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The Rolling Barrage made a stop in the Battlefords on Sunday, Aug. 16, as riders continued their annual cross-Canada motorcycle ride to raise awareness about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The group stopped at the Co-op Gas Bar on Territorial Drive to fuel up before making a drive-through stop in Battleford. From there, the riders continued to Cut Knife, where they planned to meet at the World’s Largest Tomahawk for a group photo before continuing to Wainwright, their first stop in the Alberta. The Rolling Barrage was started by Scott Casey, who envisioned an annual motorcycle ride across Canada to help fight the stigma surrounding PTSD and raise funds for programs and organizations that assist Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and first responders dealing with mental health injuries related to their service. The first Rolling Barrage ride took place in 2017, coinciding with Canada’s 150th birthday and the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. After four years, Casey stepped down and handed leadership of the organization to Paul Harman. The Rolling Barrage PTSD Foundation was later formed after the Board of Directors of Military Minds decided to dissolve the corporation. The foundation continues to make changes each year to improve how the organization operates. The annual ride takes place from July through the end of August, with motorcycles and support vehicles travelling across Canada while raising awareness about PTSD and collecting donations. Continued on page 2
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Battlefords food bank looking for donations By Angela Brown SaskToday.ca
NORTH BATTLEFORD– Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre’s food bank is looking for more donations. The food bank put a call out on its Facebook Page that it is seeking donations of its most wanted items for its food hampers. “We’re just doing that one mostly posting it so that we do have some donations for the most wanted items,” said food bank manager Fatima Canoy. “We’re doing that one like every six months or every three months.” She said stocks are running a little low.
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Rolling Barrage PTSD ride rumbles through the Battlefords
North Battleford fair goers enjoy food, rides, petting animals
People stand in front of Legion #9 and are ready to cheer the Rolling Barrage when they arrive. Continued from page 1 The Rolling Barrage started in Newfoundland on July 28 and has continued to different points across the country. Along the way, the riders make stops at many Royal Canadian Legion branches, where they are graciously served meals. This year, between 150 and 200 riders are taking part, including 17 Americans and nine police officers. The ride is expected to end in Aldergrove, British Columbia, on Aug. 22. Brian and Marlene Picard
from Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 9 in Battleford are part of the support team. The Picards are travelling in the chase truck, which helps riders whose motorcycles break down. Brian Picard said he has ridden a motorcycle, trike and Spider during the ride when riders have become sick, while Marlene drives the chase truck. Picard said some of the highlights of the trip have included travelling the Cabot Trail, crossing the Confederation Bridge, eating COWS ice cream
and crossing the longest covered bridge. While fundraising is part of the ride, Picard said the main focus is raising awareness about PTSD. “The ride is more about raising awareness for PTSD than raising funds,” Picard said. Funds raised are donated to organizations that help people dealing with the effects of PTSD, and donations are always accepted. To find out more about the Rolling Barrage schedule and stops, visit therollingbarrage.com.
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NORTH BATTLEFORD — Families and friends came together to join in the fun at the Northwest Territorial Days exhibition in North Battleford on Aug. 12. The annual event ran until Aug. 14 at the exhibition grounds. People packed the midway, lining up to go on the many rides on offer. There was also a good crowd waiting for treats at the food trucks. Kevrick James, 5, enjoyed a meal of chicken strips and fries at the fair as his mother, Chelsey Delorme, looked on. “We just came for the food and the rides,” said Delorme of the family’s trip to the fair. “It’s for the kids’ rides for them. I don’t ride.” “I just like to look around and enjoy the people,” the North Battleford woman added. Delorme, who is 39, said she has been coming to the fair every year, probably since she was a baby. Mavis Durell was helping at Ol’ McDales Friendly Farm at the fair, where families could come in and pet the animals. She said her cousin owns all the animals. The petting zoo has been running for about 12 years. The farm features alpacas, miniature donkeys, chickens, goats, llamas, bunnies and some dogs and cats. Durell said the farm is a real treat for the kids. “Kids who don’t have pets at home love it because they get to pet the animals, talk to them and feed them,” she said. When they aren’t busy at the petting zoo, the animals spend the rest of their time on owner Dale Durell’s farm, located north of Melfort.
The midway rides are always a popular attraction at the fair. | Photos by Angela Brown
Bubble artist Marina Klopova entertains families at the fair.
Kevrick James, 5, enjoys a meal of chicken strips and fries at the fair.
Mavis Durell helps at Ol’ McDales Friendly Farm at the fair.
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Riders bring the heat to the opening night of the Indian Relay By Averil Hall Freelance Reporter/Photographer
Sean Fauchon and his crew put on an exciting opening night of Indian Relay on Thursday, featuring Youth Relay, Lady Warrior, Chief Relay, Warrior Relay and Men’s Relay races. Two riders were injured during the Lady Warrior race, but the quick response of the local EMT crew allowed the event to continue. Spectators were treated to displays of skill from the riders as they competed in their heats. The winners from Thursday’s races advanced to compete again the following night.
Lady Warrior race. | Photos by Averil Hall
A rider approaches the relay point.
He dismounts.
The second horse is in position.
The rider mounts the second horse.
The second horse is ready to go.
A swat gives the horse the signal to go.
And off he goes!
There’s one more relay point before the end.
Celebration of a win in his heat.
White Lightning Express comes in fast during the Men’s Relay.
Wild Child comes in ahead during her heat in the Youth Relay.
Head down and racing to the finish line.
Sometimes it can get tricky to hop off a horse to make the exchange of horses during the relay.
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Horses, floats and candy kick off Territorial Days in North Battleford
Carrie Paddy, left, attended the parade with her daughter Taya, front, her aunt Crystal Paddy, centre back, and her friend Sabrina Fox, right. | Photos by Angela Brown
The theme of the parade this year was “Spirit of the Horse.”
A group of Highland dancers join in the parade. this year was “Spirit of the By Angela Brown Horse,” and there were SaskToday.ca plenty of horses and horse NORTH BATTLE- mascots in the parade. FORD — The 145th annual People lined the streets Northwest Territorial Days to see all the floats from Parade kicked off in North various organizations and Battleford on Aug. 11. businesses in the comTraffic was blocked off munity taking part in the along a large part of 100th parade. Street for the parade route. Carrie Paddy took in the The parade launched the parade with her daughter Northwest Territorial Days Taya, 9, her aunt Crystal fair, which ran Aug. 12-14 and friend Sabrina Fox. at the exhibition grounds. This was Paddy’s fourth The theme of the parade year attending the parade.
The North Battleford mom enjoys the event. “I like the floats, the candy,” Paddy said. “My daughter likes it.” Her daughter Taya especially loves the parade. “I like getting candy,” Taya said. The family had a key position at the front of the line for the parade. “It’s perfect,” Paddy said. “It was reserved for us,” she said with a laugh.
North Battleford mom helps families with school supply drive By Angela Brown SaskToday.ca
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NORTH BATTLEFORD — A North Battleford mother of six is once again holding a school supply drive to help children in the community heading back to class. Families needing donations can pick them up on Aug. 26 from 2 p.m. to about 6 p.m. at Centennial Park in North Battleford. Chelsey Gladue has been accepting donations through her Facebook page. She said if she still has lots of supplies to give out after the Aug. 26 event, she will hold a second day for donation pickup. After that, Gladue will give the donations to local
schools in the Battlefords. “We’re likely going to have a good turnout with donations,” she said. “It’s looking like it’s going to be a big hit this year.” “I’ve had a few people reach out and drop off some backpacks and binders,” Gladue added. “I’ve had Bee-J’s Office Plus reach out to me, and they’re going to get a package together for me. The same goes for Battlefords Family Health Centre; they are putting some donations together. They’ve sent some money for me to go get some clearance supplies. The Gold Eagle Casino put out a letter to its staff asking them to help.” Last year, Gladue raised about $1,000 worth of donations for the back-to-
school supply drive. “I feel really great,” she said. “It was really nice to see the families coming out and seeing how much they appreciated the help. They were in tough situations because of one thing or another. They were stressing about how they could get their school supplies for their kids. It was just nice to be able to help families lessen that one burden.” Gladue said bills go up for families over the summer, so there is a great need in the community. “During the summer, I always find it gets more expensive with bills and groceries,” she said. Gladue said it’s not easy for families living on social assistance who have to cov-
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Battlefords planning community BBQ By Angela Brown SaskToday.ca
NORTH BATTLEFORD — Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Battlefords and the Shared Spaces Project are gearing up to hold their annual Party in the Park celebration. The community barbecue will be held on Aug. 31 from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the grassy area between the Skate Park and Lawrence School, along 19th Avenue in North Battleford. The event is free for youth and their families. “It’s our sixth time running it,” Renee Sperling of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Battlefords and the Shared Spaces Project said. “It’s really just a chance for youth and families to come out and enjoy a public space but also the last little bit of summer.” The event includes a hot dog barbecue and a watermelon treat too. “We have some games, inflatables, and it will be
SUPPLIES Photo submitted by Renee Sperling a good time for people to out in a capacity-building interact with each other,” initiative... to be a part of Sperling said. “A lot of our community.” times it’s just to make sure The event is aimed at that folks get an opportunity youth and their families. to spend some time together “We are a youth-servin a positive way. And from ing agency,” Sperling said. our community agency side, “That’s why we are focused it’s always nice for us to on youth. But if anybody reconnect with folks in the from the community comes community who maybe we down, we’re not going to haven’t seen all summer or turn them away. So we do just before we head into the want to make sure we are fall. So there are other com- focusing on a positive space munity partners that come for youth.”
Battlefords food bank looking for donations Continued from page 1 [bring in more] donations,” she added. “It’s better to have lots of stock than nothing.” Some of the needed items include canned meat, canned soup, beans, stews, peanut butter, jam, honey, canned veggies or canned fruit, baby formulas and diapers. Other items that are in need include cereals, oat-
meal, pancake mix and personal hygiene products. Canoy said that various products for the food bank’s Food For Kids program are also needed. “The most wanted items are canned pasta, noodle cups, individual cereals, fruit cups, granola bars, pudding cups, instant oat-
meal packs, juice boxes, individual milks, and individual beef jerky packs,” she said. She said the Food For Kids program is popular in the community. “Every Friday different schools take some small bags for kids to have for the weekends,” Canoy said.
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Ahtahkakoop First Nation hosts Tibetan monks
Our surprise visit to Dave and Alice Stuart of rural Edam, who are the far right in this photo. | Photos by Elaine Woloshyn.
By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent
With some warmer days, the crops are ripening nicely, but we as farmers have to keep our fingers crossed for no more undesirable weather. The evening and overnight temperatures have been dipping lower than one would like. By now, parents are shopping for their children’s school supplies. Yes, 2026 summer holidays and lake weather will come to an abrupt end in three weeks. Ahtahkakoop Nation near Big River hosted Tibetan monks for a week of healing and prayer in July. Elder Alex Ahenakew met monk Geshe Yongdong while attending Lilwit Indigenous Conference in Lilwit, B.C. They connected spiritually and are close friends. The Tibetan cultural ceremonies use a prayer cloth, fire and extensive fasting. For the past 25 years, these monks moved to Vancouver Island because of poor living conditions and mistreatment by the communist Chinese government. Ten Tibetan monks stayed on the Nation for a week, immersed in the Cree culture and taught their
own to the interested Native community. David and Alice Stuart from rural Edam were surprised when last Tuesday 15 players from the Whitkow Aces Broomball team, which folded up almost 40 years ago, came for a visit to offer Dave well wishes after surgery in Saskatoon last month. Retired players and their wives residing in Rabbit Lake, Mayfair and Whitkow areas were in attendance. Much reminiscing, laughter and a shared potluck supper were enjoyed. Alice took the women outside to tour her labour of love, which are her healthy, vibrant, beautiful flower plots and vegetable garden. Many clubs have reunions to reconnect with their former players. One will hopefully be planned next summer for all former Whitkow Aces Broomball players. There are already a few deceased players. Have any of you gone to the “12-40 and Beyond Tour” which encompasses Hafford, Marcelin and Leask areas? This is a scenic drive in the countryside, but one has to scoot to all of the artists’ yards without wasting time. Most curious people come from a
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distance and try to do it in one day, although this tour is for two days. Items such as woodworking, stained glass, sewing, knitted articles and paintings can be found in all of these welcoming artists’ houses and yards. Ruddell community hosted the annual wiener roast last Wednesday with a pleasant evening from 5:30 to 7:30 p,m. One had to bring their own meat to put on their sticks and everyone shared a gourmet potluck supper outdoors with no fighting the mosquitoes. There were more than 25 people in attendance, as others driving from a distance look forward to this fun event. One of the Ruddell Community Auxiliary members, Carole Schmidt, reminds us that the next meeting is slated for Friday, Sept. 2 at 2 p.m. in the hall. Everyone is welcome to attend to see what’s going on in Ruddell for the rest of the 2026-27 year. Never a dull moment with these ladies. Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Tyme Festival was a roaring success for three days this past weekend. This annual festival takes place in the Big River peaceful boreal forest. At this festival, dryland
Glen Hegland from Big River, with his team of horses giving anyone who wanted to jump on the wagon a tour around the bluegrass or to the performers’ main stage. I was fortunate to tour the backwoods camping site with covered cooking sites and outhouses scattered here and there.There was an Indigenous drumming outdoor centre and so much more.
We all know this young man from Cut Knife, 21-year-old Jake Vaadeland. His band, “Jake Vaadeland & The Sturgeon River Boys,” have performed in England, Spain, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, the United States and almost every large and small Canadian city and town. Jake has captivated audiences globally and has many awards under his belt. He is skilled at playing all types of music. His band is certainly putting Saskatchewan on the map. camping is always free. People hailed from Thailand and New Zealand and I’m sure other farther destinations. A music camp was held on Monday before the music festival with young and old studying music with qualified instructors, but participants had to bring their own instruments. Friday evening, the main stage started at 6 p.m. with a band “Call Before You Dig”
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numerous to mention, have won many prestigious music awards. What a fun-filled music festival this was, but being a volunteer in the kitchen backstage preparing meals for the musicians and other important people, I didn’t see all of the entertainment but could certainly hear it. Included in the admission price are many non-musical workshops, guided forest walks, forest garden and permaculture tours, Métis story circle, sing-along jams and more. All spectators are so enthused because it isn’t all about music. Many groups attended and some brought their wee ones, including a two-weekold baby. One meets many interesting spectators who make this an important part of their summer by attending music festivals all around Western Canada. The Music Jam in Mayfair, tentatively scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 23, has been postponed towards the end of October. Of the musicians I’ve contacted, four have moved to Alberta. Many locals within 50 miles are too busy enjoying their summer. Can’t blame them, for summer is too short. I will give three weeks to a month’s notice in my news column. Everyone, have an adventurous, safe summer as I have had so far, plus up to my neck with gardening and fruit picking.
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More trees, less forage? Research looks at changing Sask. rangelands By Shaynee Modien SaskToday.ca
SOUTHWEST— The Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan (SK PCAP) will host a free webinar later this month examining the impacts of woody plant encroachment on rangelands in Saskatchewan's Aspen Parkland ecoregion. The presentation, scheduled for Aug. 25 from noon to 1 p.m., will feature Andrew Williams, a Master of Science student at the University of Saskatchewan, who will discuss his research into the spread of woody vegetation and its effects on forage quality. Caitlin Mroz-Sailer, stewardship coordinator with SK PCAP, said the webinar is part
of the organization's long-running Native Prairie Speaker Series. "We host a monthly Native Prairie Speaker Series webinar," said Mroz-Sailer. "Every month we have a guest speaker who talks about prairie conservation or species at risk. Because this year is the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, we're also focusing on the rangelands." For the August session, Williams will discuss woody plant encroachment in the Aspen Parkland ecoregion and how increasing tree and shrub cover can affect pasture productivity. "A woody plant is basically anything with a woody base, such as a shrub or tree," said Mroz-Sailer. "Researchers in
our province have been monitoring how woody plant cover has changed over time. It's an issue for people across Saskatchewan to keep an eye on." She said Williams has used remote sensing techniques and high-resolution imagery to study historical changes in woody vegetation and compare them to present-day conditions. "He has been one of the researchers looking at how woody cover has changed over time and how that can affect pasture and forage quality," she said. "That's what he will be talking about." The webinar will run for one hour, with Williams' presentation lasting about 45 minutes. The remaining time will be devoted to audience questions submitted through Zoom.
Those who cannot attend live can watch a recording later through SK PCAP's YouTube channel. "We have more than 200 videos that have been recorded," said Mroz-Sailer. "The downside is that you can't ask questions, but the upside is that you can watch whenever it's convenient. It has actually become a huge resource because we've covered such a wide variety of topics." The webinars are designed for a broad audience and regularly attract agricultural producers, land managers, environmental organizations, researchers, academics, students, naturalists and members of the public. "It's open to everyone," said Mroz-Sailer. "We've had people identify themselves as
agricultural producers, land managers, environmental non-profit organizations, researchers, academics, students, naturalists or simply concerned citizens." She said one participant regularly introduces herself as "an ordinary woman with big dreams." Mroz-Sailer said she continues to be impressed by both the number of attendees and their diversity. "I'm amazed at how many people attend and the variety of people we get," she said. Attendance typically ranges from 200 to 500 people during live webinars, with numbers often increasing during the winter months. Recorded presentations posted to YouTube often attract an additional 200 to 1,500 viewers.
"We've been doing this since before webinars became trendy, and we've built a following of close to 5,000 people in Saskatchewan," said Mroz-Sailer. "The topics are also relevant to people in Alberta, Manitoba and Montana." People interested in attending can register through the SK PCAP website by selecting the Speaker Series section. "It is hosted on Zoom, so once you register, we will send you a link," said Mroz-Sailer. "You can even sign up the same day." SK PCAP, which is a subcommittee of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers association, also has two additional webinars planned for later this year.
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Finland’s African swine fever cases reinforce Canada’s vigilance Western Producer Finland’s first-ever outbreak of African swine fever is reinforcing why Canada’s pork industry has spent years preparing for a disease that could devastate livestock production and shut down export markets overnight. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency responded quickly after Finnish authorities confirmed African swine fever in three wild boar piglets in eastern Finland, announcing July 30 that it had prohibited imports of Finnish raw or unprocessed swine products and byproducts collected or slaughtered after June 24. Imports of live pigs, semen and embryos from Finland were also suspended. “The spread of African swine fever through Europe and around the world demonstrates the need for vigilance, something that the Canadian hog sector demonstrates every day,” said Cam Dahl, general manager of Manitoba Pork. “We must do whatever we can to keep this disease out of Canada.” Canada remains free of
The risk posed by infected wild boar remains a major concern across Europe, reinforcing the importance of keeping Canada’s domestic swine and wild pig populations free of the disease. | Photo courtesy University of Saskatchewan African swine fever, but the disease continues to spread across Europe and Asia. ASF harmless to humans, devastating to industry While harmless to humans, ASF is highly contagious and often fatal in pigs, making it one of the most significant biosecurity threats facing the global pork industry. Laboratory results from Finland are being verified
by the European Union’s reference laboratory in Spain. Finnish authorities have established an infection zone around the affected area near the Russian border and restricted the movement of pigs to help contain the disease. The CFIA said pork products collected or slaughtered before June 24 remain eligible for import from Finland, provided the slaughter or
collection date appears on official documentation. If that date is unavailable, the certificate’s signature date will be used. The economic stakes are enormous for Canada’s pork industry, where about 70 per cent of production is exported and uninterrupted access to international markets is essential. An outbreak would have
far-reaching consequences for producers, processors, rural communities and thousands of jobs tied to the sector. In Manitoba alone, the pork industry contributes about $2.3 billion annually to the provincial economy. Exports account for roughly 90 per cent of that activity and support about 23,000 jobs, says Manitoba Pork Council general manager Cam Dahl. Dahl said the risk posed by infected wild boar remains a major concern across Europe, reinforcing the importance of keeping Canada’s domestic swine and wild pig populations free of the disease. Government, industry work hard to prevent outbreak He said governments and industry have spent years strengthening on-farm biosecurity, surveillance and emergency response plans to prepare for the possibility of an outbreak. That work includes negotiating international zoning agreements, such as one with Japan, aimed at restoring export trade more quickly should African swine fever
ever be detected in Canada. Dahl said a key part of surveillance and eradication efforts is Manitoba’s Squeal on Pigs program, which helps ensure wild pig populations do not become reservoirs for disease. “Farmers are doing the right thing through measures like enhanced biosecurity, and pork organizations like Manitoba Pork are actively working with all levels of government and other stakeholders on developing plans for if there is ever an outbreak of ASF in North America,” he said. Dahl said Canadians and international travellers also play an important role in protecting the country’s pork industry. “We need all Canadians to recognize the potential for travellers to walk foreign animal diseases into the country,” he said. “Travellers have a role to play as well, including never bringing back food items like pork back from holidays and truthfully answering questions at customs checkpoints following international travel.”
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Each day that passes is one day closer to harvest in Saskatchewan. Some have started while others continue to wait. For example, one farmer in the Rosetown area says he was about to begin harvesting lentils last week, but a halfinch of rain put it on hold for a few days. But Stuart Lawrence admitted there won't be much of a lentil crop as it was heavily affected by heavy rainfall in June, resulting in aphanomyces root rot and Fusarium root rot. "Unfortunately, they're probably in the neighbourhood of about 40 per cent of the crop damaged and there'll be zero bushels to the acre
Farmers work long hours at many different times of the year, depending on the operation and what they grow or raise. | FarmPhotos.ca there." said Lawrence, add- they "ended up scrambling", we could buy some capacity ing they also had bertha army he said. and and get some fungicide worms and had to spray in"So it was quite a bit of a put on canola while we were secticide. challenge to get it all done in trying to do other herbicides.” The wet start to the season a timely fashion," Lawrence Other crops Lawrence also delayed herbicide and added. "We actually did have will be combining this year fungicide applications, so to call in an airplane so that include canola, durum, malt barley, and Kabuli chickpeas. Elsewhere, a farmer in the Nokomis area figures he is still a few weeks away. Brett Halstead says wheat
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"Everything is coming along quite well. I would say the fields are relatively even for the most part with the exception of some fields that we got hail damaged." Jolly-Nagel said, noting the plants did regrow and is hopeful to get a good yield. "I think it'll be a bit of a back and forth this year. We're going to have to have a lot of extra patience and really choose the fields wisely, those that are ready at the time," she said. "So yeah, lots of decisions yet to be made once we get in the field." Jolly-Nagel said there was no issue with insects or disease this year, adding her area received a good amount of moisture. All three producers indicated they still have to prepare before starting harvest, from servicing equipment, to cleaning grain bins, to organizing a work schedule for those who will help them during the season.
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Call 306-893-8222 place at 1 Number 199642674, and you are requiredoftoWaseca TAKE NOTICE ainvites $10,THIS 488.37 cheque to Barb Weisner Hall Thank you to volunteers to register a four-person the Maidst XCE MONTHS FROM THE SERVICE NumberDonovan 199642821, and you are required to TAKE NOTICE Gloria passed PER: were on hand serving up OF everyone to come to NOTICE ON YOU and, subject to the further provisi PER: that unless you contest the claim of the municipality or who Board on May 14. | Photo courtesy Kathy Utri are pitching in – we that near unless you contest the claim of of thecheer municipality or away Marshall on Aug. or plenty at the Old Paradise Hill Community Margarita Pena, Administrator redeem theof land pursuant to the provisions of the above always need help. Mrs. AnMargarita Pena, Administrator redeem pursuant to the provisions the provisions above Uove and, to the further 10, at subject thethe ageland of 78 years. Time Saloon of at Dog Patch Centre to meet Father MarTax Enforcement Act, a group certificate of title will Active be Thank to everyone Act WITHIN SIXUtri MONTHSThe FROM THE you SERVICE OF THIS derson had an eager Act WITHIN SIX MONTHS FROM THE SERVICE OF THIS By Kathy Sincere sympathy is offered Festival 2026 from July 24 co Ladao on Sunday, Aug. HIS who attended Waseca’s NOTICE ON YOU and, subject to the further provisions of of Grade 1s over to the muYOUcertificate and, subject to theof further provisions of be23. ey toNOTICE allAct, her ON family: daughters, to 26. Once again, the annuDoors open at 3 p.m. for ment a title will issued ofPalmer the ofgeneral applicant willtubs. thereafter be forever est annual seum toyou plant garden Zia Homes Ltd.Enforcement Act, ato The Tax certificate title will meeting be issuedand The Tax(Calvin) Enforcement Act, a certificate ofnear title Whelan-Loon will be issued Marie Nicholson, en Palmer al event an afternoon of Gas visiting. A on May 14. A few Waseca Summer hours are 2 to 5 Poundmaker Staued toofthe applicantOwner(s)) and you will thereafter be forever estopped Assessed to the applicant andTingley, you will thereafter be forever estopped(Name (Shane) Lake be was an incredible pulled pork andisroast beef tion atdebarred Paynton now inand Board sessed Owner(s)) p.m. Saturdays and Sunfrom setting up any claim to, or in r ped andSuzann you will thereafter forever estopped and from setting upRecreation any debarred claim to, or in memrespect and debarred from setting up three any claim to,ofor music in respect Lisa (Leigh) Schooley business. On the Yellowdays and supper with dessert will be bers could attend the hall days, June 1 to Sept. 1. ect of,DESCRIPTION the land. 16)OFatLANDS: CRIPTION LANDS: LEGAL of,OF the land. head (Highway theof, board meeting after the and Cara (Kevin) Boyer; friendship. The Kin Club’s The board has hired a provided at 5 p.m. Please the land. rom setting up any claim to, or in respect 103, Plan C4240, Extension 0 Lot 1, Block 97, Plan C4240 Extension 0 west entrance to Paynton, it AGM and present Waseca The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained student who will happily nine grandchildren, six service included running bring a salad if you’d like. The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained Spend Sp p e n some quality family time together together. . : 135432558 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 ned Title Number: 144185104 great-grandchildren; sisthe bar and the 50/50 all Everybody is welcome. on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. With for $10,488.37. This was visit the museum this sumthe municipality. of ter, (Byron) Bell; weekend. Dog Patch is from Maidstone Museum The amount required to redeem the land may be ascer the Sheryl municipality. Worship at the church competitive gas prices and their shareof of theyour proceeds choice. mer. To book other tours or and numerous extended a unique experience that board isthis looking for assis- 2025. Dated 1 day of August, NOTICE a well-stocked convenience from the Waseca 10th an- events, call the museum at Dated this 1 day of August, 2025. NOTICE family. Gloria was a truly blends Our community has a number of churches community, his- store, tance it’s at aour annual corn on the Clerk, Treasurer or Administr welcome amenualapplication fish fry. The commu- to306-893-2890. uired to the may ascertained (The Taxredeem Enforcement Act)land beautiful soul who touched (The Tax Enforcement Act) tory, music andbe amazing roast on Wednesday, Sept. nity for Paynton and area nity is on a cleanup blitz of Boardyour members family. have and a variety for you & so many people with her service. The Kin Club ofof 9, todenominations shuck 3 p.m. the residents andcorn willat hopethe municipality. village and cemetery tickets for our annual funPER: PER: CE THAT the City of North Battleford intends TAKE NOTICE THAT the City of North Battleford intends to friendliness, kindness and Maidstone to the Clerk, Treasurer or has Administrator built a re- fully and/ordraw helpof in the kitchen travellers from Margarita and has already seen many draiser raffle with a chance Pena, Administrator Margarita Pena, Administrator Incoming museum Justin left, and outgoing manager Bernadette Leslie or be registered as owner under the above Act stmanager of the toland She the greeted liable partnership with the between 4:30 and 7 p.m. ered asgenerosity. owner under above Act of the land the highway. positive results. Hopefully, win Miller, two $500 meat ANGLICAN PARISH Contact the News-Optimist to shown at the Fred Light Museum on July 31, 2025. each of us with a smile and day of August, 2025. Dated this 1 Dog Patch crew and looks Any amount of time will Rev. Trevor Malyon described at the foot of this document. y.t the foot of this document. Joseph Wesley Palmer have your church included. Rev. Jan Trost Homes Ltd. was always eager to engage forward to seeing everyone beZiaappreciated. Contact Notice to Creditors
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Come Join Us Sundays at 11:00 am Loving God Carolin Doreen Palmer 306-445-7261 Growing Together in(Name conversation, sharing her again in July of Assessed Owner(s)) adtakers@png.glaciermedia.ca Serving Others2027. Prowit, sense of humour and Phone ceeds from the 50/50 are Church: 306-445-4818 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS: Email: tbcnb@sasktel.net wealth of stories with evsplit with Dog Patch and Lot 20, Block103, Plan C4240, Extension 0 www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS: ed on the tax lien registered against the existing www.facebook.com/battleriverparish Anyone wanting to be a Lot 1, Block 97, Plan C4240 Extension 0 BATTLEFORD–Families efords MLA Jeremy Cockrill, stpaulnb@sasktel.net People can also take in the title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Contact: 306 445 land eryone. inTitlethe Land135432558 Titles Registry as Club’s Interest Gloria liked reading the Kin share goes to vendor at the144185104 fall market, and visitors alike will have Justin Miller–Fred Light4155 Number: Title Number: Mumany demonstrations hapNumber 199643103, and you required to TAKE NOTICE and sharing books, trav- toTelemiracle. The donation please contact Desirae at are 9642922, and youherare required TAKE NOTICE lots to do at the Fred Light seum manager trainee, one pening at the museum, such 1702 - 106th Street, North Battleford Water Ministry that 306-893-7177 unless you contest the claim of inthe municipality or theLiving elling, camping and holding they ($20/table). PER: NOTICE Come Join receive Us Sundaysfrom at 11:00working am Museum Battleford at the NOTICE of firefighters, and the as blacksmithing, rope makyou contest thegatherings. claim ofShe the municipality or big family the bar comes The the market be opento the Loving God back to our Kin Club of Maidstone members served smiles all around at Dog Patch Festival redeem landwill pursuant provisions of the above Sr. Pastor Brian Arcand PER: upcoming annual Family Fun (The Tax Enforcement Act) manager of the Battleford ing and woodturning. Sunday Afternoonnear (The Tax Enforcement Act) Growing 306-441-9385 deeplytoforthe others, and surrounding Margarita Pena, Admin community.Act WITHIN from 4 toSIX 8 p.m. The corn land cared pursuant provisions ofServing the Together above Loon Lake from July 24 to 26. | Photo courtesy Kathy Utri Day. Discovery Co-op. The day isService also a good time MONTHS SERVICE OF THISPastor Anand George Others intends Sunday Services 10:30 am nds TAKE NOTICE THAT the to City of Maidstone North Pena, Battleford TAKEmeal NOTICE THAT the CityFROM of Various NorthTHE Battleford intends to 3:00 p.m. was absolutely devoted Disc Golf had roast will be available Margarita Administrator Weeklywill Programs The event take place of“There Phone Church: will be all sorts of for people to get to know the SIX MONTHS FROM THE SERVICE OF306-445-4818 THIS 306-441-7138 NOTICE and, subject the further and be ON registered as owner under to thePastor above ActSitter of provisions the land to be registered as ownerallunder aboveout Actfor of the land her family, cherishing Casey 22the players Week 15 from 5 toYOU 7 p.m. Email: tbcnb@sasktel.net Aug. 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. different games for adults and museum more. www.livingfaithchapel.ca YOU and, subject theof further of 11. Draw www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca 1372 102ndADVERTISING 306-445-3009 described atStthe footAct, of this document. The Tax Enforcement a certificate of retiring title will be issued SH the time spent with her document. CONSULTANTS GENERAL CONTRACTOR described at thetofoot this onprovisions Tuesday, Aug. Reminder: - 103rd Street “Most (Use East Door) Museum manager children,” 1371 said Bernadette. people who come SMALL ADS children, grandchildren and winners were Maja McInDrop off school supplies orcement a certificate titleto will be issued to the The applicant and you thereafter beLeslie municipality claimswill title toBernadette the land byforever virtue ofitestopped an an said will Andria Maria Harron The event also includes through the Family Fun DayTodd Pa ckelychuk TheAct, municipality claimsoftitle the land by virtue of an Battlefords Cowboy Church Owner/O great-grandchildren. Gloria toshThird Regional and JustinAvenue Wiltermuth. of any kind at Making Battleford United interest based on the tax lien registered against the existing Ukrainian Catholic Parish of All Saints ing be a great day to get out and four that will play will take the time to come and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect bands cant and you will thereafter be forever estopped WORK! interest based on the tax lien registered against the existing Services will be dearly missed by all The ace pot was unclaimed Waves Salon (204-Main St.) (Name of the Assessed title to the in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Owner(s)) 902land - 108th Street, North Battleford get to know museum. ed outside at the Contractor gazebo. through the museum,” Leslie est Owner(s)) United Church General title to theChurch landany the Landto, Titles Registry asRyan Interest of, the land. 1st You’re & 3rd Thursday ed from setting up claim or in respect reading who knew her. Ainprivate and rose to $120. Donbefore Saturday, Aug. 29 Number 199643103, and you are required to TAKE NOTICE “We’ll have horse and Rev. Jo-Ann Hills The day also includes said. Divine Liturgy: Sundays at 10:30 a.m. CE Number you are required to TAKE of each Month 52service -199642922, 4th Avenue West Oilfield Automotive family will beand held. ovan took the high NOTICE singleThe at amount for the third annual Student • New There Construction a that unless you contest theLeonid claim ofMalkov themay municipality or Oilfield one wagon rides, a be clown who a silent auction inside the will now! be something required toRev. redeem the land ascertained or Pastor: Battleford, SK Battleford Legion Hall 7:00 p.m. that contest the claim of the municipality or Theunless sons ofyou Elaine Braun 5 under par and Fairway Fresh Start. A free haircutto the TION OF LANDS: Sunday Worship Services redeem the land pursuant provisions of the above • Renovations does balloon twisting, a magFire Brigade building, with for the kids, too. ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS LEGAL OF LANDS: PASTOR ove Industrial on application toOffice: thesupplies Clerk, TreasurerDESCRIPTION or Administrator of Agriculture 1-306-343-6516 - Rick Martin redeem the land provisions of the invite everyone topursuant attend ato the to 6 under par and required to306-937-3177 redeem the land may beHeaven’s ascertained at 10:45 amabove Call Actneeded WITHINschool SIX MONTHS FROM THE and SERVICE OFtank.” THIS ic show, a dunk funds raised benefitting the “Most times306we do have a Industrial HIS the municipality. memorial in her honour onExtension 1,onofPlan 101959566, 0 Candace Mack-Horton Act WITHIN SIX MONTHS FROM THE SERVICE OF THIS remained best team score. will give kids a great start 306.441.1980 NOTICE ON YOU and, subject to the further provisions of Some of the local celebrimuseum. little scavenger hunt that they to the Clerk, Treasurer of Lot 10,Maidstone, Block 94, C4240,CATHOLIC ExtensionST. 0 VITAL’S Worship Leader: or Administrator 306-445-8171 SK •Plan Ph:ROMAN 306-893-2631 NotreKylie Dame de Lourdes Church 445-7261 Saturday, Aug. 22and, at 2 subject p.m. to High averages are: Tierof1 toThe their school NOTICE ON YOU the further provisions Tax Enforcement Act, a certificate of title will be issued stupcoming Heather MacKinnon ties who have volunteered to Coffee and tea will be can look for in here for difCooke 104th Street, North Battleford, SKAutomotive S9A 1S8 dayAve. of &August, 2025. this 1 12th 11 - 18th Street, 306.445.3144 Battleford, SK ued ality. Please 6436193 kerandasupply.com Elaine’s Act, famiMatt -9.44, TierDated 2 year. LiveSayers Streaming Available at The Taxjoin Enforcement a certificate of title will be issued to the applicant willTitle thereafter beOffice: forever estopped Number: 146617689 participate in the dunk tank available inside the Fire Bri- ferent artifacts,” Leslie said.FREE E PASTOR:and Rev.you Father Millan Sajonas 306-445-3836 Phone 306-937-7340 ped SUNDAY Phone 306-445-7261 Times: www.thirdavenueunitedchurchnb.ca st and debarred fromMass setting upSaturdays: any claim7:00 to, pm or inAgriculture respect the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped Senior D djshynkaruk@gmail.com day ofto August, 2025. 1ect PASTOR - Fr. Manh Nguyen Email: thirdaveunited@sasktel.net Sundays: 11:00 am & 5:00 pm (except July & August)
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Borden & Area News
English high tea hosted at Borden Museum By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent
The Borden and District Museum held a Victorian English Tea and Fashion Show on Aug. 15 in the Borden Friendship Club Room with guests from Borden, Maymont, Radisson and elsewhere. Everyone present enjoyed English tea or herbal tea served in fancy teacups with saucers, many of them donated by the late Ann Brand. Jugs for water were on each table and, on the three-tiered plates borrowed from Wendy Sherlock of Maymont, were a variety of ribbon sandwiches, scones, wrapped rolls and dainties. There was clotted cream and strawberry jam to put on the scones. After tea was enjoyed by guests, Brenda Tumbach explained where the teapots and tiered plates came from, along with the many teacups and saucers. Wendy Sherlock explained the origin of English high tea originating in the 11th century in England. She told of the etiquette for stirring the tea and drinking it. Karen Kerr hosted the fashion show, with young people from the area modelling a 1950s formal gown, go-go dress, a coat with a velveteen collar and a white skirt, a purple flounce dress and Case wearing a Borden Barons jacket over a striped shirt and pants from the 1930s. Girls modelled a house dress, a 1970 fancy flowered dress with a flounce over the shoulder, a yellow long gown with a tie belt and bow in back, short mini beach wear and a fancy silver dress with pleated skirt and long ties on back. Case modelled a man’s dress suit and two girls modelled wedding dresses – one from 1952 and the shorter one from the 1920s. The door prize of three jars of homemade jams went to Jackie Meister of Borden.
From left to right: M. Harkness modelling a pleated top trouser suit from the 1970s. Case modelling men’s clothing from the early 1920s with a Borden Barons jacket over his arm. Wedding dresses: a long one from 1952 and the shorter one from the 1920s. | Photos by Lorraine Olinyk
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306-937-3177 Worship Leader: Heather MacKinnon
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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
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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
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