase of the program, priority will be given to community members living with chronic illnesses who require ongoing medical management and regular physician oversight.

“Access to a family physician is one of the greatest health care challenges facing our communities today,” said Patricia Whitecalf, executive director of Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre.

“This program represents an important step toward improving health outcomes for our members by bringing physician services directly into our communities. It reflects our commitment to ensuring our people receive timely, accessible, and culturally respectful care where they live.”

The physician will work collaboratively with BRT6HC health care teams to provide comprehensive primary care that supports prevention,

By providing physician services within member communities, BRT6HC says it is helping to reduce barriers to health care, improve continuity of care and ensure members have greater access to the medical support they need, closer to home. | File photo/SaskToday chronic disease manage- feel informed and comfortable ment, continuity of care and as this new healthcare service improved overall wellness, begins. says BRT6HC. “Strong healthcare begins “This is an amazing initia- with strong relationships,” tive for both the Saskatchewan said Dr. Cora Mirasty.

Health Authority and Battle “I am honoured to have the River Treaty 6 Health Centre, opportunity to work alongand one that the SHA is proud side the communities, listen to to support,” said Julia Pember- their needs, and provide care ton, Vice President, Saskatch- that is accessible, respectful, ewan Health Authority. and focused on supporting “We know that people liv- long-term health and welling with chronic health condi- ness.” tions in rural and remote com“The introduction of communities across Saskatchewan munity-based physician sercan face significant challenges vices is a significant milestone accessing care and where they for our Nations and for the need it,” she said. “Through Battle River Treaty 6 Health our partnership with Battle Centre,” said Chief Crystal River Treaty 6 Health Centre, Okemow, BRT6HC’s Board this initiative brings physician Chairperson. services closer to home, help“This initiative is also an ing to reduce barriers to care, important step in advancing strengthen continuity for peo- the priorities identified in the ple managing chronic illness, Battle River Treaty 6 Health and improve access to primary Centre’s strategic plan, which healthcare in member com- guides our ongoing commitmunities. It reflects our shared ment to improving access to commitment to culturally re- quality, culturally respectful sponsive, relationship-based healthcare for our commucare for First Nations people nities. and supports our goal of de“For many years, our memlivering the right care, at the bers have faced challenges right time, in the right place.” accessing consistent primary As part of the program healthcare due to the shortage launch, community mem- of family physicians throughbers were invited to attend out the Battlefords region. Too meet-and-greet events where many of our people, particuthey can meet the physician, larly those living with chronic BRT6HC health care teams illnesses, have gone without and learn more about the a regular family physician, program, ask questions and making it difficult to receive understand how services will the ongoing, compassionate be delivered. These sessions care they deserve.” were held in early August at Community members are Poundmaker, Little Pine and encouraged to watch BRT6’s Sweetgrass First Nations. social media channels and According to BRT6HC, community notices for addithese events are an opportu- tional information regarding nity to build relationships and clinic schedules and appointensure community members ment availability.

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Chapel Gallery art show to feature guest curator

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NORTH BATTLEFORD–Artists and the public will have an opportunity to hear a review of the pieces on display from a guest curator during the Summer Gallery Members Exhibition.

Artist and art instructor Kevin Quinlan will give a talk-tour presentation on the work in the show at The Chapel Gallery in North Battleford starting at 2:30 p.m. on Aug. 15, the last day of the exhibition. The gallery will be closed between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. for his quiet review of the pieces.

More than 60 pieces of art are on display for the show.

“Kevin will walk through

the exhibition providing comment in a constructive and encouraging way,” said City of North Battleford Curator/Manager of Galleries Leah Garven. “There will be an opportunity for questions and discussion too.”

Garven is impressed with the quality of the work in the show.

“I’m really proud of the work that’s been submitted,” she said. “I’m seeing each of the artists advance in their own career practice.

Their skill set and their artistry is very impressive.

About 20 artists have submitted works for the exhibition.

Garven said Quinlan will provide an interesting perspective on the pieces on display.

“If you have any interest in the art, it will help you look at art a little differently, at the craftsmanship, and the design,” she said. “In this particular show, there’s some really unique art mediums that are being done.”

“We have one artist, she’s done seven busts of her family,” Garven added.

“They look like Romanesque stonework done 300 years ago, but they’re actually using 3D tech. It’s really interesting to see where the artists are taking their work to.”

She said there is a wide array of art mediums in the show.

“We have 3D printing, oil pastel, watercolour, woodwork, mosaic and glasswork,” Garven said.

City of North Battleford Curator/Manager of Galleries Leah Garven shown with “The Wild Garden” by Rosemarie Stadnyk. | Photo by Angela Brown

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NORTH BATTLEFORD — People will be able to show their support for Anchor and Thread Community Services with an upcoming Fun Run and Walk.

The event will take place Sept. 26 at 10 a.m., leaving from Anchor and Thread’s office at 1211 98th St. in North Battleford.

People can take part in a 5K walk or run or a 2K walk event.

Funds raised benefit programs and services for survivors of gender-based violence while also raising awareness of prevention.

“All of our fundraising efforts are equally important,” said executive director Amber Stewart. “Fundraising keeps the doors open, so all of the money raised always stays right within the organization and helps us with everything that we do. Our one-on-one counselling, our programming, our prevention education. So fundraisers to us are kind of

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es reward D- performances, bailouts and billion-dollar losses with taxpayers’ money.

Let’s start with Canada Post. The federal Crown corporation showered its managers and executives with $30.8 million in bonuses in 2025.

That same year it lost nearly $1.6 billion and took a $1 billion bailout from taxpayers.

This wasn’t a one-off rough patch. Canada Post has lost money for eight years running, totalling $5.4 billion.

VIA Rail is another Crown corporation rewarding failure with taxpayers’ money.

The government dumped $376 million into VIA Rail last year to cover the train company’s operating losses.

Despite hemorrhaging money, VIA Rail rubber-stamped $10.3 million in bonuses.

Every executive took a bonus and their average bonus payout was $115,293.

Then there’s Alto, the Crown corporation dreaming

up Canada’s high-speed rail es cost taxpayers about $200 leading the corporation. boondoggle. It hasn’t put a million last year.

Retain them for what talsingle shovel in the ground.

Meanwhile, federal depart- ent? Losing $5.4 billion over It hasn’t laid a single metre ments consistently miss their the last eight years? These of track. It doesn’t even know own performance targets. In bonuses aren’t rewarding talthe exact route for its train. two of the last five years, de- ent or excellent performance.

Despite having completed al- partments failed to meet even They’re a perverse incentive most nothing, it handed out half of them, according to the that tells government execu$2.8 million in bonuses. Ev- government’s data. Their best tives failure is safe and sucery Alto staffer took a bonus. year was 2024-25, when they cess is optional because the The Canada Mortgage and hit 54 per cent of their own bonus cheque comes either Housing Corporation is also targets. way. familiar with the taxpayer Picture a report card full of Taxpayers continue to foot cookie jar. It’s the govern- D’s and F’s that still comes the bill for failure even as the Incoming museum manager left, That’s and outgoing Bernadette Leslie ment’s housing agency and Justin with aMiller, gold star. what manager government sinks further into shown at the Fred Light Museum on July 31, 2025. it has repeatedly claimed its happens in the federal gov- debt. Paying interest on the goal is “housing affordability ernment’s executive suites. federal government’s debt include Battleford Mayor gade building at the Seniors’

By Angela Brown for all.”

Former parliamentary costs taxpayers more than Ames Leslie, Battleford Corner for people who want SaskToday.ca Spoiler alert: The CMHC budget officer Yves Giroux $1 billion every week.

Coun. Kevin Russell, Battl- a little respite. is failing its own goal. explained what’s going on: Prime Minister Mark CarBATTLEFORD–Families efords MLA Jeremy Cockrill, People can also take in the The CMHC handed out Bureaucrats set their own ney departments and and visitors alike will have Justin Miller–Fred Light Mu- manytold demonstrations hap$31.7 million in bonuses last targets and they’re careful Crown corporations to find lots to do at the Fred Light seum manager trainee, one pening at the museum, such year even as its own CEO to set the bar “not too high” up to 15 per cent in savings.

Museum in Battleford at the of the firefighters, and the as blacksmithing, rope makadmitted supply Fun and but not “too low” and yet Carney doesn’t need to look upcominghousing annual Family manager of the Battleford ing and woodturning. affordability “remained one “by their own assessment far to find the fat. Bonuses Day. Discovery Co-op.

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“Most people who come actually made homes afforddiscovered they can fail and Federal Director of the CaBernadette Leslie said it will The event also includes through the Family Fun Day able, then every Canadian still get rewarded for a passnadian Taxpayers be a great day to get out and four bands that will play will take the timeFederation to come would own athe home with an ing grade because they’re and a public policy analyst get to know museum. outside at the gazebo. through the museum,” Leslie in-ground a cottage ones grading their own specializing in government “We’ll pool haveand horse and theThe day also includes said. at the lake. homework. taxation, wagon rides, a clown who a silent auction inside the accountability, There will be something This isn’t a few bad apples.

How does the government and fiscal waste.

He holds a does balloon twisting, a mag- Fire Brigade building, with for the kids, too.

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A CanMaster of Public Policy and ic show, and a dunk tank.” funds raised benefitting the “Most times we do have a 90Some per cent of government ada Post spokesperson said a Bachelor of Arts in Ecoof the local celebri- museum. little scavenger hunt that they executives takevolunteered a bonus every to “retain the talent- nomics from the University ties who have to it needs Coffee and tea will be can look for in here for difyear.

Those in executive bonusand experienced people” of Calgary. participate the dunk tank ed available inside the Fire Bri- ferent artifacts,” Leslie said.

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Deaths in custody spur calls for correctional reform on Prisoners’ Justice Day

By John Cairns SaskToday.ca

REGINA — Advocates for prisoners’ rights were at the legislature on Monday, marking Prisoners’ Justice Day in Canada.

They were outside at the statue of Queen Elizabeth II, where they lined the fence with posters, photographs and ribbons commemorating those who died while serving time within the criminal justice system. The posters included pictures of those who died while in custody and those who have advocated for changes while incarcerated.

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The remembrances took place in the wake of a tragic accident in Alberta days earlier that had claimed the life of Kiara Mooswa, a member of Poundmaker First Nation, as well as two correctional officers.

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lision in eastern Alberta while Mooswa was being transported from Edmonton Institution for Women to another facility.

Sherri Gordon was the organizer of the display outside the legislature. She said they were honouring upward of 186 individuals who had died in custody since 2000.

Among the posters put up was one that included a lengthy list of demands for Correctional Service Canada regarding changes that need to be made. In the wake of the most recent incident, among those demands was a greater focus on transportation.

“One of the biggest demands I’ve heard, especially from the women’s institution, is that they want safer transportation,” Sherri said. “Those vehicles don’t have seatbelts inside them ... And, you know, the correctional investigators have said for years those vehicles are unsafe; they need seatbelts.”

Other demands posted at the rally included changing CSC’s use of a national catalogue for property sales, which forces inmates to buy electronics through the catalogue at significantly marked-up prices; addressing concerns about access to lawyers and calls for the institution to provide these services within the fastest possible timelines; providing more cultural supports; ensuring access to adequate physical and mental health care; meaningfully recognizing progress made by prisoners who complete their correctional plans by giving them the ability to receive a lower security classification; providing better protection and support for incarcerated women, particularly Indigenous women; ending systemic racism and discrimination; and providing greater support for people returning to the community.

Sherri said she commends CSC for the changes it has made. “I’ve talked to other ‘lifers,’ and they do say, yes, they’ve made changes. But every year we’re getting more and more deaths inside provincial and federal institutions and, you know, these inquests happen, but nothing’s followed.”

As for what is causing the deaths, she pointed to a lot of self-harm situations, as well as overdoses.

“And sometimes it’s: Do we need to have, you know, guards checking on the cells more often than the one-hour walk, especially in the nighttime? I

The scene at the statue for Queen Elizabeth II with posters marking Prisoners’ Justice Day. | Photo by John Cairns think programming would did see a difference in him you know, lack of access help,” Sherri said. as well.” to elders. . . . What they’re She also believes there Another longtime inmate saying is they have no elare a lot of “undiagnosed and advocate in the crimi- ders. They want to see their mental health issues” that nal justice system, Ricky nation come inside. My need to be addressed, say- Leslie, also spoke to report- husband, like he said, he’s ing the “biggest complaints ers to acknowledge the sig- fortunate to have that. A lot I often get are the lack of nificance of the day. of nations don’t do that.” health care and lack of “This day is to honour “And I always say, too, mental health care.” the fallen inmates who you know, I was a First NaSherri’s husband is fought for our rights and tions representative in one Bronson Gordon, who is the people who commit- of my previous positions, currently serving a 25-year ted suicide in their cells working with children in life sentence for first-de- because they were being care and advocating for gree murder. He spoke tormented by guards.” them. And I had somebody to reporters in Regina by Leslie noted the day was ask me one time, ‘Why is it phone from the Regional in commemoration of an that the nations don’t come Psychiatric Centre in Sas- incident in which an inmate out to us? Why do they not katoon about what the day at Millhaven Institution, care about us — you know, meant.

Edward Nolan, committed trying to bring us back to “As a lifer, it means ev- suicide in 1974. the land?’ And it was a good erything,” he said. “We’re “He was being tormented point. I do think that if CSC currently, like, losing a lot by the guards,” he said. is going to open the doors of privileges that a lot of “That’s why this day ac- to nations, a lot of them people went to bat for, like, tually came into effect, should start going in there lost their lives for.” right? And it’s a really and seeing their people a Bronson pointed to his good day for people like me little bit more because there own personal struggles and my buddy and every- are some horrific things that with having to advocate for body else here because, I go on inside. That’s a big himself while trying to be mean, we’ve got TVs now, thing I would like to see.” admitted to programming we’ve got stereos, we’ve In a statement Correcwithin his institution. got clothes. We’ve got all tional Services of Canada “You’re not allowed to that stuff. And it was all be- said the following regarddo your programs until the cause of people advocating ing their transportation end of your sentence, when for us.” vehicles: you’re about to head out the As for what he would ad"While we are unable to door. But I was, like, that vocate for as the greatest comment on specifics due makes no sense,” he said. need right now, he point- to the ongoing investiga“So, I’m going to sit ed to mental health and tion, since the OCI's rechere for 15, 10 years doing addictions and making it ommendation, CSC has nothing and possibly pick easier for those who need replaced its legacy security up another murder charge, treatment to receive it in a escort vehicle design with a pick up another violence timely manner. He pointed purpose-built escort vehicle charge or whatever? . . . I to a situation in which he developed in consultation want to do programs. I want had OD’d on fentanyl back with partners, including the to better my life now, you in 2018 and advocated for RCMP. The prototype was know. So, I had to, like, shorter waiting times to get reviewed in 2021, and the really advocate for myself Suboxone. fleet has since been modand push for that.”

“I had to wait 18 months ernized with enhanced safeHe said there is one area to get back onto Suboxone, ty features, including seat where there has been a and at that time I could’ve belts in all current escort change for the better.

OD’d, right? So I fought vehicles.

“Lifers are all doing their for that. I fought for a lot "CSC continues to reprograms now, right when of things, actually.” place its remaining legacy they want to do them. So, As for the changes Sherri vehicles. A contract has that’s a really big change.” Gordon particularly wanted been awarded for 60 addiSherri believes more to see, she said what she tional security escort vehiprogramming has made a hears from those inside is cles, which will complete difference in terms of peo- that there is a need for more the full fleet replacement ple checking in on Bronson mental health support. by fiscal year 2027-28. All more often.

“A lot of the Indigenous vehicle configurations have “Like my husband women want staff to be been developed by Transsaid, you know, he was a more culturally appropri- port Canada-certified engiself-harmer, and once he ate and trauma-informed,” neering firms and meet apstarted getting programs, I she said. “There’s a lot of, plicable safety standards."

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REGINA–The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has released its latest Gas Tax Honesty Report, and in conjunction with that is calling for Premier Scott Moe and his government to get rid of the provincial gas tax.

They also continue to call on the federal government to continue to keep the fuel tax removed past Sept. 8, when it is due to be reinstated.

Gage Haubrich, Prairie Director of Canadian Taxpayers Federation, made those calls while standing outside a Shell station in south Regina for a media event on Tuesday.

He noted that “every time you head to the pumps in Saskatchewan, you're paying three different taxes.

And it could soon be four if Prime Minister Mark Carney keeps his plan in place to hike the federal gas tax back up in September.”

Haubrich pointed to a “15 cents per liter provincial gas tax, a seven cents hidden carbon tax embedded in fuel regulations, as well as 7.7 cents of GST per liter on top of it all.”

“So that means when you do your full fill up, you're paying about $21 in tax to fill up a minivan and just about 30 bucks in gas taxes when you fill up your pickup truck, but that could get more expensive soon.”

Haubirch pointed to the plans by Prime Minister Mark Carney to put that 10 cent a litre tax back on in September. He also pointed to the recent poll commissioned by CTF released last week showing 63 per cent of Canadians want the tax cut to stay off, with the highest opposition in the Prairies.

He said they have seen through economics and through past experience that generally by cutting the gas tax, the savings go to taxpayers.

He pointed to graphs showing in Saskatchewan that it could be $10 for a car, $11 for a minivan and $15 for a pickup truck every time people fill up.

“If you're the type of guy who fills that truck every week, that's almost $800 in savings over the course of an entire year. So if the premier is looking for a way to make things more affordable with the crazy rise in changes in gas prices, we're seeing cutting the provincial gas tax is a good way to do it as well.”

If the federal gas tax comes back on Haubrich estimates that to be an additional $9 for a minivan, $10 bucks for a pickup truck and around $6-$7 for a sedan added to every single fill up.

“And then that 30 cents a liter that Saskatchewanians are right now paying at the gas pump in taxes will jump to about 40 cents,” Haubrich said. “We don't want to increase that pain when it gets to September.”

But sometimes the expected relief doesn’t happen.

Haubrich was asked about the situation when the federal break came in April, when gas prices initially dipped down by 10 cents, but by the next week was back up even higher by 15 cents.

“I think the biggest thing to point out there is actually would have been 10 cents even higher if that relief wasn't done,” Haubrich said.

“We're seeing things in the Middle East change week by week that are changing gas prices. And all that is happening would be 10 cents more expensive.”

He adds that the situation is different for Saskatchewan residents compared to people in major cities in the East.

“If you live in Toronto, live in Montreal, you can take the train, you can take the bus. There's no train between Regina and Saskatoon. You have to drive.

And the provincial government needs to do whatever it can to make that a little bit more affordable than it is right now. And cutting the gas tax is the way to do that.”

The province has frequently come under pressure to remove the provincial gas tax but has argued it cannot afford to forego the revenue because it goes to road and highway construction. Haubrich countered by saying there is no legislation that shows that gas tax revenues has to go to roads.

“It all goes into one big pile,” he said.

Haubrich said the government should always be focused on providing as much affordability as possible.

“Things like gas tax cuts are really easy because there's no bureaucratic program involved. People simply just start saving at the pump. And as well, due to these high gas prices, these high oil prices, the Saskatchewan government is going to be taking in a substantially higher revenue this year than anticipated, and they should use some of that extra revenue to either reduce the borrowing or do some tax relief in terms of a gas tax cut. All these tax hikes are just killing them, just regular folks.”

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Man gets prison time after Poundmaker stop yields stockpile of guns, drugs

By Lisa Joy SaskToday.ca

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NORTH BATTLEFORD — A man who was found with a cache of illegal weapons, cocaine and methamphetamine during a traffic stop on Poundmaker First Nation has been sentenced to nearly three years in a federal prison.

Robert Norgaard, 41, pleaded guilty to charges of drug trafficking and weapons possession on Aug. 6 in North Battleford Provincial Court. The plea deal was a joint sentencing submission

by Crown prosecutor Andrea Curliss and defence lawyer Jesse Christensen. Judge Ian Mokuruk accepted the joint submission.

Norgaard received a global sentence of 1,095 days (three years) for possession of a loaded, restricted firearm, with a concurrent sentence of 540 days (18 months) for possession for the purpose of trafficking, plus 30 days concurrent for a breach charge.

With credit for 291 days of enhanced pre-sentence custody, he has 804 days (two years and two months) remaining to serve.

He was given a lifetime

weapons prohibition and ordered to provide his DNA to the North Battleford sheriffs for the National DNA Data Bank. A forfeiture order for the seized firearms was also made.

The traffic stop Court heard that the Battlefords RCMP Crime Reduction Team pulled over a vehicle on Poundmaker First Nation on Nov. 8, 2025, due to equipment violations.

The driver, Norgaard, told officers he didn’t have his licence and gave the officers the vehicle registration.

He told officers the black Cadillac Escalade belonged to his sister and he was borrowing it.

The officer wasn’t able to find anything on SGI showing that he had a licence.

Norgaard then began “waving his licence out the window, saying he found it in his visor,” court heard.

The officer observed a female passenger, later identified as Caroline Eagleshield, who appeared nervous— hanging her head, avoiding eye contact, and covering her lap area with a blanket or jacket.

A police check revealed that the vehicle had recent-

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Robert Norgaard was wearing body armour, had a large knife strapped to his leg, and kept a loaded shotgun within arm's reach. A search of his vehicle turned up six firearms, including four that were loaded. | Photo by Saskatchewan RCMP ly been spotted parked at When police removed 12-gauge shotguns had their known drug houses, and Eagleshield from the vehi- serial numbers destroyed or anonymous tips had identi- cle, they spotted a loaded, altered. fied Norgaard as a cocaine sawed-off, double-barrel Officers found 52 grams dealer. shotgun hidden next to her of methamphetamine and Norgaard's criminal record leg. Norgaard told officers two grams of crack cocaine was entered into the court. “That gun is not hers.” stashed in a hidden compartThe prosecutor said NorA search of the vehicle un- ment behind the dash, packgaard has a prior criminal covered six firearms. Most aged for trafficking alongside record that includes weap- were loaded with ammuni- a drug-cutting agent. ons offences. The arresting tion in the chamber.

A pair of brass knuckles, a officer who conducted the A loaded shotgun found in large knife strapped to Nortraffic stop believed he was the back seat on top of a pile gaard’s leg, and a collapsible still active in the drug trade, of clothes was within easy baton in the glove box, were she said. reach of the driver. Four of also seized.

The officer called for the firearms were hidden unA search of Norgaard’s backup. derneath two “violent dogs” cellphone revealed text An arsenal inside that had to be apprehended, messages confirming his incourt heard. volvement in drug traffickTwo shotguns and a le- ing, court heard. ver-action rifle had been According to RCMP, sawed off to prohibited Norgaard was wearing soft lengths, and two of the body armour when he was

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Granted bail and rearrested In December 2025, a month after his arrest, Norgaard was granted bail after a hearing. The bail hearing proceeded under a reverse onus, meaning Norgaard was required to demonstrate why he should be released, rather than the Crown having to justify his detention.

Norgaard failed to appear in court on Feb. 3 and the judge ordered a bench warrant to hold for his arrest.

The warrant was vacated in March. Norgaard was arrested and held in custody.

31 charges stayed The Crown stayed the remaining 31 charges against Norgaard.

All 24 charges against Eagleshield were withdrawn in Unity Circuit Court on Aug. 4.

Christensen told the court he had no submissions to make for the accused and was prepared to allow the judge to impose the sentence as proposed.

When given an opportunity to address the court before sentencing, Norgaard, appearing by CCTV from the Saskatoon Correctional Centre said, “I’m fine, thank you.”

Judge Mokuruk said he found the joint sentence submission “entirely within the range and appropriate.”

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Meota & Area News

Meota Lakefront Paddle and Sail supporters groove to music bingo

By Trudy Janssens Correspondent

Meota Lakefront Paddle and Sail hosted an incredible event. Who knew that music bingo would be so much fun? Shannon Risling, an absolutely incredible DJ, kept the music rolling for five hours. The sailing club was packed and the overflow enjoyed the party from the balcony. Approximately 130 people came out to experience what was for many, a first. The organizers knew what they were doing and made sure that nobody was disappointed, even if they never scored a single bingo win.

Music from the 1960s, ‘70s and ‘80s started the evening off, followed by country music. Shannon played so many hit songs it was easy to start singing along with many of them.

She also added all sorts of music trivia that kept the evening interesting. It was actually educational as well as a lot of fun. The best part was it catered to every age group. Children were dancing along as well as checking their bingo cards.

It was really nice that there was a good sound system being used, so hearing all the song titles and who recorded each song was actually clear.

When the crowd would start singing along, it was difficult for Shannon to play only short clips.

The Rislings stepped up and took care of all aspects of the event. There were many prizes and the main prize of the evening was donated by Dorothy Lehman.

Meota’s Paddle and Sail clubhouse is a great venue now that volunteers have stepped up and freshly painted the interior. With lots of attention to detail, the clubhouse is becoming more attractive every year. Members are committed to continuing the hard work of fundraising so more necessary renovations can be done. This week, two keen volunteers painted the kitchen and the bar. It’s much appreciated.

Shannon Risling was an amazing DJ for the Meota Paddle and Sail bingo. She was very professional and fun-loving at the same time. We’re very fortunate that Shannon fit this event into her busy schedule.

Gail May-Melin managed to win that top prize.

After all expenses were paid, Meota Paddle and Sail were able to add $1,700 to their bingo account.

The next upcoming event in Meota will be the Meota Lakeshore Lions annual pasta night on Saturday, Aug. 22. This event is well worth coming to. Doors open at 5 p.m. at Meota Community Complex. Supper is at 6 p.m.

Every year the silent auction is fantastic and every year supper is followed by entertainment. Tickets are only $25 and available from any Lions member.

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Doors open at noon and will be open until 5 p.m. Admission is free. Come and be surprised.

With an amazing turnout for the music bingo in Meota. We were fortunate to have extra seating on the deck.This is always a great place to enjoy the Jackfish Lake sunsets. | Photos by Trudy Janssens

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Mayfair & Area News

Summer Sizzle at Hafford, many-faceted fair at Radisson

By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent

The lazy, crazy, funpacked summer days are dwindling. Lazy? No, I’m busier than ever with yard work, gardening, music festivals and driving all over the countryside. I’ve barely had time to relax at our family cabin in the forest.

Mind you, there’s always upkeep there. Oh yes, and berry picking with saskatoons basically ending the fruit-bearing stage. There are many other prairie berries to pick if one is interested in making desserts, jams. jellies and fruit juice. As I’ve stated, the fast-paced days of these hot days will soon come to an end.

This weekend I tried to take in two nearby events: Hafford Summer Sizzle Day and a 104th birthday at Radisson this past Saturday.

Luckily, these two towns are in close proximity but on a terrible secondary highway.

And the best part was that I ran into three piano and voice students I taught over 20 years ago.

At Hafford, it was sort a street fair with business vendors, food trucks and two local places for outdoor barbecue. The seniors’ centre was serving Ukrainian food where there were lineups at various times of the day.

There was excellent live music in the outdoor bar, which charged admission of $10 per adult, but the music could be heard many blocks away. The car show was of great interest as street goers walked the few closed-off blocks for this fun-packed day. There is an interesting second-hand store on Main Street with owner Diane taking great pride in personal service to customers. I like going to small-town thrift

stores to seek out “treasures” and good buys.

There was a good-sized crowd, and the weather certainly co-operated on Aug. 8. My sister and her husband from St. Brieux had a car in the car show-and-shine.

En route to Radisson from Hafford, I was trying to avoid the potholes and rough highway. I basically went there for the music jamboree. The entertainers were outdoors on a covered flat deck trailer with a wonderful sound system. After walking around the grounds, I saw tidbits of other interesting activities: tractor pull, ball tournaments and gymkhana.

Inside the Radisson Curling Rink, there were competition displays of vegetables and locally grown fruit, crafts and artwork that had my head spinning at such talent from age five to senior years. There was a non-venomous snake display plus one large iguana in a pen.

There were some vendors and a children’s indoor tractor pull which drew many interested, cheering enthusiasts. A $20 per plate supper and a $20 charge inside the arena for an evening dance.

The cost at the main gate was $7. I stayed for four hours in Radisson, then scooted back to Hafford.

Indeed, a busy, excellent day on the prairie. I didn’t have to travel a great distance to attend either of these functions. The Radisson fair was a two-day event on Saturday and Sunday.

Bluegrass music lovers, do not forget to attend the music festival in Ness Creek near Big River starting this Friday until late Sunday afternoon. Musicians are from different parts of the world.

There are package sales for the weekend or just a oneday fee at the main gate.

A pick-up band with some members from Saskatoon and Lloydminster. These are talented musicians. I recognized three from other events I’d been to in the past two years.

All are excellent and a pleasure to listen to.

Bring your camper or tent, as there is a big space on a grassy area for camping.

There are different educational workshops throughout the festival, food and “crafty” vendors in the large boreal forest setting. Excellent walking trails wind along a creek in a peaceful setting.

Victor Kuffert (Mullingar area) has established a well-known business with Pioneer Hi Bred products.

There were many farmers from far and near on Wednesday, Aug. 5, to hear the four guest speakers and share a delicious meal and drinks of all varieties / Birthday cakes celebrating the 50th year of Pioneer Hi Bred were shared. Jollie Blue from Eyebrow sang and played his guitar to lively music. Many young families brought their children to this outing. This was held inside Vic’s large building. Thank you for a great afternoon and evening. I will send in photos of this event in next week’s column.

A toe-tapping, excellent fiddle music concert is coming up in Canwood on Aug. 24. I attended this last year and wasn’t disappointed with the amazing talent displayed on stage. This is the Canadian Grandmasters’ send-off to the final competition in High River, Alta.

Aug. 28 and 29. There will also be other participants: Emily Dubois; James Steele; Austin Castle; Lucas Welsh (grew up in Blaine Lake); Joseph Desjarlais; Jeptha Ross and Hannah Moira Midboe Bruner from Norway. This event costs $20 at the door at the Canwood Elks Centre, starting at 7 p.m. I’ve seen and heard all except one musician and can’t wait to attend this concert again.

Hafford’s car show this past Saturday on Main Street, which was blocked off. | Photos

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Many indoor and outdoor plants for sale at Hafford’s Summer Sizzle Day from Redberry Greenhouse.

Part of Saturday evening’s crowd in the beer gardens at Hafford’s Summer Sizzle this past Saturday.

A couple near Sonningdale entertain on the outdoor stage in Radisson Saturday afternoon. Indeed a crowd pleaser.

Live entertainment with the Brody Siebert band from Saskatoon entertained with their delightful musical ability at Hafford Summer Sizzle. Brody is originally from Spiritwood.

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Maidstone Hotel to andTAKE Parade one highlight of Radisson Maidstone Museum Maidstone ShowFair and AKE NOTICE TAKE NOTICE the CityTreasurer of North Battleford intends Board on application to THAT the Clerk, or Administrator of held their monthly Bar are holding a golf tour- stone) is having a charity Shine nds is on Tuesday, May barbecue 11 a.m. toor 2 p.m. nament June at Silver you contest of 14the municipality to be registered as ownerthat under theunless above Act of the land meeting on May the 15 withclaim and the municipality.

By Lorraine Olinyk at the store, Silver Lake 28 at the Health Complex Lake Golf Course.

Shotgun described or at the foot of this document. eight members present. nicipality Market is above open 10 a.m. parking lot from 4 to 8 start isprovisions 9 a.m. with supper of redeem the land pursuant to the the Building and grounds DatedThe thismunicipality 1 day of claims August, 2025. title to the land by virtue of an in Maidstone following the to 2 p.m. and the Comets p.m. Turtleford and DisRegional News-Optimist Cody Bradshaw, mayor ofregistered the Village of the existing cleanup and repairs are interest based on the tax lien against fingantheBorden, above ceremony takes trict Co-op (Maidstone) tournament (shuttle avail- honouring well underway in preparaAct WITHIN SIX MONTHS FROM THE SERVICE OF THIS recently completed theTitles Municipal title to the land in the Land Registry as Interest Waseca Recreation Board’s Zach Fendelet presents tion for the June 1 opening. able). Call 306-893-8222 place at 12:30 p.m. during will also have a barbecue est Development program and the Number 199642674, you are required TAKE NOTICE aLeadership $10,THIS 488.37 chequeand to Barb Weisner oftoWaseca Hall Thank you to volunteers to register a four-person the Maidstone Lakers tour- at the show.

CECE OF PER: NOTICE ON YOU and, subject to the further provisions of village is proud of Cody for his commitment that unless you contest the claim of the municipality or who Board on May 14. | Photo courtesy Kathy Utri are pitching in – we or Margarita Pena, Administrator toredeem continuous learning and serving the village theof land pursuant to the provisions of the above always need help. Mrs. Anove rovisions Auxiliary The Enforcement Act, a group certificate of title will Active be issued with strong informal leadership.

OnTax council Thank you to everyone Act WITHIN SIXUtri MONTHS FROM THE SERVICE OF THIS derson had an eager HIS By Kathy are Tom ON Redhead, deputy mayor, who attended Waseca’sof of Grade 1s over to the muYOU and, subject to theKristyfurther provisions Members of the of be NOTICE ll issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped annual general meeting na Vondrasek, Kandice Walker and Dustin seum to plant garden tubs.

Ruddell Community Zia Homes Ltd. The Tax Enforcement Act, a certificate of title will be issued ued Poundmaker Gas Staon May 14.

A few Waseca Summer hours are 2 to 5 Tracksell and they meet at 4:30 p.m. in the Auxiliary are: back toofthe applicantOwner(s)) and you will thereafter be forever estopped Assessed ped(Name tion at Paynton is now in Recreation Board memp.m.

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Sonja Welford, 10 and Dec. and 22. of,DESCRIPTION the land. 16)OFatLANDS: LEGAL head (Highway theof, board meeting after the The board has hired a Ruby Harder; front the land.

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Aug. 7 toquality 9 with many activities going on. time together some family together. . is open seven days a week Hall Board with a cheque look after you when you on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of Carol Schmidt and Title Number: 144185104 of The Radisson Lakeland Library float in the Radisson parade.

Saturday there a parade, ball This was from 10 a.m. to was 6 p.m.

With gymkhana, for $10,488.37. visit the museum this sumColleen Soule. the municipality.

The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained ship at the of games for adults andchurch kids, program competitive gas prices and musical their share of theyour proceeds choice. mer. To book other tours or (Names were Dated thissupper 1 convenience dayand of August, 2025. days, dance.

Sunday aboth well-stocked from thebegan Waseca 10th an- events, call the museum at omitted when NOTICE ommunity has a number of churches on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of with ait’s pancake breakfast and the music con-The commustore, a welcome amenual fish fry.

306-893-2890. the photo was ascertained (The Taxball Enforcement Act) blitz of tinued with and the games. nity foralong Paynton area nity is on a cleanup Board members have published last y ofresidents denominations for you & your family. the municipality. and will hopethe village and cemetery tickets for our annual funThe parade featured Dale and Dianne PER: week.) | Photo by TAKE NOTICE THAT the City of North Battleford intends to nistrator of fully draw travellers from and has already seen many draiser raffle with a chance Elaine Wolohsyn Margarita Pena, Administrator Kieper as flag bearers on horseback, then torbe registered CodyofBradshaw, mayor of$500 the Village of asincluding owner Miss under the Queen above Act the toland the highway. positive results. Hopefully, win two meat a few riders Rodeo ANGLICAN PARISH st to recently the Municipal ofcompleted August, 2025.

Dated this Borden, 1 day Rev. Trevor Malyon at theMountain, foot of this document. from Moose RCMP car, Town d.described Rev. Jan Trost Zia Homes Ltd. Leadership Development program.

Here, of Radisson float, the TNT trailer pulled by (Name of Assessed Owner(s)) Mayor Bradshaw raises the flag for the BorThe municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an Look for the a.ca a team of horses and mini tractor from TNT den Museum opening earlier this summer. interest based on the tax lien registered against the existing Centre.

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Maidstone & Area News

Silver Lake Regional Park seasonal campers raised money for clubhouse improvements seum and Maidstone Seniors’ Citizens Drop-In Centre. The celebration of life for Eleanor will be held on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 1 p.m. at Waseca Memorial Hall and she will be laid to rest in Waseca Cemetery.

Maidstone Church of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church warmly welcomes Father Marco Ladao. Mass is at 11 a.m. on Sundays. Anyone interested in doing readings, learning how to set up the altar, taking a turn at greeting or doing monthly church cleaning, please contact a member of parish council.

Several guests from Maidstone’s Pine Island Lodge visited Maidstone Museum on Tuesday, Aug. 4. John gave them a tour of the museum and pioneer village; they tried on a few fashionable hats and Eileen served afternoon tea including angel food cake with strawberries, saskatoon berry muffins, and drinks.

The afternoon was a wonderful treat for the residents, staff and museum volunteers.

Maidstone Disc Golf had 25 players out for Week 14.

Draw winners were Amanda Burt and Kim Heppner. The ace pot was unclaimed and is

By Kathy Utri Correspondent

Eleanor Hinde of Waseca passed away on July 12 in the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton at the age of 94 years (the same day her mother passed away 17 years earlier). Sincere sympathy is extended to her husband of 46 years, Allan Hinde; children: Linda Klinger of Bonnyville, Alta., Delmar (Susan) Nerbas of St. Albert, Alta., Lyle (Marguerite) Nerbas of Lloydminster, Gail Taylor of Loon Lake and Tim (Diane) Nerbas of Waseca; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild; brothers: Donald (Marg) Thies and Ray (Karen) Thies; sister: Rosanna (Dennis) Loughlin; sister-in-law, Doreen Thies; brother-in-law, Ken Fritz; numerous extended family and many cherished friends. Eleanor enjoyed farm life and being involved in her community. She liked gardening, canning, crafts including ceramics, dancing and all the rural activities, and especially loved family gatherings. Eleanor was one of the founding members of Maidstone Mu-

now $108. Matt Sayers had the high single at 9 under par and Fairway to Heaven had best team score at 6 under par.

To date, best cards have been: Tier 1 Matt Sayers -14, Tier 2 Kerigan White and Noah Schempp -4, and Tier 1 Eric Arsenault and Jason Shauf +5.

Silver Lake Regional Park seasonal campers raised money from their annual poker rally to purchase three new toilets for the clubhouse.

Thanks to Adrian and Byron for installing them, and to Renee for donating new light fixtures for the clubhouse bathrooms. These donations are much appreciated.

Maidstone Arena’s August draw winners are Garry Rhinehart $1,350 (grand prize) and Della Reeds $125 (ticket money back). Their tickets are back in the drum for all future draws this year.

If you don’t have a ticket yet, it’s not too late. Next month’s draw on Sept. 14 is for $3,500. Contact Dawn 306-893-8382.

Maidstone Health Care Auxiliary’s pie bingos are coming this fall: Sept. 9 (Standard Hill/Tebo Corner),

Sept. 16 (McLaren), Sept.23 (2nd Street East including by hospital), Sept. 30 (4th Avenue East/4th Avenue West), Oct. 7 (Sewton/Battlevale), Oct. 14 (5th Avenue East/5th Avenue West), Oct. 21 (3rd Street East/4th Street East).

Regular games are five cents per card per game and the blackout game at halfway through is 10 cents per card.

Bingo starts at 7 p.m. at Maidstone Legion Hall.

Maidstone Arena’s annual Oktoberfest tickets are now available. Get your ticket before Oct. 1 and be entered into a draw. Call/text Dawn at 306-893-8382 or Tracey at 306-425-0560. Tickets are $60 each. Corporate tables are also available. Gold table $800 includes two bottles of wine, 16 drink tickets, snack basket and surprise gift. Silver table $600 includes two bottles of wine, eight drink tickets, snack basket. Bronze table $500 includes two bottles of wine, snack basket.

Entertainment is by Hillside Outlaws. It’s an evening of great fun, food and music.

Reminders: • Friday, Aug. 14–11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Maidstone

Museum barbecue fundraiser sponsored by Turtleford & District Co-op at Maidstone at the Co-op Agro Store in the Industrial Area (215-Pearsonlittle Ave.).

Burger and Drink $8. Hope to see you for lunch.

• Thursday, Aug. 20–10 to

11:30 a.m. Midwest Family Connections Mobile Early Learning in Maidstone at the splash park. Free opportunity to play, connect, learn and explore as a family. Recommended age up to six years. (Will be cancelled if raining)

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Loving God 306-445-7261 Growing Together Serving Others adtakers@png.glaciermedia.ca Phone Church: 306-445-4818 Email: tbcnb@sasktel.net www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca 1702 - 106th Street, North Battleford

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

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

306-937-3177 Worship Leader: Heather MacKinnon

SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 a.m.

Third Avenue United Church Rev. Jo-Ann Hills

Sunday Worship Services at 10:45 am

306-445-8171 Live Streaming Available at www.thirdavenueunitedchurchnb.ca Email: thirdaveunited@sasktel.net

Everyone Welcome

Rev. Trevor Malyon Rev. Jan Trost

LIVING FAITH Sunday Services 10:30 am CHAPEL 1372 102nd St 306-445-3009

Various Weekly Programs Pastor Casey Sitter www.livingfaithchapel.ca

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

Divine Liturgy: Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. Leonid Malkov Office: 1-306-343-6516

Notre Dame de Lourdes Church

12th Ave. & 104th Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 1S8 PASTOR: Rev. Father Millan Sajonas Office: 306-445-3836 Mass Times: Saturdays: 7:00 pm Sundays: 11:00 am & 5:00 pm (except July & August) Sundays: 9:30 am St. André’s Church E: nddelourdes_nb@padiocese.ca • www.notredameparish.ca

St. Paul’s Anglican Church North Battleford Sunday @ 10:30 a.m.

St. George’s Anglican Church Battleford Sunday @ 5:00 p.m.

Watch the Sunday Morning Service on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/battleriverparish Contact: 306 445 4155 stpaulnb@sasktel.net

Living Water Ministry Sr. Pastor Brian Arcand 306-441-9385 Pastor Anand George 306-441-7138

Sunday Afternoon Service 3:00 p.m.

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

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

Battleford Legion Hall 7:00 p.m.

PASTOR - Rick Martin

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

Phone 306-937-7340 PASTOR - Fr. Manh Nguyen

Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT Eternal Memories Funeral Service Announces the Acquisition of Sallows & McDonald – Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home North Battleford, Saskatchewan – Eternal Memories Funeral Service is pleased to announce the acquisition of Sallows & McDonald – Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home. This transition brings together two organizations with a long history of serving families in the Battlefords and surrounding communities with compassion, dignity, and respect.

community expects and deserves.”

For the community, this transition means continued access to experienced funeral professionals, expanded resources, and a commitment to preserving the traditions and personalized care that families value during life’s most difficult moments.

Additional information regarding the transition will be shared as plans are finalized. We appreciate the trust and support of our community and look Our commitment is to ensure a seamless transition for the families we serve. forward to continuing to serve families with compassion, respect, and Existing pre-arranged funeral plans, memorial services, and commitments excellence. will continue to be honored, and families can expect the same professional and caring service throughout this process.

For questions or additional information, At this time, all Eternal Memories locations will continue to operate. We please contact: remain committed to providing accessible, personalized funeral and memorial services while evaluating opportunities to strengthen and expand Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium our services for the community.

Trevor or Adria Watts “This acquisition is about preserving a legacy of care while building for the Phone: 306-445-7570 future,” said Trevor & Adria Watts, Owners “We are honored to continue Email: emnorth@eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca serving the families who have trusted Sallows & McDonald – Wilson & Web Site: www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Zehner for generations, while maintaining the high standard of service our

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