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Tony Cote Summer Games take over the Battlefords
By Angela Brown SaskToday.ca
NORTH BATTLEFORD–The Tony Cote Summer Games are in the Battlefords this week bringing more than 3,000 young First Nation athletes from across the province to the region.
More than 20,000 people will be attending the Games, running July 26 to 31, including athletes, coaches, spectators and families.
Chief Quenton Swiftwolfe, with Moosomin First Nation and Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC), said the event is important to youth.
“It’s definitely important for our youth to connect, collaborate, make new friendships, and to bring First Nations youth out of their shell,” he said. “It’s an important aspect of our First Nations communities, where a lot of these kids in our communities don’t have that opportunity to go play elsewhere, and this is their own. The Tony Cote Summer Games is an opportunity for them to come out and express themselves.”
Tony Cote is the founder of the Summer Games.
“He was an advocate for sports, for First Nations,” Swiftwolfe said. “He was an advocate to bring these
By Angela Brown SaskToday.ca
NORTH BATTLEFORD–The province has committed to match funds contributed from the federal government in the proposed Battlefords Regional Arena and Events Centre project
Battlefords MLA Jeremy Cockrill made the announcement at a gathering at Rotary Plaza in North Battleford on July 27.
“Today, we announced that the province is committing to funding one-third of the project costs of the new Battlefords Arena and Events Centre,” he said, “if the project is approved under the direct delivery stream of the Building Communities Strong Fund that the federal government
Indigenous veterans with flags start the grand entry, followed by the First Nations Chiefs, dignitaries, then the Tony Cote Games athletes. | Photo by Averil Hall
Battlefords MLA Jeremy Cockrill speaks at a gathering at Rotary Plaza in North Battleford on July 27, 2026. | Photo by Angela Brown
Province commits to match funds from feds in Battlefords Regional Arena project
Continued from page 1 recently announced. This is a huge opportunity.”
In a letter to the federal government, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe endorsed three major infrastructure projects seeking funding through the federal government’s Build Communities Strong Fund–Direct Delivery Stream: the Battlefords Arena and Events Centre, the Prince Albert Convention and Cultural Event Centre, and the Downtown Event and Entertainment District in Saskatoon.
“This really is a vote of confidence from the province in the future of the Battlefords, in the future of Prince Albert, and in the future of Saskatoon, in saying these are important projects to these communities, and even though under this particular stream of funding we don’t necessarily need or are obligated to put money in, we want to be there to support these projects and make sure that they go ahead,” Cockrill said.
The full estimated cost of the Battlefords Regional Arena and Events Centre is about $96 million. The City of North Battleford asked for a $30 million contribution from the federal government.
“If the feds put in $30 million, we would match
gather at the province’s announcement
the $30 million,” said Cockrill. “The local fundraising group [is raising money], the city has committed $15 million, the Town of Battleford has committed some dollars. I think you’re going to continue to see more and more regional partners come on board.”
North Battleford Mayor Kelli Hawtin said the proposed Regional Arena and Events Centre is important to the community.
“This is a significant project for the City of North Battleford and our region in terms of first of all
replacing aged infrastructure,” she said. “It’s a mandatory thing that we need to do, but also enhancing the economic opportunity of the region. This could be a very instrumental project for the entire region.”
She said the city appreciates the province’s support.
“It’s very positive. It’s appreciated,” Hawtin said. “The partnerships that we’ve established in the region have really helped us advance to this point, but the partnership of the province is instrumental in continuing to advance this milestone.”
Told she might never speak, Saskatchewan teen reaches national spelling bee
By Angela Brown SaskToday.ca
POUNDMAKER CREE
NATION–A First Nation youth who resides in Poundmaker Cree Nation and is a Flying Dust First Nation band member was recently invited to take part in a national spelling bee in Ottawa. It was a dream come true for Dallynn Tootoosis, who participated in the Canada National Super Spelling Bee in Ottawa on July 17 and 18.
Dallynn was the only First Nation participant and the only one from Saskatchewan.
“I was pretty nervous,” she said. “I did get to second round. I realized I was the only kid there from Saskatchewan and I was the only Indigenous one there. It made me feel better because I felt important.”
Dallynn, 13, became interested in words and spelling from an early age.
a spelling bee and I did.”
To qualify for nationals, Dallynn participated in the Saskatchewan First Nations Spelling Bee in March, where she performed well in her category.
“It was good,” she said. “I got second place. That’s why I advanced.”
Iris Derocher, Dallynn’s mother, is thrilled with her daughter’s success for competing in nationals.
“It was great,” she said. “I still feel so much pride for my daughter. She has a lot to be proud of.”
“Not many people can take a national stage and get up there and spell words,” Derocher added. “A lot of people have trouble spelling, so we told her definitely be proud, my baby. It’s something to be proud of.”
lary in sign language was at approximately 60 words; by three years old the tracheostomy came out and we’ve never been able to keep her quiet since. Always reading, spelling, and learning, she’s now 13 and her word vocabulary is something out of this world.”
Dallynn won the top reader award in Grade 1. She’s an artist who loves to draw and do digital art.
Derocher thanks Dallynn’s teacher for seeing her daughter’s talents as a strong speller.
“When I was a little kid, my auntie and my family would read books to me,” she said. “That’s how I started getting into writing and reading. As I got older, my spelling got better. In Eighth Grade, I had a chance to join
Derocher said her daughter had challenges early in her life so she is especially proud to see her daughter do so well today.
“Born with paralyzed vocal cords and being told by doctors that she may never speak, Dallynn required a tracheostomy when she was 21 days old,” she said. “By two years old, her vocabu-
“Teacher Priscilla Tootoosis-Iron made this all possible,” she said. “She asked Dallynn if she wanted to try out at the Saskatchewan First Nations Spelling Bee, where she placed second and earned her a spot on the national stage in Ottawa at the 2026 Canada Super Spelling Bee. She made it past the first round with the word ‘accomplishment.’ Nerves got the better of her in the second round when she was faced with one of the trick words, ‘personnel.’
“She’ll never ever spell that word wrong again,” Derocher said with a laugh.
Dignitaries
for the Battlefords Regional Arena and Events Centre on July 27, 2026. |
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Dallynn Tootoosis took part in a national spelling bee in Ottawa.
Tony Cote Summer Games take over the Battlefords
Continued from page 1 Games to fruition.”
The Summer Games happen every two years in different communities.
As part of the Lance Run event, every host has a sacred bundle that they carry from community to community every two years.
Runners travelled from
July 15 to 25, carrying the lance from the 2024 host community, Lac La Ronge, to the current host community, North Battleford.
“The Lance Run brings community youth together to run to the next venue, which is North Battleford,” Swiftwolfe said. Swiftwolfe said there
are many highlights to the Games.
“The Games are within the Battlefords, where it’s going to bring an economic boon to the city of North Battleford and the town of Battleford,” he said. “The highlights of the Games are utilizing North Battleford’s facilities and allowing peo-
ple to come out and participate, and to visit and make new friends.”
The Games include archery, canoe races, soccer, softball, beach volleyball and track and field, to name a few sports athletes will be taking part in.
Swiftwolfe is especially excited about the canoe races.
“In my community, it’s the first time ever we are hosting the canoe races on Murray Lake,” he said. “It’s a big thing for us. I think that’s a highlight for us as a chief and council.”
Swiftwolfe thanks the partners for helping make the Games possible.
“I’d like to thank the City of North Battleford and the surrounding areas for supporting First Nations athletes and by allowing them to partner with us in utilizing their facilities,” he said.
Girls in ribbon skirts and jingle dresses, carrying Moosomin and Sweetgrass First Nations flags, bring in their athletes.
Team Big River walk on the track with flags held high.
After the Lance Run participants video was played, the Lance was brought onto Centennial Track.
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You know you grew up in Battleford if you remember...
Barbering
By Daryl Jones
Unless you had a parent who was skilled at cutting hair, growing up as a boy in Battleford in the 50s and 60s generally included trips to Joe’s Barbershop on Main Street to let resident barber Joe Globa work his magic. This usually meant bald sides and brush cut top which was the style in those days: in and out in ten minutes flat. I recall once glancing around my grade five class at Battleford Central and noticing that, while the girls modelled a variety of bobs, bangs and bouffants, my fellow males and I all looked as though we had just reported for military service.
By the mid-sixties all that had changed and long hair was increasingly prominent among my friends and me. I wore my new Beatle haircut with pride until Mrs. Allan, the mother of a friend, remarked that although she had considered me to be a passably good-looking kid up to that point, my new hairstyle made me closely resemble the south end of a north-bound mule. Looking back at photos of myself from that era I have to admit she might have been on to something.
Fast forward forty-five years and, now retired and looking for new challenges, I decided to have a go at cutting my own hair despite a lack of fine hand-eye coordination and an even greater lack of enthusiasm on the part of my wife. Her skepticism proved well-founded as on more than one occasion in the early days, the results of my handiwork were such that if we went out in public, I had to walk at least 20 feet behind her so she could pretend she had no idea who this strange-looking person following her was.
Results like that decreased over the years as I purchased better equipment, actually began reading the instructions in the kits, and watched a few YouTube videos dedicated to self-barbering.
The last, and among the most memorable of my self-inflicted hair-related mishaps occurred a few years ago when, towards the end of a cut I had taken the length guide off of the clipper to change it to a longer guide to finish off the top. The phone rang and a lengthy chat resulted in about 15 minutes on the computer before I could resume my haircut. I walked back into the bathroom, picked up the clippers and, having neglected to put the new guide on, promptly shaved a bald strip a couple of inches in length along the centre of my head; kind of a reverse Mohawk. My resulting expletive brought my wife to investigate and, taking a quick look at me, she shook her head sadly and, without a word, went back to her book. I had no choice but to take myself, wearing a ball cap, to the walk-in clinic for repairs. I don’t know what miracle I expected the hairdresser on duty to perform but I returned home later virtually bald and $35 plus tip poorer. Worst of all, I could have finished shaving my head myself and saved the money.
At any rate I have managed to avoid those kinds of incidents recently and, although I’m not ready to hang up a shingle, I have gained some level of expertise in cutting my own hair over the years. Ah Mrs. Allan, if you could only see me now!
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A barber who isn’t Joe Globa giving a boy who isn’t me a haircut in the 50s.
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Contract for Battleford Arena expansion project awarded
By Angela Brown SaskToday.ca
BATTLEFORD–Construction plans for the expansion of the Battleford Arena will move ahead now that the contract has been awarded for the work.
The issue was discussed at Battleford town council’s meeting on July 20.
Council approved awarding the contract to Lyle V Schell Construction Management Services Ltd. in the amount of $4,300,214.
The company had the lowest of four bids received.
According to CAO Landon Chambers’ report, the company had previously completed several projects for the town. Based on this experience, Associated Engineering has expressed confidence in the contractor’s ability to successfully complete the arena expansion project.
“We’re very excited,” said Mayor Ames Leslie. “Mr. Schell and his crew have a very good reputation for the work they do. Quite frankly, I think council is just excited that we’re at this point, and the renovation can start
here in the very near future. I think the arena project is something that our community is very much supportive of more than anything I’ve seen in my time as the mayor. I’m excited that we can finally tell people that the project is about to start.”
As part of the arena renovation and expansion project, Associated Engineering proposed a new entrance vestibule and canopy, and expanded lobby, and a new accessible washroom, and improved sight-lines to the south side of the arena; creating four new dressing rooms to the west side of the arena; and creating new storage and janitorial rooms, and two additional accessible washrooms, a referee
room with showers, and a centralized lighting control panel to the north side of the arena.
A fundraising committee has been set up to raise funds for the Battleford Arena project. Leslie encourages people who can to donate to the project.
“I would think that anybody who lives in this community, who came from this community, or has some great memories from the Battleford Arena, if there’s something that they can afford or are willing to put forth, we will be grateful in all sense of the word,” Leslie said. “Every dollar we can help fundraise just reduces that impact on taxation.”
Battleford eyeing plans for a splash park
By Angela Brown SaskToday.ca
BATTLEFORD–Battleford town council is considering plans for a new splash park for Battleford.
The construction of the project is proposed for 2027.
The estimated cost of construction would be $260,000.
The town has allocated $157,400 to reserves for this project.
According to Parks and Recreation manager Jordan Schechtel’s report, if the Rotary Club of the Battlefords is able to provide $50,000 in external funding, it would require the town to allocate an additional $52,600 toward to the project in 2027.
“Council was asked to reaffirm its commitment to
the project so planning can begin, and the expense can be included in the 2027 capital budget,” Schechtel said.
Mayor Ames Leslie said the Rotary Club of the Battlefords had the idea for the splash park.
“The Rotary approached the town some time ago about potentially helping sponsor a splash park in the town of Battleford and in the city of North Battleford,” he said. “You’ve seen the city open theirs here this spring, and we were to be next on the list for that support from the Rotary, so we’re definitely grateful for that, that they’re willing to step forward to help sponsor a facility like a splash park in town in Battleford.”
“I think any time you add something like this to your
community, I think it’s great for the community, but I asked administration to take a pause and do a survey of the residents just to make sure this is what we want, and also if this is something the residents come forth to be in support of, where exactly is the best place to put this,” Leslie added. “As we heard, it could be upwards to a quarter of a million or $300,000 investment of the taxpayers to do, so we just want to make sure that our residents want it and [look at] where it should go.”
Two possible locations were discussed–at 35th Street Park and beside the Alex Dillabough Centre. Administration recommended 35th Street Park, because water and sewer is already available at this location.
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NDP, CUPE concerned about possible healthcare workers strike impacting the Battlefords
By Angela Brown SaskToday.ca
NORTH BATTLEFORD–
The Saskatchewan NDP and CUPE are concerned about the impact of a potential healthcare workers strike and how it could affect the Battlefords.
The union CUPE Local 5430, which represents more than 14,000 healthcare workers in the province, says workers may be in a position to strike in September.
“I am here to talk about a likely imminent strike by healthcare workers that would take place in September,” said Saskatchewan NDP Shadow Minister for Women’s Health Jacqueline Roy during a visit to North Battleford on July 23. “We know that CUPE has said that they will ask their membership whether or not they want a strike in September. We know the membership is quite upset right now, so it’s highly likely that this is happening.”
Roy said she sent several notes to Saskatchewan Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill expressing her concern.
“We are afraid that a strike could come or that other worker disruptions could happen, because it’s been four years that many of these workers have been going without a new contract and without a raise,” she said.
Roy said that healthcare workers are leaving Saskatchewan to move to Alberta and other provinces where there are more competitive salaries.
“In Alberta, the starting wage for many of Saskatchewan’s careers in healthcare is the salary cap in Saskatchewan,” she said. “So, it’s the most someone can get, even after 25 years or 30 years of service.”
Many different positions
will be impacted if there is a healthcare workers strike, such as nurses, technicians, assistants and continuing care workers.
“If they go on strike, there’s going to be longer lineups at hospitals, because some of this non-essential care is going to disappear,” Roy said. “There is going to be a lot less help at the long-term care facilities.”
She said many people would be losing a lot of the services they depend on with a strike.
“What it means for the Battlefords is less and less access to healthcare at a time where the Battlefords have had difficulty retaining healthcare workers to begin with,” Roy added.
CUPE 5430 President Bashir Jalloh said working conditions are among the membership’s concerns.
“Our members work long shifts all the time,” he said. “They are short-staffed. They are burnt out. They don’t get vacation because of the number of vacancies. They are being mandated to work all the time. We are looking for a better working environment and a wage increase. We are looking for a collective agreement that will retain healthcare workers in Saskatchewan. And also to recruit and help attract healthcare workers to come to Saskatchewan to work in Saskatchewan.”
Jalloh said there will be long wait times for people having blood work at the Battlefords Union Hospital and other facilities if a strike goes ahead.
“When you go do x-rays, you’re not going to have enough significant people to do those jobs,” he said.
“Emergency services will not be closed, but the services that will be provided will be limited, very limited,” Jalloh added.
Saskatchewan Health Minister and Battlefords
MLA Jeremy Cockrill said health care workers play an important role in the health care system and the province thanks them for their work delivering high-quality patient care across the province every day.
“Negotiations towards a new collective bargaining agreement remain ongoing,” he said in a statement. “The best deals are reached at the bargaining table, and we continue to ask that employers and unions sit down and work together to find an agreement that works for health care workers, employers, patients, and communities. SAHO has tabled comprehensive proposal packages with all health provider unions and will be meeting again with CUPE next week. SAHO’s proposals include provisions to enable more efficient delivery of patient-centred care while also offering compensation increases, including substantial back pay. Bargaining updates are available at https://saho.ca/ updates/bargaining-updates/ saho-cupe-bargaining-updates.”
Cockrill said that the government continues to work on its Human Resources (HHR) Action Plan, which is the most ambitious plan in Canada.
“More than 7,500 new health care workers have joined the front lines since the HHR Action Plan launched in 2022,” he said.
“The Patients First Health Care Plan adds to this work by outlining over 50 actions to ensure patients are receiving the right care in the right place at the right time. Many of these actions will directly grow the health care workforce by adding more training seats, expanded scope of practice, and adding more positions in many of the new facilities under construction right across the province.”
Cockrill said in previ-
ous years, there have been challenges around the stability of imaging services at Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH).
“However, this year we are seeing much-improved stability of imaging services at BUH to ensure that people can get the right care as close to home as possible,” he said.
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North Battleford preparing for Tony Cote Summer Games
By Angela Brown SaskToday.ca
NORTH BATTLEFORD–
The City of North Battleford has been busy preparing for the Tony Cote Summer Games.
Overall about 20,000 people are expected to be in the Battlefords area for the week-long event, which runs July 26 to 31.
That includes athletes, coaches, spectators and families.
More than 3,000 First Nations athletes will be competing in the Games.
A number of the Games will take place at North Battleford venues–track and field, soccer, baseball and archery.
“We’re preparing all the fields, so that they’re in good shape,” said Parks and Recreation Director Cheryl DeNeire. “We’re also just doing a general cut throughout the area. We’re trying to make sure that the city looks its best.”
The Community Safety Officers (CSOs) will be busy with traffic control.
“They have certain areas that they want cordoned off for parking,” DeNeire said.
Centennial Park in North Battleford will be a busy place during the Games.
“Centennial Park has
the outdoor track, and also has two of the softball diamonds,” DeNeire said. “That whole area around Centennial Park is going to be really busy.”
The Battlefords River Valley Centre, where archery will take place, will also be a hub for activity.
The athletes taking part in the Games will stay at the Athletes Village, which is located near the AgriVilla in North Battleford.
“They stay there,” DeNeire said. “That’s where their food is going to be, and any kind of little entertainment to take care of the athletes.”
DeNeire said the city will be managing the crowd control during the Games.
“People are going to be coming and going throughout the week, because the events that take place at the beginning of the week are not the same as the events at the end of the week,” DeNeire said.
She said she is looking forward to the Games.
“I’m really excited and nervous because I want it to go off well for everybody, especially the athletes,” DeNeire said. “I’m excited to see them coming here. The amount of work that the organizers have had to put in is exceptional.”
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Nature leaves its mark
By Rita St. Amant Battlefords Art Club
Through the Battlefords Art Club, I, Rita St.Amant, had the pleasure of leading two eco-printing workshops, each with a group of 10 enthusiastic participants. Using living plants, leaves, and flowers gathered from nature, we explored the fascinating process of creating beautiful botanical prints on paper. By carefully arranging the plant materials and steaming the bundles, the natural pigments and delicate textures were transferred onto the paper, producing unique, one-of-a-kind impressions. It was wonderful to watch everyone experiment with colour, composition, and the unexpected surprises that eco-printing offers. The workshops were filled with creativity, curiosity, and a shared appreciation for the beauty of the natural world, and each participant left with distinctive artwork and a new appreciation for this sustainable art form.
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Where do snowmen & snowwomen dance?
Where do snowmen & snowwomen dance?
What do you call a bee that can’t make up it’s mind? A maybe!
The Snow Ball.
The Snow Ball.
90% of bald people still own a comb. They just can’t part with it.
Did you hear about the guy who froze to death at the Drive-In?
He went to see “Closed For The Winter.”
Did you hear about the guy who froze to death at the Drive-In?
He went to see “Closed For The Winter.”
Ray’s friends claim he’s a baseball nut.
Never make Snow Angels in a Dog Park.
Never make Snow Angels in a Dog Park.
He says they’re way off base.
How many telemarketers does it take to change a lightbulb?
How does a penguin build his house? Igloos it together.
How does a penguin build his house? Igloos it together.
IOnly one, but he has to do it while you are eating dinner.
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Managing your weight around the holidays just requires a little planning. For example, I took the batteries out of my scale on Wednesday.
He gave me a blank stair.
Managing your weight around the holidays just requires a little planning. For example, I took the batteries out of my scale on Wednesday.
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BATC Chiefs, dignitaries and organizers pose with the official Tony Cote jackets in front of the new logo. | Photo by Averil Hall
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Happy Saskatchewan Day
Happy Saskatchewan Day
Fishing derby at Meeting Lake Regional Park Aug. 8.
By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent
Rabbit Lake “Fun Day” was a huge success thanks to the co-ordinator Amanda Moore, who organizes many events in this hoppin’ village. This was held last Sunday with many in attendance and many volunteers were needed. It started with the ever-so-popular pancake breakfast followed by a parade, bunnock, kids’ activities and more. Fun was had by all in the hot weather.
Fishing tournaments offer people a chance to catch the big one and win some hard, cold cash. Mark your calendars for Aug. 8 at Meeting Lake Regional Park with entry fees of $25 in advance or $30 that morning. To register
by email: meetinglakefishing@ gmail.com or go to Wade Schmidt’s cabin No. 7 on South Shore Beach at Meeting Lake. This derby is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with proceeds being donated to the regional park’s fire garage. It’s the usual event with catch, photo, measuring and release of walleye, northern pike and perch.
At Meeting Lake Regional Park, there are more fun activities. Tuesday evening features bingo. There are outdoor movies Saturday evenings by the round hall main entrance door; bring bug spray, snacks, drinks and lawn chairs. One doesn’t have to get bored at the lake.
Medstead Hometown Grocery has Wednesday barbecue meals until Aug.
26. Come check this out if you are in the neighbourhood, or just hop into your vehicle for a leisurely drive and end with a great-tasting meal for approximately $20 (taxes included).
Swimming lessons should be a must on every family’s agenda. Aug. 1014, lessons are at Radisson outdoor pool. Registration can be found by email: www.swimsafe306.com.
What a wonderful experience I had by going to the Dog Patch Music Festival near Whelan this past weekend. I never expected to purchase an accordion (I’m a piano, keyboards musician) so knew I could master this instrument in no time. As a kid, I was enrolled in piano lessons with Junice Headley. In high school, I stud-
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Musician R. Braidek from Big River area showing an enthusiastic boy a few guitar tips in the Dog Patch kids’ corner this past Saturday afternoon. | Photos by Elaine Woloshyn
One of the bands later Saturday afternoon on a neatly designed stage. Notice the front of an old car in the middle.
Sparrow Blue band played late Saturday at Dog Patch Music Festival.These guys had lots of energy, jumping up and down with their long hair swirling all over, reminding me of how lead singer Mick Jagger of the famous Rolling Stones band jumped around while singing on stage.
A large on-site beer garden venue at Dog Patch Music Festival.
Mr. and Mrs. Beiver from rural Paradise Hill with their numerous wooden handcrafted birdhouses, potato bins, vegetable and fruit containers, sturdy kids’ toys and more at Dog Patch Music Festival.
There was a variety of children’s outdoor activities to keep them occupied during the three-day music festival.
The kids’ outdoor covered pavilion at Dog Patch Music Pavilion this past weekend. One can see some vendors in the distance.
A smaller side stage near the main stage at Dog Patch Music Festival this past weekend.
Seniors’ club marks 50th anniversary
By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent
The Borden Museum held a special event on July 17, when special guests were on hand to speak and show a video on the land acknowledgement and treaty.
Brenda Tumbach welcomed everyone, then Karen Kerr introduced the guest speak-
ers. David Worms works out of the Office of Treaty Commissioners with the archives at the University of Saskatchewan, and he spoke of the many treaties signed over the years between the settlers, governments and the First Nations, explained what treaties are and why the British Crown and First Nations entered negotiations going
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back to 1763.
After the seven years of wars, the 13 colonies signed a Royal Proclamation that all land would be considered Aboriginal until ceded by treaty. The British Empire, with colonies all over the world, was going broke, so it had to enter negotiations with the Aboriginals so that everyone could learn to live
together peacefully and in harmony.
Callie McDonald, along with David, had maps showing Aboriginal lands in Saskatchewan from 1874, 1876- 78, 1889, 1906 and in Manitoba from 1871-1908. She spoke of the importance of the pipe ceremony and said the Aboriginals would never sell their land, as it was a
gift given to them to live on forever, and the relationships that treaties build will last for future generations.
They gave a list of books you could access that would further explain treaties, of which two were No Surrender and Everything You Need to Know About Treaties. They gave a gift of a plaque depicting the Indian Treaty
of 1876 with Queen Victoria on one side that was won by Brenda Tumbach. Brenda then presented David and Callie each with a basket of fresh produce and a hanging flower basket. Everyone then shared lunch. The Borden Community Centre walls were decorated with white, red and gold bal-
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By Trudy Janssens Correspondent
Summertime in Meota can be busy, and thanks to so many volunteers, events come off without much fanfare.
This week, Meota Lakefront Paddle and Sail hosted sailing lessons for four days. Five keen students were treated to lessons from one of Saskatchewan’s top instructors. Karl Brady, originally from Ireland, has taken on the top job at Sask Sail. Several sail clubs in the province take turns offering lessons at various locations. Some of these sail clubs are ahead of Meota because they are teaching racing and advanced courses. To date, Meota has offered lessons for beginners, but this year two of the participants repeated the course. They were pleasantly surprised to have picked up several new skills. Now that they’ve had firsthand instruction on Meota’s equipment, there’s a higher likelihood that they’ll be ven-
turing out on their own. We’ll all be watching for that. Saturday turned out to be the perfect day to have a car show. Several clubs turned out and the Meota Car Club did a first-class job hosting them. It’s always interesting to compare notes on the many classic cars people have collected. Many of these cars make the circuit, while others only see the light of day for this car show. It’s really good to have numerous experts on car restorations right here in Meota.
Bev and Darlene Soucess, residents of Meota, have been committed to restoring a 1958 Buick Limited convertible for the last 20 years. I was involved in making a car show poster for them. Bev kept track of all the people who contributed to the project and acknowledged them for contributing everything from body work and painting to upholstery. By far the biggest expense was all the chrome. They were very fortunate to have found a parts car that kept the
are complete. Now that 40 people have taken the lessons over the last four years, there are bound to be more sailboats out on
Lake. I was intrigued by the flotation attachments at the top of the sail. Participants were taught how to tip their boat right in the water and then proceed to pull it upright. | Photo by
Tanya Gansauge
project on budget. I learned that it’s very expensive to restore a car and you have to be committed to see it to its completion. It was wonderful to see that their car took both the People’s Choice and the Participant’s Choice Awards. Congratulations, it’s well deserved.
As mentioned earlier, I thought we should acknowledge a few of the village’s volunteers. Those who cut the grass at several locations, those who keep the organizations working, ADRA, seniors’ centre, sailing club,
Community Complex, cemetery, village parks, regional park volunteers and the churches. Not to forget all the residents who work non-stop every spring, summer and fall to keep their properties looking beautiful. The Meota Lions Club has a reputation for service to the community. They recently hosted a group of international young people at the sailing club. The Lions are great supporters in Meota’s community. And several unsung heroes pitch in every day to keep Meota a vibrant community.
Meota Lakefront Paddle and sail lessons 2026
Jackfish
There was plenty of interest in this 1958 Buick Limited convertible. | Photo by Trudy Janssens
Bev and Darlene Soucess with their fully restored 1958 Buick Limited convertible and the trophies that they won. This car was deemed the best in the Meota Car Show, earning People’s Choice and the Participant’s Choice Awards.
Photo by Trudy Janssens
The Putt Putt Band played at the Friendship Club’s 50th anniversary celebration. Band members are Geoff McBain, Andrew Hess, Kendal, Jamie Redhead and Ross McBain. | Photos by Lorraine Olinyk
Borden Museum display board on rural schools in Borden and the RM Great Bend in early days.
Speakers on treaty rights at Borden Museum were Callie McDonald and David Worms. Brenda Tumbach presents them with gifts on July 17.
Latest CSI numbers show drop in crime levels for North Battleford
By SaskToday staff NORTH BATTLEFORD —
The latest Crime Severity Index (CSI) numbers for 2025 as reported by Statistics Canada show that CSI levels have decreased for North Battleford.
The CSI measures both the volume and seriousness of police-reported crime.
The city of North Battleford saw CSI numbers at 477.10 for 2025. In comparison, 2024 numbers came in at 510.90, while 2023 numbers were 597.11.
The 2025 CSI number was 6.3 times above the overall number for Canada, which was 75.01.
The number for Saskatchewan’s overall CSI was 146.64. That is close to twice the national CSI average number.
For rural North Battleford, numbers increased in 2025 compared to 2024 numbers, but were lower than 2023 numbers.
Rural North Battleford saw 353.34 CSI numbers for 2025. In comparison, 2024 numbers came in at 303.40, while 2023 numbers were at 390.54.
The 2025 CSI number was 4.7 times above the average number for Canada.
Looking at a few more Northern communities in Saskatchewan, Onion Lake had a 2025 CSI number of 745.79. Meadow Lake (municipal) saw a CSI of 321.59, and Prince Albert (municipal) had a CSI of 285.01.
In response to the North Battleford municipal CSI numbers, the City of North Battleford provided this statement:
“As Statistics Canada notes, Crime Severity Index data is a useful tool for law enforcement agencies when determining personnel
resourcing for detachments and police forces. The City of North Battleford receives quarterly updates from the local RCMP Detachment Commander during public city council meetings as part of its close working relationship with Battlefords RCMP. These updates include local statistics and trends which have been identified by the RCMP and are intended to provide not only members of city council, but the general public, a closer look about matters relevant to the community.
Council’s Strategic Plan guides the work of Administration, and that includes coordination of the multi-agency Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan, innovative solutions in policing, and advocacy to address complex social and health issues with other levels of government.
To support these priorities, the city has developed a number of initiatives in recent years, both within the organization and in partnership with other agencies, to continue enhancing the overall wellbeing of the municipality. A few examples include the Downtown Security Program; increased RCMP and CSO foot patrols; promotion of Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods as a way to report properties suspected of gang or drug trafficking activity; and the implementation of a municipal RCMP Gang Task Force Unit, which is now a provincial government entity.
We are encouraged that community safety and wellbeing resources are resulting in reductions to the Crime Severity Index numbers, and remain committed to ongoing efforts and partnerships to continue to improve this aspect of the community.”
Battlefords Treatment Centre achieves international accreditation
By SaskToday staff
NORTH
BATTLEFORD–Bat-
tlefords Treatment Centre has announced it has earned accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF International), a globally recognized accrediting body that sets high standards for quality, client safety, governance, and continuous improvement in health services.
“This accreditation marks an important milestone for Battlefords Treatment Centre and reinforces its commitment to delivering high quality, accountable, and culturally responsive addiction treatment services for individuals, families,
and communities across Saskatchewan,” Battlefords Treatment Centre said in a statement. “It also recognizes the centre’s dedication to continuous improvement and its ability to meet internationally recognized standards while remaining grounded in client-centred, culturally-safe care.”
Battlefords Treatment Centre’s model is based on a holistic approach to healing that restores balance across the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of life.
By addressing more than substance use alone, the centre supports wellness, cultural connection, resilience and long-term recovery.
“CARF accreditation affirms that evidence-based addiction treatment can be successfully integrated with Indigenous cultural practices, Elder guidance, traditional teachings, and community-based healing to achieve meaningful outcomes for clients, families and communities...,” the statement said. “The board of directors and senior management extend their sincere appreciation to the Government of Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Health Authority, Indigenous communities, Elders, partners, clients and staff whose support and collaboration made this accomplishment possible.”
The staff are shown at Battlefords Treatment Centre on Aug. 7, 2025. | Photo by Angela Brown
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SHANLEY: The family of Marjorie Shanley announce her passing on July 23, 2026 at the age of 93. Marjorie lived a beautiful life and touch the lives of many, she will be forever remembered for her involvement in the Red Hat Society as well as being a truly wonderful mother to her daughter Ruth “Johnnie”, a great friend and wonderful co-worker to those she crossed paths with throughout her life. Everyone who knew her will greatly miss her.
A Service was held July 28, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at The Garden Chapel 1332 100th Street, where family and friends celebrated her life well lived. In lieu of Flowers, donations can be made in memory of Marjorie to the Battlefords Humane Society, Box 645 Station Main, North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y7 Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium, Funeral Director-Tessa Bell
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The Rural Municipality of Redberry is located on Highway 40 in Hafford, Saskatchewan, 67 kilometers east of North Battleford.
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Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.
RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF WILTON NO. 472 PUBLIC NOTICE
RM OF WILTON PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 13 of The Municipalities Act, the R.M. of Wilton No. 472, subject to the consent of the Minister of Highways, intends to close and transfer the road allowance described as the following:
Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Wilton intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 16-2014, known as the Lloydminster Planning District Zoning Bylaw.
INTENT
INTENT
* Penalty is calculated to the date of the Notice and will continue to accrue as applicable.
Dated this 27th day of July, 2026 Michelle Buechler, Administrator
TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST TOWN OF CUT KNIFE PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN
Proposed Bylaw No. 16-2025 will provide a notice of intent to permanently close and transfer all that portion of the original road allowance shown as “Portion of Road to be Closed” on Plan ID 34111498300-V-SKCH-001 (McElhanney Ltd., dated September 5, 2025), located within SE ¼ Section 07-48-27-W3M, containing approximately 0.21 hectares (0.52 acres). This land will be consolidated with adjacent Surface Parcels 130529763 (Ext. 1) and 130710473 (Ext. 2).
The proposed amendment will rezone the SW-24-49-28-W3, as shown on the Map attached hereto, from A – Agricultural District to C1 – Rural Commercial District and M1 – Industrial District.
REASON
This road allowance remains undeveloped and will not be developed in the future. A subdivision application has been applied for to provide for the parcel ties of the road allowance lands with adjacent parcels. The road allowance to be closed and transferred as shown on Map 1.
PUBLIC INSPECTION
Any person may inspect the bylaw at the Municipal Office, 26646 Grid Road 688, (located in the NE-6-48-26-W3M, 9 km south of Highway 16 on Range Road 3265) between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. Copies of the proposed bylaws are available on the RM website www.rmwilton.ca and at the RM Office at a cost of $5.00.
PUBLIC HEARING
Council will hold a public hearing on December 16th at 10:30 AM at the Municipal Office. Written submissions must be received two days prior to scheduled hearing by 4:00 PM. Via email, received at the office or via mail.
Issued at the RM of Wilton 1st day of December, 2025. Jill Parton, Chief Administrative Officer
REASON
The reason for the proposed rezoning is to provide commercial and industrial zoning consistent with the development on the adjacent NW quarter.
PUBLIC INSPECTION
Any person may inspect the bylaw at the Municipal Office, 26646 Grid Road 688, (located in the NE-6-48-26-W3M, 9 km south of Highway 16 on Range Road 3265) between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. Copies of the proposed bylaws are available at the RM Office at a cost of $5.00.
PUBLIC HEARING
Council will hold a public hearing on August 20th, 2026 at 10:30 AM at the RM Office to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the RM Office before the hearing. Issued at the RM of Wilton this 30th day of July, 2026. Jill Parton, Administrator
Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before September 28, 2026, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.
Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.
Description of Property
LOT 1-BLK/PAR 2-PLAN H376 EXT 0
LOT 2-BLK/PAR 2-PLAN H376 EXT 0
LOT 23-BLK/PAR 6-PLAN H376 EXT 0
LOT 24-BLK/PAR 6-PLAN H376 EXT 0
LOT 25-BLK/PAR 6-PLAN H376 EXT 0 LOT 26-BLK/PAR 6-PLAN H376 EXT 0
LOT 7-BLK/PAR 13PLAN BO3171 EXT 0
LOT 8-BLK/PAR 13PLAN BO3171 EXT 0
BLK/PAR 1-PLAN BS142 EXT 7
LOT 11-BLK/PAR 2-PLAN 101534059 EXT 32
BLK/PAR P-PLAN 101534048 EXT 18 BLK/PAR P-PLAN 101534048 EXT 18
LOT 2-BLK/PAR 30PLAN 86B10511 EXT 1
Fishing derby at Meeting Lake Regional Park Aug. 8.
Continued from page 10 ied with Ethel Weare. My sister Janet was in accordion lessons under the instruction of Suzanne Nachtegaele in North Battleford. On occasion, Janet would let me tinker around on her accordion, so it’s been many years since I’ve played on one.
The Dog Patch event is held in a country pasture on the Butler family farm with a large slough, many trees and open prairie dotted with
hundreds of tents and trailers scattered all over. Some want decent sleep, so camp farther away from the loud, blaring music, which goes until 2 a.m. For an advance ticket price of $120, which includes camping space or $140 at the gate, the price is reasonable for music lovers.
The event featured a kids’ craft corner with numerous outdoor games, a petting zoo, two food trucks and other vendors selling their
FORM C [Section 2.3]
NOTICE
(The Tax Enforcement Act)
TAKE NOTICE THAT the City of North Battleford intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document.
The municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the tax lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 202632678, and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act WITHIN SIX MONTHS FROM THE SERVICE OF THIS NOTICE ON YOU and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a certificate of title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land.
The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the municipality.
Dated this 19 day of June, 2026.
Robert David Senior Oxby
PER:
Margarita Pena, Administrator
Donnamarie Anne Oxby
(Name of Assessed Owner(s))
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS:
Lot 5, Block 4, Plan B3419, Extension 0 Title Number: 156919854
NOTICE
(The Tax Enforcement Act)
goods. What impressed me the most were tons of porta potties on the site being dumped out by a septic service coming daily from Loon Lake.
There was music on two stages and beer gardens closely monitored by many volunteers and professional security. Would I return next year? Definitely. I ran into a few people from the Mayfair district enjoying the music. Comfy cushioned seats
are under a roofed shelter, or many brought their own lawn chairs.
What we all agreed on Sunday was the vicious storm that rolled in at 1 a.m. with generous amounts of unwanted precipitation was unwelcome. A bear might have been looking for shelter because this animal scared a few campers, and a few rabbits escaped from their cage at the petting zoo.
The strong wind could have
FORM C [Section 2.3]
NOTICE
(The Tax Enforcement Act)
TAKE NOTICE THAT the City of North Battleford intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document.
The municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the tax lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 202632689, and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act WITHIN SIX MONTHS FROM THE SERVICE OF THIS NOTICE ON YOU and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a certificate of title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land.
The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the municipality.
Dated this 19 day of June, 2026.
Robert David Senior Oxby
PER:
Donnamarie Anne Oxby
(Name of Assessed Owner(s))
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS:
Lot 6, Block 4, Plan B3419, Extension 0 Title Number: 156919865
rattled the cage door open, with only one furry domestic animal left. The gravel roads dried up by the time many departed.
Dog Patch is in its 16th year of operation and getting bigger and better every year. The head director says they are in need of more sponsorship so a printed program can be given at the main gate, plus other added amenities. As of now, the entertainment
section is posted in big print on the walls of a couple of buildings.
People beware, as one lady wanted me to put this in my news. Hafford and Maymont villages are keeping a close eye on their children, as there are sex offenders living in these areas. Many do not feel comfortable with these types of people out and about. They probably will not reoffend, but nothing is a guarantee.
FORM C [Section 2.3]
NOTICE
(The Tax Enforcement Act)
TAKE NOTICE THAT the City of North Battleford intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document.
The municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the tax lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 202632702, and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act WITHIN SIX MONTHS FROM THE SERVICE OF THIS NOTICE ON YOU and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a certificate of title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land.
The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the municipality.
Dated this 19 day of June, 2026.
Paul Leslie Pidwerbeski
Corinne Gloria McIntyre
PER:
(Name of Assessed Owner(s))
Administrator
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS: Lot 26, Block 231, Plan 77B14048, Extension 1 Title Number: 156677675
TAKE NOTICE THAT the City of North Battleford intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document.
The municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the tax lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 202632735, and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act WITHIN SIX MONTHS FROM THE SERVICE OF THIS NOTICE ON YOU and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a certificate of title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land.
The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the municipality.
Dated this 19 day of June, 2026.
PER:
Margarita Pena, Administrator FORM C [Section 2.3]
Douglas Peter Pritchett (Name of Assessed Owner(s))
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS:
Lot 24, Block 1, Plan 76B11689, Extension 0
Title Number: 147918774
FORM C [Section 2.3]
NOTICE
(The Tax Enforcement Act)
TAKE NOTICE THAT the City of North Battleford intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document.
The municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the tax lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 202632904, and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act WITHIN SIX MONTHS FROM THE SERVICE OF THIS NOTICE ON YOU and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a certificate of title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land.
The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the municipality.
Dated this 19 day of June, 2026.
PER:
Glenn Richard Wright (Name of Assessed Owner(s))
Margarita Pena, Administrator
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS:
Lot 16, Block 156, Plan H3562, Extension 39
Title Number: 156832937
FORM C [Section 2.3]
NOTICE
(The Tax Enforcement Act)
TAKE NOTICE THAT the City of North Battleford intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document.
The municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the tax lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 202632915, and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act WITHIN SIX MONTHS FROM THE SERVICE OF THIS NOTICE ON YOU and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a certificate of title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land.
The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the municipality.
Dated this 19 day of June, 2026.
PER:
Glenn Richard Wright (Name of Assessed Owner(s))
Margarita Pena, Administrator
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS:
Lot 25, Block 156, Plan 101496674, Extension 40
Title Number: 156833006
Tax Enforcement
Margarita Pena, Administrator
Margarita Pena,
Man sentenced to four years in prison in death of David Lapointe
By Angela Brown SaskToday.ca
NOTICE
NORTH BATTLEFORD–A man who previously pleaded guilty to criminal negligence causing death was sentenced to four years in prison in the death of David Lapointe.
(The Tax Enforcement Act)
TAKE NOTICE THAT the City of North Battleford intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document.
Nolan Bird, from Saskatoon, who is in custody, appeared by CCTV in North Battleford Provincial Court on July 30.
The 34-year-old man previously pleaded guilty to criminal negligence causing death. A charge of manslaughter was stayed in the case.
The municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the tax lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 202632555, and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act WITHIN SIX MONTHS FROM THE SERVICE OF THIS NOTICE ON YOU and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a certificate of title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land.
firearm to him because he was having problems with it.
Lapointe’s body was found after police were called to a home on the 1600 block of 102nd Street in North Battleford on March 13, 2022.
The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the municipality.
Dated this 19 day of June, 2026.
Karen Marie Hrabinsky
Crown prosecutor Oryn Holm told the court at the time of the incident Bird had in his possession a loaded firearm. When he went to see Lapointe, he handed the
“He passed the loaded firearm to a clearly intoxicated Mr. Lapointe to potentially try to fix the firearm,” Holm said.
PER:
(Name of Assessed Owner(s))
Margarita Pena, Administrator
Lapointe began to play with it. When Bird tried to take the firearm back, during the bit of a struggle, the firearm discharged, shooting Lapointe in the face, and
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS:
Lot 28, Block 237, Plan 78B06784, Extension 0 Title Number: 153948011
FORM C [Section 2.3]
NOTICE
(The Tax Enforcement Act)
TAKE NOTICE THAT the City of North Battleford intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document.
The municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the tax lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 202632645, and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act WITHIN SIX MONTHS FROM THE SERVICE OF THIS NOTICE ON YOU and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a certificate of title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land.
The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the municipality.
Dated this 19 day of June, 2026.
Nationswest Resourses Inc.
PER:
(Name of Assessed Owner(s))
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS:
Lot 5, Block 308, Plan 68B01812, Extension 2
Title Number: 127201294 Margarita Pena, Administrator
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had it,” he said.
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Defence attorney Aleida Oberholzer said Bird had a difficult life and Gladue factors apply.
TAKE NOTICE THAT the City of North Battleford intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document.
The municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the tax lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 202632588, and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act WITHIN SIX MONTHS FROM THE SERVICE OF THIS NOTICE ON YOU and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a certificate of title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land.
ultimately killing him. Bird had not been holding the firearm at the time it discharged, Holm said.
She said he has ongoing struggles with addiction and was diagnosed with depression.
“He is trying to become a better influence in his children’s lives,” Oberholzer
said.
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Judge William Mokuruk accepted the joint submission from Holm and Oberholzer.
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“I think you made a wise decision,” said the judge on Bird’s prior guilty plea to the criminal negligence causing death charge.
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Bird was sentenced to four years in prison for criminal
negligence causing death, less 911 days time served. He was also sentenced to 90 days concurrent for a separate June 2022 North Battleford charge of being in possession of stolen property–a motor vehicle–and nine months consecutive for an April 2024 Saskatoon charge of assault. In total, Bird has 820 days left to serve.
Fred Light Museum plans Family Fun Day
The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the municipality.
The court heard that Lapointe was under the influence of methamphetamine at the time of the incident.
Dated this 19 day of June, 2026.
The municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the tax lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 202632285, and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act WITHIN SIX MONTHS FROM THE SERVICE OF THIS NOTICE ON YOU and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a certificate of title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land.
The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the municipality.
Dated this 19 day of June, 2026.
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When he addressed the court, Bird said he is sorry.
“If it wasn’t for me with the firearm it wouldn’t have happened. I shouldn’t have
Christine Lorraine MacDonald
Cameron John MacDonald (Name of Assessed Owner(s))
Margarita Pena, Administrator
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS:
Lot 12, Block 154, Plan H3562, Extension 0 Title Number: 155298707
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TAKE NOTICE THAT the City of North Battleford intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document.
The municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the tax lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 202632656, and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act WITHIN SIX MONTHS FROM THE SERVICE OF THIS NOTICE ON YOU and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a certificate of title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land.
By Angela Brown SaskToday.ca
The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the municipality.
BATTLEFORD–Families and visitors alike will have lots to do at the Fred Light Museum in Battleford at the upcoming annual Family Fun Day.
Dated this 19 day of June, 2026.
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The event will take place Aug. 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Museum retiring manager Bernadette Leslie said it will be a great day to get out and get to know the museum.
Margarita Pena, Administrator
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“We’ll have horse and wagon rides, a clown who does balloon twisting, a magic show, and a dunk tank.”
Lot 6, Block 308, Plan 68B01812, Extension 2
Title Number: 127201306
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Jack Hugh Mattila (Name of Assessed Owner(s))
Margarita Pena, Administrator
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS:
Lot 11, Block 12, Plan B3419, Extension 0
Title Number: 115066414
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TAKE NOTICE THAT the City of North Battleford intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document.
The municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the tax lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 197552021, and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act WITHIN SIX MONTHS FROM THE SERVICE OF THIS NOTICE ON YOU and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a certificate of title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land.
include Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie, Battleford Coun. Kevin Russell, Battlefords MLA Jeremy Cockrill, Justin Miller–Fred Light Museum manager trainee, one of the firefighters, and the manager of the Battleford Discovery Co-op.
The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the municipality.
Some of the local celebrities who have volunteered to participate in the dunk tank
Dated this 19 day of June, 2026.
“There will be all sorts of different games for adults and children,” said Bernadette.
The event also includes four bands that will play outside at the gazebo.
George Olson
Vicki Olson
The day also includes a silent auction inside the Fire Brigade building, with funds raised benefitting the museum.
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People can also take in the many demonstrations happening at the museum, such as blacksmithing, rope making and woodturning.
The day is also a good time for people to get to know the museum more.
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Margarita Pena, Administrator
“Most people who come through the Family Fun Day will take the time to come through the museum,” Leslie said.
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Lot 11, Block 138, Plan C4240, Extension 0
Title Number: 116191683
There will be something for the kids, too.
“Most times we do have a little scavenger hunt that they can look for in here for different artifacts,” Leslie said.
Coffee and tea will be available inside the Fire Brigade building at the Seniors’ Corner for people who want a little respite.
Nolan Bird. | Photo courtesy RCMP
Incoming museum manager Justin Miller, left, and outgoing manager Bernadette Leslie shown at the Fred Light Museum on July 31, 2025.
Food bank founder and director retires after 25 years
By Kathy Utri Correspondent
After more than 25 years of voluntarily overseeing the Maidstone Food Bank, Kay Carson has retired. Kay first ran the food bank from her home and later from the United Church, often going out of her way to assist those in need. Our community is extremely grateful to you,
Kay, for your many years of providing this much-needed service.
We are fortunate to have Melanie Schempp step up to keep the food bank service going. The new name will be Helping Hand Food Bank. The location is still in the works, but in the interim, if you’d like to donate, please drop off items at Synergy or AG Foods
in Maidstone. Examples of non-perishables needed include granola bars, peanut butter, cheese spread, canned goods (vegetables, fruit, tuna, soups, beans), crackers, rice, pasta, sauce, cereal, oatmeal, toiletries, and personal hygiene items. Monetary donations can be mailed to Helping Hand Food Bank, Box 785, Maidstone, Sask., S0M 1M0. If you have any questions, send to helpinghandmaidstone@gmail.com or call 306-994-0102.
Maidstone Disc Golf’s Week 12 draw winners were Amanda Burt and Tiffany Smith. None of the 23 players was able to claim the ace pot of $76. High single was Matt Sayers with 14 under par and best team score was 6 under par for
Fairway to Heaven, whose average is -5.5 with all 12 weeks played. High average for Tier 1 is Matt Sayers at -9.5 (8 cards), for Tier 2 is Noah Schempp at +0.88 (eight cards), and Tier 3 Tiffany Smith +10.29 (seven cards).
On Sunday, July 26, with nobody able to work at Maidstone Museum, I volunteered to look after things for the day. Having never done a tour before, I was a little apprehensive, but I studied some information on each building and prayed for a good afternoon. What ensued was totally enjoyable. Promptly at 2 p.m., the first visitors arrived: four women from the Karpluk family. We checked out the station house and a little more of the village while awaiting the arrival of other family after 3 p.m.
The family members had travelled from Vancouver, Kamloops and Jasper, and were visiting the museum, particularly the CN caboose, to see some of the items donated by Jim Karpluk, who passed away in May 2025. Jim worked for CN for 35 years and was a true railroad buff, collecting anything to do with the railroad. They were pleasantly surprised to find Jim’s brother Johnny’s conductor uniform as they entered the museum station house. Following the departure of the first-arrived four, the remaining group toured various buildings around the museum village.
The Karpluk family is also donating the wood/ coal-burning cook stove from the family section house in Waseca and was pleased to have a sneak peek at the proposed location in
the Corker house kitchen. The family thoroughly enjoyed their museum tour and appreciates all the hard work by the volunteers. Maidstone Museum thanks the Karpluk family for all your donations to enhance the history of our museum. Thank you to Dale Karpluk for sending the photos and a portion of the above information,
Reminders:
• Summer Reading Club for Grades K to 3 at Maidstone Library on Wednesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. until Aug. 12.
• Sask. Health Authority free fluoride clinic for children five years and under at Maidstone Health Complex Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information or to book your child’s appointment, call 306-446-6400.
LAND FOR SALE CITY OF NORTH BATTLEFORD
Land Description: 1312 108th Street, North Battleford, Saskatchewan Lot 19 Blk/Par 7 Plan No. B3419 Ext. 0
Conditions:
1. For sale by tender subject to the reservations, exceptions and encumbrances contained on the existing certificates of title, but free and clear of any mortgage encumbrances.
2. Mineral titles not included.
3. All offers to be in writing in the form provided and accompanied by a certified cheque in the amount of 10% of offer amount payable to Battle River Law in Trust. Cheques will be returned without interest if offer is not accepted.
4. Balance of the purchase price of the successful offer, plus GST (if applicable), to be paid to Battle River Law in Trust by the Possession Date or the deposit will be forfeited.
5. Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted.
6. Purchaser will be responsible for payment of any applicable GST.
7. Property taxes to be adjusted as of the possession date.
8. Property sold “as is”. Bidders are assumed to rely solely on their own inspection of the land and the title.
9. The City shall have 5 business days to accept or decline any offer.
10. Possession date: Within 30 days of acceptance.
11. Bare lot.
12. Successful offeror(s) to enter formal purchase agreement following tender. The Form of Offer to Purchase to be used by bidders, as well as pictures of the property, can be found at www.battleriverlaw.ca under the tab “Land Tenders”. For more information contact: Jennifer Eros, 306-4451700, jeros@cityofnb.ca Offers must be received no later than 12:00pm on August 14, 2026. All Tenders must be placed in a sealed envelope marked “Do Not Open: City of North Battleford Tender – 108th Street” and delivered to: Battle River Law, #201, 1291 – 102nd Street (Box 905), North Battleford, SK, S9A 2Z3, Attention: Michelle Spence
Karpluk family members enjoyed a tour of Maidstone Museum on Sunday, July 26.
Karpluk Relatives from Vancouver, Kamloops and Jasper visited Maidstone Museum’s CN caboose on Sunday, July 26 — Erin Karpluk, Tammy Southworth, Helen Specht, Dale Karpluk,Wendy Smith,Teresa and Kevin Wallace, Paula Swint, and Terry Bounds. | Photos courtesy Erin Karpluk
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to see people giving it a try. Top averages are now: Tier 1 -6.33 Matt Sayers, Ryan Donovan; Tier 2 +1.33 Brendan Donovan; Tier 3 +15 Troy Donovan. Draw winners were Brad Lejeune and Matt Sayers.
at maidstonemuseum306@ gmail.com. We look forward to the draw on July 1 and to celebrating Canada Day with everyone. The next board meeting will be on Wednesday, June 12.
TAKE NOTICE THAT the City of North Battlefordintends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at thefoot of this document
Da ted this 1st day of August, 2025.
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Waseca Recreation Board’s Zach Fendelet presents a $10, 488.37 cheque to Barb Weisner of Waseca Hall Board on May 14. | Photo courtesy Kathy Utri
By Kathy Utri Correspondent
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The municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the tax lien registered against theexisting titletothe land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 199642674,and you are required to TAKE NOTICE thatunless you contest the or redeem the land pursuant to bove ct THS FROM THIS OTI subject he Act, acerti tot you will thereafter be forever and settingupany claim to, or of,
The municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the tax lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 199643103, and you are required to TAKE NOTICE tha t unless you contest the claim of the municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act WITHIN SIX MONTHS FROM THE SERVICE OF THIS NOTICE ON YOU and, subject to the further provisions of The Enforcement Act, a ce fica te of title will be issued to plicant you will after forever estopped and debarred setting up an y claim to, or in respect of, the land.
Continued from page 12 loons along with hanging banners saying “Borden Friendship Club – Cheers to 50 Years” and on the tables were red and white checkered cloths with a white and gold basket containing red and white flowers in a vase, serviettes and a starburst. There were over 170 present from Maymont, Radisson, Langham, Borden and Saskatoon. Bev Assman welcomed everyone, then Brenda Tumbach explained the meal process. Cody Bradshaw, mayor of Borden, spoke of the many contributions the club has made to make the village better and congratulated them on their 50 years.
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Lot 1, Block 97, Plan C4240 Extension 0 Title Number: 144185104
Brenda then had everyone observe a moment of silence for departed members. Ruben Rempel gave the blessing and then everyone enjoyed a meal. The Friendship Singers, with Bob Wardhaugh playing accordion, sang a few songs. While helpers served cake and ice cream, Lorraine Olinyk gave a history of the club over the past 50 years. Sandra Long, past president, thanked the Borden club for all the work they had done in prepar ing for this evening. Marlene Derbaw ka thanked the singers and Bob for their commitment to weekly practice and each town thanked Borden for the great meal and entertainment.
The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained onapplication to the Clerk, TreasurerorAdministrator of themunicipality.
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Maidstone Museum Board held their monthly meeting on May 15 with eight members present. Building and grounds cleanup and repairs are well underway in preparation for the June 1 opening. Thank you to volunteers who are pitching in – we always need help. Mrs. Anderson had an eager group of Grade 1s over to the museum to plant garden tubs. Summer hours are 2 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, June 1 to Sept. 1.
Maidstone Hotel and Bar are holding a golf tournament June 14 at Silver Lake Golf Course. Shotgun start is 9 a.m. with supper in Maidstone following the tournament (shuttle available). Call 306-893-8222 to register a four-person
Door prizes of hanging flower baskets went to Barb Leschshyn of Radisson, Bob Krueger of Borden, Bev Panis, Sela Balzer and Gail Evans from Langham and the 50/50 of $239 went to Murray Assman of Borden. Ruben Rempel gave a history of the Putt Putt Band and introduced them and then they began their program for the evening with guitar players Geoff and Ross McBain, Jamie Brandrick, drummer Andrew Hess and vocalist Kendall Redhead. Some songs played and sung were Rolling on the River, Down on the Farm, Standing Outside the Fire, Old Time Rock and Roll and many more.
shines on all the events. On Saturday, May 25 take in the Community Garage Sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A list of over 20 locations is posted on Facebook and signs around town. Turtleford and District Co-op (Maidstone) is having a charity barbecue 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the store, Silver Lake Market is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the Comets honouring ceremony takes place at 12:30 p.m. during the Maidstone Lakers tour-
Active Auxiliary
Achievement Day. The opening ceremony is at 12:30 p.m. with indoor and outdoor programs to follow. Please join the club members as they showcase this year’s project work. Maidstone Show and Shine is on Tuesday, May 28 at the Health Complex parking lot from 4 to 8 p.m. Turtleford and District Co-op (Maidstone) will also have a barbecue at the show.
Seniors’ club marks 50th anniversary
Members of the Ruddell Community Auxiliary are: back row - Audrey
Dated this 1st day of August, 2025. Zia
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annual general meeting on May 14. A few Waseca Recreation Board members could attend the hall board meeting after the AGM and present Waseca Hall Board with a cheque for $10,488.37. This was their share of the proceeds from the Waseca 10th annual fish fry. The community is on a cleanup blitz of the village and cemetery and has already seen many positive results. Hopefully,
The board has hired a student who will happily look after you when you visit the museum this summer. To book other tours or events, call the museum at 306-893-2890.
TAKE NOTICE THAT the City of North Ba ttleford intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document.
Board members have tickets for our annual fundraiser raffle with a chance to win two $500 meat
Da ted this 1st day of August, 2025.
The municipality the land by virtue of an nterest based registered against the existing title to the land tles Registry as Interest Number 199 31 required to TAKE NOTICE tha t unless contest aim of the municipality or redeem the pursuant to the provisions of the above Act WITHIN MONTHS FROM THE SERVICE OF THIS NOTICE ON and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a certifica te of title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up an y claim to, or in respect of, the land.
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TAKE THAT the City of North Battleford intends to be registered owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document.
Andria Maria Harron (Name of Assessed Owner(s))
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The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on applica tion to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the municipality.
Da ted this 1st day of August, 2025.
The municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the tax lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 199643103, and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act WITHIN SIX MONTHS FROM THE SERVICE OF THIS NOTICE ON YOU and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a certificate of title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land
Dated this 1st day of August, 2025.
Andria Maria Harron (Name of Assessed Owner(s))
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS: Lot 10, Block 94, Plan C4240, Extension 0 Title Number: 146617689 PER:
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UkrainianCatholic Parish of AllSaints 902 -108thStreet, NorthBattleford Divine Liturgy: Sundaysata.m. Pastor:Rev.LeonidMalkov Office: 1-306-343-6516
&104thStreet,North Battleford, SKS9A1S8 PASTOR:Rev.FatherMillanSajonasOffice: 306-445-3836 Mass
Borden Friendship Singers at supper on July 22 when other towns were invited. Bob Wardhaugh is playing accordion.
Margarita Pena, Administrator
Seib, Sonja Welford, Ruby Harder; front row - Liz Smith. Carol Schmidt and Colleen Soule.
Elaine Wolohsyn
