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Battlefords Bright Spots

There’s lots to do, just get out there

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

Are you ready for some football?

The John Paul II Collegiate Crusaders squared off against the Kindersley Collegiate Cobras in a controlled scrimmage Thursday afternoon to prepare for their regular season schedule. The Crusaders open their season Sept. 12 in Warman against the Wolverines. Their first home game is Sept. 19 against Meadow Lake at Beaver Lions Stadium. Kickoff is 4 p.m. For a complete gallery from the scrimmage, head to www.newsoptimist.ca.

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Never let it be said there’s nothing to do in the Battlefords. Just page through our September issues or cruise the poster boards around town and you’ll find you and your kids – or your dogs – can register for everything from martial arts to knitting. How about volleyball, yoga, figure skating, basketball, Scouting, singing, band, swimming, karate, curling, dancing, tai chi, arts and crafts, dodgeball, photography, learning Cree, weight loss or quilting? Maybe meditation?

A number of interesting and varied events are also coming up now that summer is waning.

If you are a quilting fan, help the Battleford Quilters celebrate their 40th anniversary at a tea to be held Wednesday at the Alex Dillabough Centre in Battleford from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

The annual Culture Days movement won’t be recognized until the end of the month, but leading up to that there will be weekly knitting circles to prepare for a colourful art

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installation in North Battleford’s Central Park. The installation is called yarnbombing, described as using pieces of knitted or crocheted works to bring colour and wonder to public spaces. It’s a new twist on the traditional art and craft of knitting. You can join in the September knitting circles to take part and all materials will be supplied. This week’s circle will be Wednesday at the North Battleford Library from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Next week’s circle will be Thursday, Sept. 18, at the Co-op mall and the final circle will be Wednesday, Sept.

24 at the library. The installation will take place Saturday, Sept. 27 at Central Park from 2 to 5 p.m. If you are interested or want to donate yarn or knitting needles, contact Kjelti at 306-480-9010 or email her at kjeltianderson@gmail.com.

There’s also a Facebook site at www.facebook.com/KNITNB. This Saturday, Sept. 13, Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 70 and the Canadian Legion of Riders will be holding a service to commemorate the completion of their Unmarked Graves Project. The public is invited to attend this event at 1 p.m. at the City Cemetery.

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A year of change for Battlefords Tourism

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

A flurry of changes over the past year were a highlight of the annual meeting of Battlefords Tourism and Convention Association held Monday.

The Wednesday meeting, held at the Battlefords River Valley Visitor Centre, covered the period ending Oct. 31, 2013.

It was a chance for the organization to highlight some of the initiatives they had moved forward with since then.

Battlefords Tourism chair Malcolm Anderson referred to the rapid pace of changes as a “rollercoaster ride.” He credited the executive director, Ryan Bater, for “taking us way beyond what I think we had ever anticipated doing.”

Among the initiatives talked about at the meeting was the move this summer of Battlefords Tourism into the location formerly known as the Nature Centre.

The organization took over responsibilities for the visitor centre from the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce last

Battlefords Tourism executive director Ryan Bater and chair Malcolm Anderson preside over their 2012-13 Annual General Meeting Wednesday. Photo by John Cairns

fall. Battlefords Tourism relocated that visitor information function from the Chamber of Commerce building on the corner of Highways 16 and 40 in the southeast, into the river valley location adjacent to Highway 4 south of North Battleford.

“If you would have told

me on Oct 31 of last year, or even a year ago today that we would be sitting in this building today,“ said Bater, he would “have scoffed, even laughed at you. It wasn’t on our radar at all.”

Battlefords Tourism also touted its stepped-up marketing efforts. They launched a

mobile app this summer, and the organization has stepped up its marketing push in Facebook ads as well as in hotels and other locations.

“It’s 2014, and people are getting information today in ways that they weren’t getting it even five years ago,” said Bater of the app

Brothers fight over trampoline, bike returned The Battlefords RCMP detachment received nearly 40 calls for service between 6 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 4 and 6 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5.

Included in those calls were five municipal bylaw or disturbance complaints, three false alarms, three child welfare or Family Act complaints, five traffic investigations or complaints, two 911 Act calls, three items that were lost or found and one Mental Health Act call.

The bicycle that was located earlier last week has been returned to the rightful owner.

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Thursday 8:48 a.m. – Complaint of theft from a motor vehicle overnight parked at an address on 110th Street. The vehicle doors had been left unlocked and items taken from inside.

12:40 p.m. – Complaint of a vehicle and fence being spraypainted in the 1300 block of 108th Street within the past two days.

2:31 p.m. – Complaint of

theft of bicycle from an address on 18th Street.

4:45 p.m. – Complaint of a vehicle being egged while parked on 114th Street.

5:39 p.m. – Complaint of an intoxicated man on 101st Street, stumbling and harassing people for money. The man was arrested and lodged until sober.

7:01 p.m. – A 911 complaint regarding an argument that ensued between two young brothers over who got to jump on the family trampoline first. Members attended and mediated.

9:14 p.m. – Complaint of an intoxicated man who was banging on the complainant’s

door and would not leave. The man was arrested and lodged until sober.

9:43 p.m. – Complaint from a local business of an intoxicated man inside the store. Members attended and arrested the man and lodged until sober.

9:50 p.m. – Complaint of a shoplifter at a local business. Members attended and arrested the woman. She was released for court soon after.

A piece of surveying equipment was turned in Sept. 4. The owner can claim this item by providing a description and/or bringing any documentation to confirm ownership.

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after collision Staff The North Battleford Fire Department responded to a collision on 100th Street at approximately 9 p.m. Saturday evening.

A motorcycle and a vehicle collided in front of Valley Ford. The motorcyclist was taken to Battlefords Union Hospital by a WPD ambulance with undetermined injuries.

Crews were at the scene for 15 minutes.

Jaws of Life Needed to Free Crash Victim The Jaws of Life were needed to extricate one person from vehicle involved in a crash at the intersection of 11th Avenue and 109th Street Wednesday.

The two-vehicle crash occurred at about 1:30 p.m. and North Battleford Fire

down here next summer or permanently.”

He called it a major decision for the board and said they will have to make that in concert with the City, the Town and the Battlefords River Valley Steering Committee.

The other issue has been the ongoing one about winterizing the visitor centre so it could be occupied for the entire year. Bater said that decision must be made “immediately.”

He expects there will be a joint meeting between the Battlefords River Valley Committee and Battlefords Tourism in the next month in which that topic is expected to come up. Bater expects some decisions to be made in the “next six to eight weeks.”

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initiative.

Already Bater says there have been over 500 downloads of the app, half way towards meeting their goal of 1,000.

The organization has also wrapped up their second summer of the “Community Ambassador” program.

In speaking to the Tourism board, Bater described the past summer as a time of challenges and new opportunities, and said the “future’s looking pretty bright.”

However, there is some uncertainty about whether Battlefords Tourism will remain as tenants at the river valley location for the long term.

Bater told reporters following the meeting that the board will have to make a decision “whether to be

Department personnel were called upon to free the driver of one of the vehicles.

According to NBFD, the individual was treated by EMS personnel and transported to Battlefords Union Hospital with undetermined injuries.

Pressure Issue Results in Field House Alarm North Battleford Fire Department says a water pressure fluctuation resulted in false fire alarms at NationsWEST Field House and Battlefords Aquatic Centre Thursday.

NBFD responded to an alarm at the field house at about 12:45 p.m. When firefighters arrived they found alarms were also sounding in the aquatic centre.

According to NBFD the pressure fluctuation caused the sprinkler system to sense

flow and set off the alarm.

Firefighters were on the scene for about 20 minutes.

NBFD also responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of 13th Avenue and 103rd Street Thursday at

about 11:20 a.m.

Minor injuries were reported, but one of the vehicles sustained extensive damage. Firefighters cleaned up antifreeze and accident debris on the roadway.

Pedestrian killed in collision near St. Walburg Staff ST. WALBURG — Turtleford RCMP were called to the scene of a collision between a pedestrian and a vehicle that claimed the life of a 38-yearold man Saturday.

The collision was reported at 10 p.m. on Highway 26, approximately five kilometres south of St. Walburg.

According to the RCMP, the initial investigation indicates the male pedestrian was

wearing dark clothing while walking on the highway. The pedestrian was struck by a southbound vehicle and succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. St. Walburg Fire and Rescue, St. Walburg Ambulance and a collision analyst from Saskatoon Traffic Services attended the scene to assist Turtleford RCMP.

The Leisure Services department at the City of North Battleford has announced some changes to the way registration is done for programs.

From now on, registration for programs offered by Leisure Services will no longer be available at City Hall.

Instead, it will be available at only the Don Ross Centre, NationsWEST Field House and the Battlefords Co-op Aquatic Centre.

The move is being made in order to centralize registration at those facilities hosting the majority of their programs.

According to a City news release, it is being done to “ensure Leisure Services provides residents with the best experience possible.”

“By bringing program registration to our three great facilities listed above, they can work to ensure that everyone has smiling faces while using our open spaces and active places,” stated the release.

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The hacker should be punished. ✓ It’s their fault for having the photos backed up online. ✓ They are a higher target for incidents like this because they are celebrities. ✓ They shouldn’t be taking these photos of themselves in the first place.

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Commentary

ALS throws cold water on outdated fundraising ideas

By Joni Avram Philanthropy Columnist for Troy Media

Thanks a lot, ALS Association. Because of you and your Ice Bucket Challenge, millions of organizations around the world are re-thinking their approach to fundraising. The tried and true methods – like appeal letters, gala events, and silent auctions – have lost their lustre in the face of your ridiculously simple, outrageously inexpensive and wildly successful viral rampage. Your success makes these traditional approaches as outdated and quaint as a cup of instant coffee.

Don’t get me wrong. I’m happy for your success. But in addition to generating mega-millions for your cause, those chunks of ice are creating quite a stir among the philanthropic world. As your revenues soar, we jealously watch from the sidelines and wonder: How can we duplicate your success?

Prevailing wisdom is that your Ice Bucket Challenge represents a radical shift in the fundraising dynamic. You and all your drenched devotees have unleashed a new kind

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Biweekly pickup results in ‘too full’ frustration Dear Editor Our garbage is scheduled for pick up every second Wednesday morning and I put the bin at the curb Tuesday evening. Sept. 3 the bin was not emptied. I assumed that the collectors were a bit behind their usual schedule due to the long weekend and I thought nothing of it and left the bin on the street.

Thursday morning my neighbour from next door knocked on my door and offered to take my garbage to the landfill. I asked why and was informed that my neighbour’s trash also had not been picked up. They had called the City to ask why this was and that they were informed it was because the container was “too full.” My neighbours were further informed that the bin could be emptied that day, but they would be charged $20 for this “service.”

With our taxes going steadily up and our services from the City dwindling, it should come as no surprise to be treated, as citizens and taxpayers, seemingly like the garbage in question. I am dismayed that after our garbage pick-up schedule was moved from weekly to every other week the city would not reasonably expect bins to be “too full” from time to time, but to refuse to pick them up for that reason, and to have the audacity to charge extra for the “service’ is an insult.

I will also add that I was chatting with a friend from Penticton, B.C. yesterday who is a former resident of North Battleford and he commented on how dismayed he was at the amount of trash lying around the streets of our city. I have resided in this city for “only” 22 years and I would often state with pride about how clean the city was. Now, not so much.

Is the City so cash-strapped that they must stoop to charging more for an already diminished service than the already exorbitant rate? It is at once sad and disturbing.

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of philanthropic order. And commentators of every stripe are doing their best to dissect it.

But hold on to your ice cube trays. Is there really anything really new here? Sure, the Ice Bucket Challenge has generated a ton of money in a short time and engaged participation from school kids to CEOs. But is what underlies its success really new, or just a new take on an old idea?

At its core the Ice Bucket Challenge is a pure form of peer-to-peer fundraising. Nothing new there. Countless organizations have used similar tactics. Think of the old jailand-bail technique, where well-to-do community leaders would have to “fundraise” themselves out of jail by calling a host of friends. More recently, Movember has generated similar support by having guys raise money and awareness for prostate cancer by growing facial hair (and turning November into the ugliest month of the year). For decades, charity events have been championed by well-known community leaders who tap their friends to buy tables, dress up and come out in support.

Peer-to-peer fundraising is nothing new, but what is new is who is being engaged. It’s no longer the older folks with big wallets who are fundraising targets. Now, nearly anyone with a pulse is a potential donor. And the key to attracting them is easier – and seemingly different – than it used to be. Sure there are people who criticize the challenge for its perceived lack of substance or connection to the cause.

But the numbers speak for themselves. And, based on my armchair analysis, here are the main points that make the Ice Bucket Challenge worth remembering: It’s quick and easy. There’s no big commitment required.

Is it possible that the less you ask of participants, the more likely you are to engage more of them?

It’s fun. Yes, it’s oddly enjoyable to watch someone get doused with ice water. And for those who want to up the

ante, the challenge brings out the creative side of everyone from Patrick Stewart to Bill Gates.

Anyone can do it. It’s open to almost all incomes, ages, and walks of life and no special skill or equipment is required. Plus, the campaign originated with average folks, not the association. The grassroots origin only adds to the appeal – and makes it devilishly hard to duplicate.

As organizations seek to attract a new base of donors, they should remember these important lessons. Donors want to be engaged, but they don’t always want to do it in hotel banquet rooms eating chicken and bidding on spa packages.

Just one more thing to keep in mind. The motivation behind the challenge was to help a person suffering from ALS. The person who got the ice bucket rolling wanted to do something creative to help bring attention to a relatively unknown cause. The good news is that it only takes one adventurous soul to come up with a new way to inspire and engage a whole continent.

So thanks ALS for pouring cold water on some of our outdated fundraising methods. Thanks for inspiring us to consider something new, fun, easy, and inclusive. And thanks for reminding us that the best ideas might come from outside of our organizations. Thanks. A lot.

— Joni Avram (causeeffect.ca) helps donors, businesses, and non-profit enterprises gain credibility, build influence and grow support through effective marketing and engagement strategies. Her expertise has helped generate millions for philanthropic initiatives, focused on effective collaboration, blended value and social outcomes. She will be writing regularly on philanthropic issues. Portions of this article first appeared in Oilweek.com. You can follow Avram on Twitter @joniavram. www.troymedia.com

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Old timer tells of early days: North Battleford News, 1938 Submitted by Bill Wells Archives Volunteer

The following article was originally published in the North Battleford News on May 19, 1938 as part of the paper’s coverage of the 25th anniversary of North Battleford becoming a city.

In the article, John O. Burton remembers North Battleford as it was when he came here from Ontario in 1905. The photo included can be seen, along with many others, in the book Reflections of North Battleford, published by the City of North Battleford H i s t o r i c A rc h i v e s a n d available at City Hall in North Battleford.

A story of days gone by, of things that happened 33 years ago by an old timer whose name is John O. Burton, who, coming to what was to be North Battleford, arrived here April 4, 1905, in company with a friend, Tony Rea – coming from the town of Harriston, Ont. Driving up from Warman, which was supposed to be the big town instead of Saskatoon, with Senator Benj.

Prince of Battleford, with a team of broncs, I pitched my tent where now stands the public library. There was a house of logs being built by a Frenchman named Joe Duhaime, and later a livery barn in the place where now stands the skating rink.

I worked for Senator Prince, helping to get logs out of the river for his sawmill, which was on the banks of the river just north of Battleford town. Then I worked on the CNR grade, later helping to build the CNR round house.

Then I went to work for Senator Prince again, hauling lumber from Battleford to North Battleford for a lumberyard and store which was called Prince’s Store and Lumber Yard. We had to do all the hauling over the river on a steam ferry on the south channel and a cable scow on the north channel; this was very exciting. This ferry and scow was operated by Hamilton brothers and paid for by the government (a toll of 25 cents a team being charged). The ferry was later operated by Joe Nolin, who later was MLA for Jackfish constituency.

The first house built of logs was operated by Mr. Lambert, a Frenchman, as a rooming and boarding house.

Later he started building the Metropole Hotel, which is now the New Clarendon. Bob Bishop and myself were the first to sleep and eat there when they opened it up, carrying our mattress up and putting it on the floor before the partitions were even built.

Of course it was done more for excitement than anything else, and they were crowded for room in the old log house.

We used to take turns cutting down trees to keep the fires going.

King Street was all trees and heavy bluffs such as you can see in one of my pictures in the City Hall. The trees

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were very heavy where the Empress Theatre now stands.

Where the Auditorium Hotel now stands a hotel was built called the Grand Central. The bluffs were also very heavy where the Saskatchewan Hotel was built by Mike Tynan; and still lots of trees beyond that – all poplars and willows.

I shot rabbits and prairie chickens the fall and winter of 1905 where the Empress Theatre, New Clarendon and Auditorium hotels now stand.

Game was very plentiful then, so much so, that many a time we, Tom Suter, Jim St. John, George Drummond and myself, used to go to the river and bring back 15 to 20 rabbits, take them to the restaurant and have rabbit stew and plenty of it and we enjoyed it. The rabbits were so plentiful that you didn’t need a gun, only a club.

The Clarendon Hotel was built by Chapman brothers; this hotel is now called the Mills Hotel. There used to be a bowling alley that is part of the Mills Hotel on the north side. A souvenir of the old bowling alley can be seen in the hardwood floors in Jim Mills’ house.

Our first barber had his shop where the CNR baggage room is now and later he moved up to where now stands the Dickinson Block on Railway Avenue. His name was Collins.

I remember when Pickel and Johnston started their store in a big tent on Main Street and later building.

Also Mr. Pettypiece, with a big tent and a carload of flour opened a flour and feed store and later building. He also built a barn at the back of his store, which I had the use of many a time.

I laid out the first 22 people who died – they died of typhoid fever caused by poor water. They used to get the water from a slough just north of King Street School; it was filled with wrigglers and flies.

A hospital was built, a three-room place on the lot just north of where Calvert’s garage is now. There were also two or three tents. It was a very mild winter (no snow).

When these people died, I used to lay them out and store them in Mr. Pettypiece’s barn, until instructions were received from relatives, and until a carpenter could make the coffins.

The first man who opened up as an undertaker was Jack Wood, who I helped many a time. His first case was in the house that Dr. Morrison built, now owned by Jack Tanner and rented by Bob Pettypiece.

We used to have church in a boxcar. Several people now living here used to live in old Battleford, such as Dr. F. T. Wilson, optometrist, DouglasFraser, Ed. Lafreniere and Babe Nolin, E. W. Marshall.

Paddy Nolin is an old timer too.

North of town from a mile to two miles was sub-divided and was called the Annex.

This property was owned by Stapleton, Cooper, Simpson and Mrs. Patton. She started a dairy farm. They were all old timers here. Among these old time residents of North Battleford were Ralph Brigham and Harry Detwiller, who built what they called the North Battleford Trading Store on Main Street on the lots now occupied by the Main Street Garage and Filling Station.

Those were the days when everybody was busy. People came every day looking for land. It was a common occurrence to see from four to eight outfits going out looking for homesteads, with from six to eight men to an outfit. They charged $8 to $10 a day and all expenses for a team and driver locating, Sunday included, and on return there would be such a rush to get to the land office, sometimes having to wait from four to eight hours to take your turn. I remember once there were so many standing on the stairway steps that they all fell down; then there sure was a scramble.

All this had to be done in old Battleford as the land title office was located there.

There was lots of excitement crossing the river on the steam ferry,

Feed and livery stable on King (101st) Street in the early 1900s.

For more photos visit www.newsoptimist.ca. but everybody was happy and there seemed to be no scarcity of money. I have seen as many as 12 to 14 little shacks on the land between the subway and that little bridge leading to the golf course, with big families waiting to get a homestead and get settled somewhere or some had settled and were back in the village looking for work, and there was lots of work.

North east of town was called Chisholmville (Chisholm Town) on account of Mr. Chisholm, a lawyer, building a house on the corner of Arthur Street and Fourth Avenue. It was then away out in the country. Mr. Chisholm had a brother who

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had a hardware store on Main Street and a big lumberyard on George Street south of First Avenue, which later was burned down. On the opposite corner now stands a little stucco cottage, which I lathed, and I also lathed the Presbyterian Church and the Methodist Church. Mr. Sholtz had the contract for plastering.

After he had finished these jobs, which incidentally were the last he did, he went to his homestead and with three other neighbours started to dig wells. While digging one of the wells they struck gas so strong that three of them were killed and we had to have iron hooks made to hook them up from the bottom of the well.

The first skating rink was

built where now stands the Cooper Hotel. It was burned down about 1908. The first theatre was in a building south of Boyd’s garage and close to Conroy’s law office on Main Street. It also was burned down in 1911. I remember Gracie Bachelor singing on the first night a song,“I’m tying the leaves so they won’t come down” and Mr. Jim Griese laughing and clapping. He was then a businessman with a candy and ice cream store at the corner of Railway Avenue and King Street. I believe Mr. Sheldrake used to help him make the ice cream, sitting on a box turning and turning away.

The late Dan Finlayson, who later became MLA, and Ab Craig were old timers in the village.

North and east of town there were plenty of wolves; in the early days it was nothing, while driving away 50 to 75 miles north in the night, to have a pack of wolves chasing and howling for miles and miles.

The late Mr. C. E. Hicks was also an old timer north of town.

His son Charlie was well known as he worked in the Prince store. Later he went to the Great War with another good friend of mine, Bob Rowlston, both being killed as were a good many of their comrades and pals.

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Lil ian Cornell: Supercentenarian

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Standing, left to right, are Leola Macdonald of North ian Lil ris Do , an rse in of Saskatchew done as a “special” nu and Battleford, Joan Hiebert of Blackstrap, Maxine Beardsworth of North Battleford, Beth Joseph of Meota and Lynne m llia Wi to th a rn wi bo g s travellin Wilson wa n in Farrell (president), Carol Olson and Pat Keeler, all of Saskatoon. Seated, left to right, are Pat Thomson of Saskatoon rural areas, nts’ homes. In lso Wi rd) da od (G e ud Gertr doctor to patie 1904. (formerly of Meota), Lilian Cornell and Marg Dragan of Saskatoon. Photo by Jayne Foster rseLincolnshire, England in nter they travelled by ho wi in , en wh en ent sev lm s Lilian wa drawn cutter. In an instal er old her , and rs les she , nio tab 12 Se No 19 tchewan April of of North Battleford ther, Gertrude, the Saska mo ir the st mi and pti , -O ith ws Ed , Ne sister nism. published in the steamship for Mecha ion of Li lia n wa s 12 , boarded a trans-Atlantic n he W as pa rt of the ce leb rat m llia Wi , her father nial, and ill ten e cen am d’s bec r for Canada. They were to join the ttle mo Ba North ewan the her tch ska Sa to e to com in g had tal vin o spi ha Wilson, wh was taken to ho Li lia n rem em be rs of d r die oo fl . she the ore ere on bef n wh year place hot bricks the Titanic had Saskatoo ed appendix at feet It was two weeks after tur rup a of cutter so cold toes and d the an rg, be ice an th wi ing llid of 47. sunk after co would be kept warm. re nervous about the age Edith married a more Lilian remembers they we When Nurses in those days did en es oft arl .

Ch ian ng r, Lil ssi me e. the cro or far than bedside car train trip finally bachel ily le up fam co ed w par ne pre A seemingly never-ending the and y, did laundry , ne ar Wy ny ard , Harve stering bro ug ht the m to Da foe a farmstead. It shared their home with meals as well as admini for led fi d had wi th we m g do llia wi and her where Wi nu rsi ng ca re, sta yin m Lincolnshire, Lilian fro life ent da ys fer e dif y fiv m. ver to a was her, Willia pa tie nts for up the local Church of fat es was ad ce Gr an k ist too ass r n although they attended Li lia – more if he tlers set of up gro all sm a of b ote ga r ve England, the hu 1 thr ou gh 9 at Fo required when a mothe o in. tw ita Br ng from Great ol, wa lki birth. ote School in the Sc ho ile to and les mi f She began attending Fo hal a and W he n sh e wa s 22 , wh ir the two miles from in ol e ho cas Sc y nit ol. ter ho ma sc Copeland district, about a fro m serving on ed st uc gu rod Au int in s ced wa en home on the small farm. she , mm Lou Tait, the only child of Lilian Cornell, with her mother at Villa Pascal Hughton aring long curls co “Her arrival at school, we d was closed during Aug. 27 for a party celebrating Lilian’s 110th birthday. Photo by John by her patient to the local CNR an in d rie car ch lun r rnell. (not braids) and with he n a syrup pail, the winter months so the Cairns station agent, Howard Co ge 9 Pa ch ild ren something other tha on ed nu nti Co

Most senior of citizens Lilian Cornell is the oldest living member of the Saskatoon City Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Association, having graduated in 1926. The next oldest is a 1928 graduate, Susie Wooden (Fulton) of Vancouver. B.C. Association president Lynne Farrell and Friday’s birthday party organizer Joan Hiebert say it’s hard to know for sure how many living grads there are, however there are 1,057 grads they have addresses for and are in contact with. Over the years, there were 2,220 graduates from the nursing school.

The alumnae association was first formed in 1916, organized by the lady superintendent of that time.

There have been 13 reunions of the alumnae, the first in 1947 and the last in 2014 in Calgary, which Farrell said was attended by 412 people. There is another scheduled for 2019. At that time all graduating classes will have reached their 50th year reunion.

An example of uniforms worn by Lilian (Wilson) Cornell and her fellow The 1969 reunion, held to coincide with the nursing students in 1926. In the photo are Misses Hill, Clarke, Grady, hospital’s diamond anniversary, marked the Young and Lewis. Photo courtesy of the Saskatoon City Hospital School termination of the School of Nursing. The of Nursing Alumnae Association end of an era.

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Joan Hiebert, standing, presents a gift of stained glass to Lilian Cornell on behalf of the Saskatoon City Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Association. The gift was made by Hiebert at her Blackstrap studio.

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Continued from Page 6 Lilian and Howard married in June, 1929 in the Copeland church and settled in Domremy, where they were one of four Englishspeaking families in a Frenchspeaking town. Their only child, daughter Lou, was born while they lived there.

They were later transferred to Meskanaw, southwest of Melfort, and finally to Meota.

It was late August 1939, two weeks before the start of the Second World War. With the closest doctors in North Battleford, and the highway frequently i m p a s s a b l e i n w i n t e r, patients often turned up on Lilian’s doorstep. She would telephone to North Battleford and describe the symptoms presented by her patient.

“Frequently her service would be rewarded by a jar of cream or a chicken left on that same doorstep the next day,” wrote Lou. In 1950, Lou married Bill Tait of Meota, who established Tait Electric in North Battleford the same year. They had six children – five boys (Rick, Cam, Jim, Tom and Bruce) and one girl (Joan).

When Howard retired from the CNR in July 1957, he had been with the railroad for four decades. Originally from Ontario, he had learned the Morse code as a hobby in his boyhood, which may well have been instrumental in his career. In the community history book Footsteps in Time, Lilian wrote, “He came West to Saskatchewan on a holiday and remained in the province for the rest of his life. He started working as a telegrapher for the CNR at Big River, and except for one with the Royal Flying Corps during the World War I, he worked for the CNR for over forty years. He was an ardent reader and interested in journalism, history community theatre, music, gardening and travelling.

Jackfish Lake was a pleasure to him; he liked to be ON it (rowing, fishing or sailing) and BESIDE it (at Mile 21, the Metinota cottage.)”

Upon retirement, it was necessary to leave the station residence, so they moved to a new home on 93rd Street in North Battleford, where

Lilian continued to reside for more than 50 years.

In 1966, Lou and her family moved to Edmonton where Bill became a vocational instructor. (Bill and Lou retired to Meota in 1988. He passed away in 2008.)

After Howard passed away in 1977, Lilian kept busy with hobbies such as reading, knitting, pottery, embroidery and tatting, always maintaining the tradition of afternoon tea time at 3:30.

For several winters, she spent part of the season in Edmonton with her grandson B r u c e ’s f a m i l y a n d i n Calgary with grandson Cam’s family.

When she was 108, Lilian moved from her house into Villa Pascal.

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OBITUARIES WISNER: Hattie Wisner (Wielga) October 15, 1920 – August 29, 2014. Hattie was predeceased by her husband Buck (Robert Allan) in November 2007. Survived by her seven children and their families, Verna, Dick, Louise, Eva, Irene, Ken, Connie. She continued to live on the farm until her stroke on Father’s Day, 2013.

Hattie had a strong work ethic.

She baked bread, planted a big garden & canned tomatoes. No matter what life threw at her, she never complained, she first got on with it. All her children were devoted to her and she is missed terribly. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. (306)446-4200 ____________________________________________________ DEMYON: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Harry Demyon, late of Battleford, Saskatchewan on August 1, 2014 at the age of 97 years.

He is survived by his wife Bertha, his 2 sons Dennis and Richard (Nancy); grandchildren Robin, Ashley, Brandy, Brittany and Amanda (Marcel); great-grandchildren Riley, Jenna and Drake; sisters Nettie Furda and Polly Smith; along with many nieces and nephews. Eulogy - by Ashley Demyon. When people die there is a tendency at times to remember their last days rather than remember them as the way they were. Our presence here today is to pay homage to his memory, his life, his relationships and for what he has done to make this world, our world, a better place to live in. Harry was born November 15, 1916 in the Hatherleigh - Whitkow district to Wasyl and Rosalia Demyon. Harry spent most of his early years on the farm, attending Hatherleigh School and helping with chores, which eventually led to him farming with his parents in later years. In 1944 he moved to Thunder Bay, Ont. and was employed at the Lakehead Grain Terminals. Shortly after, in 1945 he returned to Saskatchewan and was employed at the dairy farm near Battleford. Shortly after returning, on November 9th, 1946, he married Bertha Pidwerbeski, daughter of Michael and Paraskevia Pidwerbeski of Whitkow. They were married in the Ascension Ukrainian Catholic Church in Whitkow by Reverend Father Shumay.

Over the years Harry continued to farm with his dad until his passing in September 1947. He then took over the land to be able to continue farming, which consisted of growing crops, raising livestock and helping the neighbors to harvest their crops. Besides his love of farming he had several hobbies such as picking Saskatoon berries, gardening, fishing and playing cards. When he retired, he continued to help his sons on the farm. Throughout his younger years and in his retirement years he served as an alter assistant to the priest in the Ascension Ukrainian Catholic Church as well as serving on the parish council. He was also a part of the Hatherleigh Community Centre Board, the Taras Shevchenko Hall Board as well as being a member of the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool. He was also involved in sports and provided music for the Horseshoe Lake Open Air Platform dances. He was very well known for witching wells and finding water for people in the surrounding areas. His kindness, generosity, and outgoing nature extended beyond his home and was endured by many people. He was a good and helpful neighbor that formed lifelong friendships. He will be renowned for his hospitality forever. May his memory be eternal. Prayer Service was held on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from the Ukrainian Catholic Church of All Saints. Divine Liturgy was held on Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Ukrainian Catholic Church of All Saints with Father Vladimir Simunovic as Celebrant. Cantor was Anne Prystupa, accompanied by the All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Church Choir.

Cross Bearer was Brittani Demyon. Ashley Demyon gave the eulogy. Pallbearers were: Raymond Klimchuck, Emil Woytowich, Stan Chomey, Orest Demyon, Bob Kalyn, and Dale Demyon. The family have requested that donations in Harry’s memory be made to The Arthritis Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan. Interment took place at the Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.

Condolences for the family may be left at www.sallowsandmcdonald.com. The family placed their trust with Kristeen Thiessen of Sallows and McDonald - Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home, North Battleford. (306) 445-2418

MENSSA: Mr. Melvin “Mel” Menssa passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2014 at the Battleford’s Union Hospital at the age of 69 years. A Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday, August 25, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Vital Roman Catholic Church with Reverend Father Greg Elder officiating. A private family interment followed the luncheon in the Meota Cemetery, Meota, Saskatchewan. Memorial donations in memory of Mel Menssa may be directed to the Battleford’s Union Hospital, Palliative Care ward. Left to cherish his memory are his loving family; wife Eileen; children and grandchildren; Dean (Carmen) Menssa and their children Michael and Dawson, Laurie (Scott) Redl and their children Brandon, Tyler, and Jenna, Brent (Carey) Menssa and their children Morgan and Justin, and Kevin (Jaela) Menssa and their daughter Jade; siblings Irene (Lawrence) Winterhalt, Ted (Helen) Menssa, Brenda (Jim) Verhelst; brothers-in-law Ernie (Bernice) Draper, and Everett York; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Mel was predeceased by his parents Michael and Elizabeth Menssa; sister-in-law Elsie York and nephew Barry York. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium. For those wishing to leave a condolence you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca.

NYHOLT: Allan John Nyholt passed away peacefully with family by his side on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at the age of 88 years. Allan was born May 31, 1926, the first of four boys born to Wierd and Ida Nyholt of North Battleford, SK. Allan married Nina Margaret Francis on July 11, 1949. In the spring of 1950 Allan and Margaret moved back to the old homestead at Ibstone.

Allan and Margaret spent 36 years on the farm. Allan kept busy with the farm and his 6 wonderful children. Allan is survived by his children: Lillian (Harry) and her children Melanie (Jan Whereatt) - Levi, Ethan, Declan, Jorja, and Cheryl (Ryan Ball) - Ava, Ella, and Jonathon Whitt; Wayne (Mildred) and their children Darlene (Curtis Wilson) - Ceajay, Cypp, Cartyr, Cayden, and Dawn (Joe Herle) - Kaybree, and Joseph (Melanie) - Hunter, Holden; Alvin and his children Daniel, Jackson, and Alexander; Idamarie (Robert Zimmerman) and their children Melissa (Devon), and Tyler; Francis (Elaine) and their children Chelsey (Layne), and Lindsey (Joshua); Marlene (Allen Sanderson) - Taylor, Shelby. Allan is predeceased by his loving wife Margaret; his parents Wierd and Ida; brothers Bernard, Cecil, and Donald; as well as numerous family members. Allan farmed in the Garden Prairie district all his farming life, taking a few trips from time to time. He loved curling, dancing, and socializing with the neighbors. In the summer of 1986, Allan and Margaret sold the farm and moved to Battleford. Dad belonged to the Hillcrest Centre, and the Battlefords Curling Club which he curled for the past 20 years. Allan enjoyed having his grandchildren and great-grandchildren over and lovingly joked with them. Allan and Margaret travelled from coast to coast in their retirement years, and they always enjoyed visiting their children. Allan will be sadly missed by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many relatives and close friends. A Service of Remembrance to celebrate Allan’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2014 from the Chapel of Sallows and McDonald - Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home (1271-103 Street, North Battleford) with Neil Haines officiating. Following the service, Allan will be laid to rest beside his wife Margaret in the City of North Battleford Cemetery. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, #104-2301 Avenue C North, Saskatoon, S7L 5Z5 or to the River Heights Lodge Auxiliary, 2001-99th Street, North Battleford, S9A 0S3. Condolences for the family may be left at www.sallowsandmcdonald.com. The family has placed their trust with Kristeen Thiessen and the staff of Sallows & McDonald - Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home.

VEIT: John was born on May 13, 1948 in Wilkie, Sk. and passed away at St. Paul’s Hospital on Aug. 27, 2014 at the age of 66.

John will be fondly remembered by his loving wife Annamarie of 46 years; their children, Wesley (Heidi) children Cole and Zachary; Lyle (Debbie) children Sandra, Shelby and Saige; Diana (Lorne) Schick children Breanne and Tanner; sisters, Irene Bleier, Helen (Cliff) Wohlberg, Lydia Ilnicki, Ceil (Raymond) Leger, Dolores (John) Reisinger; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his parents, John and Theresia; brothers-in-law, Ron Bleier, Edward Ilnicki, Morris Yakiwchuk and Frank Sehn.

Prayers were held on Aug. 29, 2014 at St. James Roman Catholic Church in Wilkie, Sk. The presider was Annette Gutting. Funeral mass was held on Aug. 30, 2014 at the St. James Roman Catholic Church in Wilkie, Sk. Celebrant was Father George Chatholil, music by St. James Senior Choir, eulogy was given by Breanne Schick, readings done by Sandra Veit and Breanne Schick, intentions by Heidi Veit and Debbie Veit, offertory gifts - Zachary Veit, Tanner Schick and Saige Veit, honour guards - 4th degree K of C. Honorary pallbearers were all those who shared in John’s life, active pallbearers - Cole Veit, Ray Hawkins, Tony Sander, John Heilman, Peter Sander and Gerald Gerlinsky. Ushers - Roy Sehn and Kirk Bast. Internment took place at the Wilkie Cemetery. All tributes went to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or masses. Grondin Funeral Services Ltd, of Wilkie, Sk. administered the funeral arrangements. John was the only son of the 6 children born to John and Theresia. July 1968 he married Annamarie Bast, together they had 3 children. John took over the family farm and continued farming until he lost his battle with cancer. John was blessed with 7 grandchildren who were his pride and joy. He eagerly spent time with them and loved hearing of their many accomplishments. John was a master of many trades; he graciously shared his talents with family and friends. John had a very clever sense of humour that remained with him throughout his illness. In recent weeks he commented, “Well at least I didn’t die driving a Ford”. John was notorious for playing practical jokes. Any time a practical joke was played John was instantly accused. John had a kind heart and enjoyed helping others. He affectionately became known as the community snow angel. The cancer may have weakened his body, but John remained strong in his faith. John was a long time member of the Knights of Columbus and served as the Grand Knight for the Wilkie Council followed by the Faithful Navigator of the 4th degree Knights. John was adamant about wearing his 4th degree K of C attire and requested the presence of an honour guard at his burial.

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POLLOCK: Mrs. Edna Pollock of the Battlefords District Care Centre, Battleford, Saskatchewan passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2014 at the age of 100 years.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2014, at 1:oo p.m. from the Stone Church Cemetery, Whishart District, Saskatchewan. Memorial donations in memory of Edna Pollock may be directed to the Kidney Foundation or Diabetes Association. Edna will be lovingly remembered and cherished by: daughter: Grace Pollock granddaughter: Mary Ann (Brad) Pattinson and their children: Jenny Austen (Jared) and Morgan Coté (Jamie) and their children: James and Hudson Coté granddaughter: Becky Pedersen and sons: Parker and Tanner granddaughter: Krista Terry (Warren) and children: Jordan and William cousin: Margaret Lafontaine and daughter: Krista sister-in-law: Vera Pollock numerous nieces and nephews. Edna was predeceased by: her husband: Harold Pollock her parents: Hugh and Mary Cossar brother: Clayton Cossar sister: Muriel (Ralph) Hall. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium, North Battleford, Saskatchewan. For those wishing to leave a condolence you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca.

GRATTON: Omer Joseph was born on February 27, 1925 on his parent’s farm near St. Hippolyte, SK. He was the fourth oldest son of John and Marie Gratton. He had 3 sisters and 7 brothers. He married Melvina Ledoux on August 26, 1946. They were blessed with 5 children. Omer was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. His main occupation for 35 years was working as a foreman on the CN Railroad. He retired in 1982 and resided at the Ruth Whyte Manor.

There he enjoyed bingo, cards, and monthly birthday suppers.

He will be dearly missed by those who knew him. Omer will be lovingly remembered and forever missed by his friend and companion Nellie Welford; his 5 children: Garry (Loretta); Jeanette (Barry) and daughter Michelle (Reid), Ava and Cole; Martha, and son Colton; Leonard (Yvonne) and sons Christopher and Matthew; Lorette (Dean) and children Danielle (Owen) and Lyndsey. Omer is also survived by his 3 brothers Leo, George, Eugene, and 2 sisters Rose and Louise; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Omer was predeceased by his wife Melvina (1989); parents John and Marie; sister Eleanor; brothers Fred, Gordon, Albert and Raymond; father and mother-in-law Pete and Caroline Ledoux. A private graveside service was held on September 5, 2014 with Sallows & McDonald - Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home, North Battleford, SK. Omer will be laid to rest beside his wife Melvina in the North Battleford Woodlawn Cemetery. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan at www.heartandstroke.sk.ca.

Card of Thanks The family would like to send out a special thanks to EMS, the Doctors and Nurses at the Battlefords Union Hospital Emergency & ICU for their excellent and compassionate care. Our thanks and deepest appreciation to the passer-by who called the ambulance.

Also special thanks for all the cards, flowers, phone calls and visitors we received. Sincerely, The Omer Gratton Family

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Camp job. Competitive wages plus R & B. Valid drivers license req’d.

Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction and Transport Co. Inc. Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www.brydenconstruction andtransport.ca EXPERIENCE is an asset - We offer FREE recruitment services for people aged 45 and over across Canada. Register now at: www.thirdquarter.ca or Call Toll-Free: 1-855-2860306.

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Light of Christ Catholic School Division No.16 We are currently looking for

Working in our Ray’s Transport Fleet, these drivers will be hauling grain, fertilizer & livestock feed throughout Sask, Manitoba and Alberta. This position offers a very busy, year-round employment opportunity!

All applicants must have a valid Class 1A license with a clean driver abstract and have at least 1 years driving experience with past Super B grain/ fertilizer, being a definite asset.

If you are interested in these opportunitities, you can contact Eddy at 306-651-4837 email HR@qlinetrucking.com or visit our website at qlinetrucking.com for more information.

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COMING EVENTS

Community Events Calendar ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Please call our 24 hour helpline at 306-446-6166 for support or information.

Tuesdays, September 9 - October 14 Are you living with a chronic (ongoing) pain? Would you like to learn better coping skills? Prairie North Health Region is offering a workshop to help you learn self-management skills to deal with fatigue, poor sleep, use of medication and exercise, communication, nutrition and pacing activity and rest. Call 306-446-8613 to register from September 9 - October 14 on Tuesdays from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. at the North Battleford Library.

Sunday, September 14 Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research at the Meota Community Complex from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Registration at noon - walk, run, wheel or ride, 2 km, 3 km, 5 km, 10 km. Pledge sheets available at Meota Agencies, Meota Cafe and Meota Family Hair Centre. For more information contact 306-892-2558. Looking for volunteers and a supporter to supply bottled water.

Saturday, September 20 Terry Fox Ride at the Hidden Meadow Ranch, 5.7 km west of Sunshine Road - turn left at the Hidden Meadows Ranch sign.

Registration at 12:00 noon. Ride starts at 1:00 p.m. Wagons and horses welcome. BBQ to follow the ride at about 4:00 p.m. Call Deb Flegel for more information at 306-446-0218 or 306-480-9775.

This section, which will appear weekly in Tuesday's News-Optimist and Thursday’s Regional Optimist, is provided free-of-charge to non-profit organizations. To list the Community Calendar please call News-Optimist at 306-445-7261 or fax the information to 306-445-3223. Please provide complete information including event, time, date and location. Although we will do our utmost to make sure your event appears in this section, News-Optimist does not guarantee all submissions will appear. Deadline for submissions is 12:00 noon Friday prior for Tuesday's & Thursday’s publication.

in North Battleford, Saskatchewan invites applications for various positions, which will commence with the start of the 2014 - 2015 school year. To see this list of current openings please see “Careers: Current Opportunities” on our website at: www.loccsd.ca Some of our current positions include: Full/Part Time Educational Assistants Substitute Educational Assistants Substitute Teachers Substitute Custodians SpeciÀc information regarding the positions can be found in each posting. If you have further questions please call 306-445-6158.

Our School Division supports the principles of a representative workforce and welcomes applications from all qualiÀed candidates.

KANAWEYIMIK CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES INC.

Kanaweyimik is an independent, non-political child welfare agency providing child welfare and family services to five First Nations.

Moosomin, Mosquito, Red Pheasant, Saulteaux & Sweetgrass First Nations contract for services with Kanaweyimik.

The following is a general description of a Parent Aide position.

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

MSS URBAN SERVICES –PARENT AIDE

KANAWEYIMIK CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES INC.

Kanaweyimik is an independent, non-political child welfare agency providing child welfare and family services to five First Nations.

Moosomin, Mosquito, Red Pheasant, Saulteaux & Sweetgrass First Nations contract for services with Kanaweyimik.

The following is a general description of a Family Service Worker (Social Worker) position. Salary will be commensurate with experience, training and education. This is a full-time, permanent position.

FAMILY SERVICE WORKER (SOCIAL WORKER) 1 POSITION • The Family Service Worker is directly responsible to the Supervisor and/or Executive Director; • Manage a caseload in the area of child welfare and family support services; • Intake services; • Services to children-in-care; • Community development; • Services to families in need of support to prevent children coming-into-care; • Maintain computerized data, case recordings, individual and family files, etc; • Coordinate case planning sessions and monitor case plans to ensure families are receiving services; • Child abuse investigations; • Will comply with the provisions of the Kanaweyimik Personnel Manual as it exists from time to time QUALIFICATIONS • Must have a University Degree from a recognized School of Social Work; • Must have at least 5 years experience and proven ability to work in the counselling and social services area with families and children; • Must demonstrate knowledge of The Child & Family Services Act; • Must have work experience assessing families and children; • Must have work experience counselling families and children; • Must demonstrate a clear understanding and knowledge of native family systems; • Must demonstrate knowledge in the area of family violence dynamics; • Must demonstrate knowledge of the effects of separation as it relates to placement of children; • Knowledge of the Cree language is an asset; • Computer skills are a position requirement; • Excellent verbal, written and time management skills are required; • A clear criminal records check MUST BE PRESENTED AT INTERVIEW; • Must have a valid driver’s licence.

Application deadline is September 12, 2014 at 5:00 pm. Start date to be determined. Please forward resumés by fax or mail to: (306) 445-2533.

Only successful applicants will be contacted for scheduled interviews. Recruitment process to continue until a successful candidate is selected.

Kanaweyimik Child & Family Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1270 Battleford, Saskatchewan S0M 0E0 Attention: Marlene Bugler

1 POSITION • Responsible for providing one on one support services consisting of the following: teaching parenting skills, budgeting skills, homemaking skills, life skills or other services as identified by the Family Services Worker/Ministry of Social Services Case Worker; • Responsible for monitoring of family visits in critical situations where a child’s safety is in question when children are in care of Kanaweyimik.

• Establishing a relationship of trust and support by being caring and honest, showing primary concern to the family; • Helping families become involved in activities designed to reduce isolation and to establish support systems; • Encouraging school and medical appointments by accompanying the family and support the family in appropriately assertive behavior; • Engaging in enjoyable activities with the family and teaching them how to enjoy their children; • Helping parents become aware of the stages and process of child development; • Teaching life skills, such as home management, parenting skills, budgeting and hygiene; • Serving as a bridge between home and others in order to facilitate other services; QUALIFICATIONS • Must have a certificate from a recognized School of Social Work or equivalent training and work experience in the human services field; • Must have a minimum of two years experience in the human services field and proven ability to work in the human services field, mainly child protection and family services; • Must demonstrate knowledge of The Child & Family Services Act; • Must demonstrate a clear understanding and knowledge of native family systems; • Must demonstrate knowledge in the area of family violence dynamics; • Must demonstrate knowledge of the effects of separation as it relates to placement of children; • Must demonstrate knowledge of the Family Systems theory and case management practices • Knowledge of the Cree language is an asset; • Computer skills are a position requirement; • Excellent verbal, written and time management skills are required; • A clear criminal records check MUST BE PRESENTED AT INTERVIEW; • Must have a valid driver’s licence.

Application deadline is September 12, 2014 at 5:00 pm. Start date to be determined. Please forward resumés by fax or mail to: (306) 445-2533.

Only successful applicants will be contacted for scheduled interviews. Recruitment process to continue until a successful candidate is selected.

Kanaweyimik Child & Family Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1270 Battleford, Saskatchewan S0M 0E0 Attention: Marlene Bugler

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Office Manager/Receptionist

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required for permanent full time work immediately. Provide resumé by mail, fax, e-mail or in person to Gary Lund, C.A., 761A 106th Street, North Battleford, Sk, S9A 1V9 Phone: 306-445-1677 • Fax: 306-445-4144 Email: g.lund@sasktel.net

BATTLEFORD FURNITURE is presently seeking a

Full-Time Delivery Person

BENEFITS: • Health, Dental & Liability • Pension Plan Applicants must be physically fit.

APPLY IN PERSON WITH RESUMÉ TO: 192 - 24th Street W. Battleford, SK

Accounting Office looking for a

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MISSING Courtney Jennelle Struble

C/F CASE NO: 3137-V

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DATE OF DISAPPEARANCE: July 9, 2004 DATE OF BIRTH: Nov. 22, 1990 HAIR: Light Brown, short

LOCATION: Estevan, Sask

EYES: Hazel WEIGHT: 125 lbs.

HEIGHT: 5"3"

PARTICULARS: Last seen at 1:00 am on July 9, 2004. When last seen, she was wearing a grey bunneyhug, orange shirt, and blue jeans. Courtney has a birthmark on the nape of her neck and a 1.5" scar on her left shin.

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We each have only one life to live for God A cat has nine lives, so the old saying goes – though I’m not sure who first said that.

It may have come down to us all the way from ancient Egypt, where the cat was especially revered. But why nine lives, in particular?

Some have pointed out that nine is a trinity of trinities (three times three) and thus some think it’s a lucky number.

Or perhaps the nine lives idea may have originated from the cat’s great balance, agility, and reflexes, which enable it to survive falls and other dangers. But we all know it’s not literally true. Cats do get injured sometimes. And though they may live a surprisingly long time, they have only one life to live, and they all eventually die.

It’s the same for human beings. Some religious groups teach the possibility of reincarnation, a word derived from Latin and meaning, literally, “entering the flesh again.” The idea is that the soul or spirit, after death, begins life in a new body. It may be a human body, or an animal’s, depending, so it’s supposed, on whether the previous life was well lived or not.

But as sincerely as this notion may be clung to by

He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (Jn. 3:16). It is then, in a loving response to what He has done for us, that we determine to serve Him. As the song says: “Only one life to offer – Jesus, my Lord and King; / Only one tongue to praise Thee and of

Robert Cottrill, B.A., B.R.E. http://wordwisehymns.com/ www.Wordwise Bible Studies.com some, it’s simply not so.

Almighty God has given each of us but one life to live. After that, we have an appointment with our Maker.

The Bible says, “It is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment” (Heb. 9:27). “For we will surely die and become like water spilled on the ground, which cannot be gathered up again” (II Sam. 14:14). “[Man’s] days are determined, the number of his months is with You [God]; You have appointed his limits, so that he cannot pass” (Job 14:5). “The dust will return to the earth as it was, and the spirit will return to God who gave it” (Ecc. 12:7).

Then, each of us must give an account to our Maker. “For God will bring every work into judgment, including every secret thing, whether good or evil” (Ecc. 12:14).

One life, not two or twen-

ty. C.T. Studd (1860-1931), a missionary to China, famously wrote: “Only one life, ‘twill soon be past; / Only what’s done for Christ will last.” And that telling Christian axiom became the inspiration for a gospel song, written around 1936,

by Chicago resident Avis Christiansen (1895-1985).

Encouraged by her grandmother, Avis began writing poetry at ten years of age. In 1916 she started writing the texts for hymns, something she did in collaboration with many gospel composers, for decades afterward. The present song, entitled Only One Life, ponders the significance of the days and hours God has allotted each of us, and the importance of being good stewards of them.

When we trust Christ as Saviour, we become part of His forever family. “For God so loved the world that

Thy mercies sing; / Only one heart’s devotion – Saviour, O may it be / Consecrated alone to Thy matchless glory, / Yielded fully to Thee.”

Part of that service will be to tell others the good news of forgiveness and eternal life found in Christ. “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation

for everyone who believes” (Rom. 1:16). On that theme, the song continues, “Only this hour is mine, Lord–may it be used for Thee; / May ev’ry passing moment count for eternity; / Souls all about are dying, dying in sin and shame; / Help me bring them the message of Calv’ry’s redemption / In Thy glorious name.”

Crafted by the master’s hand I’m always amazed at how a pile of lumber becomes a monument of usefulness and sometimes, outright beauty.

What about a basket full of fabric scraps? If you have doubts about the potential contained in those carefully planned and cut pieces, visit any quilt display. If you’re as fortunate as I am, you could even visit your living room where a gift of art rests gently on the back of the chesterfield (also known as sofa or couch). Then there is music, beautiful music (beauty defined, of course, by personal taste).

Be it jazz, blues, country, gospel, classical or any other genre, someone has taken single notes and transformed them into melodies, harmonies and symphonies. So it is with words and marble, it is

in their brokenness and rearranged characteristics that their beauty and power are revealed.

Throughout the ages, the ability to change and adapt became possible because of the skills of everyday people.

Even in the course of my lifetime, discoveries have included deciphering medical mysteries and moving the evening news from descriptive words to live shots of events. In horrific times of war, there were those individuals who mastered codes

that revealed enemy plans.

Closer to the present, our society has been irreversibly altered by the development of the World Wide Web. Though there are days I loath its constant intrusion into my world, I couldn’t imagine living without checking my email or searching the Internet for things as mundane as finding directions to a friend’s new home.

Craftsmanship demands learning, time, dedication and even failure. Of all God’s creation He counts us as His greatest masterpiece and He spares no effort in working His beauty through us.

“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10 (NKJV)

Spend some quality family time together. Worship at the church of your choice.

Our community has a number of churches and a variety of denominations for you & your family.

TERRITORIAL DRIVE ALLIANCE CHURCH Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay

1372 102nd St 306-445-3009

Notre Dame (RC) Parish

ANGLICAN PARISH

Corner of 104th Street & 12th Avenue Rev. Father Cuong Luong MASSES: Saturdays - 7:00 p.m.

Sundays - 11:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

SUNDAY SERVICES St. George’s Anglican Church - 9:00 a.m.

191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

St. Paul’s Anglican Church - 11:00 a.m.

OFFICE 306-445-3836

1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK Rector: The Rev. Peter Norman

Hosanna Life Center 306-445-5079

Meeting at 1122 - 101st Street Pastors: Peter & Lydia Litchfield Members of Christian Ministers Association

Reclaim Outreach Centre A Gospel Mission Teaching the Word Caring for the hurting

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

962A - 102 Street

Pastor Dave Miller

Sunday Service: 6:00 p.m.

Corner 16th Ave. & 93rd Street, North Battleford

“Reclaiming Our Spiritual Heritage” Pastor Don Toovey Furniture or Donations: Please call Don at

306-441-1041

Email: notredame.nb@gmail.com www.notredameparish.ca EVERYONE WELCOME

Community Baptist Church

Maidstone/ Paynton United Church of Canada

1202 - 103 Street, North Battleford, SK 306-446-3077 PASTOR: RON BRAUN

Phone: 306-445-4338 Clergy Person: Rev. Ean Kasper

Sunday Morning Service 11:00 a.m.

10:30 Service

Everyone Welcome Canadian National Baptist Convention

306-893-2611 For booking the Wing:

306-893-4465

Come Join Us Sunday’s At 11:00 am

Phone 306-445-9096

A warm welcome is extended to everyone!

Saturday Services Bible Study - 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Church & CE Wing:

1702 - 106th Street North Battleford, SK

306-445-4818 tbcnb@sasktel.net www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca

Living Water Ministry

Pastor Brian Arcand Phone: 306-445-3803 Cell: 306-441-9385 Fax: 306-445-4385

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

Zion Lutheran 10801 Winder Cres. 15th Ave. & 108th St. North Battleford, Sk

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Brett Smith Sports Reporter

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Vikings kick off 2014 football season with loss to Carlton

By Brett Smith Sports Reporter

The North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings’ senior football team got off to a rocky start Thursday night at Beaver Lions Stadium.

The Vikings dropped their season opener 19-2 to the Carlton Comprehensive Crusaders from Prince Albert.

The Crusaders were led offensively by tailback Shelton Paul, who rushed for over 150 yards on the evening.

Despite the score, Vikings coach Jamie Sommerfeld said he was pleased with how the defence responded.

“We put them in a lot of bad situations today,” said Sommerfeld. “We’re only going to get stronger. I think we’re starting off pretty well.”

The Crusaders opened the scoring midway through the first quarter. They were gifted great field position as

A group of Vikings defenders stop Carlton’s Shelton Paul short of the end zone Thursday night at Beaver Lions Stadium. Carlton went on to win the game 19-2. Photo by Brett Smith they started the drive on the Vikings’ eight-yard line after the Vikings fumbled the snap

on a punt attempt the previous play. On second down, Carlton quarterback Peyton

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Cyr plunged into the end zone for a one-yard touchdown run.

Following a Crusaders field goal and Vikings safety, the Crusaders were ahead 12-0 and began their last drive of the first half on their own 50-yard line. Cyr led a drive downfield, finishing the drive himself with his second one-yard touchdown dive of the game to put the Crusaders up 19-0 at the half.

In the second half, the Vikings returned the run game and moved the ball on the ground effectively on the strength of first-year tailback Dylan Schaefer. Sommerfeld said Schaefer was a “little timid” in the first half, but halftime adjustments helped his game.

“We got back to trying to run the ball and Dylan found some holes and created some of his own,” said Sommerfeld.

“I’m very happy for a firstyear kid with the way he ran today.”

Schaefer finished the game with 101 rushing yards, with the majority coming on the Vikings’ second drive of

the third quarter. Starting at the Crusaders’ 45-yard line, Shaefer ran the ball six times for 42 yards. However, the Vikings turned the ball over on downs as the drive stalled in the red zone.

The Vikings’ only points of the game came in the fourth quarter. After Vikings quarterback Landon Aimoe was picked off by Crusaders defensive back Skylar Koroluk deep in Carlton territory, the Crusaders were pinned near their goal line.

The Vikings’ defence held and a third-down snap over Carlton’s punter’s head resulted in a safety to make the final score 19-2.

NBCHS is on a bye week next week, but travel to Moose Jaw to take on Alfred E. Peacock Collegiate in an exhibition game.

The Vikings’ next home game is Sept. 18 at Beaver Lions Stadium against the Bishop James Mahoney Saints of Saskatoon. Kickoff is at the field is 6:30 p.m.

— For daily Rider news, follow Rod Pederson om Twitter at @sportscage.

Banjo Bowl win bittersweet as Riders lose Durant to elbow injury

By Rod Pederson Voice of the Riders

I wasn’t in the Rider locker room after Sunday’s 30-24 win over Winnipeg, but I heard about it.

Our CKRM Rider Radio analyst Carm Carteri does the post-game interviews live on air from the Rider locker room each road game. Unlike after the Riders’ 23-17 win in August in Winnipeg when the celebratory mood was Grey Cuplike, Carteri reported the mood this time was sombre.

The reason? Although the Riders emerged with a three-game season series sweep of their prairie rivals and won their seventh game in a row for the first time since 1970, the victory came with a hefty price.

The face of the franchise, quarterback Darian Durant, left the game midway through the third quarter with an injured right elbow. He laid on the Investors Group Field turf for quite some time before slowly walking to the team’s locker room, his face twisted in agony.

He would not emerge for the rest of the game and it was up to back-up Tino Sunseri to pilot the team to the victory, which he did.

On the flight home Sunday evening, Durant’s eyes were hidden by sunglasses and he was bandaged up pretty much from his shoul-

der to his wrist and the arm was held in place by a sling.

The good news is he was in great spirits, even laughing and joking with his teammates.

That lifted the mood somewhat on the 50-minute trip, but it’s going to be Sunseri’s team for the next while.

And the messages of support, and disappointment, were immediate from Durant’s Rider comrades.

“Your heart just sinks,’’ said receiver/returner Weston Dressler who returned a punt 75 yards for a touchdown in a 26-point second quarter.

“You never want to see a guy go down on the field, especially a guy like him.

He’s our leader. He’s our guy. He’s our man that we follow.”

It didn’t stop there.

“Not sure about Darian right now,” reported head coach Corey Chamblin after the game. “It’s his throwing arm. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and we’ll rally around him.”

You knew the injury was bad when Chamblin came all the way onto the field and stood over Durant while he received medical attention. He is the team’s heart and soul, on both sides of the ball.

“Darian’s our leader,” said cornerback Rod Williams, who recorded his first interception of the season in the Banjo

Bowl. “We feed off him, but Tino came in and we have faith in him. Hopefully Darian’s back soon though.”

That feeling prevails throughout the organization although, as I said, it’s Tino’s team now and no one knows for how long.

“We just came together after Durant went out,” said running back Anthony Allen who raced for 115 yards and a touchdown against the Blue Bombers. “We talked

to the defence and told them to get the ball back. They did and then it was up to Tino. We trust Tino and he did a great job.”

And so the wild ride continues. The Riders are 8-2 and in second place in the West Division, exactly where they were one year ago when they were off to the best start in franchise history.

However, last year it was a loss in Winnipeg in

Week 11 that sent them on a four-game losing streak and threatened to derail that monumental season. But the only other similarity between last season and this one is the long lineup in the team’s medical room. The injuries are mounting at an alarming pace and the team’s resolve is being put to the test.

So far they’ve passed with flying colours and they’re doing it with good

old-fashioned “grit,” as Chamblin put it.

If there’s a silver-lining, it’s that the Riders’ next two opponents are Hamilton and Ottawa, two teams who have a combined three wins in 19 games played.

Adversity shows up in a variety of forms at some point over the course of an 18-game schedule. Well, it’s here now. How will the Riders deal with it?

We’re about to find out.

Jr. Vikings roll over Falcons in season opener

By Brett Smith Sports Reporter

North Battleford Comprehensive High School jumped out to a 14-point lead early in the game and didn’t look back as the Junior Vikings downed the Saskatoon Falcons 28-14 in high school football Sunday afternoon at Beaver Lions Stadium.

Vi k i n g s c o a c h M i k e Humenny said the team minimized mistakes in their first outing, which led to success on the field.

“I think on both sides of the ball, offence and defence, we came out, we controlled the line of scrimmage and we just played a very fundamentally sound game,” said Humenny. “I think we did some really good things today.”

The Vikings began the game with a 63-yard touch-

down drive. Quarterback Damon Dutton marched the team down the field and into the red zone, completing four passes for 59 yards on the drive. Tailback JT Lamb’s two-yard touchdown run capped off the drive.

After forcing the Falcons to punt, the Vikings offence took over possession at their own 20 yard line. They again took the ball down the field through a balanced running and passing attack. Tailback Logan Spence ran for 25 yards on the drive. Dutton had two big plays through the air to wideout Zach Wolfe, the second a 39-yard touchdown strike. The Vikings converted the two-point attempt to go up 14-0.

In the second quarter. the Falcons got on the board with a touchdown drive of their own. The extra point was blocked, cutting the lead to 14-6.

In the final three minutes of the first half, Kolby Heidt of the Vikings intercepted a pass and set up the offence with great field position.

On the final play of the half, Spence broke off a 41-yard touchdown run. The twopoint conversion was again successful, giving the Vikings a 22-6 lead at the half.

Humenny gave credit to the offensive line for the foundation of the offence’s success in the first half.

“The guys played hard. I think it started up front with the o-line. Our quarterback played awesome and I think that’s kind of where it all shook down today.”

At the beginning of the second half, wideout Presley Patterson caught a ball from Dutton and took it 52 yards for a touchdown on the first play from scrimmage.

However, the play was called back for an illegal block

downfield. The offence rebounded and Dutton led the team down into the red zone again, this time taking the ball himself into the end zone from nine yards out for the touchdown.

The Falcons cut into the lead again late in the fourth quarter. A great punt return and a penalty set up Saskatoon on the Vikings’ 10-yard line. Their first play of the drive resulted in a touchdown and was followed by a successful two-point conversion to make it a 28-14 game.

Saskatoon recovered an onside kick. Needing to push the ball downfield, the Falcons were picked off by Vikings defensive back Cain Witzainey to seal the game.

The Vikings attempt to build on their first win Sunday afternoon at Beaver Lions Stadium when they host Martensville for a 2 p.m. kickoff.

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