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Tuesday, April 8, 2014

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By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

Rock On! The Sloan Auditorium at the North Battleford Legion Hall was the scene of Bandarama Saturday night and early Sunday morning, a three-band musical performance organized locally. Above, local band Jack Jones gets the show underway. See more on Page 2. Photo by John Cairns

It’s Daffodil Week and there will be a Daffodil Tea at the Cancer Society office downtown at 1141-101st St. Wednesday.

Wednesday, April 9, will be Anti-Bullying Day of Pink at the Battlefords Co-op Aquatic Centre. Wear pink and get half off admission to the pool. There will be pink balloons, pink gear available to purchase, a chance to meet the Red Cross mascot Buckles and the mayor of North Battleford. There will be a barbecue, weather permitting, as well. All proceeds from the barbecue, the gear and messages (paper t-shirts) will go to the Red Cross in support of anti-bullying awareness.

Wednesday is also the day of Try-A-Trade, next door at the Northland Power Curling Centre. Last year’s show had over 1,200 students attending. Admission is free. Future employers will be participating, offering opportunities to try out skills and learn about new trades. It runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

As Easter approaches, you will see the bake sale scene heating up.

Thursday, April 10 at the Co-op mall, the Ukrainian Orthodox Church Ladies will hold their Easter Bake Sale starting at 9 a.m. Look for perogies, cabbage rolls, paska, babka and other goodies.

Saturday, April 12 there will be a another Easter Bake Sale at the Co-op mall at 9:30 a.m., sponsored by the Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League of Canada, North Battleford Branch. On offer will be baking, paskas, babkas, cabbage rolls, perogies and more.

From 2 to 4 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church a Spring Tea and Bake Sale will be held. The bale sale table will feature bread and buns, cakes, cookies, pies and squares.

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Rocking Good Time for the Battlefords The Sloan Auditorium at the North Battleford Legion Hall was the scene of great music Saturday night and early Sunday morning as it hosted Bandarama. The event featured music from both local and non-local bands and was a chance for music enthusiasts to experience the local music scene. Featured bands included the local group Jack Jones (right) with (left to right) Laird Brittin, Darren Curson, Ryan Bater and Kurtis J. Kopp. Also on the lineup was Picky Bando (bottom left), and Cordulain. The event also featured a surprise appearance by the band Torn Apart (bottom right) who took the stage to perform a few songs. Photos by John Cairns

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Downtown North Battleford activity steadily building

Four arrested

Gunshots reported Saturday night 19-year-old and 22-year-old remain in custody Staff

Lisa McEachern, executive director of the downtown BID, described a flurry of new activity downtown in her address to the first annual general meeting of Downtown North Battleford. There as a guest speaker was Phil DeVos, executive director of the Yorkton BID, who provided ideas of what to do to turn a downtown area around. Photos by John Cairns

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Those involved with the Downtown North Battleford Business Improvement District pointed to a long list of positives at their first annual general meeting as an organization.

Their executive director, Lisa McEachern, listed a wide range of events and changes in the downtown core in her address at the meeting, held at the Royal Canadian Legion hall in North Battleford.

Among the changes she noted was the demolition happening that week of the old Marlborough Hotel on 100th Street.

“The issues were beyond repair” with the building, McEachern noted, and the owner moved ahead with the demolition. McEachern said she had talked extensively with the owner and said he

plans to rebuild in that location, which she welcomes as “providing new opportunities downtown.”

McEachern also highlighted the recent sale of the by-now infamous “Pigeon Hotel” on 11th Avenue and 102nd Street.

She outlined some of the plans the new owner, Ryan Shepherd, has to rehabilitate the property and turn it into office space.

A small business centre is planned for one of the floors, she said.

McEachern noted Shepherd owns the building that Downtown North Battleford is located in, and has transformed it from “a complete wreck” to a beautiful space.

Other changes she noted downtown were the sale of the Rae’s Jewellry location to make way for a new business there, the opening of a ten-bed tanning studio at a location to be determined, the sale of the old Linda’s Pawn

Shop building, the move of Ironclad Safety downtown and some other moves.

“This is what’s happened in the first three months of 2014, so I can’t even imagine what might happen in the next nine months,” said McEachern.

McEachern also talked about events planned for 2014, which include more Live at Lunch events, the Boys and Girls Soapbox Derby, the International Street Performers Festival and second-annual Fall Festival and Car Show. More initiatives are planned for 2014 as well.

The guest speaker was Phil DeVos, former mayor of Yorkton, who is now the executive director of the Yorkton Business Improvement District.

DeVos outlined some of the initiatives taken on by the Yorkton BID during the 10 years it has been in operation.

Those included efforts to im-

prove the look of downtown by putting up garbage cans and benches, addressing the issue of signage and how buildings looked, the establishment of a “walk a mile” route, and the transformation of some buildings. He described an old Hudson Bay building that was eventually turned into condos and business space.

DeVos talked about the need to forge partnerships throughout the community and said the BID executive should not do it alone. “Get the business members themselves helping if you can,” he said.

He also encouraged those in the room, who included a number of businesspeople and council members, to come up with new ideas and to think big.

“Get your councillors off (their) duffs and say ‘come on, join us, and we’re going to dream a little bit,’” said DeVos.

Friday afternoon fire claims woman’s life Three-year-old treated at Saskatoon hospital Staff A short in a kitchen stove has been determined as the cause of a fatal house fire in Fairview Friday afternoon.

According to the North Battleford Fire Department, the Office of the Fire Commissioner has made that determination after investigating the scene of the blaze that claimed the life of a 36year-old woman.

Officials say the exact cause of the woman’s death will be determined by autopsy, but she and a threeyear-old were transported from the scene of the fire by ambulance.

The three-year-old child is in critical condition in Royal University Hospital.

When fire crews arrived at 2402 – 100th Street Friday at just before 4 p.m. a fouryear-old had already exited the house.

“Firefighters immediately conducted an aggressive interior attack on the kitchen,” said Steinborn.

“We then retrieved two more victims who were still inside the home.”

“I’d like to commend our firefighters, the RCMP and WPD Ambulance for the quick response,” said Steinborn. “RCMP cordoned off the scene very quickly.”

After the incident, the NBFD brought in a doctor from mental health for a stress debriefing. The last fire fatality in North Battleford was eight years ago.

Battlefords RCMP have made several arrests following shooting incidents in North Battleford Saturday night.

The RCMP say they responded to two calls that came in shortly before 11 p.m. They responded to two calls of gun shots being fired, one in the area of 93rd Street and the second in the area of 108th Street.

Members located the suspect vehicle involved in the alleged incidents, and three persons were arrested without incident. Also recovered by RCMP members at the time of the arrest were firearms and other weapons.

Three males were arrested, ages 19, 19 and 15 respectively. RCMP say the subsequent investigation resulted in the arrest Sunday of a fourth man, age 22.

Since then, the 15-year-old and one of the 19-yearolds have been released from custody on numerous weapons charges. The other two individuals were due to appear in provincial court.

One of those two, Ryan Bear, 19, appeared before Judge David Kaiser in provincial court Monday morning.

He is charged with failure to comply with a probation order, careless use of a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose (a sawed off rifle), possession of a prohibited weapon and unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle.

Bear remains in custody and was due to appear back in court again for a show cause hearing Tuesday morning. The Crown is opposed to his release, and is proceeding by indictment in the case.

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✓ There should have been less money for that stadium in Regina.

Last week’s News-Optimist online poll: The province has just tabled a balanced budget with no tax increases.

What is your reaction to the 2014 budget? ✓ There should have been more money for fixing our crumbling infrastructure and our unsafe intersections. 10.5% ✓ There should have been more money to fight the crime problems. 9.2% ✓ There should have been less money for that stadium in Regina.

25% ✓ There should have been less money wasted on those LEAN consultants fees. 22.4% ✓ There should have been more money for education. 7.9% ✓ This budget is just fine the way it is, I’m very happy my tax bill is not going up! 25%

This week’s News-Optimist online poll: What is your reaction to the demolition of the old Marlborough Hotel? ✓ Good riddance! The place was an eyesore. ✓ Angry to see the loss of our heritage. The owner should have rehabilitated the building. ✓ Sad to see part of our heritage go, but the owner had little choice. ✓ If this will get rid of the vagrancy and the pigeons I’m all for it ✓ Why stop at one hotel? I know of other that should go, too.

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Commentary

Toronto’s high spots not what they used to be I hate to disappoint readers who expect this publication to stick to local issues.

But frankly, if I hope to stay sane one minute longer, I have to hear myself talk about Toronto.

I have been feeling pangs of nostalgia for the place as of late. I guess it started with recent news about Mayor Rob Ford and the stories about the mayoralty race there.

But then came the stories about some places that were favourites of mine when I was living there — places that have now closed up shop.

Recently I found out the World’s Biggest Bookstore in downtown Toronto went out of business. That was a favourite spot for finding rare books you couldn’t easily find anywhere else.

Then I learned the massive Chapter’s location across from where the old Citytv/MuchMusic building used to be is also closing. This follows on the heels of other closures, such as the Sam the Record Man location on Yonge Street.

What finally drove me off the cliff was when baseball season began.

The return of the Toronto Blue Jays brought back memories of being able to hop on the subway and go down to the SkyDome for a game.

This had me down in the dumps. This may be the “new Saskatchewan” and “land of jobs,” but “land of major league baseball” we are not, and that’s frustrating.

When people here find out I used to live in Toronto, their first reaction is usually “how am I able to stand it here.” The Battlefords is far different from the hustle and bustle of the big city, they say.

They are right to be amazed because the truth is I have gone to tremendous lengths to try to maintain my “big city lifestyle” through frequent trips to Saskatoon, Edmonton or the United States.

Another way to cope is by attempting to replicate as much of my life in Toronto as possible. That means: watching Toronto news on the Internet, listening to Toronto radio stations on the Internet, watching Late Night with David Letterman (because the cable company picks up that feed from OMNI TV and runs all the Toronto commercials), reading Toronto newspapers online and listening to lots, I mean lots, of baseball games on the radio.

I also go to the souvlaki place in Saskatoon as often as possible and head to Indigo and HMV, and the big movie theatres. Just like in Toronto.

What is odd is I never felt this kind of homesickness for Saskatchewan when I first moved to Ontario. I guess I was still bitter about moving and about having to change my career path entirely because I was being shut out of opportunities in Saskatchewan, but times were different back then.

About the only thing I was really nostalgic for was the Roughriders, but dealing with that was easy enough: I’d just go watch them play the Argonauts at the SkyDome.

The cold hard truth, and this will be tough for many in Saskatchewan to swallow, is that life in Toronto had a lot more going for it. There was more to do, the weather was better, plus there were more girls.

I would have stayed, but a host of factors sent me running for the moving vans.

I bring up this topic of “moving out” because I notice local people are going around feeling sorry for themselves yet again over some article on the Web. A site called “Cities Journal” claimed North Battleford is ninth on its list of the top 18 cities to move away from in Canada.

In truth, it’s Toronto who ought to be on this list! They

newsoptimist.john@sasktel.net put in a far superior effort to North Battleford in driving its residents away — like me, for example.

Yes, the Battlefords has crime. But Toronto has had downtown shootings where innocent people have been killed. Some neighbourhoods — Jane and Finch in particular — are notorious for being dangerous. Downtown was overrun with panhandlers when I was there.

Yes, the Battlefords may not have enough jobs, but Ontario’s economy is totally in the sink.

Yes, the Battlefords has pigeons. But in Toronto I had to shoo them off my own deck there were so many of them.

Beyond that, the Toronto cost of living is worse, traffic is worse, parking prices are through the roof and then there is smog! It is terrible, physically debilitating and a real

health concern.

Because of the pollution, you had to haul your car to the shop every two years for emissions testing. For me, that was money you could count on seeing go straight down the drain.

I left Toronto before mayor David Miller brought in his $60 vehicle registration tax. That would have been more money down the drain. Mayor Rob Ford got rid of it eventually, but by then I was long gone.

All this, plus better opportunities and family reasons, drove me out. A lot of old Toronto friends aren’t there anymore, either.

You know what? I don’t feel so nostalgic for Toronto now. This exercise has really cheered me up.

Anyway, this is an election year there, so hopefully Toronto voters will put people in who will make some changes and address their multitude of problems.

I felt the need to spout off about Toronto with these latest store closures. The news just reminded me, yet again, that much of what I liked about the place is gone and not coming back.

But time doesn’t stand still, even here. Just last week people gathered around 100th Street to see demolition crews bring down the old Marlborough Hotel.

It seems the one constant you will find in any community is change. As they say, we all have got to keep on moving on.

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Talking Trash

According to the City, over 50 local residents were on hand for the first of three come-and-go informational meetings on the rollout of the city’s new curb side garbage and recycling regime.

Five City staffers and four councillors, along with officials from K and B and Loraas were on hand to answer questions and concerns about the changeover to the new biweekly schedule. Those in attendance got a chance to see what the new bins look like. A display was also set up showing what items are acceptable for the new recycling bins, and there were other informational displays set up as well. April 22, “Earth Day,” has been picked as the day for the new bins to be distributed in North Battleford. More informational open houses offered Wednesday, April 9 and April 17, both from 5 to 8 p.m. at Don Ross Centre Room 107. Photos by John Cairns

Heavenly helianthus: a place in the sun

By Sara Williams For years, driving past fields of annual sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) destined for oil, “spits” or birdfeed, I’ve marvelled at their height and ability to “follow the sun.” In the past, they were occasionally planted in rural gardens as windbreaks, to provide living bird feed, or simply as a burst of color. But things changed in the 1990s. Suddenly, sunflowers were “in.”

New hybrids with vibrant colors and a shorter stature, often pollen-less (no mess) took the gardening world by storm. And it hasn’t stopped yet. There are a plethora of cultivars!

The common sunflower ranges in height from two to three metres with huge yellow flowers selected for seed production. Newer garden cultivars are shorter, often branched, and in colors from white through yellow, orange, bronze, mahogany, purple and red, including bi-colors and single and double forms. They begin blooming in late summer and continue into fall. The leaves are large, rough and hairy.

Sunflowers grow best in full sun but will do ok in partial shade. Sow directly in soil mid to late May. They tolerate poorer soils but taller cultivars benefit from a moderate application of a well-balanced fertilizer.

You can see sunflowers used as accent plants, screening, in mixed or annual beds, and in fresh or dried arrangements. Dwarf cultivars can even be used in containers. Go for the gold and plant them in masses with drifts of different cultivars. Cheap, quick, and so effective!

The following are a sam-

pling of the 100s of available cultivars.

Dwarf (under 60 centimetres) excellent for containers or an annual border: Choco Sun (25-30 centimetres) – very compact, well-branched plants ideal for pots, lemon yellow flowers with dark chocolate brown centers.

Junior (60 centimetres) – pollen-free, yellow flowers (10 centimetres).

Miss Sunshine (25-40 centimetres) - mildew resistant; pollen-free, sunny, golden upward-facing blooms (seven to 10 centimetres).

Teddy Bear (60 centimetres) – double, golden blooms with brown centers (15 centimetres).

Munchkin (60 centimetres) – very floriferous, pollen-free, yellow blooms (10-12 centimetres).

Medium height (60 – 120 centimetres): Firecracker (60-75 centimetres) – pollen free, red and yellow, 10 centimetre blooms.

Sunrich Orange (90 centimetres) – pollen-free, orange flowers 10-15 centimetre in diameter.

Tall (120 – 150 centimetres.), for back of the border: Pro Cut Bi-color (150 centimetres) – pollen-free yellow and red flowers with a brown center; blooms nine to 12 centimetres wide.

Santa Fe (150 centimetres) – orangey yellow, pollen free, double flowers, 12-15 centimetres wide.

Valentine (150 centimetres) – lateral branching, lemon yellow, 12 centimetre wide flowers.

Moonshadow (120 centimetres) – pollen-free, branching, white flowers with a yellow disc and brown center, nine to 13 centimetre wide flowers.

Florenza (120 centimetres) – rusty center with light yellow tips, 12 centimetre wide flowers.

Ring of Fire (120 centimetres) – branching, tricolor dark red base with golden tips and dark centre, 13-15 centimetre wide flowers.

Apricot Twist (150 centimetres) – pollen free, branching; apricot flowers with a gold disc, nine to 13 centimetre wide flowers.

Soraya (150 centimetres) – golden with large brown center (10-15 centimetre blooms); thick stems and branching.

Giant (180+ centimetres), to impress the children in your life. Height varies with spacing and fertility: Sunbright Supreme (210 centimetres) – golden yellow with brown centre (1015 centimetres), pollen free; strong stems and necks.

Ruby (180 centimetres) – ruby red throughout, 15 centimetre wide blooms.

Moulin Rouge (180 centimetres) – pollen-free; dark red disc, 10 centimetre wide blooms.

Mammoth Russian (180 centimetres) – enormous, single yellow blooms (25 cenitimetres wide).

— Sara Williams is the co-author (with Hugh Skinner) of Gardening Naturally: A Chemical-free Handbook for the Prairies. This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (www.saskperennial.ca; hortscene@ yahoo.com).

The aptly named Ring of Fire sunflower was an All America Selections winner in 2001. Photo courtesy All America Selections

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Kjelti Katherine Anderson: d n e n a o t e m o c o t s a h y r o t s y r e v e t o N

by Jayne Foster

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About crossing over to a new life of freedom From 1961 to 1990, when it was torn down, the Berlin Wall rose up as a barrier between East and West Germany. The socialist East German government said it was erected to protect them from fascist elements in the West. But in fact they were trying to limit defections.

West Germany’s Willy Brandt called it “the Wall of Shame.” To towering concrete walls were added guard towers and anti-vehicle trenches, but thousands of East Germans braved barbed wire and bullets, and the risk of crippling falls, to reach freedom in the west.

For them, crossing over to a new life was worth the dangers.

In the Bible, we’re told how the people of Israel, delivered from years of bondage in Egypt, were poised on the eastern shore of the Jordan River, ready to cross over and claim the land of Canaan as their own.

Referred to as “the land of promise” (Heb. 11:9), God had pledged it to the descendants of Abraham centuries before (Gen. 12:1-2, 7), now it was time to conquer in the name of the Lord.

The miracles of God attending the crossing of the Jordan (Josh. 3), and the conquest of the city of Jericho (Josh. 6), we are unable to

In heaven, our long war with Satan will be over (Rev. 20:10), and all that hurts and harms us will be gone forever (Rev. 21:4). But, imperfect as the imagery is, there is a sense in which the heavenly kingdom is the Christian’s Promised Land. One who thought so was English pastor and hymn writer Samuel

Robert Cottrill, B.A., B.R.E. http://wordwisehymns.com/ www.Wordwise Bible Studies.com consider here. But there is a spiritual application of these historic events to be considered. They provide an illustration of what God does in saving lost sinners, through faith in Christ. Moses had said to the people, “He [the Lord] brought us out from there [Egyptian bondage] that He might bring us in, to give us the land of which he swore to our fathers.” (Deut.

6:23) Similarly, of the individual Christian we can say that the Lord brought us out of sin’s darkness and bondage, that he might bring us in to the light of His love and to new and abundant life. He has “delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.” (Col. 1:13-14) Life didn’t become perfect for the escapees entering

West Berlin, or for the Israelites in the land of Canaan.

There were still challenges to face and victories to be won. And it’s the same with the Christian life. Trusting Christ as Saviour doesn’t suddenly make us sinless, or the life we live, perfect.

But through God’s grace we have the resources available to deal with what lies ahead. (cf. Phil. 4:19; Heb. 4:14-16) Canaan thus provides a picture of the abundant Christian life – a life enriched by God’s daily provision, but one in which there are still battles to be fought in the name of the Lord. However, having said that, you will find a few of our hymns use the Jordan River as a symbol of physical death, and Canaan as a picture of our future home in heaven.

I don’t think the application works as well that way.

Stennett (1727-1795).

A hymn of his says, “On Jordan’s stormy banks I stand, / And cast a wishful eye / To Canaan’s fair and happy land, / Where my possessions lie. / O’er all those wide extended plains / Shines one eternal day; / There God the Son forever reigns, / And scatters night

away. / No chilling winds or poisonous breath / Can reach that healthful shore; / Sickness and sorrow, pain and death, / Are felt and feared no more. / I am bound for the promised land, / I am bound for the promised land; / Oh who will come and go with me? / I am bound for the promised land.”

Anonymous: Why hide?

This week’s task was to complete the final edits on a history book I wrote for a client. It’s been a most interesting project and being chosen to do the work has been an honour.

One unusual question came up regarding attribution of a number of 2008 comments from members of this organization. Some were signed, others not. Some featured names written in their entirety; others, just initials.

In order to ensure uniformity the client and I considered a number of options and “anonymous” was one of them.

Although we decided to go another route, the exercise got me thinking about the word itself.

Derived from the Greek word anonymia or “without a name or namelessness,”

it typically refers to an individual’s personal identity or identifiable information.

A relative term, incognito, comes from the Latin incognitus. It also carries the meaning of a person who wishes to keep his or her identity secret while engaged in some activity.

The next questions? Who and why would someone exert efforts to remain incognito or be anonymous?

There could be several reasons. A donor may wish to remain nameless, for ex-

ample, preferring to do their good deeds without public acknowledgement. Someone fearing for their safety may use anonymity as means of protection. Or more disturbing, someone planning or engaged in illegal activities might assume another name as a possible means of preventing detection.

One of the first Bible verses I remember memorizing went like this (in the old English version we used): “Thou God seest me.” I’ve learned to love this modern version even more: “…‘You are the God who sees me,’ for she said, ‘I have now seen the One who sees me.” Genesis 16:13 Why try to hide from One who loves us so completely that His greatest desire is to shower His love upon us!

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

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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

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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

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Brett Smith

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North Stars fall to Mils, ending all title hopes in the Battlefords final score and a 3-0 series hole — was too much for the North Stars to overcome despite a reputation and record of playoff resiliency in elimination games.

The North Stars had staved off elimination with a 5-1 win in game four and had hoped to come out firing again Friday in front of their home crowd.

Instead the North Stars looked like a team that had spent all its remaining energy on game four and had nothing more left in the tank.

Both teams looked sluggish through most of the game, with neither team showing a lot of speed and the puck hopping over sticks all too often. While the players on the ice showed their usual heart, it seemed as if three games in four nights and travelling the long distance between North Battleford and Melville twice in one week had worn out both sides.

Melville also entered the game depleted, having to do without the reliable goalten-

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

What a difference a week makes.

A week earlier, the Battlefords looked like they had two potential champions in the making in the Battlefords North Stars and the midget AAA Stars.

But the midget Stars lost their finals matchup to Notre Dame Argos the previous Saturday. Now the North Stars are gone, too, after a 2-0 defeat Friday night to the Melville Millionaires in game five of the SJHL semifinals.

They and their fans, over 1,700 of whom were at the Civic Centre Friday, will now watch as the Millionaires take on the Yorkton Terriers in the Canalta Cup finals — a series many are expecting to be a war between the close geographical rivals.

In the end, a backbreaking four-goal third period meltdown in game three in Melville — resulting in a 5-2

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Cole Berreth beats Michael Gudmandson with a power play goal, which proved to be the series winner as Melville shut out the Battlefords North Stars 2-0 to win game five and move on to the Canalta Cup finals against the Yorkton Terriers. Photo by John Cairns der Isaiah Plett in net due to illness.

Ironically, though, their backup goaltender, Richard Palmer, seemed the freshest of anyone on the ice during the game, stopping 31 North Stars shots and proving to be their undoing.

The first period saw no scoring as the North Stars outshot Melville 10-9. Penalties, however, became a story of the game in the second period.

Jack Petrino went off for holding and then later Kyle Schmidt went off for tripping, setting up Melville power plays in the period.

However, Melville couldn’t get their power play going at all and the game remained

scoreless.

Then Schmidt was called again for tripping at the 10 minute mark. This time, Melville took advantage. They swarmed the North Stars end of the ice and finally Cole Berreth caught Michael Gudmandson out of position, and fired the puck into an open North Stars net just 12 seconds into the man advantage. Lane Harbor and Kelvin Walz got the assists.

The score would remain 1-0 through the end of the period, but it seemed as if the North Stars caught a big break in the second as the Mils’ Adam Dibella was called for a period-ending boarding penalty. The North Stars had a golden oppor-

tunity on the power play to begin the third period.

Alas, the Mils squashed that North Stars power play opportunity and another one later on, as Sam Williams went to the box for holding.

The North Stars seemed unable to get things going in the third and finally fan frustration boiled over with 5:22 left when some water bottles were thrown onto the ice in protest of a penalty call to Dillon Forbes, this time for high sticking.

The North Stars managed to kill off that opportunity, but time was running out.

With a little over two minutes left on the clock, coach Kevin Hasselberg pulled Gudmandson for an extra

attacker.

Unfortunately, Melville continued to frustrate the North Stars and at one point forced Gudmandson back into the net when a faceoff was called near the North Stars blue line.

Finally, with Gudmandson back on the bench, Reed Murray fired the puck into the empty net with 32 seconds left. Harbor, and Allan Kilback notched the assists.

The goal touched off a celebration on the Melville bench. Meanwhile, a morose group of North Stars stood in silence.

All that was left was for the clock to run out and for the handshakes at centre ice, and for the North Stars to raise their sticks to give the fans one final salute.

Final shots were 31-26 for the North Stars, with Gudmandson stopping 24 of 25 shots.

The result means it’s a wrap for one of the most memorable seasons for the North Stars in their 40th SJHL campaign.

It was a season that saw the team start at 4-12, but roar all the way back to win the Kramer division title on the final day of the season over the Kindersley Klippers.

Fans next season can look forward to another division banner hanging in the rafters at the Civic Centre, though another Cup banner will have to wait.

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OBITUARIES LESCHYSHYN: Funeral Service for Mr. Michael Leschyshyn of rural Battleford was held on Friday, March 28, 2014 @ 10:30 a.m. from the All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Church With Reverend Father Vladimir Simunovic officiating. Prayers were held on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. also from All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Church in North Battleford. Memorial donations in memory of Michael Leschyshyn may be directed to the Canadian Cancer Society, Saskatchewan office 1910 McIntyre Street, Regina, Saskatchewan S4P-2R3 or to the Oncology Department at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, Sasktchewan, 107 Wiggins Road, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N-5E5. Left to cherish his memory are his loving family; daughter: Lorraine Thompson; grandchildren: Brandon Leschyshyn (Carlyn McColm) and their children Riley and Cruz Leschyshyn; Blair Thompson, Corey Thompson, and Amber Thompson; three sisters: Grace, Jean and Nettie. Mike was predeceased by his wife: Helen; his parents; two brothers: Peter and Fred and his sister: Olga.

Eulogy of Mike Mike was a very strong but compassionate man with a love for farming and animals. It was very rare to not see a smile on Mike’s face and no matter how busy Mike might have been he always found time to share a good story. Mike enriched and enlighten all who shared in his life. Mike was born at the family farm near Highgate on Jan. 24, 1929. He was the oldest of 7 children born to Steve and Leona Leschyshyn. Since he could walk Mike was a farmer, helping his dad with the land and the livestock. Whether it was feeding the cattle or hitching up the team to take his siblings to Winding River School. He took well to the role of big brother, although his younger siblings may have said he was bossy. School was not a place he wanted to be as he would have much rather been out in the field plowing, seeding or stooking grain with his dad and sister. School did help to teach Mike English as Ukrainian was all that was spoken at home. Finally Mike decided that he would leave school so that he could help more at the farm but he never stopped learning. By now farming was in his blood and he knew that this was his life. After his mother passed and his father sold the family farm, Mike was forced to move to town and get a job and he had several. He gained knowledge and experience from working with CN, general construction and concrete, just to name a few. More so he saved every penny of his paychecks so he could buy his own farm and that he did. In 1962 he met Helen Cousins who was a desk clerk at the Beaver Hotel in North Battleford and in June of 1963 Mike and Helen married and made their home at the family farm. In October of 1964 their daughter Lorraine was born and before you knew he had a pair of overalls on her.

Mike continued adding to his farm as a few cows turned into a hundred, a few pigs turned into 20 and there was no shortage of chickens and ducks. There was always a faithful dog and several cats following him as he went about his daily chores. Mike continued to add to his farm as he purchased land by Bressaylor from Joe Sayers. Joe was a kind soul who shared many stories and was always ready to offer you a plate of rabbit stew. As time went by it became more difficult to continue the 25 mile move, so he rented out the land at Bressaylor.

But he still managed to continue to share the joys and hard work of farming with his wife and daughter till Helen passed in May of 2003.

Mike was very proud of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. He was glad to have more time to enjoy simple things like going for a ride on the quad, or taking them for a walk in the bush to gather mushrooms for his special “mushroom gravy”. Of course they all got numerous lessons on how to fish, the most important “be quiet or you’ll scare the fish away.” His pride showed when his grand-daughter Amber caught a 16lb Jackfish using a hook he recommended and doing what he had taught her. Lorraine gained a love of the farm life from working side by side with her dad since she could walk. When younger she looked forward to haying time, as that surely meant that there would be a couple of little bunnies coming home in her dad’s lunch box. Even at the busiest times Mike always made time for a Sunday morning fishing trip to Cochin with Helen and Lorraine. Years later Mike and Lorraine would take the boat out to Twin Lakes to see who could catch the biggest Trout. Lorraine enjoyed helping by driving the equipment to Bressaylor or the service truck to help combine year after year. Mike would give her “heck” for driving too fast down the dirt roads because she was only 13 or 14 and didn’t have a license, but Mike was proud that she was willing to help out and take his Advice and stay to the Back roads. Mike and Brandon spent a lot of time together. With Lorraine being a single mother of Brandon, he quickly grew close to him. Whether it was morning chores, fishing, or picking mushrooms Grandpa always took his time to teach him how everything worked and why he was doing things the way he was doing them. Brandon will always remember the 3 wheeler rides to check cows in the pasture. This is where they had some of their most valuable time together, usually after supper when the sun was getting ready to set they would sit on 3 wheeler and watch the deer graze in the hay field. Once Brandon grew a little older, Mike taught him how to shoot guns, trap, and actually ride that dangerous 3 wheeler by himself. Mike always made an effort to be at Brandon’s hockey games. The 2 would usually go to the North Star game afterwards if the schedules lined up. The most memorable times for Brandon came on the lake. They fished together well over 150 times. It didn’t take much to convince these two to drop what they were doing at the farm and load up the boat and travel a few short miles to Twin Lakes. This is where Mike taught Brandon how to delicately fish for rainbow trout. Brandon moved out to Lloydminster and started his own family. His 2 children Riley and Cruz loved their PAPA. He knew they were noisy a lot of the time but looked past that because he knew they thought the world of PAPA. Riley loved his famous horsey rides on his knees and Cruz well….. loved their naps on the floor by the kitchen table. Brandon, Carlyn and their kids will greatly miss grandpa and PAPA. They will always remember what Mike has taught them, and the stories Mike shared them will live inside them until the day they meet again. Blair always enjoyed going fishing with his grandpa at Twin Lakes. Many a fishing stories were created with Blair and Mike even though Blair was not able to take Grandpa’s advice on being quiet. He would sit in the ice shack next to grandpa and even managed to bring home a few big perch despite talking. Remembering a time when grandpa told him he could ride the “three wheeler” but only around the yard and slowly because he had Corey and Amber on with him, Blair seemed to have “misunderstood.” He sped off to the pasture to go 4X4 ing. Well that just caused them to roll the trike. Luckily no one was hurt and they made it back to the yard to find grandpa waiting for them. Needless to say he was very upset and it was a long time before Blair was allowed on the trike. Corey and Amber were also upset, because of this they were not allowed to drive the trike either. Corey looked forward to going ice fishing with grandpa each winter. Corey did follow the advice and was quiet. He soon came to realize that it really didn’t seem to help them catch more fish. So it didn’t really matter if they caught any fish, Corey enjoyed the time spent talking with grandpa on their fishing trips. Corey helped grandpa on the farm this past fall. After the daily chores were done, it was time for a pot of coffee and a lot of good stories. Corey even learnt how to tag the calves. After this Corey had a new found appreciation of farm life and admired his grandpa all the more. Chores aren’t easy when you have cattle and it is -40 out. Amber always looked forward to going to the farm. She loved to visit grandpa and he always had baby kittens or a new born calf to show her. She enjoyed fishing trips with her grandpa whether it was minus 20 or plus 20. Her fishing lessons with grandpa allowed her to be the only one to catch bigger fish then he did. Something that she was proud of and so was grandpa. He also taught her how to drive the tractor. When she was 5 she remembers sitting on his lap on the John Deere and grandpa let her drive by herself. This went fine till she almost ran into the shop. She is a much better driver now. Her love of animals, the outdoors, country music and especially fishing is something she will be eternally grateful to her grandfather for. Mike loved the outdoors. Whether it was watching the deer walk past his front window, having 5 baby kittens in the house because it was “too cold for them to be in the barn” or lying next to a new born calf till it was strong enough to get up. His love of fishing was unsurpassed. Whether it was from the shore at Cochin, taking the boat to Twin Lakes or Ice fishing almost anywhere. I am sure there is not anyone here that hasn’t heard one of Mike’s fishing stories. There was never a day where Mike wasn’t outside doing the things he loved most, until the day he faced a battle he couldn’t win. You were greatly loved and will be sadly missed. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium. Condolences for the family may be directed to www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca

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LIEBAERT: Julius Liebaert, 1923 - 2014. A Funeral Mass for Julius “Jules” Liebaert, late of Mayfair District, SK, was held at 10:30 AM on Monday, March 24 from Notre Dame De Lourdes Roman Catholic Church with Reverend Father Nestor Gregoire as Celebrant. Prayer Service was held Sunday, March 23 at 7:00 PM from Notre Dame De Lourdes Roman Catholic Church with Tom Zerre presiding. Interment took place at City of North Battleford with a reception following at the Knights of Columbus Hall, North Battleford, SK. Julius is lovingly remembered by his sister Irene Nachtegaele; his brother Firmin (Denise) Liebaert; his wife Marie; his daughter Angela (Brian) and her children Tyler & Tyson (Brittney Rose); his son Peter and his children Hope & Delaney; his great granddaughter Peyton; his step-children Jullie, RoseMarie, Carmelle, Louise & Lisa; five step-granchildren & two step-great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his parents Victor & Alida Liebaert; his first wife Claire; his sister Mary (Frank) Ballachy; his brother Valerie (Eurbanie) Liebaert; his brother-in-law Gus Nachtegaele. The family has respectfully requested that in lieu of flowers, donations in Jules’ memory be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. The family placed their trust in Rhiannon Benjamin and the staff of Sallows & McDonald - Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home. Condolences can be left for the family at www.sallowsandmcdonald.com

TKACHUK: It is with great sadness that the family of Louis Tkachuk announces his sudden passing on March 6th, 2014, at the age of 84. Louis is lovingly remembered by his daughter, Kathy (Albert) Massé; son, Ken (Cathy) Tkachuk; grandchildren, Rhea (Shawn) O’Hara, Chad (Sara) Massé, Chandra Tkachuk, Kacy Tkachuk, and Colby Tkachuk; great grandchildren, Lukin O’Hara, Ryland Massé, Ayla Massé, and Brenna Massé; and numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. Louis was predeceased by his beloved wife, Sophie; his parents, Onufrey and Theodora; his two brothers, Bill (Ann) Tkachuk and George (Pauline) Tkachuk; his three sisters, Anna (John) Michalenko, Pauline (Les) Sadler, Mary (John) Zaichkowsky. Louis hauled livestock and grain in the Hafford area and later started farming and raising his own livestock. The family lived in the town of Hafford for many years, but eventually settled to a farm south-east of Hafford, where his son and family still live. Louis had a big heart and was always ready to bring laughter anywhere he went by telling a joke (or a story from his vast repertoire). As per Louis’s request there was not a formal service held and a private family interment will occur at a later date. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium and Hawryluk Funeral Homes.

Thank-you The family would like to express a heart-felt thank-you to all of those who expressed their condolences and support through visits, cards, phone calls, gifts of food, and acts of love and kindness during this very sad time. It was all greatly appreciated.

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OBITUARIES STADE: In Loving Memory of Wilfrid Samuel Stade who was born on June 28, 1920 at North Battleford, SK and went to be with his Lord and Saviour, March 25, 2014 at Battleford, SK. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 62 years, Ethel M. (Chernik) Stade; his 4 children, 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson; daughters: Esther P. (Roy) Hobbs and her sons, Daniel, Joseph and Benjamin; and LauraRuby Stade; sons: David E. (Melody) Stade and his children; Caleb, Joshua, Elisha, Elizabeth and Samuel, and Clifford J. Stade and his sons; Andrew (Lauren), Timothy and Kevin, Andrew’s son, Travis; nieces and nephews: Mary (Doug) Harris; Arlene (Donald) Chynoweth, Marguerite (Roy) Sidebottom, Sharon Bradburn; Earl (Elaine) Stade, Elaine (Dwight) Holditch, Philip (Elizabeth) Stade; Paul (Lynda) Stade, Kenneth (Valerie) Stade, Karen (Gordon) Sidebottom, Loralyn (Cordell) Lind; Danella (Scotty) Collier, Lynn Stade, Eleanor Stade; plus numerous greatnieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. Wilfrid is predeceased by his grandparents: Fredrick S. and Annie Stade; his parents: Samuel F. and Eliza Stade; siblings: Fredrick (Florence) Stade, Dorothea (Allan) Keall, Judson (Joy) Stade, Mabel Stade, D. Clair Stade, Clifford G. Stade, Ruth (Gilbert) Stade; and nephews Charles and Allan Stade, great-nephews James Stade and Paul Katerynych and great-niece; Wendy Chynoweth. The Funeral Service was held Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. from Territorial Drive Alliance Church, North Battleford, SK with Dan Glass, officiating. The Eulogy was given by Eugene Lacey and Gifts of Music by Karen Sidebottom and Friends. The Honourary Pallbearers were “Everyone Who Shared In His Life” and Active Pallbearers were Andrew Stade, Caleb Stade, Timothy Stade, Joshua Stade, Kevin Stade & Elisha Stade. In lieu of flowers: send your memorial donations to: Scripture Gift Mission ~ #226-1885 Clements Road, Pickering, ON L1W 3V4 or Western Tract Mission, Inc. ~ 401 - 33rd Street West, Saskatoon, SK. S7L 0V5. Interment followed at City Cemetery, North Battleford, SK. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.

Eulogy Wilfrid Samuel Stade, born June 28, 1920, was raised on the family farm in the Mount Hope district just outside North Battleford.

His mother died when he was very young, so his sister, Dorothea, who was much older, helped raise him. He learned many practical skills working on the farm. After high school Wilfrid attended Saskatoon Bible Institute where he was challenged to go into mission work overseas. Wilfrid then pastored a couple of churches, one in High River, Alberta and one in Dauphin, Manitoba that gave him many insights and experiences relating to church work. This would become very important in his ministry later. Before going overseas with the Sudan Interior Mission, Wilfrid attended the 18 month Tropical Medicine Institute in Toronto. This training would help save many lives. April 3, 1948, Wilfrid arrived in Nigeria with a group of other missionaries. One of whom has been a wonderful friend to this day. In 1951 Wilfrid married Ethel Chernik, who was from the Nipawin area. Their marriage celebrated 62 years this last November, 2013. In Nigeria, Wilfrid was an itinerant preacher travelling to many villages and doing medical care for thousands of people each year. Wilfrid taught Ethel tropical medicine and together they treated many diseases, epidemics, wounds, and burns. Some patients came too late but there were many successes. Of the 10 places where Wilfrid served, 4 had leprosariums located a few miles away.

There are many stories that could be told about Wilfrid’s experiences, such as hunting a rogue lion, spinal meningitis epidemics or treating a patient who was 80 percent burned but lived because maggots helped clean the burned areas. Wilfrid served 26 years with Sudan Interior Mission, then settled in North Battleford. This was a major transition at 53 years of age. Wilfrid worked for Sylvester Glass for the next 15 years. After retirement, Wilfrid continued to preach and serve others in the community. He was happy to serve wherever he could. He also continued the tract ministry he had started in various locations around the city. Unfortunately, Alzheimers crept in and he eventually had to go to the nursing home.

Even there the Spirit of God permeated Wilfrid’s being and he was well liked. Wilfrid served well and is an example of a life committed to Jesus Christ.

Card of Thanks The family wishes to express sincere appreciation for the many expressions of love & kindness, phone calls, flowers, gifts of food and memorial donations. Thanks to the MANY caregivers that have invested in Wilfrid’s care while he was in District Care Centre. We are also grateful for the help and support from Rev. Dan Glass, Rev. Keith Klippenstein, all who assisted during & after the funeral, and the Battlefords Funeral Service. ____________________________________________________

BAILLARGEON: In Loving Memory Marie Rosalie Alice Baillargeon who was born June 29, 1920 at Jackfish, SK and passed away March 23, 2014 at North Battleford, SK. Left to cherish her memory are her living children: Emilienne (Lucien) Gougeon, Ile des Chênes, MB, Louise (Bernard) Prince, Battleford, SK, Aline (Raymond) Trudeau, Ile des Chênes, MB, Estelle Baillargeon (late David Smith), Toronto, ON, Charles (Anne) Baillargeon, Meota, SK, Louis (Darlene) Baillargeon, Saskatoon, SK, Omer (Perla) Baillargeon, Saskatoon, SK, Elaine (Kent) MacDonald, Sherwood Park, AB and Gilbert Baillargeon (Kathleen Tesch), Turtleford, SK; son-in-law, John West, Toronto, ON; 36 grandchildren; 38 greatgrandchildren; one sister, Thérèse (Jim) Golley; four sisters-in-law: Leona Baillargeon, Louisa Baillargeon, Aline Gagné and Emma Hamel; numerous nieces and nephews. Alice was predeceased by her parents: Edmond and Rebecca Gagné; her husband of 52 years, Eugène Baillargeon; her daughter, Denise Baillargeon; her daughter-in-law, Gail Baillargeon; her brothers: Philippe, Victor, Omer & Leonard Gagné; her sister and brother-in-law, Estelle and Elie Esquirol, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Bernadette and Alphonse Baillargeon, Joseph and Mary Baillargeon, Cécile and Walter Dion; sisters-in-law: Sister Marie Claire Baillargeon and Sister Rose Baillargeon; brothers-in-law: Albert and Paul Baillargeon.

Vigil of Prayer was held Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. with Presiders - Gaetanne Beaudoin & Fr. Rocque Concepcion; 1st Reading: Isaiah 25: 6a, 7-9 - Omer Baillargeon; Gospel: John 2: 1-11 - Gaetanne Beaudoin and Prayer Of the Faithful - Elaine MacDonald. Mass Of Christian Burial was held Friday, March 28, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. with Celebrant, Father Gerard Legaspi and Co-Celebrant - Father Peter Passe; both Services from Notre Dame de Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, North Battleford, SK. The Cross Bearer was René Trudeau; Reception Of The Body: Pall: Emilienne Gougeon & Gilbert Baillargeon; Flowers: Charles Baillargeon; Crucifix: Louise Prince. The Eulogist was Estelle Baillargeon. The Altar Servers were Garth MacDonald & Stefan Baillargeon and Liturgy Of The Word was shared by: 1st Reading: Proverbs 31: 10-13, 19-20, 30-31- Aline Trudeau; Responsorial Psalm: “The Lord’s My Shepherd” - Robert MacKay; 2nd Reading: Romans 6: 3-9 - Louis Baillargeon; Gospel: Mark 12: 28-34 - Fr. Gerard Legaspi and Prayer Of The Faithful - Chantel Kobelsky. Liturgy Of The Eucharist: Gift Bearers - John West & Isabelle West. Music Ministry by Lisa Hornung – Jaki Esquirol, Omer Baillargeon, Corinne Lagace, Notre Dame Choir & Robert MacKay. The Pallbearers were Alain Gougeon, Martin Prince, Paul Philippe West, Marc Trudeau, André Baillargeon &.Rheal Baillargeon. Memorials are requested to Mass Offerings and ROAD - Rescuing Our African Daughters, P.O. Box 47541, Don Mills, ON M3C 3S7. Interment took place at St. Leon Parish Cemetery, Jackfish, SK. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.

Eulogy Today I would like to share with you a few thoughts about mom. With 93 years to draw on, there is a lot that could be said. We could speak about her humble beginnings, about her love and devotion to her husband of 52 years, about the exhausting and never ending work raising 10 children, about her love of gardening or about her best friend, her knitting in which she poured her love. No, that will not be my focus. Rather, I want to say is THANK YOU, maman, for the privilege of attending the Alice school. At your school we did not learn math or history or languages. No, your school dealt with a much more important subject. It taught values and what a teacher you were. Your teaching method was not merely explaining principles. That would have been much too easy. You taught us by your example because you believed that actions speak louder than words. One of the first lessons I learnt at your school is respect for people particularly the under-privileged and the elderly. Whenever poor people came to the farm you would inevitably invite them for a meal. If there was not enough room at the table for everyone, your guests were seated at the table and your children ate sitting on the floor. You taught us to always treat the elderly with utmost respect. Whenever your father needed a ride, you asked papa to drop everything and to pick up grand père. Your father was a frequent guest for dinner on Sundays. You believed in being kind to the living because praising them in death is futile. You taught us gratitude and you did it in spades. On warm sunny summer days you thanked God for the beautiful weather. You thanked Him also for His wonderful creation. You recognized Him as the author of all that is good and of all blessings. During your stay at the Villa you thanked the staff for everything, your meals, your baths, your medication and the list goes on and on. You had a litany of things for which you were thankful but foremost on your list was always your faith. You realized the importance of faith and valued it above all else. At your school there was much emphasis on not complaining or criticizing. Of that mom you were a master. Even in your later years when your mind was not as sharp, if you were taunted to criticize someone you never took the bait. Your stock answer was IT IS JUST RIGHT. Nor did you complain. God knows that with a bedsore, which at one point tunneled three inches deep and a wrist that was bent sideways nearly 90 degrees you had cause to complain. When we asked about your pain you responded truthfully but you never dwelt on it. Furthermore, you had to be very lonely during the 4 long years you were bedridden, part of which was spent lying facing the wall. Not only did you not complain, despite your infirmities you kept thanking God for your good health. That defies all understanding. Thank you so very much for your exemplary school. May we always follow your example, teach it to our children and share it with our children’s children. In one of the gospels last week, Jesus asked us to be merciful as our heavenly Father is merciful, to avoid judging so as not to be judged, not condemn to avoid being condemned, to forgive so that we may be forgiven and to give in order to receive. Upon hearing that reading your name immediately popped into my mind because it describes you mom. You heard Jesus’ words and you heeded His teaching. May He now say to you “Well done good and faithful servant….Enter into the joy of your Master”. Mom you had requested that Denise deliver your eulogy but unfortunately that is impossible. In an effort to respect your wishes, I will quote from Denise’s eulogy for dad with the required slight modifications. I quote, “And now as we say our final good-bye, your departure brings to mind a sea port scene where you are standing on the deck of the ship waving good-bye as the ship begins to sail. We are also frantically waving our last farewell and blowing many kisses your way. We are sad but we keep waving until we can no longer distinguish you on board. We realize that you have a long journey ahead of you but we also know that at your final destination” two people are impatiently waiting for you, le plus bel homme au monde and your dear Denise. The trumpets will blare and the drums will roll when you three finally embrace. You in the company of papa and Denise will, for all eternity, sing Almighty God’s praise. Merci beaucoup maman et Adieu. We will remember you fondly.

Card of Thanks The family of the late Alice Baillargeon express their sincere thanks to everyone for their support at the time of her passing. We thank everyone who joined us for the prayers at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church and especially to Gaetanne Beaudoin and to Father Rocque Concepcion for leading us in prayer. Thank you to Father Gerard Legaspi for celebrating her Funeral Mass and for your devotion to her over the years. Thank you also to Father Peter Passe for concelebrating. We thank those involved in the music ministry, the pallbearers and to all who played a role in the funeral mass. We thank those who travelled from afar. Thank you for the calls, the cards, the food, the flowers, the mass offerings and all the kind and thoughtful acts. Thank you to CWL for the lunch and to the Battlefords Funeral Service.

Thank you to Dr. Lipsett, the nurses and the continuing care aides of the Villa Pascal for their dedication and devotion over the years. In special way we thank the generous supporters of ROAD, a charity that was very important to our mother.

The Baillargeon Family _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

6 Experienced cooks required Full time year round shift work and weekends $11-13.00 per hour depending on experience Extended medical benefits available after a probationary period.Minimum 3 years experience preparing meals in restaurants or a culinary degree Apply at Venice House Restaurant, 1602-100th Street, North Battleford, SK, S9A 0W6 or email: venicehouse.nb@sasktel.net or fax 306446-2444

Claude Resources is seeking HD Mechanics at its Seabee Mine Site.

Fly in/out position working 2x2 schedule. Flights from Saskatoon, PA, or La Ronge. Visit www.clauderesources.com for more details.

REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY

10 Servers Needed Full-time year round work – split shifts and weekends.$10.00 – 11.50 per hour plus tips. Extended medical benefits available after a probationary period Greets and seats patrons, takes orders, serve dishes and beverages, accepts payments. Must have positive attitude, good use of memory, 19 or older, and speaks fluent English Previous experience is an asset but willing to train Apply at Venice House Restaurant, 1602-100th Street, North Battleford, SK or email: venicehouse.nb@sasktel.net or fax 306-446-2444

for large volume G.M. dealership in a central Saskatchewan town of 2,000.

Journeyman Technician Flat shop-rate with lots of hours, wages $40 per hour plus bonuses, pension and health plan and moving allowance. Good sports community and great place to raise your children.

Service Writer Applicant must be energetic, friendly and good at greeting people with a focus on customer satisfaction. Excellent wages, a company benefits package and benefit plan.

Automotive Sales Consultant Applicant must be energetic, customer service oriented and enthusiastic. Benefits include a guaranteed wage, an aggressive pay, benefits and pension plan.

Send résumés to: Watrous Mainline Motors Box 70, Watrous, SK, S0K 4T0 or call: Gerald Merrifield or Don Campbell at 306-946-3336 or email: gerald@ watrousmainline.com or dcampbell@ watrousmainline.com Town of Strasbourg and RM of McKillop No. 220 are seeking qualified applicants for the position of Administrator at their offices in Strasbourg, SK. Class ‘ A’ Certificate preferred, minimum Class ‘ C’ Certificate. Contact strasbourg@sasktel.net or phone 306-725-3707.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

3 Ton O/O, Semi O/O and Semi drivers required to haul RVs and general freight. Semi O/O paid 85% of invoiced amount with open invoice policy. Signing Bonus currently being offered to O/O. Semi drivers paid 40¢/running mile + pick/drop/border. Benefits, co fuel cards and subsidized insurance.

Must have ability to cross border.

Call 800-867-6233; www.roadexservices.com

ACCOUNT MANAGER WANTED URGENTLY. ANY WORK EXPERIENCE CAN APPLY. MUST BE ACCURATE, COMPUTER LITERATE, HAVE GOOD TYPING SKILLS AND HAVE A GOOD SENSE OF COMMUNICATION. WILL EARN $3340 MONTHLY. Email at daniel_scott1972@yahoo.com for application.

Is currently seeking full-time Production Workers for their chicken plant in Wynyard, Sask. Starting wage is 13.84/ hr with a comprehensive benefits package and pension program. All applicants welcome!

Call Linda @ (306) 554-2555 EXT 238 for more info Send Resumes to: Linda Karakochuk Sofina Foods Inc Box 760 Wynyard, SK SOA 4T0 Fax: (306) 554-3958 Email: LKarakochuk@sofinafoods.com

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Battlesprings Way Battleriver Place Battleford Place Battlesprings Lane Battlesprings Place Battlesprings Dr. Battlesprings Cove FOR MORE DETAILS CALL CHUCK Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

at 306-445-7261

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 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.

Wednesday, April 9 & 23 Kids Lego Club at the North Battleford Library from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

For more information phone 306-445-3206.

April 8, 15, 22, 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.

Tuesday - Saturday, April 8 - 12 Daffodil Week at various locations - Second 2 None, Territorial Place Mall, Frontier Mall, Frazer’s No Frills, Battlefords Union Hospital & SLGA at various times.

Friday & Saturday, April 11 & 12 Annual Indoor Spring Rummage Sale at the Battleford Royal Canadian Legion Branch #9. For more information phone 306-441-7359 after 5:00 p.m.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, April 11, 12 & 13 The Chautauqua Canine Club are having their annual dog show, obedience trials at the Battleford Arena from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, April 11, 12 & 13 Saskatchewan Archaeological Society 51st Annual Gathering. Friday at the Allen Sapp Gallery - Early registration, book and merchandise tables, wine & cheese reception & Gallery tour. Saturday at the Western Development Museum - Registration, book and merchandise tables, conference sessions & meeting, banquet and more. Sunday - Archaeological Tour - Battlefords Area - Land Titles Building, Government Ridge History Workshop.

Friday, April 11 Comp in Action from NBCHS presents the 2014 Talent Show at the NBCHS Cafeteria showcasing local high school talent from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. All proceeds from admission, bake sale, voting and cake auction will go to the Saskatoon Children’s Hospital.

892-104th Street, North Battleford, SK

Phone 306-445-7261

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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 office • 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.

Please forward resumé to: Valorie Higgs, Sales Manager Battlefords Publishing Ltd., 892 - 104th Street North Battleford, SK S9A 3E6 email: val@newsoptimist.ca

Saturday, April 12 Club 70 - Saskatoon Rhythmaires at the 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, April 12 Easter Bake Sale at the Co-op Mall at 9:30 a.m. Sale of baking, paskas, babkas, cabbage rolls, perogies, etc. Sponsored by the Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League of Canada, North Battleford Branch.

Saturday, April 12 Family Easter Program at 2:00 p.m. at the North Battleford Library.

306-445-3206.

Saturday & Sunday, April 12 & 13 Quilt Show - hosted by Maidstone Quilting Squares at the Maidstone Legion Hall. Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. There will also be a table with items for sale. Vendors present - door prizes.

Sunday, April 13 Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum Annual General Meeting at 1:00 p.m. at 292 - 22nd Street, Battleford. Everyone welcome.

Sunday, April 13 Denholm Spring Supper - Roast Beef with all the trimmings at the Denholm Hall, Denholm at 5:00 p.m. Please pre-buy! Tickets available from: Denholm Post OfÀce, Linda 306-445-6976, Donna 306-445-5318, Debbie 306-445-5589, Anna 306-445-4817, Marie 306-446-3451, Rita 306-445-5636 & Russel 306-445-5812. Sponsored by Denholm Community Rec. Board.

Monday, April 14 Public Information and Discussion Meeting about Parkinson’s Disease at the Primary Health Centre, Frontier mall at 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 15 Lenten Lunches - Soup and Sandwich Lunch from noon to 1:00 p.m.

Come out to St. Paul’s, 1302 - 99th Street for your Lenten message given

by Pastor Peter Norman - Peace.

Wednesday, April 16 Creativity and Self-Expression at the North Battleford Library at 1:30 p.m. For more information phone 306-445-3206.

Saturday, April 12

Wednesday, April 16

Unity Spring Show at the Community Centre Curling Rink from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Exhibitors include: Tupperware, Scentsy, KP Gardens, Sunrise Wellness, Dare to Dream Photography, Jigsaw Lamps, Monkey Madness, Lia Sophia, Leather Works, Heart to Heart Cakes, Reiki for your Soul, Arbonne, Aerus, South Hill Designs. Plus many more. Girl Guides Pancake Breakfast from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Genealogy at the North Battleford Library, Board Room C from 7:00 to 8:45 p.m. Contact Janice Walker at 306-445-5425 or Rosalie Jarvis at 306-386-2127.

Saturday, April 12 Spring Tea & Bake Sale at the Zion Lutheran Church, 10801 Winder Crescent, North Battleford from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Come and enjoy a refreshment and dessert. Bring a friend with you! Bake sale tables featuring: Bread & buns, cakes, cookies, pies, squares. Everyone welcome.

Hosted by the Zion Women of Faith.

Saturday, April 12 Be a Cool Cat - join the crew for Blues & Brews at the Western Development Museum, junction of Highways 16 & 40, North Battleford.

Doors open at 8:00 p.m. and entertainment from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

No minors allowed.

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Saturday, April 19 Easter Craft Bake Sale in the Basement in the North Battleford Legion Branch #70 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 22 tables, different crafts, have room for more. For more info phone 306-480-6425.

Thursday & Friday, April 24 & 25 Third Avenue United Church Garage Sale. Thursday 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Friday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Chili & Bun for sale. Tables for rent. Call 306-445-0717.

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 306-445-7240.

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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Grass fire season out again at 3:15 p.m. Saturday to extinguish a grass fire about seven kilometers north along Highway 4 in the east ditch.

NBFD spent about 25 minutes at the scene, and according to a press release discarded cigarettes may have ignited the blaze.

Over enthusiastic cooking drew firefighters to a home at 1709 Gregory Dr. at just before 6 p.m. Saturday. NBFD reports a fire alarm had been set off by cooking activities.

Staff There are still pockets of snow lingering on the landscape, but North Battleford Fire Department responded to two grass fires on the weekend.

About an acre of grass burned on the west side of the Gamex Bingo building Saturday. NBFD responded to the call at about 12:45 a.m. The cause of the fire is unknown.

Firefighters were called

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Semi crash causes fire Staff GLASLYN — Glaslyn and Turtleford RCMP responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a semi and trailers that struck two buildings at approximately 7:30 a.m. Friday on Highway 4 in the village of Glaslyn.

The semi unit lost control on entering the village and collided with a service station and storage building.

The single person in the service station was not injured. The storage building caught fire and Glaslyn and Turtleford Fire Departments attended the scene.

The driver and lone occupant of the semi unit is a 43year-old man from Edmonton, Alta. He was transported by ambulance to Battlefords Union Hospital in serious but stable condition.

Fresh snow was present at the time, however police say speed is believed to be the most significant contributing factor to this collision.

Highway 4 had to be closed for a time.

Traffic was diverted through the village of Glaslyn, and the Highway Hotline was to be updated with the status of the highway.

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