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Tuesday, April 28, 2015

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2006

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

• In what has become an annual warning by a town councillor, David George, he pointed out at an April meeting that some

kids in Battleford are riding their bikes on the wrong side of the road. That could be dangerous — for them and for others – so he asked Battlefords RCMP to help put a stop to it. See inside this issue where you will find Councillor George once again raising the issue during the RCMP’s visit to town council to report quarterly crime statistics.

• Gardeners were looking forward to spring, just as they do every year. In 2006, Editor Becky Doig asked, “Do you have the itch to grow something this season, but find

yourself restricted to an apartment balcony or other confined space?”

Do not despair, she wrote. There’s a new book out, Container Gardening for Canada,

by Laura Peters, Alison Beck and Don Williamson, offering a step-by-step guide to getting started, and leading readers down an exciting path of creative possibilities.

• It was the return of Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food’s weekly crop report. At this time in 2006, seeding was underway in southern and west central areas of the

province. Peas, wheat, and canola were reported to have been seeded during the past week. Most northern and east central areas were two to three weeks away from seeding, due to soil moisture conditions. Central and northern areas were reporting adequate to surplus topsoil moisture conditions. North eastern and east central areas were looking for drying conditions to help with very wet fields. Pastures were reported in good to excellent condition by almost half of the reporters.

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Celebrating Strides in the Battlefords

Exercise therapist Wendy Verity, participants Joanne Klima, Naty Keys and nurse educator Michele Grasby were at the Strides program anniversary April 22.

By John Cairns

ing from strokes and other illnesses and conditions.

The sessions are held in the Battlefords, Lloydminster and Meadow Lake, with the local sessions held Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at Alex Dillabough Centre.

There are upwards of 75 people participating in the program. Participants are aided by trained professionals and volunteers.

Many of the participants are referred by health professionals or can refer them-

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Participants marked a significant anniversary for a program to better the health of those living with chronic diseases.

The April 22 event celebrated the fifth anniversary of the Strides to Better Health program, an initiative of Prairie North Health Region that aims to improve the health of those living with heart or lung disease, arthritis, diabetes, those recover-

selves by contacting a PNHR chronic disease nurse educator.

The focus of the program is on walking and exercise so that participants build their strength back up, as well as on providing tips on ways to self-manage their conditions through good nutrition and managing their stress.

Prairie North nurse educator Michele Grasby noted participants would progress from “barely able to walk a lap, very scared” when they first started, to being very

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confident in their ability to walk two or three kilometers after being there a few weeks.

“The progression happens actually quite fast once they come regularly,” said Grasby. “We see huge improvements in people with their physical and mental health.”

The physical activity that is part of the program helps in the recovery process and reduces the risk factors like high blood pressure and cholesterol.

But participants who attended the celebration event at Alex Dillabough Centre could point to another important benefit as well — a mental one.

“It helps a lot,” said Naty Keys. She is a heart attack survivor, like a good number of others enrolled in the Strides program.

Keys said she “learned a lot about being health con-

scious” in the program, but also noted it allows participants to make friends with other people looking to overcome similar health issues of their own.

As a result, there is strong support. “With people who have had similar conditions, they know how to say things to you that will help you,” she said.

Joanne Klima, who suffers from COPD, said her illness had challenged her to the point she wanted to give up on life.

She said she didn’t attend Strides often at first, but pushed herself to come.

“There was always a good feeling inside, but it took several months before I realized there were so many people here that were helping me. So I started believing in myself and that I needed to give it an extra push to continue to find a purpose to go on with life, and this

place gave me the strength to do all that.”

Klima has been involved in the program for a couple of years. She credits the program with literally saving her life.

“It’s given me a second chance at life, it’s given me a purpose in life which I had totally lost,” said Klima. “I just cannot praise this program enough.”

Seeing the improvement in the participants in the program gives those who work in the program on a regular basis a motivational lift as well.

“The people who come are dealing with way more that what we deal with,” said Wendy Verity, exercise therapist with Prairie North, “So it’s really inspiring to see them overcoming their health challenges and still doing the work and the exercise, and really committing to their health.”

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N.B. burning ban lifted Staff A ban on open-air burning in North Battleford has been lifted after the danger of wildfires has been reduced by rain.

“With the recent rain, the North Battleford region is no longer quite as dry and so the prohibition on open-air burning can be lifted,” said NBFD Fire Chief Albert Headrick Friday.

The nine-day ban on open-air burning was issued April 14 when it was noticed

that the lack of rain or snowfall and high winds had left the region tinder dry.

Despite the removal of the open-air burning ban, Fire Chief Headrick is still urging people to be careful with open-air burning and legal fire pits.

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The fire chief also advises residents to keep dry vegetation and combustibles away from buildings, be cautious with discarded smoking materials and report any suspicious activity by fire starters to the RCMP or municipal enforcement.

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Town, RCMP concerned about speeding

By Jayne Foster

do with the setting of speed limits,” she said. “We enforce what’s there.”

Clark expressed concern about the number of people speeding through school zones.

“I drop my kids off every day and I see people whizzing through the school zone, so we really encourage people to slow down, really look, because kids are darting in between vehicles all of the times. One of these days,” she said, “I’m really worried that one of them is going to get hit.”

Councillor Shelley Boutin-Gervais said the speed of traffic coming up 2nd Avenue from 35th Street is

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In presenting the quarterly crime statistics to Battleford Town Council last week, Sgt. Amber Clark said, “There’s not a huge variance in anything really.”

She and council members reviewed a variety of statistics, but the main focus turned out to be traffic enforcement.

“Impaired operation is an area we are targeting quite heavily,” said Clark.

This quarter is up from five in the same time frame last year to seven this year.

“We hope to up that number,” she said.

The traffic statistics are “quite significant,” said Clark.

The provincial traffic offences are up from 35 in the same time last year to 53 this year, which reflects charges laid for tickets for a variety of infractions.

“The community might not be super happy about it, but it’s a need,” said the sergeant.

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Sgt. Amber Clark told Battleford council last week that enforcement of speed limits within the town is one area the detachment will focus on. Photo by Jayne Foster

speeding on the Battlefords bridges was brought up by Councillor David George.

“It’s ridiculous,” he said.

Clark said, “We see a lot of people speeding over the bridges. Those bridges

are responsible for a lot of accidents because of the crossover that happens between the two highways and people wanting to go to Battleford and vice versa.”

She said RCMP encour-

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age people to abide by the speed limit.

“It’s set for a reason.”

She noted RCMP do not set the speed limits, however.

“Police have nothing to

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Money talks get positive feedback Staff At an April 21 meeting of the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce it was reported positive feedback had been received about a Talk to Our Kids About Money events at Notre Dame and at Holy Family Catholic schools in the Light of Christ Catholic School Division.

The noon-hour events, held in concert with the Bank of Montreal, were aimed at Grade 7 students

and provided the students with common sense information on how to manage and save money.

Also at the meeting, there was some discussion about the Saskatchewan Chamber Conference on Business that will happen May 5 and 6 in Regina.

Locally the Battlefords Chamber Business Golf Challenge is planned for Friday, May 22 at North Battleford Golf and Country Club.

Teams of four are invited to

participate in the challenge.

Register by contacting the Battlefords Chamber.

The changes at Destination Battlefords and their new Everything Under the Sun slogan was mentioned.

Director Bill Volk updated the other directors on the signage that is being placed at locations across the Battlefords, which include a twomonth calendar of events on the back.

Also, it was mentioned a major event, the Good Sam

Club of Saskatchewan’s Samboree, will be coming to the Battlefords Ag Society June 10-14. The event is expected to attract more than 200 RVs to the area and provide a significant economic boost to the region.

Finally, there was considerable discussion at the meeting about the new false alarm bylaw passed recently at North Battleford City Hall, and the implications for business.

This week’s News-Optimist online poll: North Battleford councillor Ryan Bater has suggested a nicer spring is driving a rise in crime in March this year compared to last year. What do you think?

• I agree. Those who commit crimes stay in out of the cold like everyone else.

• I disagree. Crime is on the rise, period.

• The community is growing, and with that will come a corresponding rise in crime.

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Chase case back in court May 12 Staff A man who was one of two people accused in a string of break and enters which turned into a highspeed chase in the RM of Battle River will see his case return to provincial court May 12.

Kyle Soonias appeared Thursday by video in North Battleford Provincial Court.

His charges, which stem from the early morning hours of March 6, include: break and enter, failure to stop while being pursued by police, possession of stolen property under $5,000, pos-

session of stolen property over $5,000, theft of motor vehicle (sled), possession of break and enter tools, mischief, two counts of dangerous operation of a vehicle, assaulting a police office with a weapon (bottle), assaulting a police officer with a weapon (truck), theft under

Woman killed in crash near Fielding Staff Friday, at approximately 11 p.m., members of the Radisson and Martensville RCMP Detachments responded to a call of a van that collided with the back of a transport truck one kilometre east of Fielding on

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One 35-year-old female passenger in the van was transported by ambulance to hospital in North Battleford where she died as a result of her injuries.

North Battleford Fire Department also responded to the crash and

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a concern to her.

“I’m more concerned about the speeds they’re going in town than across the bridge,” she said.

Clark said, “I’ll bring that up with guys when we are out and about doing enforcement activities, because they are always saying, ‘Where’s the hot spot today?’”

She went on, “Well, maybe that’s going to be a hot spot one of these days, so heads up community.”

Councillor George also expressed concern about bicyclists that are riding on the wrong side of the road and hoped RCMP would be able to do some education.

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Commentary

Profit motive a clear path to doomsday

By William Wardill I was one of the dwindling few in church this morning.

My presence there does not mean that I accept every word in Christian scriptures as true. It means that, without the acceptance of biblical history, I accept the touchstones of the Christian faith, love, compassion and forgiveness as expressed both directly and symbolically. It means perfection is impossible, but that people who cannot love should not hate, those who cannot pity should not give cause for others to pity, and those who cannot forgive should seek no revenge.

The hotbed of Christian fundamentalism is in the United States. In the campaign for the presidency which is beginning, political soothsayers see the Republican hopefuls marching behind the banners of Christianity and individual liberty to maintain a gun-toting society that believes in health care for profit, in maintaining both a powerful military establishment and overpopulated prison system and denying the scientific proofs of both evolution and global warming. If the right wing of the Republican Party wins the presidency, the new administration will attempt to prevent legal status for same-sex marriages and will make access to abortions the subject of legal rather than medical barriers. Worst of all, the Republic Right is still steeped in the idea that changes in government, even complete changes in society, can be forced upon other countries by military might. Beliefs can change, but cannot be enforced.

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Whatever appears in American politics will be mirrored in Canada, with the attendant risk of Canada becoming an oligarchy rather than remaining a democracy.

Historically, the nations of the power bloc that is centered in Washington had little interest in the Middle East and North Africa until cheap-to-produce oil was discovered under the sand. Until the victors in the Second World War engineered the new state of Israel, Arab and Jew were at peace. Jewish people should be able to live together in peace, prosperity and security anywhere in the world. I do not believe, however, that the state of Israel must be their home because the God of their Holy Book said so. Israel has been a festering wound in the Middle East ever since its creation. No teaching of any religion should dictate the form of relationships between nations unless it is tempered

by reason. Were it not for meddling from abroad, the problems of the Middle East and North Africa could have been recognized and solved by the people who live there.

We are being wooed into the acceptance of the idea that expanded trade relationships will be the salvation of the world. NAFTA, the oldest of Canada’s trade treaties, has cost Canada millions in indemnities paid to U.S. corporations, which have successfully maintained that the laws enacted by Canadian governments, at any level, have limited their potential profits. These same abominable provisions have reappeared in the European trade treaty. I believe reason requires that the laws of even the smallest country, enacted for the good of its own citizens, should not be open to challenge by even the largest of corporations, acting in its own interests.

The world is overpopulated. New technologies will reduce the demand for human labour. There will be more people and fewer jobs. Long ago, when the Roman Empire began importing its foodstuffs from North Africa, the leaders of Rome kept the unemployed of Italy entertained and docile by spectacles in which Christians were fed to lions.

We have our own multitude of diversionary spectacles now.

If the profit motive continues to be the dominant factor in every decision that affects world populations, we are approaching doomsday. We need to find our new values in the past. We need a stronger sense of community. We need a growing realization that doing well what needs to be done is its own reward. Or we perish.

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Anti-littering laws are tough to enforce, but if I’d seen the person toss that bag out of their vehicle I would have recorded their licence number and turned them in. But, in the absence of being able to catch these criminals red-handed let’s pick up after them and preserve Earth Day’s legacy.

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Broten hammers Wall on privacy issue

The main controversy that erupted Wednesday in Question Period, and which dominated Thursday as well, concerned accusations from the opposition benches about a breach of privacy involving health care worker Peter Bowden, who had been suspended with pay from a seniors’ home in Saskatoon.

Opposition leader Cam Broten raised the question in the legislature Wednesday afternoon.

Mr. Broten: — There are serious allegations of a significant breach of privacy on the part of a senior staff member in the premier’s own office. Will the premier agree today to turn all files and emails over to the information and privacy commissioner for a full investigation?

The Speaker: — I recognize the premier.

Hon. Mr. Wall: — Mr. Speaker, there are provisions in legislation that allow for the release of certain parts of information.

Mr. Speaker, procedures were followed according to that provision in provincial law.

The Speaker: — I recognize the leader of the Opposition.

Mr. Broten: — Mr. Speaker, I think that’s something that the independent officer of the legislature should determine, not the premier’s office, Mr. Speaker, that leaked the information in the first place.

The premier’s own office was involved in a serious breach of a citizen’s privacy because it leaked confidential information about an individual citizen.

It couched that leaked information in a whole lot of innuendo in a clear attempt to sully this individual citizen’s reputation. And I’d argue, Mr. Speaker, that this looks a lot like, it looks a lot like an attempt by the premier’s own office to put a big chill on front-line health care workers speaking out.

The premier’s office needs to turn all files and emails over to the privacy commissioner immediately, and it needs to turn all files and emails over to the ombudsman as well, as this is directly relevant to her investigation in seniors’ care. Will the premier commit to doing that today?

The Speaker: — I recognize the Premier.

Hon. Mr. Wall: — Mr. Speaker, the reason certain actions were taken were precisely the opposite of

what is being depicted by the member that just asked the question.

The subject began when the leader of the Opposition, in his preamble to questions on behalf of a health care worker asked, I think twice or maybe three times, to ensure that the position of the government was that this individual would not face any retribution in the workplace for coming forward. I gave my assurance on all three occasions. Subsequent to that, the minister of health gave his assurance on a number of occasions. Mr. Speaker, that’s a promise that I made. That’s a promise that the government made.

Subsequent to that, not just a few days ago, I found out that the Saskatoon Health Region had in fact suspended the same individual, with pay, pending the investigation of some complaints. Mr. Speaker, I wanted the people of this province to know that we keep our promises, not just to this individual, but to every other health care worker in the province.

So I felt it was very, very important that the government … make it known that this individual was facing some disciplinary action, was suspended with pay for reasons completely outside his attendance here at the legislature and him raising issues, Mr. Speaker. And that’s exactly what happened.

There are provisions in legislation that allow for the disclosure of certain kinds of information if it’s in the public interest. We believe it is in the public interest to send a signal to all health care workers that a promise that we have made will be kept, that the promise that there will be no retribution for anyone raising any concerns about health care will be kept, and that this particular instance, this suspension without pay, had nothing to do with what was raised in the legislature that day.

The exchange went on for some time as Broten continued to blast Wall.

Mr. Broten: — Mr. Speaker, this explanation from the premier is absolutely unbelievable. It is ridiculous, Mr. Speaker; they’re trying to spin this now. We have seen the disgusting actions that we saw with how they leaked this information. We’ve seen how they treat our front-line workers, and we have the premier admitting

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newsoptimist.john@sasktel.net that it was his decision to release this information.

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This needs to be handed over to the privacy commissioner. It cannot be left in the premier’s office, who leaked the information in the first place. Mr. Speaker, I have another question.

Does the premier think it’s fair that First Nations seniors are discriminated against by our current ambulance fee system?

The Speaker: — I recognize the premier.

Hon. Mr. Wall: — Mr. Speaker, I’m going to allow the minister of health to answer this particular question and the subsequent line of questioning, but I think it’s very important to stand in my place here and state for the record, Mr. Speaker, that there is certain disciplinary action under way with respect to the individual that has nothing to do with him appearing or attending to the Legislative Assembly.

I have an assurance of that, and that would be the only reason why we would take the extraordinary action that we’ve taken to make sure it is understood by all — those who observe the proceedings of this legislature, those who are involved in health care delivery in the province — that indeed they can come forward and do so freely.

In fact, Mr. Speaker, whether it’s letters to the editor or other workers that the members have quoted that they have brought forward, Mr. Speaker, there clearly has not been the kind of retribution, the kind of depictions that the leader of the Opposition is trying to paint. That’s not how we have conducted ourselves in government. Maybe that’s how members opposite acted when they were in the government, but we have not, and we will not.

We’ll take, actually, extraordinary steps to send a signal that we will allow for certainly any criticism or complaint of the health care system free of any retribution. What we will not allow, Mr. Speaker, what our policies do not al-

low, what the health region policies do not allow is for any action on the part of a worker, any worker — now I’m speaking generally — to have a negative impact on the health and welfare and well-being of either patients or their colleagues, Mr. Speaker. On that we stand.

Question period on Thursday morning in the legislature resumed as there were some updated developments on the same issue.

Mr. Broten: — Mr. Speaker, the care aide whose privacy was breached by the premier has lodged a formal complaint against the premier and the premier’s chief of communications and operations. Will the premier commit to fully co-operate with this investigation?

Hon. Mr. Wall: — Absolutely, Mr. Speaker. Under section 29 of the relevant act, there was no breach.

The Speaker: — I recognize the leader of the Opposition.

Mr. Broten: — Mr. Speaker, the premier is dreaming if he thinks that is accurate. The premier’s entire argument yesterday, Mr. Speaker, was that he believes … that leaking confidential information about a private citizen was necessary in order to protect the premier’s reputation and get him out of a

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to his questions about Mr. Bowden’s inquiry here at the legislature three times if he would be protected from any retribution in the workplace for raising these concerns. I made that promise.

I gave the commitment on behalf of the government. So did the minister of health, Mr. Speaker. So the conundrum that I was talking about was, how then do we ensure, in light of the fact that the health region has taken steps to discipline him because of complaints received, had nothing to do with his intervention here at the house but because of that, the conundrum for the government is, how do we make sure that other health care workers understand there will be no retribution for anyone that comes forward and raises concerns?

He knows that’s the record of the government because, as concerns have come forward, either in letters to the editor or in to this Assembly, there has been no retribution. There have been no consequences in the workplace.

Mr. Speaker, what the health region takes seriously and what the government takes seriously, and I wonder if the Leader of the Opposition takes this seriously, is the well-being of patients and colleagues, the health and well-being and welfare of patients in the system or residents in longterm care and colleagues in the workplace.

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conundrum. Conundrum is the exact word that the premier used. He was in a conundrum, so he ordered the leak of confidential information about a private citizen.

Nothing whatsoever in the legislation allows for a breach of privacy to protect the premier’s reputation or to help the premier out of a conundrum. Will the premier agree today to turn over all relevant emails, text messages, phone records and other documents to the independent Privacy Commissioner?

The Speaker: — I recognize the premier.

Hon. Mr. Wall: — Mr. Speaker, we’re used to a lot of things from the member opposite. We’re used to him representing facts in ways that we later find out aren’t correct. We’re used to, I think, the extreme use of rhetoric in certain situations. We saw it I think yesterday in the scrum when he was comparing this whole situation to what happens in Russia, if you can believe that, Mr. Speaker.

The conundrum that I . . . And he’s also now misrepresented, I would say, or not dealt fully and clearly with what exactly I said yesterday. And he does this. He cherry picks a word here and there.

Here’s the conundrum the government faced. The conundrum was this: that member, for some reason — he’s not done this in the past — asked as a preamble

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I , more entertaining for When I took this job at tre a spectators than the knew I was in for I l. tra cen y ntr real thing. coming to cou e tak uld wo I also thought I ht ug never tho about myself trying to driving down highways d an s est hold on to a wild horse sur rounded by for d. nte eight seconds, begra for mountains for fore quickly realizing I drove to St. Walburg s pas I’d like to live past the last week and had to rs, cto age of 23. three separate tra ire ent the In between the first up which took and second half of lane I was driving in. er nev the night, organizers Suffice to say, I’ve t tha e brought out about 60 seen anything lik kids of all ages to the before. m far t pas ve rforming area, lining dri pe I When I take off one shoe, pass equipment dealerships, and instructing them to the rodeo officially much all these d, up w m ho use ut the do ind re abo we s ing nk me thi fla e Once the m and then throw it beh find myself in aw wing off their skills by to the person next to the must cost a farmer. sho it es ers icl rid veh d 4-H an the ent th ipm wi began pieces of equ them as far as they could. ended up in front of the Rodeo took place this intricate formations. se The 45th annual Kinsmen e, and I was tasked with riding their horses in the e iev bel ’t ldn A few pieces of footwear f I cou Centr I kept thinking to mysel wn to burst out in laughn past weekend at the Civic tha er old en be e prompting the rodeo clo hav e, ’t lin ldn cou ht. om nig wh day of e Fri kids, som taking pictures 65 pounds, were ridter. Kids, right? prior to when the events d weighing no more than an en m to the far side of the sev I arrived about 45 minutes e tsid ou g itin wa . y After bringing all of the als ead im alr an le d op un pe -po see 00 to 2,0 in run to the other side, se beg the to I ing t. were set given me an nd, to be hones instructed all the kids to e mi he hav my na, uld wn are sho blo ly ays bab alw pro e back to him. A nice, Horses hav the front doors. That ir shoe, put it on and run expect. d Public Library a few the ld for d cou ttle fin I Ba wd the cro at of d ng bei kin ed that doesn’t involve the al remember indication of the way to get the kids involv ginal Storytelling Festiv hit with a somes ori fun wa Ab se the no g my rin in du d ago lke s wa month by a horse.

When I that risk of getting trampled the horse-drawn car riage d you would expect with of kin es tur the pic nt, pony race, which sce ing r tak ilia d an fam what t event I saw was the wild las e ty.

Th ini vic the in s rs. ble event. was giving tou lots of horses and cow re taller than I, for me was the most enjoya control a pony before my hand from a couhorses pulling that cart we o tw e Th e to on has m After getting a stamp on s the kid of e ee ssive siz A team of thr you’d think girls at a roen I commented on the ma wh d lds on for dear life as the an ho ger d an big ple girls dressed the way on e’s id ps her pla “T jum ns, d, m sai jea the , ge of ots e ria bo on y car bo the g cow ation of cuteness of the guys runnin deo would be dressed – hallway off running. The combin the es gh tak ou ny thr po d lke ” m. wa I far s, the at set it apart from the ones back at shirts and cowboy hat y boy? arity of the ordeal is wh ntr t, steel contraphil d dir cou an a th t wi no ed I’m fill on k nti rin y me Did I to see the hocke bucking broncos other events in my eyes. the kids were finished, the ce On myself taking part in. tions and yes, cowboys. uld wo it That’s an event I could see 10 years too old and booth to see if positions. ir ast the adc o bro int d the de to loa up re nt we I we about lls. bodies, and Unfortunately, I think I’m to test my photography ski these cowboys put their e on by e t. I wouldn’t On the be a good vantage point to show off for tlight and cam pounds too heavy for tha er 0 spo ng l 10 da st rfu in lea we at es, po liv her ir rat the a n ng maybe eve Upon discoveri want to hurt the poor animal. uld be better to head to the raucous crowd. ger lon efinitely one of the era inside, I decided it wo for s rse ho ir e Kinsmen Rodeo was d d to stay on the Th trie ys k. gu rin se the the of As e sid other a score, I e experienced in the last in, so did the animals. seconds required to record off and were more unique things I’v ht eig the n tha As people began filling mber of new things y fell began making their way little while. I’ve done a nu p but cringe whenever the hel ’t ldn ing boot cou up g pin Cows, calves and horses ed jum s fill ew se wild horse g to Saskatch an, includ a hockey and cowgirls the ys vin th bo mo wi ce cow k sin luc ile of wh rcy na, me are at the through the ght outside of camp, breaking up a fist-fi and down just feet away. ys gu the seats. o ather go from not a tw ave we the st h s the mu wa ng I ssi ng as t of place, find interesti game and witne did I ng thi span of e On the I have never felt more ou in tie to blizzards and -40 in the d with reigning dress pants and rge sky my cha the th re in wi we ud o mb clo wh hu s e t rse sor ho a on their stuck out like re finished. ats. a week. rses once the cowboys we ho ld wi nths on the after in a throng of 10-gallon h or viv sur an interesting first five mo on either side of the horse ds North Stars en up for e be ttle lin It’s Ba uld the wo of e ey fiv Th me Ga fans hat the next five it down Br uins had nearly 1100 s and I can’t wait to see w and grab its reins to calm irie wn pra do it g sin cha series against the Estevan as the performing area. ryone was in their seats bring. before guiding it out of the switched events to the tie in attendance. Once eve that le ub do rly nea s y wa the re se, the tho say of ld few ou a I w , ter an Af rodeo beg le put amount ready to see peop

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Back alleys, parking lots

Small grader will make a big difference Staff

There’s a new grader sitting in the City of North Battleford garage being readied for service at the end of April with a smaller blade that the City says is perfect for maintaining the city’s back alleys and parking lots.

“Back alleys are a bit of a tight squeeze for our usual graders with the 14-foot blades. This grader’s blade is only 10 feet long and those extra four feet of space will allow us greater maneuverability,” says Director of

A compact grader will be patrolling parking lots and back alleys in North Battleford starting at the end of April. Photo submitted

Poll tells the story: Wall Continued from Page 5 Mr. Speaker, we do take that very seriously. So does the region, and the appropriate action has been taken. The appropriate action was also taken with respect to information as outlined in section 29 of the relevant act.

The debate went on, with Broten continuing to hammer the government and Wall insisting that under section 29 there was no breach.

Mr. Broten: — Mr. Speaker, this is pathetic what the premier is doing right now. We have seen, Mr. Speaker, the same information that the premier breached and sent around to the media. It’s clear that is the case, Mr. Speaker. I said this yesterday publicly, for crying out loud, and now, Mr. Speaker, for them to pretend that this is breaking news . . . Give me a break. My question to the premier: who did the premier consult with before he decided to release this information?

The Speaker: — I recognize the Premier.

Hon. Mr. Wall: — Mr. Speaker, what is pathetic

… in this legislature is a line of questioning from the leader of the Opposition about the confidentiality of information when …

And apparently now he said he said it yesterday, and they’re tweeting it out that they have the file, that they’ve seen the file.

Mr. Speaker, I again ask the member to put … I asked the Leader of the Opposition to state for the record if he has seen the entire file because I haven’t.

I had a general briefing about it, but I have not. If he has seen the entire file, will he, again, stand in this legislature today and say that he believes that the only thing Mr. Bowden did to receive this discipline was come to the legislature and present his concerns about seniors? Is that his view? He’s seen the whole file. Does he believe it’s all about him coming forward and has nothing else to do with other workplace incidents?

After much more back and forth on the topic, Wall’s final response referred to a bit of news from outside the legislature – news that Wall’s own party

was still riding high in public opinion polls.

Hon. Mr. Wall: — Mr. Speaker, I would be kind of grumpy over there too if I’d had the last couple of weeks that they’ve had.

And here’s more bad news for the NDP, but more good news for the province. In part because of the conduct of members opposite, even after now almost two full terms in government, Mr. Speaker, the voting intentions of the people of the province have not changed.

Insightrix, the polling firm, has released a poll today, Mr. Speaker, and the facts are this: people are weighing in on the performance of that leader of the Opposition. His party is actually at a level lower than it was under Dwain Lingenfelter, Mr. Speaker, lower than Dwain Lingenfelter, and a 27-point lead for the governing party. Why, Mr. Speaker?

Why? Well hopefully it’s because of good government. We can always do better, but certainly it’s in part because of the terrible performance of the NDP opposite.

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“It will allow us to get into tighter areas, including back alleys and parking lots.”

At 17,000 pounds, this grader is also less than half the weight of the bigger machines and will allow crews to work in areas with lower weight restrictions. These include parking lots and open fields as well as back alleys. The lighter grader will also allow city work crews to start work earlier in the season for those areas, according to a City press release.

Bought for $220,000 through Redhead, this LB Performance Compact Grader G-700 is almost new with only 185 hours of operation on it and is expected to last a minimum of 10 years.

It has a ripper, which is a tool equipped with heavyduty steel tongs, to scratch the surface of dirt roads prior to planing them.

And the front of the G-700 has an eight-foot dozer blade to clear snow from back alleys when there is more than a foot of accumulation.

Police ticket 452 unbuckled motorists in March Submitted More than 450 motorists failed to buckle up or properly secure children in vehicles during March ’s traffic safety focus on occupant restraints.

Police around the province issued a total of 452 tickets related to occupant restraints, including: • 106 tickets for a driver failing to wear a seatbelt; • 12 tickets for a passenger failing to wear a seatbelt; • six tickets for a passenger under 16 failing to wear

a seatbelt; • nine tickets for improper use or installation of a child restraint; and • 319 unspecified occupant restraint violations.

In addition, there were 2,756 tickets for speeding and aggressive driving, 217 tickets for distracted driving (of those 159 were for cellphone use) and 131 impaired driving-related offences.

SGI reminds parents and caregivers that effective June 27, booster seats are mandatory for children under seven

years of age, less than 145 centimetres in height and 36 kilograms in weight.

Visit SGI’s website at www.sgi.sk.ca to learn more about the new traffic laws, child seats or for information about the Road Safety Challenge. Follow @SGItweets on Twitter for tips on how #wecandrivebetter.

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Kate MacEachern’s Long Walk Home to come through the Battlefords Staff A walk across western Canada to raise awareness of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder launches May 1 and the route will include the Battlefords and area.

Kate MacEachern will embark on The Long Walk Home in Nipawin that day and start a 3,000 kilometre walk across three provinces over the course of three months.

She will be taking along her 45-pound rucksack and will be raising funds and awareness of the stigma and lack of support for those with PTSD. MacEachern herself suffers from PTSD after having suffered life-threatening injuries while a member of the

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After her tour stops in Prince Albert May 5 and 6, the walk will head through Shellbrook, Leask, Krydor, Hafford and into the Battlefords May 11.

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Donations will go to four organizations: the Nash Project (PTSD service dog provider to Saskatchewan Legions’ PAWS for Veterans), PAWS Fur Thought (PTSD service dog provider to Nova Scotia Legion Command), Alpha K9 (PTSD service dog provider to Canadian and American veterans and first responders) and also the Wounded Warriors Weekend Foundation, which hosts the annual weekend event this year in Chilliwack, B.C. Chilliwack is MacEachern’s final destination on her journey.

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Part II of II

Care and keeping of saskatoon berries

By Sara Williams

rust and Entomosporium leaf spot occasionally occur.

Saskatoons can be longNo fungicides are registered lived, productive and atfor home garden use so cultractive shrubs. But, being a tural methods are your only native plant means there sevcontrol options. Prune out eral native insects, diseases infected plant parts, avoid and animals that can cause excessive nitrogen fertilizer problems.

Furthermore, that causes soft succulent since it has a growth, short history water the of cultivasoil rather tion, we are than the still learning foliage and how to docontrol mesticate it. weeds.

W h ile Insect adapted to a damage wide range v a r i e s of soil types, from year sa sk ato ons to year. do better in No insecdeep, well ticides are drained, registered light to mefor home dium loam garden use Saskatoons are ready to pick when they’re blue or dark soil with either so high organic purple and no longer hard. Photo by Meggar the best matter levand older wood, with vigortactic is to els. Plant in full sun with ous branches less than four plant a few different culprotection from the wind, years old typically produc- tivars in separate areas of spacing them one to 1.3 ing the highest quality fruit. your yard and hope the inmetres apart. Because they Prune in early spring before sects are easily confused. bloom early and the flow- bud break. First remove Deer, rabbit, mice and ers are vulnerable to frost diseased, damaged, dead birds are also fond of sasdamage, select areas with or weak branches as well katoons. Damage is depengood air drainage to avoid as those low to the ground. dent on population density frost pockets. According Then prune out a few of the and the availability of other to Alberta Agriculture rec- oldest thickest branches, food. Tree guards (on young ommendations, fertilize making the cuts as close to plants) and repellents probetween flowering and har- the base of the plant (ground vide some protection from vest, spreading 150 millitres level) as possible to open up browsing animals. Birds of 23-23-0 or 27-14-0 under the centre and encourage with nestlings to feed can be the branches out 30 centi- new growth. voracious consumers of ripe metres.

Maintain even soil mois- fruit. My own philosophy Control weeds, especial- ture during the year of estab- has been to plant enough for ly perennial weeds, before lishment. Once established, all and graciously pay the planting. Immediately after and depending on weather birds in fruit in exchange for planting apply a 10 centi- conditions, saskatoons re- their insect control services. metre-deep organic mulch quire 15-25 millimetres Saskatoons are usually layer over the soil surface of water per week. Unless ready to pick in July. The between plants to control the weather is very hot and fruit ripens over a shorter annual weeds, conserve windy, ease up on the ir- period with even soil moismoisture, prevent the splash rigation a few days prior to ture allowing harvest in just of soil-borne diseases onto harvest to avoid diluting the one or two pickings. They’re leaves and fruit, and add or- flavour constituents within ready to pick when they’re ganic matter and nutrients the fruit. blue or dark purple and no to the soil over time.

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teams and all-star teams.

The Cheer Legacy Athletics youth team, The Royals, also brought home a trophy in the Youth 1 Division.

The John Paul II team has had a great season, and is now preparing for one last performance as a team at a school assembly.

They will be saying good-bye to two graduating students, Dayna Bunz and Reena Mane-

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Thankfully, Josh Hamilton gets a second, second chance While browsing Twitter late last week, I was shocked to see reports that Josh Hamilton was to be traded to the Texas Rangers in the next few days.

Hamilton signed a fiveyear contract with the Los Angeles Angels two years ago, and to say he has underperformed would be putting it lightly.

I proudly say Hamilton is my favourite baseball player. His combination of power, speed and throwing ability puts him in the upperechelon of the league when he’s on.

The only problem is he’s off much more than he’s on.

Hamilton was the first overall pick in the 1999 MLB draft by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Touted as a “can’t-miss” prospect, Hamilton was seen as one of, if not thee best high school player scouts had ever seen.

He was considered the prototypical five-tool player, someone who can hit for average, hit for power, has speed on the bases, great fielding abilities and a strong throwing arm.

After his 2000 season in which he was named MVP in his single-A league, Hamilton sustained a nagging injury in his lower back that couldn’t be diagnosed by any doctor he went to.

The frustration of not being completely healthy combined with struggling at the plate in his 2001 season led to Hamilton hanging around at a tattoo parlor and experimenting with drugs and alcohol.

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He was sent to rehab at the conclusion of the 2002 season, and failed a drug test during 2003 spring training.

After failing two more tests, he took the rest of the 2003 season off for personal reasons.

Hoping to make a comeback in 2004, Hamilton failed three drug tests in a single month, resulting in him being suspended for the entire year.

Once again, 2005 proved to be no better as Hamilton relapsed once again and was suspended for the entire season.

In 2007, the Rays left Hamilton off their 40-man roster and the Chicago Cubs selected him in the Rule 5 Draft before promptly trading him to the Cincinnati Reds.

Nearly eight years after he was drafted, Hamilton finally made his Major League debut on April 2, 2007. He received a 22-second standing ovation during his first trip to the plate.

After appearing in 92 games with the Reds, he was traded to the Rangers where his career took off. He hit 32 home runs and led the Majors with 130 RBI, finishing seventh in MVP voting.

After an injury-riddled 2009, including a relapse when he got drunk at an Arizona bar, Hamilton re-

turned to form in 2010 being named American League MVP after batting .359 with 30 home runs and 100 RBI in just 13 games.

It appeared Hamilton was ready to dominate the baseball world for the next decade, and hit a careerhigh 43 home runs in 2012, including a game in which he hit four two-run home runs, becoming just the 16th player in Major League history to hit four home runs in one game.

Despite that season, Hamilton’s play deteriorated near the end of the season, and came to a head in a must-win game.

In a game that would determine the winner of the American League West division, Hamilton missed a routine pop-up, causing the eventual game-winning run to score.

He was booed in his final at bat of the season, as fans had seemingly had enough of his inconsistent play.

In December of 2013, it was announced he had signed a five-year, $125-million contract with the Angels.

In 240 games with LA, Hamilton hit 31 home runs and was maligned by fans and management alike at the completion of the 2014 season.

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He voluntarily reported his relapse to MLB, which resulted in an arbitrator ruling that he could not be suspended by the league.

Angels owner Arte Moreno was not happy with the decision, demanding all Hamilton merchandise be pulled from team stores and making comments to media that he did not want Hamilton to return to his team.

Friday, the shocking news came that the Angels and Rangers had agreed to a deal that would see Hamilton return to the city that helped his career take off.

In the deal, the Angels will reportedly pay about $63-million of the $80-million that Hamilton is still owed over the next three years. No wonder the Rangers took him back.

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The big question is how will the fans react? Will they cheer or boo during his first at bat in a Rangers uniform?

Browsing online, the response seems to be split right down the middle. There are fans who want nothing to do with Hamilton, and there are others who are excited to have their former MVP back.

At the price of $17-million over three seasons, I would think it’s hard not to be excited at the thought of him coming back.

He could continue to be a fantastic story in the sports world, or his career could officially come to an end with little expense to the Rangers organization.

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It’s obviously no guarantee that he will immediately bounce back to his previous levels, he might not even be a starting outfielder for the Rangers to begin with, but the fact he’s returning to a team that truly wants him is a sign he’ll get the help and support he needs.

With Hamilton, the Rangers had their most successful seasons in franchise history, appearing in back to back World Series in 2010 and 2011. Without him, they’ve missed the playoffs in consecutive years, including finishing third-last in the Majors with just 67 wins last season.

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I’m looking forward to hopefully seeing more towering home runs into the upper deck at Global Life Park in Arlington on Sportscentre.

Baseball fans will never forget Hamilton’s performance during the first round of the 2008 Home Run Derby when he set an MLB re-

cord by mashing 28 homers.

It’s sad to think where Hamilton could be had his career not been derailed by injury and personal demons.

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Saskatoon JCVC Fire rounded out the top three.

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The 16U women division was the toughest finish for the Battleford club, as Battleford VC ended in seventh place in Tier 1.

The Waldheim Briercrest walked away with gold around their necks, while Saskatoon JCVC made another appearance in the top three with a silver medal finish. Regina Cougars VC came third.

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Seven years later, they’re making another low-risk move to acquire him. It’s more than likely this time around won’t work out as well as the first time, but one thing is for sure, this is almost certainly Josh Hamilton’s last chance to play professional baseball.

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OBITUARIES KNIGHT: It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mildred Knight (Harrison) of Battleford, SK announce her passing. Mildred died April 13, 2015 at the age of 79, surrounded by loved ones. Mildred was predeceased by her husband, Allan Knight; parents, Winnie and Frank Harrison; brother, John Harrison. She is fondly remembered by her son, Brian Harrison (Zoria); daughter, Bev Digout; grandsons, Drew and Jake Digout; brother, Walter Harrison (Joan); sister-in-law, Yvonne Harrison; granddaughters, Krista Toews, Shannon Knight; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A much loved wife and mother, dedicated grandmother, respected teacher and loyal friend. She loved to laugh and faced life with courage and determination. Mildred consistently strove to maintain her dignity and independence. Donations graciously accepted by the Alzheimer Society or the Saskatchewan Cancer Society. A special thank you is extended to the kind and respectful care received by all staff at Battleford District Care Centre and Battlefords Funeral Service.

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CADRIN, Donatien Harvey: Don passed away suddenly, yet peacefully, at 9:10 on April 14, 2015 at the age of 88 years. His wish was to spend his final hours surrounded by his children and grandchildren and happily that wish was granted. Don was born on September 02, 1926 to a large family in Saskatchewan and grew up farming and ranching. As a young man he worked at many different jobs taking him as far east as Quebec. He settled in Meota, SK after marrying Emily Lavigne in October of 1953.

From then until July of 1974, they farmed and ranched and raised their seven children. Don retired at the age of 48 and moved the family to Chilliwack, BC. Don filled his retirement years with family events, cooking and canning, travel, reading, hiking, cattle drives at the Douglas Lake Ranch (Quilchena), selling tickets for Knights of Columbus, helping at Mother Teresa House, and playing crib with friends and family. He loved to travel back through Alberta and Saskatchewan stopping to visit his nieces and nephews and siblings along the way. He took great pride in always being there to help his children with whatever undertakings they had going on and looked forward to the big meal and cribbage to follow. Don was predeceased by Emily, his parents and many of his siblings. Prayers will be held at St. Mary’s Church on Friday, April 24th, at 8:00 pm. Funeral mass will be held on Saturday, April 25th, at 11:00am followed by internment in the Catholic Cemetery on Promotory Rd. We will return to St. Mary’s Hall for lunch and a celebration of his life. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to World Vision, Red Cross, Leprosy Mission, Adopt a Family or a charitable organization of your choosing. Lovingly remembered, Doug, Dan, Lois, Eugene, Elaine, Lawrence, Jackie and Families ____________________________________________________

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OBITUARIES POOLE: Maisie Irene Poole passed away at the Lady Minto Health Care Centre, Edam, Saskatchewan on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at the age of 93 years.

Maisie leaves to mourn her passing: her loving husband Frank, three Sons: Garry (Elaine) Poole, Arnold Poole (Peggy Dunlop), Leslie (Cheryl) Poole; six Grandchildren: Steven “Skip” (Jamie) Dunlop, Karrie (Darren) Nordell, Treverr (Carol) Poole, Darcy (Jodie) Poole, Rodney Poole (Crystal Weston) and Stacey (Jay) Gassor; fourteen Great-Grandchildren: Jordan (Krista), Ackerley (Chelsea) and Ashton Dunlop, McKenzie (Ethan), Keinyn and Kalie Nordell, Tayla and Trayton Poole, Nevin, Nate and Addison Poole, Abbygale Weston, Jalin and Molly Gassor; Great-GreatGrandson: Everett Dunlop as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Maisie was predeceased by her parents: Joseph and Maud Day; three Sisters: Alice (Jim) Ellsworth, Kathleen (Werner) Mosimann and Maud (Bill) Plantz; two brothers: Dick (Marjorie) Day and Sydney (Catherine) Day; and Grandson, Brian “Buzz” Dunlop. The memorial service for Maisie was conducted from Edam Community Centre, Edam, Saskatchewan on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Canon Don Skinner and Reverend Kun Kim officiating. Great Granddaughter, Keinyn Nordell gave the eulogy.

The hymn sung was “Nearer My God To Thee” accompanied by Noreen Williamson. The processional was “I.O.U.” by Jimmy Dean.

The recessional was “A Women Like You” by Johnny Reid. The Urn Bearers were Darcy Poole and Karrie Nordell. Donations in memory of Maisie may be made to the Lady Minto Health Care Centre - Resident Fund or to a charity of the donors’ choice.

McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements.

Eulogy First off we would like to thank the ladies of Lady Minto for taking such good care of my grandma, our family is very grateful. Grandma was born on the family farm on November 26, 1921. She spent her younger years helping with the family chores. She later spent her teenage years looking after her Granddad and Grandma Spindler. She grew up with the hard times of the thirties and learnt the value of friends and neighbours. She started school when she was almost 6 years old in 1927. The school she attended was a one room school house in the Russell Lake District. There were 24 students in the school, ranging from grades one to eight; she was the only one in her grade the entire time. She had two teachers over her school years, Lillian Stockford and Margorie Hood. In 1943 she met her Knight in Shining armour. They were married on June 12,1946. They lived in a moderate farm in the Minnehaha District, where they raised three boys. My Grandpa Garry was born in 1947, Uncle Arnold in 1951 and Uncle Leslie in 1957. She was a member of the Minnehaha COOP hall, was a member of the Edam Legion Auxiliary, and a member of the Edam Seniors. As a housewife, living on the farm, she spent a lot of her time canning, milking cows, raising chickens and turkeys. She would make meals for the thrashing and wood cutting crews. She also spent many days stooking, helping with harvest and any other farming duties. In later years she brought meals to the field in combining and haying seasons.

Grandma and Grandpa worked together on the farm until 1992 when they moved to town and spent 20 years enjoying retirement in Edam. Grandma enjoyed cooking and especially cooking big meals at Christmas for relatives and friends. She enjoyed having all her family home for family celebrations. The Grandkids and Great grandkids wrote down some memories of Grandma, and I would like to share them with you now. She had a great sense of humour full of witty comebacks as a tease was never left unreturned. Crocuses - she would let the kids bring handfuls of them into the house, and was never bothered by the bugs that came in with them. Road trips - one in particular was to the crooked trees, just me, Grandma, Grandpa, my Mom, and my sisters. We were gone all day and toured that part of the country (partially because we got lost). Apparently, she always told my Mom and the generation older then her that they had to finish their supper, everything on their plate! And when asked what was for dessert the answer was always “wait and see”. I don’t remember her ever making me finish my supper though…I always got dessert! My Mom remembers watching Grandma use the wringer washer, and she was told that she had to stay a safe distance away so that she didn’t get squished like the clothes. Then she could help hang the clothes out on the line. Road trips to Saskatoon to see Grandma and Grandpa Poole in the home - two of us would share a seatbelt with her to keep us from fighting or being bored, we would count cars and keep track of which town comes up next. Sleepovers and orange floats. Making buns in the big green bowl - hot cross buns for Easter! She loved her family and was protective of us all; she wanted nothing but the best for each and every one of us. I remember telling her about my first boyfriend and her saying “I don’t know why you have a boyfriend, you should just be playing the field, there are plenty of fish out there!” Hugs and kisses. Bingo - she would give us her loonies to play even if we didn’t have the attention span to actually follow along. Cards in the morning before school and Grandma usually winning. Pretending to be sick and playing hookie from school to go hang out with Grandma and Grandpa. Brandy and honey were the cure for when we actually were sick. Family suppers. She liked watching us play ball, and was always “up” on what sport we were playing and how we were doing in it. She loved her roses, especially red ones. She liked playing puzzles and mind games. She always watched English sitcoms, followed by the news. Treats stashed at the hospital! She always had peppermints in her purse, in her cupboards, pretty much everywhere! She chewed ice cubes. She would always tell Grandpa what to do, and she was always right! She liked going to Jackfish to watch fireworks, liked it more if some kids were with her. She taught McKenzie how to tell time. Picking berries. Taking meals to the field with her. She made baby blankets for some of the grandkids, some are still around! She liked watching the humming birds. Grandma never wanted to be a bother, or put us out of our own way to help her.

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Please return all tenders in a sealed envelope marked “Prystupa Tender” on or 5 p.m. on June 1st, 2015 to: Migneault Greenwood Box 520, 1391 - 101st Street North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 2Y8 306-445-4436 Highest or any tender is not necessarily accepted and preference will be given to bids that cover all of the above land.

This property is rented for the 2015 crop year and will be available for possession by October 15, 2015 or earlier if the tenants have removed the 2015 crop. The successful bidder will have 30 days following the tenants vacating the property to make payment of the balance of the purchase funds. Sellers will be responsible to pay the 2015 property taxes and the purchaser will be responsible effective January 1st, 2016. Purchaser(s) will be responsible for payment of any applicable GST.

TENDER FOR LIVING SKY SCHOOL DIVISION #202 MACKLIN SCHOOL BOILER REPLACEMENT Sealed bids marked “Bid for Living Sky School Division, Macklin School, Boiler Replacement” will be received at the offices of Associated Engineering, 1-2225 Northridge Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7L 6X6 up to Thursday, May 14th, 2015 at 2:00 pm local time.

The work involves the supply and installation of new hot water heating boilers and appurtenances. The work also includes removal of all materials made redundant.

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Action Now seniors hold annual cribbage tournament Submitted

Action Now Seniors

Marcel Lacoursiere with the Action Now Seniors annual Kaiser tournament trophy.

Howard Weitzel was this year’s winner of the Action Now Seniors cribbage trophy. Photos submitted

Now that spring has arrived and the weather has improved, attendance at the North Battleford Action Now Senior Centre has also improved and it is good to see everyone enjoying the different activities.

Congratulations to the 10 birthday celebrants who were honoured at the potluck dinner held April 8 where 41 members enjoyed a great meal followed by an afternoon of Kaiser and socializing.

The annual meeting of the Action Now Senior Centre was held March 16. A moment of silence was held to honour 11 former members who had passed away in the last 12 months.

Election of executive and board members took place.

Returned by acclamation were president Margaret Kemp, vicepresident Margaret Fedun, sec-

retary Yvonne MacPherson and treasurer Lucille Shutra. Directors elected were Fay Taylor and Eileen Kerslake for three-year term, Muriel Miller for two years and Mildred L’Heureux for one year.

Volunteer committees were also set up to help with the operation of the centre. Thanks to everyone for your continued support and devotion to the club.

April 15, the annual afternoon Kaiser tournament was held with Marcel Lacoursiere becoming the 2015 champion.

Second place went to Theo Omelchenko, third to John Sendecki, fourth to Stella Ewanchuk and fifth to Eileen Kerslake.

The annual cribbage tournament held April 17 with Howard Weitzel winning the champion trophy. Eileen Kerslake was second and Eileen Lacoursiere took third.

We are looking forward

to an exciting summer as we continue to hold our regular activities as follows: Monday canasta, Wednesday - Kaiser, Thursday - canasta and Friday - cribbage from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. with a Kaiser tournament the first and third Friday evenings of each month from 7:30 to 10 p.m.

The lucky winners at the last tournament were Stella Perkins in first, Jean Smith in second, and Vera Payne in third. The door prize was won by Agnes Lucarz and the 12 no trump by Jean Smith and Marg Kemp.

We welcome several new members to our club as of late.

They are Lucy Yasieniuk, Olga and John Sendecki, Stella Ewanchuk and Sharon Dollansky.

We invite others who are 55 plus to join us as well. Memberships are only $5 a year. For further information call 306-445-5646 or drop in at 1501-101st St. between 1 and 4 p.m.

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

Tuesdays, April 21, 28, May 5, 12 & 19

Heart 2 Heart Program at the Primary Health Centre, North Battleford, Frontier Mall from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Guests are welcome to attend with you! The program offers information on cardiac conditions and reducing risk factors for any future cardiac event. Please call 306-446-6422 to confirm/cancel your attendance if you haven’t done so.

Tuesdays, April 21 - May 26

Do you have a Chronic Condition wanting tools to cope? Prairie North Health Region is offering a free LiveWell with Chronic conditions workshop at the Primary Health Centre - Conference Room 1 from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. Phone 1-888-922-5867 or 306-446-8613 to register.

Tuesdays, April 28 - June 2

Do you have a Chronic Condition wanting tools to cope? Prairie North Health Region is offering a free LiveWell with Chronic conditions workshop at the North Battleford Library from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. Phone 1-888-922-5867 or 306-446-8613 to register.

Friday & Saturday, May 1 & 2

Battlefords Art Club Spring into Art Show & Sale at the Chapel Gallery. Friday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 2

Historic Lions Community Garage Sale at the Battleford Arena from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Burgers and baking available.

Saturday, May 2

Battleford Kiwanis Bicycle Auction at the North Battleford Legion Parking Lot, 1352 - 100th Street at 3:00 p.m. All proceeds for Community Activities.

Saturday, May 2

Battlefords Jazz Society presents The Saskatoon Legendary R & B Revue at the North Battleford Legion, Sloan Auditorium, lower level at 9:00 p.m. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Tickets available at Nufloors, Bee-J’s Office Plus and Jazz Society directors or phone 306-446-3210.

Sunday, May 3

North Battleford City Kinsmen Bands present Into the Joy of Spring featuring the Beginner & Intermediate Bands at the Dekker Centre at 2:30 p.m. Buy tickets online at dekkercentre.com or phone 306-445-7700 ext. 2.

Sunday, May 3

Borden Dance Club Recital at the Borden Community Centre at 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 9

Club 70 - Cherokee Rose at the North Battleford Royal Canadian Legion, 1352 - 100th Street from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. with lunch.

Phone Les & Donna at 306-845-3772 for more info. Everyone welcome.

Saturday, May 9

Spring Tea & Bake Sale at the Zion Lutheran Church, 10801 Winder Crescent from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday, May 9 & 10

1st Annual North Battleford Wiffle Ball Championship at the Battleford Arena. Call 306-445-7845 to register. Dance Saturday night.

Beer gardens and concession.

Sunday, May 10

Borden Lions Mothers Day Brunch for Diabetes, Borden Community Centre from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 16

Speers United Church Spring Tea, Plant Sale (Denise Taylor’s greenhouse), Bake Sale, New to you sale & raffle at the Speers Rec Centre 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

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Regular Walking Program at the Meota Community Complex from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.

4th & 5th Sunday of the Month

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

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday

Wednesdays

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

1st Wednesday of the Month

River Heights Lodge retirees at Dragon Palace at 1:00 pm

2nd Wednesday of the Month

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 information phone Program Co-ordinator 306-892-2073.

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

2nd Monday 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.

Parkinsons Support Group at the Historic Lions Club House, 162-22nd Street, Battleford at 1:30 p.m. For more information phone 306-937-2987

Tuesdays & Thursdays

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

3rd Wednesday of the Month 3rd Wednesday of the Month

Bingo at the Borden Senior’s Room at 7:00 p.m.

Thursdays

Tuesdays

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

Tuesdays

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

Kaiser at the Battlefords Ukrainian Seniors Hall, 792 - 108th Street at 1:00 p.m. Lunch served. For more info phone 306-446-2269.

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

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.

Tuesdays

TOPS - Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Meeting from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Hope Mennonite Fellowship, 1291 - 109th Street. For more information phone Mary at 306-446-3315 or Joan at 306-445-9968.

Everyone welcome.

Tuesdays

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

Thursdays

1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month

Midwest Food Resoures - 1st and 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 and 4th Thursday at 10202 - 11th Avenue between 11:00 a.m. noon. This is a non-profit program.

Fridays

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.

1st Friday of the Month

1st Tuesdays of the Month

The Rivers Edge Quilt Guild meets at 1:00 p.m. in the Craft Room of the Don Ross Centre from September to May. Beginners & experienced quilters are welcome. For more information please call Carol at 306-445-4352 or Barb at 306-445-0486.

2nd Tuesday of the Month

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

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.

Kaiser Tournament at the Borden Senior’s Room - 7:00 p.m.

Last Tuesday of the Month

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 info phone Jane at 306-446-7177.

Wednesdays

Drawing Sessions at ARC Creative Studios, 1106 - 101st Street, North Battleford from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Bring your own art supplies and we’ll provide the subjects, coffee and encouragement for all. Facilitators Rosemarie Stadnyk and Chris Hodge.

1st & 3rd Friday of the Month

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.

Once A Month on Saturdays

Family Justice Services Parenting after Separation & Divorce Program from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. To register for these sessions call toll free 1-877-964-5501. Registration is mandatory. There is no fee.

Location: will be advised when you register. Classes are for adults only.

No child care is provided.

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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Ritz supports Econ Action Plan 2015

Ritz was in the House of Commons last Tuesday as Finance Minister Joe Oliver presented the Conservative budget, the last one before the expected federal election this fall.

In a news release from his office this week, Ritz said he believes the “action plan” will support jobs and growth in his riding.

“Under Conservative leadership, Canada has created over 1.2 million new jobs since the recession, however we continue to live in uncertain times and the global economy remains fragile,” said Ritz in his statement.

“That’s why in Economic Action Plan 2015 our government will continue to focus on creating more jobs, and growing the economy in Battlefords-Lloydminster and across the country.”

Measures cited in the news release includes a proposal to further reduce the small business tax down to nine per cent by 2019; lowering taxes and increasing benefits to families with children; increasing the tax-free savings account annual contribution limit to $10,000, effective for the 2015 taxation year; increasing the lifetime capital gains exemption for qualified farm and fishing property to $1 million; and

over 10 years, as well as new funding against “violent extremism” and terrorism.

Ritz particularly touted record high federal transfer payments to the province of Saskatchewan for health care, education and social programs, in the amount of $1.5 billion.

“We are proud of our plan that is lowering taxes and providing benefits directly to families in Battlefords-Lloydminster for them to reinvest in the Canadian economy,” Ritz stated.

Battlefords-Lloydminster Liberals also sent out a release on the budget, claiming the government “fails to present a plan for jobs and growth that will benefit the residents of BattlefordsLloydminster.”

In that release federal Liberal candidate Ray Fox blasted the budget, saying “Stephen Harper’s priority is a $2 billion tax break for the rich, and a doubling of the TFSA limit, which will be paid for by taking away tens of thousands of dollars in Old Age Security for seniors.

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The federal NDP has also slammed the federal budget, accusing the government of spending billions on the

“wealthiest few” in their news release on April 21.

Federal leader Thomas Mulcair said, “Conservatives have missed their chance to make investments to create stable full-time jobs, actual child care spaces and affordable housing.

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Recognizing the One who is beyond compare We have a number of expressions to indicate that someone is extra special, or that some accomplishment is extremely rare. While it may exaggerate the case a little, we’re trying to describe something that reaches the rarified atmosphere of being virtually unparalleled, and beyond compare.

“She’s one in a million,” we might say. Or, “When they made him they threw away the mould.” Or we might describe a particular person as being “the one and only.” Whether it’s Wayne Gretzky’s record-breaking hockey career, or William Shakespeare’s masterful writing, calling them “the one and only” puts both men in a class by themselves, in many ways superior and incomparable to others.

That kind of description, “the one and only,” might be applied also to a remarkable Canadian named Oswald Jeffrey Smith (1889-1986) Oswald Smith was a pastor, and the founder of The People’s Church, in Toronto. He preached some 12,000 sermons, in about 80 countries of the world. He authored 35 books, many of which were translated into other languages.

The present writer sang at The People’s Church with a choir about 50 years ago.

By then, Dr. Smith was in his mid-80s. His son Paul had become the senior pastor, while the father con-

crowned. There’s only one Person in all the universe for whom that will never happen, the Lord Jesus Christ.

Whatever measure that can be applied, He will always and infinitely be adjudged above all, “that in all things He may have the pre-

eminence.” (Col. 1:18)“All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on Earth,” Jesus says. (Matt. 28:18) “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last.”

(Rev. 22:13) “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain To re-

ceive power and riches and wisdom, And strength and honor and glory and blessing.” (Rev. 5:12) Dr. Smith’s hymn concludes: “He shall reign from shore to shore; / His the glory evermore; / Hea’vn and earth shall bow before / Jesus! Jesus only!”

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

tinued to give leadership to their many missionary projects, dear to his heart.

He had become a respected missionary statesman with a worldwide influence.

As an author, Smith produced over 1,000 poems as well. A hundred of these were set to music, many becoming familiar gospel songs. It’s for these he is most widely known today.

Deeper and Deeper, God Understands, Joy in Serving Jesus, and Then Jesus Came are a few of them. The hymn we’re consider now was written when he was still a student at seminary in Chicago, and he was facing some painful difficulties.

He describes it as “a time of uncertainty, doubt, and disappointment.”

It was as though his personal resources had failed him, the things that had been propping up his life had been kicked from underneath him. In his distress, he turned in a more earnest and urgent way to the Lord.

Walking down the street one

day, he pondered the many resources we have in Christ, and a new hymn began to form itself in his mind, line by line. He called it Jesus Only, perhaps thinking of the disciples on the Mount of Transfiguration who, at the last and appropriately, “saw no one but Jesus only.”

(Matt. 17:8) In each succeeding stanza of the hymn, the author presents three or four things that give us some key areas of Christ’s superiority.

Stanza one: He is the only source of salvation. Stanza two: He’s the only infallible Guide through life. Stanza three: He is the greatest Model after whom I can pattern my life.

The Guinness Book of World Records is packed with examples of the kind of superlatives mentioned earlier. But the fact the book has gone through many editions since it was published 60 years ago is a testament to the fact that often those records have been broken.

New champions have been

It’s a matter of choice Some weeks, there’s nothing. Others, like this week, seem to abound with events that scream “write about me!” The next challenge is to decide what’s really worthy of publication space and this writer’s energy.

Looking back, so much has happened. There were humorous incidents. Impatient words I’d like to retract but other words I’m glad I shared with someone who was hurting.

There were the several successful work-related outcomes that cheered the heart while the sad news of a sudden and totally unexpected death in the community left many in shock and sadness.

Tea with friends plus a Chamber of Commerce luncheon with colleagues each provided pleasant

company and encouraging conversations. Winding up the week, I prepared for the next day’s trade show with Saturday spent promoting the services and products offered by our home-based businesses.

Above all these was a wonderful visit with family.

But back to the question: what should I include in this article? From among so much, what’s the answer? Simply put, it all boils down to a matter of choice.

I’ve been thinking a

lot about options lately.

Choosing what to write about each week is high on my list of importance but over these past several months I’ve found myself having to make even tougher decisions regarding the way I spend my time and my energy. How long do I want to continue working full time?

Given my health related challenges how long am I able to contribute volunteer hours and to which organization(s)? If I could only keep three things in my life, what would those things be and in what order of priority?

“And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve …” (Joshua 24:15) We never go wrong by choosing to walk in obedience to God’s principles.

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BCS to build sculptures from cans of food Staff Battleford Central School students and staff are excited about a new program in their school and community – the first ever Canstruction Build event in the Battlefords.

Canstruction is a unique charity which hosts competitions, exhibitions and events showcasing colossal structures made entirely out of full cans of food.

Canstruction Jr. is a program that includes meaningful and creative curricular related activities for kindergarten to Grade 7 students. It is a competition where teams of students design and build structures entirely out of canned food then donate all the food to the local food bank, the Battlefords and District Food and Resources Centre.

Each group of students who choose to participate under the guidance of a teacher will incorporate engineering, visual arts, mathematics, project management and 3D rendering principles, all while learning the importance of community service.

The school’s goal is to stimulate the next generation of

engineers, architects, mathematicians and philanthropists.

Battleford Central School is a pre-kindergarten to Grade 7 school with a student population of 470.

Community sponsors are invited to the build day being held Friday, May 8, at Battleford Central School, 252 - 23rd St. in Battleford, where they can watch the structures being created entirely out of full cans of food. Some of the impressive building projects include a 2D rainbow, can animals, a Minecraft Creeper head, grain elevator, a rocket and a Canadian flag.

Learn more about this event at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Canstruction-JrBattleford-CentralSchool/360069637515498.

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Restless Heart coming to Gold Eagle Casino April 30

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Another major No.1-country act is coming to the Battlefords and to Gold Eagle Casino at the end of the month.

Restless Heart, the ‘90s gold-album group with hits including I’ll Still Be Loving You, When She Cries and The Bluest Eyes in Texas, will be performing April 30 at 8 p.m. at Gold Ridge Center. Doors open 7 p.m.

The group, whose roots date back to 1984, consists of John Dittrich, Paul Gregg, Dave Innis, Larry Stewart and Greg Jennings. It was Jennings, lead guitarist for the group, who spoke to the News-Optimist about their tour to the Battlefords.

“Touring is the thing we do most, and spring and summer is our busy time,” said Jennings.

When Jennings spoke to the News-Optimist, his band was in Atlanta getting ready for a performance in that area. That was followed

up with a performance in the Virginia Beach area, and then some downtime in Nashville before heading to Sherwood Park, Alta. and finally the Battlefords at the end of the month. After that, the tour heads to Regina and to Fort Yates, N.D. As for work in the recording studio, “last year we released our first Christmas album,” Jennings said, and “we’re working on some new stuff now, but that’s sort of in the works.” The Christmas album coincided with the band’s 30th anniversary.

The group got started in Nashville with members having come from around the United States.

“From there we enjoyed each other’s company and enjoyed the fact that we had the chemistry and the vocals, and decided to pursue it and with a good team of people around us who got us some great songs and promotion and we’re still fortunate to do it 30 years later.”

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Their musical style was cutting edge for their time, long before the crossoversound became common for performers out of Nashville.

“We came out in the ‘80s, the era of the new traditionalists, and we were sort of the progressive kids on the block at that time,” said Jennings.

“Of course it’s gone way beyond that now. Country music has grown so much in being a lot more inclusive and tolerant of people bringing in a lot of different influences.”

Their career in music has gone beyond the band’s wildest dreams, including six consecutive No. 1 hits and four gold albums.

“We had a great run in the ‘80s and ‘90s, and we still seem to have an audience out there. We had an audience of original fans and now their children come to shows and

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Part of the reason fans are rediscovering Restless Heart is because after that initial period of hits in the early ‘90s, the band went their separate ways for a number of years.

“But then we realized how special it was and how we were better together as five than we were separately,” said Jennings.

“We decided to get back together and see if there was still an audience out there, and luckily enough there was.”

The audience in the Battlefords can expect to hear many of the hits that have been a hallmark of Restless Heart over the last number of decades.

“We’ve been around for 30 plus years and we’ve got quite a catalog of songs that we’ve recorded and released,” said Jennings.

“So they’ll be hearing all the hits that we’ve had plus some things that they can only be able to see in a live show. It’ll be a good time, and

we hope a lot of people will come out and see us. We’ll come out and say hello to everybody after the show’s over, so looking forward to meeting and seeing a lot of people.”

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By Kerry Volk In April, RBC branch manager Thomas Sullivan travelled to Saskatoon to compete in a public speaking competition.

He placed first in a District E Evaluation Contest, competing on behalf of the local Battlefords Toastmasters Club. Club member Michelle

Colcerin placed second in the Division E International Speech Contest.

Sullivan was contacted for an email interview and responded quickly.

“I was really excited that I won,” wrote Sullivan.

According to Sullivan, he found the experience enlightening because he was able to see many other evaluators in action. This allowed him to listen to their different styles and to learn from their different methods.

Sullivan joined Toastmasters in 2013 because speaking has always been an interest and is a skill he uses every day. When asked about what keeps him coming back, he wrote it’s the sense of community, the great feedback and the

laughter, as well as the constant learning opportunities.

“I find it equally rewarding to watch the growth of others as I do when I notice my own improvements,” he wrote.

Every time he leaves a meeting he walks away with something he learned, or a skill he improved, and that keeps him coming back.

“Regardless of your vocation, public speaking and communication is essential.”

Although Sullivan sees these skills as more important in a leadership position, he still thinks how impressive it is the Toastmasters club is really a “what you make it” organization.

“There are opportunities for people to work on the micro skills needed in everyday life and if you want to pursue more complex skills then you can do that as well,” wrote Sullivan. His winning speech was an evaluation of other speaker’s speeches. In meetings, Toastmaster members are asked to sign up as evaluators of one another.

This critique helps everyone improve.

“I try to do an evaluation at least once every couple of meetings,” he wrote.

Because evaluations are critiqued by others, at Toastmaster competitions, the balance of practice with feedback has really helped Sullivan to improve both public speaking and evaluation skills.

The Battlefords Toastmasters Club holds meetings every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Don Ross Centre.

Meetings are open to guests wishing to see what the club has to offer. The first three are freebies and the club encourages new membership.