Stories of hope and success at the Battlefords Treatment Centre
By Angela Brown SaskToday.ca
NORTH
BATTLEFORD–
Community members and stakeholders came together Aug. 7 for a tour and talk at the Battlefords Treatment Centre in North Battleford that provides treatment for people with drug and alcohol addictions.
One client, here called “Lucy,” (SaskToday is not disclosing her real name to protect her privacy), said the centre has provided a healing journey in her life.
“I knew I needed it in my life. I was, you know, a product of my addictions,” she said. “I was actually quite successful for a long time working as a nurse, and then I got into addictions and I basically lost everything that I had. I was just on a very bad path. It affected my health as well.”
Lucy said she had a stroke.
“It was killing me,” she said.
“Even knowing that I was still drinking. It was kind of at that point where I just said: ‘Enough is enough.’ I had always wanted to come here when I thought about sobriety because it’s my community. My family’s here,” Lucy said.
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By SaskToday staff
NORTH BATTLEFORD — Poundmaker Cree Nation resident Sherisse Quinney went home a millionaire after hitting the Smoke Signals jackpot on Friday, Aug. 1, at the Gold Eagle Casino in North Battleford. She won the top-tier progressive jackpot prize of $1,447,287.15
Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority President and CEO Zane Hansen and Gold Eagle Casino General Manager Kelly Atcheynum congratulated
Quinney as they presented her with the ceremonial cheque on Aug. 7.
“On behalf of SIGA’s Board of Directors, management and staff, I would like to congratulate Sherisse on her Smoke Signals jackpot win of more than $1.4 million,” said Hansen.
Atcheynum added, “We are delighted to be able to present to Sherisse and her family the winnings at Gold Eagle Casino today.”
Gold Eagle Casino is under the Mosquito First Nation in North Battleford. SIGA, to date, has paid out
$74,886,651.71 in cash prizes from its Smoke Signals progressive jackpot, which links 51 slot machines at all seven casinos. The prize money has been reset to $1M, awaiting the next millionaire. Three mystery jackpot tiers increase over time, with specific starting and ending prize values. The mystery jackpot has a minimum value of $1M and pays out before it hits $2M, and can be triggered anytime a patron plays a Smoke Signals slot machine.
Aside from Gold Eagle, the jackpot
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The staff are shown at the Battlefords Treatment Centre on Aug. 7, 2025. | Photo by Angela Brown
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Centres, a well known service in the addiction treatment community.
Lucy said one of the program leads challenged her when she came in, and that’s what she needed.
“It made me delve deeper into those feelings that I was feeling and having a healthy way of moving on in my path to recovery,” she said.
Carla Jamison, community engagement officer with Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centres, said the Battlefords Treatment Centre is a good choice for clients seeking help.
Lodge Treatment Centres, said the Battlefords Treatment Centre, which has been open for about a year now, offers a holistic lens in its treatment approach.
“That includes your emotional, mental, physical and spiritual [sides],” she said.
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Taking part in the cultural practices has also helped her.
“That’s part of who I am,” Lucy said.
Other clients also shared their stories of hope and the healing journey to sobriety and away from their addictions.
“We’re a 14-bed facility and it’s a 42-day program that clients can come to. They have connection to culture, they have connection to addiction counsellors and any other resources that might be available to them,” she said.
A tour of the facility showed some of the resources that clients have access to.
“The ceremony, the Elders, the knowledge keepers, the knowledge holders in our community. Bringing that all together and helping to heal the spirit. And the physical is important as well too, to bring a person back into balance. So, all four quadrants of a person’s life are very, very important.”
Battlefords Treatment Centre is an extension of Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment
That includes a cultural room, a crafts room, a meals service, a TV room and a gym.
Darlene Marchuk, clinical director of Poundmaker’s
She noted while the facility offers Indigenous cultural practices, it is open to everyone.
“Anybody can come to us,” she said.
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Sherisse Quinney receives the ceremonial cheque from Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority President and CEO Zane Hansen and Gold Eagle Casino General Manager Kelly Atcheynum on Aug. 7. | Photo courtesy of SIGA
MGBHLM First Nation: ‘People are coming home’ and they need houses
By Angela Brown SaskToday.ca
MOSQUITO GRIZZLY
BEAR’S HEAD LEAN MAN FIRST NATION–Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s Head Lean Man (MGBHLM) is embarking on a big project to build a 60-housing lot subdivision on the First Nation.
Ground is being broken now for Phase 1, to build the first 15 lots. Phase 1 is expected to be completed by the end of October or early November.
Then, in the summer of 2026, Phase 2 will get underway, to build the remaining 45 lots.
The subdivision will be located behind the band office.
“We’re able to fulfill it because we do recognize that people are coming home,” Chief Tanya Aguilar-Antiman said.
Funding for the project is covered by Indigenous Services Canada.
“I’m really grateful for Indigenous Services Canada, the engineering team, the project management team and leadership,” Aguilar-Antiman said. “It’s over a $5 million project, and it’s 100 per cent covered by Indigenous Services Canada.”
The development was 12
years in the making.
The First Nation says on Facebook the project is “paving the way for new homes and stronger community roots... Let’s build a future together.”
The reason it took so long to prepare for the project was so that the First Nation could first upgrade its lagoon systems and wastewater treatment transfer station.
Now that that is done, the First Nation is able to get started on its subdivision project.
“Now it’s official... We’re pretty excited about it,” Aguilar-Antiman said. “We’re really proud to see that come to full fruition.”
The next step after the lots are completed is to start building the houses.
“We’ll start building houses as we identify completion and identify additional resources to offset costs,” Aguilar-Antiman said.
She noted more MGBHLM people are returning to live on the First Nation, so there was a need for more housing options to accommodate them.
“They recognized that many years ago,” she said. “So, as leaders, we were able to continue to push for it and support that idea. You know,
Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s Head Lean Man First Nation shown at the ground-breaking ceremony on July 29, 2025. | MGBHLM / Facebook
we’re definitely mindful. We already know that many families are coming home.”
The First Nation is also looking at projects to provide more opportunities for youth.
One project that is coming is a new pump track skate park that will be completed at the end of August.
Woman facing sexual assault charges set for new trial date
By SaskToday staff
NORTH
BATTLE
FORD–A woman facing several charges including sexual assault following alleged reports at a care facility in Wilkie is now scheduled for a new trial date.
Jaclyn Elias is charged with four counts of assault; three counts of sexual assault; one count of sexual assault with a weapon; and one count of uttering threats.
The accused was arrested on the charges on Feb. 29, 2024.
Elias previously pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Three trial dates that were originally set for August have now been re-scheduled for Feb. 9 to 11, 2026, at North Battleford Provincial Court. The court heard that
these were the next available trial dates available. A case management meeting has been slated for Dec. 16, 2025.
Police previously reported that on Feb. 28, 2024, Wilkie RCMP received a report of multiple physical and sexual assaults that occurred at a care facility.
After investigating, police determined that between January 2023 and February 2024, at least four adult residents of the facility were allegedly assaulted, sexually assaulted and/or threatened by a female staff member.
The accused has not worked at the facility since February 2024.
By Angela Brown SaskToday.ca
NORTH BATTLEFORD–
Battlefords MLA and Saskatchewan Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill is looking forward to more positive improvements for the Battlefords with several projects he has been involved with.
Cockrill says he is pleased with one recent announcement by the province with the addition of 77 new and enhanced permanent fulltime healthcare positions to benefit 30 rural and remote communities in Saskatchewan. Positions include RNs, LPNs and RPNs, as well as other healthcare professionals in high demand.
From the 77 positions, the Battlefords area will see four new full-time positions, which works out to three nursing positions and one imaging position.
“I think what this is doing is taking what we’ve done with administrative savings in the Saskatchewan Health Authority ... As we’ve cut administrative positions, we’re taking those resources and allocating those back to the front line, meaning there’s more people focused on patient care and delivering actual services to patients,” Cockrill said.
He added that over the past few months, the province has looked to see which facilities and which positions have been facing challenges in terms of vacancies, causing disruptions to service.
“What we’ve done is looked at those specific facilities and areas around the province and said, ok, we’re going to add more full-time positions to help attract more people,” Cockrill said. “The reality is in rural Saskatchewan, even in a small city in
Saskatchewan like us here in the Battlefords, if you’re going to attract somebody that isn’t from here or would be new to the community, chances are they’re not going to come here for a part-time position. They are going to be looking for full-time work.”
Cockrill also noted that because they are full-time positions being added, they would be eligible for the province’s recruitment incentives.
For the nursing positions, for example, they are eligible for the rural and remote recruitment incentive, which is $50,000 over three years.
“[That’s a] pretty significant incentive for people to take those positions and fill them,” Cockrill said.
Another priority for the province is introducing a plan for primary care nurse practitioners to provide publicly funded health services in communities in Saskatchewan.
As a result, the province is introducing an independent practice model for nurse practitioners to be able to set up their own clinics and be able to carry their own panel of patients.
“We’ve had quite a bit of interest from nurse practitioners around the province, including here in the northwest region,” Cockrill said. Currently, the initiative is in the application process, where the province is accepting applications from nurse practitioners around Saskatchewan.
“Later in September, we’ll be awarding the first contracts under that model,” Cockrill said. “I’m really excited about that, just because we know that family physicians play an important role in primary care, but nurse practitioners also play a very important role and can do a lot of what a family physician does. In many situations, nurse practitioners, I think, can offer a really high level of care for people, and making sure that their families are well taken care of.”
“One of the biggest priorities of our government is making sure that everybody in the province has a primary care provider,” Cockrill said. “We’re working hard to increase the training opportunities for family physicians by increasing residency seats this year. However, we also are looking at expanding the availability of nurse practitioners in the province as well.”
Jeremy Cockrill as shown at his campaign office in October 2024. | Photo by Angela Brown
Let the prairie fruit harvest begin!
By Jackie Bantle
Last week I picked my first pail of raspberries. The week before that, I was eating fresh haskap berries on my ice cream. I’ve had several handfuls of strawberries from my garden but there are a lot more of those to come. It is definitely Saskatoon berry picking season and soon the dwarf sour cherries will be ready followed by more raspberries, plums and finally Prairie apples in the fall.
How do you know when it is the best time to harvest your Prairie fruit? Haskap berries are some of the earliest fruit to mature. Haskaps are ready to harvest when the outside of the berry has turned purplish/ blue and the INSIDE of the berry has turned from green to reddish/purple. Many people pick their haskap as soon as the outer skin turns purple however, the flavor and sweetness is optimal when the interior of the berry has also turned colour.
Strawberries are ready to harvest when they have turned completely red on the outside. Strawberries that are slightly underripe (have a green or white tinge on the fruit) will not have their best sweetness or texture. Straw-
berries that are left on the vine too long will start to rot or mold. Unripe strawberries do not ripen off the vine. June bearing strawberries are ready for harvest from late June through July. Day neutral strawberries produce most of their fruit in mid-late August and September up to fall frost.
Hardy raspberries for the Prairies can be red or gold in color. Floricane raspberries produce berries on last year’s canes and are ready to harvest from mid-July through to August. Primocane raspberries produce fruit on this year’s cane growth and are not ready to harvest until late in the fall and through to fall frost. Raspberries are ready for harvest when the fruit has fully turned color.
Saskatoon berries are ready to harvest in mid-late July. Each of the Saskatoon berry selections are ready at slightly different times. ‘Honeywood’, ‘Nelson’ and ‘Smoky’ are slightly later maturing cultivars. Harvest Saskatoon berries when they are dark purple in color. Some selections have very uneven ripening of berries on the same bush so several pickings are required for a
complete harvest. ‘Martin’ has the most evenly ripening berries.
Dwarf sour cherries are ready for harvest in early-mid August. Many people pick their dwarf sour cherries too early, before the interior flesh has turned a dark red. Mature dwarf cherry fruit should be a deep red to black/red when ripe and the interior of the fruit must be dark red in color. ‘Valentine’ is an exception to this rule in that the outer skin remains a bright red however, ‘Valentine’ is one
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of the later cultivars to mature and usually is not ready for harvest until mid-August. If your cherry fruit is days away from harvest and there is an extended rainy period in the forecast, consider picking your cherries prior to the rain event since excessive moisture will split mature cherry fruit on the bush.
Plums are ready to harvest near the end of August. Each plum cultivar has a different outer skin and inner flesh color when they are mature. Know which cultivar you are
growing and what a ripe plum of that cultivar looks like at maturity to enjoy the optimal texture and flavour. A general rule of thumb for plums is that they are ready to harvest when the outer skin has a waxy bloom and the fruit is slightly soft to the touch.
Apples are ready to harvest in September. Some apples can even withstand a slight frost. Old cultivars of Prairie apples often do not store well or last long on the tree. Newer apple releases like ‘Prairie Sensation’ hold their flavour and texture much longer on the tree and in storage.
When you are eating some of those fresh Prairie fruits this season, remember to thank all of the innovative and hard-working horticulturalists who spent their lives making these wonderful fruits available to us today. Many of these people worked without much gratitude or financing over the last 130 years but they had a vision and a dream and they pushed forward despite the odds. The University of Saskatchewan has had a very successful fruit breeding program for over 90 years and it continues to this day. This program has not been without assistance from
outside people and sources. The recent fruit cultivar, ‘Boreal Bliss’ haskap, was developed over the last fourteen years at the U of S but some of the genetics used in developing ‘Boreal Bliss’ (and all of the U of S haskap cultivars) came from haskap fruit selections that were made by a US fruit breeder (Dr. Maxine Thompson) decades prior to the release of this cultivar. Similarly, it was Les Kerr, the second field superintendent of the Sutherland Forestry nursery (currently known as the Saskatoon Forestry Farm and Zoo) who passed on the original crosses used in the U of S dwarf sour cherries back in the late 1950’s and 1960’s. It has taken a team of dedicated, meticulous and selfless people many decades and in many countries to produce some of the Prairie fruit that we take for granted today. This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (SPS; saskperennial@ hotmail.com). Check our website (www.saskperennial. ca) or Facebook page (www. facebook.com/saskperennial) for a list of upcoming gardening events.
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Cochin Days bring community together for summer fun
By Angela Brown SaskToday.ca
COCHIN — It was a time to come together and celebrate summer at Cochin Days, held Aug. 8 to 10.
Elaine Krieger, on the executive of the Cochin Days committee, said the event went off without a hitch. Some rain on Friday postponed the paddleboard race, which went ahead Sat-
urday instead.
Other highlights included a kids’ bike parade, boat decorating and a fireworks show.
Krieger said there were no hiccups, but the rain might have discouraged a few entries from the boat parade.
“Some of the decorations they go through are not necessarily good for a big downpour, so I’m sure
we had fewer entrants than normal for that,” she said. Cochin Days first started in 1980, so it has a long tradition in the area.
“It was fun,” Krieger said. “It takes a lot of work to put these on. It takes a lot of volunteers, which we’re very grateful for. But seeing all the smiles and the kids having fun, and seeing the adults dancing in the beer garden, it’s all worth it.”
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Shown is a photo of one of the boats decorated for Cochin Days. | Photos submitted by Elaine Krieger
Kids join in the bike parade at Cochin Days.
Folk try their skills at the paddle board race at Cochin Days.
Fireworks light up the sky at Cochin Days this year.
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North Battleford entrepreneur develops new fibre food product
By Angela Brown SaskToday.ca
NORTH BATTLEFORD — A
former North Battleford woman with deep roots in the community has developed a food product that helps people stay full longer.
Stephanie Dekker, who now lives in Edmonton, grew up in the Battlefords and attended North Battleford Comprehensive High School before completing a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Saskatchewan. She later earned Master of Business Administration degrees from Cornell University and Queen’s University.
She is the daughter of David Dekker, retired former general manager and part-owner of CJNB, Q98 and 93.3 radio stations in North Battleford, as well as affiliated stations in Meadow Lake. David was also involved in the campaign to build the North Battleford CUplex, now the InnovationPlex, and the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts is named after the family.
Stephanie Dekker, now an entrepreneur, created the fibre powder supplement Barely Craving with Dr. Stephanie Liu. The product is available at BarelyCraving.com.
The product, which is FDA- and Health Canada-approved, is made from barley.
“We have a supplier with a patented technology to extract beta glucon from the fibre,” Dekker said. “It’s a pure, premium, tasteless soluble fibre you won’t find anywhere else.”
“I’m super excited,” she added. “I’m in the honeymoon stages with any sort of launch of any product. It’s exciting. It’s really good.”
Dekker said the product can be mixed with coffee, protein shakes or yogurt, for example, and can be included in a diet to create a feeling of fullness.
“Fibre in general is just good for everyone,” she said. “But this fibre, because it’s so pure, it creates fullness. So people can take it prior to a meal or when they know they are going to be busy from day to day and won’t necessarily have time to grab food, and they don’t want to end up feeling starving later and grab junk food. It creates fullness. You can then choose to eat healthier options.”
She added the product helps maintain blood sugar levels, keeps energy levels up and supports gut health.
“It’s a premium fullness fibre product — all natural, one ingredient — made in Alberta,” Dekker said. “It’s essentially all Canadian. It’s packaged, produced and made in Canada.”
“It has a lot of these other benefits to it,” Dekker said. “It’s helping people make healthier choices when you take this on an everyday basis. Then, you can use it to manipulate your appetite and cravings, so you can get home and make yourself a salad or healthier food, instead of coming home starving.”
Dekker said she always wanted to find a natural, easier way to make healthier choices in her own diet.
“I’m now in my 40s,” she said. “Your body is different as you get older. I tried all the fad diets and weight management [diets] and I thought there has got to be something better.”
She said she has heard positive feedback from people who have tried the product.
“We’ve been trialling the product for quite a while before we brought it to market,” she said. “We’ve had a lot of success with people being able to either lose weight or feel better because the product essentially has very little calories to it. People use it to help extend their fast, and give them energy — some of those are athletes.”
David Dekker said he is thrilled with Stephanie’s success.
“I’m excited about this,” he said. “We’re very supportive and looking forward to watching the company grow.”
Entrepreneur Stephanie Dekker shown with her new product Barely Craving. | Photo submitted by Stephanie Dekker
Beavers 3-peat NSRBL champs after extra inning
By Helena Long Freelance Reporter
The North Battleford Beavers cinched their third consecutive North Saskatchewan River Baseball League championship on the road, Aug. 6, in Wilkie where the Unity Cardinals forced an extra inning when the game was tied 5-5 at the end of seven.
The Cardinals, using Wilkie Regional Park this season as their home field is under reconstruction, won the first game of the best-of-three series 5-4 in Wilkie July 28. The Beavers, on their home field in game two, won that one 5-2 July 30.
The scene was set for an exciting third and final game in Wilkie between the two teams which finished first (Unity) and second (North Battleford) in the league following the regular season. Unity had lost only one game – to the Lashburn Cardinals – while the Beavers had lost two, both to Unity.
There was a good crowd, close to 150 total, lining both sides of the infield in anticipation of the showdown.
The championship final’s first inning ended quickly, with no score: three up, three down for the Beavers whilst the Cardinals got four batters up with one runner getting to second base.
Connor Neave had a base hit in the second and scored
on an RBI by Kyle Palmer whilst the Cardinals remained scoreless. At the end of the third, the score was still 1-0 for the visitors.
Neave and Palmer repeated their feats of the second inning to end the top of the fourth ahead 2-0. Thomas Snell had a great inning for the Cardinals, bringing home Kaden Cey on his base hit and getting around the bases himself on a RBI by Garin Scherr. Scherr’s hit almost put the Unity team ahead but Tommy Feser was called out at home plate and then ejected from the game for arguing with the call by umpire Ray Smith of Lloydminster.
With the score tied 2-2, the Beavers scored two runs quickly at the top of the fifth inning, Skyler Dimmick and Andrew Hudec coming home on RBIs from Gavin Nolin and Bryce Gatzke. The Cardinals responded with two runs of their own, Andrew Feser and Braden Polreis scoring on RBIs by Tanner Huber and Kaden Cey.
With no scoring in the sixth inning, the seventh inning started with the 4-4 tie. Nolin came home on a hit by Gatzke to make it 5-4 for the Beavers. The Cardinals responded with Polreis scoring and Snell getting credit for another RBI. An extra inning was required.
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Jared Schmidt started on the pitcher’s mound for the Beavers, pitching four innings. Caleb Hoiseth came in to throw for inning five and started the sixth. Mike Ross closed the sixth and pitched the seventh for the win. Gavin Nolin closed the game in the final inning.
Pitching for the Cardinals were Corey Wildeman, Kaden Cey and Garin Scherr.
Speaking on behalf of the team, Kyle Gregoire subsequently said they wanted “to thank the Unity Cardinals for a hard fought series.” The two teams played a total of five games against each other and three of the games went to extra innings; “definitely a battle,” said Gregoire.
Gregorie added a thank you to the Beavers’ fans “for their dedication,” saying their support in the finals was “very noticeable.”
Prior to the finals, the Beavers’ Gavin Nolin was named the league’s MVP in a vote by all eight teams.
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The tie goes to runner Matt Hudec during play in the first game of the championship series, in Wilkie July 28. Covering first base was Cardinal Connor Ralston. | Photo by Helena Long
Prairie life in colour: Telling our two longspurs apart
By Nature Saskatchewan
Regina, SK – June 25, 2025 – Breeding season is in full swing and our prairies are alive with the sound of birdsong. This includes two very special songs, that of our two resident longspur species; the Chestnut-collared Longspur and the Thick-billed Longspur!
Both of these species are colourful grassland specialists and can be found in Southern Saskatchewan in remaining patches of native prairie. Both of these species are also at risk, the Thickbilled Longspur listed federally as threatened and the Chestnut-collared Longspur listed as Endangered. With both species potentially found on the same patch of land, identifying which longspur you are looking at can be tricky.
clue,” Emily Putz, Habitat Stewardship Coordinator for Nature Saskatchewan’s Stewards of Saskatchewan program explains. “One such marker is where their chestnut patch is,” she further notes. Both species have streaky brown backs, black facial markings, a thick stocky bill, a long hind toe (a “longspur”) and both black and chestnut patches. Thick-billed Longspur have a black patch on their chest, a gray belly, and a chestnut patch on their wings. Chestnut-collared have a fully black belly and, like their name suggests, a chestnut patch on the collar or nape of their neck. Chestnut-collared are also a bit more colourful overall.
While found in similar habitats, Chestnut-collared Longspur typically prefer shorter grazed areas and will use areas of taller vegetation within grazed areas. “Both species are facing several threats, the biggest of which is the loss and degradation of their breeding habitat, the shortgrass native prai-
safeguards their remaining habitat. We encourage anyone that has these species on their land to report their sightings and get involved in our stewardship programs.”
If you spot a either a Chest-
line at 1-800-667-4668 or email outreach@naturesask.
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40th Annual Battleford Parade makes a splash
By Averil Hall
Freelance Reporter/Photographer
Right up until the time the parade was set to start, people were asking if it would still go on. The parade did proceed as scheduled, and despite the pouring rain, the celebration of the 40th Annual Ruby Jubilee Parade continued.
There was still a healthy number of spectators along the route. Children said they came for the candy, while adults said they always attend to see the creative floats each year and they weren’t disappointed.
Fireworks went on as planned later that night too.
Chantelle Hydukewich, Kitty Morin, Sandra Shih-Dodsworth, Marlouie Saique, and Gen Morin all say who doesn’t love a fun parade. Gen is looking forward to the candy too.
Mayor Leslie throws out candy to the children spectators..
Mascot of the NW Territorial Days advertise the upcoming fair and demolition derby.
Schneider family came out to be in the parade and hand out candy.
Big farm equipment came to the Battleford Parade in the pouring rain.
Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s Head Lean Man First Nation reserves had a very unique float complete with traditional smoke from a tipi.
Charlotte and Ruby Campbell and Sherry Person came out to enjoy every part of summer, including the rain. It is fun. Ruby is looking forward to the candy, she loves candy.
Lana, Ashton, Delilah, and Casey Mackrell come every year and this year they came prepared with rain gear. Kids are hoping for candy.
Medieval Faire and Artisan Market
By Averil Hall Freelance Reporter/Photographer
The first ever Medieval Faire and Artisan Market was held at the Agribition grounds from August 8 to 10 and drew large crowds. Many visitors came dressed in medieval costumes.
Events included jousting, sword and axe fighting, and roaming entertainers performing magic tricks. Demonstra-
tions such as wood splitting and dance instruction drew attention throughout the venue.
The Artisan Market offered a wide range of goods, including tarot card readings, fairey garden items, handmade swords, knives, helmets, jewelry, and trinkets. Food trucks served visitors, and many said the food was excellent.
Attendees left saying they had thoroughly enjoyed the event.
Jousting is a medieval sport featuring two mounted knights using lances to strike each other. The objective is to strike the opponent with the lance, often aiming for their shield or helmet, and potentially unhorse them. Jousting can be difficult if the horses aren’t trained beforehand to run towards each other.
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Solvi (Alana Lindal) shows the stew she is cooking over a fire for the hungry sword fighters.
Entertainers would walk around the visitors showing off their skills. Here a medieval man does a coin trick to this young girl.
Many people dressed up to come to the Medieval Faire. Here two woman go to elaborate lengths to dress the part.
Rumpelstiltspin, an actor, poses for a picture beside Tuiren.
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Children Aurora McKay, Emberly McKay, Raul Sylvain, Zion Sylvain, Weston
Brendan Dayson, Scary Monster (Jennette Hall),Vincent Villanueva and Nicholas Lind are some of the actors that entertained visitors.
Fighting with an ax while his opponent just had a shield. Humour was mixed in with the demonstration.
Torgi Olafson (Mark Peters) standing outside his tent in the Viking village with a table of showing the different items he made as a blacksmith.
Noah Vankoughnett-Mouland stops to have his picture taken in the frame that CJ the traveling held up.
Pink Barbie (Monica Truong) and Barbarian Ken (Douglas Demeyer) have gone to each of the places the Medieval Faire has traveled to.
Lions hosting pasta night Saturday
By Trudy Janssens Community Correspondent
Meota Lakeshore Lions are once again hosting their annual pasta night this Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Meota Community Complex. Doors open at 5 p.m., allowing plenty of time to browse through the silent auction items and start bidding. Last year, I was so excited when I scored several items that we needed. It’s incredible to see the local businesses step up and donate many very useful items. The supper starts at 6 p.m. with” all you can eat” pasta and sauces. Entertainment starts at 7 p.m. The Lions have years of experience in attracting great talent for their show. This year, Keegan Isaac, Jeff Arndt and Dave Tuplin will all be part of the show. The entire evening promises to be a lot of fun. The Lions
support our community in so many ways, and this is our opportunity to support them. Tickets are still available at the Ward’s on Beach Avenue. Look for the sign out front. See you Saturday. This week is an exciting week for Meota Lakefront Paddle and Sail. Sailing lessons on Jackfish Lake started on Monday and wrapped up on Friday. This year, the Sask Sail instructors ran two sets of lessons. The afternoon sessions were with the Boy Scouts from the district of North Battleford. This was followed up by lessons for anyone who signed up for Can Sail Level 1, for beginners. This will be the third year in a row that Meota Paddle and Sail will be offering sailing lessons. Two years ago, 19 people signed up and last year, there were nine who took the lessons. This year,
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as of writing this, there will be at least 11 students in the classes. There may be more. I’ve heard that sometimes people delay signing up until they see the forecast. I actually spent time on my weather app to see what the conditions will be like. Given the amount of rain we’ve recently had, it is a valid concern. You can’t change the weather and it’s actually a good idea to learn, no matter the conditions. I’ve been told that Jackfish Lake is one of the best lakes in the province for sailing. We certainly have the best sailing/kayaking clubhouse in the province. Visitors are amazed at how beautiful the interior is and we owe a lot to the Battlefords Discovery Co-op for their generous gift of paint from their Communities in Colour program.
The garden is providing abundantly, now that we’ve
had a week of fabulous rain. Most gardeners are busy harvesting and preserving the fruits of their labour. I’m enjoying photographing all the flowers, insects and scenery. Many of my friends are also keen photographers and post images online. A friend in Cochin has a very keen eye and has developed a strong following for her photography. She told me today that many followers comment that they love seeing her scenic images because it brings them back to the lake. City dwellers don’t have the same photographic opportunities that we enjoy in the country. I was reminded of my mother’s love of photos. I’ve inherited the major job of copying them for the family. I am facing a full-time job this winter, but luckily, it’s something I love to spend my time doing.
With the third year of sailing lessons happening, members of Meota Lakefront Paddle and Sail have enough experience to take out various sailboats. Patrick is taking out a Hobi catamaran for the first time this season. It turned out to be more challenging than he thought. Lifejackets are essential. You never know when you can’t handle the wind.
Rabbit Lake Day and Glenburn Day serve up activities this weekend
By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent
We’ve hardly had any mosquitoes this year, but after the abundance of rainfall, they will certainly be everywhere. But since we are in the middle of August, this could be short-lived. Tick season is to have ended a few weeks ago, so the worry is over for another year. I’ve noticed even at the family cabin in Chitek Lake, horseflies have been at a minimum this summer.
Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Festival is scheduled for this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This popular festival is held at Ness Creek near Big River. There is dancing and lots of good times to be had.
Rabbit Lake Day is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 16, with garage sales, library book sale, silent auction and Bunnock tournament. There is a $50 registration
fee with four players per team. Co-ed teams need at least one player of the opposite gender on each team. Please contact Joan at 306-230-8296.
Lunch of hamburgers and hot dogs is available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Senior Sunrise Circle centre, followed by a pulled pork supper sponsored by the local community hall. Admission for supper is $20, $10 for 12 and with preschoolers free. A good day to bring in many local people before harvest season starts, but individuals from other communities like to attend. Nothing like small community bonding.
Glenburn Day is the big celebration replacing Canada Day in Glenburn Regional Park near Maymont on this Saturday, Aug. 16. One of the attractions is a slo-pitch ball tournament. Please contact Randy Foulston at 306-480-1465 for more information. A pancake breakfast
The entrance to Hunt’s Cove on Jackfish Lake. This image is one of Carol Neabel’s favourite scenes. There’s understated beauty all around us in Saskatchewan. | Photos by Trudy Janssens
Meota Lakefront Paddle and Sail hosted a potluck in their newly decorated clubhouse. Thanks to the Discovery Co-op for their Communities in Colour Paint grant.
A perfect rainbow among the heavy grey clouds on our farm last Thursday at 7:30 p.m. | Photo by Elaine Woloshyn
Online food auction seeking donors to support health auxiliary
By Kathy Utri Correspondent
Our community was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Donna Lane in Maidstone Hospital on July 29, 2025, at the age of 60. Donna was known to many of us: a service provider at Maidstone Health Complex, an EMT, a co-worker, a neighbour in Paynton and a friend. Sincere condolences are extended to her husband, Stuart, and all her loved ones. A celebration of life for Donna will be held at a later date.
The celebration of life for Shelley Wichman is this Saturday, Aug. 16 at Silver Lake. Let’s gather to share stories, and honour Shelley’s memory with love, laughter and togetherness. Golfing noon to 3 p.m., eulogy and slideshow at the shelter 5 p.m., ham on a bun with salads 6 p.m., One Cent Melon live music 7 p.m. Bring your own beverages and a chair. The Kin Club will provide rides back to Maidstone until midnight.
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Auxiliary is pleased to announce the recipient of their 2025 bursary is Kyla Brett. Kyla is entering her second year of a registered nurse program. We wish her success in her future career.
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Auxiliary is looking for supporters to pledge baking, garden produce, meat, preserves, pickles and meals for their online food auction. Please contact Maureen 306893-7903 or Gillian 306893-2368 by Sunday, Aug. 17. Items do not have to be ready at the time of auction, as the person donating will contact the successful bidder to arrange a date. Proceeds
go to patient comfort items and to help purchase a new blood analyzer for Maidstone Health Complex lab. Auction runs Aug. 25 to Sept. 3. Midwest Family Connection came to Maidstone Splash Park last Thursday for a morning of interactive play through the Sask. Rural Outreach Mobile Early Learning Program. Di set up a wonderful assortment of toys and games, and made a point of talking with each adult as well as playing with all the children. With the threat of rain, it was a small turnout, but the sun came out and the kids had fun. If you missed it, you can catch the one at Village Green Park in Neilburg on Aug. 13 or at Lashburn Heritage Park on Aug. 19, both on Tuesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Delfrari-Victoria Park and Maidstone Museum received a wonderful review from an Ontario visitor, which is worthy of sharing with our readers: “Today’s journey took us from Whitecourt to the Maidstone Campground, passing through peaceful
scenery — rolling fields dotted with cows, horses grazing in the distance and stretches of rich farmland. The campground here is incredible. It has a fully stocked pond with brook trout and friendly ducks paddling around, an 18-hole frisbee golf course, a baseball field, splash pad, basketball courts and even pickleball courts. Our campsite itself is spacious and private — plenty of room to stretch out. One of the best surprises is that the campground is connected to the Maidstone Museum, with admission by donation. We were lucky enough to get a guided tour of the pioneer village from a very knowledgeable 17-year-old named (Sadie) Saidai. She brought history to life, and we even left with candy from the old-fashioned general store. If you’re ever in the area, I highly recommend stopping here. Between the scenery, the activities and the museum, Maidstone is definitely a place I’d come back to.” (Aug. 9, 2025 via Maidstone Museum’s Facebook group).
Maidstone Museum invites everyone to come out on Sunday, Aug. 17. The Yellowhead Ramblers will be playing at 2 p.m., followed by refreshments and fellowship. Tours will also be available from 2 to 5 p.m. The last weekend of regular museum hours will be Aug. 30-31 (2 to 5 p.m.) Mark this date on your calendars for the museum’s annual corn roast: Wednesday, Sept. 3. Details next week.
Maidstone Disc Golf’s draw winners last week
were Kerigan White and Skye Preston. Best score of 8 under par was tied by Cole Tenetuik, Matt Sayers and Ryan Donovan. The ace pot was unclaimed at $216.00. Reminder to register for Maidstone Disc Golf’s Annual Delfrari Cup to take place Saturday/Sunday, Sept. 20/21, 2025. Details at discgolfscene.com. With seven divisions (Men’s and Women’s Singles and Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Under 18 Singles, 50+ Singles), there’s plenty of opportunity
to claim victory. Maidstone Kin Club has a new “Hole in One” fundraiser. Golf balls are $10 each (100 available) or three for $20 (600 available to 200 buyers) and will be sold Aug. 8 to Oct. 10. Final “drop” will be Oct. 15 at Silver Lake Regional Park Golf Course Hole 1 with 50/50 payouts totalling $2,500. Full rules are on their Facebook page, as is the QR code to register, or call/text Chris 306-8938115 (cash or e-transfer maidkinraffles@gmail.com)
Rabbit Lake Day and Glenburn Day serve up activities this weekend
Continue from page 14 at the concession will be a big hit. Many children’s activities are planned, including a reptile education exhibit and petting zoo noon to 5 p.m.; bouncy castle and obstacle course 1 to 4 p.m.; slip ‘n’ slide from 1 to 4 p.m., Balloon Man from 1 to 4 p.m., with a few more kiddie attractions. A live band called “The Original Covers” will be blasting out tunes from 3 to 7 p.m. A reverse dunk tank will operate 1 to 3 p.m. Beer gardens seem to be a big attraction at most events, so it’s open from noon to 11 p.m. This fantastic day will end with fireworks. Come out and show your support, as the local people are great volunteers in every event that’s held in the area. Vacation Bible School is also popular in many villages on the prairies. “Discover God’s Bigness” is the headline for fun and learning program in Glenbush Mennonite
Church, Aug. 25 to 27. Monday and Tuesday, the time is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and kids ages five to 12 years old are all welcome, no matter what faith. Please bring their own bagged lunch. Wednesday, the time is 9 to 11:30 a.m., including a closing program for parents to come and watch. For more information, call Vanessa at 306-883-2662. I recall when my children were younger, there was a program held in Hatherleigh old school house and many looked forward to attending. Back then, Ms. Millar would drive around the countryside picking up the kids, which was a bonus. The closing ceremony was entertaining, with ages varying from four to 13 years. Parents were encouraged to attend. A small donation towards the travelling Bible school was gratefully accepted. Yes, those were the days when kids did not have electronic devices. How society has changed.
When driving in the country, I see farmers have plowed under many shelter belts that were encouraged way back in the 1930s and following decades. There was a government program advertised for landowners to order different varieties of trees to establish shelterbelts. Over the years, equipment has become larger, so the planted trees of many years have been destroyed, thus making it much more accessible when doing field work. Another reason is the price of land is high, so some farmers could use this land by cropping. I came across a poster for a program called “ Tree Canada” encouraging trees to be planted at no charge on the property of farmers and ranchers. It states a diverse selection of species to help improve soil quality. It will also improve unused land suited for future forests. Contact Quentin Ede at 306262-5322 or email address is quentinede@gmail.com
All Saints Parish congregation in Mayfair welcomed Father Passe this past Sunday. Mass schedule is still 9 a.m. until the end of September. The priest’s living quarters have been in the church rectory in Hafford for many years.
There are no events planned for the Mayfair dis-
trict, so no mail distribution of monthly calendars in case locals have wondered why we didn’t receive one.
The Saskatoon Exhibition crowd was down by 25 per cent, but when I attended Tuesday evening to see the musical entertainment, there seemed to be an abundance of people. Country western
singer/songwriter Corb Lund was the grandstand headliner, while in the beer gardens after the grandstand was Washboard Union. Originally from Alberta, Lund had close connections with Ian Tyson and paid tribute by singing a couple of Tyson’s songs. An evening well spent before a big rainstorm the next day.
Maidstone Museum looking west Aug. 12.
Maidstone’s Delfrari-Victoria Park Aug. 12. | Photos by Kathy Utri
An exciting ball game I attended featured the Saskatoon Berries versus Medicine Hat on Sunday, Aug. 3. The Berries won in extra innings. A large crowd filled the bleachers, with many spectators choosing to stand. | Photo by Elaine Woloshyn
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BEIER: Frank Beier passed away peacefully in the Battleford Union Hospital on July 23, 2025 at the age of 96 Frank was a real presence in our family and beloved by all He was a long-standing member of the community contributing through his volunteer work. He was a dedicated highschool teacher for many years, and was often chatted up as his past students recognized him. While teaching he started a student outdoor venture and took a number of students into the wilderness every spring once they had mastered basic outdoor survival skills. He was part of the establishment of Battlefords Judo Club over 50 years ago, which is still active today and recognized by provincial and national Judo associations for its excellence. A number of Black Belt judoka graduated the club and competed in the sport. He was very proud of volunteering with The ECLIPSE Program which through judo and counselling, helped at-risk youth in five Living Sky Schools. The essence of judo is "to make good use of your strength ..and look to the mutual benefit of yourself and others" which was his mantra throughout his life. He won a gold medal in the 12 Open Master Athlete Judo Championship in Montreal in 2010. He enjoyed all sorts of activities including cycling, crosscountry skiing, skating, hockey, camping, canoeing, hiking and gardening. He was proud of his robustness and ability to take on any activity that suited him. He biked over the Rocky Mountains with his friend Dirk Koenig and competed in a number of loppets in the winter. He shared his love of the outdoors with his children and grandchildren alike. He participated in TaiChi, QiGong and Aikido. He loved playing chess and appreciated the strategies and form of a masterful attack. He was proud of his Austrian heritage and had stories of fleeing Europe before WWII and settling in the Goodsoil area of Saskatchewan. Upon retirement he pledged to "learn something new" every year. He wrote some of his life stories, allowing his family a glimpse into pioneering life. He enjoyed telling stories and playing with his grandkids and great-grandkids. He loved to tease and "get a rise" out of those who appreciated his dry sense of humour. He loved to debate and would pick either side of a discussion "just for fun". He loved to dance and was an active part of the Club 70 and the Pioneer Club. Rita Peterson was his beloved dance partner and they enjoyed canoeing and fishing as well as a number of travel excursions over the last 12 years. He enjoyed seeing and talking to family using video-chat every Sunday afternoon. We all joined in regaling him with stories about what had happened the week before. Dad’s face would light up when he would see a screen full of his family and wanted to hear from every single one of us He was predeceased by his wife, Shirley and his children Ivan Wanda (George Jones), and Wendy (Darren Berar). He is survived by his daughters; Lana Beier (Karl) and Veronica Beier, grandchildren; David (Rhiannon) Risidore, Laura Risidore, Elizabeth Beier (Michael), Zackery Jones, Rebecca Beier-Berar (Zachary) and great-grandchildren; Logan & Madelyn Risidore, Mila Currie, Bodhi Patterson, Malikai Marcotte, and Wesley Beier-Berar. The family wish to thank the nursing staff and doctors at the Battlefords Hospital for their kindness and care during Frank’s time there. It was much appreciated. Frank did not want a memorial service, so the family is hosting a come and go luncheon at the North Battleford Legion hall on Saturday, August 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. There will be a slideshow and video retrospective of Frank’s life and an open mike for anyone who would like to share. Family members look forward to meeting all of Dad’s friends and students and to your stories.
SAVOIE: Darcy Jerald Savoie Born: October 12, 1970, Edmonton, AB. Passed: June 4, 2025, North Battleford, SK. With profound sadness, the family of Darcy Savoie announce his sudden passing on June 4, 2025 in North Battleford, SK at the age of 54 years old. Left to mourn his loss and treasure his memory is his family: mother, Sally; life partner, Jackie; daughter-inlaw, Tonya; step-daughters: Shannice (Blake), Tanille, Aleyha and sons: Tanner and Karlin. Darcy also leaves behind his beloved grandchildren: Teegan, Nash, Beau, Brielle and Bryar; his beloved dog, MAyce; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, grandparent, aunts, uncles and many close friends. Darcy was predeceased by his father, Jerry; sister, Debbie; his grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Darcy will be greatly missed by so many.
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Report - Saskatchewan in last place on child care
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CUPE Saskatchewan calls on Scott Moe and the Sask. Party to renew the $10 a day child care agreement with the federal government, as the province has the worst availability of child care spaces in the country.
institute, who issued their Interim Space Statistics 2024: Early Childhood Education and Care in Canada report on July 30. The report identifies only 22,734 available regulated child care spaces for approximately 183,500 children between the ages of 1-12.
CUPE Saskatchewan. “Scott Moe is putting Saskatchewan dead last when it comes to child care, and is one of only two premiers who has refused to extend $10 a day child care.”
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“The report’s findings are shocking and remind us what we already know: Scott Moe has been missing in action, and now families and workers are paying the price,” said Kent Peterson, president of
If the Sask. Party decides not to renew the federal child care agreement, it will leave over one billion dollars for affordability measures on
“An investment in child care is an investment in workers, our economy, and children — the future of our province, said Peterson. “Enough dithering. Time for Scott Moe to grab a pen and get this deal inked — today.”
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Hunters, it’s time to heed the call!
Government of Saskatchewan Hunters, gear up and get ready for the 202526 hunting season!
"Hunting in Saskatchewan offers exceptional recreational opportunities, not only for our residents, but also for visitors across the world," Environment Minister Travis Keisig said. "Our government values the vital role hunters play as stewards of our natural landscapes and as contributors to local economies through tourism and community engagement."
Here are a few things you can do to prepare:
Get your copy of the Saskatchewan Hunters Guide
The Hunters Guide contains information hunters should know, including a detailed list of season dates hunters, options for licences and fees and highlights what is new for 2025, including species management plans, bovine
tuberculosis and CWD updates and a new standalone regulations summary supplement. Visit saskatchewan.ca/hunting to download a copy of the guide or pick up a printed version at Government of Saskatchewan field offices with front counter service, select retailers and some provincial parks.
Purchase your hunting licences
Big Game Draw and regular licences are available for purchase as of August 1.
You can purchase a licence:
• Online through the Hunting, Angling and Trapping Licence (HAL) system, 24 hours a day.
• In person at a Government of Saskatchewan field office with front counter service or at select provincial park offices.
• In person from any Saskatchewan hunting licence issuer.
• By phone at 1-855-848-4773 (you will
require a credit card).
Hunters must provide their HAL identification number, or any other identification number previously added to their HAL account. Get permission to hunt on private lands
Approximately 85 per cent of the land in southern Saskatchewan is privately owned or controlled. Consent from the owner is mandatory prior to entering and hunting on any private land:
• Consent can be provided in writing, orally or through signage.
• Consent can be sought and provided by any method including in person, by telephone and through email.
For more information, download the Hunting Permission on Private Land fact sheet. Check out the website
The Government of Saskatchewan website provides information to help plan your
hunting trip:
• The 2025 Hunter Harvest Survey results (as well as results from previous years).
• The 2025-26 CWD Surveillance Program results (summary and map), along with other information about CWD testing.
• All the relevant guides and supplements posted in the Publications Centre. Get in touch if you need more information For information on HAL accounts, visit saskatchewanhal.ca or call 1-888-773-8450. For more information about hunting in Saskatchewan or to download the Saskatchewan Hunters Guide, visit saskatchewan. ca/hunting.
If you have questions about hunting in Saskatchewan, contact the Ministry of Environment's Inquiry Centre at 1-800-567-4224 or centre.inquiry@gov.sk.ca. Happy hunting!
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