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Premier tours Northwest

Weekly Feature

Brian Quinn

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Zone 7 reaches A Final

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Garden Chat

Quote of the week

Play safe this spring

“It’s pretty serious stuff (adoption of the City’s community plan). Get your front row tickets to council when it happens.”

— Councillor Ryan Bater

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Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Battlefords Bright Spots

Meota Hobby Band to perform at library

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

Sneak Peak Wednesday is Earth Day, the day picked for the rollout of the City of North Battleford’s new curb side garbage and recycling regime. The final open house on the new garbage and recycling program was held Thursday, April 17, attended by News-Optimist reporter Brett Smith and the newsroom mascot, Claudette.

Photo by John Cairns

This Wednesday afternoon, the Meota Hobby Band will be in performance at the North Battleford Library. Everyone is welcome to attend. The performance starts at 2 p.m. and refreshments will follow the program. If you have not had the chance to hear the Meota Hobby Band, or if you just can’t get enough of them, we’ll see you there.

Saturday, April 26, St. George’s Hall in Battleford will host a St. George’s Day Tea and Bake Sale from 2 to 4 p.m. St. George’s Day commemorates the life of St. George, a Roman soldier and Christian martyr. Interestingly, in Canada, St. George’s Day is a provincial holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador.

More interestingly, it is not a holiday in England, which holds St. George as its patron saint.

Saturday, April 26 is Household Hazardous Waste Day. North Battleford residents can safely relieve themselves of unwanted hazards. Beginning at 9 a.m. and running until 4 p.m. at the City of North Battleford Public Works Shop at 11112-6th Ave., you may drop off such items as adhesives, aerosols, batteries, cleaners, corrosives, fuels, mercury, oxidizers, poisons, pharmaceuticals,

propane, cylinders and solvents. If you have paint to get rid of, take it to SARCAN. It’s no longer accepted at the City’s Household Hazardous Waste Day. Other items that won’t be accepted include electronics, household smoke detectors, sharps, body fluids, firearm bullets/gunpowder, DEA/Health Canada regulated medicines and commercial/ industrial hazardous waste.

Hate winter? Head to Hafford Saturday evening for Meltdown Madness featuring Tilly and the Billygoats. This is adult musical comedy, so it’s not a family outing. The doors open at the Ukrainian National Hall at 7 p.m.

Sunday afternoon, if you are straying north, check out the Medstead Musical Jam Session at the Medstead Hall.

The music starts at 2 p.m. All ages are welcome. Don’t forget your instrument and your dancing shoes, and bring yourself a lunch.

April is Autism Awareness Month.

If you are planning to stay in town for the day Saturday, meet up with others from your community at the Co-op Mall at 1 p.m. for the Autism Awareness Walk. Come and show support for each family in our community affected by this disorder – and there are more of us than you might think. jayne@newsoptimist.ca

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Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - PAGE 2

Wall tours the roads of the Northwest

At Cavalier Agrow’s new building, proprietors Monique and Martin Detillieux are joined by Premier Brad Wall and Cut Knife-Turtleford MLA Larry Doke for the official ribbon cutting. The event was part of a tour of the riding that highlighted issues in agriculture as well as roads and infrastructure. Photo by John Cairns

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Premier Brad Wall was on a road trip of the Northwest region Wednesday.

And it literally was roads that were the focus, as Cut Knife-Turtleford MLA Larry Doke wanted to show the premier what was needed to upgrade the conditions of highways in the area.

Doke and other area leaders have been lobbying for upgrades to Highway 26 as well as passing lanes on Highway 4, all in an effort

to deal with addressing the increasing amount of traffic from a booming economy in the region.

Among the drivers of the growth is the Husky Thermal project announced for Edam and Vawn, as well as increasing agricultural and tourist traffic. As a result, local officials have stepped up their lobbying for funding from the highways ministry.

In speaking to reporters in the riding, Wall pledged there would be action on the road concerns.

“There will be,” the premier said. “I’m sure people

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would say not soon enough, and I understand that. We inherited a significant highways deficit situation, and we’ve had record highways budgets every single year since ’07, but we know it’s not enough.”

The premier acknowledged Doke’s lobbying on the issue and pledged to look into what can be done.

“We’re going to look at these things just to see what’s possible in a balanced budget, so we can continue to improve the highway system in the province.”

The view is for any high-

way work in the area to be included in the 2015 budget year. The premier did not seem optimistic that it could be accomplished sooner.

“There’s always the chance for adjustments in

the Cut Knife-Turtleford riding, which has seen good times in both the energy and agricultural sector.

The major focus on this day was agriculture, which was the highlight of the

Agriculture is a rock star in Saskatchewan today.

— Premier Brad Wall year,” said Wall. “It’s hard to foresee that kind of an adjustment happening now.

It’s possible, but if we understand where we’re going for next year that’ll help in terms of moving ahead, planning, that sort of thing.”

Roads and infrastructure concerns were among the items on the agenda during a meeting in the afternoon in Maidstone, where the premier met with the mayor and council from the town, as well as the reeve and council from the RM of Eldon.

According to the premier’s Twitter feed, that meeting also included discussions on PDAP — the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program.

More discussions on the highways issue will happen in early May, when officials with the Ministry of Highways, including Minister Don McMorris, are due to come in the riding to meet with local officials and examine the issue first hand.

While roads were a focus of the tour, another focus was booming economy in

premier’s visit to the new Cavalier Agrow office building, located in Cavalier, just outside Meota on Highway 26.

Once a tiny ghost town, proprietors Martin and Monique Detillieux saw an opportunity to revitalize the area by locating their agricultural retail business there.

A two-storey 20,000 square foot building and shop facility was built in 2013, and the business soon expanded to other communities.

It was inside the new Cavalier Agrow building where the premier joined the Detillieuxs for a ceremonial ribbon cutting in front of staff and over a hundred invited guests.

That allowed Wall the opportunity to acknowledge the role small businesses had in driving the province’s economy.

“This is a small business and we know most of the jobs are being created by small business people,” said Wall.

The ribbon cutting also allowed Wall an opportunity to boast about agriculture’s importance to the province in general.

“Agriculture is a rock star in Saskatchewan today,” said Wall to reporters.

“Yeah, there’s interest in potash and energy and all those things, but agriculture opens doors. We go to economies around the world where they have an emerging middle class and they want a more intense protein diet, and that means more pulse crops, and they’re interested in more healthier oils, and that’s canola oil, for example. Agriculture is one-third of our exports in general.”

But the premier also acknowledged the one big problem producers have at the moment — how to transport their 2013 bumper crop to market due to the rail backlog.

Wall called the recent legislation by the federal government a step in the right direction but nevertheless believes more should be done.

The “federal legislation is a start, because there was none before,” acknowledged Wall. But he believes more can be done in mandating the number of cars as well as with fines.

“We asked specifically as a starting point for a quarter million dollars in penalties per day,” said Wall, instead of the $100,000 in fines now.

“That’s still our position.”

“We do think they could go further with respect to fines, and with respect to mandating cars.”

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Official Community Plan topic of Tuesday C of C session Concern some provisions would be restrictive to business and drive away investment

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The Official Community Plan will be the topic of discussion Tuesday at a meeting of the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce.

The meeting is set for 7 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce Building on the junction of highways 16 and 40 in North Battleford.

It is open to all Chamber members and is expected to include representation from North Battleford City Hall including City Manager Jim Puffalt and City Planner Tim LaFreniere.

The plan is for them to address specifics on the zoning bylaw, listen to input, and allay concerns.

The meeting comes six days before a public hearing scheduled for council chambers on April 28, prior to second reading of the city’s proposed new zoning bylaw.

One reason the Chamber meeting is being called is to discuss some concerns being expressed over the proposed zoning.

At the Chamber’s regular board meeting April 15, executive director Linda Machniak noted questions about the bylaw were

brought to their attention, with concern expressed that the provisions would be restrictive to business and drive away investment.

A letter distributed to Chamber members from president Ryan Moe, dated April 7, outlined some of the problem areas.

One is that while “major” office development is permitted in the C1 commercial zone downtown, only minor offices are permitted elsewhere. Another problem area is that automobile dealerships would not be an approved use for development in the south east quadrant, now a C4 commercial

development.

A third concern is that theatres are listed as a permitted use only in the C1 commercial district downtown, meaning an investor would not receive initial approval for a theatre to be built at a mall or in the city’s north end.

The letter also questioned the City’s proposed annex of land from the RM of North Battleford, something Moe stated would “significantly affect the businesses currently there, along with the development plans that the RM may have.”

It is anticipated those concerns and others will be

Rollover proves fatal for N. Battleford man Staff A 29-year-old man from North Battleford has died following a rollover.

Sunday at approximately 4:07 a.m., members from the RCMP Battleford Rural Detachment received a call regarding a single motor vehicle collision that occurred east of North Battleford on a grid road near Highway 16 and East Hill

Road.

The driver of a vehicle travelling on the grid road lost control at a curve in the roadway and rolled over, according to the police. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

The name of the deceased is not being released at this time pending consent from the family.

The vehicle involved was a silver/grey GMC En-

voy SUV. An RCMP re-constructionist attended the scene to assist with the investigation, which is ongoing. Traffic on Highway 16 was not affected.

Three‐vehicle Crash Injures One

A three-vehicle crash sent one person to hospital with undetermined injuries Thursday in North Battleford.

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Two charged with assault with weapon, forcible confinement Staff Two men have been arrested and face assault with a weapon and forcible confinement charges.

The men are also charged with uttering threats and with and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose in connection to an incident

Wednesday on 99th Street.

The two, one 23 years old from Turtleford and the other 31 years old from North Battleford, are alleged to have entered that residence to collect money owed.

The victim was able to leave the residence and called police from a nearby business without sustaining any

injuries.

Police say the two subjects were gone from the residence when police arrived, but were located a short time later at another residence in the city.

The two remain in custody and were scheduled to appear in North Battleford provincial court Thursday morning.

Moose Patrol

Moose are becoming more and more common in more southern areas of the province. Those homeowners accustomed to cleaning up piles of deer droppings after the snow thaws, may find some larger poop to deal with this spring. While sightings in the town of Battleford are rare, they do tend to leave a calling card. This trio was spotted recently out for a stroll near Finlayson Island. Photo submitted

partment responded to an alarm at 3 p.m. along with RCMP and WPD Ambulance to 1620 St. Laurent Dr. No extraction was required and two vehicles received moderate damage.

NBFD responded with one vehicle and four personnel and were on the scene for 12 minutes.

Cooking Fire Contained

North Battleford Fire Department responded to an alarm at 4:17 p.m. Sunday.

One vehicle and four personnel attended a residence at 1491-102nd St. where a cooking fire had been reported.

The fire has confined to the container and had been extinguished by the tenant.

There were no injuries as a result and no damage.

The fire department says information was provided to the occupants and owner.

Only about five minutes was spent at the scene.

addressed at the Tuesday meeting, with the Chamber hoping the problems will be addressed with amendments to the zoning bylaw.

The City’s representative on the Chamber board, Ryan Bater, made clear the Official Community Plan was not something council had decided upon or approved yet.

“I don’t want people to

believe this is something we had already engineered,” Bater said.

He encouraged Chamber members to express their opinions and offer input. He also noted the issue would be coming back to council later this month.

“It’s pretty serious stuff,” said Bater, adding “get your front row tickets to council when it happens.”

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Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - PAGE 4

From this

CORNER

By Becky Doig Editor

Wednesday is Earth Day. It’s not a stat holiday, so it traditionally gets little notice in Saskatchewan. That’s a fact we should likely be ashamed of, but it’s a fact nonetheless.

We are less likely to turn off our lights for a prescribed period of time or march in the streets than other Canadians, but this year the City of North Battleford is doing something to get its citizens to take notice of Earth Day. That is the day the City has chosen to roll out its new garbage and recycling system. Each home will now be issued rollout garbage and recycling bins that will be emptied on alternating weeks.

In some ways it has been a controversial decision. There are those who argue garbage belongs in the back alleys, not at the front curb. Others say the biweekly pickup will be problematic and citizens who run out of room for garbage in the designated bin will simply dump it into the recycling container.

There is concern the bins will tip over in high winds or at the hands of pranksters, sending garbage flying around on the streets, instead of confined to the back alleys “where it belongs.”

Some are concerned about getting the bins to the curb in bad weather. Others think the system might be difficult for seniors and those with disabilities.

The list of concerns goes on, and hopefully some of those with questions and criticisms took advantage of the recent open houses organized by the City. City officials have done a laudatory job of getting the message out and the final line of the story is, “they’re here.”

Change is always difficult and as citizens adjust to the new system theew will likely be some tweaking and adjustments required for it to run smoothly. Councillors have repeatedly assured residents they will revisit biweekly pick up if that schedule proves inadequate.

So give it a whirl. See how it works. Give City Hall feedback. From experience I can assure those who truly embrace the recycling option offered, they will find it more difficult to find adequate room in the blue bin at the end of two weeks, than to find room in the garbage bin.

And I expect members of the North Battleford Fire Department are looking forward to a summer of doing something more productive than putting out dumpster fires.

Letters to the editor are welcomed by the News-Optimist.

All letters, including those which are faxed or e-mailed, must be signed and bear the address and telephone number of the writer. The name of the writer will be published. Letters are subject to editing. Personal attacks will not be printed.

Letters will be rejected if they contain libelous statements or are unsigned.

Editorial

Voter apathy … just pure laziness?

By Becky Doig Editor

The voters have spoken, well at least a few of them did.

A byelection was held Wednesday in North Battleford, but a vast majority of those eligible to cast a ballot didn’t bother.

A spunky newcomer to the local political scene, Kelli Saemann, won the three-way race to replace Trent Houk at the city council table. It was a resounding endorsement for Saemann, 27, who campaigned on the premise of representing a different demographic than that represented by other members of council.

The final tally had Saemann taking 387 of the 698 votes cast, with Ron Crush garnering 256 and Thomas Schwab, 55.

Congratulations to Saemann, but a failing grade to the approximately 10,302 voters who didn’t care enough to show up at the poll. That’s 85 per cent of those who could have had their say in who governs their city who apparently couldn’t care less.

The debate about voter apathy raged briefly on a popular local Facebook site, where negativity, not positive suggestion for change, seems to be the trend.

Comments there indicated some didn’t know there was an election, others complained no one actually campaigned for their vote and others opined that since city council

elections are really just popularity contests there isn’t any reason to vote.

As for not knowing, that’s just absurd. For folks who profess to have their fingers on the pulse of what is happening in the city, mostly to do with crime, to not know about other community issues certainly denotes a high level of tunnel vision.

Calling civic elections “popularity contests” without offering any suggestions to make the process better is just making and excuse for being too lazy to vote.

Others posting on the site expressed their disgust with the lack of voter turnout. It was their opinion that anyone who didn’t bother to indicate who they want to represent them on council has no room to complain about what that person does or does not accomplish.

One post suggested people in the city want quick fixes, but aren’t willing to be part of the solution.

Councillor Ryan Bater probably put it best: “The world is run by those who show up.”

It was a byelection, and it certainly wasn’t a campaign marked by high drama and huge advertising budgets, but it is risky to suggest it was of no importance. Municipal government is the level of governance that is closest to the people it serves. These are the individuals who decide everything to do with day-to-day life in the city. To relegate the high level of transparency and accountability these local politicians hold dear to the support of a mere 15 per cent of voters is a frightening situation.

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Diabetes screening events to be hosted by local Lions Staff Lions clubs in the Battlefords are getting involved in a province-wide diabetes detection program with two screening events planned for April.

To be held Monday, April 28 at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in North Battleford, then again on Tuesday, April 29 at the Battleford Lions Club House, both events will run from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m.

Available at both events will be free, confidential type 2 diabetes risk assessments.

“The object of the risk assessment is to increase awareness of diabetes, provide diabetes education and implement a call-to-action for individuals classified as high risk for developing type 2 diabetes in Saskatchewan,” says Lion Audrey Reid.

According to the Canadian Diabetes Association, there are 90,000 people diagnosed with diabetes in Saskatchewan, which is one in 13 residents. By 2020, there will be 111,000 diagnosed in Saskatchewan – a total of 34 per cent of the province’s population living with diabetes or pre-diabetes.

Lion Gail Morgan says, “Many people are unaware they are at risk for diabetes.

Early detection means reduced or even the delay of serious complications.”

The Lions Diabetes Detection Program will not only identify those at highest risk for developing type 2 diabetes but will provide those at high risk with a pathway to receive care.

Diabetes has a huge impact on the personal wellbeing of individuals and has a huge impact on the financial costs to individuals and to taxpayers of Saskatchewan, states a release issued by Lions Club International and the Canadian Diabetes Association.

The economic impact of diabetes is increasing at an

alarming rate, says the release. In 2010, the combined direct and indirect costs of diabetes to the Saskatchewan health care system was $419 million with an expected increase of over 27 per cent to $535 million by 2020.

The serious and costly complications of diabetes are responsible for over 80 per cent of diabetes health care costs. If diabetes goes undiagnosed or poorly managed, glucose levels remain elevated, which will gradually damage organs, until they fail entirely: • 80 per cent of people with diabetes die from a heart attack or stroke.

• Over 40 per cent of new kidney dialysis patients have diabetes.

• Diabetes retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in Canada.

• Seven of 10 non-traumatic limb amputations are the result of diabetes complications.

• The life expectancy for people with type 1 diabetes may be shortened by as much as 16 years.

• The life expectancy for people with type 2 diabetes may be shortened by five to 10 years.

Diabetes threatens an individual’s mental health and ability to self-manage. People with diabetes are often overwhelmed or frustrated by the demands of managing their disease. Depression is more common and is associated with poorer self-care and poorer blood glucose control, leading to increased diabetes complications.

Diabetes must be diagnosed early and managed well in order to delay or prevent the serious complications, costly hospitalization and specialized medical care and indirect costs of diabetes on the economy. Access to diabetes medication, health care providers, devices and supplies is critical for individuals to manage their disease.

Report alleges abduction attempt Staff Battlefords RCMP say the investigation into an alleged attempted child abduction at the Battlefords Co-op Aquatic Centre Tuesday is ongoing.

Police reported Thursday that all survellance footage from the facility had been reviewed and no one matching the description of the man in question was identified.

Police say report of the alleged incident was responded to at about 7:30 p.m.

According to police, an eight-year-old child was ap-

proached by a man, who asked the child go somewhere with him. It is alleged the man attempted to grab the child at one point when the child did not comply, then left the area in a vehicle.

The suspect is described as aboriginal, with a ponytail, glasses and wearing black swim trunks.

The area and building were searched by members, but no suspects were identified.

Anyone with information is asked to contact North Battleford RCMP at 306-4461720, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Blast From the Past

Today’s front page features a photo commemorating the rollout of the City of North Battleford’s new garbage and recycling program, inspired by a photo taken some years ago for another recycling story. That photo (above) featured then sports reporter Trent Cey, now marketing manager with the Battlefords North Stars, and (in the bin) newsroom summer student (and mascot of a sorts) Josh Schaefer, who has gone on to become one of Saskatchewan’s top sports photojournalists. Right, we’ve changed it up a bit, with sports reporter Brett Smith in the bin and newsroom mascot Claudette holding the lid. Photos by Jayne Foster and John Cairns

NBCHS renos go to tender process

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

When the opening day of school arrives in 2015, Grade 7 students will be attending North Battleford Comprehensive High School.

Before that can happen, there will need to be renovations made and a new gymnasium created.

The Living Sky School Division board of education recently approved going to tender on the renovations.

The rough estimate of cost is $3.5 million to $4.3 million, says Chief Financial Officer Lonny Darroch.

The provincial education ministry has not approved any capital funding from their direction, so funds for the project will come from reserves the board of education has on the books.

The hope is that construction will be started this summer in order to finish up by school startup in September of 2015, says Darroch.

The project involves renovating program and instructional space in addition to raising the roof on a section of the building to create a second gymnasium space within the existing building.

The renovations are a result of a grade reconfiguration that saw Battlefords public school students going into Grade 8 in September of 2013 moving from elementary schools to NBCHS. At

the beginning of the 2015-16 year, Grade 7 will also attend NBCHS. The Living Sky School Division Board of Education passed a motion to that effect in 2013 in a move to alleviate the overcrowding of elementary schools in the Battlefords.

Board members did not want to move Grade 7 students to the Comp without constructing a second gymnasium.

Brian Bossaer, facilities manager, has told the board that, although the existing gym is a large space, with six grade levels in the school, full

programming would be difficult without a second gym.

A second gym would ensure the lower grades wouldn’t be bumped from programming by senior groups.

Renovations to the instruction areas are also being planned to have Grades 7, 8 and 9 together within the facility.

Most of the overcrowding to be alleviated is found in the elementary schools of Connaught and Battleford Central, partially caused by the 2001 and 2002 closures of Battleford Junior High School and Alexander Junior High School. The result was

the moving of Grades 7 and 8 to the elementary schools while Grade 9 relocated to NBCHS. In years since, as the elementary schools became more crowded, the ministry made it clear to Living Sky that it would not approve adding portable classrooms or constructing any additions to existing elementary schools in the Battlefords as long as there was unused space at NBCHS. As a result, the focus has been on making that facility work to meet Living Sky School Devision’s needs for the next decade or more.

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Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - PAGE 6

Brian Quinn:

by Jayne Foster

‘Golf is really u o y w o n k u o y n e only fun wh ’ e s l e g n i h t e m o s g n i o d e b d l u o sh

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Brett Smith Sports Reporter

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It’s about time to hang up the fantasy sneakers for good In his final column in the Sept. 12 edition of the Regional Optimist, former sports reporter Sean Macey wrote about the roller coaster of emotions that comes with being the general manager of a fantasy football team.

After finishing a season with three football teams, two basketball teams and three hockey teams, it’s time to hang up the fantasy cleats, sneakers and skates.

This is my official retirement from fantasy sports.

I’ve been playing fantasy sports since I was in middle school, but took a break through most of high school. When I got to university in 2002, the itch needed to be scratched again as I found more people interested in pouring over statistics and debating who was going to be a better sixth defenceman in a 12-team league.

Over my career in fantasy sports, I’ve had my share of success. I’m not leaving this world because of bad seasons, but because something that has become a joke in my family.

We call it “The Brett Jinx.”

No matter the season or the sport, something will go wrong with players on my team. I know everyone has injuries on their teams, but my results have been eerie.

I caught on to the phenomenon in the summer of 2003. Prior to those seasons, anything negative to happen to a player I drafted was chalked up to the regular injuries or down years of production.

Enter Michael Vick. In 2002, Vick threw for 2,936 yards, added another 777 yards on the ground and led the Atlanta Falcons to a 27-7 upset of the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in the playoffs. 2003 was supposed to be the season where Vick took another step towards being one of the best and most exciting quarterbacks in the league.

So, I did what any reasonable fantasy general manager would do – I picked him first overall. A week after our draft, Vick fractured his right fibula in the Falcons’ second preseason game. He played in the final five regular season games for Atlanta that season, but my fantasy season had already been decided.

Vick really had no chance. He also had to fight the Madden cover jinx, which has claimed NFL players’ seasons since the game started putting them on the front of the box.

The most recent example came from this year’s NHL

The

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season. It wasn’t even my choice to do it to the player in question. When you are involved in multiple leagues, you’re bound to miss a draft.

The victim in this case was New York Islanders captain John Tavares, who was on pace for a career year. Prior to the heading to Sochi for the Olympics,

Tavares had 24 goals and 42 assists in 59 games this season. He was put on my team via an auto-draft.

Then, during the Olympics tournament, Tavares took a hit from a Latvian skater and tore his MCL and meniscus. He was lost to the Islanders for the rest of the year.

There have been other

players to my jinx that fall outside of the realm of fantasy sports. Purchasing or receiving jerseys with players on them usually preceded a trade the following season. Names like former Blue Jays second baseman Aaron Hill, former Leafs defenceman Luke Schenn, and former Buffalo Bills wide receiver Lee Evans come to mind.

But, like many players

who have fantasy sports issues, it comes down to injuries. It’s become a habit for my parents to ask whom I drafted in the season to start to prepare for injuries to top players in the current season. My dad told me to stay away from any Toronto Maple Leafs this season, especially the goaltenders.

And yes, I’ve had James Reimer and Jonathan Bernier at points during the

season.

With the airing of my grievances, it is time to step away from the fantasy spotlight. Like any great athlete, I’ll probably have multiple comeback attempts that fail like Michael Jordan with the Washington Wizards.

One final message to professional athletes everywhere, you’re welcome.

There’s one less jinx for you to worry about.

Second for Zone 7

One more inductee

By Brett Smith Sports Reporter

The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame released one more name for this summer’s induction ceremony.

Dean Mathison from Leader will join the Class of 2014 for induction.

The induction ceremony takes place Aug. 16.

The Zone 7 midget team used an undefeated round robin to earn a spot in the A final at the yearly Sask First Tournament held by the Saskatchewan Hockey Association. After beating teams from Zone 4 (Yorkton and Melville), Zone 6 (Saskatoon) and Zone 5 (Humboldt, Warman, Martensville, Fort Qu’Appelle), Zone 7 fell 6-2 in the final to Zone 1 (Weyburn and Estevan).

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Is a new era in transportation upon us? proposed ways of reducing the concentration of greenhouse gases.

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No thinking person can deny that railways would be more efficient if the electricity that drives locomotives came from overhead wires rather than from onboard diesel-powered generators. Locomotives whose drive motors are fed from an external source rather than an internal one are lighter, faster, more powerful and easier on the rails. They can also produce power themselves by the use of regenerative braking and by carrying roof top solar panels. The streetcars that were familiar sights early in the 20th century were non-polluting in use.

Their sources of electricity, however, mostly coal-fed power stations, were major sources of air pollution.

The proponent of the tramline locomotives solves the problem by saying the electricity that drives the new locomotives must be produced by non-polluting sources – hydro, wind or solar. This would create a secondary problem even larger than electrifying the tracks.

What is not immediately clear in this expert’s proposal is the location of the corridors in which the glorified trams would operate. Canada has only two coast-to-coast railway companies. Electrifying only their main lines would be insufficient. The history of Canadian railways in the immediate past has been marked by the dismantling of their branch line sys-

tems. Not only would more corridors be required, but the existing branch line network would need to be expanded. This could only be done at tremendous cost.

Even in the short term, however, revamping the rail system would cost less than what Canadians pay now in constantly expanding and maintaining highways and secondary roads. It costs more to add a lane to an existing highway than it does to put rails on a new single-track roadbed.

It is unlikely that consideration would ever be given to electrify the still necessary branch lines that would feed the high traffic electrified corridors. The solution here could be another breed of locomotive that replaced diesel-fed generators with fuel cells. Fuel cells produce electricity without combustion and their waste product is only water. The limits on their large-scale use consists primarily of the fuel used, which can range from alcohol through a number of combustible gases. The best fuel needs to be produced by processes that are cost efficient and non-polluting.

The era of the passengercarrying airship ended with the flaming crash of the Hindenburg at Lake Placid, N.J. on May 6, 1937. Long distance air travel became the preserve of fixed-wing, propeller-driven flying boats

and, finally, land planes driven by jet engines. If Hindenburg’s lifting gas had not been highly flammable hydrogen, there would have been no disaster and development of rigid airships would have continued into the time of impermeable gas cells, carbon fibre, Kevlar and dependable communications and stormavoidance systems.

There are modern airships now and more are on the drawing boards.

Hindenburg had a top speed of 82 mph. New designs promise to triple that speed.

Passenger jets use tremendous amounts of fuel during take-off. Inert helium gas can lift a dirigible into the air with no expenditure of energy whatsoever. Airships can land anywhere there is space to set down. They require no airports and runways. Helium is compressible. The lift it provides can be regulated by pumping the gas back and forth between large gas cells and smaller pressure cylinders.

Before the interest in reinventing dirigibles began to grow, I visualized the new breed of dirigibles being a flattened cylinder with stubby, thick-cord wings and lift provided by helium that was controlled by expansion and compression, Ducted, electrically-driven fans in swivelling pods would propel the dirigible up and down, forward,

backward and sideways.

Power for the electric motors would be provided by fuel cells and by large solar panels on the airship’s upper surface. A reviving airship industry is on the verge of building huge load carriers that embody these features.

Obtaining the necessary investment to change the mechanics of rail and air travel will not be easy.

There are formidable political hurdles in the way.

Behind the dissenting politicos are all the segments of the existing transportation system – people who build and profit by the building of aircraft and airports, locomotives, highways and highway haulers. The present policies of the Canadian government appears to emphasize trade and the neglect of the environment, which can only bring accelerating levels of pollution.

We need to accept a better challenge.

In 1939, an almost economically prostrate Canada accepted the challenge of entering the Second World War. An all-out effort produced amazing results. The war was won.

This time the battle ahead is not in defence of a nation.

It is in defence of the whole world. Our enemies are a fatal environmental disaster and the political Quislings who are permitting it to happen.

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OBITUARIES HAMEL ~ Florence Elizabeth May Russett Hamel passed away at Villa Pascal, North Battleford, Saskatchewan on Monday, March 31, 2014 at the age of ninety-five years. Florence was born in Edam, Saskatchewan on May 12, 1918 to Maude and Alvin Weitzel. Florence leaves to mourn her passing, her nine children: Cecilia (Roger) Ferron, Rita Greening, Carol Croteau, Gerald (Julie) Russett, Clifford (Marian) Russett, Pat (Judy) Russett, Andy (Marilyn) Russett, Matthew (Linda) Russett and Barb (Elias) Bulhoes; forty-eight grandchildren and more than one hundred and fifty great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Lois Ferron and Margaret Bekolay; and one brother, Howard Weitzel. Florence was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Russett; three brothers, Floyd, Roy and Charlie Weitzel; one granddaughter, Theresa Ferron; one grandson, James Greening; two sons-in-law, Dennis Greening and Rodger Croteau; and grandson-in-law, Jay Fox. The prayer vigil for Florence was conducted on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. from Christ The King Roman Catholic Church, Edam, Saskatchewan. The funeral service for Florence was conducted from Christ The King Roman Catholic Church, Edam, Saskatchewan on Friday, April 4, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. with Father Peter Paase officiating assisted by Gerard Legaspi. Darryl Greening and Angela Fox gave the eulogy. The hymns sung were, “Prayer of St. Francis” and “All That I Am” accompanied by the Jackfish Church Choir. The honorary pallbearers were all those in attendance as well as a C.W.L. Honor Guard. The active pallbearers were Leon Ferron, George Greening, Greg Croteau, Ronald Russett, Shawn Russett, Tracy Russett, Randy Russett, Colin Russett and Joe Bulhoes. Interment was held in the Edam Catholic Cemetery, Edam, Saskatchewan. Donations in memory of Florence may be made to Villa Pascal, North Battleford. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd. of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements.

Card of Thanks The family of Florence Russett (Hamel) would like to express their appreciation for the kindness, words of comfort, messages of sympathy, flowers, food, memorial donations and Mass offerings in our time of bereavement. We would so much like to thank Dr. Tootoosis and the Staff at the Villa Pascal for their compassionate care during the time that our loved one resided there. Thanks to Father Peter and Father Gerard for conducting the beautiful funeral mass; to organist Marianne Corbeil and the Jackfish Choir for the beautiful music; to Darryl Greening and Angela Fox for the heartfelt Eulogy; to the Catholic Women’s League members from Edam and North Battleford for their attendance at the service and to the Christ the King Ladies for serving the luncheon. We would also like to express our sincere thanks to the staff at McCaw Funeral Service in Lloydminster for their caring and professional direction during this difficult time. Bless you all for your kindness.

Cecilia (Roger) Ferron, Rita Greening, Carol Croteau, Gerald (Julie) Russett, Clifford (Marian) Russett, Pat (Judy) Russett, Andrew (Marilyn) Russett, Matthew (Linda) Russett, Barbara (Elias) Bulhoes and families. ____________________________________________________

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OBITUARIES TAYLOR - Murray Taylor passed away peacefully at Battlefords Union Hospital on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at the age of 91 years.

He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by his wife of 66 years Anne (nee Reid) Taylor.

Murray is survived by his sister-inlaw Lois Taylor; brother-in-law Rod Blackman; numerous nieces & nephews; as well as special godchildren Peggy & Harry Donnelly, Carol & Kelly Chapman, and Brian Bostock and families. Murray was predeceased by his beloved parents Harvey & Susie (nee McBain) Taylor; his sisters Violet Blackman & Olive Jamieson; his brothers Jack (Rita) Taylor, Bob (Jean) Taylor, Dell Taylor, Jim Taylor & Doug Taylor; sister-inlaws Mary Webb & Georgina Clark; and brother-in-laws Bob (Georgina) Reid & George Reid. Murray was born in Smiley, SK on February 20, 1923 and later moved with his family to the Mervin Area. Murray joined the war effort in January 1942, serving with the RCASC 69th Division Tank Transport. Upon returning home he met Anne and the two were married on July 16th, 1947. Murray built a career in auto body and started his own business, Mainstreet Autobody, with good friend Bill Bostock in 1955. Murray and Anne retired the farm in 1970, where Murray had spent many hours working in his shop. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, curling, and long walks with his dog. The family has requested that donations in Murray’s memory be made to Battlefords Union Hospital.

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1.800.249.3969 www.medallion-homes.ca Hwy 2 South Prince Albert

DUPLEXES FOR RENT 2 bedroom duplex for rent, new appliance, $1,000/month. Call 306441-6728 OR 306-937-7252 Duplex for Rent at 10919 Scott Drive, Side B, 3 bdrm 2 bath and 2 car garage 1,100 sq ft, best suited for non-smoking, working couple, no pets, May possession Phone 306445-5645 or 306-441-2758.

A-1 Service, Will Shingle, build fences, decks, interior painting, metal fascia soffit, home renovations, etc.

Phone 306-445-8439 CUSTOM ROOFING INC. Full Service Roofing. Great Rates! Residential & Commercial. 50 Years in Sask.

Shingle - Tar & Gravel - Torch On Repairs. Full Liability & WCB - BBB Member FREE ESTIMATES 306244-4343 MARKS MOBILE Dumpster, tree cutting, hedge trimming, leaf vacuuming & blowing, eavestroughs cleaning. Will load and haul anything to dump. Call 306-441-7530 Rob’s Lawn and Yard Care. Grass cutting, roto tilling, general yard maintenance. Book early for the season. Phone 306-445-2736 or 306-441-5677.

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SERVICES FOR HIRE Mature, reliable ladies available for spring cleaning & general house cleaning.

References provided.

Call 306-446-0443

Guaranteed approval drive away today! We lend money to everyone.

Fast approvals, best interest rates.

Over 500 vehicles sale priced for immediate delivery OAC. 1-877-7960514. www.yourapprovedonline.com.

PARTS & ACCESSORIES

HIRING AUTO Technicians, Auto Service Advisers, Parts Assistants, Sales Representative. For busy Dodge Dealership in northern Alberta. Competitive wages, great benefits, and great working environment.

Call Tammy at 1-780-623-4019.

Email: tarrt@telus.net. Fax 1-780623-3412. Tarrabain Motors.

Wrecking auto-trucks: Parts to fit over 500 trucks. Lots of Dodge, GMC, Ford, imports... We ship anywhere. Lots of Dodge, diesel, 4x4 stuff... Trucks up to 3 tons. NorthEast Recyclers 780-875-0270 (Lloydminster).

RAIL SITE LEADER wanted in Lanigan. Must be willing to work in all weather conditions & during any shift. Competitive pay & comprehensive benefits package available. Email resume/CV to hr@railserve.biz OR fax to (770) 996-6830.

FEED & SEED Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM

Western Commodities

STEEL BUILDINGS/GRANARIES

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STEEL BUILDINGS... HOT SAVINGS SPRING SALE! 20X24 $4,348. 25X24 $4,539. 30X30 $6,197.

32X36 $7,746.

40X46 $12,116. 47X72 $17,779. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

www.westerncommodities.ca

HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

- GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!!

- BARLEY, OATS, WHT - LIGHT OR TOUGH - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!!

HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252

STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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Common #1 Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Timothy, Crested Wheat, Yellow Clover, Cicer Milkvetch, Alfalfa. Also have Certified Seed. Grower Direct. Blending and Delivery available. Competitive Prices.

Call Siklenka Seeds, 306-3424290, 306-342-7688, Glaslyn Sask.

Forage seed for sale: Organic and conventional: Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Red Clover, Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Crested Wheatgrass, Timothy, etc. Free Delivery! Birch Rose Acres Ltd. 306-863-2900

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Reporter / Photographer required.

Willing to train on the job, must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle. Full-time or part-time, wages commensurate with experience and education. Gas allowance, group benefits and company pension plan. Send resume to Weyburn Review, Box 400, Weyburn, SK S4H 2K4, email: dward@weyburnreview.com or fax 306-842-0282.

Sales rep required to sell advertising and special promotions, up to 40 hours per week. Send resume to D. Ward Box 400, Weyburn, Sk S4H 2K4 or email dward@weyburnreview.com.

WELDER-MILLWRIGHT, Milling or Lathe experience an asset, Delmas Manufacturing, Call 306-445-5562 or email eta@sasktel.net Well Done Oilfield Services is looking for responsible and motivated drivers. Class 1A, fluid-hauling experience, valid tickets, good abstract all required. We pay competitive wages with overtime and performance bonus. Sorry, no accommodations supplied. Work is Turtleford west and south to Maidstone.

Please provide resume, references and abstract to: welldoneoilfield@outlook.com or fax to 306248-3298.

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PERMANENT POSITION Our company is looking for a person who is: • Self motivated and has great communication skills • Dedicated and enthusiastic with knowledge of the area retail market • Assertive and creative, with ability to meet stringent deadlines • Well-organized and able to work as a team player in a busy ofďŹ ce • Website sales experience an asset • Has a valid driver’s license and owns a dependable vehicle.

If you are looking for a rewarding career with an opportunity for advancement we would like to hear from you. We are willing to train the right individual.

Our company offers: • Remuneration of a base salary, plus commissions • Extended health beneďŹ ts • Great working environment Please forward resumĂŠ to: Valorie Higgs, Sales Manager Battlefords Publishing Ltd., 892 - 104th Street North Battleford, SK S9A 3E6 email: val@newsoptimist.ca No phone calls please.

TO BOOK CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING CALL 1-888-470-7997

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Community Ambassadors Are you passionate about the Battlefords?

Join our summer team as a Community Ambassador!

DUTIES: • Promote the Battlefords to visitors at campgrounds, hotels, downtown, shopping centres, events, and attractions. • Provide literature, coupons, or other items of interest to tourists relating to local services, attractions, community history, and current events • Develop working relationships with tourist site staff in order to identify new visitors and/or appropriate visitation times • Survey tourists for primary data relating to travel intentions, and enter data into a provided database program. • Develop a thorough knowledge of local tourist offerings and services • This position includes the frequent use of North West Mounted Police period costume (provided) • Provide on-site organizational support, data collection, and promotion to community events • Maintenance of Visitor Reception Centre, including light cleaning, yard maintenance, and removal of litter REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Excellent communication skills are critical to the position.

The successful applicants must be able to interact with tourists and residents in a friendly, outgoing, and positive manner.

2. Good organizational skills combined with knowledge of personal data devices for data entry 3. Knowledge of Battlefords and area tourist attractions and events is an asset.

4. Ability to improvise and “think on one’s feet�.

The Community Ambassadors will be asked a myriad of questions about the Battlefords that will require an answer in a short amount of time.

5. Ability to display a positive image for the Battlefords and area.

This is a temporary summer position from May- August 2014.

Applicants must be available for a mix of daytime, evenings, and weekend shifts.

To apply, send a cover letter and resumĂŠ with references by 5:00 pm on Friday, May 2nd to: Ryan Bater, Executive Director Battlefords Tourism & Convention Association Box 1715 North Battleford, SK S9A 3W2 Email: contact@battlefordstourism.com

TO BOOK CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING CALL 1-888-470-7997

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Tuesday, April 29

Please call our 24 hour helpline at 306-446-6166 for support or information.

The Lions Clubs of the Battlefords have partnered with the Canadian Diabetes Association to hold free diabetes screening clinic at Lion’s Hall, 162 - 22nd Street, Battleford from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon and 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

This screening is for residents who have not been diagnosed with Diabetes.

Desperately Needing Volunteers Volunteers needed for Relay for Life 2014 in the Battlefords. A Survivor Chair is needed for this important event. Other positions are also available to be Àlled. Please call 306-445-3339 now!

Saturday, April 5 to June 21 Bilingual Play Group at the Battleford Francophone Centre, 1602 - 103rd Street, North Battleford for parents and children aged 0 to 6. Songs & rhymes, crafts, story time, free play, snack time, networking and learning french...is child’s play. Information and inscription/to register phone 306-445-6436.

Tuesday & Friday, April 22 & 25 RCAC Squadron #43 RafĂ e Ticket at the Co-op Mall. Call Shari York at 306-386-7451 if you are unable to buy at the Co-op Mall. Prizes provided

by Logan’s Family of Businesses.

Thursday, April 24 Battlefords United Way Annual General Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in Room 103, Don Ross Centre, Door 5. Everyone welcome

Saturday, April 26 St. George’s Day Tea & Bake Sale at St. George’s Parish Hall, 191 - 24th Street, Battleford from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 26 Topline Social Dance Club - Hamps at the Royal Canadian Legion, 1352 - 100th Street from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. with lunch. Min. age 19. Phone Jean 306-445-8815, Sharon at 306-446-0446 or Leela 306445-7240.

Saturday, April 26 Family Movie at the North Battleford Library at 2:30 p.m. For more information phone 306-445-3206.

Sunday, April 27 All You Can Eat Sunday Brunch at the Knights of Columbus, 1202 - 105th Street from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sausage, ham, eggs, pancakes, hashbrowns, fruit cocktail, toast, apple and orange juice & coffee.

Monday, April 28 The Lions Clubs of the Battlefords have partnered with the Canadian Diabetes Association to hold free diabetes screening clinic at St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 1302 - 99th Street, North Battleford from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon and 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

This screening is for residents who have not been diagnosed with Diabetes.

Monday, April 28 Adult Book Club at the North Battleford Library at 7:00 p.m. For more information phone 306-445-3206.

Monday, April 28 Struggling with our relationship with food? Prairie North Health Region offers a three-part Craving Change workshop series to help you understand why you eat the way you do, comfort yourself without food and change your thinking, change your eating. To register call Ashley at 306-6430 at the Primary Health Centre, North Battleford.

April 29 & May 6 Heart to Heart a Heart and Stroke Foundation program in partnership with PNHR answering questions about heart health from 1:30 - 3:30 pm at the Primary Health Center. To Ànd out more or to register, call Kellie Heidel (306) 446-6424 or email kellie.heidel@pnrha.ca.

April 29 - June 3 LiveWell with Chronic Conditions Program - Are you living with a chronic (ongoing health condition)? Would you like to learn better coping skills? Prairie North Health Region is offering a FREE workshop at the North Battleford Library, Board Room from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. For more information and to register call 306-446-8613 or 1-888-922-5867 or email margaret.maunula@pnrha.ca.

Wednesday, April 30 Annual Spring Book Sale at the North Battleford Library beginning April 30 - phone 306-445-3206.

Thursdays, May 1 - June 5 Are you living with a chronic (ongoing health condition) and would like to learn better coping skills. Prairie North Health Region is offering a FREE workshop from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon at the Riverside Health Complex - Ceremonial Room, Turtleford. For more information or to register call 306446-8613 or 1-888-922-5867 or email at margaret.maunala@pnrha.ca.

Thursday, Friday & Saturday, May 1, 2 & 3 Garage Sale at 81 - 15th Street West, Battleford. Thursday & Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. - noon. Large variety of many good used items. Proceeds to St. Vital Parish.

Friday & Saturday, May 2 & 3 The Joy of Art Spring Show & Sale - Battlefords Art Club at the Chapel Gallery, 891 - 99th Street. Friday at 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. & Saturday from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, May 2, 3 & 4 Svoboda Ukrainian Dance Festival at the Dekker Centre. Friday & Saturday at 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. & Sunday at 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 3 Gospel Concert with Aven Grace, award winning songwriter and singer as well as Joanne Tatchell playing the à ute at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 1302 - 99th Street at 7:30 a.m.

Saturday, May 3 Battleford’s 17th Annual Polkafest at the Knights of Columbus Centre, 1202 - 105th Street from 3:00 - 11:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 4 River Heights Lodge 5th Annual Strawberry Tea accompanied by a Bake Sale & Silent Auction. Tea & Bake sale from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Silent Auction 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 10 Community Cleanup Day - Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. in Central Park, next to the North Battleford Library. Bring the family out for the spring clean & to enjoy some food & activities. Call Battlefords United Way for more info 306-445-1717.

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.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Battlefords Publishing Ltd. has an opening for a

Graphic Designer

COMING EVENTS

Qualifications: • Experience using InDesign and Photoshop.

• Experience working in a Macintosh Environment.

• Have an eye for design and be able to multi-task and survive in a hectic environment.

Apply in person with resumé, Attention:

Monthly Community Events Calendar Every W E Week k Day D Mornings M i

Claude Paradis

No phone calls please.

Play Pool at the Hillcrest Centre, 122 - 24th Street, Battleford at 8:00 a.m.

Tops Regular Weekly Meetings

Please call for time and dates of meetings. Phone 306-937-2437.

Battlefords Publishing Ltd. 892-104th Street, North Battleford, SK

Application deadline: May 2, 2014

4th & 5th Sunday of the Month (when applicable) Sundays

Battlefords Wildlife Federation, Supper Meeting at the Wildlife Federation Building at 7:00 p.m.

Music Jam at Pioneer Hall, 792 - 105th Street from October 6th to May 4th, 2014. Come sing, dance and enjoy. For more information call 306-445-5036.

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday

Active Walking, Health Program at the Meota Community Complex from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Stretch & tone portion at 10:00 a.m. For more informaiton phone Program Co-ordinator at 306-892-2218.

Mondays

Scrabble from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. at the Hillcrest Centre, 122 - 24th Street, Battleford. Come join us. For more info call 306-937-2744.

2nd Monday of the Month

Retirees of B.U.H. meet at the Co-op Cafeteria for an informal gathering at 11:30 a.m. If stat holiday, move to 3rd Monday. For more info call 306-937-3318.

2nd Monday of the Month

Waseca Rink Association at 107 - 1st Street West, Waseca at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Circle of Learning at the Battlefords Family Health Care, 1192 - 101st Street from 1:30 - 3:00 a.m. Call Sherry at 306-937-6842.

Tuesdays

Borden Health Clinic has Doctors attending from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Tuesdays

Borden Senior’s Club Cards/Kaiser at 7:00 p.m. Kaiser Tournament every 2nd Tuesday.

Tuesdays

Battlefords Art Club welcomes anyone interested in painting to join them from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Don Ross Centre Art Room. For more information phone Kathy at 306-937-3686.

Tuesdays

Let Us Help You Keep Your Business Rolling!

PLACE YOUR AD ON THIS PAGE

CALL 306-445-7261

Fax: 306-445-1977 Email: battlefords.publishing@sasktel.net

1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month Midwest Food Resoures - 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month order $10 or $15 fresh food boxes featuring local produce and organic grains. To order email us at battleford.mwfp@sasktel.net or call us at 306-446-2684.

Pick up on the 2nd & 4th Thursday at 10202 - 11th Avenue between 11:00 a.m. noon. This is a non-pro½t program.

2nd & 4th Thursdays of the Month Hillcrest Knitting/Crochet from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Hillcrest Centre, 122 - 24th Street, Battleford. For more information call 306-937-2155.

Fridays

Kaiser Tournament at the Action Now Senior Centre, 1501 - 101st Street at 7:30 p.m.

Support group for families, friends and caregivers of persons with mental illness at Canadian Mental Health Association - Battleford Branch (CMHA), 1011 - 103rd Street, North Battleford. For more information phone Jane at 306-446-7177.

Wednesdays & Fridays

D I R E C T O R Y

-PARTNERSGarth Swanson, CA Greg Gryba, CA

Thursdays Grief Share Support Group for those dealing with the death of a loved one at the Living Faith Chapel at 7:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. Phone Wendy at 306-445-7315 or Sue 306-445-6658.

1st Tuesdays of the Month

Tag! What is TAG? Toddler Activity Group for parents & thier toddlers from ages 18 months 3 1/2 year. It’s a free drop-in group where parents will learn fun ways to interact with their child through play, games, songs, ½nger plays and story time at the North Battleford Nationswest Field House from 1:15 - 2:45 p.m. until May 28, 2014. For more information phone Sherry at 306-937-6842.

—PARTNERS— Al L. Baert, CA Dale L. Cameron, CA Suzanne L. Odishaw, CA Jacques la Cock, CA

Thursdays

Regular Bridge at the Pioneer Association at 7:00 p.m. Phone Margaret at 306-445-7615.

Retirees from Sask Hospital Lunch at the Kihiw Restaurant, Gold Eagle Casino at 11:45 a.m.

Professional

1282 - 101st Street North Battleford, Sask.

Telephone 306-445-0488 Facsimile 306-446-3155

Thursdays

Radisson TOPS #SK5243 Meeting at the Radisson Town Office at 9:00 a.m.

Tuesdays

Twin Rivers Curling Club Drop-In Curling from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Learn the game, sharpen your skills and join friends for refreshments.

Chartered Accountants 300 - 1291 - 102nd Street North Battleford, Sask.

Phone: 306-445-6234 Fax: 306-445-0245

3rd Wednesday of the Month Hillcrest Pot Luck Member Supper 5:30 p.m. at the Hillcrest Centre, 122 - 24th Street, Battleford. Entertainment to follow.

North Battleford Grand Squares Dance (Mainstream & Plus Levels) at the Ukrainian Senior Centre - Slava Center, 792 - 108th Street from 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. Phone Maurice & Arlene 306-445-4671 or Laura at 306-445-4676.

Last Tuesday of the Month

Chartered Accountants

3rd Wednesday of the Month Genealogy at the North Battleford Library Board Room from 7:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. (except May to August & December). Contact Janice Walker at 306-445-5425 or Rosalie Jarvis 306-386-2127.

Tuesdays

The Battlefords Photography Club meets downstairs at the Allan Sapp Gallery from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information please phone Chris at 306-445-3909.

BAERT CAMERON ODISHAW LA COCK

3rd Wednesday of the Month

Battlefords North West Historical Society Meeting at the Lions Club House, 22nd Street, Battleford at 1:30 p.m. Phone 306-445-3480.

Hillcrest Singers from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Hillcrest Centre, 122 - 24th Street, Battleford. Anyone is welcome come and sing.

Battlefords Blend Harmony Chorus at the Western Development Museum at 7:15 p.m. Phone 306-892-2196.

SWANSON GRYBA & COMPANY

2nd Wednesday of the Month

TOPS - Take off Pounds Sensibly Meeting at the Living Faith Chapel, 103rd Street & 14th Avenue entrance. Weigh in from 5:15 - 6:15 p.m.

Meeting 6:15 - 7:00 p.m. Phone Kay at 306-937-2780.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meeting. Weigh-in 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.

Meeting 6:45 - 7:45 p.m. at the Hope Mennonite Fellowship, 1291 109th Street. Contact Lynn Fuchs at 445-4529 or Mary Johannesen at 306-446-3315.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

2nd Wednesdays of the Month

Hillcrest Seniors Meeting at 2:00 p.m. at the Hillcrest Centre, 122 - 24th Street, Battleford.

Knights of Columbus Brunch at 1202 - 105 Street from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

We require an accurate, detail oriented, quick learning individual capable of working independently as well as within a team environment under a variety of deadlines.

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River Heights Lodge Retiree Luncheon at the Dragon Palace at 1:00 p.m.

Wednesdays

Wednesdays

Battlefords Toastmasters Meet in room #108 Don Ross Centre (enter the building via door #4) from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Check out Battlefords Toastmasters.com for more information.

Fridays

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The River’s Edge Quilt Guild at the Don Ross Craft Room at 1:00 p.m. from September 2013 to May 2014. New members and beginners are welcome. Phone Carol Johnson 306-445-4352, Darlene Hiltz 306-445-4403 or Barb Sealy 306-445-0486 for more information.

2nd Friday of the Month Olde Tyme Dance at the Pioneer Hall, 792 - 105th Street from 8:00 - 10:30 p.m. Pot Luck Lunch. Everyone welcome. For more info phone 306-445-5036.

2nd & 4th Friday of the Month

Ukrainian Seniors Kaiser Tournament at the Battlefords Ukrainian Hall, 792 - 108th Street at 7:30 p.m. For further details phone 306-446-2269.

2nd Saturday of the Month

Family Justice Services Parenting after Separation & Divorce Program from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. To register for these sessions call toll free 1-877-964-5501. Registration is mandatory. There is no fee.

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On being reserved for the Master’s service We all know what it’s like to arrive at an event, and go to seating that’s been reserved for us.

Or perhaps, if we live in an apartment, to have a parking space reserved for us. Reserved. In that sense, it means something has been set apart for a particular purpose, or for the use of a particular person.

The Bible has a group of words meaning the same thing. Hundreds of times, in our English Bibles, we’ll read words such as: dedicated, consecrated, hallowed, sanctified, holy. These all mean basically the same thing, set apart for a particular person or purpose.

Usually, the sense is that a person or thing has been set apart for God, or a godly use.

For example, in the Old Testament, the nation of Israel was commanded to “remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy [reserved for God].” (Exod. 20:8) And Moses was commanded, “You shall anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them [reserve them for Me], that they may minister to Me as priests.” (Exod. 30:30) The word “holy” is applied to the Spirit of God, the third Person of the Trinity. All through the Bible He

many blessings. So we are urged to set ourselves apart for this, to be dedicated and wholly committed to it. In effect, to put ourselves, our time, talents and treasures, at God’s disposal, made available to Him, reserved for the Master’s use.

There is a beautiful hymn about this. We do not know the author, but George Coles

Robert Cottrill, B.A., B.R.E. http://wordwisehymns.com/ www.Wordwise Bible Studies.com

is called the “Holy Spirit,” and God is spoken of as a “holy God.” (Josh. 24:19) The meaning in this case is that God is a set-apart Being. He is, in His righteous character, set apart from even the slightest taint of evil. (I Jn. 1:5; Rev. 4:8) The Bible is also called holy – “the Holy Scriptures.”

(Rom. 1:2; II Tim. 2:15) There, the sense is that it is separated from falsehood and error. (Jn. 17:17) Also, it is a unique book, set apart from all others.

In the New Testament, this set of related words is applied to individuals in several important ways. We read in Hebrews that the Lord Jesus Christ “consecrated [set apart]” for human use a “new and living way to God, by His shed blood.”

(Heb. 10:19-22) Through faith in Him, we are forgiven and brought into fel-

lowship with the Father. (I Pet. 3:18), and Christ is the only way to gain this access . (Jn. 3:16; 14:6) When a person comes to Christ, he should seek to live a holy life, separated from what is sinful.

(II Cor. 6:17) “As He who called you is holy [set apart from evil], you also be holy [set apart from evil] in all your conduct.” (I Pet. 1:15) “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God [after all He has done for you], that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy [set apart], acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.”

(Rom. 12:1) The Amplified Bible calls this, “your reasonable (rational, intelligent) service, and spiritual worship.” To serve the Lord is an act of worship, and it is a reasonable return for all of God’s

Stebbins (1846-1945) revised the original words, and wrote a tune to match.

Mr. Stebbins was in a unique place. His 99 years spanned two centuries. He knew many of the old hymn writers personally, and brought his knowledge of them well into the 20th century.

Taking its title from the opening line, the hymn ex-

presses a desire that we be set apart for God. “Saviour, my heart is Thine, / Keep it for me; / May every thought of mine / Glorify Thee. / Saviour, my life is Thine, / Keep it for me; / May every hour of mine / Be lived for Thee. / Saviour, my all is Thine, / Keep it for me; May all I have, O Lord, / Be used for Thee.”

It can’t be said more clearly I guess it’s part of my nature but I love to play with nouns, verbs of all conjugations and adjectives.

They’re all fair game when it comes to manipulating the combination of words and sentences.

Mastering the intricacies of grammar has been more challenging. When do I use a comma? A dash? A semi colon? I learned early in this journey and career that the most important tool I have is an excellent editor.

As I thought about this subject I recalled a group of us students who decided to play with words and grammar; specifically, with the structure of a Bible verse.

We were enrolled in a threeyear theological study and obviously had too much

time on our hands. Or, in kindness, perhaps we were overworked and needed some relaxation. In any case, we decided to dissect a passage from teachings by the Apostle Paul. Here’s how it appears in the old King James Version: “Let him that stole steal no more, but rather let him labour, working with his hands …”

Well we went to work and came up with this version: “Let him that stole, steal.

No more let him labour, working with his hands …”.

Ah, the power that comes with moving a period and comma.

At this sacred time of Easter, I’ve thought a lot about the last words of Jesus.

There are so many ways in which we humans say it is finished. There’s the pain that accompanies broken hearts and marriages; there’s relief when a job has been completed; for me, there’s always the excitement of sending off the final draft of an article or book.

When Jesus spoke these words, it was with the authority of heaven. It is finished! The work of salvation has been accomplished and in Him we have redemption through the cross!

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.

Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay nd

1372 102 St 306-445-3009

Notre Dame (RC) Parish

ANGLICAN PARISH

Corner of 104th Street & 12th Avenue Rev. Father Gerard Legaspi MASSES: Saturday - 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 Friday, Saturday & Sunday 7:00 pm Bible Training Classes & Personal Mentoring

306-445-5079

Pastors: Peter & Lydia LitchÀeld 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” Pastors Len Beaucage & Don Toovey Furniture or Donations: Please call Don at

306-441-1041

Phone 306-445-9096

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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

Maidstone/ Paynton United Church of Canada

Community Baptist Church 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.

Everyone Welcome Canadian National Baptist Convention

10:30 Service Church & CE Wing: 306-893-2611 For booking the Wing: 306-893-4465

CHURCH SERVICE Sunday 11:00 a.m.

April 18 - Good Friday Service 11:00 a.m.

1702 - 106th Street, North Battleford Rev. Dan Millard Phone: 306-445-4818 Email: tbcnb@sasktel.net Website: www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca Come join us this Sunday!

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

306-445-5162 Fellowship Hour 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m. www.battlefordslutheran.sk.ca Pastor Sheldon Gattinger Everyone Welcome

Third Avenue United Church Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 1301 - 102nd Street, Phone 306-445-8171 Rev. Frances Patterson

(YHU\RQH :HOFRPH www.thirdavenueunitedchurchnb.ca Email: thirdaveunited@sasktel.net

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Life As I Know It

Approaching life 10 minutes at a time

By Colleen Crawford I wasn’t quite ready to leap out of bed when my alarm went off this morning. So I hit the snooze button.

Ten more minutes ... I hit it a few more times, each time relishing every moment of those 10 minutes. I enjoyed the gift of those extra minutes. Three times.

I became more coherent as I continued to snooze and I began to think of life in 10-minute increments.

When life has literally brought me to my knees and I’ve bowed to the pressures around me, I have let myself feel every ounce of whatever is hitting me and cry.

As I recollected those moments, it would be pretty safe to say that I let myself go for no more than 10 minutes at a time. For no more than 10 minutes, I let myself become a vulnerable puddle on the floor. The residue remained much longer, but the extreme reaction?

It hit a crescendo and subsided.

I recently read one cancer survivor’s suggestion as to how to live day-to-day with a devastating diagnosis. They said to allow yourself one hour of the day to give in to all of the emotions you were feeling. One hour. A beginning and an end. Then carry on.

I thought of the many ways that life can become “too much”— overwhelmed with housework, homework, kids, work, overeating? Fill in the blank with whatever it is that is that is consuming you. Just think in 10-minute increments.

Ten minutes of housework or

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homework. You will get something accomplished. Just take it 10 minutes at a time.

A bad moment with the kids? Remember it doesn’t last forever. Look at the clock. In 10 minutes it will be different.

A bad day at the office? Just get through the next 10 minutes. Just 10 minutes. Do what you can. Or take a break. Breathe in. Breathe out. Yes, it will still be there in 10 minutes. But maybe if you walk away from the stressor for 10 minutes, you will come back with a renewed perspective.

Overeating? Put off grabbing that snack for 10 minutes. Then 10 minutes more. And on so on and so forth. If you are like me, you will fall asleep after a few rounds with the Ten Minutes at a Time rule.

Ten Minutes at a Time isn’t the end all answer. But a person just has to do what it takes to get through a moment now and again. Most of all, it is a simple reminder that “this too shall pass away ...”

— Colleen Crawford is a 50-something mother of three boys who likes to write. She operates a daycare in her home and says she is fortunate enough to say, “I get to count ladybugs for a living!” She dabbles in ballroom dancing and loves to dance to the music of life. Sometimes it is as intense and serious as a tango … other times, it is fun and upbeat like the jive. She says she loves to waltz through her days and find precious little nuggets within each day as it comes. “I like to write life as I feel it and that is what this column is about.”

— Photo by Averil Hall

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Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Be aware of the dangers in your garden

By Erl Svendsen Gardening, like any other outdoor physical activity, can lead to injury if you’re not careful. Here are a few common problems to watch out for and what you can do to keep safe.

Heat and Sunstroke

“Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the mid-day sun.” – Noël Coward.

Heat stroke is caused by exposure to high temperatures, high humidity, extreme exertion, and/or direct exposure to sun (aka sun stroke).

Hot dry skin and swollen lips are typical symptoms.

Combined with dehydration, other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, confusion, dizziness, headaches and fainting may occur. In severe cases, heat stroke can be life threatening.

When working in the sun, take frequent breaks in the shade or other cool spot; wear a hat; and drink lots of water. Avoid the mid-day sun.

If you suspect you have the beginnings of heat stroke, go somewhere cool immediately and remove a few layers of clothing. Sponge your head, neck and trunk with cool water; drink cool water; stand in front of a fan; and/or take a cool, tepid (but not cold) bath to remove heat from your body.

Sunburn

Depending on exposure level and time, sunburns range from mild (red, sore to the touch) to severe (blisters).

Avoidance is the best strategy. You can either cover up with light clothing or apply sunscreen. According to the Canadian Dermatology Association, choose a sunscreen that is “broad-spectrum,” that is one that protects against

both UV-A and UV-B. Apply it 30 minutes before going out in the sun and reapply 20 minutes later to maximize your protection. Don’t forget to apply it to your neck and ears. Or that space on your back above the belt that gets exposed when you bend over and your shirt becomes untucked.

Eye Damage

When reaching in to prune out dead branches in your shrubs, be aware that you may not be able to see what’s directly in front of your eyes.

An acquaintance scratched her cornea while pruning her lilac. Luckily, there was no permanent damage, but she looked like a pirate with her eye patch for a couple of weeks. While not glamorous, wear safety goggles.

Skin Problems

To protect your hands from the drying effects of working in peatmoss and soil, wear gloves and apply your favourite hand cream or moisturizer. Contact with prickly plants such as Colorado spruce, juniper, roses or raspberry canes can cause a rash. Wear long sleeves and pants and shoes.

Most people know to avoid poison ivy (leaves of three, beware of me), but there are some plants in your garden that may also cause a skin reaction. For example, gas plant or dittany (Dictamnus albus; available in pink or white) produces an oil that causes an itchy rash leading

While beautiful to look at some garden plants, including the gas plant, can cause skin irritation if gardeners come into contact with an oil secreted by leaves and seedpods. Photos submitted to a superficial burn, to the point of producing blisters.

Avoid contact with the leaves and seedpods, especially on hot, humid days. If you accidentally brush against one, get out of the sun and wash the area immediately with soap and water. Despite this potential problem, the gas plant is an excellent, hardy perennial well worth having.

Cuts

Cutting a finger or two with your hand tools is easier than you’d think especially

when your hands are muddy and slippery or when you are just not paying attention. Serious cuts may require more than a kiss and a band-aid.

Get a decent pair of leather work gloves that fit. They will also last much longer than the pretty cloth ones.

Falling

Falling off a ladder while pruning is a real possibility.

You may get off lightly with a few bruises. Or you may be unlucky and have a sprained ankle, broken bone or even

a concussion. Avoidance is your best friend. Use a proper ladder (not a chair or a box, etc.). Position the ladder directly under your work.

Make sure that it is on solid, level ground. Do not overreach to the left or right – get down and move the ladder instead. To be extra sure that the ladder doesn’t move, have someone hold it or tie one of the upper rungs to a solid support like the tree trunk or a strong branch.

Back Problems

Pulling, yanking and twisting can put undue pressure on your lower back and lead to real long-term pain and mobility issues. Always lift with your legs and get help lifting or pulling anything too heavy for one person.

— This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (www.saskperennial.ca; hortscene@ yahoo.com). Check out our Bulletin Board or Calendar for upcoming horticulture events in April and May.

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Sixteen‐year‐old charged with break and enter Staff Battlefords RCMP responded to more than 25 calls for service/occurrences between 6 a.m. Thursday, April 17 and 6 a.m. Friday, April 18.

Among those calls was one noise complaint and three traffic related occurrences.

Thursday

7:09 a.m. — Report of a vehicle rummaged through in the 9000 block of 16th Avenue. Property was stolen.

Still under investigation.

7:20 a.m. — Report that perpetrators broke into a business on Thatcher Avenue and had stolen a quad. Still under investigation.

1:42 p.m. — Report of tires slashed on a vehicle parked in the 8900 block of 18th Avenue.

2:23 p.m. — Report of an intoxicated man on 101st Street. A 50-year-old man

was arrested for drunk in public and lodged in cells. He has been charged for drunk in public and open alcohol in a public place. He was released when sober.

3:03 p.m. — Report of a three-vehicle collision on St. Laurent Drive. Police, fire and EMS attended. Minor injury. Road conditions may have been a contributing factor.

9:46 p.m. — Report of two missing teenaged girls from a group home. The search continues. Later located safe in Saskatoon.

11:31 p.m. — Report of a man trying to get into complainant’s apartment. A 32year-old man was arrested nearby and is now charged with two counts of failing to comply with conditions of an undertaking. He was lodged in cells and released before a JP the following morning.

Court date is May 12.

Check out The Battlefords RCMP Daily Report on our website at

www.newsoptimist.ca 11:40 p.m. — Report of a possible domestic assault. A 59-year-old man was arrested and lodged in cells. The man was very intoxicated. The complainant did not want charges.

11:48 p.m. — Report of a break and enter in progress.

Police arrested a 16-year-old male for break, enter and

Impaired driving charges laid Staff Battlefords RCMP responded to more than 20 calls for service/occurrences between 6 a.m. Friday, April 18 and 6 a.m. Saturday, April 19.

Friday

1:58 p.m. — Call of a woman walking on the Northbound bridge on Highway 4.

Police attended and removed her from the bridge for her own safety.

1:47 p.m. — Complaint of an intoxicated woman dis-

turbing customers at the mall.

A 53-year-old woman was arrested for drunk in public, lodged in cells and released when sober. She has been charged for being drunk in public.

7:45 p.m. — Report of a very intoxicated man walking on Trudeau Street. Police attended. The intoxicated man was gone.

8:45 p.m. — Police stopped a vehicle on 110th Street. A 33-year-old woman was found to be a disqualified driver. She was arrested

and released. Vehicle was towed. Charged for driving while disqualified. Court date scheduled for June 2.

10:45 p.m. — Police stopped a vehicle on Battleford Road. The driver was arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle and drive while disqualified. The driver also had outstanding arrest warrants from Meadow Lake. The 26-yearold man was remanded into custody and will be brought to court Monday, April 21 to deal with his charges.

theft from a residence that occurred on Borden Crescent.

The youth was lodged in cells and later released before a JP. His court date is scheduled for May 22.

Friday

12:22 a.m. — A 45-yearold woman called police to get a ride home. She was told that police do not provide a taxi service. She was told to call a cab company.

2:30 a.m. — A 31-year-old man was arrested for drunk in public. Lodged in cells until sober.

2:45 a.m. — Report of a domestic assault at an apartment in the 1900 block of St. Laurent Drive. Police attended and arrested a 29-year-old man who was intoxicated. He has been charged for assault with a weapon, assault and mischief. He was released on conditions before a JP the following day. Court is scheduled for May 12.

3:12 a.m. — Disturbance call to an apartment in the 1200 block of 97th Street. A

38-year-old man was arrested for outstanding warrants from Turtleford and Onion Lake. He was released before a JP the following day.

3:42 a.m. — Complaint of an intoxicated man refusing to leave a business. A 49year-old man was arrested for drunk in public, lodged

in cells and released when sober. He has been charged for drunk in public.

4:33 a.m. — Disturbance call on 101st Street. A 42year-old man was arrested for drunk in public, lodged in cells and released when sober.

School break-in investigated Staff It was a busy Saturday night for Battlefords RCMP as members responded to more than 40 calls for service/occurrences between 6 a.m. Saturday, April 19 and 6 a.m. Sunday, April 20.

Saturday

8:25 a.m. — Report of damage to a fence, shed and vehicle in the 900 block of 112th Street.

8:36 a.m. — Report of break and enter into a garage in the 1000 block of 113th Street. A vehicle was also damaged. Both incidents are likely related.

1:08 p.m. — Report of a vehicle rummaged through on Blue Jay Crescent. Items were stolen from the vehicle.

2:12 p.m. — Report of an intoxicated man passed out at the mall. A 34-year-old man was located, arrested, lodged in cells and charged for being drunk in public.

2:42 p.m. — Report of break and enter to a school.

Windows broken. Still under investigation.

7:29 p.m. — Report of a man following three people

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on 108th Street. A 38-yearold man was located, intoxicated, arrested and lodged in cells until sober. Also arrested for outstanding warrants.

11:26 p.m. — Report of an intoxicated woman in the middle of the street on Asquith Avenue. Police arrested and charged a 31-year-old woman for being drunk in public, lodged in cells until sober.

Sunday

1:11 a.m. — Police stopped a vehicle on 14th Avenue.

The 22-year-old male driver was arrested and charged for impaired operation of a motor vehicle. The passenger, a 32-year-old man, was drunk as well and began causing issues at the scene. He was also arrested and lodged in cells until sober.

5:10 a.m. — Police stopped a vehicle on Diefenbaker Drive. A 20-yearold woman was arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle. The woman is now charged with impaired operation, driving while over 80mg, driving without headlights on and driving without a valid drivers’ licence.

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Should technology be used as a babysitter?

Last time I indicated that electronics, particularly video games, smartphones, and TV watching, can be beneficial when used to engage, interact, connect and build relationships. Such as family movie nights, FaceTime or Skype, and playing video games together.

However, it is also important to discuss the other side of technology, keeping in mind that we are not throwing out the baby in the bath water, because technology does have a place in our lives.

There is a quote that I like from the late 1990s regarding technology consumption with children: “to be popped in front of a TV instead of being read to, talked to or encouraged to

interact with other human beings is a huge mistake and that’s what happens to a lot of children.” Any ideas who said it?

Surprisingly it was Madonna. She even referred to the TV as “poison”prior to this statement, rather ironic for a person made famous by the TV, but still intriguing.

Technology can be a “poison” when it is being used as a babysitter or a distraction for children.

We have all seen it, a child starts acting up while at a restaurant while waiting for their food, and then they are handed a smart phone to play a game on or stream Netflix. Or the child in the shopping cart, or the child at church, all of whom are

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having difficulty with being bored, they are then handed technology to be stimulated.

Don’t get me wrong, I am guilty of this, and I also understand those times when parents use a TV show while cooking a meal.

But the litmus question is: is technology being used as a baby sitter? And if it is, how frequently is it being used as a sitter?

time.

Children need to learn patience while standing in line, while waiting for food and so on. The need to learn they are capable of being still on their own in the present moment.

Children also need time to not be stimulated to have their own original creativity time. Although over

stimulation and exposure to many different things may look like creativity, it is not true creativity.

While it may be tempting and easy to distract your child while you are shopping, put the smartphone away, and coach them through what it is like to be bored and having to be patient.

Again, this isn’t meant to shame, we all have room for improvement. Take this as an opportunity to evaluate, because children need to learn to be bored, patient and to creatively come up with ways to spend nonstimulated time.

Children need to learn that it is OK to be bored, and that they can find helpful things to do to pass the

NOTICE

Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of North Battleford intends to consider the adoption of a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to adopt a new Official Community Plan (Forward 2030: Healthy, Green, Safe, Strong).

INTENT The proposed bylaw establishes municipal land use policies including, but not limited to, the following subjects: Residential: Existing and future residential development areas, residential lot supply, residential densities, home based businesses, affordable and alternative housing, walkability and neighbourhood design, infill housing development, and concept plan requirements for residential development.

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Commercial: Compatible neighbourhood commercial development, the design of visually appealing commercial districts, revitalization of the downtown, encouragement of higher density residential in and near the downtown, provision for highway commercial zoning for uses oriented to the highway, and development of visually appealing entry points into the city along major highways.

Industrial: Identification of appropriate land for industrial development, visually appealing industrial areas and buffer zones between incompatible land uses, industrial servicing capacity, and the capitalization of opportunities for industrial growth and economic development in North Battleford.

Economic Development: Strengthening the City's role as a regional centre for shopping, business, health, tourism, etc., continuing conservation efforts with respect to the City's natural and historical resources, achieving sustainable growth in the City's population, labour force, and household income, and building a stronger relationship between First Nations and Metis communities.

Transportation, Infrastructure, and Services: The various functions of the provincial highway and municipal road system in North Battleford, ensuring connectivity and traffic safety for pedestrians, cyclists, public transportation and private vehicles, the North Battleford Cameron McIntosh Airport, servicing capacity of both infill and greenfield future development, storm water management, and raw water supply.

Community Services and Safety: The development and enhancement of recreational and other community service opportunities, participation by clubs and other interested groups in the development of community facilities, proactively addressing crime and safety issues through a range of initiatives and partnerships, and promoting locally-produced food and other goods in pursuit of a more sustainable community.

Amenities and Dedicated Lands: Provision of dedicated lands, respect for natural and scenic areas of significant values within the City, the facilitiation and encouragement of a walkable and connected community, and provisions for the limited use of municipal reserves for temporary water storage in a storm event.

Biophysical Constraints on Development: Development on and near hazard lalnds, including environment sensitivity, contaminated sites, and flood hazard areas.

Natural and Cultural Heritage Resources: Protection and sustainment of valuable riparian and aquatic habitats - in particular the North Saskatchewan River Valley, source water protection, protection of historic, archaeological and other resources of cultural heritage significance, and integration of heritage conservation into planning and decision making.

Inter-Municipal and Inter-Governmental Cooperation: Facilitation of inter-jurisdictional cooperation with the Town of Battleford, the RM of North Battleford, and neighbouring First Nations, and planning for the future growth of the City of North Battleford.

Aboriginal Affairs: Collaboration with neighbouring First Nations on matters of land use planning, infrastructure, culture, and economic development.

Implementation: Policies regarding implementation of the Official Community Plan and implementation tools that will or may be used for the same, including the Zoning Bylaw, subdivision application review, dedication of lands, municipal land banking, land exchange and purchase, the use of a Building Bylaw, the use of Development Levies and Servicing Fees, and provisions for concept plans.

The Official Community Plan also contains a Future Land Use Concept map which graphically displays, in a conceptual manner, the present and intended future location and extent of general land uses in and surrounding the City. This map will assist in the application of general goals, objectives and policies of the Official Community Plan. The policies in the Official Community Plan will be implemented primarily through administration of the City's new Zoning Bylaw.

YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY PROVISIONS IN THE NEW OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN. PLEASE CHECK THE FULL VERSION OF THE BYLAW, AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW OR PURCHASE AT CITY HALL OR FOR REVIEW AND DOWNLOAD FROM THE CITY'S WEBSITE AT: www.cityofnb.ca AFFECTED LAND All land within the City of North Battleford as shown on the Future Land Use Concept contained in this notice is affected by the new Official Community Plan.

REASON The new Official Community Plan will help direct and manage growth and development in the City of North Battleford for the next fifteen to twenty years.

PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the proposed bylaw at City Hall, 1291 - 101st Street, North Battleford, SK between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available to persons at a cost of $30.

PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing at 8:00 PM on April 28, 2014, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1291 - 101st Street, North Battleford, SK, to hear any person or group that wishes to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at City Hall before the hearings.

Issued at the City of North Battleford this 18th day of March, 2014.

Debbie Wohlberg, City Clerk

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1-888-373-RVRV 306-445-2079 Hwy. 4 North North Battleford, SK

To our secretarial staff

THANK YOU for all your hard work Shona Poitras Melanie Trach Deanna Elm Yvette Delorme Michelle Atcheynum

A special thank you to

Karen for your friendship, hard work and dedicated service

Battlefords Correctional Centre Staff

THANK YOU A special thanks to our professionals • Verlie Dupuis • Chris Wilkinson • Faye Schmaltz

• Debra Bostock • Kathy Morris • Brian Barclay Thank you all for your hard work & dedication to us and our customers!

1192 - 99th St., North Battleford 306-445-4045

Thank You For everything you do and all your hard work

Vivian Tracy Cynthia

of the Battlefords

GOLD EAGLE CASINO

A special thank you to our Professional Assistants • Debbie Halter • Diane Foster • Lindsey Wilkinson • Ashley Woytowich

Baert Cameron Odishaw La Cock Chartered Accountants

1391 - 100th Street, North Battleford, SK Each Office Independently Owned & Operated

306-446-8800

Thanks for all that you do!

Amber • Christy Rhonda • Mary Gabby

Valley Territorial Drive & 100th Street, North Battleford

306-445-4491 or 1-800-667-1320 www.valleyfordsales.ca

Thanks for all you do

Eialeen Hanson Happy Secretaries’ Day! Battlefords Early Childhood Intervention Program

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Professional

AWEEK ssistants’

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Thank You Becky Stroo Betty Anne Moffat Christine Sabraw Kristin Woytowich Linda Peterson Nicole Poffenroth for your contribution to our firm

Holm Clements Kwong Raiche Oberg

A special

Thank You • Brenda Bush • Marilyn Eckel • Lisa Reiley • Roxanne Bernier • Sharon Bogdan • Sandra Yasieniuk • Karen Reed • Shelly Martin

A Special THANKS to all the Staff.

Thanks for all that you do. from Chris, Sheri-lyn, Macey & Shanti

Chartered Accountants

1321 - 101st Street, North Battleford

306-445-6291

Thank You all for your hard work and dedication!

• Abbi Folkersen • Ursula Swindler • Connie Jess • Tammy Prongua • Jessica Fortin

Box 1780 North Battleford, SK S9A 3W8 Phone: 306-446-0155 Email: gcmailbox@gcasphalt.ca

THANK-YOU Your hard work & dedication is greatly appreciated

Heather & Brandi

To our staff

THANK YOU for all your hard work

Oralee Robinson

The Security Company of Excellence

781-110th Street, North Battleford, SK

306-937-2273 Thank You for your dedication.

Keep up the good work!

• Karen Swanson • Marian Milnthorp • Amy Ziegler

RICHARD GIBBONS

LAW OFFICE

306-445-7772

1381A - 101st Street North Battleford

Thank You Carol Carol Ann Lin Vivian Rachel Jade

MIGNEAULT GREENWOOD Barristers and Solicitors Sallows Building 1391 - 101st Street, North Battleford, SK Phone: 306-445-4436 Fax: 306-445-6444

To the staff at Bee-J's Office Plus We thank you for all your hard work & dedication.

From the Management of

Hein Financial Group 1421 - 100th Street North Battleford, Sask S9A 0W1 1-888-436-HEIN Tel. (306) 445-9455 www.heinfinancial.com

901-103rd Street NORTH BATTLEFORD, SASK. S9A 1K1

Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - PAGE 22

Professional

AWEEK ssistants’

Wednesday, April 23, 2014 A SPECIAL THANK YOU • Cathy Martin • Rosina Highton

"Thank You" • Wendy • • Darlene • • Gail • • Roxanne • Lindgren Illingworth

Hwy 4 North, North Battleford, SK

Phone 306-445-6272 Toll Free 1-800-667-1327

Barristers & Solicitors 1301 - 101st St., North Battleford 306-445-2422

Our special thanks to a

“SPECIAL STAFF” • Gisele Blais • Charlene Ferron • Nicole Michelman • Rita Perrault

Light of Christ RCSSD #16

www.northbattlefordhyundai.com

Working with such a great "TEAM" of dedicated people makes our business a success from management at

A SPECIAL THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK Cheilon • Jenelle Janelle • Breanna Ashley • Megan Jessica • Louise

306-445-4451

A "BIG" Thank-You for all your hard work and dedication

Virginia Ford Shirley Hujber Jolene Renas

Karen Bullerwell Anne Benson Thank you for doing such a wonderful job!

River Valley Eye Care

1471 - 100th Street

Thank you to our Customer Service Department for their dedication and hard work!

A Special Thanks...

Janet and

B.J. We truly do appreciate you!

2492 - 98 Street

North Battleford

306-445-8867 www.fortresswindows.ca

Thank You

Donna

for keeping our Motors-A-Runnin

Norwest Engine Rebuilders Inc.

9807 Thatcher, North Battleford, SK Phone: 306-446-2001 Fax: 306-445-1355

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RCMP Daily Report

Light pole flattened Staff

PUZZLE NO. 701

16.Let up on 20.Chip’s partner 22.Forest creature 24.Select 25.Strife 27.Set ablaze 29.Familiarized 30.Tap 31.Snaky curve 33.Lions or Tigers 35.Sip

38.Trousers 40.Not yep 43.Inclined 45.Cowboy’s need 46.Every 47.District 48.Mouthpiece part 49.Was aware of 51.Achievement 52.Tots up 55.Commandment number

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ACROSS 1. Appealed 5. Seniors’ dance 9. Fancy resort 12.It conquers all 13.Building overhang 14.____-tac-toe 15.Everywhere 17.Impersonate 18.TV, newspaper, et al.

19.Vowed 21.If not 23.____ anemone 24.Have 26.Building annex 28.Hill

32.Deal 34.Relations 36.Ages 37.Cedar and chestnut, e.g.

39.Cookie box 41.“____ Now or Never” 42.Swiss peak 44.Skier’s aid 46.Reserve for a special purpose 50.Bamboo eater 53.“We ____ the World” 54.Disputed 56.Average grade 57.____-slapper 58.Offspring

59.Held 60.Machinestitched 61.Probability ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 701

DOWN 1. Jack Horner’s fruit 2. Solitary 3. Proof 4. Demon 5. Miles ____ hour 6. Grate 7. Egg shapes 8. Free-for-alls 9. Buck 10.Tube 11.Received a high grade on

Between 6 a.m. Sunday, April 20 and 6 a.m. Monday, April 21, Battlefords RCMP responded to more than 20 calls for service/occurrences.

Included were two false alarms, one false/nuisance 911 calls and three traffic related occurrences.

Sunday

11:36 a.m. — Report of an intoxicated man passed out at a business on Railway Avenue. A 49-year-old man was located, arrested, lodged in cells and charged for being drunk in public.

2:18 p.m. — Report of an intoxicated woman at the 1000 block of 103rd Street.

A 53-year-old woman was located, arrested, lodged in cells and charged for being drunk in public.

705 unbuckled motorists ticketed Staff

CROSSWORD PUZZLE ANSWERS USE AMERICAN SPELLING

5:47 p.m. — Report of an intoxicated woman causing problems in a residence at the 600 block of 101st Street.

A 27-year-old woman was located, arrested for outstanding warrants, lodged in cells until sober.

8:54 p.m. — Report of suspicious people at the 600 block of Carlton Trail. A 50year-old man was located, arrested, lodged in cells and charged for being drunk in public.

8:55 p.m. — Report of a possible impaired driver going up and down on Trudeau Street. Vehicle described as a dark green blazer. Patrols made. Vehicle not located.

9:36 p.m. — Report of a light pole knocked over at Territorial Drive and Airport Road. A vehicle was left at the scene and the driver fled.

Still under investigation.

More than 700 motorists were ticketed last month during March’s traffic safety spotlight focusing on seatbelt and car seat use in the province.

Police were on the lookout for people not wearing a seatbelt, wearing one improperly or not having their children properly restrained in the vehicle. In total, law enforcement issued 705 seatbelt

violations during the month, including: • 646 tickets for driver failing to wear a seatbelt; • 43 tickets for passenger failing to wear a seatbelt; • 16 tickets for driver/ passenger under 16 failing to wear a seatbelt.

Motorists are reminded that mandatory booster seats for children under the age of seven will take effect June 27, 2014. More information can be found at www.sgi.sk.ca.

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