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Caleb Village celebrates 150 Submitted

Caleb village has been celebrating Canada’s 150th with a red and white flower garden at the west entrance.

Muriel Anderson and Gwen Neville are responsible for the patriotic display. Now that we have had some warm weather the “flag” has filled out and brightens the walkway to the front door.

Several residents have planted a garden. We now have a variety of herbs, lettuce, carrots and kale, and look forward to beans, peas, tomatoes and cucumbers.

On Wednesday, Aug. 2, Caleb Village will host their annual Hawaiian Day. There will be an open house from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. If you have never visited, take the opportunity to tour the building and pick up an information package. We will round out the day with mai tais and games on the deck, a Hawaiian dinner, and a dance to The Old Timers.

Of course the summer cannot end without a garage sale! Friday, Aug. 11, there will be a variety of furniture, clothing, books, puzzles, knick knacks and crafts both used and new. Caleb village plus several residents will have their garages set up. The garage sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., just giving us time to get ready for the Battleford Parade.

Leko’s Conservation Corner – Putting down a wild animal Conservation officers are known as protectors of wildlife and the environment, so the mere thought of an officer putting down a wild animal doesn’t make sense to some people. I can tell you from years of experience, having two young kids and hearing all the public comments, that euthanizing an animal is one of the most difficult decisions we have to make.

One of my old bosses had to make a decision a number of years ago to shoot a bear near Regina.

He told me that his decision and the public outcry lasted for months. He would be standing in line at a store and someone would come over to him and chastise him for destroying the bear. It was not a fun time for him, and it is not a decision that we take lightly or for granted.

Conservation Officer Lindsey Leko

This topic is not unique to Saskatchewan. Every year, there are many different instances where wild animals have to be euthanized for different reasons throughout Canada.

Earlier this year, officers in Saskatoon tranquilized a black bear. The bear did not respond well to the reversal drugs and officers

had to euthanize the animal. Many were upset with the fall that the bear took and blamed this for its demise rather than the reversal drug.

There is always a risk when an animal is tranquilized. It was not an easy decision to put the bear down.

There are daily situations where wild animals interact with humans. I do not see this as a fault of the wild animal. Over the years, we have moved into habitat that they once occupied, and in some cases we have had a negative influence on their behaviour through interactions and by providing unnatural food sources, such as garbage or pet food. This interaction reduces the natural fear that wild animals have of humans, which creates public safety prob-

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Wild animals that frequent cities may be searching for food, space, water or even their own territory.

There are no signs on the perimeter of Regina, Saskatoon, or Melville that say “Humans Live Here…Wild Animals Keep Out.” I know that there are many individuals who believe strongly that every animal has a right to live, just as people do. So I am going to try and provide some insights into the decision-making process to euthanize an animal, how it relates to animal welfare and public safety, and common questions we get after we make that decision.

Q: Why not tranquilize the animal and relocate it, or take it to a zoo?

Every situation is different. It really depends on the type of wildlife you are dealing with, where the animal shows up, its proximity to natural habitat, has it been habituated or lost its natural fear of humans and is the animal a public safety issue.

There are a lot of variables that need to be taken into consideration when assessing these situations.

When it comes to large

predators such as black bears or cougars, the challenge is that the animal had to be tranquilized because it became a problem.

That then leads to moving the problem to another area. In the case of habituation, the animal’s behaviour will not change. It will simply find a new place to start causing issues. This is where public safety comes into play. There are instances where the only alternative is to euthanize the animal.

I would hate to immobilize a cougar and release it where we think it is safe, only to have that cougar attack a child, or livestock, because we relocated it to a new area.

In some instances, relocation can work, but in others, it is not a viable alternative. It’s definitely always an option and every factor is considered before we relocate an animal. We must ensure what we are doing is best for that animal and sometimes releasing it is not the greatest option.

As for finding them a new home, zoos don’t want animals such as bears, cougars, deer, elk or moose.

Animals from the wild do

not necessarily do well in captivity. Zoos are worried about disease, parasites and other issues. On top of that, these species are abundant in our zoos and in our eco-system. The need is just not there.

Q: Why don’t you take injured animals to a vet?

The reality is that we do not have the funding or the manpower to take every injured deer, duck or owl to a vet for examination. The province does not have an animal hospital with trained technicians available to deal with all injured wild animal calls.

An average examination for any animal at a vet would be around $80.

Once the examination is complete, then the treatment process begins, which is even more money.

Many vets don’t have the ability or the resources available to treat every animal that comes in and it is usually euthanized in the end.

Q: Why not take it to an animal rehabilitator?

Again, it is cost prohibitive. There are very few qualified and equipped wildlife rehabilitators in the province.

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Major opposition to PST on insurance: poll Staff

An Insightrix poll commissioned by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation points to major opposition to the Saskatchewan government’s decision to charge PST on insurance premiums.

Over 78 per cent of people oppose the decision, according to the poll of 802 randomly-selected SaskWatch Research panel members who participated in the

online research study July 12 through 14.

In response to the question “do you support or oppose the Saskatchewan government’s decision to charge PST on all insurance premiums?” 55 per cent said they were strongly opposed; 23.6 per cent were somewhat opposed; 12.5 per cent somewhat support; 2.4 per cent strongly support; and 6.6 per cent not sure.

Insightrix also posed the question:

“How will your household change its insurance purchasing plans once PST is charged on all insurance premiums?”

In response, 20.3 per cent said they would reduce insurance coverage (such as downgrading the level of home insurance coverage, purchasing less crop insurance, etc); 13.8 per cent stop renewing some policies (such as cancelling a package policy on a vehicle); 48.6 per cent of households won’t change their

insurance purchasing plans; and 25.4 per cent are not sure.

“People in Saskatchewan are sending a clear message: it’s a mistake to charge the PST on insurance premiums,” said Todd MacKay, the CTF’s Prairie Director, in a statement.

“Premier Brad Wall has always said he’ll fix mistakes and charging PST on insurance premiums is a big mistake that needs to be fixed.”

United Way tournament attracts 110 Submitted The Battlefords United Way held their 20th annual Charity Golf Tournament Monday, July 10, at Jackfish Lodge. There were 110 golfers enjoying the sunshine, raising a great deal of money and contributing to a number of worthy causes.

Golfers enjoyed a putting contest with the ladies from BID, and a chipping event with the Chamber Market app. There was a wonderful steak dinner and many prizes to be won.

Former St. Louis Blues player DJ King joined in the fun, teaming up with MLA Herb Cox and a few others. DJ also provided a signed jersey as well as a Montreal Canadien’s jersey autographed by his brother Dwight King.

There was also a George Reed autographed jersey up for grabs thanks to SaskPower.

Thanks to the businesses and people that provided valuable sponsorship for the event. There was also a large number of golf cart and prize sponsors.

All of the contributions will help the Battlefords United Way to continue their mission to improve lives and build community by engaging individuals and mobilizing collective action. Our three main

The Battlefords United Way held their 20th annual Charity Golf Tournament Monday, July 10, at Jackfish Lodge.

The Battlefords United Way accepts a cheque from Gold Eagle Lodge. The hotel was among many sponsors for the United Way Golf Tournament.

Former St. Louis Blues player DJ King joined in the fun, providing a signed jersey as well as a Montreal Canadien’s jersey autographed by his brother Dwight King.

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My life vs. a hundred dollar pair of shoes Dear Editor Frustrated with the police service in North Battleford? Me, too!

Before I went to the pool, I saw a surveillance tape come through Facebook of two young girls stealing a pair of shoes. I thought nothing of it. One hour later, the police showed up at the pool, picking up the two young girls that stole the pair of shoes. They were scolded as if it were a severe crime. They were also told to go home and return the pair of shoes they had stolen. Meanwhile, I sat in the hot tub thinking of the burglary that happened at my home June 16, 2016, in which I lost a $3,000 window, my sense of security and could possibly have lost my life. And I’m still not in the clear.

At the time of the burglary, the police did nothing for me – no inquiry of the obvious surveillance footage I had. Two and a half weeks from the burglary, still zero investigation. I have images of both the burglar and the police and the footage is worth a thousand words, along with the 37-minute wait time for the police to arrive after an emergency alarm was sounded via a security system, as well as two 911 calls during the wait for police to arrive. The police station is within walking distance of my home.

The fresh tracks in the snow that led to the alleged burglar’s residence exactly one block away were not followed by police, but I could clearly see the footprints.

I was not informed of Victims Services by police, which I really could have used. Thankfully my employer helped me through.

The alleged burglar has since moved away. He happened to wear the same hoodie he wore when he allegedly gained entry to my home. That made me 100 per cent certain it was the burglar who lived one block away.

Proof of surveillance footage doesn’t lie, and once again I have received no help from police, nothing done, nothing seen by police, no cruisers, no questions,

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Last week’s News-Optimist online poll: We’ve had a few storm warnings in the past week. Where do you think we’re at for rain?

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As of Aug. 1, most insurance premiums will be subject to PST. Will this change affect how you buy insurance?

• Yes, I will probably buy smaller policies.

• No, I buy the insurance I need, taxed or not.

• Yes, just because I am against all the new taxes.

• No, remember, it’s just the premiums being taxed, not the insured amount.

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Rodgers and Schiller capture provincial senior golf titles

Ken Rodgers was all smiles as he walked off the course while Jo-Anne Schiller got a high-five from Lorie Boyle during the final round of the 2017 Gold Eagle Provincial Senior Men’s Golf Championship at the North Battleford Golf and Country Club Thursday afternoon. Photos by Lucas Punkari

By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

A pair of wire-to-wire victories took place Thursday at the North Battleford Golf and Country Club as the 2017 Gold Eagle Provincial Senior Golf Championships wrapped up.

Regina’s Ken Rodgers and Lloydminster’s JoAnne Schiller took the lead in the first round Tuesday and never looked back as they went on to capture the men’s and women’s crowns respectively.

This marked the first time that Rodgers had won the event in three attempts.

He finished in fourth place in Moose Jaw two years ago and came home in third last summer in Saskatoon.

“I had been in the top 10 at most of the tournaments that I was playing at this year so I felt like I was playing fairly well coming into the event,” said

Rodgers, who regularly plays at the Tor Hill Golf Course in the provincial capital.

“This is such a great course here in North Battleford as when you make good shots, you get rewarded for it.”

Rodgers got things started with a bang in the opening round as he shot a three-under-par 69 that proved to be the lowest score of the entire event in both divisions.

He followed that up with a pair of one-over 73’s in the following two days to finish the tournament at one-under 215, which put him 12 strokes ahead of Regina’s Rick Ledingham.

“I hit the ball off the tee really well on Tuesday,” Rodgers said. “I missed a few greens but I was able to have a really sharp short game to get through the day bogey free.

“The key to being consistent for me at a tourna-

ment like this is having confidence. If I know the yardage that I need to hit, it really helps a lot. I had my wife (Jill) out there helping me and that extra information allows you to make better decisions out on the course.”

David Curniski and Dave Wilson of North Battleford finished in a fourway tie for third place with Keith Silvernagle of Biggar and Brent Wotypka after posting a three-day score of 13-over 229.

Curniski, who started the final round in seventh place, moved up the standings by posting a one-over 73 to match Rodgers and David Bird of Saskatoon for the low round of the day Thursday.

It was tough finish for Wilson’s tournament, however, as he wrapped up the week with a 11-over 83 after starting the final round just four strokes behind Rodgers.

Other local golfers in the event were Lloyd Hartl (tied for ninth), Doug Flasch (18th), Robert Cooke (tied for 20th), Herb Weinmeyer (tied for 22nd), James Town (tied for 29th), Neil Lampitt (tied for 32nd), Garry Flichel (tied for 39th), George McGregor (tied for 41st), Brian Lampitt (tied for 41st), Wendell Houk (tied for 41st), Edward Iwanchuk (tied for 49th), Michael Zaychkowsky (52nd), Warren Williams (53rd), Richard Terry (57th), David George (tied for 59th) and Merv Aubichon (61st).

While Rodgers cruised to his championship, it was a tightly contested battle for Schiller in the women’s event.

The Lloydminster Golf and Country Club member held a one-stroke lead after the first round Tuesday but was tied for the top spot with seven-time and defending provincial cham-

pion Lorie Boyle of Moose Jaw heading into the final round.

Schiller saved her best performance for Thursday as she shot a tournament best round of six-over 80 to win the title by three strokes over Boyle and Hague’s Tammy Bezaire thanks to a three-day total score of 24-over 246.

“I was swinging good and I was putting good, though I did have a couple of holes that didn’t go so well,” Schiller said.

“My first nine holes went really well today. I shot a 38 on the front nine, which made up for the second round when things didn’t go as well.”

This marks the second time that Schiller has won the provincial senior women’s title, as she previously took home the crown eight years ago in Yorkton.

“Back then I think I had more of a lead when the tournament ended, but

it was really great to have so many good golfers be in the mix this time around,” Schiller said.

Rosetown’s Sue Skinner finished in fourth place with a score of 250 while Cheryl Reichel and Ann Kirkland were five shots back of her in a tie for fifth place.

North Battleford’s Cheryl Hartl ended up in 11th place.

Both Rodgers and Schiller will now go on to compete at their respective national championships.

Schiller will travel to Little Rapids, N.L. for the Canadian Women’s Senior Championship on Aug. 2224, which will see Bezaire and Skinner also taking part at the event.

Rodgers will compete at the Canadian Men’s Senior Championship in Kahnawake, Que. from Sept. 1114, where he will be joned

by Ledingham and Wilson on the provincial team.

to the roster in their quest to repeat as Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League champions.

The team announced Wednesday morning that they have acquired 19-yearold Tre Doyon from the

Alberta Junior Hockey League’s Lloydminster Bobcats in exchange for a player development fee.

The Wainwright, Alta. product made the jump to the Junior A ranks last season, where he had two

goals and two assists in 47 games.

He also led the Bobcats in penalty minutes with 99.

Prior to playing in the AJHL, Doyon had eight points in 30 games for the Lloydminster Midget

AAA Bobcats in the 201516 campaign that saw the team go on to play at the Telus Cup national championship.

In other news, the North Stars now know when their two games at the SJHL’s

annual showcase tournament in Warman will take place.

They’ll face Melville Millionaires on Sunday, Sept. 24 at 4:15 p.m. and the Estevan Bruins a day later at 10 a.m.

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Mensa don’t want me I was sitting in the office sometime in June, watching the wind push my early twenties away, when an email appeared in my inbox: “Free Mensa test in Saskatoon.”

Mensa is a high-IQ society for people whose IQs are in the top two per cent of the population. It’s an organization Sharon Stone lied to say she was a part of. I figured why not take a shot.

To be honest, Saskatoon didn’t really seem to me to be a Mensa city. Mensa is Latin for table, as in a coming together of intelligent people to a table. I imagined a place with a Mensa chapter to have more marble or ivy, or more people with round glasses. Or fewer Boston Pizzas.

The Saskatoon I’m familiar with is the Saskatoon Grandma used to call Hub City, like the curling rink.

“The curling rink knows what’s going on,” she’d say, as she poured salt in her coffee.

Saskatoon: a city with real prairie swagger, where folks with dust in their teeth and rot in their gut turn their GST returns into provincial revenue at the VLTs. I figured, bring it on Mensa Saskatoon.

The test wasn’t at some Mensa-sanctioned location with complimentary pens or anything. It was in the kitchen of the house of someone I’m too embarrassed to mention by name. He sat down at his table and pulled a test out of a briefcase.

I’m usually pretty calm for these sorts of tests, and the stakes, I thought, couldn’t have been lower.

But for some reason, my vision narrowed, my throat swelled, and some hairs turned white.

He asked for my name. I wrote it down.

“That was the test,” he said.

I swallowed my gum.

He laughed.

“That’s an old joke my procter played on me.”

I blew air through my nose like a laugh.

He started the timer. There were 50 questions, and something like 12 minutes, I don’t exactly remember.

The word definition questions were a breeze, I postulate.

But when I saw the number and logic questions, my heart murmured. And you weren’t allowed a calculator to be the holy water in this exorcism.

The timer counted down. Hopeless, I tried to stare at the numbers until they’d imprint into my retina, then tried shifting my eyes onto the small horizontal lines where answers went, hoping the right number would appear on the line while the others fell away like chaff from wheat. I stared at the numbers for as a long a time as when you get the effect when you repeat words over and over, until you realize how weird it is that our means of understanding reality are just, like, clicks, snorts, and schwas made by lips, teeth, lungs and tongues. The numbers on the page, little insect footprints, rearranged themselves into three messages: “God has numbered the days of your safe idea of yourself, and brought them to an end.”

“Your intelligence has been weighed on the scales and found wanting.”

“Your kingdom has not been divided because you can’t divide by zero.”

I wasn’t high on drugs, man. I was on a return trip from the deepest, darkest cave in my pituitary gland I called “Denial,” and exposed like a newborn into

a world of light and colour I never knew existed. I was struck dumb with the thought: what if I’m not as smart as I thought I was?

The timer buzzed. I handed in my halfcompleted test, crusted with a tear of some emotion I didn’t understand. Maybe if I was in the 98th percentile I would understand.

I asked him what the Saskatoon branch of Mensa did.

“Mostly get together and have beers and argue,” he said. “You think we’d be getting together to cure cancer, but no.”

His cat, whose name was pronounced hoʊmz/, ran into the yard. I sat in my car, forgetting where I was, remembering where I was, then sweated all the way home.

After I had forgotten about my religious experience, a few weeks later I got an email that struck me blind like Saul going to wherever he was going: Dear Joshua, The results of your recent Mensa admission test have been scored and calculated. Your test result (Wonderlic) was 29/50, or at the 83th percentile.

Unfortunately, this score is below the 98th percentile, which is the minimum standard set by the Mensa International Constitution. We are unable to offer you membership in Mensa Canada at this time.

As with any test, individual results can vary depending on your health and fitness at the time of the test. If you would like another opinion of your aptitude, the most reliable and accurate means of establishing your IQ is to be tested by a psychologist who is licensed by your provincial psychological association, and who is an accepted specialist in IQ testing. Mensa Canada will accept such test evidence provided it is approved by the Mensa National Supervising Psychologist.

Alternatively, you may try the Mensa admission test again, after at least one year passes since your first testing date. Thank you for your interest in Mensa.

Yours truly, Reality Like any millennial, I wasn’t going to take that as an answer. I took to the internet to justify my views.

Www.free-iqtest.net is the test, followed by iqcomparisonsite.com to see the percentile.

Q1: Which of the five is least like the other four?

– Dog – Mouse – Lion – Snake – Elephant Snakes have no legs.

Q2: Which number…

Skip.

Q5: Two coloured shapes form another coloured shape. Which coloured shape…

Skip.

Q7: Which one of the five choices makes the best comparison? Finger is to Hand as Leaf is to: – Twig – Tree – Branch – Blossom – Bark

Twig.

Q13: If you rearrange the letters “LNGEDNA” you have the name of a(n): – Animal – Country – State – City – Ocean Google: England Q15: Which one of the following numbers…

Q17: Which number…

I pressed calculate and my computer froze. It came back to life, and I refreshed the page.

“You have an IQ of 74. “ “Show your friends how smart you are by placing an official badge on your blog, profile, or forums!”

I dropped from the 83rd percentile to the fourth percentile.

“With an IQ of 74, you will be asked questions about things you were taught in physical science studies like which tool is best used for digging?

– Axe – Screwdriver – Spade – Hammer” Resignation. Resignation is that emotion.

Mercury is in a good position for viewing The moon begins the month just past first quarter and approaching apogee, the furthest distance in its orbit away from Earth. On the 3rd, Saturn is a scant 3 degrees south of the moon. Full moon is on the 7th, which is a hardly noticeable partial lunar eclipse for people in the Eastern Hemisphere. Neptune is occulted on the 9th for viewers in the extreme south of Australia and most of Antarctica.

Aldebaran, the bright star in Taurus, The Bull, is occulted in parts of South America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia on the 16th. For us, it will be a close call, as the star is within half a degree. On the 19th, Venus is two

By James Edgar degrees to the north of the moon, and on the 21st, viewers across the USA will get to see the Great American Eclipse (or so it is being touted). This is the first total solar eclipse seen from North America since 1979, so there is much excitement in the astronomical community.

By the 25th, Jupiter will be within three degrees

of our satellite, not an easy observation. And, at the tail-end of the month, Saturn once again is close by, four degrees south of the moon.

Mercury is in a good position for viewing in the western evening sky during the first half of August, and reaches inferior conjunction (between the Sun and

Earth) on the 26th.

Venus is receding from us in the early dawn sky, but remains prominent throughout the month. It passes within 2 degrees of the moon on the 19th, as noted above.

Mars is too close to the sun to be seen.

Jupiter rises in the east during daylight, and is low in the western sky when it finally becomes visible.

It will be a difficult object by month-end, as it is too close to the sun. The close approach of the moon on the 25th will be a tough observation.

Saturn meets up with the moon twice during the month, once on the 3rd, and again on the 30th. The Ringed Planet is well placed for viewing

throughout the month.

The planet has been retrograding for most of the month, and on the 25th, it begins prograde motion against the background stars.

Uranus is just beginning retrograde motion on the 3rd, remaining that way for the rest of the year. It rises late in the evening and is straight south just before sunrise.

Neptune rises in midevening, also retrograding (of course, it’s the Earth moving faster that makes it appear that that the outer planets move backwards).

The Perseid meteors make their annual, predictable, appearance Aug. 12. The best time to view them is in the late

evening to early morning, although the moon can interfere with seeing the dimmer flashes. Perseus will be in the northeastern sky, so dress warmly, lay on a blanket or a lounge chair and enjoy the view.

Expect to see anywhere up to 90 meteors per hour under very good conditions.

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FUNERAL SERVICES MACDONALD: Service of Thanksgiving for the life of William (Bill) Macdonald, beloved husband of Carol Phelps, resident of North Battleford, was held at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 28, 2017 at Sloan Auditorium, Branch 70, Royal Canadian Legion, North Battleford, SK with Rev. Fred J. Tinio officiating. Condolences can be sent to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com Arrangements are entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306-446-4200).

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RACICOT: Service Of Thanksgiving for the life of Mrs. Irene Isabelle Racicot, resident of Battleford, will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 5, 2017 from The Garden Chapel-Battlefords Funeral Service with Rev. Frances Patterson officiating. Memorial donations are requested to the Canadian Mental Health Association. Condolences can be sent to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com Arrangements are entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. (306-446-4200) __________________________________________________

OBITUARIES LAZAROWICH: September 2, 1928 – July 15, 2017. Born in Borden, passed away in North Battleford. Sally worked for the Bank of Montreal from 1947 to 1983 and retired as an Administration Manager. It was a job she enjoyed and did very well. She was a lifetime member of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and the Ukrainian Women’s Association of Canada, North Battleford Branch. She worked tirelessly for the church she loved in many capacities. She kept true to Ukrainian Traditions for Christmas and Easter all her life. Sally was predeceased by her parents Yurko and Anna Belyk, Her husband Taras (Ted), brothers John, Fred, Peter, Dmytro, Mike and Bill, sisters Dorothy, Pearl, Mary, Minnie(Lena), step-sisters Ann Fish and Sally Tarasoff. Nephews, Orest Belyk, David Chomitski, Wilfred Chomitski, Alan Kindrachuk, nieces, Gloria Chomitski, Olive Oleksin and Diane Lee. She is survived by nephews and nieces, Alvin and Gail Welychko, Marg Hawkins, Jerry and Lynn Gramiak, Doug Belyk, Marilyn and Harold Nesbit, Maurice and Zane Bahrey, Gene and Adele Belyk, Dennis Belyk, Eileen Erb, Darlene Kindrachuk, Joanne Steinke, Wally and Linda Chomitski, Joy Belyk, Lee Desjardins and all of their families.

Card of Thanks On behalf of Sally, we would like to thank friends and family who came to visit her in hospital and when she was still at home, those who could not come but phoned and sent their well wishes and love via email. A special thank you to Dr, Johnson who treated her for many years and was like a friend to her. Thank you to Very Rev. Bohdan Demczuk for his hospital visits, comforting words and the prayers and funeral service. Thank you to cantor Jim Shevchuk, Altar Server John Sendecki and the choir members. To the Cross Bearer Terry Charko, Pallbearers Chad Welychko, Rodi Welychko, Ron Ternes, Shellie Aspeslet, Zora Charko and Jerry Gramiak. To Marg Hawkins from Kamloops who put her life on hold to come and help care for Sally, we can’t thank you enough. To Alvin and Gail Welychko for the care they provided Sally over the years, the medical appointments, time at hospital and trips to Saskatoon. To Ron and Pat Ternes for the many things they did for her. Thank you to Robert MacKay of Battlefords Funeral Service for his friendship with Sally for many years and looking after her so well for her final journey, so very much appreciated. To the ladies of the church for all their hard work preparing lunch for the prayers and service, for the Honour Guard and most of all for their friendship with Sally and to Tracey Mamprin for the Kulachi, thank you so much. Lastly, a big thank you to the Godchildren, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins who attended from so far away.

Another thank you to Iris Reiter from the Condo who helped Sally so many times, to Gary and Lin who did many favors for her.

To all the condo residents who were so kind to her. She was so fortunate to have such good neighbours.

God Bless all of you.

Sally’s family. ___________________________________________________

OBITUARIES JACKSON:It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Lloyd Eric Jackson on July 19, 2017 at the age of 68 years old. At his request, there will be no funeral service. He is predeceased by his parents, Phyllis and Sidney Jackson and in-laws Elton and Betty Alcock. He is lovingly survived by his wife, Kay Jackson; his brother Gordon (Joan) Jackson; his children, Jade (Blaine) Boyko, Connie (Russell) Beaudoin, Karen (Lindsay) Halliwell, Blair (Sam) Jackson; grandchildren Nathan, Ashley, and Eric Boyko, Stephanie (Daniel) Reiter, Dakota Shuh, Garrett, Kara, and Ryan Halliwell, and Joshua and Amber Jackson and his dog Roxy. Lloyd was born in North Battleford, Sk. on July 3, 1949 and grew up on the family farm in the Speers area. He attended school in Keatley, Speers and Mayfair and continued farming after high school until present. He married Kay Alcock of Prince Albert and started a family. He enjoyed spending time with his wife and four children and loved when the grandchildren arrived and became such a large part of his daily life. Besides farming, Lloyd enjoyed golfing and cards, snap plaid shirts, television and movies, Louis Lamour books, sudokus and KFC. His memory will live on in the hearts of his family.

MEENA:We are sad to announce the passing of Kelly Meena who passed away Monday, July 10, 2017. There was a Funeral Service held at the Chapel Gallery, North Battleford, Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at 1:00 PM with Reverend Fred Tinio officiating. Interment followed at City Cemetery. Kelly is survived by his loving mother Barb (Don Tatchell); his sisters Shawna (Al Maier) - Matthew and Breanne; Meghan (Chad Beierle) - Colten, Ryder and Taylor; step-brothers Patrick Tatchell - Wade, Ali and Ben; and Tommy Tatchell. He was predeceased by his father Glen, grandparents, and niece MacKenzie Maier. For those who wish to leave a condolence please do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Thank you We have been overwhelmed by the love and support shown to us following the loss of our son and brother, Kelly Meena. Our deepest gratitude to those who have offered concern, comfort and love – to Kelly’s many friends and co-workers – you were such an important part of his life. Sincere appreciation to Rev. Fred Tinio for his comforting service and to Trevor Watts, Eternal Memories, for his caring, personal attention. We have been shown many acts of kindness and greatly appreciate the memorial donations, cards, floral arrangements, food and visits. Your concern and friendship will never be forgotten. We will always be grateful for his life and his love. Barb and Don; Shawna, Meghan, Pat and families; Tom.

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COMING EVENTS

Big Bat Attracts Cyclists

Because of the Battlefords’ location on Highway 16, we are fortunate to see a lot of people come through who are criss-crossing the country during the summer months. Nicolas Lafond and William Lepine are both teachers from Quebec City, and they have been cycling across Canada in celebration of Canada150.

They stopped in Battleford on July 12. While there they toured the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and had their photo taken in front of “Canada’s Biggest Bat.” Photo submitted

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AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS

If someone’s drinking troubles you attending Al-Anon Family Group provides understanding and support. Meetings Monday at 7:00 p.m. and Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, corner of 15th Ave. & 108th Street. Contacts 306-937-7765, 306-937-7289 or 306-441-9324.

Cochin Community Players

Cochin Community Players is looking for Actors for its fall production of Drinking Habits 2, “Caught in the Act” by Tom Smith.We require male actors age 25 - 37 years. For audition information please contact Harvey Anderson at 306-445-5315.

Many other volunteer positions available.

Wednesdays, July 19 - August 30

Pajama Tales - Join us for drop in story time for children & their families at the North Battleford Library from 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.Wear your pajamas and bring your favourite cuddly toy. Ages 2-5.

Wednesdays - July 19 - August 16

Borden Library Kids summer program from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Jill Lundquist co-ordinator.

Thursday, July 20 - August 24

Sharing Grief’s Journey - A support group for those struggling with the loss of a loved one. Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. for 8 weeks. For more information call Sue at 306-445-6658 or Denise at 306-441-3338.

Saturdays, July 29 & August 12

Canadian Creativity - Celebrate Canada by learning about different cultures and art styles & then create your own artwork at the North Battleford Library. 1-2 pm - Ages 6-12.

Wednesday, August 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

Pajama Tales - Join us for drop in story time for children & their families at the North Battleford Library from 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.Wear your pajamas and bring your favourite cuddly toy. Ages 2-5.

Thursday, August 3, 17 & 31

LEGO Club - Join our Kids’ Lego Club at the North Battleford Library where you can create, build, and use your imagination. Lego provided. 4-5 pm.

Fridays, August 4, 11, 18 & 25

Tales and More - come and enjoy 45 minutes of stories, rhymes and finger plays at the North Battleford Library. For ages 3 to 5 years. Fridays: 10:45-11:30 a.m.

Saturday, August 5

National Film Board Screenings - Enjoy uniquely Canadian short films celebrating our interesting history and culture. Escape the heat and cool off at the North Battleford Library movie theatre.

2:00 p.m. All Ages.

Saturday & Sunday, August 5 & 6

Northern Horizons - Journey of Creativity 14th Artisan Tour from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Visit www.morthernhorizons.ca for more information.

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Saturday & Sunday, August 5 & 6

Paynton History Book Launch - to preorder books or CD’s contact Enola Valliere 306-895-4303 or Marie Ferguson 306895-4825, or payntonhistorybook @outlook.com. Saturday Performance - 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Saturday Supper/Social 6:00 p.m.

Sunday Pancake Breakfast 9:30 a.m.

Thursday, August 10 & 23

Makerspace Play Date - Think & play with STEM and STEAM activities; build robots, create video games, explore circuits and more at the North Battleford Library! Alternating Thursdays, 4-5 pm Ages 5-12.

Saturday, August 12

Canadian Creativity - Celebrate Canada by learning about different cultures and art styles & then create your own artwork at the North Battleford Library. 1-2 pm - Ages 6-12.

Saturday, August 12

Those Were the Days at the Western Development Museum.

Take a stroll down memory lane.The story of threshing, parade of power, children’s activities, heritage village demonstrations, wagon and fire truck rides, entertainment, Barbecue showdown.

Mondays, August 14, 21 & 28

Make Believe Mondays - Drop by the North Battleford library story room to have some independent imaginative play! Dress up costumes will be provided. 2-3 pm.

Tuesday, August 15

Books & Beyond Club - A book club for kids! Read any book based on our monthly theme & then discuss them & do some book related crafts. August’s theme is Canadian Authors. 4-5 pm. Ages 8-12.

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, August 16 - 18

Northwest Territorial Days iRides & Bracelets now available.

Purchase at Battlefords Ag Society or Innovation Credit Union (limited amount available). Call 306-445-2024 for more information.

Saturday, August 19

Green Screen Fun at the North Battleford Library at 2:00 p.m.

Come and play with our new green screen and see yourself in ways you never imagined. All ages. Please do not wear green!

Saturday, August 19

33rd Annual Induction at the Alex Dillabough Centre, 421 - 28th Street. Call 306-446-1983.

Tuesday, August 22

Come and enjoy an entertaining puppet show at the North Battleford Library from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. All ages. Sponsored by the Lakeland Library Region.

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 5:00 p.m.

Thursday prior for Tuesday's & Thursday’s publication.

The exotic and the dangerous of the southern Caribbean Travelling to different places in the world is not only exciting, but educational. The Caribbean region is noted for displaying diverse vegetation. This region includes the islands of the Bahamas to Trinidad.

Recently, I enjoyed being on Canouan Island in St.Vincent and the Grenadines. This island is a quiet and peaceful crescentshaped island with few tourists and excellent reefprotected beaches.

Flowers are abundant and you can enjoy a variety of hibiscus, bougainvillea and, of course, many orchids. Tillandsia are also present and one only needs to look up into the trees to enjoy a whole host of epiphytes. Although it is fascinating to see the flowers, it is the trees that seem to always capture my attention.

The tamarind tree is actually native to tropical Africa but is also growing here. In fact one of the local schools has a nice tamarind tree just loaded with fruit.

The fruit is actually a pod that houses the hardened dark-brown seed which is used to create delectable salsas, chutneys and sauces.

The spiny palm tree is native to the Caribbean and is present in great numbers here on Canouan Island. It is a smaller palm that reaches only five to eight metres in height but boasts beautiful red fruit that is stunning.

As this island is semiarid there are many trees and shrubs growing that are less than hospitable with thorns and prickles that make hiking in wild areas less than pleasant. To my surprise there are many cacti happily growing all over the island. Disbero-

Hanbidge on Horticulture

by Patricia Hanbidge

Saskatoon School of Horticulture cereus Innesii is actually found only here. There are also many plants that belong to the Euphorbiaceae family.

One of the most dangerous trees in the world also grows here. And, yes, it is part of the Euphorbiaceae family. In fact, as a method of keeping the people safe, you will often see this tree with painted red bands around the trunk. This poisonous tree is called the manchineel tree (Hippomane mancinella). It is also commonly called in Spanish the “little apple of death” or manzanilla de la muerte. It grows up to 15 metres tall and has reddish-grey bark, small greenish-yellow flowers

and shiny green leaves.

The fruit looks much like an apple that is greenishyellow when ripe.

All parts of the tree contain strong toxins that contain phorbol and other skin irritants that cause severe allergic dermatitis. Standing beneath this tree in the rain will cause blistering of the skin from even a small drop of sap.

The fruit, when consumed, is reported to be pleasantly sweet at first with a subsequent strange peppery feeling which quickly progresses to a burning, tearing sensation of the throat which continues to worsen. Strangely enough, although this tree is toxic to many birds and animals,

the black-spined iguana is known to eat the fruit and even live among the limbs of the tree.

On a more positive note, the papaya is also seen all over Canouan Island. It is a large tree-like plant with a single stem growing up to 10 metres tall. The leaves are large and distinctive as they are palmately lobed.

The fruit, as it ripens, has an amber to orange hue.

Last but definitely not least is the guava, which is an evergreen shrub or small tree that is native to the Caribbean. It is easily pollinated by insects and provides one of my favourite fruits.

Hope you enjoyed this article about great plants that grow in another wonderful part of our world, the southern Caribbean!

Hanbidge is a horticulturist with the Saskatoon School of Horticulture and can be reached at 306-931-GROW(4769); by email at growyourfuture@ gmail.com or check out our website at www.saskhort.com.

— Photo by Patricia Hanbidge

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this, when was the last time you saw a fireman using a life net to catch someone jumping out of a third story window? The answer is…a long time ago; they are not used anymore. The nets didn’t work and resulted in serious injuries to the firefighters, as well as the victim. How many people do you think it would take to hold a net to successfully catch a 300-pound bear falling out of a tree 20 feet high?

This becomes a serious safety issue in having personnel in close proximity to the bear and the potential of the tranquilizer not working and the bear becoming angry and aggressive.

A net, trampoline or ladder is not a viable option to getting a sedated bear or cougar out of a tree.

Q: What considerations does an officer make when euthanizing an animal?

Wildlife injured by motor vehicles are usually euthanized because, aside from the visual injuries like broken limbs, we cannot see any internal damage the accident has caused to the animal.

I cannot imagine the pain and agony the animal is in when we arrive and I honestly feel that we are doing it a favour. It is something that I do not enjoy.

We also want to make sure that we do not have an audience when we euthanize an animal, as this can be traumatic to some.

In Weyburn, we sometimes take animals to the local vet for examination. They are really a good group of doctors and techs here and we have purchased a drug that they use to euthanize animals that we bring in.

They do this for us free of charge and I am grateful for that.

Q: Do you shoot orphaned wildlife?

Once again, I can only speak for myself. I cannot remember a time where I have done this. It is not a normal practice for Saskatchewan conservation officers to do this as there are wildlife rehabilitators who may be able to assist.

However, if we found a totally habituated bear, deer, or other large hoofed mammal, the decision to dispatch it would be considered as the animal is no longer wild and probably does not know how to look after itself in the wild. This means that it would not know how to feed, hide or maintain the natural fear of humans that it should have.

Remember that these animals are wild by nature.

That loving cute fawn will grow into a 200-pound buck with antlers and a bad attitude once the rut starts.

Having any deer come running up to your vehicle to greet you is not a good sign for its survival. I would much rather leave the animal for Mother Nature to take care of rather, than interfering myself.

Until next time, keep your licence handy and your rod tip up!

Editor’s note: Ministry of Environment conservation officer Lindsey Leko has spent more than 25 years as a conservation officer in Saskatchewan.

For many years, Officer Leko contributed a column to local papers on a variety of issues related to hunting, fishing, and other resource-related issues. If you have questions, please contact lindsey.leko@gov. sk.ca.

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Some thoughts on what makes a home a home It’s a question we sometimes ask a stranger – perhaps a visitor to our town, or to our church. “Where’s home for you? Where do you live?”

It got me thinking about what makes a home a home. Familiar things are part of it. Those books we enjoy, pictures of family members, mementos of past days that we treasure.

To that extent, even someone living alone can have a home to go to.

But there’s one quality that is surely a major factor. Love. Home is where we gather loved ones around us, where we can love and be loved. In Charlotte Elliott’s classic novel, Jane Eyre, the title character works as a governess, and falls in love with the master of the manor, Edward Rochester.

At one point she says to him, “Wherever you are is my home – my only home.”

We can be away from home awhile, for many reasons. Some of them are enjoyable. Maybe we’re on vacation, or visiting friends. There are also more painful reasons to be absent from home: a stay in the hospital, or time in prison. But even when the time away is pleasant, we often admit it’s good to be home again.

The Bible talks about home quite a bit. We are

reminded that the Lord Jesus didn’t have one during the years of His earthly ministry (with “nowhere to lay His head,” Matt. 8:20).

And Paul speaks of those in service for Christ who are “homeless” (I Cor. 4:11).

Others are exiled from home, for various reasons.

Jacob was on the run from his brother Esau who’d threatened to kill him.

But the Lord promised his safe return (Gen. 28:15).

The prodigal son in Jesus’ parable left home to pursue worldly pleasures, but when his money ran out he determined to head for home, even if he was demoted to the place of a servant (Lk. 15:18-19).

Because of their disobedience and unbelief, God allowed the Jews to be carried off as slaves into Babylon. When the exiles were at last allowed to return home, they rejoiced (Ps. 126:1-3).

The Bible also speaks of a heavenly home being prepared for the children of God (Jn. 14:2-3). We are encouraged, here and now, to lay up treasures in heaven, by investing our resources in things of eternal value (Matt. 6:19-20).

And again, love will be a key factor there. Perhaps we have loved ones awaiting us. But above all the Lord, whom we love, will be there (cf. Phil. 1:23;

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Rev. 21:3).

Our earthly homes may be lavish and beautiful, or plain and run down. But if those we love are there, it is a wonderful place – though we realize it’s

not heaven. Nothing can compare with that, and it’s there, as Christians, that we long to be. In his book, The Problem of Pain, C. S. Lewis writes, “Our Father refreshes us on the journey

with some pleasant inns, but will not encourage us to mistake them for home.”

Alfred Edward Brumley (1905-1977) wrote a song about that which has become a favourite of gospel quartets. Brumley himself sang in one. As well as teaching singing schools, he wrote more than eight hundred songs, and was a gospel music editor for decades, working in the publishing business with his five sons. Likely his most popular creation was I’ll Fly Away, but another

often used is This World Is Not My Home, from 1936.

His song says, “This world is not my home, I’m just a-passing through; / My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue; / The angels beckon me from heaven’s open door, / And I can’t feel at home in this world any more. / O Lord, You know I have no friend like You, / If heaven’s not my home, then Lord what will I do? / The angels beckon me from heaven’s open door, / And I can’t feel at home in this world any more.”

When good comes out of bad Over the past several weeks my articles have been influenced by the current forest fire situation in our province and on the impact it’s had on families. At the risk of overkill of the subject, I want to share a personal and familyrelated celebration linked directly to the current conflagration.

The beginning of this saga took place at an evacuation centre in central British Columbia where evacuees, upon the arrival from their various towns and regions, registered with the Red Cross. It was

at this centre that my brother and his wife had arranged to meet their son and his family. In a wonderful act of kindness, a nearby church also offered them and the staff of a Bible camp our nephew manages the use of their facilities.

As they unloaded their vehicles and their dogs, a neighbour came over

to explain that he was a volunteer with the SPCA and to offer to help with the care of their animals.

With that so-called chance meeting and the execution of yet another act of kindness, our family circle widened.

As my brother, my nephew and the neighbour continued their conversation they noted that that he and our family shared a common surname. To make a long story short, each one quickly discovered that they were now speaking with previously unrealized branches of the clan. I can hardly

describe the excitement we’ve all experienced as a result. Since that discovery the men have met, shared stories and histories and made plans for mutual visits in the future.

Again, at the risk of becoming repetitious, if realizing that folks sharing our names and heritage live within driving distance can bring such overwhelming joy and excitement, I can’t even imagine what heaven will be like.

“Some from every tribe and nation will be there!” (Revelation 5:9) Can’t wait!

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The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Association is pleased to announce the selection of Jamie Flanagan of Kindersley to be inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame, Individual Category, Saturday, Aug. 19, in Battleford.

Flanagan was born May 9, 1960, in Kindersley. His love of baseball came naturally, playing ball while growing up.

As well, Flanagan and his brother were towed around the province to watch their father Jerry play baseball, along with their mother Valerie. Back then, to be a batboy for his father’s team was a huge accomplishment. You got to wear a uniform, helmet and got a little money.

Flanagan had a great set of hands and with a good eye at the plate, was a good hitter and tough out, with baseball instincts. He was one of the best second baseman with the starting or turning the double play.

Over the years, he was surrounded by many great coaches and players.

After his last year of Midget baseball, he joined the Kindersley Royals senior team playing in the Russian Thistle League.

Their second year in the league, the Royals won against a powerful Leader team to win the champion-

Jamie Flanagan ship.

The Royals then entered the Saskatchewan Major Baseball League and quickly rose to perennial contenders in the league, winning not only the prestigious 33rd Annual Lacombe Lions Baseball Tournament with a 6-5 win over the Saskatoon Patrick Liners in 1982, but also the SMBL Championships in 1984, 1985, 1990 and 1991.

During these years, Flanagan was picked for Team Saskatchewan in 1982, competing in Saskatoon at the Senior Western Championships where they placed second behind Saskatoon. However, both teams were eligible for the Nationals in St. John’s, Nfld., that fall.

Flanagan said it was an incredible tournament, remembering former major leaguer “Spaceman” Bill Lea pitching for the Quebec team with Saskatoon losing in the finals. Flanagan and the Royals played a total of 17 years and in time, with family, players and managers moving on,

the Royals folded.

In 1983, Flanagan, along with several other Royals team members attended Blair College in Nebraska, where they played college baseball and traveled to Florida, Oklahoma and the Midwest.

Flanagan coached his son Sean’s teams throughout his minor baseball, highlighted with a Bantam A Championship in 2007.

In 1994 Flanagan coached in the first ever Western Bantam AA Championships that were held in Kindersley. His team won!

Flanagan has also played some Twilight baseball during his career Flanagan was a Saskatchewan Baseball Association director for Zone 7 for several years and served as an assistant coach with Lorne Nielsen for Zone 7 Bantam Selects team. He was President of Kindersley Minor Ball and ran camps for both baseball and softball.

Flanagan was co-chair of the 2009 and 2010 Canada Cup Baseball hosted by Kindersley.

Jamie has been a driving force behind keeping Berard and Flanagan Fields in great condition, allowing Kindersley to host such prestigious events.

Flanagan and his wife Sherri have three children, Kayla, Lacey and Sean.

They reside in Kindersley and Mesa, Ariz.

Brock Radford had an 85.5 point ride on Big Shot during the fourth annual Gold Eagle Casino PBR Classic at the North Battleford Civic Centre Wednesday night.

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By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

Riding one bull in a competition is tough enough.

Having five rides in one night seems completely crazy to those that aren’t competing in the sport.

However, for DeWinton, Alta. native Brock Radford, it was all part of the job Wednesday night as he competed in the fourth annual Gold Eagle Casino Professional Bull Riders Classic at the North Battleford Civic Centre.

“I’ve done that once before and I wasn’t supposed to have that many rides tonight, but I ended up getting a re-ride in the long go round,” Radford said.

“That’s the way things go sometimes. There are a lot of points up for grabs at these events and when guys don’t show up it gives us another chance to get on a bull. It’s like doubling down in cards. You just give yourself a better chance of winning.”

The 22-year-old was

able to use one of those extra opportunities to his advantage in the PBR Canadian Touring Pro event.

He had the best ride of the night by scoring 85.5 points after riding Big Shot for a full eight seconds in the long go round.

“He’s a bull that I’ve seen a lot as a number of my buddies have rode him,” Radford said. “I did my part when it came to going the distance and I was pretty lucky to have that being the high score.”

Radford had a chance to increase his score in the final ride of the short go round as he went on Minion Stuart, which he rode to 88 points at a PBR Canada event in London, Ont. last year.

This time around, he wasn’t quite as fortunate as he ended up getting bucked off.

“He kind of tricked me today a little bit,” Radford said.

“I think he’s thrown me to the dirt more times than I’ve rode him. He’s bucked me off three times and I’ve

only rode him once, so I’ve got some catching up to do.”

As it turned out, Radford had already clinched the event title by the time he got on Minion Stuart, as eight of the nine riders that went ahead of him in the short go round were all bucked off.

“These short round bulls are the best in the world and North Battleford got to see bulls that will be in the World Finals later this year or that were at the Calgary Stampede earlier this month,” Radford said.

“Some days they get the best of us and there are times where the cowboys will feed off of each other and will all snap off a good ride. It can go either way in bull riding.”

Tisdale’s Justin Lloyd had an 84-point ride on Booster Juice in the short go to finish third in the final standings.

The runner-up spot went to Coy Robbins of Bawlf, Alta., as he scored 84.5 points on Snake Eyes in the long go round.

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